Re: [Harp-L] taking a compliment

["Bob Laughlin" <rlaughlin@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I, for one, am a fan of Neil Young, and not merely because of his harmonica
playing. I love the rugged, raw edge of his music. Basically good rock and
roll. Not polished. Not overly "produced", but it sure kicks out the jams. I
even like the "anti-establishment" whiny tone of his voice.

His harmonica style fits his music to a tee.

But for sheer poetic beauty,,just listen to "Helpless"

Bob


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dave Murray" <dmurray777@xxxxxxx>
To: <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 2:43 PM
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] taking a compliment


> > "Neil Young"  :^)
>
> With the disclaimer that music taste is subjective, and that "Neil Young
> Unplugged" has gotten more play in my CD player over the last couple of
> months than the next five CDs combined, I must ask. What would anyone on
> this list change about his harp playing on any of the songs on that CD?
Keep
> in mind that music is a total package.
>
> I frequently read harp players criticizing successful musicians who
include
> harp playing in their music but are not harmonica virtuosos. Context,
> context, context. Given the music that Neil young plays, just exactly what
> would anyone here change to improve the overall package of his music? Just
> what is it that needs fixing within the context of his music, his sound,
his
> singing, his guitar playing, etc.? What would anyone do for his harp
playing
> that would improve his popularity and help him sell a few million more
CDs?
> Serious question.
>
> Peace and music,
> Dave
>
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