[Harp-L] On the Road Again,,and again

["Bob Laughlin" <rlaughlin@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Here's a better clip than the one I first posted,,I think.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJ2a7LlAiqs

I tell ya what,,I just love songs that have that "drone" content. In fact, there's something attractive about ANY style of music that carries a "drone" to build on,,Indian sitar music, native american pow-wows (bum bum bum bum,,rpt), Scottish festivals with pipe bands (Anyone know what note they drone on?),,boogie,,anything that has a constant to build something on. 

You might say it's easier to listen to than, say, avant-garde jazz, with its seemingly patternless unpredictability. To me, that's "heady" music, for the intellectually "elite", oftentimes, seemingly meant to "lose" the less musically talented, to "show off" the performers skills. But to each his/her own. To me, it just doesn't have a "groove". I'm for the groove. You don't want to confuse people with your music. It's like driving without a turn signal or brake lights.

Anywhoo,,I just love the drone of "On the Road Again". It's almost meditative in function,,that constant "E" support. 

I say, there's nothin' wrong with two, or even three instruments doin' the same thing at the same time, with variation. That's a very attractive component of some of the "greatest" bands. Hendrix used it. Cream used it. Bass and lead playing the same thing. Why not? 

Heck, when you can get two artists to agree on something,,it's a downright MIRACLE! Just look at how many bands couldn't do it, and eventually split up. Yet, look at how many groups have THRIVED on the basis of being able to harmonize, vocally or otherwise. Two guitars, playing leads, Lynnrd Skynnrd, Allman Brothers, etc..

Anyone have any examples of some great harponizing? (This word, my own invention, means two harmonicas harmonizing.) I don't mean just jamming together, but really working out an effective harmony? 


How difficult it is to get two, or three people agreeing on something. It's either got to be a kind of dictatorship to keep a band together and successful, or a very effective democracy, with everyone sharing, and everyone taking a turn at the wheel.

Artists.

Bob,,waxing wise

Love that drone
Love that tasty harp