Re: Subject: Re: [Harp-L] RE:Jason Ricci Cozy's

"Bob Laughlin" <rlaughlin@xxxxxxxxxxxx> · Sun, 2 Dec 2007 15:20:45 -0800

By the way,,,I forgot to mention in my previous post that the SECOND CLIP,
( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0m18rLUlQGo ), the one entitled "Harpin'
Help",,,I think it's probably "the best" harp playing I've ever heard. It's
actually just like I would have played it,,if I'd have played it that
way,,,haha. Of course, we've been through these "best" discussions before,
and they go nowhere, as it's a matter of personal taste.

I just wanted to state, for the record, that though the first clip, "Amazing
Grace" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVI9DCspYro), isn't my "cup of tea",
for reasons I previously stated,,,I still love Jason's playing, and Jason's
band.

Now the next question is,,,

Who really cares "what I like"? Anyone?

Don't all raise your hands at once.

BL
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Laughlin" <rlaughlin@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <EGS1217@xxxxxxx>; <leone@xxxxxxxx>
Cc: <lennycitrano@xxxxxxxxx>; <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>; <BradKava@xxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, December 01, 2007 11:45 PM
Subject: Re: Subject: Re: [Harp-L] RE:Jason Ricci Cozy's

> I listened carefuly to this clip, and as much as I love Jason's playing,,
>
> I believe, first of all, that Shawn could have been allowed, nay, even
> ENCOURAGED to take another eight, or more bars of solo. This guy KILLS on
> guitar. He was EASILY not yet at his peak when he stopped, but Jason came
up
> behind him like "Hey,,it's my turn again". I don't believe any band should
> be primarily a "harp" band, but rather, simply a GOOD band, which I am
> assuming that these guys already know, but I'm simply re-iterating the
fact.
> I think that the way this song was played was as a "Jason vehicle", with a
> "Shawn side-dish". It should have been an "AMAZING GRACE" vehicle, with
> Jason and Shawn working together as partners, on an equal basis.
>
> As I've never seen this band live, but only admired them from a virtual
> distance, I would hope that my hopefully constructive criticism is not
only
> misdirected, but in error, but frankly, I think the harp on this tune was
> overly busy, for such a meaningful piece of music, meant to stir the
depths
> of one's heart, soul, and spirit in contriteness and thanksgiving to the
one
> who put us here. Busy notes, skillfully executed, and pretty as can be,
but
> verging on Popperesque overtures, can only detract from the simple message
> this song conveys, and the depth of contrition of the original writer.
>
> I love this band, otherwise I wouldn't say these things. Jason is good. We
> all know that. But Shawn kicks ass on this one. I don't care how many
harps
> Jason uses on this, nor do I care how many notes he hits, or how fluently.
> I'm not listening to a demonstration of what the harmonica can do. I'm
> looking for authenticism, depth of feeling,,,something I almost can't
> describe. Only thing I do know. It's simple. It's not about the skill, the
> flourish,,,but the feeling. Keep it simple.
>
> I can't say it enough. Shawn should have been allowed more on this
> piece,,,let er rip, Shawn. Touch the heights. Let that guitar cry,,,play
it
> like ya mean it.
>
> Stand aside, Jason. With all of your talent, you can afford it. Sensitive
> guy and all, remember,,it's not all about you. Sorry.
>
> BL
>
> p.s.,,I'm one unfortunate SOB. Jason and band just played at two spots in
my
> Socal area,,Cozy's, and Harvelle's, within driving distance from here. I
> missed both performances. Family matters again tonight.
>
> Oh well,,some day I'll catch them when they're here again, doggone it.
>
> On the positive side, my 20 year old son got paid $150 bucks for playing
> classical guitar at a home on the Balboa peninsula. He's some kinda guy,,
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <EGS1217@xxxxxxx>
> To: <leone@xxxxxxxx>
> Cc: <lennycitrano@xxxxxxxxx>; <BradKava@xxxxxxx>; <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Saturday, December 01, 2007 3:25 PM
> Subject: Subject: Re: [Harp-L] RE:Jason Ricci Cozy's
>
>
> > And all I can say (sing) about these perspicacious reviews (while
nodding
> my
> > head in admiration at Smo-Joe's nailing just what it is about Jason
> that's
> > so special), and being happy for Lenny for getting to see Jason and New
> Blood
> > Live, is:
> >
> > "Another one bites the dust
> > Another one bites the dust
> > And another  one gone, and another one gone
> > Another one bites the dust "
> >
> > ;)
> >
> >
> > .... Brad said it so well: the momentum is building.
> >
> > If anyone still hasn't seen just what it is that sets Jason  & New Blood
> > apart, here's a repeat from August 10, 2007 from  Mexicali, Teaneck, NJ:
> > (Fullscreen the video....and turn up your speakers,  you'll be glad you
> did)...
> >
> > Amazing Grace:
> >
> > _http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVI9DCspYro_
> > (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVI9DCspYro)
> >
> >
> > and this one:  From Harpin Help 2007 - an example of the hours-long
> non-stop
> > ferocity, energy and brilliant harp playing with which Jason performs
> > onstage:
> >
> >
> > _http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0m18rLUlQGo_
> > (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0m18rLUlQGo)
> >
> >
> >
> > Elizabeth
> >
> > *********************
> >
> > "Message: 7
> > Date: Sat, 1 Dec 2007 11:29:22 -0500
> > From: Joe and Cass  Leone <leone@xxxxxxxx>
> > Subject: Re: [Harp-L] RE:Jason Ricci  Cozy's
> > To: Lenny Citrano <lennycitrano@xxxxxxxxx>
> > Cc:  harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
> > Message-ID:  <CCA368D5-562E-4E14-A13B-438453DC8466@xxxxxxxx>
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> >
> >
> > On Dec 1,  2007, at 5:13 AM, Lenny Citrano wrote:
> >
> > > Wow what a show.  If you  missed it don't miss it next time.  Like
> > > watching history  unfold.  Amazing band too.  And like all Jason's
> > >  playing his acoustic stuff is incredible too.  They play Harvelle's
> > > in Redondo Beach Tomorrow night.  Go.
> >
> > Watching Jason  perform (as WELL as listening) is a sensual experience
> > (in MY  estimation). Not at all like watching someone who is road
> > weary or  burning out from too much repetition merely going through
> > the motions.  Not like watching a quasi-corpse up there with a
> > strained face as they  try to come up with something that will hold
> > your  interest.
> >
> > Jason & 'Da blood' give it everything. Each and  every time. It
> > doesn't matter if there are 23 people there, 77, or  260. They LIVE
> > it. They are a premier 'Live' group.  Sure,  recordings are great, but
> > live is what makes THIS group come alive. I  have seen a few concerts
> > in my time, and always preferred gentle jazz,  light rock, and
> > subtleness. But Jason made a Christian out of me. He  made me a
believer.
> >
> > Through life, we meet many people. Very few really  impress us. Very
> > few make an impact. Jason makes my skin crawl. He  raises the hair on
> > the back of my neck. He makes my spine tingle. If I  never have any
> > other interesting thing happen in my life, meeting  Jason and spending
> > time with him would be the Omega. The Ne Plus  Ultra, the Sans Pariel.
> >
> > smokey-joe"
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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