[Harp-L] Mark Ford (from Mark Ford Pre-amp post)

[B Boggs <ceudoazul@xxxxxxxxx>]

Mark Ford's playing on vinyl (Arhoolie label, The Charles Ford Band) was a huge inspiration for me in the early '70's. He was eighteen years old, I believe, and was incredible on that recording playing with his brother, Robben Ford. "My Time After A While" was done in a powerful way.
   
  Thanks,
  Brian
   
  Blueharp1@xxxxxxx wrote:

  "I remember reading an interview with Mark Ford (this was easily 8 or so  
years ago). He said was using an old ART solid state rackmounted 
pre-amp. 
And Huang Silvertone Deluxe harps! Cheap enough that he threw 'em away  
after 
one use!
Now he may have been joking, but I didn't get that impression...
Mark's a guy whose playing is relatively unheralded here on the list, 
which  
amazes me. I think he's among the most creative and dynamic players out 
there. 
He doesn't seem to run into "walls" when he plays; plays with great 
passion 
and  simply goes where he wants on the harp and always finds new and 
interesting  pathways, much like Jason, Pat Ramsey and co.

Jeff G
denver colorado"

 
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