Re: [Harp-L] Dylan (and positions)

[Mark Russillo <jruss433@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Drori -
   
  I am inclined to agree with Vince.  Dylan's harmonica playing is about the poetry and artistry of the song as a whole.  The harmonica is more of a seasoning than a ingredient to those components, yet it is integral to the mix.
   
  Mark Russillo
  a.k.a. The Rhode Island Kid

Vince Meghrouni <Foomcorp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
  Dylan orchestrates with the harmonica. I'd advise not to 
underestimate what he does.


On Oct 21, 2007, at 11:44 PM, drori hammer wrote:

> I was recently asked to join a Bob Dylan Tribute band. I am a fan 
> of Dylans art and songwriting, but do not hold him in high esteem 
> as a harmonica player. It seems to me that about 50% of the time 
> he's missing, playing bum notes etc. The bandleader wants me to 
> play "like Dylan". At first I felt bummed out about that, thinking 
> "I can do so much better" and almost declined the gig.
> However, I decided to go for it. I am a blues harmonica player, 
> and I play mostly 2nd and 3rd position. I do some Dylan in my 
> shows, but always in my own style. I suddenly realised that here is 
> a chance to learn a style of playing that I have largely 
> neglected : straight-ahead major-chord folk songsin 1st position. 
> Also, some of the songs are in minor keys that really cry out for 
> 4th position playing, something I've never done. So , I decided to 
> take it as a challenge and a learning experience: to try to play 
> "Dylan-style" but actually do it well (as well as I can, anyhow).
> Should be interesting , anyhow
>
>
>
> Dov Hammer
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