Re: [Harp-L] Taj Mahal's Rig ?
- To: "John Kerkhoven" <solo_danswer@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Taj Mahal's Rig ?
- From: "46long Blake" <46long@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 20:43:08 -0400
- Cc: Chris Canning <chriscanning@xxxxxxxxxxx>, harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
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I think Jason once wrote that Taj Mahal has arguably the best timing in the
biz. Sorry, Jason, if I misquote, but I agree with the assessment.
Wouldn't everyone like to imitate the tone on the opening lines of "Leaving
Trunk?" Kinda that tubes-a-fryin' small amp working overtime edgy vintage
sound that many of us love, and for all of the wonderful amp choices out
there, boutique, vintage, and off the shelf, I have yet to hear anything
quite like Taj's classic tone on that one......
-Blake
On Tue, Aug 12, 2008 at 6:14 PM, John Kerkhoven
<solo_danswer@xxxxxxxxxxxx>wrote:
> I can't answer about Taj's rig, but I do want to chime in about his fine
> musical harp playing.
>
> In particular, I'm learning "Lovin in my baby's eyes". This is a sweet tune
> played on an Eb harp.
>
> The chords in the song are Gm, Bb, F in the chorus and F, Cm, Eb and Bb in
> the verses. Which is to say -- one way to think about it -- that the song
> touches on positions 1 through 5.
>
> It's an accessible melodic bluesy number great for thinking about chord
> changes and
> soloing over chords.
>
> All the best,
>
> John
> Montreal
>
>
>
> > G'day,
> > Does any one know what sort of rig Taj Mahal uses for harp. I love the
> sound
> > on songs like 'Leaving Trunk' and 'Somebody on your Bond'. I also really
> > love his playing. Not the most technical but so soulful. And he knows how
> to
> > play staccato.
> >
> > Thanks Chris Canning
> >
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