RE: [Harp-L] IF I know the Harp L guys

[Marc Molino <mmolino54@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Mea culpa--I think I read Sam's message so quickly, I thought he was being serious about calling her homely. Seemed kinda harsh, but I think you're right and he was just being sarcastic.

Sorry to over-react, Sam.
-marc


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> From: jofjltn4@xxxxxxxxxxx
> To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: RE: [Harp-L] IF I know the Harp L guys
> Date: Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:33:05 -0500
> 
> Marc, I'm afraid you need to recalibrate your sarcasmometer.  Either that, or I need to use mine to check your message again.  (I also suspect that you may not have watched the video.)
> 
> Having watched and listened to the youtube clip myself, I propose you make the following edit to Sam's original message to translate it into nonsarcasmenglish:
> 
> Strike "Too bad she's so homely - I'm afraid her chops won't be able to overcome her looks" and replace it with "She is also very attractive with mesmerizing eyes and an enthusiastic energy that accentuates her musicality."
> 
> Or something like that.  Hey, what do I know, maybe Sam meant something totally different.
> 
> Personally, I thought her guitar playing was the musical highlight.  She has a beautiful voice, although she did have some pitch problems later in the song.  I didn't have time to listen to the advertised different version on her website before leaving for work this morning, but I suspect it may not have this problem.  Her harp playing was arguably appropriate for the song, but I can see how some non-harp enthusiasts may think it could have been omitted.
> 
> And before someone jumps on the "how dare we provide critique of her music", remember, she uploaded it to youtube.  I believe that opens the door to constructive critique.
> 
> Jonathan "maybe he has something on youtube you can pick on too" Compton
> 
> 
>> From: mmolino54@xxxxxxxxxxx
>> To: samblancato@xxxxxxxxxxx; harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
>> Subject: RE: [Harp-L] IF I know the Harp L guys
>> Date: Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:15:07 -0400
>> CC: 
>> 
>> 
>> Sam,
>> Are you saying female harmonica players must meet some sort of beauty requirement in addition to being good on the harmonica? That seems a little ridiculous, especially given the mugs and physiques of many of the male players here on Harp-L and beyond. Why even throw out a comment like that?
>> -Marc
>> 
>> 
>> The RP Muse Blog ~ Highlighting local arts & culture. Submissions welcomed.http://therpmuse.blogspot.com
>> 
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>>> Date: Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:40:13 -0400
>>> From: samblancato@xxxxxxxxxxx
>>> To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
>>> Subject: [Harp-L] IF I know the Harp L guys
>>> 
>>> One of the most articulate and powerful players I've heard all afternoon.
>>> And she's a tone monster too. Too bad she's so homely - I'm afraid her chops
>>> won't be able to overcome her looks.
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>> Sam Blancato, Pittsburgh
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