[Harp-L] Re: new harmonica trio idea

[Maka McMahon <makamcmahon@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

When I wore a younger man's clothes, we used to be able to determine the number of cylinders, whether a 2- or 4- stroke, the rpm and a whole bunch of characteristics of the engine with just good ears and a stop watch.

We could also determine the number of propellers, the number of blades on each prop and a whole bunch of interesting aspects of support equipment (generators, pumps etc) acoustically (and passively), from a long distance.

Sound propagation in water gives a whole bunch of tools for hunting submarines, and our main targets were diesel electrics.  Nukes were too easy - we left most of those for the Yanks!

However, my dodgy computer speakers and youtube sound quality make it tricky for these old ears to figure this one out.  I think its one engine - just a lot of rattle in the valves and peripherals.  And its probably easier to get into most venues than all the crap drummers bring with them!

Cheers

Maka


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