Re: [Harp-L] Harmonica Content, Meta-Content

[Derwood <derwood.blues@xxxxxxxxx>]

George,

I agree that I have seen much of what you speak. There is a great deal of
constructive criticism done to those I would label as "in". They play the
right type of harmonica music with the right "tone". But for people like
John Popper and Nick Shane, they get short, harsh criticism. They are mocked
as if we all are so much better than they. They are caricatures just like
"guitar player" (who all play way too loud with way too big amps).

Derwood

On Fri, Feb 20, 2009 at 2:44 PM, <bluesinz@xxxxxxx> wrote:

>
> Derwood,
>
> I respectfully disagree with your statement. I have been reading just about
> everything that I find interesting on harp-l for about two years. I feel
> that vast majority of the reviews of players work has been supportive and
> criticisms have been for the most part worded positively.
> In the arts in general, critiques of performances are the norm, movies,
> theater, concerts, sporting events ect.etc. All public performances are out
> there for critique. Now matter how the criticism is worded, a performer can
> and should use that as a tool for improvement.
>
> On Harp-l, to think that players of the caliber that regularly contribute
> would spend a few minutes of their time listening and writing about what
> they hear is a valuable tool for all of us and at all levels. And not just
> the pro players, we all love the instrument and a lesson can be learned from
> anybody.
>
> Here is a link to my bands web site:
> http://www.myspace.com/jblaketheearthquake
>
> Please, any one that has a few minutes let me know what you think. Don't
> hold anything back. How's my phrasing? my timing? an I doing enough with the
> fills or too much? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks in advance for your help.
> George
>