Re: [Harp-L] Timeless music

[fishmong3r <fishmong3r@xxxxxxxxx>]

Sorry for this but I couldn't slide over this...:)

"A lot of the Brit bands (and European bands) from the 70's..."
GB is also Europe.

2009/5/7 <icemanle@xxxxxxx>

> Am listening to that Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac music - just heard Black
> Magic Woman. A lot of the Brit bands (and European bands) from the 70's sure
> had a timeless sound. In other words, it sounds fresh today - not dated at
> all - and doesn't sound like someone trying to sound like an authentic band,
> the problem with a lot of current releases. (ooh - awesome - Green Manalishi
> with the Three Pronged Crown is playing. Sounds just as good today as it did
> 30 years ago).
>
> Most growing up in the US weren't exposed to the great music coming out of
> Europe. I lived in Germany in the early 70's and got to experience Gentle
> Giant, Curved Air, Osibissa, Family, live Kinks, etc. Most had a unique
> sound and quite a few are worth seeking out even today for a real musical
> experience.
>
> Currently I am smitten with Fotheringay - only released a few records, and
> especially LINDESFARNE, who've released 22 albums and were at one time in
> the early 70's poised to become the next big thing (according to the
> critics). Lindesfarne has a very active harmonica player, as mentioned in
> earlier posts. Their music is real homespun with a great dose of FUN mixed
> in. I came across a 17 minute live version of their "We Can Swing Together"
> that features a very long harmonica solo - most of which the band lays out
> and the harmonica carries it as a solo instrument. The style is TB right
> side of mouth, first position, semi old timey folk song style - strong
> melodic long tones with chording to where it sounds like two players. What
> is most fun is how the crowd is totally involved in this solo.
>
> My computer skills are slowly improving to where I may be able to put this
> example up in an area where others can download it easily. Until then,
> however, I can gather a small list of emails to those interested and try
> bulk emailing this mp3 file out. Since the song is about 17 minutes, I don't
> know if it is too large a file to email, though. Won't know till I try
> sending it, but in the meanwhile, if you'd like to be put on that cc list,
> email me off list.
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