Re: [Harp-L] Automated harmonica video.

[James Merritt <jamesem_99@xxxxxxxxx>]

Something that kind of bothers me about this device, cool as the application is, is how the harmonica seems to have a shaky image as an instrument not to be taken seriously.   Could something like this reinforce that viewpoint, especially as awful as the thing sounded?   I would hate to see our favorite musical instrument's reputation be sullied by a device such as this.  But on the other hand, as an electrical engineer, I would love to be able to see how this thing works...smile.   

 
Thank you and have a great day!!!


James E. Merritt


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From: Jesse <jvboden@xxxxxxxxx>
To: The Iceman <icemanle@xxxxxxx>
Cc: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 11:47 AM
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Automated harmonica video.

yeah, I kept expecting a second automated harp to come in with the melody
line. otherwise, an automated fingernails on the blackboard contraption
could give this baby a run for its money. fun stuff, though - must be a
practical application for it, some weapon use - hmmm, maybe it is a pretty
good weapon already - torture musicians with it.

interesting project, but not as musical as the harmoni-car that was posted
earlier. now, that was nuts.

On Tue, Apr 12, 2011 at 7:01 AM, The Iceman <icemanle@xxxxxxx> wrote:

> not too mention that they were a third above the true Mary Had a Little
> Lamb position....
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> From: fjm <bad_hat@xxxxxxxx>
> To: harp-l <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
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> Quite the impedance mismatch on the air input to the harmonica.  I
> suspect they have a pretty big air leak on the front end of the comb.
> Like they just gapped the harmonica away from the aperture for the air
> and shoot it in.  Pretty darn thin sounding.  fjm
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