[Harp-L] randy stuff

["Richard Smith" <richard@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Randy,

I can only handle Chicago stuff for a few numbers before I get bored 
playing. I love getting stretched and seeing where it goes with the clean 
stuff. Remember the SPAH jazz jam a few years back with "Summer Time"? Best. 
Richard Smith (the English one)





Message: 12
Date: Tue, 7 Aug 2012 13:29:35 -0400
From: Randy Singer <randy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [Harp-L] Distorted harmonica versus Clean harmonica sound
question
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I play both amplifed distorted style AND clean harmonica style into a mike 
and PA.

Of course, it seems much more fun to play blues, etc with a distorted 
harmonica amped sound.

But here is my question......

Some of the greatest blues solos are done with the amped style.

I wonder if if some of the greatest amped blues soloists like little walter, 
jason ricci, william clarke, etc, would have played their signature songs as 
well if they played them without distortion?

Anyone wish to chime in????

Do YOU feel you can play hard core blues all night armed with only a mike? 
Isn't that the true test of a legitimate blues harp player? Not to use 
effects or distortion as "crutch".

best,


randy singer


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