RE: [Harp-L] The guy over there made the mistake, not me!!!

[Buck Worley <boogalloo@xxxxxxx>]

There is a live album out there and it's been so long since I last heard it, I dont remember the name. But C McCoy started a solo and was defiantly in the wrong key. Johnny Gimble (sp?) said "That's ok Charlie, we all pick up the wrong harp sometimes". This is just one of many reasons I love to listen to live stuff. You just gotta love that. Anyone know the recording? I would love to get a copy.BW

> From: jonkip@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2012 12:52:20 -0700
> To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [Harp-L] The guy over there made the mistake, not me!!!
> 
> 
> On Jun 5, 2012, at 10:27 AM, harp-l-request@xxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> 
> > .. I suppose that if you're doing pro session work, you do whatever it takes to always be right, otherwise someone else will get the call next time.
> > 
> > Of course, when in doubt, do gliss!  And don't make a weird face like I do when you land in the wrong place, just gliss some more. 
> > 
> > Thanks for the astute observation, Jon ;-).
> > 
> > - Slim.
> 

>  HOWEVER, some very successful studio players I've worked with in the past 45 years or so,  have developed a "Plan A" for when they screw up a take.
> 
>  Note that we ALL have done that, screwing up an important take,  with the exception of whatever violin player
> PLAN A - DEFLECT
> Plan A is very simple... when you screw up, you look to a person close to you with that "Geesh, you missed THAT??" kind of look....You can also make some noise or other, tongue clucking, putting your head in your hands shaking it in  feigned disgust at the amateurish skills of your co-worker.......whatever it takes to turn the attention elsewhere.