Re: [Harp-L] First live harmonica steps...

[The Iceman <icemanle@xxxxxxx>]

uh, (koff), I really do not see anything in my post that stated that there was no talent in this clip, so there is no spin involved from me. How you process this, Michael, is out of my control, however.


The talent on this clip is average to good, as was Sunny Girl when she first started out. The bigger crowd reaction was due to the young age of the performer - a common crowd response.


I've seen other "cute kid harmonica players" over the years not develop their talent (unlike Sunny Girl and Konstantin). While they were OK players as kids, when they became not so cute anymore they dropped off everyone's radar because they didn't evolve.



-----Original Message-----
From: michael rubin <michaelrubinharmonica@xxxxxxxxx>
To: The Iceman <icemanle@xxxxxxx>
Cc: nitnatsnok.muha <nitnatsnok.muha@xxxxxx>; harp-l <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Mon, Mar 5, 2012 12:52 pm
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] First live harmonica steps...


Gotta disagree with Iceman.  They might have been applauding for you
cute kidness, but you were playing great.  Your talent was already
developed enough.  If I saw a 50 year old man play like that, I would
be excited.  I know you've improved and it is true that once you turn
25 they don't clap at every solo anymore, but I think Iceman has spun
it too far in the wrong direction.
>From a "Once was the Kid"
Michael Rubin
Michaelrubinharmonica.com

On Mon, Mar 5, 2012 at 10:36 AM, The Iceman <icemanle@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> The ol' cute little kid on stage syndrome.
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> In other words, audience loves cute little kids, regardless of talent level.
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> You won't be a cute little kid forever, so it is good that you are developing 
your talent to kick in when you move past this period of your life.
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> Gut erstes mal.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Konstantin <nitnatsnok.muha@xxxxxx>
> To: harp-l <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Mon, Mar 5, 2012 10:39 am
> Subject: [Harp-L] First live harmonica steps...
>
>
> Hi everyone!
>
> I found an old clip of me playing one of my first live performances with
> the harmonica 2 years ago. It was for me a bit curious to watch it again
> but I hope you like it.
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gu-WWT70JS8
>
> I will upload a bit more of my actual playing soon.
>
> Best
> Konstantin
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>