Re: [Harp-L] When Did Fast Become Good?

[Eric Miller <miller.eric.t@xxxxxxxxx>]

Well said.

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On May 15, 2013 8:48 AM, "Leonardo K. Shikida" <shikida@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> one word
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> bluegrass
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> []
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> Leo
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> On Mon, May 13, 2013 at 12:39 PM, AC â <ac4music@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> > I'm not so sure that playing fast is unique to the post MTV generation. I
> > have some recordings of Eastern European harmonica trios / bands from the
> > 50's and in majority of the songs they play incredible fast - often in a
> > "showing off" look how fast I can do this manner. I personally find
> nothing
> > wrong with it, as long as it is musical and the notes are there.  AC
> >  > To: robertrowe2@xxxxxxx; harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
> > > Subject: Re: [Harp-L] When Did Fast Become Good?
> > > From: icemanle@xxxxxxx
> > > Date: Mon, 13 May 2013 11:08:54 -0400
> > > CC:
> > >
> > > It all started with MTV (camera shots that changed every 2-4 seconds)
> > and video games (constant movement).
> > >
> > >
> > > Generations have grown up subjected to this type of rapid stimulation.
> > It encourages passive acceptance (keeps the brain entertained) with
> minimal
> > effort from the recipient.
> > >
> > >
> > > It's a funny world now.
> > >
> > >
> > > The good news is that the WELL PLACED NOTE, sustained and surrounded by
> > NOT PLAYING still will move any audience. The performance fear may be
> that
> > the player, if using this approach, definitely puts himself out there on
> a
> > tight rope, balanced by a different type of deeper talent.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Robert Rowe <robertrowe2@xxxxxxx>
> > > To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx Harp-L <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
> > > Sent: Sun, May 12, 2013 10:31 pm
> > > Subject: [Harp-L] When Did Fast Become Good?
> > >
> > >
> > > When did we develop the mindset that playing at breakneck speed was the
> > hallmark
> > > of a good player?  So often I'll hear a player rip through a run of
> > 1/128th
> > > notes and the audience cheers like it was the second coming of Christ.
> It
> > > doesn't seem to matter that the pitch , timing and intonation was
> > terrible. Fast
> > > = good. I caught the bug ala Eddie Van Halen when I learned to shred my
> > > electrics. The poor janitor was sweeping notes up off the floor for
> days
> > when I
> > > got done.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Now, in my old age and wisdom, I appreciate a tune played at a
> > reasonable pace
> > > so that you can hear the tone of the instrument, the nuances applied by
> > the
> > > artist, the perfect pitch and timing. It reminds me of a quote
> > attributed to
> > > Miles Davis; "Learn to play the silence."
> > >
> > > Kelly
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
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