[Harp-L] Mikael Bachman Master's Thesis & Western Swing

[Greg Jones]

While the harmonica world seems intent on starching fedoras and endlessly
discussing matters of no musical consequence, we have Micael Bachman
meticulously directing the nuance of Western Swing.

But wait; he evidently isn't satisfied there, but instead does it on both
chromatic and diatonic.   Very well done Mikael..

This is musical creativity at its best.
Our personalities don't lend themselves well to envy, but I have to admit
it here.

The music is outstanding and he - like so few harmonica players - fits in
perfectly and captures the essence of the style.

He has replaced the fedora with a nice felt Stetson and I like it.

The joy of music is not arguing over which amp has more crunch or why we
should modify the covers on a Lee Oskar; it is finding new and interesting
ways to incorporate the infinite number notes we have available into an
expressive musical passage.

I'm going to have another listen .. and I tip my felt to Mikael.

Hoping to hear more!


*Greg Jones*
*16:23 Harmonicas*
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