[Harp-L] What do YOU do?

[Ishta]

I just started trying to play harp a few years ago so I don't know all the
fine points you guys do. But without analyzing it, I just enjoyed the piece
and felt the harp added a lot.

On Tue, Nov 10, 2020 at 8:57 PM Michael Rubin <
michaelrubinharmonica at xxxxx> wrote:

> I like to have them say they are happy and then get paid.  If I ever hear
> the recording, that's a miracle.  While the recording is happening, I do my
> best to play well.  Other than that, I don't give it much thought.
>
> On Tue, Nov 10, 2020 at 9:34 PM Michael Peloquin <peloquinharp at xxxxx
> >
> wrote:
>
> > Brian,
> > I loved what the harmonica added to the song, your tone and ideas and the
> > blend they achieved in the mix. I could have used about 30% less of the
> > riffs/answers in certain parts of the song.
> > The problem is usually the other way; they use us too sparingly or bury
> us
> > in the mix. Either way, it is out of our control — unless it is our
> project.
> >
> > Keep on playing great stuff—
> >
> >
> >
> > Michael Peloquin
> >
> > Check out my DVD sets: Pro Harmonica/Pro Saxophone Secrets Made Simple<
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> >
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: Harp-L <harp-l-bounces at xxxxx> on behalf of brian stear <
> > brianstear at xxxxx>
> > Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2020 6:31 PM
> > To: Harp L. Harp L. <harp-l at xxxxx>
> > Subject: [Harp-L] What do YOU do?
> >
> > Here's what I perceive as not a good example of harmonica in a song:
> >
> >
> https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DbvjxPVEaSNU%26feature%3Dshare%26fbclid%3DIwAR0MhoRqMfpr-aEub_cvMtL-6yt57ExZ6ulZCO4m4Ull2lxz_V2S4jD7G9o&data=04%7C01%7C%7C7105fe8a7a904aef1e8808d885e9e5f7%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637406586926765896%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=CkdWJjMEGoUs8e12%2FRy9lhdp46pCrJRWmx0LLtwwN5Q%3D&reserved=0
> >
> > Seems like too many licks are everywhere, some when the voice is singing,
> > some too loud. For me, it distracts from the song at times. The artist
> said
> > he wanted me to be happy with the end result, so I presented a version
> with
> > a lot less harmonica ( my idea  ). He prefered his idea, which was for me
> > to play a lick at almost every space.. To be fair, he did pay me for my
> > services. After he made his choice, I let it go. But when I listen to it,
> > it bothers me.So, my question is;  Since I was hired to produce a
> product,
> > then it's the customers to do with as they wish? Should I be grateful
> that
> > the harmonica gets featured, whether or not I think it's a good example?
> Is
> > it like baseball, you don't always hit a home run, but just keep
> swinging?
> > Obviously, if I was a high level player, I assume I'd have more artistic
> > control. But at what point would YOU guys just let it go and say, well,
> > that's what they want?    I know a bunch of you have way more studio and
> > recording experience. That's why I'm asking. Disclaimer: The artist is
> very
> > satisfied, and has me on tap to do something else in the future.
> > Thanks for any and all insights!
> > Brian
> >
> >
>


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Ishtananda