Frank
3029 posts
Oct 18, 2013
7:22 AM
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I assuredly jest ...MasterPiece being in the ear of the beholder of course, even then - these tunes are purely impure, some poor, others funny, sad, silly, scary, crazy, provoking, well you get the picture :)
These are original Tunes I made while being a part of an inventively creative motley crew of participants over at harmonicaboogie.com from I think 2002 to 2005.
There must of been 30 or 40 players at that time who would choose a Bt put something quickly together to it and upload it hoping to attract votes. It was fast paced environment at the time and and new songs were constantly and quickly being entered.
It was a very interesting way of learning different skills as well as a unique opportunity to interact with some amazing personalities. It could get sticky at times - but differences usually brought out the best in us creative wise.
The CEO of the site harmonicaboogie.com is Rick B. and he is a class act and is underrated as far as his contributions to helping harmonoica players throughout the years. Every harmonica player should participate at his site at least once!
Here are 85 original tunes from my years with the site - When I say original, I am referring strictly to the harmonica playing and vocals,lyrics and creating my personal theme and feel to the Bt's...
All are welcome to comment on the songs and if you're feeling spunky - feel free to pick a top 10 or 20 list of your favorites and most hated...These songs run the gamut and should be at the least entertaining.
The songs are in a primitive state and with a some attention could be polished up and be made halfway respectable...Some of the tunes will always remain insane.
These songs were done in fun so it is best to listen to them in that spirit - They are simply spontaneous fun tunes created while enjoying my time at harmonicaboogiecom.
Again, please feel free to comment, criticize or whatever you darn well please with these tunes :)
Last Edited by Frank on Oct 18, 2013 7:43 AM
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Joe_L
2360 posts
Oct 18, 2013
8:34 AM
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Sharing is caring. I wonder if I still have my archive of stuff that I posted there.
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Frank
3030 posts
Oct 18, 2013
12:14 PM
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I had mine on an external drive that failed a few years ago and thankfully a member here was able to guide me in salvaging the contents before it failed totally or they would of been lost for the eternities. I ghost image everything now for if and when I run in to that dilemma again.
Did you go by Joe L.over at HB.com? My memory ain't the best and there are players I forget until my memory gets jogged...Hope you find your creations Joe - they are a peak into the madness from days gone by :)
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JInx
588 posts
Oct 18, 2013
12:36 PM
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Baby Blue >nice music!
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Sun, sun, sun
Burn, burn, burn
Soon, soon, soon
Moon, moon, moon
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Joe_L
2361 posts
Oct 18, 2013
1:01 PM
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Nope, I was justjoe over there.
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tookatooka
3549 posts
Oct 18, 2013
1:21 PM
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For us novices, these are golden nuggets Frank. Thanks for sharing them. I'll try and get through a few each day. Azz Kicker is real meaty.
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Frank
3031 posts
Oct 18, 2013
2:43 PM
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Thanks Jinx...That BT was a great one to explore in different positions :)
justjoe not Joe Lover, which it looks like I wrote by combining L and over - I may of given you a new stage name Joe :)
Thanks tooka - but I believe I am included in the "us novices" department too...The Big Dogs are some bad mofos :)
Last Edited by Frank on Oct 18, 2013 2:44 PM
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SteamrollinStan
69 posts
Oct 18, 2013
3:16 PM
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Captcha.....GRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!
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Frank
3032 posts
Oct 18, 2013
3:30 PM
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SteamrollerStan, your an ole timer alumni of harmonicaboogie.com are you not Sir - Captchas been burnin me too Stan and I ain't a fast typer :(
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Chris L
18 posts
Oct 18, 2013
9:50 PM
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Thanks for sharing this collection, Frank! I sampled about a dozen so far! Really enjoyed Baby Blue and Azz Kicker, and as for Fancy Pants, I assume that's you on low rhythms and high end: Nice! The vocals are not shabby either! Are you performing live anywhere?
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SteamrollinStan
70 posts
Oct 19, 2013
4:18 AM
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@Frank, used to be ok, if i write something longer than this it's rejected,I like your stuff anyway.
Assuming this goes thru...
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BronzeWailer
1158 posts
Oct 19, 2013
4:27 AM
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Great singing, playing and sense of fun, Frank! Constipation Blues. Was that an homage to Screaming Jay Hawkins?
BronzeWailer's YouTube
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Frank
3035 posts
Oct 19, 2013
6:18 AM
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Thank you Chris...azzkicker goes down like a double shot of cheap gut rut whiskey, crude and nasty - what was I thinking :)
Correct on the different harp parts and such, on any song were you hear anything other then the rhythm section instruments, the rest of the madness was added by me , the layering of harps, vocals etc - lyrics are mine too, sorry to say :)
ex: if you listen to "Nadine Honey" that's me doing the doo wop bampa bumba bumba stuff at the beginning... Or on "Cousin Ziggy" the Train horns and such were my contribution to the naked Bt :)
I played for one of my clients and a coworker yesterday if that counts as live... and my wife has to listen involuntarily and occasionally she'll even grace me with her presence and let me serenade her with my harp...Plus - we can't forget the infamous "Centipede Saloon" were all sorts of shady characters come out of the woodwork (centipedes, spiders, crickets, pill bugs) to throw down a wang dang doodle of a good time :)
Steamroller...I like your stuff too - you tell it like is :)
Thanks BWailer - definitely Screaming Jay has influenced me :)
Last Edited by Frank on Oct 19, 2013 6:23 AM
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Chris L
19 posts
Oct 19, 2013
9:27 AM
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Frank: re. Your other audience...ROFLMAO! But strangely affirming. In the same way that seeing harp played in cars at lonely crossroads is strangely affirming...
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Frank
3042 posts
Oct 19, 2013
10:01 AM
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Exactly - Someone is always listening even when you think your alone and one can feel completely lonely while playing for a bunch of people who could careless - what affirms the strangeness of it all is the harmonica itself, it has no preference :)
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Frank
3047 posts
Oct 21, 2013
10:49 AM
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I just want to personally thank everyone who previewed these crazy songs - got a lot more hits than I expected and thanks for the few fellows that sent me some private thoughts, suggestions, critiques and encouragement :)
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JInx
594 posts
Oct 21, 2013
11:23 AM
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stinkin drunk, my new favorite , can you smell it!
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Sun, sun, sun
Burn, burn, burn
Soon, soon, soon
Moon, moon, moon
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SteamrollinStan
71 posts
Oct 22, 2013
2:52 AM
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As i was searching some of these, i heard Lips Angelo's" 'Shit Creek"....lol
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Frank
3049 posts
Oct 22, 2013
4:02 AM
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Jinx - you know who I'm talking about - those shit faced drunk alcoholics, funkity, funk , funk :)
Stan - not sure who Angelo is but he didn't make that BT - that's "17th Street Blues" who made that cool Back Track for my tune "shit creek" :)
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JInx
595 posts
Oct 22, 2013
10:37 AM
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yo, your vocals are huge. you've got great ability here to paint a vivid picture. thanks for sharing it. know you don't want to do shows, but....
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Sun, sun, sun
Burn, burn, burn
Soon, soon, soon
Moon, moon, moon
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Chris L
20 posts
Oct 22, 2013
8:12 PM
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I'm with Jinx! I'd buy the ticket to your show!
The combination of solid vocals and harp skills shines through the "un-polished state" along with the witty and powerful story telling in your lyrics...
I'm letting these clips run in the background while I work and I've got to say: You, sir, are an entertainer!
New Favorite: Expired Tag Blues. It's like you had Carey Bell and Sonny Boy II trading licks.
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