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BeardHarmonica
41 posts
Nov 10, 2011
1:54 AM
This is my first youtube video, taken at a local jam. I might do more video in my living room if you guys like.

Ive started playing two years ago after watching the Adam Gussow video.
I'm playing a Greg Heuman Kalamazoo amp and CM astatic 200 but the band was too loud to get a good sound.

This is an attempt at doing Gary Smith version of The Walk

Constructive feedback welcome.

Last Edited by on Nov 10, 2011 1:56 AM
Steamrollin Stan
175 posts
Nov 10, 2011
2:16 AM
Nice job, i've been at it 3+ years and aint game enough do that, simple riffs that i reckon fitted in well.
Harpyharry
20 posts
Nov 10, 2011
5:00 AM
Nice one, I've been playing 2 years this Christmas, and I'm too scared yet to post a video. Post some more.
slowblowfuse
45 posts
Nov 10, 2011
6:17 AM
If this is your 'bad'sound,I am looking forward to hearing you play with your 'good' sound....
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harmonicanick
1371 posts
Nov 10, 2011
9:37 AM
@ BeardH

Yes the band is much too busy!! Volume could be down a tad but that is local jam sessions.

You hardly had time to draw breath, so much going on, though there is no doubting the level of enthusiasm.

Here's a thought, look at them in the eye and press your hand palms down and mouth 'take it down' and also have a word with them before how you want 'SPACE' and 'FEELING'

But well done
Greg Heumann
1332 posts
Nov 10, 2011
9:41 AM
The fact that the amp can be heard at all tells me the volume was NOT all that loud unless you were lined out into the house system. yes they were busy and not very tight but if this is a jam that isn't under your control. You did a good job of TRYING to get them together - and your tone sounds very good.
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BeardHarmonica
42 posts
Nov 10, 2011
10:38 AM
Thanks!

Your right Greg, Ive got the line out option on the kalamazoo.
The amp was plugged straight into the PA. It's an easy setup that still gives me an authentic sound.

@harmonicanick space, feeling and dynamic. I did "off the wall" that night and it was a mess for those reasons.

I'm working on the chromatic these days ill try to upload something.


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