I saw/heard lots of wonderful playing at HCH. Todd's performance was the only one that really, deeply touched me - I had a tear in my eye. The video unfortunately can't fully convey the power of his playing. ---------- /Greg
@Martin- yeah Todd uses an alternate tuning. I'm not sure if there is a confirmed name for the tuning but I think TPT (Todd Parrott Tuning) works well. 7d is tuned a half step down (same note as 6ob).
I am truly humbled by the very kind comments here. I appreciate all of you, my friends in the harp community, very much!
The harps used on this song were a GM in Db with the flattened 7 draw, and a GM in F#, standard richter tuning. Both played in 2nd position. These days, I use the flattened 7 draw tuning more for the bendability on the 7 blow than anything else. I use the 7 draw note as a note to bounce off of.
This key change is a common one used in gospel and country tunes. A key change like this can often give a song a nice lift.
HCH was an incredibly great event. I'm honored to have been a part of it. It was also nice to meet some of my friends from MBH.
Todd Parrott is my new harp hero. Seriously, the guy is just incredible. He was also a great teacher as well. Thanks Todd for the lessons at HCH and the inspiration to try some new things! I've got a country tuned harp on the way... ---------- Danny
What a wonderful piece of harmonica music! TB is temporarily shelved in favour of TP woodshedding for this "amazing" rendition. The change of key was an inspiration and an education! Thank you Todd
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i so totally agree! Todd is my new harp hero. i was one of the lucky ones who was at HCH and not only took classes and jammed with Todd, but got to hear his BRILLIANT playing. mindblowing, heartfilling (as Greg said- it brought tears to my eyes)... so satisfying. Todd, what a blessing to hang out with you for the weekend!!! your playing is an inspiration. when will you produce an album?
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Start slowly and build excitement towards the climax.
End with a perfect landing on both feet without wavering.
A textbook example of how to do it right in a world where so many blow through the melody quickly and without any thought given in order to start soloing like crazy. ---------- The Iceman
Oh wow. Just wow. That was fantastic! Just another example of why Todd is one of my absolute favorite harp players alive today! Wish I could have been there!!! ---------- == I S A A C ==
Thanx Steve, I sorta knew that but was too dumb to put 2 and 2 together and actually do it! Now it's done ( tiny bit of blu tak and adjusted to match the 6OB)..... Off i go!!!!
Todd was a joy @HCH 2012 it was great for me to meet phil wiggins also and annie raines...tiny little lady who plays like a giant....great to meet everybody...shared a cabin with dov and ridge...great guys....met pat and steve staying @ wall doxey....memorable time....not to forget deak with my custom marine band.....inspiration big time...dave thompson also...who plays harp in a bandLOL and peace and joy to all
Todd Parrott, you are one of the true marvels of the diatonica harmonica. You have an absolutely perfect, creamy rich tone that you control like of the finest jazz tenor and alto saxophone players, your flourishes on the melody are tasty, tactful and placed with the right amount of certitude and delicacy, and your phrasing during your solos is the sweet combination of musically logical and emotionally satisfying. Thank you for your particular kind of harmonica brilliance. ---------- Ted Burke
Missed HCH this year due to graduation ceremonies but yeah Todd I like your style... I was a southern gospel raised guy myself so I'm all in with that style of playing....appreciate your comment on my tube vid the other day.....Wes Hampton with Gaither band sang on my first cd in 95....raised in same hometown
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Yes, I remember your video! You are a great player, man! The Golden Melodies you are using have a nice tone as well. That's pretty cool about Wes Hampton too...
Played Amazing Grace on my harp at my Mom's funeral last year. Nowhere near as good as this. Yer bringin' me tears. ---------- Twitter ~ BossoBrewingCo
Hey thanks......Todd/Steve ......thanks to being able to see your vids Todd, play spiers customs and bum some tools from r sleigh.....im still green in customizing my own but i feel ive gotten to a place that m pleased for now.....ob/od is still new to me ....im still buying harps from joe.........which in my humble opinion are the best I've ever played.......ToddI I've also spent a lot of time with my friend Adam crabb on the gospel scene in the past.
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