Some swinging and elegant phrasing there, Frank. Reminds me at times of Mitch Kashmar (-- altough I try not to listen to much like a harmonica player). Since I´m of the conviction that the harmonicas natural sound should be avoided (at all times! to all cost!) I think things steps up a notch when you tighten the cup and get the more compressed sound -- but I know many people like the option un-tightened/tightened cup gives (Paul Delay for one was very insistent on that in an interview).
SStan...You are correct Sir, your skills are blossoming - I remember a time when you would of been stumped - how did you figure that out? :)
Martin....thank you - that was flat out improvisation, just accepting what wants to present itself and trying to stay out of the way. It can be a battle at times wanting to control or override the natural impulses the music wants to take. There is a whole lot I still need to learn regarding Micing technique. I've been having fun lately experimenting more with mic manipulation and seem to favor the untightened grip most of the time, so a goal is to learn to get comfortable utilizing more of the tightened grip and have it at my disposal. I personally have grown to love the natural sound of the harmonica the as the years tick by.
I have had good results with a chromatic and a crystal mic to a tube amp. I use either a Silvertone 1482 or a Bassman. Another good mic for 3rd is a Shure 585. It's hi-z and has a clear tone but can be made to bark with a good cup. ---------- http://www.reverbnation.com/jawboneandjolene
It's a stick mic, hi-z, good repro of a clear sound. Can be made to sound nice and dirty though. I run mine with a LW harp delay as well. ---------- http://www.reverbnation.com/jawboneandjolene
