Brendan Power
340 posts
Apr 02, 2013
1:45 AM
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PRESS RELEASE
Suzuki Musical Instrument Manufacturing Co. Ltd. and Brendan Power wish to formally announce the end of Brendan's five-year stint as Suzuki's International Harmonica Specialist. It has been a very productive period for Suzuki's harmonica department, with the release of many new models in whose development and promotion Brendan played a big part: the Fabulous diatonic and chromatic models, the Sirius chromatics, the Manji and Olive diatonics, and most recently the ground-breaking Suzuki SUB30 UltraBend.
Suzuki's sales have risen significantly in the time since Brendan was hired, and the company's profile has been enhanced by the respect he enjoys in the worldwide harmonica community. For his side, Brendan has gained a lot in many ways from the experience of working closely with one of the world's premier harmonica manufacturers.
It is important to clarify that this is not a dismissal or a resignation, but rather an amicable parting of ways. Although the decision was a tough one to make, it was made mutually for the benefit of both parties. Brendan has thoroughly enjoyed his time working for Suzuki but now wishes to pursue his own specialist harmonica projects. Suzuki wishes him well in his new direction, and the two parties will continue to cooperate in matters of mutual interest.
AGREED BY:
Mr. Manji Suzuki & Brendan Power, 31/03/2013
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Kingley
2502 posts
Apr 02, 2013
1:51 AM
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I'd say Suzuki have lost a valuable asset to their company. I wish you all the best in whatever comes next Brendan. I have no doubt it'll be something great though.
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Frank
2144 posts
Apr 02, 2013
3:42 AM
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I can see why you waited till the 2nd for this announcement...5 years is a good stint and I'm not at all surprised knowing the entrepreneurial spirit you possess. Continued adventure and success to you Sir :)
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Sherwin
55 posts
Apr 02, 2013
3:45 AM
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Good luck Brendan.
Sincerely....Sherwin
What a blast you must have had during your time with Suzuki. Onward and upward!
Thank you both for the Manji harp.
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dmitrysbor
54 posts
Apr 02, 2013
3:53 AM
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Hallelujah! May be Brendan will have a chance to take a look on Seydel company to became one of the endorser?
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A440
74 posts
Apr 02, 2013
4:22 AM
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Brendan, Thank you for your accomplishments at Suzuki. Your contributions were undoubtedly critical to Suzuki's amazing run over the past few years and some of the real game-changing products they have developed. Suzuki was both wise and fortunate to have you.
As harmonica players, we face today an unprecedented choice of high quality instruments. Healthy competition is a good thing for customers, and with three big producers - Suzuki, Seydel, and Hohner - we should witness on-going innovation and continuous improvement.
We will be watching for your next project - be it music, instrument, or community -focused...
Last Edited by A440 on Apr 02, 2013 4:26 AM
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Willspear
326 posts
Apr 02, 2013
4:37 AM
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His time zone is entirely different depending on his physical location considering he travels so much.
I'm calling April fools
It looks like my post time is west coast times.
Last Edited by Willspear on Apr 02, 2013 4:39 AM
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Gnarly
527 posts
Apr 02, 2013
6:56 PM
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No one at Suzuki US is taking it as a prank.
Best of luck, Brendan.
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Brendan Power
341 posts
Apr 02, 2013
11:31 PM
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No, it's not a prank! Thanks for your support; I'll have some interesting new harp stuff to announce in the coming months as a result of my renewed independent status. BP
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REM
224 posts
Apr 03, 2013
12:12 AM
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Will this have any effect on your X-Reed harmonicas? I know that Suzuki supplies parts for your x-reed harps (I'm assuming at some sort of wholesale price rate) and I assumed that part of that arrangement was made possible by your position with Suzuki. I'm assuming this won't have any affect on that arrangement (since the Sub30 was based on your design, and it sounds like you still have a good relationship with the company), but I just thought I'd ask just in case.
I already have 1 Sub30/x-reed harp, and I've been having a lot of fun with it, and I definately want to get more. To be honest before I tried one I wasn't sure if it was something that I would actually use, but when i tried one I was amazed and I'd love to have a full set to use as my main harmonicas. Once they've been set up well (embossed, optimized reed profiles, gapped, etc.) they are amazing, and very close to what I would consider the "ideal" harmonica for me. I'm a very good overbend player, and I initially just got the Sub30 just to try out and play around with, and I assumed I would have some fun with it, but I figured in the end I would still prefer playing a standard harp with OBs. But I found out that being able to get those extra bends is so much better (IMHO) than using overblows and overdraws. It allows types of expression not possible on a standard harp. It just opens up so many possiblities, you can easily play in all sorts of positions that would otherwise be difficult and awkward, and play things so much smoother than if you were to try it with overbends.
Last Edited by REM on Apr 03, 2013 1:46 AM
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Brendan Power
342 posts
Apr 03, 2013
8:05 AM
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Hi REM, So glad you're digging the X-Reed SUB30! Coming from an accomplished overblow player your assessment is significant, as you have a good basis for comparison between the two approaches.
I'd love to hear what you're doing on our X-Reed harp; any YouTube or MP3?
To answer your question: We have plenty of raw SUB30 stock and no problem getting more in future. We also have some cool new stuff coming out in the next few months, so stay tuned. BP
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atty1chgo
628 posts
Apr 03, 2013
9:03 AM
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Can't say that I blame them. When an endorsee turns into competition, why continue the relationship?
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Moon Cat
202 posts
Apr 04, 2013
1:00 AM
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Brendan you rule! Hurts to see you leave.
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