I am looking for some inspiration regarding recording music. Anyone have any favorite acoustic studio performances?
Specifically, it would be great to check out some folk, rock, or Americana with acoustic guitar and harmonica. I am interested mostly for analyzing the use of stereo mixing, reverb, etc.
There are a few gems in here, around 50 tunes - 3 pages...easily check them out by using the left and right arrows < 1 - 52 > to move up to the next song :)
Try "Po' Girl" - Awna Teixeira plays just about everything, including harmonica.
Nathan James & Ben Hernandez play solid and effective harp to acoustic blues and gospel flavoured material
Sassparilla from Portland play old time blues/bluegrass with harp and a slightly punky edge
The Wiyos play alternative blues/Americana, with some beatboxing
Spare but not acoustic, check out Paul Reddick. Blues and Americana. One of the most original roots songwriters imo. Here he's playing some Johnny Cash
ok, just read the OP and see that you're more after studio takes - but hopefully something here that might inspire you to check out the albums
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Search Sonny Terry Brownie McGhee on YouTube. Incredible vid selection. (You can learn to whoop as well)
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I'm listing some of the absolute essentials in my book (that first come to mind, that is).
Anything by Filisko & Noden Anything by Guyger & Oscher Hot Tuna - At least the first 2 albums John Hammond Jr. - Rough & Tough (Check out the setup on this one, I think they recorded the whole album with just 1 high-end condenser mic, which is pretty interesting) Terry & McGhee (duh) Sonny Boy II - Keep it to Ourselves (fantastic album from the later days)
Anything by Madcat and Kane Anything by Cephas and Wiggins Anything by Sultan and Ball Buddy Guy and Junior Wells - Alone and Acoustic Kim Wilson and Alfred Snuff Johnson - Will the Circle be unbroken
EDIT: Also anything if this album - Beans Taste Fine by Papa John Kolstad http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Beans+taste+fine
Couldn't find anything off the album on youtube but here is a live performance.
The Kitchen Synchopators. Not a duo act, but IMHO probably the best roots harmonica street buskers ever. Band is defunct now but guitarist has moved on to the Old Crow Medicing Show. Also The Blue Rider Trio, also defunct, but awesome stuff with great harp.
Thanks, guys! Lots to check out! I am trying to learn to mix/master demo-worthy recordings and need references. ---------- Mantra Customized Harmonicas My Website
Here in Norway we have a acoustic act called "Moss Blues Trio". Just search YT and you'll find more videos. The harp-player is Richard Gjems, one of Norways best players, and a guy that can play lots of styles :)
