I think it would be assigned as more of a BB King classic. Here's one my band did not long ago live... d http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mg_COHPGung ---------- myspacefacebook
I've often wondered why so many harp players (I am mainly talking about them, players of other instruments do the same thing) seem to spend most of their time looking at the floor or wandering all over the place with their eyes.???? Do they think it's "kewl"? Surprise...it is not. It reeks of insecurity. It casts a shadow over an otherwise stellar performance. The old rules still apply....LOOK AT THAT audience, try to make eye contact with every person out there. Hold that cupped harp up high and be proud. That type of stage presence demonstrates authority and confidence.
Joelee, the stage presence issue crossed my mind too. It's a great topic that I haven't seen here recently and I think worthy of a separate topic. Otherwise, as valid as the point is I don't think using a hammer helps get it across. A note on the playing, like the restraint of laying out and how well it's handled here, would have been decent. Sorry to hijack this post, by the way. The tutorial is great, as was the Work Song, I've never had much use for Butterfield though IMHO. Great bands, essential history, very good tone and phrasing that is on par with his vocals. Very good, but I don't get great. Bigd's version, in my opinion, is much better.
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Indeed I have a kind of Tourette's syndrome secondary to self consciousness/nervousness,etc on stage that I would like to defeat. While my presentation may upset you Joe most audiences are more generous in their responses, and I promise you "I ain't trying to be kewl" Diggs the club is the Sugar Bar in NYC which is awkward sonically but a sacred precinct of soulful performances owned by my friends Ashford and Simpson who are extremely supportive. Through them I have shared the stage with a parade of "names". What an honor!.....p.s. Thanks Litt! ---------- myspacefacebook
7thD He is a friend that goes by the name of "Scout". He was standing in with my band as my regular singer was out of sorts. Our newest singer is truly one of the best I have heard- I love singers and am lucky enough to share relationships with a bunch. Thank you. And Greyowl: forgive me for eclipsing your original post a bit. As much as I prefer to stay away from overplayed tunes I loooove "The Thrill...." because I looooove minor songs and the key of B too so thanks for initiating it. d ---------- myspacefacebook
I really liked your playing... nice tone, soulful and appropraite for the tune.. well done... also, I think the criticisms of your stage presence have been overblown. As a sideman you did a great job - played but not overplayed - stepped out during your solo and then returned to backing the band/singer... You bounced (in time!) during the song when you were not playing... Truth is that all of us have our stage idiosynchocies! I know that I cringe sometimes when I notice some of the stuff that I do on stage! Ha!
@BigD Not a problem D,I like the fact there are different approaches and styles to our favourite tracks. I like to hear other players interpretations because I learn a lot, so thanks.
