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#754105 02/17/23 06:18 AM
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Just Having Fun

Just a quick and dirty jam where I am trying to learn how to play a blues harp VSTi. I'll let you decide if I did OK or not OK.

BiaB style = Dallas 12-8 Ctry Blues Rhythm
Tempo - 65

Good Lord he is using RTs and RDs. The world must be coming to an end grin

I am playing the lead guitar and via my MIDI keyboard controller the blues harp.


I want my last spoken words to be "I hid a million dollars under the........................"

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Yeah, I was worried that the Apocalypse was on us.

Then I remembered that BiaB has a zillion harmonica RTs, but you decided to use a MIDI harmonica. crazy

Nice, but those high notes made me nervous!

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I enjoyed it!

From beginning to end... There were times when I thought the harp sounded convincing, and other times... where it just didn't. wink

I agree with David... Those high notes were affecting me in a funny way laugh... Could just be my medication! grin

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Writing songs and having fun is hard to do, Mario.
What is your secret?
I thought your harmonica was quite convincing but then, blues isn’t my genre.
Go forth and have more fun.

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Mario,

You did great! Love this sound. You also have great mixes - everything sounds so clean and crisp.

Bob

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Nothing wrong with a good jam in my book.

Sounds good to me, Mario, I dug the harp except for the high notes, much preferred what you were doing in the lower register.

Guitar was right on the money of course! I liked the little trade off bit at the end, that was fun.

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David, Greg, Vic, Bob, and Dave, thanx so much for all of your input. That was exactly what I was looking for as far as the blues harp register. So now I know that the lower register sounds OK but I messed up on the upper register. Thanx again for your input, I greatly appreciate it.


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As I've said before, MIDI is somewhat of a mystery to me, which is why I'm so, so thankful for RT's.

You, on the other hand, are a MIDI Master.

I enjoyed the jam:)

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I am not worthy!!! Bravo!!! Seriously. The high registers are, in my view, just as good as the rest of it - i.e. VERY good. Only thing I'd do to them is apply some effect to round the sound a little ... it's a LITTLE too piercing for my taste, right up there :-)

But, otherwise, listen: BRILLIANT, BRILLIANT, BRILLIANT. You have a talent for melody and for telling a story, in your tracks. i.e. you make top-notch MUSIC.

Absolutely loved it.

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I have to agree with wanting to lower the register of the harp. And your guitar is spot on.
You really know the blues, great job.

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Down n dirty experimentation/self education jam...works for me. Those high notes were a little close to scratching glass but they were worth trying.


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Originally Posted By: olemon
As I've said before, MIDI is somewhat of a mystery to me, which is why I'm so, so thankful for RT's.

You, on the other hand, are a MIDI Master.

I enjoyed the jam:)


Thanx for listening and commenting Scott.

FYI - MIDI is not that hard. If I can do it anyone can do it.

Originally Posted By: musician17
I am not worthy!!! Bravo!!! Seriously. The high registers are, in my view, just as good as the rest of it - i.e. VERY good. Only thing I'd do to them is apply some effect to round the sound a little ... it's a LITTLE too piercing for my taste, right up there :-)

But, otherwise, listen: BRILLIANT, BRILLIANT, BRILLIANT. You have a talent for melody and for telling a story, in your tracks. i.e. you make top-notch MUSIC.

Absolutely loved it.


Thanx James for this very kind review.


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Originally Posted By: Bass Thumper
I have to agree with wanting to lower the register of the harp. And your guitar is spot on.
You really know the blues, great job.

--Thump


Thanx so much Steve for listening and commenting.

Originally Posted By: rayc
Down n dirty experimentation/self education jam...works for me. Those high notes were a little close to scratching glass but they were worth trying.


Yes Ray I was wanting others' opinion on the harp. I got used to hearing that "scratching glass" that it became normal here. I'm glad everyone brought that to my attention. I did learn a lot from this little quick and dirty experiment.


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The more I come aware of high harmonies, from the BeeGees to the Beach Boys, on through to Flatt & Scruggs, the more I realize they are this almost unconscious influence in the culture of our music. Well done!


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Mario,
Fun it is! Thumbs up on MIDI harp experiment. You are definitely on the right path, but I am with Ray on higher notes. Excellent guitar playing & clear mix. Thank you for sharing.

Misha.

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Originally Posted By: edshaw
The more I come aware of high harmonies, from the BeeGees to the Beach Boys, on through to Flatt & Scruggs, the more I realize they are this almost unconscious influence in the culture of our music. Well done!


Thanx so much Ed for listening and commenting on this quick and dirty experiment.

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Mario,
Fun it is! Thumbs up on MIDI harp experiment. You are definitely on the right path, but I am with Ray on higher notes. Excellent guitar playing & clear mix. Thank you for sharing.

Misha.


Thanx Misha. I am very grateful for all of the constructive criticisms I get from this community. I have learned a lot over the years.


I want my last spoken words to be "I hid a million dollars under the........................"

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Mario,

A good Blues jam.

Nice job on the MIDI harp.
I actually thought the high notes sounded like a typical harp guy "reachin' for the stars". They could be "warmed" a little with some EQ?

fj

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You've received a lot of great feedback so we'll just borrow Ray's comment:

"Down n dirty experimentation/self education jam...works for me"

Works for us too and we look forward to more harp!

Fun,

J&B

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Well done Mario. The midi harp was excellent. Guitar was very cool. Could put this on loop and play all afternoon


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Mario, This is a super relaxing blues. That harp sounds pretty convincing. Good job. I enjoyed it, Tom

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