Hi Scott,

Yes, those were real tracks, BIAB supplied all the accompaniment. I don't know any way to do what you are suggesting, unless I played the harp myself - like Little Walter. Sometimes I do use a harmonica rack and Play guitar and harp together and sing too. I posted one like that before. Years ago I played with a harp player and he would do like in this song just play riffs and held notes all through the song. That was kinda the feeling I was trying to create - a small acoustic blues band. Of course, technically the harp is electric because it's being played through an amp. I was reading about the first time they recorded the harp through an amp at Chess records, in harp playing circles it was known as Independence Day. The player on this recording is able to get bends that sound like a jazz horn player. (And I apologize for not having his name handy) His control is amazing.

But I think you've got the right idea. Find creative ways to make the music come alive. One thing I found today is if I put a stereo reverb on a mono track it gives it more space in the mix, even with the reverb at a very low level. And recording a fader ride helps carve out space for a vocal. Just little touches that make it better. thanks for the nice comment and suggestions.

Pete Gallatin
http://www.reverbnation.com/patiopete