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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  I am playing the lead guitar and via my MIDI keyboard controller the blues harp.
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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.  Nice, but those high notes made me nervous! Glad you're enjoying your toys.
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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.  I agree with David... Those high notes were affecting me in a funny way  ... Could just be my medication! Greg
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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.
Vic
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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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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. 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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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. 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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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. 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.
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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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