Posts Tagged: improvisation
A Dragon Hunter’s Tale
This weekend I ventured, yet again, deep into the bowels of the TTC where I played the tale of Brave Sir Guy (pronounced the French way, like “gee”). I really enjoy playing songs with such pronounced phrasings. It gives the
A Dragon Hunter’s Tale
This weekend I ventured, yet again, deep into the bowels of the TTC where I played the tale of Brave Sir Guy (pronounced the French way, like “gee”). I really enjoy playing songs with such pronounced phrasings. It gives the
Stairwell Jam
I love subterranean acoustics. I love it when you find that perfect underground spot to play, cornered in just right and surrounded by concrete. The other day, for instance, I was waiting for a friend in front of his condo
Stairwell Jam
I love subterranean acoustics. I love it when you find that perfect underground spot to play, cornered in just right and surrounded by concrete. The other day, for instance, I was waiting for a friend in front of his condo
A Summer Subway Song
I haven’t spent nearly enough time in the subway lately! So I went down today and blew a few tunes on my new Golden Melody in B-flat. Yes, I broke down and bought a Hohner because the Seydel I want
A Summer Subway Song
I haven’t spent nearly enough time in the subway lately! So I went down today and blew a few tunes on my new Golden Melody in B-flat. Yes, I broke down and bought a Hohner because the Seydel I want
Something Had to Break the Silence
Hello, dear reader, it’s been a while. I found one of my old videos and thought it was worth sharing with you. It’s a harmonic minor jam I shot while alone on the subway one morning. Nothing special, just fun,
Something Had to Break the Silence
Hello, dear reader, it’s been a while. I found one of my old videos and thought it was worth sharing with you. It’s a harmonic minor jam I shot while alone on the subway one morning. Nothing special, just fun,
My New Favorite Place to Buy Harps
Well, dear reader, consider this my second official endorsement (though I’m not getting anything for writing this, so I suppose it would be an unofficial endorsement… bah, point being, I endorse these guys!). It has long been my curse that
My New Favorite Place to Buy Harps
Well, dear reader, consider this my second official endorsement (though I’m not getting anything for writing this, so I suppose it would be an unofficial endorsement… bah, point being, I endorse these guys!). It has long been my curse that
Jam on Warren’s Porch
This weekend I had the pleasure of attending a friend’s birthday party and at some point during the night found myself on the porch with a harmonica and a small audience. It’s always nice to play for people who really
Jam on Warren’s Porch
This weekend I had the pleasure of attending a friend’s birthday party and at some point during the night found myself on the porch with a harmonica and a small audience. It’s always nice to play for people who really
Spontaneous Participation in Art
This has to be my favorite harmonica video of all time. I was visiting Gibbs Farm in New Zealand when I discovered this giant tensile sculpture by artist Anish Kapoor and was cosmically compelled to play into its echoing maw.
Spontaneous Participation in Art
This has to be my favorite harmonica video of all time. I was visiting Gibbs Farm in New Zealand when I discovered this giant tensile sculpture by artist Anish Kapoor and was cosmically compelled to play into its echoing maw.
The Tale of Lovely Bridges
Okay, one more song from Rainville. This is about a girl named Lovely Bridges. She’s the prettiest girl in town and next door neighbor to two brothers named Limpy and Lispy. From Rainville: “Lovely had a sardonic British bio-father who
The Tale of Lovely Bridges
Okay, one more song from Rainville. This is about a girl named Lovely Bridges. She’s the prettiest girl in town and next door neighbor to two brothers named Limpy and Lispy. From Rainville: “Lovely had a sardonic British bio-father who
Some Gorgeous Playing on a Cool New Harmonica
I was looking around to see what kind of new and wonderful things the big 3 harmonica makers have to offer and I came across a new Suzuki harp that sounds like it would be pretty cool to try. The
Some Gorgeous Playing on a Cool New Harmonica
I was looking around to see what kind of new and wonderful things the big 3 harmonica makers have to offer and I came across a new Suzuki harp that sounds like it would be pretty cool to try. The
Bryn Scott-Grimes
Tonight I think I may have discovered other harmonica life in Toronto! I found a guy named Bryn Scott-Grimes who shot a really cool harmonica video at the Evergreen Brickworks in Toronto. He’s got some really sharp technical skills, an
Bryn Scott-Grimes
Tonight I think I may have discovered other harmonica life in Toronto! I found a guy named Bryn Scott-Grimes who shot a really cool harmonica video at the Evergreen Brickworks in Toronto. He’s got some really sharp technical skills, an
Auditioning for Legitimacy
Not long ago I found out that it’s not actually legal to busk in the subway stations in Toronto without a license. (oops) And those licenses are limited to 75 a year. (really?) And to get one of those
Auditioning for Legitimacy
Not long ago I found out that it’s not actually legal to busk in the subway stations in Toronto without a license. (oops) And those licenses are limited to 75 a year. (really?) And to get one of those
Shawn Irwin and His Virtuosic Chops
In all of my YouTube browsing, I’ve often seen a related video pop up titled “The Best Harmonica Player in the World” which, until today, I never bothered clicking. How could I pass it up, you ask? Not sure… but
Shawn Irwin and His Virtuosic Chops
In all of my YouTube browsing, I’ve often seen a related video pop up titled “The Best Harmonica Player in the World” which, until today, I never bothered clicking. How could I pass it up, you ask? Not sure… but
Harmonica Love Affair 