Posts Tagged: subway
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
A Classical Medley
I’ve been fascinated by classical harmonica music ever since I first heard Buddy Greene rock Carnegie Hall. I was hooked immediately and set out to learn what he was playing. Fast forward 5 or 6 years, and I’ve managed to
A Classical Medley
I’ve been fascinated by classical harmonica music ever since I first heard Buddy Greene rock Carnegie Hall. I was hooked immediately and set out to learn what he was playing. Fast forward 5 or 6 years, and I’ve managed to
With Apologies to John Williams
Lately, I’ve been playing around with “Death of a Jedi” from John Williams’ epic score to Star War Episode 6. It’s not much yet, but I wanted to share because… well, just because. BE WARNED: there is a very loud
With Apologies to John Williams
Lately, I’ve been playing around with “Death of a Jedi” from John Williams’ epic score to Star War Episode 6. It’s not much yet, but I wanted to share because… well, just because. BE WARNED: there is a very loud
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,
Subway Gypsy Jam
Just filling a few minutes on an empty subway car heading to work one morning. Have I ever mentioned how much I like having an instant concert in my pocket? The song’s nothing special, but it is a lick I’ve
Subway Gypsy Jam
Just filling a few minutes on an empty subway car heading to work one morning. Have I ever mentioned how much I like having an instant concert in my pocket? The song’s nothing special, but it is a lick I’ve
Harmonica on a Moonbase
I was waiting for a train this past weekend and decided to make a video. The acoustics in that tunnel were amazing! And the resulting videos taken from a hastily positioned phone make it look like I’m on a moon
Harmonica on a Moonbase
I was waiting for a train this past weekend and decided to make a video. The acoustics in that tunnel were amazing! And the resulting videos taken from a hastily positioned phone make it look like I’m on a moon
Friday Night in the Subway
As many of my Friday nights go, I spent last night down on the subway platform at Main Station enjoying the beautiful acoustics. Though I played for a good hour, I only recorded for about 10 minutes. And of that
Friday Night in the Subway
As many of my Friday nights go, I spent last night down on the subway platform at Main Station enjoying the beautiful acoustics. Though I played for a good hour, I only recorded for about 10 minutes. And of that
Music for a Blue Train
Today I had the great pleasure of discovering one of the most inspiring and talented harp players I’ve come across yet. He went by the name of Bad News Brown. A rapper and harmonica player, Bad News Brown would freestyle
Music for a Blue Train
Today I had the great pleasure of discovering one of the most inspiring and talented harp players I’ve come across yet. He went by the name of Bad News Brown. A rapper and harmonica player, Bad News Brown would freestyle
A Harmonic Minor Subway Jam
I haven’t recorded a video in what seems like ages, so I took a camera with me down to my new favorite spot to play. The subway platforms in Toronto give such beautiful acoustics! Take a camera out and record
A Harmonic Minor Subway Jam
I haven’t recorded a video in what seems like ages, so I took a camera with me down to my new favorite spot to play. The subway platforms in Toronto give such beautiful acoustics! Take a camera out and record
Morning harmonica joy…
One of the things I look forward to most when I get out of bed every morning is the few minutes I will get to play the harmonica on the subway platform as I await my train. It has become
Morning harmonica joy…
One of the things I look forward to most when I get out of bed every morning is the few minutes I will get to play the harmonica on the subway platform as I await my train. It has become
