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