shaneboylan
101 posts
Apr 24, 2009
1:42 PM
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Somebody ought to make a programme or something about this man - he's so underrated despite his importance in the bridge between blues and rock n roll in teh 60's. Not to mention his harp playing.
Last Edited by on Apr 24, 2009 1:55 PM
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Hollistonharper
72 posts
Apr 24, 2009
2:31 PM
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Hey Shaneboylan--check out http://www.wolfgangsvault.com/
It's a free site with audio of a whole bunch of live performances of great artists of all types. They have some excellent Butterfield concerts.
I like this site a lot, with concerts from Mike Bloomfield, Muddy Waters, Sonny Terry/Brownie McGhee, etc. I've been jamming along to some of this stuff on the harp, especially some Bloomfield concerts (I get to be Butterfield!)
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Zhin
244 posts
Apr 24, 2009
2:32 PM
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I agree.
He also played an important part in Muddy Waters' fame (a lot of people did but he was one of them). The song East-West was quite revolutionary during it's time. I could be wrong though. Maybe not the first, but very radical at that time. He was way ahead of his time for sure.
There IS a Paul Butterfield society founded by his son Gabriel Butterfield. Last I heard they were making a great documentary about his life.
I know a fair amount of blues guitar players that know him. They know his tone too.
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bluzlvr
169 posts
Apr 24, 2009
2:36 PM
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I finally got to see Butterfield live 4 or 5 times during his "Better Days" days.
I have yet to hear a recording of him - studio or live that really captures his power. He was an absolutely fabulous player.
Another brilliant musician that we lost way too early.
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harmonicanick
254 posts
Apr 24, 2009
2:42 PM
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Paul has never been underrated by those who know or who are 'old' enough to know.
You should have east/west in your collection
The Ford Brothers Band have made a great tribute cd to paul butterfield.
Mark Ford on harp ..great and of course Robben Ford as the majestic Mike Bloomfield...takes me back to '69 brothers and sisters
Good mornin' little schoolgirl, one track, may not be PC for now??
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ChrisA
4 posts
Apr 24, 2009
2:44 PM
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Butterfield came into his own in the sixties at a time when lead guitar was exploding from all over the place and I believe this had to have an influence on his style as well. bluzvr, I also saw him live in Montreal in the early 70's and it was truly awesome.
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Zhin
246 posts
Apr 24, 2009
2:51 PM
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Butterfield in his own respect was the first "rockin" harmonica player.
I LOVE everything about his playing.
And his vocals. Holy crap that man has soul. He sings with his true voice too. There are too many people who sing blues that are not black and try to pass off a poor imitation of the accent but he doesn't. He's so sure of himself he doesn't need to!
You guys are awesome this is my favorite thread of the MONTH.
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oda
78 posts
Apr 24, 2009
2:55 PM
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If you love Butterfield then you'll really dig his "Masterclass" it gives you an insight on how he thinks and how he plays. It's also a really good resource.
Zhin, I agree that he's got a great voice! Butterfield and Kim Wilson are my favorite white harp vocalists.
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shaneboylan
104 posts
Apr 24, 2009
6:41 PM
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what's the masterclass?
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ZackPomerleau
65 posts
Apr 24, 2009
9:02 PM
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I've actually helped out Salli and Gabe, nice, amazing people :) Yes, East West was the first Jam/Eastern thing really. Michael Bloomfield REALLY did good on that tune and the writing of it with Nick Gravenites I believe. I love his voice, too.
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oldwailer
690 posts
Apr 24, 2009
10:27 PM
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I don't get how anybody could consider him "underrated."
To me, he is THE MAN! He is the gateway I passed through to get to Little Walter--I heard of Butterfield even before I heard of Sonny Terry! Well, come to think of it, I might have heard of The Blind Owl first--don't remember too much about those days. . .
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Luiz
25 posts
Apr 25, 2009
12:46 AM
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Born in Chicago is one my favorite tunes ever!
pan pan pa-pan pa-raraaaa
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mr sog
21 posts
Apr 25, 2009
2:16 AM
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This clip of him playing with Albert and BB King and SRV http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezHlu9rUAW0 is quite amazing. All 4 of them manage to pepper their music throughout the tune, backing off when they need to and stepping up when necessary. Butterfield supports the tune and then when its his turn he nails it and shows how our little "toy" can mix it with the big guitar solos. They certainly showed why they are known as blues legends.
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Andrew
240 posts
Apr 25, 2009
3:06 AM
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Adam somewhere says words to the effect that the Butterfield Masterclass is disappointing. I can see what he means, but it's still a hell of a lot better than just about anything else out there. I don't like either Butterfield's explanation of, or his execution of, the "tremulant"
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Zhin
248 posts
Apr 25, 2009
4:53 AM
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I flipped through the Masterclass book and didn't even buy it.
There's better info out now. Adam has a lot of it, some for sale on his store.
Butterfield was mega bluesman and harp player. Not really a teacher if I can say that... Don't get me wrong. I LOVE BUTTERFIELD.
My transition into blues happened when I was into Dylan and The Band and I bought The Last Waltz DVD... Saw Butterfield play Mystery Train followed by Muddy Waters doin Mannish Boy with Paul on the harp. That was a turning point for me.
Zack, that's very cool. I heard a lot of nice things about Salli and Gabe. Their cause is an admirable one.
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Last Edited by on Apr 25, 2009 4:56 AM
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bluzlvr
171 posts
Apr 26, 2009
1:56 PM
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I bought the Butterfield lessons back when they first came out on cassette tape and was pretty disapointed.
On that same series of tapes were lessons from John Sebastian that were far superior.
Last Edited by on Apr 26, 2009 1:57 PM
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oldwailer
694 posts
Apr 26, 2009
6:25 PM
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Zhin;
"My transition into blues happened when I was into Dylan and The Band" Wow, I didn't think anybody under about 45 had ever been "into" Dylan & The Band! Did you also like Jim Kweskin? He had this harpist--Lomax was his name, I think--I used to think they were the best. . .
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ZackPomerleau
66 posts
Apr 26, 2009
6:39 PM
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Wait, so it is possible NOT to like Dylan and The Band?
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Zhin
257 posts
Apr 26, 2009
7:59 PM
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Oldwailer, I never really got into Jim Kweskin. I don't listen to the 60's folk thing anymore either.
Zack, it is if you're a harmonica player who only listens to the harp and not other isntruments. lol ;p
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oldwailer
696 posts
Apr 26, 2009
8:22 PM
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No, Zack, it isn't really possible to NOT like Dylan and The Band--if you think you don't like them, get some help from a reputable therapist--I think Zhin does therapy by Skype. HAHAHAHAHA!
Zhin--I don't listen to that folk stuff anymore either--but it sure was fun at the time--I cut my music teeth on Dylan and Peter, Paul and Mary--and of course, Kweskin. . .
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Patrick Barker
251 posts
Apr 26, 2009
8:24 PM
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One of my favorite harp players and voices. His slow blues and triplet stuff were both amazing in their own respects.
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"Without music, life would be a mistake" -Nietzsche
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Zhin
259 posts
Apr 26, 2009
9:05 PM
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OW, I did however got into the Dead. Jerry Garcia rulez!!
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http://www.youtube.com/harmonicazhin
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ZackPomerleau
67 posts
Apr 27, 2009
8:32 AM
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Oh I like then, so Oldwailer, where's that monkey paw? I might need to borrow it for awhile...
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