mickil
339 posts
Jul 09, 2009
2:18 PM
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Just curious. I think we had 23 last time. It would be fun to see a lot more.
If you've got tekky/IT probs, the chances are the forum will solve them.
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'If it sounds GOOD to you, it's bitchen; if it sounds BAD to YOU, it's shitty' - Frank Zappa
http://www.youtube.com/user/SlimHarpMick
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tookatooka
282 posts
Jul 09, 2009
2:40 PM
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I'm hoping to be in. Getting tired of hearing Summertime now. Blimey! I didn't know it was going to be so difficult to make it sound "interesting". But I suppose that is part of the challenge - to take a standard and put a new slant on it? I'm going to ensure my version is way shorter than the four minute max because I can see judging will get monotonous otherwise.
I have a few sound quality issues which I am hoping to overcome before competition time closes.
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When I'm not blowing, I'm drawing.
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Andrew
415 posts
Jul 09, 2009
2:48 PM
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I won't join in, but today I was playing it in 3rd, 4th and 5th position at the train station. 5th is least interesting because so few of the notes are bendable, but it's the first to require an overblow. What other positions are people using? (I haven't methodically gone through all 12 yet.)
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jonsparrow
606 posts
Jul 09, 2009
2:49 PM
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i wanna be in it. not sure though. i can play summertime now but now the hard part is trying to make up some new parts. if im satisfied with something by the deadline ill submit it.
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mickil
340 posts
Jul 09, 2009
2:51 PM
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You know what, tookax2? Every time I work on a tune for any length of time, it drives me nuts. I get sick of it.
But, it's still gonna be fun: the nerves when you actually record it; the million re-takes; and watching all the other entries. Can't wait.
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'If it sounds GOOD to you, it's bitchen; if it sounds BAD to YOU, it's shitty' - Frank Zappa
http://www.youtube.com/user/SlimHarpMick
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mickil
341 posts
Jul 09, 2009
2:56 PM
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Andrew,
I'm pretty sure I'll be doing it in third. It works in third. If it ain't broke... as they say.
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'If it sounds GOOD to you, it's bitchen; if it sounds BAD to YOU, it's shitty' - Frank Zappa
http://www.youtube.com/user/SlimHarpMick
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XHarp
105 posts
Jul 09, 2009
6:15 PM
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Might try to post something this time if I can figure out how to post a video.
Never played it before so this'll be a good challenge.
Squeaky and unclean but what the heck...
Gotta sing, Gotta dance.
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"Keep it in your mouth" - XHarp
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mickil
345 posts
Jul 09, 2009
6:18 PM
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XHarp,
Like I said, 'If you've got tekky/IT probs, the chances are the forum will solve them.' It usually does.
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'If it sounds GOOD to you, it's bitchen; if it sounds BAD to YOU, it's shitty' - Frank Zappa
http://www.youtube.com/user/SlimHarpMick
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RyanMortos
220 posts
Jul 09, 2009
7:04 PM
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I'm thinking about it. I would have to submit just an audio track or an audio track with generic video track. I'm not familiar at all with how to play Summertime. I seen a small riff on one of the other threads but I'm not sure how to build on that. I should prob just accept last place & not post, lol.
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~Ryan
Pennsylvania - H.A.R.P. (Harmonica Association 'Round Philly)
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mickil
346 posts
Jul 09, 2009
8:16 PM
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Ryan,
I thought I'd probably come no where last time and I didn't give a hoot.
Just start it on 6 draw then 5 draw and the rest you can figure - if you're playing 3rd position - and take it from there.
The only impediment to playing the tune is good intonation on the 3 draw whole-step bend. If you've not cracked that, what better reason is there?
Sorry, I'm being pushy. Just want this contest to be a good one; it's fun.
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'If it sounds GOOD to you, it's bitchen; if it sounds BAD to YOU, it's shitty' - Frank Zappa
http://www.youtube.com/user/SlimHarpMick
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TBone69
61 posts
Jul 09, 2009
8:38 PM
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Hey Ryan,
Give it a go man, I am going to jump in as well.
Mickil count me in. I rate myself somewhere between beginner and Intermediate and will just be doing it for fun and to motivate others who are jsut starting out.
Tom AKA TBone69
H.A.R.P. (Harmonica Association 'Round Philly)from NJ
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geordiebluesman
187 posts
Jul 10, 2009
2:09 AM
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Here's my Techi problem, My darling wife in her wisdom decided to do some tidying up on the PC and managed to disable Flash so now i can't watch any video , I have tried and tried to re load Fash via their help centre but no luck. I have uninstalled Flash then tried to install from scratch, No luck, I have tried to install Java Script instead, No luck, Can any one advise me coz i'm missing out on all the best stuff on this site plus i can't watch Porno anymore and that's not good!
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mickil
347 posts
Jul 10, 2009
2:57 AM
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geordiebluseman,
What browser are you using? If it's one of those I have, I'll have a butchers at the settings. The chances are it's been disabled in there.
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'If it sounds GOOD to you, it's bitchen; if it sounds BAD to YOU, it's shitty' - Frank Zappa
http://www.youtube.com/user/SlimHarpMick
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geordiebluesman
190 posts
Jul 10, 2009
4:02 AM
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Hi Mickil, I use Internet Explorer on a PC with windows XP, Thanx for the quick reply, PS i'm a real luddite so keep it simple!
Last Edited by on Jul 10, 2009 4:03 AM
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mickil
348 posts
Jul 10, 2009
6:15 AM
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OK GB, here goes:
click on Tools > Internet Options
click on the Programs tab
click on the Manage add-ons button
In the list of programs that pops up, scroll down and find Flash and Shockwave Flash Object.
In the Status column make sure that both programs are enabled. If not, the instructions to enable them are on that window.
If that fails and I were you, I'd just download Firefox and its Flash plug-in and be done with it. It doesn't freeze half as much as Internet Explorer.
Hope that does it.
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'If it sounds GOOD to you, it's bitchen; if it sounds BAD to YOU, it's shitty' - Frank Zappa
http://www.youtube.com/user/SlimHarpMick
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mr_so&so
161 posts
Jul 10, 2009
8:11 AM
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I am working on it, also in 3rd position. It's not a song I really knew before, except for the first few bars, so I have to learn to play it right before I try improvising ... at least I think I do. I do have an arrangement in mind though. So assuming I can squeeze in enough practice before month's end, I'm in.
Since this is "summertime, and people are busy...." perhaps it might be helpful to some if the deadline were pushed back a bit, maybe for another few weeks? I don't want to mess up mickil's great organization of this, but I'll throw the suggestion out there none the less.
Last Edited by on Jul 10, 2009 8:12 AM
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mickil
349 posts
Jul 10, 2009
9:43 AM
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mr_so&so,
Thanks for the kind words. It's fine by me. Say the middle or end of August? What do you peeps think?
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'If it sounds GOOD to you, it's bitchen; if it sounds BAD to YOU, it's shitty' - Frank Zappa
http://www.youtube.com/user/SlimHarpMick
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GermanHarpist
461 posts
Jul 10, 2009
9:45 AM
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Yup, same here. Middle of August would be better...
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germanharpist, harpfriends on Youtube
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jonsparrow
608 posts
Jul 10, 2009
10:48 AM
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id say end of august. more time the better. this is a challenging one.
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XHarp
107 posts
Jul 10, 2009
11:22 AM
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Mid August would be great. Our last pre-booked gig this year is this saturday then we're off for about 3 weeks due to members holidays. Give's me some time to catch up on this and git 'er done.
How's the voting go again?
Is there assigned judges or do we just critique each others entry?
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"Keep it in your mouth" - XHarp
Last Edited by on Jul 10, 2009 11:23 AM
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mickil
350 posts
Jul 10, 2009
11:29 AM
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XHarp,
Dunno about the voting yet. Maybe we could do exactly what we did last time except that we don't have - well, haven't got at present - the pros' votes.
Instead of their votes, maybe we could just have a second round of votes to choose out of the top five.
Any thoughts?
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'If it sounds GOOD to you, it's bitchen; if it sounds BAD to YOU, it's shitty' - Frank Zappa
http://www.youtube.com/user/SlimHarpMick
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jonsparrow
609 posts
Jul 10, 2009
12:17 PM
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i think thats a good idea.
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geordiebluesman
193 posts
Jul 10, 2009
12:26 PM
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Hey Mickil i tried that fix but flash ain't listed as a managed add on poss coz i uninstalled it to try to re install it so i installed Firefox but i still can't play You Tube, I'm sure it's down to my luddite tendancy's so i'm gonna get my mate who is a systems annalyst to take a look, Thanx for trying to help
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mickil
351 posts
Jul 10, 2009
12:31 PM
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You're welcome, GB.
Jon, are you OK with 15th August?
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'If it sounds GOOD to you, it's bitchen; if it sounds BAD to YOU, it's shitty' - Frank Zappa
http://www.youtube.com/user/SlimHarpMick
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jonsparrow
610 posts
Jul 10, 2009
12:45 PM
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ya the 15th is fine.
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mickil
352 posts
Jul 10, 2009
12:50 PM
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Shall I bother updating the 'rules' thread, or is that being a bit 'anal'? haha !
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'If it sounds GOOD to you, it's bitchen; if it sounds BAD to YOU, it's shitty' - Frank Zappa
http://www.youtube.com/user/SlimHarpMick
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DutchBones
235 posts
Jul 11, 2009
2:16 AM
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Mid August is better for me too..
Anal-ist.... isn't that somebody who can play a music instrument with his (or her) butt?
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DutchBones Tube
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GermanHarpist
463 posts
Jul 11, 2009
2:45 AM
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Analist is the equivalent of Manualist...
Easiest to play, hardest to master.
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germanharpist, harpfriends on Youtube
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GermanHarpist
464 posts
Jul 11, 2009
6:45 AM
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ok, I have to correct myself.. that's actually a flatualist...
I'm with DB then...
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germanharpist, harpfriends on Youtube
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Ant138
99 posts
Jul 11, 2009
2:48 PM
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I don't think i can make this one. Just moved house and the whole move is stressing me out,just hav'nt got the time to learn the song.
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tookatooka
284 posts
Jul 11, 2009
2:56 PM
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Has it been decided that the competition has now been extended to the 15th August then? It's a bit unclear in the above posts.
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When I'm not blowing, I'm drawing.
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mickil
358 posts
Jul 11, 2009
3:23 PM
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I'm pretty sure that's the case, TT.
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'If it sounds GOOD to you, it's bitchen; if it sounds BAD to YOU, it's shitty' - Frank Zappa
http://www.youtube.com/user/SlimHarpMick
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isaacullah
258 posts
Jul 12, 2009
5:57 PM
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Just got back home to the states. Too tired to post much, but wanted to say that I'm definately in for this one. I'm glad mickil is taking point on this one! It's really good to see another one goin'. Rules and all seem really good and fair to me. Good on ya!
~Isaac
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