tookatooka
955 posts
Jan 07, 2010
12:34 PM
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Or are you like me, got a completely empty head and just hoping and praying that something sparks some devine inspiration just in time to hit the deadline?
After trying to keep the motivation going for so long, I feel as guilty as heck. There's nothin there at the moment.
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toddlgreene
387 posts
Jan 07, 2010
12:41 PM
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I've been playing actively, except for the last week I've been sick...hoping to get back at it, as I just had both my 520D and HM50 mics repaired, and I obtained some more custom MBs. As for what I'll play, I've got some ideas. Looking forward to it!
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~Todd L. Greene
crescentcityharmonicaclub@gmail.com
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jonsparrow
1595 posts
Jan 07, 2010
12:46 PM
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i think i know what im going to play but i have a feeling its going to suck. no pun intended.
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LeonStagg
83 posts
Jan 07, 2010
12:48 PM
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I'm about as ready as I'm gonna get for now. Just need to shoot a clean take and post it.
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toddlgreene
390 posts
Jan 07, 2010
12:55 PM
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Not to be a spoiler, but who's playing acoustic? How about amped?
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~Todd L. Greene
crescentcityharmonicaclub@gmail.com
Last Edited by on Jan 07, 2010 12:58 PM
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mickil
805 posts
Jan 07, 2010
12:57 PM
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It's going OK. I've been noodling with a few things. I'll see what feels best nearer the time.
tooka, what are you working on? Or is it a secret weapon?
EDIT: Accoustic, Todd.
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YouTube SlimHarpMick a.k.a. HarmonicaMick
Last Edited by on Jan 07, 2010 12:58 PM
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tookatooka
956 posts
Jan 07, 2010
1:01 PM
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@Mickil@ Nothing. See opening post. I am bereft. I've got some serious catching up to do.
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LeonStagg
84 posts
Jan 07, 2010
1:12 PM
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I've played mine acoustical and amped....leaning more towards an amplified version at this point.
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mickil
806 posts
Jan 07, 2010
1:14 PM
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Just sit in front of the camera now and then with it rolling. Maybe you'll get lucky with something you like. I hope you can think of something you wanna do. Perhaps a modest amount of booze will help to generate something for the camera. Good luck, anyway.
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YouTube SlimHarpMick a.k.a. HarmonicaMick
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RyanMortos
547 posts
Jan 07, 2010
1:22 PM
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Nope, I have no idea either. I've been working on a bunch of different things but Ill probably never feel like anything's ready, lol.
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~Ryan
"I play the harmonica. The only way I can play is if I get my car going really fast, and stick it out the window." - Stephen Wright
Pennsylvania - H.A.R.P. (Harmonica Association 'Round Philly)
Contact:
My youtube account
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toddlgreene
392 posts
Jan 07, 2010
1:23 PM
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yeah, i'll only go electric if i think it adds to my 'piece' which may be a good name for it...
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~Todd L. Greene
crescentcityharmonicaclub@gmail.com
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isaacullah
544 posts
Jan 07, 2010
2:03 PM
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I have been coming up with something new every week since HPC3 was announced. Everytime I work something out to the point where I think I am going to roll with it, I just get sidetracked on something else! At one point real soon, I am just going to start filming a bunch of stuff, and just pick what I think sounds the best.
I had plans for going electric, but about 95% of my practices lately have been acoustic, so who knows? I'd like to get some foot stompin' in though!
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The magnificent YouTube channel of the internet user known as "isaacullah"
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GermanHarpist
872 posts
Jan 07, 2010
2:10 PM
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Been practicing like always. I.e. not a specific piece. I'll just start recording stuff soon and post something as soon as it's good enough. I hope already before the deadline (although I'm pretty bad when it comes to stuff like that) so that I can get some feedback beforehand and maybe work on it some more... (and upload a better version).
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germanharpist on YT. =;-) - Resonance is KEY!
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Aussiesucker
496 posts
Jan 07, 2010
2:36 PM
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I keep finding excuses!!!
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RyanMortos
556 posts
Jan 07, 2010
4:56 PM
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The dog at my harps! Please Tooka-sensei, I need a 1 year extension on this project!
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~Ryan
"I play the harmonica. The only way I can play is if I get my car going really fast, and stick it out the window." - Stephen Wright
Pennsylvania - H.A.R.P. (Harmonica Association 'Round Philly)
Contact:
My youtube account
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wallyns10
126 posts
Jan 07, 2010
10:36 PM
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I might do "Work'n" by Lee Sankey. Just started...(ehm) work'n on it yesterday. We'll see, either that or I might just improvise. Either way I probably won't be posting till the last minute.
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Ant138
255 posts
Jan 08, 2010
12:16 AM
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I recorded a video the other day, i just watched it back and it sucks big time. Gona have to go back to the drawing board.
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mr_so&so
258 posts
Jan 08, 2010
10:10 AM
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I've been working on a few of Adam's lessons since last fall and have them at presentation quality now. There's one jam from one of his YTs (I'll keep you in suspense for now), that I've been playing and improvising on for a while, so I think I'll go with that. I'll try it both amped and not and see which I like best. I don't think anybody said we have to do a completely original composition.
@Tooka, Go a little easy on yourself, if you are having trouble choosing, and just play something you are already familiar with and enjoy playing.
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jaymcc28
212 posts
Jan 08, 2010
2:28 PM
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I think I know what I'll be playing. Found a cool groove on a long lost harmonica cd. I'm working it out now. As long as I find time to record it over the next couple weeks I'll be fine.
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"Take out your false teeth, momma, I want to suck on your gums."-P. Wolf
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Rick Davis
54 posts
Jan 08, 2010
3:51 PM
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Please forgive my wretched ignorance, but what does HPC3 stand for? I know it's a harp licks competiton, but I can't decipher the acronym...
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-Rick Davis
Blues Harp Amps Blog
Roadhouse Joe Blues Band
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tookatooka
967 posts
Jan 08, 2010
4:07 PM
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Oh I say Rick. You had me stumped there. I forgot. I had to go back into the archives to remind myself what it was.
Originally, when it all started, we had a little contest/challenge. One of the guys created the Harpfriends YouTube channel, and members of the forum were invited to join the channel and playalong to a backing track and put their videos up for inclusion. Just for the fun of it.
So originally it was called the Harpfriends Playalong Contest (HPC). HPC just stuck for the forum members who knew what it was.
I'm pleased you bought this up because I think we should review the title to be something more meaningful because this time we are not playing along to a backing track and on this occasion it doesn't make sense.
Thanks for bringing it up and sorry it isn't anything more exciting.
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Last Edited by on Jan 08, 2010 4:07 PM
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snakes
430 posts
Jan 08, 2010
4:14 PM
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Not - sorry...
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toddlgreene
400 posts
Jan 08, 2010
4:22 PM
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C'mon snakes!
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~Todd L. Greene
crescentcityharmonicaclub@gmail.com
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LeonStagg
86 posts
Jan 08, 2010
6:28 PM
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I'm gonna do one of Adam's lessons like mr. so&so. I really like the song anyway, makes it that much more enjoyable to learn and play.
....what the hell...my version is only 1:50 long. Gonna have to stretch it out a little I think.
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rbeetsme
111 posts
Jan 08, 2010
6:37 PM
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Where is HPC3? Where and how do you post?
Last Edited by on Jan 08, 2010 6:40 PM
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LeonStagg
87 posts
Jan 08, 2010
6:44 PM
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r,
Contact tooka on the side and he'll give you the info.
Last Edited by on Jan 08, 2010 6:45 PM
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GermanHarpist
901 posts
Jan 08, 2010
6:52 PM
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I should be done with the new Harpfriends Group by tomorrow... and I'd suggest we publish the videos on there from then on.
I'll keep you posted.
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germanharpist on YT. =;-) - Resonance is KEY!
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tookatooka
969 posts
Jan 09, 2010
4:30 AM
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Hi GH, just in case there is any confusion regarding the new group, would those who post to the old group still be OK? I'm concerned about causing confusion at this stage of the game.
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GermanHarpist
902 posts
Jan 09, 2010
5:52 AM
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Of course, people could still upload their videos to the Harpfriends channel. No problem.
The advantage of a group is, that we wouldn't have to give the Harpfriends password to everybody and that we could manage the members of the group individually.
I'll upload a little explanation of how to use the Group sometime today or tomorrow. Adding a video to the group is very easy... All you have to do is copy the video address, press the "submit a video" button and "add".
Personally I don't think that the transition from the Harpfriends channel to the Harpfriends group should cause too much confusion. Quite the contrary, I think it would make a lot of things a lot easier.
I'll post the how-to video and if you have any objections we could postpone the start of the group until after HPC3.
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germanharpist on YT. =;-) - Resonance is KEY!
Last Edited by on Jan 09, 2010 5:54 AM
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tookatooka
970 posts
Jan 09, 2010
6:19 AM
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No I'm quite happy with what you are doing GH Thanks. It's just that some of our members may get confused if they are happy with using the original harpfriends as it stands and miss the new information. If they do post to the original Harpfriends I suppose it will be easy to transfer any videos to the new playlist on the new site.
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