Re: [Harp-L] Man With The Harmonica-Ennio Morricone

[Gary Lehmann <gnarlyheman@xxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks to all--interesting video, yes a translation would be great!
So it's a keyed chromatic (probably several, as I understand the riff occurs
in different keys)!
Gary

On Tue, Jun 22, 2010 at 10:05 AM, joe leone <3n037@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Right, it doesn't depend on overdubbing. The chromo can handle it. I'm
> saying that with a diatonic, it WOULD need some sort of chicanery? Not sure
> as I am not a diatonic whizz kid. If you remember the movie, there is a part
> where Jason Robards warns Bronson about dischords. And at that time Bronson
> DOES play one. It's a glissando with the slide HALF way in. I used to
> actually try and play tunes between the reeds. Came up with 2 minor tunes
> that were originally major. South of the border and Isle of capri. It's all
> so much fun.
>
> smokey-joe  (presidents and kings have him on speed dial) ( he once took a
> ride on a streetcar..because that was his desire). Yes, he is the most
> unforgettable character you will ever meet.
>
>
>
> On Jun 22, 2010, at 12:32 PM, Arthur Jennings wrote:
>
> It's not a diatonic and it doesn't depend on overdubbing. You can hear him
>> do it live at around the five minute mark of this video:
>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2t_UJdplg8
>>
>> He uses they same halfway out button technique to produce Henry Fonda's
>> character's death rattle at the end of the movie.
>>
>> A Bb chromatic would give both an E and and Eb on the same draw hole.
>> Looks to be a 270 in the video.
>>
>> On Tue, Jun 22, 2010 at 8:33 AM, joe leone <3n037@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>> On Jun 22, 2010, at 3:35 AM, Gary Lehmann wrote:
>>
>> Well, at :24 there is an E followed by an Eb, and both notes sound
>> simultaneously.
>> Overdubbing, effects, or custom tuned harmonica?
>> There is no Eb on an A harmonica.
>> Not that I would ever contradict the harmonica world's most interesting
>> man.
>> G
>>
>> Yes, overdubbing. Ennio Morricone (and Georgio Maroder) are know for it.
>> Oh, and lots and lots of echo. :)
>> Yes, there is no Eb on an A diatonic. But this was done on a chromo. By
>> Franco DiGemini who was/is a flute and piccolo player with the morricone
>> orchestra.
>>
>>
>>
>> On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 9:32 PM, joe leone <3n037@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> Correct. Hole #6 slide In (F#) starting point. Can also be done crossed on
>> an A diatonic. Riff is in D.
>>
>> You can do the riff with a diatonic but wouldn't be able to duplicate the
>> E/Eb splice. But I think a little judicious use of echo will 'snowjoberall'
>> a reasonable facsimile.
>>
>>
>>
>> smokey-joe/aka 'sir'joe Leone.  (It is rumored that Einstein called him on
>> tricky math problems)(Some say that the space program was
>> cancelled...because he complained about the noise). Yes, he IS the most
>> unforgettable character you will ever meet.
>>
>> No, Smokey-Joe is not the harmonica world's most interesting man..he is
>> the most unforgettable character you will ever meet.
>> (some say that when Ford has a better idea....it's HIS)(it is rumored that
>> the Nobel committee awarded him a prize....for
>> 'personal chemistry')
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Arthur Jennings
>> http://www.timeistight.com
>>
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