[Harp-L] Re: Principles of Backing: Charlie Winston / Ben Edwards

[Steve Baker <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Great singer & great song with cool harp. The harmonica player is not  
simply on a short leash here, Ben Edwards is clearly playing an  
arrangement which complements the tune, whether of his own devising  
or at the behest of the artist / producer. On commercial studio  
sessions it's normal when overdubbing to record a bunch of takes and  
then edit them, usually dumping loads of superfluous stuff to build  
an arrangement which fits the song. When performing with other  
musicians, creating a harmonica arrangement for whatever you find  
yourself playing is the way to go in my opinion,

Steve Baker
www.stevebaker.de
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