TBird
78 posts
Nov 21, 2014
5:57 PM
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I have an issue involving contemporary Christian worship music and Adam suggest that I contact you offline. Feel free (but not pressured) to contact me via the email listed in my profile.
Thanks!
Tom
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Todd Parrott
1262 posts
Nov 22, 2014
9:37 AM
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E-mail sent.
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paulbunyn
106 posts
Nov 22, 2014
12:36 PM
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Too bad, I'd like to follow this thread.
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2chops
294 posts
Nov 22, 2014
1:49 PM
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Agreed paulbunyn. Main reason I don't post any of my bands videos is because of the nature of the content. It is a direct no no according to the forum creed. But I will tell you this. The folks at my church love what blues style harp brings to the table. When my band plays out we get a lot of complements on our sound. We do mostly contemporary with a few traditional hymns and a half dozen originals to boot.
I have an inkling that there are more than a few here that play in church or at open air church like functions.
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GMaj7
548 posts
Nov 22, 2014
2:25 PM
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2chops,
I would love to see/hear your band play..
Post or email them to me...
P.S.
16:23 is a Bible verse..
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Greg Jones
16:23 Custom Harmonicas
greg@1623customharmonicas.com
1623customharmonicas.com
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sydeman
123 posts
Nov 22, 2014
2:40 PM
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Interested also...Gospel music rocks!
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Todd Parrott
1263 posts
Nov 22, 2014
2:48 PM
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I'm not sure that posting gospel harmonica songs or discussing gospel harmonica as a style violates the forum creed. There have been threads that discuss such things before, including songs by the Rev. Dan Smith. Discussing religion, however, is prohibited.
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2chops
295 posts
Nov 22, 2014
2:58 PM
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Todd & others...I have some demo tracks we cut last year. I'll try to figure out how to get them here on the forum. I have tried in the past to post vids, but for whatever reason I have a hard time figuring it out.
Maybe I have been splitting hairs, but in the interest of being a good citizen here, I figured I would error in the side of caution.
Edited for spelling error.
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I'm workin on it. I'm workin on it.
Last Edited by 2chops on Nov 22, 2014 2:59 PM
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GMaj7
549 posts
Nov 22, 2014
3:50 PM
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For those that are interested, Keith Mitchell hosts a once a month Gospel Google Hangout.
Last week, the featured guest was Todd Parrott.
Each month we pick a song for the next meeting and then play our version of it. Pretty cool.. stuff.. ...
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Greg Jones
16:23 Custom Harmonicas
greg@1623customharmonicas.com
1623customharmonicas.com
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Harp Study
48 posts
Nov 22, 2014
4:18 PM
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This topic interests me as well. 2Chops, I too would love to see/hear some posts of your band.
Greg; thanks for bringing up the gospel google hangout. That looks like a great thing that Keith has put together. I'm going to have to check that out.
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2chops
300 posts
Nov 22, 2014
4:42 PM
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I started another thread with our demo tracks. But here's one of them. Our band leader Josh composed and arranged this. When we cut this last year, it was only the 2nd or 3rd time we played it together. This was the 4th and final take the night we did this.
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2chops
301 posts
Nov 22, 2014
4:44 PM
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My error. This isn't the one he wrote. His was the Na Na Na song in the other thread. oops.
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I'm workin on it. I'm workin on it.
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GMaj7
550 posts
Nov 22, 2014
5:33 PM
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Harp Study
Here's Keith's email address.
He would love to hear from you
keithm@me.com
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Greg Jones
16:23 Custom Harmonicas
greg@1623customharmonicas.com
1623customharmonicas.com
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indigo
19 posts
Nov 22, 2014
8:19 PM
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Well i am an Atheist but i have no problem with people posting religious songs at all.
Go for it imo.
But i agree with the dictate that we don't discuss religion..and as long as the tunes have Harp(Ha) in them all is good in the quantum world
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florida-trader
557 posts
Nov 22, 2014
9:31 PM
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Glad to hear that there are others on MBH that are using the harp to celebrate their faith. My stage experience playing the harp stems mostly from playing in the praise team band at church, singing and playing in a gospel quartet and just recently I was invited to join a Christian Rock Group called Rivers Crossing. My first show with them is coming up on December 21st. We do 90% original music and a few standards. So far I'm having a blast and it will only get better.
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Tom Halchak
www.BlueMoonHarmonicas.com
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harpsquealer
2 posts
Nov 23, 2014
3:40 AM
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Hey, while all of you are on the subject of Gospel Harmonica, who do you guys recommend to listen to who plays Gospel? I want to learn more about the style and am looking for players to listen to.
Thanks,
Last Edited by harpsquealer on Nov 23, 2014 3:51 AM
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florida-trader
558 posts
Nov 23, 2014
8:38 AM
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Proabably can't go wrong with Buddy Green or Terry McMillan. Oh yeah, and Todd Parrott.
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Tom Halchak
www.BlueMoonHarmonicas.com
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timeistight
1663 posts
Nov 23, 2014
11:20 AM
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Elder Roma Wilson, 104 years old next month.
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Harp Study
49 posts
Nov 23, 2014
12:28 PM
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2chops: Thanks for posting those; I enjoyed all three songs.
Greg: Thanks for Keith's contact info; I will for sure send him an email.
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TBird
79 posts
Nov 23, 2014
1:52 PM
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Cool! Fun and encouraging to see the interest that this has generated.
Here's my gospel offering:
Amazing Grace... How Original, huh? :)
T.Bird
Last Edited by TBird on Nov 23, 2014 1:53 PM
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Aussiesucker
1406 posts
Nov 23, 2014
4:41 PM
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Those interested in Gospel should check out bluegrass jams as there is loads of gospel in bluegrass. I go to a regular jam & there are musicians there of different or no faiths but we all play, sing and have a great time....but no discussion of religion even though the meet is held on a church property. Musically, through the centuries, the world would have missed out on some of the greatest music ever written were it not for gospel & religious music. You don't have to believe it to love it. I love Country Music but don't ride a horse or live on a farm.
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GMaj7
551 posts
Nov 23, 2014
5:50 PM
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Here's something I did on a rack. It is actually 3 separate songs but the groove is similar. I used a lowF country tuned.. and played capo 3 in A form...(Key of C)
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Greg Jones
16:23 Custom Harmonicas
greg@1623customharmonicas.com
1623customharmonicas.com
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sydeman
124 posts
Nov 23, 2014
6:52 PM
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Along with Tom's suggestions Buddy Green,Terry McMillan and Todd Parrott...
Charlie McCoy..Country Gospel Classics also some work on Elvis Gospel 1957-1971
Mike Douchette with Bill Anderson
Last Edited by sydeman on Nov 23, 2014 6:53 PM
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walterharp
1559 posts
Nov 24, 2014
7:58 AM
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it seems to me that churches are one of the few places anymore where live music is alive and well...
and there is a long tradition in blues.. play friday and saturday night, and drag yourself out of bed to repent on sunday morning!
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paulbunyn
107 posts
Nov 24, 2014
9:21 AM
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@Gaj7- I Really like your posted tunes. What harp are you playing on Be Thou My Vision?
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GMaj7
552 posts
Nov 24, 2014
9:50 AM
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On BE THOUGH MY VISION, I'm using an octave harp. Specifically, a Hohner Auto Valve that I re-tuned to Melody Maker Tuning. I think it is a (G) harp.
I really like octave harps. I have more information on them on my web site, but they are a great and simple way to get some interesting flavor into playing. I was shooting for an Irish slant on this tune.
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Greg Jones
16:23 Custom Harmonicas
greg@1623customharmonicas.com
1623customharmonicas.com
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DoubleJ
108 posts
Nov 24, 2014
9:53 AM
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I have a regular gig at a megachurch. The stage, sound system, support staff are pro level, as is the musicianship.
It is as good or better than many concert venues I've played secular music in. Consider this no matter what religious inclinations you have.
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2chops
302 posts
Nov 24, 2014
11:06 AM
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@DoubleJ...You are right about some churches. Mine is a refurbashed movie theater. Digital mixers and our sound crew really know their stuff. It's a great room to play.
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I'm workin on it. I'm workin on it.
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DoubleJ
109 posts
Nov 24, 2014
11:30 AM
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B/t/w, 2chops Soulmanna sounds very cool.
Some tasteful harping there.
Your lead singer has a Third Day kind of thing going. His voice would come alive with some doubling and compression.
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mr_so&so
896 posts
Nov 24, 2014
11:31 AM
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From a musical point of view, I recommend that every harp player should find some gospel or gospel-blues tunes that they like and give them a try. It's a great way to get a feel for the connection between gospel and blues, thematically, and also between minor and major pentatonic scales... which leads you into country music as well.
My favourite gospel blues artist is Blind Willie Johnson. Almost all his songs are very harp friendly. Also, Mississippi Fred McDowell and Paul Oscher cover some fine old gospel tunes. Obviously there is a deep tradition of crossover (and tension) between gospel and blues.
Edit: If you are not of religious bent, many old traditional gospel tunes were turned into Civil Rights Movement anthems. E.g. "I Woke Up This Morning (With My Mind on Freedom)" with new lyrics by Pete Seeger.
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Last Edited by mr_so&so on Nov 24, 2014 11:50 AM
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DoubleJ
110 posts
Nov 24, 2014
11:33 AM
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Also Mickey Raphael and Lee Oskar play phrases that fit nicely in this idiom...
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nacoran
8133 posts
Nov 24, 2014
12:11 PM
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The bass player I work with plays in a church band at one of those megachurches. He regularly plays in front of a couple thousand people.
I'm not religious myself, but I've sung a fair amount of the old Sacred Harp/Shape Note stuff, as well as the classics like Handel. I've always enjoyed it.
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2chops
303 posts
Nov 24, 2014
1:23 PM
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@DoubleJ; Thanks for the kudos. Josh has been told that he sounds like the lead singer from Third Day. He can put a bit of growl on the vocals when he wants. So far we have a half a dozen or so originals that we do. We've been tossing around the idea of making a CD. Our origninals plus a few of our signature covers that we've put our fingerprint on. We really don't practice but maybe 2 or 3 times a year. Like when ever we have a new tune that has a different sort of arrangement that we don't want to just wing it on stage for its debut. We've played together often enough, and we all pay attention to each other when gigging that it really isn't needed at this point. Besides, our jobs and family life has a very high priority for us. We have no delusions of fame or fortune.
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I'm workin on it. I'm workin on it.
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florida-trader
560 posts
Nov 25, 2014
6:07 AM
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If you want to listen to a sample of some good Christian Rock featuring some tasty harmonica by our own Todd Parrott visit
http://www.reverbnation.com/riverscrossingrc/songs
and listen to I REMEMBER. Maybe you will even consider buying the CD.
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Tom Halchak
www.BlueMoonHarmonicas.com
Last Edited by florida-trader on Nov 25, 2014 6:12 AM
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The Iceman
2255 posts
Nov 25, 2014
6:38 AM
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I always thought that the original "Newsboys" would have sounded better with harmonica in the band.
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2chops
304 posts
Nov 25, 2014
8:43 AM
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I thought Todd's CD was still in the works but not yet yet released. If it's out, it would be a good one to have.
@Iceman; You're right about the Newsboys. There song "Hallelujah He Reins" is even better with some comping and fills. I'm hoping to get that one added to our set list.
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I'm workin on it. I'm workin on it.
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Todd Parrott
1265 posts
Nov 25, 2014
9:53 AM
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Here's an example of what I consider gospel as a style of music. I played on this around 2008, and I'm pretty sure they copied and pasted licks here and there, which is pretty common nowadays. There's not a lot of harp, but this is pretty typical of what often happens in a session.
P.S. I have no affiliation with any of these artists, I'm simply hired to play on their tunes.
Last Edited by Todd Parrott on Nov 25, 2014 10:00 AM
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Diggsblues
1608 posts
Nov 25, 2014
11:09 AM
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I was thinking of doing some tunes for my Amish friends.
The harmonica is the one instrument they allow.
When I researched their gospel music I found that it
came from Ausbund but it has no music just words and
is passed down by word of mouth. I think the same is
true for another version the anabapstist hymns.
I was wondering if anyone knows of versions that have
musical notation.
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KC69
408 posts
Nov 25, 2014
1:28 PM
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We give the devil the blues every Saturday and Sunday at Riversong Worship Center in rural Ohio. The Pastor owns a music store and recording studio, so we are well equipped and lots of original rock/blues style music. I play through a 1952 Masco tube amp, using a Greg Huemann custom chrome bullet mic, while sending everything through 4 of Randy's lone wolf harp pedals.
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And I Thank You !!
KCz
Backwoodz
Bluz
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Bilzharp
41 posts
Nov 25, 2014
1:41 PM
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@timeistight - whoa, that Elder Roma Wilson got me fired up! That was choice.
@harpsquealer - Yup, Buddy Green, the late Terry McMillan, Todd Parrot... be sure to add Darryl Mansfield to that list if you want some great gospel blues. TJ Klay is another monster harp player that incorporates a lot of gospel music.
Back in the 80's and early 90's when I lived in Nashville, I was an occasional bottom-tier session player and most of the stuff I did was on "custom" (not major label) gospel albums. Some of it was kind of painful but most of it was really enjoyable to play on. People who, for the most part, wanted their music to do something good. I did get to play about a dozen notes on this guy's album:
Super simple but that's what the producer wanted. (And about all I'm good at anyway ;^)
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GMaj7
554 posts
Nov 25, 2014
6:04 PM
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I really liked Rich Mullins
Great musician, song writer and follower..
Great stuff on that recording my man!
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Greg Jones
16:23 Custom Harmonicas
greg@1623customharmonicas.com
1623customharmonicas.com
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2chops
305 posts
Nov 25, 2014
6:32 PM
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Ditto on Daryl Mansfield. Strong player.
@Todd: That Shara McKee's version of that song is the coolest I've heard. As always, nice harp.
Bilzharp...nice job on the Rich Mullins song. Good example of playing your part and then leave them wanting for more.
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I'm workin on it. I'm workin on it.
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Todd Parrott
1266 posts
Nov 29, 2014
8:05 PM
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Thanks, 2chops.
Bilzharp, I always loved the harp on that Rich Mullins song!
And here is Pat Bergeson playing some jazzy harp licks on another gospel tune.
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Shredder
398 posts
Dec 01, 2014
6:29 AM
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I used to play in church until the elders gave me an ultimatum, " You can play in bars or you can play in church but your not going to do both here" So I only play in bars now : ^ (
I did get a grin later though, I was ask to play, and did, at a funeral for one of the members who thought I was done wrong. I guess he got the last laugh .
Mike
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