username Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 (edited) Well, I was just listening to some Bob Dylan...and...I figured the use of the harmonica in rock today is kinda dying out. Which is a shame, because it's anm amazing with a lot of feeling!Bob Dylan used them a lot, as did Aerosmith and the Rolling Stones. But you don't see a lot of today's bands do it actualy. I was at a Racoon (a Dutch feel-good rock band) concert recently, and the singer suprised me with a great harmonica solo! More bands today should do this stuff! You thoughts on this instrument?And on the (lack of) use of it these days? I miss them! Edited May 18, 2005 by username Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratomaster Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 Yeah I love hearing a bit of harmonica playing every now and then, especially in Dylan's music. You'd mainly hear it in old folk, country, and blues music mainly. I don't think it's got a place in modern music these days because the syles are just very different, which is a shame.I actually asked a while ago if anyone around here plays, I've had one for a while but i've never got round to learning it properly...http://www.mygnrforum.com/index.php?showtopic=35769 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appetite for illusions Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 I think it sounds really good to hear it in a dylan song! I think aerosmith were tryin' to bring it back with honkin'on bobo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleTalkinJive Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 Too bad it's kinda gone. I don't think it should be used in every song but a couple of nice harmonica parts in a song can really sound cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamisonic Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 Harmonicas rock! Two of my favourite harmonica songs are When The Levee Breaks by Led Zeppelin (how the hell did he do that) and Please Please Me by The Beatles, because I love the riff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shades Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 (edited) Hey StratomasterIve been playing since I was a kid,just carry it around and start off with something catchy and just work at itOne of the first songs I learned was "love love me do" by the Beatlesand (rock Gods forgive me) that Billy Joel tune "and were all in the mood for a melody" whatever the title isdont give up, its one of those instruments that sounds better with an ampand accompanying music so find some freinds that can play another instrument and jam. Edited May 18, 2005 by shades Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratomaster Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 Thanks shades.Does it limit what songs you can play based on the Key your harmonica is in? If you get what I mean... The one i've got is in the Key of D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild_Child Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 harmonica's are cool and bob dylan is a legend.there does seem to be a lack of them in modern music but bruce springstein (if thats how you spell it) has a new song which he's going for the dylan look with acoustic and harmonica and all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffs Velvet Rose Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 love harmonicas in rock.. gives something extra in a small way.. *could i be vaguer!* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moreblack Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 Led Zeppelin - You Shook Me. Brilliant harmonica. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genesis Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 Harmonica and cowbell need to make a comeback. How I miss them... AS does lipstick, hair spray and spandex. Yes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axlslash Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 Harmonica is great. All the best shows Ive been to have had harp solos: Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, THe WHo, Arlo Guthrie, and Sting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest katie Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 Even though Mr Pete Doherty isnt too musically great, he does rock with a harmonica....love that pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shades Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 (edited) Thanks shades.Does it limit what songs you can play based on the Key your harmonica is in? If you get what I mean... The one i've got is in the Key of D.yea, it matters a lotget you a "c" to start withthey're pretty cheap, like 20 bucks each for a cheap one. so eventually get them allthen when you're ready buy an amp with a mouthpiece, like 200 bucks for that set up Edited May 19, 2005 by shades Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the tourist Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 pearl jam uses a harmonica sometimes live it;s great!! In bruce springsteen play's the harmonica many times it's awesome listen to the river live Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigger Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 "Mucky Fingers" off Oasis' new album has a killer harmonica solo towards the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
providman Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 Black Sabbath.The Wizard.'Nuff said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffan Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 Nobody's Fault but Mine- Zepplin , has a wicked harmonica solo damn it fuckin' cranks . Peace GnR Nation B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 Harmonicas are great My mate uses one in his band, it's great, the crowd usually like it.R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biz Markie. Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 I love me some harmonica B). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shia0bundan Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 Well, I was just listening to some Bob Dylan... I thought of Bob as soon as I saw the title! Harmonica died out with hair/heavy metal We do need more harmonica in rock music. Or maybe we just need another Bob Dylan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axlslash Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 Well, I was just listening to some Bob Dylan...I thought of Bob as soon as I saw the title! Harmonica died out with hair/heavy metal We do need more harmonica in rock music. Or maybe we just need another Bob Dylan. We just need more of the Bob we have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shia0bundan Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 Well, I was just listening to some Bob Dylan...I thought of Bob as soon as I saw the title! Harmonica died out with hair/heavy metal We do need more harmonica in rock music. Or maybe we just need another Bob Dylan. We just need more of the Bob we have That too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barhazan Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 You guys made me play Pearl Jam - Smile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamisonic Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 The harmonica in the instrumental breaks of Thank You Girl by the Beatles sounds cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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