Old People
''Damn yeah....5 from me Mr Chords. Nice one Ed....great feeling on this post. You've done some really great playing this jam Ed!''
   --Lips Angelo

Old People
''How to get so sensitive on a Chrom bwautifull play''
   --floppy lips

Old People
''That was great I am jealous. Wonderful tone and melodic phrasing.''
   --Harplayer

Old People
''beauty tone and sound out of that chrom Ed - sure had that low end working nicely - liked the rhythmic melody lines and articulation - where are the dancers??''
   --htrain

Old People
''Nice stuff as usual, Ed. Like those slurs a lot. What's a Hohner Bluesband? Sounds like a minor key diatonic?''
   --BeelzeBob

Baby Blues
''Nice and slow good control!''
   --floppy lips

Snoring Cat Blues
''Loud and proud just the way I like it!''
   --Bro.Bob

Old People
''kreat fyne plawhing need some same intstrument good so!!!''
   --floppy lips

Snoring Cat Blues
''Fat sound. You have great ideas over and over again''
   --Midnight

Snoring Cat Blues
''Great tone and fine playing. You played the changes really well and just blasted it out there. I like this the best of what I've heard from you. I just dig this style.''
   --MoCheeks

Snoring Cat Blues
''You sure you and D ain't the same guy :) Sweet and grungy Ed. Some of your very best playing Edoooard!!''
   --Lips Angelo

Snoring Cat Blues
''Definely different than the djazznbluzz version but mighty fine in it's own right.''
   --Ringer

Snoring Cat Blues
''great sound Ed''
   --TeeJay

Snoring Cat Blues
''really cool AE....good mix of technique with ob's and a soulful feel''
   --Steph Wilson

Snoring Cat Blues
''..in one word, Purrfect.''
   --moablues

Old People
'' It sounds a lill sad but it can any moment be enjoyed!''
   --floppy lips

Old People
''interesting tone and use of bends - melodic and in synch with bt - liked it!!''
   --htrain

Old People
''liked the parts on the low end of the harp''
   --annem

Snoring Cat Blues
''Thats Ms. Jackson if your nasty. And it is! I love this rough, kick ya out the door stuff. 5 Pointer.''
   --Mc7

Snoring Cat Blues
''Didn't know you had a sleazy side.''
   --roknwil

Old People
''like that melancholic feel Ed.''
   --TeeJay

Old People
''Love the melody. Sounds catchy and fully formed. Wow, sounds like you really make use the bends in this. Great atmospheric piece.''
   --Rick

Snoring Cat Blues
''cooooool those long notes and dirty good piece!!''
   --floppy lips

Snoring Cat Blues
''Great blues playing Ed! Sounding a lot like Ben even on that Beta harp!''
   --BlueInGreen

Snoring Cat Blues
''not one of your better,no - definitly your very best on diatonic!so much soul ,tone,feel,not to forget mix.everything is worked out .i cant believe someone gives your just 4 points-excellent gold post!!!!!!!lol''
   --huhn

Snoring Cat Blues
''Good post, I think this is one of your best posts.Solid Blues with a great tone, some real gritty stuff came through. Excellent sound from your set up.''
   --Lonesome Harpman

Snoring Cat Blues
''blues pourring down like rain,you made my day.thats how it has to be done!LOL''
   --huhn

Snoring Cat Blues
''Boy that was a soulful and gritty tune. Even my son who doesn't listen to blues said it was good. Great job.''
   --Harplayer

Snoring Cat Blues
''Nice playing. One of your better posts. ''
   --Blueshiner

Snoring Cat Blues
''Wow from clean to dirty and loving them both - great amped tone here Ed and gritty feel - 'scratching pussy' or 'snoring cat' ?? - its still a great track that's heading for my IPod!!''
   --htrain

Snoring Cat Blues
''Edward, love the sound..good take and flow,id the same bt, but try too do it different..lekker man!!!''
   --RonDutch

Snoring Cat Blues
''Guess yours should be called scratching pussy blues! LOL''
   --djazznbluzz

Snoring Cat Blues
''Nice job. Great tone!''
   --justjoe

Restitution
''I like the flow to this track. Easy listening. A little more vibrato in spots would have been good on your good long notes.''
   --MoCheeks

Restitution
''I thought that was very cool playing.''
   --justjoe

Restitution
''It's not your best playing...I'd like my money back please Edoooard!! Cool experimental stuff, you're going to be a pro on that thing soon. Nice long vigbrato too!!''
   --Lips Angelo

Restitution
''Hi Ed, i think it's worth paying for it, moodful; tasteful/ fittin effects and fine melody out of the xb40''
   --TeeJay

Restitution
''Actually I thought that you sounded good. I like the slightly off key bends... I use them often. BNice work.''
   --Blueshiner

Restitution
''Great sound what type of harp are you playing to get such an eerie sound? Very interesting melody.''
   --Harplayer

Restitution
''No restitution needed after listening to Restitution. Very creative playing Ed. Sweet tone too.''
   --BlueInGreen

Restitution
''you should think better about yourself,cause you did it very very sweet on the xb40!love that style,fine shaped notes,fluidly as melting butter!lol''
   --huhn

Restitution
''as long as you keep playing and sharing like this, forget the money refund!! - nice controlled play on that XB-40 - almost chrom like in tone - like the laid back flowing melody!!''
   --htrain

Restitution
''Yes, not your best, you are right. But this one among some other solos of yours and d's have made me to condider getting XB-40.''
   --Frosty

Restitution
''Ed, it is too good. I don't want my money back''
   --Midnight

Restitution
''its not the worse playing but extually a too soon getting drifted yeah take control and swing it around!''
   --floppy lips

Some Of The Good Stuff
''Not the "normal" tone for you Ed...but it suits ya....Nice post. you asked about FX's on Smootchy.....Delay, EQ, and just a tad of Chorus. Oh...and a "new" Homemade Cardiode Mic.''
   --P-J

Some Of The Good Stuff
''Good dynamic playing. I really like it''
   --Midnight

Some Of The Good Stuff
''killer tone and effective playing with different harps - one of your better ones IMHO - solid!!!''
   --htrain

Some Of The Good Stuff
''Wow, Ed! This is my favorite from you in a long while. Great work and variety, killer sound.''
   --Brett

Some Of The Good Stuff
''you got the package by the notes , swell playing indeed!''
   --floppy lips

Some Of The Good Stuff
''some excellent runs (esp 2:10/2:35) and a high heel tone,right my taste on that key,reminds of old Azzazzellos tone!wonderful,a feat to my ears!LOL''
   --huhn

Some Of The Good Stuff
''Nice use of multiple harps. Good tone. It was difficult to hear the backing track at times. I like how you switched harps during the turnaround when the drums were active.''
   --justjoe

Some Of The Good Stuff
''Wow that is a lot of harp switching. Very catchy and interesting tune. Made me think of a smokey club in the big city. Nice job.''
   --Harplayer

Some Of The Good Stuff
''Nice horn sound. Loved the play with the overtone! very cool. Loved all the playing except the high stuff at the end - seemed like it belonged in another song. 5 from me anyway. Nice work!''
   --Kingobad

Smootchy
''That was a tough bt.... good shot at it.''
   --Blueshiner

Smootchy
''I did not like the way it started out, then it got better and better.''
   --Bro.Bob

Smootchy
''Very smootchy indeed Ed.''
   --Lips Angelo

Smootchy
''Loved what you did with the harp.. good job!!!''
   --Harpn4fun

Smootchy
''You nailed this BT, and I like the way the harp sounds.''
   --Lonesome Harpman

Smootchy
''oh yeah, thanks for bi=eing the first one to comment on my last post. I wasn't worried, I knew people would eventually click on it; or I'd set a record for lowest score ever. Anyway, thanks and no worries.''
   --Downhome Dave

Smootchy
''Good stuff Ed, although I would say I like your chrom sound better than this.''
   --Downhome Dave

Smootchy
''It's not all there yet but it's definitely coming along. You will master that beast in short order and then watch out!!!''
   --Ringer

Smootchy
''Maybe some notes ... but that xb40 is running :-) ... like those lil groovy licks and your beat with the BT Ed.''
   --TeeJay

Smootchy
''From about half way I enjoyed it. Early it was a little back in the mix and the harp didn't seem to be building. But good job. I struggle with these bt's''
   --MoCheeks

Smootchy
''Very nice! Nice groove.''
   --justjoe

Smootchy
''pop jazz and a whole lot more , great one''
   --floppy lips

Smootchy
''Very different BT but it works Ed with how you played it!''
   --Brett

Smootchy
''Nice job. had a very nice sound to it.''
   --Kingobad

Smootchy
''like your approach to this bt - nice steady melodic theme - always appreciate what you do on the XB-40 - good one!''
   --htrain

Smootchy
''like your approach to this bt - nice steady melodic theme - always appreciate what you do on the XB-40 - good one!''
   --htrain

Smootchy
''Excellenty Ed. Good interpritation of the B/T and good impro. Seemed to suit your style''
   --P-J

Smootchy
''great asymetric melody.very pleasant losten,enjoyed til the end.harp could be a tad frontier in mix imo.sweet tone from that xb40.!lol''
   --huhn

Pig in a Poke
''Really like the first position parts on the low harp Ed.''
   --BlueInGreen

Pig in a Poke
''how cool is that low F...loved the mix up with the harps...''
   --bluesgirl

Pig in a Poke
''Love the slow feeling...great playing and sound chaping of the notes!!''
   --RonDutch

Pig in a Poke
''I've heard better Ed. But this was pretty nice!''
   --Harpn4fun

Pig in a Poke
''Yeah...digging that playing Mr Ed of Appleville. I'm posting this one today.''
   --Lips Angelo

Pig in a Poke
''Good work with a great opening Ed''
   --TeeJay

Pig in a Poke
''Loved the harp switching. nice work!''
   --Kingobad

Pig in a Poke
''full credit for the different approaches in 1st and 2nd position - love the sound of that low F and the sustained notes give it a real feel! good one!!''
   --htrain

Pig in a Poke
''What I liked the best about this is the way you utilized the drawing out of some notes instead of hurriedly cutting them off to get to the next one. Gives the song a relaxed feel.''
   --Ringer

Pig in a Poke
''I liked the sound of the low harp on this. Very creative Ed!''
   --Downhome Dave

Pig in a Poke
''sounds a bit harsh in the begining but its hard to get those staightline notes some really nice rifs and feely play''
   --floppy lips

Pig in a Poke
''Nice harp sounds, but playing was not your best as a whole to my ears, a bit hesitating maybe here and there. Opening riff was fine.''
   --Frosty

Not There
''I only applaud you for trying the Chrome... I got my first one this week.... cannot play it. Good work.''
   --Blueshiner

Not There
''With your nice sound you have reached a great mood''
   --Midnight

Not There
''minimalistic approach with a sad mood,you create.have to learn this from you(so i'm playing too many notes).fine ,fine work!lol''
   --huhn

Not There
''Not all there but very close. Lacks a little intensity which I'm sure will come as you further delve into your chrome playing. I'm impressed with the sound your getting out of that thing.''
   --Ringer

Not There
''This sounds very cool , a great performance , dit is goed ouwe!''
   --floppy lips

Martian Anthropology
''chrome plated!cool track''
   --moablues

Martian Anthropology
''like the different avenues you take with the chrom....this is good''
   --Steph Wilson

Martian Anthropology
''Blueshiner@ I love the blues and learning jazz and interest in Chromatic. I guess that is part of what this site is about... exposure to new things. I am excited about trying the chromatic harp. I have been told it is a beast to play...''
   --Blueshiner

Martian Anthropology
''This is a good one with the chrome. Right notes on right places :-)''
   --Midnight

Martian Anthropology
''Your the chrom king''
   --Lindy Harper

Martian Anthropology
''Nice playing there Ed. Thought it might lack a jazzy emotional grab to really suck me in, but I'm not equipped to critique jazz chrom stuff.''
   --Brown Ale Guy

Martian Anthropology
''Nice jazz chrom Ed, a bit uneven in spots, but good overall - like the melodic ideas expressed.''
   --Brett

Martian Anthropology
''A commercial for Johny walks up sesame street??? :/''
   --Appleman Ed

Martian Anthropology
''still working on too simple but you did like a lot so cool ,could be a commercial for johny walksup sesema street''
   --floppy lips

Martian Anthropology
''I liked the chromatic take. Just seemed a little lacklustre in spots, But hey...wish I could play the chrom that confidently.''
   --Lips Angelo

Ever-Haunting Love
''Nicely done! It's fun to hear another jam to the same bg-track so soon! ^_^ I like to low bends.''
   --Tomgh

Martian Anthropology
''Very nice Ed.The BT is somewhat regimented in rhythm and you stayed with it well and also did some nice melody over the chords. Some hesitation and slight missteps, but I couldn't do anything close on chrom!!''
   --BlueInGreen

Martian Anthropology
''You hit the right notes but it felt a little too safe for me. A lot of 1/8 notes but a few long sustains would have made it fel better.. i think:> Good over all.''
   --Blueshiner

Martian Anthropology
''nice chrom playing Ed!!''
   --Harpn4fun

Martian Anthropology
''on my bblues the low e is just a simple marine band.no tunings- but indeed a fine instrument.lol''
   --huhn

Martian Anthropology
''You know your way around that chrom, Ed. I posted comments on the forum.''
   --Magic Martian

Martian Anthropology
''i m blown away,Ed,wow!!how do you invent/ create?this is real pro stuff,commercial too(in a positive way)!great great work,i know you dont vote ,but this deserves gold.lol''
   --huhn

Solo 4
''Surely hit the top of my list. Vocals were a nice surprise and your harp playing kicked a__.''
   --Marks Harp

Solo 4
''Sometimes I just grin while listenin and this is one of those times. Sounds like this is from the heart. Like that.''
   --Brown Ale Guy

Solo 4
''I enjoyed this one, nice to see you stepping out into the vocals and playing solo,is lot harder then lot may think,all I can say try it and see how you sound!!!''
   --Bro.Bob

Solo 4
''It's Blind Dutchman Van Oost! Nice to hear that voice finally Ed. Goede!!''
   --Lips Angelo

Solo 4
''Sweet blues harp. Good timing and variation on the melody.''
   --MoCheeks

Solo 4
''I thought the harp sounded better then the singing.... but over all.. it was good :P''
   --Harpn4fun

Solo 4
''@Peter: If you listen with headphones you probably can hear I was singing and playing along with "Black Man Blues" by DeFord Bailey. I think it's a traditional. (Maybe our pre-war harp & public domain expert BlueInGreen can verify/confirm?) ''
   --Appleman Ed

Solo 4
''Our own Al Wilson singing. Bravo, very good vocals and harp.''
   --Frosty

Solo 4
''Good for you Ed - very nice harp comping and timing for harp to vox and back was solid - vox and lyrics cool - More!!!''
   --htrain

Solo 4
''Nice one Ed..is this the first time you've sung? How did you arrange the timing for harp and Vox?''
   --P-J

Solo 4
''could have been eighty years ago in the mississippi delta,bluesy as can be,you have a very authentic way to sing,love it!LOL''
   --huhn

Solo 4
''Robert Pete Williams for you (he's one of my favorites): http://www.last.fm/music/Robert+Pete+Williams/_/I%27ve+Grown+So+Ugly?autostart''
   --BlueInGreen

Solo 4
''Great one Ed! Your voice tuning actually sounds a lot like Robert Pete Williams.''
   --BlueInGreen

Solo 4
''That's some good shi! there Ed.''
   --djazznbluzz

Some Of The Good Stuff
''Very good and interesting playing Ed. I like the articulation and the way you are stretching/manipulating the notes.''
   --BlueInGreen

Some Of The Good Stuff
''Some fine stuff there Ed. Ran out of harp. At one point I thought you were for sure goin' down one more octave.''
   --Brown Ale Guy

Some Of The Good Stuff
''Some real greatness in here. Sounds like you are getting some real tonal colors from the bends. I really like the slow start and then how it builds in excitement.''
   --Rick

Some Of The Good Stuff
''Showing some good control there Ed. Had a few high spikes creeping in...but overall enjoyed.''
   --P-J

Some Of The Good Stuff
''didn't do it for me on the first listen but on the next one i caught more of what (i think ) you were aiming at..enjoyed''
   --moablues

Some Of The Good Stuff
''yeah good control and kicking high notes!!''
   --floppy lips

Some Of The Good Stuff
''Good control on bends and ob´s, maybe the groove was not the best all the time. Nice one to listen.''
   --Frosty

Some Of The Good Stuff
''good post as usual!''
   --Harrythespider

Some Of The Good Stuff
''Very nice playing.''
   --justjoe

Some Of The Good Stuff
''Ahhhh Ed - sweet playing - love the way you articulate and control those bends and OBs- nice flowing melody lines- well done!!''
   --htrain

Some Of The Good Stuff
''Great post Ed. Some sweet playing man!''
   --Lips Angelo

Some Of The Good Stuff
''Really kept it interesting right to the end. Very nice playing. Best I've heard from you.''
   --Marks Harp

Some Of The Good Stuff
''The second part on the diatonic blows away the XB40 at the beginning, if you ask me. Nice overblows, and pretty riffs.''
   --Magic Martian

Some Of The Good Stuff
''Maybe Dennis, but 2nd position is easier for me then 4th position. Second part is a regular diatonic BTW.''
   --Appleman Ed

Some Of The Good Stuff
''You are getting more comfortable with the XB40''
   --djazznbluzz

Some Of The Good Stuff
''You are getting more comfortable with the XB40''
   --djazznbluzz

A Minor Affair
''Well done - vocals and harp both''
   --Eric Stahl

A Minor Affair
''I guess you can call that "exotic" to a certain extent?''
   --Appleman Ed

A Minor Affair
''@Magic Martian: Most people compare the XB to a regular diatonic. I treat it as an entire different harmonica and I'm exploring possibilities with this instrument which I don't have with a bluesharp or chromatic harmonica.''
   --Appleman Ed

A Minor Affair
''You are getting a real good handle on that XB40. They are not easy to play. You create an exotic feeling with it. Is that the interest of it for you?''
   --Magic Martian

A Minor Affair
''Fun post Edooooard! Never heard your voice on a post before : )''
   --Lips Angelo

A Minor Affair
''Some far out stuff there Ed. Gotta love what you're doin there.''
   --Brown Ale Guy

A Minor Affair
''dont let get it out off a hand , this sound sooo pro, yeeah good vibe and tuning and singing loved it, goeie diepe sfeer''
   --floppy lips

A Minor Affair
''ah that was smooth Ed - vox gave it a mood twist that really worked - you sure have that XB40 working - nice sustained notes with sweet tone - well done!!''
   --htrain

A Minor Affair
''You work that XB thing great on this one Ed. Very creative playing. It seems to work well on these freer form btracks.''
   --BlueInGreen

Wash My Mule
''Now that is a display of talent. To be talented and entertaining is something to be acknowledged. I had thought about trying something in 3 holes as an exercise but this "takes the cake".''
   --Ringer

A Minor Affair
''Fine job, Ed. Playing really fit the mood of the BT. Like your technical work and runs. The XB works well for you.''
   --Marks Harp

A Minor Affair
''Quite a challenge to play it on a C harp but I thought it sounded great ! Those funky XB40 bends gave it a very nice soulful and orient feel too! Very smooth long tones with vibrato !''
   --Tonyh

A Minor Affair
''Really nice Ed. Had an Eastern feel at times. Wow, that was a long held note at the end!''
   --Brett

A Minor Affair
''I wasn't going to say anything about tuning for either of them :-) ;-) :-)''
   --Eric Stahl

A Minor Affair
''OOOOOO Tit for Tat I guess. But definitely not as out of tune as yours. OK now hit me back!!!''
   --djazznbluzz

A Minor Affair
''Had me thinking of David LaFlamme on violin''
   --Eric Stahl

A Minor Affair
''-> getting the root note in pitch - in 4th position''
   --Appleman Ed

A Minor Affair
''Agreed. Controlling bend on the XB is still difficult for me. Getting the root in pitch is a problem for me on a regular diatonic harmonica too.''
   --Appleman Ed

A Minor Affair
''Liked the concept but there were quite a few "pitchy" spots. More so in the first half.''
   --djazznbluzz

Solo_3
''solo is sure the hardest way to perform,imo!high class work,deep expression,chapeau.lol''
   --huhn

Solo_3
''I may have to many beers today but the tuning almost sounds Celtic..irish blues?Great''
   --moablues

Solo_3
''Very nice solo Ed, liked the way you structured it.''
   --Brett

Solo_3
''Nice the way you slipped into that chordin' tongue blocking there. So sweet sounding.''
   --Brown Ale Guy

Solo_3
''This really does a nice job evoking a mood. Excellent work.''
   --justjoe

Solo_3
''nice wail tone in there Ed - melody theme established nicely and maintained - good bend and OB control - no hiding behind a bt here - well done!!''
   --htrain

Solo_3
''Great stuff Edward ! Very nice control over this Beta harp !''
   --Tonyh

Solo_3
''big session ! prima.''
   --floppy lips

Solo_3
''Totally agreed on Hanks and others Ed. Hence the commenting thread in the forum. Hank sounds great!!''
   --Lips Angelo

Solo_3
''That sounds good. New levels of control on some of those notes!''
   --Eric Stahl

Wash My Mule
''I wish I played that well on 10 holes Ed.''
   --Lips Angelo

E Blues
''no more waiting for the btrack, be ahead otherwise you loose grip''
   --floppy lips

E Blues
''A little more experimentation from ze Appleman, jah! Some worked, some didn't, but goede for trying.''
   --Lips Angelo

E Blues
''nice easy feel to this 'jazzy' blues - 5th position?? - man I'm impressed - bends sounding good!! - liked the melody lines in what 'm guessing is a tough position to play in!! - good one Ed!!!''
   --htrain

Easter Bunny Blues with Organ
''nice steady rhythmic approach - wasn't sure about mix in first 12 bars - like the techniques you used and the way you used them!! - good one!!''
   --htrain

Easter Bunny Blues with Organ
''Occasionaly I'm hearing something off key, especially @ around 1:22. Major chording is "incorrect", remember this is all minor. Playing on top of instead of with the organ lead is confusing to my ears. Band members don't usually appreciate that.LOL''
   --djazznbluzz

Solo_1
''Oh wow. That was worth a couple listens. Nice package there ED!''
   --Brown Ale Guy

Solo_1
''Fun take Ed. What....are you having flashbacks to the 70's on the last couple of tracks man...hahahaha''
   --Lips Angelo

Solo_1
''You should seriously be making background music for the movies imho. Awesome stuff.''
   --Mc7

Solo_1
''Could very well have been the background music for a suspense thriller in Morocco. Very creative use of the harp.''
   --Ringer

Solo_1
''wow...sounds very very old middle eastern...i like it...amazed at what is achieved by harmonica on this site''
   --bluesgirl

Wash My Mule
''a man just needs to obey the hole''
   --floppy lips

Solo_1
''way to go Ed - so different it borders on spectacular - great imagination and playing technique allows you to carry it off - super stuff!!!''
   --htrain

Solo_1
''@Ed-Have you heard Trio Globo (H.Levy is member of the trio).I think you will like them: http://www.last.fm/music/Trio+Globo/_/Nandi%27s+Wish+(World)''
   --BlueInGreen

Solo_1
''I LOVE this Ed!''
   --BlueInGreen

Wash My Mule
''Cool idea. I tried but kept picking up the 2-hole harp :-)''
   --Eric Stahl

Wash My Mule
''I'm a sucker for experimentation and different takes - full points for this - nice rhythmic patterns and variation - fun!!''
   --htrain

Am Jam
''Eerie. Very smooth.''
   --MoCheeks

Am Jam
''Uh oh, XB-40. Playing to his own backing track. This is experimental Ed. Wow! An eerie, sobbing oriental sound fills the air. This must be what is like to turn on the radio in an opium den. Ha ha. Pretty cool man! If I survive this I'm going straight!''
   --Rick

Am Jam
''Oh like wow you know I loved this one ED. Gotta go find something to wash down with the beer and give it another listen.''
   --Brown Ale Guy

Easter Bunny Blues with Organ
''nice quiet start and then built up to some very nice TB and melody lines - rhythm chording works nicely in middle - good one!!''
   --htrain

Am Jam
''You got to give it a 5 if for nothing else but creativity alone! Had a Indian flute sound to me.''
   --Mc7

Am Jam
''Dreamy. good sound.''
   --Naptown Blue

Easter Bunny Blues with Organ
''Die gaat er wel in , good playing''
   --floppy lips

Am Jam
''You are really finding your way around that XB-40. This is dripping with a creative sound. First time my dog has gotten up to listen to anybody play. Something going on with your playing!!''
   --Ringer

Easter Bunny Blues with Organ
''Really fine work Ed, good variety and control. Love the vibrato and tongue work.''
   --Brett

Easter Bunny Blues with Organ
''this frikandel speciaal is great,gives the full energy.tastes delicious,no need for fork n knive,right into the ears!love it!lol''
   --huhn

Am Jam
''Very creative.''
   --harpletunnel

Am Jam
''no need for saophon,cool synties or e-guitars if you got a harp in your hand !this is more than professional in any way,this is top notch!how long did it take to make the mix? great great artwork and harmonica without any limits!!!!lol''
   --huhn

Am Jam
''Very cool stuff Ed. Mix was pretty damned good man!!!!''
   --Lips Angelo

Am Jam
''everyone is saying it Ed - bloody marvellous!! - creative and superior technique - fx fit perfectly!!! WOW!!!''
   --htrain

Am Jam
''Wow. Talking about taking harmonica to new places Ed! What a forum this site is for innovation.''
   --Brett

Am Jam
''And into the voids of deep space steps Appleman Ed :-) Makes me think of that Star Trek movie with whales singing into outer space. Truly outstanding music!''
   --Eric Stahl

Am Jam
''Fantastically. Music for meditating.''
   --Midnight

Am Jam
''Excellenty Ed.and you put it in my fav key. First class post and good use of FX's.''
   --P-J

Am Jam
''Excellent for not sounding like a harmonica. Sounds a little like a Shakuhachi (Japanese Flute)''
   --djazznbluzz

Am Jam
''This is really some serious art rock Ed. Love it.''
   --BlueInGreen

Am Jam
''ABSOLUTELY PERFECT!!! By far the best I've ever heard on the jam !!!!! wonderful demo how to use 4th position... super sound and effects..gefeliciteerd Ed!!''
   --Ben Bouman

Am Jam
''That's really good, and cool Ed! Love this bt, I was whistling along with it before listening to your post.''
   --BlueInGreen

Slick As ICE
''liked it, interresting phrasing''
   --chrisbrasil

Slick As ICE
''I liked it it went with the BT nicely, Chromatic work,its lot harder to play I know!!!''
   --Bro.Bob

Slick As ICE
''Hey! ...... No alcohol or drugs for the appleman, Mike. You know!!!!!!!''
   --Appleman Ed

Slick As ICE
''A freakiskly interesting piece of music....Zappaesque....acid anyone :)''
   --Lips Angelo

Slick As ICE
''This is way coool man. The bass sounds just like djazznbluz sings and agree with BInG and you should wear black and turn your back on the crowd as you play this.''
   --Brown Ale Guy

Slick As ICE
''Sounds very cool Ed. Like Miles meets the Pink Panther and then runs down the voodoo! Does have serious overtones of Late 60s Miles.''
   --BlueInGreen

Slick As ICE
''Very different to say the least!! Had to keep listening to see if I understood what was going on. No I don't but it was a good experiment.''
   --Ringer

Slick As ICE
''Souns like you are asking many question in your,like you are talking with the harmonica...very good one Edward!!!''
   --RonDutch

Slick As ICE
''The more often I hear it, the more I like it''
   --Midnight

Slick As ICE
''For me this is what the Jam is all about. Yes, you have to improve your conventional skills....but....you should also be exploring. Welcome Mr Livingstone!''
   --P-J

Slick As ICE
''very different but very good Ed - like how you approached this one - you put that chrom through a workout for sure!!''
   --htrain

Slick As ICE
''That was so different but done so well , i listened to it over and over,very pro like''
   --Lindy Harper

Slick As ICE
''great approach,reminds to the rhythmjunks and steve de bruyn.marvelous!love it a lot!lol''
   --huhn

Slick As ICE
''Avantgarde indeed but tasteful. I liked this Ed.''
   --djazznbluzz

Slick As ICE
''Just sounds good to me, Ed -- not so far out to my martian ears. Nice take that sits in a groovy way with the bt.''
   --Magic Martian

Solo_1
''Is this Dutch throat harp singing Ed..hehehe. Odd but enjoyable..''
   --Lips Angelo

Solo_1
''This site is getting crazier and crazier all the time. Creative to say the least but please don't let it escape!!''
   --Ringer

Solo_1
''Sounded very didgeridoo like crossed with gothic hehehe creative stuff''
   --Lindy Harper

Solo_1
''What little mind I had left,,,,,,,,you just blew it into a million pieces. For some strange reason I was back in the jungle hunting for Marlon Brando on the set of Apocalypse Now????????''
   --Mc7

Solo_1
''Well...that was different. Strangely I felt glued to my speakers. Did you just hypnotize me? I feel compelled to listen again.''
   --Downhome Dave

Solo_1
''love the creativity here Ed!! - made me search my 'inner eye" but very reflective - harp is bang on for congruity with the theme set at start - wicked stuff!!''
   --htrain

Solo_1
''Had that Monk chant theme quality which is mesmeric. Perhaps some background choral chants would have really finished this peice off. Overall....loved it.''
   --P-J

Solo_1
''Ed???? Really jumped off the traditional harp routine here, but it was and awesome original piece of art. Didn't know where you were going to take me next. Kept me on the edge of my seat.''
   --Marks Harp

Solo_1
''You old throat singer you! Outstanding creativity Ed. The Tuvans may just take you on tour with them!''
   --Brett

Solo_1
''NOt sure about this one. Blues? Jazz? Bazz? or Juze?''
   --Blueshiner

Solo_1
''I would call it "Dark Snake" :-) Is it an 12 bar blues? :-) Very interesting!!!!''
   --Midnight

Solo_1
''Trippy Ed! That was very creative. Great work.''
   --BlueInGreen

Solo_1
''wonder - ful trip,a special (wade schuman-like),thank you,Ed,for this great piece of musuc right from your heart to mine.LOL''
   --huhn

Solo_1
''Dig it! If Sebastian hears that one it might fire him up to start posting here again - or to let you sit in with his band''
   --Eric Stahl

T.R.U.B.L.E
''You nailed this one with that dominant guitar melody,without stepping on him at all!''
   --Bro.Bob

T.R.U.B.L.E
''I would also have given to the guitar her space. With this BT it is difficult to find space for the Harp. I think, you have made it good!''
   --Midnight

T.R.U.B.L.E
''I would also have given to the guitar her space. With this BT it is difficult to find space for the Harp. I think, you have made it good!''
   --Midnight

T.R.U.B.L.E
''Thanks for all comments. (Only Rick realized I went for accompaniment playing with the busy guitar?)''
   --Appleman Ed

T.R.U.B.L.E
''Chugging was finely placed like adding spices to your main dish. Really expected you to break out at some point and was disappointed that you didn't because I know you got it in you.''
   --Ringer

T.R.U.B.L.E
''Liked the subtleness chugs that I can't ever pull off, but was looking for a big rippin riff or wail in there too.''
   --Brown Ale Guy

T.R.U.B.L.E
''I liked this. I agree with Hank that at some stage I would have liked the harp to wail a bit and really make itself know. Good post all round.''
   --MoCheeks

T.R.U.B.L.E
''Sounding really good Edooard. Mellowness!''
   --Lips Angelo

T.R.U.B.L.E
''That light intro chug really works! Very good! I like that chord smear too. Great accompanyment to that darn guitar player who is playing all over everything.''
   --Rick

T.R.U.B.L.E
''Yes! I loved that version too! Mine is comin' I guess! Your version was tasteful!''
   --Bluesie

T.R.U.B.L.E
''I was captivated from start to finish! High 5. Nuff said!''
   --Mc7

T.R.U.B.L.E
''like the 'chugging' intro - very rhythmic and fits tight with the bt - maybe would have liked the harp up front a little more but depends on what you were after - good one!!''
   --htrain

T.R.U.B.L.E
''I liked this one most out of your recent posts.''
   --Lonesome Harpman

T.R.U.B.L.E
''Like this one lots better than the last. Liked the laid back intro. Don't know what they call this style but it fit really well, Ed.''
   --Marks Harp

East Pasco Blues
''Hi Ed,i meant you seem to follow him in this special BT here,hope you dont mind my comment in respect for you. lol''
   --huhn

East Pasco Blues
''develops a fine tone.you seem to try to follow Tinus'philosophy to play to each and all with a C-harp,(btw Tinus harps are weapons,he tuned em to the bone,haha)real great excercise,the run at 3:43 was simply amazing!lol''
   --huhn

East Pasco Blues
''Had a hard time trying to get into this style but will give ya an upfront puting it out there vote.''
   --Marks Harp

East Pasco Blues
''Your bending the notes for sure. Need to work on resolving them back to the pitch.''
   --Blueshiner

East Pasco Blues
''Points just for pushing the limits Ed - 11th position - I wouldn't dare try, LOL.''
   --Brett

East Pasco Blues
''Tough position to play in Ed - had to look it up - 11th!! - that's impressive -good for you to give this a shot!!''
   --htrain

East Pasco Blues
''I'm not sure what you were going for there? You get points for originality''
   --Lonesome Harpman

East Pasco Blues
''Another experiment, a bit dreary, but like you say it is an experiment, not going for a smash hit LOL''
   --Lindy Harper

East Pasco Blues
''Hi Ed..erg gedurfd, sounds very like Ben, very fine position playing!!''
   --RonDutch

East Pasco Blues
''Makes sense D. A tough Koorn special :)''
   --Lips Angelo

East Pasco Blues
''Think I know now what you were doing. Trying to play a Bb track with a C harp. Not an easy thing to do 'cept for TK maybe.''
   --djazznbluzz

East Pasco Blues
''Agreed with D Ed. What the heck was the experiment senor???''
   --Lips Angelo

East Pasco Blues
''Not sure what your experiment was but many notes are off in pitch.''
   --djazznbluzz

Whose Beer Blues
''You were hitting some high notes that I think only my dog could hear. Nice work.''
   --Blueshiner

Whose Beer Blues
''Apple Beer? It is my beer after all!''
   --Bluesie

Whose Beer Blues
''very propper done overblows including the changes to them!in the begin a bit "sleepy",but you worked out great after the 2nd chorus to end!very charming and stylish!LOL''
   --huhn

Whose Beer Blues
''I like the way you hit the high notes in the intro very clean''
   --Lonesome Harpman

Whose Beer Blues
''like the long notes and laid back''
   --floppy lips

Whose Beer Blues
''Big kudos for doin this with a C harp. Tough stuff. Nice sound.''
   --Brown Ale Guy

Whose Beer Blues
''I dig it when people take different roads in their playing. You're working your harps in a lot of good ways''
   --Eric Stahl

Whose Beer Blues
''I dont know whose beer it was but he should have bought you two just for jammin' out that tune so well! :)''
   --Mc7

Whose Beer Blues
''nice laid back approach - contrast from high end to low is cool - nice blues feel to this!!''
   --htrain

F Blues
''You semed to want to do more than actually came out. Good learning piece though.''
   --P-J

F Blues
''Sweet sweet chrom sound Ed.''
   --BlueInGreen

F Blues
''Great playing but sound way too much like a jazz number instead of blues to me personally.''
   --Mc7

F Blues
''You did well with a tough one''
   --Eric Stahl

F Blues
''Very enjoyable listen. Liked your jazzy style that fit the BT well.''
   --Marks Harp

F Blues
''Loved that jazzy melody you laid out on this one.''
   --Ringer

F Blues
''I like your melody. And you did some nice explorations from it. You certainly have the nice light jazz rhythm down. Some of the notes were a little fumbly, but great job, enjoyed it!''
   --Rick

F Blues
''and fun it was Ed. You're really getting a handle on that big harp, though this isn't your best, better than the xb40 post man...hehehehehehe!!''
   --Lips Angelo

F Blues
''I liked the first part of this, you kept it simple and it sounded great.''
   --Lonesome Harpman

F Blues
''Great playing Ed. Love the tone, flow, melody.I want to try this on chrom, so thanks for the reference point.I just posted diatonic on C harp (12th position) on open mic.''
   --BlueInGreen

F Blues
''I love the tone of a chrome... nice sound.''
   --Blueshiner

F Blues
''fun to listen to as well Ed - nice swinging riffs that flow - melody theme comes through well - liked the spaces you left - good one!!''
   --htrain

F Blues
''Cool jazz chrom Ed - nice melody lines and pretty playing.''
   --Brett

East Pasco Blues
''Vibrato sounding good! Interesting approach to this track Ed! Enoyed listening to that ballsy tone.''
   --Downhome Dave

East Pasco Blues
''Played that real nice ED. Great contrast with some of the other Pascos. Jumped right back for a 2nd listen.''
   --Brown Ale Guy

East Pasco Blues
''That is a beautiful sometimes raggedy in its glory vibrato. I have heard some of our folks do it with more total control, but if you keep practicing it like that, you will be able to do anything with it.''
   --Rick

East Pasco Blues
''My god what some looong notes.:) I'll go against the grain here and say the vibrato got better as it went along. Would have like more variance in the beginning. Still light years ahead of my ability to do this.''
   --Mc7

East Pasco Blues
''Vibrato was great, and perfect for a slow tune like this. Some of the playing was playing was very good too!''
   --Mark Wilson

East Pasco Blues
''Here and there sound your vibrato good and intensive. Your tone is great''
   --Midnight

East Pasco Blues
''The vibrato was molto vibrante senor! This should be called the vibrato blues Edooard!! Some really nice tonal stuff going on with the chording..and vibrato : )''
   --Lips Angelo

East Pasco Blues
''big wicked tone,both registers,love that vibrato on the low end,maybe i have to dust my v-amp,if you can email me the settings? detharp@yahoo.de big LOL''
   --huhn

East Pasco Blues
''You had a good vibrato going on. I liked the tone as well.''
   --Blueshiner

East Pasco Blues
''Ahhh Ed - wicked tone and vibrato solid - don't know if it was intentional or not but some variation in amount of vibrato made it more interesting IMHO nice high end work at finish - successful exercise!!!''
   --htrain

East Pasco Blues
''Jeeeeezzz, Ed!! Guess you put that request to rest. You really do have an awesome tone goin on. Jammin post, sir.''
   --Marks Harp

Jazz 03
''Big band sound from the big harp. You seemed to be very hesitant to begine with Ed, as though you were looking for the way forward. Unlike you.''
   --P-J

Jazz 03
''this was different for you Ed - hesitant on some parts but so many good ideas and a nice easy swing rhythm - good for you to try something different!!!''
   --htrain

Jazz 03
''Liked jazzy take but I think some of your notes were off pitch which took away from the other stuff that sounded nice.''
   --Marks Harp

Jazz 03
''The Eb7 seems to be throwing you off.''
   --djazznbluzz

Bb Blues
''really difficult bends on the xb 40 :-)''
   --chrisbrasil

Bb Blues
''Wow, man, it sounds like you are playing a real exotic position and doing an amazing amount of bent notes. Ha ha, some crazy stuff in there. Free jazz brother. Free jazz. Free ... maybe a little too free there eventually. Ha ha. Great stretch!''
   --Rick

Bb Blues
'';-)''
   --Lips Angelo

Bb Blues
''Sounds like that XB had you tied in knots. Not your best but I'm sure you will over come that thing in time. Just don't get off that horse until it's tame.''
   --Ringer

Bb Blues
''I played on it at the second listen of your song. Not evident to do but, I managed to understand it. ''
   --Bluesie

Bb Blues
''@Bluesie: 11th position; which was quite a challenge, espacially since some off the bend notes are hard to control on the XB-40''
   --Appleman Ed

Bb Blues
''What position is it? Anyway, different like I like things to be...''
   --Bluesie

Bb Blues
''Not your typical Ed stuff, but you can hear what you were going for. That thing sounds like its hard to play lol. I bet you have it tamed and mastered in no time with your technical ability.''
   --Downhome Dave

Bb Blues
''Iv'e heard better from you.. its ok.. cant be perfect all the time!!!''
   --Harpn4fun

Bb Blues
''Think that XB40 had you stuck in the middle somewhere. Thinking it should have been shifted up or down half step. Kept with the BT well.''
   --Marks Harp

Bb Blues
''Hehehehe, it's xb40 time. Sounds like a hellstorm trying to tame the bends on it Ed : ) I've heard it's hard to get used too. It ain't as good as your chrom playing but kudos for the trying.''
   --Lips Angelo

Bb Blues
''interesting and different - lots of good ideas but those XB40's are tough to control pitch but I thought you did well with a very difficult task!!''
   --htrain

Bb Blues
''Thanks for comments. I hope it didn't hurt year ears as much as it hurt my brains when I recorded this. ;)''
   --Appleman Ed

Bb Blues
''a fine experimental,very sweet attack.imo like a modern art painting,love it,cause its uncexpected new to my ears.LOL''
   --huhn

Bb Blues
''Great ideas and melody lines, but the off-pitch notes and constant adjusting of tuning really affects my enjoyment. It is a lot like sound of playing around with the pitch wheel of an electronic keyboard.''
   --BlueInGreen

Bb Blues
''this is strange''
   --floppy lips

Bb Blues
''Interesting. I hear you had quite a lot of trouble in getting good notes out of that beast. After some more rehearsals I believe this could sound fine.''
   --Frosty

Translucent Sin yo Rita
''Very spacey. Are you going to do a new one?''
   --Downhome Dave

Translucent Sin yo Rita
''Yup....I'd buy that.''
   --P-J

Translucent Sin yo Rita
''Have to agree with all. Do you think you could do it again? It would be interesting to hear our present time take. Nice, Ed. ''
   --Marks Harp

Translucent Sin yo Rita
''Very cool psychedelic feel that pairs great with vintage Silenzio bt!''
   --BlueInGreen

Translucent Sin yo Rita
''Had a jazzy sound to me.''
   --Mc7

Translucent Sin yo Rita
''wow i must have missed this one. nice playing. pink floyd on harp..''
   --wyred

Translucent Sin yo Rita
''your attack has changed a bit,today you would give more accuracy and filigrane ity to this bt.thoseadays your were a wild one,haha.do you have takes from frank himself playing to this? lol''
   --huhn

Translucent Sin yo Rita
''this is one cool St Ed - very well done! - out of the history books eh? - it sure aged well!!''
   --htrain

Translucent Sin yo Rita
''Firstly, I guess that proves (99%) that Silenzio is Frank. Secondly, that was a great take Ed.''
   --djazznbluzz

The End of Never
''but u can su some more''
   --floppy lips

The End of Never
''good suck''
   --floppy lips

The End of Never
''fine Stevie licks in there Ed, a lil more laid back will bring the time; like your feel with it''
   --TeeJay

The End of Never
''maybe a Stevie Wonder riff crossed my mind, nice playing though''
   --Harrythespider

The End of Never
''That intro and it's repeated introduction is haunting me. Where have I heard that before?''
   --Ringer

The End of Never
''Feel good melody. I liked it. Nice little inflections on the licks.''
   --MoCheeks

The End of Never
''nicely done Ed - melody lines fit well with bt - good one!!''
   --htrain

The End of Never
''very cool...''
   --wyred

The End of Never
''Lovely BT, Peter!!!''
   --Appleman Ed

Texas Blues
''Liked this one Ed. Tone is unique in its own style. Liked it the way it is. BT interpretation fit well. Sounded great!''
   --Marks Harp

Texas Blues
''Nice classic style blues playing to my ears. I like a bit more sharp edged sound, this was a bit muffled.''
   --Frosty

Texas Blues
''Well played Ed. Smooth as a babies' bum, or mine after exfoliation..hahaha!''
   --Lips Angelo

Texas Blues
''tone and groove totally fits with bt - good one Ed!!''
   --htrain

Texas Blues
''Good tone and playing that blended well with bt. 5 points.''
   --Mc7

East Chicago Blues in D
''A little squeaky at times. Had some nice runs. It was a difficult bt...''
   --Blueshiner

East Chicago Blues in D
''Good playing Ed. I like the section around 50 sec. very much. Tone was maybe too smooth for the BT to fit in nicely''
   --Downhome Dave

East Chicago Blues in D
''You know Ed I'm big fan of your Chromatic,something did not sound right with this back track,your playing skills are great so points for that!''
   --Bro.Bob

East Chicago Blues in D
''Sounds really special and different to me. Give us more Appleman. From a Mac guy!!!''
   --Bluesie

East Chicago Blues in D
''Hi Ed , yes I hear what you want to do !, keep it going your on your way man to getting then notes All Good.''
   --daveyg

East Chicago Blues in D
''I want more toots here. Appleman Ed style.''
   --Naptown Blue

East Chicago Blues in D
''@Ringer: Hohner XB-40, key C. PC-mic lightly cupped. Reverb added with Adobe Audation''
   --Appleman Ed

East Chicago Blues in D
''You go Ed. Lots of stuff going on here with a nice jazzy beat. Liked to know what harp and set up your using.''
   --Ringer

East Chicago Blues in D
''An eerie sound from that XB40, but pretty cool. Definitely different.''
   --Magic Martian

East Chicago Blues in D
''Nice sound, but seems at odds with the groove.''
   --BlueInGreen

East Chicago Blues in D
''Lots and lots of stuff going on, but the jazzy beat brought out some creative sounds.''
   --Marks Harp

East Chicago Blues in D
''What kinda harp was that? Fun times Ed.''
   --Brown Ale Guy

East Chicago Blues in D
''those cazy thin things can be really nasty too handle''
   --floppy lips

East Chicago Blues in D
''Interesting. Easy to listen allthough the band and you were sometimes a bit in different groove, but not badly. Some notes a bit out of tune. Good anyway.''
   --Frosty

East Chicago Blues in D
''Hi Ed sound difficult, and jazzy...played with attituded!!!Klonk erg lekker!!''
   --RonDutch

East Chicago Blues in D
''cannot comment on the use of the xb harp..not in my bag of harps...thought it was a strained application to the style of the bt....from a point of technique and dificulty....high grade''
   --Steph Wilson

East Chicago Blues in D
''Hi edward...nice use of the XB 40 !!! but it is tricky..i have the same thing/problem. The bendings have to be more precise. But still... very nicely done!''
   --Ben Bouman

East Chicago Blues in D
''Cool, almost east indian harp sounds Ed.''
   --Lips Angelo

East Chicago Blues in D
''Wow what a start!! - nice swinging approach to this bt - love the riffs in the 'breaks' - good one Ed!!''
   --htrain

East Chicago Blues in D
''Jam-jazz-jazz-jam with blues shivers all over. Verrrrry nice one Ed.''
   --tonedeaf