Mr. Goecke Blues in D
''Hey Mike I would play some more blues I'm sure.. But I got a calling to play balleds. Peter does them Btracks excellent!!!''
   --Harpn4fun

Mr. Goecke Blues in D
''Hey Mike...if i want to play the blues... I would follow you... I really like ya playin!!!! :) ''
   --Harpn4fun

Mr. Goecke Blues in D
''Foot tapping...Man getting them high notes down! You got your own style!!! Enjoyed!!''
   --Harpn4fun

Mr. Goecke Blues in D
''This is great. No exception. Nice big tone, great mix and well laid down licks. Most enjoyable.''
   --MoCheeks

Mr. Goecke Blues in D
''Love how you hear the right acoustic harp to be played behind or in front of the track while I'm stuck thinkin its calling for Chiago Style Blues chrom.''
   --Brown Ale Guy

Mr. Goecke Blues in D
''Nice big acoustic sound Mike. Great note selection and you grooved it out just right man. Tasty stuff!!''
   --Lips Angelo

Mr. Goecke Blues in D
''Great "real" feeling on this one Mike. Very well mixed. Did I hear a few new riffs as well?''
   --P-J

Mr. Goecke Blues in D
''Mike, what I like best about this is the different approach - lots of prewar styling whereas most of us have tried a post-war Chicago style. Real fine job.''
   --Brett

Mr. Goecke Blues in D
''Excellent old school Blues harmonica playing.''
   --justjoe

Mr. Goecke Blues in D
''got to be honest, i got bored, quickly''
   --Lindy Harper

Mr. Goecke Blues in D
''Real true nice acoustic tone! Good choice with the riffs!''
   --Bluesie

Mr. Goecke Blues in D
''You put a lot of good stuff up recently, Mike!''
   --Ed

Mr. Goecke Blues in D
''I'm running out of superlatives MIke - I'll leave it at "download city"''
   --htrain

Mr. Goecke Blues in D
''Always enjoy a lesson in old time playing. That pre war stuff has really allowed you to play expressively.''
   --Ringer

Mr. Goecke Blues in D
''Nice crisp playing. Real nice rhythm work mixed in with the harp lead.''
   --Rick

Mr. Goecke Blues in D
''excellent, refresshing, quite different more lighthearted treatment of this than other jammers''
   --dmb

Mr. Goecke Blues in D
''just know to blow that way aint easy but takes worth wile!''
   --floppy lips

Mr. Goecke Blues in D
''One of the things I enjoy about this site, is hearing the growth in folks' play. In a basic blues bt is the foundation for individual ability and personality. I hear you branching out''
   --Eric Stahl

2nd Class
''Loved how present you where in the track. You where really listening. The results are top rate.''
   --Sax Cyclone

2nd Class
''Like that hard wah when you open your hands up Mike. Harp fit the mood of the bt just right!!''
   --Lips Angelo

2nd Class
''love that strightness and stickt to the rythem, just waiting for it!!''
   --floppy lips

2nd Class
''Another nice one Mr. BinG! +5''
   --justjoe

2nd Class
''Very nice, I wouldn't have thought of acoustic harp for this BT, but you made it work well.''
   --BeelzeBob

2nd Class
''great work on a tough slow jazz track''
   --dmb

2nd Class
''Where jazz meets the blues Mike, with the best of both genres, in your own distinctive style.''
   --Brett

2nd Class
''Amazing. Loved the whole thing, but my dog didn't like the high parts.''
   --Brown Ale Guy

2nd Class
''I really like PJ's jazz BTs and even better when you play such a beautiful acoustic harp.''
   --Ringer

2nd Class
''Midnight already said it int German en English, so I'll say it int Dutch: Je laat de harp schreeuwen, spreken en zingen. Very good expressive harp playing, Mike!!! ''
   --Ed

2nd Class
''ahhh Mike - so pretty and laid back - classic BinG tone and note expression - I'm so envious of the timing of articulation - this is a download for study purposes!! - thanks you!!!''
   --htrain

2nd Class
''Ya knock me out sometimes Mike.''
   --Blind Bob

2nd Class
''Precision dialed-in control of tonal presentation and expession. Threw in some interesting licks to make a complete package. HYN, Mike.''
   --Marks Harp

2nd Class
''I heard a singing crying, speaking harp. great!''
   --Midnight

2nd Class
''Du lässt die Harp schreien, sprechen, singen.''
   --Midnight

2nd Class
''All right BinG! You put some sauce on this one''
   --Eric Stahl

2nd Class
''Blues -jazz.. really liked this.. make that harp talk -cry!!! Very good Mike!!~!''
   --Harpn4fun

Blue Eyed Blossom
''You got that country feel on the Harp,where is your outstanding vocals that I know you can do?''
   --Bro.Bob

Blue Eyed Blossom
''Taking the country harp train for Christmas. Nice!''
   --Ed

Blue Eyed Blossom
''on the cutting edges of joy!! sound good!''
   --floppy lips

Blue Eyed Blossom
''Got on my S*** kickers, backed over my dawg, reading the dear john letter from my wife, crying over my spilled bottle of moonshine. Downhome flavour is giving me the country blues Mike. Nice.''
   --Lips Angelo

Blue Eyed Blossom
''Nice playing. Good tone. Really nice technique. A very nice listen.''
   --justjoe

Blue Eyed Blossom
''No problem. Have a nice holiday time!''
   --Frosty

Blue Eyed Blossom
''Charlie MCoy in the house? Should be backing up the late Steve Goodman with that countrified acousticicity''
   --Brown Ale Guy

Blue Eyed Blossom
''Country harp done the right way!''
   --Mc7

Blue Eyed Blossom
''Really liked this one Mike! Excellent country feel!''
   --Harpn4fun

Blue Eyed Blossom
''I get the sensation of barefootin down a dirt lane''
   --dmb

Blue Eyed Blossom
''Nice melody lines. Mostly good playing, a couple of places could have been slightly better, but good as a whole.''
   --Frosty

Blue Eyed Blossom
''great inro to set the stage - sweet tone with those little 'gritties' that set it off - another download city here - thanks Mike!!''
   --htrain

Blue Eyed Blossom
''Sounds like real country harmonica to me! Great melodic work! Sounds like you are going somewhere and know how to get there. Dosey Doe!''
   --Rick

Blue Eyed Blossom
''Knock the manure off your boots when you come in country boy, this hit the sweet spot! See you at the barn dance.''
   --Brett

Katalena Blue
''4th pos.. isnt that hard.. just got to put a bit more feeling into it! as i said.. good post ...mike ''
   --Harpn4fun

Katalena Blue
''BInG, ya never cease to pull it out of the hat. 4th position? Sweet.''
   --Brown Ale Guy

Katalena Blue
''different genre for you but the way you shape your notes still comes through - expressive and rhythmic - liked it!!''
   --htrain

Katalena Blue
''very expressive, top end bends cried nicely''
   --dmb

Katalena Blue
''Pete,btw, T.Rice is equally great playing/singing trad bluegrass.Here he sings 9 Pound Hammer: http://www.last.fm/music/The+Tony+Rice+Unit/_/Nine+Pound+Hammer?autostart''
   --BlueInGreen

Katalena Blue
''Thnx Pete.T.Rice is AWESOME!Got Backwaters in highschool.Saw T.Rice Unit in 80s.Incredible musicians.''
   --BlueInGreen

Katalena Blue
''I have to say I was unfamiliar with Mr Rice before you gave the link... but boy is he ever now in my collection. What a great band. Also, what a great post you put up. Thanks for both''
   --P-J

Katalena Blue
''Did a really nice job on this Mike..enjoyed!!''
   --Harpn4fun

I Hear Ya Mabel May
''interesting creative idea with the acoustic chording, sounded good except just a tiny bit disappointing because it masks that great tone thats expected from you''
   --dmb

I Hear Ya Mabel May
''nice acoustic 3rd position play - classic BinG tone - solid rhythmic patterns melody theme - liked the harp in the 2:00 on part - as always Mike - liked it a lot!!''
   --htrain

I Hear Ya Mabel May
''Some inspired playing there BinG. Liked where you were going. Maybe the harp tone was a little bit high for this type of B/T..... but well played''
   --P-J

I Hear Ya Mabel May
''IMHO Your raw playing and tone complements perfectly to this raw BT!''
   --Ed

I Hear Ya Mabel May
''I thought the first two times around were your best. The high end stuff 3/4 in was a bit rough/un-musical. Simple and rhythmic works great on a tune like this, and you nailed that in the beginning, and the last chorus as well. Good tone!''
   --Mark Wilson

SOLO 399,999,999.76
''V. Soulfull''
   --Sax Cyclone

SOLO 399,999,999.76
''One man... his Harp... and.... his talent. Nuff said''
   --P-J

SOLO 399,999,999.76
''Awsome. Just kept it rolling along.''
   --MoCheeks

SOLO 399,999,999.76
''Nice playing Mike!!''
   --Harpn4fun

SOLO 399,999,999.76
''It was worth listening to the other 399,999,999.75 solos just to get to this one Mike :)''
   --Lips Angelo

SOLO 399,999,999.76
''I can see why your harp wanted to play that!''
   --marcos

SOLO 399,999,999.76
''Great sound, ideas, and legato. You gotta get you a jug band Mike.''
   --Brett

SOLO 399,999,999.76
''FANTASTIC!''
   --Mc7

SOLO 399,999,999.76
''@BAG-thnx. I haven't customized my Marine Bands at all. I just play them as the are. I don't have the inclination or time now to mess w/my harps other than playing them.The new MB Crossover looks great OTB;haven't tried one yet.Fully sealed bamboo comb.''
   --BlueInGreen

SOLO 399,999,999.76
''Definitely has WOW effect on me and I'm sure others. That "putting" around 00:22 sounded like that Turkey I shot. Very expressive and original playing''
   --Ringer

SOLO 399,999,999.76
''Very big of you to accomodate the wishes of your harp. You get big sound out of that litttle MB. Do you adjust your MB's much?''
   --Brown Ale Guy

SOLO 399,999,999.76
''so good for all pieces but ya he ar wh en the basters grap ya , likw ol times in at top off a Bill@!!''
   --floppy lips

SOLO 399,999,999.76
''impressive how that brand new marine band knew exactly what to do''
   --dmb

SOLO 399,999,999.76
''Thnx Joe!I have a bunch more old school stuff here: http://www.soundclick.com/allblues''
   --BlueInGreen

SOLO 399,999,999.76
''If there had been a six rating, I would have given it to you.''
   --justjoe

SOLO 399,999,999.76
''That was some very nice playing with some killer tone. Honestly, this is my favorite track from you. It was very traditional and old school. I like the old school playing.''
   --justjoe

SOLO 399,999,999.76
''you know the way you play this stuff knocks me out so I'll just say "another winner Mike" and thanks for the inspiration!!''
   --htrain

SOLO 399,999,999.76
''Very enjoyable ... a nice change of pace.''
   --Barry B

SOLO 399,999,999.76
''I particularly enjoy hearing the solo playing of folks on this site. Just you and the mic, the uncarved block and all that :-) Good one, BinG''
   --Eric Stahl

Shazzaazz Man
''harsh (good!) driving tone that suits bt - aggressive play and melody lines - nice rhythmic variation from chorus to chorus - comping to piano solo works well - wild one that shows range of your playing styles!!!''
   --htrain

Shazzaazz Man
''I guess this is the buzzsaw blues! Thnx guys.''
   --BlueInGreen

Shazzaazz Man
''Nice one Mike. A few of the fast runs get a little jumbled up but not bad. That tone is just a little to "buzzy" for my ears, maybe just a slight reduction in the 2K-8K range to balance with the b-track. Can't tell for sure though''
   --djazznbluzz

Shazzaazz Man
''Nice tone. Good playing. A+''
   --justjoe

Shazzaazz Man
''got some nice grit into your tone, exciting''
   --dmb

Shazzaazz Man
''Sounds like you were really mad and out of control when you recorded this.''
   --Ed

Cut My Grass Blues
''Good stuff as usual! Fine playing and good tone.''
   --justjoe

Cut My Grass Blues
''Wow Mike you know how to make those moanin' high notes shed tears. Sweetness.''
   --Brown Ale Guy

Cut My Grass Blues
''Great whawha and suberb sounding track. I mean very good lesson for me!''
   --Bluesie

Cut My Grass Blues
''Your playing and development amazes me. Inventive as always!''
   --Rick

Cut My Grass Blues
''This is great work. It would be easy to fall in to the whining catogery with this style but I think you mix it up real good.''
   --Sax Cyclone

Cut My Grass Blues
''I'd characterize it as a characteristic "crying" blues harp sound rather than whining. Definitely something that is part of Mike's style (as well as a lot of the greats, including SB II).''
   --Brett

Cut My Grass Blues
''@Lindy-Not sure 'bout whining sound all the time.Went for choked SBII/SBI sound here.I have no video performance & no time to be in bands (been asked to gig tho).Only live is this poor qual rec of jam: http://soundclick.com/share?songid=7451659''
   --BlueInGreen

Cut My Grass Blues
''Just listen to all day !! ultimate piece!''
   --floppy lips

Cut My Grass Blues
''excellent, lots of riffs SBII could be proud to claim''
   --dmb

Cut My Grass Blues
''You have a different sound than most,sort of a whinning harp sound at the end of notes,not sure if i like it myself, but i did enjoy the little runs you did and every note was controlled, Do you have any videos of you playing live >???????''
   --Lindy Harper

Cut My Grass Blues
''I'm inspired by so many of the players here, it's a real kick when I inspire someone else! Sonny Boy II influence but the style is yours Mike!''
   --Brett

Cut My Grass Blues
''200 bux huh... well i dont have that! i will keep on playing .... cheapy mic.. too comp... and cooledpro2 ''
   --Harpn4fun

Cut My Grass Blues
''Shesssh.. Dennis always sound the same.. you dont... you are good dont let people tell ya diff!!!!!''
   --Harpn4fun

Cut My Grass Blues
''hey man... ya can be mad at me.. but ya still one if not the best harp player in here.. got the set-up.. good tone... love it!!!!!''
   --Harpn4fun

Cut My Grass Blues
''maybe not the bagful but man - it is getting near full!! - love the way you get that flow into the rhythms and anyone who plays so well with such apparent ease is getting to the 'master' stage IMHO!!!''
   --htrain

Go On And Get It
''Nice Compressed Honk.''
   --Sax Cyclone

Go On And Get It
''Sweet playing Mike. Nice high end work. Tone was real good too.''
   --MoCheeks

Go On And Get It
''Ripper mate! Nice hard edge to that harp Mike.''
   --Lips Angelo

Go On And Get It
''That Micro BR sounds better than most real amps Mike! Nice bluesy crunch to your usual high standard of playing.''
   --Brett

Go On And Get It
''Really nice. Loved the tone and the phrasing.''
   --justjoe

Go On And Get It
''I don't know how it is that you hear an internal tune that fits so well and yet I can't hear it unless I hear you play it than it is plain as day. Thanks for for another version of this BT. I may just can mine!!''
   --Ringer

Go On And Get It
''Top stuff - wish I had been improving at the same rate all these years! Enjoyed this greatly.''
   --Dean

Go On And Get It
''You have found very nice sound from Micro BR.''
   --Frosty

Go On And Get It
''oh, how i dig your play!man,that tone,o my o my!''
   --huhn

Go On And Get It
''lots of interest created with the mid-harp non-standard blues riffs''
   --dmb

Go On And Get It
''another winner Mike - wicked tone - solid articulation and techniques!! - so much good stuff going on with this bt from all corners!!!!''
   --htrain

Go On And Get It
''Crash Bang Home Run Versatility showcase with JT authority and mastery Micro mixin. Sweet high end too BInG!''
   --Brown Ale Guy

Go On And Get It
''What some great posts right now. Lots of 5's. This one no different. Excellent playing, awesome tone.''
   --Mc7

Go On And Get It
''i mean 7 :P ''
   --Harpn4fun

Go On And Get It
''I listened to all 6 songs.. this best one! my opinion... all were good tho!!!!''
   --Harpn4fun

Lady Cha Cha
''fine rhythm stuff and nice high notes Mike.''
   --TeeJay

Solo_1
''i could listen to this over and over''
   --matt the welder

Lady Cha Cha
''You got a nice Latin feel to this one, plus you put some great variations in your Harp licks! ''
   --Bro.Bob

Lady Cha Cha
''I hear some interesting rhythmic stuff. Would be nice to hear some more melodic parts too.''
   --Ed

Lady Cha Cha
''That was very good Mike. Kept it moving along nicely''
   --djazznbluzz

Lady Cha Cha
''Wow! Tasteful playing. Very crisp. Damn, you've become good!''
   --Rick

Lady Cha Cha
''Nice opening and high end work in the end. You follewed the chord changes nicely. In some places it did not had the best groove, but as a whole good one.''
   --Frosty

Lady Cha Cha
''My fav part is :55 to 1:00. Good variety of sounds and aproaches. Pretty good really.''
   --Sax Cyclone

Lady Cha Cha
''Yeah...well played. Upbeat and cool note selection.''
   --Lips Angelo

Lady Cha Cha
''Fun indeed! Like those flashy flourishes you throw into your style here Mike with the TB.''
   --Brett

Lady Cha Cha
''I apreciate all of your comments guys. Htrain has it right-that section at 1:50 was just a little comic relief where the rhythm fit but the notes stuck out like a sore thumb.''
   --BlueInGreen

Lady Cha Cha
''Had too listen to this again!!!!! like it alot!!!!''
   --Harpn4fun

Lady Cha Cha
''right out of your usual genre but just as effective as usual - liked the effects from 1:50 on - bit of a "Huh? to keep interest - nice high end and the finish - cool!!''
   --htrain

Lady Cha Cha
''@Harpn4fun OK hug, I'm sure my opinion is appreciated more when I take the time to be specific about what I like best or least''
   --dmb

Lady Cha Cha
''not talking about you mike i know you can tongue block very well!! I got alot too learn still ''
   --Harpn4fun

Lady Cha Cha
''it was very well done, gave 5 pts, I wouldn't know where to begin with that bt''
   --dmb

Lady Cha Cha
''sorry dmb.. lo9l.. try the song.. i'm going too! ''
   --Harpn4fun

Lady Cha Cha
''DmD you try the song!! ''
   --Harpn4fun

Lady Cha Cha
''I thought this was a good song! You did Good Mike!!!''
   --Harpn4fun

Lady Cha Cha
''1:50 to 1:55 is my favorite part ;-)''
   --BlueInGreen

Lady Cha Cha
''interesting listen went thru quite a few styles, some worked better than others, first 0:15 very nice sound of effortless sophistication, wanted more of that low end after 1:00, high end very nicely done clean clear riffs and tone, 1:50-1:55 questionable''
   --dmb

Lady Cha Cha
''Really enjoyed this one Mike!!''
   --Harpn4fun

Lady Cha Cha
''BTW-After that last post with the squeaky door high blow bends, I practiced them.Hopefully the ones at end of this sound fuller and more in control!''
   --BlueInGreen

Vagabond
''Thanks for feedback.Guess I was most focused on tone/articulation and wasn't quite sure where I would go with the notes.Just played what seemed most natural.You don't want to hear OBs on my Lee Oskar Eb harp - the polite word for them is sqeals.''
   --BlueInGreen

Vagabond
''I thought it sounded great Mike. I don't have the understanding of music theory that Ed and Dennis have, but it would be interesting for you to post a version using OBs if possible so we could see the difference.''
   --Brett

Vagabond
''If you want to you can add oveblows to try and make it sound more jazzy. I don't think that's necessary though. Most important is to listen and respond to the chords instead of relying on the blues scale.''
   --Ed

Vagabond
''Decent, but there is too many straight blues scale notes and not enough of the notes that fit the "jazz" chords. Work on the overblows or use a valved harp.''
   --djazznbluzz

Vagabond
''sweet stuff - impressive timing that swings!! - note attacks so smooth - classic BinG tone - solid take Mike!!!''
   --htrain

Vagabond
''Very good very sweet sounding harp tones...flows so effortlessly.''
   --Larry Genius

Take It Down A Little
''High 5 bro.:)''
   --Mc7

Take It Down A Little
''beautifull sound and technics!''
   --floppy lips

Take It Down A Little
''Beautiful tone, nice melodic work. You come up with some ideas that would make great melodies for the BTrack, if you wanted to work it.''
   --Rick

Take It Down A Little
''nice clear articulation with expressive techniques - bends sweet - such full tone!! - note bleeds effective - high end at around 4:15 loses that full tone - good lesson for me to emulate here!! Thanks''
   --htrain

Take It Down A Little
''Lots of new progress showing on this one. The high end at the end needs some taming.''
   --djazznbluzz

Take It Down A Little
''Very fluid and varied acoustic approach Mike. You've got the high octave licks very in control and sounding great.''
   --Brett

Take It Down A Little
''real nice, favorite part (I felt the blues) was 1:20 - 1:50. high end after 4:00 is great playing but too ornamental''
   --dmb

Take It Down A Little
''This is some very, very, very pleasing acoustic harp, Mike!!!''
   --Ed

Solo_1
''I really enjoyed this one Mike!!''
   --Harpn4fun

Solo_1
''combo of vibrato and hand work great.''
   --mcee

Cut My Grass Blues
''Raking in the points too. Top stuff.''
   --Sax Cyclone

Cut My Grass Blues
''I listened to this a few times. I like the tone and the feel to it. It's really nice. It's the blues.''
   --justjoe

Solo_1
''Nice emotional feel and technique and tone to spare!''
   --Brett

Cut My Grass Blues
''Awesome! groovey''
   --Lindy Harper

Solo_1
''plaintive does describe it - I swear I could pick your tone out from a bunch of tracks!!! distinctive and full - this is well done!!''
   --htrain

Cut My Grass Blues
''love em too!! good one and thanks for comments''
   --floppy lips

Cut My Grass Blues
''I just filled my truck with leaves then drove down the rural roads and shared them with everone..hehehe. Good jammin here Mike''
   --Lips Angelo

Cut My Grass Blues
''excellent''
   --dmb

Solo_1
''ya get 25 for ambiance!!''
   --floppy lips

Cut My Grass Blues
''One of your best!!!''
   --Harpn4fun

Cut My Grass Blues
''Very nice.''
   --Akusta Kat

Cut My Grass Blues
''nice way to come off that rake leaf stuff!! - great tone and melody lines - sweet high end and definitely no ear piercing!! - 1:38 to 1:50 articulation very cool - IPod calling for this one!!''
   --htrain

Solo_1
''An interesting Tone Poem with a plaintive feel.''
   --Barry B

Cut My Grass Blues
''Butterfield played the high keys a lot as you know Mike. You make it sound sweet, funky and bluesy without veering into ear piercing territory.''
   --Brett

Cut My Grass Blues
''Awesome acousticness. I've been messing with this track on and off for a while, but you gave it a totally different sound than I envisioned. Big sweetness.''
   --Brown Ale Guy

Cut My Grass Blues
''I like your acoustic sound, it is easy to recognize. At some moments I felt like you tried to put too many notes in too short time and lost groove. It would be interesting to hear you do this with less notes.''
   --Frosty

Solo_2
''Punctual breath , so straight from the heart!!''
   --floppy lips

Solo_2
''Yeah man....that got the jam in my jelly roll shakin!!!!''
   --Lips Angelo

Solo_2
''Nice romp through the sidewalk jungle. Pass me the wine. Love that MadDog!''
   --Rick

Solo_2
''Getting some great sounds out of the harp. Really liked the stuff you put together, especially the first two times around..''
   --Mark Wilson

Solo_2
''My prayer for the day, may god grant me the wisdom and patience to be able to play this good one day. High 5 my friend.''
   --Mc7

Solo_2
''Great acoustic soloing technique Mike, monster tone, a touch of SB II's River Rhine perhaps?''
   --Brett

Solo_2
''nice rhythm section with the chords''
   --dmb

Solo_2
''Nice solo with good use of help me/green unions riff.''
   --Ed

Solo_2
''@htrain.Tnx.BR is at P01:Ag LoCut with default settings.I left it there by mistake on my last post and liked the results so I did on purpose this time.''
   --BlueInGreen

Solo_2
''love this stuff!!! - great tone settings on the BR - you sure do know how to do it Mike!!! articulation and harp techniques bang on!!!''
   --htrain

Solo_2
''Nice solo Mike. I need to do one sometime!''
   --Harpn4fun

Tangereen
''A guy that can play that good should be able to quit the day job and just play the blues.''
   --Brown Ale Guy

Tangereen
''Make mine a double! I'm in the mood now.''
   --Sax Cyclone

Tangereen
''Very expressive Mike! I think your vibrato is getting sweeter too.''
   --Downhome Dave

Tangereen
''Feel free to keep posting harp with this bt where I'm concerned. Enjoyed every second of it.''
   --Mc7

Tangereen
''Excellent post!!!''
   --Harpn4fun

Tangereen
''like the qreat wholla!!!''
   --floppy lips

Tangereen
''Lots to like here. Tone is good. A nice variety of sounds that mesh well together and are all complimentary with the backing track.''
   --justjoe

Tangereen
''Always a treat to hear you play, Mike. This BT does have some blues magic from Peter.''
   --Marks Harp

Tangereen
''sounds like a fun acoustic session''
   --dmb

Tangereen
''Lots of attitude all right! Some really fine deep blues soloing here Mike.''
   --Brett

Tangereen
''Down n Dirty!!!!!!!''
   --djazznbluzz

Tangereen
''Cool stuff Mike. Shake off your day more often :)''
   --Lips Angelo

Tangereen
''A lot of energy and power.''
   --Frosty

Tangereen
''Very nice BinG..... not sure if this is true...but... you seem to play better when you just, "do it". Maybe the heart is a better critic than the ear?''
   --P-J

Tangereen
''acoustic in its best!love it,dig it!lol''
   --huhn

Tangereen
''wish you could can that attitude and sell it!!! - i'd order a case-full - wicked old style authentic tone and expressive riffs - love it - more for the IPod!!!''
   --htrain

Tangereen
''ToTaly Awesome!!! More!!!!''
   --Harpn4fun

Tangereen
''Your bad day made for a great post. Way to make that thing talk! Made me want to tell somebody off!''
   --marcos

Flipped Out
''My favorite version of "Flipped Out" yet. 11th position suits you for this jazzy blues number.''
   --Brown Ale Guy

Flipped Out
''BTW - Thanks for the info on 11th and the links. Its on my list of things to learn now.''
   --Downhome Dave

Flipped Out
''Cool Mike. Some parts not as smooth as your usual, but I thought it was great for a training mission. IMHO in a song like this you shouldn't use the chorded honk and notes as much. It made it feel busy to me (again IMHO).''
   --Downhome Dave

Flipped Out
''real nice, lots of unusual wavering bends that wouldn't pass as 2nd po riffs, definitely jazz playing''
   --dmb

Flipped Out
''thnx Hank.Some of the off-pitch notes might have been the intentional ones like the chorded honk at :18 :-).I often throw stuff like that in, so I'm still not sure how well this is working over the chords''
   --BlueInGreen

Flipped Out
''jazz reminds me off rainy georgia, fueld em reall good!youve got my voteLOL''
   --floppy lips

Flipped Out
''you get such interesting influences on each note )like dip bends etc) - subtle note bleeds are cool - nice flow to this one!! maybe my ears but some riffs sounded slightly off key - ??? I'm out on a limb with this comment but.......''
   --htrain

Flipped Out
''Just keeps getting better. Nice that MM is contributing this stuff to the jam. Really love listening to you. ''
   --Marks Harp

Denzils Swiing
''pretty cool playing 'around' and pretty polished practice stage!!''
   --htrain

Denzils Swiing
''For diatonic harp theory heads,this is is the main scale you get in 12th position.It is the Lydian mode.This is a very easy to understand description: http://www.geocities.com/trollstjerne/Lydian-mode.html''
   --BlueInGreen

Denzils Swiing
''Seems like you wanted to hang around those middle holes maybe too much. You did some real nice work though. Do a few more posts in twelfth. Which holes are the tonic in 11th position?''
   --Downhome Dave

Solo_1
''Good light-hearted playing''
   --Eric Stahl

Flipped Out
''very creative, good comfort zone expansion''
   --dmb

Flipped Out
''Yes, I see what you mean. I tried also 1st pos, but 3rd seems more natural for these jazz tracks for a beginner.''
   --Frosty

Flipped Out
''@Frosty-you are right about the timing.I need to work at keeping the swing with first position still.Please check this one in 2nd position: http://jamq.org/jamqueuemusic/StLoJ16Q09_FlippedOut_ByBlueInGreen-MagicMartian_KeyBb.m3u''
   --BlueInGreen

Flipped Out
''Nice tongue blocking and chords especially around 2:00. I feel like you loose groove here and there, but it seems to happen to all us newbies who want to be jazzheads...''
   --Frosty

Flipped Out
''Thnx for comments.I have to get comments on your stuff too.@Dave:I think this bt is blues in jazz-it is both.Flip,Flop,Fly was jump/swing blues-aka R&B-aka early rock!''
   --BlueInGreen

Flipped Out
''Master of the old time awesome. This B_T begged for some proper 1st position and you obliged.''
   --Brown Ale Guy

Flipped Out
''Pretty slick 1st position high end Mike! Question for you, why would this BT be considered jazz as opposed to swing blues? Is it mostly the feel? or could we call this blues too?''
   --Downhome Dave

Flipped Out
''our master archivist!! - man you sure know your stuff when it comes to the old time greats!! love the techniques you pull out of the hat to demonstrate what they did - thanks for educating us "newbies"''
   --htrain

Flipped Out
''Our resident musicologist not only finds these little-known players from the past, he learns how to play like them! Very fine work Mike.''
   --Brett

Solo_1
''right up your alley - and it shows!!! - you and Roknwil sure have risen to the challenge!!''
   --htrain

Solo_1
''An Interesting, first position sound.''
   --Barry B

Solo_1
'' like the feeling by playing!@''
   --floppy lips

Solo_1
''Nice one, thanks heaps.''
   --Steamrollin Stan

Solo_1
''Good show BnG. Yours and mine both sound very obtuse without the guitar to hold it together but that's the way it is.''
   --roknwil

Solo_1
''simply wonderful,masterclass''
   --huhn

Flipped Out
''@Eric from Mars: Thanks for the info. I had no idea that's what the bt is based on, but makes sense now. I have that song on a CD and have listened to it many many times.''
   --BlueInGreen

Flipped Out
''This is a good set of changes for you, BinG, and you laid into it like nobody's business. Big Joe Turners's Flip, Flop, Fly is the original tune, btw.''
   --Magic Martian

Flipped Out
''Sweet tunes Mike. Lots happening here, all good.''
   --MoCheeks

Flipped Out
''@Phogi-thnx for comment.I didn't know I had a cool pop on 3 draw.Guess I blocked airflow with my tongue then released to create a quick initial hit on the note.I love all the sounds/shading we can get on diatonic harp!''
   --BlueInGreen

Flipped Out
''Very cool! I like the 'pop' you get out of the harp on the 3 draw. How do you do that? Reminds me of McCoy's 'pop'''
   --Phogi

Flipped Out
''Nice and soft with real fine melody.''
   --Bro.Bob

Flipped Out
''There is method to your madness. Starting to get it.''
   --Sax Cyclone

Flipped Out
''Phrasing master on this one BInG. Sweet swingin'shortnin' bread too.''
   --Brown Ale Guy

Flipped Out
''Just worked on this one today Mike. Nice and fluid with some juicy harp tone.''
   --Lips Angelo

Flipped Out
''I love your free flowing tone. It's a very pleasing harmonica tone, not trying to sound like a horn or anything. Yes! And you really do some melodic cooking in there.''
   --Rick

Flipped Out
''Solid sound to this one as per your usual standard.''
   --justjoe

Flipped Out
''I should have listened to your version before I posted my own. I wouldn't have touched this BT, as you nailed it to perfection.''
   --Lonesome Harpman

Flipped Out
''That made me want to pull out a harp... where's my Eb? :-)''
   --Eric Stahl

Flipped Out
''whew, take a minute and catch your breath, lots going on there''
   --dmb

Flipped Out
''Sweet full tone and flowing licks with TB adding that rhythmic touch - mama's little baby loves this one ;-)''
   --htrain

Flipped Out
''Classic BinG, Mike. Loved the Mama's little baby you through in. Obviously, no improvements from my lips. Get ready for MoCheeks he's coming up in the ranks.''
   --Marks Harp

Flipped Out
''Great soloing here Mike! Some interesting quotes in there that sound mighty familiar.''
   --Brett

Flipped Out
''Floppy-I'm not trying to imitate anyone but me!''
   --BlueInGreen

Flipped Out
''You just cant try to imitade bro bob here but what a full tone cool one!''
   --floppy lips

Kellys Bar n Grill
''You've set the bar pretty high with your playing in the past. Not your best but I'd listen to it any day in any bar!!''
   --Ringer

Kellys Bar n Grill
''Had the crowd eatin' out of your hands there BInG! I'll try the BR settings. Goota love that high end control and bugling in there.''
   --Brown Ale Guy

Kellys Bar n Grill
''Not an easy one...good interplay with the BT..like it!''
   --RonDutch

Kellys Bar n Grill
''Liked how you handled the second break. Nice sound. Agree that this wasn't as good as a lot of your other posts. See what you get for playing so good all the time!!''
   --Downhome Dave

Kellys Bar n Grill
''wicked tone - thanks for the URL - many sweet riffs - - high end at 1:40 really perks it up - liked it!!''
   --htrain

Kellys Bar n Grill
''WOOOOHH YEAH good sound in this mighty play!''
   --floppy lips

Kellys Bar n Grill
''Good sound and many good licks. But not among the very best I have heard from you lately. Not bad either.''
   --Frosty

Body Language Blues
''this really good BinG like all your tracks ''
   --matt the welder

Body Language Blues
''Some good technique Mike! Liked the liveliness of this track. Makes you want to tap your toe!''
   --Downhome Dave

Body Language Blues
''Great sense of swing and stylish all the way through Mike, 5 points!''
   --Brett

Body Language Blues
''High 5 from me! :)''
   --Mc7

Body Language Blues
''Great tone you crank out of that little metal sandwich. Musical expression demonstrates a fine seasoned player. Liked upper end and TB.''
   --Marks Harp

Body Language Blues
''Free flowing!! Let yourself go and it works out just fine.''
   --Ringer

Body Language Blues
''Pretty sound and special play''
   --floppy lips

Body Language Blues
''never thought a qickie could be so good mike''
   --TeeJay

Body Language Blues
''that classic BinG tone!! - didn't know 'quickies' could be this good - slow warbles at 2:50 cool with accented note - like those bleeds - very cool one for download!!''
   --htrain

Body Language Blues
''Make that quintet - Doh. Guess adding Miles and Wayne Shorter make 5.''
   --BlueInGreen

Body Language Blues
''A rompin' good time. I'm inspired to try doing something against this bt next...''
   --Akusta Kat

Body Language Blues
''now thats free flowing blues jammin, sounds great, I think I noticed in a spot or two that even you can forget which way you're headed occasionally''
   --dmb

Dass Es
''talking a mile a minute using some big words too. I like this track better and thought it seemed a little less busy''
   --dmb

Dass Es
''wish I could hear the two side by side to see what the 'fuss' is about but....... these old ears like this one too!!''
   --htrain

Dass Es
''LOL''
   --djazznbluzz

Dass Es
''Thnx Dennis.Maybe the family is out for a leisurely walk and I'm talking a mile a minute.''
   --BlueInGreen

Dass Es
''Much better EQ balance to my ears this time but I still feel a lot of your playing on this is "too much". To me the bt is at a walking pace and it sounds like you are running. Not saying it is wrong, (there is no right or wrong)''
   --djazznbluzz

Dass Es
''Do not know what the fuss was about it sounds real good to my ears!''
   --Bro.Bob

Dass Es
''I hear what Dennis is saying about the difference in harp track and BT. A mixing issue mostly, I think what you played was great. 5 points from me.''
   --Downhome Dave

Dass Es
''Great laid back lazy groove Mike, so smooth it almost sounds effortless.''
   --Brett

Dass Es
''re. that discussion: i agree with Dennis bout the word busy; not in the meaning of sound, more focussed on playin; take a break some times ... :-)''
   --TeeJay

Dass Es
''Hi Mike, great note playing, riffs, licks, intonation/ phrasing ... all respect.''
   --TeeJay

Dass Es
''Just your opinions, Dennis????? LOL''
   --Ed

Dass Es
''I love a good argument. Here's my 2 cents: BinG's playing is excellent on this, but the harp track is high in the mix and so overwhelms the bt somewhat.''
   --Magic Martian

Dass Es
''Appleman Ed is entitled to his opinion, but I find it quite humorous how he always contradicts my opinions. As far as "mellowness" I should have been more specific. The EQ of the bt track has much more high frequency attenuation than the harp track.''
   --djazznbluzz

Dass Es
''I don't hear any mellowness in this BT and although the tone may be a bit 'harsh', I think it works very well. I also don't the playing is too busy; it's just the timing that's too much ahead of the beat.''
   --Ed

Dass Es
''thnx Dennis.Where/when to use diff styles is work in progress for me.Trying to expand my playing,and come up w/ musical choices.Another version I did was way too busy/laced with triplets-so mixed things up more with this one''
   --BlueInGreen

Dass Es
''I know some others really liked this but to me the "tone" doesn't match the mellowness of the track and seems "way too busy". Well, that's what I hear anyway. There are lots more tracks you've done that I really like.''
   --djazznbluzz

Dass Es
''Wow! Your tone and vibrato are very accomplished. I think your vibrato has been influenced by DBlues. That deeply throbbing tone. A good thing. Great stuff!''
   --Rick

Dass Es
''Nice playing - but I'm sure you already know that. *Really* love the tone you get. Excellent complement to what you have to say on the harp!''
   --Akusta Kat

Dass Es
''nice tone as always Mike - very cool riffs that flow with consistent melody theme - 1:52 on wicked - 2:07 turn arounds impressive!!! I always learn something from your posts - thanks!!''
   --htrain

Dass Es
''Really enjoy your playing, Mike. The BT didn't feel right for me but the stuff you did kicked a__.''
   --Marks Harp

Sistah Odilia
''Thanks BroBob.I want my harp to be able to sing with or without my vocals!''
   --BlueInGreen

Sistah Odilia
''Nice hard and gritty playing,where was your outstanding vocals to match it?''
   --Bro.Bob

Sistah Odilia
''Sweeeet!''
   --ERIC CARTMAN

Sistah Odilia
''Others may disagree, I think your excellent playing could be tempered with with more open tones in the low notes. I know its a high harp your playing here but just the same. Cotton on.''
   --Sax Cyclone

Sistah Odilia
''doesn't get much better than that''
   --dmb

Sistah Odilia
''Some fast and intricate runs in there to embellish your trademark Skylark bark!''
   --Brett

Sistah Odilia
''Smokin'!!!''
   --Akusta Kat

Sistah Odilia
''oh man - just listened to 5 ST's and this one just keeps the "so good" level going!!! - tone and playing solid IMHO Mike -as always- well done!!!''
   --htrain

Sistah Odilia
''Nice to hear two different kind of good solos to this bt (you and ed). There was energy.''
   --Frosty

Sistah Odilia
''Not sure what you meant - that's *your* good tone, coming through and working with the amp. If anything, you might have let the amp drive you just a little bit over the bt - but what you played, sounded good''
   --Eric Stahl

Sistah Odilia
''Hey....the playing weren't all too shabby either tone guy. Loved that vibrato Mike.''
   --Lips Angelo

Sistah Odilia
''Very good sound, although it did seem to over power the BT at times. Liked the licks.''
   --Downhome Dave

Sistah Odilia
''Boy oh boy,you really hammered the upper end on this one, Mike. Liked the sound you got out of that setup. Playin rocks as usual.''
   --Marks Harp

Sistah Odilia
''There's something about the mix of jazzy playing and gritty blues that is really cool to me here.''
   --Akusta Kat

Sistah Odilia
''What I enjoy the most is how you're able to step outside and then bring it right back home.''
   --Ringer

Sistah Odilia
''Fantastic from beginning to end.''
   --Mc7

Sistah Odilia
''wonder how far you can go in a more deliguate surrounding this was fine in the trash bucket all the way!!expression!!!''
   --floppy lips

Sistah Odilia
''Thnx Dennis. Funny you should mention the intro. The real intro was a little blah, so I took it out and started the mix on the second chorus! The way you built the bt made that real easy.''
   --BlueInGreen

Sistah Odilia
''Forgot to mention I noticed you rearranged the bt. Good job on that too.''
   --djazznbluzz

Sistah Odilia
''Great opening on this Mike!''
   --djazznbluzz

Tangereen
''Nice 1st position. Giving me some good ideas. Liked your command of the upper end bends.''
   --Marks Harp

Tangereen
''High notes were swweeeet, reso made harp hard to hear sometimes, but cool overall.''
   --BeelzeBob

Tangereen
''Mike, you have a nice command of blow bends - the octaves that follow are very good as well!''
   --Brett

Tangereen
''Dam fine job''
   --Lindy Harper

Take It Down A Little
''Yeah,right on. Some definate butterfield type stuff going on (esp. vocals) with some sweet BinG harp going on. This is pro all the way. Cannot fault it.''
   --MoCheeks

Take It Down A Little
''Old standard on the Vox but you made it special with the Harp. Truly a sweet listen!!''
   --Ringer

Take It Down A Little
''Fine playing and singing. Harp blends in well in the mix. Pretty damn good.''
   --Magic Martian

Take It Down A Little
''Nice blues listen. Really in the pocket!''
   --Akusta Kat

Take It Down A Little
''This is just about the best Blues I have heard you do,and your vocals are top notch!''
   --Bro.Bob

Take It Down A Little
''I give it a 10. 5 for harp. 5 for vocals!''
   --Mc7

Take It Down A Little
''Tone sounded like overdriven amp tone. Playing is always good.''
   --Harplayer

Take It Down A Little
''Haven't heard the patented BinG voice for a while. Rootsy, bluesy and ballsy Mike.''
   --Lips Angelo

Take It Down A Little
''beautiful vocals''
   --dmb

Take It Down A Little
''Nice singing and playing.''
   --Harpn4fun

Take It Down A Little
''Fantastic all the way. Vocals with a feelin and harp drippin the fat syrrup blues. Loved it.''
   --Brown Ale Guy

Take It Down A Little
''Now were talking!!thats mighty fine blues your making there, could feel it!!''
   --floppy lips

Take It Down A Little
''BTW-Inspir. for these vocals is this Duane Allman recording where he is on vocals (yes vocals) and guitar.This is one of my alltime FAVORITE blues recordings. http://youtube.com/watch?v=QkFOBZRAbMU''
   --BlueInGreen

Take It Down A Little
''Thnx for feedback.I agree the reg.F harp was a little harsh.Should have dropped the highs/mids a little.Vocal mic is built-in electret condenser on Micro BR.Beelz-Saw you comment about singing live:I sing live much more than I record vox lately.''
   --BlueInGreen

Take It Down A Little
''Real amp or not, this is very good!!!!''
   --Ed

Take It Down A Little
''I used to think we sounded similar but your singing has grown. Nice shadings, even. Good enough for live. A little like Electric Flag (Al Kooper?) Harp: vibratos are lush, but notes in between occasionally awkward. Still a 5.''
   --BeelzeBob

Take It Down A Little
''Good one Mike! What mic do you use to record your vocals? They are recorded very well. I thought maybe the sound of the tongue slaps on the regular F didn't come out sounding as good as the rest. Very enjoyable over all!''
   --Downhome Dave

Take It Down A Little
''wicked take with the lyrics / vox and tone !!! - low F rocks!! - switch in positions / harp key adds to interest - gritty wails at 2:00 - comping works well!! - regular F harp tone is wicked!! - solid one again Mike!!''
   --htrain

Take It Down A Little
''Love the vox as well as the three harp approach Mike. I thought the regular F harp sounded too screechy when I tried it, but you made it work. Great sound profile too.''
   --Brett

Take It Down A Little
''Nice approach! Liked it alot. To my ears the tone nearly spot on. Just a little harsh in the Mids/highs?''
   --Sax Cyclone

Take It Down A Little
''Love that big bottom tone BIG. Send us the settings on the BR?''
   --Lonesome Harpman

Canyon Trail #14
''whoa! this sound is very ear catching!!! Can tell you have been working on some different style there from the norm. Really toa tapping even for a moderate tempo tune. AWESOME!''
   --THE BLUES BOX

Canyon Trail #14
''You really got that high end a buzzing... good post!!''
   --Harpn4fun

Canyon Trail #14
''Fun cantrast with th high and low end. Thanks for using a Low F, regular F may have been too much for me on the high end. Marched around that high end with authority''
   --Ringer

Canyon Trail #14
''Great opening lick BinG. Played of the B/T very well. Made it seem like youve been playing this B/T for years''
   --P-J

Canyon Trail #14
''liked that low end alot, interesting post''
   --dmb

Canyon Trail #14
''Nice suggestion, Mike. I will have to spend some time there. Your playing is very seasoned. I like.''
   --Marks Harp

Canyon Trail #14
''dig the smallnes off it sure the sunny side!!''
   --floppy lips

Canyon Trail #14
''Thanks for the lesson!''
   --marcos

Barking mad
''Great post Mike...gold room worthy.''
   --Lips Angelo

Canyon Trail #14
''Correct URL: http://www.last.fm/music/Little+Buddy+Doyle/_/Slick+Capers+Blues?autostart''
   --BlueInGreen

Canyon Trail #14
''1st pos fans chck ths Buddy Doyle track.Early W.Horton on 1st pos.HSong much like B.White Shake Em Down: http://www.last.fm/music/Little+Buddy+Doyle/_/Slick+Capers+Blues?autostart/Little+Buddy+Doyle/_/Slick+Capers+Blues?autosta''
   --BlueInGreen

Canyon Trail #14
''Great contrast between the low octave and high end blow bends Mike. You've developed nice control up there. Octaves near the end were the cherry on the sundae.''
   --Brett

Canyon Trail #14
''Awesome! the high end is just great at the beginning of this!''
   --Downhome Dave

Canyon Trail #14
''your approach sure puts emphasis on effect of playing first position on a low harp - contrast of highs and lows!! - liked the the note attacks / inflections - no wonder I'm a fan!!''
   --htrain

Barking mad
''Lots going on in this. Good barking!''
   --Magic Martian

Barking mad
''Expressive harp playing! nice''
   --Harpn4fun

Barking mad
''I tried hard to find some helpful comments but all done too well. I was slow to catch on to the barking at 1:25. thought it sounded out of place until I wised up.''
   --dmb

Barking mad
''Very lighthearted and skillful playing!''
   --Bro.Bob

Barking mad
''Expressive acousticness all the way. Worked it so niiice.''
   --Brown Ale Guy

Barking mad
''Sounded like a country two step, I liked it. I could imagine the people on the dance floor.''
   --Harplayer

Barking mad
''Sweet. Generally cannot fault what you're putting out. Great to listen to your work.''
   --MoCheeks

Barking mad
''Really like the guikies! with some temper on it, very good play for exampling that, great feeling transposed!!!''
   --floppy lips

Barking mad
''Loved those riffs around 1:35. Good stuff Mike. Good tone out of that harp.''
   --Downhome Dave

Barking mad
''Mucho enjoyablo Senor BinG!!''
   --Lips Angelo

Barking mad
''A lot of us graduate from Lost in Newbieland into the sprawling morass of Journeyman Harper, and get stuck there. Your progress gives me hope we can all start to escape the latter.''
   --BeelzeBob

Barking mad
''Absolutely devine. I'm barking mad I can't play like that but I'll keep trying. Truly an inspiration. Very enjoyable listen.''
   --Ringer

Barking mad
''another classic BinG ST - got me looking at my BR again - wicked tone!! - nice smooth note flow and TB fits right in - nice 'smacks' - IPod city!!''
   --htrain

Barking mad
''BT was a great a pic for you. Seamless, effortless, smoothness and moreness. Improvements? Do more stuff like this. Tone rocks as always.''
   --Marks Harp

Barking mad
''Loved the "barking" BinG. In fact, all round a very good post. Showcase stuff......''
   --P-J

Barking mad
''Hey Mike, you took down Total Makeover before I could vote on it! Well I did hear it and your really tore it up, as you did this one. You've reached the point where just about any BT you try becomes a showcase for your excellent playing style and chops!''
   --Brett

Total Makeover
''like they said to me a bit staccatto and other let go or something , thats harping!!''
   --floppy lips

Total Makeover
''some really nice hi end work BinG..like the leads moreso than the backup parts.....showed your skills nicely.....''
   --Steph Wilson

Total Makeover
''superb technical mastery of the harp often overwhelmed the somewhat mellow bt. seemed like less than your usual attention to dynamics''
   --dmb

Total Makeover
''Sound soooo Good! Very hard act to follow.''
   --Larry Genius

Total Makeover
''Welcome back BInG! Classic stuff. Should be doin session stuff. Put together real nice.''
   --Brown Ale Guy

Total Makeover
''Wow, I loved it, that's all that needs to be said!''
   --BeelzeBob

Total Makeover
''No evidence of being away in that track!! - sweet classic BinG tone and riffs - sure have that BR dialled in!! love that gutsy attitude that comes out!!! high end stuff is wicked!!''
   --htrain

Total Makeover
''Well you didn't get too rusty there Bng. Liked the high end stuff! I listened to your "All that there could be" in the Gold room. Very nice!''
   --Downhome Dave

Total Makeover
''Some excellent shit in there.''
   --djazznbluzz

Take It Down A Little
''what can you say BinG great stuff like all of the stuff you post keep up the great playing cobs''
   --matt the welder

Take It Down A Little
''Very cool post with focus on controlling tone, Mike!''
   --Ed

Take It Down A Little
''The work on the high end really sets this apart from all other posts. You have a comfort level up there that is enviable.''
   --Ringer

Take It Down A Little
''Nice work BinG. Nice high end bends. Good use of space in this one too.''
   --MoCheeks

Take It Down A Little
''All it needed was some your outstanding vocals and it would been real sweet,not that it was bad the way it was!''
   --Bro.Bob

Take It Down A Little
''love the sound and play what more can I say!!great high tunes they really cut to the flesh!''
   --floppy lips

Take It Down A Little
''Awesome Mike. Intro grabs and phrasing glues me in.''
   --Brown Ale Guy

Take It Down A Little
''Singing harp Bing...Like that style also very..nice sound chaping!''
   --RonDutch

Take It Down A Little
''Thats it,,,,,I'm throwing all my harps in the fire!!! I need that opening riff on my alarm clock! :)''
   --Mc7

Take It Down A Little
''Good stuff Mike. Very expressive. Maybe could have been a bit more melodic. Liked the high end work!''
   --Downhome Dave

Take It Down A Little
''Man you got the harp crying, screaming and moaning Mike. So down-home it sounds like an entire barnyard! Like your high end forays a lot.''
   --Brett

Take It Down A Little
''I always love your work Bing. You are a great source of new ideas for me. This version is very good.''
   --Bluesie

Take It Down A Little
''wow, harp "moaning and crying" is a perfect description, I thought maybe just slightly busy in spots''
   --dmb

Take It Down A Little
''Moan? - it was crying!!! - talk about a lesson in expression and dynamics!!! - great one Mike - straight to my IPod for review and leaning!!! Thanks''
   --htrain

Take It Down A Little
''You sure made that harp moan, very attention grabbing opening. The high notes were smoothly performed. I would have liked to hear this on your Skylark amp.''
   --Harplayer

All that there could be
''Soulful and inspirational Mike. Makes me want to play some country myself. Good high end work.''
   --Brett

All that there could be
''Fine playing and sound, great interpretation of the bt.''
   --Magic Martian

All that there could be
''Like a glass of apple juice on a hot day''
   --Eric Stahl

All that there could be
''When you here a bt, then see that you've put something together against it, you know its gonna be good. This was in the "other" genre and was just sweet playing. Great job.''
   --MoCheeks

All that there could be
''This is just soooo beautiful, Mike. Perfect!''
   --Ed

All that there could be
''Bone chillin' high end stuff. Sounded very "pro" to me. High 5!''
   --Mc7

All that there could be
''Very satisfying!! Really think you got a great understanding of where you want to go on the high end which helps to make the complete package.''
   --Ringer

All that there could be
''This relaxes the mind and soul super inlay!! love the high notes''
   --floppy lips

All that there could be
''Beautiful. Addin' to the soundtrack of the next movie I make.''
   --Brown Ale Guy

All that there could be
''very pretty, especially liked the high end''
   --dmb

All that there could be
''Very sweet tone and nice use of the full range. High notes sing!''
   --Akusta Kat

All that there could be
''Ha ha. BnG does country! Never heard you do that before, but it sounds great man!''
   --Rick

All that there could be
''Great playing all around Mike, especially the high end stuff. Very well done and smooth as a babies bum.''
   --Lips Angelo

All that there could be
''Had to listen to this one again. Your upper end work on this post inspires me to put more attention on those forbidden notes.''
   --Marks Harp

All that there could be
''oh yes,thats sweet,enjoyed this a lot!''
   --huhn

All that there could be
''Very nicely done. Almost perfect except for a few of those high end blow bends being a bit pitchy.''
   --djazznbluzz

All that there could be
''@Pete,everybody. Willie Nelson Stardust (free listen to entire album): http://www.last.fm/music/Willie+Nelson/Stardust''
   --BlueInGreen

All that there could be
''@Pete-I think this bt lends itself to soft pop with a strong country accent, much like the Willie Nelson's Stardust album (one of my favorites), which is all covers of standards. I'll catch up on comments soon.''
   --BlueInGreen

All that there could be
''you did well BnG!!you develped your own sound and the way it playes.''
   --Harpn4fun

All that there could be
''You made that one your own BinG. Some real 'thoughtful' playing with exactly the right mix. Can't make my mind up if this is Country or not??''
   --P-J

All that there could be
''So pretty!! - sweet full tone and nicely laid down melody lines - "like your playing"?? love it - expressive throughout the harp - download city!!''
   --htrain

All that there could be
''Very beautiful had to listen several times. Wonderful tone, melody and feel. Great job. I am going to be playing along with that one.''
   --Harplayer

All that there could be
''Seems like we an all that there could be club started. Your playin always sound great to my ears, Mike. Your creative work stands above the crowd.''
   --Marks Harp

MoeBluz
''mixed it up and tossed it right out there, refreshing''
   --dmb

MoeBluz
''Very good playing, nice variety to your melodic development. I think the backtrack lends itself to the over the top in your face kind of mood. I wonder what it would have sounded like with your Gibson Skylark?''
   --Harplayer

MoeBluz
''you were catched from the same virus as me on this bt.wonderful ,cutting loose,thats how it has to be done,imo!as ya said,this is FUN!''
   --huhn

MoeBluz
''moe butter I think - classic BinG tone - mood made for a solid attitude showing play!! - liked it!!''
   --htrain

MoeBluz
''good groove good match to bt''
   --dmb

MoeBluz
''Well...whatever the motives....your choice of playing style seemed to work for this B/T. Good post''
   --P-J

MoeBluz
''If we only played one note it wouldn't be fun. Seems you had a good time with this one, Mike. Nice sound an riffs for my ears.''
   --Marks Harp

Expired Tags Blues
''You get such a nice sound out of this amp. Wonderful horn like tone.''
   --Harplayer

Solo_1
''Nice tone and pensive melody. I enjoyed it.''
   --Harplayer

Solo_1
''sweet tone - BR?? - like the 'wailing' effect - you sure can do that vintage stuff proud - great model for me!!''
   --htrain

Solo_1
''hard to say what is the essence of harmonica,but you come very close in this one.it sounds not only beautiful,it sounds true!lol''
   --huhn

Solo_1
''Some of the high-end playing may be a little too wild for meditation, but it sure is a nice solo.''
   --Ed

Solo_1
''doesn't get much better than that''
   --dmb

Solo_1
''Doesn't seem to have any real rhythm, but sounds very nice nevertheless''
   --Ed

Keepin It Real
''Nice job.. It was real with a good feel.''
   --Blueshiner

Keepin It Real
''Just love the way you play! ''
   --Harpn4fun

Keepin It Real
''I like the single note lines, but I feel the doublestops and shakes sound a bit too blues blues for this track''
   --TK

Solo_1
''A bit chaotic but I like the splits very much''
   --TK

Keepin It Real
''Very Smooth and good listening. Nice tone and control.''
   --Harplayer

Keepin It Real
''never mind my previous comment.Just reposted this.''
   --BlueInGreen

Keepin It Real
''Whoever listens to this first,please let me know if you hear clipping around 1:23.I didn't hear it until I posted it.''
   --BlueInGreen

Expired Tags Blues
''That's some dirty Chicago tavern blues harp Mike. Had some Big Walter like flourishes, nice and lively!''
   --Brett

Expired Tags Blues
''Excellent play and sound, BinG.''
   --Magic Martian

Expired Tags Blues
''I knew my heavy electric approach was off for this BT - this is what it needed. Great licks, attitude and sound.''
   --Dean

Expired Tags Blues
''A little wild compared to your usual playing, but definitely fits the BT. Nice!!''
   --Ed

Expired Tags Blues
''Swing it baby. Nice tone. good work.''
   --Kingobad

Expired Tags Blues
''Outstanding Harp player in that Iowa Blues Band!''
   --Bro.Bob

Expired Tags Blues
''I'm enjoying sitting in that club. Great playing mate. Spot on. Good feeling the whole track. Your chording made this I think, just broke it up and gave you the room to move and hit the crescendo''
   --MoCheeks

Expired Tags Blues
''What's the matter? Don't they have smokey clubs in Boston? Raw, vintage sound with high end beauty.''
   --Ringer

Solo_1
''You got sound all your own. Fantastic.''
   --Mc7

Expired Tags Blues
''Nice playing with some good raw sounds and groovin' high end stuff.''
   --Lips Angelo

Expired Tags Blues
''It was my first choice to do but, after hearing your version, well, I chose something else! A pleasure...''
   --Bluesie

Expired Tags Blues
''bng, great high end soloing, followed the bt right on time, guess i better start trying to play like you cause you got mad skills, he shoots, he scores, 5 big ones!''
   --riffster

Expired Tags Blues
''@MC7-thanks a lot! I'm not a pro-level player at all, but I really appreciate the positive feedback. I've learned tons of stuff from the pro-level players on this site though - that's for sure.''
   --BlueInGreen

Expired Tags Blues
''Only got time this morning for a quick one, thought I'd get BnG's cause they disappear quick. LOL. Perfect to my ears! Matched bt feel and mood perfectly. I give it my highest "PRO" rating.''
   --Mc7

Expired Tags Blues
''@harpplayer.Thnx.I don't have/know what a Rumrunner is though. I'm using a 1962 Gibson Skylark with a vintage JT-30 w/original crystal element.Only other thing is I applied stereo guitar amp reverb effect in Adobe Audition.''
   --BlueInGreen

Solo_1
''too short!!! I wanted to hear the rest of the story. Very enjoyable just the same.''
   --Ringer

Expired Tags Blues
''Fantastic playing! what more can say.''
   --Larry Genius

Expired Tags Blues
''Great sound and playing. I need a rumrunner. I love that tone.''
   --Harplayer

Expired Tags Blues
''Yes Bing..its a good club and they have very good music..want to play togheter with the bluesharplayer on stage:-))))''
   --RonDutch

Solo_1
''Love it!!! Thanks Mike!! Keep playing and I'll keep learning!''
   --htrain

Expired Tags Blues
''hack, hack, cough, cough - smoke is too much but the music is too good to leave!! - another winner and no wonder they pack the place when your playing!!!''
   --htrain

Expired Tags Blues
''Very well done. You nicely created a live feeling. Almost felt the club atmospehre...''
   --Frosty

Expired Tags Blues
''Mixed it right in there for a "real live" performance. Good dynamics too.''
   --djazznbluzz

Solo_1
''Way to keep it going. I'll take some to that jam with my toast.''
   --Harplayer

Blues-E Blues
''Nice version of the song, good lyrics.''
   --Harplayer

Blues-E Blues
''Loved this BInG!''
   --Lonesome Harpman

Blues-E Blues
''Nice playing. Harmonica matched the bt well.''
   --Blueshiner

Blues-E Blues
''Fantastic Mike. Great feel throughout.''
   --Brown Ale Guy

Blues-E Blues
''Christ-a-mighty that's good Mike. As good as it gets. That's one heck of an all-around excellent performance. Deep blues.''
   --Brett

Blues-E Blues
''if i can give ya so much points youle be for to float all time!!''
   --floppy lips

Blues-E Blues
''Thnx Ed.This is my dark side ;-) My voice is deeper because I sang at a live jam night before.Recorded vox in my parked car too, so less "room" sound & I sing softer''
   --BlueInGreen

Blues-E Blues
''Very fine controlled harp playing, Mike. Indeed goes very well with the vocals and the guitar. Your voice seems to be darker from what I remember, do you still work on your already great blues sound?''
   --Ed

Blues-E Blues
''total package!! - vox, harp comping, solo all solid - harp tone fx make it stand out from vox - effective!! - my Ipod has another BinG ST - thanks Mike!!''
   --htrain

Blues-E Blues
''clear as glass,and what wonderful vocals!dig it mostly,Mike!lol''
   --huhn

Blues-E Blues
''Very fine playing, GREAT singing.''
   --Magic Martian