Old People
''Very smooth and tuneful. A satisfying listening experience.''
--Harplayer
Old People
''Outstanding playing skill Ben,it sounds like Chromatic playing!''
--Bro.Bob
Old People
''Absolute magic Ben. Latin jazz harp lesson here folks!''
--Brett
Old People
''Yes Sir, simpler is better. Don't know how I'm gong to shake this lovely melody from my head.''
--roknwil
Old People
''Always a joy listening to u!!''
--floppy lips
Old People
''Excellent!! Wish my mouth knew how to mke those sounds''
--Ringer
Old People
''always setting the bar a little higher.....sshweeeet''
--Steph Wilson
Old People
''ABSOLUT AMAZING!!!!!!!!!''
--huhn
Old People
''Had to listen several times trying to copy your melody. I enjoyed it a lot.''
--Harplayer
Old People
''This is professional harmonica playing. Very melodic and danceable.''
--Harplayer
Old People
''yes sir, pure, easy goin melodic playin, fine moments in there .. changes~1.05 . highnotes~1.27 . sale use~1.52 . change~2.15 . use of chordplayin~2.50 ... great one Ben''
--TeeJay
Old People
''Wow, what a great clean sound and beautiful melody Ben!''
--BlueInGreen
Old People
''I didn't like the cheesy fx stuff in your previous post, but this is nice, Ben. I love the note choice, especially in the first part. Some pretty amazing technique in some parts, all used in a very musical way.''
--Appleman Ed
Old People
''Wow! That was great!''
--justjoe
Old People
''another lesson in how it could/should be played - thanks Ben!!!''
--htrain
Old People
''Just perfect my friend. Killer tone and good phrasing.
''
--Chino
Restitution
''Great to hear that dusted off digitech. Some of it really worked nice.''
--Brown Ale Guy
Restitution
''sounded a bit strange bt good played''
--floppy lips
Restitution
''interesting digital effects....melody and note selection very tasteful and professional''
--Steph Wilson
Restitution
''those effects cover your great playin''
--TeeJay
Restitution
''did you handle that pitch-shifter with a foot-pedal?,some realy surprising ideas,not my cup of tea but highly interessant fo sure!lol''
--huhn
Restitution
''Sounds like the dust came off just fine Ben - another beauty track!! - love the tone you get on those low notes - now about the 'sliding' notes - ??????''
--htrain
Restitution
''Really liked what you played but didn't care much for that EFX stuff (excpet for the part from 1:22 to 2:00, that part I liked).''
--djazznbluzz
Up In A Tree
''Lovely as always!''
--justjoe
Up In A Tree
''Wow...nice stuff Ben...as always!''
--Lips Angelo
Up In A Tree
''thats wonderful Ben ... easy-goin ... maybe an bumble-bee or an dragonfly buzzin from flower to flower ... love that replay of lil melodies and playin effects''
--TeeJay
Up In A Tree
''I think I've heard you play most of those riffs many times, but I definitely like to hear it. Still, maybe time for taking your post here in a little different direction?''
--Appleman Ed
Up In A Tree
''Very pleasing sound and expert control of your bends. You must be a journeyman harp player.''
--Harplayer
Up In A Tree
''Very masterfully played. So many things going on. So nice.
Hats off to you.''
--Blueshiner
Up In A Tree
''you leave me speachless and happy!''
--huhn
Pig in a Poke
''Were that I had a talent, it would HOPE to sound like THIS!''
--Lance Gothic
Up In A Tree
''another beautiful demo of what the instrument is capable Ben - thank you!!!''
--htrain
Up In A Tree
''Nothing but the best from you. Very entertaining.''
--Ringer
Up In A Tree
''did ya ate all the scales?''
--floppy lips
Up In A Tree
''Not bad at all ;-) Actually very very good, what else could I expect from you.''
--Frosty
Up In A Tree
''Great pro playing''
--Midnight
Up In A Tree
''Really enjoyed this one Ben!''
--djazznbluzz
Solo_2
''Oh Yeah!!! Love it!!!!!''
--htrain
Solo_2
''Low harp heaven! Masterful as usual Ben.''
--Brett
Solo_2
''hot chilli on the peppers good one''
--floppy lips
Solo_2
''big tone!for LLF are the reeds ready from seydel,or did you add solder on the reeds of a higher tuned harp? and how do you manage it that the reeds do not tickle against the cover plates? lol''
--huhn
Solo_2
''Beautiful stuff!''
--justjoe
Solo_2
''How low can you go everyone limbo down. Seriously that is some nice low end working the harp. Very catchy rythm. Makes me want to get a low F just to try it.''
--Harplayer
Solo_2
''Great take Ben !!!!!''
--RonDutch
Solo_2
''I love the way you make it sound!''
--Appleman Ed
Solo_2
''Holy crap! I want one! I assume you had an extra lung transplant that came with the harp right? Nice tune too.''
--Kingobad
Pig in a Poke
''Love that old school, sound very nice bends real smooth.''
--Bro.Bob
Pig in a Poke
''like this bluesy style Ben....you are so very talented''
--Steph Wilson
Pig in a Poke
''Basics for you Ben, masterful to me. Good to hear you.''
--Brett
Pig in a Poke
''Great straightahead blues playing Ben.''
--BlueInGreen
Pig in a Poke
''Yes.....that's how it's done :)''
--Lips Angelo
Pig in a Poke
''superb...absolutely loved it...wow can you play...great bt...i'd say you set the bar for this one''
--bluesgirl
Pig in a Poke
''Ben what to say...the harpmaster in person:-)))''
--RonDutch
Pig in a Poke
''jo, great moments in there eg up from 2´30; ... good choice to do it accoustic Ben''
--TeeJay
Pig in a Poke
''thisa is extraclassss!eigentlich müßte man dafür bezahlen!seems to me you changed your style a bit(depending the note choice)love that very much!lol''
--huhn
Pig in a Poke
''What can i say? nice job!''
--Kingobad
Pig in a Poke
''another lesson in how it should / could be done - thanks Ben!!''
--htrain
Pig in a Poke
''A display of technique and musicallity. Great!''
--Downhome Dave
Pig in a Poke
''Thank you, I needed that :-)''
--Eric Stahl
Pig in a Poke
''deep basic impact really a good one''
--floppy lips
Pig in a Poke
''Very good lesson how play to simply and with feeling.''
--Frosty
Pig in a Poke
''Excellent!''
--djazznbluzz
Pig in a Poke
''Another one straight to my mp4 player''
--Appleman Ed
A La Carte
''very good''
--at
A La Carte
''I don't get it. Are you not in the gold yet because people are jealous or what? Your playing is without a doubt some of the highest quality professional level playing I have heard here.''
--harpletunnel
A La Carte
''firework of ideas!folks, dig this tone!lol''
--huhn
A La Carte
''Awesome harp playing. I love your riffs. It was like you are pouring a harmonica mixed drink.''
--Kennyboy
A La Carte
''Great all around. Your chord playing really stands out on this one.''
--Magic Martian
A La Carte
''Nice and smooth listening, Ben. Strong command of harp.''
--Marks Harp
A La Carte
''sweet sweet sweet''
--Brown Ale Guy
A La Carte
''You kicking some Jazz out,I like the octave changes the running the scale up down sounded real good,it got little repetitive towards the end you pulled out with your masterful skill of playing!''
--Bro.Bob
A La Carte
''Your mix of new riffs are classy and elegant!''
--justjoe
A La Carte
''What I love most about this is the way it dances over the btrack so effortlessly.The phrasing works great and contrasts a lot with mine in that it is much more driving over the beat rather than lazy''
--BlueInGreen
A La Carte
''Especially like the timing on this one, Ben!''
--Appleman Ed
A La Carte
''Liked the variety.''
--djazznbluzz
A La Carte
''another winner Ben - sweet riffs and melody lines - another lesson in note flow and rhythm!! thanks!''
--htrain
A La Carte
''Just great with those rhythmic changes, chords and single notes, bends and overblows and great maelody lines. I likes very mush!''
--Frosty
A La Carte
''Triffic Ben. Right up to standard. Also liked/like the mixing.........''
--P-J
Trepidation
''nice work. interesting stuff...''
--Kingobad
Trepidation
''Beautiful playing Ben. This bt reminds me of Miles Davis' 50s music.''
--BlueInGreen
Trepidation
''nice...i liked it''
--bluesgirl
Trepidation
''ican see the movie and she is getting her clothes off also french influences''
--floppy lips
Trepidation
''Love it ! Smooth !''
--Tonyh
Trepidation
''Jazz harp version of "Peter en de Wolf"?? EXTRAORDINARY IMAGINATIVE STUFF BEN!!!!! :-))''
--Appleman Ed
Trepidation
''Grandiose stuff Ben. Loved the way you hold some of them notes out and just play around with em like its so easy.''
--Brown Ale Guy
Trepidation
''the only thing I expect form you Ben is sweet tone and a musical lesson - and you don't disappoint me here!!''
--htrain
Trepidation
''Other than playing on top of the vibraphone, I liked what you did. Some good chromaticism.''
--djazznbluzz
Solo_1
''Sweet man sweet.''
--Brown Ale Guy
Solo_1
''Perfection as usual. It was like listening to story beng told. Here I am on the back porch smoking a cigar listening to your story. Thank you!''
--Ringer
Solo_1
''Fantastic.''
--Mc7
Solo_1
''how fun is that...i love what you made a simple bit become...and then take it back to its core''
--bluesgirl
Solo_1
''ah - the signature tone of Ben - sweet melody and as always technique rocks!!''
--htrain
Solo_1
''Beautiful variations on a simple theme, Ben. Very relaxing and quietening. Almost like a "blues mantra"''
--Appleman Ed
Fuzzy Logic
''Wicked cool trippy stuff Ben!''
--BlueInGreen
Fuzzy Logic
''Nice fluid playing''
--harpletunnel
Fuzzy Logic
''Not sure how all the crazy stuff relates to the BT, but it's a pretty cool experiment using some techniques available on the harp in an unusual way. ;)''
--Appleman Ed
Fuzzy Logic
''Well I put the headphones on and was ready for some skillful playing, then It sounded little to busy in conflict with each other and the BT as well!''
--Bro.Bob
Fuzzy Logic
''Talk about visualizing space! That's definitely a headphone piece''
--Eric Stahl
Fuzzy Logic
''highly interressant goin on here. had to takes several listen,seemed to be a harmonica group with a leader.great idea!lol''
--huhn
Fuzzy Logic
''another lesson in what is possible - too much time in those spinning classes Ben - oxygen deprivation ;-) very interesting Ben - liked it!!!''
--htrain
Fuzzy Logic
''An interesting trip on a foggy morning! Excellent work!''
--justjoe
Fuzzy Logic
''Should have mentioned that there are no effects used while recording...just a little reverb, the rest is done with different embouchures.. :-))''
--Ben Bouman
Fuzzy Logic
''You know I'm a sucker for FX's. Loved it.''
--P-J
Fuzzy Logic
''Hey Ben! I stopped those drugs a lonnnnnnnng time ago!!! LOL. Very good experimentation! I have VERY GOOD headphones!!!''
--Bluesie
Fuzzy Logic
''Wow. Lots happening there. Nice Ben.
''
--Brown Ale Guy
Cheerleader Blues
''very good as usual :-)''
--chrisbrasil
Cheerleader Blues
''Masterful! "nuff said"''
--Mc7
Cheerleader Blues
''Sounds good every way you play it.''
--Kingobad
Cheerleader Blues
''Your precision has soul.''
--BlueInGreen
Cheerleader Blues
''in the classic style of Ben!! - always a lesson when you post - your sense of timing gives the listen a sense of tension - thanks Ben!!''
--htrain
Cheerleader Blues
''I'm always taking notes when you play,in any scale this sounded real good for G harp key,in the hands of the master!''
--Bro.Bob
Cheerleader Blues
''I can't stand you Ben, you're one of my favorites.''
--Kennyboy
Cheerleader Blues
''Straight to BluesJam greatest hits! Gotta use for training.''
--Brown Ale Guy
Cheerleader Blues
''That performance was so good, I had to come back and compliment it again.''
--Kennyboy
Cheerleader Blues
''Ben, the opening alone was all it took to win me over. Great feel for the song. One of my favorites in the forum.''
--Kennyboy
Cheerleader Blues
''I Forgot to mention the importancy of the 3 draw semi-tone bend ( = also the 6 overblow or the 1 overblow that I didn't use for this).''
--Ben Bouman
Solo_1
''Thanks Ben. That has some good stuff for us to steal.''
--Brown Ale Guy
Solo_1
''Thanks Ben , awesome''
--Lindy Harper
Solo_1
''Fantastic playing.''
--Mc7
Solo_1
''Sure did a lot of different things in this one Ben. Enjoyed the versatility you displayed and styles.''
--Marks Harp
Solo_1
''Masterful Ben.''
--Downhome Dave
Solo_1
''just another thanks for the demo lesson Ben - nice to hear the two styles like this!! so many techniques used here - this is a download for many listens!!''
--htrain
Solo_1
''top notch,magic dick was right saying the harp is a complete band in his (and yours)hands!lol''
--huhn
Solo_1
''... You showed me that I have to learn so much''
--Midnight
Solo_1
''Wow. What a tour de force. Great solo for us to learn from Ben.''
--Brett
Solo_1
''Really great Ben! Sounding like Mr.Del Junco here only with the Ben phrasing and stamp. Check my totally oldschool solo on open mic.''
--BlueInGreen
Solo_1
''Old School! Had that Lil and Big Walter grace to it. Real good sound.''
--Kennyboy
Solo_1
''Oops.I meant: lots of different RIFFS... :-))''
--Ben Bouman
Cant Say No
''Nice, lazy Saturday afternoon music. Enjoyed the relaxed harp.''
--Rick
Cant Say No
''Yes!!!!!''
--Marks Harp
Cant Say No
''Nice tune Ben''
--Lonesome Harpman
Cant Say No
''perfect as always''
--Lindy Harper
Cant Say No
''Man with the horn! Way cool jazz. And of vibrato to die for.''
--Brett
Cant Say No
''Yup...you hit all the right notes and the right keys Ben. The FX were the iceing on the cake. Very well played.''
--P-J
Cant Say No
''playing is highclass signature Ben-style,but tone seems a bit "scratchy"like a vinylrecord,was that intended?LOL''
--huhn
Cant Say No
''Sweet vintage style and sound - nice easy feel harp - another solid St Ben!!''
--htrain
Cant Say No
''This is like a 1930's recording. Very cool indeed.''
--djazznbluzz
D Bluz
''Ben, I like the Chrom''
--Lonesome Harpman
D Bluz
''Smooth chrom sound.''
--Mc7
D Bluz
''I am no Ben Bouman, but you played this very close to the way I played and conceived of it myself: you definitely hung right with the changes, like the pro you are.''
--Magic Martian
D Bluz
''This is beautiful Ben. Compared to this, my take sounds like "the poor man's Ben" lol.''
--BlueInGreen
D Bluz
''great colours,you painting with,pastell like-done with your fine phrasing,love it!lol''
--huhn
D Bluz
''Nothing less than a rich Ben performance for the jam. Thanks Ben.''
--Marks Harp
D Bluz
''as always Ben- smooth tone and playing to die for!!!''
--htrain
D Bluz
''I don't like this stuff, but I listen to it because of who's playing it. I like the octave up running thing. A harp clinic for all of us.''
--Naptown Blue
D Bluz
''I was about the write a comment about your previous acoustic bluesharp upload (didn't download it, can you send it to me?) but this is nice too, you should play chromatic more
''
--Appleman Ed
East Pasco Blues
''what a real nice open sound and playing''
--floppy lips
East Pasco Blues
''Pretty hot tunes coming from that Beta. I too like this sound better than the PC cupped style. I can really hear the beauty of your play.''
--Marks Harp
East Pasco Blues
''class!!! - blues in a tux - tone plus and expressive playing make for another download city!!- thanks Ben''
--htrain
East Pasco Blues
''Some nice down home by Ben! And it still retains a light, elegant touch. Lot's of cool variety in here. If a new player was looking for ideas, here is a little encyclopedia. Great stuff!''
--Rick
East Pasco Blues
''so good ,the essence of blues!LOL''
--huhn
East Pasco Blues
''What can I say? Love it...''
--Bluesie
East Pasco Blues
''Nice playing as usual.''
--Blueshiner
East Pasco Blues
''can't fault that..beautiful''
--moablues
East Pasco Blues
''Excellent playing Ben.''
--Lonesome Harpman
East Pasco Blues
''Ok, here comes the guy who told me how to produce a vibato! That's some fantastic acoustic harp Ben. Like hearing you do this more than the cupped PC mic stuff.''
--BlueInGreen
East Pasco Blues
''I'm not worthy! Excellent set.''
--Kennyboy
Nothing More to Me
''That effect fits beautifully on this. Creative and nice to listen too. Not overdone - just right.''
--Downhome Dave
Nothing More to Me
''those cutting edges are soo fine''
--floppy lips
Nothing More to Me
''Many thanks for continuing to your talent with us.''
--roknwil
Nothing More to Me
''Interesting sound. Smooth though, I liked it.''
--MoCheeks
Nothing More to Me
''have to smile on that listen,Ben your signature blended with the(-ricci-?)toys.no need for the low and double low harps.sounds relaxed to me.wish you well!LOL''
--huhn
Nothing More to Me
''Fine sound and melody and playing. Also something for me to try to learn to tweak my Micro Pog.''
--Frosty
Nothing More to Me
''Very...very good. Enjoyed. Thanks''
--P-J
Nothing More to Me
''another great St with tastey fx and tone - 3rd position gives it a moody feel and your skill makes the melody tell a story!!! - nice working in with the sax!!''
--htrain
Nothing More to Me
''Liked your use of the FX and playing in this position sounded great. Thanks for sharing your playing with the jam.''
--Marks Harp
Translucent Sin yo Rita
''All night long Ben. Some smooth stuff!''
--Brown Ale Guy
Translucent Sin yo Rita
''Very well executed. Nice work on those bends.''
--Blueshiner
Translucent Sin yo Rita
''Unmatched natural tone and tremolo. Sweet melodic lines...''
--roknwil
Translucent Sin yo Rita
''Great Ben. Just awesome control!''
--Downhome Dave
Translucent Sin yo Rita
''Yeah....good lesson Ben. Made a lot with a little!''
--Lips Angelo
Translucent Sin yo Rita
''always exceptional Ben !
''
--Paul Lassey
Translucent Sin yo Rita
''I'd love to be able to play this tight to a track so deliberately. Great playing again Ben.''
--BlueInGreen
Translucent Sin yo Rita
''Unbelieveble performance. High 5.''
--Mc7
Translucent Sin yo Rita
''a Masterpiece greasy timing''
--floppy lips
Translucent Sin yo Rita
''great technique''
--TeeJay
Translucent Sin yo Rita
''nice! very technical playing and well executed!''
--Harrythespider
Translucent Sin yo Rita
''Beautiful to listen to, and great ear training for the guys.''
--Rick
Translucent Sin yo Rita
''Just sat back an enjoyed an other fine post. Beautiful sound and playing.''
--Marks Harp
Translucent Sin yo Rita
''Beautiful,Ben,intonation and melody.Das nenne ich SPIELEN,real meaning of PLAY! wonderful.lol''
--huhn
Translucent Sin yo Rita
''Ben, a really usefull exercice for me. Paul is making me work on those low bends too and the lower part of the harp. You play them admirably. It is already in my lesson's folder!''
--Bluesie
Translucent Sin yo Rita
''Thank you. Very educational perfromance and a wonderful listen as always. Now I need to practice some more.''
--Ringer
Translucent Sin yo Rita
''liked the intro - as always another lesson in playing for me!! Thanks
''
--htrain
Intro-Verted
''Ben, what a great lesson on playing differently. With Paul and you, two outsiders (LOL) that can really touch us from the inside... Great one! Viva the Web!''
--Bluesie
Intro-Verted
''Beautiful! Very creative use of riffs, long notes etc. Delay/echo works great with the beat of the BT with most riffs. I wonder if it sounds even better with less = more approach for delay too.''
--Appleman Ed
Intro-Verted
''less=more,o yes,quality is not a question of quantity,personality counts and is always shining through!love your tone.lol''
--huhn
Intro-Verted
''nice audio effects on this to fit this BT... very creative...''
--wyred
Intro-Verted
''Love the middle eastern/remix feel.Cool!''
--BlueInGreen
Intro-Verted
''a vijver to me''
--floppy lips
Intro-Verted
''you blended in so well I would of though you were part of the band....very well produced''
--Steph Wilson
Intro-Verted
''Another Ben Bouman production of quality musical expression. Like your versatility. FX seemed well under your control and this gets filed in my gold folder.''
--Marks Harp
Intro-Verted
''Took me on a nice flight Ben smoth mix .''
--daveyg
Intro-Verted
''I dig it. I was hooked. Definitely a strong rollin' jam.''
--Naptown Blue
Intro-Verted
''less=more? I agree. And from listening to some of your upoads I've been thinking about that very thing lately, and hearing myself sometimes run amock in what I play. All of your examples and suggestions are appreciated Ben''
--Eric Stahl
Intro-Verted
''very different approach but effective with the tone and techniques you use here Ben - this was a many time listen for me! - thank you!''
--htrain
Pelouse In Blues
''Great stuff Ben. Convinced me to download and try Blusie's new B_T here.''
--Brown Ale Guy
Pelouse In Blues
''One of your best posts Ben!''
--BlueInGreen
Pelouse In Blues
''always some of the best clear tone on this jam....very cool''
--Steph Wilson
Pelouse In Blues
''Wow, turn up the bright lights and let him shine. Thought you would jump on this BT, Ben. I suits you well. Really expressed your command of that Beta. Abstract expression fit well. Gonna save this one in my gold room.''
--Marks Harp
Pelouse In Blues
''Nice one Ben! Took time "on the job" to listen to what you've recorded. Very nice and cool that playing with the guitar player (who's that guy? Lol!) in the last portion. You gave me some ideas for myself!''
--Bluesie
Pelouse In Blues
''nice gentle rendition Ben - interesting work around the middle with the ob's - interplay with the guitar near end very cool - good one!!''
--htrain
Pelouse In Blues
''extremely great play how come ya so good''
--floppy lips