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