Some players, they have all their licks memorized. They think about what they're going to play, but I try to think about what not to play. Tone and phrasing, that's what's important - less is more. The feeling, that's the thing.
Sometimes the spirit is playing you. I call it following the will of the music, and when that feeling shows up, you just go with it. It's almost like… - Charlie Musselwhite
Sometimes the spirit is playing you. I call it following the will of the music, and when that feeling shows up, you just go with it. It's almost like…
- Charlie Musselwhite
I love the music, but being on the road ain't a piece of cake, but it is real rewarding. You've got to - all those people can't come to my house, so … - Charlie Musselwhite
I love the music, but being on the road ain't a piece of cake, but it is real rewarding. You've got to - all those people can't come to my house, so …
The harmonica is the most voice-like instrument, you can make it wail, feel happy, or cry. It's like singing the blues without words. - Charlie Musselwhite
The harmonica is the most voice-like instrument, you can make it wail, feel happy, or cry. It's like singing the blues without words.
Some players, they have all their licks memorized. They think about what they're going to play, but I try to think about what not to play. Tone and p… - Charlie Musselwhite
Some players, they have all their licks memorized. They think about what they're going to play, but I try to think about what not to play. Tone and p…
To me, the harmonica is like a voice. - Charlie Musselwhite
To me, the harmonica is like a voice.
It is secular spiritual music, the gospel blues. It's music from the heart instead of the head. - Charlie Musselwhite
It is secular spiritual music, the gospel blues. It's music from the heart instead of the head.
When (Big) Walter was in the right mood, he could be the most ferocious, the most inventive, the most dangerous harp player I ever heard. - Charlie Musselwhite
When (Big) Walter was in the right mood, he could be the most ferocious, the most inventive, the most dangerous harp player I ever heard.
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