Stevie Wonder - Isn't She Lovely // played by Philip Achille
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- Опубликовано: 1 окт 2024
- Isn't she Lovely performed on harmonica
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This is another of those tunes that everyone loves. Instantly memorable and with great changes, it offers a great chance to try different things. I like to incorporate a Stevie Wonder influence in various situations. Stevie's playing is wholly unique, I have yet to come across an artist that sounds like him, and I find that generally chromatic players tend to sound more towards Toots Thielemans or Tommy Rielly as opposed to Stevie.
One reason why it's hard to sound like Stevie is because he has a very strong and forceful way of playing. If you try to blow really hard into a Chromatic harmonica it will not respond, and generally you can't simply just blow really strongly and expect to get Stevie's sound. I have various theories and techniques on how to get a more Stevie Wonder type sound.
Generally speaking though, on harmonica the trick to blowing hard and still getting it to respond, is to think about speed of air, rather than the force of it. Thus, if you consider what you are doing with your mouth and embouchure, and try to narrow the passage you create with your mouth it does two things. First it you being able to blow so hard, and it means the air is moving faster in order to get through a small space in the same time.
The other thing about Stevie's playing is that within his note selection there is no excess, no note out of place. Every note is a perfect choice harmonically, every riff is or phrase is almost like a hook of sorts. He even avoids playing some notes that would harmonically fit, because they aren't' the strongest choice.
Interestingly, the sound and note selection concept often mean that when I do pop sessions I tend to go for a Stevie Wonder kind of sound. Often people will want you in the space of one or two seconds, or a couple of notes, nail everything. Or to do an 8 bar solo that an average person could sing. I also find that that is what people usually expect from chromatic harmonica in these situations.
Thanks for watching/reading.
This is what I've been waiting to see. A true harmonica player owning Stevie's Isn't She Lovely! Thank you!
Right??
The jazz you threw out at 1:45 was very sensational I need to add a more jazzy vibe to my playstyle like this!
All I can say is “wow” as my jaw hits the floor with those incredible runs. Simply divine.
アドリブ＆アレンジ共にカッコ良い～最高です～。涙が出そうです。
Great as always. I really like your logical i mean motivic approach to improvisation. technique and articulation is impressive of course. All the best!
Very inspiring great playing and then good tips on the Stevie sound, you are my new harmonica hero!
Philip, you certainly got the Stevie sound pat ! You are a gifted musician with the time, tone, taste of a Master. Beautiful to listen to. Thank-you for posting. Is this more fun than the classical pieces ?
It may be Stevie's tune but it sounds like you.
Fantastic. I have been following your career for many years. Bravo. !
WHERE TF THEM TABS AT HOLY SHIT!!! Stellar performance sir!!!!
One of the most exciting harmonica recordings I have heard and I have heard many, many. Stupendlously good playing!! It knocks me out!
Brilliant. How you hit those high notes is amazing (with such clarity) Amazing
That's onderful man! Thanks for sharing this!
You have a VERY excellent playing !
Not a huge chromatic harmonica fan but goddamn if this isn’t amazing. Great job.
Pas un grand fan d'harmonica chromatique mais putain si ce n'est pas étonnant. Bon travail.
Could you please try Alfie by Stevie Wonder? I really love that song!
Oh my God! I need to perfect my performance like this. What kind of harmonica is he using.
its a chromatic
EXCELLENT !
BRAVO Philip !
A lovely performance. Thanks for posting.
NO.1 JAZZ harmonica player
What key is this harmonica in? I'm guessing it's Bb but wanna make sure.
I am so glad that I saw this video!
What brand are you using. An old video i hope you notice this comment
Dear Philip,
Thanks foe sharing this wonderful music with us, you have choosen such an awasome worldfamous song and you played it in such an amazing way on your chromatic harmonica, our compliments to you - BRAVO for you !!
Have a very nice weekend.
Best regards from Chris and Mayka from The Netherlands - Western Europe.
+chrismayka LOVE YOU BOTH you are great folks Thx
I actually like your sound more than Stevie. sounds very smooth between notes not so punchy. I hope you dont change it too much. thanks for sharing :)
+Walt Seher thank you for subscribing Philip
クロマティックハーモニカの心地良い音とても素敵です～。
well done dude! in E flat....
Wow, I love this song and I like your video a lot! Which is this harmonica? I'm searching a chromatic one, but I don't know which one is better
Although Philip is playing a Suzuki don't know the model. Perhaps he is getting sponsored by them. But in playing it's a question of taste. For me I'm a Hohner fan. From a harmonica player try Hohner chromonica 12 hole wood comb great natural sound . If your new try a C if not get into a Bb flat which is excellent for jazz tunes and Bossa Nova. But get a C first and learn from there. If your into Suzuki's then try those but start with a C until you get the feel of it. Good Luck👍
@@oskey5301 Which of the 64 voices would you recommend, the suzuki scx 64 or the hohner 64 280? to play tango?
Excellent cover my friend keep up the great work
It's soulful, playful, and heartfelt at the same time. Whenever he plays pirate shanties or the Inspector Gadget theme, I smile. Also, that tongue blocking is some of the coolest shit I've ever heard.
Plzzzzzz cover this song "Michael Jackson ft. Paul McCartney - The Girl is Mine"
THE BOSS !
Bravo
Wow this is brilliant! Great job 👏🏻
Awesome talent to play so well.
This is beautiful listening!
you really play all the songs i love :)) i wish i could play well as you
What harmonica do you play? ?? I
Wooo, loved it Philip! Nothing less than I would expect, great work :) x
+Chaz Keiderling thx for support
absolute legend
What harmonica do you play on??
Bloody beautiful mate 💯🔥
Isn’t that lovely Philip,
Great!! Clean and precise!
what harmonica do you have
It seems to be a "M. Suzuki Sirius G48" (designed with Gregoire Maret famous player instructions).
www.suzukimusic.co.uk/products/harmonica/chromatics.html
Waaw, nice! :) Which harmonica is that you're playing? :)
10holes chromathic?
or 12 holes?
A great performance, thanks :)
What key is that chromatic?
Hallo Philip, welche Mundharmonika spielst Du bei diesem Lied?
Danke für deinen Auftritt bei RUclips. Ich finde dich genial!!
Sem palavras 😢😢😢😢
Stevie would be smiling ! Awesome
THIS IS INSANE
I am still waiting for my track, I need it before the guy retires this year. very very soon.
You're literally best mouth organ player on the planet
Assombroso!!!!Parabéns!!!!!!!😮A greeting from Portugal
Can i play this piece using only diatonic harmonica?
Fantastic.
...just.. how?!?
Fantastic, I love this guy!
This doesnt have enough views or likes. Well done my friend. Bravo.
Eres un autentico prodigio. en hora buena!
amazing
Virtuoso......
Absolument magnifique merci beaucoup
Thumbs up!
That was beautiful.
Key?
love it man!
Outstanding!
Always excellent teacher greetings
You´ve got my mic!! Now I have something in common, besides playing level...!! (ironic mode on :< ).
Javier Vitali Herrero zz
What is "zz"?
No, you don't have anything in common with Philip. I've watched your videos. He's light years better than you. Skills wise, you lack the heart. You better get a new one,before even bragging here, this is not the place for you. You will be mugged here in the comment section with the kind of comment you have here. Practice more!!
philip, were do you get these clean tracks to play over?? Great playing!!!! Thank you
+Corrin Huddleston thx for supporting
+Corrin Huddleston Thanks for your kind words. This track is from the Hal Leonard Play Along Series: www.halleonard.com/search/search.action?seriesfeature=JZPLYA&
This particular one is from Jazz Play Along Volume 52 - Stevie Wonder
Not many people know about the Hal Leonard Series as the Jamey Aebersold one has been around longer. I would recommend both though as they are quite different. The backing tracks for Hal Leonard do not have the piano and the bass panned entirely on different channels, instead the rhythm section is mixed as it would be as if it was a commercial CD.
When I use Jamey Aebersold tracks, I do some very basic Stereo Imaging to both cancel out the effect of the bass and piano being on entirely separate tracks.
In my opinion the two series are different, but one is not superior to the other. I would say though that in the whole the Jamey Aebersold are better to practice to, while the Hal Leonard ones are better to perform with. Although this is a generalisation and I love practicing and performing with both.
Is that a 56? That's beautiful!
Grandeeee........wauu🤩
Yeah you sound great
Beautiful!
Style Style Style !
Wonderful!
Awesome!!!!!!
My new harp hero.
Wow!!!
素晴らしい！
DOPE
BRAVO Philip !
Wonderful
what key is that in lol
E flat. the original key is E.
Clement Canaby sorry for late reply I found after a year because of music theory and listening to the key pitches also THANK YOU :D
How do you generate this tone? Is this lip pursed?