Gussow OMB, "Superstition" (Philadelphia, 2009)

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  • Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
  • At a recent Satan and Adam show at the World Cafe in Philadelphia (8/13/09), Adam Gussow plays harp and foot-drums on a one-man-band version of Stevie Wonder's hit, "Superstition."
    Here's the link to version I learned from: Stevie on "Sesame Street." I speeded it up, of course, because an instrumental without vocals (my version) needs to hold listeners' interest:
    • Stevie Wonder - Supers...
    If you're interested in learning how to play classic and contemporary blues harmonica, please visit my website:
    www.modernblues...

Комментарии • 52

  • @hessonr
    @hessonr 15 лет назад +2

    Your show in Philly was multiple levels of amazing but this was definately a memorable highlight! I'm so glad I could be there to witness.

  • @musthaveblues
    @musthaveblues 15 лет назад +3

    Adam, great stuff. that was a hella performance. The drum, the varying of tempo, and your tone were right on. Thanks

  • @DanielMcKernan117
    @DanielMcKernan117 15 лет назад

    That title should read MR. Gussow OMB, you've earned it sir! Great performance.

  • @Modernbluesharmonica
    @Modernbluesharmonica  15 лет назад +11

    I'm playing an A-flat harp in this one. An uncommon key, but that's what the original is in.

  • @frankburns8946
    @frankburns8946 10 лет назад

    Glad I stumbled on this guy...so so talented!!

  • @robertbrunston5406
    @robertbrunston5406 5 лет назад

    That was awesome Adam!

  • @scottyghouse
    @scottyghouse 5 лет назад

    Sounds so good!!!🤘🤘🤘

  • @deakharp
    @deakharp 15 лет назад

    Verry cool Adam ....I love the end when you just take off ....

  • @neilwatson7458
    @neilwatson7458 10 лет назад

    Inspired choice man, and a great performance.. absolutely wicked!

  • @moonwood16
    @moonwood16 3 года назад

    Love it - thank you

  • @gheumann
    @gheumann 15 лет назад +1

    Holy cow. Great stuff Adam!

  • @SiggyMe
    @SiggyMe 15 лет назад

    Enthusiastic Applause mixed in with some cheers.....: ^ )) thanks doc

  • @akikumar
    @akikumar 15 лет назад

    I love this!

  • @srrlIdl
    @srrlIdl 15 лет назад

    you 'revalue' the harmonica. I feel honoured you and I play the same instrument.

  • @61mott
    @61mott 15 лет назад

    Brilliant Adam, absofknlutely Brilliant :D
    That's it, I'm gonna have a go at it :)
    Mott (S.Aust.)

  • @Modernbluesharmonica
    @Modernbluesharmonica  15 лет назад

    I'm going to work the streets at the Arkansas Blues & Heritage Festival (King Biscuit) in Helena, AR in October.

  • @telybilly
    @telybilly 15 лет назад

    AMAZING!

  • @SalineScott
    @SalineScott 6 лет назад

    That was awesome

  • @scottconger1266
    @scottconger1266 5 лет назад

    That's so cool.

  • @ChrisKChandler
    @ChrisKChandler 15 лет назад

    Great performance! Add a caption with that Sesame Street video linked in it. That way folks don't have to search it out! Or toss the link in the video description.

  • @Modernbluesharmonica
    @Modernbluesharmonica  15 лет назад

    We were scheduled to play BB's in June but had to cancel. With luck, we'll do it next year.

  • @toamille
    @toamille 15 лет назад

    YES man! YES!

  • @shamshermann
    @shamshermann 5 лет назад

    Killed it

  • @Modernbluesharmonica
    @Modernbluesharmonica  15 лет назад +1

    It's not an original song! I've adapted the various parts (keyboard, guitar, horns), fusing them into one groove-heavy harmonica part. The original is in Eb, so I've used an Ab harp, played second position, but you could certainly move up to a C harp.
    Credit where credit is due: this is Stevie Wonder's song. I gather that the Jonas Brothers covered this, too, but I hadn't heard their version when I felt moved to work this harp version up.

  • @Modernbluesharmonica
    @Modernbluesharmonica  14 лет назад +2

    @Urbanomad22: I'm playing an Ab harp in Eb.

  • @Modernbluesharmonica
    @Modernbluesharmonica  15 лет назад +1

    I'd love to, but somebody needs to invite me.....and pay my way!

  • @BBHRalle
    @BBHRalle 15 лет назад

    So cool....
    BBH

  • @victoruzun2792
    @victoruzun2792 3 года назад

    This is excelence. As professional as pilot lauhches fighter by side changing wind.

  • @Modernbluesharmonica
    @Modernbluesharmonica  15 лет назад +2

    Well, I rarely use it. This is the only song that I play on it. I got a good one, this time around (Marine Band's are variable in quality). It's certainly noticeably lower than an A. Didn't Stevie Ray Vaughan tune his guitar down a half step? Might be useful for playing along with his stuff.

    • @J.M.Stigner
      @J.M.Stigner 2 года назад

      also Louise by Big Walter H

  • @essoman2010
    @essoman2010 14 лет назад

    that performance KICKS ASS!!

  • @DBrownofdc
    @DBrownofdc 15 лет назад

    come to dc!!!!

  • @MissVerdine
    @MissVerdine 9 лет назад +1

    Why are you not a super star? You have it, baby!!

    • @clrn2mt
      @clrn2mt 9 лет назад

      +Weezer VanTrout Adam Gussow IS a super star!

    • @MissVerdine
      @MissVerdine 9 лет назад

      yeah, you rite!!!!

  • @bandrowskisturban
    @bandrowskisturban 15 лет назад

    I'll second that - if you make a lesson of this one I'll be first to buy it! I've been trying to plkay a convincing version of this for years

  • @Modernbluesharmonica
    @Modernbluesharmonica  15 лет назад

    The foot drum is made by Pete Farmer. farmerfootdrums (dot) com. They're what makes the whole thing possible.

  • @25lber
    @25lber 15 лет назад

    Adam 10 out of 10, are you ever coming to play in Ireland?

  • @jbth123
    @jbth123 15 лет назад

    i think yo should go on americas got talent with this one you would win for sure

  • @Puabond
    @Puabond 15 лет назад

    i wanna see you live bro, SHOW DATES!?!

  • @jbth123
    @jbth123 15 лет назад

    would love to see a lesson on this one and willing to pay for it of course

  • @MarkTheHarper
    @MarkTheHarper 15 лет назад

    EXCELLENT! Not only did I love the playing, but your shoes looked really fine, too! Please tell us where we can procure a harmonica tray like that that I am assuming mounts to a standard mic stand. How did you find a pigmy bass drum like that?

  • @BBHRalle
    @BBHRalle 15 лет назад

    There are 100000000 Harper but your sound is unique.
    BBH

  • @nacoran
    @nacoran 15 лет назад

    That's great, but can you pat your head and rub your tummy at the same time? I know one of your early lessons said something about always tapping your foot while playing but my foot and my brain won't cooperate while my brain is trying to do something else (playing the harp.) When I play back my recordings my rhythm is on harp but my foot seems to always be doing it's own thing. Your lessons are great, but watching you actually jamming, wow!

  • @SZCZYPIORHARP
    @SZCZYPIORHARP 15 лет назад

    WOW, it's great!!! What key of harmonica is it? Are you using overbending?? JUST LIKE S. WONDER!!

  • @adeeter
    @adeeter 15 лет назад

    Adam, awesome tune. I'm #2 in line to buy the lesson. I tab'd out the first two verses - the Main Riff and the "Upbeat" fiff
    On the Upbeat riff I get:
    |r 2 r 2 1+ 1' 1 2" 1 2 2| r 2 2" 2 4 4 2 |
    Playing the 1+ 1' 1 2" 1 2 2 is a bit awkward - not a typical riff on the 1+ 1' 1 - is this what your are playing?
    Thanks
    Alan

  • @bladesaint21
    @bladesaint21 14 лет назад

    WOw, You were in my hometown?, In my area where I work and I didnt know it! ?!?!

  • @tmccombe1
    @tmccombe1 14 лет назад

    Can we start a one man band youtube showdown! My money is on AG!

  • @Modernbluesharmonica
    @Modernbluesharmonica  15 лет назад

    See my response above.

  • @GregParker
    @GregParker 15 лет назад

    Great playin', Adam . Wouldn't work without the drum.
    (Not as well, anyway.)

  • @mayo470
    @mayo470 6 лет назад

    Who the hell actually disliked this video....?

    • @pedropinon2553
      @pedropinon2553 6 лет назад

      Probably someone who thinks "danza cuduro" is the song of the century