VA - Blues Harp Meltdown [2001-2006] (6 x CDs)

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VA - Blues Harp Meltdown [2001-2006] (6 x CDs)

The “Blues Harp Meltdown” series stands as a monumental collection in the realm of blues music, particularly for its celebration of the harmonica’s role in shaping the genre’s distinctive sound. Released by the record company Mountain Top Productions, this series encapsulates the raw energy and soulful expressiveness that the harmonica injects into blues music.

Each installment of the series is a curated live recording from concerts that bring together the finest harmonica performances, offering listeners a front-row experience to the dynamism and versatility of this modest instrument. The series is not just an auditory experience; it’s a journey through the heart of blues music, where the harmonica’s wails and whispers narrate tales of life’s ebbs and flows.

The “Blues Harp Meltdown” series CDs include a mix of solo performances and collaborations, offering listeners a rich experience of harmonica-driven blues music. The series is more than a collection of tracks; it’s a historical archive that preserves the live concert atmosphere, an element often lost in studio recordings. The spontaneous interactions between the harmonica and the audience, the improvisational flares, and the unfiltered acoustics all contribute to a palpable authenticity that resonates with enthusiasts of the genre.

This series serves as a tribute to the harmonica’s enduring legacy in blues music. It’s a testament to the instrument’s ability to convey deep emotions, from the deepest sorrows to the highest joys, all within the span of a few bent notes and soul-stirring vibratos. The “Blues Harp Meltdown” series, therefore, is not just a set of recordings; it’s a vibrant, breathing canvas of blues harmonica artistry. (B)

These albums are highly regarded in the blues community for their authentic representation of live blues music and the harmonica’s role within it. 

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Track lists

Vol 01 CD1

01 Rj Mischo - You Messed Me Up 6:13

02 Rj Mischo - Sleepin' In The Ground 8:40

03 Mark Hummel - Gary Smith Intro 0:22

04 Gary Smith - You're So Fine 5:26

05 Gary Smith - Gary Smith Comments 0:17

06 Gary Smith - Elevate Me Mama 6:46

07 Gary Smith - Minor Mamba Intro 0:18

08 Gary Smith - Minor Mamba 5:29

09 Mark Hummel - Mark Hummel Intro 0:19

10 Mark Hummel - They Don't Want Me To Rock 3:38

11 Mark Hummel - Can't Judge Nobody 6:49

12 Mark Hummel - Humblebug 7:47

Vol 01 CD2

01 Mark Hummel - Billy Branch Intro 0:36

02 Billy Branch - Billy's Boogie 3:22

03 Billy Branch - Eyesight To The Blind 8:34

04 Billy Branch - Blues Keep Following Me Around 9:19

05 Mark Hummel - James Harman Intro 0:16

06 James Harman - Helsinki Laundromat Blues 9:40

07 James Harman - Harman's Comments 0:42

08 James Harman - Back Door Rhumba 7:47

09 Mark Hummel - Rick Estrin Intro 0:23

10 Rick Estrin - Rick Estrin Comments 0:12

11 Rick Estrin - Your Gonna Need My Help 7:59

12 Rick Estrin - Estrin's Rap 2:08

13 Rick Estrin - Work With Me 7:10

14 Mark Hummel - Kim Wilson Intro 0:50

15 Kim Wilson - Don't Lose Your Eye 9:13

16 Kim Wilson - Just A Dream 5:49

Vol 02 CD1

01 Rj Mischo - Telephone Blues 6:50

02 Rj Mischo - Moe's Blues 5:44

03 Gary Smith - You Can't Hurt Me No More 6:02

04 Gary Smith - Story Telling Woman 6:36

05 Gary Smith - It Ain't Alright 4:48

06 Paris Slim - Intro 0:21

07 Paris Slim - All These Blues 4:32

08 Mark Hummel - Intro 0:11

09 Mark Hummel - Seven Nights To Rock 5:08

10 Mark Hummel - I'm Gone 5:28

11 Mark Hummel - Love Shock 7:25

12 Paul & Annie - Nothing But The Devil 9:28

Vol 02 CD2

01 Paul & Annie - Intro 0:10

02 Paul & Annie - Even Good Women Have Bad Days 4:22

03 Paul & Annie - Little Dog 3:59

04 Paul & Annie - Annie's Rocker 5:24

05 Johnny Dyer - Intro 0:14

06 Johnny Dyer - Everything Gonna Be Alright 4:09

07 Johnny Dyer - Mojo Boogie 4:52

08 Johnny Dyer - Long Distance Call 4:48

09 Johnny Dyer - Blow Wind 5:58

10 Gary Primich - Intro 0:10

11 Gary Primich - Real Gone Lover 4:15

12 Gary Primich - Can't Stand You When You're Drinking 6:24

13 Gary Primich - Playgirl 3:55

14 Gary Primich - Primich Song Intro 0:16

15 Gary Primich - Ain't She Trouble 5:15

16 Gary Primich - Goodbye Intro 0:51

17 Gary Primich - Goodbye Little Girl 5:02

Vol 03 CD1

01 Mark Hummel - Introduction 0:06

02 Mark Hummel - Where Y'at 5:26

03 Mark Hummel - City Livin' 9:14

04 Mark Hummel - My Kind Of Baby 4:38

05 Mark Hummel - Rollercoaster 4:30

06 Steve Freund - My Little Playhouse 5:20

07 Steve Freund - Done You Wrong 7:38

08 Willie 'big Eyes' Smith - Hoodoo Man Blues 5:02

09 Cephas & Wiggins - Piedmont Blues Jam 3:49

10 Cephas & Wiggins - Big Boss Man 4:57

11 Cephas & Wiggins - Going To The River 5:46

12 Cephas & Wiggins - Walkin' Blues 6:17

13 Cephas & Wiggins - Broke & Hungry 3:35

Vol 03 CD2

01 Carey Bell - Introduction 0:14

02 Carey Bell - Dirty Shame 5:19

03 Carey Bell - It Ain't Right 3:41

04 Carey Bell - I Shudda Did 5:45

05 Carey Bell - When I Get Drunk 5:52

06 Carey Bell - I'm Ready 4:38

07 Carey Bell - Too Bad, Too Bad 6:19

08 Carey Bell - One Day 5:32

09 Lazy Lester - Instrumental Ally Rock 2:23

10 Lazy Lester - Blues Stop Knocking 4:43

11 Lazy Lester - Bloodstains On The Wall 3:59

12 Lazy Lester - Nothing In This World 3:04

13 Lazy Lester - Raining In My Heart 6:27

14 Lazy Lester - Jambalaya 6:24

15 Lazy Lester - Sugar Coated Love 3:01

16 Mark Hummel - Hummel's Sign Off 0:27

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