• Music
  • All About Roly
    • Videos
    • Photos
    • Bio
    • Says Who?
    • Links
  • Harmonica Workshops
  • Harp Lessons
  • Harp Wah
  • Design Portfolio
  • Gigs
  • News
  • Contact

Hey. Good to see you : )

info@rolyplatt.com
Roly Platt – Harmonica: Blues Musician CanadaRoly Platt – Harmonica: Blues Musician Canada
  • Music
  • All About Roly
    • Videos
    • Photos
    • Bio
    • Says Who?
    • Links
  • Harmonica Workshops
  • Harp Lessons
  • Harp Wah
  • Design Portfolio
  • Gigs
  • News
  • Contact

“World of Harmonica” – CD review

Home Harmonica news“World of Harmonica” – CD review
“World of Harmonica” – CD review

“World of Harmonica” – CD review

November 26, 2014 Harmonica news, Studio harmonica

Shaun Luke “World of Harmonica”
review – Inside Out!

After so long listening to this wonderful album, the time surely must come for a review. Let’s not forget one cannot truly write about an album in a short space of time. Let’s get straight to the point here.

WHAT’S THIS LIKE ? LOVE IT! Up there with the very best harmonica albums ever! There are few who can play the harmonica as well as this world class session harmonica player. With hundreds of session tracks on other’s albums – films, commercials etc., and at 57, I had to pinch myself. This is Roly’s first album. So one had a good idea that this was a priority target on the harmonica radar.

Let me say when this album arrived, I played it just before my own outing on the musical circuit and while blowing a little harmonica, realized just how far my huffin’ ‘n’ puffin’ was dragging behind! No this ain’t a competition, but NOT a good choice of listening material for my confidence level just before hitting the stage! I sat there in the motor listening – trying to hit some of the notes bombarding me from all angles – like nothing even close to what I’ve heard before. My immediate thought was NO. TAKE IT OUT THE PLAYER. STICK SOME TWELVE BAR ON. (No offence to 12 Bar but come on) Not saying this is a mass of speedy notes without feeling. NO! NO! NO! We are talking, “The Harmonica Bible!” IT’S ALL IN THERE AND MORE… Whether my playing was better after listening to this album that night, I certainly know it’s improved since…

In truth, there are few albums that really grab me and end up on top of the pile. This one is one of them. Up there with the likes of Lee Oskar’s first album, and The Classic Album: Harp Attack by James Cotton, Billy Branch, Junior Wells, Carey Bell to name just a couple. There are really very few albums that grab me so much that they become not just an occasional listen, if ever again, but a constant companion in my listening, studying and playing – permanently rooted to the motor’s dashboard.

Yer! Talk about long-winded reviews. This one is going on a bit already. If you’ve stuck with it, you will appreciate the message getting across here. Awesome. Every track a Gem! Not just the harmonica playing! Oh No! The whole album and musicianship is spot on – A1 SUBLIME!

Not only is this a truly great album from what someone who can only be described as one of the Greatest Harmonica Players in the World today, but releasing a solo harmonica album is not easy. There are many who have tried and failed. What you have here is a truly unique listening experience. Not just for the harmonica connoisseur, but the wider listening public in general.

If I was to go out and buy just one harmonica album, this would be it. And I’d sit it comfortable next to such classics as Jimmy Smith and Miles Davis. Not only is this one of the most amazing harmonica albums I’ve ever heard, but recording his début CD at 57, has given me hope and belief there’s plenty of time to get my own music out there one day. One is never too old to fulfill their dreams.

Without the risk of repeating myself, this is incredible. Roly’s vast experience shows his masterful playing – really sublime. As for the music style, it’s joyful, upbeat, Pop, Jazz, Blues Rock, Swing – there’s a little of many styles in here for good measure. Please check out the video’s attached on this feature, better still buy the album!

You will not be disappointed.
Shaun Luke: World of Harmonica
http://worldofharmonica.com

Share

You also might be interested in

Special Event – Ronnie Douglas Band – Sat/Nov/24/2018 – Sticky Fingers – Barrie, Ontario

Nov 24, 2018

Congrats to: Guy Belanger & Harpdog Brown – first ever Maple Blues Award Tie.

Congrats to: Guy Belanger & Harpdog Brown – first ever Maple Blues Award Tie.

Jan 19, 2015

The Toronto Blues Society‘s – Maple Blues Awards – 2015. Guy Belanger &[...]

With Lou Moore – 10/30/14 – Col Mustard’s Pub & Deli – Newmarket, ON

Oct 30, 2014

What They Say…

“I’ve only recently discovered Roly and his fantastic playing. I needed a harp session in a hurry here in the UK, and although half a world away, Roly did the most amazing e-session for me in superquick time, recorded a superb performance, and I now have his number on speed-dial ! I can’t recommend him highly enough.”
Matthew Cang – Guitarist, Writer, Producer Bath, UK
“Roly is one of Canada’s best harmonica players! Any style!”
Jack Semple – Guitarist / Producer Regina, SK , Canada
“I have worked with Roly Platt for over 30 years in many different musical situations. He is a first class musician and a first class human being. He’s worked for me on a wide variety of recordings (records, jingles, tv shows) and is always an inspiration and a positive influence on whatever project he’s involved with. He is, simply put, one of the best musicians I have ever worked with. He’s blessed with amazing technical skills but he also has great taste, feel and musical instincts that can… Read more
Mike “Pepe” Francis – Guitarist / Producer / Music Director
“The most versatile harp player I’ve ever worked with. Blues, Jazz. Country, he does it all”
David Clayton-Thomas
“Roly is simply the greatest harp player anywhere.”
Tim Thorney – Writer / Producer
“Roly is my first go to guy on harmonica. While being great at blues, he is also capable of much more. Melodies, accompaniments etc. I highly recommend him.”
Lou Pomanti – Lou Pomanti Music Toronto, ON
“I’ve only recently discovered Roly and his fantastic playing. I needed a harp session in a hurry here in the UK, and although half a world away, Roly did the most amazing e-session for me in superquick time, recorded a superb performance, and I now have his number on speed-dial ! He was extremely easy to communicate with, and very easy to work with regarding arrangement directions. I can’t recommend him highly enough and I know we’ll work together again soon.”
Matthew Cang – Guitarist, Writer, Producer Bath, United Kingdom
“When it comes to harmonica I don’t use anybody else, period!”
Orin Isaacs Owner / Music Director – Swing Low Productions Toronto, ON
“Roly, your harmonica playing, it is outstanding! Simply amazing. You are a wonderful musician. Thank you for your beautiful contribution to our film.”
Aamir Khan: Producer Bollywood Film “Delhi Belly”
“He was a good boy – always polite and well mannered.”
Mom....
Checkout My Harp Wah. Like a Trumpet Mute For Harmonica... The Harp Wah

Testimonials

“I’ve only recently discovered Roly and his fantastic playing. I needed a harp session in a hurry here in the UK, and although half a world away, Roly did the most amazing e-session for me in superquick time, recorded a superb performance, and I now have his number on speed-dial ! I can’t recommend him highly enough.”
Matthew Cang – Guitarist, Writer, Producer Bath, UK
“Roly is one of Canada’s best harmonica players! Any style!”
Jack Semple – Guitarist / Producer Regina, SK , Canada
“I have worked with Roly Platt for over 30 years in many different musical situations. He is a first class musician and a first class human being. He’s worked for me on a wide variety of recordings (records, jingles, tv shows) and is always an inspiration and a positive influence on whatever project he’s involved with. He is, simply put, one of the best musicians I have ever worked with. He’s blessed with amazing technical skills but he also has great taste, feel and musical instincts that can… Read more
Mike “Pepe” Francis – Guitarist / Producer / Music Director
“The most versatile harp player I’ve ever worked with. Blues, Jazz. Country, he does it all”
David Clayton-Thomas
“Roly is simply the greatest harp player anywhere.”
Tim Thorney – Writer / Producer
“Roly is my first go to guy on harmonica. While being great at blues, he is also capable of much more. Melodies, accompaniments etc. I highly recommend him.”
Lou Pomanti – Lou Pomanti Music Toronto, ON
“I’ve only recently discovered Roly and his fantastic playing. I needed a harp session in a hurry here in the UK, and although half a world away, Roly did the most amazing e-session for me in superquick time, recorded a superb performance, and I now have his number on speed-dial ! He was extremely easy to communicate with, and very easy to work with regarding arrangement directions. I can’t recommend him highly enough and I know we’ll work together again soon.”
Matthew Cang – Guitarist, Writer, Producer Bath, United Kingdom
“When it comes to harmonica I don’t use anybody else, period!”
Orin Isaacs Owner / Music Director – Swing Low Productions Toronto, ON
“Roly, your harmonica playing, it is outstanding! Simply amazing. You are a wonderful musician. Thank you for your beautiful contribution to our film.”
Aamir Khan: Producer Bollywood Film “Delhi Belly”
“He was a good boy – always polite and well mannered.”
Mom....

Latest Posts

Harp Wah – Like a Trumpet Mute For Harmonica

Harp Wah – Like a Trumpet Mute For Harmonica

December 30, 2022

The Harp Wah is an innovative cupping tool for harmonica...

Pete Pedersen Lifetime Achievement Award Nomination

Pete Pedersen Lifetime Achievement Award Nomination

August 8, 2022

I’m truely humbled that I’ve been nominated for the...

Holiday Sale: Gift Ideas for Harmonica Players

Holiday Sale: Gift Ideas for Harmonica Players

December 14, 2021

Gifts for harmonica players? The “Harp Wah”...

Missed a Harp Workshop?

Missed a Harp Workshop?

July 19, 2020

You can still enjoy the experience… Watch it on your own...

Online Harmonica Workshops – Roly Platt

Online Harmonica Workshops – Roly Platt

June 12, 2020

Roly Platt is offering a series of intimate online harmonica...

© 2023 · rolyplatt.com

Prev Next