Hooves Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 The picture speaks for itself. (taken without permission from a current Ebay auction which I can't find the number for, nor desire to) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramus Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Wow, that makes me want to put the piano accordion away for good. I find myself going to the concertina because it so light in comparison, it's only a matter of time before the PA goes up for sale. Geez, I hope I don't look like that when I play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asdormire Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Callifornians, always hung up on looks, when all it matters is can they play? Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramus Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Callifornians, always hung up on looks, when all it matters is can they play? Alan Yes, maybe they should get face lifts and breast augmentations to accent the boxes. The guy on the right really needs a tan. Unfortunately, there are a lot of people here who really do care about that nonsense and would disregard a good player based on their looks. It's really sad. I think I play the accordion pretty well in my opinion, but some people make fun of me and tell me I look silly when I play . They don't even bother to actually listen to the music. Squeeze boxes have a bad reputation over here. When I pull my accordion or concertina out to play, the initial reaction is usually laughter. The picture of the two guys doesn't help the squeeze box reputation as being a real instrument. Those two are clearly just messing around and don't really look like that when they play if they play at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m3838 Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Squeeze boxes have a bad reputation over here. When I pull my accordion or concertina out to play, the initial reaction is usually laughter. Oh my! Where do you live, back in the 80es? On to Accordion Festival in Cotati Ca. Ah, crowds of bald bellied oldsters, listening to sleek renditions of 50es jazz liks, performed on huge PAs glittering of MOP. The sounds of funky DBBs mixing with some faint CBA, B system. That Russian guy in ridiculous fur hat, squeezing boring overused Russian tunes on his Bayan, trying to sell his boring CDs, that nobody needs. Fattening food, dance stage with overall age of participants around 67yo - Paradise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paperpunchr Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Wow, that makes me want to put the piano accordion away for good. I find myself going to the concertina because it so light in comparison, it's only a matter of time before the PA goes up for sale. Geez, I hope I don't look like that when I play. There's truth in jest...I have noticed among all but one concertina player of my acquaintance, we do make odd momentary facial expressions while playing, as if the part of the brain that decides which button to push is close enough to the facial control center that there's an occasional impulse overflow...I feel it myself when playing... Eyebrows and lips tend to move up and down or do odd things when playing 'tina...Tell me I'm not the only one who ever noticed this? Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Stout Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Is the picture reversed, or are they playing those button boxes upside down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 (edited) Is the picture reversed, or are they playing those button boxes upside down? Don't look reversed. The words on the tape over the shoulder of the left guy is correct, and also the sign "vintage" by his hip. Thanks Leo Edited August 23, 2007 by Leo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Evans Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 (edited) There's truth in jest...I have noticed among all but one concertina player of my acquaintance, we do make odd momentary facial expressions while playing, as if the part of the brain that decides which button to push is close enough to the facial control center that there's an occasional impulse overflow...I feel it myself when playing... Eyebrows and lips tend to move up and down or do odd things when playing 'tina...Tell me I'm not the only one who ever noticed this? Doug I hadn't noticed the facial expressions, but my daughter and son certainly have . Those two little Goths gave an impromtu impersonation of me playing the concertina at supper. I was secretly proud by their mimicking skill and grateful they took the time to notice. Lord, do I really do that? Edited August 23, 2007 by Mark Evans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirge Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 I feel that few grimaces help your audience understand how you are working and suffering for their pleasure. I do it a lot less since it was pointed out though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimLucas Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 There's truth in jest...I have noticed among all but one concertina player of my acquaintance, we do make odd momentary facial expressions while playing, as if the part of the brain that decides which button to push is close enough to the facial control center that there's an occasional impulse overflow...I feel it myself when playing... Eyebrows and lips tend to move up and down or do odd things when playing 'tina...Tell me I'm not the only one who ever noticed this? The "concertina player's blank stare" has been noticed and a topic of conversation since before I took up the instrument. So are these other expressions you mention really something bizarre and unique to concertina players, or maybe just more noticeable because they're surrounded by blankness? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 I feel that few grimaces help your audience understand how you are working and suffering for their pleasure. I do it a lot less since it was pointed out though. Well you can worry what about what you look like or you can worry about what you sound like. Certainly the charts are full of acts that seem to prioritize appearance - and just see what music they produce! (I'd like to think I'm turning into a grumpy old git - but actually I've held the same opinion for about the last 30 years. Grumpy prematurely-old git perhaps?) KEEP THAT NOISE DOWN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramus Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Squeeze boxes have a bad reputation over here. When I pull my accordion or concertina out to play, the initial reaction is usually laughter. Oh my! Where do you live, back in the 80es? On to Accordion Festival in Cotati Ca. Ah, crowds of bald bellied oldsters, listening to sleek renditions of 50es jazz liks, performed on huge PAs glittering of MOP. The sounds of funky DBBs mixing with some faint CBA, B system. That Russian guy in ridiculous fur hat, squeezing boring overused Russian tunes on his Bayan, trying to sell his boring CDs, that nobody needs. Fattening food, dance stage with overall age of participants around 67yo - Paradise! Oh my! That sounds like heaven! I am going to have to make time to attend this festival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asdormire Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Is the picture reversed, or are they playing those button boxes upside down? No, they are both lefthanded and playing lefthanded boxes. Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fidjit Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 (edited) Is the picture reversed, or are they playing those button boxes upside down? No, they are both lefthanded and playing lefthanded boxes. Alan They are holding them upside down. And their inportant parts are protected by some sort of shield. Chas Edited August 24, 2007 by fidjit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paperpunchr Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Is the picture reversed, or are they playing those button boxes upside down? Sure, an if the foto wuz reversed, it would be left to right, not upside down....and their kilts would be over their accordions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceemonster Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 i always have my highlights touched up and get a botox injection before playing the concertina anywhere... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishtar Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 So are these other expressions you mention really something bizarre and unique to concertina players, or maybe just more noticeable because they're surrounded by blankness? Not at all unique! I love watching people playing music, you can tell it's making their brains work. Mr Ishtar has a guitar-playing face. Moi, I don't want to know what I look like when I'm playing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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