Bluesbop Compares Suzuki SCX & Sirius Chromatic Harmonicas "FIVE BROTHERS"

Bluesbop — Jason Keene Chromatic Harmonica

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A tune I've always dug since I was a kid, FIVE BROTHERS written by Gerry Mulligan, & performed on the Suzuki SCX 56 and the Suzuki Sirius 56 chromatic harmonicas.
Chet Baker and Gerry intertwined flawlessly on many of the original recordings, so I've always heard it as a duet. I thought it would be a fun tune to compare the two Suzuki harps with, and I identified them as they're being played. Can you tell the difference? To me, the Sirius sounds a little "sweeter", but the SCX has some texture that I like as well. They're pretty damn close...
BTW That IS Gerry Mulligan playing along on the head. The play-along track I used had him performing, and I couldn't resist the chance to blend him in to my little harmonica duet. Cheers!

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@brunosteinmann1894 4 года назад

Não importa a gaita. Esse cara é incrível com qualquer uma!!! hehehehe Incrível!

@LeandroLoan 4 месяца назад

I always come back to this video. It's amazing!

@corrindion Месяц назад

Real nice!!!

@SandyWeltman 3 года назад

just ran into this video. Awesome stuff Jason, more please

@jameshirsen2015 9 лет назад

Phrasing and rhythm extraordinare! Very Toots-like....

@osanoneely4651 9 лет назад

You deserve to be famous Maestro!

@rodsreel 9 лет назад

I'm just getting into chromatic harps looking to buy my first one, I have regular gig spots and looking to add in the chromatic so this kind of vid is spot on, can't believe Its taking me so long to start listening to jazz type music especially on the harmonica, a whole new world!. Cheers fae Bonnie Scotland

@tdeecy 9 лет назад

Found this by accident, Jase. Good playing! Love the tune! your brother/

@ukebob 3 года назад

BRAVO! Wonderful vid!

@chrismayka 9 лет назад

Dear musicfriends, W O W - wonderful live performance, awasome music and VIRTUOSO chromatic harmonica playing, we enjoyed your performance and awasome music very much, our compliments to you both - BRAVO !! Have a very nice weekend. Dearest greetings from Chris and Mayka - The Netherlands - Western Europe.

@davidkettlewell829 10 лет назад

I have an interesting story on Suzuki's SCX vs. Sirius, i could not decide between the two, so got both. Straight acoustic playing, the SCX is brighter sound, I didn't understand the difference until I put them on a pro studio recording system...there the Sirius shows it's stuff. Better saturated sound, richer, smoother,and better liked by listeners- no comparison, There is a reason the Sirius costs about 4x the Sirius, and that reason is quality sound. But you'll have to put it on professional sound equipment to hear it, just playing at home, they're both great. That said the SCX is the best value on the market, but the Siruis is a better harmonica...maybe the best in our time.

@joseluizbrittobastos4508 7 лет назад

Excelentes músicos. Ambas as harmônicas são boas, a SCX 56, me parece com um som mais brilhante. Parabéns, gostei!

@mrchromo6674 10 лет назад

Can I swear on your channel? Bloody brilliant

@dovlandzbaum5036 9 лет назад

Possibly the coolest harmonica video on the Tube! And your twin is really good, too!!! Sirius-ly, Jason, this is so good you should have 100 times the views. And I know how you can do it, too: Rename it "Playing With Myself."

@gachitadamunga2403 8 лет назад

+Dov Landzbaum - Good one, 9 Points.

@ignacioperandres 11 месяцев назад

Wowlolgkc

@ignacioperandres 11 месяцев назад

@@gachitadamunga2403nos entiende comprende pero GRACIAS GKC

@ignacioperandres 11 месяцев назад

Tyco

@wendellguy 3 года назад

Well this is an old but goodie, Jason. I use both of these harps myself and I experience a different feel between them but I appreciate this opportunity to hear the difference in sound - which, in this case is there. The Sirius is, as I would have expected a bit deeper - but only a little. Nice demo and great playing too.

@licandres01 Год назад

Of their price was similar, should I go with the SCX or the Sirius?

@ChristianMASCRET 11 лет назад

As usual, very well played ! :-) I prefer your sound with the Sirius which has a clearer and brighter sound.

@petervanderpaardt6230 9 лет назад

I purchased the SCX-48 a month ago and love it. I just purchased the SCX-64C online and am awaiting it in the mail. Love these harps.

@dantalbert9041 9 лет назад

.l. .... .... ..

@dantalbert9041 9 лет назад

.. ..u. .

@Bluesbop 9 лет назад

Dan Talbert Hi! what does it mean....? cheers!

@perrins57 7 лет назад

Is it Morse code?

@AllenCook 8 лет назад

Blues Bop! You are the man! Not many play this tune. Last I heard was Dave Grusin's version. Question, sir: what is your "go-to" harmonica? I noticed you have a few. 56 hole versus 64 hole? Any preferences? Thanks for all you do, man!

@rawmark 9 лет назад

I think my next one is going to be the Seydel Saxony. Suzuki does make some amazing chromatic harps though.

@licandres01 Год назад

Did you get the Saxony?

@milevasiljevic9312 Год назад

Odlicna prezentacija.Pokusajte po nekad bez pratecih matrica da bi se bolje cuo zvuk hsrmonike.Sirius me odusevljava ali i rastuzuje jer znam da ga ne mogu imati.Zato uzivam slusajuci njegov zvuk.Pisebno mi se svidja ovaj 56 tj sa 14 rupa.

@Gachitadamunga 10 лет назад

So nice. I admire your work. Would you please comment on any percieved differences in playability? I'm considering buying a Sirius but suspect the extra expense over the SCX might not be justified in my case. Thanks!

@licandres01 Год назад

update?

@Bluesbop 10 лет назад

Well, there is a difference in playability, but the SCX is the best harp in it's price range, period. I've been on a buying jag, (again) and there's no comparing Suzuki's for tightness and playability. The Sirius is my favorite harp, but I play the SCX all the time. The 14 holer (56 reed) is worth checking out if ya dig jazz. that low G is SO handy for playing the head on zillions of tunes. From "Sugar" to "Ipanema". It takes a little getting used to, but I can't function without it now...

@gabrielmojay7720 2 года назад

Great tip! Awesome video!

@ichkannsnet 8 лет назад

cool

@robertomontalbano1 10 лет назад

bravo mi ricordi il grande Toots Thielemans

@tdeecy 11 лет назад

You know, Jase, the SCX has more "presence". It's tone is a little less sweet but somehow I like it better (!) Tom/

@MarcHenriVuillaume 11 лет назад

Very good ! However, I have not heard any real differences between these two harmonicas. Pesonnellement, I prefer the Sirius for its playing comfort

@vornamenachname4937 6 лет назад

Hey Bluesbop, where can I find Suzuki Harmonicas on the internet, which aren't fake from Asia....?

@Bluesbop 6 лет назад

Rockin Rons carries them, as well as Danny G at New Harmonica.com. I doubt the harps from Japan are fake though, there's just no U.S. warranty.

@vornamenachname4937 6 лет назад

Bluesbop Thank you!

@18Yoav 2 года назад

Hi Jason do you offer Skype lessons? I'm a diatonic player who's been playing for 14 years and been playing chromatic in the last

@jeffbellin8224 8 лет назад

I think the Sirius has a slightly brighter top end.

@Bluesbop 8 лет назад

I agree.

@salvatorepedi5183 10 лет назад

Looks so easy, doesn't it?..well, you've either "got it or you don'"... this chromatic is an interesting instrument!..so small, you can put it in your pocket and play it at a moments notice!.."way to go!"..

@sc7prim 10 лет назад

I was ready to bitch about the absence of cupping here, but then I realized it's a test.

@Bluesbop 10 лет назад

Haha. I don't cup Bro. BTW neither does my hero Toot's. When I "cup" it's got coffee in it! I prefer that pure, clean sound! But if you like to "cup"- go for it! I'd love to hear your videos...got any? Cheers!

@sc7prim 10 лет назад

Bluesbop Thanks for the explanation, your playing is great. I'm kinda Larry Adler fanboy so cupping is something I always notice. Players like you put me to shame, so I'm unsure about any clips of me in close future. Guitar maybe, but not harp.

@MrSpacconi 8 лет назад

Personnellement,j'ai retiré le métal à l'intérieur du SIRIUS.Celà l'alourdit pour rien. Cependant l'embouchure argent et les capots sont de meilleure qualité sur le SIRIUS.Mais la différence de prix est exagérée,on joue aussi bien avec le SCX.

@LeandroLoan 4 месяца назад

I didn't know the mouthpiece had a different material. That's interesting.