Midnight Cowboy Theme - Played by Swan - on a Swan 1248 chromatic 

just brilliant.i lost my father quite recentely and this was his fav piece of music, so its rather special to me. i have just begun to play harmonica and if i can play that song half as good as you have i will be a very happy man.thank you for sharing this .inspirational..

Great to hear that wonderful music....as a kid watching the movie and listening harmonica my dream was to go to America,that was 40years a go,thanks for bringing it back.

Hi! Another great example of sometimes 'Less is More'!!! Great tone, mix, ochestration and technique! Very inspiring! A big hit here!!!! Great Tone...I can't get over it!! Nice job!! Thanks! Bernie

You got the sound exactly right. Impressive. I’m still practicing this one. Remembering the repetitive numbering while adding emotion to the chromatic is still tricky for me, it’s either one or the other currently.

Many thanks, nice of u to take the time to listen

Also the 1st tune I learned to play,, The original was played by Toots Thielmans, from the movie "Midnight Cowboy". Not a really difficut piece to play, but capturing the feeling that Toots put into it is virtually impossible. Thank you for your kind words. Swan

Nossa isso é lindo Paul Muriat, que talento!!!! Harmonica sou apaixonado por esse som.💕💕💕

That is quite simply....gorgeous, well done, I've just started on a harp so am a long way from this, but you have inspired me....superb ! Best wishes, Glenn

Many thanks Bernie, Glad you enjoyed it.

I tried to play the harmonica years ago, but i gave up. You sound real good. I love this song. One of the first tunes I learned to play......on the guitar! :)

Thank you. What a lovely compliment

Thanks for the lovely entertaining you've provided with your 4 harmonica recordings. I'm writing my Christmas wish list & researching Chromatic's, you've persuaded me to specify the Swan 1248. I just hope that with lot's of time & practice I can learn & play half as good as you. Thanks for helping me shop!

Pure talent, great track. Id love to learn to play.

It didn't take me even five seconds to love your playing!

Nice post Brad, thanks... I usually play a Hohner 270, (gotta love that Hohner sound), but I have a Swan 1248-6 on the way.

So glad it brought back good memories for you.

Beautiful! You totally nailed it!

Many thanks Dave. Glad u enjoyed it

Oh man... I don't want to learn guitar, I don't want to learn piano or drums, I just want to learn to play this song in harmonica. Then I can die in peace.

Many thanks 4 your kind words, and good luck with your new harp. G

So sweet played fresshing soothing clean notes evergreen skills God bless you

Beautiful

Many thanks, glad you liked it

Awesome job! Best I've ever heard. Thanks!

Nicely Done. Thanks.

Nice timing. Well played.

excellent, your single notes are clear and crisp. Your video has made me switch to a chromatic and once I locate a backing track I will crack this. What key is your swan for this? Best version I have heard on here, apart from Toots of course!

hey swan! Nice video. I'm planning to buy my 1st chrome. I'd seen a swan 1248 the other day. Would it be a good choice to buy? Is it compatible with other harps? Also let me know of the name of your harp (if there's some specific code or so).

Very good. Not many people can play this good. But, you did.

Hi so soothing and played effortlessly.Please let me know what is the difference between Swan DELUXE 1248 and the one you have played .The metal covers on the deluxe doesnt have 4 horizontal holes ..I have doubt as to which one is better before buying ,please guide

So glad you liked it

Really good. I was about to order a Suzuki SCX48, but I think I may give the Swan a try instead.

Hi! Again...nice job!! What model 1248 is that?? They have a 'Thick reed'...round/square hole and a Professional Model? Man I have to try one!! Killer sound here. Thanks! Bernie

Many thanks

@braddangolf thanks man.....i need to fix my chromonika III...nearly chocked on a broken reed..lol,half the notes dont play......any place in uk that you know of?

Sweet.

Glad you liked it, Many thanks.

Very nice Brad, thanks for posting... Is that a 1248-6 Swan?

You def won't be disapointed. Good luck

Hi, Suzuki SCX48 is a really good chrom, but the Swan 1248 is not too far behind. I got mine for practise purposes only, but still use it more than my other chrom's.

Glad you liked it

@braddangolf hey .. I happen to read a review recently he said that in the first 4 holes there could be air leakage. What has your experience been so far? Is it a big issue? Thank's

Very very nice!!! Where can i find the background music, i sure like to have it. Will you mail me? please Greetings from holland

Glad u enjoyed it. Thank u for your kind words

Excellent!

hey!!! thx but y 3 harps??? lyk... are they 3 different models? if so which model would u reccomend me.

Many thanks for your kind words. My chromatic is in the key of C. Good luck with your playing.

This is beautiful..:)

Hi, the backing track was created on a Yamaha electronic organ by my daughters music teacher, so unfortunately not available in the shops Regards Swan

Thanks Eamonn, much appreciated

Much appreciated.

Hey mate. Sounds amazing. This is one of my favorite pieces of music. It has inspired me to learn to play the harmonica. I haven't bought one yet but you have convinced me to start learning. At the risk of sounding arrogant how long do you think it would take a absolute beginner to play this track? I know it depends of the amount of time and effort applied but ball park timeframe? Thanks for posting this. Simply beautiful.

Hi Did you get your teacher friend to do the backing track because you couldn't find anything out there? Have searched every backing track site I can find I cannot find this track. Anyone else managed to find a suitable backing track?

Hi, it is a Swan Professional 1248, with round holes. I believe Swan have introduced a new model with thicker reeds. Hope this helps

Many thanks Matt, let me know if you post any of your music on youtube. G

You have made me go and purchase a harmonica...now if only I can play like this... Oh what key is this harmonica in?

Ah, just had a thought based upon another viewers request for your backing track source, I’ve used karaoke tracks before when playing my guitar. On you tube search ‘the karaoke channel’ & there’s 1300+ tracks to work with & elsewhere there’s several other karaoke channels for more selection. Lots of playalong resource material here! Hope this helps.

Thank you for your kind words

Hi, Google "national harmonica league," then click on links page. You will then find a list of repairers. But to be honest, the repair will probably cost more than your harmonica is worth, Your best bet would be to buy new. The swan 12 hole chromatic can be purchased for under £40. Hope this helps.

I own 3 swan 1248's and I have never had any issues with air leakage

Thank you for that.

yeah! You r rit. And yes it helped a lot . Hopefully i'll buy one this christmas

It is in the key of "C" hope this helps

Sorry, I can't. This backing track is a one off, and was written and performed for me by a friend on his Yamaha organ. A professional organist may be able to do the same for you though. Regards S

Thank you for the kind comment

Backing track not available in the shops

Did'nt use tabs 4 this track. Spent weeks learning it by ear though. Trial and error until u get it right

1/ Buy 12 hole chrom, key of c. 2/ Learn 2 blow and draw single notes. 3/Practice blow and draw using the slide button. This will produce notes like black keys on a piano. 3/ Practice yor scales,4/ Then learn tablature, this is a way 2 write out songs 4 a harmonica without using standard musical notation.Tabs tell u which holes 2 blow and draw. 5/ Learn a few easy songs 2 play using tabs. 6/ Then take a crack at Mid/ cowboy. From scratch it took me 3 months of solid practice. Gud luck G

great m8 loved it :)

Hi, glad u liked it.

No problem, hope you get sorted

nice tone

Swan Chromatic 1248, round hole, same reeds as Huang, Exactly same chrom, only Huang is sold in US market. I own various chrom's, Saxony, Suzuki leghorn, Suzuki SCX 48, Bends Tonica, and the Swan in my opinion sounds just as good if not better. Very underated instrument. Regards G

Hi, Sorry to hear about your Father. Practice lots with your new harmonica. You will be amazed at how fast u progress. Good luck for the future.

Any chance of a tab?

drunkinmaster same here ..a broken reed went down my trow only diference is that i swallowed it and i dont know how to fix it i also need a tech cause it cost 250 us dollar for a new64chromonica.hohner....but lets keep on havin funblowin to a nice tempo and sound..

can i only play this on a chromatic?

Beautiful! cant find the tabs of this song.

This harp "Swan" are customized? If not are impresssionant for the price!!! Of course you are a GREAT player!!!

Hi, The backing track was written and performed by my daughters organ teacher. Regards Swan

Can you please share your backing track with me???????

What key is your harmonica in?

Yo tengo una, la compré motivada por los videos que vi. Pierde aire por todos lados. Cuando ajustas la boquilla el slide no se mueve. Supongo q con todo lo chino es una loteria. O te sale buena o es una cagada como me pasó a mí. Se la puede customizar... pero no vale la pena. Me quedo con mi Hohner Chromonica.

Good chromatic for the price. Swan 1248 chromatic harmonica, in the key of c.

Hi, Backing music not available, but a professional organ teacher in your area would probably record you the backing. Just take a copy of the original to let him here. Amazing effects on todays modern electric organs.

The Horner echo Harmonicas used to be so good, now they make them so the reeds wear out ☺️

The harmonica is in the key of "C" Good luck with your new chromatic.

Hi Jeff, You can't go wrong buying a Swan chromatic, as its a really underated harmonica. Get in touch with "THE REALLY USEFUL MUSIC COMPANY" and they will sort you out. Get it in the key of C. Many thanks Glenn

Sorry,wouldn't be able to do that, as I would be infringing copyright law. Many tab sites shutting down 4 that reason. Why not practice it yourself as I did, and adapt your own interpretation. Thanks for looking, Regards G

Yes, only on a chromatic

Pleased u liked it

I don't think back track is available to buy

Try the national harmonica league, they have a list of repairers

No chance of putting it up yourself then?

chromatic harmonica key of c

I felt really moved by this.

All same models. One is gold colour, and the other two are silver colour. I buy new ones every couple of years or so, simpley because they go out of tune, as do more expensive chrom's. So rather than paying a pro to tune them back to spec, "I change them for new. Cheaper that way.

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Many thanks, Glad you liked it.