which is the more misunderstood musical instrument?
the banjo? or the accordion?
vs 
both are grossly confined to small, musical pigeon holes in most common people's minds. ask anyone on the street what they think of when they hear "banjo music" and nine times out of ten the answer will be something along the lines of "hillbilly (beverly or otherwise)," "bluegrass" or some variation on the "backwoods/deliverance" theme.
likewise with the accordion. "polka bands" or "parisian street music" will be the response with very little room for other answers.
personally, i feel both are done a great disservice in the whole of the musical universe. both can be, and have been, utilized quite nicely in genres other than their predestined stigma. but which is the MORE misunderstood of the two?
for me, it is probably the banjo. the soaring, metallic staccato in the right setting could be a wonderful addition to many songs in many genres. not just bluegrass or country. and a true banjo-virtuoso is a gorgeous thing to observe. and while i like a well placed accordion, i believe the banjo just has more range when all is said and done.
that is not to say that the accordion can't be used to great success in non-traditional ways as well. i've heard it...but it's probably just a little more tricky to pull it off.
anyway, just something i was thinking about. thoughts and more expert opinions are welcome.
vs both are grossly confined to small, musical pigeon holes in most common people's minds. ask anyone on the street what they think of when they hear "banjo music" and nine times out of ten the answer will be something along the lines of "hillbilly (beverly or otherwise)," "bluegrass" or some variation on the "backwoods/deliverance" theme.
likewise with the accordion. "polka bands" or "parisian street music" will be the response with very little room for other answers.
personally, i feel both are done a great disservice in the whole of the musical universe. both can be, and have been, utilized quite nicely in genres other than their predestined stigma. but which is the MORE misunderstood of the two?
for me, it is probably the banjo. the soaring, metallic staccato in the right setting could be a wonderful addition to many songs in many genres. not just bluegrass or country. and a true banjo-virtuoso is a gorgeous thing to observe. and while i like a well placed accordion, i believe the banjo just has more range when all is said and done.
that is not to say that the accordion can't be used to great success in non-traditional ways as well. i've heard it...but it's probably just a little more tricky to pull it off.
anyway, just something i was thinking about. thoughts and more expert opinions are welcome.
posted by cade at 8:17 AM
3 Comments:
I love the banjo.....Steve Martin plays the banjo in his own band...and does a mighty fine job of it too....I personally think that the banjo gives a "better story or musical concept" to its music when played (it helps you to understand the song being played).
An accordian just makes me "breath deeper, longer, and I catch myself wanting to ...pass out.... from the expansion of the thing ! Mom
My dad played the accordian as I was growing up. From a child's perspective it is a really fun instrument, because it wheezes and has LOTS of buttons and keys too. And a case big enough to hide yourself in!
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