Harper & Midwest Kind - Rise Up

Size: 94,2 MB
Time: 40:13
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2020
Styles: Blues Soul, Blues Rock, Harmonica Blues
Art: Front

01. Rise Up (4:52)
02. Blues I Can't Use (3:35)
03. I Still Got You (3:21)
04. Hateful (3:37)
05. Heavy Horses (4:45)
06. Talk To Me (3:36)
07. World's Insane (4:10)
08. Welcome Home (4:05)
09. Let You Go (3:31)
10. Peaceful (4:36)

Award-winning Australian singer/songwriter Peter D. Harper -- known in the music world, as "Harper" brings forth his latest release “Rise Up’ featuring 10 original tunes that reach deep within . “Rise Up” profoundly expresses Harper’s creative use of the harmonica and the haunting drone of the didgeridoo with underlying meaningful lyrics, which reflect the divisive times, we currently live in. Harper is known for his powerful soulful voice and a deep, almost mystical approach to the roots genre. This new release is an expansive musical and lyrical journey, stirred up with masterful harmonica and the deep, woody, percussive tones of the didgeridoo. “Rise Up” follows the highly acclaimed “Show Your Love” (2016), which reached # 3 on the Billboard Blues Charts and stayed in the top ten for an incredible 6 months. Harper is backed by his talented Detroit based touring band “Midwest Kind"

Rise Up

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Harper & Midwest Kind - Live At The Blues Museum

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 75:03
Size: 171.8 MB
Styles: Roots/Blues/Soul
Year: 2012
Art: Front

[6:53] 1. Sure There's A Place
[5:44] 2. Does Anybody Really Care
[4:22] 3. Love = Peace = Freedom
[5:03] 4. One Day
[2:58] 5. Well I Know
[4:21] 6. Glass On The Stepping Stone
[4:46] 7. Take These Arms
[4:43] 8. Feels Like Sunday Morning
[4:17] 9. We Stand Together
[4:19] 10. Not My Brother
[5:03] 11. No Problem
[5:04] 12. Big Brown Land
[5:14] 13. Face The Truth
[5:53] 14. A Weaker Man
[6:16] 15. I Never Want

An amalgamation of blues, soul and world music, multi award winning Australian singer/ songwriter "Peter D. Harper" creates a heady mix of roots music through his creative use of the harmonica, and the haunting drone of the didgeridoo. By combining traditional and modern influences, borrowing from Western and World music, Harper has created a highly original take on the roots genre which many have labeled "World Blues". Harper has received an amazing 14 x Music Awards in four different countries. His innovative use of electronic enhancement and feedback, breaks the traditional boundaries of the harmonica, giving his music its distinctive harmonics and effects. The powerful guitar sounds and the unique drone of the didgeridoo create raw yet eerie sonic textures, some how sounding primal and contemporary at the same time. No Depression Magazine,'s (USA) Rod Ames, adds that Harper " has written and arranged some of the most soulful blues rock filled music I have ever heard". Harper is backed by his very talentedt Detroit based band "Midwest Kind"

Born in the United Kingdom, Harper's musical journey began early, performing in brass bands playing the trumpet and euphonium. At the age of ten, his family moved half way round the world to Perth, Western Australia, and his Grandfather introduced Harper to the harp. In Perth, one of the most isolated cities in the world, there was a thriving blues and folk scene. The blues had a rawness, an honesty and a passion of the soul which spoke to Harper deeply. Then, like every blues lover, Harper began his journey backwards to discover the deeper roots of the music. "I think Muddy Waters really hit me hard. There was something incredibly special about his sound, his powerful voice and his songs. I would sing his songs constantly. I also really dug Sonny Boy Williamson II as well. I loved his rhythmic use of his harp. I was also inspired by a pretty wide range of players and styles like Little Walter, Sugar Blue and Stevie Wonder who guide me in my harmonica playing. "But Harper did not stop his search with the blues. It was a chance meeting with a Hopi "Dan Running Bear" in Silverton, Colorado, that led him down the path to rediscovering the music of his homeland. Fascinated with the spirituality and culture of the American Natives, he found the same qualities present in the Australian Aborigines of his homeland. On adding the native didgeridoo to his music, Harper says "It is a sound I grew up with, so it seemed natural to add it to my songwriting particularly when the lyrics related to the plight of the Aborigines in Australia. When I added the didgeridoo to the more traditional blues instruments, it worked. The deep woody qualities and its haunting drone seemed to enhance the emotional quality of my stories. The didgeridoo is a spiritual and healing instrument, and it seemed blues music accepted it with open arms. I also owe my life to a tribe of nomadic Australian Natives who saved my father and I from starvation when we were trapped at The Fitzroy Crossing (Western Australia), in between two fast flowing river torrents. They gave us enough food and water to last us until the flood had subsided. I feel my music is my way of giving back to these wonderful people". Prior to his introduction to American audiences, Harper released six CDs to great acclaim in his homeland of Australia. Harper received a Gold Record for "Sailing Australia" (America's Cup Theme). Harper had the honor of backing Blues Legend "Muddy Waters" on harmonica for his West Australian tour.

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Harper & Midwest Kind - Show Your Love

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 41:08
Size: 94.2 MB
Styles: Roots, Electric blues
Year: 2016
Art: Front

[3:41] 1. Hell Yeah
[4:13] 2. What's Goin' Down
[3:18] 3. Show Your Love
[3:20] 4. Drive Brother Drive
[4:32] 5. I Can't Stand This
[3:33] 6. It's All In The Game
[3:36] 7. It's Time To Go
[3:43] 8. We Are In Control
[4:06] 9. Let's Move
[3:20] 10. Hey What You Say
[3:39] 11. I Look At Life

Award-winning Australian singer/songwriter Peter D. Harper -- known in the music world simply as "Harper" -- creates a heady mix of roots music through his creative use of the harmonica and the haunting drone of the didgeridoo. Funded by his fans via a very successful “GoFundMe” campaign, Harper’s latest CD, “Show Your Love,” features 11 original road-tested tracks recorded with his well-traveled Detroit-based touring band “Midwest Kind.”

Harper possesses a strong, resonant voice and a deep, almost mystical approach to music that some might say has evolved into its own genre. Harper calls it “World Blues” -- a rich musical stew of ‘50s rhythm and blues, a ‘60s message of love and unity, and ‘70s funky soul, stirred up with masterful harmonica and the deep, woody, percussive tones of the didgeridoo, served up in a feast of timeless mystery.

Show Your Love

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Harper - Live At The Soup Kitchen

Size: 121,7 MB
Time: 52:44
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2016
Styles: Blues Rock, Harmonica Blues
Art: Front

01. I Haven't Felt This Good In A Long Time (3:58)
02. Borderline (4:35)
03. Help Me (9:15)
04. World Goes Round (3:47)
05. Blue Steel And Ice (5:35)
06. Why (4:31)
07. Use Me (7:33)
08. Tears Of Ice (8:06)
09. Don't Hold Back (5:21)

Never heard of him, quite a few of you will say now. This will change we hold against that; as HARPER is one of the absolute shooting stars of the Aussie and, meanwhile also, US blues scene. In Australia he is on his way to become a mega star anyway, not packing stadiums yet, but respectable halls.HARPER is the best blues- and bluesrock harp player since the J.Geils Band‘s Magic Dick. Moreover he has a unique blues and soul voice somewhere between Marvin Gaye and Paul Young. Musically he doesn’t just warm up the old broth, but mixes soul, roots blues, pop, rock and funk skillfully paired with an astounding compository feeling for hookline melodies. Just to give you an idea to describe his music: 25% J Geils Band, 25% Climax Blues Band, 15% Cream, 15% Jimi Hendrix, 20% Stevie Wonder. Curious? Then come to see him now as HARPER is coming! AUSTRALIA’S LEADING RHYTHM & BLUES ARTIST FOR THE FIRST TIME IN EUROPE!!!The UK born and Aussie bred 32 year old singer and harmonica player de luxe HARPER is called „the Jimi Hendrix of the harmonica“, due to his feedback tainted harmonica playing. He plays live with his 5 piece band (voc/harm, guitar, drums, bass, organ) proving that the above musical styles exist today not only in the history books, but live an innovative life. HARPER has just completed his 4th album „Glass on a Stepping Stone“ due out for his tour. On the cd he is accompanied by many Aussie big-gies, e.g. from the Little River Band.HARPER played many movie and tv soundtracks in Australia, Canada and the USA, like Paul „Crocodile Dundee“ Hogan’s „Lightning Jack“, „Fast Getaway“, „Elephant Boy“, „Kuta“, „Tracks of Glory“, „Once in a Blue Moon“ a.o. He performed with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, and also with the Bejing Orchestra in the Chinese musical „Chinois“ He played for her RH Queen Elizabeth II and got his first gold record for „Sailing Australia“ the America’s Cup theme. HARPER also works for the Children Leukemia and Cancer Research Foundation; his song „Jennifer“ from his new album he wrote for the „Jennifer’s Day“ campaign NY in 1999. And HARPER is a real hero, too: the Australian government awarded him with a medal for bravery as he rescued several women’s lives from the burning Melbourne YWCA. And when you meet him, you know that women would also rescue his life! Band line-up: Peter Harper - vocals, harmonica; Matt Thompson - bass, back voc.; Julian Thompson - guitar; David McKeller - drums;

Live At The Soup Kitchen

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VA - Blind Pig Presents: Harmonica Blues

Size: 156,1 MB
Time: 67:07
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2015
Styles: Harmonica Blues
Art: Front

01. Charlie Musselwhite - Harpin' On A Riff (Instrumental) (3:35)
02. George Smith - Blowing The Blues (4:13)
03. Norton Buffalo - Hoodoo Roux (6:56)
04. Big Walter Horton - The Honeydripper (Instrumental) (3:38)
05. Carey Bell - So Easy To Love You (5:25)
06. James Cotton - Honest I Do (4:11)
07. Rod Piazza & The Mighty Flyers - Baby Please Don't Go (4:59)
08. John Nemeth - Blues Hit Big Town (3:40)
09. Carey Bell - St. Louis Blues (Instrumental) (4:32)
10. Big Walter Horton - Tin Pan Alley (4:42)
11. Norton Buffalo - Harmonica Mambo (Instrumental) (3:16)
12. Snooky Pryor - Telephone Blues (4:29)
13. Rod Piazza & The Mighty Flyers - Buzzin' (Instrumental) (9:51)
14. Harper - Last Cup Of Coffee (3:34)

Blind Pig Presents: Harmonica Blues

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Harper - 2 albums: Down To The Rhythm / Way Down Deep Inside

Album: Down To The Rhythm
Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 43:13
Size: 99.0 MB
Styles: Roots, Electric blues
Year: 2005
Art: Front

[3:46] 1. Down To The Rhythm
[4:31] 2. Big Brown Land
[3:36] 3. Last Cup Of Coffee
[4:39] 4. Something Happened Here Last Night
[4:32] 5. Gimmie The Money
[5:37] 6. I'll Follow You
[4:55] 7. I've Been Waiting
[3:15] 8. Air
[4:23] 9. I Believed In You
[3:55] 10. The World Starts Loving You

Born in the United Kingdom, Harper's musical journey began early, performing in brass bands playing the trumpet and euphonium. At the age of ten, his family moved half way around the world to Perth, Australia, and his father introduced Harper to the harp. In Perth, one of the most isolated cities in the world, there was a thriving blues and folk scene. The blues had a rawness, an honesty and a passion of the soul which spoke to Harper deeply. Then, like every blues lover, Harper began his journey backwards to discover the deeper roots of the music, inspired by a pretty wide range of players and styles, from Muddy Waters, Sonny Boy Williamson II and Little Walter to Sugar Blue and Stevie Wonder. But Harper did not stop his search with the blues. It was a chance meeting with a Hopi "Dan Running Bear" in Silverton, Colorado, that led him down the path to rediscovering the music of his homeland.

Fascinated with the spirituality and culture of the American Natives, he found the same qualities present in the Australian Aborigines of his homeland. On adding the native didgeridoo to his music, Harper says "It is a sound I grew up with, so it seemed natural to add it to my songwriting particularly when the lyrics related to the plight of the Aborigines in Australia. When I added the didgeridoo to the more traditional blues instruments, it worked. The deep woody qualities and its haunting drone seemed to enhance the emotional quality of my stories. The didgeridoo is a spiritual and healing instrument, and it seemed blues music accepted it with open arms."

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Album: Way Down Deep Inside
Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 46:10
Size: 105.7 MB
Styles: Contemporary blues
Year: 2003
Art: Front

[3:02] 1. Don't Have To Explain Yourself
[4:56] 2. Way Down Deep Inside
[3:39] 3. I Know
[4:00] 4. Soul Food
[4:15] 5. Does Anybody Really Care
[4:46] 6. Do Whatever You Want To
[5:12] 7. Mystery
[4:09] 8. I Wonder
[3:59] 9. I Really Don't Know
[3:53] 10. I Swear I'm Innocent
[4:16] 11. As Strange As It Seems

This is an Australian release heavy on the Rock and Funky side of the Blues. In fact, it is NOT Blues at all, but has some of the qualities one listens for in Blues music. Harper has released a disc that features only original songs, and many of them have great lyrics and compositional values. His style is definitely his own, and he has much to say through-out the course of the 46 minute CD.

Songs like "You Don't Have To Explain Yourself", "I Wonder" and "Mystery" really touch on the shared human sorrow of lost and unrequited love, grief and passion. Although the songs have rock guitar breaks and very contemporary sounding harmonica, there is a sense of timelessness that draws the listener in and keeps you there.

It's nice to know that our friends "Down Under" are really into producing their own brand of Blues-based music, and Harper does a great job of showcasing his and his band's talents. ~LynnAnn Hyde

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