Hammond Organs are like Caramelized Onions
‘Member how I was saying that there are certain food ingredients that, when included in a dish, mean I will be very likely to order it? As in "You had me at avocado." I was thinking that the same is true with music. If a song uses a Hammond organ, a slide guitar, or a great horn section, there’s a really good chance I will like it. There are certain types of voices and styles of guitar playing that fit the bill as well, although that’s harder to describe.
Note to self: Search out a list of great bands that use the Hammond organ. Why can I only think of the Doors, Medeski, Deep Purple,… My brain is tapped out right now. But the other day, I thought of loads. Maybe I should contact my uber-talented, much younger piano/organ prodigy cousin Patrick.
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Update: It’s been quiet here, but the people over at Ask MetaFilter have been chock full o’ suggestions.
Comment by Abby's mom
April 11, 2005 @ 7:26 pm
I’m definitely swayed by pipe organs and tympani. As for food, eggplant and avocado do the trick.