Originally Posted By: cgiles
it's the (to my ears) harsh, gutteral, fingernails-on-a-blackboard sound quality. Let's be honest. It is much more of an 'ethnic' rather than 'mainstream' instrument.

Of course this is all just my opinion, which, lest you need reminding, is perfectly valid FOR ME.
one is used to or grew up with. Not a judgement thing, just a preference thing. smile

chas


Chas

A bit harsh on the accordion, which to me is as good as any instrument when played well.

We in Europe regard the instrument very highly, whereas in the US

you will associate it with those polka bands and a few famous

jazz players Frank Morroca, Art Van Damme Ernie Felice and the

like.
The accordion gets a lot of exposure over here, but so does

Jimmy Smith, Herbie Hancock, Quincy Jones etc, we like them all.

Anyway I will continue to post the best accordion videos and

maybe one day you will come 'round to appreciating the

instrument a bit more .

"Of course this is all just my opinion, which, lest you need reminding, is perfectly valid FOR ME"

Frank
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