OODLES of NOODLES - A Banjo & Harmonica Improvisation

Since I mostly record songs, with the emphasis on the singing and storytelling aspect, I thought maybe I ought to sit down and record a little instrumental piece - basically the kind of "meditative" noodling I tend to play when I'm playing just for myself, (when I'm not actually working on a song). So I made this up in front of the camera today (though clearly there are motifs and patterns that come from other things in here, just sort of mushed together in a stream of consciousness kind of way).
I recorded this on 17 November 2018, using a Jason Romero banjo, tuned eDADF# (when taking into account the capo position), played in D, and using a key of G Hohner Pro Harp, also played in D (I wish they still made those - they're my favourite harmonicas).
I also experimented in this video with the addition of "medium room" reverb, using one of the pre-set plug-ins in my editing software, using it at the default position of 50% (I have always, on the rare occasions that I have used it in the past, reduced that to somewhere between 15 and 20%). I kind of like it with just the instruments, but I find that it feels like too much with vocals. I might be wrong about that - I should try it again with a vocal and see if I'm warming up to it.

[@thefog7067]

This music makes me want to cry with joy because it's so freaking good and performed with such passion I am in awe . . .

[@marcnerenberg1]

Thank you very much!

[@Lebeauski]

I have a 1916 marine band honer blue harp. 122 years old now, got it from my g-pa that served in WWI.. I play it every now and then, but you made me just break it out.. music is love, and you just brought some good memories 🍻

[@mitchmcbride6053]

Fuck a duck ……. Well done sir I could listen to you for hours

[@marcnerenberg1]

Thank you very much!

[@ClinchHippi]

Thank you for sharing

[@marcnerenberg1]

Thanks for commenting!

[@cainefox1697]

How is this man not more well know, so good.

[@marcnerenberg1]

Caine Doonanco Thanks so much!

[@TayubSultan]

This is absolutely beautiful and calming. I've only started my harmonica journey and your ability to express the feelings and emotions you have through this piece is making me set my goals high! Thank you from Scotland! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@marcnerenberg1]

Thank you very much!

[@Vengyrnn104]

Hey mate, found randomly your music. Thanks for it, i play while telling stories to my son. Fit the story well!

[@marcnerenberg1]

Thanks very much!

[@CosmicDiscGolf]

This should be the beginning to an amazing movie

[@donaldfransson2827]

Thank You for the art Mark. I love it. Donald Fransson, Sweden

[@marcnerenberg1]

Thank you very much!

[@Lebeauski]

Dude. Fun🍻

[@sergentnewvegas2553]

This is a work of art that requires more attention

[@marcnerenberg1]

Thank you very much indeed!

[@kdstinson9169]

Marc, I love listening to your banjo music, just beautiful. Thank you for sharing!

[@marcnerenberg1]

And thank YOU for appreciating it and commenting!

[@theurbancowboys]

That poor man's fingers. But man how relaxing. Your so talented good sir you've got a fan in me

[@marcnerenberg1]

Thanks very much!

[@Lincoln5string]

Always a good day when I discover you've uploaded something new! Wonderful tune!

[@marcnerenberg1]

Thank you very much, Lincoln!

[@kingsolomon4392]

i really appreciate you sharing these great tunings!

[@marcnerenberg1]

King Solomon Thanks!

[@AnnaGMack]

I love you so much for sharing that

[@marcnerenberg1]

Thanks so much for the kind words!

[@GeoffTaucer]

Beautiful!

[@marcnerenberg1]

GeoffTaucer Thank you!

[@britosagus]

this is amazing!

[@marcnerenberg1]

Agustina Britos Bouzon Thank you!

[@woodybrison]

There's a movie somewhere that one of the characters sez 'how's he doing that? He doesn't seem to be doing anything!'

[@squirrellax]

so good! great job!!!

[@marcnerenberg1]

Matt Dooley Thanks!

[@angfranson]

Amazing!

[@marcnerenberg1]

Thanks very much!

[@socraticirony80]

Man this speaks to my soul. Thank you for this sir. God bless

[@marcnerenberg1]

Thanks so much!

[@qqartq]

great melody and awesome tone!

[@marcnerenberg1]

Jeff Smith Thank you very much!

[@c9ldwitha9]

So good lol.

[@samuelphillian1286]

Amazing, and I also love oodles of noodles.

[@marcnerenberg1]

Thanks very much!

[@donnorris3871]

Mighty fine, Mark!!!!!! :)

[@marcnerenberg1]

Don Norris Thank you, Don!

[@carlosreinaldo4640]

Que talento desse senhor!!!❤ muito bom, parabéns ❤

[@marcnerenberg1]

Mucho gracias!

[@Moto-gt2pc]

Wow! 🤩😍

[@marcnerenberg1]

Moto 4 Riding Thank you!

[@fabriciopaz2071]

Me encanta de hay tantos artistas que no son conocidos pero son mejores q los conocidos 👏👏👏

[@marcnerenberg1]

Muchas gracias!

[@arctichare8185]

I miss the Yellow Door. Very inspiring...

[@marcnerenberg1]

Thanks very much, (Bob?)!

[@kimblehosey7930]

Don't care how fast.

[@pepinillo111]

TE AMO SOY TU FAN QUIERO SER COMO TU

[@peterpaulvancamp454]

Hey, Mark - - nice going there! Will there be sauce?

[@marcnerenberg1]

What kind of a question is that? I'm always saucy, my friend! Sheesh! Surely you've known me long enough to know that!

[@peterpaulvancamp454]

Just making sure, is all.....