Music, Sound, and Audio Technology
Houston Astros Fans With 10,000 Harmonicas To Break World Record for Largest Ensemble Song
By Staff
posted Sep 12, 2010, 19:12
"Pocket Full of Soul" is a film about America's love affair with the harmonica and the musicians who consider the humble instrument an essential ingredient of their unique Blues sound.
(Houston) The Houston Astros and the independent film, "Pocket Full of
Soul: The Harmonica Documentary," have announced they will attempt to break
the World Record for largest harmonica ensemble after the Astros game Friday,
September 10th at Minute Maid Ballpark.
During and after the Houston Astros vs. Los Angeles Dodgers game, several celebrated
harmonica players will teach the audience to play a song on the harmonica to
break the Guinness Book of World Records record. The current record for largest
harmonica ensemble is currently held by organizers in Hong Kong.
Wise Men Consultants are sponsoring the event with special recognition to Hohner
Harmonicas.
"Pocket Full of Soul" is a film about America's love affair with
the harmonica and the musicians who consider the humble instrument an essential
ingredient of their unique Blues sound. Huey Lewis narrates the film and is
joined by John Popper of Blues Traveler, comedian Robert Klein, country music
star Clint Black, James Cotton, Magic Dick (from the J. Geils Band), Taylor
Hicks (from American Idol), Lee Oskar (from War), and Kim Wilson (from the Fabulous
Thunderbirds), as well many other musicians who cherish harmonicas as their
pocket full of soul.
Producers of "Pocket Full of Soul" are hoping for distribution in
the fall.
Resources:
http://www.pocketfullofsoulmovie.com/
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