Music:

Member Since: 9/16/2006
Band Website: alfredhirsch.com
Band Members: ALFRED HIRSCH:

diminished diatonic harmonica
acoustic guitar

composition
programming
recording
mastering

design

Influences: Jethro Tull
Astor Piazzolla
Beastie Boys
Radiohead
Charlie Parker
Eric Burden & War
Sounds Like: Probably you have never heard a harmonica sounding like this!

"The harmonica is the integral part of Alfred's music, alongside the acoustic guitar, double bass and electronic rhythms.
However, he does not just play any regular harp, but an instrument which he developed himself, the "Diminished Harp". It is a special tuning with a unique tone. This harmonica raises Alfred to the league of virtuosos and stylistically brilliant of this instrument.

Why is Alfred Hirsch's performance so extraordinary? His triumph is not to detract from the sensuality of the harmonica. Quite the opposite. Indeed, his deep tones penetrate the heart. At the same time, by means of his optimized "Diminished Harp", he goes beyond all technical boundaries of the instrument: he positions his music in a field that is usually a harmonica-free zone. To come across an instrument such as the diatonic harmonica in the stylish arena of Chillout Music and to take pleasure in the sound, demonstrates the confidence of its player and indeed awards the harmonica the status of beeing a fully effective instrument."

Adrian Wolfen, Jazzthetik
Record Label: Niama-Music
Type of Label: Indie