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Ionica Minune (Romania)
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Walker
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Awesome band and Ionica's a wizard. Superb fingering; he's on easy street there - true keymanship. Must practice night and day... Reminds me of Galliano!
murathan
Was a Bassoonist
He plays so smooth and precise. Also adds music to the technique. I m a fan actually.
xocd
Active member
What accordion is he playing. I think I read "Digital Sound" on it, but no brand/model.
murathan
Was a Bassoonist
He have several accordions. Some artists dont put the brand names if they dont get a fee for promoting that brand.
Walker
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Oh... that's kinda sad. I guess for some folk everything is a pocket-lining opportunity.
The grille design looks like a Guerrini.
murathan
Was a Bassoonist
Actually all high class accordionists do that.
Walker
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murathan
Was a Bassoonist
Yes sure. Its the same as the cap hat of racing drivers or sport people.Are you sure?
Walker
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Ah... now you mention it, that explains why I see so many accordion players wearing caps and hats.
murathan
Was a Bassoonist
With hat is better than without hat. You look cooler and you dont have to care for your hair and baldnessAh... now you mention it, that explains why I see so many accordion players wearing caps and hats.
I guess it really depends on whether the accordionist is trying to make a living, or is a hobbyist. For a professional, promoting is “work,” and deserves compensation, imho. Wearing a hat is optional, and just like John with his sounds, it’s necessary to match your hat to each of your tunes. You have to have a pretty good collection of bunnets!
murathan
Was a Bassoonist
Walker
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I don't know Tom, it seems a bit "cringeworthy" for accordionists to replace the accordion brand badge with their own name because the brand wouldn't sponsor them.
Fair enough, it makes sense to me that the absolute giants of the accordion world like Jimmy Shand (and Richard Galliano) have accordions with their names - they actually had specific accordion models designed for them and named after them.
Oh... and "Doris" too!
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murathan
Was a Bassoonist
Brand is not obvious in a Cello or Clarinet, but it really shows on accordion...I don't know Tom, it seems a bit "cringeworthy" for accordionists to replace the accordion brand badge with their own name because the brand wouldn't sponsor them.
Fair enough, it makes sense to me that the absolute giants of the accordion world like Jimmy Shand (and Richard Galliano) have accordions with their names - they actually had specific accordion models designed for them and named after them.
Oh... and "Doris" too!
murathan
Was a Bassoonist
RowanSumner
Member
Musicians have to get paid in the download era!
Walker
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I just noticed Ionica's beaming smile in the bellows folds... I guess adorning your accordion with a self-portrait is all the rage now, serving both as a nifty theft deterrent and photo ID for the roving musician. It's a charming mix of flair and function! Handy hint: give those bellows a good stretch to smooth away any wrinkles.
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Thomas N
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Wonderful player - even though he only played half the accordion the full set. 