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Holland Hopson

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Posted on May 24, 2022

it happens it is happening

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Here’s the penultimate video from the field recordings of mind in morning project with poet Hank Lazer. The banjo on this one is in standard Sawmill tuning (gDGCD) and played in clawhammer style.

My favorite line from the poem: “please show me what you are calling ‘now'”

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Posted on May 17, 2022

blue dream

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Here’s this week’s video from the field recordings of mind in morning project with poet Hank Lazer.

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Posted on May 11, 2022

Banjos with Sensors

Close-up view of banjo head showing the distance sensor and pressure sensor

After so many post-concert conversations beginning with “What’s that on your banjo?” I’ve finally posted information about the sensors I use with my instruments: https://hollandhopson.com/extended-banjo/

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Posted on May 10, 2022

if it is to greet the dawn

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Here’s this week’s video from the field recordings of mind in morning project with poet Hank Lazer. This poem feels like the heart of the book to me. And the two-finger, thumb lead, fretless banjo improvisation slides along right beside it.

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Posted on May 3, 2022

if one stares back

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Here’s this week’s video from the field recordings of mind in morning project with poet Hank Lazer. Another contemplative fretless banjo and poetry improvisation. Eyes Mind Heart Yes

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