The most-played playlist on my ‘phone is called ‘Nice Bit o’ Harmonica’. It gets augmented every so often, when something takes my fancy, and every track is top quality.
It struck me this morning that Roxy Music made sublime use of the oboe, IMHO a stringed instrument - because it twangs those emotional strings and subtly layers the atmosphere of any piece of music of any genre.
So. Anyone else do this? And do I need an ‘Oh! Bow!’ Playlist now? What’s an unusual use of a non-guitar in a pop song?
(In case you’re interested:
Theme from Midnight Cowboy by John Barry
Cuckoo by Christof
Misguided Angel by Cowboy Junkies
Natural Beauty by Neil Young
Unnecessary Drama by Belle and Sebastian.
All suggestions welcome!)