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Harold E. Smith

As a multitalented musician, Harold E. Smith makes music out of anything he picks up. He plays drums, wind and percussion instruments from every continent, gongs, whistles, flutes and the traditional Australian Didjeridoo. In the jazz domain, Harold is noted for his highly energized, emotional, and innovative style of drumming, both as a leader and sideman.

In all domains, Harold Smith is a person deeply in touch with the spirit of nature and the nature of our spirit. The first time he picked up the didjeridoo, he could play it. When he plays, he is always in conversation with the Great Spirit. He makes music that warms folk's hearts, and brings smiles to their faces. The music comes from his heart, and his magical soul to ours.

In addition to music, Harold has years of experience in the realm of film and television. He's done it all: editing, camerawork for film and television, TV news, and documentaries, audio, music studio recordings and audio engineering for television. He's also done voice-overs and on-air interviews.

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The Didjdude Harold E. Smith Carves out a Niche

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Mt. Airy resident Harold E. Smith holds a novel position as Philadelphia's premiere didjeridoo player. (Maybe the only one.) Didjeridoo? The didj is an ancient aboriginal instrument'a eucalyptus tree whose center has been hollowed out by insects. 'The initial hole is made by white ants, termites,' explains Smith. 'Nobody goes down there and digs that hole out.' The circumference of the hole inside and the length of the tube determine the pitch. Each didjeridoo has one note. Smith manipulates that ...

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