Has a recording ever caused you to respect an instrument previously off your radar?
This question came to mind earlier as I was listening to the Dirty Dozen Brass Band and remembering the first time I heard them, thinking how incredible the musician was playing the Tuba. Prior to that I knew Tuba existed in an orchestra somewhere but never gave it a second thought. If you've never heard DDBB you probably won't understand but the player in the band makes theTuba do some smoking bass lines.
Another one, for me, is when I first played Adegio Trio's, Stillpoint. I have to admit I haven't heard much music with harp before but on this album the harp blew me away. I just didn't realize the instrument could be so full and be such an active part in a song. I mean harp, the way it was played here, could easily be as much a solo instrument as piano.
Any similar experiences?