surferjoemusic
Joined: Jan 01, 2008
Posts: 2105
Livorno
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Posted on Jun 26 2014 03:29 AM
simoncoil wrote:
I think it's a bit scary how close the "Surfites" come to the sound of the studio versions, considering that there are no musicians from the studio line up present (or am I wrong in that?). I think Klas has a very distinctive sound: especially when he hits those higher notes he sounds much "sweeter" than other surf guitarists while keeping a lot of punch on the lower strings. Being able to replicate that is just amazing!
Thanks for the videos, Ralph!
NO Simon, you don't get it right as you were not there.
I say something here Klas might not like but I got to be honest: the rendition of the Surfites we had the pleasure to see was MUCH BETTER IN ANY WAY than the studio recordings. I say this also to push the guys to come out LIVE-LIVE-LIVE. French musicians have always been excellent, everybody know this. The French school is the best, remember the 60s, the beat, yeye music, the JAZZ. French school applied to surf is EXPLOSIVE.
The catched any single aspect of Surfites music, the tone, the sound, the accents and the groove multiplied by 10 by the Agamemnonz drummer (sorry I never remember your name).
I am so stoked of those guys.
Anticipating my own complete review of the festival I give you here my totally partial opinion. The Surfites might have been the BEST band of the SJSF2014 - of course from a traditional point of view. Simply stunningly amazing. The concert was just perfect.
We all know how good Slacktone are and I think Dusty was in his best shape doing probably the best concert I have seen in Italy so far. All other bands have been great, but probably the Surfites thing was unknown - an experiment - we were all blown away.
So trad surf is not dead uh?!?!?!
— Lorenzo "Surfer Joe" Valdambrini
(www.surfmusic.net)
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surfing-matze
Joined: Apr 12, 2010
Posts: 99
Germany
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Posted on Jun 26 2014 02:16 PM
Wow ! Thanks to you all uloading Videos, reviewing and share some moments of this with all the poor guys, who haven't been there !
It seems like Lorenzo did a fantastic job again !!! And me another year not attending aaaaaaarghghh  . Cant wait to see more of the surfites, Pahantom Four, El Ray... etc. etc...
@ Ralf - Hey ! don't hold back further surfites vids ;) !
I 'm also exited to read / see more reviews &&&& 
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surfing-matze
Joined: Apr 12, 2010
Posts: 99
Germany
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Posted on Jun 26 2014 03:33 PM
forgot to mention NSSR... 
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SlacktoneDave
Joined: Jul 01, 2006
Posts: 657
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Posted on Jun 26 2014 04:13 PM
surferjoemusic wrote:
simoncoil wrote:
I think it's a bit scary how close the "Surfites" come to the sound of the studio versions, considering that there are no musicians from the studio line up present (or am I wrong in that?). I think Klas has a very distinctive sound: especially when he hits those higher notes he sounds much "sweeter" than other surf guitarists while keeping a lot of punch on the lower strings. Being able to replicate that is just amazing!
Thanks for the videos, Ralph!
NO Simon, you don't get it right as you were not there.
I say something here Klas might not like but I got to be honest: the rendition of the Surfites we had the pleasure to see was MUCH BETTER IN ANY WAY than the studio recordings. I say this also to push the guys to come out LIVE-LIVE-LIVE. French musicians have always been excellent, everybody know this. The French school is the best, remember the 60s, the beat, yeye music, the JAZZ. French school applied to surf is EXPLOSIVE.
The catched any single aspect of Surfites music, the tone, the sound, the accents and the groove multiplied by 10 by the Agamemnonz drummer (sorry I never remember your name).
I am so stoked of those guys.
Anticipating my own complete review of the festival I give you here my totally partial opinion. The Surfites might have been the BEST band of the SJSF2014 - of course from a traditional point of view. Simply stunningly amazing. The concert was just perfect.
We all know how good Slacktone are and I think Dusty was in his best shape doing probably the best concert I have seen in Italy so far. All other bands have been great, but probably the Surfites thing was unknown - an experiment - we were all blown away.
So trad surf is not dead uh?!?!?!
They were incredible sounding! Sorry, was not familiar with them.... But, they stopped me in my tracks. What they were doing was very musical... A lot of depth, but still playful, with a skill level that was very strong.
Really great, thanks Lorenzo for inviting them!
-dave
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HallmarkSweptWinger
Joined: Jul 27, 2006
Posts: 1284
Berlinesia, Germanifornia
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Posted on Jun 27 2014 04:58 AM
The Surfites: "This time tomorrow"
EACH song of The Surfites is such a MIGHTY surf classic!!!
Who can resist???
Thanks to Lorenzo and Klaas and the french crazies from Les Arondes and Les Agamemnonz for let this come reality!!!
— Twang cheers!
Ralf Kilauea
www.kilaueas.de
https://kilaueas.bandcamp.com/album/touch-my-alien
Last edited: Jun 27, 2014 05:01:10
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xavi
Joined: Nov 04, 2013
Posts: 58
Balearic Islands
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Posted on Jun 27 2014 07:52 AM
Hi guys,
I just want to share with you all my videos from the Surfer Joe Summer Festival 2014. You can find at least one video per band.
I just want to thank Lorenzo for a perfect organization of the event, and for bring those big bands to the festival. Enjoy!:
youtube channel
Last edited: Jun 27, 2014 07:54:48
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HallmarkSweptWinger
Joined: Jul 27, 2006
Posts: 1284
Berlinesia, Germanifornia
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Posted on Jun 27 2014 09:27 AM
arny wrote:
Maybe something to show us why a fuzz sounds good in surf, I'm already convinced, but need bystanders! So please a Surfites song with lot's of fuzz!
Luckily an other guy did a video from a song with fuzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz:
— Twang cheers!
Ralf Kilauea
www.kilaueas.de
https://kilaueas.bandcamp.com/album/touch-my-alien
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arny
Joined: Aug 22, 2010
Posts: 608
Netherlands, Europe
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Posted on Jun 27 2014 09:46 AM
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websurfer
Joined: May 14, 2007
Posts: 1746
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Posted on Jun 27 2014 01:36 PM
As a big Surfites fan, this is really cool. It proves how well these compositions stand up to live playing. Very nice to hear Dave's positive take, and Lorenzo, you are right...even through my speakers more energy and excitement is generated through these live versions! I think this was a great idea and I think Surfites covers should make their way into other band's repertoires. They are traditional while still being original, and have a sound all their own. A pretty amazing feat. I think of this as a "vindication" of Klas and brother's compositions and musical relevance among today's modern surf music.
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bigtikidude
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 25315
Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
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Posted on Jun 27 2014 03:05 PM
I think the oooooompf of a live band
Really helped these songs.
I've always been a fan of the songwriting.
But sometimes felt like they were played too lightly.
— Jeff(bigtikidude)
Last edited: Jul 01, 2014 21:55:57
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Brian
Joined: Feb 25, 2006
Posts: 19195
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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Posted on Jul 01 2014 07:32 PM
The Phantom Four!
— Site dude - S3 Agent #202
Need help with the site? SG101 FAQ - Send me a private message - Email me
"It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea
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bigtikidude
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 25315
Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
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Posted on Jul 01 2014 10:09 PM
Such a cool grove.
— Jeff(bigtikidude)
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UKAY54
Joined: Nov 02, 2013
Posts: 284
Köln
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Posted on Jul 02 2014 12:02 AM
Here's a great video of the fantastic El Ray!
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websurfer
Joined: May 14, 2007
Posts: 1746
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Posted on Jul 02 2014 01:27 AM
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skatexedge
Joined: Sep 06, 2011
Posts: 53
Maricopa, AZ
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Posted on Jul 02 2014 02:10 AM
THREESOME is awesome! Definitely my kind of surf band. I love a three piece lineup....it lets the music breathe and gives the individual instruments their own sonic space. Add in that punk rock intensity and stage presence...ENERGY! I love it and hope to see them live someday. =)
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Tikidog
Joined: Jun 23, 2006
Posts: 177
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Posted on Jul 02 2014 04:25 AM
Another three piece with punk edge...and singing, sorry about that
THE RAZORBLADES - I Wanna Be On The Radio
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0RZwXstc9Y
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UKAY54
Joined: Nov 02, 2013
Posts: 284
Köln
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Posted on Jul 02 2014 05:05 AM
Almost 20 min. of Phantom Four
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bigtikidude
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 25315
Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
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Posted on Jul 02 2014 07:51 AM
skatexedge wrote:
THREESOME is awesome! Definitely my kind of surf band. I love a three piece lineup....it lets the music breathe and gives the individual instruments their own sonic space. Add in that punk rock intensity and stage presence...ENERGY! I love it and hope to see them live someday. =)
I hope you will come and see them at the SG101
Convention in Aug.
— Jeff(bigtikidude)
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CrazyAces
Joined: Jul 31, 2012
Posts: 4052
Nashville, TN.
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Posted on Jul 02 2014 09:59 AM
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websurfer
Joined: May 14, 2007
Posts: 1746
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Posted on Jul 02 2014 10:44 AM
Phantom Frank just exudes musicality...the ideas just seem to flow from his soul. I love watching as well as hearing him play. Of course the whole band too...
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