What song are you working on right now?

surferXmatt

Joined: Aug 27, 2008
Posts: 1570
New York
United States

Posted on Aug 14 2009 09:17 AM

I am currently learning a lot of the first wave classics that I never got around to bothering with.

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FlatRacer

Joined: Apr 07, 2008
Posts: 182

Posted on Aug 17 2009 11:40 PM

I just learned Laika's Fadeaway. Yay, me!

Thanks, YouTube!
Eric

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00Diablo

Joined: Mar 15, 2006
Posts: 135
Alameda, CA/Las Vegas, NV

Posted on Aug 18 2009 03:32 AM

I started working on "La Luna En Tu Mirada" from Ry Cooder's "Mambo Sinuendo" album a few days ago. The Glasgow Tiki Shaker's excellent performance of this song at the HB Pier reminded me what a cool tune this is.

wooza, I've also been obsessively watching the Surfer Joe Los Twang Marvels videos the last few weeks. I had totally missed this band before, thanks to YouTube and Unsteady Freddie for correcting that. As a result, I've been inspired to learn "Siboney".

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surferXmatt

Joined: Aug 27, 2008
Posts: 1570
New York
United States

Posted on Aug 18 2009 07:29 AM

Flatracer: I actually was trying to learn that song too! Have not had much luck with videos. By chance have you tabbed it out?

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FlatRacer

Joined: Apr 07, 2008
Posts: 182

Posted on Aug 18 2009 08:43 PM

Matt: e-mail me and I'll help you through the rough spots.

Eric

eric.tolnes@verizon.net

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ErnestHernandez

Joined: Jun 16, 2008
Posts: 596
The Alamo City, TX
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Posted on Aug 19 2009 12:34 AM

Okay this is kinda wacky but I'm working on Jobim's Bossa Nova hit "Insensatez" with a surf beat.

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https://kingpelican.bandcamp.com/

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Ron-Rhoades

Joined: Aug 19, 2006
Posts: 958
Kekaha, Kauai, Hawaii
United States

Posted on Aug 19 2009 06:27 AM

The TO's have recently learned..."Ghost Riders" (many requests for it) an instrumental version of "Surfin' USA" and four new originals..."Colins Wave"..."Other Side Of The Bay"..."GoOfY fOoT" and "Avila"

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The TakeOffs
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http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-TakeOffs/312866840587

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bigtikidude

Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 25593
Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
United States

Posted on Aug 20 2009 12:21 AM

Ron,
glad to read you guys are doing originals now.
congrats, wish I could be there now,
I need a vacation.

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Jeff(bigtikidude)

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Pappa_Surf

Joined: Oct 28, 2008
Posts: 671
Winnipeg, Canada
Canada

Posted on Aug 20 2009 12:51 AM

Mat,

I'd love to hear your "Curb" theme song. I love that show. Maybe you should get the Meshugga's involved!?

Rich

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https://www.facebook.com/index.php?lh=9353f9155b5ff32e14c998495fd00da4&#!/rich.derksen.7

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hlieboff59

Joined: Jun 27, 2008
Posts: 576
Marlboro, New Jersey
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Posted on Aug 20 2009 08:08 AM

-I finally learned Supertones "I surf in black, which is relatively easy and fun.

-Having a hard time with the solo in "Bustin' Surfboards." Have the first couple of bars. I love on youtube Wadadli Riders solo version, but guitarist has his back to the camera!

But has any group or someone do The Beach Boys "Surfer Girl."
I have the chords down, but trying to pen down the melody. I think it would sound cool with the Fender Reverb Tank.

I have 110% given up on tabs. I usually print them out and always always correcting like 40-50% of it. Memorization is the best way to do.

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surferXmatt

Joined: Aug 27, 2008
Posts: 1570
New York
United States

Posted on Aug 20 2009 08:24 AM

I am working on the Curb theme still...

Howard.. Surfer Girl is one of my favorites from the Beach Boys. I only know the chords at the moment - have not messed with the melody line yet.

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beachbreakers

Joined: Jul 15, 2008
Posts: 15
Argentina

Posted on Aug 20 2009 09:23 AM

Calacas
Okay this is kinda wacky but I'm working on Jobim's Bossa Nova hit "Insensatez" with a surf beat.

We got it done! it may take a some rehearsals to make adjustments but it sounds nice at home ;)

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mom_surfing

Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 5307
the outer banks of north carolina
1 Calendar Pin

Posted on Aug 20 2009 09:46 AM

hlieboff59
-I finally learned Supertones "I surf in black, which is relatively easy and fun.

-Having a hard time with the solo in "Bustin' Surfboards." Have the first couple of bars. I love on youtube Wadadli Riders solo version, but guitarist has his back to the camera!

But has any group or someone do The Beach Boys "Surfer Girl."
I have the chords down, but trying to pen down the melody. I think it would sound cool with the Fender Reverb Tank.

I have 110% given up on tabs. I usually print them out and always always correcting like 40-50% of it. Memorization is the best way to do.

i don't know if this is in the right key but you should be able to pick the melody out by ear http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khvmZjhQobU

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www.surfintheeye.com

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hlieboff59

Joined: Jun 27, 2008
Posts: 576
Marlboro, New Jersey
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Posted on Aug 20 2009 10:48 AM

way cool. You're the best. Thanks mom_surfing.
have a great day :0)
hl

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CaptainSensible

Joined: Nov 08, 2006
Posts: 649
Leesburg, VA
United States

Posted on Aug 20 2009 12:11 PM

I just started playing again after having not touched my guitar for about six months. So basically I'm trying to relearn everything I ever knew before.

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Sean

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tonetti

Joined: Aug 20, 2008
Posts: 654
California

Posted on Aug 20 2009 12:13 PM

I have been working on "Lanky Bones" by Eddie and the Showmen. Anybody know what they used to get the slight fuzz in the opening lines?

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surferXmatt

Joined: Aug 27, 2008
Posts: 1570
New York
United States

Posted on Aug 20 2009 12:16 PM

CaptainSensible: Why didn't you play guitar for 6 months?! I would have went crazy.

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hlieboff59

Joined: Jun 27, 2008
Posts: 576
Marlboro, New Jersey
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Posted on Aug 20 2009 01:08 PM

6 months?? that's much better than me from when I got married in 1988 to 2004, barely touched my instruments (you know marriage, chores, kids, family, vacations, etc). Oh I would pick it up every now and then, but regret every second of not playing it every day and practicing.
Now, it's everyday, around 1-2 hours (or more) a night and before I go to work in the mornings (without plugging it into the amp of course.)

Just keep on playing and practicing!!!!!!

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CaptainSensible

Joined: Nov 08, 2006
Posts: 649
Leesburg, VA
United States

Posted on Aug 20 2009 01:21 PM

surferXmatt
CaptainSensible: Why didn't you play guitar for 6 months?! I would have went crazy.

Work. Family. Work. Skill plateau frustration. Work. Boredom. Work. Work. Work....

I've taken to playing unplugged in the living room so I don't have to hole up in the basement. It helps. But, once work gets busy again it will be difficult to find the time to play.

All that said, I've been really enjoying playing again.

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Sean

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surferXmatt

Joined: Aug 27, 2008
Posts: 1570
New York
United States

Posted on Aug 20 2009 01:27 PM

I don't play nearly enough. Maybe 2-3 hours per week, which stinks. Life is busy though. I hear you loud and clear CaptainSensible.

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surferXmatt Joined: Aug 27, 2008 Posts: 1570 New York	Posted on Aug 14 2009 09:17 AM I am currently learning a lot of the first wave classics that I never got around to bothering with. Top
FlatRacer Joined: Apr 07, 2008 Posts: 182	Posted on Aug 17 2009 11:40 PM I just learned Laika's Fadeaway. Yay, me! Thanks, YouTube! Eric Top
00Diablo Joined: Mar 15, 2006 Posts: 135 Alameda, CA/Las Vegas, NV	Posted on Aug 18 2009 03:32 AM I started working on "La Luna En Tu Mirada" from Ry Cooder's "Mambo Sinuendo" album a few days ago. The Glasgow Tiki Shaker's excellent performance of this song at the HB Pier reminded me what a cool tune this is. wooza, I've also been obsessively watching the Surfer Joe Los Twang Marvels videos the last few weeks. I had totally missed this band before, thanks to YouTube and Unsteady Freddie for correcting that. As a result, I've been inspired to learn "Siboney". Top
surferXmatt Joined: Aug 27, 2008 Posts: 1570 New York	Posted on Aug 18 2009 07:29 AM Flatracer: I actually was trying to learn that song too! Have not had much luck with videos. By chance have you tabbed it out? Top
FlatRacer Joined: Apr 07, 2008 Posts: 182	Posted on Aug 18 2009 08:43 PM Matt: e-mail me and I'll help you through the rough spots. Eric eric.tolnes@verizon.net Top
ErnestHernandez Joined: Jun 16, 2008 Posts: 596 The Alamo City, TX	Posted on Aug 19 2009 12:34 AM Okay this is kinda wacky but I'm working on Jobim's Bossa Nova hit "Insensatez" with a surf beat. — https://kingpelican.bandcamp.com/ Top
Ron-Rhoades Joined: Aug 19, 2006 Posts: 958 Kekaha, Kauai, Hawaii	Posted on Aug 19 2009 06:27 AM The TO's have recently learned..."Ghost Riders" (many requests for it) an instrumental version of "Surfin' USA" and four new originals..."Colins Wave"..."Other Side Of The Bay"..."GoOfY fOoT" and "Avila" — The TakeOffs "Kauai's Only All-Instrumental Surf Band" http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-TakeOffs/312866840587 Top
bigtikidude Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25593 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.	Posted on Aug 20 2009 12:21 AM Ron, glad to read you guys are doing originals now. congrats, wish I could be there now, I need a vacation. — Jeff(bigtikidude) Top
Pappa_Surf Joined: Oct 28, 2008 Posts: 671 Winnipeg, Canada	Posted on Aug 20 2009 12:51 AM Mat, I'd love to hear your "Curb" theme song. I love that show. Maybe you should get the Meshugga's involved!? Rich — https://www.facebook.com/index.php?lh=9353f9155b5ff32e14c998495fd00da4&#!/rich.derksen.7 Top
hlieboff59 Joined: Jun 27, 2008 Posts: 576 Marlboro, New Jersey	Posted on Aug 20 2009 08:08 AM -I finally learned Supertones "I surf in black, which is relatively easy and fun. -Having a hard time with the solo in "Bustin' Surfboards." Have the first couple of bars. I love on youtube Wadadli Riders solo version, but guitarist has his back to the camera! But has any group or someone do The Beach Boys "Surfer Girl." I have the chords down, but trying to pen down the melody. I think it would sound cool with the Fender Reverb Tank. I have 110% given up on tabs. I usually print them out and always always correcting like 40-50% of it. Memorization is the best way to do. Top
surferXmatt Joined: Aug 27, 2008 Posts: 1570 New York	Posted on Aug 20 2009 08:24 AM I am working on the Curb theme still... Howard.. Surfer Girl is one of my favorites from the Beach Boys. I only know the chords at the moment - have not messed with the melody line yet. Top
beachbreakers Joined: Jul 15, 2008 Posts: 15 Argentina	Posted on Aug 20 2009 09:23 AM Calacas Okay this is kinda wacky but I'm working on Jobim's Bossa Nova hit "Insensatez" with a surf beat. We got it done! it may take a some rehearsals to make adjustments but it sounds nice at home ;) Top
mom_surfing Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 5307 the outer banks of north carolina	Posted on Aug 20 2009 09:46 AM hlieboff59 -I finally learned Supertones "I surf in black, which is relatively easy and fun. -Having a hard time with the solo in "Bustin' Surfboards." Have the first couple of bars. I love on youtube Wadadli Riders solo version, but guitarist has his back to the camera! But has any group or someone do The Beach Boys "Surfer Girl." I have the chords down, but trying to pen down the melody. I think it would sound cool with the Fender Reverb Tank. I have 110% given up on tabs. I usually print them out and always always correcting like 40-50% of it. Memorization is the best way to do. i don't know if this is in the right key but you should be able to pick the melody out by ear http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khvmZjhQobU — www.surfintheeye.com Top
hlieboff59 Joined: Jun 27, 2008 Posts: 576 Marlboro, New Jersey	Posted on Aug 20 2009 10:48 AM way cool. You're the best. Thanks mom_surfing. have a great day :0) hl Top
CaptainSensible Joined: Nov 08, 2006 Posts: 649 Leesburg, VA	Posted on Aug 20 2009 12:11 PM I just started playing again after having not touched my guitar for about six months. So basically I'm trying to relearn everything I ever knew before. — Sean Top
tonetti Joined: Aug 20, 2008 Posts: 654 California	Posted on Aug 20 2009 12:13 PM I have been working on "Lanky Bones" by Eddie and the Showmen. Anybody know what they used to get the slight fuzz in the opening lines? Top
surferXmatt Joined: Aug 27, 2008 Posts: 1570 New York	Posted on Aug 20 2009 12:16 PM CaptainSensible: Why didn't you play guitar for 6 months?! I would have went crazy. Top
hlieboff59 Joined: Jun 27, 2008 Posts: 576 Marlboro, New Jersey	Posted on Aug 20 2009 01:08 PM 6 months?? that's much better than me from when I got married in 1988 to 2004, barely touched my instruments (you know marriage, chores, kids, family, vacations, etc). Oh I would pick it up every now and then, but regret every second of not playing it every day and practicing. Now, it's everyday, around 1-2 hours (or more) a night and before I go to work in the mornings (without plugging it into the amp of course.) Just keep on playing and practicing!!!!!! Top
CaptainSensible Joined: Nov 08, 2006 Posts: 649 Leesburg, VA	Posted on Aug 20 2009 01:21 PM surferXmatt CaptainSensible: Why didn't you play guitar for 6 months?! I would have went crazy. Work. Family. Work. Skill plateau frustration. Work. Boredom. Work. Work. Work.... I've taken to playing unplugged in the living room so I don't have to hole up in the basement. It helps. But, once work gets busy again it will be difficult to find the time to play. All that said, I've been really enjoying playing again. — Sean Top
surferXmatt Joined: Aug 27, 2008 Posts: 1570 New York	Posted on Aug 20 2009 01:27 PM I don't play nearly enough. Maybe 2-3 hours per week, which stinks. Life is busy though. I hear you loud and clear CaptainSensible. Top

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