SurferBill
Joined: Dec 20, 2009
Posts: 611
Jax, FL
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Posted on Dec 23 2009 05:10 PM
I realize Newbies get excited about new things...but I have truly caught the Surf Music bug in a major way. Last night I can't get this simple melody out of my head. So, I come home from work for lunch today and never go back. I played all instruments and recorded the tune this afternoon. I call it Walk The Nose.
www.myspace.com/shootthepier
I realize much surf music has similar elements, and I put many of those in this tune. But, like one person in the forum said, I am beginning to fear I might be stealing a melody...please let me know if I did. I am trying to stay away from 1,4,5 chords.
All critique is much appreciated. My feelings don't get hurt easy. Have a great Holiday.
Bill
Jax, FL
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My Country EP ... Florida Dirt Fire
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My French Love Songs ... I really needed a change...
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Last edited: Feb 09, 2010 19:42:23
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MissingLink
Joined: Jul 23, 2008
Posts: 488
Edge of the East China Sea
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Posted on Dec 23 2009 07:32 PM
Although I tend to like harder-edged stuff, both your tunes were fun listening. Walk The Nose never struck me as ripping off anyone's else's tune -- that I'm familiar with, anyway.
Do you also count The Split Enz among your influences? The second song brought them to mind a couple of times -- not in a 'stolen melody' way, but stylistically. Congrats one playing all the instruments, by the way! I'm always envious of people who can do that.
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SurferBill
Joined: Dec 20, 2009
Posts: 611
Jax, FL
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Posted on Dec 23 2009 08:26 PM
Yes...I am a child of the 70s and 80s (and 90s and 00s and soon 10s). Split Enz were great back in the day. <i>I Got You</i> is a classic.
Although I've played guitar (poorly) for years, I just started writing my own stuff a few months ago. Bass and drums came pretty easy (playing them well is another thing). I record everything at home with a couple mics, and I love producing. Actually, I prefer a harder sound as well. But, I have been watching some old Ventures videos, and gravitated to that clean sound. Thanks.
Bill
— Shoot the Pier on Bandcamp
Shoot the Pier on Reverb Nation
Shoot The Pier on Facebook
We are on Instagram under "@shootthepiersurfband"
My Country EP ... Florida Dirt Fire
https://floridadirtfire.bandcamp.com/album/florida-dirt-fire
My French Love Songs ... I really needed a change...
www.lonelyrose.bandcamp.com
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laramie
Joined: Jun 28, 2007
Posts: 40
North Hollywood, California
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Posted on Dec 23 2009 09:38 PM
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SurferBill
Joined: Dec 20, 2009
Posts: 611
Jax, FL
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Posted on Dec 24 2009 10:36 AM
Laramie,
I just sent you an email. Are you playing with Agent Orange on 12-29 at Jack Rabbits in my home town Jacksonville, FL? Hope so! I'll be there.
Bill
The surf karma continues.
— Shoot the Pier on Bandcamp
Shoot the Pier on Reverb Nation
Shoot The Pier on Facebook
We are on Instagram under "@shootthepiersurfband"
My Country EP ... Florida Dirt Fire
https://floridadirtfire.bandcamp.com/album/florida-dirt-fire
My French Love Songs ... I really needed a change...
www.lonelyrose.bandcamp.com
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SurferBill
Joined: Dec 20, 2009
Posts: 611
Jax, FL
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Posted on Dec 24 2009 10:41 AM
Check this out. You only have 2010 dates on your site. So, I went to your merchandise page and saw the tour date t-shirt, zoomed in, and see JAX.
Excellent. I will have a crowd there for you.
Bill
— Shoot the Pier on Bandcamp
Shoot the Pier on Reverb Nation
Shoot The Pier on Facebook
We are on Instagram under "@shootthepiersurfband"
My Country EP ... Florida Dirt Fire
https://floridadirtfire.bandcamp.com/album/florida-dirt-fire
My French Love Songs ... I really needed a change...
www.lonelyrose.bandcamp.com
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laramie
Joined: Jun 28, 2007
Posts: 40
North Hollywood, California
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Posted on Dec 24 2009 12:59 PM
Bill,
Just sent you an email! Thanks! Looking forward to meeting ya. On this show, my old band from Miami is coming up to do a set with me! Same guys from the Hava Nagila vid on myspace page.
Lates...
-LD
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