I think in the surf(esque) world, Alex Anthony Faide from Los Twang! Marvels is the absolute technical master. This tune is is a good gauge on where your alternate picking technique is:

Ryan
The Secret Samurai Website
The Secret Samurai on Facebook

Last edited: May 24, 2011 10:33:23

IvanP wrote:

Cartablanca wrote:

And Yeah, Im learning Apes of Wrath since I heard
it,
just have to polish some parts, I think I'll upload
myself playing that song, I love It, I love all The
Madeira and Space Cossacks Stuff I've heared that
Ivan
use to post in this forums, he's my hero xD

Well, Cartablanca, thank you very, very much, I'm
honored (and a bit in disbelief and slightly
embarrassed - but mostly honored ). I'm really glad
to hear that you enjoy our music so much, it's a great
feeling to hear people say that. We hope to have the
new Madeira CD out later this year - stay tuned!

!!!!!! OH MY GOODNESS! Are you Really Ivan Pongracic Jr.???? man! that must be a Dream, YOURE MY HERO xD, I readed ur post just when hearing Rolling Thunder, how do u do it? How u create those beautiful and powerful
pieces??? Like Undercurrents, Across the Dunes, Sandstorm OR ALL THE MADIERA SONGS xD, are u sure you're not from another more advanced planet? hehe. U will think Im writing this just beacause youre the Real Ivan
Pongrasic Jr. but no, I Really REALLY love The Madeira, belive, me its one of my favorite Bands ever, not just u I love the O'Connor compositions too.
Why dont u come to Mexico? Alot of People love surf and all kind of Reverb music here, belive me, Los Twang Marvels, Los Coronas, Los Derrumbes, Los Plantronics have come to Mexico and the people love them, Maybe The Ghastly Ones will come to Mexico soon too.

I'll check those guitarrist u named, thanks = ). I like the Fathoms too, Dagger bones and Race Againts are proof of what can they do.

Im really glad to read you Ivan, when I grow up, I want to be as you xD

By now, here is a Song from my Band It would be great if all u guys hear it and let us know what u think, the song have some mistakes but well its just a home recording, we will improve when we record in a studio

Here its the song to hear Online

http://soundcloud.com/los-cartablanca/bandidos-en-el-pueblo

And here its the Facebok

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Los-Cartablanca/198774800167194

Cheers from Mexico

Ladies and Gentlemen.. Con Ustedes... LOS CARTABLANCA!!!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqV82GkmV3U&feature=related

Like us in Facebook!

Last edited: May 30, 2011 05:05:54

Just about anything by Dave Bridge. He's an Australian player and very technical (and talented). He was very popular in the 1960's and as far as I know is still alive and playing. The Dave Bridge Trio records are becoming rare but well worth a look-in. A bit is around on YouTube.

https://www.facebook.com/lostremoleros/

Hi everybody, I've found that new ''The Cavernarios'' Song called 'Camino a varadero'' Its not the hardest one but it is hard, and the composition its what I was talking about, doing some new things with the Surf =)

Ladies and Gentlemen.. Con Ustedes... LOS CARTABLANCA!!!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqV82GkmV3U&feature=related

Like us in Facebook!

from Mexico I believe: http://www.myspace.com/thecavernarios

The Deadbeats

Simon, los Cavernarios y Telekrimen son de México, Abe te recomiendo q eskuches la de Solar Mediterraneo, aki te la dejo, tiene unos tintes Western a el min 0:49 y 1:10

Ladies and Gentlemen.. Con Ustedes... LOS CARTABLANCA!!!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqV82GkmV3U&feature=related

Like us in Facebook!

Last edited: Jun 28, 2011 01:16:28

The Ventures "Kickstand" (Bonus track from the 'Guitar Freakout/Wild Things' album) Is as technically demanding as anything you'll see, both for the lead and the drums. I've seen bands that have been playing this for years that still don't get it right. I gave up on it a while back.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwC7AGf7DI8

The Baronics make Mozart's Turkish Rondo (in surf style) look and sound easy--BUT!!!--it is tough to play. At least it is tough to play as well as they do and as quickly. The hard part is in the middle, with silky cascades of single notes that are played so clearly they seem to be much slower than they actually are. Hats off to Les Baronics!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0zmfE4Cd8M

Insanitizers! http://www.insanitizers.com

Good Song Abe, have the Western style, Do u have Personal Facebook??? I want to add u =)

Oh my GODD! This Rondo a la Turka Surf Version is so AWESOME, I LIKE IT ALOT! Really thanks, never heared nothing about The Baronics, I want all CDs from this band, thanks =)

Im going to Cover this Rossini Song with my Spaghetti Western Band =)

Ladies and Gentlemen.. Con Ustedes... LOS CARTABLANCA!!!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqV82GkmV3U&feature=related

Like us in Facebook!

Rev,
I LOVE that you chimed in with a seemingly "simple" song.
It's been proven time and time again that what appears to be simple or easy is usually the most difficult.
Yeah, to most it's basically just 3 chords, but woowa-weewa, it's sooooo much more!!!! I've rarely heard anyone play this well live, and you are especially right-on with that bass line!!! Sounds soooo simple, yet hardly anyone gets it like it is on the original recording.
The ubiquitous Jack The Ripper is the same thing....how many times have you heard guitarists come in at the wrong place and the whole thing turns into a different song?
And, you mentioned FEEL! Yes, yes, yes!!!
The notes might be 100% correct, but if there's no energy, emotion or feel, what's the point?
Again, how many times have we all heard the same old standards completely destroyed by old guys in bad Hawaiian shirts (which, by the way, from now on, I'm referring to as OGIBHS), because of a complete lack of emotional connection.
All flash and no depth makes for an extremely miserable musical experience, IMHO.

Insect Surfers
The Tikiyaki Orchestra
The Scimitars
Lords Of Atlantis
Fiberglass Jungle - Surf Radio