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Where would you like to see surf music headed in the future?

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wooza Joined: Apr 24, 2006 Posts: 1618 Ithaca, NY	Posted on Feb 19 2007 03:09 PM ElMonstroPorFavor I want to scream every time I see Jack Johnson labeled as surf I second that. I get that all the time. In fact, when I mention "surf music" to my peers, they seem to think of Jack Johnson more than the Beach Boys. Top
WR Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 3832 netherlands	Posted on Feb 19 2007 03:16 PM wooza ElMonstroPorFavor I want to scream every time I see Jack Johnson labeled as surf I second that. I get that all the time. In fact, when I mention "surf music" to my peers, they seem to think of Jack Johnson more than the Beach Boys. oh yeah. in fact, thinking of Jack Johnson at all would disqualify them as my peers — Rules to live by #314: "When in Italy, if the menu says something's grilled, don't assume it is." https://www.facebook.com/The-Malbehavers-286429584796173/ Top
SurfBandBill Joined: Mar 15, 2006 Posts: 1487 San Francisco	Posted on Feb 19 2007 04:47 PM Don't get me started on Jack Johnson being labeled surf music... but there are at least some people who are looking to the future -- my friend Chris, who plays guitar in my favorite garage band, The Teenage Harlets, has taken his Jazzmaster and gotten back to his roots with a surf/garage side project. It's all really lo-fo (hence the name l.fi, I guess), but his use of drum machines along with surfy dirty sounding guitar certainly pushes the envelope. Check the songs out at: http://www.myspace.com/lfirivetpop I'd consider this a pretty exciting direction for surf to turn in. ~B~ Top
JakeDobner Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle	Posted on Feb 19 2007 05:05 PM I don't hate Jack Johnson. Not as good as some stuff from Hawaii but not that bad either. Several of his songs are rather poppy and likable. I have a mix CD a friend made me and it is always nice to listen to. Top
SurfBandBill Joined: Mar 15, 2006 Posts: 1487 San Francisco	Posted on Feb 19 2007 05:07 PM I should clarify -- I don't have anything against Jack Johnson's music on it's own, I only take issue with the fact that people label it surf music. I've heard some people try to clarify/compromise by calling it "surfer music"... ~B~ Top
Redd_Tyde Joined: Apr 23, 2006 Posts: 260 Oceanside, CA	Posted on Feb 19 2007 08:35 PM SurfBandBill I should clarify -- I don't have anything against Jack Johnson's music on it's own, I only take issue with the fact that people label it surf music. I've heard some people try to clarify/compromise by calling it "surfer music"... ~B~ Yeah, I second that. Too many people are considering acoustic Pop to be surf. Sheryl Crow, Tom Curren (great surfer, but not really playing surf) and Donovan Frank something a rather who is also a great surfer, but doesn't really play surf and has a really hard last name to remember. Just becuase somebody shoots a video on the beach or has some surf footage in the video doesn't make them a surf band. Call it music that is for earthy surfers is more appropriate, but that is also limiting to the regions that are truly populated with surfers. Acoustic Pop and Rock are just acoustic music. Nothing more than that. Myself being a surfer, wouldn't want to associated with this type of music personally. I prefer music that is much more edgy and less feel. Top
bigtikidude Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25568 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.	Posted on Feb 19 2007 11:13 PM I almost posted a really nasy response about Jack Johnson, and anybody who likes his music. But I rethought it. Do I hate his music, No. Do I love it oh hell no. if KROQ is playing Jack Johnson and Indie 103.1 is plaing MUSE I'm gonna listen to MUSE every time. Not that im a huge Muse Fan. but it rocks, where JJ ist sleepy time music for stoner surfers. Jeff(bigtikidude) — Jeff(bigtikidude) Top
JakeDobner Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle	Posted on Feb 20 2007 02:01 AM Jeff, why wouldn't you just pop in a Radiohead CD instead of listening to MUSE? Not that I would be able to tell the difference between Radiohead and MUSE... I am neither a stoner or surfer. I do like boring things though so that his why Jack Johnson works for me. Top
pointbreakspy Joined: Aug 24, 2006 Posts: 204 Newcastle... Australia	Posted on Feb 20 2007 03:48 AM compared to what is on the market today, putting shit on JJ or Radiohead seems unfair. Imagine what a support slot with one of those guys would do for surf music? Imagine if more big bands followed REM and had a surf music band opening for them! Most big bands have a front person with a big ego, it makes sense to have an instrumental band before them so the lead singer doesn't feel so insecure. adam Top
IvanP Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 10331 southern Michigan	Posted on Feb 20 2007 08:25 AM JakeDobner Jeff, why wouldn't you just pop in a Radiohead CD instead of listening to MUSE? Not that I would be able to tell the difference between Radiohead and MUSE.. I'll volunteer a reason, Jake: unlike Radiohead (boring, boring, boring...) Muse seriously ROCKS! I'm a big fan of Muse, but Radiohead leaves me completely cold. Yeah, Muse's singer sounds like Radiohead's singer, but the similarities end there. I think Muse is freakin' genius. And they have several songs on the new album with surf/spanish/arabic influences. Awesome stuff. (Sorry for the ) Ivan — Ivan Lords of Atlantis on Facebook The Madeira Official Website The Madeira on Facebook The Blair-Pongracic Band on Facebook The Space Cossacks on Facebook The Madeira Channel on YouTube Top
Brian Joined: Feb 25, 2006 Posts: 19289 Des Moines, Iowa, USA	Posted on Feb 20 2007 09:10 AM I don't even know who Jack Johnson is. — 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 Top
MikeG Joined: Mar 29, 2006 Posts: 309 Springfield, Oregon	Posted on Feb 20 2007 11:35 AM ^Me either. I've never even heard Radiohead or Muse as far as I can tell. Top
tonybologna Joined: Mar 06, 2006 Posts: 796 Oakland	Posted on Feb 20 2007 12:04 PM MikeG ^Me either. I've never even heard Radiohead or Muse as far as I can tell. This boogles my mind. I enjoy Radiohead and Muse to a certain extend, although they do differ from each other. — Science friction burns my fingers. Top
dp Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 3546 mojave desert, california	Posted on Feb 20 2007 12:05 PM I thought Jack Johnson sang kid's music...like "Curious George"...??? sort of a folk/blues/jazz kind of singer...sounds like Michael Franks, or Mose Allison...or maybe even Sade (but without Sade's soul-touch)...a story tellin' sort of style... Top
bigtikidude Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25568 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.	Posted on Feb 20 2007 10:57 PM JakeDobner Jeff, why wouldn't you just pop in a Radiohead CD instead of listening to MUSE? Not that I would be able to tell the difference between Radiohead and MUSE... I am neither a stoner or surfer. I do like boring things though so that his why Jack Johnson works for me. Jake, Even though Ivan put down some great reasons, here is my answer to you. a. Most of the time when I'm driving, is for work, and I dont bring cd's with me, because I'm lazy, and also, I dont want them to get messed up, while working im a bit more rough in my truck than just normal driving around. b. I only have 1 radiohead cd, and its in the cave of my room, and I dont have the muse cd, but I do want to get it. I am neither a stoner or a surfer. I just grew up on rock. If I wanna listen to acoustic stuff, I'll listen to Neil Young or Simon and Garfunkel, those are good acoustic songs. Jack Johnson makes me wanna fall asleep and drive off the road. Not bad, just not something that makes me go wow, he deserves all this recogniton. c. I'm a silly fan of radio, Most people I know dont listen to the radio. I kinda dig finding new stuff, and weeding thru the mountains of crap on there. Jeff(bigtikidude) — Jeff(bigtikidude) Top
Showman Joined: Nov 13, 2006 Posts: 40 Los Angeles born and raised	Posted on Feb 20 2007 11:25 PM I think The Jesus And Mary Chain are more "surf" than Jack Johnson. — Happiness is being a surf musician that actually surfs. Ride Lord Hunt Surfboards!!! Top

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