raito
Joined: Oct 16, 2008
Posts: 551
Madison, WI
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Posted on Nov 21 2013 10:23 PM
DannySnyder wrote:
josheboy wrote:
I am currently working on rhythm of almost 30 songs right now for a gig on Dec 18th. All these barre chords are killing my thumb/hand muscle!!! But it feels good playing so much surf.
Josh, remember to hold the pick loosely, otherwise you tense up all the muscles and fatigue easier. Try lighter picks for rhythm too.
How's that going to help with the barre chords?
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DannySnyder
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 11058
Berkeley, CA
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Posted on Nov 22 2013 02:02 AM
When I read thumb/hand muscle I was thinking right hand for some reason, obviously it's his left hand. Oops!
— Danny Snyder
"With great reverb comes great responsibility" - Uncle Leo
Playing keys and guitar with Combo Tezeta
Formerly a guitarist in The TomorrowMen and Meshugga Beach Party
Latest surf project - Now That's What I Call SURF
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simoncoil
Joined: Sep 28, 2012
Posts: 916
Berlin, Germany
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Posted on Nov 22 2013 03:04 AM
RobC wrote:
Simoncoil: definitely add Landlocked. it is wicked and crowds love it.
It is well suited for a trio also. Your bass player will have to tune up his syncopation chops. As a bass player myself, that goofy bass line is definitely the bridge between drums and guitars.
I just listed to some Los Apollos from your link. You guys rock. Bomb Stop is particularly killer in my opinion.
Thank you very much!
Interestingly enough, when I first started to work on "Bomb Stomp" (which was when I was with my previous band) my intention was actually to do something Bambi Molester-ish. In the end the song took off in another direction (and was also edited for Los Apollos a bit), but I think there is still something left from the original inspiration in the second theme and the buil-up part in the middle.
But before I can suggest "Landlocked" I will now have to take another look at "Super Stock" by Satan's Pilgrims since our bass player would like to play that one. We already tried it a little a while ago, but didn't really manage to get the atmosphere right. Probably because it is an Astronauts-style arrangement and we are just a trio...
— Los Apollos - cinematic surf music trio (Berlin)
"Postcards from the Scrapyard" Vol. 1, 2 & 3 NOW available on various platforms!
"Chaos at the Lobster Lounge" available as LP and download on Surf Cookie Records!
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slopoke
Joined: Dec 24, 2013
Posts: 145
Maribor
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Posted on Dec 28 2013 01:13 PM
"Theme from The Magnificent Seven".
— https://striciizozadja.bandcamp.com/
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Number9
Joined: Jul 18, 2009
Posts: 499
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Posted on Dec 28 2013 01:22 PM
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supertonesurf
Joined: Apr 28, 2006
Posts: 419
n.y.c.
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Posted on Dec 28 2013 01:44 PM
Changing tides by the Ventures and it is not an easy one
— Facebook pages theSupertones
or @ Timothy C Sullivan
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BillyBlastOff
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 1070
Ventura County, Calif.
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Posted on Dec 28 2013 01:49 PM
"Redlined", "Midnight Run", (Penetrators), "Lone Surfer", (Deadly Ones), "Bangalore", (The Blazers), and Surfari, (The Surfaris). Playin' them tonight. Talk about last minute. ;D
— Be careful following the masses. Sometimes the "M" is silent...........................
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mom_surfing
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 5307
the outer banks of north carolina
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Posted on Dec 28 2013 04:36 PM
the idea was put into my head to do my own conversion of 'friday on my mind' as an instrumental so i've been picking away at it.
— www.surfintheeye.com
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windmill
Joined: Mar 22, 2006
Posts: 269
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Posted on Dec 28 2013 04:39 PM
Didn't happen to be inspired by this by any chance ?
— Freshwater Surfin'
The Murray Basin
Australia
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mom_surfing
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 5307
the outer banks of north carolina
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Posted on Dec 28 2013 08:25 PM
windmill.....actually, no. someone else on here was talking about it and i started thinking about how it could be broken down. i didn't see this video until afterwards. i've always liked this tune.
— www.surfintheeye.com
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IvanP
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 10331
southern Michigan
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Posted on Dec 28 2013 08:43 PM
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MPoppitt
Joined: Apr 23, 2006
Posts: 133
Austin TEXAS!
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Posted on Jan 06 2014 03:25 PM
Been working on surf versions of two non-surf songs.
Always was a big Portishesd fan, and thought this one might make a cool, dark surf tune.
And this Redd Kross punker from '82.
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Number9
Joined: Jul 18, 2009
Posts: 499
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Posted on Jan 17 2014 08:19 PM
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Badger
Joined: Nov 16, 2013
Posts: 4536
Wisconsin
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Posted on Feb 01 2014 05:03 PM
Ewa on the Beach; thanks to the great bt available here in the downloads section. Putting together a Baker's Dozen for the Mrs. so it's looping - learning a song by immersion. EZ since it's 9°F outside.
— Wes
SoCal ex-pat with a snow shovel
DISCLAIMER: The above is opinion/suggestion only & should not be used for mission planning/navigation, tweaking of instruments, beverage selection, or wardrobe choices.
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Noel
Joined: Mar 15, 2011
Posts: 8528
Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.
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Posted on Feb 01 2014 05:09 PM
Badger wrote:
Ewa on the Beach; thanks to the great bt available here in the downloads section. Putting together a Baker's Dozen for the Mrs. so it's looping - learning a song by immersion. EZ since it's 9°F outside.
That's great! All the best with it. I love that song. Ewa is still too hard for me.
I'm getting these ready to play these this year. Phantom Mustang. Theme From Endless Summer. Bunch of early Beach Boys songs. Besame Mucho on Bass VI. And about 5 or 6 really obscure Ventures songs.
— This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got.
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windmill
Joined: Mar 22, 2006
Posts: 269
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Posted on Feb 01 2014 05:36 PM
working on the rhythm part for the Shadow's "Footapper"
Concentration required!
— Freshwater Surfin'
The Murray Basin
Australia
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derekirving
Joined: Nov 03, 2011
Posts: 660
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Posted on Feb 01 2014 05:45 PM
Writing lyrics on four original tunes
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Ron-Rhoades
Joined: Aug 19, 2006
Posts: 958
Kekaha, Kauai, Hawaii
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Posted on Feb 02 2014 02:04 AM
I'm working on "The Adventurer" by The Riders
— The TakeOffs
"Kauai's Only All-Instrumental Surf Band"
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-TakeOffs/312866840587
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DBurch
Joined: Nov 17, 2012
Posts: 26
media, pa
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Posted on Feb 02 2014 09:48 AM
The breeze and I has been on e of my go to's lately. I keep plugging away at The Wedge and Hava Nagila too.
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DBurch
Joined: Nov 17, 2012
Posts: 26
media, pa
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Posted on Feb 02 2014 09:54 AM
Great idea with doing a Portishead song, Mpoppit! I love that old Redd Kross record too.
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