TheFintastics
Joined: Jul 28, 2008
Posts: 471
Wichita Falls, Texas
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Posted on Nov 30 2014 08:18 PM
Hey folks. I have gone through hundreds of ideas in my head to try and brand my surf group with an original look. I'm wanting to make the four members unique in their appearance...something that will last in the memories of an audience long after the show is over. I like the idea of using a mask or even a half-face mask.
I'm open to superhero costumes, an all black FBI agent look, honestly anything that looks fun and or/memorable that will brand us.
The name of the group is called "The Fintastics".
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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Hi, I'm Gellert, guitarist for The Fintastics.
https://www.facebook.com/TheFintastics
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surfbeatslbc
Joined: Aug 12, 2014
Posts: 189
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Posted on Nov 30 2014 08:50 PM
Here you go, this would make you look Fintastic:
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mom_surfing
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 5298
the outer banks of north carolina
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Posted on Nov 30 2014 08:58 PM
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JakeDobner
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 12159
Seattle
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Posted on Nov 30 2014 09:03 PM
Don't do masks, it is really overdone. The superhero idea isn't bad, that would go over pretty well with audiences.
What you wear is pretty irrelevant if you don't have stage presence. Different bands accomplish that in different ways, it really depends on your style of music(different surf bands evoke different things).
Be fun, but make the audience think you are a seasoned band.
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TheFintastics
Joined: Jul 28, 2008
Posts: 471
Wichita Falls, Texas
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Posted on Nov 30 2014 09:04 PM
Sharkskin suit....already thought of that. Nope. But thank you.
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Hi, I'm Gellert, guitarist for The Fintastics.
https://www.facebook.com/TheFintastics
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JObeast
Joined: Jul 24, 2012
Posts: 2762
Finknabad, Squinkistan
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Posted on Dec 01 2014 10:07 AM
How about just being yourselves at your own stylish best? Not gimmicky, but sharp. Maybe see a pro stylist who can help each of you find your own image. Us guys often need help in the visual department – women are trained since childhood to preen, but most guys don't (thankfully).
Some subcultures have tons of style – poor people typically set trends. Look around you on the street and see who has style. When I was a kid I liked the cholos (pachukos) who dressed so elegantly. I didn't copy them but they influenced the evolution of my Edwardian dandy ("Ted" or "Teddy Boy") phase.
This t-shirt, long shorts, baseball cap and jogging shoes orthodoxy has ruined American men's wardrobes. Keep that off the stage and you are ahead of the game.
— Squink Out!
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killbabykill34
Joined: Apr 03, 2010
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Jacksonville, AL
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Posted on Dec 01 2014 10:15 AM
My suggestion is to work on the music and then get out and drill it in a live setting. Common running themes in the music and performance will lead you in the right direction for a 'gimmick' when it is time.
We started off with a tacked on horror theme. I say "tacked on" because we grew to realize that it was very much that, and had little to do with the themes in our music. Even more, we weren't very good at pulling it off, as gimmicks only work if everyone in the band is 100% committed.
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Surf_Skater
Joined: Sep 06, 2012
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Lawrenceville , GA
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Posted on Dec 01 2014 12:51 PM
Good music and tight playing remove any need for a gimmick.
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cambeezy
Joined: Jun 26, 2007
Posts: 399
Cleveland, Ohio
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Posted on Dec 01 2014 01:28 PM
One of the Surfer Rex wives suggested this for our shows but we couldn't reach consensus
Looks good on the model tho:
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stratdancer
Joined: Dec 11, 2013
Posts: 2533
Akron, Ohio
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Posted on Dec 01 2014 02:19 PM
cambeezy wrote:
One of the Surfer Rex wives suggested this for our shows but we couldn't reach consensus
Looks good on the model tho:
"do you realize how much it would cost to dress the band in animal suits"
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JakeDobner
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 12159
Seattle
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Posted on Dec 01 2014 02:31 PM
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Surf_Skater
Joined: Sep 06, 2012
Posts: 1299
Lawrenceville , GA
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Posted on Dec 01 2014 02:36 PM
Of course with the name Fintastics I have throw the possibility of Mohawks out there. Of course that usually doesn't go over too well at day jobs or for the hair follicle challenged folks!
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stratdancer
Joined: Dec 11, 2013
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Akron, Ohio
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Posted on Dec 01 2014 02:43 PM
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JakeDobner
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 12159
Seattle
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Posted on Dec 01 2014 03:19 PM
Dude, Paul Johnson looks good!
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surfaholic
Joined: Aug 18, 2011
Posts: 158
The sun kissed beeches of Nottingham, UK.
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Posted on Dec 01 2014 05:37 PM
JakeDobner wrote:
That's no model...
...that's a space station.
Might have gotten my movie quotes mixed up there.
Rather than a "gimmick" gimmick, how about getting a really good logo designed, and have them put on the back of matching shirts?
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JakeDobner
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 12159
Seattle
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Posted on Dec 01 2014 08:51 PM
But seriously, that is a sex-doll. My knowledge from this solely comes from Reddit and a Huffington Post article.
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Syndicateofsurf
Joined: Oct 08, 2014
Posts: 1073
Northern Ohio
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Posted on Dec 02 2014 10:37 AM
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JObeast
Joined: Jul 24, 2012
Posts: 2762
Finknabad, Squinkistan
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Posted on Dec 02 2014 12:00 PM
Ben Davis work outfits are neat and cheap, have that working class chic going on. Everyone wants to look like a gas station attendant nowadays. Valorization of labor!
— Squink Out!
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CrazyAces
Joined: Jul 31, 2012
Posts: 4052
Nashville, TN.
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Posted on Dec 02 2014 12:47 PM
JObeast wrote:
Valorization of labor!
Or just making sure one of the band members doesn't show up in their pajamas or worse! LOL
Cheers,
Jeff
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Nokie
Joined: Oct 06, 2008
Posts: 550
So Cal
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Posted on Dec 02 2014 01:02 PM
JObeast wrote:
How about just being yourselves at your own stylish best? Not gimmicky, but sharp.
That's the silliest suggestion I've ever heard, JObeast. We all know it is much better to look good than to be good. -Marty
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