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Song Question - Moment of Truth
Joined: Apr 24, 2006 Posts: 119 MV Mi Amigo |
Posted on Aug 28 2007 12:25 AM
This version of âMoment of Truthâ, that the Longboards are doing (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=78118449), is pretty close to the version Iâve heard most bands play over the years. Is it the Dave Myerâs version ? |
Joined: Jul 08, 2007 Posts: 106 Brittany |
Posted on Aug 28 2007 09:52 PM
That's the Original Surfaris version. —Matter is just energy waiting to happen. |
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Joined: Apr 24, 2006 Posts: 119 MV Mi Amigo |
Posted on Aug 28 2007 11:26 PM
just as well I asked then ! |
Joined: Sep 07, 2006 Posts: 1508 Redlands, CA 
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Posted on Aug 29 2007 12:18 AM
pineapple_geoff
No the Myers version has a yaky sax in it. The Long Boards version doesn't use the sax, it has a organ. I haven't ever heard the 'Original Surfaris' version so I can't speak to that. Joel |
Joined: Sep 09, 2008 Posts: 3158 Guildford England 
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Posted on Oct 19 2015 07:00 AM
I've had the same question on my mind for a while. Most modern surf guitar based bands play a simpler version to the original - Dave Myers? I haven't heard the Original Surfaris but the Surf Teens version sound great to my ears. I wonder who was the first to re-arrange the song. |
Joined: Sep 28, 2012 Posts: 928 Berlin, Germany 
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Posted on Oct 19 2015 07:55 AM
The versions by Dave Myers and by the Surf Teens each lack one part of the original version and could thus be called simpler. But Dave Myers & the Surftones added a lot to the song by alternating between guitar and saxophone throughout the song. To me that's the best version from the 60s. Here is a ahort analysis. It's best to look at it while listening to the songs linked at the end of the post. Original Surfaris Dave Myers & the Surftones (lacking Verse A) Surf Teens (lacking the Chorus) Okay, chorus might not be the best term here, but it differs in length from the verses, and I can't think of a better term right now. My favorite version actually is the one by Jon & the Nightriders, which really combines all the parts together in a very tasteful way (my old band also played the song in their arrangement). —Los Apollos - cinematic surf music trio (Berlin) Last edited: Oct 19, 2015 08:24:38 |
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Joined: Sep 09, 2008 Posts: 3158 Guildford England
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Posted on Oct 19 2015 10:30 AM
Hey Simon thanks for taking the time to explain all the differences in song structures. The first time I heard Moment of Truth was through the Pounding Drums DVD with Matt Quilter taking guitar honours. The tune really grabbed my attention but when I started digging for the original I came across various versions which didn't sound the same and promptly gave up! I like the Nightriders also ..and the Longboards version for when I need a shot in the arm! But I think the Surf Teens is the template for me to learn from. |
Joined: Oct 08, 2014 Posts: 1073 Northern Ohio
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Posted on Oct 19 2015 12:11 PM
Great song, good history lesson- thanks Simon. I would have played whatever version ended up in my record collection. —Da Vinci Flinglestein, The Syndicate of Surf on YouTube |
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Joined: Nov 16, 2013 Posts: 4537 Wisconsin
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Posted on Oct 19 2015 04:35 PM
My favorite is still from one of my mostest favoritest bands EV-uh. Sax in The Eliminators' version would seem to have been a natural, but this is just a well-done job anyway. Much to like from Joe & Company. Wes DISCLAIMER: The above is opinion/suggestion only & should not be used for mission planning/navigation, tweaking of instruments, beverage selection, or wardrobe choices. Last edited: Oct 19, 2015 21:56:20 |
Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 1339 Escondido, CA
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Posted on Oct 19 2015 07:03 PM
The Surf Teens version is definitely the darkest one, the bass line is different if I am hearing correctly. I spent some time on YouTube to look for The Apemen version from "Are you Being Surfed?" to no avail. That is my favorite version. Don't bother with the sloppy live videos, they don't sound at all like the EP version. Ran — |
Joined: Mar 07, 2010 Posts: 2274 North Carolina
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Posted on Oct 28 2015 05:18 PM
Probably available elsewhere (???), but the Original Surfaris version can be heard/had on the new Birth of Surf Vol. 3. Fady El Mirage @ ReverbNation |
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Joined: Sep 28, 2012 Posts: 928 Berlin, Germany
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Posted on Oct 29 2015 04:45 AM
The song is featured on the "Surfari" LP, but I don't know if that is still available. (See this old thread about it.) The only (older) CD source that I am aware of is the re-issue of the First Wave comp "Surf's Up at Banzai Pipeline" by Sundazed, which is out of print but sometimes pops up used for a reasonable price. —Los Apollos - cinematic surf music trio (Berlin) |
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