TheSurfisticats
Joined: Mar 07, 2023
Posts: 7
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Posted on May 05 2023 10:54 AM
We've now got a video up on The Bopflix channel. We've also released our 1st EP of original tunes on Bandcamp.
Below is the promotional text we're using -
"This is the launch of the new single from The Surfisticats, our tune “The 2nd Wave” written by our bass player Gus Glen.
(Video - Chris Magee, Bopflix; audio - Sam Inglis.)
Crank it up with decent speakers!
This song is available to download and purchase on Bandcamp at
https://thesurfisticats.bandcamp.com/, along with three other original tunes as part of our EP
'The Surfisticats Strut'.
Please support the band. Like and follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and check out
thesurfisticats.com for news, live dates and more. We’ll be releasing further videos soon.
Live we play a mix of our originals and covers of classic surf instrumentals, perfect for dancing!
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Website
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David Greeves – guitars, lap steel.
Xavi Ruf – guitars.
Gus Glen – bass guitars.
Seán Walton – drums."
— www.thesurfisticats.com
Last edited: May 05, 2023 23:41:59
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Tele295
Joined: Feb 16, 2012
Posts: 153
Rincon Beach, California, USA
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Posted on May 08 2023 09:39 AM
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ArtS
Joined: May 09, 2008
Posts: 1366
Isle of Kent, MD
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Posted on May 08 2023 05:33 PM
Nicely done, very melodic! The recording is clear and the song is a peppy little number...
Funny how good some bassist write the most upbeat songs.
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AgedGuitarTones
Joined: May 08, 2023
Posts: 29
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Posted on May 09 2023 01:36 AM
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Jojobaplant
Joined: Feb 17, 2020
Posts: 169
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Posted on May 10 2023 06:16 AM
Hm, the tune sounds super familiar, just can't put my finger on which tune you took the melody from. Same goes for three of the four tunes on the EP. It all sounds sophisticated and well cared for and I applaud you for that.
I'd put a little more reverb into the lead as right now it sounds a little like old (European) bands in the golden oldies circuit - it sounds a little "clean" right now. But that's just my personal taste - I like my tunes a little rough on the edges, if you know what I mean 
But you got a good sense of melody and arrangement, which I always like and appreciate; that alone makes the EP worthwhile listening. Keep up the good work! And if I may give you a tip for your next recording(s): try not to listen to other bands whilst writing the tunes - inevitably and subconsciously you will copy (parts of) the tunes you're listening to. Used to happen to me quite a bit when I was just starting out, so I stopped listening to other bands during writing and recording phases. You wouldn't want to know how often I've written Dick Dale's "Summer Surf" all over again :/
I hope this feedback helps you a little.
Cheers from Dublin.
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_Introducing; Impala '59; An Evening with; Herr Magnatech Bittet Zum Tanz; Europa
Changing label.
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Last edited: May 10, 2023 06:29:59
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