Joelman
Joined: Sep 07, 2006
Posts: 1506
Redlands, CA
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Posted on Jun 24 2023 10:18 PM
So has anyone here heard the group? Arc De Soleil?
If so would you call it Surf music?
I just came across this sound on an YouTube hot rod video.
I followed it down and found,,, Arc De Soleil.
Sounds like surf to me. Although I don’t think it was meant to be considered surf music.
Joel
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synchro
Joined: Feb 02, 2008
Posts: 4559
Not One-Sawn, but Two-Sawn . . . AZ.
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Posted on Jun 25 2023 12:23 AM
Whatever you call it, I find it enjoyable. I looked up the artist and he states that he was inspired by his father’s love for The Spotnicks and The Shadows. The vibe, at least to my ears, puts me more in mind of something I would have heard in the late ‘70s, or early ‘80s. The melody is somewhat reminiscent of Michael Jackson’s Billy Jean. Overall, it’s a good package, and I appreciate the clean guitar sound.
— The artist formerly known as: Synchro
When Surf Guitar is outlawed only outlaws will play Surf Guitar.
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synchro
Joined: Feb 02, 2008
Posts: 4559
Not One-Sawn, but Two-Sawn . . . AZ.
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Posted on Jun 25 2023 12:26 AM
You might dig this one.
— The artist formerly known as: Synchro
When Surf Guitar is outlawed only outlaws will play Surf Guitar.
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ElMonstroPorFavor
Joined: Sep 01, 2006
Posts: 2753
New Orleans, LA
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Posted on Jun 25 2023 08:51 AM
See also Khruangbin, Balthvs, Gitkin
I don't consider these bands surf, but I tend to like them. Certainly a surf influence, but the rhythms and moods these bands evoke aim for something different than surf imo.
— Storm Surge of Reverb: Surf & Instro Radio
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Joelman
Joined: Sep 07, 2006
Posts: 1506
Redlands, CA
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Posted on Jun 25 2023 11:39 AM
Now that I listen to more of the other songs they/he have produced.
I find that it reminds me of a music I used to listen to on a smooth jazz station.
I think what caught my ear, may have been some of the way it sounded. Like maybe The Aqua Velvets, or The verb tone, or blue stingrays, or even Dave Wronski.
Oh well like most music. I find I like some, but not all.
Thanks for the lead Synchro.
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Joelman
Joined: Sep 07, 2006
Posts: 1506
Redlands, CA
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Posted on Jun 25 2023 11:42 AM
ElMonstroPorFavor wrote:
See also Khruangbin, Balthvs, Gitkin
I don't consider these bands surf, but I tend to like them. Certainly a surf influence, but the rhythms and moods these bands evoke aim for something different than surf imo.
yes perhaps it is/was the surf music influence that caught my ear.
Surf, whether many will admit it, has had quite a bit of influence in music.
Thanks for the clues.
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synchro
Joined: Feb 02, 2008
Posts: 4559
Not One-Sawn, but Two-Sawn . . . AZ.
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Posted on Jun 25 2023 12:01 PM
Joelman wrote:
Now that I listen to more of the other songs they/he have produced.
I find that it reminds me of a music I used to listen to on a smooth jazz station.
I think what caught my ear, may have been some of the way it sounded. Like maybe The Aqua Velvets, or The verb tone, or blue stingrays, or even Dave Wronski.
Oh well like most music. I find I like some, but not all.
Thanks for the lead Synchro.
Overall, I like his work. There’s a fair degree of variety, but he tends to have well thought out music that is creative and artistic. I wouldn’t sY that I like all of it, but I find him a respectable artist, and love that he plays homage to the days before distortion took over.
— The artist formerly known as: Synchro
When Surf Guitar is outlawed only outlaws will play Surf Guitar.
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