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zak

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Posted on Dec 04 2007 11:46 AM

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Stormtiger

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Posted on Dec 04 2007 12:12 PM

Just yesterday I said that the accordian is my favorite instrument, next to the guitar. I swear. I'll be checking them out, thanks Zak.

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Ruhar

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Posted on Dec 04 2007 12:20 PM

Thanks for the review Zak. I had not heard of the Windows before. I'll definitely check them out.

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dp

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Posted on Dec 04 2007 12:39 PM

zak
...there's enough versions of Squad Car and Misirlou out there...

I have to disagree with this sentiment...I don't think there can ever be enough covers of Miserlou and Squad Car out there...

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zak

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Stormtiger

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Posted on Dec 04 2007 01:21 PM

Zak, I'd love to hear your review of my CD of almost all covers. I included some regulars like Mr. Moto and Baja because it was really intended as a souvenir for those in the crowd that don't hear surf music often, or ever. I'd never try to sell one to a real surf music enthusiast, that will be the next one.

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CaptainSpringfield

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Posted on Dec 04 2007 03:16 PM

For the most part, the modern versions of those standards that stick out the most to me are the ones where the band/artist takes a really creative approach, rather than just doing a rote interpretation of the normal arrangement. Ape did a really neat Polynesian/exotica version of "Misirlou," and the Tiki Tiki Bamboos (probably forgot an 'o' or three in there) did something along similar lines, though they slowed it waaaaaay down. Those versions grabbed my attention much quicker than almost any of the billion non-DD versions of that tune floating around out there.

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spskins

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tn
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Posted on Dec 04 2007 04:40 PM

I really like the Windows startup disc.

No, I thoroughly enjoy the Windows and it was really cool to email them and receive it in the mail, especially since they aren't already rich rockstars like Radiohead.

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MelWaldorf

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Posted on Dec 04 2007 11:33 PM

I just checked out their myspace page - I agree with Zak - this is what lofi is supposed to sound like.

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RobbieReverb

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Posted on Dec 04 2007 11:47 PM

zak
if a band can't come up with good original material they should at least try to dig up some covers that haven't been done a million times by a million other bands. It's the kind of repertoire that makes me immediately hit the "skip" button on the player unless it is a truly outstanding version, and there are very few of those out there. I just don't see the point of putting that kind of "Greatest Hits" fare on a CD.

I totally agree. I don't want to hear rehashes that pale compared to the
originals, unless it's done with a really unique and original arrangement.
I get way more excitement out of hearing a really good new tune, or an
obscure cover than hearing stuff that I've heard a gazillion times before:
no matter how good the familiar tunes are. But I know that I'm in the minority
on this.

Bob

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Mrgreen

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Toronto, ON
Mexico

Posted on Dec 05 2007 02:07 AM

Yeah, I've heard these guys before and I think they're pretty good. I usually like Japanese instro/surf/garage/rock&roll bands. Also from Japan there's the Twinkle Arrows and the Whys, a couple of great bands, at least in my opinion.

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ElMonstroPorFavor

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Posted on Dec 08 2007 11:57 AM

While I don't think these guys brought too much to their covers, I think they really managed to get a great lo-fi sound. Their cover of Bombora has an AMAZING guitar sound, but they simplify the drums. NOBODY can get that song right

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wilkat1

Joined: Dec 03, 2007
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southern Illinois

Posted on Jan 10 2008 09:46 PM

Stormtiger
Zak, I'd love to hear your review of my CD of almost all covers. I included some regulars like Mr. Moto and Baja because it was really intended as a souvenir for those in the crowd that don't hear surf music often, or ever. I'd never try to sell one to a real surf music enthusiast, that will be the next one.

Where can this CD be heard?

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diceophonic

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Posted on Jan 10 2008 11:38 PM

Here's my old post, The Windows have some good tunes!!
Surf band The Windows from Japan

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wilkat1

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Posted on Jan 11 2008 10:43 PM

I sent a request for the Windows CD, but I'm also interested in hearing Stormtiger's disc.

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zak Joined: Sep 24, 2007 Posts: 2728	Posted on Dec 04 2007 11:46 AM This post has been removed by the author. Last edited: Sep 27, 2009 22:46:55 Top
Stormtiger Joined: Dec 12, 2006 Posts: 2687 Ventura, CA	Posted on Dec 04 2007 12:12 PM Just yesterday I said that the accordian is my favorite instrument, next to the guitar. I swear. I'll be checking them out, thanks Zak. Top
Ruhar Joined: Jun 21, 2007 Posts: 3909 San Diego, CA	Posted on Dec 04 2007 12:20 PM Thanks for the review Zak. I had not heard of the Windows before. I'll definitely check them out. — Ryan The Secret Samurai Website The Secret Samurai on Facebook Top
dp Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 3546 mojave desert, california	Posted on Dec 04 2007 12:39 PM zak ...there's enough versions of Squad Car and Misirlou out there... I have to disagree with this sentiment...I don't think there can ever be enough covers of Miserlou and Squad Car out there... Top
zak Joined: Sep 24, 2007 Posts: 2728	Posted on Dec 04 2007 01:07 PM This post has been removed by the author. Last edited: Sep 23, 2009 15:59:50 Top
Stormtiger Joined: Dec 12, 2006 Posts: 2687 Ventura, CA	Posted on Dec 04 2007 01:21 PM Zak, I'd love to hear your review of my CD of almost all covers. I included some regulars like Mr. Moto and Baja because it was really intended as a souvenir for those in the crowd that don't hear surf music often, or ever. I'd never try to sell one to a real surf music enthusiast, that will be the next one. Top
zak Joined: Sep 24, 2007 Posts: 2728	Posted on Dec 04 2007 02:39 PM This post has been removed by the author. Last edited: Sep 27, 2009 22:47:12 Top
CaptainSpringfield Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 4387 Under the Sun	Posted on Dec 04 2007 03:16 PM For the most part, the modern versions of those standards that stick out the most to me are the ones where the band/artist takes a really creative approach, rather than just doing a rote interpretation of the normal arrangement. Ape did a really neat Polynesian/exotica version of "Misirlou," and the Tiki Tiki Bamboos (probably forgot an 'o' or three in there) did something along similar lines, though they slowed it waaaaaay down. Those versions grabbed my attention much quicker than almost any of the billion non-DD versions of that tune floating around out there. -Warren — That was excessively violent and completely unnecessary. I loved it. Top
spskins Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 3786 tn	Posted on Dec 04 2007 04:40 PM I really like the Windows startup disc. No, I thoroughly enjoy the Windows and it was really cool to email them and receive it in the mail, especially since they aren't already rich rockstars like Radiohead. — http://www.satanspilgrims.com http://www.facebook.com/pages/Satans-Pilgrims/8210228553 https://satanspilgrims.bandcamp.com/ http://www.surfyindustries.com Top
MelWaldorf Joined: Mar 03, 2006 Posts: 648	Posted on Dec 04 2007 11:33 PM I just checked out their myspace page - I agree with Zak - this is what lofi is supposed to sound like. Top
RobbieReverb Joined: Feb 28, 2006 Posts: 2384 San Jose, Ca.	Posted on Dec 04 2007 11:47 PM zak if a band can't come up with good original material they should at least try to dig up some covers that haven't been done a million times by a million other bands. It's the kind of repertoire that makes me immediately hit the "skip" button on the player unless it is a truly outstanding version, and there are very few of those out there. I just don't see the point of putting that kind of "Greatest Hits" fare on a CD. I totally agree. I don't want to hear rehashes that pale compared to the originals, unless it's done with a really unique and original arrangement. I get way more excitement out of hearing a really good new tune, or an obscure cover than hearing stuff that I've heard a gazillion times before: no matter how good the familiar tunes are. But I know that I'm in the minority on this. Bob — Bob Top
Mrgreen Joined: Jun 20, 2007 Posts: 351 Toronto, ON	Posted on Dec 05 2007 02:07 AM Yeah, I've heard these guys before and I think they're pretty good. I usually like Japanese instro/surf/garage/rock&roll bands. Also from Japan there's the Twinkle Arrows and the Whys, a couple of great bands, at least in my opinion. — Augusto Vite www.facebook.com/carne.y.cosas Top
ElMonstroPorFavor Joined: Sep 01, 2006 Posts: 2750 New Orleans, LA	Posted on Dec 08 2007 11:57 AM While I don't think these guys brought too much to their covers, I think they really managed to get a great lo-fi sound. Their cover of Bombora has an AMAZING guitar sound, but they simplify the drums. NOBODY can get that song right — Storm Surge of Reverb: Surf & Instro Radio Top
wilkat1 Joined: Dec 03, 2007 Posts: 107 southern Illinois	Posted on Jan 10 2008 09:46 PM Stormtiger Zak, I'd love to hear your review of my CD of almost all covers. I included some regulars like Mr. Moto and Baja because it was really intended as a souvenir for those in the crowd that don't hear surf music often, or ever. I'd never try to sell one to a real surf music enthusiast, that will be the next one. Where can this CD be heard? — Swing! Twang! Shake! Twist! Top
diceophonic Joined: May 20, 2006 Posts: 2174 PacNW (Vancouver, Wa U.S.A.)	Posted on Jan 10 2008 11:38 PM Here's my old post, The Windows have some good tunes!! Surf band The Windows from Japan — -Kyle Beyond The Surf YouTube channel Beyond The Surf Instagram The Verbtones @ Instagram The Verbtones @ Facebook The Verbtones @ bandcamp Top
wilkat1 Joined: Dec 03, 2007 Posts: 107 southern Illinois	Posted on Jan 11 2008 10:43 PM I sent a request for the Windows CD, but I'm also interested in hearing Stormtiger's disc. — Swing! Twang! Shake! Twist! Top

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