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Am I the only one that doesnt like Dick Dale?
Joined: Apr 24, 2006 Posts: 1618 Ithaca, NY 
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Posted on Nov 06 2006 06:38 PM
I think that's a very good analogy to the reaction in this thread. I wasn't offended, no, but I was kinda irked by that being a first post on a forum for those who like surf and most of whom really like Dick Dale. But whatever. Life goes on I guess. Welcome aboard IronMaiden. |
Joined: Jun 23, 2006 Posts: 17 |
Posted on Nov 06 2006 07:16 PM
Tom - Thanks for clarifying that. It initially seemed like a very broad generalization to me....now I see the "angle" from which you were speaking. For the record - I agree that Dick is likely responsible for introducing a technique that has become an integral part of the Surf style....a great accomplishment regardless of your instrument or stlye. Krupanaut - Thanks, man. I'm a huge fan of music, the guitar, and guitar playing in general - I can honestly say I like music in almost all styles. Josh |
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Joined: Nov 02, 2006 Posts: 564 Virginia Beach |
Posted on Nov 06 2006 08:52 PM
Just kidding...Thanks Ill check that out. I dont hate DD, I just dont care for him like everyone else does. My band does 'The Beast' (from unknown territory) mainly because my drummer likes to play it and it is a cool song. Later |
Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 3546 mojave desert, california 
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Posted on Nov 06 2006 09:22 PM
way-old Dick Dale phone interview on the web: 'You shouldnât even be writing this story if you havenât heard me play live.' |
Joined: Apr 21, 2006 Posts: 852 Connersville, Indiana, USA
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Posted on Nov 07 2006 05:20 PM
I like Iron Maiden. I doubt that I'd ever count 'em as an influence on my future creations, but I still like to listen to 'em...recreational listing, I s'ppose. Matt —Fast Cars & Loud Guitars! |
Joined: Jul 05, 2006 Posts: 969
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Posted on Nov 07 2006 05:38 PM
this whole thread is pretty fucked up. What did you fucking people ever do in the music world that you can critique dale's playing ability? I have seen him live and I am pretty sure he would put most of you suckers to shame if you wanted to cut-heads with him. Second, ah fuck it, I ain't wasting my breath. |
Joined: Jul 08, 2006 Posts: 460 NorCal |
Posted on Nov 07 2006 06:01 PM
So, either you're a DickHead or not..... |
Joined: Mar 02, 2006 Posts: 11053 Berkeley, CA
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Posted on Nov 07 2006 06:40 PM
I wouldn't have put it quite that way $.02 —Danny Snyder Playing keys and guitar with Combo Tezeta Formerly a guitarist in The TomorrowMen and Meshugga Beach Party Latest surf project - Now That's What I Call SURF |
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Posted on Nov 07 2006 07:37 PM
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Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25566 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
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Posted on Nov 07 2006 08:10 PM
I wouldn't say that to Gein and the Grave robbers who did a surf cover of Transylvania, Jeff(bigtikidude) —Jeff(bigtikidude) |
Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle
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Posted on Nov 07 2006 08:21 PM
I like to think a lot of people here, not me, could cut-heads with him. We have some pretty amazing players here. I don't want to bash Dick but, on the topic of his tone, all he has ever done is play through the same set up and relied on being loud. I'd like to see him diversify. |
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Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25566 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
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Posted on Nov 07 2006 08:25 PM
and a bit of acoustic , and some trumpet , and Drums, and Sax back in the day. probably Piano too, seems kinda diversified, but I have a love hate relationship with the Dickster, Jeff(bigtikidude) —Jeff(bigtikidude) |
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Joined: Jul 05, 2006 Posts: 969
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Posted on Nov 07 2006 08:38 PM
yeah jeff, sure didin't stop you from seeing him for what the 15th time a few weeks ago ??? |
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Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle
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Posted on Nov 07 2006 09:10 PM
Sure his musical abilities are diversified, just not his sound. When I look at Dave Wronski or somebody compared to Dick I prefer non Dick. |
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Joined: Apr 24, 2006 Posts: 1618 Ithaca, NY
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Posted on Nov 07 2006 09:19 PM
I agree that it comes down to artistic choices, and I think that we should still (at least try to) respect that person's choices regardless of whether or not we enjoy the finished product. Dick Dale does his own thing. Good for him. Some people dig it. Good for them. Some people don't. Good for them too. Neither side needs to question DD's abilities or stature as a human being based on the direction he's decided to take his career. It's not our place to make a show of it.
Proud and true. |
Joined: Feb 25, 2006 Posts: 19287 Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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Posted on Nov 07 2006 09:35 PM
That's just not true Jake. What about his last CD? Live I've also seen him play acoustic. Anyway, I'm not really sure what you mean. He does his bombastic stuff but he also does his (like it or not) Louis Armstrong, Johnny Cash, and whoever sang Fever impressions. I take it you've never seen him live? —Site dude - S3 Agent #202 "It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea |
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Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle
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Posted on Nov 07 2006 09:43 PM
I'm talking about within the context of surf rock. I'm aware he's done acoustic and I'm familiar with all of his cover songs. Last CD was Unknown Territory? |
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Joined: Feb 25, 2006 Posts: 19287 Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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Posted on Nov 07 2006 09:47 PM
No, his last CD, was Spacial Disorientation, which was extremely "diversified". So, have you seen him live? —Site dude - S3 Agent #202 "It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea |
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Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle
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Posted on Nov 07 2006 10:09 PM
Only once, I was just getting into surf rock. So back in '00 or so. I don't have a huge recollection of the night. |
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Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25566 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
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Posted on Nov 07 2006 11:46 PM
Hey Waiamea Bay, Jeff(bigtikidude) —Jeff(bigtikidude) |
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but I agree with that. At what level does a guitarist have to be before people stop questioning how well he can play? It really comes down to the choices an individual artist makes; repertoire, equipment, arrangements, tonal, stage show,etc.. Nobody that is mentioned on this group suffers in the playing department. I think people should limit their critiques to the choices I mentioned above. To accuse Dick or anyone else of being a poor player really reflects more on the accuser. 
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