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Anthem of the Surf Nation

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Tuck Joined: Sep 02, 2006 Posts: 3166 Denver, CO	Posted on Jul 19 2011 10:25 AM Poll? Please select the anthem of your choice ... Top
WhorehayRFB Joined: Jun 12, 2008 Posts: 3331 Huntington Beach, CA	Posted on Jul 19 2011 12:23 PM Yeah, I agree we need a poll. Based on several replies, it appears some people aren't reading and/or understanding the question, which I believe goes something like so: "If 'Quiet Village' is the anthem of exotica music, what do YOU consider to be the anthem of surf music?" That indicates to me that it would be the most popular, most recognized, most representative of the genre. Several tunes being thrown out here are not even close, IMO. — Radio Free Bakersfield--60 Minutes of TWANG, CRUNCH, OOMPH. http://radiofreebakersfield.com http://www.facebook.com/pages/Radio-Free-Bakersfield/172410279636 http://www.sandiegojoe.com/rfb.htm Top
jp Joined: Feb 09, 2007 Posts: 917 Brew City	Posted on Jul 19 2011 12:46 PM It pains me to write this, but pre Pulp Fiction: Pipeline or Wipeout, Post Pulp Fiction: Miserlou. — The Exotics 1994-Current The Chickenshack - www.wmse.org www.thedoghouseflowers.com www.uptownsavages.com Top
CaptainSpringfield Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 4387 Under the Sun	Posted on Jul 19 2011 12:55 PM jp wrote: It pains me to write this, but pre Pulp Fiction: Pipeline or Wipeout, Post Pulp Fiction: Miserlou. Agreed. I will have no complaints at all if "Journey to the Stars" eclipses any of those. — That was excessively violent and completely unnecessary. I loved it. Top
jp Joined: Feb 09, 2007 Posts: 917 Brew City	Posted on Jul 19 2011 01:55 PM CaptainSpringfield wrote: jp wrote: It pains me to write this, but pre Pulp Fiction: Pipeline or Wipeout, Post Pulp Fiction: Miserlou. Agreed. I will have no complaints at all if "Journey to the Stars" eclipses any of those. For me it would be Squad Car, but both songs are still far too obscure to the casual music listener. — The Exotics 1994-Current The Chickenshack - www.wmse.org www.thedoghouseflowers.com www.uptownsavages.com Top
bigtikidude Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25568 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.	Posted on Jul 19 2011 02:01 PM and Neither of which are actually about the Ocean or surfing. even Mr. Moto and Misirlou are't really surf songs. i.e. They were not written to be about or in regards to surfing. — Jeff(bigtikidude) Top
insectsurfer Joined: Mar 22, 2006 Posts: 363 Los Angeles	Posted on Jul 19 2011 02:24 PM I'd say Pipeline. Misirlou would definitely be no. 2 though!! I'll tell ya one thing, when in the context of being involved in a 'surf jam' , I will always opt out if it's 'Misirlou'-because EEVVERYBODY plays it differently!!! There's no confusion when playing 'Pipeline', hence its advantage as a 'surf anthem'. Top
WhorehayRFB Joined: Jun 12, 2008 Posts: 3331 Huntington Beach, CA	Posted on Jul 19 2011 03:00 PM bigtikidude wrote: and Neither of which are actually about the Ocean or surfing. even Mr. Moto and Misirlou are't really surf songs. i.e. They were not written to be about or in regards to surfing. Not sure how that applies to this discussion. If the song has to be about "surfing," then how bout we throw in "Surfin' USA"? "Surfin' Safari"? "My Beach"? ;) We need a poll. Perhaps the "criteria" might be helpful as well. — Radio Free Bakersfield--60 Minutes of TWANG, CRUNCH, OOMPH. http://radiofreebakersfield.com http://www.facebook.com/pages/Radio-Free-Bakersfield/172410279636 http://www.sandiegojoe.com/rfb.htm Top
jp Joined: Feb 09, 2007 Posts: 917 Brew City	Posted on Jul 19 2011 03:15 PM Surfin' Bird — The Exotics 1994-Current The Chickenshack - www.wmse.org www.thedoghouseflowers.com www.uptownsavages.com Top
CaptainSpringfield Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 4387 Under the Sun	Posted on Jul 19 2011 03:22 PM By those standards, the anthem for the exotica crowd is clearly "We Love Tikis." — That was excessively violent and completely unnecessary. I loved it. Top
Ron-Rhoades Joined: Aug 19, 2006 Posts: 958 Kekaha, Kauai, Hawaii	Posted on Jul 19 2011 03:43 PM "Shouldn't something like a surf anthem be a tune with historical significance to the genre of surf music, played by a band of historical significance within the surf music community, that represents the essential characteritics of surf music?" That would be "Pipeline" by The Chantays — The TakeOffs "Kauai's Only All-Instrumental Surf Band" http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-TakeOffs/312866840587 Top
Tuck Joined: Sep 02, 2006 Posts: 3166 Denver, CO	Posted on Jul 19 2011 03:58 PM Would this mean I would have to stand up and salute the nearest surfboard if I heard somebody playing Pipeline? Also, if I hear anyone describe Pipeline as "anthemic" I may barf. "Anthemic" usually seems to mean "good in a way that only a taste- and adjective-impoverished young twit of a reviewer can detect." As in, "The song was anthemic, but I took an antacid and it stopped." Top
WhorehayRFB Joined: Jun 12, 2008 Posts: 3331 Huntington Beach, CA	Posted on Jul 19 2011 04:06 PM jp wrote: Surfin' Bird Black Sand Beach. — Radio Free Bakersfield--60 Minutes of TWANG, CRUNCH, OOMPH. http://radiofreebakersfield.com http://www.facebook.com/pages/Radio-Free-Bakersfield/172410279636 http://www.sandiegojoe.com/rfb.htm Top
WhorehayRFB Joined: Jun 12, 2008 Posts: 3331 Huntington Beach, CA	Posted on Jul 19 2011 04:06 PM CaptainSpringfield wrote: By those standards, the anthem for the exotica crowd is clearly "We Love Tikis." And we've got the money to spend on 'em! — Radio Free Bakersfield--60 Minutes of TWANG, CRUNCH, OOMPH. http://radiofreebakersfield.com http://www.facebook.com/pages/Radio-Free-Bakersfield/172410279636 http://www.sandiegojoe.com/rfb.htm Top
Tuck Joined: Sep 02, 2006 Posts: 3166 Denver, CO	Posted on Jul 19 2011 04:18 PM Quiet Surf? Top
bigtikidude Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25568 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.	Posted on Jul 20 2011 12:38 AM Kuk, by the Astronauts, spells out all of the surfin terms. — Jeff(bigtikidude) Top
elreydlp Joined: Sep 04, 2009 Posts: 1800 Temecula, CA	Posted on Jul 20 2011 01:26 PM WhorehayRFB wrote: bigtikidude wrote: and Neither of which are actually about the Ocean or surfing. even Mr. Moto and Misirlou are't really surf songs. i.e. They were not written to be about or in regards to surfing. Not sure how that applies to this discussion. If the song has to be about "surfing," then how bout we throw in "Surfin' USA"? "Surfin' Safari"? "My Beach"? ;) We need a poll. Perhaps the "criteria" might be helpful as well. "Surfer Joe"! Top
Ariel Joined: Aug 29, 2009 Posts: 1556 Israel	Posted on Jul 20 2011 02:10 PM I'll try to sum up some criteria, IMHO: It's gotta have the Surf Beat, or close. Most of the songs suggested have it (Pipeline doesn't). Gotta have lot's of drippy reverb in the original version. (again, Pipeline... not so much) Gotta be famous/recognizable. Related to surfing, somehow. By a classic band/artist. Wipeout's got it all, although I too am not crazy about it. Too primitive and cheesy, almost cartoonish. I think Miserlou fits the bill, it's a natural choice (sic.) True, it's an old Middle eastern traditional, but that's part of what surf music's all about- absorbing different cultures etc. and bringing it all to the sun and fun. And Dick Dale- everything he does, he (in his own words) relates to surf, the energy of the ocean, blah blah... Also, he's the (self appointed?) king, isn't he? Also, everybody covers it. (yeah, you too ) (Kuk- great choice! but it's just not that popular...) Anyway, all this doesn't mean much really, but it's a fun game. Top
aqualadius Joined: Aug 30, 2010 Posts: 414 Charlotte, NC	Posted on Jul 20 2011 02:15 PM I told a friend we wre having this thread discussion and he said "well what would be the anthem for Rock? or Pop?" and I did have to think about that too. Seems like surf as a genre has a lot more rules in a way. — Jeremy Top
JakeDobner Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle	Posted on Jul 20 2011 04:05 PM How about written by a surf band? Top

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