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Richard

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Posted on Jun 29 2012 05:48 AM

Hey guys, a little embarrassing, but I know that I know this song and cannot for the life of me remember from where/who. Little help, please.

A little Messer Chups

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FritzCat

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Posted on Jun 29 2012 09:09 AM

Theme from "Black Saddle" by Jerry Goldsmith.

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Teiscofan

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Ontario
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Posted on Jun 29 2012 09:42 AM

Thanks for the lead on an interesting band. I am really digging their tunes. Anyone know where to get a proper discography of there material and where there CD's can be bought? Amazon seems to only list the the MP3 downloads and the more I look the more material I am finding with no idea how big their catalogue is.

Cheers

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jonfender

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Posted on Jun 29 2012 09:46 AM

Alot of the time, you can get their CD's from www.doublecrownrecords.com In the past 3 or 4 months, he's offered 4 different titles for sale, new.

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Teisco

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Germany

Posted on Jun 29 2012 10:05 AM

Discography + Buy Vinyl&CD:
http://www.discogs.com/search?q=messer+chups&type=releases

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Teiscofan

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Posted on Jun 29 2012 10:14 AM

Thanks!

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davidphantomatic

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Posted on Jun 29 2012 10:37 AM

Their early stuff is pretty experimental, kinda electronic meets surf.
For more straight forward surf check out "Heretic Channel" and "Bermuda 66."

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SanchoPansen

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Posted on Jun 29 2012 11:13 AM

Don't forget to mention 'Messer für Frau Müller" (which is the same band).

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josheboy

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Posted on Jun 29 2012 11:18 AM

If this isn't the sweetest video ever, I don't know what is.

Messer Chups rule!

Davidphantomatic is right about their early stuff. Its pretty crazy & experimental. But the last few releases are a lot more surfy (and cool).

Heretic Channel is my fave album of theirs, but there are 2 versions of the album. The first version (which the song in this video is from) doesnt sound as cool as the second version to my ears. I think it was re-recorded and re-released or something. Their releases get a little confusing. Also, the second version has a cool song about a fight between Bruce Lee and Christopher Lee. LOVE IT!

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Pappa_Surf

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Winnipeg, Canada
Canada

Posted on Jun 29 2012 03:03 PM

Ha, I was just listening to Messer Chups while checking this thread.

I really dig a Surfin Bird mash-up they did (there are several versions only one of which I really like)

I have the Zombie Shopping album which contains liberal amounts of Vincent Price samples and horror themes.

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Richard

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Posted on Jul 01 2012 09:28 AM

Did I put this post in the Gear forum? Oops.

Fritz, yes, that's it. I remember hearing it first on the "Rare Surf: Vol. 2" comp that had The Nocturnes, The Revellaires, and a few others. Thanks.

Messer Chups are indeed one of the coolest bands in the world, and I agree with the comments about the weirdness of their early stuff. Some of their stuff is very atmospheric and vibey, (I know those are somewhat nebulous descriptors) which I realize more and more is what most of my favorite tunes (surf/instro or not) have in spades. I think capturing some kind of ambiance, the ability to create something that's real evocative in some manner, is what separates some players and songwriters from the pack.

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Richard Joined: Mar 02, 2006 Posts: 1683 Georgia	Posted on Jun 29 2012 05:48 AM Hey guys, a little embarrassing, but I know that I know this song and cannot for the life of me remember from where/who. Little help, please. A little Messer Chups — The Mystery Men? El Capitan and The Reluctant Sadists SSS Agent #31 Top
FritzCat Joined: Sep 11, 2007 Posts: 678 Sonoma, CA	Posted on Jun 29 2012 09:09 AM Theme from "Black Saddle" by Jerry Goldsmith. Last edited: Jun 29, 2012 09:12:18 Top
Teiscofan Joined: Feb 21, 2011 Posts: 513 Ontario	Posted on Jun 29 2012 09:42 AM Thanks for the lead on an interesting band. I am really digging their tunes. Anyone know where to get a proper discography of there material and where there CD's can be bought? Amazon seems to only list the the MP3 downloads and the more I look the more material I am finding with no idea how big their catalogue is. Cheers — I am not obsolete, I am RETRO.... Top
jonfender Joined: Mar 09, 2011 Posts: 273 Melbourne FL USA	Posted on Jun 29 2012 09:46 AM Alot of the time, you can get their CD's from www.doublecrownrecords.com In the past 3 or 4 months, he's offered 4 different titles for sale, new. Last edited: Jun 29, 2012 10:15:32 Top
Teisco Joined: Jul 06, 2008 Posts: 106 Germany	Posted on Jun 29 2012 10:05 AM Discography + Buy Vinyl&CD: http://www.discogs.com/search?q=messer+chups&type=releases — Discogs bandcamp Top
Teiscofan Joined: Feb 21, 2011 Posts: 513 Ontario	Posted on Jun 29 2012 10:14 AM Thanks! — I am not obsolete, I am RETRO.... Top
davidphantomatic Joined: Oct 12, 2008 Posts: 580 San Antone, TX	Posted on Jun 29 2012 10:37 AM Their early stuff is pretty experimental, kinda electronic meets surf. For more straight forward surf check out "Heretic Channel" and "Bermuda 66." — The Phantomatics on Facebook The Phantomatics on Instagram The Phantomatics on Bandcamp Top
SanchoPansen Joined: Jan 04, 2011 Posts: 1588 Berlin L-Berg	Posted on Jun 29 2012 11:13 AM Don't forget to mention 'Messer für Frau Müller" (which is the same band). — The Hicadoolas Top
josheboy Joined: Mar 13, 2009 Posts: 2367 Twin Cities, MN	Posted on Jun 29 2012 11:18 AM If this isn't the sweetest video ever, I don't know what is. Messer Chups rule! Davidphantomatic is right about their early stuff. Its pretty crazy & experimental. But the last few releases are a lot more surfy (and cool). Heretic Channel is my fave album of theirs, but there are 2 versions of the album. The first version (which the song in this video is from) doesnt sound as cool as the second version to my ears. I think it was re-recorded and re-released or something. Their releases get a little confusing. Also, the second version has a cool song about a fight between Bruce Lee and Christopher Lee. LOVE IT! Last edited: Jun 29, 2012 11:23:50 Top
Pappa_Surf Joined: Oct 28, 2008 Posts: 671 Winnipeg, Canada	Posted on Jun 29 2012 03:03 PM Ha, I was just listening to Messer Chups while checking this thread. I really dig a Surfin Bird mash-up they did (there are several versions only one of which I really like) I have the Zombie Shopping album which contains liberal amounts of Vincent Price samples and horror themes. — https://www.facebook.com/index.php?lh=9353f9155b5ff32e14c998495fd00da4&#!/rich.derksen.7 Top
Richard Joined: Mar 02, 2006 Posts: 1683 Georgia	Posted on Jul 01 2012 09:28 AM Did I put this post in the Gear forum? Oops. Fritz, yes, that's it. I remember hearing it first on the "Rare Surf: Vol. 2" comp that had The Nocturnes, The Revellaires, and a few others. Thanks. Messer Chups are indeed one of the coolest bands in the world, and I agree with the comments about the weirdness of their early stuff. Some of their stuff is very atmospheric and vibey, (I know those are somewhat nebulous descriptors) which I realize more and more is what most of my favorite tunes (surf/instro or not) have in spades. I think capturing some kind of ambiance, the ability to create something that's real evocative in some manner, is what separates some players and songwriters from the pack. — The Mystery Men? El Capitan and The Reluctant Sadists SSS Agent #31 Top