nicksimo
Joined: May 27, 2014
Posts: 1
Vic, Australia
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Posted on May 27 2014 12:08 AM
Hey guys, Couldn't find an introduction sort of place so thought I'd do that here. Im Nick, live on the south coast of Australia and I have been enjoying the surf/surfmusic lifestyle my whole life. A year or so ago I started learning guitar and all my favourite Jack johnson, Mat mchugh and heaps of other bands songs. I have a youtube where I upload these covers so check em out and hopefully you like them ! I also have a few originals on the go that have the surfy style to them so hopefully you hear them soon !
Cheers guys, heres the link. https://www.youtube.com/user/nickksimo
— Check out my Youtube where I upload covers of Jack Johnson, Mat Mchugh & The Beautiful Girls and more !
https://www.youtube.com/user/nickksimo
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HallmarkSweptWinger
Joined: Jul 27, 2006
Posts: 1284
Berlinesia, Germanifornia
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Posted on May 27 2014 12:25 AM
Welcome!
I am very amused…
Maybe you use a bit more reverb on your guitar?
Nick, this site is especially for Surf Music, yes.
But Surf Music is something different…
Maybe you take a bit time and click for example to the link to the North Sea Surf Radio and listen to the Surf Music there for half an hour. Then you know what Surf Music is:
http://www.northseasurfradio.com
Let us know what you think about this instrumental Surf music!!!
I know music like Jack Johnson is called Surf Music nowadays also…
So there are two kinds of Surf Music. Enjoy both!
best cheers!
— Twang cheers!
Ralf Kilauea
www.kilaueas.de
https://kilaueas.bandcamp.com/album/touch-my-alien
Last edited: May 27, 2014 00:27:41
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DannySnyder
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 11076
Berkeley, CA
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Posted on May 27 2014 01:13 AM
Hi Nick,
Ralf is right. The music that you think of as surf music is different from what we here at Surfguitar101 think of as surf music. Back when the sport of surfing was really taking of in Southern California, there was also a new batch of bands playing guitar based instrumental songs. The surfers at that time decided to adopt that style of music for their own and called it surf music.
It's easy to get confused, as there are several distinct types of surf music, including the Jack Johnson style you favor, and no real authority to choose one as the definitive one. It's just as valid to call the Beach Boys surf music, and most people in this country do, but we here at SG101 prefer our surf music instrumental.
I hope you check out North Sea Surf radio, or even our own SG101 podcasts and give the music a try. You may find you like it. And there's no reason why you couldn't play both types ;)
— Danny Snyder
"With great reverb comes great responsibility" - Uncle Leo
I am now playing trumpet with Prince Buster tribute band 'Balzac'
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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Noel
Joined: Mar 15, 2011
Posts: 8528
Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.
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Posted on May 27 2014 07:02 AM
Hi Nick! Welcome to sg101. Glad you're here. To the above I'd add, check out Martin Cilia, The Atlantics and other Australian surf bands. There are more than a few. And, congratulations on picking up the guitar. You never know where that can lead.
— This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got.
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Badger
Joined: Nov 16, 2013
Posts: 4537
Wisconsin
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Posted on May 27 2014 07:51 AM
Noel wrote:
Hi Nick! Welcome to sg101. Glad you're here. To the above I'd add, check out Martin Cilia, The Atlantics and other Australian surf bands. There are more than a few. And, congratulations on picking up the guitar. You never know where that can lead.
Nick, Welcome to SG101!  Hope you enjoy the site and predict you'll find many helpful folks here in the community.
Keep plugging away. I always thought this article was a good one.
— Wes
SoCal ex-pat with a snow shovel
DISCLAIMER: The above is opinion/suggestion only & should not be used for mission planning/navigation, tweaking of instruments, beverage selection, or wardrobe choices.
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Surfabilly
Joined: Apr 21, 2006
Posts: 852
Connersville, Indiana, USA
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Posted on May 27 2014 01:16 PM
Welcome, Nick! You could always follow the example of The Ventures, and claim to not play surf music, just instrumental. Never mind that The Ventures had a few hits, with what are considered to be surf instrumentals, and were a major influence on surf bands and the surf sound.
— Fast Cars & Loud Guitars!
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Hammond101
Joined: Feb 22, 2013
Posts: 342
SoCal USA
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Posted on May 28 2014 05:24 PM
I love this place. You guys were so unbelievably nice to Nick. Kudos Gentlemen! Surf Musicians, a rare breed!
— Keep it Drippy Brothers and Sisters!
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