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Would you have a keyboardist in a surf band if you could?

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GregEL Joined: Mar 16, 2016 Posts: 217 Highland CA	Posted on May 21 2016 07:16 PM Need opinions, experiences, etc. Thx Top
JakeDobner Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle	Posted on May 21 2016 07:40 PM We do, no regrets. Top
Joelman Joined: Sep 07, 2006 Posts: 1491 Redlands, CA	Posted on May 21 2016 10:41 PM Yes, and a sax too if possible. Top
DannySnyder Joined: Mar 02, 2006 Posts: 11053 Berkeley, CA	Posted on May 21 2016 10:56 PM I think Laika and the Cosmonauts have it right, 1/2 guitar 1/2 keys — Danny Snyder "With great reverb comes great responsibility" - Uncle Leo 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 Top
Reverbenator Joined: Jul 26, 2015 Posts: 259 San Diego, Ca	Posted on May 22 2016 01:19 PM I'd definetely keep an open mind to it. A couple of years ago I was in a band in which one of our guitarists also played pedal steel. Needless to say, it killed on 'Sleepwalk'. Back in the 90s, there was a Surf Band from Seattle called 'The Deep End'. (Maybe Jake might know something about them.) They had two bassists, one platooned on Rhythym guitar, the other platooned on keyboards. I have their cd; it was pretty good. - -Less Paul, more Reverb- — -Cheers, Clark- -Less Paul, more Reverb- Top
PolloGuitar Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 5097 San Francisco	Posted on May 22 2016 01:38 PM I have been very happy having a keyboard in my band. I like the different colors and textures. Also, I don't have to play lead all the time. — Buy Speed of Dark @ Bandcamp Buy Spin the Bottle @ Bandcamp My Blog- Euro Tour Blog Pool Boys on Spotify INSTAGRAM Frankie & The Pool Boys on FB Pollo Del Mar on FB DJ Frankie Pool Boy on North Sea Surf Radio Top
JakeDobner Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle	Posted on May 22 2016 02:54 PM Reverbenator wrote: Back in the 90s, there was a Surf Band from Seattle called 'The Deep End'. (Maybe Jake might know something about them.) I know Joe who was in the Deep End, now in Banzai Surf. The Deep End was too long ago for me, I was 11 when they formed! They then became Django Twango and now Banzai Surf. Top
Reverbenator Joined: Jul 26, 2015 Posts: 259 San Diego, Ca	Posted on May 22 2016 03:29 PM Thanks, Jake. My sister came across their cd and ordered it for me several years ago. I could be wrong, but it sounds as if Joe may have used a Marshall, or something like that- the guitar sound seems to have that closed back midrange 'thunk'. Kinda cool. One of the bassists used a Ricky, so with that, the guitar tone, and the keyboards, they sounded kinda like Deep Purple, playing Surf Music. Thanks again, Clark - -Less Paul, more Reverb- — -Cheers, Clark- -Less Paul, more Reverb- Top
davidphantomatic Joined: Oct 12, 2008 Posts: 580 San Antone, TX	Posted on May 22 2016 05:39 PM Personally, I'd take keys over a second guitar. — The Phantomatics on Facebook The Phantomatics on Instagram The Phantomatics on Bandcamp Top
el_camello Joined: Jul 04, 2010 Posts: 369 Ottawa	Posted on May 22 2016 07:57 PM Going against the grain.. I would really not want a keyboard in my band. I will admit that the occasional organ done tastefully could be fun but I would just not want that sound often enough to have a dedicated member. Same issue I would see for sax... would be fun for a solo in a song but I wouldn't want that in in every song. I would consider it for a recording or if it was a guitar player that could double when required. EDIT: I do like plenty of bands with sax and/or keyboards. — -Pierre The Obsidians! (Ottawa surf) The Obsidians debut EP Last edited: May 22, 2016 20:02:20 Top
imafunkyman Joined: Sep 16, 2007 Posts: 548 Utah	Posted on May 23 2016 08:00 AM Absolutely! Of course at this point, I'll take anything I can get as I'm having a hell of a time trying to put a band together. A quest I've been trying to achieve for ten years. Now about that kazoo player... — Either you surf, or you fight. Top
killbabykill34 Joined: Apr 03, 2010 Posts: 3201 Jacksonville, AL	Posted on May 23 2016 08:39 AM I wouldn't take anything for our keyboard player. He has helped define our sound. If anything, I only wish he was a multi instrumentalist, as there are times I wish he could pick up 2nd guitar. — THE KBK ... This is the last known signal. We offer Sanctuary. www.thekbk.com http://www.deepeddy.net/artists/thekbk/ www.reverbnation.com/thekbk www.facebook.com/thekbkal Top
Ariel Joined: Aug 29, 2009 Posts: 1556 Israel	Posted on May 23 2016 09:47 AM As a listener, even if not an integral part of a band's sound, IMHO a keyboard can add a lot to a live show. Filling in spaces, creating crescendos and wild entertaining sounds. Doesn't have to make sense, either. No need to stick to the usual 60's organs, even MIDI guitar can be a lot of fun. Treat it like a stage prop, a dressing. Out to an external reverb unit of course, it will sound cheesy and nuts. PSA: Googling KEYTAR is a perfect vortex of pleasure and shame. it's making a comeback! Last edited: May 23, 2016 09:53:25 Top
ArtS Joined: May 09, 2008 Posts: 1348 Isle of Kent, MD	Posted on May 23 2016 10:09 AM Depends on your band's sound and goals. If you are a cover band playing older style surf, keys can help. If your original band wants the additional texture of keys great. Personally, I'm not a fan of keys and sax in our original surf bands (we did play some covers). When I was with Reverb Galaxy we brought a saxophone in; it sounded great and added some nice change of pace. But, we had to find songs to keep him busy and involved. Eventually we found that audiences started classifying us more as an "oldies" band (right or wrong) instead of surf. We played with a keyboardist one gig, then that was it. He tried to play on every song and it just didn't work. I think if you can find a keyboardist who is a multi-instrumentalist (percussion, sax, etc...) then it might work. — Surfcat WAKE UP JIMMY! IT'S CHRISTMASTIME! - NEW SINGLE 2024 CHRISTMAS ON THE BEACH - SINGLE CHRISTMAS ON THE PIER - EP NEW - MARCH OF THE DEAD SURFERS (Released Oct 17, 2024) - Agent Octopus YOUTUBE Video - March of the Dead Surfers NEW Top
michaelquiroz1 Joined: Apr 08, 2016 Posts: 7	Posted on May 23 2016 11:31 AM We're extremely fortunate. One of our members plays tenor, baritone sax, keys, trumpet and bass when I play guitar on a few tunes. — https://www.facebook.com/DragstripVipers/ https://dragstripvipers.com/ https://www.facebook.com/michael.quiroz.359 Top
ArtS Joined: May 09, 2008 Posts: 1348 Isle of Kent, MD	Posted on May 23 2016 11:35 AM michaelquiroz1 wrote: We're extremely fortunate. One of our members plays tenor, baritone sax, keys, trumpet and bass when I play guitar on a few tunes. That sounds like a great addition to the band — Surfcat WAKE UP JIMMY! IT'S CHRISTMASTIME! - NEW SINGLE 2024 CHRISTMAS ON THE BEACH - SINGLE CHRISTMAS ON THE PIER - EP NEW - MARCH OF THE DEAD SURFERS (Released Oct 17, 2024) - Agent Octopus YOUTUBE Video - March of the Dead Surfers NEW Top
CrazyAces Joined: Jul 31, 2012 Posts: 4052 Nashville, TN.	Posted on May 23 2016 11:37 AM We would dig having someone on keys quite a bit. I'm always writing for expanded instrumentation and often we have to re-arrange a song to make it work without organ, strings, horns etc. Things I hear in my head when writing. The capability to have sustained tones or chords and textures other than guitar excites me. I'm not as much of a fan of keys in a surf band with just one sound or tone. If a band has something like a Farfisa or other organ and only that sound and that sound is too busy or overused I get fatigued quickly. Cheers, Jeff — http://www.facebook.com/CrazyAcesMusic http://www.youtube.com/user/crazyacesrock http://www.reverbnation.com/crazyacesmusic Top
remora1 Joined: Jan 04, 2008 Posts: 1276 San Pedro, CA	Posted on May 23 2016 11:53 AM DreadInBabylon wrote: PSA: Googling KEYTAR is a perfect vortex of pleasure and shame. it's making a comeback! Just a few weeks ago, I saw a keytar in action at a very cool (and strange) fundraiser for my son's elementary school. Gary Wright (the "Dreamweaver" guy) backed by the Stone Temple Pilots. First one I'd seen in years! — Bill S._______ HELLDIVER on Facebook Top
cambeezy Joined: Jun 26, 2007 Posts: 399 Cleveland, Ohio	Posted on May 23 2016 05:24 PM I use the "Continental" and "Bell Organ" presets on the EHX B9 for 7 of our 40 song setlist. I'd like to use the B9 on a few more songs but another member sez thats enough Last edited: May 23, 2016 17:58:14 Top
MantisRex_ Joined: Oct 22, 2014 Posts: 38 Eastern Seaboard	Posted on May 26 2016 07:54 PM Didn't the Chantays have that smooth keyboard in Pipeline? — https://soundcloud.com/mantisrex Youtube Download my rock cover of Diamond Head Top

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