hello i just created a surf band and am creating a set list but could use some help. its a rock surf type band. we like to mix styles of southern rock metal blues and but it under the surf unbrella
our 1st song is Nitro by Dick Dale
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Posted on Jul 13 2016 12:30 AM
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Posted on Jul 13 2016 12:12 PM
Hi, I'm not really in a position to give advice as I'm a comparative novice who in playing terms hasn't ventured too far from the spare bedroom - but your post looked a little lonely here so these are songs that I like and can play recognisable (if simple) versions of (no particular surprises or lateral thinking here)- I'm sure you're aware of them all! Ghost Riders I guess just make a play list of the stuff you like and get a buzz out of? Good luck with the band! —Wherever you go, there you are http://rogerfowles.co.uk/ |
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Posted on Jul 13 2016 12:48 PM
Let's move into the "modern" era - basic stuff that the entire band can learn quick but sounds great live and you can put your own spin on each one. Save the Waves - The Surfdusters Older: Hope that helps! Surfcat Agent Octopus |
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Posted on Jul 13 2016 01:27 PM
ArtS wrote:
Im gonna look some of these bands up most of my pre made setlist is just dick dale and the ventures music. i need to branch out more |
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Posted on Jul 13 2016 01:28 PM
i really wanna start the show with this song |
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Posted on Jul 13 2016 01:33 PM
now understand ill be playing for a bunch of metal heads and rock guys |
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Posted on Jul 13 2016 01:40 PM
SHADOWNIGHT5150 wrote:
Great kick butt way to open up a set and get the crowd rockin'. Look up the bands I think they may be good fits for your sound. —Surfcat Agent Octopus |
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Posted on Jul 13 2016 02:00 PM
i was thinking of adding some surf coaster tunes and some secret samurai tunes Last edited: Jul 13, 2016 14:05:52 |
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Posted on Jul 13 2016 02:38 PM
"Flight of the surf guitar" by Martin Cilia" - that should get the Rockin —I am not obsolete, I am RETRO.... |
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Posted on Jul 13 2016 03:17 PM
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Posted on Jul 13 2016 04:32 PM
"Bells of St. Kahuna" - Slacktone.
I am not obsolete, I am RETRO.... |
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Posted on Jul 13 2016 05:33 PM
Not surf, but Rumble or Ace of Spades by Link Wray have good over driven sounds to try and win over the metal masses. Pipeline and Miserlou are good choices if you want some high energy stuff that non surf fans will be familiar with. |
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Posted on Jul 13 2016 05:55 PM
here are the songs we have played so far after our inital meet up misirlou |
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Posted on Jul 13 2016 07:41 PM
Was thinkin of adding slaughter on tenth avenue |
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Posted on Jul 13 2016 07:56 PM
Dude, Shadownight, I am one of those "metal" guys (my background was death and black metal before playing surf music), and I know if you throw enough attitude and tremolo picking in there, the metalheads will eat it up. And if they don't....well...don't fret about it. They're probably only into metal because it's "rebellious". True metal peeps like all sorts of music. If you want some rockin' stuff to throw into your set, look at bands like Daikaiju, Satan's Pilgrims, Man or Astroman, and some of these other more modern bands, like a couple ArtS up there posted. Jon & The Nightriders have some good rocking tunes as well ("Moving Target" is a great song to check out). Hell, my band covers the surf version of "Transylvanian Hunger" that you can find on YouTube (I'm at work, otherwise I would post a link). I believe the surf version is called "Californian Hunger"? There's a few of those tunes, and a good way to bridge the gap, as it were. —Gear:Kit:Pearl Reference series in Emerald Fade,Pearl rack,Pearl Demon Drive pedals,Tama Iron Cobra hi-hat stand, Sabian & UFiP cymbals. Last edited: Jul 13, 2016 19:59:41 |
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Posted on Jul 13 2016 10:21 PM
ooh i need to look into some of that |
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Posted on Jul 14 2016 12:03 AM
There are a lot of great suggestions here. That said, have you got any originals? I really prefer bands that play originals and obscure covers. —Bob |
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Posted on Jul 14 2016 02:09 AM
I have a hand full of originals |
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Posted on Jul 14 2016 02:13 AM
Here is one I did |
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Posted on Jul 14 2016 03:50 AM
I like it. Surf for sure. |
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