LordWellfleet
Joined: Jul 12, 2012
Posts: 170
Cape Cod, USA
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Posted on Dec 06 2016 12:11 PM
Staredge wrote:
Jack the Ripper. We never play it the same way twice. We play with changing the tempo and dynamics of different parts of the song. The drummer leads us through it.
I find this song so hard. I can play the actual notes just fine--it's coming in at the right time. What's the secret? I always loose track trying to count measures! 
Then again, I'm playing along with backing track. Something tells me in a band setting you can communicate through those extended pauses. As you said: drummer leads.
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shake_n_stomp
Joined: Jan 09, 2014
Posts: 600
Vancouver BC
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Posted on Dec 06 2016 06:25 PM
LordWellfleet wrote:
Staredge wrote:
Jack the Ripper. We never play it the same way twice. We play with changing the tempo and dynamics of different parts of the song. The drummer leads us through it.
I find this song so hard. I can play the actual notes just fine--it's coming in at the right time. What's the secret? I always loose track trying to count measures!
Then again, I'm playing along with backing track. Something tells me in a band setting you can communicate through those extended pauses. As you said: drummer leads.
I totally agree...a band would communicate those changes in a more natural way and reacts to one another. To me, Link Wray is all about feel and raw energy rather than exacting precision. I play 'Jack' with my group and it is understood that no two performances are identical (while hitting all the notes that actually make the song what it is). We don't take the approach that the drums lead, though - there are important parts for the drums to play. More of a push/pull between guitar and drums.
— Lorne
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Vancouver BC Canada
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surfing-matze
Joined: Apr 12, 2010
Posts: 99
Germany
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Posted on Dec 07 2016 09:53 AM
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ArtS
Joined: May 09, 2008
Posts: 1249
Isle of Kent, MD
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Posted on Dec 07 2016 10:45 AM
Cape Fear - Original (Agent Octopus) - We're still working out the kinks to this one, but I always love working out new material live. This one combines a lot of various styles I like to play.
Neutron Sabre - Cover (Space Cossacks). 'nuff said"...
— Surfcat
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Mike75
Joined: Jul 28, 2013
Posts: 220
Hong Kong
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Posted on Dec 07 2016 11:29 AM
We are totally autistic at playing The Wave, especially because the simple ABAB structure (so synonymous with #lizardsurf) gives room to really experiment with the tone.
When we play at the beach the song never really ends, and we can go on for hours contrasting the A and B sections. Enjoy the vid btw, I love a bit of Star Fleet on Saturday morning.
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ChadShivers
Joined: Sep 07, 2010
Posts: 559
Atlanta
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Posted on Dec 11 2016 01:25 PM
— The Squares - 1995-2002
The Mystery Men? - 2012-
MOONBASE - 2012-2017
The KBK - 2017-2022
The Frigidaires 2021-
Southern Surf Stomp!
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fenderfan
Joined: Jul 13, 2008
Posts: 774
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Posted on Dec 12 2016 08:00 AM
Currently, The Palomino, by the Fathoms (although we don't use a trumpet!)
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ScottyBravo
Joined: Jul 14, 2008
Posts: 92
Chandler, AZ
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Posted on Dec 12 2016 08:16 AM
It changes often, but currently...Hmm, I'd have to go with Flight of the Surf Guitar(The Atlantics)
— Scott
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Samurai
Joined: Mar 14, 2006
Posts: 2141
Kiev, Ukraine
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Posted on Dec 13 2016 02:27 PM
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BC4DdrummerAK
Joined: Oct 07, 2012
Posts: 66
Anchorage, Alaska
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Posted on Dec 14 2016 07:04 PM
oof That is a tough question! I like a ton of the songs my band plays, but the two that immediately jump to mind are two of our covers: The Astronauts - "Surf Party", and Jon & The Nightriders - "Molokai Cocktail". Surf Party is probably my favorite overall. Neither are note for note authentic to the originals, we definitely have our own little flavor on it. 'Surf Party' is one of those songs that kind of invigorates me, no matter how whooped I am from our set. 
EDIT-Another contender will probably be 'The Sheriff of Noddingham', by David Marks & The Marksmen, once we get that one down. Drums aren't doing anything TOO exciting on the original, but that main tremolo riff that runs throughout...Rick Flair style 'WOOO!'
— 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: Dec 14, 2016 19:21:24
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Matt22
Joined: Feb 15, 2007
Posts: 2813
Fredericksburg, Virginia
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Posted on Dec 14 2016 07:14 PM
This killer version of Manchurian Beat:
— Matt "tha Kat" Lentz
Skippy and the Skipjacks: 2018-
Skippyandtheskipjacks.net
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Otto and the Ottomans: 2014-2015
The Coconauts surf band: 2009-2014
www.theamazingcoconauts.com
Group Captain and the Mandrakes 2013
http://www.gcmband.com/
The Surfside IV: 2002-2005, 2008-2009
the Del-Vamps: 1992-1999, 2006-2007
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BC4DdrummerAK
Joined: Oct 07, 2012
Posts: 66
Anchorage, Alaska
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Posted on Dec 14 2016 07:29 PM
DAMMIT. I have two more faves. Whenever I have covered for the other (and far more traditional) surf band in town, they play these two songs, and I can't decide between which one gets me more stoked:
"Malaguena"-Loosely based on the Bambi Molesters' version; and
"Super Rocket Rumble"-Man or Astroman.
— Gear:Kit:Pearl Reference series in Emerald Fade,Pearl rack,Pearl Demon Drive pedals,Tama Iron Cobra hi-hat stand, Sabian & UFiP cymbals.
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Surfersaurus
Joined: Feb 10, 2010
Posts: 352
Australia
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Posted on Dec 14 2016 11:49 PM
ScottyBravo wrote:
It changes often, but currently...Hmm, I'd have to go with Flight of the Surf Guitar(The Atlantics)
Yep, I like that one, it's always a challenge to play!
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Badger
Joined: Nov 16, 2013
Posts: 4536
Wisconsin
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Posted on Dec 16 2016 07:57 AM
Surfersaurus wrote:
ScottyBravo wrote:
It changes often, but currently...Hmm, I'd have to go with Flight of the Surf Guitar(The Atlantics)
Yep, I like that one, it's always a challenge to play!
Funny 'cause that's one that comes out whenever I ask, "so, how's my Strat doing today?" or giving more than a cursory look at one in the shop.
Also I've sworn that, if I'm ever back in a band situation, under NO circumstances is this one that the drummer counts off.
— 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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Syndicateofsurf
Joined: Oct 08, 2014
Posts: 1073
Northern Ohio
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Posted on Dec 16 2016 09:14 AM
Surfersaurus wrote:
ScottyBravo wrote:
It changes often, but currently...Hmm, I'd have to go with Flight of the Surf Guitar(The Atlantics)
Yep, I like that one, it's always a challenge to play!
Hi Dad! The very song that set me on the surf/instro path.
My seminal surf song.
— Da Vinci Flinglestein,
The quest for the Tone, the tone of the Quest
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pemkt
Joined: Aug 10, 2016
Posts: 22
Eau Claire, WI
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Posted on Dec 24 2016 06:59 PM
Mr. Moto here as well. I also almost always play Bach's "Joy of Man's Desire" during any given practice session.
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windmill
Joined: Mar 22, 2006
Posts: 269
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Posted on Dec 25 2016 06:11 AM
Penetration
When it comes out smooth and languid I sometimes think I could be a decent guitar player
— Freshwater Surfin'
The Murray Basin
Australia
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crumble
Joined: Sep 09, 2008
Posts: 3158
Guildford England
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Posted on Dec 25 2016 03:15 PM
Hot Link - The Galaxy Trio. Nice tune to play unaccompanied, dials me in.
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TheFintastics
Joined: Jul 28, 2008
Posts: 459
Wichita Falls, Texas
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Posted on Jan 04 2017 06:11 PM
Checkpoint Echo
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Hi, I'm Gellert, guitarist for The Fintastics.
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P2gee
Joined: Jul 05, 2006
Posts: 264
Waco Texas
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Posted on Feb 02 2017 02:51 PM
Varies for me from month to month ......right now probably Rockula. Around these parts, except for me, nobody knows LSJ even exists. Go to the local guitar store and noodle around on this song always gets question "what song is that?"
— 2012-2013: FILTHY POLAROIDS
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