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philjudd Joined: Dec 05, 2016 Posts: 151 Queensland	Posted on Jan 26 2017 04:47 AM What is Spy Surf or Spy Instrumental guitar music I keep coming across. And what are some of the classic examples of this part of the surf/instrumental guitar repetoire? Or are there any bands (particularly from the 60's) that had Spy and Space themed instrumentals as their focus. Last edited: Jan 26, 2017 14:50:25 Top
bigtikidude Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25568 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.	Posted on Jan 26 2017 07:22 AM Off the top of my head, would be the James Bond theme. — Jeff(bigtikidude) Top
Reverbenator Joined: Jul 26, 2015 Posts: 259 San Diego, Ca	Posted on Jan 26 2017 07:30 AM I'm not sure if it's considered a 'Classic', but I'd say that 'G Man' by Los Straitjackets fits the bill aa a good Spy tune. — -Cheers, Clark- -Less Paul, more Reverb- Top
skeeter Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 2063 Virginia, USA	Posted on Jan 26 2017 07:37 AM — Paul Atomic Mosquitos Bug music for bug people is here! Killers from Space Top
josheboy Joined: Mar 13, 2009 Posts: 2365 Twin Cities, MN	Posted on Jan 26 2017 10:37 AM For more modern spy sounds, look up the Infrareds. Also Jonny and the Shamen's album Adventure's in Espionage. And of course, The Penetrators. Skeeter put up some excellent examples of classic stuff. The Man from UNCLE is also a great spy theme, but the original doesn't have much (or any) guitar. Man or Astro-Man did a good guitar based cover of it though. Top
Brian Joined: Feb 25, 2006 Posts: 19292 Des Moines, Iowa, USA	Posted on Jan 26 2017 10:43 AM Search YouTube for "Slacktone Spy Medley". — Site dude - S3 Agent #202 Need help with the site? SG101 FAQ - Send me a private message - Email me "It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea Top
skeeter Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 2063 Virginia, USA	Posted on Jan 26 2017 10:43 AM josheboy wrote: The Man from UNCLE is also a great spy theme, but the original doesn't have much (or any) guitar. Man or Astro-Man did a good guitar based cover of it though. As did the Ventures — Paul Atomic Mosquitos Bug music for bug people is here! Killers from Space Top
skeeter Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 2063 Virginia, USA	Posted on Jan 26 2017 11:02 AM Forgot probably the most obvious one, after the James Bond theme. — Paul Atomic Mosquitos Bug music for bug people is here! Killers from Space Top
Nokie Joined: Oct 06, 2008 Posts: 550 So Cal	Posted on Jan 26 2017 11:06 AM The riff from "Watching the Detectives" by Elvis Costello is great spy guitar, IMHO. Yes, it's not an instro record but it was the gateway drug. It had me seeking more of the same. When "Surfbeat '80" and "Pray for Surf" hit in 1980, I was ready for 'em. — "Hello Girls!" Top
remora1 Joined: Jan 04, 2008 Posts: 1276 San Pedro, CA	Posted on Jan 26 2017 11:15 AM Brian wrote: Search YouTube for "Slacktone Spy Medley". Here's the version I filmed in 2010 — Bill S._______ HELLDIVER on Facebook Top
websurfer Joined: May 14, 2007 Posts: 1753	Posted on Jan 26 2017 12:57 PM Top
philjudd Joined: Dec 05, 2016 Posts: 151 Queensland	Posted on Jan 26 2017 02:58 PM Or are there any bands (particularly from the 60's) that had Spy and Space themed instrumentals as their focus. Top
Squid Joined: Aug 22, 2010 Posts: 1018 Portland, Oregon with Insanitizers	Posted on Jan 26 2017 03:06 PM Here's the "Get Smart" theme performed by Agent Orange. It's practically a different song from other versions. — Insanitizers! http://www.insanitizers.com Top
websurfer Joined: May 14, 2007 Posts: 1753	Posted on Jan 26 2017 04:19 PM philjudd wrote: Or are there any bands (particularly from the 60's) that had Spy and Space themed instrumentals as their focus. For '60s space themed instros, check out The Nocturnes "Third Star To The Left", and pretty much the whole Ventures In Space album. For a more modern take, The Surfites "Escapades in Space". Top
JohnnyMosrite Joined: Jun 14, 2006 Posts: 892 New York City area	Posted on Jan 26 2017 07:15 PM From Chicago about 25 years ago.. Spies Who Surf "Keys to Her Ferrari", "Spy Beach" and a real haunting tune called "Stakeout". J Mo' Top
Clarry Joined: Oct 01, 2014 Posts: 519 Streatham, London	Posted on Jan 27 2017 04:11 AM "Thunderball" Davie Allan and The Arrows Angry!! Top
Frelonvert Joined: Sep 21, 2009 Posts: 275 Toulouse	Posted on Jan 27 2017 04:54 PM The Shadows, Man of mystery. — http://noskons.bandcamp.com/ Top
kick_the_reverb Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 1337 Escondido, CA	Posted on Jan 27 2017 06:13 PM — The Scimitars Top
kick_the_reverb Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 1337 Escondido, CA	Posted on Jan 27 2017 06:23 PM — The Scimitars Top
CrazyAces Joined: Jul 31, 2012 Posts: 4052 Nashville, TN.	Posted on Jan 27 2017 07:46 PM We gave it a go on Surfadelic Spy a-Go-Go — http://www.facebook.com/CrazyAcesMusic http://www.youtube.com/user/crazyacesrock http://www.reverbnation.com/crazyacesmusic Top

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