synchro
Joined: Feb 02, 2008
Posts: 4564
Not One-Sawn, but Two-Sawn . . . AZ.
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Posted on Apr 13 2018 02:58 PM
It's probably not news to the hardcore Surf fans, but only recently was I put hip to The Breakaways and I am truly impressed. Their sound is in line with the classic sound of First Wave Surf, but IMHO a bit more sophisticated. A minor sidetrack might explain it this.
When the Doors came out with Riders on the Storm, I loved the sound of Robbie Kreiger's guitar, which was clean, employed tremolo and sounded somewhat reminiscent of the Surf music which had preceded that song by nearly a decade. While it is primarily a piano song, Kreiger played some chords that were just what the doctor ordered, subtle, but somehow piercing because of their apt placement within the song and being voiced perfectly.
I hear the same sort of thing happening in The Breakaways music, as the two guitarists work to compliment one another, over the rock-solid foundation of bass and drums. On one of their albums, the drums are Bongos, and sound perfect. I had thought along the same lines myself and hearing their album serves as ample proof of concept.
The songs consist of classic Surf and a few originals. The division of labor between guitarists seems equitable and both Bruce McCoy and Craig Skelly are capable of holding up their end of the bargain. The overall effect is perfect. The music is strong, but not overwhelming; mellow, but not wimpy. The arrangements are creative, the playing is solid.
Music like this is why I listen to Surf.
— The artist formerly known as: Synchro
When Surf Guitar is outlawed only outlaws will play Surf Guitar.
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bigtikidude
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 25703
Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
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Posted on Apr 13 2018 03:43 PM
And they are great guys too!
One of the bands that hS played at the Surfing Museum and or HB pier for the museum for over 20 years.
— Jeff(bigtikidude)
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synchro
Joined: Feb 02, 2008
Posts: 4564
Not One-Sawn, but Two-Sawn . . . AZ.
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Posted on Apr 13 2018 03:45 PM
I got that impression.
— The artist formerly known as: Synchro
When Surf Guitar is outlawed only outlaws will play Surf Guitar.
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SixStringSurfer
Joined: Sep 23, 2014
Posts: 1433
Memphis, TN
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Posted on Apr 13 2018 04:27 PM
Great band, great guys. Craig sent me a CD a couple of years ago and I listen to it all the time. In fact, I was listening to it on the way to work this morning. 
— MooreLoud.com - A tribute to Dick Dale. New EP Louder Than Life available on bandcamp and website. Taking guitar lessons from Jimmy Dale.
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synchro
Joined: Feb 02, 2008
Posts: 4564
Not One-Sawn, but Two-Sawn . . . AZ.
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Posted on Apr 13 2018 04:31 PM
I've been appropriating ideas from Breakaways CDs all week. 
— The artist formerly known as: Synchro
When Surf Guitar is outlawed only outlaws will play Surf Guitar.
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LittleKahunaCraig
Joined: Jan 09, 2008
Posts: 391
Orange County, CA
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Posted on Apr 14 2018 09:06 AM
Thanks Guys, I truly appreciate your kind words. I will share them with the rest of the guys.
— Craig Skelly
Little Kahuna
www.littlekahunamusic.com
The Breakaways
The Curl Riders
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synchro
Joined: Feb 02, 2008
Posts: 4564
Not One-Sawn, but Two-Sawn . . . AZ.
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Posted on Apr 14 2018 09:08 AM
Breakaways wrote:
Thanks Guys, I truly appreciate your kind words. I will share them with the rest of the guys.
The best way to thank us is to keep on keeping on. We gotta keep this music alive.
— The artist formerly known as: Synchro
When Surf Guitar is outlawed only outlaws will play Surf Guitar.
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