HISTORY OF SURF MUSIC

gretschenbacker · Post by **gretschenbacker** » Sun Dec 24, 2006 12:53 pm

Thanks George. Those Hal Leonard sets are fairy ubiquitous (even seen them at computer stores). Thanks for the tip!

By no means have I got an extensive surf music collection (but that can always be remedied)!

johnashfield · Post by **johnashfield** » Sun Dec 24, 2006 1:06 pm

I saw people surfing in Munich this summer! I'll have to post some pictures.

kenposurf · Post by **kenposurf** » Sun Dec 24, 2006 1:39 pm

Yep..The Hal Leonard books are easy to find and worthwile,,The Pipeline-Solo Guitar volume gives an in depth detail into the mechanics of each tune.

wmthor · Post by **wmthor** » Mon Dec 25, 2006 4:49 am

I came across this book, Alfred's "Surf & Spy Hits" yesterday while killing some time at my local dealer. I think I'm going to go back to the store tomorrow and buy it.

kenposurf · Post by **kenposurf** » Mon Dec 25, 2006 2:32 pm

hmmmm. Monty Norman Orch..Green Day,,,Henry Mancini (maybe Peter Gunn)...looks a little scary..

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Mon Dec 25, 2006 2:37 pm

Who played the Jaguar in Mancini's orchestra?

wmthor · Post by **wmthor** » Mon Dec 25, 2006 6:36 pm

"Surf & Spy Hits" seems to have more Spy than Surf.

Batman Theme- The Ventures
Cannonball- Duane Eddy
Espionage- Green Day
Forty Miles of Bad Road- Duane Eddy
James Bond Theme- The Monty Norman Orchestra
Misirlou- Dick Dale
Out of Limts- The Marketts
Peter Gunn- Duane Eddy
The Pink Panther- Henry Mancini
Ramrod- Duane Eddy
Rebel Rouser- Duane Eddy
Telstar- The Tornadoes
Wipeout- The Surfairs

kenposurf · Post by **kenposurf** » Mon Dec 25, 2006 7:16 pm

Still some good stuff there..love those Duane Eddy tracks

longboard_ric · Post by **longboard_ric** » Tue Dec 26, 2006 3:02 pm

This is a great thread and well worth the time taken to read it. Obviously it deals predominantly with the US perspective, however surf music caught on very quickly in Australia in the early sixties and took on its own unique sound. We even came up with an original dance "The Stomp". You will find a good summary of Aussie surf music here : www.delightfulrain.com.au

There has been a lot of great surf music recorded over the years, all mentioned in this thread. However, being a good patriotic Aussie, not to mention maybe a little bit biased, I would rate "Bombora" by The Atlantics as THE Surf Instrumental. Even though it was re-recorded a few years ago, I still think the original 1963 version is the best. Get a copy and enjoy.

Another notable mention should go to the soundtrack to the early seventies film "Morning Of The Earth". Thirty-five years on it still brings a smile to my face.

We should also thank the producers of Surf Movies, many of whom had a great ear for music and introduced us to artists we probably never would have heard.

Long Live Surf Music!!!!

kenposurf · Post by **kenposurf** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 11:24 am

Hey Shane..Great link and Bombora is one of my faves also. Stay tuned to this thread for some surf music news Paul and I have on the way "down the tube" Reverberated!!!

longboard_ric · Post by **longboard_ric** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 1:32 pm

George, have a look at this kid.

http://www.xavierrudd.com

Different and very good.

kenposurf · Post by **kenposurf** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 5:21 pm

Hey Shane,
Thanks for the link! The guy is very good no doubt..more in a blues form than surf. One of my fave bands who called it a day recently is The Fifty Foot Combo. They really took the style somewhere while keeping the root...

kenposurf · Post by **kenposurf** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 8:09 am

Try for a revival of this thread: How about a cool surf song done by a non surf band:
Emotions-Arthur Lee and Love

lyle_from_minneapolis · Sat Mar 17, 2007 5:45 pm

Happy Surf Patrick's Day!

kenposurf · Post by **kenposurf** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 6:22 pm

Mark..may the surf rise up to meet your board and may your reverb always be wet!