Timstunes t1_jeaqg7l wrote on March 30, 2023 at 5:26 PM

I feel it was predated by the “exotica” genre and lounge music in some way. Chill instrumentals that have some pseudo interpretation of exotic caribbean and middle eastern music.

One thing that i think is interesting is that since it started as instrumental music, theres a lot of crazy examples from all over the world (vietnam, mexico, peru, middle east, etc) either as surf instrumentals or as an element of it (i.e. Cumbia Amazónica)

Duckduckgoose609 t1_jeanjr8 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 5:08 PM

Reply to What's one of your favorite appearances on songs from other artists that aren't listed on the title track? by Quick-kick95

John Lennon singing backup vocals on bowies fame .. thought that was so cool and such a sick surprise

Sc00ter7622 t1_jeang7u wrote on March 30, 2023 at 5:07 PM

Reply to Lyrics or the music? by meganelizabethjade

I listen to a lot of death metal so the vocals don't really factor in for me as much. For me, I think it's just the speed and technical prowess that moves me.

RideWithMeSNV t1_jean4xm wrote on March 30, 2023 at 5:05 PM

Reply to Bands with no more surviving members by rmarkmatthews

Canned Heat. Adolfo is the only member from the 60s, but he wasn't the original.

If you expand it to original members being alive, but having nothing to do with the band, the list gets a bit longer.

MartinLutherLing t1_jean37e wrote on March 30, 2023 at 5:05 PM

Reply to comment by DSPbuckle in Metallica, AC/DC, Ozzy Osbourne, Iron Maiden, Guns N' Roses, Tool bringing 'Power Trip' to California desert by DallasSF

Hey, If you ever have kids, and one of them, when he's eight years old, accidentally sets fire to the living room rug... go easy on him.

beep-bloop-beep t1_jeamo98 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 5:02 PM

Reply to comment by Johhnynumber5ht2a in Can a song be surf music if it doesn't mention the ocean, surfing, etc.? What makes surf music surf music? by GregJamesDahlen

that’s mostly the munsters theme song you are hearing

Kod_Rick t1_jeame1v wrote on March 30, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Reply to Can a song be surf music if it doesn't mention the ocean, surfing, etc.? What makes surf music surf music? by GregJamesDahlen

This Op Ivy song sounds like surf music to me.

ddsiddall t1_jeamclj wrote on March 30, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Reply to If they remade The Blues Brothers today, who would be starring in it? by ApesApesApes

That would be an abomination before the lord.

elevenghosts t1_jeamb9w wrote on March 30, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Reply to Bands with no more surviving members by rmarkmatthews

All of the original Ramones have been dead since 2014.

Omnifreakfx t1_jealhfh wrote on March 30, 2023 at 4:55 PM

Reply to Lyrics or the music? by meganelizabethjade

I can do both. There are songs I like but hardly know all the words and meanings but then there are songs I really like where I’ll dissect them and theory craft and find similar relations to my own life for some songs. Music to me is more than just a vibe of sounds. Sometimes the sounds amplify the meaning behind the song and the message can be quite meaningful. There are a plethora of songs that have gotten me through hard times and some that motivate me and what not. An emotional connection that I feel you can’t fully achieve by just simple listening and liking a song just because it sounds good or has a nice beat.

HansGoldenRod t1_jeal2xz wrote on March 30, 2023 at 4:52 PM

Reply to Metallica, AC/DC, Ozzy Osbourne, Iron Maiden, Guns N' Roses, Tool bringing 'Power Trip' to California desert by DallasSF

Bunch of geezers

Notinyourbushes t1_jeal1c2 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 4:52 PM

Reply to Can a song be surf music if it doesn't mention the ocean, surfing, etc.? What makes surf music surf music? by GregJamesDahlen

Surf music isn't just about the waves, it's about the dunes and sand. Thus the arabic influence.

GregJamesDahlen OP t1_jeakxgx wrote on March 30, 2023 at 4:51 PM

Reply to comment by singlejeff in Can a song be surf music if it doesn't mention the ocean, surfing, etc.? What makes surf music surf music? by GregJamesDahlen

thoughts on why rolling bass lines and beach boys style harmonies say surf? Is it just because the early progenitors had those elements and they became linked to surf in general? or does something about those elements really make one think of the ocean?

[deleted] t1_jeakve0 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 4:51 PM

Reply to Bands with no more surviving members by rmarkmatthews

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Notinyourbushes t1_jeakrxa wrote on March 30, 2023 at 4:50 PM

Reply to Best Vampire Music? by Big_Ol_Boy

Bloodletting - Concrete Blonde
Moon over Bourbon Street - Sting
Losing to the Dark - La Sera
Hatef--k - the Bravery (highly recommend)
Violet Eyes - My gold mask
Vampires - Emanuel and the Fear
Heart of Darkness - Ruby Bones
Blood - Aziya
Killing Moon - Echo and the Bunnymen

Or just check out my Halloween mix. You'll find a lot of songs fitting the mood.

Johhnynumber5ht2a t1_jeakew2 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 4:48 PM

Reply to comment by singlejeff in Can a song be surf music if it doesn't mention the ocean, surfing, etc.? What makes surf music surf music? by GregJamesDahlen

I second the base line comment.....if anyone wants a modern day surf rock example listen to Uma Thurman by Falloutboy

SadAcanthocephala521 t1_jeak5wm wrote on March 30, 2023 at 4:46 PM

Reply to Lyrics or the music? by meganelizabethjade

I don't pay too much attention to the lyrics, at least not initially. Sometimes knowing the lyrics actually takes away from my enjoyment of a song.

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