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Atlantic Astro Cumulus
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A loose cover of a recently discovered surf instrumental. I've added a slightly menacing intro (with sound effects) a middle 8 and a jazzy outro of my own invention to make it all a little longer. As usual, I've given it a full Major Snagg upgrad
major snagg
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Pop/Rock, Psychedelic, Ambient, Rhythm & Blues and beyond.
Major Snagg is the invented name of the 'band' that perform all my own musical creations. (songs and instrumentals). I play guitars, bass, rudimentary keyboards, harmonica, and sing. Melody has always been important to me... lyrics and guitar solos have to say or communicate something. I create musical worlds that I hope that you dear listener, will also want to explore and live in for a few moments...or longer if you feel that way inclined.
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Rock • Instrumental Rock
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#158 today Peak #21
#33 in subgenre Peak #5
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Joe Dochtermann
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May 26, 2021
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MP3 11.5 MB • 320 kbps • 5:01
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This is a great Surf instrumental by Joe Dochtermann that I discovered recently on a Surf Music instruction video on YouTube. I've no idea when it was written or whether that's his name or a maybe made up one. I've changed it round just a little and also added my own middle 8 section (C#m / G#m / A / B). The main part of the tune is based around a simple, E / D / Am / E // C / B kind of sequence. I played the drums and percussion manually to try to get a live, slightly imperfect 'garage' kind of feel. I used my Eastwood Astro Cadet Bill Nelson model guitar.
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davidabriggs
Jun 14, 2021
I'll have to get myself a sand box like Brian Wilson for when I do my Surf instrumentals. By the Way, my fave Surf bands are The Langhorns and Messer Chups.
AlexisPatrick
Jun 01, 2021
Fabulous music and guitar work.
LeeBoos
May 31, 2021
Definitely a surf song. You nailed the guitar work well. Drums are cool. The bending is spot on.
JESUSOLDMAN
May 30, 2021
Oh I love this. Never heard the song before, but I love it. Makes me think of one not from around here. (as in, doesn't exist yet to anyone on this version of earth) ... Fab!
Bob Forbes
May 30, 2021
Catchy melody David - a surfer piece indeed! Have always loved this genre, being a coastal Californian born adds that sentimental edge... Excellent work David :)
KeithMitchell
May 30, 2021
Yeah love that dead box room drum sound David. It let's the rest cut through. Definitely got that summer surf feel stamped all over it....nailed it. A very, very nice sweet track.
rodrica
May 27, 2021
Love what you've done with the drums - they have a great "live" feel to them, sounds just like a real drummer! Lovely smooth guitar playing, very nice tone, you've definitely captured that surf vibe. Nailed that pro production sound - superb quality track in every way!
juri r
May 26, 2021
Hi! I came over from Tony's fans' page to check out your songs.This one brings back the fond memories of the glorious Surf with some extra (which sounds pretty cool).Likey!