I have a secret music passion

[The Wiz]

During my life time all kinds of popular music came and went some stayed some didn't. It is a generational thing. But there was one type of music that stayed with me and I always played in secret so my kids,friends, wife would not laugh at me. And that is surf music. I am not talking about The Beach Boys, Jan and Dean,etc. I am talking about the hard guitar driven instrumentals and the mournful twanging of single guitar. Back in the early sixties surf bands where popping all up down the west coast with the crazy names like the Insect
Surfers. And who could forget The Space Cossacks. One of the most known of that sound was Dick Dale. And that brings us back to my confession. I was listening to some surf cuts on UTube and I ran across a track by Dick. It was "Ghost Riders" Now I have heard all kinds of tracks of that song but for some reason I never heard his take or I have forgotten hearing it. (You know it was the sixty's, man). I can guarantee you have never heard "Ghost" played like Dick performed it. He was at the top of his game, showing why he was thought of one of the greatest guitar players born. This is not a surf cut. This just a guy shredding his instrument,making it talk and taking no prisoners. If it sounds like Henricks at the end, it is because Hendricks said he influence him alot. I would provide a link but I am not talented enough to know how to do that. I found on Utube. If you do play it, play it loud. There are things he does with reverb and echo that you won't hear at a normal level. Enjoy and remember play it LOUD.

[markiver54]

Definitely a unique style! Only listened to one cut, but will research more.

[Shakey Jake]

A lot of fine players over the years. Roy Buchanan is one of my favorites from the past.
Jake

[BigAl52]

Not sure why anyone would make fun of a persons choice of music. I like it all even some elevator music

[BrokenolMarine]

I like an eclectic mix of music, and love the older beach music. I caught on to some of it from books I read, playing the songs mentioned in the books. I caught this video while looking for the songs... Check out grandpa shuffling.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbPzrNq3UUQ

I understand this style of dance has now become very popular to the techno music. I didn't realize when I first saw the video years ago, Gramps is a World Champion. His name is Paul Shelnutt, born in 1946.

[Hatchdog]

Just the other day I was listening to some instrumentals by The Ventures. For me, I’m not much of a fan of lyrics and prefer more the music itself. Probably why I’m such a Pink Floyd fan.

[daytime dave]

I like almost all types of music. I was raised on Classic country music from the 60's and 70's. That has to be my overall favorite. Since my youth I've been able to choose what I like to listen to. I enjoy having music on most all day, much to my Mary's dismay. She likes the quiet most of the time. (Opposites do attract!)
My favorite artist of all time is George Winston. I have mentioned this before. His piano solos take me to a place of peace and tranquility. I try to make Sunday's a special day to listen to his music.
I also very much like electronic dance music. Some of the songs get me going and I want to dance just like my college days. I had a dance partner whom I would drive to the next city just to go to some of the best clubs and dance. We were simply friends who enjoyed dancing that much.
Today, I'm listening to Dick Dale's ghost riders in the sky. I can see why people like his style. Now, I just had Siri play jazz as I finish writing this post. I agree Al, even some elevator music puts me in a good mood. The good folks at Muzak knew something, huh?

February Sea is appropriate here I think.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95si5xU ... bk&index=2

[North Country Gal]

Confession time. You all know me as a shooter, but ...

Over the years I made pretty good money and had a lot of fun playing harmonica, part time, on a professional level, meaning getting paid to play. In my time, I played in every genre of band in popular music and even a little classical music. Some on call studio work, too, whatever was needed. Gave lessons at times, too.

Most of my gigs were the usual blues, rock and country bands, but my favorites were a couple of jazz bands for the challenge and freedom to improvise. Also played in folk bands, a number of bluegrass bands, a Cajun band and once did a wedding gig playing polka (that was a hoot). My specialty was jam bands with other experienced musicians where rehearsal was a dirty word. If you couldn't just jump in and play with whatever popped into someone's head, you were gone.

Highlight of my career was once playing on stage in Chicago for a few numbers with Buddy Guy and also another Chicago bluesman, Linsey Alexander. They got a kick out of an older white gal playing the blures harp.

And I still play almost daily by hitting the internet music sites and playing along with anything I like. I have a monstrous digital music library, too, and can play harp with every song in it. Still get together with a few local friends, now and then and play just for fun. My heavy gigging days for money are long behind me, now. Not up to the grind and closing down bars, anymore. Yeah, saw my share of bar fights in my day, some wild ones.

[markiver54]

My favorite artist of all time is George Winston. I have mentioned this before. His piano solos take me to a place of peace and tranquility. I try to make Sunday's a special day to listen to his music.

All the seasons are excellent!

[North Country Gal]

I have a LOT of George Winston in my library and love playing along. Yeah, super sweet. Some favs are:
New Orleans Slow Dance
Goodnight Irene
Walking in the Air
Variation on the Kannon
Joy

[daytime dave]

Confession time. You all know me as a shooter, but ...

Over the years I made pretty good money and had a lot of fun playing harmonica, part time, on a professional level, meaning getting paid to play. In my time, I played in every genre of band in popular music and even a little classical music. Some on call studio work, too, whatever was needed. Gave lessons at times, too.

Wow, you sure surprised and impressed me. I didn't think it was possible, but your cool factor just went through my roof!

[North Country Gal]

Thanks, Dave. I'm a fairly reserved and quiet person, not at all the bold and daring type, but I am fearless when I get on stage. Some people get shocked when they see an old granny walk on stage and start playing the hard stuff or when they see me play music they don't consider to be playable with a harmonica. Guess they expect me to play campfire music. Hey, glad to play that, too, but much of my career has been boldly going where no sane harmonica player would go as far as what I play on a harmonica.

Me last spring playing at a the local community college with friends for Earth Day.

[daytime dave]

Wow, I wish I could have been to some of those performances!

[markiver54]

Wow, I wish I could have been to some of those performances!

Likewise!!

[Mr. Neutron]

Highlight of my career was once playing on stage in Chicago for a few numbers with Buddy Guy and also another Chicago bluesman, Linsey Alexander. They got a kick out of an older white gal playing the blures harp.

And I still play almost daily by hitting the internet music sites and playing along with anything I like.

Wow!!!! Sooo VERY VERY Cool!!!!

Buddy Guy!!! Man, I would've loved to had an opportunity to do something like that. Only way I could do that now is if I photoshopped myself onstage with the man, hee hee......

I also keep a Telecaster/Strat hybrid hanging on the wall, with a little Yamaha practice amp next to that, so when I hear something I like and know on the radio, I can play along with it too........

[mlrifleNY]

I am into a lot of styles of music but mostley classic country. Hell I was playing it long before it was classic. I have played in bands going back to 1967 or thereabouts. Started with rock music by all the popular bands of the 60's and then went into country music. I still get out and play every mounth and still love it. I just bought a new guitar back in December. For those that know it is a Gretsch White Falcon, Model # 6136T-59VS. I playede it at the local VFW club last month and was told it sounded so soulfull. I didn't tell them that I hoped my playing might have something to do with it. I was voted into the New Yorke State Country Music Hall of Fame back in 2010. My wife is also there.

Jim

[North Country Gal]

Very impressive, guys. Thanks for sharing.

[RanchRoper]

Cool thread. Played guitar since early ‘70s in and out bands. Played bass in a 50’s and 60’s cover band. All the classics, lots of Beatles. Sung lead and backup. Switched to cowboy music for awhile, wrote and recorded a couple of albums. Worked with a Sons of the Pioneers legend. As with all gifts, use it or lose it.

[North Country Gal]

Very cool, RR. We are a pretty musical bunch, here

[RanchRoper]

Just recently traded some guitars for a nice Les Paul Standard 60's model....been teaching myself to "tap" a la EVH. Starting to get some speed up and hit those harmonics. Great fun. I probably play an hour a night.