Forgive me if I’m ignorant, but I can’t think of another guitar teacher on KZitem doing the kind of videos you do. Always comprehensive, always incredibly applicable, and always inspiring. You’re doing a service to the guitar community man.
@SyntagmaStation
8 ай бұрын
Yeah, he’s one of a kind. I watch a lot guitar videos and there are some great guys out there, but nobody quite like him. Learned a lot about guitar playing, but even more about great music I missed or ignored. A few years ago, someone called him the coolest guitar teacher on KZitem. I had to agree and still do.
@Arthur_My_Dear
8 ай бұрын
A unique talent and teacher
@SounduSleep
8 ай бұрын
He has the best taste in music too.
@MuseumsBloke
8 ай бұрын
“Applicable” is exactly the right word to describe Adrian’s approach to teaching/sharing guitar.
@nickyreynolds3326
3 ай бұрын
As a reasonably intrenched surf guitarist, I had my doubts about this video. But when you said “and the third time I’m going to play it up the octave,” I immediately knew you were one of us.
@Dirkvreugd
8 ай бұрын
You need to make a surfalbum , this is too good !!!
@paulbrown8411
8 ай бұрын
Quite frankly Adrian, that was bloody brilliant!
@Emlizardo
8 ай бұрын
Your new surf track is terrific. Thanks for demonstrating how instead of waiting for inspiration, we can go about the creative process in a workmanlike way, testing out basic building blocks till something strikes our ear as worth developing further. On the topic of surf music, one band that I think had a very innovative take on it was The Raybeats, back in the 80s.
@zailkhalsa5261
8 ай бұрын
The Ray Corvair Trio was another great under appreciated East Coast surf rock group
@cubistblues
8 ай бұрын
The Raybeats were fantastic. Their lead guitarist Jody Harris is one of the unsung greats of that era (see also his playing in the Golden Palominos and with John Zorn). He was also close friends with Robert Quine (who considererd Harris a superior player to himself).
@Emlizardo
8 ай бұрын
@@cubistblues Yes, Jody Harris and Robert Quine made an album together called "Escape" which is worth checking out. As might be expected it's pretty, uh, "off-kilter."
@JohnJones-qy5ko
7 ай бұрын
I remember their EP - Roping Wild Bears!
@toolsgear2695
8 ай бұрын
Please make an album of surf tunes, this was brilliant!!!! 👏👏👏
@grahamtyler5382
8 ай бұрын
"Midnight Beach". I see waves gently lapping in the moonlight.
@gene-b
8 ай бұрын
Dude, that's one of the most interesting, instructive and entertaining video's I've seen in a very long time. But what's more, you've created an authentic, artfully imaginative, and truly notable addition to the genre... The Coffin Daggers would kill for that riff! Very well done, and more power to you!
@thejamnasium6447
8 ай бұрын
that Em to C7 is such a great sound. always reminds me of the progression to Stella Blue by the Grateful Dead. what a beautiful progression that is.
@Morgatus-zx7lq
8 ай бұрын
I'd title this one "Dead Calm Noon". Great job!!!
@JoeRogers-b9q
2 ай бұрын
You really should do an instrumental album. Or any album. You deserve to be heard.
@saxophool
8 ай бұрын
Flannel shirt is the classic surf look. 😎
@kingburbank9424
3 ай бұрын
I am a friend of Don Wilson's son of the Ventures. I've heard a lot of Surf Music .. Good Job.🏄🎸
@MuseumsBloke
8 ай бұрын
Excellent minor Surfy, “bad guys coming in” vibe. Absolutely love it! The first couple of minutes remind me of the first time I heard The Shadows, now 50-odd years ago. And that little smile you allowed yourself as you hit the Dick Dale fast tremolo picking passage at c19:03? Utterly priceless!
@57RickH
8 ай бұрын
Sounds great, reminds me of Slacktone. The phasing sounds really good on that song.
@lolwithme36dd
8 ай бұрын
You ended up writing one of the nicest sounding surf jams I've ever heard. 👏 Bravo sir
@thedave2429
Ай бұрын
Dude! You have a winner there. Great song!
@subastral6291
8 ай бұрын
Amazing. I wish more people were into surf rock
@dylanhenson7146
8 ай бұрын
Love your surf stuff, definitely want to see more!
@RJ-fi9zo
8 ай бұрын
Subscribed!! I wish more youtube guitar channels would teach how to fish like you. As someone who's trying to learn on my own, the only three guitar channels I actually watch are Andrew Clarke, Eric Haugen, and you. Because you all are comprehensive and focus on the thought process behind writing songs, and give a systematic roadmap to improve on this instrument. Thanks for these, can't be grateful enough. On a tangent, I do understand some content creators would want to keep any kind of structured knowledge behind a paywall as a way to make money, but I just think there are better ways to make money and actually help the viewer learn without having to pay first. For example, if I really appreciate a channel, I'd buy merch or albums they wrote just to support it.
@c.aaronmcclure9367
7 ай бұрын
Thank you! I love surf, but what I really appreciated was the simple well broken down look at the song writing process, as well as the approachable look into the mechanics and elements of the genre. I would love to see one for other styles as well!
@boomerdell
8 ай бұрын
Oh, wow, Adrian, this is GREAT! Both the lesson and your superb surf-rock piece. Outstanding! Suggested name: The Lewis & Harris Trail Inspiration: Although I'm from the U.S., my wife is from Scotland, and as I understand it the isles of Lewis & Harris can actually have some good surfing from time to time, so given where you are and where you're from, I thought it would be nice to have a UK reference. And whenever I see "Lewis & Harris" I think of Lewis & Clark, which is a US history reference, can't be helped: after the Louisiana Purchase, which massively expanded the young US all the way to the Pacific, they walked the trail from the Missouri River to the Pacific Ocean, so we hear a lot about the Lewis & Clark Trail. The reached the end of their trail when they hit the West Coast of the US, which is where surf-rock and surf culture originated, so it all ties in. The Lewis & Harris Trail
@damienslade
8 ай бұрын
Really groovy! Have to say I would've enjoyed seeing the bass process too.
@719diesel
8 ай бұрын
yeah man, sounds great....i live on the Gulf of Mexico in Florida...One day I was walking the beach in the morning, and noticed stingrays in the surf. They were Manta Rays...it was a migration..there were thousands of them..and I noticed that they somehow liked to surf. They would ride the waves to the shore. amazing.. ! How about the "Manta Ray Hydroglide" for the name of your great tune!
@Kendo276
7 ай бұрын
Awesome sauce! Classic in my book. Always great stuff on your channel, perfect blend of theory, creativity, intervals, space and building of tension. Love it! How about El Gatto Wave for a title, a nod to your gold waving cat that messed with your focus back in the not so distant past!
@mweb47729
8 ай бұрын
Another vote for a full album. I bought Zodiac Toys. I'd buy this. Thanks for another great video.
@surfysonic9847
8 ай бұрын
Not sure why or how, but my original comment wishing for a full surf album from Adrian and loving Zodiac Toys (got it on iTunes) was removed. Sad face. : (
@trunkmonkey9417
7 ай бұрын
Adrian, this was exquisite. The "story" walked in, built up, took me away, brought me back and left me wanting more. The killer tone, the phrasing, outstanding. Thank you for all you put into your art and sharing it. I was born in SoCal (Chula Vista, and lived in Imperial Beach) in the 50s. My dad and uncle were professional drag racers, owned a speed shop, were involved with and members of various car clubs, The Bean Bandits, Kingsmen, San Diego Prowlers and a few others. Surf, Rockabilly, Blues were a staple.
@104ist
8 ай бұрын
the intro section has me hoping for a spiritual sequel where you make a 60s feel garage rock / psych rock track! when you first played the chords through i wasn’t sure about the C7 but i love the way it sounds in context 👌
@andylynes1
7 ай бұрын
Absolutely brilliant. Reminded me a bit of Jon and The Nightriders. Title suggestion The Final Wave.
@stranger360th
4 ай бұрын
It was also fun listening. Sounded really great and interesting …. As title, Surf Moon 🌙 comes to my mind . Congrats 👏
@artneville5994
8 ай бұрын
Really great surf tune! Has Detective feel..
@lamper2
8 ай бұрын
Search for Mark Doyle Guitar Noir cd
@Arthur_My_Dear
8 ай бұрын
The comment on inspiration and sticking with it through the struggle for ideas is so apposite
@hardyshmardy
8 ай бұрын
That works. That. works just fine!
@stephenjhoward
8 ай бұрын
Great creative journey, Adrian. My title suggestion “Shark Wire Bay”.
@canopy-guitarsgear5615
8 ай бұрын
My suggested title “anyone can surf” - funnily I’ve just started messing around recording and this aligns with what I’m thinking - I’ve upped the beginnings of a surf adjacent spag western experiment I did last summer along with something newer on my channel and hope to keep moving / creating :-)
@danieli.9252
8 ай бұрын
A couple of good surf revival bands I have learned about in the past few years are the Tourmaliners (named after Tourmaline Beach in San Diego), and the Surfrajettes (who might be touring the U.S. right now).
@satamique
8 ай бұрын
Well! It.s now my favourite surf song of all time! Amazing!
@Jassbusters
8 ай бұрын
Would love to see you make a video on how to play Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others 🔥
@svenstreet1920
8 ай бұрын
Super cool tune. I would have bought it back in the day.
@matthewwillis4892
8 ай бұрын
Surf's up! or Point Break or Cut-back , good tune, makes me want to go surfing!
@otterguitars
8 ай бұрын
That's fantastic Adrian. Love it.👍👍👍
@harigeorgeson5885
8 ай бұрын
Fascinating to see the creative process play out with so many great ideas melding into a terrific song. Really well thought out and explained as is your custom.
@SteveDuckworth64
8 ай бұрын
Absolutely brilliant that, Adrian. Appreciate the walkthrough and love the final piece! I keep trying to compose a complete piece in my humble home recording studio but, so far, without success. Your video will help a lot. Main takeaway is the limitations you self-imposed and the order that you approached it. Have to say, your final piece was uniquely Adrian. Many thanks.
@Texicash
7 ай бұрын
Fabulous m8 keep making and teaching music , your brilliant dude Jedi master !
@dustdevilz4771
3 ай бұрын
I grew up listening to Beach Boy music ignoring most of the more popular music at the time coming from people like Elton John. It was city music and I was living in Northern California suburbs driving fast cars and riding dirt bikes. Beach boy music just fit the bill. I was on my own in my appreciation of surf and my friends didn’t much appreciate the eight track tapes in my car. I wasn’t a surfer, but I loved the guitar and the vocal harmonies. When the Eagles came on the scene I got into country music and I could hear the influence of the Beach Boys on their music. I like your surf composition. It sounds like the genuine article. I keep a Jazzmaster in my guitar collection just to play surf.
@ReasonedRhetoric
8 ай бұрын
That song would make money today but especially would back when surf songs were big.
@andyglamrock
7 ай бұрын
Sublime, Adrian. I'd love to see you doing more of these in different styles, your takes and exquisite creations on Indie, Alt, Post Punk, Dreampop, Shoegaze etc. Thank you for everything you do
@lagouardelagouarde6598
6 ай бұрын
c'est toujours un plaisir de découvrir de nouvelle pépite merci🏄🏄♂🏄♀
@Justins_shed
8 ай бұрын
More fun than I can handle in 2024! 🏄 Suggested title: ‘Descendor’
@chefemax8148
7 ай бұрын
The phaser really came out on the triads. Beautiful. Awesome. I wish I could create like you do. As a novice, the best compliment I can give... I understood everything you did. Sign if a great teacher. Great video. Really cool to see the progression. Thanks.
@KamakaziFlyboy
7 ай бұрын
I love it !!! Surf with some Spanish influence !!!
@stampscapes
8 ай бұрын
Fantastic.
@richardharris5481
8 ай бұрын
That was excellent Adrian. I made my own surf track in my home studio a year or so ago & I'm delighted to say that I went about it using some of the methods you suggested in the video. Mine however isn't as well played or as professional sounding as yours but I loved doing it & had a lot of fun in the process. Keep it all coming & I also loved the latest McGeoch masterclass last week.
@cleangreenshirt
8 ай бұрын
Man, I love your videos, thanks for making them!
@thamelmusic
8 ай бұрын
Ok we need a full album now ! Congrats great track ! Title proposal : "Archipelago Breeze".
@drp8062
8 ай бұрын
Someone below mentioned Cloudbreak for a title, I like that one.
@olaftheblack4543
8 ай бұрын
I gave this a like because of the title and your way of explaining before it even started.
@chrisst8922
8 ай бұрын
I really like this. Like with the Wilko video, where you try something a little less predictable than 'Cover of great old track'
@vntg649
8 ай бұрын
Top notch Adrian! This is so good.
@marcmentat2925
8 ай бұрын
YOU ROCK ! thx so much for your insights.
@stephaneazzoune2053
8 ай бұрын
You did a great job. I love it! For me, you have composed a new classic surf piece.
@maxwellbowden9961
8 ай бұрын
Thats a really nice melody Adrian. Call it Cloudbreak.
@pvtts05
8 ай бұрын
I'd say the definitive answer to the question posed, is yes, yes you can. Well done, sir.
@nelsonw2096
8 ай бұрын
Well done! A great song! How about “Waxing Gibbous” since the ocean’s waves are caused by the pull from the Moon.
@Christocalese
8 ай бұрын
Excellent, really good! You should do a lesson of Having an Average Weekend by Shadowy Men from a Shadowy Planet, the Kids in the Hall theme. It’s a killer modern surf tune! 🌊
@haymakersboston
7 ай бұрын
I'm a little late to the party, but I'd call it "High Tide on Hogsmill"... PS: thanks for all of the great lessons!
@florianjosef5327
8 ай бұрын
Great playing, teaching and a very great taste in music of the beaten track, not just the same old Rock songs
@Gor537
8 ай бұрын
LOVED IT! What a blast! Appreciated you sharing the process too! Really a great tune! Please update us when you get a title!
@phonogravity
8 ай бұрын
Excellent! Thank you!
@Spludgeroo
8 ай бұрын
Yeah!
@divingslotcarsmusicandstuf9619
8 ай бұрын
Excellent.
@rockabilly60cb
8 ай бұрын
The next "surf classic" has just been written!! 😀👍
@orzelda9955
8 ай бұрын
My answer before even watching the video: Yes 👍
@davidmurphy4844
8 ай бұрын
Very interesting and informative as always!
@muddymike10
8 ай бұрын
"Lone Rock Point"... enjoyable tune, thank you...
@kittenpawstheband
8 ай бұрын
Wow, amazing!
@melexdy
5 ай бұрын
Wow this rocks!!! Well done !!
@jam00723
8 ай бұрын
Masterful!
@baabaabaa-yp2jh
8 ай бұрын
Well done Adrian! Thatd go well in any Surf Rock or psychobilly band!! Luvd it!
@jamesbaynton1881
8 ай бұрын
Really great to hear about your process, and then hear the brilliant results!
@peetwelthagen7062
8 ай бұрын
WOW...Thank you.Very refreshing to listin to an absolute inspiring and original song,well done.
@mrtristero
8 ай бұрын
You ALREADY wrote a class surf song when you made the one used as a demo for the Valco Five-O pedal!
@TeleCaster66
8 ай бұрын
Excellent!
@stewartanderson676
8 ай бұрын
Super cool!
@dreamscuba
8 ай бұрын
Wow. Great instrumental surf song and thank you for the workflow breakdown with this. You should definitely release a surf rock instrumental album. Great work. Thanks.
@syncMixer
8 ай бұрын
Bravo!
@edwardleaver7838
8 ай бұрын
A cold, rainy, windswept beach off Cornwall: St. Agnes.
@ksac35
7 ай бұрын
I loved it
@reedelliottsr.4868
8 ай бұрын
well done
@TS-so2xi
8 ай бұрын
Love your channel!
@ashleyspeake3168
8 ай бұрын
Awesome! The Ventures would be proud!
@birdie399
8 ай бұрын
Very evocative sound. Your playing is always accurate and clean. I think you really nailed it with this piece.
@dreadydan
8 ай бұрын
Brilliant approach and delivery to a lesson and the actual track itself was outstanding, 10/10. Thank you for your hard work. P.s. check out the new Coral album - sea of mirrors, I feel like you would approve
@commoneuropeanstarling
8 ай бұрын
Great work, Adrian. Well done.
@sergebardot
8 ай бұрын
Brilliant! I thoroughly enjoyed watching that......the whole journey from the initial idea, through the creative process, to the recording and finished product was brilliant! Thanks so much for that. I loved the finished tune. Bravo!
@chrisgdyer
6 ай бұрын
That was fantastic! ❤
@davidfinn3362
8 ай бұрын
Great lesson, great track thx Adrian. This is already a surf classic. As you are stumped for a title then i suggest “Stump”. Simple is always the best.
@DonnoBaloney
8 ай бұрын
This is the best post you’ve ever made.
@RichardONeil
7 ай бұрын
Loved it!!!!
@dbmorton1114
8 ай бұрын
Very nicely done. Secret Surf Hideaway is my suggested title. Cheers!
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