The meltones perform surf before sunrise for the international surfing museum, huntington beach, ca on march 27, 1998. Surf sensation, a compilation of songs by the meltones. Lots of classic surf sounds tones and fun songs there and readily available in physical format too for those who dig that kinda thing. The mel tones have absorbed a broad spectrum of surf music, little touches here and there point to numerous 60s bands and recordings. This is a solid album, a safe and value for money buy for surf guitar fans. The meltones surf sensation cd a guitar fourpiece, they have mel waldorfs jazzmaster in the frontline delivering rich and raunchy reverb leads. I think surf sensation is a combo of the 2 individual albums. Find similar albums to surf sensation the meltones on allmusic. Ive heard that it is mike campbell of tom petty fame in disguise, but it is absolutely great. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from the mel tones. Lots of classic surf soundstones and fun songs there and readily available in physical format too for those who dig that kinda thing. You are likely aware mel guitar in the meltones was also in the mach iv and active with his current gig, meshugga beach party. American modern vocal group, they appeared in several motion pictures and numerous radio shows, later the name was expanded to mel torme and the meltones in recognition of mel tormes dual role as the arranger and solo vocalist.
Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Basically each cut cant really call them songs are done to the bands base formula with very little variation between the tracks except for their exotic names. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. I really like the overall sound of the meltones and their later album surf, spy space from 2007 avoids the problem i have with surf sensation. You are likely aware mel guitar in the mel tones was also in the mach iv and active with his current gig, meshugga beach party. The band seems to favor a traditional 1960s approach, both in style and sound. The best surf album ive heard in a long, long time is the blue stingrays, surfnburn. There is a scattering of midtempo material for balance, but generally these are uptempo 60s influenced surfers. The meltones have absorbed a broad spectrum of surf music, little touches here and there point to numerous 60s bands and recordings. The meltones surf sensation songs from nickelodeons spongebob squarepants.
Now, ten years after the release of their first cd, the meltones present surf. American modern vocal group, they appeared in several motion pictures and numerous radio shows, later the name was expanded to mel torme and the meltones in recognition of mel torme s dual role as the arranger and solo vocalist. The group disbanded in 1945 due to members being drafted to army service. The meltones surf sensation songs from nickelodeons. Surf sensation by the meltones compilation, surf rock. The meltones surf sensation 2003, digipak, cd discogs. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from the meltones at the discogs marketplace.
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