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Unpredictable Porridge – Imperial Surf
William Ravenscroft has selected the following artists tracks as their recommendation:
There’s only one tune from The Hollywood Has Beens, but it is a surf guitar version of Star Wars. Oh come on, what’s there not to like? Covering John Williams’ theme isn’t a completely original concept I suppose, I’m sure I can remember a few sketchy attempts in the past. All the more reason to do a decent one then, and this really works. The perfect mix of carefree beach capers and interplanetary warfare.
William Ravenscroft (son of John Peel)
Silver Screen Surf in Reverb Central
This four-sing ep is an interesting experiment in the conversion of film scores to surf. Most work quite well, and all of the arrangements are certainly original. ****
Imperial Surf
Movie Surf Instrumental (Stereo)
This is an inventive interpretation of "The Imperial March," with big drama and splashy sci-fi affects. Sweeping sound and speedy licks, uncomfortable tension, and dark imagery.
Rorke's Drift
Movie Surf Instrumental (Stereo)
Exotic percussion and reverbed chop chords, a very cool bass line, and dramatic drums. This highly original arrangement is fun and quirky, with a spatial sound. The chorus chants hint of Enio Morrecone.
Let's Rocky
Movie Surf Instrumental (Stereo)
Right from the intro call, this is kinda goofy. It's a corded song that's much more about the source and feel than a song.
The Surfather
Movie Surf Instrumental (Stereo)
There are lot's of surf interpretations of "The Godfather." This is quite original, with exotic percussion and dry guitar tone. The combination of the percussion and the mix give this a wholly unique sound and attractive edge.
Press For The Truth Rockets
Abandon Sheeple in Bizarre Magazine
Review of Abandon Sheeple from Is This Music? Magazine.
The Truth Rockets debut album is a peculiar affair to say the least. Jaunty, upbeat rock blends unusually well with some deceptively cutting and humorous insights, the most notable of which being those that tackle how intrinsically rubbish it is to be a young person living and working in Scotland; like working for supermarkets, slaving for a temp agency and dealing with neds.
'Abandon Sheeple’ is certainly clever and displays a finger pressed firmly on the pulse of 20/30 something Scotland, but the novelty value may eventually wear off. Regardless, it’s still as mental as a sack of emotionally malcontent badgers with learning difficulties, (simile used with kind permission of Mr Scott McAllister, Glasgow) and should be sampled by absolutely every carbon based life form with the capacity for aural perception and at least the tiniest trace of a sense of humour.
4 out of 5
Message From Xenu in Unpeeled
