You make those double stops look effortless, when they're actually extremely difficult to play. Always impressed by your playing. Great tune.
@lefantomedubengale32052 жыл бұрын
this solo deserves a place in the pantheon of rock guitar. perfect mix of blues and spanish guitar. respect to Vara-tones (I don't know the name of the guitarist) and Tom Conlon
@nielsjensen38173 жыл бұрын
Atlast! Atlast! someone are doing covers from The Vara Tones from the album Jetty Subject To High Surf. Keep them comming! :-D Thumps up.
@Brian_Vallejo3 жыл бұрын
What an incredible interpretation. This looks like one of the harder songs to play, but you really nailed it. This will be my next song to learn. Thanks for posting!
@snewl53242 жыл бұрын
I adore this song, I think 2:38 is my favourite part. Another great from the Vara-Tones is surf-blaster, partly for that drum intro
@law13ie293 жыл бұрын
Never heard the song before, but exactly up my street ! Spanish Spaghetti Western inspired minor key goodness 😎🤠 soaked in reverb 🎸 Top Dollar playing as always 👏🏻
@terryzimmerman6842 ай бұрын
Brilliant rendition! I am Terry, The TAZ, one of the Vara-tones. This song written, by our leader, Bill Epps, has always been one of our favorites. Tom, you've done a beautiful transcription and superb performance.
@tomcon212 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Terry! That means a lot. It’s a beautiful song and was challenging to learn!
@DamianLoved3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful tone, love how the single coils hit
@rabibratadey68193 жыл бұрын
Oh God U R Really Awesome Amazing Incredible
@5olas3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tom. May God bless and keep you.
@williamwarlick34973 жыл бұрын
It doesn't get any better than this! My goodness, your playing is flawless! Think I'm not capable of achieving this tune I fear! Might try! So precious! Thanks!!
@williamwarlick34973 жыл бұрын
So, So beautiful and precisely done! Thank you!
@allanhayes2843 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love your arrangements and although it would take me a lifetime to master, I appreciate being able to try. I am not into shredding and love your arrangement of the classics. Please keep me inspired.
@bobbarbarite73873 жыл бұрын
HOW DOES HE DO IT TIME AFTER TIME!!! ABSOLUTELY BRILLANT!!! INCLUDING THE CHOICE OF THE MAPLE NECK TO ADD THE CALLED FOR TONE SHARPNESS------WOW---THANK YOU TOM CONLON!!!!!!!
@tomcon213 жыл бұрын
Thank you Bob!
@TheMyndsurfer3 жыл бұрын
Awesome playing of a track by one of the greatest bands ever, from one of the best surf albums ever made. Please do 'The Jetty' from the same album.
@col.davidcrockett5959 Жыл бұрын
Wow one of your best, so flamenco sounding. Love it!
@gaWalt3 жыл бұрын
Great job on this song Tom. I'd never heard it before and I'd never heard of the Vara-Tones. I listened to and downloaded the original song by the Vara-Tones and you really nailed it! I've listened to the song several times now and it's really growing on me. Thanks for presenting this gem from the past and making me aware of its existence and the existence of The Vara-Tones. They have apparently gotten back together after over 36 years ago when they first got together.
@achar0733 жыл бұрын
Yes! Litterally wanted to learn this song for years
@gallegosnicholas3 жыл бұрын
Yessss me too!!
@patulekos2 жыл бұрын
Fantastique!
@Grunfeld3 жыл бұрын
First time I've heard that tune. Nice choice; nice playing. 👍👍
@crorivpro3 жыл бұрын
Wow ! a great tune by the Vera-Tones I have both of their CD's This is one of my favorites, Thanks for doing it. I've been a fan of the Vera-Tones and the Torquays for years.
@jeffhussey60492 жыл бұрын
Another excellent surf cover, you make it look so easy! Wish I had your natural talent, I’ve been a slightly frustrated surf guitarist since the late sixties but you have given me hope. I supplemented my income on weekends as a fairly descent bass player in various country bands but have always loved surf music. Thank you!
@rahinc3 жыл бұрын
Great work Tom. The song is aptly named after the neighborhood in LA where the band members got their start. I sent your video to them via Facebook. Update: Reply on Facebook by the Vara-Tones: “Very accurate cover, impressive work! Thank you for the link Richard.”
@tomcon213 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Rick!
@arbarb72043 жыл бұрын
Wowsers. Excellent 🤙🏼✌🏼🤙🏼
@andrerock67547 ай бұрын
Absolutely fabulous rendition of what is probably the Vara-tones' most beautiful tune. Congratulations, Tom!
@dwightbernheimer3313 жыл бұрын
Excellent as always Tom. I had that same guitar in my collection, white with the blonde neck. Thanks for posting
@alvaroarchundia3 жыл бұрын
Eres grande, excelente trabajo Master Tom, Amigo 👍👍👍🎸
@nandom33 жыл бұрын
Tom, excelent …. As usual!!! Congrats!
@tomcon213 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@julienvandyck20793 жыл бұрын
Merci pour cette très jolie mélodie. Julien
@MrAliarias3 жыл бұрын
Hola, qué tema tan hermoso, felicitaciones por la interpretación, como siempre un excelente video amigo, felicidad para ti y gracias por compartir
@LarryRains3 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@arbarb72045 ай бұрын
What a beautiful song. Excellent 🤙🏼 🤙🏼 🤙🏼
@lesvicant-tomat2 жыл бұрын
I love your compositions and tabs very much.
@videogeekin3 жыл бұрын
“ Very nice and interesting new tune to me. It reminded me slightly of ‘Johnny Guitar’(The Spotnicks).”
@rickvanderwoude21763 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting! Much appreciated!
@victorformosa228 Жыл бұрын
Just brilliant Tom, will have to get to task with this, you played it so beautifully.
@johnnyangel34412 жыл бұрын
Sounds good,
@DavidWalker-wz9rl3 жыл бұрын
New one to me as well, Love it, has that "Latin Tinge"
@dana.93773 жыл бұрын
Really digging the songs, thanks for covering these so well, this is perfect for someone wanting to play along!
@robertalexandrudobre1669 Жыл бұрын
Tom, I just found this fantastic song. So happy to see you covered it. Absolutely amazing!
@waynetozer38813 жыл бұрын
Sweet! Thank you.
@docholst54043 жыл бұрын
nice! great tone! reverb and treble are spot on.
@trevorgwelch7412 Жыл бұрын
Nice Melodic Phrasing . Hi Tom from Toronto . 🍔🍟🍩☕️🎸
@DrRussPhd Жыл бұрын
Love that drippy reverb.
@BigEd26123 жыл бұрын
Beautiful work Tom thank you 🙏
@rob57633 жыл бұрын
Awesome as always.Thank you.
@doctorskull81972 жыл бұрын
Awesome tune‼️ Awesome playing skills🎸🔥😎
@johndragon3900 Жыл бұрын
Tom your the best.. Thank you
@Bohab133 жыл бұрын
Awesome as always, man! Really diggin' the cool tiki shirt too. And thank you for introducing me to such a great song. I'll have to check out The Vara-Tones for sure. It really is a treat to have someone such as yourself giving us tabs and killer performances of all of these amazing songs you do. Thank you so much! Take care, brother.
@georocker122 жыл бұрын
Amazing man greetings from cdmx, you have virtuous hands and the more important soft and exquisite ears man. Waaaao.
@treybennett353 жыл бұрын
Love it! I learned sleepwalk from you and became a fan of your videos please keep it up!!!!
@66WTB3 жыл бұрын
Very impressive. Nicely done.
@THEVOIDZ3 жыл бұрын
I love the bigger tab display
@robertknabe14243 жыл бұрын
Sounds great, Tom.
@cliffsrandomness153 жыл бұрын
Tom, I have looked everywhere but have been unsuccessful. Could you do The Ventures Hurricane and Hot Doggin?
@dennisszejman63902 жыл бұрын
Tom, that was fantastic.
@dphotos0073 жыл бұрын
Super cool
@brunolamarche1002 жыл бұрын
Congrats... like - better than the original :)
@skipgoryews13562 жыл бұрын
God must really love you ! you play so well !
@michaelwbuncher75993 жыл бұрын
Dude. This is killer.
@nefmax3 жыл бұрын
Incredible playing, sir !
@SSRT_JubyDuby87423 жыл бұрын
Lovely job 😎🎸✅
@carlnowicki43523 жыл бұрын
SENSATIONAL !!!
@stevecolman7423 жыл бұрын
Great song grey playing tom surf city hear we come hint hint!
@stevecolman7423 жыл бұрын
Great playing tom
@cristianh.townsend50743 жыл бұрын
ponga el bacing track en la lista de reproduccion esta super bonito el tema para tocarlo , felicitaciones suena muy bien
@sammyers4561 Жыл бұрын
This is my new favorite channel. Please show us “exotic” by “the original surfaris “
@garysunda5323 Жыл бұрын
VERY GOOD. Well done ...Gary THE VARA-TONES😀
@garysunda5323 Жыл бұрын
😀
@tomcon21 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@garysunda5323 Жыл бұрын
@@tomcon21 😀
@armandomedina57473 жыл бұрын
Hello I love how you play the guitar you could play the scorpions Rock like you hurracain I think haci is written
@billpetrovich42823 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@tilenkustrin54562 жыл бұрын
great job! :) and wonderful tone..what effects are you using on this one beside reverb?
@tinkerman92243 жыл бұрын
Very nice 👍
@manoelesteves2a763 жыл бұрын
Superbe je kiffe
@audiocam7 ай бұрын
Wow, Tom, that is fabulous! I have never heard this song, but I am going to look up the original. It's a great one. You sound really good on a Stratocaster, too!
@tomcon217 ай бұрын
Thank you! I didn’t know it either. It came up one time in Apple Music and immediately caught my ear.
@zcapitan82 Жыл бұрын
Amazoning song and playing. Could you make Surfblaster from that album?
@lefantomedubengale32052 жыл бұрын
thank you for this superb lesson-interpretation just a question who is the illustrious unknown soloist of the Vara-Tones?
@ashtweth3 жыл бұрын
how to play lead and RHY in one , check out Tom's El Sereno (great track man)
@auckk3 жыл бұрын
hey Tom, could you do In The Hall Of The Mountain King next? the Who did a cover of that song and I'd love to hear your interpretation.
@Jakke1 Жыл бұрын
Very good job!
@photogphred7922 жыл бұрын
Great rendition, as usual. Is it possible to get a copy of the tab you display in the video?
@chrissykes74923 жыл бұрын
Also no ones yet done a reputable version of the Doo Wop classic 'Earth Angel' by The Penguins and I'm sure you'd do the best cover of that
@chrissykes74923 жыл бұрын
Hey man I love all that you do! By request would love to see you take on some Martin Cilia, maybe 'Reef Break'? As he's commonly regarded as the greatest modern-era lead Surf Guitarist and I know you do a lot of great Instro stuff. All the Best mate
@jeffhussey60492 жыл бұрын
I admit Martin is an awesome guitarist but I did not care for his tones and I thought he tried to “rock” it up to much
@gabet37542 жыл бұрын
What pedals or post production did you use for the reverb?!? 😍
@lenbrownoff88343 жыл бұрын
How do you manage to memorize all of these notes and phrases? Envious of course!! Will try my best to play this. Thank you Tom, love it.
@tomcon213 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I spend a lot of time playing it over and over.
@sgd5k2923 жыл бұрын
@@tomcon21 Oh, I thought you only had to play it a couple of times to learn play all these songs! Gave me some hope! Still working on Guitar Boogie Shuffle, Because and Secret Agent Man. I have finally nailed Unchained Melody and the much easier songs of Sleepwalk, Summer Place and Runaway (my favorite). I will need to add this very pretty version of El Sereno to my forever list of your songs. Now, where is my Strat! :)
@lefantomedubengale32052 жыл бұрын
Quote (maybe Bernard Shaw?) a man to a virtuoso pianist: "I will give my life to play like you" the pianist "that's what I did" Thanks Tom
@leamanc3 жыл бұрын
Love the song and the Strat. Have you played that Strat here on your channel before? I can only remember the Jazzmaster.
@tomcon213 жыл бұрын
I’ve used the Strat and a Tele here and there recently. If you go far back, I also use an Epiphone Casino and some other models I don’t have anymore!
@skipgoryews13562 жыл бұрын
Wow !
@emmanuelpradobueno63313 жыл бұрын
Genial, ojalá pudieras hacer "ella" de Sr bikini
@brunobrnr2 жыл бұрын
so good! which stratocaster 's model is this?
@lefantomedubengale32052 жыл бұрын
El Sereno Runaway a new branch of Surf Music :"Flamensurf"
@96rasco3 жыл бұрын
I don't know if you've answered this but you have such a pretty Reverb what pedal are you using?
@tomcon213 жыл бұрын
I’m using the reverb in the amp simulator software in Logic Pro.
@Grunfeld3 жыл бұрын
+1 I think every guitar player likes this info! Perhaps add some affiliate links to the pedals in the section with the other links?
@96rasco3 жыл бұрын
@@tomcon21 awee ok it's such a good surf reverb. Hard to get such a good classic tone
@julienvandyck20793 жыл бұрын
Do you have a BT please? Julien
@williamwarlick34973 жыл бұрын
Oh let me add this, your Strat has quite the killer King Tone. What is its' age?