Surf Guitar: Diamond Head Ventures cover [with tabs]

[@HJFRD]

Diamond Head" was created by Dan Hamilton at the age of 15 after he met all the members of "The Ventures" in a recording studio. This became possible thanks to his older brother, Judd, who worked as the band's assistant. At that time, The Ventures were searching for new ideas, and Judd suggested they listen to the song his brother had composed. Dan and Bob lent a guitar to Dan, who played it perfectly, surprising everyone. They called Nokie to listen to it as well, and they were so impressed that they recorded it immediately. Months later, the song sold over a million copies in Japan. It was Dan's first million success, and with that money, he bought his first house in Los Angeles. Subsequently, Dan became a backup musician for The Ventures for many years, composed songs like "Escape," and collaborated with other artists such as Jerry Lee Lewis, Chad and Jeremy, Ronnie and the Daytonas, and Glen Campbell. He was also part of T-Bones and eventually formed his own Soft Rock band, "Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds." Dan composed his songs with an acoustic guitar, so it's likely that "Diamond Head" had its roots in an acoustic guitar. However, Dan was already an astonishing guitarist at the young age of 15.

[@cheezyridr]

dude, your muting skills are on-point. nicely done. i love it when someone "gets it" with the nuance. some folks just don't have it.

[@ryanscottnix]

Tom, you're a legend. Thank you for making this.

[@PaulBriden]

This is the best cover of this by far in my view.

[@PaulBriden]

Its thanks to you I have added Perifidia and Walk Don't run to my KZbin. However, I was/am in my view a good pub guitarist where as you are sharp enough in my view to be a session musician. As i am sure you are aware there is a major difference. My dedication and other things in my life do not give me the time to reach your level. I do appreciate the time and effort you put into your art....Many thanks !!!!

[@rob5763]

One of my favorite Venture tunes. Can't decide who plays it better. Thanks Tom. Awesome as usual.

[@juke699]

One of Your Best so far.................

[@tomcon21]

Thanks!

[@ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm]

i really like your video thank you = i am going tp play along !

[@OhMeOhMy77]

Such a perfect lick

[@bhadreshmewada7790]

Super I love this song guitar Thanks

[@veh450]

We are musical soul mates - awesome talent Tom

[@ThePatthetop]

trying to play "guitare" and i think it`s good exercises thank`s`

[@johnmitchelljr]

That's surf music. Thank you for sharing.

[@tomcon21]

Thanks for watching! ;)

[@separk1951]

Amazing ! 감사합니다 from Korea...

[@tomcon21]

Thank you!

[@emilloffler1216]

Well done as usual! Hey man, you could play for the Ventures if they ever needed another lead guitarist. Rip to Don Wilson, recent last of the original lineup. Their new new lineup is pretty good, but you would definitely make it with them, that's for sure.

[@catholiccowboy8545]

.. true !

[@5olas]

You are the coolest Tom.

[@tomcon21]

Thank you sir.

[@budgiefan]

Great lesson! Excellent tab and very clear fingering! Thanks!

[@tomcon21]

Thanks for watching!

[@DavidWKimber]

You are doing a service to humanity with these vids man. Ever think of doing a Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet cover of Having an Average Weekend (Kids in the Hall theme)? I came up with what I think is a pretty close version but would love to hear yours with that fantastic tone.

[@tomcon21]

Thanks David. That’s a really cool song. I will definitely consider it although I get a lot of requests. Thanks again!

[@KenthGustafsson300]

exxelent as usual!

[@naozyk2863]

RIP...Don Wilson, from Japan

[@lisado6028]

Wow...beautiful playing....I love it...awesome Tom👍

[@bhadreshmewada7790]

Super learning

[@MVos-md3rp]

Perfect, thanks again Mr. Conlon!

[@Larrysmith-qw9ts]

AWESOME.

[@dougschrecengostii3656]

Doing this one today, Tom. Really beautiful parts in this tune. Your backing track is excellent as always. I take your lessons and record each song with my own backing (I play drums, bass as well.... Really a drummer that got inpatient lol). I don't have a guitar with a trem bar just yet, so this one is perfect. Thanks, Tom!!

[@dougschrecengostii3656]

I record these tunes as a way to log my progress, and with folks like you posting accurate TABS and demonstrating proper technique, well my playing has soared "to the Stars" in just months. My recordings are a musical "journal." Been playing 22 years and just recently feel like I command the guitar. I'll leave guitar on KZbin to folks like you!

[@tomcon21]

That’s great Doug! You should post something! Thanks for reaching out.

[@chucksturf1348]

Yes! Fantastic! Need backing track please. Thx.

[@tomcon21]

Thanks, just need a little chunk of time to put them up ASAP

[@chrisstenger3719]

fanastic :) thanks for video !!@

[@thehermitking7173]

Thanks for the tabs, Tom. I uploaded a video of my attempt at this cool song today. Well, a part of it at least. Man, it sucks having short little fingers Lol Oh well, tried

[@stevecook5930]

I love it, what a beautiful piece of music.

[@tomcon21]

steven cook i agree, thanks!

[@175epi]

My "Holy Cow -- I Need To Learn To Play This!" list just got a little longer . . . well done!

[@tomcon21]

Thank you!

[@roccob9011]

Yes sir great sound spotless

[@tomcon21]

Thank you!

[@jeffhussey1089]

Nailed it again TOM! Thanks! How about Lonely girl by the ventures...?

[@tomcon21]

JEFF HUSSEY Thanks I’ll check it out.

[@dominikkaspar6652]

Hey, can you please do a video from the two ventures songs "bluebird" and "counterpoint" as well??

[@АлександрБыковский-ю9з]

Прекрасно Том спасибо

[@killingbickett]

Nice cover! Not so easy to play, I learned it as well. I think they play with the bridge pickup if you want to sound closer to the original. Is it the the Squier CV Jazzmaster from CME? I have it in sunburst colors.

[@OhMeOhMy77]

Right on

[@tomcon21]

mtbbkdc thanks!

[@prakashbabu4366]

Super 👌👌👌👌👍😄😀

[@ftrock6568]

U rock 👍👍🤘

[@jcgood]

Great job would you mind uploading the backing track please?

[@tomcon21]

Jeff Good Sure, when I get a minute.

[@umashankarsharma1478]

Tom, is the backing track now available? And where?

[@danieldurso5389]

muy bien explicado gracias

[@sidneymorris2254]

Fantastic!

[@tomcon21]

Thank you!

[@horatio_]

Is 2024 and Hoodrio sent me. But I’ve already followed you years

[@jonschwenneker9584]

great playing!

[@tomcon21]

Thank you!

[@antareepdinda6500]

0:15 0:17 0:27

[@DredgenX]

I recently got a squier 60s vibe jazzmaster, and the bridge pickup doesnt sound trebly and high like yours does! Im thinking i got a bad one... What effects are you using on the guitar for this part? Tone settings?

[@Larrysmith-qw9ts]

DO YOU ALSO PLAY RUMBLE BY THE VENTURES.

[@Bienhatchieunayty]

Thank you very much !

[@massimobozzi1]

Nice!

[@robsterboy5612]

Are you doing the vocals? Good as always! Please do, "Black Sand Beach" covered by the Ventures on Surf Anthology, which is the best surf album ever produced! And you can take that to the bank!

[@kennithtubbs6470]

We love those boys

[@analoguemike]

How on earth did you get the keyboard sound? What IS that? On the one hand I want to know what it is, but on the other I love mystery of having no idea what it is. I'm guessing it's some kind of primitive analog synth like an ondes martenot or a claviovox, but it doesn't quite sound like that. It kind of sounds like a Hammond, but it has pitch bends so it can't be. Surely it's not a guitar with an ebow. This is one of my biggest timbre mysteries.

[@jasonmccann257]

Tom, if you don't mind me asking. Where do you get your backing tracks from?

[@tomcon21]

I make them myself.

[@jasonmccann257]

Tom Conlon What do you use if you don't mind me asking?

[@tomcon21]

I used Logic Pro X and EZ Drummer for software.

[@sammyers4561]

Yeah umm.. You forgot the whistle part…. Do you have tabs for the whistle part? Awesome job. How we don’t hear this song as much as “walk don’t run”, I don’t know.

[@Patrick-ln2zb]

Don't see a backing track for Diamond Head on your site. Is there one available?

[@tomcon21]

Not yet!

[@patrickd5661]

@@tomcon21 Really appreciate your instructional videos Tom! I've now learned 6 of these Ventures tunes during the lock-down. :)

[@umashankarsharma1478]

@@tomcon21 Tom, are the backing tracks now available?

[@churchmoms6662]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@tomcon21]

😁

[@alokebanerjee1990]

I know this as kochikame title song ....

[@abrakadabra5426]

ohuenno!

[@aranyaofficial7082]

Reminds me of Kochikame theme..... the Japanese anime cartoon show.....

[@HJFRD]

It's the same song. In Japan, they added lyrics for the anime.😊

[@aranyaofficial7082]

Yes bro...😊😊😊

[@aranyaofficial7082]

There's a hindi adaptation too... In india...😂😂😂 that's wahh dekhta hai kya ryotsu aa gaya aa gaya aa gaya aa gaya aa gaya aa gaya

[@blusnuby2]

Mr., you were made for THAT guitar----or, it for you !

[@rahulvasani]

Kochikame

[@videogeekin]

“ I always wondered if this tune was named after the Charlton Heston film of the same name?”

[@danieldurso385]

que buenas canciones que elegis ,lo mejor del surf rock , y con las tablaturas , muy bueno , un dia si podes hace smoke da pipe aca esta ,kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2OpYmNpYseYqbs

[@keshav1729]

Aa dekhta hai kya Ryotsu aa gya

[@alexanderantont2867]

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