El Sereno by The Vara-Tones

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  • Опубліковано 5 жов 2024

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  • @terryzimmerman684
    @terryzimmerman684 Місяць тому +1

    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.

    • @tomcon21
      @tomcon21  Місяць тому

      Thank you so much Terry! That means a lot. It’s a beautiful song and was challenging to learn!

  • @matthewdotson2186
    @matthewdotson2186 3 роки тому +18

    You make those double stops look effortless, when they're actually extremely difficult to play. Always impressed by your playing. Great tune.

  • @nielsjensen3817
    @nielsjensen3817 3 роки тому +6

    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_Vallejo
    @Brian_Vallejo 3 роки тому +21

    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!

  • @lefantomedubengale3205
    @lefantomedubengale3205 2 роки тому +6

    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

  • @law13ie29
    @law13ie29 3 роки тому +13

    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 👏🏻

  • @snewl5324
    @snewl5324 2 роки тому +5

    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

  • @williamwarlick3497
    @williamwarlick3497 3 роки тому +5

    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!!

  • @DamianLoved
    @DamianLoved 3 роки тому +3

    Beautiful tone, love how the single coils hit

  • @5olas
    @5olas 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you Tom.
    May God bless and keep you.

  • @rabibratadey6819
    @rabibratadey6819 2 роки тому +2

    Oh God U R Really Awesome Amazing Incredible

  • @TheMyndsurfer
    @TheMyndsurfer 3 роки тому +3

    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.

  • @jeffhussey6049
    @jeffhussey6049 2 роки тому +2

    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!

  • @allanhayes284
    @allanhayes284 3 роки тому +3

    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.

  • @williamwarlick3497
    @williamwarlick3497 3 роки тому +3

    So, So beautiful and precisely done! Thank you!

  • @col.davidcrockett5959
    @col.davidcrockett5959 Рік тому +1

    Wow one of your best, so flamenco sounding. Love it!

  • @bobbarbarite7387
    @bobbarbarite7387 3 роки тому +1

    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!!!!!!!

  • @johnnyangel3441
    @johnnyangel3441 2 роки тому +1

    Sounds good,

  • @achar073
    @achar073 3 роки тому +2

    Yes! Litterally wanted to learn this song for years

  • @videogeekin
    @videogeekin 3 роки тому +2

    “ Very nice and interesting new tune to me. It reminded me slightly of ‘Johnny Guitar’(The Spotnicks).”

  • @crorivpro
    @crorivpro 3 роки тому +2

    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.

  • @Grunfeld
    @Grunfeld 3 роки тому +2

    First time I've heard that tune. Nice choice; nice playing. 👍👍

  • @rahinc
    @rahinc 3 роки тому +6

    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.”

    • @tomcon21
      @tomcon21  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much Rick!

  • @andrerock6754
    @andrerock6754 6 місяців тому

    Absolutely fabulous rendition of what is probably the Vara-tones' most beautiful tune. Congratulations, Tom!

  • @patulekos
    @patulekos 2 роки тому +2

    Fantastique!

  • @skipgoryews1356
    @skipgoryews1356 2 роки тому

    God must really love you ! you play so well !

  • @johndragon3900
    @johndragon3900 Рік тому

    Tom your the best.. Thank you

  • @georocker12
    @georocker12 2 роки тому

    Amazing man greetings from cdmx, you have virtuous hands and the more important soft and exquisite ears man. Waaaao.

  • @gaWalt
    @gaWalt 3 роки тому +2

    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.

  • @sammyers4561
    @sammyers4561 Рік тому

    This is my new favorite channel. Please show us “exotic” by “the original surfaris “

  • @LarryRains
    @LarryRains 3 роки тому +2

    Awesome!

  • @dwightbernheimer331
    @dwightbernheimer331 3 роки тому +3

    Excellent as always Tom. I had that same guitar in my collection, white with the blonde neck. Thanks for posting

  • @nandom3
    @nandom3 3 роки тому +3

    Tom, excelent …. As usual!!! Congrats!

  • @dana.9377
    @dana.9377 3 роки тому +1

    Really digging the songs, thanks for covering these so well, this is perfect for someone wanting to play along!

  • @alvaroarchundia
    @alvaroarchundia 3 роки тому +2

    Eres grande, excelente trabajo Master Tom, Amigo 👍👍👍🎸

  • @docholst5404
    @docholst5404 3 роки тому +1

    nice! great tone! reverb and treble are spot on.

  • @trevorgwelch7412
    @trevorgwelch7412 Рік тому

    Nice Melodic Phrasing . Hi Tom from Toronto . 🍔🍟🍩☕️🎸

  • @DavidWalker-wz9rl
    @DavidWalker-wz9rl 3 роки тому +1

    New one to me as well, Love it, has that "Latin Tinge"

  • @robertalexandrudobre1669
    @robertalexandrudobre1669 Рік тому

    Tom, I just found this fantastic song. So happy to see you covered it. Absolutely amazing!

  • @arbarb7204
    @arbarb7204 5 місяців тому

    What a beautiful song. Excellent 🤙🏼 🤙🏼 🤙🏼

  • @treybennett35
    @treybennett35 3 роки тому +1

    Love it! I learned sleepwalk from you and became a fan of your videos please keep it up!!!!

  • @MrAliarias
    @MrAliarias 3 роки тому +1

    Hola, qué tema tan hermoso, felicitaciones por la interpretación, como siempre un excelente video amigo, felicidad para ti y gracias por compartir

  • @dennisszejman6390
    @dennisszejman6390 2 роки тому

    Tom, that was fantastic.

  • @lesvicant-tomat
    @lesvicant-tomat 2 роки тому

    I love your compositions and tabs very much.

  • @BigEd2612
    @BigEd2612 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful work Tom thank you 🙏

  • @THEVOIDZ
    @THEVOIDZ 3 роки тому +1

    I love the bigger tab display

  • @cliffsrandomness15
    @cliffsrandomness15 3 роки тому +1

    Tom, I have looked everywhere but have been unsuccessful. Could you do The Ventures Hurricane and Hot Doggin?

  • @DrRussPhd
    @DrRussPhd Рік тому

    Love that drippy reverb.

  • @victorformosa228
    @victorformosa228 Рік тому

    Just brilliant Tom, will have to get to task with this, you played it so beautifully.

  • @Bohab13
    @Bohab13 3 роки тому +1

    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.

  • @arbarb7204
    @arbarb7204 3 роки тому +1

    Wowsers. Excellent 🤙🏼✌🏼🤙🏼

  • @rickvanderwoude2176
    @rickvanderwoude2176 3 роки тому

    Thanks for posting! Much appreciated!

  • @66WTB
    @66WTB 3 роки тому +1

    Very impressive. Nicely done.

  • @rob5763
    @rob5763 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome as always.Thank you.

  • @julienvandyck2079
    @julienvandyck2079 3 роки тому

    Merci pour cette très jolie mélodie. Julien

  • @ashtweth
    @ashtweth 3 роки тому +2

    how to play lead and RHY in one , check out Tom's El Sereno (great track man)

  • @audiocam
    @audiocam 6 місяців тому

    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!

    • @tomcon21
      @tomcon21  6 місяців тому

      Thank you! I didn’t know it either. It came up one time in Apple Music and immediately caught my ear.

  • @chrissykes7492
    @chrissykes7492 3 роки тому +1

    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

  • @doctorskull8197
    @doctorskull8197 2 роки тому

    Awesome tune‼️ Awesome playing skills🎸🔥😎

  • @waynetozer3881
    @waynetozer3881 3 роки тому +1

    Sweet! Thank you.

  • @armandomedina5747
    @armandomedina5747 3 роки тому +1

    Hello I love how you play the guitar you could play the scorpions Rock like you hurracain I think haci is written

  • @garysunda5323
    @garysunda5323 Рік тому

    VERY GOOD. Well done ...Gary THE VARA-TONES😀

  • @dphotos007
    @dphotos007 3 роки тому +1

    Super cool

  • @nefmax
    @nefmax 3 роки тому +1

    Incredible playing, sir !

  • @SSRT_JubyDuby8742
    @SSRT_JubyDuby8742 3 роки тому +1

    Lovely job 😎🎸✅

  • @zcapitan82
    @zcapitan82 Рік тому

    Amazoning song and playing. Could you make Surfblaster from that album?

  • @robertknabe1424
    @robertknabe1424 3 роки тому +1

    Sounds great, Tom.

  • @billpetrovich4282
    @billpetrovich4282 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome

  • @stevecolman742
    @stevecolman742 3 роки тому +1

    Great song grey playing tom surf city hear we come hint hint!

  • @chrissykes7492
    @chrissykes7492 3 роки тому +1

    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

    • @jeffhussey6049
      @jeffhussey6049 2 роки тому

      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

  • @cristianh.townsend5074
    @cristianh.townsend5074 3 роки тому +1

    ponga el bacing track en la lista de reproduccion esta super bonito el tema para tocarlo , felicitaciones suena muy bien

  • @skipgoryews1356
    @skipgoryews1356 2 роки тому

    Wow !

  • @auckk
    @auckk 3 роки тому +1

    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.

  • @carlnowicki4352
    @carlnowicki4352 3 роки тому

    SENSATIONAL !!!

  • @michaelwbuncher7599
    @michaelwbuncher7599 3 роки тому +1

    Dude. This is killer.

  • @manoelesteves2a76
    @manoelesteves2a76 3 роки тому +1

    Superbe je kiffe

  • @tinkerman9224
    @tinkerman9224 3 роки тому +1

    Very nice 👍

  • @leamanc
    @leamanc 3 роки тому +1

    Love the song and the Strat. Have you played that Strat here on your channel before? I can only remember the Jazzmaster.

    • @tomcon21
      @tomcon21  3 роки тому +1

      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!

  • @Jakke1
    @Jakke1 11 місяців тому

    Very good job!

  • @emmanuelpradobueno6331
    @emmanuelpradobueno6331 3 роки тому +1

    Genial, ojalá pudieras hacer "ella" de Sr bikini

  • @lefantomedubengale3205
    @lefantomedubengale3205 2 роки тому

    thank you for this superb lesson-interpretation
    just a question who is the illustrious unknown soloist of the Vara-Tones?

  • @lenbrownoff8834
    @lenbrownoff8834 3 роки тому +3

    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.

    • @tomcon21
      @tomcon21  3 роки тому +3

      Thanks, I spend a lot of time playing it over and over.

    • @sgd5k292
      @sgd5k292 3 роки тому +2

      @@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! :)

    • @lefantomedubengale3205
      @lefantomedubengale3205 2 роки тому +1

      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

  • @brunolamarche100
    @brunolamarche100 2 роки тому +1

    Congrats... like - better than the original :)

  • @tilenkustrin5456
    @tilenkustrin5456 2 роки тому

    great job! :) and wonderful tone..what effects are you using on this one beside reverb?

  • @photogphred792
    @photogphred792 2 роки тому

    Great rendition, as usual. Is it possible to get a copy of the tab you display in the video?

  • @gabet3754
    @gabet3754 2 роки тому

    What pedals or post production did you use for the reverb?!? 😍

  • @-GuitarZero
    @-GuitarZero 2 роки тому +1

    Ridiculously tasty.

  • @brunobrnr
    @brunobrnr 2 роки тому

    so good! which stratocaster 's model is this?

  • @lefantomedubengale3205
    @lefantomedubengale3205 2 роки тому

    El Sereno Runaway a new branch of Surf Music :"Flamensurf"

  • @williamwarlick3497
    @williamwarlick3497 3 роки тому +1

    Oh let me add this, your Strat has quite the killer King Tone. What is its' age?

  • @marco.saturnino
    @marco.saturnino 3 роки тому +1

    👍🏼👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @96rasco
    @96rasco 3 роки тому +1

    I don't know if you've answered this but you have such a pretty Reverb what pedal are you using?

    • @tomcon21
      @tomcon21  3 роки тому +2

      I’m using the reverb in the amp simulator software in Logic Pro.

    • @Grunfeld
      @Grunfeld 3 роки тому

      +1 I think every guitar player likes this info! Perhaps add some affiliate links to the pedals in the section with the other links?

    • @96rasco
      @96rasco 3 роки тому +1

      @@tomcon21 awee ok it's such a good surf reverb. Hard to get such a good classic tone

  • @chuckgroel1221
    @chuckgroel1221 3 роки тому +1

    👍

  • @radivojemarkovic4582
    @radivojemarkovic4582 3 роки тому +1

    👍👍👍💪💪💪👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @julienvandyck2079
    @julienvandyck2079 3 роки тому

    Do you have a BT please? Julien

  • @BAC54746
    @BAC54746 Рік тому

    👍👏

  • @lying_in_wait
    @lying_in_wait 3 роки тому

    💗👍

  • @mancoman1000
    @mancoman1000 3 роки тому

    Spanish castle tango. Group chingon
    Please máster

  • @森藤雅広
    @森藤雅広 2 роки тому

    rhythm of falling the rain please

  • @gustavoalejandrorodriguezg5397

    Please backing track !!!

    • @tomcon21
      @tomcon21  Рік тому +1

      Available in the link in the description.