Release Date: December 17, 2021
Label: Independent
Website
Is
it always a good time to hear Christmas music? Well, maybe for some folks. If
you enjoy surf instrumental music and some seasonal favorites done with the
surf flair and color, then you are in luck.
Agent
Octopus is sure to cure those winter blues and the bah-humbugs with their Christmas
On The Pier 4-track EP.
“Christmas
on the Pier” instantly creates a light, airy atmosphere with soft tones and
resonant notes. The rhythm section is right on cue, and the rhythm guitar is an
added layer. Keyboards are the final ingredient in making this a complete track
of snowy joy.
“Surf
Child of Light (Silent Night)” is the twangiest “Silent Night” tribute you may
have yet to hear. Many of its transitions stand out while preserving the core
melody. The guitars have a resonant tone that captures the holiday spirit. Kind
of like rockin’ around the Christmas tree fun! Excellent musicianship, as I
have come to expect from this band.
“Rudolph
the Red-Nosed Spy” is an interesting one as it starts off with a “Secret Agent
Man” riff, then quickly transforms into their own unique blend of tasty
traditional treats. Halfway through, what’s that I hear? The James Bond theme?
This band often includes short tributes in their songs, which I always
appreciate.
“O
Holy Night (Cantique de Noel)” closes this EP with a solid stretch at 4:03. Not
your typical surf-instrumental workout, but then none of these tracks are. But
that is the point here: present some traditional holiday music that still
appeals to their audience. Very tasteful guitar lines are laid down as the bass
and drums are quietly doing their job in the background to let the six-string
magic take hold.
Whether
you’re still bundled up in the snowy Northeast or soaking up the sun somewhere
warm, these surf-inspired holiday tracks can transport you right back to the
festive season. It’s easy to imagine swapping snow boots for flip-flops and
celebrating Christmas with sand between your toes. No matter where you are,
Agent Octopus proves that surf-instrumental music brings holiday cheer all year
round.
Credits:
Art
Svrjcek - lead/rhythm guitars/keys on 3 & 4
Jim
Colby - bass/rhythm guitars
Jason
Mendelson - additional guitars on Christmas on the Pier
Mike
Jarjoura - keyboards on Christmas on the Pier
Drums
- Gio Maucieri & Jason Deatherage
Keith
“MuzikMan” Hannaleck-Surf Music and Art Founder
February
16, 2026
Tracks:
1. Christmas on the Pier 02:40
2. Surf Child of Light (Silent Night) 03:52
3. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Spy 02:39
4. O Holy Night (Cantique de Noel) 04:03
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