Spy-Fi "Espia En Vacaciones" 2012

Of course, spy music was more than Bond. “After that, everyone wanted a drink from that fountain,” Pervanje adds. “Lalo Schiferen, Jerry Goldsmith et al. I am only now beginning to appreciate how cool and influential these guys were. And we all owe thanks to Leo Fender. He was the Henry Ford of guitar. Now that’s technology making the world a better place. Thanks, Leo; I miss you and I love your guitars. Bob Bain knew. Henry Mancini knew. Use a Fender Telecaster and you’ll create a most distinct sound for the hook. I never ever get tired of hearing it.“...

...To date, Spy-Fi – including Pervanje, Scott Anderson (keyboards), Bob Yeager (drums) and Mick Zofcin (bass) – have released two CDs of their tributes to such heroes.
Volume One, Music for Spies, Thighs, and Private Eyes: The Thigh Who Loved Me (Silve Records, 2003) is indispensable for those loving this genre, opening with a rousing version of – what else? – the James Bond theme going into Goldfinger. For those familiar with the recordings of The Ventures, Spy-Fi’s energetic versions of “Secret Agent Man,” Batman, and The Man from U.N.C.L.E. will sound familiar. But improved, for my ears. Of course, the band is more than an on-stage machine of film and television melodies. For example, they put feeling into non-spy fare as in the re-working of the Ronnie Montrose version of “Town Without Pity.”
For my money, Volume Two, aka Music for Spies, Thighs, and Private Eyes: Mr. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (Silve Records, 2003) is quite listenable although the energy level seems toned down from the debut disc. But unexpected pleasures pop up including unique medleys like Dragnet blending into the “007 Theme.” And The Munsters segued into the theme to Hawaii Five-O. On this disc, old spies return in the themes to Get Smart and Mission: Impossible.
As of this writing (summer, 2004), Spy-Fi is working on their third CD of even more spy/detective music along with original tunes that express the reverence the group has for the musical forms that transcend generations. Presently, both volumes of their music can be purchased together for the price of one. While not yet appearing on the same stage, Spy-Fi and Vic Flick perform regularly for live audiences, so watchful fans might well be able to both catch these players in person and say hello. Until then, don’t pass up your chance to either take a dip into nostalgia or create new aural memories – at the very least, you can join the tradition started by Mark Twain. - from: http://www.spywise.net/vicFlick01.html

trax:
01 The Chase 02 Theme from the World Espionage Bureau 03 Chameleon 04 Espia En Vacaciones 05 Herb - the Dragonfly 06 Fremont a Go-Go 07 Mega Rocket 08 Off the Grid 09 Green Waves 10 Same Thing 11 Bryces Theme 12 Ee Yay Yi Yo 13 Agent 90-60-90 14 Soul Booker 2 15 Instro Rocket 16 Spy-Fi 17 Zombo Reprise 18 Walking Tall 19 Square Wave