Misirlou [ Tested ]

Watch Dick Dale's legendary 1963 performance of 'Misirlou', which redefined the track for a modern audience: Dick Dale & The Del Tones "Misirlou" 1963 FairDealDan YouTube• Aug 23, 2006

: Dick Dale, the "King of the Surf Guitar," transformed the song by using rapid-fire tremolo picking on a single string and heavy reverb, a style influenced by the Arabic oud playing he heard from his Lebanese father. Misirlou

: Dick Dale released the definitive surf rock version, originally titled " Miserlou ". Modern Legacy Watch Dick Dale's legendary 1963 performance of 'Misirlou',

: Its distinctive "Eastern" sound comes from its foundation in the double harmonic minor scale (known in Arabic music as maqam Hijaz ), featuring a characteristic augmented second interval. History of Recordings : History of Recordings : : First recorded by

: First recorded by Tetos Demetriades as a Greek rebetiko/tsifteteli track.

: Greek-American musician Nick Roubanis copyrighted a jazz arrangement, which helped the song enter the American mainstream via big band leaders like Harry James .

Beyond Pulp Fiction , the song has become a cultural shorthand for "cool" or high-energy scenes. It was famously sampled by the Black Eyed Peas for their 2006 hit "Pump It" and has appeared in numerous video games, commercials, and orchestral arrangements.