: Dick Dale released the definitive surf rock version, originally titled " Miserlou ". Modern Legacy
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
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.
: 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 :
: Dick Dale released the definitive surf rock version, originally titled " Miserlou ". Modern Legacy
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
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.
: 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 :