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Misirlou by Dick Dale is in E major (estimated), around 174 BPM. This 6-track arrangement runs 2:25 (Bright acoustic piano, Electric guitar (clean), Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (finger), Trumpet, and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, and an outro. 2 versions available to play and practice.
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Misirlou appears on the soundtrack of Riding Giants, Songs From the Movies.