What was the surfing scene like 40 years ago? Surfers did not have to wear leg ropes. Michael Peterson was the current Australian champion and Bali took off as a surf destination for many surfers. Let’s go back there....
MORNING OF THE EARTH, released in 1972, was the first surf film to capture the nomadic life of Australian surfers. Back by popular demand after sold out shows in Melbourne and Sydney in 2008 and celebrating forty years since its release, Morning Of The Earth - the original film and music - will be Live In Concert again from the 19th January to the 5th February 2012 performing in Melbourne, Dromana, Newcastle, Brisbane and Sydney with more to be announced.
The film’s creator, Albe Falzon has given his blessing for, MORNING OF THE EARTH to be re-edited and remastered in order to highlight the simple beauty of one of the few true Australian Classic Films and its story – every surfers dream to search for the perfect wave (across Australia’s North coast, Bali and Hawaii). The film is still the largest selling surf DVD in Australian History. Each new generation seems to resonate with the film and soundtrack, having captured the true ethos and spirit of surfing in a unique and inspiring manner.
MORNING OF THE EARTH had no narration but instead a soundtrack made including songs written specifically for the movie. The soundtrack became a top 10 hit and was the first compilation CD to reach Gold status, it has since gone platinum several times over . Audiences can expect to be taken back to when life was simpler enjoying an array of country-soul and psych folk-songs including ‘Simple Ben’, ‘Making It On Your Own’, ‘Open Your Heart’. I have this record at home. I picked up a copy of the soundtrack at Newtown Markets in 1993 for the cover art alone, little did I know at the time it would become a fave summer record to spin, and also goes delightfully well with a vodka, banana juice and ice.
Performing at the 40th Anniversary Celebration of Morning Of The Earth – The Original Film and Music Live In Concert- will be original performers Brian Cadd, guitarist Tim Gaze (Tamam Shud) and special guests Mike Rudd (Spectrum), Lior and Gyan.
Check our gig guide for all info pertaining to tickets and dates. What a great way to spend an Australian summer night. Lets go on holidays forever!
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