:: Legendary surf movie Morning Of The Earth returns

By: Carmine Pascuzzi

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 January 19 to February 5 2012 performing in Melbourne, Dromana, Newcastle, Brisbane and Sydney with more to be announced.

With the blessing of the film’s creator, Albe Falzon, Morning Of The Earth has been re-edited and remastered to highlight the simple beauty of one of the few true Australian Classic Films and its story - the dream of every surfer 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. Incredible new footage from film surf makers, such as David Rastovich, will also be shown at the show.

Morning Of The Earth had no narration but instead a soundtrack made up on songs written specifically for the movie. The soundtrack became a top 10 hit and was the first compilation CD to reach Gold status and has now 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’. The songs have summer written all over them and as the saying goes ‘great music never dies’ and is well represented here.

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.

Don’t miss this opportunity to see one of the greatest surfing films ever made – reignited with its original soundtrack performed live in concert by a mix of this country’s best classic and contemporary music talent.

Concert Dates:
Tickets on sale now

MELBOURNE: REGENT THEATRE
Thursday January 19 and Friday January 20
Tickets via www.ticketmaster.com.au ph: 1300 11 10 11

DROMANA, VICTORIA: DROMANA DRIVE IN
Saturday January 21
Tickets via www.ticketmaster.com.au ph: 136 100

NEWCASTLE: CIVIC THEATRE
Tuesday January 24
www.ticketek.com.au 02 4929 1977

BRISBANE: CONCERT HALL - QUEENSLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE
Friday January 27
Qtix www.qpac.com.au 136 246

GOLD COAST: THE ARTS CENTRE
Saturday January 28
www.theartscentregc.com.au 07 5588 4000

WOLLONGONG: WIN ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE
Friday February 3
Tickets via www.ticketek.com.au or 132 849

SYDNEY: OPERA HOUSE
Sunday February 5
Tickets via www.ticketmaster.com.au 136 100 OR www.Sydneyoperahouse.com 02 9250 7777