Riding sound, riding surf, every moment totally spontaneous.
Nothing written, nothing rehearsed.
"Life Like Liquid" is an exploration into the creative realms of surfing, sound and fluidity. This is what happened when a group of musically inclined surfers came together with no other intention than to ride sound waves, ocean waves and record the thrill of the ride.
The plan was to have no plan at all. To allow intuition, chance and circumstance be our compass within every moment. The improvisational aspect shared by these two art forms is the escence of the Life Like Liquid experience.
Preview.
Life Like Liquid
Released 11 August, 2008
CDs and high quality MP3’s
available now from VITAMIN RECORDS
The soundtrack for this film is what really sets it apart from other surf movies. It was played and recorded in a beach house that was converted into a makeshift studio right on the dunes with views over the best waves in the region. The crew that were present just jammed, surfed, ate and slept every day for a two wk period.
We put the word out amongst the whole network of wave riders and sound creators that weve met over the years. Some of the crew who came included Ash Grunwald, Terepai Richmond (d.i.g., the Whitlams), Tony Hughes (King Tide), James Cox (Groove Dally), Jim Banks, Chris Lane & Stu Fergie (Oka) Colin "Fingers Malone" O'Rielly (The Winnie Coopers), Lawrence Eastland (Sound Foundation),Shannon Sol Carroll and OJ Newcomb (Afro Dizzi Act, Band of Frequencies). Some were there for the whole time, others just popped in for a couple of days. Everything we played was totally improvised. No rehearsals, no planning, no one conducting proceedings in any way. It was just a matter of press record and go.
Low Pressure Productions organised the recording, mixing, mastering and production of the soundtrack. We were blessed with the presence and skills of sound engineer Justin Tressider, who documented every note, rhythm and sound that happened inside the house. OJ Newcomb and Sol Carroll (LPP) then spent a few months sifting through the 50 hours of music that was recorded till the most inspired and fluid jams were found. Each track was then tweaked, mixed and mastered to bring out the best in the performances and the vibe in the room at the time. Some of the best tracks are on a double cd that has just been released in Australia through Vitamin Records. www.vitamin.net.au
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Special Note: This myspace site is managed by Low Pressure Productions so any letters to Dave may or may not get to him. He could be in Alaska... or Japan... or Hawaii.... or surfing the Zuvuya. Thanks for all the good vibes and beautiful contributions of art and thoughts.
Yo, Thought you would like to check out my unique and original hardwood skate decks, hand made from recycled trees at the all new www.dandenglerlongboards.com
THANX for helping to save DOLPHINS and WHALES.....its inspiring to see, I thought the article on you in da surf mag was gr8!! Peaceallovertheearth, connie
I found a beautiful Japanese woman on this myspace,she is making music after knowing about Taiji Dolphins.Check those sweet piano music. And I can't wait to see you all. Hope you are loving and loved as always. Thanks
Yes Sol - life is great. The little man's walking, singing and playing drums!!! It's pure magic. Was just thinking about you mob. Would love to help get the dvd out over here - it'd go down beautifully. I've been working for a surf school all summer and am doing tracks for a surf film here in Bretagne. Hit me back when you got a mo. I hope you and the crew are all well. Please pass on a bonjour from me - ciao for now, much love and sub, Tone.......
