Hailed by some as surfing’s most influential figure, George Greenough’s innovations have had a lasting impact. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the release of his film Echoes, Greenough had the original version and soundtrack rescanned and remastered into stunning 4K. The resulting product is incredible.
Echoes is the first footage made inside the barrel from the point of view of the surfer. He strapped a 16mm military hardware housing camera to his back. It was so incredible at the time that Pink Floyd projected it behind them when the band performed its prog-rock jam “Echoes.”
It is joined by five other films by Greenough to create a six-pack of viewing pleasure. These films are guaranteed to put a huge smile on your face as you get treated to the view as Greenough weaves through the tube. Enjoy a glimpse into the fun of hanging out and messing around with the crew. Hear Greenough talking about the varying degrees and stages of wiping out. Plus experience cruising around in old cars during the mid-60s. The epic 22-minute edit of Echoes will transport you back in time to a very special day at Lennox Point.
Here are descriptions of the films from Greenough himself:
Get It by the Wings
“Starts off the show where I catch a large wasp by the wings and let it go outside.”
Heads
“Crew doing various things and having fun.”
Wipeout
“I talk about and experience four different types of wipeouts all shot with an onboard camera.”
Deep Tube Riding
“This is the second longest of the short films. This is the largest wave filmed for Echoes. The outside part of this wave was shot off the cove south of Lennox and the second part off Lennox Point which is the big tube. This is one long camera take. I put the wave back together as it was originally shot and talk about the problems of filming a wave this big and long.”
All I’ve Found
“Short trips in old cars in the mid-60s.”
Echoes
“Music by Pink Floyd. The last and longest of the short films. Shot in 1970/71. A timeless trip in the sea you have to experience yourself. Sound to the films is by Will Conner, Band of Frequencies, Pink Floyd.
