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Bombora
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Bombora
Released: May 30, 2007
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    Bombora

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    Reef Break

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    Mirage

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    Return of the Dolphins

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General Info

  • Genre: Pop / Rock / Surf

    Location New South Wales, AU

    Profile Views: 41337

    Last Login: 1/23/2012

    Member Since 3/22/2007

    Type of Label Major

  • Bio

    .. .. The Atlantics are Australia's premier instrumental band. In September 1963, as the Beatles ruled the hit parade in England, the surf music craze rode high on the US & Australian charts. This was the moment when The Atlantics broke onto the music scene with their international hit "Bombora". .. .. Between rock'n'roll's first outburst in the latter fifties and the group quake of the mid-sixties, the most important, and generally under-appreciated era of rock and roll was the trend towards instrumental music. The Beatles were as much influenced by the Shadows, as they were Chuck Berry and Motown. The Atlantics were Australia's most significant contribution to that style and era of rock music. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. The group's core met during the summer of 1960/61 on a bus returning from the beach to Randwick in Sydney where the band members were living. Their influences were all that instrumental rock of the day, from the pioneering Johnny and The Hurricanes through to "new" boys, the Ventures and the Shadows. .. .. Peter Hood and Jim Skiathitis were on the way to Sydney's Royal Easter Show but when it just rained and rained they ended up at Jim's house writing a new song. A mutual decision by the group called the new song 'Bombora' - an Australian aboriginal term for large waves breaking over submerged rock shelves. The new surf music craze had now emerged. American instrumental group The Chantays had jumped on the bandwagon with 'Pipeline'. The Atlantics decided to follow suit. It seemed natural. Acknowledging surfing was simply a reflection of their Sydney beach lifestyle. The Atlantics were the first Australians to join in on the new craze. Even their name fit. The Delltones and Little Patti would follow. Recorded at the same session as 'Bombora' for the new single was 'Greensleeves', a traditional tune. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 'Bombora' was an instant success, top five nationally, and released in America, England, Japan, Italy, Holland and New Zealand. The Atlantics name again proved a lucky accident. A lot of people just assumed the band came from America. Catapulted to stardom the band balanced the flood of demand for live appearances with recording their first self-titled album. Around the same time as releasing the album, the group came out with a vocal single featuring their old singer Kenny Shane. He was also recording with Sven Libaek and the group decided to give him a hand with instrumental backings, a couple of original songs, and their name with his on the 'Surfin' Queen' single. The Kenny Shane and the Atlantics vocal single sank without a trace. Not so the Atlantics' instrumental follow-up. 'The Crusher', nearly the name given to 'Bombora'. 'The Crusher' denoted a huge collapsing wave usually unfit for surfing. The B-side Chet Atkins-style 'Hootenanny Stomp' was written by Theo Penglis as an attempt to try and diversify the group's style even further. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. In 1999 the original Atlantics reformed for a new album and a national tour. ‘Flight Of The Surf Guitar’ contained 17 tracks, comprising 14 all new originals, together with brand new recorded versions of three of their most popular songs – ‘The Crusher’, ‘Rumble and Run’ and of course, ‘Bombora’. In 2002 the Atlantics joined the ‘A Long Way To The Top’ tour. In 2006 they recorded several new tracks for the ..Delightful Rain: A History of Australian Surf Music.. compilation. Keep an eye on the gig guide for an update on where they're playing next. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ...... ..

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    .. ............ The Best of, ..The Atlantics.. 2005 .. .. ............ Point Zero, ..The Atlantics.. 2003 .. .. ............ Next Generation, ..The Atlantics.. 2001 .. .. ............ Flight of the Surf Guitar, ..The Atlantics.. 1999 .. .. ............ Flight of the Surf Guitar Backing Tracks, ..The Atlantics.. 1999 .. .. ............ Jesus Christ Surferstar, ..Various Artists.. 2003 .. .. ............ American Graffiti Revisited, ..Various Artists.. 2003 .. .. .... Delightful Rain: A Celebration of Australian Surf Music ..Various Artists.. 2006.. ...... ...... .. .. .... For a Few Guitars More: A Tribute to Morricone's Spaghetti Western Themes, ..Various Artists.. ..

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    Nice to meet you! @grandpabrady: @theatlantics Thanks for the follow! I love your music!

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    Good idea! @sinkingshiprecs ... All I want to do is play "flight of the surf guitar" right now!

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    RT @john_m_green: if u luv @theatlantics Bombora & who doesn't hre's amaze @SurfGuitar Martin Cilia a month ago: http://t.co/eCDqSeYu

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    Ta, but not 1963 @MeanOldManMike The Atlantics- Reef break (Aamazing Australia guitar instro 1963) http://t.co/gJLJ9pWW via @youtube

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    RT @abcdigmusicnow #nowplaying Wedding Cake Island by The Atlantics http://t.co/hD4NtrwD

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  • Ricky Molina

    Hello, Hope you are doing great. . I just pass by to say Hello to you. . take care. Hola espero que te encuentres muy bien. . solamenta pasava para saludarte... center>

    3 months ago
  • Alex Gibson

    Hey Friends!

    I have just set up a facebook fan page... If you could check it out that would be amazing. If you like it then 'like' it.

    Thanks.
    Alex

    http://www.facebook.com/alexgibsonmusic

    1 year ago
  • Katherine SPencer



    hey great music :)

    1 year ago
  • Sly Vica

    Hi and many thanks

    1 year ago
  • Dave Astaire

    hi The Atlantics, Just hanging five to your music, like Atlantica. Stop by when you get a moment.
    cheers Dave
    surfin in atlantica

    1 year ago
  • Composer M.P.L

    Greetings from Finland The Atlantics group.

    1 year ago
  • Ed Matzenik

    Hello to all my MySpace friends,

     

    Sorry I’ve ignored you all for the last few months.  Now that I’ve finished my new video I might have a bit more time to be online – and of course I want you all to have a look.

     

    I’m spamming this to everybody but leave me a message and tell me what you’ve been doing and I’ll get back to you again.

     

    The new video is Bombora – the first one now at my site.

     

    Cheers,  Ed.

    1 year ago
  • Uwe (Jan-Tonic-Band)

    Hi,
    thanks for being my friend. I wish you a nice day and i hope we hear from each other soon.

    Greetz Uwe

    1 year ago
  • ally

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    1 year ago
  • fyrepyle

    Hi...a new instrumental track has been uploaded called Spartan Eye. Its the first part of a new collection of sounds called The Age Of Unlightenment. Hopefully you can get a few minutes to spin it....be very much appreciated.....thanks very much and best wishes to you.

    1 year ago
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