Dawn of the Surf Guitar

by Martin Cilia

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1.	Rising Surf 02:28	buy track
2.	On the Rocks 03:14	buy track
3.	Riding the Wave 02:44	buy track
4.	Horror On The Beach 03:41	buy track
5.	Splash and Run 02:33	buy track
6.	Space Station 03:23	buy track
7.	Wallabi Point 03:05	buy track
8.	Tube Tone 02:51	buy track
9.	Dawn of the Surf Guitar 04:48	buy track
10.	Lowdown Guitar 03:33	buy track
11.	Terminator 03:33	buy track
12.	Gordons Bay 04:10	buy track

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For this latest release I wanted to make an album that reflects the history of electric instrumental guitar - one that resonates from the early 60s instro/surf sound, but with a modern twist. It was all recorded the old way - real guitars, amps, microphones and with minimum digital interference.

While putting the album together I came across an old multi track tape of a song that Atlantics drummer extraordinaire, Peter Hood, and myself were working on. I had a listen and decided to finish it off. The drum track was so good and had so much of Peter's energy. That song is Terminator. You'll know it when you get to it!

Being a fan and growing up with this style of guitar music it was a pleasure to write and record these new songs. Basically I wanted to make an album of great songs with great sounds. I hope I achieved that. Here are the 12 songs of the Dawn of the Surf Guitar album.

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released January 26, 2024

All songs written by Martin Cilia
except track 11 by Martin Cilia / Peter Hood
Recorded and mixed at Surfersaurus Studio
Drums by Jacob Cook
except track 11 drums by Peter Hood
All other instruments by Martin Cilia
Mastered by Mick Wordley at Mixmasters Studio
Photography and artwork by Mandy Hall Media

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Martin Cilia Sydney, Australia

One of the world’s most respected guitarists in the surf guitar style and unquestionably the premier exponent in this land, Martin Cilia is the type of player other guitarists make it a point to see.

Accomplished in many other styles too, such as jazz, country, and rock, Martin is currently playing with rockers The Radiators, also a long standing member of Mental As Anything, and Dave Warner. ... more

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