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Jimabr

Joined: Feb 22, 2010
Posts: 16
Chicago area

Posted on Oct 08 2021 05:33 PM

This is really sad to hear. I spoke to Tom on a few occasions as a contributor to the movie, in panel discussions, and going back and forth over the last couple of years through Facebook, Facebook messenger and email. I certainly did not know him as well as some, but it was easy to see what a great guy he was very quickly. Rest in peace, and condolences from our family.

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wfoguy

Joined: Dec 11, 2011
Posts: 2118
United States

Posted on Oct 08 2021 06:38 PM

This was an eye opener. I have been so looking forward to the release for a long time. The phrase "time waits for no man" comes to mind. My sympathies to the family and best wishes to whom every finishes this project. What sad news.

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ElMonstroPorFavor

Joined: Sep 01, 2006
Posts: 2718
New Orleans, LA
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Posted on Oct 10 2021 09:28 PM

This is crushing news. On one hand, I'm sure he would love for this movie to see daylight, but it'll sure be bittersweet when that day comes knowing he won't get to see it.

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John

Joined: Aug 23, 2007
Posts: 594
Monterey County, California
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Posted on Feb 20 2022 03:19 PM

I've been getting a number of Facebook PMs lately asking about "Sound of The Surf," so I thought I'd post this update, although there's not much to relate just yet.

After giving Tom's wife as much time as possible to get on the backside of this, we've finally connected. A meeting is scheduled for next week. Tom had managed to get the film into a "locked edit" state, which is good...95% of the way home. The soundtrack is not locked at this point, so there is still some work to do on that. I'm hoping that, once we have a pretty good idea of where Tom left off and what still needs to be done to arrive at a final DVD product, we can forge ahead as quickly as possible.

No promises except that I will try hard to honor Tom's vision for this film and do what I can to get it finished!!

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www.soundofthesurf.com

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wfoguy

Joined: Dec 11, 2011
Posts: 2118
United States

Posted on Feb 20 2022 06:01 PM

John, I wish you and everyone involved the best of luck with all the unforseen roadblocks. I have had several poor crowdfunding experiences but I donated to this because I really believed in the concept and wanted to see it completed. This has become a sad story that I hope becomes a glorious success. There's no one that comes to mind that could do a better job of completing this. Here's to the surf and music gods helping you get this completed.

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Sonichris

Joined: Mar 06, 2006
Posts: 1892
Wear gloves - I'm in the Rockies
United States

Posted on Feb 20 2022 08:10 PM

Boy, I sure hope this sees the light of day. I've known about this since its beginning, and I know many people involved, both in front, and behind the camera. This, to me seems like the ultimate first wave surf music documentary. I'd hate to see all the hard work put in by so many go by the wayside.

Please keep us updated John Blair.

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ElMonstroPorFavor

Joined: Sep 01, 2006
Posts: 2718
New Orleans, LA
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Posted on Feb 20 2022 11:22 PM

Thanks for picking up the baton, John.

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Taifighter

Joined: Oct 31, 2018
Posts: 224
Indiana
United States

Posted on Feb 20 2022 11:36 PM

Good to hear, considering the circumstances

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bigtikidude

Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 25541
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Posted on Mar 06 2022 02:03 AM

Bump, for those that have missed this

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Noel

Joined: Mar 15, 2011
Posts: 8528
Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.
United States

Posted on Mar 06 2022 09:03 AM

John wrote:

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No promises except that I will try hard to honor Tom's vision for this film and do what I can to get it finished!!

I appreciate the daunting task you've undertaken, John, and I know you want to see Tom's dream realized.

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This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got.

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ArtS

Joined: May 09, 2008
Posts: 1336
Isle of Kent, MD
United States

Posted on Mar 06 2022 05:32 PM

Good luck! This looks like a great project! As always, let us know how we can help.

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Brian

Joined: Feb 25, 2006
Posts: 19267
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
United States

Posted on Mar 07 2022 05:14 PM

John asked me to lock this thread to reduce the number of threads around this project. Going forward please use this thread.

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Thank you for supporting Sound Of The Surf

Jimabr Joined: Feb 22, 2010 Posts: 16 Chicago area	Posted on Oct 08 2021 05:33 PM This is really sad to hear. I spoke to Tom on a few occasions as a contributor to the movie, in panel discussions, and going back and forth over the last couple of years through Facebook, Facebook messenger and email. I certainly did not know him as well as some, but it was easy to see what a great guy he was very quickly. Rest in peace, and condolences from our family. Top
wfoguy Joined: Dec 11, 2011 Posts: 2118	Posted on Oct 08 2021 06:38 PM This was an eye opener. I have been so looking forward to the release for a long time. The phrase "time waits for no man" comes to mind. My sympathies to the family and best wishes to whom every finishes this project. What sad news. Top
ElMonstroPorFavor Joined: Sep 01, 2006 Posts: 2718 New Orleans, LA	Posted on Oct 10 2021 09:28 PM This is crushing news. On one hand, I'm sure he would love for this movie to see daylight, but it'll sure be bittersweet when that day comes knowing he won't get to see it. — Storm Surge of Reverb: Surf & Instro Radio Top
John Joined: Aug 23, 2007 Posts: 594 Monterey County, California	Posted on Feb 20 2022 03:19 PM I've been getting a number of Facebook PMs lately asking about "Sound of The Surf," so I thought I'd post this update, although there's not much to relate just yet. After giving Tom's wife as much time as possible to get on the backside of this, we've finally connected. A meeting is scheduled for next week. Tom had managed to get the film into a "locked edit" state, which is good...95% of the way home. The soundtrack is not locked at this point, so there is still some work to do on that. I'm hoping that, once we have a pretty good idea of where Tom left off and what still needs to be done to arrive at a final DVD product, we can forge ahead as quickly as possible. No promises except that I will try hard to honor Tom's vision for this film and do what I can to get it finished!! — www.johnblair.us www.soundofthesurf.com Top
wfoguy Joined: Dec 11, 2011 Posts: 2118	Posted on Feb 20 2022 06:01 PM John, I wish you and everyone involved the best of luck with all the unforseen roadblocks. I have had several poor crowdfunding experiences but I donated to this because I really believed in the concept and wanted to see it completed. This has become a sad story that I hope becomes a glorious success. There's no one that comes to mind that could do a better job of completing this. Here's to the surf and music gods helping you get this completed. Top
Sonichris Joined: Mar 06, 2006 Posts: 1892 Wear gloves - I'm in the Rockies	Posted on Feb 20 2022 08:10 PM Boy, I sure hope this sees the light of day. I've known about this since its beginning, and I know many people involved, both in front, and behind the camera. This, to me seems like the ultimate first wave surf music documentary. I'd hate to see all the hard work put in by so many go by the wayside. Please keep us updated John Blair. — "You can't tell where you're going if you don't know where you've been" Top
ElMonstroPorFavor Joined: Sep 01, 2006 Posts: 2718 New Orleans, LA	Posted on Feb 20 2022 11:22 PM Thanks for picking up the baton, John. — Storm Surge of Reverb: Surf & Instro Radio Top
Taifighter Joined: Oct 31, 2018 Posts: 224 Indiana	Posted on Feb 20 2022 11:36 PM Good to hear, considering the circumstances Top
bigtikidude Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25541 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.	Posted on Mar 06 2022 02:03 AM Bump, for those that have missed this — Jeff(bigtikidude) Top
Noel Joined: Mar 15, 2011 Posts: 8528 Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.	Posted on Mar 06 2022 09:03 AM John wrote: ... No promises except that I will try hard to honor Tom's vision for this film and do what I can to get it finished!! I appreciate the daunting task you've undertaken, John, and I know you want to see Tom's dream realized. — This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got. Last edited: Mar 06, 2022 17:37:46 Top
ArtS Joined: May 09, 2008 Posts: 1336 Isle of Kent, MD	Posted on Mar 06 2022 05:32 PM Good luck! This looks like a great project! As always, let us know how we can help. — Surfcat NEW - MARCH OF THE DEAD SURFERS (Released Oct 17, 2024) - Agent Octopus YOUTUBE Video - March of the Dead Surfers NEW AGENT OCTOPUS - BANDCAMP SPOTIFY LINK - AGENT OCTOPUS - SURF Last edited: Mar 06, 2022 17:34:06 Top
Brian Joined: Feb 25, 2006 Posts: 19267 Des Moines, Iowa, USA	Posted on Mar 07 2022 05:14 PM John asked me to lock this thread to reduce the number of threads around this project. Going forward please use this thread. — Site dude - S3 Agent #202 Need help with the site? SG101 FAQ - Send me a private message - Email me "It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea Top