The film is structured as a loose biography of Greenough and documents his search for uncrowded waves, which led to the construction of his 37-foot ocean-going yacht. It also features Greenough's surfing friends, Californian Richie West and Australian world champion Nat Young.
One of the most notable aspects of Crystal Voyager is its soundtrack, which includes Pink Floyd's song "Echoes". The closing sequence of the film, known as "Echoes", is considered the highlight of the movie. This sequence was filmed with a camera in a waterproof housing strapped to Greenough's back and is composed entirely of slow-motion footage shot inside the curl of waves. The 23-minute song "Echoes" by Pink Floyd accompanies this footage, creating a transcendental cinematic experience.
The group reportedly allowed Elfick and Greenough to use the music in their film in exchange for the use of Greenough's footage as a visual background when they performed "Echoes" in concert. This collaboration between Pink Floyd and the filmmakers added a unique and memorable element to the film, making it a significant piece of surf cinema history.
Part of Pink Floyd timeline 1973.
Did anyone see this live in concert?
