''Surfonic Water Revival'' is a various artists compilation album which was recorded and released in 1998 by

KMG Records KMG (Killen Music Group) Records was a Christian record label. The label was established in 1997 by Buddy Killen as a subunit of the Killen Music Group / Buddy Killen Enterprises and sold in late 1998 to Cal Turner III, who is related to the Cal ...

. The album pays tribute to the pioneers of

Surf music Surf music (or surf rock, surf pop, or surf guitar) is a genre of rock music associated with surf culture, particularly as found in Southern California. It was especially popular from 1958 to 1964 in two major forms. The first is instrumental s ...

Brian Wilson Brian Douglas Wilson (born June 20, 1942) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer who co-founded the Beach Boys. Often called a genius for his novel approaches to pop composition, extraordinary musical aptitude, and m ...

Jan and Dean Jan and Dean was an American rock music, rock duo consisting of William Jan Berry (April 3, 1941 – March 26, 2004) and Dean Ormsby Torrence (born March 10, 1940). In the early 1960s, they were pioneers of the California Sound and vocal surf mu ...

, the Belairs,

the Hondells The Hondells were an American surf rock band. Their cover of the Beach Boys' "Little Honda" went to No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1964. History The Hondells were a band manufactured by Gary Usher, originally consisting of session musician ...

the Surfaris The Surfaris are an American surf rock band formed in Glendora, California, United States, in 1962. They are best known for two songs that hit the charts in the Los Angeles area, and nationally by May 1963: "Surfer Joe" and " Wipe Out", which ...

the Ventures The Ventures are an American instrumental rock band formed in Tacoma, Washington, in 1958, by Don Wilson and Bob Bogle. The band, which was a quartet for most of its existence, helped to popularize the electric guitar across the world during the ...

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Dick Dale Richard Anthony Monsour (May 4, 1937 – March 16, 2019), known professionally as Dick Dale, was an American rock guitarist. He was a pioneer of surf music, drawing on Middle Eastern music scale (music), scales and experimenting with reverb eff ...

and many others. The album was produced by

Terry Scott Taylor Terry Scott Taylor (born May 24, 1950) is an American songwriter, record producer, writer and founding member of the bands Daniel Amos and The Swirling Eddies (credited as Camarillo Eddy). Taylor is also a member of the roots and alternative m ...

who also wrote the majority of the songs which were all recorded exclusively for this album. Nearly every track on the album teams up multiple artists or bands who then join forces to deliver their best tribute to the genre. In some cases, the artists attempt to mix other styles of music with surf music, such as

The Insyderz The Insyderz were an American Christian ska-punk band from Detroit, Michigan. They formed in 1996 and disbanded in 2005. The band reformed in 2009, but have not been actively playing shows in the last few years. The Insyderz are one of the "big t ...

on "A Good Sailor Knows," where the artists attempt to blend their own style of

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with Surf. The overall result, according to ''CCM Magazine'', was a sound more like a "unified record" than a compilation. In 1999 the album was nominated for the

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in the "Special Event Album of the Year" category."Nominees for the 30th Annual Dove Awards"
. Published by The Phantom Tollbooth. Retrieved December 14, 2006. The album was dedicated to

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Track listing, composers and artists

# "Wave Perfect" (Taylor) –

Smalltown Poets Smalltown Poets is a Christian rock band formed in 1996. It was formed in Tifton, Georgia by high school friends Michael Johnston (guitars/vocals), Danny Stephens (keyboards), and Byron Goggin (drums), along with (then) Nashville musicians Kevin ...

with Paul Johnson # "California Blue" (Taylor) – Brother's Keeper with

Phil Keaggy Philip Tyler Keaggy (born March 23, 1951) is an American acoustic and electric guitarist and vocalist who has released more than 55 albums and contributed to many more recordings in both the contemporary Christian music and mainstream markets. H ...

# "A Good Sailor Knows" (Taylor) –

# "Endless Summer (Part 2)" (Taylor) –

Chuck Girard Chuck Girard (born on August 27, 1943) is a pioneer of Contemporary Christian music. He moved to Santa Rosa, California in his young teens and was a member of the Castells and later the surf-rock band The Hondells. In 1970 he was a founding membe ...

with Paul Johnson # "Surfer Girl Replies" (Taylor) –

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# "Into the Deep" (Taylor) –

(dedicated to

Kerry Livgren Kerry Allen Livgren (born September 18, 1949) is an American musician, best known as one of the founding members and primary songwriters for the American rock band Kansas. Biography Livgren was raised in Topeka, Kansas, by his father Allen L ...

) # "Thrill Seeker" (Taylor) –

Plankeye Plankeye was an American Christian alternative rock band and one of Tooth & Nail Records' greatest successes during the 1990s and early 2000s. Plankeye's style could be defined as melodic post-grunge combined with indie and alternative elements. ...

# "The Sun Comes Down Again" (Taylor) –

Randy Stonehill Randall Evan Stonehill (born March 12, 1952) is an American singer and songwriter from Stockton, California, best known as one of the pioneers of contemporary Christian music. His music is primarily folk rock in the style of James Taylor, but ...

with Havalina Rail Co. # "Pay For Surf" (Taylor) –

Daniel Amos Daniel Amos (aka D. A., Dä) is an American Christian rock band formed in 1974 by Terry Scott Taylor on guitars and vocals, Marty Dieckmeyer on bass guitar, Steve Baxter (musician), Steve Baxter on guitars and Jerry Chamberlain on lead guitars. ...

# "Gold Coast" (Altizer/Liles/Krippayne/Siler) –

Rebecca St. James Rebecca Jean Fink (; born 26 July 1977), known professionally as Rebecca Jean or Rebecca St. James, is an Australian Christian pop rock singer, songwriter and actress. She began performing in Australia in the late 1980s and released her first ...

# "Sister Mariana Trench" (Taylor) –

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# "Surfer's Paradise" (Taylor) –

All Star United ''All Star United'' is a Christian rock band that was formed by solo artist Ian Eskelin in 1996. The band is known for clever and sometimes sarcastic lyrics, as they frequently use their songs as vehicles to lampoon perceived excesses in Western ...

with

# "Oyster" (Altizer/Liles) –

Rick Altizer Rick Altizer is a film director, recording artist, music producer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and radio show host. In 2021, Altizer wrote and directed ''Show Me the Father'', produced by Mark Miller and executive produced by the Kendrick ...

# "Last Day of Summer" (Altizer/Liles) –

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# "Caught Inside" (Morginsky/Terusa/Carson) –

The O.C. Supertones The Orange County Supertones (a.k.a. The O.C. Supertones, or simply The Supertones) were a Christian ska band from Orange County, California. The band was signed to Tooth & Nail Records and its imprint, BEC Recordings, before becoming an indepen ...

# "The Net" (taylor) –

Lost Dogs Lost Dogs are an American musical supergroup formed in 1991, comprising vocalists, songwriters, and guitarists from multiple Christian alternative rock bands. Their current lineup includes Terry Scott Taylor (Daniel Amos, the Swirling Eddies), ...

with Rich Young Ruler # "Wave Perfect (Instrumental)" – Paul Johnson on lead guitar

Personnel

* Andy Prickett: Guitars * Dave Raven (musician), Dave Raven: Drums * Tim Chandler: Bass Guitar *

: Guitars * Steve Hindalong: Percussion * Phil Madeira: Keyboards * Ballum Rosedryol: Keyboards

Additional musicians

* Paul Johnson: Guitars on "Endless Summer (Part 2)" and "Wave Perfect" *

: Guitars on "Surfer's Paradise" and "California Blue" * Jerry Chamberlain: Guitars on "Pay For Surf" * Ed McTaggart: Drums on "Pay For Surf" and "Into The Deep" * Mike Roe: Background Vocals and Guitars on "Surfer Girl Replies" * Gene Eugene: Piano, Arp Synthesizer on "Into The Deep," Farfisa on "Pay For Surf." *

: Guitars and Percussion on "Gold Coast." All instruments and vocals on "Oyster." * James Gregory: Bass Guitar on "Gold Coast." * Raymond Boyd: Drums on "Gold Coast." * Background vocals provided by: Terry Taylor, Frank Drennen, Wayne Everett, Rob Bender, and Mead Chesebro.

Production notes

* Produced by

* Executive Producer: Kent Songer * Co-Executive Producer: David Bahnsen * Recorded at The Green Room (recording studio), The "Fabulous" Green Room in Huntington Beach, California, Frontpage Recorders in Glendale, Arizona, and "The Mission" in Nashville, Tennessee * Recorded by Terry Taylor, Gene Eugene and Phil Madeira. * Mixed by Terry Taylor and Gene Eugene.

Additional production notes

* "Gold Coast" produced by Rick Altizer and Tedd T. ** recorded at Papa Goose Studios, Antenna Studios, Brentwood, Tennessee ** mixed by Julian Kindred. * "California Blue" recorded at Ardent Studios, Memphis, Tennessee. ** Engineered by Pete Matthews. ** Vocals produced by Kevin Paige. * "Wave Perfect" Vocals and overdubs recorded at Twelve Oaks Recording studios and Soundstage, Sayrna, California. ** Engineered by Randy Bugg. ** Vocals produced by Michael Gleason. * "Last Day of Summer" produced by Skidd Mills and Skillet. ** recorded at Ardent Studios, Memphis, Tennessee. ** engineered by Skidd Mills ** assistant engineer: Brad Blackwood * "Oyster" recorded and mixed at Papa Goose Studios, Nashville, Tennessee. ** Engineered and produced by Rick Altizer. * "Caught Inside" recorded at West Beach Studios, Hollywood, California. ** Produced by Steve Kravac. ** Mixed at A&M Studios.

References

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