Pink Floyd share newly restored Hi-Res footage of Echoes from 1973 cult-classic surf film Crystal Voyager
Pink Floyd have shared newly restored high-resolution footage of George Greenough’s surf film set to “Echoes”, the closing track from the band’s 1971 album *Meddle*. The release revisits a striking early use of immersive wave footage and coincides with a new vinyl edition of the album.
The footage comes from *Crystal Voyager*, a 1973 Australian surf documentary directed by David Elfick. Greenough chose “Echoes” because its 23-minute length matched the film’s closing sequence; the band agreed to its use in exchange for permission to show the footage during live performances. Nick Mason recalled that the underwater camera work amazed the band when they first saw it on tour in Australia.
- Pink Floyd share restored “Echoes” footage from *Crystal Voyager*.
- The film’s closing sequence matches the track’s 23-minute length.
- A special *Meddle* vinyl edition is due on 17 October.
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Pink Floyd are a British rock band whose 1971 album Meddle includes “Echoes”, a 23-minute piece that closes the record. Its length and changing sound made it suited to extended visual sequences.
Crystal Voyager is a 1973 Australian surf documentary directed by David Elfick and featuring underwater footage by surfer and filmmaker George Greenough. Greenough paired the film’s closing sequence with “Echoes”, and the band agreed to the music’s use in return for permission to show the footage at live performances.
The pairing brought together progressive rock and surf filmmaking, using images of waves to accompany a long musical composition. It also reflects how bands and filmmakers could agree to share music and visuals across different settings.