Song of the Kauri

[blackalex1952]

I never thought of researching this film but have at last done so and ordered a copy for myself..a must see for Aus and NZ luthiers. I first viewed it at the Luthiers convention where it was shown at the Abbotsford convent in Melbourne...buy the film and support all those people who had the vision to think that way and produce a remarkable document on film media.
Here is a link to the movie (posting for a friend http://www.songofthekauri.com/)
Cheers! Ross
PS: just watch the documentary and learn folks!!!! And the question in my mind is, who has tested Kauri from NZ, compared to Aus Kauri and Bunya Pine? Please comment if you have found excellent samples of each and achieved good results in an instrument or three, or more!!!! What other species are useful in Australia given the increasing rarity and costs these days of high quality tonewood!

[sleake]

I'll add my praise for Molgat. He was incredibly transformative to the mountain sports in NZ before turning his hand to instruments. His film the leading edge is just an absolute classic with some really incredible skiing and climbing.

If mountains are your thing, well worth a watch. This film led me to pack my bags and live as a climbing and skiing bum at Mount Cook for a few years, had the time of my life!

https://www.nzonscreen.com/title/the-leading-edge-1987

[blackalex1952]

I hope your apres ski was playing the guitar!!!!-Ross

[lamanoditrento]

Well that was great Sunday morning viewing. Thanks for that link Ross!