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Welcome to our first but brief Bora Bora blog.Although many of you understand the history of Bora Bora we wanted to go over and comment on our past as well as present and future plans of this ever evolving concept so new friends can also be bought up to date.
In short Bora Bora was created by Gee Moore in Ibiza June 1997, he and a friend converted an old run down empty beach bar into what soon become a world famous beach club.
Gee played 12 hour sets from mid day to midnight every day from June to October, A musical journey from chill-out to full on Techno that become to be know as "That Bora Bora sound".
Gee had made much more than just a beach club, he also evolved the concept to include a yearly CD & DVD compilation series, recording label and studios, world tours, merchendise, radio shows as well as eventually moving the club home and studios from Ibiza to Brasil in 2006 where a brand new beach club has been constructed and opened in December 2011.
To help here are some important links that should help, as well as some free live mixes to listen to and get the flavor of that "Bora Bora sound" while you read on :)
Bora Bora soundcloud Bora Bora soundcloud
Main original web site Bora Bora world
Music label site Bora Bora music
New Bora Bora site Bora Bora Brasil
World Tour site Bora Bora tours
Gee Moore columns and Bora Bora press mag Bora Bora Magazine
BIOGRAPHY
Gee is a DJ, music producer and creator of the Bora Bora beach club and music concept that he started in 1997 on the island of Ibiza. In 2005 he moved his music brand and most famous cosmopolitan beach club concept in the world to it’s new Official home now in Brasil.
Over the years Gee has held residences in all the top 7 clubs on the island of Ibiza. In 2002 he was resident at 5 of these clubs at the same time.
Gee has had a musical upbringing in England and turned professional singer and guitarist from the age of fifteen.
· World tours and events
Gee is famed for his unique universal sound that covers a vast range of styles from Deep House through to Techno. He’s known for his ability to play to the crowd throughout his marathon 12-hour daily sets and taking that summer vibe and smile with him on the successful Bora Bora tours that have performed in all corners of the world such as, Beach club Montreal (Canada), Warung (Brasil), Egg (London), Gecko (Thailand), U60 (Germany) and to over one million people at events like the Zurich street parade…. · Beach-club
Bora Bora concept has constantly evolved, Its history turned another corner in 2006 after it was decided to leave Ibiza and move to another part of the world that could accommodate the need to take it to a new level, it took three years of touring the world to finally find the ideal location now constructed and open in the beautiful peninsular of Bombinhas, Santa Caterina, Brasil.
The new 1500 capacity home is surrounded by beaches and forest covered hills of breathtaking natural beauty.
The day club is of wooden construction and decking, there are Jacuzzi lounge areas, large infinity pool, sushi bar and restaurant serving fusion foods.
· Music productions & albums
Over the last ten years Gee has released many singles and compilation albums including the highly acclaimed Bora Bora series.
He has also released many singles for record labels such as Perfecto, London records, ministry of sound, React and more as a solo artist and co producer working with recording artists such as Mauro Picotto, DJ Ruff (After Hour Power), Pigbwoy, Tom Neville, Audiocactus (CL Audio), Alan Prosser, and now future releases and co productions from the new Bora Bora music label.
Gee is also an accomplished vocalist who has featured on many tracks notably “Put Your foot down” Gee & Tome Neville” and the successful dance remake of Seven nation Army which has become a club classic. - (full discography on Bora Bora Music web site).
These and other productions of his were included on albums such as Cream, Euphoria and Ministry of sound yearly compilations as well as on his own Bora Bora compilations that include the two Bora Bora live movies ‘Bora Bora Live’ Vol 1 & Vol 2 CD/DVD, that became the biggest selling compilation in Ibiza 2004 summer and received high adulation from the worlds music media.
In recent years Gee has compiled and recorded many more albums and singles for other leading record companies to add to his impressive production collection..
· Bora Bora Music label
Gee is label manager of -
Bora Bora music "BBM" (for general dance music) -
"MUSICISM" (Tech & Progressive acts and more experimental projects) - "BBML" (for live acts/bands/groups,) - From these the aim is to release his and other producers work.
· Press
Gee and Bora Bora have appeared in countless articles and interviews throughout the worlds press.
During the years in Ibiza there were no flyers, posters or billboards made or any sort of paid promotion, It’s a venue and concept that gained its fame and adoration only through word of mouth.Gee has written many articles for the worlds music press such as M8, Ministry and DJ magazine, he currently writes for House Mag Brasil
· Radio and TV
Gee has presented radio shows and performances for Ministry radio (UK), Loca FM (Spain), Thump Radio (USA)…To add to that live BBC Radio One Pete Tong Essential selection broadcasts from three different "Ibiza radio one weekenders" and Live Essential mix from Pacha Ibiza whilst also standing in for an Annie Nightingale broadcast.
Bora Bora radio shows can be heard every week on the following Radio and internet stations –
: Transamerica Brasil 99.7 FM – every Saturday from 19.00 and Wednesdays from 21.00 – www.99fm.com.br
: Pushfm (internet radio show) - every Saturday afternoon from 14.00 – www.pushfm.com
: Manchester Global Radio (internet radio show) – every Sunday night from 20.00 – www.manchesterglobal.co.uk
Gee has been interviewed and made many guest appearances on TV shows around the world including Rapture TV, E, Multi show and MTV of which he has also been an interviewer/presenter.
· MerchandiseThere is a collection of beach and club clothing that has been licensed to Jo Jo Electro company of LA, USA, Bora Bora merchandise is on sale in stores and on the www.jojoelectro.com web site.
· Acting
While in Hollywood he tentatively embarked on an acting career, he was fortunate to gain first hand experience by having walk on parts in the last ever episode of the successful comedy series F.R.I.E.N.D.SDISCOGRAPHY
SINGLES 1998-2010
1. All Fat boys dancing - Gee Pres Es Vedra - Media Italy
2. Vitamin G and Vitamin G 2001 rmx - Gee, R Ewald - Bora Bora Music
3. Turtle Island – Gee, R Ewald - Bora Bora Music
4. Blue Angel - Gee Motion - 48K
5. Gimme More - DJ Gee Moore - Media Italy
6. Beach bums (East & West) - Gee & Edge - Ministry of sound
7. Dolphin - DJ Gee Moore - Media Italy
8. Zeus dance - GB Utd - London records
9. Temple - Gee Moore - Bora Bora Music
10. True Emotion - DJ Gee - React Music
11. G-tribe - DJ Gee Moore - Media Italy Music
12. Rise Again – Gee & Edge – Bora Bora music
13. Panic - DJ Gee - React Music
14. Take U Inside - Gee N Pigbwoy - Bora Bora Music
15. Love is in the air - Gee N Pigbwoy - Bora Bora Music
16. Chick on the side - Gee & Emanuel - Bora Bora Music
17. Salvation - GPL – Bora Bora Music
18. Bass Fusion - GPL – Bora Bora Music
19. Slam Dunk Funk – Gee & Slam Dunk Funk – Media Italy
20. You and I – Gee Moore
21. UK 51st State – Gee Moore
22. Bass Invitation - Gee, Eric & Ruff (GER) – Bora Bora Music
23. Put your foot down (and pray) - Gee & Tom Neville – Beautiful Rec
24. Red Moonshine – Gee & Slam dunk funk – Cube music
25. Electrogee – Gee, Pedro Del Moral and David Fererra – Bora Bora Music, Azoto, Bit music
26. Reinkennedyation – Gee & Slam Dunk Funk – Cube records Italy
27. Wanna Say it – Gee & Gordon Edge – Edge records/ Bora Bora Music
28. Shake it - Gee & Emanuel - Bora Bora Music
29. The Prayer - Gee & Patrick – Bora Bora music/ Sigle
30. Don’t you know (you’re no hero) – Gee, Pigbwoy & Gary Gecko – Bora Bora Music
31. Sleep and drugs - Gee, mikel & Ruff – Bora Bora Music
32. Where were u – Gee, Rob Roar & Julian - Bora Bora Music
33. The Groove– Emanuel & Gee - Bora Bora Music
34. What U get – Gee Moore & The Skankin Bros – Bora Bora Music/ Sigle
35. Fade to grey – Gee Moore – Bora Bora Music/ Sigle
36. Seven nation Army – Ibiza voice feat Gee Moore – Chic flowerz
37. Lets dance - – Ibiza voice feat Gee Moore – Chic flowerz
38. Gang Members – Gee Moore & The Skankin Bros – Bora Bora Music/ Sigle
39. T. Control – Gee & Pigbwoy – Bora Bora Music
40. Olive branch – Gee Moore & David Tort – Bora Bora Music
41. The person next to you – Gee Moore & David Tort – Bora Bora Music / DJ Center
42. The get together – Gee & Pigbwoy – Bora Bora Music
43. Hell No - Gee Moore (Vitamin G) – Bora Bora Music
44. Slut – Gee & DJ Ruff – Bora Bora Music
45. Love will tear us apart – The Divisionest feat G – Bora Bora Music/ Sigle
46. Ainx – Gee & CL Audio – Bora Bora Music
47. U Go I Stay – Gee Moore – Bora Bora Music
48. My best friend is in my head – Gee Moore - Bora Bora Music
49. Evolution rEvolution – Gee & Slam Dunk Funk – Bora Bora Music
50. Every Human being – Vitamin G – Bora Bora Music
51. Hammond on it – Gee Moore – Bora Bora Music
52. Get Mad – Vitamin G – Bora Bora Music
53. Class Slavery – Gee Moore – Bora Bora Music
54. War-Like People – GAMP (aka Gee & Alan Prosser) – SLR
55. I hear voices – Gee Moore – Bora Bora Music
56. Just A – Gee Moore – Bora Bora Music
57. Hey Man – Gee Moore – Bora Bora Music
REMIXES
Da Hool Wankers on duty Deconstruction
Potatoheads Pump It up Data (Ministry)
Scanners Alone Debunk
Deep Water Tcherniak & Thomas feat Wilmien Sorry Shoes
ALBUMS 1999 - 2009
The Club Mix 1999 DJ Gee and Tom Wax ZYX (Germany)
Hyperstate 99 DJ Gee and Lemon Scandinavian Records
Bora Bora Ibiza DJ Gee Moore React Music
Atlantis Vol 1 DJ Gee Moore Edel Norway
Bora Bora Day and Night DJ Gee Moore React Music
Bora Bora Beach life DJ Gee Moore React Music
Destinations Gee Moore Tide
Bora Bora Loves me loves you DJ Gee Moore Bit Music
Bora Bora Live VOL 1 (DVD-CD) DJ Gee Moore Bora Bora Music
Bora Bora Live VOL 2 (DVD-CD) DJ Gee Moore Bora Bora Music
Bora Bora Sun of a Beach DJ Gee Moore DJ Center
Bora Bora Life is a Beach DJ Gee Moore DJ Center
Bora Bora The Beach is Back DJ Gee Moore DJ Center
Bora Bora Black White Beach DJ Gee Moore DJ Center
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