Monthly Archive: October 2008

Syd Barrett Tribute Single Released by Trashcan Sinatras

Syd Barrett Tribute Single Released by Trashcan Sinatras

Links – Download Oranges and Apples 2min MP3 clip – Read full info in previous news story – visit City Wakes website The beautiful song Oranges and Apples by the Trashcan Sinatras is now available to purchase online from iTunes or the Amazon websites.  It was released on Monday 13th October 2008 as a digital download only!  The song is from the upcoming Trashcan Sinatras album, In The Music. More… A percentage of every sale will be donated to The Syd Barrett Trust in support of arts in mental health. You can also watch the full version of the music video for the song by pressing play on the Youtube video below.  Enjoy! ;-)   Trashcan Sinatras – Oranges and Apples

Download Double Core – An Album Inspired By Pink Floyd Hoax (MP3)

Download Double Core – An Album Inspired By Pink Floyd Hoax (MP3)

Links – Discuss the project on the NPF Forum – See the Original Double Core album cover Double Core – NPF Download!   You can download the MP3s below individually or all at once in a .zip file. There is “CD quality” 192kbs and dial-up connection 56kbs. The Artwork is available here. (PDF)   MP3 192kbs MP3 56kbs 01 – Deep Horizon I Download Download 02 – Silent Victory Download Download 03 – Stars Download Download 04 – No Heaven No Hell Download Download 05 – Deep Horizon II Download Download 06 – Magnolia Download Download 07 – Away From The Skies Download Download 08 – Titantic Drill Download Download 09 – Come And See Download Download 10 – Deep Horizon III Download Download MP3 192kbs (88MB)MP3 56kbs (25MB)Artwork (3.26MB) The wonderful people of the NPF Forum have come together once again to produce something every Pink Floyd fan should have!...

The Story of the Guitar with David Gilmour

The Story of the Guitar with David Gilmour

Links – BBC iPlayer – Story of Guitars on BBC Website – Discuss this on the forum – NPF Newsletter The three part series The Story of the Guitar on BBC1 features Pink Floyd’s very own David Gilmour in tonight and next week’s episodes!  Check out the BBC Website.  It is broadcast on BBC1 at 10:20pm GMT. Download Episodes If you missed last weeks episode like me, then you can make use of the BBC iPlayer which has content on for 7 days.  You can also download the episodes to your computer with high quality sound and picture and view for up to 30 days. Episode 1 – Download Page – Available until 10:19pm 26th Oct 2008Episode 2 – Download Page – Available until 9:24pm 26th October 2008Episode 3 – Not Broadcast Yet You can also watch the interview below from the BBC website.  Also, feel free to discuss this on the forum....

Signed Pink Floyd Guitar Up For Auction

Signed Pink Floyd Guitar Up For Auction

Links & Resources – FEd’s Blog | Buy Once Give Twice website | Gerald Scarfe’s Unique Book With Photo | NPF Photo Gallery | Discuss This on the Forum on this thread. According to the “Feature Editor’s” blog on David Gilmour’s website, a Fender Stratocaster hand-painted by Gerald Scarfe is to be auctioned off and the proceeds given to the charity Crisis.  The auction is to take place next Wednesday 15th October 2008.  You must register to bid on the Buy Once Give Twice website. In addition to the guitar, which is signed by members of Pink Floyd past and present, you’ll also get Edition Number 001 of a 300-unit limited edition boxed set of EIGHT prints featuring artwork from The Wall, individually signed by Scarfe himself.  And there’s more … a monograph featuring early illustrations and working drawings, and a rare new interview with the artist.  The book will also be signed by...

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Competition Winners – Pigs Might Fly Book

Competition Winners – Pigs Might Fly Book

To celebrate the paperback release of the excellent book Pigs Might Fly: The Inside Story of Pink Floyd, the author Mark Blake made 5 copies available to NPF to give away as competition prizes!  The winners have now been picked! Lucky Winners Adrian Hennessy – Ireland Per Lingnet – SwedenLisa Purves – CanadaCarolyn Lentz – USAGilberto Morando – Italy The winners will be contacted via email so NPF can obtain your postal address to send your book to you!  Congratulations! Not Won? Want More Competitions? If you would like to know when the next competition is, then please make sure you are subscribed to the free NPF Newsletter.  You will then receive news, competition details and more every so often.  Your email address is kept private and you can unsubscribe at any time. Get the free NPF Newsletter!   Get A Copy of the Book You can purchase the book...