Monthly Archive: October 2010
Links – Discuss Reunion possibility on the forum | Full Video of David Gilmour and Roger Waters at Hoping Foundation Fundraiser 2010 | David Gilmour to play Guitar on The Wall Tour 2010 2011 | David Gilmour and Roger Waters Hoping Fundraiser Photos | BBC News Article | Pink Floyd Live 8 Photos There is a possibility that Pink Floyd will get together and perform again for charity according to Nick Mason. “I think all of us would like the idea of repeating the Live 8 concept,” Mason said. He said the group could do “something that’s not necessarily for us, but do something for the right reasons and enjoy doing it.” “That’s what I’d like, and I think the others might well see eye to eye.” Speaking at the In The City music conference in Manchester, Mason said Live 8 could provide a “template for something we would do...
Links – Stufish Photo Gallery | Roger Waters Tour News | Roger Waters Tour Pictures | Pink Floyd Big bands and artists often take lots of equipment out on the road with them in order to set up their own stage, lighting, sound, vision, props and… oh yes, instruments too! But the amount of equipment, engineering and on-site construction happening on Roger Waters Wall Tour is just phenomenal! How I would like to be a rigger on the current Roger Waters tour – if I wasn’t afraid of heights! The people behind the design, engineering and construction of The Wall are Stufish and they have a rather excellent photo gallery on their website of a behind-the-scenes look at the construction of The Wall. As you can see from the photo top right, the amount of equipment used is colossal! Those who find it necessary to complain about the ticket prices...
Links – You can get tickets here | Moksha Allstars Website Harry Waters – son of Roger Waters of course – will be performing at the 7th Circuit Studios in Miami, Florida on Monday 15th November 2010. He is currently on tour with his dad playing keyboards on The Wall Live Tour but will be making a rare solo appearance and with local musicians during a night off from the tour. The band for the evening are the Moksha Allstars collective and will take place betweek 8pm until 2am. You can get tickets here. Who Are Moksha Allstars? From its inception, the artistic collective known as Moksha Family has been a nexus of cultural and artistic expression. Comprised of artists, musicians, technicians, and visionaries, we celebrate the mystery that unites us with an eclectic mix of performances by individuals and groups from the local and international communities. Some performances are...
Links – Listen to Metallic Spheres and View Booklet | David Gilmour Pictures | David Gilmour Albums | As well as the media player for An Introduction to Syd Barrett album, there was also one done for The Orb Featuring David Gilmour’s Metallic Spheres album. Instead of 30 second clips of the whole album, there is one whole soundscape musical piece for you to experience. You can also view inside the booklet and have fun with that! Listen to Metallic Spheres and View Booklet | Win a copy on CD! See details below image! How to Win a copy of The Orb/David Gilmour’s Metallic Spheres I thought it would be a good idea to have another competition this October as there is another album being released this Monday too! The Orb Featuring David Gilmour will release Metallic Spheres. Read more about Metallic Spheres and pre-order in the UK or Rest of World....
Links – View Media Player | Previous News New Syd Barrett Album “An Introduction to Syd Barrett” due October 2010 | Neptune Pink Floyd Twitter | Syd Barrett Pictures | Syd Barrett Albums | Feel free to post this news on your Facebook Page Those of you who like using the internet for listening to great music for free will be pleased to learn about the brand new official EMI media player for the new An Introduction to Syd Barrett album which is out on Monday 11th in the UK and 9th November in the USA. I imagine worldwide releases will be out around the 9th and onwards too although I dont know! It is released by EMI/Harvest. Additionally, Opel, Barrett and The Madcap Laughs will also be re-released with new artwork. That also takes place this Monday 11th. The media player is very modern as it combines an electronic version of...
Links – Neptune Pink Floyd Twitter | Syd Barrett Pictures | Syd Barrett Albums Escape Artists, the socially inclusive arts charity supported by the Syd Barrett Fund, is marking World Mental Health Day this weekend by inviting people to take part in Twitter discussions focusing on two themes close to the subject of Syd. The two questions being asked are: How does loneliness affect your daily life and mental wellbeing? Do the arts really help people suffering with mental health problems? Both are on Sunday October 10th which is World Mental Health Day. The first subject will be up for discussion between 3 and 5 PM UK time, with the second happening between 6 and 8 PM. How To Join In To join in the discussion, you need a free Twitter account (http://www.twitter.com) and access to the internet. In your tweet, include the hashtag #MHchat and your post will be...
