Monthly Archive: January 2011

Links – Order from BFI Website | Discuss on NPF Forum | IMDB Entry | Press Release The striking second feature The Valley/La Vallee from Barbet Schroeder (Barfly, Reversal of Fortune, Single White Female), released by the BFI in a Dual Format Edition package, explores the limits of experience as it journeys into the great unknown accompanied by Pink Floyd‘s wondrous soundtrack, later released as the album Obscured By Clouds. It is published on 14th February 2011. When Viviane (Bulle Ogier), a chic diplomat’s wife, meets an intriguing adventurer (Michael Gothard) and his hippy friends in the wilds of Papua New Guinea, different worlds collide. The group, led by enigmatic visionary Gaetan (Jean-Pierre Kalfon), convince Viviane to join their expedition in search of a mysterious uncharted Valley. Previously unavailable in the UK, the film is a Dual Format Edition release (a Blu-ray and a DVD disc in one box) and...

Links – Idea Generation Gallery | Syd Barrett artwork and paintings | Barrett: The definitive visual companion to the life of Syd Barrett | Syd Barrett Artwork –  Jan 2006. View Syd Barrett artwork and paintings NPF are excited to be able to tell you that the exhibition that will accompany the publication of the book Barrett: The definitive visual companion to the life of Syd Barrett has been officially announced. The exhibition Syd Barrett: Art and Letters will be held at the Idea Generation Gallery in London from 18th March to 10th April 2011. As with the book, the exhibition has been organised in conjunction with the Syd Barrett Estate and in co-operation with the Barrett family by Brian Werham and Will Shutes over the past three years. The exhibition also draws on the work Russell Beecher has been beavering away at over the past year for the book...

Win Australian Pink Floyd Tickets for Rehearsal Show on 17th Jan NPF have 5 pairs of tickets to give away to watch the Australian Pink Floyd Show pre-show rehearsals in London, England! You get to watch the rehearsals, meet and greet the band and have pre show champagne and food reception! This is an excellent prize! You need to be able to make it to LH2 studio on Concord Road, London, W3 0SE on Monday 17th January 2011. Only enter if you can make the show because you would be stopping someone from winning who can make it! The competition is open until 13th January 2011. Winners will be emailed on 14th January to make arrangements. Enter Competition Source [ NPF/Aussie Floyd ]

Nick Mason – Pink Floyd Drummer Introduction Nick Mason is a founding member of Pink Floyd and is their drummer and archivist! He has a passion for all things cars and often competes in races and show days of his impressive range of vehicles.  Facts and Figures Full Name: Nicholas Berkeley MasonDOB: 27 January 1944 (Age 67)Born in: Edgbaston, Birmingham, EnglandLives in: London, EnglandFamily: Wife: Annette Mason, Children: Chloe Mason, Siblings: Brief History Growing Up – Nick Mason was born in Birmingham but was only there briefly before moving down to Hampstead in London. He attended Regent Street Polytechnic (University of Westminster) where he would meet the rest of Pink Floyd. Early Years – Nick Mason was a major part of the Pink Floyd sound especially in the early days when the band had few songs and had to play long set lists on the London Underground and University gig circuits. Much time could...

David Gilmour – Pink Floyd Guitarist and Vocalist Introduction David Gilmour joined Pink Floyd as a replacement guitarist after Syd Barrett became too unstable to continue with the band. He became one of the most respected guitarists in the world of music and wrote the last two Pink Floyd studio albums A Momentary Lapse of Reason and The Division Bell. Facts and Figures Full Name: David Jon GilmourDOB: 6 March 1946 (Age 65)Born in: Cambridge, England Brief History Growing Up – David Gilmour grew up in the leafy suburbs of the University town on Cambridge in England. Early Years – David would play guitar with several bands until being invited to join Pink Floyd as a replacement for Syd Barrett. Middle Years – Tensions would grow between David Gilmour and Roger Waters to the point where Roger disbanded and David decided to carry on with the Pink Floyd name to do lots of...

Roger Waters – Pink Floyd Bassist and Songwriter Introduction Roger Waters was the principal songwriter of Pink Floyd and also took on the role of basist as nobody else wanted to! Facts and Figures Full Name: George Roger WatersDOB: 6 September 1943 (Age 68)Born in: Great Bookham, Surrey, England Brief History Growing Up – Roger Waters was born in Great Bookham in Surrey just south of London. He would lose his father in WWII which would go on to influence him later on in life particularly in The Wall and The Final Cut albums. He would later move to Cambridge where he became friends with the likes of Syd Barrett and David Gilmour. Early Years – Roger Waters is a founding member of Pink Floyd and became a dominant force in Pink Floyd after Syd Barrett was left behind from the band in the early years. He became the principal...