Monthly Archive: June 2022
Fans have been waiting a long time to find out when the new Animals remix will be released, what formats are available and what other goodies and features may be included. Well, the wait is finally over as we can reveal the details below. The formats of Animals 2018 Remix include CD, LP (with gatefold artwork), Blu-ray, and SACD. These will be released around the world on September 16th, with the deluxe being available from October 7th 2022. The reason this 2018 remix is only just being released in late 2022 is because of the arguing between Roger Waters and David Gilmour after author Mark Blake was commissioned to write liner notes to accompany the release but the pair could not quite agree on them. It is good news that they have arrived at a place where this can now be released and enjoyed by fans. Press Release Warner Music...
Pink Floyd is to release two physical versions of their first newly recorded music in over 25 years, Hey Hey Rise Up. The single, which was initially released digitally in April in support of the people of Ukraine and was Number 1 in 27 countries, will be available on 7″ and CD single. Both formats will also feature a newly reworked version of A Great Day For Freedom taken from the band’s 1994 album, The Division Bell. The single will be available on 15 July (excluding Japan – released on 3 August – and USA, Canada, Australia and Mexico – released on 21 October). Vinyl from Amazon UK and the CD from Amazon UK The lead track sees David Gilmour and Nick Mason joined by long time Pink Floyd bass player Guy Pratt and Nitin Sawhney on keyboards and featuring vocals by Andriy Khlyvnyuk of Ukrainian band Boombox. When the...
Saxophonist Ian Ritchie has left Roger Waters’ touring band by mutual consent and will therefore not be performing on the forthcoming This Is Not A Drill Tour. Ian has suffered from some physical ill health over the years which has flared up in rehearsals and therefore cannot go on the road with the band. Hope he is feeling better soon. Ian wrote on his blog… Thursday, 23rd June 2022 : London : Hello all. This will be my last post on this TINAD tour blog. The reason is as follows. I have had a physical problem for some years that has made controlling the saxophone more challenging than on the Dark Side tour. I was able to keep it in check during Us+Them. Unfortunately, the problem flared up during rehearsals this time and I was unable to perform to my, or Roger’s satisfaction. Consequently, we mutually agreed that I should...
The much celebrated Roger Waters solo album, Amused To Death, is to be released in a new 45RPM 4LP 200g set with remastered audio from James Guthrie. It costs £190 so will probably not feature in most people’s collections. This is according to Rough Trade records in the UK. The American distributor Acoustic Sounds has it as a 180g pressing. Rough Trade appears to have to finished artwork on their site, so presumably their information is the most up to date. Discuss on the forum. In addition to this release, people are of course waiting for the Animals 5.1 mix to be released with the edited liner notes which were causing a delay. My well placed source said the rumoured release date of 30th September 2022 is something they are not aware of. More About the Release This audiophile favourite — and a brisk seller since its Analogue Productions 33...
A new book by celebrated author Glenn Povey is on the way concerning Pink Floyd’s Animals Tour. There are three editions, the Hardcover £35, the Signed Hardcover £50, and a deluxe boxset £99 with some extra goodies in. Glenn is rather the authority in documenting Pink Floyd’s history and has published many excellent books. Order here and discuss here. Deluxe boxset contains: Hardback Book Repro Memorabilia Signed and numbered certificate Animals was Pink Floyd’s 10 th studio album, released almost 10 years on from their psychedelic debut that launched the band on to the world stage. But this release couldn’t be farther from The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn if you tried: It was a hard-hitting politically charged heavy rock album. Its three central pieces, ‘Pigs (Three Different Ones)’, Dogs’ and ‘Sheep’ each extending to over 10 minutes each drew parallels with George Orwell’s dystopian nightmare Animal Farm. Its...
Roger Waters will be on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on American TV tonight at 11:35pm EST/10:35pm CST. Says on the graphic below, shared on Roger’s official Facebook page, that there will be a performance so I wonder if it could be something new? I wonder if he will mention anything about his memoirs that he has been working on? I don’t think we have this channel in the UK but, with the right VPN connection, you might be able to stream it live from the CBS website. Do discuss on the forum if you have any thoughts on how to access it. About The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of...
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