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Punk Floyd - A Tribute to Pink Floyd

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Punk Floyd – A Tribute to Pink Floyd

“Punk Floyd – A Tribute to Pink Floyd,” a new album released by Cleopatra Records, brings together veteran punk bands like Fear, The Vibrators, and UK Subs to cover Pink Floyd classics. This release marks a historic melding of punk and prog rock, offering a fresh, edgy take on iconic tracks. The album, symbolising the end of a long-standing genre rivalry, is set for release on May 3. Listen to Single Now You can Stream/Download Astronomy Domine single, or pre-save/Pre-Order the album digitally, or buy physical copies from Cleopatra Records on CD or Vinyl. Features tracks by Fear, The Vibrators, UK Subs, Dead Boys, Skids, Anti-Nowhere League, The Members and more! A Long-standing Rivalry Punk rock was in some ways inevitable, a direct response to the musical trends of the early-mid ‘70s that saw rock music become bloated with overly composed, exceedingly long and pompously performed progressive rock of bands...

Nick Mason Pink Floyd Animation Competition DSotM

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Pink Floyd Animation Competition Winner Announced Next Week

The winner of the Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon Animation Competition is set to be announced next week. The competition was announced as part of the Dark Side of the Moon 50th Anniversary and there is £235,000 of prize money up for grabs. I wish I had entered a video now! Sadly, the competition closed in December 2023. I watched a video on Pink Floyd’s Facebook page earlier where Nick Mason explained what happens next with the competition. There is a transcript below of the video. “Hi, I want to let you know that in a weeks time I will be announcing the results of Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon animation competition. We’ve been overwhelmed by the responses with over 900 entries. Each one was carefully vetted and a selection made for the nine judges to make their choices. The films came from all over the...

Mark Knopflers Guitar Heroes Going Home Single 2024

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Listen to Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes – Going Home

Mark Knopfler releases a special edition of ‘Going Home (Theme From Local Hero)’, produced with Guy Fletcher, featuring an impressive lineup of guitar legends. This includes David Gilmour, Ronnie Wood, Slash, Eric Clapton, and many more. The track notably starts with Jeff Beck’s final recording. Contributions also come from Roger Daltrey and Ringo Starr, among others, adding rich layers to this remarkable collaboration. Artwork for this release is by Sir Peter Blake, known for his work with The Beatles and other famous bands. This project supports the Teenage Cancer Trust and Teen Cancer America, with at least 50% of the net proceeds from the sales being donated to these charities. This recording unites some of the greatest musicians in history for a noble cause, offering support to young individuals battling cancer. Have a listen below and let us know what you think on the forum. Full list of contributors Joan...

Pink Floyd Animals Dolby Atmos Mix 2024 pack shot

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Pink Floyd Animals Dolby Atmos Coming in May

Pink Floyd, the iconic British rock band, is set to release a Dolby Atmos mix of their critically acclaimed 1977 album, Animals, through Warner Music on May 17. Order from Amazon.com or Amazon UK This marks the first time the album will be available in the immersive Dolby Atmos format, providing fans with a revolutionary listening experience. The release, titled “Animals 2018 Remix – Dolby Atmos,” will be available on Blu-ray and features the meticulous 2018 remix by the band’s longtime producer, James Guthrie. This remix is not only a technical enhancement but also an artistic reinterpretation, including High-Resolution stereo and 5.1 mixes, in addition to the 1977 original stereo mix. The digital release ensures accessibility for fans across various platforms. What is Dolby Atmos? Dolby Atmos, known for its advanced sound technology, elevates the auditory experience by creating a three-dimensional soundscape. This technology allows the listener to be enveloped...

Syd Barrett Warriors Artwork

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Vote on Syd Barrett Art Auction

Brian Wernham is a well known collector of Syd Barrett’s original art. Brian has an impending house move and he need to make some space. He has decided to sell one of his two largest and most impressive original Syd pieces.  These pieces can be seen on the official Syd Barrett website in positions 1 and 3 in the three oldest known existing works by Syd. But which one? Brian will put up for auction whichever is chosen in the exclusive Neptune Pink Floyd online poll below. How to Vote? UPDATE – Voting closed on 31st March 2024 with the Dried Flowers winning the vote to be auctioned shortly. Stay tuned for more info. Your Syd Barrett Auction Choices How do I bid for Syd Barrett Art? When the poll closes, Brian will ‘consign’ the winning piece for auction in late-April/early May by fine art auctioneers Thomson Roddick of Carlisle, Cumbria,...

Syd Barrett Gigolo Aunt Official Lyrics Video

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Syd Barrett Gigolo Aunt Official Lyrics Video Released

The estate of the late Pink Floyd co-founder Syd Barrett has released another official lyrics video. This time round, it is the fantastic song Gigolo Aunt. You can watch the video online via the Official Syd Barrett YouTube channel. Douglas Arthur Peter Field was born on the 6th of August 1945. 18 months older than Syd Barrett, Duggie was an upcoming artist in London who blended the imagery of cartoons, fashion and advertising with Dalí and Mondrian. For all he learned at art school, however, Fields’ real education, and fame, came from the milieu of late 60s and 70s London, where he was a regular at parties, recognisable by his quiff and penchant for eyebrow makeup. 18 months older than Syd Barrett, Duggie Fields shared an Earl’s Court flat with Syd Barrett. He was an upcoming artist in London who blended the imagery of cartoons, fashion and advertising with Dalí...