Pink Floyd Tours, News, Lyrics, Discography and more
Pink Floyd songsmith Roger Waters has done a version of Mother from The Wall with most of his band on video call. You can watch it below. Social distancing is a necessary evil in Covid world. Watching “Mother” reminds me just how irreplaceable the joy of being in a band is.
Guy Pratt, who played bass for Pink Floyd after Roger Waters left in the 1980s, has been doing some explainer/tutorial videos on Youtube for fans to enjoy. His show is called “Lockdown Licks”. Guy has played bass on lots of famous songs and albums over the years and has a rather impressive resume. He is currently up to episode 4 where he covers a couple of Pink Floyd classics. Fans that have heard the re-recorded and re-mixed Later Years box set material will notice a lot of Guy’s original material was toned down – the band seemingly wanting a less 80s feel and more a timeless mix. Guy mentions this awkward situation in the video. Episode 5 will feature Money by Pink Floyd which is of course one of the most famous bass lines from the band. Keep you eyes peeled for that on Guy Pratt’s Youtube Channel. Anyway, here...
Pink Floyd has kindly decided to share 4 full length DVDs on Youtube for fans to enjoy over the coming weeks. A new full length Youtube streaming video will be shared each Friday, starting today at 5pm GMT. What Is Available to Watch? Pulse – a live show with lots of energy and a favourite amongst fans. It showcased The Division Bell album, and is a greatest hits show with a great looking stage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hokGXqEsCXk&feature=emb_title Pink Floyd Live in Pompeii – this 1972 classic is set in an amphitheatre in Pompeii and features early material from the band. It is a documentary interspersed with live performances. There is a famous scene with Nick Mason and a certain pie! Take it easy, Nick! David Gilmour Live in Pompeii – David took his 2016 Rattle That Lock tour here decades after Pink Floyd performed their famous concert with no fans present. Pink...
Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour and writer Polly Samson will appear in a live video stream tomorrow to publicise the new book A Theatre of Dreamers. It will also feature new material from David Gilmour performed live. Polly Samson, who is married to David Gilmour, wrote lyrics for Pink Floyd and David Gilmour solo work and features on albums Division Bell, A Momentary Lapse of Reason and On an Island. The Endless River, Pink Floyd’s last studio album, had Polly’s lyrics on Louder than Words. Book Launch Postponed Originally, the book launch was to be accompanied by three live events at Manchester, Birmingham and London, UK. These events have been postponed to later in the year. Each of these special events will feature Polly Samson in conversation with journalist Rosie Boycott, readings, film and live music, including a new song Yes, I Have Ghosts written by David Gilmour and Polly Samson....