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Squaring The Circle Story of Hipgnosis

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BluRay of Squaring The Circle The Story of Hipgnosis Out in August

If you don’t fancy watching the feature length documentary of Squaring The Circle The Story of Hipgnosis in your local cinema, perhaps through fear of local youths throwing things at you like at my cinema in Liverpool, then you might prefer to invest in an excellent collectors edition BluRay instead. It is only £18 and is released 7th August 2023. Alternatively, you can stream on Amazon Prime Video for £9.99. Celebrated photographer, creative director and filmmaker Anton Corbijn’s first feature documentary SQUARING THE CIRCLE (the story of hipgnosis) tells the story of Storm Thorgerson and Aubrey “Po” Powell, the creative geniuses behind the iconic album art design studio, Hipgnosis, responsible for some of the most recognizable album covers of all time. They formed Hipgnosis in Cambridge during the ferment of the sixties and became rock royalty during the boom time of the seventies. They conjured into existence sights that no...

Squaring The Circle The Story of Hipgnosis

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Squaring The Circle (The Story of Hipgnosis) In Cinemas 14th July

In his first full-length film, acclaimed photographer and director Anton Corbijn explores the story of Hipgnosis, the design studio behind some of the most iconic album covers in rock history, in “Squaring The Circle: The Story Of Hipgnosis.” Featuring rock legends such as Paul McCartney, Noel Gallagher, and members of Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin, the documentary delves into the creative process and legacy of the London-based studio formed by Storm Thorgerson and Aubrey Powell. Celebrated covers designed by Hipgnosis include Pink Floyd’s ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’, Led Zeppelin’s ‘Houses Of The Holy’, and many more. The film, which intertwines archival footage and new interviews, narrates the impact of the studio during the creative boom of the ’70s, underscoring its integral role in shaping the visual aesthetics of popular music. “Squaring The Circle” will premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on July 7, with general release in cinemas...

Have You Got It Yet The Story of Syd Barrett

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Syd Barrett Movie in Cinemas from 15th May

Following the Preview of Have You Got It Yet The Story of Syd Barrett & Pink Floyd in London (27th April 2023) we are please to announce that you will be able to watch the feature length documentary film in a selection of Everyman cinemas in the UK from 15th May 2023. It will be available in other regions too later in the year. Unseen Footage The official trailer of the 1h 34m feature length documentary film features previously unseen video of Syd Barrett including the reel below. Previously only photo stills had been available but now this video has been shared. The documentary is the story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd, directed by award-winning filmmaker Roddy Bogawa and late renowned graphic designer Storm Thorgerson. The film explores Syd Barrett’s life, a founding member of Pink Floyd, who was pushed out of the group due to an alleged LSD-induced...

Have You Got It Yet The Story of Syd Barrett

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Syd Barrett Documentary Preview in London April 2023

Further to the previous article about Mercury Studios having finished making the Have You Got It Yet Documentary about Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd, I can tell you that there will be a preview of the documentary in London on 27th April 2023. Further details to follow. The documentary is the story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd, directed by award-winning filmmaker Roddy Bogawa and late renowned graphic designer Storm Thorgerson. The film explores Syd Barrett’s life, a founding member of Pink Floyd, who was pushed out of the group due to an alleged LSD-induced breakdown and replaced by childhood friend David Gilmour. The documentary highlights Barrett’s contributions to the band, his two solo LPs, and his return to painting in his last years. Featuring intimate interviews with David Gilmour, Nick Mason, Roger Waters, and other notable figures, the film is narrated by actor Jason Isaacs and includes over fifty...

Roger Waters Tour 2023 This Is Not A Drill

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Roger Waters Tour 2023 – This Is Not A Drill

Roger Waters, the legendary co-founder and bassist of Pink Floyd, is embarking on a tour that will take him to 24 cities in Europe from March to June 2023. The tour is called “This Is Not a Drill” and promises to be a spectacular event for Pink Floyd and Roger Waters fans alike. In this blog post, we will provide you with everything you need to know about the Roger Waters tour, including the tour dates and venues, what to expect from the show, and how to get tickets. We will also look who is in the band. Tour Dates and Venues The Roger Waters tour will kick off in Lisbon, Portugal, on March 17, 2023, and will conclude in Manchester, England, on June 10, 2023. In between, Waters will perform in major cities across Europe, including Barcelona, Madrid, Milan, Amsterdam, Oslo, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Budapest, Zurich, Paris, Hamburg, Cologne, Lille,...

David Gilmour and Mark Knopfler

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David Gilmour Recording New Song for Teenage Cancer Trust

David Gilmour has been recording a new song for UK charity Teenage Cancer Trust at Mark Knopfler’s British Grove Studios in London. Guy Fletcher, Dire Straits keyboard player, recorded them at the London studio which features some rather excellent vintage equipment in addition the modern stuff. Guy said, ” I recorded David yesterday for the TCT project. It was great to see him and Polly. (And their dogs!)”. David Gilmour’s wife and lyricist also posted a couple of photos from the session on her Instagram page. David has been playing his black black strat (not 0001) on the recording which, hopefully, we will know more about soon. Get our newsletter for further news when announced David Gilmour last performed at the Teenage Cancer Trust benefit concert in 2016 at the 16th annual event. Other people involved were comedian John Bishop, The Vaccines and Everything Everything, Simply Red, Bring Me The Horizon,...