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Monthly Archives: April 2018

Nick Mason – Interview With Paiste Cymbals

Pink Floyd - A Fleeting Glimpse Posted on 30/04/2018 by Col T02/12/2019
Nick Mason Paiste Interview

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David Gilmour : Shares His Thoughts On Jeff Beck In Jeff’s New Documentary

Pink Floyd - A Fleeting Glimpse Posted on 30/04/2018 by Col T30/04/2018

As the title suggests David Gilmour has made a brief appearance in Jeff Beck’s new Still On The Run Documentary.

“For many people, musicians and fans alike, Jeff Beck is the greatest ever British guitarist. For more than 50 years he has blazed an uncompromising trail across the musical landscape. Always an innovator, never a follower, Jeff has steadfastly refused to pander to the demands of the record industry. This maverick attitude required some difficult career decisions; he left The Yardbirds at the height of their popularity, deserted his own group days before their billed appearance at Woodstock and often shifted his attention to his other great passion of building hot rods rather than continuing a tour or returning to the studio.

Jeff’s adventurous spirit led him to embrace a wide range of musical styles and he is one of a handful of artists who have transcended and redefined the limitations of their instrument, be it the Fender Telecaster, Esquire, Strat or Gibson Les Paul. He pioneered the use of feedback on record and his ability to capture the zeitgeist made The Yardbirds forerunners of psychedelic blues. With The Jeff Beck Group and the album Truth, he nurtured two of rock music’s finest performers, Rod Stewart and Ronnie Wood, and gave birth to a sound that would later mutate into heavy metal.

He turned even the loss of Rod Stewart to his advantage by almost single-handedly inventing the guitar instrumental album with the release of Blow By Blow, which embraced the influences of Jan Hammer and John McLaughlin whilst developing a sound that was uniquely his own. Moving forward Jeff continued to push the envelope, amassing a fantastic body of work spanning many musical genres whilst constantly developing and evolving his inimitable approach and technique.

This film tells Jeff’s story from his earliest days growing up in Wallington, Surrey with his homemade guitars, teenage friendship with Jimmy Page and the influences of guitarists such as Les Paul, Cliff Gallup and James Burton. With essential tracks from throughout his career it follows his journey from art school and early bands, through his various groups, musical ventures and passion for hot rods, to the release of his latest album and sell-out show at the Hollywood Bowl. We hear testimony to the genius of Jeff Beck from musicians who have recorded and played alongside him such as Jimmy Page, David Gilmour, Eric Clapton, Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood, Jennifer Batten, Beth Hart, Joe Perry and Slash, who all shine a light on his ever-evolving guitar style and reveal why to this day he remains not only a musical visionary but also the most influential and highly rated guitarist of his generation.”

The documentary is currently available to watch online using BBC Iplayer in the UK, You can view it by clicking here

The documentary will be available to buy on blu-ray for our visitors over seas from May 18th 2018

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Guy Pratt : Inglorious Bassterd hits Manchester

Pink Floyd - A Fleeting Glimpse Posted on 30/04/2018 by Col T30/04/2018


Guy Pratt has been a crucial member of the rhythm section of megastars such as Pink Floyd, David Gilmour, Robert Palmer, Roxy Music, Bryan Ferry, Jimmy Page, David Coverdale, Womack & Womack, and The Smiths.

And when he’s not been parading his talents live on the stages of every stadium, concert hall and festival around the world, he has been a favourite studio bassist and accompanying singer for the biggest recording artists including Switzerland’s Florian Ast, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Iggy Pop,The Pretenders, Echo and The Bunnymen and McFly.

His one man show is all about life at the pointy end of the music business; Guy regales audiences with stories from behind the scenes. His self-deprecating wit is irresistible and his rip-roaring anecdotes are brilliant and outrageous.

This is an evening which is both funny and frank with enough insider’s references to satisfy even aficionados – and he’ll be bringing his beloved vintage Fender bass to demonstrate his craft.

The show is taking place on Friday 9th November 2018, 8.30 pm at The Principal Manchester, Oxford Street, Manchester, M60 7HA

Tickets are now on sale now for the event, Which is priced at the very reasonable rate of £8.50 plus £1.75 booking fee.

You can purchase your tickets online for this performance by clicking here.

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Roger Waters : Us & Them 2018 Extra Dates Added

Pink Floyd - A Fleeting Glimpse Posted on 30/04/2018 by Col T30/04/2018

Due to an overwhelming demand, five extra dates have been added as part of Roger Waters Us + Them 2018 Tour.

October 10th – Allianz Parque, São Paulo, Brazil
November 9th – Estadio Unico de la Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina
November 17th – Estadio Monumental “U”, Lima, Peru
November 21st – Estadio Nemesio Camacho El Campín, Bogotá, Colombia
November 24th – Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, San Jose, Costa Rica

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Roger Waters Announces 5.1 Surround Sound Release Of Animals In New Interview

Pink Floyd - A Fleeting Glimpse Posted on 17/04/2018 by Col T30/03/2021


On Sunday 15th April 2018 Roger Waters Appeared on NPO Radio 2 a public-service radio station from the Netherlands,
In this podcast he tells us a lot about his old band, the tragedy about ex-front man Syd Barrett, the legendary album Wish You Were Here and his current Us & Them Tour
.

In the podcast he lets slip that the 4 dates in Amsterdam at the end of June as part of his current Us & Them Word Tour are going to be filmed for a future release, Aswell as annoucing a re-issue / 5.1 mix of the 1977 Pink Floyd album Animals which features new artwork by Hipgnosis co founder Aubrew Powell.

Sadly the podcast is no longer available.

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Nick Mason has formed an intriguing new band called Nick Mason’s Saucerful Of Secrets

Pink Floyd - A Fleeting Glimpse Posted on 17/04/2018 by Col T27/04/2018

Nick Mason’s Saucerful Of Secrets play:

MAY 2018

Camden Dingwalls – Sun 20th
Putney, The Half Moon – Mon 21st
Putney, The Half Moon – Wed 23rd
Putney, The Half Moon – Thu 24th

Tickets are now sold out !!

The five-piece will solely perform Pink Floyd’s early work including songs from ‘The Piper At The Gates of Dawn‘ and ‘A Saucerful Of Secrets’ at four ultra-intimate shows in London next month.

Nick Mason’s Saucerful Of Secrets is the brainchild of former Blockheads guitarist Lee Harris who back in 2016 suggested putting a group together around Nick Mason and featuring esteemed Pink Floyd/ David Gilmour session bassist Guy Pratt.

To distance themselves from Roger Waters and David Gilmour’s live set lists, the idea was to focus solely on Pink Floyd’s embryonic years of 1967 to 1972.

With Nick Mason on board, they completed Nick Mason’s Saucerful Of Secrets with Spandau Ballet’s Gary Kemp on guitars and music producer/composer Dom Beken on keyboards.

The four gigs in May will be Nick Mason’s first live musical outing since Pink Floyd’s historic Live 8 concert in London’s Hyde Park in 2005. Nick, of course, is a founder and the only constant member of Pink Floyd performing on all of their albums as well as all of their live shows.

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Pink Floyd : Their Mortal Remains Rome Exhibition Recap

Pink Floyd - A Fleeting Glimpse Posted on 06/04/2018 by Col T02/12/2019

With the Pink Floyd : Their Mortal Remains Exhibition finishing its residency in Rome, what better way than to have a recap of all the exciting objects taking place in this fantastic exhibition.

Now is your last chance to visit Their Mortal Remains, The exhibition must close in Rome on Sunday 20th May, before it moves to Germany.

For venue information and to book tickets online please click here

(Above photos kindly sent in to us by Cecilia Tarantino)

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Inside Abbey Road Exhibition : Through the Lens of Jill Furmanovsky

Pink Floyd - A Fleeting Glimpse Posted on 06/04/2018 by Col T27/04/2018

Opening at the Barbican Centre on April 9th – Inside Abbey Road is a unique and personal insight into the long and decorated history of the studios and the artists working within it, as told through the lens of one of the world’s most prolific and well-loved rock photographers.

Featuring candid shots of Pink Floyd recording ‘Wish You Were Here‘, and intimate portraits of some of the most renowned musical legends to frequent the studios, the exhibition will be free to attend and showcases Jill Furmanovsky’s finest music photography alongside some rare musical artifacts and images from Abbey Road’s 86-year history.

Inside Abbey Road: Through the Lens of Jill Furmanovsky is a free exhibition being held at The Barbican Music Library in London. The exhibition begins on April 9th and will last until June 27th. It will be free to visit.

Click here for more information

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Col Meeting Roger Waters, In The Flesh Tour 2002
Col Meeting Roger Waters, Dark Side Of The Moon Tour 2007
Col Meeting Roger Waters, Dark Side Of The Moon Tour 2008
Col Meeting Storm Thorgeson, Taken By Storm Exhibition 2008
Col Meeting Guy Pratt, Breakfast Of Idiots Shows 2009
Col Meeting Roger Waters, Us & Them Tour 2018
Col Meeting Nick Mason's Saucerful Of Secrets, Echoes Tour 2023


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