Just announced – the latest date added for Nick Mason’s Saucerful Of Secrets’ 2024 European tour will be held at the legendary Montreux Jazz Festival on July 13th! Tickets go on sale tomorrow and can be bought here: TICKETS
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Nick Mason: The Ultimate Car Collection! | Fuelling Around | Series 8, Episode 8
Nick Mason has made an appearance on Fuelling Around podcast talking about the Saucers and his love of motoring with hosts Jason Plato and Dave Vitty. It’s one surely not to miss! Our apologies for the late coverage on this one. You can check out more here:Â https://www.adrianflux.co.uk/blog/series/fuelling-around/
Have You Got It Yet? The Story Of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd Releases in Japan Next Month!
Great news for fans in Japan, the acclaimed film Have You Got It Yet? The Story Of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd will make its theatrical run in Japan this upcoming May/June! So far we have some confirmed dates, with others to be determined. Keep an eye out here or at https://www.sydbarrettfilm.com/theatres/ for all further updates and purchase links. The DVD/Bluray & streaming are said to be released in June, we will post more on that when we get the official announcement.
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Veteran Punk Bands Release Tribute Album to Pink Floyd
Fans of the punk genre and Pink Floyd might find this interesting..although one could argue that Syd Barrett’s Pink Floyd was indeed a proto-punk band. Releasing May 3rd, widely recognized and heralded veterans of the punk rock movement like Fear, The Vibrators, UK Subs, Dead Boys, Skids, Anti-Nowhere League & more have come together to release a compilation album featuring punk covers of classic Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett songs. Full details and ordering information below.
This electrifying album infuses the complex and sophisticated compositions of Pink Floyd with the raw energy and rebellious spirit of punk, setting these punk rock veterans loose on every era of Pink Floyd including the bandâs early psychedelic experiments with bandleader Syd Barrett. West coast punk pioneers Fear, for instance, selected the Barrett written âAstronomy Domineâ from the 1967 album The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn and set about reinventing the track as a fist pumping, guitar-powered anthem. Fear founder and lead vocalist Lee Ving argues that Pink Floyd should be distinguished from the bloviating bands associated with prog rock, saying âPink Floyd were always sort of the exception to the rule. They always had an interesting sound unlike many of their contemporaries.â Fearâs version of âAstronomy Domineâ has been released today on all digital music platforms! Pre-save/pre-order: https://orcd.co/punkfloyd
14. Arnold Layne – The Vibrators
FloydPodcast: March 2024 Episode “Down To The Letter”
The Definitive Pink Floyd radio show is back with another episode this month, featuring something fun from The Doc, with a play on words or.. letters. Can you figure out the hidden phrase? Listen and find out! https://floydpodcast.com
Fingal’s Cave Podcast – Ep.15 â Rob Chapman on the early Pink Floyd and his Syd Barrett and Nick Drake dreamland
Our friends over at Fingal’s Cave had the chance to sit down with acclaimed author Rob Chapman, who to Floyd fans is best known for his books about Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett. Rob reflects on his early memories of Pink Floyd and Syd in the 1960’s and talks about his new book Unsung: Unsaid: Syd and Nick in Absentia which explores what if Syd Barrett and Nick Drake had a series of encounters in the mid-70’s and tells the story through speculative fiction. You can listen to the episode and read the synopsis below with links to order Rob’s new book.
Drawing on his exceptional knowledge of both artists, Rob Chapman serves up a palatable Syd Barrett and Nick Drake broth, replete with historical and cultural references.
For followers of the Fingalâs Cave Podcast, Rob is perhaps best known for his two groundbreaking books about Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett, An Irregular Head, published in 2010 and The Lyrics of Syd Barrett, published in 2021. Robâs latest novel is Unsung: Unsaid, an exploration of the creativity of Syd Barrett and Nick Drake through the medium of speculative fiction.
Encouraged by hosts Ian Priston and Phil Salathé, Rob explains his inspirations, why he chose to trap Syd and Nick at the same Kensington Market café table, and his approach to characterisation and structure. Rob reflects on his early memories of Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett in the 1960s and his two solo albums. Guiding us on various tangents, Rob also explains why his love of Pink Floyd extends to 1971 and describes working with David Gilmour.
If you havenât encountered Spike Hawkinsâ Instant Poetry Broth, you will undoubtedly wish to search for details after hearing Robâs explanation.
Order Unsung: Unsaid: Syd and Nick in Abesntia now: USAÂ | UK
Gerald Scarfe – Pink Floyd’s The Wall Marching Hammers at Chiswick Auctions
Great news for art collectors! Chiswick Auctions is currently offering a unique commissioned artwork up for auction from legendary artist Gerald Scarfe, featuring his striking imagery of the Marching Hammers from Pink Floyd’s The Wall. View the catalogue information below; the auction itself is now online, with the sale itself taking place on Tuesday, 26th March at 2pm.
GERALD SCARFE, C.B.E., R.D.I. (BRITISH, b.1936)
Pink Floyd and Marching Hammers
signed ‘Gerald Scarfe’ (lower right)
oil on canvas
91 x 120 cm. (35 3/4 x 47 1/2 in.)
Provenance
The artist, 31 October 2018, from whom commissioned by the present owner
Gerald Scarfe is a British artist and political cartoonist is best known for his work with the iconic rock band Pink Floyd. Born on June 1, 1936, in London, Scarfe gained prominence for his distinctive and often satirical artistic style. He became associated with Pink Floyd during the making of their 1977 album “Animals.”
Scarfe’s collaboration with Pink Floyd extended beyond album artwork to include the creation of animations for their live shows. One of his most notable contributions is the animation sequences in the film adaptation of Pink Floyd’s album “The Wall,” released in 1982. Scarfe’s animations, which blend his surreal and often dark imagery with the band’s music, played a significant role in the visual representation of Pink Floyd’s concept albums.
His work with Pink Floyd also includes the cover art for “The Wall” album, featuring his distinctive illustrations and the iconic “marching hammers” imagery. Scarfe’s art reflects the themes of alienation, war, and authoritarianism explored in Pink Floyd’s music.
In addition to his collaboration with Pink Floyd, Gerald Scarfe has had a successful career as a political cartoonist for various publications, including The Sunday Times. His work often critiques political figures and societal issues with a sharp and satirical edge.
Overall, Gerald Scarfe’s artistic contributions have left an indelible mark on the visual representation of Pink Floyd’s music, making him an integral part of the band’s history.
ÂŁ15,000 – ÂŁ25,000