'Mind Your Throats Please' DVD - Review

Let me say at the outset, if you are looking for a slick DVD, with crystal sharp quality, and mind blowing SACD sound, then this isn't for you.

If, on the other hand, you are looking to see some gobsmacking performances, from a Pink Floyd who were almost at their absolute performing peak, then this is a MUST BUY.

The main claim to fame here is that this DVD features the first and last performance of Atom Heart Mother. (AHM) So, we have footage from Bath (1970) and the Amsterdam Rock Circus (ARC) (1972)

Also included are the raw takes that were used in the BBC's All My Loving TV program (1968). (See pic above)

The DVD starts out with the opening theme of AHM, with some nice special effects.

The menus are easy to navigate, with main links to Bath, ARC or BBC.

First, the Bath footage. This is in B&W. The picture quality is not top notch, but I have seen a lot worse, and this is at least watchable. The performance by the band, and also the orchestra (conducted by John Aldiss) are a bit of a shambles, in fact at one point, the whole performance stops! The choir were pretty on the ball though! I must confess to having seen this footage elsewhere, so it wasn't a great surprise, but it is definitely something a collector would love to have.

Now to the Amsterdam Rock Circus. Once again in B&W. This is truly wonderful footage, and I was totally engrossed in it. You could easily visualise yourself being there, and this was the Floyd at their absolute best!

This wonderful set consists of Atom Heart Mother, Careful With That Axe Eugene, and A Saucerful Of Secrets. Each and every song played brilliantly, with some standout performances from Nick & Rick on A Saucerful Of Secrets. Look out for the pyrotechnics and the flaming gong! Wonderful, wonderful stuff.

The video quality is actually very good, but do consider this was a hand held camera, although he did a good job on most of it. Soundtrack is surprisingly good.

Now to the bonus extras.(Colour/color) This is quite incredible. Amazing, pristine video, with top notch sound. It features various outakes of Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun, and is just something that has to be seen to be believed. Each band member is featured in fine detail, and this is truly historic Floyd footage.

The DVD also features a number of 'artifacts' which are quite interesting.

Conclusion. This is amazing. I never thought video of this quality could survive this long. An absolute must for any Floyd nut. Go for it, you won't be sorry.

Here is what the distributors told prospective purchasers in an email:

You may submit payment via paypal using the email address shroom@trinicom.com The cost for International orders (meaning anything outside the continental USA) is $33.00 and the Domestic price (First Class mail included) is $27.00 Please be sure and put FOR Pink Floyd DVD in the comments box.

You can read more about the background of this DVD HERE

One final note. The distributors have advised that it cost a small fortune to present this DVD. All proceeds from the sale will be put to use rescuing, and bringing up to date more significant Floyd footage. Please do not assist in allowing downloads of this brilliant DVD, to do so will put future releases at risk. Think about it.

A Fleeting Glimpse wishes it to be known that we have no financial interest in this DVD whatsoever. Our only interest is to pass this information on to you.