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Anthony Moore Announces ‘Home of the Demo’ Album, Out Oct. 25; New Single “Earthbound Misfit” Out Now

Pink Floyd - A Fleeting Glimpse Posted on 13/09/2024 by Tony R05/10/2024


Anthony Moore, a frequent collaborator with the Floyd, known for his work on A Momentary Lapse of Reason and The Division Bell, as well as Rick Wright’s Broken China, is set to release a new album next month. Home of the Demo from Drag City Records is out on October 25th and features the single “Earthbound Misfit” — an early version of Pink Floyd’s 1987 hit “Learning to Fly”, which Moore co-wrote.

Home of the Demo unpacks ten tracks from what we might otherwise call a lost era: subtitled “from the dawn of bedsit recording, on the cusp of the analogue-to-digital shift” and sounding nearer to DIY than we’d hear from any of your fancy modern kit! Using “a few hundred quid’s worth of gear balanced precariously on bookshelves and tabletops in bedrooms and basements”, as Anthony puts it, he produced a spread of well-appointed, ambitiously clever songs between 1978–1984 for himself and others — such as his friend David Gilmour, who used a couple pieces from Home of the Demo for Pink Floyd’s 1987 comeback album, A Momentary Lapse of Reason. Forty-some years on, we find these songs marvellously mellowed by time and latter-day mastering: from the heavenly stretches of “Me and Neil Diamond”, featuring one of those hot young Bunnymen on vocals, to an irresistible version of “Judy, Judy” with soaring lead guitars from the ominously monikered “Page The Oracle”. Hmm hmm!

Let’s talk about that “Earthbound Misfit”, though — because really, folks, it’s as if Anthony knew he was demoing a song that was gonna scale charts around the world! The unique journey of this track is a head-turner, flying from Anthony’s basement into Gilmour’s houseboat-turned-studio to later become a Pink Floyd favourite. Before that though, there was this “Earthbound Misfit”: the drum machine dry and austere, the keyboards sucking you into the vastness of space, the guitars stretching backwards through time. The lyrics feature a suitable Floyd-ishness; but even on its own, the chorus couplet “Can’t keep my eyes from the circling sky/Tongue-tied and twisted, just an earthbound misfit, I” feels carved from eternal rock.

Perhaps the songs on Home of the Demo aren’t so much “secret” as they were too “extra” for the basic cut of the proceedings at the time; nevertheless, Drag City’s happy to be responsible for hawking this particular stroke of extras. The inconvenient truth of Anthony Moore lets loose on October 25th, 2024! Pre-order your copy by clicking these links: LP | MP3 | FLAC

Earthbound Misfit

 

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David Gilmour to Perform Two Special Rehearsal Concerts at the Brighton Centre on Sept 20 & 21st

Pink Floyd - A Fleeting Glimpse Posted on 11/09/2024 by Tony R12/09/2024

Just announced: David Gilmour will perform two special rehearsal concerts at the Brighton Centre on Fri, Sept 20 (evening) and Sat, Sept 21 (matinee). First access to tickets – costing £30 each – will go to fans who order Luck and Strange by 8am, Monday, September 16th from https://store-uk.davidgilmour.com/ (including those who’ve purchased the album from there already). Ticket links and codes will be sent out at midday Monday, September 16th and the first access to tickets will start at 3pm. Each show will be limited to just 1500 people. The shows will offer an exclusive preview of David’s forthcoming live performances in Rome, London, Los Angeles, and New York.

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David Gilmour Joins Daughter Romany at Small Local Gig in Hove

Pink Floyd - A Fleeting Glimpse Posted on 10/09/2024 by Tony R10/09/2024

Last night at the Neptune Inn in Hove, Romany Gilmour, daughter of David, performed a brief set during the open mic night, during which David made an unexpected appearance, and together they played “Wish You Were Here.”

David Gilmour surprise performance of Wish You Were Here in Brighton pub - 9/09/2024

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David Gilmour featured in November 2024 Issue of MOJO Magazine

Pink Floyd - A Fleeting Glimpse Posted on 10/09/2024 by Tony R05/10/2024


The November 2024 edition of MOJO magazine, announced today and published on September 17th, features David Gilmour on the front cover. The accompanying article features an in-depth discussion between Gilmour and renowned author Mark Blake regarding his new album, “Luck and Strange,” with Gilmour teasing additional projects by stating, “I’ve got a trove of stuff already.” Details below:

COVER STORY: DAVID GILMOUR The guitar and voice of Pink Floyd roars back, with an album mixing classic moves with startling innovations. On his mind: Rick Wright, false nostalgia, Covid survival, and that Roger tweet. “I have no regrets about it whatsoever.”

The magazine is available worldwide at this link: MOJO 372 – November 2024: David Gilmour

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Rockonteurs Podcast Returns: David Gilmour talks ‘Luck and Strange’ & more with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt

Pink Floyd - A Fleeting Glimpse Posted on 08/09/2024 by Tony R08/09/2024

Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt is back! In this very special episode with David Gilmour, who makes his one and only podcast debut, Gary and Guy accompany David at his stunning studio, ‘Astoria,’ located along the River Thames, for an engaging discussion about the studio’s history and the newly released David Gilmour album, ‘Luck and Strange,’ featuring Guy’s contributions once more. You can listen on whichever platform you get your podcasts, and also watch the full released video here:

David Gilmour talks 'Luck and Strange' & more with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt |Rockonteurs

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Happy 81st Birthday to Roger Waters

Pink Floyd - A Fleeting Glimpse Posted on 06/09/2024 by Tony R06/09/2024

We at AFG would like to wish a very happy 81st birthday to one of Pink Floyd’s founding members and conceptual rock and roll genius, Roger Waters. Happy Birthday, Roger! We hope you enjoy your day.

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David Gilmour – Luck and Strange Tour Rehearsal (Live) Tomorrow 5pm UK Time

Pink Floyd - A Fleeting Glimpse Posted on 06/09/2024 by Tony R06/09/2024

Just posted on the David Gilmour Youtube channel: Join us here on David’s YouTube channel at 5pm BST / 12pm ET tomorrow (Friday) to celebrate the release of Luck and Strange with David and the band performing tracks from the album (and maybe an old favourite…) live at tour rehearsals.

David Gilmour - Luck and Strange Tour Rehearsal (Live)

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Fingal’s Cave Podcast Ep.21 – ‘Artist On The Border’ on bootleg artworks, animations and the Roger “Syd” Barrett Legacy

Pink Floyd - A Fleeting Glimpse Posted on 05/09/2024 by Tony R05/09/2024

Fingal’s Cave Podcast has added yet another interesting guest, this episode features Alexander Teglbjærg, who is better known by his artist name as Artist On The Border. Alex is responsible for creating artwork for various Pink Floyd bootlegs in the late 90’s and supported the Harvested label on a few releases.

He later launched a YouTube channel where he animated official Pink Floyd artwork, which opened doors for collaboration with Nick Mason’s Saucerful Of Secrets. Additionally, he has developed a close relationship with Roger “Syd” Barrett’s family, serving as the official animator for all content on the official Syd Barrett website and YouTube channel. Check out the episode here:

Ep.21 – 'Artist On The Border' on bootleg artworks, animations and the Roger "Syd" Barrett Legacy

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Official Pink Floyd 2025 Calendar Now Available

Pink Floyd - A Fleeting Glimpse Posted on 04/09/2024 by Tony R04/09/2024

The Official Pink Floyd calendar is now here! This 30×30 calendar runs from September 2024 to December 2025 and showcases a variety of images from Wish You Were Here in honor of its upcoming 50th anniversary. Get yours here: USA | UK 

 

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