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Mark Blake’s New Book : Us and Them: The Authorised Story of Hipgnosis Released

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Between the late ’60s and early ’80s, design house Hipgnosis created some of the most iconic and ubiquitous album artwork of all time. Their original lifespan coincided with the golden age of the 12-inch LP, beginning just as the Beatles’ Sgt Pepper made the record sleeve the ultimate blank canvas and ending just as new technology looked set to usurp vinyl.

Having originally been approached to design an album cover for their friends Pink Floyd, students Aubrey ‘Po’ Powell and Storm Thorgerson would go on to define the visual identity of rock and roll for the next fifteen years, swiftly gaining international prominence for their famed The Dark Side of the Moon artwork. This paved the way for other major musicians to set foot in the surreal photo-design world of Storm and Po, resulting in seminal Hipgnosis creations for the likes of Led Zeppelin, Paul McCartney, Genesis, Black Sabbath, ELO and Yes.

In this authorised account, with access to previously unpublished material and exclusive contributions from David Gilmour, Jimmy Page, Peter Gabriel, Roger Waters, Robert Plant and even Aubrey Powell himself, Mark Blake goes behind the scenes of the Hipgnosis partnership to reveal the pioneering ambition and grand vision that led to their success, as well as the clashing egos and artistic differences that undermined it. The Hipgnosis story also offers hitherto-untold insight into some of music’s most legendary bands, as viewed through the prism of the people who shaped their imagery and cultural legacy.

With the work of Hipgnosis continuing to be referenced, reproduced and revered worldwide, Us and Them serves as a celebration, a cautionary tale and a compelling human drama, exploring the vital intersection between art and music.

The book is now available to order at Resident Music, where you will find very limited signed copies by clicking here 

You can also find the Kindle and Non singed version over on Amazon UK and Amazon USA

Steven Wilson mixes debut solo records by Richard Wright and David Gilmour in 5.1 surround sound

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It was recently revealed that Steven Wilson of Porcupine Tree (also a well-known solo artist) has been working on a 5.1 surround sound remix of Richard Wright’s 1978 debut solo album Wet Dream.

Sources claim online that the album has been completed and has the approval of Gala and Jamie Wright, who are now the holders of the Richard Wright estate. Many fans have been commenting online about the lack of Rick’s solo work being available online via streaming platforms; could this be an indication of things to come?

As an added bonus to this new information, it was noted that Steven had also been working on a 5.1 mix of David Gilmour’s 1978 self titled debut album, which he can be seen and heard playing snippets of in his Audeze studio interview back in October 2022. It was reported that David was originally reluctant to sign off on this project, but we can confirm that both Richard and David’s debut solo albums have been signed off and are pending their future release status.

We have no indication of the timeframe or when this will happen, but we will bring you the latest information as it becomes available.

Roger Waters : A Reworked Version Of “The Dark Side Of The Moon”

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In November 2021, we shared the news that Roger Waters was back in the studio working on some new projects. In a recent interview, Roger confirmed that he has been working on a new re-recording of Pink Floyd’s 1973 classic album The Dark Side Of The Moon, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year with a brand new Dolby Atmos mix and box set release.

The interview states that “the new concept is meant to reflect on the meaning of the work, to bring out the heart and soul of the album,” he says, “both musically and spiritually.” “I’m the only one singing my songs on these new recordings, and there are no rock and roll guitar solos.” The spoken words, superimposed on instrumental pieces like “On the Run” or “The Great Gig in the Sky,” and over “Speak to Me,” “Brain Damage,” “Any Color You Like,” and “Money,” are meant to clarify his “mantra,” the message he considers central to all his work.

Further to this, Roger has recently become known for reworking his material from his time in Pink Floyd into new arrangements, the most recent of which was Comfortably Numb, which was featured on his Lockdown Sessions album.

The idea that the spoken words featured on the original album release are being emphasised in this new recording suggests that it could be in a similar vein to the 2013 Darkside radio play that was featured on BBC Radio 2 on August 26, 2013, the year of the album’s 40th anniversary.

Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade : Pink Floyd’s Animals Live North American Tour

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Les Claypool has reunited the Fearless Flying Frog Brigade, the band he formed during a break from Primus, and will embark on a 41-date date North American tour.

“After a 20-year break, Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade is back and will be canvasing the USA this Spring & Summer on the Summer of Green Tour,“ reads a statement on lesclaypool.com.

“The band will feature Sean Lennon on guitar, Harry Waters on keys, and Paolo Baldi on drums, along with longtime cohorts Skerik on saxophone, and Mike Dillon on percussion. Each night will include a full performance of Pink Floyd’s iconic album, Animals.

The band – which Claypool once described as a “kind of a King Crimson meets Pink Floyd meets Frank Zappa type thing“
– released three albums through the bassist’s own label Prawn Song Records: Live Frogs Set 1 (2001), Live Frogs Set 2 (2001) and Purple Onion (2002).

The Fearless Flying Frog Brigade play the following dates:

May 17: Stateline, NV (venue TBC)
May 19: Napa Blue Note Summer Sessions, CA
May 20: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, CA
May 21: San Diego Observatory North, CA
May 23: Salt Lake City, UT (venue TBC)
May 24: Denver Mission Ballroom, CO
May 26: Kansas City Grinders KC, MO
May 27: Chillicothe Summer Camp Music Festival, IL
May 28: Louisville Iroquois Amphitheater, KY
May 30: Buffalo Town BallrooM, NY
May 31: Columbus KEMBA Live!, OH
Jun 02: Detroit Royal Oak Music Theatre, MI
Jun 03: Oak Hill Mountain Music Festival, WV
Jun 04: Chattanooga, TN (venue TBC)
Jun 06: Richmond Brown’s Island, VA
Jun 07: Raleigh Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, NC
Jun 09: Asheville Rabbit Rabbit, NC
Jun 10: Atlanta The Eastern, GA
Jun 11: Columbia Township Auditorium, SC
Jun 13: Dallas Music Hall at Fair Park, TX
Jun 14: Austin The Moody Amphitheater, TX
Jun 16: Houston White Oak Music Hall Lawn, TX
Jun 17: New Orleans Mardi Gras World, LA
Jun 19: Mobile Saenger Theatre, AL
Jun 20: Tampa Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, FL
Jun 22: Baltimore The Lyric, MD
Jun 23: Port Chester Capitol Theatre, NY
Jun 24: Westbury NYCB Theatre [In The Round], NY
Jun 26: Northampton The Pines Theater, MA
Jun 28: Portland State Theatre, ME
Jun 29: Boston MGM Music Hall at Fenway, MA
Jul 01: Scranton Peach Music Festival, PA
Jul 02: Chicago Salt Shed [Indoor], IL
Jul 03: St. Paul Palace Theatre, MN
Jul 07: Bonner Kettlehouse Amphitheater, MT
Jul 08: Redmond Marymoor Park Live, WA
Jul 09: Forest Grove Grand Lodge, OR
Jul 11: Wheatland Hard Rock Live, CA
Jul 13: San Luis Obispo Madonna Inn, CA
Jul 14: Los Angeles The Wiltern, CA
Jul 15: Phoenix Van Buren, AZ

June 6-20 are co-headline shows with Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew Remain In Light
Support at various dates comes from: Fishbone, Neal Francis, Budos Band, Moon Duo and W.I.T.C.H.

Happy 72nd Birthday To (El Magnifico) Phil Manzanera !!

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AFG wish to send our best wishes to Phil Manzanera who celebrates his 72nd birthday today.

Starting with the song ‘One Slip‘ from the Pink Floyd’s 1987 A Momentary Lapse Of Reason album, Phil was a key person behind Pink Floyd’s The Endless River, as well as being a long-term collaborator with David Gilmour on his On An Island and Rattle That Lock albums.

Nick Mason’s Saucerful Of Secrets Announce 2023 Tour

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Fresh from their 2022 European tour, Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets just announced that they are getting ready for even more shows in 2023.

Hot off the press is the announcement of more shows on “The Echoes Tour.” There are also new dates in Poland, the Czech Republic, and Italy, with tickets going on sale tomorrow at 10 a.m. CET (apart from Poland, which is on Wednesday).

2023 Tour

JULY
16th – Summer Fog Festival,  Poland
17th – Forum Karlin,  Czech Republic
19th – Piazza Dei Signori,  Italy
20th – Piazza Grande,  Italy
21st – Arena Della Regina, Italy
23rd – Sonic Park Matera,  Italy
26th – Tener-a-mente Festival, Italy

More information can be found in our dedicated tour rooms by CLICKING HERE

Nick Mason Middlewick House Open Garden 2023

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For the last couple of years, it has been tradition for Nick Mason and his wife Annete to host an open garden event at his very historic Middlewick House estate.

The event will take place on June 3 and 4, 2023, and will include plants for sale, stalls to browse, and farm animals to see. Tea, coffee, cakes, and a selection of food stalls, from BBQ to smoked salmon, are available throughout the day.

The event is all in aid of charity, and with Roger Waters’ This Is Not A Drill European Tour 2023 arriving in the UK around the same time, it’s the perfect way to round off a month of Floydian related activities.

More information and tickets are available by visiting – https://middlewickhouseopengarden.com/

New Information On Unreleased Pink Floyd Compilation Album

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Our compadres over at Pink Floyd Collectors have just brought to light an interesting revelation from the latest book, ‘Through the Prism,” by Pink Floyd Art Director Aubrey Powell

Pink Floyd appears to had planned a greatest hits compilation release to coincide with the official Pink Floyd: Their Mortal Remains Exhibition, which opened in London in 2017.
The article reports that this release was described as a double CD and four LP release that would offer a review of Pink Floyd’s catalogue up to that date. Sadly, Roger Waters felt that the artwork wasn’t up to modern-day standards, and ultimately, this meant it was scrapped. The cover image is a Storm Thorgerson concept, that Aubrey felt would fit the release.

Floydpodcast : Getting Old

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For this edition of Brain Damage, The doctor explores the notion that we forge on to another year as we all get older. This is a twist on a topic of many Pink Floyd songs, a collection of songs that all mention the inevitable of getting older, gotten older and being old.

To listen to this edition of the podcast you can do so by heading to floydpodcast.com or by alternatively clicking here or the image above.