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Estate Of Syd Barrett Re-launch Official Website

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Syd Barrett’s nephew, Ian Barrett, recently took to his social media platform to announce that he has given Syd’s official website a brand new, fresh look.

In a statement posted earlier today, –  ” We are delighted to tell you that we have done some work on the official Syd Barrett website.” It is now easier to use, has a few more features, and should work better on mobile.

To complement the relaunch, we have commissioned a new “Story Behind The Song“. This is an occasional feature where a fan of Syd writes a personal essay on a favourite song of his or hers and tells us what his music means to them.

This time we look at “No Good Trying,” The story is written by Mikey Vessel Georgeson, frontman of cult indie band ‘David Devant And His Spirit Wife. As well as being a successful musician, he is also a visual artist and lecturer.

We hope you enjoy this essay, and while you are there, take the time to listen to the song itself.

When you are finished, please hang around for a while and check out the rest of the website. “

Floydpodcast : Southampton 69

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For this edition of Brain Damage, its an excellent sounding, fully restored Pink Floyd recording form the 9th of May 1969.

This is the second show for the band on this date and they are on fire even for such a late show. We start things off with a nice sing-a-long from Nick Mason’s Saucerful Of Secrets recent visit to Luxembourg.

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.

Guy Pratt & Gary Kemp : Rockonteurs Podcast Episode 90 with William Orbit

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Rockonteurs is a podcast all about the real stories behind real music.

Presented by Nick Mason’s Saucerful Of Secrets /  Spandau Ballet’s Gary Kemp, who wrote and performed megahits like ‘Gold’ and ‘True’, and Guy Pratt, a bass player who shaped songs for the likes of Madonna and Pink Floyd & David Gilmour, you’ll hear exclusive stories of life on the road, in the studio and what really happened behind the scenes from artists who wrote, performed and produced the some of the biggest classic rock and pop tracks of all time.

Rockonteurs is a podcast all about the real stories behind real music.

This weeks upcoming episode is Number 90 and features guest William Orbit

 

Available from 26th June 2022 on Itunes, Spotify and all other Listening Platforms. Click Here to be taken to Apple Musics Listening Page

Pink Floyd Hey Hey, Rise Up Japanese Limited Edition Clear Vinyl

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A very limited edition release of the Pink Floyd single, Hey Hey Rise Up on clear vinyl has just been announced for pre-order in Japan!

The single, which was initially released digitally in April in support of the people of Ukraine and was #1 in 27 countries, will be available on 7” and CD single worldwide, With Japan being the first to offer a limited edition clear vinyl.

All formats will also feature a newly reworked version of ‘A Great Day For Freedom’ taken from the band’s 1994 album, The Division Bell.

The Limited edition clear vinyl will be available on 3 August in Japan.
Orders are being honored with worldwide shipping.

New Book : Pink Floyd In North America 1966 – 1983 by Glenn Povey

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Pink Floyd author Glenn Povey delves deep into Floyd’s history within the biggest music market in the world.

This book not only charts the concerts they played and records that Floyd released in the USA and Canada from 1967 through to 1983 but it also looks in detail at the band’s relationship with their American record company; the promotional aspects (or lack off!) that propelled Floyd to stadium status, and extensive details of TV and radio appearances, along with band interviews and much more.

With loads of new information unearthed, Pink Floyd In North America shines new light on these crazy diamonds from their days playing small clubs right through to superstar status as one of the world’s biggest bands.

The book is lavishly illustrated throughout with loads of super cool memorabilia including backstage passes, gig posters, media adverts and a raft of photos, both on and off stage, all reproduced on high quality art paper. This is one future collector’s item that every self-respecting Pink Floyd fan will want to own.

Ian Ritchie Saxophone Player Of Roger Waters Steps Down From This Is Not A Drill Tour

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Ian Ritchie producer of Roger Waters Radio K.A.O.S album and long-serving saxophone player in his touring band 2006 – 2016 minus The Wall tour has just announced that he is stepping down from Roger’s upcoming This Is Not A Drill Tour.

In a statement released on his official website blog 23/06/22 that following was said

“Thursday, 23rd June 2022 : London : Hello all. This will be my last post on this TINAD tour blog. The reason is as follows. I have had a physical problem for some years that has made controlling the saxophone more challenging than on the Dark Side tour. I was able to keep it in check during Us+Them. Unfortunately, the problem flared up during rehearsals this time and I was unable to perform to my, or Roger’s satisfaction. Consequently, we mutually agreed that I should step down and pass the saxophone chair over to another player. It is with sadness I make this final blog entry. My best wishes go to Roger, his great band and wonderful crew. The TINAD tour is going to be amazing and I urge you all to see it. “

From all of us at A Fleeting Glimpse we hope that Ian makes a speedy recovery and send our best wishes.