Pink Floyd – A Fleeting Glimpse

Announced today: the digital release of Nick Mason’s Saucerful Of Secrets live recording of Echoes, originally released as an exclusive for Record Store Day (read our review here). For those who don’t do vinyl or missed out on grabbing a copy, digital versions—including a Dolby Atmos mix by Steven Wilson—will be available starting May 22nd on all major streaming services.

This past week’s episode of Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt features Pink Floyd alum and drummer Andy Newmark. As many of you know, Andy is credited with playing drums on “Two Suns In The Sunset” from Pink Floyd’s The Final Cut album, as well as on Roger Waters’ The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking album and tour. He also played on two of David Gilmour’s solo albums: On An Island and Rattle That Lock.

Andy speaks with Gary and Guy about his time as a member of Sly and the Family Stone, as well as his work with John Lennon, Carly Simon, David Bowie, and more. Andy is quite the storyteller—this is one episode you won’t want to miss!

You may recall that back in March, we announced a special screening of Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII, held at the end of April at a cinema in Barnsley, UK. The screening featured the band’s original WEM PA system, which provided additional audio alongside the in-house cinema speakers, and it was a smashing success. Now, the owners—CH Vintage Audio—have informed us that they will be presenting additional exhibitions this coming June.

Nick Mason with Chris Hewitt of CH Vintage Audio.

The first will take place at Nick Mason’s Middlewick House Open Garden charity event on June 7–8, which Nick and his wife, Annette, host annually to raise money for two local charities. According to Chris Hewitt, owner of CH Vintage Audio, the re-created Pompeii mixing desk, a vintage Ford Transit, and some of the original equipment will be on display at this year’s garden event in Corsham. If you have not gotten your tickets, you can purchase them here: https://middlewickhouseopengarden.com/

Secondly, the entire PA system will be showcased at this year’s North West Audio Show in Cheshire, taking place June 21–22. The WEM system will be set up outdoors and will feature playback of the newly remixed Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII soundtrack by Steven Wilson! Speaking of which—now that the film and album are officially released, listeners have been giving it extraordinary reviews, with fan feedback overwhelmingly positive. The album is now Pink Floyd’s seventh number-one UK album! Tickets for this event are FREE, and can be claimed by clicking this link. 

Chris Hewitt was kind enough to share some photos from the Barnsley screening of the film, giving fans a glimpse of what to expect from the upcoming exhibitions. Many thanks to Chris for the below photos.

Shared by Pink Floyd on social media today, Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII is now No. 1 in the UK, Italy, Germany, and Belgium! As we’ve mentioned before, fans and music enthusiasts alike are loving this newly remastered presentation of the iconic film—special thanks to film archivist Lana Topham, who oversaw the project and the scan of the original 35mm film; to Steven Wilson for his brilliant new mixes; and of course, a massive thanks to the band and Sony for putting out this top-notch release under their curatorship. Bravo to all!

If you have not yet heard the album or watched the film, make sure to visit the Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII page and order your copy today!

A new animated lyric video for “Octopus,” a track from Syd Barrett’s acclaimed solo album The Madcap Laughs, is out now on the official Syd Barrett YouTube channel. Created by talented animator Artist on the Border, this video being the most detailed yet, offering a visual deep dive into the 1974 EMI double-album reissue, simply titled Syd Barrett. The visuals highlight the iconic cover art—Syd sitting in a lotus pose, surrounded by a plum, an orange, and a box of matches—originally designed by his friend and longtime Pink Floyd collaborator, Storm Thorgerson. You’ll also spot rare press photos and roughly cut news clippings of Syd from the inner gatefold sleeve—both with and without Pink Floyd—which contribute to the style of the brilliant in-camera practical effects. Truly a feast for the senses!

Additionally, you can enter a competition by sharing the video and commenting with a line from “Octopus” for a chance to win a specially designed poster by Artist on the Border, along with some screen-used ephemera from the video. The competition closes at noon on Monday, April 21!