Yearly Archives: 2023

The Dark Side Of The Moon 1973 Tour PA – PLASA Show 2023

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As part of their “Classic Gear Live” attraction, the PLASA show which is being held from 3rd September through 5th September at the Olympia in London will have Pink Floyd’s touring PA from their 1973 ‘The Dark Side Of The Moon Tour’ on display playing live throughout the event. The PLASA show showcases the latest and greatest in Audio/Video, Lighting, Rigging and Staging technology.

At this year’s PLASA Show (3-5 September, London Olympia), LSi magazine’s popular column Classic Gear will be brought to life on the show floor via a new attraction called Classic Gear Live. In association with CH Vintage Audio, the display will enable visitors to experience for themselves a range of defining products from the last 50-plus years and meet some of the people who made and used them.

Throughout its 38-year history, PLASA’s LSi magazine has looked forward, covering the never-ending stream of innovations in the live production industry and the shows and people that create and use those innovations on spectacular new shows, events and installations. For 17 years of that history, LSi has also looked back, with Rob Halliday’s popular Classic Gear column taking a light-hearted, nostalgic look at the products that have shaped the industry from throughout its history. Now the column is hitting the show floor and linking up with the team behind last year’s popular vintage audio display. 

Set to be showcased in Classic Gear Live are: The PA system from Pink Floyd’s 1973 Dark Side of the Moon tour, which will be playing live at certain times during the show in celebration of the album’s 50th anniversary. Also with a strong Pink Floyd connection, the remarkable Vari-Lite Artisan control console, along with the VL2 and VL4 moving lights that defined the modern era of automated lighting

To register to attend PLASA Show 2023 for free and experience this heritage equipment first-hand, visit: https://register.visitcloud.com/survey/02xe6zwqjxb4w?actioncode=WB1

Find out more about Classic Gear Live at PLASA Show: https://www.plasashow.com/whats-on#VINTAGE%20LIGHTING%20&%20AUDIO

To find out more about how CH Vintage Audio obtained the PA used by Pink Floyd you can check out the interview below:

Talking Dark Side of the Moon PA with Mark Radcliffe and Chris Hewitt

The Orb and David Gilmour – Metallic Spheres In Colour: Movement 1 – Excerpt (Official Music Video)

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The Orb and David Gilmour release the official music video for Metallic Spheres In Colour: Movement 1 – Excerpt.
The 2010 album Metallic Spheres by The Orb and David Gilmour has been reimagined and remixed as Metallic Spheres In Colour and will be released on 29th September, on LP, CD, and digital including Dolby Atmos and 360RA.

The Orb & David Gilmour - Metallic Spheres In Colour: Movement 1 - Excerpt (4K Official Music Video)

 

Pre-order now  Amazon USA  CD | VINYL | MP3  Amazon UK CD | VINYL

Video by Kavi Karnapura das
Album artwork created by Simon Ghahary http://www.ghahary.com 

Of this new reimagining producer Youth says “The idea for Metallic Spheres In Colour, was that Alex Paterson (founder of The Orb) could have done more on the first version, and he didn’t really have the opportunity because we had a philosophy of making the music like the Blade Runner soundtrack meets Wish You Were Here. So, I asked him why don’t we remix it and make it like an Orb classic? And in doing that, it’s almost like a completely different album.” The original Metallic Spheres album initially released in 2010 was created almost by accident. In late Spring 2009 David Gilmour entered the studio to record the Graham Nash track Chicago/Change The World, originally by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, with all proceeds going to the campaign for the British hacker Gary McKinnon, who was facing extradition to the USA (later overturned and he faced no prosecution in the UK). The song also featured vocals from Chrissie Hynde, Bob Geldof and Gary himself and the campaign was also supported by Peter Gabriel, Sting and the actress Julie Christie. Ambient pioneers The Orb and producer Youth also lent their support to the campaign by remixing the track and they asked if David Gilmour would contribute further guitar parts at Youth’s studio, The Dreaming Cave, in Wandsworth. Youth and Orb leader Alex Paterson turned this session into two ambient suites, the 28 minute ‘Metallic’ and the 20-minute ‘Spheres’ and released under the name Metallic Spheres, again with all proceeds going to Gary’s campaign. The album was one of the first major releases to be issued in a version of surround sound called 3D60 Audio and remains a favourite among headphone aficionados.

The Dark Side Of The Moon – 50th Anniversary Break Out Sets

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Announced today are the release of the stand alone editions of The Dark Side Of The Moon 50th Anniversary. The CD, LP and Bluray were previously made available in March as part of the 50th Anniversary box set. They are set to release on October 13th.

This will be the first time that the new remaster of the classic album will be available on its own. The Blu-ray contains the Dolby Atmos and a 5.1 Surround mix as well as the remastered Stereo version. The package comes with commemorative postcards, stickers and a 24-page booklet.

You can pre-order the CD, LP and Blu-ray now.

Amazon USA: CD | Blu-ray | Vinyl  Amazon UK: CD | Blu-ray | Vinyl

Comfortably Numb – A History of The Wall 1978-1981 by Vernon Fitch and Richard Mahon

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In other book news the popular book Comfortably Numb – A History of The Wall 1978-1981 by Vernon Fitch and Richard Mahon has been made available to purchase once more! These current editions are $39.99 plus shipping and at the moment they are only shipping to the USA. Details on the book and ordering information below.

 

Comfortably Numb – A History of “The Wall” – Pink Floyd 1978-1981

  • Beautiful hardcover book with full color pages throughout.

 

  • The book features an insiders look at the making of The Wall album, insights into the Pink Floyd recording process, a song by song analysis of The Wall album, a technical overview of The Wall stage shows, a pictorial on The Wall live in concert, a glimpse into each of the 31 Wall live concerts, and an examination of the making of The Wall Live album.

 

  • Includes a world-wide Wall discography including bootlegs, and an in-depth look at the band’s equipment by Pink Floyd’s own technical expert.

 

  • With contributions from Marc Brickman, Brian Christian, Bob Ezrin, Stan Farber, Mark Fisher, David Gilmour, James Guthrie, Rick Hart, Andy Jackson, Jon Joyce, Michael McCarty, Nick Mason, Patrice Quef, Gerald Scarfe, Rick Stratton, Phil Taylor, Toni Tennille, Trevor Veitch, Roger Waters, and numerous others.

 

  • Over 400 illustrations, with many rare and previously unpublished photos from the personal collections of those who recorded and built The Wall.

 

  • Contains numerous pictures of Wall memorabilia from The Pink Floyd Archives collection.

 

  • Also features animated page art

 

This deluxe numbered edition is available for just $39.95 while quantities last.

Order yours now at http://www.pinkfloydarchives.com/PFAPub/

Guy Pratt’s My Bass and Other Animals – Signed!

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Hello all! Just wanted to make you aware (if you don’t own a copy already or if you want another one) that Guy Pratt’s book My Bass and Other Animals has been made available from Much Ado Books and Guy is stopping in to sign copies to those who have bought one! Click here to order yours now before they sell out again! They do offer International shipping from the UK.

 

Screenshot 2023-08-27 at 14.51.57.png“In this entertaining memoir, Guy shares tales of his debauched days playing bass with Pink Floyd, Roxy Music, Iggy Pop, Tom Jones, Debbie Harry, David Bowie . . . and many other extraordinary musicians from the 80’s through to the present day.

Guy brings all his entertaining charm to a memoir of musical excess, wild times and amazing music.”

Win A “Have You Got It Yet?” Signed Poster From Director Roddy Bogawa!

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Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett fans in the USA – you could win a “Have You Got It Yet?” poster signed by film director Roddy Bogawa and ‘An Introduction to Syd Barrett’ on vinyl! Visit https://competition.umusic.com/hygiy to enter – see Official Rules there for more info.

Plus, post a picture of your theatre ticket stub using #HaveYouGotItYet to feature in their Instagram gallery!

The sweeps ends 4th September… good luck!