Yearly Archives: 2024

Have You Got It Yet? The Story Of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd Releases in Japan Next Month!

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Great news for fans in Japan, the acclaimed film Have You Got It Yet? The Story Of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd will make its theatrical run in Japan this upcoming May/June! So far we have some confirmed dates, with others to be determined. Keep an eye out here or at https://www.sydbarrettfilm.com/theatres/ for all further updates and purchase links. The DVD/Bluray & streaming are said to be released in June, we will post more on that when we get the official announcement.

  • TOKYO – CINE QUINTO – MAY 17TH
  • TOKYO – HUMAN TRUST CINEMA YURAKUCHO – MAY 17TH
  • TOKYO – UPLINK KICHIJOJI – JUNE 14TH
  • OSAKA – CINE LIBRE UMEDA – MAY 17TH 
  • HYOGO – CINE LIBRE KOBE – MAY 17TH 
  • KYOTO  – UPLINK KYOTO – MAY 17TH 
  • FUKUOKA – KINO CINEMA TENJIN – MAY 17TH 
  • ISHIKAWA – CINEMOND – MAY 25TH
  • NAGANO – NAGANO GRAND CINEMAS – TBD 
  • HIROSHIMA – HACHOZA – TBD
  • MIYAZAKI – MIYAZAKI KINEMA KAN – TBD
  • TOKUSHIMA – UFOTABLE CINEMA – TBD 
Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd (US Trailer)

Veteran Punk Bands Release Tribute Album to Pink Floyd

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Fans of the punk genre and Pink Floyd might find this interesting..although one could argue that Syd Barrett’s Pink Floyd was indeed a proto-punk band. Releasing May 3rd, widely recognized and heralded veterans of the punk rock movement like Fear, The Vibrators, UK Subs, Dead Boys, Skids, Anti-Nowhere League & more have come together to release a compilation album featuring punk covers of classic Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett songs. Full details and ordering information below.

This electrifying album infuses the complex and sophisticated compositions of Pink Floyd with the raw energy and rebellious spirit of punk, setting these punk rock veterans loose on every era of Pink Floyd including the band’s early psychedelic experiments with bandleader Syd Barrett. West coast punk pioneers Fear, for instance, selected the Barrett written “Astronomy Domine” from the 1967 album The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn and set about reinventing the track as a fist pumping, guitar-powered anthem. Fear founder and lead vocalist Lee Ving argues that Pink Floyd should be distinguished from the bloviating bands associated with prog rock, saying “Pink Floyd were always sort of the exception to the rule. They always had an interesting sound unlike many of their contemporaries.” Fear’s version of “Astronomy Domine” has been released today on all digital music platforms! Pre-save/pre-order: https://orcd.co/punkfloyd

 

Track List:
1. Eclipse – Eater
2. Time – Jah Wobble & Jon Klein
3. Comfortably Numb – UK Subs
4. Astronomy Domine – Fear
5. Breathe – Skids
6. Pigs On The Wing – Dead Boys
7. Bike – Peter & The Test Tube Babies
8. See Emily Play – The Queers
9. Brain Damage – D.I.
10. Hey You – Anti-Nowhere League
11. Lucifer Sam – MDC
12. The Nile Song – The Members
13. Another Brick In The Wall, Pt. 2 – Angry Samoans

14. Arnold Layne – The Vibrators

BONUS TRACKS [CD ONLY]
15. Money – JFA
16. Interstellar Overdrive – Chrome

17. Gigolo Aunt – Knox

Fingal’s Cave Podcast – Ep.15 – Rob Chapman on the early Pink Floyd and his Syd Barrett and Nick Drake dreamland

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Our friends over at Fingal’s Cave had the chance to sit down with acclaimed author Rob Chapman, who to Floyd fans is best known for his books about Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett. Rob reflects on his early memories of Pink Floyd and Syd in the 1960’s and talks about his new book Unsung: Unsaid: Syd and Nick in Absentia which explores what if Syd Barrett and Nick Drake had a series of encounters in the mid-70’s and tells the story through speculative fiction. You can listen to the episode and read the synopsis below with links to order Rob’s new book.

Ep.15 – Rob Chapman on the early Pink Floyd and his Syd Barrett and Nick Drake dreamland

Drawing on his exceptional knowledge of both artists, Rob Chapman serves up a palatable Syd Barrett and Nick Drake broth, replete with historical and cultural references.

For followers of the Fingal’s Cave Podcast, Rob is perhaps best known for his two groundbreaking books about Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett, An Irregular Head, published in 2010 and The Lyrics of Syd Barrett, published in 2021. Rob’s latest novel is Unsung: Unsaid, an exploration of the creativity of Syd Barrett and Nick Drake through the medium of speculative fiction.

Encouraged by hosts Ian Priston and Phil Salathé, Rob explains his inspirations, why he chose to trap Syd and Nick at the same Kensington Market café table, and his approach to characterisation and structure. Rob reflects on his early memories of Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett in the 1960s and his two solo albums. Guiding us on various tangents, Rob also explains why his love of Pink Floyd extends to 1971 and describes working with David Gilmour.

If you haven’t encountered Spike Hawkins’ Instant Poetry Broth, you will undoubtedly wish to search for details after hearing Rob’s explanation.

Order Unsung: Unsaid: Syd and Nick in Abesntia now: USA | UK

https://fingalscavepodcast.com

Gerald Scarfe – Pink Floyd’s The Wall Marching Hammers at Chiswick Auctions

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Great news for art collectors! Chiswick Auctions is currently offering a unique commissioned artwork up for auction from legendary artist Gerald Scarfe, featuring his striking imagery of the Marching Hammers from Pink Floyd’s The Wall. View the catalogue information below; the auction itself is now online, with the sale itself taking place on Tuesday, 26th March at 2pm.

GERALD SCARFE, C.B.E., R.D.I. (BRITISH, b.1936)
Pink Floyd and Marching Hammers
signed ‘Gerald Scarfe’ (lower right)
oil on canvas
91 x 120 cm. (35 3/4 x 47 1/2 in.)

Provenance
The artist, 31 October 2018, from whom commissioned by the present owner

Gerald Scarfe is a British artist and political cartoonist is best known for his work with the iconic rock band Pink Floyd. Born on June 1, 1936, in London, Scarfe gained prominence for his distinctive and often satirical artistic style. He became associated with Pink Floyd during the making of their 1977 album “Animals.”

Scarfe’s collaboration with Pink Floyd extended beyond album artwork to include the creation of animations for their live shows. One of his most notable contributions is the animation sequences in the film adaptation of Pink Floyd’s album “The Wall,” released in 1982. Scarfe’s animations, which blend his surreal and often dark imagery with the band’s music, played a significant role in the visual representation of Pink Floyd’s concept albums.

His work with Pink Floyd also includes the cover art for “The Wall” album, featuring his distinctive illustrations and the iconic “marching hammers” imagery. Scarfe’s art reflects the themes of alienation, war, and authoritarianism explored in Pink Floyd’s music.

In addition to his collaboration with Pink Floyd, Gerald Scarfe has had a successful career as a political cartoonist for various publications, including The Sunday Times. His work often critiques political figures and societal issues with a sharp and satirical edge.

Overall, Gerald Scarfe’s artistic contributions have left an indelible mark on the visual representation of Pink Floyd’s music, making him an integral part of the band’s history.

Estimate
£15,000 – £25,000

Pink Floyd Animals 2018 Dolby Atmos Mix

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Pink Floyd announce the upcoming release of their iconic album Animals 2018 Remix for the first time in Dolby Atmos immersive audio on Blu-ray.

Animals is the tenth studio album by Pink Floyd, originally released in January 1977. It was recorded at the band’s Britannia Row Studios in London throughout 1976 and early 1977, and was produced by the band themselves. The successful album peaked at number 2 in the UK and number 3 in the US and was recorded by band members David Gilmour, Nick Mason, Roger Waters and Richard Wright.

The Animals 2018 Remix – Dolby Atmos, by James Guthrie, will be released on Blu-ray, which also includes High Resolution Stereo and 5.1 Mixes alongside the 1977 Original Stereo Mix. The Dolby Atmos mix goes beyond ordinary listening by immersing the listener in the music, revealing details with unparalleled clarity and depth. Listeners will feel like they are inside the song as music moves around and above them.

The album artwork has been reimagined especially for this release and presented in a digipak with a 16-page booklet, a sticker and a postcard. The front cover image still includes the iconic pig floating between two chimneys of the Battersea Power Station, conceived by Roger Waters. However, for this new release, the artwork has been re-created for the modern era by Storm Thorgerson’s Hipgnosis partner Aubrey ‘Po’ Powell and Peter Curzon from StormStudios, and shows the historic building as it looks now, complete with light projections, variations of which feature in the accompanying booklet.

DOLBY ATMOS MIX Details –
5.1 SURROUND MIX in 24bit/96kHz UNCOMPRESSED, and dts-HD MA STEREO MIX in 24bit/192kHz UNCOMPRESSED, and dts-HD MA 1977 STEREO MIX in 24bit/192kHz UNCOMPRESSED, and dts-HD MA Dolby Atmos, Stereo and 5.1 Surround mixes by James Guthrie. Release date is 5/17/2024.

Pre-order now: US | UK

Rise Up For Roundhouse 2024: Nick Mason Auction Items – Drum Head Prints, Meet & Greet

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Nick Mason has kindly donated items to the silent auction in this years Roundhouse Gala, which is set to take place next Wednesday, 20th March. All the money raised from the auction will go towards the Roundhouse’s groundbreaking youth programme. Each year, they work with 8,000 young people, providing them with life-changing opportunities in world-class facilities where young people can develop skills, grow as individuals or turn their creativity into a career. This is all alongside holistic support from their incredible in-house youth work team.

The items up for auction are a pair of limited edition screen-printed Pharaoh drum heads, direct copies of the famous painted drum heads used during Pink Floyd’s early tours. The original ‘Pharoah’ pair were used in Pink Floyd’s concert at the Royal Festival Hall (London) in 1969. Only 10 copies were ever made.

The next item is two VIP tickets to see Nick Mason’s Saucerful Of Secrets at the Royal Albert Hall, 29th June and with this prize the winner and a guest will get to watch the show and meet the band!

Help support the futures of thousands of young people.

For both supporters bidding online and guests bidding at the event, the silent auction will close at 11pm on Wednesday 20 March 2024.

If you have any questions before the Gala please contact developmentevents@roundhouse.org.uk, otherwise please ask a Roundhouse volunteer for help on the night. For more information about the Rise Up For Roundhouse youth programme click HERE.

Happy Birthday David Gilmour!

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We at AFG would like to wish a very happy birthday to the maestro himself, David Gilmour! Happy birthday David, we hope you enjoy your day. Cheers to many more! David has recently contributed to Mark Knopfler’s charity single “Going Home (Theme From Local Hero)” which is due out March 15th, with all proceeds going to Teenage Cancer Trust. Also, fans may have noticed Mrs. Gilmour posting photos on social media of David in the studio working with an array of musicians! Hopefully more news on that in the coming months.

Happy Birthday Snowy White!

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We at AFG would like to wish a very happy birthday to Pink Floyd/Roger Waters touring guitarist Snowy White! Snowy is best known for joining Pink Floyd in 1977 on their In The Flesh tour and contributed a guitar solo to Pigs On The Wing, Part 1 and 2 bridging them together on the 8-track edition of Animals. Happy birthday, Snowy! We hope you enjoy your day.