Roger Waters’ The Dark Side Of The Moon Redux will be part of Record Store Day 2024 on 20th April with a limited edition 1LP picture disc of the album, that will be individually numbered in a die-cut sleeve. Limited to 3,000 copies worldwide. Go to https://recordstoreday.com or https://www.recordstoreday.co.uk for more information on which record stores will be participating.
We had the chance to sit down with the Professor himself, Lee Harris, the man with the idea behind Nick Mason’s Saucerful Of Secrets! We spoke about the Saucers approach to the songs, the legacy of the band and what it’s like touring with Nick Mason, plus more! It’s been such an enormous honor, we can’t wait to share it with you all. Stay tuned!
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Great news! Nick Mason’s Saucerful Of Secrets have announced a string of 14 shows in the UK in June! Playing some previously played venues as well as some new ones. Tickets go on sale this Friday, 16th February at 11am UK time. Dates and ticket links below.
Dire Straits’ Mark Knopfler came together with over 60 artists to create a new version of his 1983 track “Going Home (Theme From Local Hero)” and features David Gilmour, Slash, Ronnie Wood, Joan Jett, Eric Clapton, Pete Townshend, Sting and many others!
A landmark in rock music history, this new, very special recording of Mark Knopfler’s anthemic ‘Going Home (Theme From Local Hero)’ has been recorded to raise funds for Teenage Cancer Trust and Teen Cancer America.
Performed by Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes and produced by Knopfler’s longtime collaborator Guy Fletcher, the track features an unprecedented line-up of some of the greatest guitarists and musicians in history. The artwork has been designed by Sir Peter Blake (The Beatles, The Who, Band Aid).
Released March 15th, the single will be released on CD, 12” with etched b-side, deluxe CD+BluRay, download and streaming (including a Dolby Atmos mix).
Full list of contributors: Joan Armatrading, Jeff Beck, Richard Bennett, Joe Bonamassa, Joe Brown, James Burton, Jonathan Cain, Paul Carrack, Eric Clapton, Ry Cooder, Jim Cox, Steve Cropper, Sheryl Crow, Danny Cummings, Roger Daltrey, Duane Eddy, Sam Fender, Guy Fletcher, Peter Frampton, Audley Freed, Vince Gill, David Gilmour, Buddy Guy, Keiji Haino, Tony Iommi, Joan Jett, John Jorgenson, Mark Knopfler, Sonny Landreth, Albert Lee, Greg Leisz, Alex Lifeson, Steve Lukather, Phil Manzanera, Dave Mason, Hank Marvin, Brian May, Robbie McIntosh, John McLaughlin, Tom Morello, Rick Nielsen, Orianthi, Brad Paisley, Nile Rodgers, Mike Rutherford, Joe Satriani, John Sebastian, Connor Selby, Slash, Bruce Springsteen, Ringo Starr and Zak Starkey, Sting, Andy Taylor, Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks, Ian Thomas, Pete Townshend, Keith Urban, Steve Vai, Waddy Wachtel, Joe Louis Walker, Joe Walsh, Ronnie Wood, Glenn Worf, Zucchero.
You can pre-order the single here: https://markknopfler.lnk.to/guitarheroesEM
All proceeds go to Teenage Cancer Trust and Teen Cancer America.
Andy Jackson, best known to Pink Floyd fans as their longtime recording engineer (Works also include Roger Waters’ The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking album and 1984 tour) has announced a brand new album!
Releasing on February 23rd, the eagerly awaited follow up to his acclaimed albums ‘Signal to Noise’ (2014), ‘3 Days at Sea’ (2016) and ‘Twelve Half Steps’ (2023) sees this original musician and producer explore new musical ground to great effect.
‘AI AJ’ is an album which was inspired by the ongoing debate about the impact of artificial intelligence technology on our lives. As one has come to expect of Andy Jackson, this new album is once again an impressive and thoughtful musical work of sonic excellence. The release also features a Blu Ray disc featuring a stunning 96 kHz / 24-bit 5.1 Surround Sound mix. ‘AI AJ’ is destined to become one of the most original, impressive and talked about progressive albums of the year.
• EXCELLENT NEW STUDIO ALBUM BY AWARD-WINNING PINK FLOYD ENGINEER / CO-PRODUCER ANDY JACKSON.
• INCLUDES A BLU RAY DISC WITH 96 kHz / 24-BIT 5.1 SURROUND SOUND MIX.
• REVIEWS AND FEATURES IN PROG, UNCUT, MOJO, RECORD COLLECTOR, NATIONAL NEWSPAPERS AND EUROPEAN MAGAZINES, SPECIALIST RADIO AND COVERAGE ON RELEVANT WEBSITES AND FANZINES.
TRACK LISTING
DISC ONE CD
9 The lifting of the veil
DISC TWO HIGH RESOLUTION 5.1 MIX
9 The lifting of the veil
To pre-order your copy click HERE.
Fingals’ Cave Podcast is back! This time featuring keyboard player Harry Waters! Son of Roger Waters and as we all know was in his touring band from 2002-2016. Harry talks about his love of Jazz, Nintendo and what’s it like playing to click tracks and much more! It’s a really wonderful interview – do check it out!
We start the new year with another wonderful guest, who is a musician, composer and one of the most versatile artists we had on the show so far. He has been a crucial part on every single Roger Waters tour between 2002 and 2016 and if his last name is familiar, that’s because he is also the son of Roger Waters. We talk enthusiastically about music in general, playing to click tracks, his last shows with Roger Waters at Coachella 2016, his excitement about Chick Corea and his programming work for a Nintendo game. Harry played many show with LES CLAYPOOL and reveals how much he loves the Album ANIMALS. We very much respected his wish not to ask him any personal questions about his father so expect a in depth talk about music.
April 19th, 2024 sees Pink Floyd releasing a Collector’s Edition of The Dark Side Of The Moon on crystal clear vinyl. This will be a limited edition crystal clear 2-LP, 180g set of the classic album featuring UV artwork printing on the non-groove side. This set will feature the prism spectrum seen through the playable side of the vinyl while maintaining the best quality sound that fans expect. This 50th anniversary collector’s edition is housed in a gatefold sleeve with slipcase and an exclusive poster.
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We at AFG would like to wish a very happy 80th birthday to Pink Floyd founding member and our favorite drummer, Nick Mason! Happy birthday, Nick! We hope you enjoy your day. Nick and his lovely wife Annette will be hosting their annual Middlewick House Open Garden event in June click for info and tickets and in July, Nick and his Saucerful Of Secrets will be on tour in Italy and playing a festival in Germany click for info and tickets.
