From all of at AFG we wish to send best wishes to Alan Parsons on his 74th Birthday.
Alan is most notably known for being the producer behind The Dark Side of the Moon and Atom Heart Mother
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Abbey Road Documentary Ft David Gilmour & Roger Waters Streaming Now On Disney+
If These Walls Could Sing | Official Trailer | Disney+
Disney Original Documentary If These Walls Could Sing, serving as a love letter to to London’s Abbey Road Studios is now streaming on Disney+
The first feature helmed by Paul McCartney’s daughter, Mary McCartney, If These Walls Could Sing is billed as a personal work of memory and discovery, juxtaposing the filmmaker’s experiences of the iconic recording studios with their impressive history.
Abbey Road Studios is the heart of the music industry. Fans journey every year to have their photo taken at the world-famous zebra crossing to feel close to the music they love. Artists strive to follow in the footsteps of their heroes and to harness some of the studio’s magic for themselves — to leave their mark on music history, too.
The studios have been a part of Mary’s life for as long as she can remember, a home from home and the place her parents made their seminal records. Her documentary sees Abbey Road Studios open up their doors for the first time, as Mary guides the viewer through nine decades to tell the stories of some of its most iconic recordings and the people who made them happen.
If These Walls Could Sing features some of the biggest names in music and film, including Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Elton John, Liam Gallagher, Noel Gallagher, John Williams, Cliff Richard, Jimmy Page, Dame Shirley Bassey, George Lucas, Nile Rodgers, Kate Bush, Ye, Celeste, Roger Waters and David Gilmour. The film exploring Abbey Road’s breadth, diversity and ingenuity, from classical to pop, and film scores to hip-hop, tells its story by pairing its A-lister interviews with vivid archive footage and session tapes.
If These Walls Could Sing was produced by John Battsek (The Rescue, Searching for Sugar Man).
Happy Birthday To Floyd Co-Composer Ron Geesin
A very happy 79th birthday to Ron Geesin, co-composer with Pink Floyd of the Atom Heart Mother suite (performed again in 2008 with David Gilmour on stage in London), and who worked with Roger Waters on Music From The Body.
The Cancer Platform Releases Charity Single “This Christmas Time” Ft Nick Mason
Available to download and stream on Friday, December 16 is the latest release from Evamore, entitled “This Christmas Time”, which will benefit The Cancer Awareness Trust’s new Cancer Platform.
“This Christmas Time” features a number of rock legends, singers, actors, the trust’s founder Prof. Sir Chris Evans and their very own Ambassador, Nina Lopes.
Ozzy Osbourne narrates a moving introduction to open the new track and Slade’s Noddy Holder ends the song wishing everyone a Merry Christmas.
The song was recorded at Abbey Road Studios and features guitarist Andy Taylor of Duran Duran, who recently revealed his own battle with cancer, drummer Nick Mason of Pink Floyd, lead vocalist Casi Wyn, Nick Lloyd Webber on piano, Polly Wiltshire on viola and singer Reebz on vocal harmonies.
Actress and singer Samantha Womack, who has also recently shared her cancer journey, provides backing vocals, as does first time singer Nina Lopes, an Ambassador for The Cancer Awareness Trust. The song was produced and mixed by Matt Bond who also played bass guitar and Prof. Sir Chris Evans who also played guitar
“This Christmas Time”, written by Prof. Sir Chris, is inspired by the heroism and letters home from World War 1 British soldiers at Christmas.
“It’s an honour and a delight to be asked to play on this record… I mean, what’s not to like? My favourite recording studio, the opportunity to work with great artists on a wonderful track – and for the most worthy cause… Oh, and complimentary lunch in the Abbey Road canteen!” – Nick Mason
“I was delighted to join the many artists adding their voice to the album from Evamore. I recorded a full narrative, telling the story of some incredibly brave World War 1 soldiers, to feature on the album in 2023 and a short christmas message for This Christmas Time.” – Noddy Holder
The song is available to play now on The Cancer Platform website.
Listen and get more information by clicking here.
Pink Floyd Exhibition : Their Mortal Remains Montreal Extended
Due to popular demand the Official Pink Floyd : Their Mortal Remains Exhibition Montreal has been extended, In a statement released today
” We are delighted to announce that, by popular demand, Pink Floyd: Their Mortal Remains Exhibition has been extend until 5th February 2023. This will allow more visitors to discover this great retrospective of Pink Floyd, their music, and the band’s major impact on art and music! ”
The popularity of this exhibition has made it a must-have experience in the cultural scene this season.
Get your tickets by Clicking Here.
MOJO Magazine #351 February 2023 : Pink Floyd “The Dark Side Of The Moon”
AS ITS 50th BIRTHDAY DAWNS, MOJO Magazine celebrates The Dark Side Of The Moon, Pink Floyd’s timeless masterpiece, with the help of top musicians and writers. Plus: the real inspiration for its cover design revealed!
Also in the issue: the Stones, Blur, Nick Drake and everything else to look forward to in 2023; Jerry Lee Lewis – behind the mask; nuggets of 1972; an entertaining Iggy Pop interview.
THIS MONTH’S COVERMOUNT CD features 15 songs in the key of Floyd: inspirations, associated artists, inspired covers, including tracks by Love, Miles Davis, Paul Butterfield, Nina Persson, Ron Grainer and more!
Issue number 351 / February 2023 is now available in all UK Magazine outlets.
Roger Waters Releases Lockdown Session Album 9th December 2022
On the 25th November 2022 we broke the news that Roger Waters was preparing to release the much talked about ‘Lockdown Sessions‘ that were recorded remotely during the Covid-19 global pandemic.
We are pleased to confirm that a release date has been set for Friday 9th December 2022.
With a release date announced for the 9th December, Roger Waters has posted the news of his “Lockdown Sessions,” which were recorded between 2020 and 2022 during the COVID-19 global pandemic. Various songs were recorded and posted on Rogers’ official YouTube channel, including “Two Suns In The Sunset And The Gunners Dream” from Pink Floyd’s 1983 The Final Cut album, “Mother, Vera, and Bring The Boys Back Home” from 1979’s Pink Floyd The Wall, and a new arrangement of “The Bravery Of Being Out Of Range” from Rogers’ 1992 Amused To Death album and the new version of the recently released This Is Not A Drill Tour’s “Comfortably Numb”.
Whilst these songs were initially released on Rogers official YouTube and Facebook platforms during the pandemic all material has been remixed and remastered for this standalone release.
Fans can stream this via Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Prime, Deezer and all other streaming services from midnight 8th December and digital download versions can be bought via Highresaudio.com by Clicking Here
Roger Waters This Is Not A Drill Europe 2023 Extra Berlin Date Announced
Roger Waters has announced that he is taking his critically acclaimed This Is Not a Drill tour on the road again in 2023.
The full schedule has now been announced.
Tickets can be bought now by visiting www.rogerwaters.com
2023 EUROPEAN LEG
MARCH
17th – Altice Arena , Portugal
18th – Altice Arena , Portugal
21st – Palau Sant Jordi, Spain
23rd – WiZink Center, Spain
24th – WiZink Center, Spain
27th – Mediolanum Forum, Italy
28th – Mediolanum Forum, Italy
31st – Mediolanum Forum, Italy
APRIL
1st – Mediolanum Forum, Italy
4th – Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam
6th – Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam
7th – Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam
11th – Telenor Arena, Norway
12th – Telenor Arena, Norway
15th – Tele2 Arena, Sweden
17th – Royal Arena, Denmark
18th – Royal Arena, Denmark
21st – Tauron Arena, Poland *Cancelled By Krakow City Council
22nd – Tauron Arena, Poland *Cancelled By Krakow City Council
23rd – MVM Dome, Hungary
25th – Hallenstadion, Switzerland
28th – Unipol Arena, Italy
29th – Unipol Arena, Italy
MAY
3rd – AccorHotels Arena, France
4th – AccorHotels Arena, France
7th – Barclays Arena, Germany
9th Lanxess Arena, Germany
12th – Stade Pierre Mauroy, France
14th – Sporpaleis, Belgium
17th – Mercedes-Benz Arena, Germany
18th – Mercedes-Benz Arena, Germany *New Extra Show
21st – Olymiaphalle, Germany
24th – O2 Arena, Czech Republic
28th – Festhalle, Germany
31st – Utilia Arena, Birmingham
JUNE
2nd – OVO Hydro, Glasgow
3rd – OVO Hydro, Glasgow
6th – The 02, London
7th – The 02, London
10th – Ao Arena, Manchester
Floydpodcast : Rearranged
For this edition of Brain Damage, The doctor explores other instances where Roger Waters took some creative license. It’s a fully loaded Roger podcast as he was the biggest offender of reworking his own songs since he went solo.