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“Floydian Slip” songlist #1005

Posted July 20, 2015 by Floydian Slip

  1. Chapter 24
    The Piper at the Gates of Dawn (1967)
  2. Grantchester Meadows
    Ummagumma (1969)
  3. The Gold It’s in the …
    Obscured by Clouds (1972)
  4. This Heaven
    Live Selections from ‘On an Island’ (David Gilmour) (2006)
  5. Nobody Home
    Is There Anybody Out There?: The Wall Live 1980-81 (2000)
  6. The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking Pt 10
    The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking (Roger Waters) (1984)
  7. One Slip
    A Momentary Lapse of Reason (1987)
  8. Slave to Love (*Floydian Slip Up*)
    Live Aid (Bryan Ferry) (1985)
  9. Cymbaline
    More (Film soundtrack) (1969)
  10. Point Me at the Sky
    The Early Singles (1992)

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Audio: David Gilmour on BBC Radio 2; single available

Posted July 17, 2015 by Floydian Slip

Archive audio is available now of David Gilmour‘s appearance on this morning’s “Chris Evans Breakfast Show” from BBC Radio 2.

Sara Cox sits in for Evans on the episode.

Gilmour talks about the just-released single from his upcoming album “Rattle That Lock,” his attitude toward Pink Floyd, and his upcoming tour dates. They also play the track.

The audio will be available for the next 29 days. Gilmour’s appearance begins at about 2 hours and 13 minutes.

Listen to the interview and song

You can buy the single and pre-order the album at davidgilmour.com.


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Roger Waters radio special excerpts

Posted July 17, 2015 by Floydian Slip

We’ve posted podcast excerpts from the new syndicated radio special “Roger Waters Amused to Death.”

The one-hour program comes one week ahead of the July 24 reissue of Waters’ 1992 album, now described by a sticker affixed to its front as “Roger Waters’ portrait of a distracted society.”

The special will air beginning today on selected radio stations and contains selections from the album’s 14 tracks as well as extensive interview material with Waters.

Floydian Slip’s Craig Bailey is the host.

We’ve also posted a transcript of the program.

Listen to the excerpts


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David Gilmour album details, American concert dates

Posted July 16, 2015 by Floydian Slip

Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour announced today his new album, “Rattle That Lock,” will be released in four formats on Sept. 18, and he’ll perform a handful of concerts in North America this spring.

“Rattle That Lock’” is Gilmour’s fourth solo album following 2006’s “On An Island.” It’ll be available for pre-order tomorrow, July 17, at davidgilmour.com.

Produced by Gilmour and Roxy Music’s Phil Manzanera, primary lyricist on the project is Gilmour’s wife and writing partner Polly Samson. Cover art for the album was art directed by Dave Stansbie from The Creative Corp. under the creative directorship of Aubrey “Po” Powell from Hipgnosis.

The album’s songlist is:

  1. 5 A.M (Gilmour)
  2. Rattle That Lock (Gilmour/Samson/Boumendil)
  3. Faces Of Stone (Gilmour)
  4. A Boat Lies Waiting (Gilmour/Samson)
  5. Dancing Right In Front Of Me (Gilmour)
  6. In Any Tongue (Gilmour/Samson)
  7. Beauty (Gilmour)
  8. The Girl In The Yellow Dress (Gilmour/Samson)
  9. Today (Gilmour/Samson)
  10. And Then…(Gilmour)

The album will be available in four formats:

  1. Vinyl gatefold LP
  2. CD
  3. Deluxe CD and DVD package
  4. Deluxe CD and Blu-ray package

First single

The title track “Rattle That Lock” will be heard for the first time on BBC Radio’s “Breakfast Show” with Chris Evans tomorrow morning, July 17, at 8:50 (previously reported in error as July 16) and will be available immediately afterward to download and stream worldwide.

The song begins with four notes created by Michaël Boumendil, which precede announcements at French SNCF railway stations that Gilmour recorded on his iPhone at Aix-en-Prevence station.

Samson’s lyrics are inspired by Book II of John Milton’s “Paradise Lost,” which is also featured in her recent novel, “The Kindness.” The single features the Liberty Choir and singers Mica Paris and Louise Marshall.

American concert dates

Gilmour’s first North American concert dates since his “On an Island” tour in 2006 will take place in March and April 2016, following his previously-announced UK and European dates this fall.

Tickets go on sale tomorrow Friday July 17 at 10 a.m. ET. Every ticket purchased online includes a copy of “Rattle That Lock.”

Dates announced:

  • March 24, 2016, Los Angeles, Hollywood Bowl
  • March 31, 2016, Toronto, ACC
  • April 8, 2016, Chicago, United Center
  • April 11, 2016, New York, Madison Square Garden

Tickets can be purchased via Ticketmaster.com, at all Ticketmaster outlets, or by phone.


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New David Gilmour music airing tomorrow; video tease

Posted July 15, 2015 by Floydian Slip

Correction: David Gilmour’s appearance will be July 17, not July 16 as originally posted below.

David Gilmour will be a guest on BBC Radio 2’s “Breakfast Show” with Chris Evans at 8:50 a.m. UK time tomorrow, July 16.

The program will include material from Gilmour’s upcoming “Rattle That Lock,” the first airplay for the album that is being released in September.

BBC will post audio from the show “shortly after broadcast” at the show’s website.

The Gilmour camp has posted a 15-second teaser video of what appears to be the title track of the album. We’ve shared it below.

Finally, the official Pink Floyd Twitter account has alerted us to stay tuned for an announcement coming tomorrow, July 16 at 5 p.m. GMT.

There’s speculation it may regard an upcoming release date for the album’s first single.


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Newsweek publishes Pink Floyd special edition

Posted July 14, 2015 by Floydian Slip

Newsweek magazine has published a special edition titled “Pink Floyd: 50 Years Later.”

The 100-page glossy “bookazine” covers the band’s extensive history and contains rare photographs, insights from critics, and backstage stories.

On newsstands beginning today for $10.99, it’s also available for purchase through Amazon.com.

“Pink Floyd: 50 Years Later” is published in partnership with Topix Media Lab of New York, N.Y., which creates nearly 100 titles a year.


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“Floydian Slip” preview #1005

Posted July 14, 2015 by Floydian Slip

Join us this week for Floydian Slip #1005:

  • Floyd from The Piper at the Gates of Dawn (1967) and Ummagumma (1969)
  • David Gilmour live in the studio from 2006
  • Soundtrack music from More (1969)
  • And much more

“Floydian Slip” is heard across the 65 stations of our Random Precision Radio Network. Learn where and when to listen.


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“Floydian Slip” songlist #1004

Posted July 13, 2015 by Floydian Slip

  1. In the Flesh?
    The Wall (1979)
  2. The Thin Ice
    The Wall (1979)
  3. Another Brick in the Wall Pt 1
    The Wall (1979)
  4. The Happiest Days of Our Lives
    The Wall (1979)
  5. Another Brick in the Wall Pt 2
    The Wall (1979)
  6. Gigolo Aunt
    The Peel Session (Syd Barrett) (1988)
  7. Take It Back (Live)
    Pulse [DVD] (1995)
  8. Have a Cigar
    Wish You Were Here (1975)
  9. Feel So Bad (*Floydian Slip Up*)
    One Way … or Another (Cactus) (1971)
  10. Astronomy Domine
    Live in Gdansk (David Gilmour) (2008)

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Film trailer: Roger Waters The Wall

Posted July 9, 2015 by Floydian Slip


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Remembering Syd Barrett

Posted July 7, 2015 by Floydian Slip

Remembering Syd Barrett (Jan. 6, 1946-July 7, 2006)

 


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