Merchandise

Syd Barrett guitar sells for £20k

Posted October 29, 2021 by Floydian Slip

A guitar once owned by Pink Floyd co-founder Syd Barrett sold at auction yesterday for £19,920 ($27,456 US).

The 12-string Yamaha manufactured in 1969, sold by Barrett’s nephew, Mark Barrett, was expected to fetch £5,000 to £10,000.

The winning bid was placed online from France.

Proceeds of the auction benefited two charities: Mind and the Arthur Rank Hospice.

A garden table made by Syd sold to the same bidder for £2,365. And a pair of lights from his basement studio went for £258.

A Cambridgeshire High School for Boys photo from 1959 — featuring Syd, Roger Waters and Storm Thorgerson — along with a ’61 program for “She Stoops to Conquer ” featuring Syd as Tom Twist, sold for £744.

Syd Barrett items to be auctioned

Posted October 16, 2021 by Floydian Slip

Cheffins in Cambridge will auction a number of items connected to late Pink Floyd co-founder Syd Barrett.

The highlight of the Oct. 28 auction might be Barrett’s Yamaha FG-230. The 12-string acoustic guitar is being sold by Barrett’s nephew, Mark Barrett, 57, who was given the piece by his father, Syd’s brother, Alan Barrett.

According to Mark, his father gained possession of the piece when the family sold its Hills Road house in Cambridge in 1974. He says Syd “never collected the guitar” and Alan “continued to store it over three subsequent house moves, eventually offering it to me.” Mark took possession of the guitar shortly before Alan passed away in November 2020.

The guitar is dated Oct. 21, 1969, and has a serial number of 1090448. It’s expected to bring £5,000 to £10,000 ($5,800-$11,600 US).

Syd referred to the instrument in a 1971 interview with Rolling Stone. “I worked this out yesterday,” Syd told writer Mick Rock while playing a new take on “Love You” from his “Barrett” (1970) album. “I think it’s much better. It’s my new 12-string guitar. I’m just getting used to it. I polished it yesterday.”

The guitar will be auctioned with a copy of that Dec. 23, 1971, issue of Rolling Stone.

Proceeds of the auction lot will be split between the charities MIND and the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity.

Cheffins also has a number of other lots featuring Barrett-related items such as artwork he painted near the end of this life in 2006 and furniture.

Also of interest to Floyd fans, two business cards from David Gilmour’s early band Jokers Wild will also go on the block.

Cheffins’s Art & Design Sale begins at 10:00 a.m. local time on Oct. 28. Learn more at Cheffins.

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“Momentary Lapse” reissue coming in October

Posted September 2, 2021 by Floydian Slip

Warner Music/Sony Music will reissue Pink Floyd’s 1987 album “A Momentary Lapse of Reason” on Oct. 29.

The updated album is remixed from the original ’87 master tapes by Andy Jackson with David Gilmour, assisted by Damon Iddins, and will be the same as the one found in 2019 “The Later Years: 1987–2019” boxset.

But the standalone version of the album coming next month includes 360 Reality Audio, “a new immersive music experience that closely mimics the omni-directional soundscape of live musical performance for the listener using Sony’s object-based 360 Spatial Sound technologies.”

This ’19 remix restores some original takes by keyboardist Rick Wright, and includes newly-recorded drum tracks by Nick Mason.

“Some years after we had recorded the album, we came to the conclusion that we should update it to make it more timeless, featuring more of the traditional instruments that we liked and that we were more used to playing,” says Gilmour.

“We also looked for and found some previously unused keyboard parts of Rick’s which helped us to come up with a new vibe, a new feeling for the album,” he adds.

Mason offers, “Initially it seemed a bit odd to start re-assembling a record after 35 odd years, but the public’s appetite for alternate views of the same work has undoubtedly increased immeasurably over time.

“I enjoyed re-recording drum tracks with unlimited studio time. ‘Momentary Lapse’ had been recorded under considerable stress and time constraints, and indeed some of the final mixing was done at the same time as rehearsals for the forthcoming tour,” Mason says.

The album will be available as a single CD; a CD +DVD set; a CD + Blu-Ray set; and a 180 gm double-LP set, cut at half-speed at 45 rpm for enhanced sound quality.

A special version of the video “Learning To Fly” will be available simultaneously with Sony 360RA immersive audio: If you watch the video on YouTube with headphones you experience simulated 360RA sound.

“A Momentary Lapse Of Reason” 360 Reality Audio, Dolby Audio and UHD versions will be available via multiple digital service providers on Oct. 19. Physical formats will drop on Oct. 29.

Pre-order now.

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Roger Waters posts contentious liner notes; announces memoirs

Posted June 1, 2021 by Floydian Slip

First, the good news: It seems new stereo and 5.1 Surround Sound mixes by James Guthrie of Pink Floyd‘s 1977 “Animals” album may be closer to being released.

As for the bad news: Roger Waters‘s vitrol of former bandmate David Gilmour would seem to be at an all-time high.

In a message posted yesterday to his website, Waters says he’s agreeing to allow the new mixes to be released without liner notes, claiming Gilmour was unwilling to allow the releases to include the liner notes, written by Mark Blake.

According to Waters, “He (Gilmour) does not dispute the veracity of the history described in Mark’s notes, but he wants that history to remain secret.

“This is a small part of an ongoing campaign by the Gilmour/ (Polly) Samson camp to claim more credit for Dave on the work he did in Pink Floyd, 1967-1985, than is his due,” Waters adds. “Yes he was, and is, a jolly good guitarist and singer. But, he has for the last 35 years told a lot of whopping porky pies about who did what in Pink Floyd when I was still in charge.”

Waters includes Blake’s liner notes in his post.

He also announces he’s begun work on his memoirs. “For anyone with a faint heart, I suggest you sit down, but anyone who likes a good laugh, sit back and fucking howl!” he writes. “I’m going to sit back and howl along with you.”

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Win: Mick Fleetwood & Friends Celebrate the Music of Peter Green & The Early Years of Fleetwood Mac

Posted May 3, 2021 by Floydian Slip

Register to win a copy of the CD “Mick Fleetwood & Friends Celebrate the Music of Peter Green & The Early Years of Fleetwood Mac.” Recorded Feb. 25, 2020, in London, this all-star tribute features David Gilmour.

Prizes courtesy of BMG.

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David Gilmour music included with upcoming Peter Green book

Posted April 28, 2021 by Floydian Slip

In October, Rufus Publications will publish “Peter Green — The Albatross Man,” which will include a new recording featuring David Gilmour.

The recording is a new version of “Need Your Love So Bad,” which includes a recently-discovered vocal recorded by Green in his mother’s attic in the 1960s. Gilmour recently contributed guitar to the track.

Green co-founded Fleetwood Mac in 1967 and left the band in Spring ’70 after a period of mental decline exacerbated by his use of LSD. He died in 2020.

Rufus Publications says for the three years leading up to his passing, he’d been participating in compiling this book, which is devoted to his life and work.

Three versions of the book will be made available: The “ultra-limited edition,” limited to 50 copies, and the “deluxe” edition, limited to 500, will include the music on vinyl and CD. The third edition will not.

Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett is featured on the second song in the new release: a new version of Fleetwood Mac’s “Man of the World.”

Gilmour and Hammett both participated in the February 2020 Peter Green tribute concert, organized by drummer Mick Fleetwood.

Pre-order “Peter Green — The Albatross Man” now.

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“Theatre for Dreamers” paperback ships with Gilmour CD

Posted March 25, 2021 by Floydian Slip

The paperback of Polly Samson‘s “A Theatre for Dreamers” will ship with a bonus CD containing four new tracks from husband David Gilmour.

Bloomsbury will publish the paperback version of the Pink Floyd lyricist’s latest novel April 15 in the U.K. and May 7 in the U.S.

The bonus CD contains four tracks written by Samson and Gilmour, inspired by the book:

Yes, I Have Ghosts
Tell the Truth
Astral Dust
Kokineli

The couple’s daughter, Romany Gilmour, is featured on the songs.

“Yes, I Have Ghosts” first appeared on the audiobook of “Dreamers” published last summer. The song was released in digital form last July, and as a 45 single for Record Store Day Black Friday last November.

We believe the remaining three songs on the upcoming bonus CD were also previously released on the audiobook, but are awaiting confirmation.

Pre-order the book and CD through Rough Trade in the U.K. or Rough Trade in the U.S.

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Full Live at Knebworth set coming April 30

Posted March 10, 2021 by Floydian Slip

Warner Music will release “Pink Floyd Live at Knebworth 1990” for the first time on CD, double vinyl, and digital platforms on April 30.

Only two Pink Floyd tracks from the 1990 Silver Clef Winners performance at Knebworth House, Hertfordshire, were included in the 1990 album “Knebworth: The Album.” Floyd’s entire set made it into “The Later Years: 1987–2019” boxset released in 2019.

Floyd topped the bill for that June 30, 1990, event. Other artists included Paul McCartney, Dire Straits, Genesis, Phil Collins, Robert Plant (with Jimmy Page), Cliff Richard, Eric Clapton and Tears For Fears.

Approximately 120,000 fans attended the event, which supported the Nordoff Robbins charity; and MTV broadcast the concert globally.

“There is something special about Knebworth. We all still have fond memories of playing there in the ’70s, and this show was no different,” says Floyd drummer Nick Mason.

“As a North London boy this was almost a home game, but with the added delight of being the re-assembly of the band after a fairly mega-tour that had lasted for well over a year.

“It was also an opportunity to get the wonderful Candy Dulfer to play,” he adds. “I had been a fan of hers for quite a while, and it was just a shame we didn’t have an opportunity to utilize her for more.

“We also had our dear friend Michael Kamen guesting. Michael had contributed so much to Pink Floyd over the previous 10 years, it’s great to have something of his playing on the recording.”

Also joining Floyd’s Mason, David Gilmour, and Richard Wright for the performance were Guy Pratt, Jon Carin, Tim Renwick, Gary Wallis, Durga McBroom, Sam Brown, Vicki Brown and Clare Torry.

Songlist

Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Parts 1-5
The Great Gig In The Sky
Wish You Were Here
Sorrow
Money
Comfortably Numb
Run Like Hell

The album was produced by Chris Kimsey and Steve Smith; and recorded and engineered by Mike Fraser. It’s been remixed by Andy Jackson with David Gilmour, assisted by Damon Iddins.

Warner will handle the album’s release within Europe; Sony Music will release it outside Europe.

Pre-order the 2-LP set for $49.98. Pre-order the CD for $15.98.

Sony has informed “Floydian Slip” it will not be able to provide giveaway copies of the release. “Unfortunately we have no physical give-aways or promotional items,” a Sony rep tells us. “The pandemic, understandably, has made things challenging.”

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Abbey Road to sell replica tape box for $275

Posted March 3, 2021 by Floydian Slip

Times is tough all over, we suppose.

Case and point: Abbey Road Studios, with full participation of Pink Floyd, according to the studios’ website, will sell a replica of the tape box that contains the band’s “The Dark Side of the Moon” (1973). On March 5, the studio will release a limited edition of 250 “folios” of the box priced at $275 each.

The studio describes the product as a replica of the “Quadrophonic discrete master – Side One EMI tape box, held deep within the EMI archive.

“Each handmade folio is numbered and includes a 500gsm box card black folder (37cm x 37cm with a 5cm lip) which encases the two replica litho prints (30cm x 30cm), recreated in exact life size dimensions and cradled with transparent corner holders,” according to the site. “Alongside this, it includes a leaflet looking back at the recording of The Dark Side of the Moon and a certificate of authenticity.”

Floyd made “Dark Side” beginning in May 1972 in Studio Two and Three at the EMI facility.

Abbey Road Studios says the actual “rarely seen” box is stored at EMI Archives in Hayes, London.

You can place your order online.

Here at “Floydian Slip” we’re bullish on all things Pink Floyd. So maybe we’re just feeling a little cynical today, but this seems a little excessive. Even to us.

The good news: International shipping to the U.S. is just $19.69.

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David Gilmour signature editions from Martin

Posted January 13, 2021 by Floydian Slip

David Gilmour has partnered with C.F. Martin & Co. Inc. to create two signature edition guitars to benefit the David Gilmour Charitable Foundation.

The Martin D-35 David Gilmour is a nod to the guitar Gilmour purchased used outside Manny’s Music Shop in New York City in the early-’70s. His primary acoustic for more than 40 years, the instrument fetched $1.2 million as part of a charitable auction of his guitars in 2019.

The 6- and 12-string versions sell for $5,499.

Learn more and find a dealer at the Martin website.

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