Join us for a special Floydian Slip this weekend. For Halloween, we’ll devote Show #708 to the creepier side of Floyd: songs about caskets, axes, embryos and more.
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David Gilmour buys new home
Posted October 29, 2009 by Floydian Slip
Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour has purchased a £3 million beachfront home in the southern English town of Hove.
He and his wife, Polly Samson, have hired an architectural firm from nearby Brighton to renovate the six-story structure, which is at the corner of Medina Terrace and King’s Esplanade, yards from the beach.
The home has six bedrooms, five baths, and includes a two-bedroom apartment on the ground floor.
According to the architect’s Web site, which lists the owners as “Mr. and Mrs. Samson,” the renovation will use low-carbon technologies and incorporate a solar water heating system, grey water recycling and a ventilation system with heat recovery.
The property previously belonged to Karron Eubank, former wife of boxer Chris Eubank.
“Floydian” flashdrives for sale
Posted October 27, 2009 by Floydian Slip
We’ve started selling “Floydian Slip” USB flashdrives at our Web site.
Each drive is 128 MB, USB 2 (USB 1-compatible), and about 3″ x 0.75″. They’re black, gray and silver, and sport our logo and Web address.
When you purchase a drive — for $12.99 each — you’re supporting our campaign to expand the “Floydian Slip” radio show to additional markets.
Each drive we sell just about covers our costs of putting a promotional package pitching our show into the hands of another radio station program director. (In fact, these are the same drives we’re using to deliver demos of our show to potential affiliate stations.)
“Ummagumma” winner
Posted October 27, 2009 by Floydian Slip
Congratulations to Robin Riccardi of Beachwood, N.J., winner of a copy of Pink Floyd’s “Ummagumma” on that album’s 40th anniversary.
We’ll be announcing our next giveaway soon …
Floydian Slip songlist #707
Posted October 25, 2009 by Floydian Slip
“Ummagumma” 40th Anniversary Special
Released Oct. 25, 1969
- Sysyphus: Part I
Ummagumma (1969) - Sysyphus: Part II
Ummagumma (1969) - Sysyphus: Part III
Ummagumma (1969) - Sysyphus: Part IV
Ummagumma (1969) - Grantchester Meadows
Ummagumma (1969) - Several Species of Small Furry Animals Gathered Together in a Cave and Grooving with a Pict
Ummagumma (1969) - The Narrow Way: Parts I-III
Ummagumma (1969) - The Grand Vizier’s Garden Party: Part II (Entertainment)
Ummagumma (1969)
“The Wall” on the cover of Mojo
Posted October 25, 2009 by Floydian Slip
Pink Floyd‘s 1979 double-album “The Wall” is the cover story on the new issue of Mojo magazine.
The issue includes a new interview with Roger Waters by David Fricke, as well as information about the band’s 1980/81 tour.
The CD that comes with the issue is a re-recording of “The Wall” by a variety of artists, including Sweet Billy Pilgrim, The Young Republic, The Amazing, Astra, Woodpigeon and others.
“The Wall” was released 30 years ago, Nov. 30, 1979.
Video: Flaming Lips play “Eclipse”
Posted October 24, 2009 by Floydian Slip
News broke last week that The Flaming Lips’ next album will be a re-recording of Pink Floyd’s “The Dark Side of the Moon.”
Last Friday, the band appeared on KCRW’s excellent “Morning Becomes Eclectic” program and spoke at some length about the recording before performing “Eclipse” live in the studio.
You’ll find the Floyd content 28 minutes 30 seconds into the program.
Floydian Slip preview #707
Posted October 23, 2009 by Floydian Slip
Join us for Floydian Slip show #707 this weekend:
We’ll devote the show to the “Ummagumma” album, released 40 years ago, Oct. 25, 1969. Listen for the entire studio disc of what was Pink Floyd’s first 2-LP set.
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Win a copy of Pink Floyd’s “Ummagumma”
Posted October 22, 2009 by Floydian Slip
Pink Floyd’s 1969 double-album “Ummagumma” is turning 40 years old on Oct. 25.
To mark the occasion, we’ll be featuring it on Floydian Slip show #707, airing Oct. 24-25, and we’re also giving away a copy of the album.
The copy we’re giving away is a sealed 2-CD set of the 1994 remaster, including picture discs and mini-poster.
You have until 6 p.m. EDT Monday, Oct. 26 to register. Register online now.
Nick Mason lends voice to charity single
Posted October 19, 2009 by Floydian Slip
Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason will be heard on a new track to be released Nov. 1 to benefit a children’s charity.
Nick will drum — and sing! — on a cover of The Beatles’ “All You Need Is Love.” The track will appear on “Bandaged Together,” a double-album to benefit the BBC’s Children in Need charity.
The track, which also features Bryan Ferry, Peter Gabriel, and Bill Wyman, was recorded last month at EMI’s Abbey Road studio.
Nick’s track will be available as a download beginning Nov. 1. “Bandaged Together” will go on sale Nov. 9. You’ll be able to place your order online.
This will be the second “Bandaged Together” album. The first raised £250,000 for the charity.
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