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Floyd designer interviewed in Independent

Posted March 31, 2010 by Floydian Slip

Long-time Pink Floyd sleeve designer Storm Thorgerson is interviewed in today’s “Independent.”

In a piece titled “Storming in: From Ummagumma to Elegy,” Thorgerson says he’s “currently working for Pink Floyd.”

Did he simply misspeak? Or is there a new Floyd project forthcoming?

Read the whole article online.


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Syd Barrett book in development

Posted March 30, 2010 by Floydian Slip

U.K. publisher Essential Works is planning to publish a high-end, hardcover book devoted to Syd Barrett.

“Barrett,” to be published as a small run and sold primarily via the Web, will focus on the “creative life” of the once-Floyd frontman. It’ll include more than 100 images, more than half of which have never before been published.

The company has set up a registration area at its Web site to gauge interest in the project. “We need people to register so that we know there’s enough interest out there,” according to Essential Works’ Russell Beecher. The volume of registrations will determine whether the project moves forward.

If it does, publication is expected in the fall for a price of about £60, plus delivery. A percentage of all sales will go to the Syd Barrett Estate, which has authorized the book.

Learn more and register your interest at the Web site.


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Contest: Win a 3-song pink vinyl EP

Posted March 29, 2010 by Floydian Slip

Register to win an EP by German prog-rockers Vibravoid containing three covers off Pink Floyd’s 1968 album:

  • “Let There Be More Light”
  • “A Saucerful of Secrets”
  • “Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun”

This is a limited edition of 500 records pressed in pink vinyl, and most copies have already been reserved.

Prize will be shipped to the winner postage-free, courtesy of Fruits de Mer Records.

Register now. Deadline is Monday, April 5, at 6 p.m. EDT.


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Winner: Division Bell contest

Posted March 29, 2010 by Floydian Slip

Congratulations to the winner of our Division Bell prize package:

Christopher Avery
Ridley Park, Pa.

Christopher gets 10 Division Bell U.K. postage stamps, 10 postcards and a T-shirt — all courtesy of The Official Web Store of Pink Floyd.

Next contest, coming up soon …


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Floydian Slip songlist #729

Posted March 29, 2010 by Floydian Slip

  1. In the Flesh
    Is There Anybody Out There? The Wall Live 1980-81 (2000)
  2. The Thin Ice
    Is There Anybody Out There? The Wall Live 1980-81 (2000)
  3. Another Brick in the Wall Pt 1
    Is There Anybody Out There? The Wall Live 1980-81 (2000)
  4. The Happiest Days of Our Lives
    Is There Anybody Out There? The Wall Live 1980-81 (2000)
  5. Another Brick in the Wall Pt 2
    Is There Anybody Out There? The Wall Live 1980-81 (2000)
  6. Crumbling Land
    Zabriskie Point Soundtrack (1970)
  7. Us and Them
    Dark Side of the Moon (1973)
  8. Earth Mother
    Earth Mother (Lesley Duncan) (1972)
  9. A Great Day for Freedom
    The Division Bell (1994)
  10. Cruise
    About Face (David Gilmour) (1984)

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Brazil station adds second broadcast; new time

Posted March 26, 2010 by Floydian Slip

Radio Universitaria 100.7 FM, our affiliate station in Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil, will begin airing “Floydian Slip” twice a week beginning next week.

Beginning April 3, the show will be heard at 12 noon (BST) each Saturday.

The show will continue to air Thursday nights, too, but at a new time: 10 p.m. (BST), two hours later than before.

Radio Universitaria is the station of Universidade Federal de Viçosa. Our show airs alongside “Musical Box,” a progressive rock program hosted by José Geraldo Barbosa.


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Floydian Slip preview #729

Posted March 25, 2010 by Floydian Slip

Join us for Floydian Slip show #729:

  • Several tracks from “Is There Anybody Out There: The Wall Live” on that album’s 10th anniversary
  • Cuts from “Zabriskie Point” and “Dark Side”
  • A number from a one-time Floyd backing vocalist
  • And much more!

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Contest: Division Bell shirt, stamps

Posted March 22, 2010 by Floydian Slip

Register now to win a collector’s set of 10 “The Division Bell” UK postage stamps, 10 postcards and a Floyd T-shirt.

The stamps are part of the Royal Mail’s series of 10 designs inspired by great albums.

They’re presented in commemorative packaging that resembles a 7-inch record and features lyrics from “High Hopes,” the final track on that ’94 Floyd album.

Retail value of the whole package is $40, and it’ll be shipped to the winner postage-free.

Courtesy of The Official Web Store of Pink Floyd Web.


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Winners: Cold Case promotion

Posted March 22, 2010 by Floydian Slip

Congratulations to the winners of our CD giveaway to mark the special Pink Floyd-themed episode of “Cold Case” on CBS-TV yesterday. They all get Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon,” “Wish You Were Here,” and “The Wall,” courtesy EMI Music.

  1. James Minervino
    West Seneca, N.Y. USA
  2. Michael Webster
    Auckland, New Zealand
  3. Harry Enea
    Little Falls, N.Y. USA
  4. John O’Connell
    Pottstown, Pa. USA
  5. Jose Geraldo Barbosa
    Vicosa, MG Brazil
  6. Jon Anderson
    Linden, Mich. USA
  7. Bo Dayton
    Burlington, Vt. USA
  8. Lee Sanders
    Greenfield, Tenn. USA
  9. Bruce Hartley
    Maplewood, N.J. USA
  10. Ron Leicht
    Calwell, ACT, Australia

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Quick contest winner

Posted March 22, 2010 by Floydian Slip

Congratulations to

Maria Smith
North Andover, Mass.

… who wins a copy of Hot Rats‘ “Turn Ons” CD.

Maria knew Hot Rats is composed of two members of the band Supergrass (pictured).


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