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“Floydian Slip” songlist #823

Posted January 18, 2012 by Floydian Slip

  1. Keep Talking 
    Pulse (1995)
  2. Southampton Dock/The Final Cut
    The Final Cut (1983)
  3. 4:41 am (Sexual Revolution)
    The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking (Roger Waters) (1984)
  4. Wine Glasses
    Wish You Were Here (1975 [Immersion edition, 2011])
  5. The Hard Way
    The Dark Side of the Moon (1973 [Immersion edition, 2011])
  6. Waiting for the Worms/Stop
    The Wall (1979)
  7. The Toy Matinee (*Floydian Slip Up*)
    Toy Matinee (Toy Matinee) (1990)
  8. A Saucerful of Secrets
    A Saucerful of Secrets (1968)

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Contest: Win “Animals” CD, merchandise

Posted January 18, 2012 by Floydian Slip

Register now to win our “Animals” prize package — celebrating the album’s 35th anniversary in January. Four lucky winners will get:

  1. The new “Discovery” CD of “Animals”
  2. “Animals” keychain
  3. “Animals” fridge magnet
  4. “Animals” greeting card

Prizes provided by EMI and S2BN Entertainment Corp. Deadline to register: 6 p.m. EST Wednesday, Jan. 25.

And … listen for our “Animals” 35th Anniversary Special, airing on all 30 Random Precision Radio Network stations Jan. 19-26.

Register online now.


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“Floydian Slip” coming to Radio 252

Posted January 17, 2012 by Floydian Slip

“Floydian Slip” will begin airing on Radio 252  on Feb. 5. The station will carry the show Sundays at 8:00 p.m. (ET).

Radio 252 is an Internet radio station based in Wilson County, NC. The station was founded in January 2008 by Don Flowers.

More than 30 affiliate stations have now joined the show’s Random Precision Radio Network, created in Summer 2009 when we began syndicating our show from our Vermont studio.


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Just arrived: “Young Lust” demo

Posted January 14, 2012 by Floydian Slip


We’re enjoying hearing an early band demo of Pink Floyd‘s “Young Lust,” the first promo item shipped by EMI in anticipation of February’s re-release of “The Wall.”

Due Feb. 28, the “Immersion” and “Experience” editions of the album will include previously unreleased demos and alternate recordings, such as this one.

Both editions will include an alternate version of “Another Brick in the Wall Pt. 1,” as well as “The Doctor,” an early version of what would become “Comfortably Numb.”

The 7-disc “Immersion” set will also include David Gilmour‘s original demos of “Comfortably Numb” and “Run Like Hell” among many other rarities.

Listen for this band demo of “Young Lust” on Floydian Slip show #824, airing on all affiliate stations Jan. 19-25.

Correction: We’ll play it on show #825, Jan. 26-Feb. 1.


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“Floydian Slip” preview #823

Posted January 13, 2012 by Floydian Slip


Join us this week for Floydian Slip #823:

  • Floyd from “A Saucerful of Secrets”
  • Two lost tracks from the fabled “Household Objects Project”
  • Roger Waters from “The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking”
  • And much more

“Floydian Slip” is heard across the 30 stations of our Random Precision Radio Network. Learn where and when to listen.


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“Floydian Slip” songlist #821

Posted January 11, 2012 by Floydian Slip

Syd Barrett Birthday Special

  1. Arnold Layne
    The Early Singles (1992)
  2. Candy and a Currant Bun
    The Early Singles (1992)
  3. See Emily Play
    The Early Singles (1992)
  4. Scarecrow
    The Early Singles (1992)
  5. Apples and Oranges
    The Early Singles (1992)
  6. Bike
    The Piper at the Gates of Dawn (1967)
  7. Vegetable Man
    The Future Kings of England (Vegetable Man Project IV) (2005)
  8. No Good Trying
    The Madcap Laughs (Syd Barrett) (1970)
  9. Octopus
    The Madcap Laughs (Syd Barrett) (1970)
  10. Bob Dylan Blues
    The Best of Syd Barrett: Wouldn’t You Miss Me? (Syd Barrett) (2001)
  11. Gigolo Aunt
    The Peel Session (Syd Barrett) (1988)
  12. Baby Lemonade
    Barrett (Syd Barrett) (1970)
  13. Wined and Dined
    Barrett (Syd Barrett) (1970)
  14. Judband Blues
    A Saucerful of Secrets (1968)

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Zenith Classic Rock broadcasting on FM/AM/DAB

Posted January 10, 2012 by Floydian Slip

“Floydian Slip” affiliate Zenith Classic Rock will broadcast over-the-air to southeastern Ireland for the next eight weeks.

The Waterford station, streaming year-round online, will broadcast at 103.8 FM, 1584 AM Stereo and DAB Friday through Sunday through March 4.

The station’s annual over-the-air stint began Jan. 1, as they continue to try to obtain a permanent license. (Read more: “Help Floydian Slip affiliate obtain a full-time license”)

Visit Zenith Classic Rock online and share the love by tossing some coin their way.


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Abbey Road Studios opening to public

Posted January 7, 2012 by Floydian Slip

Studio Two of EMI‘s Abbey Road Studios will host a public event in March giving people a first-hand glimpse into the space that bands including Pink Floyd have used to make some of the world’s most lasting music.

As part of the studios’ 80th anniversary, authors Brian Kehew and Kevin Ryan will give an audio-visual presentation titled “80 Years of Recording at Abbey Road Studios.”

The event will cover recordings made in the studio by Floyd, Sir Edward Elgar, The Shadows, Peter Sellers, Helen Shapiro, The Beatles, The Hollies, The Zombies and Kate Bush, as well as film scores such as “Star Wars” and “Harry Potter and Lord of the Ring.”

Kehew and Ryan are the authors of “Recording The Beatles.”

Two events scheduled for March 10 are sold out. Two more have been added for 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on March 11. Tickets are £75. Buy them online.


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“Floydian Slip” preview #821

Posted January 6, 2012 by Floydian Slip


Join us this week for Floydian Slip #821: It’s a special show devoted to Syd Barrett marking that Pink Floyd co-founder’s birthday, Jan. 6.

Listen for early Syd-influenced Floyd as well as selections from Syd’s solo works.

“Floydian Slip” is heard across the 30 stations of our Random Precision Radio Network. Learn where and when to listen.


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Pink Floyd on cover of new Guitar World

Posted January 5, 2012 by Floydian Slip


The making of Pink Floyd’s “Meddle” and “Wish You Were Here” albums is the cover story of the February issue of Guitar World magazine.

The band’s David Gilmour, Roger Waters and Nick Mason tell the story behind the making of the albums.

The issue includes a poster of previously unseen Floyd artwork by long-time Floyd sleeve designer Storm Thorgerson, and guitar and bass tabs for “One of These Days.”

You can buy the issue through the magazine’s online store now.


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