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Contest: Win “Amused to Death”
Posted July 27, 2015 by Floydian Slip
Register now to win a CD copy of the newly remastered “Amused to Death” by Roger Waters.
Deadline to enter: Sunday, Aug. 9.
Read more about the 2015 edition of “Amused to Death.”
Prizes courtesy of Legacy Recordings.
“Amused to Death” artwork displayed on Houses of Parliament
Posted July 24, 2015 by Floydian Slip
Artwork from Roger Waters‘ “Amused to Death” was projected onto the Houses of Parliament last night, on the eve of the album’s re-issue.
The 1992 album from Pink Floyd co-founder Waters is being re-released by Columbia Records/Legacy Recordings today on a variety of media, including in a new 5.1 Surround Sound remix on Blu-ray disc and a newly remastered stereo mix on compact disc by longtime Floyd/Waters collaborator James Guthrie.
The album’s cover and gatefold art has been updated by Sean Evans, creative director of Waters’ 2010-2013 “The Wall Live” tour and film, coming to theaters Sept. 29.
The new editions of “Amused to Death” are available on:
- CD
- CD/Blu-ray
- SACD
- Hi-resolution digital download
- Double LP 200-gram vinyl (pressed at Quality Record Pressings)
- Limited edition, numbered 2 LP picture disc vinyl
Legacy Recordings collaborated with Analogue Productions/Acoustic Sounds on the release of the vinyl as well as SACD and DSD download audio products.
“Amused to Death” is available at RogerWaters.com, which is offering exclusive music and merchandise bundles.
Listen for your chance to win a CD copy of the 2015 edition of “Amused to Death” on an upcoming “Floydian Slip.” And listen for “Roger Waters Amused to Death,” a syndicated radio special from Joyride Media hosted by Floydian Slip’s Craig Bailey, airing on select stations now.
David Gilmour on cover of new Uncut
Posted July 23, 2015 by Floydian Slip
The upcoming issue of Uncut magazine features David Gilmour on the cover.
Uncut spoke to Gilmour aboard Astoria, his houseboat recording studio moored on the Thames, about his new album “Rattle That Lock” and other topics.
“In some ways, I think I’ve found my feet,” Gilmour tells the magazine. “It’s quite late in life to start finding one’s feet, I must admit. Or at least, to find them again …”
The new issue goes on sale beginning July 28.
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.
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:
- 5 A.M (Gilmour)
- Rattle That Lock (Gilmour/Samson/Boumendil)
- Faces Of Stone (Gilmour)
- A Boat Lies Waiting (Gilmour/Samson)
- Dancing Right In Front Of Me (Gilmour)
- In Any Tongue (Gilmour/Samson)
- Beauty (Gilmour)
- The Girl In The Yellow Dress (Gilmour/Samson)
- Today (Gilmour/Samson)
- And Then…(Gilmour)
The album will be available in four formats:
- Vinyl gatefold LP
- CD
- Deluxe CD and DVD package
- 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.
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.
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.
Polly Samson: New David Gilmour album completed
Posted June 29, 2015 by Floydian Slip
David Gilmour‘s upcoming album, “Rattle That Lock,” is finished, according to wife/lyricist Polly Samson.
Polly tweeted the news within the last hour.
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