Recordings

New song coming from David Gilmour

Posted June 12, 2020 by Floydian Slip

The upcoming audiobook of Polly Samson‘s “A Theatre for Dreamers” will include the song “Yes I have Ghosts,” a new single from husband David Gilmour.

Gilmour has been writing with Samson since Pink Floyd’s “The Division Bell” (1994). He provides original incidental music throughout the audiobook.

The single is inspired by a character in the book, set on the Greek island of Hydra, and was co-written by Samson.

“We didn’t set out to work together on the audiobook, but lockdown meant I had to narrate and I’m grateful to David Gilmour for stepping in to the producer’s chair,” says Samson “We wanted to explore the creative possibilities of the format and produce something new, refreshing and innovative.”

Publisher W.F. Howes Ltd. lists the release date of the audiobook as Sept. 1.

Uncut and Prog magazines have both published a date of June 25, though it’s unclear whether that’s the release date for the audiobook or the stand-alone single.

(Photo: Romany Gilmour)

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Delayed: Live album, film from Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets

Posted March 21, 2020 by Floydian Slip

Sony Legacy has delayed the release of “Live at the Roundhouse,” a concert film and album by Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets.

Originally scheduled for April 17, the package will now drop Sept. 19.

The band announces the change in a tweet that reads in part, “Due to the current situation and considering the well-being of our fans we’ve taken the decision to move the release date.”

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Lost David Gilmour track to receive Record Store Day release

Posted March 10, 2020 by Floydian Slip

A instrumental David Gilmour played on without credit for a 1995 film soundtrack will receive its first release on Record Store Day, April 18.

“Grand Central Station” from the film “Hackers” was originally credited to Deep Cover, but not included on any of the three soundtracks that’ve been released for the film.

Gilmour recorded his contribution during a visit to bassist and Floyd collaborator Guy Pratt during the time Pratt was working on the soundtrack with director Ian Softley.

The new double-LP will also include the previously unreleased “One Combination” by Pratt.

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Roger Waters announces Record Store Day release

Posted March 6, 2020 by Floydian Slip

Roger Waters will release a 30th anniversary LP of “The Wall — Live in Berlin” for Record Store Day, Saturday, April 18.

The limited edition double album was cut at Abbey Road and will be pressed onto 180g clear colored vinyl in a quantity of 8,000.

The recording was made by Waters and a cast of more than 100 on July 21, 1990, at the site of the former Berlin Wall at Potzdamer Platz.

Yesterday, Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets announced it will issue a 12″ single for Record Store Day. On Tuesday, Pink Floyd announced it’ll issue a limited edition, one-sided 45 of “Arnold Layne.” (See “Nick Mason announces Record Store Day release” and “Pink Floyd announces Record Store Day release.”)

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Nick Mason announces Record Store Day release

Posted March 5, 2020 by Floydian Slip

Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets will release a special 12″ single for Record Store Day, Saturday, April 18.

“See Emily Play” and the long-lost Pink Floyd track “Vegetable Man” — both taken from the band’s upcoming “Live at the Roundhouse” album — will be backed by a custom etching.

Mason, a founding member of Pink Floyd and the band’s drummer, established Saucerful of Secrets in Spring 2018 as a vehicle to present live performances of Floyd’s early music. The band consists of Mason, Gary Kemp, Guy Pratt, Lee Harris and Dom Beken.

The band has performed dozens of shows in Europe and North America to enthusiastic crowds and critical acclaim. It has more than 30 dates schedule for 2020, starting April 23 in Guilford.

On Tuesday, Floyd announced it’ll issue a limited edition, one-sided 45 of “Arnold Layne” for Record Store Day. (See “Pink Floyd announces Record Store Day release.”)

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Pink Floyd announces Record Store Day release

Posted March 3, 2020 by Floydian Slip

Pink Floyd Records will release a limited edition, one-sided 45 of “Arnold Layne” for Record Store Day, Saturday, April 18.

The recording represents the last live performance by Floyd with David Gilmour, Nick Mason and Richard Wright playing together at the Syd Barrett tribute “The Madcap’s Last Laugh” at London’s Barbican on May 10, 2007.

The trio was joined by Jon Carin on keyboards and vocals; and Andy Bell from Oasis on bass guitar.

Floyd creative director Aubrey Powell oversaw the sleeve, newly created by long-time Floyd collaborators, photographer Rupert Truman and designer Peter Curzon, both of StormStudios. New art extends to the B-side of the single, which features an etching of handcuffs echoing the sleeve design and song lyrics.

The single was mixed by Damon Iddins.

Pink Floyd Records has supported Record Store Day each year since the label’s launch in June 2016.

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David Gilmour to appear on Peter Green tribute album

Posted February 25, 2020 by Floydian Slip

Tonight’s all-star concert to honor Fleetwood Mac founder Peter Green and featuring Pink Floyd‘s David Gilmour will be released as a live album and concert documentary.

Tonight’s show, billed as “Mick Fleetwood & Friends Celebrate The Music of Peter Green,” at the London Palladium has sold-out.

But on Oct. 16, fans will be able to purchase a 4 LP/2 CD/Blue-ray book set of the performance, which also includes Kirk Hammett (Metallica), Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top), Steven Tyler (Aerosmith), Pete Townsend (The Who), Johnny Lang, Roger Waters collaborator Andy Fairweather Low, John Mayall, Zak Starkey, Bill Wyman (Rolling Stones) and Christine McVie (Fleetwood Mac). Executive sound producer for the project is Glyn Johns.

The audio portion of the package will contain the concert performance, while the Blu-ray will contain footage from the concert and documentary material.

The set is priced at $194.99 and is available for pre-order now.

Pre-order purchases include your name in the concert documentary credits, a reproduction signed concert poster and set list.

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Live album, film coming from Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets

Posted January 30, 2020 by Floydian Slip

Sony Legacy will release “Live at the Roundhouse,” a concert film and album by Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets, on April 17.

The performance, recorded at the London venue in May 2019, will be available as a double LP, three-disc CD/DVD, and Blu-ray.

The film will also play in theaters one night only: March 10. The theatrical release will include a pre-recorded Q&A with Mason and the band answering questions submitted by fans.

The band has performed dozens of shows in Europe and North America to enthusiastic crowds and critical acclaim. It has more than 30 dates schedule for 2020, starting April 23 in Guilford.

“Live at the Roadhouse” is available for pre-order at the band’s online shop, which also offers apparel and limited edition posters signed by the band.

Tickets for the theatrical release are on sale now at nickmasonfilm.com.

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