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New Syd Barrett book looks at his creative life Print E-mail
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Tuesday, 16 February 2010

Syd BarrettWe're pleased to bring you the exclusive news that publisher Essential Works, in conjunction with the Syd Barrett Estate, are currently assembling 'Barrett', a large format illustrated book centred on the creative life of the late Roger 'Syd' Barrett.

The book will contain a considerable number of rare and unseen photos of Syd throughout his life including many stunning photos of Syd and Pink Floyd as they were bursting onto the scene in glorious Technicolor!

'Barrett' will also contain many of Syd's artworks most of which will be reproduced in print form for the very first time.

As well as the visual content there will be new interviews with those that knew Syd well and are able to discuss his creative output in-depth and shine a light on how this remarkable artist came to capture the imagination of so many people.

'Barrett' will be published in Autumn 2010; it is planned as a limited-edition book likely to cost in the region of £60 and will only be available through the Essential Works website. We'll naturally have more information for you on this book as it gets closer to publication.

 
News wrap-up Print E-mail
Written by Matt   
Tuesday, 16 February 2010

We've got a number of items that may be of interest for you here, covering Papal praise, through to how you could own the legendary Abbey Road Studios, via a live performance by Snowy White and some recording work done by Jon Carin. A varied bunch of items, I'm sure you agree!

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Guy Pratt serves up a "Breakfast of Idiots" one more time Print E-mail
Written by Matt   
Thursday, 11 February 2010

Guy Pratt in Bristol, March 11th 2010Proof that you can't keep a good show down: Guy Pratt is performing one more of his acclaimed and hilarious "Breakfast of Idiots" solo stand-up shows. This time, he is taking his breath-taking anecdotes of working with the likes of Pink Floyd and David Gilmour, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Jimmy Page and David Coverdale, and more, to the people of Bristol, where he'll be presenting his show at the Metropolis on Thursday, March 11th [click thumbnail, right].

The doors open at 7:30pm, and the show is due to start at 9pm. There is what the venue are calling a "full and frank" Q&A session that follows the show. As Guy himself told us, the show "should be fun"! Please note that entry to the show is only for those aged 18 and above, and tickets are on sale now.

The show is the perfect companion to his unmissable book, "My Bass And Other Animals" which if you don't already have, you really shouldn't wait any longer before you snap it up! Read our review here.

 
Roger Waters signed DSOTM presentation for Cancer Research Print E-mail
Written by Matt   
Tuesday, 09 February 2010

Roger Waters signed DSOTM for Cancer Research UKThe incredibly important charity Cancer Research UK is holding a special Sound & Vision event on February 25th. Very limited tickets are available for the event celebrating rock, pop, the people who make it and the images it inspires, with an intimate audience with Robert Plant and David Gray at Abbey Road Studios.

Along with this event, a charity auction is running here on eBay, with a wide range of items currently on offer, and soon to be available for bidding. Amongst the items are a Fender guitar signed by performers at the O2 Wireless Festival 2009, a unique Led Zeppelin II cymbal played at the reunion concert and signed by Jason Bonham, and a tour of Abbey Road with Giles Martin, son of Beatles producer Sir George Martin.

Also, starting on February 14th is a specially framed CD presentation of Pink Floyd's "The Dark Side Of The Moon" signed by Roger Waters [click thumbnail, left]. All auction items have been donated to Cancer Research UK. Please bid generously and help raise money for their life-saving work, which ultimately helps people worldwide.

 
Another Brick In The Wall cover to raise awareness of Iran Print E-mail
Written by Matt   
Sunday, 07 February 2010

Blurred Vision, headed by two Iranian Canadian brothers, have recorded a cover version of Pink Floyd's "Another Brick In The Wall, part II", in support of the youth and freedom movement in Iran, and to help galvanise the international community to stand in solidarity with the youth of Iran, fighting a repressive regime to gain their freedom.

Having gained the approval of Roger Waters to record the track, which is subtitled "Hey Ayatollah, Leave Those Kids Alone!", the song is the band's first commercial release, produced by legendary rock producer Terry Brown and released by Canadian independent label, C12 Records (distributed by EMI Records).

The video, shown below, was a collaboration with acclaimed filmmaker Babak Payami to visualize their interpretation of the song:

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