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Written by Matt
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Wednesday, 03 June 2009 |
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Those of you who have been following our story of May 20th about the David Gilmour and Guy Pratt musical contribution to the Nick Laird-Clowes soundtrack of a documentary for Greenpeace, may well have now given the song itself a good listen.
The 20 minute film, directed by Nick Broomfield, tells the story of the activists who scaled the 220m chimney at Kingsnorth and the landmark case with supporting testimony by the world's leading climate scientist Dr James Hansen of NASA. It's a remarkable behind the scenes look at Greenpeace and the brave people who are willing to put their liberty on the line for what they think is right.
It includes a new song, 'Mayday' ("a meditation on street protest - circa '09") which includes David Gilmour on backing vocals and guitar, and the bass of Guy Pratt. Recorded over the May bank holiday weekend, the song is now available to download through this link, and you can watch the entire documentary via a stream (including an HD version) at Greenpeace.org.uk, where you can also order a copy for download (or on DVD).
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Written by Matt
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Wednesday, 03 June 2009 |
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STORY UPDATED WITH VIDEO FOOTAGE Yesterday, Roger Waters paid a repeat visit to the West Bank separation wall in Israel, a place he visited three years ago (our report here, and see thumbnail to the right). Speaking to the Associated Press on this latest visit, he said he hoped that "this awful thing is destroyed soon."
"People who haven't actually seen this, what's going on here, can't actually imagine the impression that it has on you, the sick, kind of churning feeling that you get in your very heart when you see this, how depressing it is," Waters said. He promised that if it does come down one day, he'll perform at the site, as he did in Berlin 1990 where that wall had fallen. "In fact, I would insist on it," he said.
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Written by Matt
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Tuesday, 02 June 2009 |
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We know that a number of you have enjoyed tuning in at various times during its impressive 13-year run, to the Floydian Slip radio show, which concentrated on Pink Floyd and solo material. This was a weekly event that has been running on US radio station Champ 101.3, hosted by our friend Craig Bailey, and listened to far and wide thanks to the internet.
Sadly, a decision has been made to finish the show by the station management, citing the station's evolving format and the show's lack of sponsorship as reasons. "I never imagined this would last as long as it has, but I'm not quite ready to have it end," said Bailey. "I suppose I'd consider pitching it to another station or webcasting it on my own. I haven't decided."
You can show your support to Craig by tuning in for the final show (for now?) on June 7th.
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Written by Matt
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Tuesday, 02 June 2009 |
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With apologies for the short notice (we've been away for a much-needed rest) tonight (Tuesday, June 2nd) on the Biography Channel (Direct TV channel #266) there will be a one hour documentary on Pink Floyd. It's music week this week on the channel, which is also featuring shows on acts such as Genesis and The Rolling Stones.
The show airs at 10pm ET, and runs for one hour. For those who miss tonight's airing, it is repeated tomorrow (Wednesday, June 3rd) at 2am ET. The listing at Biography.com hints at it being the excellent Classic Albums documentary on Dark Side Of The Moon... Our thanks to Nick Urmston and Rod Siciliano for the head's up on this show.
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Written by Matt
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Friday, 22 May 2009 |
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Tickets for the unique collaboration which sees David Gilmour performing with the very well-respected Malian husband and wife musical duo of Amadou & Mariam, in aid of Crisis, the homelessness charity, have now all sold out.
The concert takes place in central London on Monday, May 25th, and is one of the 'hidden' Crisis gigs being staged in London until June 17th, where details of the venues involved will be revealed to ticket-holders the day
before the show - this is to draw attention to the uncertain reality of the UK's hidden homeless. This particular show will include support acts, after which Amadou & Mariam will play with their electric band for around an hour, including a portion with David Gilmour on guitar.
Watch out for our full report from the evening, and in the meantime, why not consider making a donation to Crisis? It is a charity that David has supported for some time, for good reason. Your help could make a big difference to some of the most vulnerable, scared and at risk people, many of whom are homeless through no fault of their own. More details of Crisis can be found at www.Crisis.org.uk.
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