Further to our previous news stories concerning the release of Alan Parsons' new album "A Valid Path" on August 24th, which includes the guitar playing of Pink Floyd's David Gilmour, we've spent some time with the album so that we can let you know what we think of it. Be sure to check out our review (it can be found in our Reviews section).

We have been contacted with the news that US television channel HDNet have scheduled six special showings of Alan Parker's 1982 movie, Pink Floyd The Wall.

HDNet is a national channel which broadcasts all of its programming in 1080i HD, the highest-quality format of high-definition television (HDTV). Their HDNet Movies division converts 35mm prints to HD format, providing possibly the highest quality and most detailed versions of films - in excess of the detail that DVD provides. So, for all of those lucky souls with HDTV, it should be the best way of viewing Bob Geldof and co. relating the story of Pink.

Further to our recent items regarding the news that Roger Waters will be making two new tracks available soon on the internet, for his fans to download, we have some updates for you.

Firstly, we understand that, despite the delays there have been in getting it on to certain sites, including Roger’s own Sony website - RogerWaters.com, the i-Tunes website, and other legal download services, they should be available within the next week. We will keep a close eye on this for you.

As mentioned previously on the Brain Damage news pages, this year's Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival (which runs until August 21st) was including a special show, yesterday evening, to include a couple of selections from Roger Waters' forthcoming and long-awaited opera about the French Revolution, Ca Ira. Not only were selections performed, but there was a very special guest - Roger himself!

The event, run at a small Presbyterian church in Bridgehampton, New York, is an annual event held in a beautiful chapel, and is a mainly local audience for the music. Roger himself has a home in the area, which goes some way to explain his support for the event.

Our US correspondent, Elliot Tayman, was there to report back and take some pictures of the event. Over to Elliot: