Joined: Thu Apr 13, 2006 4:33 am Posts: 8422 Location: Berthier-sur-Mer Gender: Male
hi.
i did a thorough search and save for his RIP thread, there wasn't any that was actually devoted to him and his music. i listened to this song tonight and thought that he was thread-worthy:
When I woke up today and you weren't there to play then I wanted to be with you when you showed me your eyes whispered love at the skies then I wanted to stay with you inside me I feel alone and unreal and the way you kiss will always be a very special thing to me...
When I lay still at night seeing stars high and light then I wanted to be with you when the rooftops shone dark all alone (I) saw a spark spark of love just to stay with you inside me I feel alone and unreal and the way you kiss will always be a very special thing to me...
If I mention your name turn around on a chain then the sky opens for you when we grew very tall when I saw you so small then I wanted to stay with you inside me I feel alone and unreal and the way you kiss will always be a very special thing to me...
Joined: Fri May 19, 2006 11:00 pm Posts: 13226 Location: Adelaide, AUS
I love Syd Barrett's music and thought some folk here might be interested in this:
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Essential Works are currently assembling Barrett – a large-format illustrated book centred on the creative life of Roger ‘Syd’ Barrett. Superbly produced, it will be the definitive visual companion to Syd’s work. The book has been authorized by the Syd Barrett Estate and a percentage of the sales from it will go to the Estate. We have put this website together to gauge interest in the book. If it appeals to you, please register and you will help ensure the book goes ahead. Find out more below.
This will be a real collectors’ item, featuring:
High quality heavyweight art paper A slipcase in which it is presented Cloth cover featuring one of Syd’s artworks Full color throughout It will only be available online and through specialist outlets.
Over 100 images covering Syd’s life, out of which more than 60 are unseen and unpublished, including:
- Images from the Barrett family archive - Images from Nick Mason’s personal archive - Images from the London Free School Benefit gigs at All Saints Church, the Architects Association gig, the launch of International Times at The Roundhouse, and UFO - Syd playing with Pink Floyd in Aarhus, Denmark - Images from the Madcap Laughs session, previously believed to have been lost Syd’s artwork including paintings, sculptures, and collages, from different points in his life. Many unseen and few, if any, published in book form - Complete reproduction of the legendary Fart Enjoy - Illustrated letters from Syd published in print for the first time THE WORDS
The text traces Syd’s creative life and includes new and archive interviews with many of his friends and colleagues including:
Joe Boyd Nick Mason Roger Waters Jenny Spires Anthony Stern Miles Nigel Lesmoir-Gordon Libby Gausden-Chisman Andrew Rawlinson Viv Brans Warren Dosanjh Peter Jenner …and more.
From what I understand, registering your interest in the book on the website above (which doesn't obligate you to buy it) will help in getting it published - so it's very much worth doing if you have an interest in Barrett's work.
I've read really good things about this new bio, definitely will be checking it out when I've got the time:
On October 4th, 2010, 'An Introduction to Syd Barrett' is released in the UK and Europe by EMI/Harvest Records. It is a brand new collection that will bring together for the first time the tracks of Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett on one compilation.
UPDATE: It's been revealed that this release will include the previously-unreleased 20-minute instrumental 'Rhamadan'. Produced by former Pink Floyd and Syd co-manager Peter Jenner, the list of musicians is lost in the mists of time, though it's rumoured to include congas by Steve Peregrine Took of Tyrannosaurus Rex. It is to be offered as an extra downloadable track with the CD (via an auxiliary Website), and also the iTunes version of the album.
David Gilmour, who originally worked with Syd Barrett on the solo albums by co-producing 'The Madcap Laughs' and as producer of 'Barrett' has taken the role of executive producer for the album and has, along with Damon Iddins and Andy Jackson at Astoria Studios, remixed five tracks including Octopus, She Took A Long Cold Look (now renamed ...Cool Look), Dominoes and Here I Go on which David Gilmour has added and played bass guitar. Pink Floyd's Matilda Mother also receives a fresh 2010 mix. Brand new artwork has been provided by Storm Thorgerson and his estimable studio.
Here's the track listing of this album:
1. Arnold Layne (2010 Digital Remaster) 2. See Emily Play (2010 Digital Remaster) 3. Apples And Oranges (2010 Digital Remaster) 4. Matilda Mother (Alternative Version) (2010 Mix) 5. Chapter 24 (2010 Digital Remaster) 6. Bike (2010 Digital Remaster) 7. Terrapin (2010 Digital Remaster) 8. Love You (2010 Digital Remaster) 9. Dark Globe (2010 Digital Remaster) 10. Here I Go (2010 Remix) 11. Octopus (2010 Mix) 12. She Took A Long Cool Look (2010 Mix) 13. If It's In You (2010 Digital Remaster) 14. Baby Lemonade (2010 Digital Remaster) 15. Dominoes (2010 Mix) 16. Gigolo Aunt (2010 Digital Remaster) 17. Effervescing Elephant (2010 Digital Remaster) 18. Bob Dylan Blues (2010 Digital Remaster)
Extra download: Rhamadam (available on purchase of CD or iTunes download)
It's a crying shame that they didn't take this opportunity to officially release Vegetable Man and Scream Thy Last Scream, but I guess it's a decent introduction nonetheless.
Renaming Syd's songs is pretty terrible though. At least they've used the correct title for Dark Globe, not "Wouldn't You Miss Me" as it was boringly retitled for the last best of.
Joined: Sun Oct 17, 2004 12:40 am Posts: 25451 Location: 111 Archer Ave.
I sure am. I've often thought about making a compilation of all of the songs that reference WMs in my collection, but I think we all know I'll never really get around to it.
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