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Written by Matt
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Tuesday, 10 June 2003 |
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Today's UK newspaper The Times includes a large feature and profile on Emily Young, a 51-year old sculptor. Included in the article is recognition that she was Syd's inspiration for See Emily Play:
"It's a sort of non-story really", she says. "My friend and I used to go dancing on a Friday night, and the band was this thing called The Pink Floyd Sound. I didn't pay that much attention to them because I was sort of dancing around and chatting - there was a bunch of crazy people in Notting Hill in those days, lots of poets and beatnik types. Somebody wrote a biography of Syd Barrett the other day and they said that I was a fan and that's why I was there. And I have to say that I really wasn't - I barely paid attention to the band because I was far more interested in these beat poets.
"But apparently Syd saw me and my friend, and they knew we were 'well-born' and for some reason, he decided to write this song.
"Maybe we shared a joint..." She shrugs almost dismissively. "It's not like it was a love song or anything". That may be so, but she keeps a copy on her studio wall - well, wouldn't you?
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Written by Matt
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Sunday, 08 June 2003 |
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We've had it confirmed to us that the Dark Side "Classic Albums" documentary is being released on DVD and VHS Video in Europe on August 25th.
We are expecting full details shortly from the producers shortly, but understand that the programme is on the disc (and tape) in an extended format. Once we know for definite what is included, we'll let you know.
In the meantime, it can be ordered through our special Amazon links.
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Written by Matt
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Sunday, 08 June 2003 |
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The film Remember A Day, written by Syd Barrett expert and aficionado Bernard White and starring musician Darryl Read, with a story based loosely on the life of Syd, is having a screening on June 17th in Berlin, presented by Darryl himself.
The film is now available on DVD, and we will have more details for you shortly, including a review. It is also being shown in various cities, to great acclaim...
The film also involves many people involved in Syd's real life story, such as Peter Jenner, Jenny Fabian, and others, and includes a rare instrumental of the title track, given to Darryl and Bernard for use in the film by none other than Richard Wright!
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Written by Matt
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Sunday, 08 June 2003 |
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Saturday night's documentary "A Saucerful Of Secrets - The Early Years Of Pink Floyd" was a fascinating hour long interview with David Gilmour, who talked at length about all the albums and events up to and including the split of the band.
The documentary is available to hear on the BBC website through this link until Saturday. Follow this link for the BBC's page on the programme.
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Written by Matt
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Sunday, 08 June 2003 |
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The auction last week at London-based Cooper Owen included four Pink Floyd related items. As promised, here are the results of the lots of interest to readers of this site.
Lot 144, a Leeds 1969 concert poster (est. £500-600) went for £400; lot 145, a guitar signed by Roger, David, Nick and Richard (est. £1500-2000) went for a bargain £1100; lot 146, a poster for the film The Committee, didn't sell; and lot 147, a Games For May concert poster (est. £2500-3500) went for an impressive £3600.
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