Obviously over the last week, there have been cinema screenings which we also know that a lot of you have been attending, and by the sound of things, hugely enjoyed. Some cinemas have still got screenings to come, so make sure you check locally. The screenings so far have done really well, with the film comfortably being in the various locations' Top 10s.
One of the screenings on April 24th - at the Parkway Cinema in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, in England - was slightly different, as friend of the website John Johnstone explains:
"I went to see it at Barnsley Parkway - not an IMAX but the front right and left channels were played through an array of the WEM cabinets used during the original performance. Together with Steven Wilson's new mix, the surround sound was awesome - rich, deep and very clear. I thought that the new footage looked very vibrant as well. All in all, a very enjoyable evening out."
Along with the original Pompeii WEM sound system, there was a re-recreation of the Floyd Allen and Heath Pompeii and Dark Side mixing desk. John took some photographs of the WEM equipment and has kindly shared them with us:
Many congratulations to the triumvirate of Pink Floyd related releases for the 2024 Record Store Day. The annual event celebrates the work of independent record stores, and sees a few hundred different exclusive releases and editions. Before the day, pre-orders are not permitted, and on the day (this year, on April 12th) potential purchasers need to queue at their nearest participating store. Once at the counter, they can buy as many different titles as they wish, but they can only have ONE copy of each different title.
As with conventional releases, they are eligible for chart placings, and the releases from Nick Mason's Saucerful Of Secrets (with Echoes), David Gilmour with Romany Gilmour (with Between Two Points), and Roger Waters (with the live Redux of The Dark Side Of The Moon) all feature very healthily in the UK charts!
Nick Mason's Saucerful Of Secrets: Echoes
Official UK Singles Sales Chart (physical AND digital): in at number 8, one week on the chart
Official UK Physical Singles Chart: in at number 6, currently at number 17 (still on chart)
Official UK Vinyl Singles Chart: in at number 6, currently at number 15 (still on chart)
David Gilmour with Romany Gilmour: Between Two Points
Official UK Singles Sales Chart (physical AND digital): in at number 10, one week on the chart
Official UK Physical Singles Chart: in at number 8, currently still at number 8 (still on chart)
Official UK Vinyl Singles Chart: in at number 8, currently at number 7 (still on chart)
Roger Waters: The Dark Side Of The Moon Redux Live
Official UK Album Sales Chart (physical AND digital): in at number 45, one week on the chart
Official UK Physical Albums Chart: in at number 44, one week on the chart
Official UK Vinyl Albums Chart: in at number 36, one week on the chart
Official UK Record Store Chart: in at number 37, one week on the chart
Official UK Rock & Metal Albums Chart: in at number 4, one week on the chart
Official UK Independent Albums Chart: in at number 12, one week on the chart
Of the three releases, the Saucers release was the hardest for people to get their hands on, and with the number of major artists releasing special titles on Record Store Day, there's a lot of competition for chart places, so to go in at number 6 in the physical and vinyl singles charts is a great achievement. David and Romany's release is also selling strongly still, as remaining copies are available online now from the stores. As for Roger's, slightly lower placing than we'd expect, although all of those who bought the recent deluxe box set will have had the live version already, which might have informed purchasing choices on the day. Congratulations again to all three for these releases!
Last night, the premiere of Pink Floyd at Pompeii MCMLXXII - a newly restored version of the classic Live At Pompeii, with a superb new audio mix by Steven Wilson - took place in London.
Sited at the colossal, flagship BFI IMAX screen near Waterloo Railway Station, with the approach to it marked by people with suitably pink paddles directing the way, it was the perfect place to experience the film in its new version for the first time. It is home to the UK's largest cinema screen, with state of the art audio and a laser projection system. It's proudly the pinnacle of film presentation in the UK.
With the film itself painstakingly digitally re-mastered in 4K from the original 35mm footage by restoration maestro Lana Topham, with enhanced audio newly mixed by Steven Wilson, it proved a true feast for the senses! I doubt it has ever sounded so good (even in the amphitheatre itself) and visually it is truly stunning. The clarity and detail, and the corrected colour presentation, combines superbly with the new mix, stunning in its surround presentation. The audience included David Gilmour, Polly Samson and various members of his band, Nick Mason and his family, members of Richard Wright's family, Steven Wilson, Ben Worsley, Aubrey 'Po' Powell, four fifths of Nick's Saucers, with Lee Harris, Dom Beken and Guy Pratt being there along with Nick, of course. Sitting close to many of these, it was fun seeing reactions to various scenes, especially some of the sequences shot in Abbey Road Studios.
Following the screening, with people asked to remain in their seats, some chairs at the front were hastily arranged for the second part of the evening: Nick Mason in conversation with Steven Wilson. This Q&A proved a fun discussion about the film, how the audio remix was concocted, the unique split of Echoes for the film, larking around on the side of volcanos, what Steven would love to tackle next from the Pink Floyd catalogue, and Nick even mentioned pie crusts!
The following was posted on YouTube after the event from one of the attendees...it is audio only, and the sound isn't brilliant, but it has the Q&A which we thought we'd include here for you to hear:
For those of you seeing the film in selected cinemas and IMAX worldwide from April 24th (tickets on sale now at PinkFloyd.film and of course, from participating cinemas directly), you will have an absolutely great time. If you are unable to catch it in the cinema, or indeed want to continue your enjoyment of it, Pink Floyd at Pompeii MCMLXXII comes out on double CD, Digital Audio (streaming, Blu-ray and DVD), and for the very first time in Dolby ATMOS and on double vinyl, from May 2nd. Full details and ordering information here.
As you know now, coming very soon is the much anticipated Pink Floyd at Pompeii MCMLXXII - a newly restored version of the classic Live At Pompeii, with a superb new audio mix by Steven Wilson. It will mark the first time the music will be officially available on vinyl.
Before the home release, the iconic performance returns to the cinema screen this month, in selected cinemas and IMAX worldwide from April 24th with tickets on sale now at PinkFloyd.film and of course, from participating cinemas directly. This coming Thursday, April 17th, there's a premiere at BFI IMAX in London with Nick Mason in conversation with Steven Wilson, although tickets for that are now sold out.
Painstakingly digitally re-mastered in 4K from the original 35mm footage by maestro Lana Topham, with enhanced audio newly mixed by Steven Wilson, Pink Floyd at Pompeii MCMLXXII comes out on double CD, Digital Audio (streaming, Blu-ray and DVD), and for the very first time in Dolby ATMOS and on double vinyl, from May 2nd.
Just released is another taster of PFaP, with the superb One Of These Days - featuring Nick as the focus of the song, an iconic part of the film. Obviously, YouTube has limitations, and the full releases should look and sound even better, but you can tell from the following that a superb job has been done by all concerned!
Make sure you crank up the quality (use the "cog" to adjust to the best your connection will allow) and crank up the audio for a real treat. It's such a memorable and key part of the film, and lovely to see in its newly polished audio and video quality.
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Many congratulations to the triumvirate of Pink Floyd related releases for the 2024 Record Store Day. The annual event celebrates the work of independent record stores, and sees a few hundred different exclusive releases and editions. Before the day, pre-orders are not permitted, and on the day (this year, on April 12th) potential purchasers need to queue at their nearest participating store. Once at the counter, they can buy as many different titles as they wish, but they can only have ONE copy of each different title.
Last night, the premiere of Pink Floyd at Pompeii MCMLXXII - a newly restored version of the classic Live At Pompeii, with a superb new audio mix by Steven Wilson - took place in London.
As you know now, coming very soon is the much anticipated Pink Floyd at Pompeii MCMLXXII - a newly restored version of the classic Live At Pompeii, with a superb new audio mix by Steven Wilson. It will mark the first time the music will be officially available on vinyl.
