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Pink Floyd - the first space-rock band. Since their origins in the mid-60's have relentlessly tinkered, mastered and performed with electronics and all kinds of special effects to push rock to its final frontier. Simultaneously, the Floydians have constantly played a game of tug-o-war between lyrical themes that includes their great production, and interpretation of music on such a grand scale that their albums have almost become mini-musical sonatas. Despite such brilliance, the band began to stuggle over the leadership of the group, and eventually the ownership of the band's very name in the '80s. Since that time Pink Floyd (whose name was put together from bluesmen, Pink Anderson and Floyd Council) has become more or less an oldies, arena band. Yeah, they can still fill up those stadiums (I was there in '94), but the Shine of that Crazy Diamond has only its partial sparkle compared to their heyday. |
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There are countless number of Pink Floyd websites (they've only been around for 35 years!) for you to indulge. This site focuses more on their obscure, imported bootlegs which I and quite a few Pink Floyd fans/collectors find more interesting. They are harder to find and sometimes costs more than a small king's ransom. They do give a unique insight of the group and explains their appeal after all this time. A brief history about the original "Madcap" (see gloss) Syd Barrett and the original Floyds is included as well. |
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Some Lessor Known Assorted Pieces for Lunatics ~ |
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The Piper at the Gates of Dawn: Okay, okay...this isn't a rarity by any means, but the reason this album is here is because of the sheer genius of Syd Barrett, the original madman lost in space. It set the standard for Pink Floyd's future sound that didn't really alter completely until Dark Side. Eclectic, whimsical walls of sound can best describe this masterpiece. There was no album at that time that sounded like it, nor would Pink Floyd ever compose one quite as colorful. Second to only Sgt. Pepper as the definitive psychedlic rock album of its time, this is really Syd Barrett baby....lost in space from day one. Can you hear me Major Tom? |
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Relics: The first CD version of this album that came out in the late '89. Nothing that really differs from that of the more recent releases of Relics. A collection of their early singles including "See Emily Play," my favorite Floyd single (really). This is really just for collectors. |
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Stranger Than Fiction: A german import that captures the Floyds during 1968-1972. This CD features different versions of some familiar tracks as well as some previously unreleased ones. "Corrosion" is an eerie song that resembles Echoes, while the bluesy track "Pink Blues" is also a novelty. There are some live tracks from Atom Heart Mother as well. The best schtuff comes from the very rare "Breathe/On the Run" seque. It was only done a few times on stage and is worth the $$$ of the CD alone. Wunderbar! |
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Dark Side of Radio City: The premier performance of the Dark Side of the Moon cycle that set America on its ass in March 1973. This double CD is one their most famous setlists that included not only their standard setlist but some great encores. The sound quality is excellent and one can hear some crowd chatter in between numbers. I suspect a very rax monitor mix. Strange....the phasing of disc 2 changes and fluctuates between mono and stereo. The tempo is slightly faster too. In addition, I bet "Saucerful" was from another gig and there are two tracks from a TV show not a gig in Paris '68. Don't get me wrong... a must have for collectors...I'm playing it right now in fact. |
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Yeeshkul ! : The best Dark Side recording gig period. There is very little editing jobs with the best sound as far as collectors are concerned. Too bad it took this long to get it on disc. The unusual title comes from a dude who right before the show yelled out, "Yeeshkul." Nobody knows what the ^%$** it means nor what it supposed to mean. Not as flashy a set as Radio City, but better quality......... Verrrrkyyyllllmmmmt! |
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Home..home again |
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