Now in German stores is the new issue of that country’s edition of Classic Rock magazine (cover date September 2022), with their cover story: “Pink Floyd – the journey to the dark side”. In the article, ’50 Years: The Songs – The Tour – The Myth’, they look at what lead to what is probably the band’s best known album. The publishers say: “In early 1972, Pink Floyd were toying with ideas for their next record without any real direction in mind. Only one thing was certain: songs were to be written before a planned UK tour, so that they could then be tested and worked out live. A year later, they came out of Abbey Road studios with an album that would overshadow everything they had done before. CLASSIC ROCK tells the story of their journey to THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON – and why this milestone nearly
a different, far less associative title. Elsewhere in the magazine are articles on Kate Bush’s Hounds Of Love, ZZ Top, The Rolling Stones and more. The magazine is in German stores now, and can be ordered from ClassicRock.net (https://classicrock.net/aktuelle-ausgabe-das-erwartet-euch-im-neuen-classic-rock-magazin-112/). Our thanks to Michael Nickel for the information!
The following contribution is from David Gaylor, a long-time friend of Brain Damage, who has often helped out with various things. He takes a look at filling in those empty spaces in his collection, and also poses some questions to the BD readership who might be able to help him in his quest. We are always delighted to get contributions, so if you want to write an article or review, feel free to send it our way! Now, over to David and his search for all things related to David Gilmour over the years… So, in light of the Covid pandemic restrictions, what does an obsessive vinyl collector do to fill his spare time? This collector decided to explore the back catalogue and discography of David Gilmour. The starting point was the very helpful list put together by Chris Job originally published many years ago in the long defunct printed Brain Damage magazine. Also available were more updated lists on the internet which indicated that David had performed across many formats over the years for a number of artists. His involvement ranged from producer to guest artist. The journey begins in the very late sixties and is still ongoing in 2021. With the internet, there is now easy access to retailers across the world, and plenty of information sources (some more reliable than others), making the task a little easier than the one Chris Job faced originally – and the list of items has grown steadily since then too! Many fans would know some of the more common guest appearances David has done over the years, but there are also plenty which have “flown under the radar” and few people are aware of. I decided it would be a challenge to find them and add to my collection all those tracks on which David Gilmour himself performs…
Bjorn Riis, a long time friend of Brain Damage, and the guy who runs the excellent Gilmourish.com (https://www.gilmourish.com) website, which focuses on David Gilmour’s sound and equipment, is an accomplished musician in his own right, and at the end of next month, releases a four track EP, A Fleeting Glimpse, which includes a familiar sounding vocalist. His new new single, Dark Shadows (part 1), features long-time Pink Floyd backing vocalist Durga McBroom on vocals; the track will appear on the EP, which will be released on September 30th. He told us: “My goal has been to write original material and trying to capture an authentic Floyd vibe without actually copying or doing covers. Iâm performing lead vocals and guitars.” Riis is a founding member of the highly successful Norwegian progressive rock band
Airbag. With his new EP, he said: “This is a work of passion. It’s a chance for me to go back to my musical roots and pay a respectful homage. All four songs could easily have fitted on one of my albums but there is a seamless Pink Floyd vibe in all of them.” The new music is said to capture the essence of Pink Floyd, from the mellow psychedelic soundscapes of the early 70s to the bombastic stadium rock of the 80s and 90s. “I wanted to make it sound authentic, using gear and sounds that Pink Floyd would employ on a
certain song or album. It really took me back to when I started to play guitar and experiment with
tone and sounds.” Apart from Durga McBroom, other guest appearances feature Arild Brøter, from Norwegian prog band Pymlico, on drums and Per Ãydir on Farfisa organ. If the taster, below, tempts you, you can order A Fleeting Glimpse at KarismaRecords.no (https://www.karismarecords.no/artists/bjorn-riis/).
www.ticketmaster.co.uk (http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk), SeeTickets.com (http://www.seetickets.com), and other normal agents. The dates and venues are as follows: 29 April – The Convention Centre Dublin, Dublin, Ireland (http://www.brain-damage.co.uk/nick-mason-s-sos-2020/april-29th-the-convention-centre-dublin-dublin-ir.html) 1 May – Barbican, York, England (http://www.brain-damage.co.uk/nick-mason-s-sos-2020/may-1st-barbican-york-england.html) 2 May – De Montfort Hall, Leicester, England (http://www.brain-damage.co.uk/nick-mason-s-sos-2020/may-2nd-de-montfort-hall-leicester-england.html) 4 May – Mayflower Theatre, Southampton, England (http://www.brain-damage.co.uk/nick-mason-s-sos-2020/may-4th-mayflower-theatre-southampton-en.html) 5 May – St David’s Hall, Cardiff, Wales (http://www.brain-damage.co.uk/nick-mason-s-sos-2020/may-5th-st-davids-hall-cardiff-wales.html ) 7 May – Royal Albert Hall, Kensington, London, England (http://www.brain-damage.co.uk/nick-mason-s-sos-2020/may-7th-royal-albert-hall-kensington-london-en.html) 8 May – Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool, England (http://www.brain-damage.co.uk/nick-mason-s-sos-2020/may-8th-philharmonic-hall-liverpool-england.html) 9 May – City Hall, Sheffield, England (http://www.brain-damage.co.uk/nick-mason-s-sos-2020/may-9th-city-hall-sheffield-england.html) 11 May – Symphony Hall, Birmingham, England (http://www.brain-damage.co.uk/nick-mason-s-sos-2020/may-11th-birmingham-symphony-hall-birmingham-en.html) 12 May – The Forum, Bath, England (http://www.brain-damage.co.uk/nick-mason-s-sos-2020/may-14th-sage-gateshead-gateshead-england.html) 14 May – Sage Gateshead, Gateshead, England (http://www.brain-damage.co.uk/nick-mason-s-sos-2020/may-14th-sage-gateshead-gateshead-england.html) 15 May – O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester, England (http://www.brain-damage.co.uk/nick-mason-s-sos-2020/may-15th-o2-apollo-manchester-manchester-en.html) 16 May – The Usher Hall, Edinburgh, Scotland (http://www.brain-damage.co.uk/nick-mason-s-sos-2020/may-16th-the-usher-hall-edinburgh-scotland.html) Each date above links off to its individual show page, which should build into a record of each concert, a home for your reviews, pictures, and more! This is a very special opportunity to experience Pink Floyd’s celebrated and significant early body of work played live including songs from albums ‘The Piper At The Gates of Dawn’ and ‘A Saucerful Of Secrets’, through to ‘Obscured By Clouds’. The band have been very highly praised by fans and the media alike for the quality and uniqueness of each performance – the Saucers clearly have a wonderful time performing together, and that comes across clearly in the music.