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The 2003 Rugby World Cup final is etched in history as one of England’s greatest sporting moments. Jonny Wilkinson’s last-minute drop goal secured a dramatic 20-17 victory over Australia in…
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Arrow Classic Rock (https://www.arrow.nl/rock500/) radio station has compiled their listeners’ Classic Rock 500, tabulating the favourites as voted for. The results were broadcast over last week, and their website now has the entire list. Unsurprisingly, Pink Floyd feature heavily in the run-down, with three songs in the top ten alone, including the coveted number one spot. A solo piece by Roger Waters also makes it into the 500. The full list of Pink Floyd/solo songs in the Classic Rock 500:
1- Comfortably Numb (Live) – Pink Floyd
8 – Echoes – Pink Floyd
9 – Shine On You Crazy Diamond – Pink Floyd
20 – Wish You Were Here – Pink Floyd
87 – Time – Pink Floyd
105 – High Hopes – Pink Floyd
146 – The Great Gig In The Sky – Pink Floyd
155 – Brain Damage/Eclipse – Pink Floyd
175 – Hey You – Pink Floyd
181 – Us And Them – Pink Floyd
194 – One Of These Days – Pink Floyd
203 – Another Brick In The Wall – Pink Floyd
216 – On The Turning Away – Pink Floyd
240 – Money – Pink Floyd
358 – Run Like Hell – Pink Floyd
393 – Welcome To The Machine – Pink Floyd
476 – The Fletcher Memorial Home – Pink Floyd
500 – The Pros and Cons of Hitchhiking – Roger Waters Our thanks to Roger Little for letting us know about this listener-voted chart of favourites.
Something a little different today as we count down the hours until David Gilmour’s Royal Albert Hall shows begin, tomorrow evening. The Dark Side Of The Moon is rightly considered an audiophile classic, and has been used over the last fifty-odd years as a showcase of someone’s hifi, or indeed, as a perfect test record in equipment stores for prospective buyers of turntables and so on. The following video goes into incredible detail into the vinyl version of The Dark Side Of The Moon, and includes plenty of background into how the finished recording made it onto vinyl. It also compares various editions of the album, to try and determine (from the presenter’s perspective, of course) which are the copies to search out for the highest quality audio. As with all audio comparisons, it is subjective, and different equipment does affect the sound one hears. The most important thing is for people to enjoy the music, irrespective of the format, but nevertheless it is a fascinating look at how records are made, showing the process – particularly, how it was done in the early to mid 1970s…
Manchester based indie-alt-pop trio Isla Rico has returned with one of their most radiant and feel good releases to date, the irresistibly upbeat and carefree ‘Wavelength’. Bringing infectious melodies and a vibrant sense of energy, the track brings together radiant pop production with layers of synth, piano and guitar over choppy tight beats. Produced by […]
Plasma Chasms – ‘Interstellar Baby’ Indie-psychedelic duo Plasma Chasms have released their latest single ‘Interstellar Baby’ from their upcoming debut album ‘Chrysalis’. Known for blending Australian indie and Southern California vibes, the track features lush, hallucinogenic soundscapes that explore the cosmic journey of love and connection, capturing the essence of vulnerability and unity through psychedelic […]
Brighton’s baroque-alternative-pop duo, Barbara, consisting of brothers Henry and John Tydeman, have released their infectious new single, ‘Property-Owning Democracy’. Drawing influences from Glam Pop to Broadway, Barbara’s music is a delightful blend of classic and contemporary, with a literary and intellectual flair that sets them apart in the pop landscape. Barbara’s sound is a unique […]
Cymbol – ‘Distractions’ Cymbol aka Shivnesh Sumer, a New Zealand-based artist known for his innovative DJ and production skills, has now released his debut album ‘Distractions’. The LP blends Cymbol’s classic EDM style with influences from Hindi and Punjabi culture and American Hip-Hop, with the standout title-track featuring Chitralekha Sen and Markel X.L, creating a […]
Marysa Ada – ‘Platonic’ After recently releasing her much-loved EP ‘Fumilayo’ earlier this month, Nigerian-American artist Marysa Ada looks to highlight her newest outing with the breezy new groove ‘Platonic’. Capturing a fresh and immersive aesthetic for her newest gem, she continues to shine as one of the more exciting names on the rise right […]
stella. – ‘A Study In Balance’ With his eagerly-awaited new EP ‘A Study In Balance’ on the horizon, New York’s stella. continues the support for his upcoming collection with its riveting title-track. Brimming with more of that rich and emotive indie-pop energy he is known for, he continues his ascent as one of the more […]
Just announced: June 7th sees the launch of Brainstorms: A Great Gig in the Sky, presented by the UKâs largest immersive art experience Frameless. A complete takeover of the iconic, 30,000 square-feet venue in the heart of Marble Arch, London, this new show blends music and art with the latest neuroscience and technology, in an exploration of how our minds respond to music. The fascinating sounding immersive experience, running on Friday and Saturday evenings in June 2024 for over 18s only, comes from Brainstorms, a joint venture between San Francisco-based creative studio Pollen Music Group and Richard Wright Music Limited. It brings to life the results of the Brainstorms research project that took place last autumn. Driven by a mutual admiration for the beautiful and haunting simplicity of Pink Floyd keyboardist Richard Wrightâs songwriting, the Brainstorms team has themed the experience around the concept behind the iconic Pink Floyd track The Great Gig in the Sky. Visitors will travel through the four main Frameless galleries which each feature stunning sky-themed creative visualisations of the human brain’s response to music, from mesmerising cloud formations and mystical auroras to starling murmurations and an eclipse. The whole experience has been designed to communicate how people respond to music, while enhancing the listening experience by enveloping individuals inside the songs like never before. Gala Wright, curator and Artistic director at Brainstorms and daughter of Pink Floyd keyboardist Richard Wright, says, “The visual representation of brain data provides an accessible and intuitive way to see how a piece of music can be a deeply personal yet also powerfully shared experience. Questioning how this is true for my father’s compositions is a key motivation for me bringing this concept to life with Pollen. The added benefit of bringing awareness to his musicality through the Brainstorms project serves to augment his legacy.” To create the visuals for the centrepiece experience, 125 individuals had their brain activity recorded while listening in unparalleled clarity and depth through immersive sound Dolby Atmos to 1973 Pink Floyd classic, âThe Great Gig in the Skyâ from the highly celebrated album âThe Dark Side of the Moonâ. The instrumental track, which was the creation of Richard Wright, features Clare Torryâs voice as an instrument in place of lyrics so was deemed a perfect piece for the largest data collection of its kind. The EEG readings of brain activity, which will be showcased within the experience, were captured at Dolby by the neuroscience experts within the Pollen Music Group team and reflect the participantâs excitement, interest, relaxation and stress felt whilst listening to the track. A strictly limited number of VIP places will be available to book a unique 15-minute EEG brain capture experience, powered by technology provided by AMD and Emotiv, where they will feel more from the music than ever before as they go on an intense and emotional journey as they listen to five minutes of The Dark Side of the Moon in immersive sound Dolby Atmos via headphones. Participants will then be able to see their brain activity visualised into stunning large-scale cloud formations, projected into Frameless’ re-imagined ‘Cloud’ Gallery. Each participant will also receive a personalised memento based on their individual brain’s reaction to the piece. Tickets to Brainstorms: A Great Gig in the Sky are priced from £30 and have gone on sale this morning. To buy tickets or to find out more visit frameless.com/brainstorms (https://frameless.com/brainstorms/).