http://pinkfloyd.net/ The ultimate Pink Floyd site with the latest news as well as pictures, reviews, lyrics, chat, links, and much more! en-us (c) 1995-2009 Mike Markley/The Pink Floyd Fandom webmaster@pinkfloyd.net webmaster@pinkfloyd.net http://pinkfloyd.net/img/logo_dsotm_small.gif http://pinkfloyd.net/ 100 35 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:28:11 GMT As part of a series commemorating the 40th anniversary of Apollo 11's landing on the moon, The Guardian is running a piece penned by David Gilmour himself. Although brief, David talks about his feelings during those events, hat influence they may have had on the band's music, and the "Moonhead" jam the band performed to footage of Armstrong and Aldrin's moon walks at a BBC TV studio The video/jam, although not new even to the Internet, is a lot of fun for anyone who still feels a sense of wonder at human exploration and the outside universe in general. (a version with no video but better audio is also available) http://pinkfloyd.net/?serial=1246494491 http://pinkfloyd.net/?serial=1246494491 madhack <madhack@nospam.pinkfloyd.net> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:28:11 GMT Numerous news outlets are carrying AP coverage of comments Roger Waters made while visiting the the West Bank and Jerusalem, promising to play a show at the site of the Israeli wall there should it come down, an idea that hearkens back to the Live in Berlin performance of 1990. Waters, of course, has never been shy about expressing his opinions on matters of politics, government policy, and human rights issues. Predictably, Israeli government spokesman Mark Regev does not agree with Waters's assessment of the wall as an "exercise of colonialism," stating, "We don't need no education about suicide bombers coming into Israel and murdering innocent people, and how the security barrier has prevented that by more than 95 percent." Also unsurprising is the range of coverage from various other outlets, with Iranian international media referring to it as an "illegal apartheid wall", while Ynetnews notes Roger's concern that Israeli policies may be reducing their standing in the world, as well as international sympathy. Waters was in Jenin as part of Cinema Jenin, a project he is co-sponsoring to reopen the only cinema in the city. http://pinkfloyd.net/?serial=1244063634 http://pinkfloyd.net/?serial=1244063634 madhack <madhack@nospam.pinkfloyd.net> Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:13:54 GMT David Gilmour will be appearing with Malian blues duo Amadou & Mariam on May 25 at a Crisis Hidden Gig, in support of the Crisis charity for the homeless. The gig's exact location will be revealed 24 hours in advance, but it will be taking place "in an intimate converted church in central London." For those fortunate enough to be in the area, tickets are available at the Crisis site or here. http://pinkfloyd.net/?serial=1241818440 http://pinkfloyd.net/?serial=1241818440 madhack <madhack@nospam.pinkfloyd.net> Fri, 08 May 2009 21:34:00 GMT According to The Daily Telegraph, EMI is in discussions with Pink Floyd to bring their music to successful music-based games such as Guitar Hero and Rock Band. Interesting to hear this from a reputable source, even with no sources cited in the article, and given the band's remaining popularity with younger generations, it seems this would probably be lucrative. http://pinkfloyd.net/?serial=1241728587 http://pinkfloyd.net/?serial=1241728587 madhack <madhack@nospam.pinkfloyd.net> Thu, 07 May 2009 20:36:27 GMT According to Rolling Stone's Rock & Roll Daily blog, the Floyd is suing EMI over miscalculated royalties—apparently adding another artist to the ranks of those recently rankled by the label. Author Daniel Kreps hypothesizes that millions of dollars of royalties may be involved, but neither the band nor EMI are commenting. http://pinkfloyd.net/?serial=1240338337 http://pinkfloyd.net/?serial=1240338337 madhack <madhack@nospam.pinkfloyd.net> Tue, 21 Apr 2009 18:25:37 GMT Youth Music Theatre UK is holding an auction for several items whose proceeds support YMT UK themselves. Among these items is a copy of the Oh By the Way box set donated and signed by Nick Mason. YMT UK runs projects to help youth develop, rehearse, and stage musical theatre productions, as well as outreach programs for young people who might not have other options for participating in theatre. http://pinkfloyd.net/?serial=1229808820 http://pinkfloyd.net/?serial=1229808820 madhack <madhack@nospam.pinkfloyd.net> Sat, 20 Dec 2008 21:33:40 GMT Live Earth's founders and the chairman of the International Panel on Climate Change have released a statement regarding the cancellation of Live Earth India, which was to take place in Mumbai. http://pinkfloyd.net/?serial=1227991562 http://pinkfloyd.net/?serial=1227991562 madhack <madhack@nospam.pinkfloyd.net> Sat, 29 Nov 2008 20:46:02 GMT The Live Earth show scheduled to take place in Mumbai on December 7 is now in doubt, according to some Indian news sources. Indian Express is reporting that a decision will be made by December 4, while Daily News Analysis India carries an unconfirmed report that the show has been called off. Obviously, this is in response to the Mumbai terror attacks that began Wednesday. Roger Waters had been confirmed as playing at the show. http://pinkfloyd.net/?serial=1227910672 http://pinkfloyd.net/?serial=1227910672 madhack <madhack@nospam.pinkfloyd.net> Fri, 28 Nov 2008 22:17:52 GMT Gerald Scarfe, famous for his political art as well as for the animation in The Wall, will be honored today with a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) by the Queen of England. While he's probably known by most people for his work with Floyd, he's done much more, and has made a great deal of his work available at his website. http://pinkfloyd.net/?serial=1224002840 http://pinkfloyd.net/?serial=1224002840 madhack <madhack@nospam.pinkfloyd.net> Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:47:20 GMT As many, many news outlets are reporting, Richard Wright, a member of Pink Floyd since 1965, has passed away after a battle with cancer. Rick's vocals, both lead and background, and his unique and instantly-recognizable organs and keyboards were a linchpin of the band's well-known and distinctive sound. Our condolences, as well as those of fans around the world, go to his surviving family and friends. David Gilmour has posted his own feelings on the loss of Rick at his site; he is able to eulogize his old friend far better than we ever could. http://pinkfloyd.net/?serial=1221501532 http://pinkfloyd.net/?serial=1221501532 madhack <madhack@nospam.pinkfloyd.net> Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:58:52 GMT