Pink Floyd's 'Wish You Were Here' Recording Featured Syd Barrett’s Brief Visit - The band members describe the band dynamic during this period.
In a recent release of Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here", fans are treated to an additional bonus track recorded in 1975. It was captured by renowned bootlegger Mike Millard four months before its official release, showcasing the band performing some unreleased tracks, including 'Shine On You Crazy Diamond', which is divided into two parts for the final album.
The recording was a significant find for Pink Floyd's sound engineer Steven Wilson. He purchased a cassette version of it when he was 14 and later pieced together multiple versions to create the desired quality. This new release marks its first-ever official release.
Nick Mason reflects on how the band dynamic changed during this period, with drummer expressing that their performances became less cohesive and more 'robotic'. Wilson also observes that there is a sense of frustration among the audience members due to the extended length of certain tracks.
The newly released recording captures an intriguing moment in Pink Floyd's history. It was recorded at Los Angeles Sports Arena on April 26, 1975, while the band was still working on "Wish You Were Here". The show features performances that would later appear on other albums.
It is also known that Syd Barrett visited the studio during this time. According to Mason, Barrett's visit was shocking and sad. Barrett had been removed from the group in 1967 due to his mental health issues and personal struggles.
The "Wish You Were Here" release includes various formats such as Blu-ray with tour films and a live album, vinyl 'Live At Wembley' 1974, a hardcover book with previously unpublished photos and text.
In a recent release of Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here", fans are treated to an additional bonus track recorded in 1975. It was captured by renowned bootlegger Mike Millard four months before its official release, showcasing the band performing some unreleased tracks, including 'Shine On You Crazy Diamond', which is divided into two parts for the final album.
The recording was a significant find for Pink Floyd's sound engineer Steven Wilson. He purchased a cassette version of it when he was 14 and later pieced together multiple versions to create the desired quality. This new release marks its first-ever official release.
Nick Mason reflects on how the band dynamic changed during this period, with drummer expressing that their performances became less cohesive and more 'robotic'. Wilson also observes that there is a sense of frustration among the audience members due to the extended length of certain tracks.
The newly released recording captures an intriguing moment in Pink Floyd's history. It was recorded at Los Angeles Sports Arena on April 26, 1975, while the band was still working on "Wish You Were Here". The show features performances that would later appear on other albums.
It is also known that Syd Barrett visited the studio during this time. According to Mason, Barrett's visit was shocking and sad. Barrett had been removed from the group in 1967 due to his mental health issues and personal struggles.
The "Wish You Were Here" release includes various formats such as Blu-ray with tour films and a live album, vinyl 'Live At Wembley' 1974, a hardcover book with previously unpublished photos and text.
The fact that Syd Barrett visited the studio during this time is really interesting, I can only imagine how crazy it must've been for the band to deal with his mental health issues and personal struggles at that point. It's wild how their performances changed, more 'robotic', yeah, it makes sense considering everything they were going through. 
And don't even get me started on the over-the-top packaging - Blu-ray with tour films and a hardcover book? Sounds like something a fanboy would get excited about... 
. And what about Syd Barrett, dude? He was basically pushed out of his own band due to mental health issues... releasing this recording just to pad some profit margin is pretty cringeworthy 
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so this is like super interesting! I mean, who knew that Syd Barrett was still with the band in 1975? Like, that's a bummer for everyone who loves him 
. And Nick Mason saying their performances became 'robotic' sounds kinda harsh 
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. And that Syd visit is just wild 
. I mean, we know he had some mental health issues and all, but to see him show up again... 
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. It's like, a piece of history now. And the bonus track with 'Shine On You Crazy Diamond' is gonna be 
. Can't wait to give it a listen 
This new release is like digging up an old skeleton... the band's chemistry was seriously shot after Syd left 
. I mean, you can hear it in the performances - robotic, lacks that magic 
. And Nick Mason's comments about frustration from the audience? Yea, it's been a while since they were able to connect on stage 
. Still cool to see some unreleased tracks, but this era is like a sad footnote in Pink Floyd history 
Anyway, I'm all for more unreleased tracks and behind-the-scenes stuff. Can't wait to dive into this release! 
- it's clear that the band members were going through a lot of changes at the time.
. The fact that his visit was "shocking and sad" according to Mason is definitely a reminder of the complexities of his mental health issues.
I just looked at the chart on Discogs showing how rare this recording is - 70% of users have listened to it only once 
. Meanwhile, did you know that Pink Floyd's average album sales per year from 1971-1975 is around $4M 
I also saw a graph showing how Syd Barrett's songwriting credits went down after his departure - it's like, totally heartbreaking 
Oh man, can you imagine how crazy it must've been for Pink Floyd back in '75? The band dynamic was shifting so much with Syd Barrett's visit... it's like, one day he's part of the crew, next thing you know, he's gone again 
. Nick Mason's description of their performances being less cohesive and more robotic is just so on point - I can imagine how frustrating it must've been for them to play live with this sense of uncertainty 
. And can you believe this release is finally official? It feels like we're getting a glimpse into a really special moment in Pink Floyd's history 
. I'm totally obsessed with trying to listen to all these tracks again and experience what it must've been like back then 
I mean, who knew we'd get to hear something like this? It's so cool that Steven Wilson pieced together multiple versions of the tape to create a decent quality track. 
... but at the same time, I don't know if it's really worth the hype. I mean, Syd Barrett visiting the studio was supposed to be this huge deal and all, but I guess his struggles were pretty severe back then? Like, 8 years of being away from the band was a big loss... but on the other hand, I'm glad they're finally sharing these unreleased tracks with us 
i feel like nick mason's description of their performances being more "robotic" fits perfectly with the mood of the album... wish you were here is so much more than just a tribute song, its an introspective look at how the band dynamic changed during that period 
I'm literally blown away by the fact that Syd Barrett visited the studio during this time! 
It's also so fascinating to see how the band dynamic changed during this period, with Nick saying they became more 'robotic' 