Pink Floyd (CDs) have announced they are to reform for the first time in 24 years to perform at the Live 8 concert, sending waves of apathy across the land.
It’s beginning to occur to hecklerspray that Live 8 might not be an attempt to encourage the leaders of the world to drop African debt, but an elaborate plan to bore a huge live audience to sleep so Bob Geldof can run around and nick their wallets.
Don’t believe us? You try and stay conscious through 16 hours of listening to Sting, Annie Lennox, Dido and Pink Floyd drone through their interminable bilge.
There seems to be a very serious problem at the heart of the Live 8
line-up. It’s as if the organisers have thought to themselves "Africa
is a very serious problem. We need some important bands", and then went
and confused ‘important’ with ‘self important’.
The thing that unites the majority of the Live 8 performers is a
deathly seriousness. There’s Chris Martin from Coldplay (CDs), who writes
little notes on his hand to remind him that he has to make trade fair and things.
Or U2 (iPods), a band whose last two albums are made of the exact the
same song over and over, and whose singer thinks that being able to
rhyme "mole" with "hole" in a song gives him the same power as elected
leaders of the world.
And the addition of Pink Floyd only reinforces this seriousness.
Here’s a quick history lesson. Pink Floyd were a brilliant band who
wrote genius songs like Bike, a song about a mouse called Gerald. Then their leader, Syd Barrett (CDs), took
too many drugs, went mental and ran off to hide forever in Cambridge.
After this, the remaining members of Pink Floyd disappeared up their
arses and produced some of the most intensely self-important albums of
all time. Don’t trust anyone that says they like Dark Side Of The Moon
– they don’t really like it, they just want to look deep in order to
get into your pants.
And then there was the movie of their album The Wall, one of the
most needlessly indulgent pieces of film anyone is ever likely to see.
And who was the star of the film? Bob Geldof. And to help Bob save the
world, Pink Floyd are reforming for the first time since 1981.
The members of Pink Floyd have been lying relatively low in the last
quarter of a century. The nearest thing to high-profile any of them
have done was when bassist Roger Waters played Glastonbury in 2002. We
say ‘played’ – a better description was that he made a bunch of loud
elephant noises shoot around a field in surround sound.
But anyway, back to Live 8 – where’s the fun? More than anything,
Live 8 needs a splash of colour – someone like James Brown or The
Hives. Even – and we never thought we’d be saying this – Status Quo.
Who would be in your ideal Live 8 line-up? Leave your comments below.
[story by Stuart Heritage]
Ben says
All I have to say is: Stuart, you suck ass!!! I think that it is so awesome that Floyd is reuniting. I only wish I could be in London to see it. I got goosebumps when I heard about it. I would give my left testicle to be there to see them, as this will probably be my only chance. I don’t think that this 1 event will spawn a tour. But I can wish! Wish they were here!
coolio says
Try to stay conscious? You must be in your teenage years. I’m sure you would probably prefer to see the White Stripes and maybe even Avril. “The Wall” sold more than 23 million copies, ranking it #3 on the RIAA list of best selling albums of all time, which undoubtedly required conscious fans. It’s interesting how you categorized both James Brown and the Hives as a needed splash of color. James Brown most likely would not be able to perform since he probably has a pending legal issue, and who gives a shit about the Hives? Are they still around. Admittedly, all of the “flavor of the week” bands have their place, just not in this situation where the goal is to raise global awareness about poverty in the third world – and what better way to do so than with globally respected bands and humanitarians (Geldoff).
boris says
You are obviously one of the few people who don’t appreciate what Pink Floyd’s “the dark side of the moon” has done for music. You should also consider getting your facts straight before bad mouthing the band. They’ve played plenty of times in the last quarter of a century. You sir, are a moron who is entitled to his opinion.
Good day.
(Can’t wait to see them on July 2nd!!)
justin ross wagner says
i think this is horribly written, not knowing anything about either the site or the articles author. all i have to say is, yes dido is a sleeper and yes i too hate the band U2. HOWEVER, my ideal concert would not be yours, and i repsect that i hold a difference in opinion. Perhaps paul mccartney, pink floyd and some of the other listed bands can bring out particular people. i think what geldoff is trying to do is bring as many flavors to the table so he can get the kids to eat. as far as floyd is concerned, I saw the live version of the wall, played in berlin, and i thought it was horrible, however, pink floyd are gods in rock n roll, and nothing will change that opinion, even if they drop out last second. dark side of the moon is one of the best rock albums and is supported by numbers,and talking the way you do about it is like saying to your grandmothers face that shes fat. and futhermore, what band didnt have a little poop-stain for an album, dvd, or related material. Look at the beatles Yellow Submarine Cartoon. though it has a great following, i thikn it was really a sell out and a poop-stain to the extreme. You gotta think before you attack such a wonderful gathering as live-8. wouldnt you like to see the world in harmony for maybe one day? withdrawal your comments, appologize and live life to the fullest. dont spend your time ruining something that has potential to be the largest worldwide “shoutout”…im only 20, by the way, and even i think your comments are childish. Go HOME
The Grand Vizier says
So, if NOT Pink Floyd – then who should be playing? Some ‘one-hit-wonder-chart-friendly-in-bed-with-NME-flavour-of-the-month’ who no-one has probably heard of outside of the UK?
Come on, Stuart, put that copy of ‘The Wall’ down and ‘fess up…
Ali says
Certainly, you don’t understand anything about music. You probably rather go and listen to stupid songs from 50 cents, Spears and etc. I bet you are not more than 24. Kid, Pink Floyd is the greatest band ever. Dark side of the moon and the Wall change the music history. Hope you grown up.
Dreamer says
Having seen the original Wall concert (best show ever even attempted, in my opinion) I would love you to name one single form of live musical entertainment on a stage which is more exciting than watching Pink Floyd perform together.
A world where Pink Floyd never existed would leave us in a pretty awful place, musically.
The best thing about your article is that it makes sure the next time I see something posted by you, I’ll know to dismiss it first and ask questions later.
lucifer sam says
The Floyd started to suck after Syd left. Floyd Mk II has a different set of fans to Floyd I. Each to their own boys.
james says
whoever wrote that article about pink floyd being boring can eat a dick and die, post this you cock sucker! which bands do you prefer?? james brown..status quo..the hives…do you know the names of any other bands you low life piece of shit. please excuse the profanity you fucking asshole.
Patricia says
Word of advice: Zit-faced 13 year olds should refrain from commenting on anything that is beyond their limited comprehension!
Pink Floyd Reform To Bore Live 8 To Sleep?????? Frack Me! Where did your parents dig you up?????
I’m in my mid 20’s, and I worship this band, but hey, I am aware of the fact that maybe they’re not everyone’s cup of tea. If you don’t appreciate them, fine, not every one does, but at least do attempt to get your facts straight before you go and post something this laughable.
Second word of advice: Isn’t it about time to step out of that nappy now?
Grimble Gromble says
Very funny – reminds me of Matt Lucas doing Jo Whiley on Rock Profile “oh, Pink Floyd, what have they ever done, apart from bring happiness or empathy to literally millions of people around the world for the last 40 years. But what about The Hives, who did exactly that, just on a much smaller scale, or Slitcom, who split up before their first single was even released?”
There’s a reason why people like the stuff. Love it or hate it, it’s genuinely moved people. Unless, of course, those millions of people were buying the LPs and CDs just to annoy you. I’m pretty tempted to buy another copy myself, just to join in.
Nah, you don’t really hate them, you just want to look like an individual in order to get into someone’s pants. But whatever crutch you need to help your image and status – that’s your problem. We’ll just happily carry on being genuinely passionate about the music.
Can’t wait for the future… to listen to an eventual 50-year-old Hives fan justify their tastes! “Changed my life, man!”
Yankee PinkF Fan says
You suck arse, man. Really, large, pasty arses. In fact, if you ever stop sucking your arse, you’ll notice that the music of Pink Floyd is actually good. Not self important, but good.
david and Ken says
Stuart
Are you sure your last name isn’t Lewinsky?: “Have a Cigar” and shove it up your ass….you dirigible pig.
Brett Wilson says
I love reading follow-up comments to little blurbs like this.
Lotsa people think they’re Maddox, when, in fact, they’re just another Lummox.
Hecklerspray, You’re not gonna win many friends.
Ryan Pacheco says
PINK FLOYD alone would be the best show.
u suck ass dide
Brian says
The writer of this article must be under 30 years old… and probably loves the current state of the rewind and rehash music industry… Basicall a TRL fan ! Roger Waters still acts like a little spoiled kid, previously refusing to tour with the band, but to deny the fact that they are in a league with the Beatles and The Stones etc. giving the world REAL QUALITY music for decades… music that will endure far beyond their demise… is pathetic. You are a critic, not a creator… and your opinion is much like an asshole !!! … and I don’t want any part of it… Hey you can always leave after Madonna performs !!!
Bob Miller says
Stuart,
You know absolutely NOTHING about music. What the hell are you doing writing a column about the concert for? It’s like trying to find out about car racing and asking Martha Stewart to tell you all about it-same thing.
Hey, Stuart-stick to something you know something about
Bob Miller
flip says
Where’s this phrase ‘suck ass’ from anyway? it’s appeared on this page half a dozen times… Why not be a little more creative? Hey Hecklerspray! Go lick a dogs ass till it bleeds! Whatever.
I liked Floyd when I was in my teens/20s, and I watched the Wall and yeah it was good, and then my tastes changed and I moved on. Its funny to see people who weren’t even born when this stuff was new getting so worked up about it. But I suppose that’s the point – the music engenders emotion in them. Which is a lot more than you can say for anything produced by the line dancing lip-synching saccharine clones the music industry is churning out these days… Long live the indies!
Luigi says
I think they should have African music. Then may-be PF is A freaks Music. The 80’s were so boring right after the 70’s then the 90’s came.
jerry says
JEFF BECK IS GOD
jerry says
U2 IS THE GREATEST BAND THAT EVER WALKED THE FACE OF THE EARTH FUCKHEAD. MAYBE YOU SHOULD PULL THE MOLE OUT OF YOUR HOLE YOU LITTLE FAGGOT- OH ALMOST FORGOT
FUCK PINK FLOYD- MOST BORING LIVE BAND I HAVE SEEN
jimminy cricket says
The readers of the Guardian don’t think Pink Floyd are much cop, either http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/news/archives/2005/06/13/pink_floyd_whats_to_be_cynical_about.html#more
Bob Stanley says
Can you feel the exodus happing already Jiminy? Over to the Guardian Floyd fans, and pronto.
Do you angry people all actually LIKE Roger Walters? Is he your God? Is this article all that blasphemous? Just opinion and news isn’t it?
Besides, post-Syd Floyd with one or two exceptions is FUCKING DULL.
Syd says
Stuart,
I would like to congratulate you on being a huge mammary gland.
Hey, who pinched my pig!
Justin Ross Wagner says
i must add…floyd with syd had this feeling…an eery isolated feeling that in my books did make it better, however, one cannot rule out the utmost utopian feel of the euphoric pink floyd of post-syd years. i think they broke down twice, once when they booted syd, and then once waters WAS gone, floyd no longer registered. im not a huge waters fan but the wall, dark side, animals…cooooommmmeeee on people, ANIMALS! The one album ive heard straight through an easy 100 times.
do yourselves a favor. roll a nice tight spliff, lock yourselves in a small closet, blast animals and puff away, we shall see how boring they are when you step out of the closet red-eyed and the only words registering from your mouth is repeated “wows”
BONG!
Spank says
Well, I have to say, although I don’t agree with the sentiments (I LIKE Pink Floyd), I thought your “opinion” was really funny and well written. I think some of the more “serious” responses here took you a tad too….”seriously”. I loved the U2 comments best of all. Good satire, well written, funny.
Spanks!
"big" al says
I love pink floyd as much as anyone but, come on, who cares about sales? The Wall may have sold 100 million or something, but it’s still a self-indulgent mess. It’s arguably the least good Floyd of the 70s.
Anyway, I wonder what they’d play and how much time they’ll be given to play it. If they decide to play their best stuff they may have to leave the stage after they tune up.
justin ross wagner says
big al, if what your sayin is can they create the sound that theyve had before, heres hopin…but at the same time, i dont wanna get my hopes up. im just hoping they dont try to recreate but rather reencompass what they used to emit from their speakers and moniters, and welcome their new thoughts and ideas. Maybe those new thoughts and ideas wont be the best(ahem division bell, ahem), but im not sure x-years later that floyd can be floyd all over again. i, for one, am just happy to see a band with substance attempt a return. im 20 years old, im tired of everyband sounding like creed, staind or some punk ass punk band..that doesnt even play punk. and the only bands making come backs are 80’s glam rock bands like def leppard and such. there is very little music that appeals to me these days(just an opinion)
i was brought up to love rock and resent rap
judgin on whats out these days, theres more talent in rap and i am ashamed to say that…(just an opinion)
im aware im ranting but this article somewhat peeved me not becuase the insult to floyd or live 8, but more or less the ignorance the author conveys with his close minded views(just an opinion)
im not saying live 8, too, is gonna be phenominal(tho indications point to it being a blast) but im saying live 8 is a chance for all of our voices, every single person, from the ghettos to the sticks, to share one voice. and have one hell of a time together at that. ive grown up in a very judgemental society that is broken down into cliques. just once id like to see society as a whole, not as individual parts. were all the same, rich or poor. know why? we all know what it means to hurt. we all work our asses off to make a penny, just to have it taken away by the govt. or enconomy….
i view this as retribution from all the performers for all the money ive spent on concerts. whens the last time you truly got something of value for free?
lets just enjoy the show and quit being naysayers all the time(just an opinion)
so cheers, to floyd, to live 8, and to diversified opinions.
syd barrett says
I hope they decide to do another album and come to the US, with or without Waters. Gilmour is the man!
Huannukkah says
You are just trying to be “self important”, dear. You happen too to be monumentally bad at it.
The sole fact that Roger, Rick, Nick and Dave have set differences aside to please a few lads in Hyde Park with their amazing music for even “A” song, beats the purpose of your mediocre thesis.
There’s no self importance in a gig that looks forward to give even a crusty rusty penny to a continent that on top that is dying of AIDS and hunger, is also drying up.
Are you giving any of your undeserved salary to thousands of diying people? didn’t think so, you are just too “Self Important”.
salty says
Anyone who thinks the Floyd is boring – either before or after Syd – is the type of person who owns every Brittany Spears CD.
It’s funny how people who don’t get progressive music like Floyd, Yes, ELP, et al, usually come away thinking these bands are self-important and pretentious, just because they use the same musical structures as Beethoven, Bach, and Mozart. The music is too complex for them, and too long for their short attention spans. So it’s hard to hold their musical ignorance against folk like Stuart. If they don’t get it, they won’t like it. My advice to Stuart is to take some music appreciation courses before he makes a baffoon of himself in public.
So, bring on the Floyd. What would improve the lineup for this (or any) concert, IMO, is adding bands like Porcupine Tree and maybe The Flower Kings.
someone who thinks your a jackass says
When The Floyd had Barrett, the Floyd was GENIUS. Syd Barrett WAS pink floyd, syd Barrett made pink floyd, lived pink floyd, and now thier all old. So what if thier getting together to play a few songs, get over it!! ITS MUSIC, DAMN GOOD MUSIC, just listen and fucking enjoy it.
blueeyes says
What’s the matter with you?!?!? Man, I’m 19 and I would give anything to see the Pink Floyd (and The Who too!!) at Live 8! Pink Floyd rocks!!
Franziskus says
To answer your question: my ideal Live 8 line-up would be just YOU, in front of the 300.000 People leaving down your trousers!
LOL!
Dan says
Who the hell are you anyway? at 20 I would give anything to see Pink Floyd play for the first time in 24 years and possibly the last time they will ever all play together
Henry says
Well a lot of people here think he is 13 and that’s why he doesnt like Floyd. Im 14 and I actually have trouble finsing kids my age who DON’T like Pink Floyd. However, the are far from a boring band. Some people just can’t think deep enough to appreciate them, some of us have the mental capacity to think deep and understand the meaning o the songs. Those of us who are not mentally incapacitated appreciate Floyd, unlike mentally incapacitated people, like you. Enjoy your day.
Stuart Heritage = stupid fag says
This has to be one of the worst articles I have read coming from a very bitter man who has terrible taste in music and understanding.
simply put, go fuck your yourself, because eeveyrone at live 8 will have the experience of theuir lives when floyd comes on.
you stupid tool.
Greddy says
You suck at teh music taste
DIAF
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CJDavies says
Pink Floyd, like, totally rule, man! Especially that bit on ‘Clocks’ where you, like, totally hear all the clocks chiming! Then that bit on ‘Money’ where you hear, like, the noise of all the cash registers! It’s so totally deep, man! So totally profound!
Now where did I put my bong?
Chefkey says
Stuart you ass. Pink Floyd was brilliant because of their Musicianship. Any real Musician can recognize how in depth Floyd was musically. Gilmour is one of the best Soloists of our time. In the 70’s Rick Wright was one of the most influental keyboard players with his great synth lines. Floyd’s music still inspires the masses who have a brain for real music and understand the complexities of the Floyd style. GO listen to the other “Pink” with her three chord songs and drum loop and SHUT UP Stuart you jerk.
Ronin says
shame on you, stuart …You little shit you’re in it now…
i would kill my self, if i were you. i hope that this definition of pink floyd that you written is just sarcasm. If not, than you’ve done a big mistake.
Gazza says
These guys are all nuts! Still, I’m sure Pink Flood will be grateful for the support. I hear they spend a lot of time on message boards.
jerry says
U2 IS THE GREATEST BAND THAT EVER WALKED THE FACE OF THE EARTH FUCKHEAD. MAYBE YOU SHOULD PULL THE MOLE OUT OF YOUR HOLE YOU LITTLE FAGGOT- OH ALMOST FORGOT
FUCK PINK FLOYD- MOST BORING LIVE BAND I HAVE EVER SEEN. AND CHEFKEY,
YES GILMORE IS A VERY GOOD PLAYER- BUT THE BEST SOLOIST? PULL OUT OF ME. AND I BELIEVE YOU MEAN RICK WAKEMAN NOT RICK WRIGHT. GILMORE
NEVER REACHED HIGHER- GREAT SOUND- SAME SOUND. HANDS DOWN THE MOST SOARING, GROWING, PLAY FROM THE SOUL GUTAIR PLAYER IN THE WORLD IN MY OPINION WOULD BE JEFF BECK HANDS DOWN-GILMORE COULDN’T BE HIS OPENING ACT.
Fran says
Stuart
Witout a doubt you are a stupid fucking plonker…no more to say but shut your hole
Erton the Idiot Watcher says
Funny fuckers, these Roger Waters fans, aren’t they?
I think you people (the ‘fans’) need to take stock and stop adding idiotic comments that show you all up to be pricks, with a few exceptions. So what if the writer hates Pink Floyd? Get over it. You people say that you hate Britney, and rap, and Creed, and Staind. Are you as bad as the writer for having an opinion? Pathetic, aren’t you?
Does everybody have to think like you ‘fans’? Is this what Pink Floyd has done? Created a bunch of fucking morons with nothing better to add than abuse.
Pink Floyd is fucking muso prog wank if you ask me but that’s not the point – the point is that you lot have shown yourselves up. Very childish, aren’t you, for a bunch of self-professed music lovers with supposed mature tastes. Get off your high horses.
For a band that split up 20 years ago over a fucking NAME and with Gilmour and Waters not speaking to one another in all that time, I’d suggest that this sort of petty behaviour has rubbed off on you idiots judging by these pathetic dribbles of comments. Grow up.
Erton is Watching.
BBLB says
Well said Erton.
Ricky says
I like Pink Floyd, and even I laughed at the article!
I think people take things way to seriously. Musical tastes are personal and intimate – if some bloke on an obscure blog wants to trash them, so what? Pink Floyd have released some very good music – but also some shit stuff, too – like any band. Roger Waters is a bit of a twat – especially for doing that Cuntryside Alliance gig – but he’s no different from any other enigmatic frontman of a rock band.
If you recognise this, you won’t have to be so bitter at some random guy spouting off. Anyway – his music tastes are’nt exactly better….
The Hives? Status Fucking Quo?
carlos says
Who cares what Stuart or anyone else thinks – there will always be the detractors and the cynics. I’m a big floyd fan but I know everyone doesnt like them. Stuart has shown himself up after all this show is for a good cause and floyd are a huge band and will add to the prestige of the event – if people like stuart start quibbling about bands that they dont like that are in the lineup and had their way sure the whole thing would be a flop .
Stuart get over it and just sit back and enjoy the day and hopefully for yourself the music
Justin Ross Wagner says
Humbug to stuart, Humbug to Erton the Watcher, Humbug to everyone else and HUMBUG to myself.
cant we all just get along
OH! Before we all get along…
CJDAVIES…fuck you, your not funny…your comment sucked worse than this article.
Anonymous says
Pink Floyd Rock!!! Cant beleive u wrote all that bad stuff about them. I cdnt b arsed finishin off readin ur article cuz it was so crap but slaggin off the Floyd???? Who are you?? Are you a pro musician?? Do you know all tehere is to know about music and what makes great music??? I think not!!! Good Day!!!
Lewis
the blue nun says
I can’t stand it when people try to appear cool, by saying, “Oh, Pink Floyd without Syd Barrett was terrible. Syd Barrett MADE Pink Floyd. Syd Barrett is a god. Syd Barrett is a genius. Blah, blah, blah.”
Pink Floyd with Syd Barrett was abysmal. Syd Barrett was nothing more than a schizo-acid freak. He is NOT a genius. David Gilmour deserves the credit, along with Roger, for making PF th% great band they are. I cannot wait until July 2nd. Pink Floyd is awesome. Hecklerspray is a douche.
Richie says
I agree with that. If Floyd had stopped after Barrett left they would be rememberd about as fondly as Traffic, Canned Heat or Ten years after.
I will be at Live 8. I have seen the Floyd before and Waters on his own but this will be something special. The amazing four that have wrote some of the best, and original, songs in Popular music history (unlike a lot of the recycled shite we’re hearing nowadays).
Anonymous says
What a bunch of tossers…
i hate englishmen says
whatever you say pal
bob denver says
Instead of pink floyd I would prefer if a television and an overstuffed recliner chair were placed on the stage and Syd Barrett would come out and watch his favorite television shows. Maybe halfway through the performance someone could set up a small tray with refreshments that Syd would eat. After that Bob Geldof would come out and publicly apologize for playing Syd in “The Wall.” Everyone would then go home.
Gilmourish says
Is this article a joke? This cant be a real opinion. If it is your perspective is disturbing.
Anonymous says
Will have to say that I completely disagree with your arguement Stuart. AS previously mentioned your are confused about the facts, thugh perhaps understandibly so for someone who seems so unfamiliar with the Floyd, their works and what it was all about. I strongly beleive that you underestimate how good a show they can perform. You are rite in the sense that a lot of the audience will be unfamiliar and perhaps wary of what they are going t hear from PF, but I can assure that most will thouroughly enjoy the show and the music, and that much of the people who witnessed the show from younger generations than you mite think, will be converted and go out and byy albums etc. Yeah, Ok this isnt the point of the exercise, etc, but they will entertain the crowd, there can be no doubt about that.
So i will be watching th television footage, and on the crowd shots my eyes will be peeled for those who have, as you say failed to “stay concious”
Anonymous says
Title:The lunatic is on this site…
A follow up comment now, I just cant let this drop, let u get away with it…
I posted but 5 mins ago and want to make another point:
Another thing u underestimate is how popular The Floyd are over all ages. I have been listening to the band for many years, and I Myself am only 16. I am friendly with many peers who are similar to me in that there is very little that can beat Pink Floyd, and I think that the steriotypical viewes of the younger generations today being into all the rubbish-y music that wont last should be changing with the times. This was true for a time, and by no means has the “problem” been solved, however things have changed and tastes are broadening. This is why i think you will be so surprised at the reaction to the Floyd Show. I have seen three PF tribute acts, all of different scales of performance (The surrogate Pink Floyd show – 10/10, Think Floyd – (10/10)+1, and The Australian Pink Floyd show – (10/10+1) all squared!) and at each one the range of ages is vast. and byt talking about youger generations, I dont mean sons being draged along by their fathers, I mean groups of like minded Floyd fans.
SO there you go.. lets just wait till after the performance shall we and then we’ll see… we’ll see…
Anonymous says
Bored to sleep????? How bout Amused to Death!
Jordan says
I was soaked in Floyd for a few years during the mid 90’s while I was a memeber of that “Australian Pink Floyd Show” – it left an imprint even though previously I’d no interest in them whatsoever. I’m not exactly a ‘fan’ now either, but how could anyone poo-poo this reunion? Roger Waters alternative perspective on the Pink Floyd, as it developed all those years ago, was perhaps fated, if only by Roger Waters being Roger Waters and subjected to the reactions and emotions that make up that part of who he is and how he enacts himself.
Ultimately Mr Waters and his band mates differing perspectives during the late 70’s early 80’s consequently served to deprive the lovers and likers of Pink Floyd music of their collective creativity, but he obviously needed to do what he did for himself – if only to validate what he was feeling. Ulitmately he isn’t Pink Floyd, Syd Barret isn’t even really Pink Floyd (although many mourn his absence), actually none of the individual members of Pink Floyd ARE Pink Floyd wholly – they were, and are, a collective meeting of creative individuals, regardless of what percentage of this or that any individual had input upon. I only hope Mr Waters might’ve evolved beyond the perspective he had whilst experiencing whatever he did and hopefully he grew as a human being for his choice of action. After such a prolonged public display of mutual disrespect and anger, it is also just a progression of his emotions that he might now have outgrown where he was once at and feel okay to relax into consciously being one of the individuals in the collective creativity again – perhaps even only momentarily; to choose the collective to be the central focus.
As far as I can tell, Waters has a strong personality, but so did Gilmour, Mason and Wright (even in their individual dynamic range of character – whether reserved or forthright), even the ‘Pink Floyd’ name took on a persona and character. I consider it was because they really DID have something to say and they said it very well in their own manner, expressing their hopes, dislikes and thoughts through the collective pool.
They cannot be validly dismissed by any person. Whether for its own good or ill, this Pink Floyd ‘legacy’ outgrew all that that long ago, good Lord – but the Pink Floyd persona never outgrew those whose collective created it – it just ‘is’ now.
Stuart you are quite confident in voicing your opinions in print – and that’s neither good nor bad, it’s just another opinion – void of validation, void of ultimate truth, just a thought in your mind. My post here is similar, it’s just another persons opinion, void of validation, void of ulitmate truth, just a collection of feelings strung together into words. I don’t have to respect your thoughts, I don’t have to disrespect them – they just ‘are’.
The overwhelming joy and shock at hearing of this reunion for me is that someone has managed to look beyond their own opinions and feelings and do something completely unforeseen which hopes to contribute to a cause which is REAL, it’s NOT an opinion, it’s NOT a thought, it’s not void of truth, it is validated in physically existing outside our heads.
I am still in awe that this has occurred when most humans are still all too ready to base their foremost perspective of reality completely within their own opinions. Mr Waters, Mr Gilmour, Mr Mason and Mr Wright, I congratulate you on reaching this point in your development – sorry if that sounds patronising, I’m just heartened to see people overcome their inner life to centre on the larger reality of our human collective. I could not be more excited to see these individuals as the creative collective once again after so many many years. I’m sure there are friendships rekindled and memories resurrected and renewed through this reunion – amongst the fans who are also part of the legacy I mean. I don’t mind how momentary this gesture will be, the message this has portrayed is that all things ARE possible – and that we can make peace.
Now if only more people could make peace, what becomes possible then?
Jordan says
Jordan says
Al says
You are really a hemroid with ears fuck wad
Anonymous says
arse
Anonymous says
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Fred says
You people really have risen to the bait haven’t you?
Mc Wagz aka Daddy Long Legz aka Justin Ross Wagner aka Eastside Killuh aka aka says
HUMBUG fred
Humbug
you let the kids down
Jim Ryan says
Obviously this Stuart Heritarsehole is a tone deaf (wouldn’t know talent if it formed a 6ft wide pipe and jumped up his rectum) nobody. One of the new bread of void heads who can only get attention by slamming things they don’t understand such as artistic creativity. Thankfully all the artists named here will be remembered long after this f**kwet is rotting in anonimity.
phalaris says
whoever the fuck wrote those comments about Pink Floyd is obviously dumb. Pink Floyd requires a certain intellectual capacity to understand, and doubly so when it comes to the music they produced under the leadership of Syd Barrett. If somebody can’t understand what makes them good then they must obviously resort to taking the piss out of them, as this fuckhead is doing. He is obviously a stupid asshole with all the intellect of a piece of cheese. It’s a pity that I have to stumble across shit like this over the internet.. it really pisses me off, especially as someone that knows the deep and rich history of Pink Floyd, and ESPECIALLY within the context of Live8.
Go die in a fire, you shit.
Bob says
The only good thing about it was that they had a 15 minute limit, just enough time for a toilet break, though not enough to get through one of Gilmour’s solos..
Joe Muldoon says
Hi
Of course everyone loves the Floyd, some people just take longer to realise it. I play guitar with The Surrogate Pink Floyd Show, we are a new-ish Floyd tribute band, who all love the music, we feel it’s an honour to be able to play this stuff.
We have fans from all walks of life, there is no stereotypical Floyd fan. Thanks for the comments from the person who seen our show above, we are just getting it together (even after 3 years, but we had a few big breaks in the middle) and hopefully we will be able to do the real Pink Floyd justice. I have found in my life that people who dont like Pink Floyd tend not to be people i get on with, i dont really trust them.
bye bye
Anonymous says
Joe, I’ve seen you and you’re shit..
Anonymous says
Joe, I’ve seen you and you’re crap..
Joe Muldoon says
Hi
hmmmm…. strange that the person who reckons they seen us and we were shit didnt leave his name.
I think if you have seen us then you would like us, we do a good show, and most people love the band….. unless you were at that crummy riverside gig where we were forced to use the world’s worst in-house pa and lights… we still played well though.
Im not big headed, but i know my band is damn good. byeeee
Billy Bob says
I never saw this before.
I think you ‘fans’ are even scarier than Christine who is obsessed with Michael Barrymore (see earlier comments…)
I’m sure Stuart is in tears over your use of the words ‘fuck’ and arse’ regarding his musical tastes. I don’t know ‘Pink Floyd’ at all (do they think they’re too cool to be played on national radio?)except for ‘Another Brick in the Wall’ which is a cool track, but even if I did like them, to actually use personal insults about someone’s character because they feel differently about a BAND – it’s beyond ridiculous. What most people failed to have realised before getting on their high horses is that Stuart did actually say in hi article that he LIKED the band.
Do we feel a bit silly now?
And Erton, your comment rocked.
Damien says
Barretts Pink Floyd was ok. David Gilmour’s Pink Floyd is awesome in my opinion. I much prefer comfortably numb or time to bike or arnold layne.
jordan says
Aah.. how cool it is to come back and read through this funny run of posts (including my own wanky one).
I forgot I posted here! I laughed when I read the next post after mine, it was the perfect response. I laughed at what I wrote (what a load of twat), and I laughed at what everyone else wrote, just seeing how passionate and emotional it all became.. ah, wasn’t it good? How easily we got all moody about it. There really is no hope for humans is there? lol.
I think I’m gonna re-read this run of posts for a good giggle in the years to come!!