Just a rumour ?

[Enossification]

Roger Waters is to record a new version of The Dark Side Of The Moon ?

I thought it was April 1st for a minute.

[Barry]

No, it's true - I heard the news about it on the radio last night. I might even buy a copy when it is released. :eyebrows:

[struth]

i wouldnt spit on him now.. a total arse:ner:

im in the dave camp:eyebrows:

[Barry]

I'm not. PF, post Waters were pretty bland, and IMO were 'just turning the handle' to crank out more for their retirement,

[mikeyb]

It's their music they can do what they like with it, can't understand why people are getting their panties in a twist, he's also entitled to his opinion whether you agree with it or not.

I agree with Barry they lost a huge part of their music when Waters left.

[Enossification]

For what it's worth, I think that Waters' bitterness and anger produced some blinding lyrics over the years. I agree with the comments here in that most of their work post Waters has been very bland and uninspiring. Although I doubted the sincerity of the original announcement, I will very likely buy it. Gotta be better value for money than the 50th anniversary release.

[Macca]

For what it's worth, I think that Waters' bitterness and anger produced some blinding lyrics over the years. I agree with the comments here in that most of their work post Waters has been very bland and uninspiring..

True, not just the lyrics but a lot of the musical ideas were his too. Plus his unique vocal delivery is sort of inherent to post-Barrett Floyd. Was just listening to 'Animals' yesterday. It's still genius in every respect.

I've zero interest in a re-recording of DSOTM though.

[Barry]

I can remember a few years ago the question was asked if there was one title that every member of AoS had in their collection. At the time it was posited that DSOTM would be a likely candidate. It turned out that DOSTM was not in everyone's collection, and for some never would be.

So out of curiosity, amongst those fans of Pink Floyd here, what is your favorite title? For me, it is 'Atom Heart Mother'.

[Jimbo]

Wish you were here.

[struth]

I quite liked 'the wall'( Is There Anybody Out There?. the live one) (https://www.discogs.com/release/402208-Pink-Floyd-Is-There-Anybody-Out-There-The-Wall-Live-1980-81)... dsotm as well as i used to have several copies. still got a couple on cd not sure ive any vinyl left tho. most of my other floyd stuff is best of's etc.

[Pigmy Pony]

For a long time I would have said WYWH, but I've played it to death over the years. So I'd probably say Animals. Atom Heart Mother I liked, as much as I like marmalade, but I've not heard it in 30 years and need to get myself a copy.

[mikeyb]

2 of the 2023 Boxset remastered tracks are available on Tidal, no doubt be on the other streaming services too if you want a listen. No doubt the Waters re-recorded tracks will be available soon.

https://tidal.com/album/275342025

[Floyddroid]

I have never wanted to or attended a Roger Waters gig because of hid leanings more towards politics than music. More an activist nowadays than a musician. I find it difficult to believe that such an intelligent man would make such uneducated remarks about the rest of his former band mates in the press as he did recently. In my view he was misquoted by the toxic element of the press. He is an angry man without a doubt but he has to realize that some of his comments are going to be inflammatory. He is kidding himself if he thinks otherwise. To re-record DSOTM upon its 50th anniversary is nothing more than musical terrorism and i don't like hime for it.

[Barry]

Musical terrorism? I'll have to think about that.

Yes, Roger Waters is becoming increasingly bitter and political, but that is no reason why he cannot express his views in music. What about the songs of Phil Ochs? - they are highly political.

[Macca]

Never had any interest in a musician's political views. if they make good music then I'll buy it and listen to it.

Anything they do or say outside of music has zero interest for me.

[mikeyb]

Never had any interest in a musician's political views. if they make good music then I'll buy it and listen to it.

Anything they do or say outside of music has zero interest for me.Yup, me too

[Pete The Cat]

1. Another vote for Wish You Were Here.
2. I imagine that I'd find most of my musical heroes objectionable if I got to know them. As long as they don't cross any red lines of indecency towards other human beings then I ignore their day to day political views.

Pete

PS actually my second point forgot that I detest Ted Nugent with every fibre of my being.

[mikeyb]

A friend of mine has a cabin next to Ted Nugents ranch, let's just say he's not a fan either.

Me, I love his early music especially the early albums , I don't pay attention to his views, he doesn't pay attention to mine either [emoji6]