Pink Floyd - Meddle - A Classic Album Under Review DVD

Following the departure of founding father Syd Barrett in 1968 Pink Floyd was forced to reassess its position on the musical map. By the time Meddle was released in 1971 - the album Dave Gilmour considers 'the start of the path forward' - the band were demonstrating an expert grasp of the new sonic territories they had been exploring. The 1973s mega-selling Dark Side Of The Moon would have sounded a whole lot different had it not been for its groundbreaking predecessor. Pink Floyd - Meddle: A Classic Album Under Review offers a hitherto un-achieved level of insight... into the band during the build up recording and aftermath of their most significant musical turning point. Via the use of rare performances obscure footage long forgotten photographs contributions from friends and colleagues review criticism and insight from a panel of esteemed experts - and lots lots more - this film delivers the long awaited critical review of a world class band at their creative peak. Live and studio performances from the Meddle era reassessed by a panel of revered experts. Obscure footage and unseen photographs. Review comment and criticism from; Pink Floyd producer and Beatles engineer Norman Smith; Floyd's 1960s touring partner and Soft Machine bass player Hugh Hopper; founding member of Yes Peter Banks; Floyd author and rock writer Mark Blake; Classic Rock magazine's Malcolm Dome; author and Mojo journalist Mark Sturdy; ambient music expert Mark Prendergast; Wire magazine's David Stubbs and many others. Footage of and comment on Pink Floyd's musical influences at this pivotal point in their career. [show more]

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