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F.A.Q.
Who? Retired sound engineer who loves music from the 60's & early 70's.
What? My aim is to make rare stuff publicly available again with the best possible sound quality.
Prof., The only way you can top this is if your next posting is a Zappa / Mothers project. Thanks so much doing this Syd Floyd posting and your attention to details.
Thanks for this. As far as I know, the 'aircheck' recording of the first Top Gear broadcast only captured the first 90 minutes of the show and the rest wasn't recorded, except 'off air', which is why those two 'missing' tracks don't circulate in top quality.
@sydfloyd: the rest definitely exists. At least one track not on the 90m tape from this airing i'm aware of circulates in great quality.
And also, the 90 minutes are actually not the first half but rather two parts of 47 uninterupted minutes from the show. Details here: https://peel.fandom.com/wiki/01_October_1967
All I can say is thank you for another wonderful project. Actually, there are a few other things I would like to say.
During your "time off" I had the fortune of going back and listening to some of your other projects. I listened to them and was impresse wit the quality, organization and presentation of the selections. It left me wanting more, but it seemed like you had vanished without a trace. I'm so glad that you're back.
Here's what I'm trying to say with all of this: you do this the right way. There are plenty of other projects out there, but no one (including bootleg labels) put the time, effort and care into the presentations that you do with so many artists that I like. I'm especially enjoying these compilations.
All this to say...please don't stop. They help me make it through my work day and they never disappoint. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
@A Local Bloke: Oh, I dunno... Strong opening track; instrumental opener side 2; Jugband at the end because it works well on Saucerful. Just my idea of a good sequence, basically.
I shared this with a friend. His comment: Having listened to it all the way through, I'm surprised how well it hangs together as an album; the sequencing is excellent. Better than "A Saucerful of Secrets" which is really "bitty" imho.
Excellent, thanks so much! It's great to have those 1974 mixes in best ever quality too. Still not sure the live track is indeed Reaction In G (as the BBC version and the live Rotterdam one are made of the same cloth, and this one's completely different... What do you think? Bests Doc
The BBC fragment seems to have the same groove as this, although it is played in another key. This version came a little bit earlier, so they may have retooled it a bit?
There is also a studio version of "Reaction In G" that was completely ignored for the Early Years box and it also matches the BBC/Rotterdam song. The song played in Stockholm is something else entirely.
Thank you. Many years ago, I recorded a Floyd BBC session on our family reel-to-reel deck by sticking a microphone in front of the radio and covering the whole affair with cushions to muffle the sounds of domestic life going on around. It was the best I could do with the equipment to hand and my knowledge of electronics at the time! I know how good your work is, and I look forward to a somewhat better sound experience with this...
This is such a convincingly imaginative imagining of an album every early Pink Floyd fan wishes had been made. Thanks for doing this. By the way, have you ever listened to your mix of the 'Saucerful' mono versus the one made for Record Store Day? Am I alone in thinking yours superior?
Love it! I can't believe all the work you put into this (and all your other releases), down to the "Printed and made by Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd." on the back cover :) Thanks!! Marc
Those Brit DJs on the last few tracks sound like such gormless twits! Obviously don't know when to shut up! Oh well, the timeless music makes up for it. Thanks again, Prof. Stoned! Cheers, Marc
Since you released it, this has become my go-to Floyd album. It's about time these great songs were collected together! I'm currently listening to it as I finish my breakfast, and it's as great as ever.
I love continuity, so made this tracklist for a stereo Saucerful from the '94-'95 CDs:
1. Let There Be More Light 2. Julia Dream 3. Careful With That Axe, Eugene 4. Corporal Clegg
Thank you all the work you put into this. I have gone back and listened to The Madcap Laughs and you hear all the Floyd members on it anyways... To me that was the next "Floyd" album. I do love the singles as well and it's great you incorporated them here. :)
Thanks for your creativity & distinct music/band selections. They coincide with my '60-'80 Golden Era of Music taste, especially classic rock & prog.rock. In the mid-80's as a teen I unfairly wrote off pre-Obscured By Clouds P.Floyd as too eclectic, haphazzard, no diretion etc. The band was also critical of that period, so I was justified. But upon recently listening to Pow R Toc, Reaction In G, Jugland Blues, I may have made a mistake. Looking forward to your future Works (pun intended) as always & Thank You!!
I decided to try my hand at making a cohesive sequence for the album that makes it sound like the follow up to Piper. After several iterations, I'm very happy with this one! I chose to include their pre-piper singles because of a lack of other recordings good enough to make the cut, but I don't think that's much of an issue, and it isn't unheard of for artists to do that. Here it is:
1. Arnold Layne 2. See Emily Play 3. Apples And Oranges 4. Candy And A Currant Bun 5. Paintbox 6. Scream Thy Last Scream
7. Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun 8. Vegetable Man 9. In The Beechwoods 10. Remember A Day 11. Jugband Blues
Give it a listen if you'd like, I think it really works!
Well, alright! I get to be the first to say thanks. Thanks! This looks like a fun one. Looking forward to giving a listen. Cheers!
ReplyDelete- Joaquin
Hi Prof! This looks very interesting. You have been rather busy recently. Many thanks as always.
ReplyDeleteJohn (AA)
Thank you so very Very much!!!!!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting. Many thanks for all your work.
ReplyDeleteAmazing, outstanding and ta very much from Scotland
ReplyDeleteProf., The only way you can top this is if your next posting is a Zappa / Mothers project.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much doing this Syd Floyd posting and your attention to details.
looks very interesting. thanks for all the work on it
ReplyDeleteAs always, outstanding. Love the artwork.
ReplyDeleteNice compilation. Cheers Prof
ReplyDeleteThanks! Another gem!!
ReplyDeleteVery nice!! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThanks Prof! The Early Years tracks finally sound good!
ReplyDeleteThanks for this. As far as I know, the 'aircheck' recording of the first Top Gear broadcast only captured the first 90 minutes of the show and the rest wasn't recorded, except 'off air', which is why those two 'missing' tracks don't circulate in top quality.
ReplyDeleteExcellent sound! Thanks a lot Professor, and I agree with Noises From Apt 2A regarding Zappa/Mothers.
ReplyDelete@sydfloyd: the rest definitely exists. At least one track not on the 90m tape from this airing i'm aware of circulates in great quality.
ReplyDeleteAnd also, the 90 minutes are actually not the first half but rather two parts of 47 uninterupted minutes from the show. Details here: https://peel.fandom.com/wiki/01_October_1967
Mucho gracias Señor for your fine work on this
ReplyDeleteAmazing Job ... Thank You So Much
ReplyDeletethank you!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks Professor.
ReplyDeleteSuperb, thanks a lot!
ReplyDeleteThanks mate. Look forward to hearing more Floyd BBC
ReplyDeletePure pleasure listening to this! THANX!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
ReplyDeleteGreat work as usual..Ty for sharing your impressive talents...
ReplyDeleteGreat work as usual..Ty for sharing your impressive talents...
ReplyDeleteThanks, Professor. This is my favorite Floyd period. Cheers.
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is thank you for another wonderful project. Actually, there are a few other things I would like to say.
ReplyDeleteDuring your "time off" I had the fortune of going back and listening to some of your other projects. I listened to them and was impresse wit the quality, organization and presentation of the selections. It left me wanting more, but it seemed like you had vanished without a trace. I'm so glad that you're back.
Here's what I'm trying to say with all of this: you do this the right way. There are plenty of other projects out there, but no one (including bootleg labels) put the time, effort and care into the presentations that you do with so many artists that I like. I'm especially enjoying these compilations.
All this to say...please don't stop. They help me make it through my work day and they never disappoint. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Cheers!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
ReplyDeleteHi Prof. If you don't mind me asking, how did you come to the final tracklist? It's very good.
ReplyDeleteSorry that it's so open-ended, but I would be very interested in knowing. : )
Hey, Prof! Looks great (as usual!) but the link says "can't download at this time"? Do I just need to wait or....?
ReplyDeleteIn any case, thanks for your always stellar work!
@A Local Bloke:
ReplyDeleteOh, I dunno... Strong opening track; instrumental opener side 2; Jugband at the end because it works well on Saucerful. Just my idea of a good sequence, basically.
@Gummo
Please see top post front page.
Thank you very much, Prof. I'm very interested in the subject.
ReplyDeleteIntriguing
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to hear this
iI enjoy what you did to this period of pink floyd. everything about this release works. Sound and art beautiful Thank You
ReplyDeleteiI enjoy what you did to this period of pink floyd. everything about this release works. Sound and art beautiful Thank You
ReplyDeleteiI enjoy what you did to this period of pink floyd. everything about this release works. Sound and art beautiful Thank You
ReplyDeleteThank you Prof
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful! Thank you so much for this and all of your other music posts.
ReplyDeleteI shared this with a friend. His comment: Having listened to it all the way through, I'm surprised how well it hangs together as an album; the sequencing is excellent. Better than "A Saucerful of Secrets" which is really "bitty" imho.
ReplyDeleteCheers!
ReplyDeletethank you Prof. I've tried something similar although i think yours hangs together better
ReplyDeleteExcellent, thanks so much! It's great to have those 1974 mixes in best ever quality too. Still not sure the live track is indeed Reaction In G (as the BBC version and the live Rotterdam one are made of the same cloth, and this one's completely different... What do you think? Bests
ReplyDeleteDoc
The BBC fragment seems to have the same groove as this, although it is played in another key. This version came a little bit earlier, so they may have retooled it a bit?
ReplyDeleteAs a Floyd Fan this is a wonderful new take on an alternate reality. Great work!
ReplyDeleteThere is also a studio version of "Reaction In G" that was completely ignored for the Early Years box and it also matches the BBC/Rotterdam song. The song played in Stockholm is something else entirely.
ReplyDeleteSounds sweet! Much thanks.
ReplyDeleteThank you. Many years ago, I recorded a Floyd BBC session on our family reel-to-reel deck by sticking a microphone in front of the radio and covering the whole affair with cushions to muffle the sounds of domestic life going on around. It was the best I could do with the equipment to hand and my knowledge of electronics at the time! I know how good your work is, and I look forward to a somewhat better sound experience with this...
ReplyDelete*LOL*
ReplyDeleteFab, thanks so much
ReplyDeleteJazC, do you still have that tape? Or can you at least recall what broadcast it was?
ReplyDeleteThis is such a convincingly imaginative imagining of an album every early Pink Floyd fan wishes had been made. Thanks for doing this. By the way, have you ever listened to your mix of the 'Saucerful' mono versus the one made for Record Store Day? Am I alone in thinking yours superior?
ReplyDeleteTo be honest, I slightly prefer the RSD 2018.
ReplyDeleteI thought your mix was more focused. The sound of the RSD struck me as slightly shaggy in comparison.
DeleteI prefer the Prof's 1968 pressing to the RSD as well. The word I was thinking of is "balanced" but "focused" is a good way of putting it too.
DeleteLooks like another winner -- thank you!! (just getting caught up here so sorry for the coming avalanche of thank yous)
ReplyDeleteThank you very much!
ReplyDeleteThanks for this fascinating alternative take!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your wonderful work !!!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to listen, thank you!
ReplyDeleteGreat fun. Thanks for continuing to bring these projects forward...
ReplyDeleteMany thanks - love this era of PF.
ReplyDeleteLove it! I can't believe all the work you put into this (and all your other releases), down to the "Printed and made by Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd." on the back cover :)
ReplyDeleteThanks!!
Marc
Those Brit DJs on the last few tracks sound like such gormless twits!
ReplyDeleteObviously don't know when to shut up!
Oh well, the timeless music makes up for it.
Thanks again, Prof. Stoned!
Cheers,
Marc
Since you released it, this has become my go-to Floyd album. It's about time these great songs were collected together! I'm currently listening to it as I finish my breakfast, and it's as great as ever.
ReplyDeleteI love continuity, so made this tracklist for a stereo Saucerful from the '94-'95 CDs:
1. Let There Be More Light
2. Julia Dream
3. Careful With That Axe, Eugene
4. Corporal Clegg
5. A Saucerful Of Secrets
6. See-Saw
Many thanks once again for a flawless release.
My haircut looks so baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad
ReplyDeleteThank you all the work you put into this. I have gone back and listened to The Madcap Laughs and you hear all the Floyd members on it anyways... To me that was the next "Floyd" album. I do love the singles as well and it's great you incorporated them here. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! Long time Syd and PF fan.
ReplyDeleteThis looks interesting thank you :)
ReplyDeleteReally looking forward to hearing this. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Professor!!
ReplyDeleteReally a nice post. THX.
ReplyDeleteJust a little comment to say thank you. This album looks very interesting :-)
ReplyDeleteMy utmost thanks yet again.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
ReplyDeleteThanks. I don't know the title track
ReplyDeleteExcellent!
ReplyDeleteAnother winner. Thanks again, Professor! :-D
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! You do an outstanding job, sir. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much.
ReplyDeleteThanks. Really sublime. I wonder what could be achieved with Syd Barret's solo work. Hmmm
ReplyDeleteThank You very very much!
ReplyDeleteSincere thanks for this gem...
ReplyDeleteThe quality and sequencing are brilliant. Great sound and an enjoyable listen. Thanks very much Prof.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing effort on your part! Truly utstanding. Many thanks.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Looking forward to comparing them with versions I already own.
ReplyDeleteThanks Prof
ReplyDeleteExcellent, thank professor!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for this - wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your creativity & distinct music/band selections. They coincide with my '60-'80 Golden Era of Music taste, especially classic rock & prog.rock. In the mid-80's as a teen I unfairly wrote off pre-Obscured By Clouds P.Floyd as too eclectic, haphazzard, no diretion etc. The band was also critical of that period, so I was justified. But upon recently listening to Pow R Toc, Reaction In G, Jugland Blues, I may have made a mistake. Looking forward to your future Works (pun intended) as always & Thank You!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous work. Thanks again!
ReplyDeleteHave another with the same name. Have to dig it out to see if it's the same - but this is updated so maybe it doesn't matter!
ReplyDeleteThanks for this, Prof!
ReplyDeleteEvery excited to listen to this. Thanks for your efforts!
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ReplyDeleteI decided to try my hand at making a cohesive sequence for the album that makes it sound like the follow up to Piper. After several iterations, I'm very happy with this one! I chose to include their pre-piper singles because of a lack of other recordings good enough to make the cut, but I don't think that's much of an issue, and it isn't unheard of for artists to do that. Here it is:
ReplyDelete1. Arnold Layne
2. See Emily Play
3. Apples And Oranges
4. Candy And A Currant Bun
5. Paintbox
6. Scream Thy Last Scream
7. Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun
8. Vegetable Man
9. In The Beechwoods
10. Remember A Day
11. Jugband Blues
Give it a listen if you'd like, I think it really works!
Fantastic! Thanks again, Professor!
ReplyDeletethank you!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this! very much appreciated
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