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| 1. Arnold Layne - David Bowie, David Gilmour |
| 2. Arnold Layne - David Gilmour, , Richard Wright |
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File : PINK FLOYD. Contains two live cover versions of the Syd Barrett classic, with cameos respectively by David Bowie and Rick Wright! Also includes a rendition of Syd Barrett's "Dark Globe".
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62 of 69 people found the following review helpful
By Zagatg
Format:Audio CD
This is an absolute gem !! A musical snapshot of genius' at work.
David Gilmour performs in his customary style and gives us three memorable 'live' tracks to marvel at.
Firstly, he is joined by David Bowie who performs a charismatic and unique version of 'Arnold Layne',written by the late Syd Barrett.Bowie is one of the few who artistes who could do justice to this seminal 'Pink Floyd' song and the result is a resounding success.
This paves the way for another 'Pink Floyd' stalwart : Richard Wright who delivers an equally enticing vocal.But,this time we are visiting the sounds of early Floyd,with all of the hypnotic appeal that marked out the, largely, Barrett penned 'Piper at the Gates of Dawn'.
Track three 'Dark Globe 'is a total contrast to the previous tracks.
A solo acoustic rendition by David Gilmour.This highly revealing Barrett lyric provokes a hauntingly emotional vocal from Gilmour.It is as if he is singing a last lament to his old schoolboy friend.
This recording is a rare treasure and a worthwhile addition to anybody's collection. Buy it and you will have a permanent reminder of how mid- 1960s British music evolved and developed its own identity.
In this work by Gilmour, Bowie and Barrett you are presented with something that is quintessentially 'English' in its origins. But for today we should just be satisfied with saying the word : Genius'.
Highly Recommended
Zagtag
David Gilmour performs in his customary style and gives us three memorable 'live' tracks to marvel at.
Firstly, he is joined by David Bowie who performs a charismatic and unique version of 'Arnold Layne',written by the late Syd Barrett.Bowie is one of the few who artistes who could do justice to this seminal 'Pink Floyd' song and the result is a resounding success.
This paves the way for another 'Pink Floyd' stalwart : Richard Wright who delivers an equally enticing vocal.But,this time we are visiting the sounds of early Floyd,with all of the hypnotic appeal that marked out the, largely, Barrett penned 'Piper at the Gates of Dawn'.
Track three 'Dark Globe 'is a total contrast to the previous tracks.
A solo acoustic rendition by David Gilmour.This highly revealing Barrett lyric provokes a hauntingly emotional vocal from Gilmour.It is as if he is singing a last lament to his old schoolboy friend.
This recording is a rare treasure and a worthwhile addition to anybody's collection. Buy it and you will have a permanent reminder of how mid- 1960s British music evolved and developed its own identity.
In this work by Gilmour, Bowie and Barrett you are presented with something that is quintessentially 'English' in its origins. But for today we should just be satisfied with saying the word : Genius'.
Highly Recommended
Zagtag
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Ben Faulkner
Format:Audio CD
this single is actually quite good. dispite the fact that its weird, Dave Gilmour doing some Syd Barrett songs, when Dave is the one that replaced him, practicly. you might think its strange but that fact that hes released it as a single shows what a tribute it is. hes done it to carry on Syd's memory. and seeing as Dave never sings "Arnold Layne" its Dave Bowie or Rick Wright, it just works. Dave only sings on Dark Globe, which after hearing it, i went out and bought Syds 2 solo albums, so if anything, this is a good idea, to carry on Syds impact. It Works! Get It!
24 of 28 people found the following review helpful
By Tony Jones
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Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
The objection I have to this is the price - three lovely tracks (ok one in two versions) but you listen then want more. For the price of this couldn't they have released more of the actual show?
I am a moderate Floyd fan - can see the genius inside Piper but prefer Echoes and Welcome to the Machine. I bought this on whim having seen it on Amazon a few weeks ago, then found myself in Cambridge this week walking past the house where Syd was born, and then thought better buy that disc.
Both versions of Arnold Layne work, and if I want the original I can play the original. Bowie finds a style of singing that invokes the early 70s (not quite contemporary to the original release, but it works for me) and Gilmour is nicely understated in the mix.
Definitely nice to have - just give me more or charge me a bit less!
I am a moderate Floyd fan - can see the genius inside Piper but prefer Echoes and Welcome to the Machine. I bought this on whim having seen it on Amazon a few weeks ago, then found myself in Cambridge this week walking past the house where Syd was born, and then thought better buy that disc.
Both versions of Arnold Layne work, and if I want the original I can play the original. Bowie finds a style of singing that invokes the early 70s (not quite contemporary to the original release, but it works for me) and Gilmour is nicely understated in the mix.
Definitely nice to have - just give me more or charge me a bit less!
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Would you miss me?
I knew that David Gilmour and David Bowie would make a killer combination, especially on Arnold Layne. Read more
Published on 16 May 2009 by M. Harrison
1.0 out of 5 stars
This is Syd Barrett's song not David Gilmours
The original of Arnold Layne is amazing, is a classic and if you want to remember Syd Barrett (as this was done in memory of him) then buy the original and there is no way you'll... Read more
Published on 7 Jan 2007 by Naomi
4.0 out of 5 stars
What a good idea for a single
As a tribute to Syd Barrett, and as a release for old time Floyd fans who might not favour David Gilmour's present output, this is an excellent single which shows that Dave hasn't... Read more
Published on 2 Jan 2007 by Jhitmee
5.0 out of 5 stars
Outstanding!
Roger "Syd" Barrett- lost to the world of music long ago but lost to the larger world this year has been honoured by his old friend David Gilmour by the release of this wonderful... Read more
Published on 29 Dec 2006 by Maverick
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