Pink Floyd - In London 1966-67 (WAV 1411k) - Syd Barrett torrent

Pink Floyd - In London 1966-1967



Recorded at Sound Techniques, London, England on January 11 & 12, 1967.

This live recording provides a fascinating glimpse into the inner workings of one of the most innovative ensembles in rock history. There's a CD-ROM featuring a live video of Syd Barrett-era Floyd performing its barnstorming signature tune, Interstellar Overdrive, as well as some additional period footage of the '60s Swinging London scene in which the group was immersed. The audio disc also features Interstellar Overdrive as well as another extended instrumental piece called Nick's Boogie.



It's important to remember that at the time of this performance--January 1967--the psychedelic revolution was still in its embryonic state, and progressive rock was years away. This makes what Floyd was doing all the more groundbreaking. Both pieces included here are epic-length improvisatory pieces that shift from spacy ambience to full-blown freakout and back again, using very basic tools. Synthesizers hadn't come on the scene yet, so Rick Wright relies strictly on his snake-charmer organ riffs to enhance the spooky, ethereal mood. Barrett utilizes pure, acid-drenched weirdness to make the most unearthly sounds possible with very little electronic enhancement. Legions of groups would take their cue from the advances made by Pink Floyd during this time, and IN LONDON makes it easy to see why.



Featuring The Pink Floyd:



Syd Barrett - Guitar

Nick Mason - Drums

Richard Wright - Keyboards

Roger Waters - Bass



Tracks



1 Interstellar Overdrive

2 Nick's Boogie