Why did Pink Floyd record at Pompeii?

“So the main idea of the film was to do a sort of anti-Woodstock film, where there would be nobody present and the music and silence, and empty amphitheater, would mean as much, if not more, than a million crowd.”

How did Pink Floyd get permission to play at Pompeii?

One of Maben's contacts at the University of Naples, Professor Carputi, who was a Pink Floyd fan, managed to persuade the local authorities to close the amphitheatre for six days that October for filming.

When did Pink Floyd record in Pompeii?

The Amphitheater of Pompeii resided under ash for nearly 1,600 years following the eruption of the Vesuvius volcano in 79 A.D. Pink Floyd spent four days in October 1971 recording in the empty amphitheater for the Adrian Maben film, which was later re-released in 1974 with additional studio footage of the band working ...

What is Pompeii Pink Floyd?

An Explosive Cinema Concert”, Pink Floyd: Live At Pompeii is a small, personal film, which sets Pink Floyd, then at the tail end of their space rock phase, at the very heart of the European art scene.

Why did Pink Floyd make Echoes?

The song was a homage to the minimalist composer Terry Riley. In an interview with Rolling Stone Roger Waters said he was attempting to describe "The potential that human beings have for recognizing each other's humanity and responding to it, with empathy rather than antipathy."

Pink Floyd Pompeii Interview

When did Pink Floyd play at the pyramids?

Pink Floyd, DSOM, Anniversary Pyramids (B & W), 1973.

When did David Gilmour return to Pompeii?

45 years after Pink Floyd's David Gilmour filmed 'Live At Pompeii' in the legendary Roman Amphitheatre there, he returned for two spectacular shows in July 2016, part of the year-long tour in support of his No. 1 album Rattle That Lock.

Who built the Amphitheatre in Pompeii?

Built in 70 BC, just before the colony was founded, on the initiative of magistrates Caius Quinctius Valgus and Marcus Porcius who also had the Odeon built. It could hold up to 20,000 spectators not only from Pompeii but also from neighbouring towns.

Who played keyboards for Pink Floyd in Pompeii?

When Gilmour spoke to Rolling Stone before the Pompeii gig last year, he said the one original Pompeii song he absolutely would not perform was “Echoes,” because it would feel off without late Pink Floyd keyboardist Rick Wright playing on it.

Who played David Gilmour in Pompeii?

David Gilmour returns to Pompeii after 45 years. Chuck Leavell co-lead, Roger Waters' parts.back up vocals. David Gilmour – electric guitar Chester Kamen – electric guitar Guy Pratt – bass guitar Greg Phillinganes – piano, keyboards Chuck Leavell – organ, keyboards Steve DiStanislao – drums, percussion Enjoy!

How many people attended Pink Floyd Live at Pompeii?

It is 45 years since Pink Floyd recorded their seminal live film at the desolate Pompeii amphitheatre for a live performance of their album Meddle. David Gilmour returned to perform a one-off concert to a select crowd of about 3,000 people, at the foot of Mount Vesuvius.

Did Pink Floyd make their music on acid?

LSD and other drugs, no doubt, played a very large role in creating a lot of Pink Floyd's music even after Syd Barrett left the band.

How old was David Gilmour in Live at Pompeii?

It was a concert that was virtually centuries in the making – the first-ever rock show to take place in front of an audience in the structure there – and it was a milestone, too, for Gilmour, age 70, as it was the first time he'd played there since he and his Pink Floyd bandmates shot the 1972 cult-hit concert film ...

Who sang comfortably numb in Pompeii 2016?

Nearly 44 years after Pink Floyd recorded a concert documentary at Pompeii, the band's guitarist and vocalist David Gilmour returned to perform a pair of shows at the amphitheater in Italy on July 7 and 8, 2016.

Did Pink Floyd play Live Aid?

Pink Floyd did not perform at the event because they were in the midst of bitter disputes between Roger Waters and the rest of the band. However, guitarist David Gilmour played guitar for Bryan Ferry at Wembley. Gilmour's name was not announced as a performer.

Did Pink Floyd ever play in Detroit?

Pink Floyd Concert Setlist at Olympia Stadium, Detroit on June 23, 1973 | setlist.fm.

What was Pink Floyd's last concert?

The Division Bell Tour was the final concert tour by the English rock band Pink Floyd. It was performed in 1994 to support their album The Division Bell, which was released two days before the tour's start date.

Did Phantom of the Opera copy Pink Floyd?

The song “The Phantom of the Opera” has an incredibly memorable opening riff. It's repeated several times over the course of the musical. Roger Waters of Pink Floyd claims the track's riff comes from one of his band's songs.

What is the story behind Pink Floyd?

According to lore, Barrett came up with the name in the spur of the moment when he found out there was another band called the Tea Set, which was slated to perform at one of their gigs. The name Pink Floyd comes from the given names of two prominent blues musicians, who Barrett loved: Pink Anderson and Floyd Council.

What is that sound in Echoes Pink Floyd?

“The guitar sound in the middle section of 'Echoes' was created inadvertently by David plugging in a wah-wah pedal back to front,” Mason explained. “Sometimes great effects are the results of this kind of pure serendipity, and we were always prepared to see if something might work on a track.

What are Pink Floyd fans called?

Crazy Diamonds. Animals (Pigs, Dogs and Sheep) Bricks in the Wall.