en en Fingal's Cave - A Podcast for all dedicated Pink Floyd Fans Follow Fingal's Cave for a fresh perspective on the music of Pink Floyd. Our contributors include Rosemary Breen (Syd Barrett's sister), leading researchers, musicians who have worked with the band, road crew, collectors, tapers and traders. https://fingalscavepodcast.com Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:47:15 +0200 Nils Zehnpfennig yes https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/180724c4/artwork-3000x3000.png?t=1695807925 Fingal's Cave - A Podcast for all dedicated Pink Floyd Fans https://fingalscavepodcast.com Nils Zehnpfennig / Ian Priston / Phil Salathé / Kyle V LetsCast.fm (https://letscast.fm) Nils Zehnpfennig / Ian Priston / Phil Salathé / Kyle V episodic Pink Floyd, Pink Floyd Music, Pink Floyd Live Concerts, Bootlegs, Recordings, BBC, Piper, gates, dawn, saucerful, dark side, wish you were here, animals, abbey road, john peel, Roger Waters, Rick Wright, Syd Barrett, Nick Mason, David Gilmour, Dark side Nils Zehnpfennig nils.zehnpfennig@gmail.com no no no Nils Zehnpfennig / Ian Priston / Phil Salathé / Kyle V Follow Fingal's Cave for a fresh perspective on the music of Pink Floyd. Our contributors include Rosemary Breen (Syd Barrett's sister), leading researchers, musicians who have worked with the band, road crew, collectors, tapers and traders. no no 20099ba667e8483088702f76abb76646 Ep.33 - Psychedelic Memories With Greg Taylor - Part 2: 1968 In Part 2 of our in-depth conversation with Greg Taylor, we turn to Pink Floyd’s concerts in 1968, as Greg recalls a series of extraordinary performances he witnessed during that transitionary year.

At the centre of the episode is Greg’s vivid recollection of the 19 January 1968 concert at Lewes Town Hall, a rare performance featuring the short-lived five-man Pink Floyd line-up with Syd Barrett and David Gilmour both on stage. Greg remembers the evening in remarkable detail, from the character of the hall itself and the local promoter who organised the event, to the backstage atmosphere and the stories that have survived from that night.

Most striking of all is Greg’s memory of David Gilmour positioned slightly behind Syd Barrett on stage, ready to step forward if Syd stopped playing. It is a fascinating glimpse of Pink Floyd at a fragile moment, still carrying Syd’s creative, painterly vision while beginning to adapt to the possibility of continuing without it.

The conversation then moves through recollections of several other memorable performances from 1968, including the Falmer House Courtyard show at the University of Sussex in May, the Midsummer High weekend concert in June at Hyde Park, (where Greg captured remarkable photographs of the band at close range), and Middle Earth at the Roundhouse in October.

Greg also talks about taping some of the Floyd's BBC sessions, photographing concerts as a teenager, and the atmosphere of the British underground music scene in the late 1960s.

If you are interested in early Pink Floyd, Syd Barrett, psychedelic London, and the live music culture of the late 1960s, Greg’s memories offer a rare, intimate, first-hand window into that world.

Subscribe for more episodes, and we would love to hear your own recollections or questions in the comments. Part 3 on Greg's journey through 1969 - 1971 premieres next month, so don't miss it!]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100 In Part 2 of our in-depth conversation with Greg Taylor, we turn to Pink Floyd’s concerts in 1968, as Greg recalls a series of extraordinary performances he witnessed during that transitionary year.

At the centre of the episode is Greg’s vivid recollection of the 19 January 1968 concert at Lewes Town Hall, a rare performance featuring the short-lived five-man Pink Floyd line-up with Syd Barrett and David Gilmour both on stage. Greg remembers the evening in remarkable detail, from the character of the hall itself and the local promoter who organised the event, to the backstage atmosphere and the stories that have survived from that night.

Most striking of all is Greg’s memory of David Gilmour positioned slightly behind Syd Barrett on stage, ready to step forward if Syd stopped playing. It is a fascinating glimpse of Pink Floyd at a fragile moment, still carrying Syd’s creative, painterly vision while beginning to adapt to the possibility of continuing without it.

The conversation then moves through recollections of several other memorable performances from 1968, including the Falmer House Courtyard show at the University of Sussex in May, the Midsummer High weekend concert in June at Hyde Park, (where Greg captured remarkable photographs of the band at close range), and Middle Earth at the Roundhouse in October.

Greg also talks about taping some of the Floyd's BBC sessions, photographing concerts as a teenager, and the atmosphere of the British underground music scene in the late 1960s.

If you are interested in early Pink Floyd, Syd Barrett, psychedelic London, and the live music culture of the late 1960s, Greg’s memories offer a rare, intimate, first-hand window into that world.

Subscribe for more episodes, and we would love to hear your own recollections or questions in the comments. Part 3 on Greg's journey through 1969 - 1971 premieres next month, so don't miss it!]]> https://fingalscavepodcast.com/episode/ep-33-psychedelic-memories-with-greg-taylor-part-2-1968 Ep.33 - Psychedelic Memories With Greg Taylor - Part 2: 1968 00:44:15 Nils Zehnpfennig / Ian Priston / Phil Salathé / Kyle V 33 full In Part 2 of our in-depth conversation with Greg Taylor, we turn to Pink Floyd’s concerts in 1968, as Greg recalls a series of extraordinary performances he witnessed during that transitionary year.

At the centre of the episode is Greg’s vivid recollection of the 19 January 1968 concert at Lewes Town Hall, a rare performance featuring the short-lived five-man Pink Floyd line-up with Syd Barrett and David Gilmour both on stage. Greg remembers the evening in remarkable detail, from the character of the hall itself and the local promoter who organised the event, to the backstage atmosphere and the stories that have survived from that night.

Most striking of all is Greg’s memory of David Gilmour positioned slightly behind Syd Barrett on stage, ready to step forward if Syd stopped playing. It is a fascinating glimpse of Pink Floyd at a fragile moment, still carrying Syd’s creative, painterly vision while beginning to adapt to the possibility of continuing without it.

The conversation then moves through recollections of several other memorable performances from 1968, including the Falmer House Courtyard show at the University of Sussex in May, the Midsummer High weekend concert in June at Hyde Park, (where Greg captured remarkable photographs of the band at close range), and Middle Earth at the Roundhouse in October.

Greg also talks about taping some of the Floyd's BBC sessions, photographing concerts as a teenager, and the atmosphere of the British underground music scene in the late 1960s.

If you are interested in early Pink Floyd, Syd Barrett, psychedelic London, and the live music culture of the late 1960s, Greg’s memories offer a rare, intimate, first-hand window into that world.

Subscribe for more episodes, and we would love to hear your own recollections or questions in the comments. Part 3 on Greg's journey through 1969 - 1971 premieres next month, so don't miss it!]]> Nick Mason, Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Syd Barrett, Vinyl Records, Richard Wright , Hyde Park, UFO, Fleeting Glimpse, Live Music, Music History, Concert Review, Music, 1966, 1967, 1968, revox, Jimi Hendrix, History, Vintage, 60s no no no no fdbe1f60dd4a460482cda7fc70505733 Ep.32 - Psychedelic Memories With Greg Taylor - Part 1: 1967 In this first installment of our conversation with Greg Taylor, Ian Priston explores what it means to remember a cultural moment from the inside, not as nostalgia, but as lived perception. Greg reconstructs his introduction to Pink Floyd through a series of encounters: a poster on King's Road, the underground press, the first shock of a single, and the genuinely unfamiliar experience of the Floyd's early vision performed amid kinetic sculpture and liquid light. 

Rather than treating Syd Barrett era Floyd as a set of canonical artefacts, Greg's incredible recollections move between the tangible (equipment, ticketing, sight-lines and the physical layout of venues) as well as the interpretative (Barrett's “painterly” logic in sound, the band's rejection of conventional stage charisma and the early tension between pop, mainstream visibility and avant-garde intent). 

Part 1 ends with the story still in motion, moving towards Greg's attendance of a five-man Floyd Concert in January 1968 and the next phase of the group's evolution. Part 2 arrives next month, so stay tuned!

Subscribe for more, and share your own recollections or questions in the comments.]]> Sat, 14 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100 In this first installment of our conversation with Greg Taylor, Ian Priston explores what it means to remember a cultural moment from the inside, not as nostalgia, but as lived perception. Greg reconstructs his introduction to Pink Floyd through a series of encounters: a poster on King's Road, the underground press, the first shock of a single, and the genuinely unfamiliar experience of the Floyd's early vision performed amid kinetic sculpture and liquid light. 

Rather than treating Syd Barrett era Floyd as a set of canonical artefacts, Greg's incredible recollections move between the tangible (equipment, ticketing, sight-lines and the physical layout of venues) as well as the interpretative (Barrett's “painterly” logic in sound, the band's rejection of conventional stage charisma and the early tension between pop, mainstream visibility and avant-garde intent). 

Part 1 ends with the story still in motion, moving towards Greg's attendance of a five-man Floyd Concert in January 1968 and the next phase of the group's evolution. Part 2 arrives next month, so stay tuned!

Subscribe for more, and share your own recollections or questions in the comments.]]> https://fingalscavepodcast.com/episode/ep-32-psychedelic-memories-with-greg-taylor-part-1-1967 Ep.32 - Psychedelic Memories With Greg Taylor - Part 1: 1967 01:12:07 Ian Priston / Kyle V 32 full In this first installment of our conversation with Greg Taylor, Ian Priston explores what it means to remember a cultural moment from the inside, not as nostalgia, but as lived perception. Greg reconstructs his introduction to Pink Floyd through a series of encounters: a poster on King's Road, the underground press, the first shock of a single, and the genuinely unfamiliar experience of the Floyd's early vision performed amid kinetic sculpture and liquid light. 

Rather than treating Syd Barrett era Floyd as a set of canonical artefacts, Greg's incredible recollections move between the tangible (equipment, ticketing, sight-lines and the physical layout of venues) as well as the interpretative (Barrett's “painterly” logic in sound, the band's rejection of conventional stage charisma and the early tension between pop, mainstream visibility and avant-garde intent). 

Part 1 ends with the story still in motion, moving towards Greg's attendance of a five-man Floyd Concert in January 1968 and the next phase of the group's evolution. Part 2 arrives next month, so stay tuned!

Subscribe for more, and share your own recollections or questions in the comments.]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/180724c4/episode/2890b5b8/artwork-3000x3000.png?t=1770940734 Ep.32 - Psychedelic Memories With Greg Taylor - Part 1: 1967 https://fingalscavepodcast.com/episode/ep-32-psychedelic-memories-with-greg-taylor-part-1-1967 Pink Floyd,Syd Barrett,Vinyl Records,Collecting,Live Music,1977,1974,1970,1971,1973,1972,1988,1975,1980,1981,The Wall,Wish You Were Here,Music,Concert Review,Music History,Roger Waters,David Gilmour,Nick Mason,Bootlegs,Pink Floyd Live,Wizardo,Pink Floyd Concerts,Wish you were here,Tour 1977,A saucerful of secrets,London,Animals,Hyde Park,Big Pink,Montreal,Dark side of the moon,Rotterdam,Copenhagen,UFO,Fleeting Glimpse no no no no ec2552994f2e48da9907297c034ba7b3 Ep.31 - From Underground to Icons: Ed Paule’s new book, Pink Floyd 1967 In this episode of the Fingal’s Cave Podcast, hosts Ian Priston and Phil Salathé sit down with author and archivist Ed Paule to explore his landmark book Pink Floyd 1967 - a meticulous, month-by-month chronicle of the band’s breakthrough year, shortly before its publication. 

From their early days in London’s underground clubs to their leap into the international spotlight, Ed’s research uncovers how every gig, press clipping, and recording session shaped the rise of one of the most influential bands in history.

The conversation takes listeners into the archives, revealing long-forgotten gig listings, rare photographs, and quirky press interviews that paint a vivid picture of the band. 

Ed shares stories of meticulous detective work, surprising discoveries, and collaborations with other Floyd historians that helped him crack mysteries fans have puzzled over for decades - like the possible origins of Vegetable Man,” the phantom track Stoolfix, and the exact dates of elusive gigs.

Whether you are a lifelong collector or just beginning to explore the early days of Pink Floyd, this episode offers a fascinating deep dive into the year that defined their sound, their image, and their enduring legacy.

Pink Floyd 1967 is available now at https://www.floydstuff.com/the-bee-smart-book-co, limited to 450 copies.

Subscribe to Fingal’s Cave for more journeys to the edges of Pink Floyd music history.

This episode is dedicated to Johan Lif.]]> Sun, 21 Sep 2025 19:45:00 +0200 In this episode of the Fingal’s Cave Podcast, hosts Ian Priston and Phil Salathé sit down with author and archivist Ed Paule to explore his landmark book Pink Floyd 1967 - a meticulous, month-by-month chronicle of the band’s breakthrough year, shortly before its publication. 

From their early days in London’s underground clubs to their leap into the international spotlight, Ed’s research uncovers how every gig, press clipping, and recording session shaped the rise of one of the most influential bands in history.

The conversation takes listeners into the archives, revealing long-forgotten gig listings, rare photographs, and quirky press interviews that paint a vivid picture of the band. 

Ed shares stories of meticulous detective work, surprising discoveries, and collaborations with other Floyd historians that helped him crack mysteries fans have puzzled over for decades - like the possible origins of Vegetable Man,” the phantom track Stoolfix, and the exact dates of elusive gigs.

Whether you are a lifelong collector or just beginning to explore the early days of Pink Floyd, this episode offers a fascinating deep dive into the year that defined their sound, their image, and their enduring legacy.

Pink Floyd 1967 is available now at https://www.floydstuff.com/the-bee-smart-book-co, limited to 450 copies.

Subscribe to Fingal’s Cave for more journeys to the edges of Pink Floyd music history.

This episode is dedicated to Johan Lif.]]> https://fingalscavepodcast.com/episode/ep-31-from-underground-to-icons-ed-paule-s-new-book-pink-floyd-1967 Ep.31 - From Underground to Icons: Ed Paule’s new book, Pink Floyd 1967 01:32:01 Ian Priston / Phil Salathé 31 full In this episode of the Fingal’s Cave Podcast, hosts Ian Priston and Phil Salathé sit down with author and archivist Ed Paule to explore his landmark book Pink Floyd 1967 - a meticulous, month-by-month chronicle of the band’s breakthrough year, shortly before its publication. 

From their early days in London’s underground clubs to their leap into the international spotlight, Ed’s research uncovers how every gig, press clipping, and recording session shaped the rise of one of the most influential bands in history.

The conversation takes listeners into the archives, revealing long-forgotten gig listings, rare photographs, and quirky press interviews that paint a vivid picture of the band. 

Ed shares stories of meticulous detective work, surprising discoveries, and collaborations with other Floyd historians that helped him crack mysteries fans have puzzled over for decades - like the possible origins of Vegetable Man,” the phantom track Stoolfix, and the exact dates of elusive gigs.

Whether you are a lifelong collector or just beginning to explore the early days of Pink Floyd, this episode offers a fascinating deep dive into the year that defined their sound, their image, and their enduring legacy.

Pink Floyd 1967 is available now at https://www.floydstuff.com/the-bee-smart-book-co, limited to 450 copies.

Subscribe to Fingal’s Cave for more journeys to the edges of Pink Floyd music history.

This episode is dedicated to Johan Lif.]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/180724c4/episode/aff16072/artwork-3000x3000.png?t=1758347322 Ep.31 - From Underground to Icons: Ed Paule’s new book, Pink Floyd 1967 https://fingalscavepodcast.com/episode/ep-31-from-underground-to-icons-ed-paule-s-new-book-pink-floyd-1967 Pink Floyd,1967,1966,Cheetah Club,Psychedelic,Syd,Roger,Rick,Nick,Piper,Mother Goose,Book,Live Music,Concert,History,60's,UFO,Vintage,Aesthetic no no no no 032f2e0056b94c2b95834cae5a2feaf5 Ep.30 - Steve Anderson: 50 Years of Floyd: Bootlegs, Barrett, and Beyond In this episode of Fingal’s Cave, host Ian Priston talks with Steve Anderson - creator of the iconic Floydboots website, visited over a million times by collectors, and author of the 2024 book Wizardo: Stories of a Bootlegger.

Steve reflects on five decades of Pink Floyd: from being a 12-year-old at Wembley Empire Pool in November 1974 and the heartbreak of his prized Stoke bootleg being broken - to the challenge of hunting down and thrill of listening to rare titles. He recalls leaving home at 3am from Knebworth 1975, the ferocity and spectacle of the Animals tour, the monumental experience of The Wall shows, and meeting the band at the premiere of The Wall film.

Steve also shares two extraordinary encounters with Syd Barrett in the 1990s - fleeting but unforgettable glimpses of the band’s elusive founding genius. Along the way, he discusses Barrett superfan the late Bernard White, the legacy of John Wizardo, his adventures as a record dealer, and the time he was offered Roger Waters’ Live at Pompeii bass. It is a fascinating story of how a lifetime can be shaped by music, soundtracked by Pink Floyd. 

This episode is in stereo - because, well, it just had to be. And if you think you hear a fly buzzing, dogs wanting attention, or even church bells chiming in the distance… you are not imagining things. Consider them accidental Pink Floyd–style sound effects.

Subscribe to Fingal’s Cave for more journeys to the edges of Pink Floyd music history.]]> Sun, 31 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0200 In this episode of Fingal’s Cave, host Ian Priston talks with Steve Anderson - creator of the iconic Floydboots website, visited over a million times by collectors, and author of the 2024 book Wizardo: Stories of a Bootlegger.

Steve reflects on five decades of Pink Floyd: from being a 12-year-old at Wembley Empire Pool in November 1974 and the heartbreak of his prized Stoke bootleg being broken - to the challenge of hunting down and thrill of listening to rare titles. He recalls leaving home at 3am from Knebworth 1975, the ferocity and spectacle of the Animals tour, the monumental experience of The Wall shows, and meeting the band at the premiere of The Wall film.

Steve also shares two extraordinary encounters with Syd Barrett in the 1990s - fleeting but unforgettable glimpses of the band’s elusive founding genius. Along the way, he discusses Barrett superfan the late Bernard White, the legacy of John Wizardo, his adventures as a record dealer, and the time he was offered Roger Waters’ Live at Pompeii bass. It is a fascinating story of how a lifetime can be shaped by music, soundtracked by Pink Floyd. 

This episode is in stereo - because, well, it just had to be. And if you think you hear a fly buzzing, dogs wanting attention, or even church bells chiming in the distance… you are not imagining things. Consider them accidental Pink Floyd–style sound effects.

Subscribe to Fingal’s Cave for more journeys to the edges of Pink Floyd music history.]]> https://fingalscavepodcast.com/episode/ep-30-steve-anderson-50-years-of-floyd-bootlegs-barrett-and-beyond Ep.30 - Steve Anderson: 50 Years of Floyd: Bootlegs, Barrett, and Beyond 02:10:59 Ian Priston 30 full In this episode of Fingal’s Cave, host Ian Priston talks with Steve Anderson - creator of the iconic Floydboots website, visited over a million times by collectors, and author of the 2024 book Wizardo: Stories of a Bootlegger.

Steve reflects on five decades of Pink Floyd: from being a 12-year-old at Wembley Empire Pool in November 1974 and the heartbreak of his prized Stoke bootleg being broken - to the challenge of hunting down and thrill of listening to rare titles. He recalls leaving home at 3am from Knebworth 1975, the ferocity and spectacle of the Animals tour, the monumental experience of The Wall shows, and meeting the band at the premiere of The Wall film.

Steve also shares two extraordinary encounters with Syd Barrett in the 1990s - fleeting but unforgettable glimpses of the band’s elusive founding genius. Along the way, he discusses Barrett superfan the late Bernard White, the legacy of John Wizardo, his adventures as a record dealer, and the time he was offered Roger Waters’ Live at Pompeii bass. It is a fascinating story of how a lifetime can be shaped by music, soundtracked by Pink Floyd. 

This episode is in stereo - because, well, it just had to be. And if you think you hear a fly buzzing, dogs wanting attention, or even church bells chiming in the distance… you are not imagining things. Consider them accidental Pink Floyd–style sound effects.

Subscribe to Fingal’s Cave for more journeys to the edges of Pink Floyd music history.]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/180724c4/episode/80a26adb/artwork-3000x3000.png?t=1756655806 Ep.30 - Steve Anderson: 50 Years of Floyd: Bootlegs, Barrett, and Beyond https://fingalscavepodcast.com/episode/ep-30-steve-anderson-50-years-of-floyd-bootlegs-barrett-and-beyond Pink Floyd,Syd Barrett,Vinyl Records,Collecting,Live Music,1977,1974,1970,1971,1973,1972,1988,1975,1980,1981,The Wall,Wish You Were Here,Music,Concert Review,Music History,Roger Waters,David Gilmour,Nick Mason,Bootlegs,Pink Floyd Live,Wizardo,Pink Floyd Concerts,Wish you were here,Tour 1977,A saucerful of secrets,London,Animals,Hyde Park,Big Pink,Montreal,Dark side of the moon,Rotterdam,Copenhagen,UFO,Fleeting Glimpse no no no no 314412bf1fe24541bc627e2a2f0ef8fc Ep.29 - 40 Years of Flying Solo, Celebrating David Gilmour Live 1984-2024 (with Special Guest: Bjorn Riis) In this episode of the Fingal's Cave Podcast, host Nils Zehnpfennig and guests Mike McCartney, Joe Krist and special guest Bjorn Riis from Gilmourish.com celebrate 40 years of David Gilmour's live performances.

We begin by exploring Bjorn's musical background and the influence of Gilmour, Pink Floyd, and other bands on his sound. We then trace the evolution of Gilmour’s tone, gear and style throughout his solo career and his time with Pink Floyd from 1968 to 1994.

We start the discussion with Gilmour’s 1978 debut and his decision not to tour. We then take an in-depth look at the About Face tour in 1984 and reflect on the chaotic Ecomundo show in Colombia in 1992.

We also revisit the acclaimed On an Island tour of 2006, discussing the stellar band, the wonderful set list, and the unforgettable performance of 'Echoes'.

A decade later, Gilmour returned with Rattle That Lock. We explore the differences between that tour and the one in 2006, including the surprise mid-tour line-up changes, and we discuss the somewhat underwhelming Pompeii shows in 2016.

Finally, we talk about his latest album, Luck and Strange, and the short tour that followed. We also reflect on his four decades of live music and celebrate a legendary career that continues to inspire many of us.]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0200 In this episode of the Fingal's Cave Podcast, host Nils Zehnpfennig and guests Mike McCartney, Joe Krist and special guest Bjorn Riis from Gilmourish.com celebrate 40 years of David Gilmour's live performances.

We begin by exploring Bjorn's musical background and the influence of Gilmour, Pink Floyd, and other bands on his sound. We then trace the evolution of Gilmour’s tone, gear and style throughout his solo career and his time with Pink Floyd from 1968 to 1994.

We start the discussion with Gilmour’s 1978 debut and his decision not to tour. We then take an in-depth look at the About Face tour in 1984 and reflect on the chaotic Ecomundo show in Colombia in 1992.

We also revisit the acclaimed On an Island tour of 2006, discussing the stellar band, the wonderful set list, and the unforgettable performance of 'Echoes'.

A decade later, Gilmour returned with Rattle That Lock. We explore the differences between that tour and the one in 2006, including the surprise mid-tour line-up changes, and we discuss the somewhat underwhelming Pompeii shows in 2016.

Finally, we talk about his latest album, Luck and Strange, and the short tour that followed. We also reflect on his four decades of live music and celebrate a legendary career that continues to inspire many of us.]]> https://fingalscavepodcast.com/episode/ep-29-40-years-of-flying-solo-celebrating-david-gilmour-live-1984-2024-with-special-guest-bjorn-riis Ep.29 - 40 Years of Flying Solo, Celebrating David Gilmour Live 1984-2024 (with Special Guest: Bjorn Riis) 02:02:41 Nils Zehnpfennig, Mike McCartney, Joe Krist, Bjorn Riis 29 full In this episode of the Fingal's Cave Podcast, host Nils Zehnpfennig and guests Mike McCartney, Joe Krist and special guest Bjorn Riis from Gilmourish.com celebrate 40 years of David Gilmour's live performances.

We begin by exploring Bjorn's musical background and the influence of Gilmour, Pink Floyd, and other bands on his sound. We then trace the evolution of Gilmour’s tone, gear and style throughout his solo career and his time with Pink Floyd from 1968 to 1994.

We start the discussion with Gilmour’s 1978 debut and his decision not to tour. We then take an in-depth look at the About Face tour in 1984 and reflect on the chaotic Ecomundo show in Colombia in 1992.

We also revisit the acclaimed On an Island tour of 2006, discussing the stellar band, the wonderful set list, and the unforgettable performance of 'Echoes'.

A decade later, Gilmour returned with Rattle That Lock. We explore the differences between that tour and the one in 2006, including the surprise mid-tour line-up changes, and we discuss the somewhat underwhelming Pompeii shows in 2016.

Finally, we talk about his latest album, Luck and Strange, and the short tour that followed. We also reflect on his four decades of live music and celebrate a legendary career that continues to inspire many of us.]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/180724c4/episode/01197a3f/artwork-3000x3000.png?t=1752765973 Ep.29 - 40 Years of Flying Solo, Celebrating David Gilmour Live 1984-2024 (with Special Guest: Bjorn Riis) https://fingalscavepodcast.com/episode/ep-29-40-years-of-flying-solo-celebrating-david-gilmour-live-1984-2024-with-special-guest-bjorn-riis Nick Mason, Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Pink Floyd, Bootlegs, Pink Floyd Live, London, Pink Floyd Concerts, Atom Heart Mother, Syd Barrett, BBC, Documentary, Animals, A saucerful of secrets, Wish you were here, Tour 1977, A momentary lapse of reason AI AJ, A momentary lapse of reason, Kaos, Amused, Bjorn Riis, Airbag, Gilmourish, Gilmourish.com, Ecomundo, Pete Townshend yes no yes no a1eeba9d15e247a6bf1a7fcfeba5b80d Ep.28 - Frying Eggs and Breaking Milk Bottles: The Masked Marauder’s Pink Floyd Story In this fascinating episode of Fingal’s Cave, host Ian Priston sits down with a legendary figure from Pink Floyd's early days - an underground taper known as The Masked Marauder. 

One of just a few people who recorded the band live in the 1960s, he shares candid memories of the counterculture, classic gigs at UFO and Middle Earth, and capturing historic BBC radio sessions from his living room.

Hear personal reflections on:
• Syd Barrett and David Gilmour-era Pink Floyd shows
• Legendary venues like the Roundhouse and Eel Pie Island
• Taping the The Man and The Journey premiere and other bands such as Soft Machine
• His bohemian lifestyle, radical activism, and outsider spirit.

Now 82 and sharp as ever, the Masked Marauder brings the psychedelic era to life with wit, warmth, and authenticity. A must-listen for Pink Floyd fans, music historians, and anyone interested in the London 1960s underground scene.

Recorded at his home on a busy London street, the conversation is rich with atmosphere, quiet pauses, and thoughtful insights. As always, Fingal’s Cave favours authentic conversations over formal interviews.

Please find here a subtitled version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjUAxlTTvAg

Subscribe to Fingal’s Cave for more journeys to the edges of Pink Floyd music history.]]> Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0200 In this fascinating episode of Fingal’s Cave, host Ian Priston sits down with a legendary figure from Pink Floyd's early days - an underground taper known as The Masked Marauder. 

One of just a few people who recorded the band live in the 1960s, he shares candid memories of the counterculture, classic gigs at UFO and Middle Earth, and capturing historic BBC radio sessions from his living room.

Hear personal reflections on:
• Syd Barrett and David Gilmour-era Pink Floyd shows
• Legendary venues like the Roundhouse and Eel Pie Island
• Taping the The Man and The Journey premiere and other bands such as Soft Machine
• His bohemian lifestyle, radical activism, and outsider spirit.

Now 82 and sharp as ever, the Masked Marauder brings the psychedelic era to life with wit, warmth, and authenticity. A must-listen for Pink Floyd fans, music historians, and anyone interested in the London 1960s underground scene.

Recorded at his home on a busy London street, the conversation is rich with atmosphere, quiet pauses, and thoughtful insights. As always, Fingal’s Cave favours authentic conversations over formal interviews.

Please find here a subtitled version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjUAxlTTvAg

Subscribe to Fingal’s Cave for more journeys to the edges of Pink Floyd music history.]]> https://fingalscavepodcast.com/episode/ep-28-frying-eggs-and-breaking-milk-bottles-the-masked-marauder-s-pink-floyd-story Ep.28 - Frying Eggs and Breaking Milk Bottles: The Masked Marauder’s Pink Floyd Story 01:22:19 Ian Priston 28 full In this fascinating episode of Fingal’s Cave, host Ian Priston sits down with a legendary figure from Pink Floyd's early days - an underground taper known as The Masked Marauder. 

One of just a few people who recorded the band live in the 1960s, he shares candid memories of the counterculture, classic gigs at UFO and Middle Earth, and capturing historic BBC radio sessions from his living room.

Hear personal reflections on:
• Syd Barrett and David Gilmour-era Pink Floyd shows
• Legendary venues like the Roundhouse and Eel Pie Island
• Taping the The Man and The Journey premiere and other bands such as Soft Machine
• His bohemian lifestyle, radical activism, and outsider spirit.

Now 82 and sharp as ever, the Masked Marauder brings the psychedelic era to life with wit, warmth, and authenticity. A must-listen for Pink Floyd fans, music historians, and anyone interested in the London 1960s underground scene.

Recorded at his home on a busy London street, the conversation is rich with atmosphere, quiet pauses, and thoughtful insights. As always, Fingal’s Cave favours authentic conversations over formal interviews.

Please find here a subtitled version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjUAxlTTvAg

Subscribe to Fingal’s Cave for more journeys to the edges of Pink Floyd music history.]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/180724c4/episode/8c0d1ea0/artwork-3000x3000.png?t=1750063878 Ep.28 - Frying Eggs and Breaking Milk Bottles: The Masked Marauder’s Pink Floyd Story https://fingalscavepodcast.com/episode/ep-28-frying-eggs-and-breaking-milk-bottles-the-masked-marauder-s-pink-floyd-story Nick Mason,Roger Waters,David Gilmour,Pink Floyd,Bootlegs,Pink Floyd Live,London,Pink Floyd Concerts,Atom Heart Mother,Syd Barrett,BBC,Documentary,Animals,A saucerful of secrets,Wish you were here,Tour 1977,Pompeii,Dom Beken,Gary Kemp,Shine on,Dark side of the moon,Rotterdam,Copenhagen,Middle earth,UFO,UFO Club,Rolf Ossenbach no no no no 402aa3c54b654bb29e4e03e887417434 Ep.27 - Set the Controls: Lee Harris and the Early Days of Pink Floyd Lee Harris, the founder and guitarist of the successful band ‘Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secret’ was our first interview guest almost two years ago. We had an exciting conversation back then and we knew we wanted to invite him back to our podcast.

Now, 25 episodes later, the time has finally come, Lee Harris is back!

Together with Phil Salathé, in this episode we talk about Lee's youth, his own career as co-manager and guitarist of the band ‘Ian Dury and the Blockheads’ and the musical development of Pink Floyd between the years 1967 and 1972, an era they cover with the 'Saucers'.

Lee also gives us a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the band, describing the conditions under which the songs were chosen and why Echoes came so late in the setlist.

Look forward to a lively conversation between two full-blooded musicians and some great and nerdy insights...

(On a personal note, to our knowledge Pink Floyd performed 'The Alan's Psychedelic Breakfast' four times during the UK leg of their British Winter Tour in 1970.)]]> Tue, 13 May 2025 12:00:00 +0200 Lee Harris, the founder and guitarist of the successful band ‘Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secret’ was our first interview guest almost two years ago. We had an exciting conversation back then and we knew we wanted to invite him back to our podcast.

Now, 25 episodes later, the time has finally come, Lee Harris is back!

Together with Phil Salathé, in this episode we talk about Lee's youth, his own career as co-manager and guitarist of the band ‘Ian Dury and the Blockheads’ and the musical development of Pink Floyd between the years 1967 and 1972, an era they cover with the 'Saucers'.

Lee also gives us a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the band, describing the conditions under which the songs were chosen and why Echoes came so late in the setlist.

Look forward to a lively conversation between two full-blooded musicians and some great and nerdy insights...

(On a personal note, to our knowledge Pink Floyd performed 'The Alan's Psychedelic Breakfast' four times during the UK leg of their British Winter Tour in 1970.)]]> https://fingalscavepodcast.com/episode/ep-27-set-the-controls-lee-harris-and-the-early-days-of-pink-floyd Ep.27 - Set the Controls: Lee Harris and the Early Days of Pink Floyd 01:19:56 Phil Salathé / Nils Zehnpfennig 27 full Lee Harris, the founder and guitarist of the successful band ‘Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secret’ was our first interview guest almost two years ago. We had an exciting conversation back then and we knew we wanted to invite him back to our podcast.

Now, 25 episodes later, the time has finally come, Lee Harris is back!

Together with Phil Salathé, in this episode we talk about Lee's youth, his own career as co-manager and guitarist of the band ‘Ian Dury and the Blockheads’ and the musical development of Pink Floyd between the years 1967 and 1972, an era they cover with the 'Saucers'.

Lee also gives us a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the band, describing the conditions under which the songs were chosen and why Echoes came so late in the setlist.

Look forward to a lively conversation between two full-blooded musicians and some great and nerdy insights...

(On a personal note, to our knowledge Pink Floyd performed 'The Alan's Psychedelic Breakfast' four times during the UK leg of their British Winter Tour in 1970.)]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/180724c4/episode/f7f8a9e5/artwork-3000x3000.png?t=1747043437 Ep.27 - Set the Controls: Lee Harris and the Early Days of Pink Floyd https://fingalscavepodcast.com/episode/ep-27-set-the-controls-lee-harris-and-the-early-days-of-pink-floyd Nick Mason, Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Pink Floyd, Bootlegs, Pink Floyd Live, London, Pink Floyd Concerts, Atom Heart Mother, Syd Barrett, BBC, Documentary, Animals, A saucerful of secrets, Wish you were here, Tour 1977, Pompeii, Dom Beken, Gary Kemp, Lee Harris, Shine on, Dark side of the moon, Rotterdam, Copenhagen no no no no acb2de4b8d424a4294c8593c1d4fc688 Ep.26 - Over the Moon: Pink Floyd Live 1974-1975 To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the start of the North America tour in 1975, we present a new and exciting episode of the Fingal's Cave podcast.

In more than 2 hours we discuss Pink Floyd's so-called transition period between 1974 and 1975, often derided as the band's creative low point.

But even though there were many late decisions, sound problems, mishaps and - to be frank - a certain amount of laziness, these three tours, which started in Colmar (France) on 22nd June and ended in Knebworth (UK) on 5th July, offered plenty to talk about. 

From one of the finest Dark Side of the Moon shows in Bristol to a total disaster in Knebworth, Pink Floyd went through a rollercoaster ride in these 380 days, defining their own future by road-testing new material and setting the stage (no pun intended) with stunning new visuals, including the birth of Mr. Screen.

After several weeks of preparation, we are proud to bring you an in-depth chat that even the dedicated Pink Floyd fan will learn something from, we promise!

Our yt-channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Fingals_Cave_Podcast

Most important shows:
1974-06-22 Colmar (tour start)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AFkERLrJQU

1974-11-19 Stoke on Trent (British Winter Tour 74 bootleg)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7F2-bSdNHTY

1974-12-14 Bristol (Best Dark Side Set)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlFm7s-Gypc

1975-04-26 Los Angeles (Millard recording)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4clpGEnZz0o

1975-06-09 Landover (Best ‘75 Dark Side Set)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8iLvc72N1w

1975-06-17 Uniondale (Great show)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPzaR1PcUDI

1975-06-28 Hamilton (Superb recording)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAR5x2LGHO0


Videos:
1975-04-27 Los Angeles (8mm)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NYLy9NqlAY

1975-06-09 Landover (8mm)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pH1mGiSmbRk

1975-06-26 Montreal (8mm)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nb7lxh_9eOk

1975-06-28 Hamilton (8mm)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSXZMFq_Msk

1975-07-05 Knebworth (video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Oi5BCXeV4A

]]> Tue, 08 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0200 To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the start of the North America tour in 1975, we present a new and exciting episode of the Fingal's Cave podcast.

In more than 2 hours we discuss Pink Floyd's so-called transition period between 1974 and 1975, often derided as the band's creative low point.

But even though there were many late decisions, sound problems, mishaps and - to be frank - a certain amount of laziness, these three tours, which started in Colmar (France) on 22nd June and ended in Knebworth (UK) on 5th July, offered plenty to talk about. 

From one of the finest Dark Side of the Moon shows in Bristol to a total disaster in Knebworth, Pink Floyd went through a rollercoaster ride in these 380 days, defining their own future by road-testing new material and setting the stage (no pun intended) with stunning new visuals, including the birth of Mr. Screen.

After several weeks of preparation, we are proud to bring you an in-depth chat that even the dedicated Pink Floyd fan will learn something from, we promise!

Our yt-channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Fingals_Cave_Podcast

Most important shows:
1974-06-22 Colmar (tour start)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AFkERLrJQU

1974-11-19 Stoke on Trent (British Winter Tour 74 bootleg)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7F2-bSdNHTY

1974-12-14 Bristol (Best Dark Side Set)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlFm7s-Gypc

1975-04-26 Los Angeles (Millard recording)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4clpGEnZz0o

1975-06-09 Landover (Best ‘75 Dark Side Set)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8iLvc72N1w

1975-06-17 Uniondale (Great show)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPzaR1PcUDI

1975-06-28 Hamilton (Superb recording)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAR5x2LGHO0


Videos:
1975-04-27 Los Angeles (8mm)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NYLy9NqlAY

1975-06-09 Landover (8mm)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pH1mGiSmbRk

1975-06-26 Montreal (8mm)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nb7lxh_9eOk

1975-06-28 Hamilton (8mm)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSXZMFq_Msk

1975-07-05 Knebworth (video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Oi5BCXeV4A

]]> https://fingalscavepodcast.com/episode/ep-26-over-the-moon-pink-floyd-live-1974-1975 Ep.26 - Over the Moon: Pink Floyd Live 1974-1975 02:35:54 Phil Salaté / Kyle V / Mike McCartney / Nils Zehnpfennig 26 full To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the start of the North America tour in 1975, we present a new and exciting episode of the Fingal's Cave podcast.

In more than 2 hours we discuss Pink Floyd's so-called transition period between 1974 and 1975, often derided as the band's creative low point.

But even though there were many late decisions, sound problems, mishaps and - to be frank - a certain amount of laziness, these three tours, which started in Colmar (France) on 22nd June and ended in Knebworth (UK) on 5th July, offered plenty to talk about. 

From one of the finest Dark Side of the Moon shows in Bristol to a total disaster in Knebworth, Pink Floyd went through a rollercoaster ride in these 380 days, defining their own future by road-testing new material and setting the stage (no pun intended) with stunning new visuals, including the birth of Mr. Screen.

After several weeks of preparation, we are proud to bring you an in-depth chat that even the dedicated Pink Floyd fan will learn something from, we promise!

Our yt-channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Fingals_Cave_Podcast

Most important shows:
1974-06-22 Colmar (tour start)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AFkERLrJQU

1974-11-19 Stoke on Trent (British Winter Tour 74 bootleg)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7F2-bSdNHTY

1974-12-14 Bristol (Best Dark Side Set)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlFm7s-Gypc

1975-04-26 Los Angeles (Millard recording)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4clpGEnZz0o

1975-06-09 Landover (Best ‘75 Dark Side Set)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8iLvc72N1w

1975-06-17 Uniondale (Great show)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPzaR1PcUDI

1975-06-28 Hamilton (Superb recording)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAR5x2LGHO0


Videos:
1975-04-27 Los Angeles (8mm)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NYLy9NqlAY

1975-06-09 Landover (8mm)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pH1mGiSmbRk

1975-06-26 Montreal (8mm)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nb7lxh_9eOk

1975-06-28 Hamilton (8mm)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSXZMFq_Msk

1975-07-05 Knebworth (video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Oi5BCXeV4A

]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/180724c4/episode/d5338f3e/artwork-3000x3000.png?t=1743629929 Ep.26 - Over the Moon: Pink Floyd Live 1974-1975 https://fingalscavepodcast.com/episode/ep-26-over-the-moon-pink-floyd-live-1974-1975 Nick Mason, Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Pink Floyd, Bootlegs, Pink Floyd Live, London, Pink Floyd Concerts, Atom Heart Mother, Syd Barrett, BBC, Documentary, Animals, A saucerful of secrets, Wish you were here, Tour 1977, Spitting Incident, Montreal no no no no 00a008fa7d5948608496bf98d0d32fba Ep.25 - Troubled Waters, Burning Curtains: Staging The Wall, 1978-1981 In today's episode we talk about a very special time for Pink Floyd between 1978 -1981 and the staging of THE WALL live shows. This would be the last time until 2005 where the main four members played live as a band, so it is an important, if melancholic period.

Together with Kyle and Phil (Salathé) we discuss the circumstances surrounding the album THE WALL, the so-called ‘Performance Manuscript’ and of course many shows from the tour itself. 

In particular we discuss the tour rehearsals, the start of the tour in Los Angeles on February 7th 1980, the video recordings of the concert in New York at the Nassau Coliseum, in London at Earl’s Court, and of course about the great shows in Dortmund, a typical German city in the middle of the Ruhr area. We also take a brief look at the last run of wall shows in June of 1981.

In a little more than 2 hours you will learn many insights, mishaps, surprises and hopefully yet unknown things about the Wall live!

Credit goes to RarePinkFloyd for providing research materials for this episode. You can view his wonderful website here; http://www.rarepinkfloyd.fr/

Credit also goes to Vernon Fitch and Richard Mahon’s incredible book, “Comfortably Numb: A History of The Wall 1978-1981”, which you can purchase here;
http://www.pfapublishing.com/]]> Fri, 31 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0100 In today's episode we talk about a very special time for Pink Floyd between 1978 -1981 and the staging of THE WALL live shows. This would be the last time until 2005 where the main four members played live as a band, so it is an important, if melancholic period.

Together with Kyle and Phil (Salathé) we discuss the circumstances surrounding the album THE WALL, the so-called ‘Performance Manuscript’ and of course many shows from the tour itself. 

In particular we discuss the tour rehearsals, the start of the tour in Los Angeles on February 7th 1980, the video recordings of the concert in New York at the Nassau Coliseum, in London at Earl’s Court, and of course about the great shows in Dortmund, a typical German city in the middle of the Ruhr area. We also take a brief look at the last run of wall shows in June of 1981.

In a little more than 2 hours you will learn many insights, mishaps, surprises and hopefully yet unknown things about the Wall live!

Credit goes to RarePinkFloyd for providing research materials for this episode. You can view his wonderful website here; http://www.rarepinkfloyd.fr/

Credit also goes to Vernon Fitch and Richard Mahon’s incredible book, “Comfortably Numb: A History of The Wall 1978-1981”, which you can purchase here;
http://www.pfapublishing.com/]]> https://fingalscavepodcast.com/episode/ep-25-troubled-waters-burning-curtains-staging-the-wall-1978-1981 Ep.25 - Troubled Waters, Burning Curtains: Staging The Wall, 1978-1981 02:07:28 Nils Zehnpfennig / Phil Salathé / Kyle V 25 full In today's episode we talk about a very special time for Pink Floyd between 1978 -1981 and the staging of THE WALL live shows. This would be the last time until 2005 where the main four members played live as a band, so it is an important, if melancholic period.

Together with Kyle and Phil (Salathé) we discuss the circumstances surrounding the album THE WALL, the so-called ‘Performance Manuscript’ and of course many shows from the tour itself. 

In particular we discuss the tour rehearsals, the start of the tour in Los Angeles on February 7th 1980, the video recordings of the concert in New York at the Nassau Coliseum, in London at Earl’s Court, and of course about the great shows in Dortmund, a typical German city in the middle of the Ruhr area. We also take a brief look at the last run of wall shows in June of 1981.

In a little more than 2 hours you will learn many insights, mishaps, surprises and hopefully yet unknown things about the Wall live!

Credit goes to RarePinkFloyd for providing research materials for this episode. You can view his wonderful website here; http://www.rarepinkfloyd.fr/

Credit also goes to Vernon Fitch and Richard Mahon’s incredible book, “Comfortably Numb: A History of The Wall 1978-1981”, which you can purchase here;
http://www.pfapublishing.com/]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/180724c4/episode/c48ccf3c/artwork-3000x3000.png?t=1738073508 Ep.25 - Troubled Waters, Burning Curtains: Staging The Wall, 1978-1981 https://fingalscavepodcast.com/episode/ep-25-troubled-waters-burning-curtains-staging-the-wall-1978-1981 Nick Mason, Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Pink Floyd, Bootlegs, Pink Floyd Live, London, Pink Floyd Concerts, Animals, Wish you were here, Tour 1977, Montreal, Spitting Incident no no no no dda81de6ca214386b70f5732c54baf6a Ep.24 - X-Mas Special: "Here Comes Santa... and a Sleigh Full of Pink Floyd Fans" In this special holiday episode, Nils and Ian sit down with Bob and Oakley—two young superfans who weren’t even born when Pink Floyd’s last tour ended. Together, they unwrap stories of rare recordings, audio engineering wizardry, and the friendships that make the fan community feel like family.

Bob and Oakley dive into their passion for finding rare recordings, chasing down rumours, and earning respect from experienced fans in the broader Pink Floyd community.

Their love for live recordings has led them to develop impressive audio engineering and mastering skills. Bob and Oakley share their experience working on projects like matrix mixes and quadrophonic remasters, where they combine multiple audience recordings—each captured from different spots in a venue. They break down the techniques, challenges, and how these projects often deliver audio quality far beyond expectations.

Our first 2023 episode declared: “Once you’re hooked, there’s no way back.” Bob and Oakley embody this sentiment, proving how Pink Floyd’s music continues to inspire a new generation of researchers, audio specialists, and devoted fans.

From all of us at Fingal’s Cave, merry Christmas and happy holidays!]]> Sun, 22 Dec 2024 14:00:00 +0100 In this special holiday episode, Nils and Ian sit down with Bob and Oakley—two young superfans who weren’t even born when Pink Floyd’s last tour ended. Together, they unwrap stories of rare recordings, audio engineering wizardry, and the friendships that make the fan community feel like family.

Bob and Oakley dive into their passion for finding rare recordings, chasing down rumours, and earning respect from experienced fans in the broader Pink Floyd community.

Their love for live recordings has led them to develop impressive audio engineering and mastering skills. Bob and Oakley share their experience working on projects like matrix mixes and quadrophonic remasters, where they combine multiple audience recordings—each captured from different spots in a venue. They break down the techniques, challenges, and how these projects often deliver audio quality far beyond expectations.

Our first 2023 episode declared: “Once you’re hooked, there’s no way back.” Bob and Oakley embody this sentiment, proving how Pink Floyd’s music continues to inspire a new generation of researchers, audio specialists, and devoted fans.

From all of us at Fingal’s Cave, merry Christmas and happy holidays!]]> https://fingalscavepodcast.com/episode/ep-24-x-mas-special-here-comes-santa-and-a-sleigh-full-of-pink-floyd-fans Ep.24 - X-Mas Special: "Here Comes Santa... and a Sleigh Full of Pink Floyd Fans" 00:42:44 Ian Priston / Nils Zehnpfennig 24 full In this special holiday episode, Nils and Ian sit down with Bob and Oakley—two young superfans who weren’t even born when Pink Floyd’s last tour ended. Together, they unwrap stories of rare recordings, audio engineering wizardry, and the friendships that make the fan community feel like family.

Bob and Oakley dive into their passion for finding rare recordings, chasing down rumours, and earning respect from experienced fans in the broader Pink Floyd community.

Their love for live recordings has led them to develop impressive audio engineering and mastering skills. Bob and Oakley share their experience working on projects like matrix mixes and quadrophonic remasters, where they combine multiple audience recordings—each captured from different spots in a venue. They break down the techniques, challenges, and how these projects often deliver audio quality far beyond expectations.

Our first 2023 episode declared: “Once you’re hooked, there’s no way back.” Bob and Oakley embody this sentiment, proving how Pink Floyd’s music continues to inspire a new generation of researchers, audio specialists, and devoted fans.

From all of us at Fingal’s Cave, merry Christmas and happy holidays!]]> Nick Mason, Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Pink Floyd, Bootlegs, Pink Floyd Live, London, Pink Floyd Concerts, Atom Heart Mother, Syd Barrett, BBC, Documentary, A saucerful of secrets, Animals, Wish you were here, Tour 1977, Montreal, Spitting Incident, Hyde Park no no no no f2a8f23acb12461fb4f0bf06a5c5cac6 Ep.23 - Syd Barrett drummer Jerry Shirley in conversation with Phil Salathé If you were to make a list of the musicians who made some of the most beloved recordings in rock music, the name Jerry Shirley will come up over and over again. In addition to his role as drummer in Humble Pie, he has worked closely with luminaries like B.B. King, John Entwistle, and of course, Syd Barrett. In this episode, he sits down with Phil Salathé to discuss his long and storied career, and to share stories from his work with Syd in the studio and live. We also investigate a few mysteries in the process, including an enigmatic Syd outtake that's stymied researchers for decades. You won't want to miss it!]]> Fri, 29 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0100 If you were to make a list of the musicians who made some of the most beloved recordings in rock music, the name Jerry Shirley will come up over and over again. In addition to his role as drummer in Humble Pie, he has worked closely with luminaries like B.B. King, John Entwistle, and of course, Syd Barrett. In this episode, he sits down with Phil Salathé to discuss his long and storied career, and to share stories from his work with Syd in the studio and live. We also investigate a few mysteries in the process, including an enigmatic Syd outtake that's stymied researchers for decades. You won't want to miss it!]]> https://fingalscavepodcast.com/episode/ep-23-syd-barrett-drummer-jerry-shirley-in-conversation-with-phil-salathe Ep.23 - Syd Barrett drummer Jerry Shirley in conversation with Phil Salathé 01:27:50 Phil Salathé 23 full If you were to make a list of the musicians who made some of the most beloved recordings in rock music, the name Jerry Shirley will come up over and over again. In addition to his role as drummer in Humble Pie, he has worked closely with luminaries like B.B. King, John Entwistle, and of course, Syd Barrett. In this episode, he sits down with Phil Salathé to discuss his long and storied career, and to share stories from his work with Syd in the studio and live. We also investigate a few mysteries in the process, including an enigmatic Syd outtake that's stymied researchers for decades. You won't want to miss it!]]> Nick Mason,Roger Waters,David Gilmour,Pink Floyd,Bootlegs,Pink Floyd Live,Pink Floyd Concerts,Atom Heart Mother,Syd Barrett,BBC,Documentary,A saucerful of secrets,Humble Pie,Jimi Hendrixs,John Entwistle no no no no a8c81dd383d44979b9a824fb0335454f Ep.22 - “Here They Come!”: Pink Floyd, January 1972 and the birth of The Dark Side of the Moon Over the course of eight days in January 1972, Pink Floyd began to showcase The Dark Side Of The Moon, their brand-new piece of music, which would ultimately define their legacy.

The band kicked off their tour with concerts in Brighton, Portsmouth, Bournemouth, and Southampton, before heading north to Newcastle and Leeds. 

For live recording collectors, these early dates have long been a source of confusion, with persistent issues regarding accurate dates and uncertainties surrounding the content and quality of the audience recordings.

Consequently, the pivotal January shows are often overshadowed by the February 1972 Rainbow Theatre concerts.

In this episode, Phil Salathé and Ian Priston delve deep into the January shows, offering insightful musical analysis and thorough research to shed light on this pivotal moment in Pink Floyd’s history.]]> Fri, 04 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0200 Over the course of eight days in January 1972, Pink Floyd began to showcase The Dark Side Of The Moon, their brand-new piece of music, which would ultimately define their legacy.

The band kicked off their tour with concerts in Brighton, Portsmouth, Bournemouth, and Southampton, before heading north to Newcastle and Leeds. 

For live recording collectors, these early dates have long been a source of confusion, with persistent issues regarding accurate dates and uncertainties surrounding the content and quality of the audience recordings.

Consequently, the pivotal January shows are often overshadowed by the February 1972 Rainbow Theatre concerts.

In this episode, Phil Salathé and Ian Priston delve deep into the January shows, offering insightful musical analysis and thorough research to shed light on this pivotal moment in Pink Floyd’s history.]]> https://fingalscavepodcast.com/episode/ep-22-here-they-come-pink-floyd-january-1972-and-the-birth-of-the-dark-side-of-the-moon Ep.22 - “Here They Come!”: Pink Floyd, January 1972 and the birth of The Dark Side of the Moon 01:45:01 Ian Priston / Phil Salathé 22 full Over the course of eight days in January 1972, Pink Floyd began to showcase The Dark Side Of The Moon, their brand-new piece of music, which would ultimately define their legacy.

The band kicked off their tour with concerts in Brighton, Portsmouth, Bournemouth, and Southampton, before heading north to Newcastle and Leeds. 

For live recording collectors, these early dates have long been a source of confusion, with persistent issues regarding accurate dates and uncertainties surrounding the content and quality of the audience recordings.

Consequently, the pivotal January shows are often overshadowed by the February 1972 Rainbow Theatre concerts.

In this episode, Phil Salathé and Ian Priston delve deep into the January shows, offering insightful musical analysis and thorough research to shed light on this pivotal moment in Pink Floyd’s history.]]> Pink Floyd Live, Bootlegs, David Gilmour, Roger Waters, Nick Mason, BBC, London, Pink Floyd Concerts, A saucerful of secrets, Dark side of the moon no no no no 9f836219960e45e1944e10e0f4438cd2 Ep.21 – 'Artist On The Border' on creating artworks for bootlegs, animations and the Roger "Syd" Barrett Legacy Hello and welcome back!

In this episode we have another exciting guest. While the name of our interviewee may not be familiar to you, his works are for sure.

Alex started creating artwork for various Pink Floyd bootlegs in the late 90's and supported the Harvested label on a few releases.

He then started a YouTube channel and released animated versions of the official Pink Floyd artwork. This later led to a collaboration with Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets and eventually a close association with the family of Roger “Syd” Barrett, where Alex is the official animator for all content on the official website.
The conversation was exciting, funny and insightful, but hear for yourself!

Links:
https://www.sydbarrett.com/
https://www.youtube.com/c/artistontheborder
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZq92A0il6Q (Animated Relics Artwork)]]> Thu, 05 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0200 Hello and welcome back!

In this episode we have another exciting guest. While the name of our interviewee may not be familiar to you, his works are for sure.

Alex started creating artwork for various Pink Floyd bootlegs in the late 90's and supported the Harvested label on a few releases.

He then started a YouTube channel and released animated versions of the official Pink Floyd artwork. This later led to a collaboration with Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets and eventually a close association with the family of Roger “Syd” Barrett, where Alex is the official animator for all content on the official website.
The conversation was exciting, funny and insightful, but hear for yourself!

Links:
https://www.sydbarrett.com/
https://www.youtube.com/c/artistontheborder
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZq92A0il6Q (Animated Relics Artwork)]]> https://fingalscavepodcast.com/episode/ep-21-artist-on-the-border-on-creating-artworks-for-bootlegs-animations-and-the-roger-syd-barrett-legacy Ep.21 – 'Artist On The Border' on creating artworks for bootlegs, animations and the Roger "Syd" Barrett Legacy 01:06:20 Nils Zehnpfennig 21 full Hello and welcome back!

In this episode we have another exciting guest. While the name of our interviewee may not be familiar to you, his works are for sure.

Alex started creating artwork for various Pink Floyd bootlegs in the late 90's and supported the Harvested label on a few releases.

He then started a YouTube channel and released animated versions of the official Pink Floyd artwork. This later led to a collaboration with Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets and eventually a close association with the family of Roger “Syd” Barrett, where Alex is the official animator for all content on the official website.
The conversation was exciting, funny and insightful, but hear for yourself!

Links:
https://www.sydbarrett.com/
https://www.youtube.com/c/artistontheborder
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZq92A0il6Q (Animated Relics Artwork)]]> Nick Mason, Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Pink Floyd, Bootlegs, Pink Floyd Live, London, Pink Floyd Concerts, Atom Heart Mother, Syd Barrett, Documentary, BBC, Animals, Wish you were here, A saucerful of secrets, Big Pink, A Very Irregular Head, Million no no no no a98bd569c3b2419ea9f49f08532966a5 Ep.20 - The Legend of Mick the Hat On this, our 20th episode, we speak with a person who has chosen to go by the pseudonym of "Mick the Hat", and when you listen you'll certainly understand why. 
One of our favorite things to do on this podcast is to interview people who have knowledge that no one else in the world possesses, and who can shed light on some of the most legendary events in the history of Pink Floyd. Mick the Hat is one of those people. For anyone interested in the saga of Pink Floyd live recordings and vinyl bootlegs, you won't want to miss a minute of Mick the Hat's recollections, as elicited by podcast producer and interviewer Ian Priston. His tales of BPI busts gone wrong, of taping some of the most beloved shows in Pink Floyd history, and of dealing with some of the quirkiest characters out there, are one of a kind revelations that you won't hear anywhere else.]]> Sun, 07 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0200 On this, our 20th episode, we speak with a person who has chosen to go by the pseudonym of "Mick the Hat", and when you listen you'll certainly understand why. 
One of our favorite things to do on this podcast is to interview people who have knowledge that no one else in the world possesses, and who can shed light on some of the most legendary events in the history of Pink Floyd. Mick the Hat is one of those people. For anyone interested in the saga of Pink Floyd live recordings and vinyl bootlegs, you won't want to miss a minute of Mick the Hat's recollections, as elicited by podcast producer and interviewer Ian Priston. His tales of BPI busts gone wrong, of taping some of the most beloved shows in Pink Floyd history, and of dealing with some of the quirkiest characters out there, are one of a kind revelations that you won't hear anywhere else.]]> https://fingalscavepodcast.com/episode/ep-20-the-legend-of-mick-the-hat Ep.20 - The Legend of Mick the Hat 02:17:50 Ian Priston 20 full On this, our 20th episode, we speak with a person who has chosen to go by the pseudonym of "Mick the Hat", and when you listen you'll certainly understand why. 
One of our favorite things to do on this podcast is to interview people who have knowledge that no one else in the world possesses, and who can shed light on some of the most legendary events in the history of Pink Floyd. Mick the Hat is one of those people. For anyone interested in the saga of Pink Floyd live recordings and vinyl bootlegs, you won't want to miss a minute of Mick the Hat's recollections, as elicited by podcast producer and interviewer Ian Priston. His tales of BPI busts gone wrong, of taping some of the most beloved shows in Pink Floyd history, and of dealing with some of the quirkiest characters out there, are one of a kind revelations that you won't hear anywhere else.]]> Nick Mason, Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Pink Floyd, Pink Floyd Live, Bootlegs, London, Syd Barrett, Atom Heart Mother, Pink Floyd Concerts, BBC, Documentary, Animals, A saucerful of secrets, Wish you were here, Big Pink, Hyde Park, Montreal, Spitting Incident, Tour 1977, Pompeii, UFO Club no no no no dc87d7a0db7c43689bac6e444094e646 Ep.19 - Andy Jackson, composer, musician and audio engineer Thu, 20 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0200 https://fingalscavepodcast.com/episode/ep-19-andy-jackson-composer-musician-and-audio-engineer Ep.19 - Andy Jackson, composer, musician and audio engineer 00:57:06 Nils Zehnpfennig / Phil Salathé 19 full Nick Mason, Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Pink Floyd, Pink Floyd Live, Syd Barrett, BBC, Documentary, Animals, Roger Waters; The Wall, the division bell, A delicate sound of thunder, A momentary lapse of reason AI AJ, no no no no 575ee1802ae2417fb571246057089254 Ep.18 - Vinyl memories, concert experiences and long-term friendships: Ron Fleischer’s 45 year Pink Floyd musical journey “In the end it's all about Friendship!”

In this episode, we look back on 50 years of an intimate experience with Pink Floyd and its solo members. 

Ron Fleischer may not be known to everyone by name, but all dedicated Pink Floyd fans have at least one of his outputs, released under the name HARVESTED, at home. 

But in this episode we don't want to talk about the HARVESTED label, but rather take you on a journey through almost 50 Pink Floyd related concerts that began in Miami in 1977 and is still ongoing...

Ron tells us about these shows with many exciting anecdotes and above all gives us a story about friendship and passion that connects us Pink Floyd fans.

Ron Fleischer is not only an important part of the Pink Floyd community but has made many things accessible to the fans thanks to his projects, so this episode in which he tells his story, is a very special one for us.

]]> Thu, 30 May 2024 12:00:00 +0200 “In the end it's all about Friendship!”

In this episode, we look back on 50 years of an intimate experience with Pink Floyd and its solo members. 

Ron Fleischer may not be known to everyone by name, but all dedicated Pink Floyd fans have at least one of his outputs, released under the name HARVESTED, at home. 

But in this episode we don't want to talk about the HARVESTED label, but rather take you on a journey through almost 50 Pink Floyd related concerts that began in Miami in 1977 and is still ongoing...

Ron tells us about these shows with many exciting anecdotes and above all gives us a story about friendship and passion that connects us Pink Floyd fans.

Ron Fleischer is not only an important part of the Pink Floyd community but has made many things accessible to the fans thanks to his projects, so this episode in which he tells his story, is a very special one for us.

]]> https://fingalscavepodcast.com/episode/ep-18-vinyl-memories-concert-experiences-and-long-term-friendships-ron-fleischer-s-45-year-pink-floyd-musical-journey Ep.18 - Vinyl memories, concert experiences and long-term friendships: Ron Fleischer’s 45 year Pink Floyd musical journey 01:40:27 Nils Zehnpfennig / Ian Priston / Phil Salathé / Kyle V 18 full “In the end it's all about Friendship!”

In this episode, we look back on 50 years of an intimate experience with Pink Floyd and its solo members. 

Ron Fleischer may not be known to everyone by name, but all dedicated Pink Floyd fans have at least one of his outputs, released under the name HARVESTED, at home. 

But in this episode we don't want to talk about the HARVESTED label, but rather take you on a journey through almost 50 Pink Floyd related concerts that began in Miami in 1977 and is still ongoing...

Ron tells us about these shows with many exciting anecdotes and above all gives us a story about friendship and passion that connects us Pink Floyd fans.

Ron Fleischer is not only an important part of the Pink Floyd community but has made many things accessible to the fans thanks to his projects, so this episode in which he tells his story, is a very special one for us.

]]> no no no no 7532df8467f0465da1bb5bc7ef584f94 Ep.17 - Reflections on Roger Waters: The Solo Years (1984-1992) In this episode, we wanted to open up discussion on the solo career of Roger Waters, starting in 1984. Waters’ albums and stage productions depict some of the most interesting, powerful, and sometimes confusing concepts in music. So, to help us out, we invited two Roger Waters enthusiasts to delve deeper into this era of his career. We discuss our thoughts on each of Roger’s solo works from this period, as well as 1983’s The Final Cut. We also give insights into his groundbreaking stage productions from this era, talk about Magic BILLY and Radio KAOS, the reality of finding sound in a sea of faces and dust at The Wall in Berlin 1990, as well as answer the age old question: “What are The Pros and Cons of Hitchhiking?”]]> Tue, 07 May 2024 12:00:00 +0200 In this episode, we wanted to open up discussion on the solo career of Roger Waters, starting in 1984. Waters’ albums and stage productions depict some of the most interesting, powerful, and sometimes confusing concepts in music. So, to help us out, we invited two Roger Waters enthusiasts to delve deeper into this era of his career. We discuss our thoughts on each of Roger’s solo works from this period, as well as 1983’s The Final Cut. We also give insights into his groundbreaking stage productions from this era, talk about Magic BILLY and Radio KAOS, the reality of finding sound in a sea of faces and dust at The Wall in Berlin 1990, as well as answer the age old question: “What are The Pros and Cons of Hitchhiking?”]]> https://fingalscavepodcast.com/episode/ep-17-reflections-on-roger-waters-the-solo-years-1984-1992 Ep.17 - Reflections on Roger Waters: The Solo Years (1984-1992) 02:24:03 Nils Zehnpfennig 17 full In this episode, we wanted to open up discussion on the solo career of Roger Waters, starting in 1984. Waters’ albums and stage productions depict some of the most interesting, powerful, and sometimes confusing concepts in music. So, to help us out, we invited two Roger Waters enthusiasts to delve deeper into this era of his career. We discuss our thoughts on each of Roger’s solo works from this period, as well as 1983’s The Final Cut. We also give insights into his groundbreaking stage productions from this era, talk about Magic BILLY and Radio KAOS, the reality of finding sound in a sea of faces and dust at The Wall in Berlin 1990, as well as answer the age old question: “What are The Pros and Cons of Hitchhiking?”]]> Pink Floyd, David Gilmour, Nick Mason, Roger Waters; The Wall, Berlin, Hitchhiking, Radio, Kaos, Amused no no no no 70fee0eb99de444ca21538c33a571190 Ep.16 - Pink Floyd, the later years (1987-1994) In this episode we want to tackle a topic that is often fraud with emotions and talk about the Pink Floyd period after Roger Waters left the band often called “The Later Years”.

To help me out we invited two Pink Floyd specialists to delve deeper into this era. We discuss exciting topics like the pros and cons of the album “A Momentary Lapse of Reason”, the world tour 1987-1989 and why Echoes was only played in the first 12 shows. We talk about the musicians on stage, irritating lyrics and why we think that the 1994 world tour is unfortunately just a boring version of the 1987 tour. Finally, we discuss the remix version of AMLOR and what we like about this release.

]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0200 In this episode we want to tackle a topic that is often fraud with emotions and talk about the Pink Floyd period after Roger Waters left the band often called “The Later Years”.

To help me out we invited two Pink Floyd specialists to delve deeper into this era. We discuss exciting topics like the pros and cons of the album “A Momentary Lapse of Reason”, the world tour 1987-1989 and why Echoes was only played in the first 12 shows. We talk about the musicians on stage, irritating lyrics and why we think that the 1994 world tour is unfortunately just a boring version of the 1987 tour. Finally, we discuss the remix version of AMLOR and what we like about this release.

]]> https://fingalscavepodcast.com/episode/ep-16-pink-floyd-the-later-years-1987-1994 Ep.16 - Pink Floyd, the later years (1987-1994) 01:14:05 Nils Zehnpfennig 15 full In this episode we want to tackle a topic that is often fraud with emotions and talk about the Pink Floyd period after Roger Waters left the band often called “The Later Years”.

To help me out we invited two Pink Floyd specialists to delve deeper into this era. We discuss exciting topics like the pros and cons of the album “A Momentary Lapse of Reason”, the world tour 1987-1989 and why Echoes was only played in the first 12 shows. We talk about the musicians on stage, irritating lyrics and why we think that the 1994 world tour is unfortunately just a boring version of the 1987 tour. Finally, we discuss the remix version of AMLOR and what we like about this release.

]]> Nick Mason, Roger Waters, Pink Floyd, Bootlegs, David Gilmour, Pink Floyd Live, Pink Floyd Concerts, Atom Heart Mother, Syd Barrett, Documentary, BBC, Animals, Wish you were here, A momentary lapse of reason, A delicate sound of thunder, the division bell no no no no b520a915ab92486b8972f7895a0a7113 Ep.15 – Rob Chapman on the early Pink Floyd and his Syd Barrett and Nick Drake dreamland Drawing on his exceptional knowledge of both artists, Rob Chapman serves up a palatable Syd Barrett and Nick Drake broth, replete with historical and cultural references.

For followers of the Fingal’s Cave Podcast, Rob is perhaps best known for his two groundbreaking books about Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett, An Irregular Head, published in 2010 and The Lyrics of Syd Barrett, published in 2021.

Rob’s latest novel is Unsung: Unsaid, an exploration of the creativity of Syd Barrett and Nick Drake through the medium of speculative fiction.

Encouraged by hosts Ian Priston and Phil Salathé, Rob explains his inspirations, why he chose to trap Syd and Nick at the same Kensington Market café table, and his approach to characterisation and structure.

Rob reflects on his early memories of Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett in the 1960s and his two solo albums. Guiding us on various tangents, Rob also explains why his love of Pink Floyd extends to 1971 and describes working with David Gilmour.

If you haven’t encountered Spike Hawkins’ Instant Poetry Broth, you will undoubtedly wish to search for details after hearing Rob’s explanation.]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0100 Drawing on his exceptional knowledge of both artists, Rob Chapman serves up a palatable Syd Barrett and Nick Drake broth, replete with historical and cultural references.

For followers of the Fingal’s Cave Podcast, Rob is perhaps best known for his two groundbreaking books about Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett, An Irregular Head, published in 2010 and The Lyrics of Syd Barrett, published in 2021.

Rob’s latest novel is Unsung: Unsaid, an exploration of the creativity of Syd Barrett and Nick Drake through the medium of speculative fiction.

Encouraged by hosts Ian Priston and Phil Salathé, Rob explains his inspirations, why he chose to trap Syd and Nick at the same Kensington Market café table, and his approach to characterisation and structure.

Rob reflects on his early memories of Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett in the 1960s and his two solo albums. Guiding us on various tangents, Rob also explains why his love of Pink Floyd extends to 1971 and describes working with David Gilmour.

If you haven’t encountered Spike Hawkins’ Instant Poetry Broth, you will undoubtedly wish to search for details after hearing Rob’s explanation.]]> https://fingalscavepodcast.com/episode/ep-15-rob-chapman-on-the-early-pink-floyd-and-his-syd-barrett-and-nick-drake-dreamland Ep.15 – Rob Chapman on the early Pink Floyd and his Syd Barrett and Nick Drake dreamland 01:20:45 Ian Priston / Phil Salathé 16 full Drawing on his exceptional knowledge of both artists, Rob Chapman serves up a palatable Syd Barrett and Nick Drake broth, replete with historical and cultural references.

For followers of the Fingal’s Cave Podcast, Rob is perhaps best known for his two groundbreaking books about Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett, An Irregular Head, published in 2010 and The Lyrics of Syd Barrett, published in 2021.

Rob’s latest novel is Unsung: Unsaid, an exploration of the creativity of Syd Barrett and Nick Drake through the medium of speculative fiction.

Encouraged by hosts Ian Priston and Phil Salathé, Rob explains his inspirations, why he chose to trap Syd and Nick at the same Kensington Market café table, and his approach to characterisation and structure.

Rob reflects on his early memories of Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett in the 1960s and his two solo albums. Guiding us on various tangents, Rob also explains why his love of Pink Floyd extends to 1971 and describes working with David Gilmour.

If you haven’t encountered Spike Hawkins’ Instant Poetry Broth, you will undoubtedly wish to search for details after hearing Rob’s explanation.]]> Roger Waters, Nick Mason, David Gilmour, Pink Floyd, Bootlegs, London, Pink Floyd Live, Syd Barrett, BBC, Documentary, A Very Irregular Head, Nick Drake, Kensington no no no no 61ef51f791e64aa486803bceac80af1a Ep.14 - Pink Floyd live recordings, The Year 1967 Pink Floyd's 1967 concerts were raw, fast and unpredictable musical experiences. 

Many concert setlists are incomplete or missing. The best-surviving evidence exists in snippets of film, two BBC radio sessions, photographs and three audience recordings captured between September and November 1967.  

In this episode, we reflect on this essential cluster of amateur recordings: who taped them and how, what to listen for, the degree to which they reflect Syd's withdrawal, what's missing and the possibilities for the existing tapes and new discoveries. 

Seek out
• September 10th at Gyllene Cirkeln, Stockholm, Sweden 
• September 13th at Starclub, Copenhagen, Denmark, and
• November 13th at Hippy Happy Fair, De Oude-Ahoy Hallen, Ahoy Heliport, Rotterdam, The Netherlands 

And join us for a Reaction in G.

]]> Tue, 27 Feb 2024 14:00:00 +0100 Pink Floyd's 1967 concerts were raw, fast and unpredictable musical experiences. 

Many concert setlists are incomplete or missing. The best-surviving evidence exists in snippets of film, two BBC radio sessions, photographs and three audience recordings captured between September and November 1967.  

In this episode, we reflect on this essential cluster of amateur recordings: who taped them and how, what to listen for, the degree to which they reflect Syd's withdrawal, what's missing and the possibilities for the existing tapes and new discoveries. 

Seek out
• September 10th at Gyllene Cirkeln, Stockholm, Sweden 
• September 13th at Starclub, Copenhagen, Denmark, and
• November 13th at Hippy Happy Fair, De Oude-Ahoy Hallen, Ahoy Heliport, Rotterdam, The Netherlands 

And join us for a Reaction in G.

]]> https://fingalscavepodcast.com/episode/ep-14-pink-floyd-live-recordings-the-year-1967 Ep.14 - Pink Floyd live recordings, The Year 1967 00:56:56 Ian Priston / Phil Salathé / Nils Zehnpfennig 14 full Pink Floyd's 1967 concerts were raw, fast and unpredictable musical experiences. 

Many concert setlists are incomplete or missing. The best-surviving evidence exists in snippets of film, two BBC radio sessions, photographs and three audience recordings captured between September and November 1967.  

In this episode, we reflect on this essential cluster of amateur recordings: who taped them and how, what to listen for, the degree to which they reflect Syd's withdrawal, what's missing and the possibilities for the existing tapes and new discoveries. 

Seek out
• September 10th at Gyllene Cirkeln, Stockholm, Sweden 
• September 13th at Starclub, Copenhagen, Denmark, and
• November 13th at Hippy Happy Fair, De Oude-Ahoy Hallen, Ahoy Heliport, Rotterdam, The Netherlands 

And join us for a Reaction in G.

]]> Atom Heart Mother,BBC,Bootlegs,David Gilmour,Fleeting Glimpse,London,Nick Mason,Pink Floyd,Pink Floyd Concerts,Pink Floyd Live,Roger Waters,Syd Barrett,UFO,UFO Club,revox,Stockholm,Copenhagen,Denmark,De Oude-Ahoy Hallen,Ahoy Heliport,Rotterdam,Gyllene Cirkeln,Sweden,Starclub,Hippy Happy Fair,Million no no no no e9a00a63766d49899f3b1d27644450da Ep.13 - Harry Waters on Animals, Coachella, Nintendo and much more We start the new year with another wonderful guest, who is a musician, composer and one of the most versatile artists we had on the show so far. He has been a crucial part on every single Roger Waters tour between 2002 and 2016 and if his last name is familiar, that’s because he is also the son of Roger Waters.
We talk enthusiastically about music in general, playing to click tracks, his last shows with Roger Waters at Coachella 2016, his excitement about Chick Corea and his programming work for a Nintendo game. Harry played many show with LES  CLAYPOOL and reveals how much he loves the Album ANIMALS.
We very much respected his wish not to ask him any personal questions about his father so expect a in depth talk about music.]]> Wed, 31 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0100 We start the new year with another wonderful guest, who is a musician, composer and one of the most versatile artists we had on the show so far. He has been a crucial part on every single Roger Waters tour between 2002 and 2016 and if his last name is familiar, that’s because he is also the son of Roger Waters.
We talk enthusiastically about music in general, playing to click tracks, his last shows with Roger Waters at Coachella 2016, his excitement about Chick Corea and his programming work for a Nintendo game. Harry played many show with LES  CLAYPOOL and reveals how much he loves the Album ANIMALS.
We very much respected his wish not to ask him any personal questions about his father so expect a in depth talk about music.]]> https://fingalscavepodcast.com/episode/ep-13-harry-waters-on-animals-coachella-nintendo-and-much-more Ep.13 - Harry Waters on Animals, Coachella, Nintendo and much more 00:49:03 Nils Zehnpfennig / Phil Salathé 13 full We start the new year with another wonderful guest, who is a musician, composer and one of the most versatile artists we had on the show so far. He has been a crucial part on every single Roger Waters tour between 2002 and 2016 and if his last name is familiar, that’s because he is also the son of Roger Waters.
We talk enthusiastically about music in general, playing to click tracks, his last shows with Roger Waters at Coachella 2016, his excitement about Chick Corea and his programming work for a Nintendo game. Harry played many show with LES  CLAYPOOL and reveals how much he loves the Album ANIMALS.
We very much respected his wish not to ask him any personal questions about his father so expect a in depth talk about music.]]> Roger Waters, Nick Mason, David Gilmour, London, Bootlegs, Pink Floyd, Pink Floyd Live, Atom Heart Mother, Pink Floyd Concerts, Syd Barrett, A saucerful of secrets, Documentary, BBC, Animals, Wish you were here, Big Pink, Nintendo no no no no 5b16de8c0aac496b86352a16242cf807 Ep.12 - X-Mas Special: Phil Salathé on Pink Floyd's creative process: "They knew their limitations..." In this X-Mas Special we welcome back Phil Salathé to dive into an analysis of Pink Floyd's music. Phil is a professor and teaches music theory and composition at a state university in northern New York, is a musician and composer himself and is therefore the perfect conversation partner to analyze the music and musical development of Pink Floyd over the years and to examine the band's structures from a creative perspective.
Since Phil is working on a new book, we also have the pleasure of getting a first insights at the book's topics.
Look forward to a great conversation with Phil Salathé and learn what he thinks makes Pink Floyd so special!]]> Mon, 25 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0100 In this X-Mas Special we welcome back Phil Salathé to dive into an analysis of Pink Floyd's music. Phil is a professor and teaches music theory and composition at a state university in northern New York, is a musician and composer himself and is therefore the perfect conversation partner to analyze the music and musical development of Pink Floyd over the years and to examine the band's structures from a creative perspective.
Since Phil is working on a new book, we also have the pleasure of getting a first insights at the book's topics.
Look forward to a great conversation with Phil Salathé and learn what he thinks makes Pink Floyd so special!]]> https://fingalscavepodcast.com/episode/ep-12-x-mas-special-phil-salathe-on-pink-floyd-s-creative-process-they-knew-their-limitations Ep.12 - X-Mas Special: Phil Salathé on Pink Floyd's creative process: "They knew their limitations..." 00:50:40 Nils Zehnpfennig / Phil Salathé 12 full In this X-Mas Special we welcome back Phil Salathé to dive into an analysis of Pink Floyd's music. Phil is a professor and teaches music theory and composition at a state university in northern New York, is a musician and composer himself and is therefore the perfect conversation partner to analyze the music and musical development of Pink Floyd over the years and to examine the band's structures from a creative perspective.
Since Phil is working on a new book, we also have the pleasure of getting a first insights at the book's topics.
Look forward to a great conversation with Phil Salathé and learn what he thinks makes Pink Floyd so special!]]> Roger Waters, Nick Mason, David Gilmour, London, Bootlegs, Pink Floyd, Pink Floyd Live, Atom Heart Mother, Pink Floyd Concerts, Documentary, Syd Barrett, A saucerful of secrets, BBC, Montreal, Spitting Incident, Tour 1977, Animals, Wish you were here, Big Pink, Hyde Park, Pompeii, Dom Beken, Gary Kemp, Lee Harris no no no no e27e87770a56408bac48172b727f847c Ep.11 - Charles Beterams on the Dutch Pink Floyd scene: "It all started with 'SHINE ON...' Charles Beterams is not only an icon of the Dutch Pink Floyd fan scene but also an author, publisher, and operator of the world's largest web shop for Pink Floyd related items and memorabilia.

Ian met Charles in London and they spoke for over an hour about his love of the band, experiences as a fanzine editor, books and publishing work. Few people in Europe know more about Pink Floyd than Charles, and hardly anyone has attended more concerts or can demonstrate their passion for the band with such sincerity. Enjoy over 60 minutes of in-depth commentary from two Pink Floyd researchers and experts!]]> Sat, 16 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0100 Charles Beterams is not only an icon of the Dutch Pink Floyd fan scene but also an author, publisher, and operator of the world's largest web shop for Pink Floyd related items and memorabilia.

Ian met Charles in London and they spoke for over an hour about his love of the band, experiences as a fanzine editor, books and publishing work. Few people in Europe know more about Pink Floyd than Charles, and hardly anyone has attended more concerts or can demonstrate their passion for the band with such sincerity. Enjoy over 60 minutes of in-depth commentary from two Pink Floyd researchers and experts!]]> https://fingalscavepodcast.com/episode/ep-11-charles-beterams-on-the-dutch-pink-floyd-scene-it-all-started-with-shine-on Ep.11 - Charles Beterams on the Dutch Pink Floyd scene: "It all started with 'SHINE ON...' 01:06:46 Ian Priston 11 full Charles Beterams is not only an icon of the Dutch Pink Floyd fan scene but also an author, publisher, and operator of the world's largest web shop for Pink Floyd related items and memorabilia.

Ian met Charles in London and they spoke for over an hour about his love of the band, experiences as a fanzine editor, books and publishing work. Few people in Europe know more about Pink Floyd than Charles, and hardly anyone has attended more concerts or can demonstrate their passion for the band with such sincerity. Enjoy over 60 minutes of in-depth commentary from two Pink Floyd researchers and experts!]]> Roger Waters, Nick Mason, David Gilmour, London, Bootlegs, Pink Floyd, Pink Floyd Live, Atom Heart Mother, Pink Floyd Concerts, Documentary, Syd Barrett, A saucerful of secrets, BBC, Montreal, Spitting Incident, Tour 1977, Animals, Big Pink, Hyde Park, Wish you were here, Holland, Dutch, Niederlande, Shine on no no no no 6de8e01b7bb04ed79ddc71870c3c360d Ep.10 - Col Turner on 'A Fleeting Glimpse', UFO and the dangers of asking Roger Waters to smile Col Turner is an influential and significant figure amongst Pink Floyd fans across the globe who has been following Pink Floyd since 1966.

We discuss Col's UFO Club experiences and the London scene. Col emigrated after the Hyde Park 1970 concert and reconnected to the band in Australia in 1971 and 1988. 

Perhaps best known for 'A Fleeting Glimpse' (www.pinkfloydz.com), Col's website was created 25 years ago and features countless stories, interviews and fascinating Pink Floyd insights.

Col has met Roger Waters on four occasions and, as you will hear, it hasn't always gone smoothly.

Join us to hear Col, Nils and Ian enjoy a warmhearted conversation and stories from this superfan's 57 year Pink Floyd journey.

Facebook ' A Fleeting Glimpse': https://www.facebook.com/PinkFloydAFleetingGlimpse/]]> Fri, 24 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0100 Col Turner is an influential and significant figure amongst Pink Floyd fans across the globe who has been following Pink Floyd since 1966.

We discuss Col's UFO Club experiences and the London scene. Col emigrated after the Hyde Park 1970 concert and reconnected to the band in Australia in 1971 and 1988. 

Perhaps best known for 'A Fleeting Glimpse' (www.pinkfloydz.com), Col's website was created 25 years ago and features countless stories, interviews and fascinating Pink Floyd insights.

Col has met Roger Waters on four occasions and, as you will hear, it hasn't always gone smoothly.

Join us to hear Col, Nils and Ian enjoy a warmhearted conversation and stories from this superfan's 57 year Pink Floyd journey.

Facebook ' A Fleeting Glimpse': https://www.facebook.com/PinkFloydAFleetingGlimpse/]]> https://fingalscavepodcast.com/episode/ep-10-col-turner-on-a-fleeting-glimpse-ufo-and-the-dangers-of-asking-roger-waters-to-smile Ep.10 - Col Turner on 'A Fleeting Glimpse', UFO and the dangers of asking Roger Waters to smile 01:04:28 Nils Zehnpfennig / Ian Priston 10 full Col Turner is an influential and significant figure amongst Pink Floyd fans across the globe who has been following Pink Floyd since 1966.

We discuss Col's UFO Club experiences and the London scene. Col emigrated after the Hyde Park 1970 concert and reconnected to the band in Australia in 1971 and 1988. 

Perhaps best known for 'A Fleeting Glimpse' (www.pinkfloydz.com), Col's website was created 25 years ago and features countless stories, interviews and fascinating Pink Floyd insights.

Col has met Roger Waters on four occasions and, as you will hear, it hasn't always gone smoothly.

Join us to hear Col, Nils and Ian enjoy a warmhearted conversation and stories from this superfan's 57 year Pink Floyd journey.

Facebook ' A Fleeting Glimpse': https://www.facebook.com/PinkFloydAFleetingGlimpse/]]> Nick Mason, Roger Waters, Pink Floyd, Bootlegs, London, David Gilmour, Pink Floyd Live, Pink Floyd Concerts, Atom Heart Mother, Syd Barrett, Animals, BBC, A saucerful of secrets, Wish you were here, Hyde Park, Big Pink, UFO, UFO Club, Fleeting Glimpse no no no no e6a1dd4de7ad46948f005df2e4931929 Ep.9 - Rosemary Breen on her Brother Syd Barrett: „He never sought celebrity“ Syd Barrett: “An amazingly attractive, energetic, sparkly boy goes the wrong way in life and is lost”

Rosemary Breen knew her brother Syd Barrett better than anyone. They were inseparable as children, and in later years, Rosemary cared for Syd between the early 1980s and his untimely death in 2006. A "bright cookie" and kind, Syd had an unusual brain, and Rosemary became the single individual he could cope with.

Rosemary spoke to Ian Priston on 16 September 2023 to get things on record and encourage youngsters who look up to Syd to carefully think about why and how things happened to him. 

Rosemary eloquently sums up how Syd wanted to play with the other members of Pink Floyd and with sound. He neither sought celebrity nor understood it. When being in the band ceased to be fun, Syd left.

Syd Barrett expressed his true self through his art. After he returned to Cambridge, Syd produced some memorable artworks when he was in a good frame of mind. He had many ideas and would paint enormous canvases, and there was often one in progress when Rosemary visited.

The two used to go on days out. On one occasion, Rosemary and Syd were in central Cambridge, and Syd stopped and feared crossing a road because he felt compelled to get a painting out of his head and onto a canvas. For Syd, art was about much more than simply being creative; according to Rosemary, the process fulfilled a need and was vital.

The interview covers some serious topics, but there is also humour. For example, Rosemary explains how Syd was “Mr. DIY”. Talking about Syd Barrett’s lyrics, Rosemary says, "They make me giggle. He was a clown and was joking. Life was a joke. If anybody took him seriously, he just would giggle away."]]> Fri, 03 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0100 Syd Barrett: “An amazingly attractive, energetic, sparkly boy goes the wrong way in life and is lost”

Rosemary Breen knew her brother Syd Barrett better than anyone. They were inseparable as children, and in later years, Rosemary cared for Syd between the early 1980s and his untimely death in 2006. A "bright cookie" and kind, Syd had an unusual brain, and Rosemary became the single individual he could cope with.

Rosemary spoke to Ian Priston on 16 September 2023 to get things on record and encourage youngsters who look up to Syd to carefully think about why and how things happened to him. 

Rosemary eloquently sums up how Syd wanted to play with the other members of Pink Floyd and with sound. He neither sought celebrity nor understood it. When being in the band ceased to be fun, Syd left.

Syd Barrett expressed his true self through his art. After he returned to Cambridge, Syd produced some memorable artworks when he was in a good frame of mind. He had many ideas and would paint enormous canvases, and there was often one in progress when Rosemary visited.

The two used to go on days out. On one occasion, Rosemary and Syd were in central Cambridge, and Syd stopped and feared crossing a road because he felt compelled to get a painting out of his head and onto a canvas. For Syd, art was about much more than simply being creative; according to Rosemary, the process fulfilled a need and was vital.

The interview covers some serious topics, but there is also humour. For example, Rosemary explains how Syd was “Mr. DIY”. Talking about Syd Barrett’s lyrics, Rosemary says, "They make me giggle. He was a clown and was joking. Life was a joke. If anybody took him seriously, he just would giggle away."]]> https://fingalscavepodcast.com/episode/ep-9-rosemary-breen-on-her-brother-syd-barrett-he-never-sought-celebrity Ep.9 - Rosemary Breen on her Brother Syd Barrett: „He never sought celebrity“ 01:09:03 Ian Priston 9 full Syd Barrett: “An amazingly attractive, energetic, sparkly boy goes the wrong way in life and is lost”

Rosemary Breen knew her brother Syd Barrett better than anyone. They were inseparable as children, and in later years, Rosemary cared for Syd between the early 1980s and his untimely death in 2006. A "bright cookie" and kind, Syd had an unusual brain, and Rosemary became the single individual he could cope with.

Rosemary spoke to Ian Priston on 16 September 2023 to get things on record and encourage youngsters who look up to Syd to carefully think about why and how things happened to him. 

Rosemary eloquently sums up how Syd wanted to play with the other members of Pink Floyd and with sound. He neither sought celebrity nor understood it. When being in the band ceased to be fun, Syd left.

Syd Barrett expressed his true self through his art. After he returned to Cambridge, Syd produced some memorable artworks when he was in a good frame of mind. He had many ideas and would paint enormous canvases, and there was often one in progress when Rosemary visited.

The two used to go on days out. On one occasion, Rosemary and Syd were in central Cambridge, and Syd stopped and feared crossing a road because he felt compelled to get a painting out of his head and onto a canvas. For Syd, art was about much more than simply being creative; according to Rosemary, the process fulfilled a need and was vital.

The interview covers some serious topics, but there is also humour. For example, Rosemary explains how Syd was “Mr. DIY”. Talking about Syd Barrett’s lyrics, Rosemary says, "They make me giggle. He was a clown and was joking. Life was a joke. If anybody took him seriously, he just would giggle away."]]> Roger Waters, Nick Mason, David Gilmour, London, Bootlegs, Pink Floyd, Pink Floyd Live, Atom Heart Mother, Pink Floyd Concerts, Documentary, Syd Barrett, A saucerful of secrets, BBC no no no no 895611abc0ed4d3d915726145adc5c08 Ep.8 - David Fidler "The 1977 Animals 'Veterans Tour' (Pt.2) – On the road with Pink Floyd" It's episode number 8, and we return to the 1977 Animals Tour with our guest David Fidler. David was a good friend of Chris Cockram, whom we had the privilege of interviewing for episode 5. It's David's first-ever interview about his sound engineering work with Pink Floyd. David was primarily responsible for Pink Floyd's quad system, and his memories provide invaluable insights into the challenges Pink Floyd's crew faced as they supported 56 dates in Europe and North America.

Unedited Video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYcb-0L_KrI]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0200 It's episode number 8, and we return to the 1977 Animals Tour with our guest David Fidler. David was a good friend of Chris Cockram, whom we had the privilege of interviewing for episode 5. It's David's first-ever interview about his sound engineering work with Pink Floyd. David was primarily responsible for Pink Floyd's quad system, and his memories provide invaluable insights into the challenges Pink Floyd's crew faced as they supported 56 dates in Europe and North America.

Unedited Video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYcb-0L_KrI]]> https://fingalscavepodcast.com/episode/ep-8-david-fidler-the-1977-animals-veterans-tour-pt-2-on-the-road-with-pink-floyd Ep.8 - David Fidler "The 1977 Animals 'Veterans Tour' (Pt.2) – On the road with Pink Floyd" 00:48:06 Nils Zehnpfennig 8 full It's episode number 8, and we return to the 1977 Animals Tour with our guest David Fidler. David was a good friend of Chris Cockram, whom we had the privilege of interviewing for episode 5. It's David's first-ever interview about his sound engineering work with Pink Floyd. David was primarily responsible for Pink Floyd's quad system, and his memories provide invaluable insights into the challenges Pink Floyd's crew faced as they supported 56 dates in Europe and North America.

Unedited Video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYcb-0L_KrI]]> Roger Waters, Nick Mason, David Gilmour, London, Bootlegs, Pink Floyd, Pink Floyd Concerts, Pink Floyd Live, Animals, Tour 1977, Spitting Incident, Montreal, Documentary no no no no 357af3b4110847a2acf9d5f2690d8c19 Teaser - Ep.9 - Rosemary Breen on her Brother Roger 'Syd' Barrett (Release: November 3, 2023) “An amazingly attractive, energetic, sparkly boy goes the wrong way in life and is lost.” 
Rosemary Breen, Syd Barrett’s sister, knew him better than anyone and has given a detailed interview to Ian Priston for the Fingal’s Cave podcast. Go to https://fingalscavepodcast.com/ to subscribe and never miss an episode.]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 15:30:00 +0200 “An amazingly attractive, energetic, sparkly boy goes the wrong way in life and is lost.” 
Rosemary Breen, Syd Barrett’s sister, knew him better than anyone and has given a detailed interview to Ian Priston for the Fingal’s Cave podcast. Go to https://fingalscavepodcast.com/ to subscribe and never miss an episode.]]> https://fingalscavepodcast.com/episode/teaser-ep-9-rosemary-breen-on-her-brother-roger-syd-barrett-release-november-3-2023 Teaser - Ep.9 - Rosemary Breen on her Brother Roger 'Syd' Barrett (Release: November 3, 2023) 00:01:12 Ian Priston 9 trailer “An amazingly attractive, energetic, sparkly boy goes the wrong way in life and is lost.” 
Rosemary Breen, Syd Barrett’s sister, knew him better than anyone and has given a detailed interview to Ian Priston for the Fingal’s Cave podcast. Go to https://fingalscavepodcast.com/ to subscribe and never miss an episode.]]> Nick Mason, Roger Waters, Pink Floyd, Bootlegs, London, David Gilmour, Pink Floyd Live, Syd Barrett, Documentary no no no no 88c44b6fa1c64f72b9e5efa69c781d1f Ep.7 - Ron Geesin on ATOM HEART MOTHER: „Does it mean anything, Mr. Geesin?' No, it's just me having fun!" In this episode, we are very pleased to be joined by composer and author Ron Geesin. Known to Pink Floyd fans for his collaboration on Atom Heart Mother and Music from the Body, Ron has an extensive discography, a massive collection of adjustable spanners, and nearly eight decades' worth of stories, aphorisms, insights, and witticisms. In a wide-ranging conversation with Phil Salathé and Nils Zehnpfennig, Ron discusses the past and future of Atom Heart Mother, his work for film and television, and the role of the subconscious and humor in art. Along the way Ron speaks of his love for Coleman Hawkins and Edgard Varèse, and recounts how "unintentional brinksmanship" had him facing the wrath of two thousand Scots.

Please find the unedited video here: https://youtu.be/AqGtp7rcT_g]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0200 In this episode, we are very pleased to be joined by composer and author Ron Geesin. Known to Pink Floyd fans for his collaboration on Atom Heart Mother and Music from the Body, Ron has an extensive discography, a massive collection of adjustable spanners, and nearly eight decades' worth of stories, aphorisms, insights, and witticisms. In a wide-ranging conversation with Phil Salathé and Nils Zehnpfennig, Ron discusses the past and future of Atom Heart Mother, his work for film and television, and the role of the subconscious and humor in art. Along the way Ron speaks of his love for Coleman Hawkins and Edgard Varèse, and recounts how "unintentional brinksmanship" had him facing the wrath of two thousand Scots.

Please find the unedited video here: https://youtu.be/AqGtp7rcT_g]]> https://fingalscavepodcast.com/episode/ep-7-ron-geesin-on-atom-heart-mother-does-it-mean-anything-mr-geesin-no-it-s-just-me-having-fun Ep.7 - Ron Geesin on ATOM HEART MOTHER: „Does it mean anything, Mr. Geesin?' No, it's just me having fun!" 01:03:53 Nils Zehnpfennig / Phil Salathé 7 full In this episode, we are very pleased to be joined by composer and author Ron Geesin. Known to Pink Floyd fans for his collaboration on Atom Heart Mother and Music from the Body, Ron has an extensive discography, a massive collection of adjustable spanners, and nearly eight decades' worth of stories, aphorisms, insights, and witticisms. In a wide-ranging conversation with Phil Salathé and Nils Zehnpfennig, Ron discusses the past and future of Atom Heart Mother, his work for film and television, and the role of the subconscious and humor in art. Along the way Ron speaks of his love for Coleman Hawkins and Edgard Varèse, and recounts how "unintentional brinksmanship" had him facing the wrath of two thousand Scots.

Please find the unedited video here: https://youtu.be/AqGtp7rcT_g]]> Roger Waters, Nick Mason, Atom Heart Mother, David Gilmour, London, Bootlegs, Pink Floyd, Pink Floyd Concerts, Pink Floyd Live no no no no d5095b603dd84002b5b71e65c89f9001 Ep.6 - Ian Priston & Phil Salathé on Pink Floyd at the BBC: "These sessions tell the story of the band" Today we talk to Ian Priston and Phil Salathé about their work on the bestselling book "Pink Floyd BBC Radio 1967-1971". Phil explains how this collaboration came about and Ian talks about surprising finds in the BBC archives and the immense help from the fan community.

Book: https://www.floydstuff.com/product/7245714/pink-floyd-bbc-radio-1967-1971-hardcover-edition
]]> Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0200 Today we talk to Ian Priston and Phil Salathé about their work on the bestselling book "Pink Floyd BBC Radio 1967-1971". Phil explains how this collaboration came about and Ian talks about surprising finds in the BBC archives and the immense help from the fan community.

Book: https://www.floydstuff.com/product/7245714/pink-floyd-bbc-radio-1967-1971-hardcover-edition
]]> https://fingalscavepodcast.com/episode/ep-6-ian-priston-phil-salathe-on-pink-floyd-at-the-bbc-these-sessions-tell-the-story-of-the-band Ep.6 - Ian Priston & Phil Salathé on Pink Floyd at the BBC: "These sessions tell the story of the band" 00:51:21 Nils Zehnpfennig / Ian Priston / Phil Salathé / Kyle V 6 full Today we talk to Ian Priston and Phil Salathé about their work on the bestselling book "Pink Floyd BBC Radio 1967-1971". Phil explains how this collaboration came about and Ian talks about surprising finds in the BBC archives and the immense help from the fan community.

Book: https://www.floydstuff.com/product/7245714/pink-floyd-bbc-radio-1967-1971-hardcover-edition
]]> Nick Mason, Roger Waters, Bootlegs, London, David Gilmour, Atom Heart Mother, Pink Floyd, Syd Barrett, Pink Floyd Concerts, Pink Floyd Live, BBC no no no no b2ddfe107e0f4b1b82592476911a414b Ep.5 - Chris Cockram "The 1977 Animals 'Veterans Tour' (Pt.1) – On the road with Pink Floyd" The 1977 Animals “Veterans Tour” – life on the road with Pink Floyd
 
We are delighted to introduce Chris Cockram in this episode of Fingals Cave.
Chris worked as a tour technician and tour manager for super bands such as U2, Queen, Rolling Stones, Elton John, and Pink Floyd in 1977.
 
Chris tells some great new stories about working closely with David Gilmour and Nick Mason and gives a vivid sense of what became infamously known amongst the roadies as the “Veterans Tour”.

We discuss increasing tension in the band, Roger and David’s audio recordings, technical problems that almost led to catastrophic consequences, and the famous Montreal 1977 spitting incident. Chris is additionally the author of the fascinating book, ‘We Skipped the Lite Fandango’.
 
Info: we had technical difficulties with our guest’s audio channel and have tried our best to remove most artifacts.

Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/-/de/dp/B0747M5VYG/ref=sr_1_1?__mk_de_DE=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&crid=1VW8CL52TOYJ1&keywords=we+skipped+the+lite+fandango&qid=1691669979&sprefix=we+skipped+the+lite+fandango%2Caps%2C143&sr=8-1

Please find the unedited video here: https://youtu.be/15J5LneNja0
]]> Thu, 10 Aug 2023 14:00:00 +0200 The 1977 Animals “Veterans Tour” – life on the road with Pink Floyd
 
We are delighted to introduce Chris Cockram in this episode of Fingals Cave.
Chris worked as a tour technician and tour manager for super bands such as U2, Queen, Rolling Stones, Elton John, and Pink Floyd in 1977.
 
Chris tells some great new stories about working closely with David Gilmour and Nick Mason and gives a vivid sense of what became infamously known amongst the roadies as the “Veterans Tour”.

We discuss increasing tension in the band, Roger and David’s audio recordings, technical problems that almost led to catastrophic consequences, and the famous Montreal 1977 spitting incident. Chris is additionally the author of the fascinating book, ‘We Skipped the Lite Fandango’.
 
Info: we had technical difficulties with our guest’s audio channel and have tried our best to remove most artifacts.

Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/-/de/dp/B0747M5VYG/ref=sr_1_1?__mk_de_DE=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&crid=1VW8CL52TOYJ1&keywords=we+skipped+the+lite+fandango&qid=1691669979&sprefix=we+skipped+the+lite+fandango%2Caps%2C143&sr=8-1

Please find the unedited video here: https://youtu.be/15J5LneNja0
]]> https://fingalscavepodcast.com/episode/ep-5-chris-cockram-the-1977-animals-veterans-tour-pt-1-on-the-road-with-pink-floyd Ep.5 - Chris Cockram "The 1977 Animals 'Veterans Tour' (Pt.1) – On the road with Pink Floyd" 00:52:02 Nils Zehnpfennig / Ian Priston 5 full The 1977 Animals “Veterans Tour” – life on the road with Pink Floyd
 
We are delighted to introduce Chris Cockram in this episode of Fingals Cave.
Chris worked as a tour technician and tour manager for super bands such as U2, Queen, Rolling Stones, Elton John, and Pink Floyd in 1977.
 
Chris tells some great new stories about working closely with David Gilmour and Nick Mason and gives a vivid sense of what became infamously known amongst the roadies as the “Veterans Tour”.

We discuss increasing tension in the band, Roger and David’s audio recordings, technical problems that almost led to catastrophic consequences, and the famous Montreal 1977 spitting incident. Chris is additionally the author of the fascinating book, ‘We Skipped the Lite Fandango’.
 
Info: we had technical difficulties with our guest’s audio channel and have tried our best to remove most artifacts.

Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/-/de/dp/B0747M5VYG/ref=sr_1_1?__mk_de_DE=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&crid=1VW8CL52TOYJ1&keywords=we+skipped+the+lite+fandango&qid=1691669979&sprefix=we+skipped+the+lite+fandango%2Caps%2C143&sr=8-1

Please find the unedited video here: https://youtu.be/15J5LneNja0
]]> Nick Mason, Roger Waters, Bootlegs, London, David Gilmour, Atom Heart Mother, Pink Floyd, Pink Floyd Concerts, Pink Floyd Live, Montreal, Spitting Incident, Tour 1977, Animals no no no no 8d2fbd7d4693428db1a84d52e2f51e4b Ep.4 - John Edginton "Syd Barrett was a genius with a great songwriting ability" In this episode, Nils Zehnpfennig meets the highly respected documentary filmmaker and producer John Edginton, who has an excellent reputation among Pink Floyd fans for his two documentaries "The Pink Floyd & Syd Barrett Story" and "The Story of Wish you Were Here". We talk about the motivation to produce a documentary about Syd Barrett and discuss John's band member interviews in detail.

John explains how he encountered Syd Barrett’s former landlord who had a surprise waiting for him. 

Finally, we talk about John's enormously successful YouTube channel and the treasures in his archive that will be released in the near future.

A full length version of this interview can also be found  on John's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JOHNEDGINTONDOCUMENTARIES 

Please find the unedited video version here: https://youtu.be/nZAAF6u6zXg]]> Thu, 20 Jul 2023 14:00:00 +0200 In this episode, Nils Zehnpfennig meets the highly respected documentary filmmaker and producer John Edginton, who has an excellent reputation among Pink Floyd fans for his two documentaries "The Pink Floyd & Syd Barrett Story" and "The Story of Wish you Were Here". We talk about the motivation to produce a documentary about Syd Barrett and discuss John's band member interviews in detail.

John explains how he encountered Syd Barrett’s former landlord who had a surprise waiting for him. 

Finally, we talk about John's enormously successful YouTube channel and the treasures in his archive that will be released in the near future.

A full length version of this interview can also be found  on John's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JOHNEDGINTONDOCUMENTARIES 

Please find the unedited video version here: https://youtu.be/nZAAF6u6zXg]]> https://fingalscavepodcast.com/episode/ep-4-john-edginton-syd-barrett-was-a-genius-with-a-great-songwriting-ability Ep.4 - John Edginton "Syd Barrett was a genius with a great songwriting ability" 01:12:01 Nils Zehnpfennig 4 full In this episode, Nils Zehnpfennig meets the highly respected documentary filmmaker and producer John Edginton, who has an excellent reputation among Pink Floyd fans for his two documentaries "The Pink Floyd & Syd Barrett Story" and "The Story of Wish you Were Here". We talk about the motivation to produce a documentary about Syd Barrett and discuss John's band member interviews in detail.

John explains how he encountered Syd Barrett’s former landlord who had a surprise waiting for him. 

Finally, we talk about John's enormously successful YouTube channel and the treasures in his archive that will be released in the near future.

A full length version of this interview can also be found  on John's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JOHNEDGINTONDOCUMENTARIES 

Please find the unedited video version here: https://youtu.be/nZAAF6u6zXg]]> Nick Mason, Roger Waters, Bootlegs, London, David Gilmour, Syd Barrett, Wish you were here, Pink Floyd, Documentary no no no no 9beaf05d868f40b3b99b0ef440f914f2 Ep.3 - Derek T. "I became a bit fanatical” In this episode, we talk to Pink Floyd recording pioneer Derek T.

Derek, whose love of the band began when he listened to the live sides of Ummagumma in 1969, was present at many significant Pink Floyd gigs in their heyday. 
 
He shares his concert memories with our host, Ian Priston, and explains the 1970s vinyl bootleg industry and attempts to stamp it out. Derek took over a tiny record shop in Marlborough Court, just off Carnaby Street, London, in 1973, where he would encounter various classic titles such as The Best of Tour ’72. 
 
At one point you’ll hear Derek talking about an Elvis impersonator at the Crystal Palace concert on 15 May 1971, and this did indeed happen. Derek also acknowledges the loss of his good friend, Syd Barrett specialist Bernard White, in tragic circumstances. 
 
Later he talks about his experience of Knebworth ’75 and going to the 1977 Wembley concerts. The enigmatic Jesus Jellett is mentioned and Derek explains racing driver James Hunt’s connection to The Wall shows. 
 
Derek then moves on to his key Pink Floyd archival achievement, filming excerpts of multiple The Wall concerts in England and Germany in 1980 and 1981 from different vantage points on a Super 8 camera. Derek subsequently edited his footage highlights together to form a complete concert production.
 
We would like to thank  Vincenzo Gatti for his work on mastering the sound.
]]> Sat, 24 Jun 2023 17:25:00 +0200 In this episode, we talk to Pink Floyd recording pioneer Derek T.

Derek, whose love of the band began when he listened to the live sides of Ummagumma in 1969, was present at many significant Pink Floyd gigs in their heyday. 
 
He shares his concert memories with our host, Ian Priston, and explains the 1970s vinyl bootleg industry and attempts to stamp it out. Derek took over a tiny record shop in Marlborough Court, just off Carnaby Street, London, in 1973, where he would encounter various classic titles such as The Best of Tour ’72. 
 
At one point you’ll hear Derek talking about an Elvis impersonator at the Crystal Palace concert on 15 May 1971, and this did indeed happen. Derek also acknowledges the loss of his good friend, Syd Barrett specialist Bernard White, in tragic circumstances. 
 
Later he talks about his experience of Knebworth ’75 and going to the 1977 Wembley concerts. The enigmatic Jesus Jellett is mentioned and Derek explains racing driver James Hunt’s connection to The Wall shows. 
 
Derek then moves on to his key Pink Floyd archival achievement, filming excerpts of multiple The Wall concerts in England and Germany in 1980 and 1981 from different vantage points on a Super 8 camera. Derek subsequently edited his footage highlights together to form a complete concert production.
 
We would like to thank  Vincenzo Gatti for his work on mastering the sound.
]]> https://fingalscavepodcast.com/episode/ep-3-derek-t-i-became-a-bit-fanatical Ep.3 - Derek T. "I became a bit fanatical” 01:17:28 Ian Priston 3 full In this episode, we talk to Pink Floyd recording pioneer Derek T.

Derek, whose love of the band began when he listened to the live sides of Ummagumma in 1969, was present at many significant Pink Floyd gigs in their heyday. 
 
He shares his concert memories with our host, Ian Priston, and explains the 1970s vinyl bootleg industry and attempts to stamp it out. Derek took over a tiny record shop in Marlborough Court, just off Carnaby Street, London, in 1973, where he would encounter various classic titles such as The Best of Tour ’72. 
 
At one point you’ll hear Derek talking about an Elvis impersonator at the Crystal Palace concert on 15 May 1971, and this did indeed happen. Derek also acknowledges the loss of his good friend, Syd Barrett specialist Bernard White, in tragic circumstances. 
 
Later he talks about his experience of Knebworth ’75 and going to the 1977 Wembley concerts. The enigmatic Jesus Jellett is mentioned and Derek explains racing driver James Hunt’s connection to The Wall shows. 
 
Derek then moves on to his key Pink Floyd archival achievement, filming excerpts of multiple The Wall concerts in England and Germany in 1980 and 1981 from different vantage points on a Super 8 camera. Derek subsequently edited his footage highlights together to form a complete concert production.
 
We would like to thank  Vincenzo Gatti for his work on mastering the sound.
]]> Roger Waters, Atom Heart Mother, Nick Mason, David Gilmour, London, Hyde Park, Big Pink, Bootlegs no no no no 31707265aeb14c61b8aaa8897bd9cdd4 Ep.2 - Lee Harris, "Roger was standing in the back watching it with a big smile on his face" In this episode, Nils Zehnpfennig meets Lee Harris, co-founder and guitarist with supergroup, Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets. Lee recalls being a fan of Pink Floyd from an early age, trips to Kensington and Camden markets in London to buy bootlegs and his memories of Floyd Xmas Mix '93. Other highlights of the hour include, the story of how the Saucers were formed, Roger Waters' performance in New York when he joined the band for Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun, and Lee's experience of the famous concert in Luxembourg 2018.

Please find the unedited video version here: https://youtu.be/IMMpN-kQZ8E

Big thanks to Russell Castley-Adams for the great Artwork!

Shows:
Luxembourg 2018
New York 2019 (with Roger Waters)

Lee Harris:
Instagram
Facebook

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 10:00:00 +0200

]]> https://fingalscavepodcast.com/episode/ep-2-lee-harris-roger-was-standing-in-the-back-watching-it-with-a-big-smile-on-his-face Ep.2 - Lee Harris, "Roger was standing in the back watching it with a big smile on his face" 00:58:15 Nils Zehnpfennig 2 full In this episode, Nils Zehnpfennig meets Lee Harris, co-founder and guitarist with supergroup, Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets. Lee recalls being a fan of Pink Floyd from an early age, trips to Kensington and Camden markets in London to buy bootlegs and his memories of Floyd Xmas Mix '93. Other highlights of the hour include, the story of how the Saucers were formed, Roger Waters' performance in New York when he joined the band for Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun, and Lee's experience of the famous concert in Luxembourg 2018.

Please find the unedited video version here: https://youtu.be/IMMpN-kQZ8E

Big thanks to Russell Castley-Adams for the great Artwork!

Shows:
Luxembourg 2018
New York 2019 (with Roger Waters)

Lee Harris:
Instagram
Facebook

]]> A saucerful of secrets, Lee Harris, Gary Kemp, Dom Beken, Nick Mason, Atom Heart Mother, Pompeii, Roger Waters no no no no f26e10cd1be848e29e29b0b6d4ba8310 Ep.1 - Pink Floyd Live, "Once you are hooked there is no way back" In this first episode Nils Zehnpfennig and Ian Priston talk in general about researching live Pink Floyd recordings and how breakthroughs can be made. They also discuss how tensions in the band in the 1970s not only caused damage, but were also important for the creative process, helping Pink Floyd produce some of their best work.

Nils: "We decided not to rehearse the episode to keep it as authentic as possible and recorded it in a single take in a hotel room. It is unedited and we didn’t have any notes to refer to, so it is a bit rough around the edges and there are some minor errors. Ian Priston wishes, for example, that he referred to Phil Salathé and not just Phil, and notes that he has been researching Pink Floyd for 35 years in total and 25 years in earnest, with the commencement of research for his first book, which he co-wrote with Nick Hodges.

We originally planned to release a video of the Podcast. For various reasons, however, we have decided to only provide audio. Please excuse the few references to the video." 

]]> Thu, 04 May 2023 12:00:00 +0200 In this first episode Nils Zehnpfennig and Ian Priston talk in general about researching live Pink Floyd recordings and how breakthroughs can be made. They also discuss how tensions in the band in the 1970s not only caused damage, but were also important for the creative process, helping Pink Floyd produce some of their best work.

Nils: "We decided not to rehearse the episode to keep it as authentic as possible and recorded it in a single take in a hotel room. It is unedited and we didn’t have any notes to refer to, so it is a bit rough around the edges and there are some minor errors. Ian Priston wishes, for example, that he referred to Phil Salathé and not just Phil, and notes that he has been researching Pink Floyd for 35 years in total and 25 years in earnest, with the commencement of research for his first book, which he co-wrote with Nick Hodges.

We originally planned to release a video of the Podcast. For various reasons, however, we have decided to only provide audio. Please excuse the few references to the video." 

]]> https://fingalscavepodcast.com/episode/ep-1-pink-floyd-live-once-you-are-hooked-there-is-no-way-back Ep.1 - Pink Floyd Live, "Once you are hooked there is no way back" 00:46:00 Nils Zehnpfennig / Ian Priston 1 full In this first episode Nils Zehnpfennig and Ian Priston talk in general about researching live Pink Floyd recordings and how breakthroughs can be made. They also discuss how tensions in the band in the 1970s not only caused damage, but were also important for the creative process, helping Pink Floyd produce some of their best work.

Nils: "We decided not to rehearse the episode to keep it as authentic as possible and recorded it in a single take in a hotel room. It is unedited and we didn’t have any notes to refer to, so it is a bit rough around the edges and there are some minor errors. Ian Priston wishes, for example, that he referred to Phil Salathé and not just Phil, and notes that he has been researching Pink Floyd for 35 years in total and 25 years in earnest, with the commencement of research for his first book, which he co-wrote with Nick Hodges.

We originally planned to release a video of the Podcast. For various reasons, however, we have decided to only provide audio. Please excuse the few references to the video." 

]]> Pink Floyd, Pink Floyd Live, Pink Floyd Concerts, no no no no