The Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett Story
by John Edginton
Our Price: $19.85
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Buy Used: from $5.33 (click here)
Category: DVD
See more DVD releases
Buy this DVD movie at online store in your country
Canada
Canada
DVD Cover Information
Actor: Bob Klose, David Gilmour, Graham Coxon, Robyn Hitchcock, Syd BarrettDirector: John Edginton
Cinematographer: Graham Smith
Producer: John Edginton
Editor: Ray Frawley
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 70 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2005-01-04
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: United States of Distribution
Movie Reviews of The Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett Story
Movie Review: What exactly is a dream?
Summary: 5 Stars
For those of us in America, this was the original documentary chopped up into the version shown on VH1. This documentary is infinitely superior to the US for a few key reasons. Mostly because it is more detailed about the later history of Syd's life and music and because it allows for the possibility that Syd wasn't just an acid casualty, but something more interesting. Perhaps he deliberately used his "breakdown" as an excuse. If so, his continued silence has probably gotten him more than if he'd broken it. As a Syd Barrett fan, it is important that something about the man should appear, beyond the rip-offs like "Syd's First Trip".
The story is told in chronological order with interesting interviews with every member of the band, apart from Syd, of course. Roger "Syd" Barrett has basically turned his back on the world of music for 30 years, despite the underground cult he seems to feed by doing so. It is ironic that his absence should be the cause of his continued fascination. No doubt if he turned up on an interview, now a much older man (as are the rest of Pink Floyd) it would be a pin in the balloon.
This documentary is really both for fans and non-fans alike. It glosses over periods, while expounds on others. The music is inter-cut throughout, with some nice emphasis on the later solo work. The major inaccuracy that seems to occur because of editing, is the one that comes up all the time. It's a question of timeline. Syd was ousted from the band in 1968, though they did record a few of his songs (some are still unreleased, one appeared on the 1968 Saucerful of Secrets album.) Syd's solo recordings began in 1968 and were carried into 1969. Much of the first solo LP was recorded in that period, but wasn't released until 1970. The second solo album was recorded quickly in 1970 and released at the end of that same year. It was then, and only then, that Syd really stopped.
The documentary is good. I recommend it. For the fan, its essential. For the casual watcher, its really interesting stuff. It certainly gives perspective on everything Pink Floyd did afterward.
Similar DVD Movies
Pink Floyd - Pink Floyd Between Syd and The Dark SideKoch International; Release date: 2010-08-10; Published: 2010-07-16; DVD
Best price: $9.06
Price in other shops:
A Technicolor DreamKoch International; Release date: 2008-10-28; DVD
Best price: $3.59
Price in other shops:
Pink Floyd - Whatever Happened To Pink Floyd?Release date: 2011-02-22; DVD
Best price: $12.30
Price in other shops:
Syd Barrett - An Introduction to Syd BarrettRelease date: 2010-11-09; Music CD
Best price: $7.49
Price in other shops:
Pink Floyd: London 66-67Koch International; Release date: 2007-07-17; DVD
Best price: $11.28
Price in other shops:
Syd Barrett - Syd Barrett - Under ReviewMusic Video Dist; Release date: 2006-02-21; DVD
Best price: $7.31
Price in other shops:
A Very Irregular Head: The Life of Syd Barrettby Rob Chapman
Da Capo Press; Published: 2010-10-26; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $14.47
Price in other shops:
Pink Floyd - Live at Pompeii (Director's Cut)UNIVERSAL MUSIC VIDEO DIST.; Release date: 2003-10-21; DVD
Best price: $69.94
Classic Albums: The Making of The Dark Side of the MoonRED Distribution; Release date: 2003-08-26; DVD
Best price: $6.66
Price in other shops:
Pink Floyd - PulseAlfred Publishing; Release date: 2006-07-11; DVD
Best price: $11.92
Price in other shops: