Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. If you're a Floyd junkie there's probably not much info here you haven't read before, so I'd recommend it for more casual fans. The Rolling Stones' 1967 recordings are a matter of some controversy; many critics felt that Haphazard assembly aside, much ... Sensing an opportunity in the marketplace, the Los Angeles-based Dore label made a conscious decision ... Sensing an opportunity in the marketplace, the Los Angeles-based Dore label made a conscious decision Read reviews from world’s largest community for readers. This is not the tragic 'Syd' story, but the optimistic prequel at a time when everything still seemed possible. I know very little about early Floyd, and this was a very good introduction. I wish she would write a sequel to "Piper", but it looks like she has moved on to other things. Interesting read but there seemed to be a lot of filler. I agree with the other reviewer who wrote: "The book doesn't go into much detail about the formation of the band, nor goes into deep specifics about how each track was put together and developed" and would add that there's not much musical analysis of the songs. Essentially, London 1966-1967 is a collection of the music used for director Peter Whitehead's film Cavanagh has managed to get some very interesting material and comments from most of these people, and what I liked most about this book is the obvious affection that everyone still has for the band and for this album. He brings to life the stories behind each track, as well as Pink Floyd's groundbreaking live performances of the time. September 17th 2003 You Save 2%. Regardless, the man did a splendid job as producer, while not exactly appreciating the music. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Please try your request again later. EXCERPTThe Piper at the Gates of Dawn is a wondrous creation often seen through the distorted view of later events. The sequel to 'The heavenly Horse from the Outermost West'. It gets better towards the end, but it also talks more about the Syd, consciously avoiding mad epithet. He brings to life the stories behind each track, as well as Pink Floyd's ground. A little dry, but nice to read about Syd without all the breakdown stories. He is a regular presenter on several other BBC Radio networks, including Radio Scotland. Shop this week's new arrivals, updated every Tuesday. Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2005. This, instead, is a celebration of a moment when everything seemed possible, when creative worlds and forces converged, when an album spoke with an entirely new voice. Need another excuse to treat yourself to a new book this week? Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, + No Import Fees Deposit & $7.58 Shipping to Singapore. To see what your friends thought of this book, I have become a fan of the 33½ series of books analyzing influential LPs ever since encountering the one about Jethro Tull's "Aqualung", which articulated quite a few of the album's musical qualities I have appreciated for a long time but also been unable to explain exactly why until now. Too bad, because his insight would have made a valuable contribution. I wrote to Mary Stanton, and still have the letter she wrote back! Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Through a series of interviews with a wide range of people connected to Pink Floyd in their earliest days (including Nick Mason, Peter Jenner, Jenny Fabian, Storm Thorgerson, Duggie Fields and Peter Whitehead), John Cavanagh paints a vivid picture of how this remarkable debut album was created. Through a series of interviews with a wide range of people connected to Pink Floyd in their earliest days (including Nick Mason, Peter Jenner, Jenny Fabian, Storm Thorgerson, Duggie Fields and Peter Whitehead), John Cavanagh paints a vivid picture of how this remarkable debut album was created. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Using interviews and quotes from many of the players and people in The Floyd’s inner circle, we are also presented with the crazy and transformative time period that helped define the underground music scene in mid-to-late 1960s London. Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2015. Are you an author? Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. The structure is a little chaotic - Cavanagh skips the formation of the band entirely and jumps straight to the recording of the album, interspersed freely with interesting anecdotes from the Swinging London scene at the time. He wasn't an otherworldly genius, or just a crazy person who took lots of drugs. Unable to add item to List. Somewhat overstates the importance of The Pink Floyd debut album, but nicely fills in historical information. All you can ask really - and the mono mix on headphones is the way to go, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 31, 2017. Piper at the Gates of Dawn Hardcover – November 1, 1989 by Mary Stanton (Author) › Visit Amazon's Mary Stanton Page. John Cavanagh gives us a brief, but solid, overview of the making of this landmark psychedelic album. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. We've got you covered with the buzziest new releases of the day. Excerpts of Norman's previous interviews reveal he was a total jazz snob, even putting down Pink Floyd as musicians, which I found shocking. There's a problem loading this menu right now. Refresh and try again. Please try again. by Continuum. player, the band opted to recruit another guitarist (who could also play keyboards), Dave Gregory. Those were elements of his persona, but more importantly, he was a gentle, talented middle class boy barely out of his teens. We're experiencing an enormous and unprecedented order volume at this time. I recently was listening to the audiobook and the production bothered me. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. We’d love your help. Those were el. They both just leave me flat. He includes similar story lines as other writers in the series, but he manages not to go too far into detail, which keeps the book fresh. What Cavanagh has done is to interview a lot of the people who surrounded Floyd in their earliest days. John Cavanagh is a former presenter of The Rock Show on BBC Radio One. The book doesn't go into much detail about the formation of the band, nor goes into deep specifics about how each track was put together and developed; rather it takes a look at the moment in time when Piper was being made with first source interviews. A little difficult to find a copy, but its worth it to do so. now to listen to the record FOR THE FIRST TIME! I have to admit, I’ve never been the biggest Syd Barrett-led Pink Floyd fan, but he’s been growing on me over the years. Enjoyable. THE SUN SURROUNDS THE ICY WATERS UNDERGROUND, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 25, 2009. Just like that strange and whimsical album, before Pink Floyd became epic and heavy and humourless and that almost perfect balance of experimental and popular. "'The Piper at the Gates of Dawn' is a wondrous creation often seen through the distorted view of later events. He liked painting, jazz, and pop music in equal measure, and he never really wanted to become famous, even though the rest of his band mates did. That's what I do, having become obsessed with this album and Syd Barrett. This book is one I read as a child and forgot about for some time. Pink Floyd's The Piper at the Gates of Dawn book. Although Syd Barrett looms large, you also discover the significant roles of Waters, Wright and Mason. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 27, 2014. -Anna Battista, www.erasingclouds.com". Using interviews and quotes from many of the players and people in The Floyd’s inner circle, we are also presented with the crazy and transformative time period that helped define the underground music scene in mid-to-late 1960s London. He brings to life the stories behind each track, as well as Pink Floyd's ground. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Through a series of interviews with a wide range of people connected to Pink Floyd in their earliest days, John Cavanagh paints a vivid picture of how this remarkable debut album was created.

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