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- Ivory_Tower - 01-28-2005 05:57 PM
Before I start I would like to make it clear that this is my opinion and that is all ok.
Anyway, I have recently been going over the boards and I have seen a lot of people who have in a way been putting Syd down or just asking about crap he supposedly did and not taking him into consent. He is a real person and I think that if he was to ever read some stuff on here he would probably get pissed.
Also, something that gets me mad is all of these kids (ok I have no room to call people kids because I'm only 16) are getting into Pink Floyd thinking that DSOTM is their first or second album and never knowing who Syd is. I myself try to find out as much about a band, or atleast enough to know what they went through before i start talking about them. But take this into example, some one at my school who claims they know Pink Floyd said that Roger was insane and that is why the band broke up. I wanted to put him in his place right there but I just walked off. Well, that was my 2 cents.
Later,
Cory B.
- sea green queen - 01-28-2005 06:22 PM
Syd is very good, all the negative lines is proof, if he wasn't nobody would waste time posting he wasn't.
- In_The_Pink - 01-29-2005 02:18 AM
Ivory_Tower Wrote:Before I start I would like to make it clear that this is my opinion and that is all ok.Grant yourself some courage :) You should have put the kid at school in his place! You wouldn't even have to be mean about it. Something like, "No Syd Barrett is said to be schizophrenic. He left, or was ousted from the band. The band did not fall apart." would suffice. It's admirable that you want to learn about the band before you go on talking aobut the members.
Anyway, I have recently been going over the boards and I have seen a lot of people who have in a way been putting Syd down or just asking about crap he supposedly did and not taking him into consent. He is a real person and I think that if he was to ever read some stuff on here he would probably get pissed.
Also, something that gets me mad is all of these kids (ok I have no room to call people kids because I'm only 16) are getting into Pink Floyd thinking that DSOTM is their first or second album and never knowing who Syd is. I myself try to find out as much about a band, or atleast enough to know what they went through before i start talking about them. But take this into example, some one at my school who claims they know Pink Floyd said that Roger was insane and that is why the band broke up. I wanted to put him in his place right there but I just walked off. Well, that was my 2 cents.
Later,
Cory B.
You should read the Pink Floyd Encyclopedia by Vernon Fitch. It's an excellent source for soaking up tidbits of Floydian knowledge. (Vernon Fitch's web-site. http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/PFArchives/pfa.htm )
- sea green queen - 02-06-2005 05:05 PM
I just noticed on the David Bowie Pin ups lp on the back cover David refers to his copy of See Emily Play as by Syds Pink Floyd. Check it out.
- AmazingPudding - 02-11-2005 01:05 PM
i heard david bowie looked up to syd a great deal. I think anyone who listens to pink floyd oughtta know who syd is. even after he left the band he practically made them who they are. Hell they wrote half their music about him.
- FreakyChild13 - 02-11-2005 03:34 PM
Syd was the one who started the band basically... I think Syd is awesome
- sea green queen - 02-12-2005 01:43 PM
AmazingPudding Wrote:i heard david bowie looked up to syd a great deal. I think anyone who listens to pink floyd oughtta know who syd is. even after he left the band he practically made them who they are. Hell they wrote half their music about him.That's true, a little of Syd's talent went a long way, taking nothing from David, he is great also, just two very different styles, Syd's 60s and David's 70s.
- Old_SChool_Punk - 02-12-2005 06:42 PM
FreakyChild13 Wrote:Syd was the one who started the band basically... I think Syd is awesomeYeah, Syd is the pink floyd and thats about it eh?
- carefulwiththataxluke - 02-12-2005 07:02 PM
Syd's story is a sad one there's no doubt about that; however his leaving of the band was the best thing that could ever happen to them (as the case of Gwen Stafaini's brother leaving No Doubt) they soared to new hieghts without him, which was both great for the band as well as the fans. "PS. good wishes to dear Syd".
- Old_SChool_Punk - 02-13-2005 09:37 AM
carefulwiththataxluke Wrote:Syd's story is a sad one there's no doubt about that; however his leaving of the band was the best thing that could ever happen to them (as the case of Gwen Stafaini's brother leaving No Doubt) they soared to new hieghts without him, which was both great for the band as well as the fans. "PS. good wishes to dear Syd".Yes, however if syd held it together who know they could be even bigger! Ya never know
- carefulwiththataxluke - 02-13-2005 09:44 AM
Old_SChool_Punk Wrote:Yes, however if syd held it together who know they could be even bigger! Ya never knowCan't argue with that, but they also may have not done as well. :)
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- sea green queen - 02-14-2005 07:00 PM
Old_SChool_Punk Wrote:I think great musicians are like comet, they have a short, bright life and will always be remembered by those who see them.FreakyChild13 Wrote:Syd was the one who started the band basically... I think Syd is awesomeYeah, Syd is the pink floyd and thats about it eh?
- BusStopRatBag - 02-14-2005 07:16 PM
Like Bob Klose (I Think he said this) Said in the pink floyd syd barrett story...."someone asks you to sign on the line...and you're going to be doing these great things...for a very short time..." What would you do? i know i would sign...
- Julia Dream - 02-17-2005 02:43 PM
Ivory_Tower Wrote:Before I start I would like to make it clear that this is my opinion and that is all ok.don't listen to the kids. its obvious that they know F all and care nothing for the Pink Floyd. i agree that Syd needs more respect. when i first heard about Pink Floyd, i was told that David Gilmour was a replacement for their original guitarist..who had died! WTF??? I know full well that Syd is still around, despite rumours that he is blind, bedridden, etc (i hope not!) its at times like this that Syd needs fans like us!
Anyway, I have recently been going over the boards and I have seen a lot of people who have in a way been putting Syd down or just asking about crap he supposedly did and not taking him into consent. He is a real person and I think that if he was to ever read some stuff on here he would probably get pissed.
Also, something that gets me mad is all of these kids (ok I have no room to call people kids because I'm only 16) are getting into Pink Floyd thinking that DSOTM is their first or second album and never knowing who Syd is. I myself try to find out as much about a band, or atleast enough to know what they went through before i start talking about them. But take this into example, some one at my school who claims they know Pink Floyd said that Roger was insane and that is why the band broke up. I wanted to put him in his place right there but I just walked off. Well, that was my 2 cents.
Later,
Cory B.
- sea green queen - 02-22-2005 06:20 PM
Very well said
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- AmazingPudding - 02-22-2005 06:39 PM
Syd deserves hundreds of fans. Whoever criticizes him probably hasn't heard his music. he's a true artist.
- sea green queen - 02-23-2005 06:22 PM
AmazingPudding Wrote:Syd deserves hundreds of fans. Whoever criticizes him probably hasn't heard his music. he's a true artist.He has many of them, Bowie included, in the early 70s Bowie spoke alot about "Syds Pink Floyd".
- Sadie - 02-23-2005 11:06 PM
I think Syd gets a lot of respect considering he was only in the band for such a short time. Especially from his peers. And I think it's cool that the guys in Floyd make sure he's provided for. Like when they use his songs and stuff.
- AmazingPudding - 02-24-2005 01:41 PM
sea green queen Wrote:i like bowie's see emily play cover! and yah i heard bowie saw syd as a huge influence.AmazingPudding Wrote:Syd deserves hundreds of fans. Whoever criticizes him probably hasn't heard his music. he's a true artist.He has many of them, Bowie included, in the early 70s Bowie spoke alot about "Syds Pink Floyd".
- hawkeye the floyder - 02-25-2005 04:49 AM
Aww I like Syd. He's gotta be my rock hero. Like his nephew said in the magazine, 'People just put him down as a mad man, as though there is nothing to what pain he must've been through'. I would love to of helped him. He created the best band in the world. It seems no one thinks about that anymore. He deserves a lot more repect and appreciation, and he earns it SO badly.
- Julia Dream - 02-25-2005 05:24 AM
hawkeye the floyder Wrote:I would love to of helped him.you're not the only one.
- AmazingPudding - 02-25-2005 10:54 AM
he also gave them the name "pink floyd" did he not? or well " 'the' Pink Floyd." i heard they found the names in his record collection and mashed them together.
- Julia Dream - 02-25-2005 11:16 AM
yes he did. Pink Anderson and Floyd Council, blues musicians, so i have read. LETS HEAR IT FOR SYD!
- hawkeye the floyder - 02-28-2005 04:52 AM
AmazingPudding Wrote:he also gave them the name "pink floyd" did he not? or well " 'the' Pink Floyd." i heard they found the names in his record collection and mashed them together.Actually they used to be called 'The Teapot.'
- alanmk5 - 02-28-2005 01:36 PM
hawkeye the floyder Wrote:not that i'm doubting you but i thought it was called "the tea set ", i think that's what the pre barrett pink floyd were calledAmazingPudding Wrote:he also gave them the name "pink floyd" did he not? or well " 'the' Pink Floyd." i heard they found the names in his record collection and mashed them together.Actually they used to be called 'The Teapot.'
henry: did you really say give me an incubator or give me death?
- AmazingPudding - 02-28-2005 06:13 PM
they were also known as the "architectural abdabs" .... thank god the name pink floyd came up.
- Julia Dream - 03-01-2005 08:17 AM
Syd Barrett to the rescue...
- hawkeye the floyder - 03-01-2005 11:14 AM
Julia Dream Wrote:Syd Barrett to the rescue...
Quote:henry: did you really say give me an incubator or give me death?LOL
- sea green queen - 03-01-2005 11:24 PM
:)
- hawkeye the floyder - 03-03-2005 04:28 PM
sea green queen Wrote:who what when how?
- sea green queen - 03-03-2005 04:37 PM
Syd Barrett to the rescue...
:)
- hawkeye the floyder - 03-03-2005 04:46 PM
sea green queen Wrote:Syd Barrett to the rescue...Ah...ok...little slow there... :O
- viewaskew - 03-03-2005 05:04 PM
hey if syd did read the stuff bout people making fun of him hed just probely laughf cause look at us were just guys sittin on the comp all day and we got nothing better to say
- hawkeye the floyder - 03-03-2005 05:16 PM
viewaskew Wrote:hey if syd did read the stuff bout people making fun of him hed just probely laughf cause look at us were just guys sittin on the comp all day and we got nothing better to sayactually, im at school all day. and then studying, then goin on here when i feel like it.
- Julia Dream - 03-09-2005 01:12 AM
i come on here to take a break from my Unversity work.
- sea green queen - 03-09-2005 11:06 AM
A little Syd goes a long way, after David took his place many musicians referred to them as Syd's Pink Floyd as late as 1975. I don't think Syd dosen't let the negative stuff bother him, he knows he was unique and good with music and lyrics.
- Julia Dream - 03-09-2005 01:01 PM
i don't think he pays that much attention to anything other than painting.
he even told his sisters to turn down the TV when they were watching 'The Pink Floyd Syd Barrett Story'!
- Dee_Dee_King - 03-09-2005 02:11 PM
He is probably just sick of all the rumors about himself. I would be if i was him.
- hawkeye the floyder - 03-09-2005 04:31 PM
Julia Dream Wrote:i don't think he pays that much attention to anything other than painting.:love: AAAW. sorry i couldn't help that... :upside:
he even told his sisters to turn down the TV when they were watching 'The Pink Floyd Syd Barrett Story'!
- life_is_just_a_bad_dream - 03-26-2005 10:07 AM
Hell, i think he could care less about people who talk **** about him, he had his time in the sun, he made a impact to music that not many realize. If people don't like Syd its because they don't understand i think..
RE: Syd Deserves More Respect - How I feel - old perfume - 09-23-2009 12:42 PM
When most of the "Uninformed" hear the name Syd Barrett, they immediately sieze upon all the Urban legend crap & even some of the Informed people do as well;ie journalists!!!. Personally, when I mention his name & someone comes back with an" Oh, the looney from Floyd" I GET PISSED!!, like they're making fun of a family member, but that's just me!! It was P.T.Barnum who originally said: "You'll never go broke under-estimating the intelligience of the human race" or words to that effect.... I truly believe this. (i.e. Dubbya as our president for 8 @#$%@! years?!?!?
RE: Syd Deserves More Respect - How I feel - old perfume - 11-19-2009 11:10 AM
Corey B.,
You are so right about people thinking DSOTM is Floyd's 1st album. Even when I was your age(I'm 46 now!) I was kinda like that till I got a copy of "A Nice Pair" opened it up & was like "who's this guy?". I didn't like Piper at 1st but now I think it's the greatest album by any band,EVER!!!
RE: Syd Deserves More Respect - How I feel - sea green queen - 11-21-2009 06:05 PM
(11-19-2009 11:10 AM)old perfume Wrote: Corey B.,
You are so right about people thinking DSOTM is Floyd's 1st album. Even when I was your age(I'm 46 now!) I was kinda like that till I got a copy of "A Nice Pair" opened it up & was like "who's this guy?". I didn't like Piper at 1st but now I think it's the greatest album by any band,EVER!!!
That's a good lp, get that one & you kill two birds with one stone, I had to get the 8 track later. I wore that lp out, my cover's in three pieces, taped together with many kinds of tape over the ages. The last paragraph Syd sings on his swan song on ASOS is classic Syd.
RE: Syd Deserves More Respect - How I feel - old perfume - 11-23-2009 09:22 AM
Check out a book called "Pink Floyd & Philosophy". It uses Nietchze to talk about all the Floyd members, DSOTM & the 3 "versions" of Pink Floyd. A few of them say that not only did Syd know what was happening to him, but that was also his only out;he realised he wanted NO Part in fronting a band & He wasn't capable anyway. Interesting stuff once you understand the philosphical stuff & it's explained in laymen's terms. Different, to say the least.
Even if Syd had stayed well, I still think he would've left Floyd by 69-70. There were already problems between Waters & Barrett. You've heard how Waters feels about Psychedelic music & Barrett,being the only artist in the group would have liked to branch out. Remember, he wanted the group to add 2 sax players......& what was on DSOTM?!?! SAX PLAYING!!. A little ahead of his time & I personally feel that it would take years for Waters & Syd to be on the same page.