Yeah. I was listening to the soundtrack to La Carrera Panamericana today and could definitely see Wright's contributions! Shame that album isn't released as a soundtrack. The last few tracks were just simply amazing!!

Is the memorial day annual?

Rest in peace, Mr. Barrett. I hope so much that you were at peace while still alive. You were a true, one-in-a-million piper. I would have followed you anywhere, but alas, I was only eleven. I like to picture you having quite a time in heaven. You are riding a bike "with a basket, a bell that rings and things to make it look good". You are surrounded by clouds and sunlight. Your eyes are sparklely bright, your smile is mischeivious. There are thousands behind you, so happy to be near. When I die, I'lll be looking for that light and I will happily join the crowd.

This is coincidental because I just finished reading Inside Out by Nick Mason a few hours ago and at the end of the chonology it says '2006 - death of Syd Barrett' and I got sad :(

(08-13-2011 04:58 PM)blue_ember Wrote:  This is coincidental because I just finished reading Inside Out by Nick Mason a few hours ago and at the end of the chonology it says '2006 - death of Syd Barrett' and I got sad :(

That is a coincidence. It is sad. Do you know if it is true that the title for Shine On was intended to be as this: Shine on You Crazy Diamond..?

I don't think so, but it's still nice to think so

Thanks! You're right, it is nice to think it anyway.

haha i never noticed that. in the novel, when he mentions Syds drop in visit to Abbey Road studios, he says that 'as the myth goes, that was the day of recording for shine on' It wasnt for certain that thats what they were recorded but somewhat like your S-Y-D in the title thing, its nice to think so (isnt it?)

What an emotional day that must have been for the band. I also like to think they were recording Shine On at the time. I can't imagine the depth of emotion they all must have felt. That has to be the most poignant story in rock history.

ya. If a band were to be feeling such intensity when they were recording, (hopefully) it would have been expressed in their playing and been apparent on the final mix of the songs. Well as emotional as the album wish you were here is, even if it wasn't the song Shine On, it could still have been wish you were here (which is also about Syd)