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The Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett Story (2004)

Starring: Pink Floyd & Syd Barrett Rating: NR (Not Rated) Format: DVD
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Pink Floyd & Syd Barrett
  • Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC
  • Language: English
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rating: NR (Not Rated)
  • Studio: United States of Distribution
  • DVD Release Date: January 4, 2005
  • Run Time: 49 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00067W1K4
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #57,267 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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The sudden departure of Pink Floyd's founding member Syd Barrett in 1968 marked the closure of the first prolific chapter in the Pink Floyd story. A maverick artist and true individual, Syd Barrett helped forge the British psychedelic scene when he formed Pink Floyd with Roger Waters, Rick Wright and Nick Mason in 1965. This special charts the band's rise to fame under the guidance of Barrett's influence to his premature departure under a cloud of drug abuse and psychological problems. Richly illustrated with rare early footage of the band performing, alongside new interviews with the members of the band - David Gilmour, Rick Wright, Roger Waters and Nick Mason - and their associates, fans and friends including Jerry Shirley (Humble Pie), Graham Coxon (Blur) and original band member Bob Klose. Featuring classic early Pink Floyd songs Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Interstellar Overdrive, Arnold Layne, See Emily Play & Bike. DVD Extras: Approx. 20 minutes of Interviews with Roger Waters, David Gilmour on "Wish You Were Here", Robyn Hitchcock performances - "Dominoes" & "It Is Obvious", Graham Coxon (Blur) performance of "Love You".

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102 of 105 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars "Have you got it yet?", January 5, 2005
A good (if not interstellar) overview of Roger "Syd" Barrett and the early days of Pink Floyd. The DVD tells the story of Barrett's brilliant rise with the band, and his subsequent acid-fueled fall into schizophrenia.

The main drawback is a maddening lack of supporting video and pictures. (Several years ago, VH1 ran a similar documentary that included a treasure trove of video, including the legendary "American Bandstand" appearance in 1967.) In fact, much of the vintage footage appears to come from the "Syd's First Trip" video, the "Arnold Layne" promotional film, and a performance of "Astronomy Domine." Besides a glimpse of the unreleased "Vegetable Man" film (with the soundtrack clearly using audio from the bootleg version) there is little of unique historical value.

The interviews are the high point of the DVD, particularly the observations by Roger Waters. His comments are by turns poignant, funny, and sad, and are obviously heartfelt. The other members of the band also share their memories (although Nick Mason seems less than fond of Syd).

The extras are a bit thin, incorporating expanded interviews with Waters and David Gilmour, and three acoustic performances of Barrett songs by Robyn Hitchcock and Graham Coxon. A digital collection of posters and other memorabilia is a nice touch, but (at least on my player) cannot be paused. Sadly, the extras do not include any of the promotional films or performances.

Any serious Barrett or Pink Floyd fan will want to own this DVD, if only for the interviews, and the great cover art. It's also a nice introduction for anyone curious about the subject. But I will continue to hope for a more detailed and comprehensive overview of Syd Barrett and the early Floyd.
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68 of 81 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Frustratingly Brief, February 17, 2005
By Doctor Quartz (Huntington Beach, CA USA) - See all my reviews
This is a decent history of Syd and the Pink Floyd (the narration could have been better written and delivered), but there should be more footage, more interviews, more analysis, better graphics, etc. This DVD is about an hour long. Which is maddening. It's like getting a single bite from a fantastic piece of cake on a buffet table filled with gastronomic riches, and then being shuffled out of the eatery. I don't understand why there isn't a 9 or 10 DVD set on the history of Pink Floyd with at least 6 hours on just Syd? Where are all the TV show performances? They are one of the biggest bands of all time, and this is the only DVD history of the band in its early days? We've got a lousy biography (Saucerful of Secrets) written by the wrong author (thank god Nick Mason has a book coming out)--and a couple of compilations of old clippings. With the Beatles there are literally hundreds of books to read. We've got the "ANTHOLOGY" DVD set. But with the Floyd we get these measly little crumbs. What are they thinking? David Gilmour, Roger Waters, Richard Wright and Nick Mason should put together a big DVD history of their band, before everyone worth interviewing dies out. The people from their generation are beginning to drop like flies. There's little time left to put something together. And what's up with the cover picture on this DVD? It's low-budget horrible!
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars What exactly is a dream?, June 2, 2005
By landru141 (Planet Houston) - See all my reviews
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.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Not too long and Not too short
Not too long and not too short. Detailed and sentimental. Great footage, photos and acoustic performances to steal licks from. Read more
Published 6 months ago by E. Johnson

5.0 out of 5 stars Great inside info
I was a huge Pink Floyd fan in college. As a musician, this band really shaped the style of music I play and listen to. Read more
Published 6 months ago by The Knoa

2.0 out of 5 stars robyn luvs syd
interesting introduction to pink floyd's legendary "missing" founding memeber...who's most-often described in this dvd, as being "beautiful" yet there's not enough footage of this... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Windica

3.0 out of 5 stars Still waiting for a documentary as good as the subject
The main feature: There are so many awful faux-documentaries out there and it really makes me sad. Prog or any other music are not well-served by these attempts to cash in on... Read more
Published on January 27, 2008 by Jamesy

4.0 out of 5 stars Could have been so much better
Just a few comments. Rick Wright's rather startling revelation that Syd broke down over the course of one weekend isn't supported by the facts. Read more
Published on October 22, 2007 by William Scalzo

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Insight from the Band Members and others who knew Syd
It was good to see so much information from people who were around first-hand during the early days with Syd. Read more
Published on January 4, 2007 by Gay Jenson

5.0 out of 5 stars WON'T YOU MISS ME ? WE SURE WILL
SIMPLY PUT, AMUST HAVE FOR ALL FLOYD FANS, WHO WANT TO GET THE EARLY FLOYD HISTORY FROM THE MEMBERS OF THE GROUP THEMSELVES.
Published on November 4, 2006 by SYD GILMOUR

5.0 out of 5 stars For Die Hard Floyd Fans.
This DVD is a trip back in time.Very enjoyable,but short of it.Anyway it is a great collectable for your dvd library,buy it and see for yourself.
Published on July 17, 2006 by Daniel C. Ennett

5.0 out of 5 stars Syd Barrett, RIP
Syd Barrett will be greatly missed. His whimsical songwriting style was unique and greatly influenced many famous musicians like David Bowie. Read more
Published on July 11, 2006 by Vince Palamara

5.0 out of 5 stars Tells the story without landing any cheap blows...
I was never too into Pink Floyd outside of Piper at the Gates of Dawn (I very much enjoy Pink Floyd's other albums, though), and I was also a longtime fan of Syd Barrett (being... Read more
Published on June 5, 2006 by Ryan Kelly

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