Syd Barrett (Pink Floyd) RIP

My Dad said that Syd’s body may of died now, but his spirit and mind died many years ago…primarily due to the drugs he took.

I don’t know anything about him or Pink Floyd, but hope he rests in peace.

personaly i think barret was a lyrical genius in many ways, but he was definately a whacked out, tripped out genius….pink floyds most popular and best music (in my opinion) was always a sad lament and musical commentary on the degenerative mental demise of syd and how the band missed him as a friend and compadre…the album names and contents tell the whole story…

from ‘wish you were here’ to ‘comfortably numb’ theres always a sense of nostalgic regret in floyds music…

sad but true…

I’ve often wondered, what sort of input would Syd have to the entire rock n’ roll (even greater than now) if he wouldn’t have gone nuts…becouse in those brief moments when he was, not clearminded but wicked in very dynamic and creative way, a true genious…

I know exactly what you mean, But i have come to thinking that with almost all people with such a talent to be called a Genius they burn out too early, R.I.P Syd.

That said, I wonder then what would have been the destiny of Pink Floyd without Syd’s initial input. Granted, he wasn’t there for long but his influence seems to have remained quite firm within the remaining band members.

I’ve often wondered, what sort of input would Syd have to the entire rock n’ roll (even greater than now) if he wouldn’t have gone nuts…becouse in those brief moments when he was, not clearminded but wicked in very dynamic and creative way, a true genious…

Very sad but Syd was not really an influence for me, just like the rest of Pink Floyd. Yes, I do like them but I’ve only really listened to their stuff over the last few years. I was always into punk( although a bit later, I was 4 in 1977) and still am into punk but when I was younger if it wasn’t punk I didn’t really want to know. My musical attitude is a bit different now though but still not into the prog rock thing, eg Genesis, Yes etc.

Anyway, RIP Syd.

Neal

A fair point well made, jethro.

I think his impact was more a matter of style rather than of substance, the Byronic paradigm of the tortured creative soul adding a wild romantic edge to the Pink Floyd ambience, rather than musical input per se.

But that’s just my opinion, and many would disagree.

I’m sorry the poor chap’s dead, but I honestly think his influence is greatly over-stated.

That said, I wonder then what would have been the destiny of Pink Floyd without Syd’s initial input. Granted, he wasn’t there for long but his influence seems to have remained quite firm within the remaining band members.

No, I never liked Simple Minds. 😀

Bands like Genesis (the proper line up), Jethro Tull and, yes, Pink Floyd were the soundtrack to my youth. Before I discovered punk, that is. :D:D:D

Talking of Yes…. I must be the only person on earth who thinks that “Relayer” was a damn fine album. :rolleyes:

I mean, have you all actually heard Barrett-era Pink Floyd? “Great” it certainly ain’t.

simple music for simple minds,eh??? 😀 :p :rolleyes: 😎

Mayby this will get the two oversized babyes (Rodger and David) to forget their childish rant and reunion once again…

Goodbye Blue Sky

One of the greatest anti-war anthems ever written. Along side Gerald Scarfe’s animation sequence in the Wall, even as an 8 year old, it was (and still is) one of the most powerful visuals I can ever remember.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUp_UW4IU2Y&search=pink%20floyd%20blue%20sky

Very sad news…Syd’s presence lived on through ‘newer’ Pink Floyd work. There would be no PF without Syd. His stuff was very good indeed, so I strongly disagree with Grey Area (but each to his own)….The band always maintained a place for Syd…how many bands would do that now?

He was responsible for Jugband Blues, Bike (my young daughters love that one!), SeeEmily Play, Arnold Lane (which went to No.1) and of course the exceptional Astronomy Domine…amongst others

I’m sorry the poor chap’s dead, but I honestly think his influence is greatly over-stated.

I mean, have you all actually heard Barrett-era Pink Floyd? “Great” it certainly ain’t.

It’s still a damn shame, though. 🙁

I have just found out this news and are very saddened by the loss of one of the greats and one of my favourites.

R.I.P SYD

Sad day for rock ‘n roll 🙁 🙁

R.I.P good buddy!!

X2

shine on syd R.I.P.