The Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett Story DVD Due in September

by Staff.

On September 18, 2007, MVD Visual will release The Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett Story as a limited edition (5,000) two-disc DVD set that features over 2.5 hours of DVD extras, including lengthy and unedited interviews with all members of Pink Floyd. The limited edition DVD set also includes ten items of reproduction memorabilia in a special printed envelope and Oyster Box packaging. After the limited edition has sold out, the double disc version will be then packaged in a standard plastic double DVD box.

According to MVD Visual:

The Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett Story retells the fascinating story of the start of one of the largest and most influential bands in rock and the drug induced breakdown of their original song writer and lead man. Roger Waters, Dave Gilmour, Nick Mason and Rick Wright retell how Syd’s slip from reality haunted the band for many years and this is clearly demonstrated in the tracks "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" and "Wish You Were Here". The film incorporates rare early footage of the band performing; including a live show at the UFO Club, and an appearance with former landlord Mick Leonard on Tomorrows World. There are also insights from former girlfriends, landlords, flat mates, producers, managers, friends and famous fans.

As one of the most famous creators and characters of the psychedelic era, Syd Barrett had not conducted an interview or released music between the early seventies and his recent passing, yet his self-imposed anonymity still fascinates fans old and new. The original songwriter for Pink Floyd was only with the band for a vibrant 3 years when he left in 1968, yet when the band released their greatest hits album in 2001 Syd had written over a fifth of the tracks. It’s been nearly 40 years since Syd Barrett left the band, yet mystery still surrounds this prodigy of rock.

This fascinating documentary traces the creative and personal tumult of Barrett's days with Pink Floyd, and the fallout from his psychedelics induced breakdown.

The DVD extras include an extended 60 minute interview of Roger Waters talking about Syd, which includes Syd’s musical influences, his illness, the last time he saw Syd;
an extended interview of Dave Gilmour talking about how "Wish You Were Here" came to be written about Syd; Robyn Hitchcock performing “Dominoes” and “It Is Obvious”; Graham Coxon performing “Love You”; and, a detailed biography of Syd Barrett.

List price is $29.95. Running time: 203 minutes.