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The Crazy Diamond Shines......again
This archival video is certainly a must for ANY PF devotee or anyone interested in Psychedelic London circa '66-'67. Pink Floyd's brilliant (and tragic) founder Syd Barrett loomed large at this period-- setting the groundwork for a brand-new movement in Brittish (and American) Rock. Unfortunately for Barrett, his stint on the world stage was all-too brief---yet his indelible legacy is no doubt secure. This rare footage is priceless ---capturing the ambiance of an era--- and the fervency of a major directional change in a fluid art form. It is truly heartrending for those die-hard (and ancient) Floyd fans (myself included) to see Syd again--- in those long-gone halcyon (and hallucinogenic) days of the UFO Club (and other celebrated venues)-- to see him at the height of his youthful brilliance---and make NO MISTAKE about it, HIS was a monumental genuis--- well before the unfortunate return of the schizoprenia that dogged his existance--brought on, no doubt by the maximum consumptions of acid he was famous for taking. Sadly,the "Vegetable Man' became, in the end....just that. It's a shame. All of us who grew up in that era nonetheless have an abiding affection for Syd--- and his remarkable work with Pink Floyd. We will always love him. This tape is more than just nostalgia-- it provides an opportunity for some of us to revisit an old friend---and musical master. Why only four stars and not five??? Simple---the tape shouldve been LONGER in duration. It's THAT historic.

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It's great to see Syd
This is Pink Floyd. A bunch of guys messing around and producing some wildly creative music. I'd only recommend this to big Floyd and Barrett fans because half the fun is seeing some of the clubs and shows they played that you've read about in their books and biographies.

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A brief look at the peak of the swinging sixties
This is not for people who try synchronizing "Dark Side of the Moon" with "The Wizard of Oz". Nor is it for those who think "Comfortably Numb" has a "kick-[bottom] solo." Nor is it for those expecting live concert footage of Syd Barrett with the band (although there is a little without sound). It's mainly just shots of Floyd in the studio jamming on "Interstellar Overdrive". The visuals are terrific. In one scene, it shows us rare footage of a Yoko Ono exhibit in which a model has her clothes cut off by scissors. A very interesting look at a very interesting era. However, at just under a half hour, the film leaves much to the imagination. This might be worth it just for footage of Syd, which is hard to come by.