Fingal's Cave Podcast

21/09/2025

Hello, Everyone!

In this episode of the Fingal’s Cave Podcast, hosts Ian Priston and Phil Salathé sit down with author and archivist Ed Paule to explore his landmark book Pink Floyd 1967 - a meticulous, month-by-month chronicle of the band’s breakthrough year, shortly before its publication.

From their early days in London’s underground clubs to their leap into the international spotlight, Ed’s research uncovers how every gig, press clipping, and recording session shaped the rise of one of the most influential bands in history.

The conversation takes listeners into the archives, revealing long-forgotten gig listings, rare photographs, and quirky press interviews that paint a vivid picture of the band.

Ed shares stories of meticulous detective work, surprising discoveries, and collaborations with other Floyd historians that helped him crack mysteries fans have puzzled over for decades - like the possible origins of Vegetable Man,” the phantom track Stoolfix, and the exact dates of elusive gigs.

Whether you are a lifelong collector or just beginning to explore the early days of Pink Floyd, this episode offers a fascinating deep dive into the year that defined their sound, their image, and their enduring legacy.

Pink Floyd 1967 is available now at https://www.floydstuff.com/the-bee-sm..., limited to 450 copies.

This episode is dedicated to Johan Lif.

Chapters:
00:00:00 - Intro Sequence In G / Welcome, Ed!
00:00:52 - Why focus on 1967 in such detail?
00:02:09 - Collecting pre-Darkside, paperwork and Spare Bricks webzine
00:05:58 - Humorous quotes from interviews; CCE338 and Superman
00:09:11 - The possible origin story of Vegetable Man
00:10:25 - Stoolfix - what does it mean?
00:13:48 - "It's a group effort"; collaborating with other researchers
00:15:50 - Translating pre-Google Translate and Polish reaction to Sheffield 1967
00:19:23 - Hitweek newspaper and the 3 March, 1967 Arnold Layne EMI launch party
00:23:40 - Updates to the gig list and how the band's gear once missed the ferry
00:26:13 - A new 1967 gig uncovered, Paul Berriff and the Leeds University show
00:28:52 - Paul Berriff, Stephen Phillips and Roger's Caterham Super 7
00:31:55 - Some of the Pink Floyd 1967 mysteries yet to be solved
00:34:10 - The mystery of Matilda Mother
00:45:38 - Johan Lif and the origin of Set The Controls lyrics
00:46:36 - How Pink Floyd 1967 additionally features 11 essays
00:49:31 - Knives out in the press after Syd's alleged July breakdown
00:52:14 - It's not just drug music! News of the World newspaper police connection
00:54:07 - Assistance from photographers and a lost Vic Singh photograph
00:57:08 - Finding a publisher and Charles Beterams, The Bee Smart Book Co.
00:59:33 - Pink Floyd 1967; different editions
01:04:32 - A prequel in the works
01:07:28 - The good, the bad and a dash of humour - an unsanitised look at 1967
01:11:57 - First signs of strain – Pink Floyd spring 1967 band tensions
01:15:15 - Tracking down copyright holders and Baron Wolman's archive
01:19:14 - The 1967 five-man Floyd and Syd's white sweatshirt: the Cheetah Club connection
01:22:52 - Pink Floyd on Top of the Pops – tracing the dates of the photo sessions
01:26:06 - Floyd's first Surrogate Band; camera tests and how Top of the Pops was filmed
01:29:47 - Thank you, Ed!
01:30:32 - Episode postscript

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31/08/2025

Hello, everyone!

In this episode of Fingal’s Cave, host Ian Priston talks with Steve Anderson - creator of the iconic Floydboots website, visited over a million times by collectors, and author of the 2024 book Wizardo: Stories of a Bootlegger.

Steve reflects on five decades of Pink Floyd: from being a 12-year-old at Wembley Empire Pool in November 1974 and the heartbreak of his prized Stoke bootleg being broken - to the challenge of hunting down and thrill of listening to rare titles. He recalls leaving home at 3am to attend Knebworth 1975, the ferocity and spectacle of the Animals tour, the monumental experience of The Wall shows, and meeting the band at the premiere of The Wall film.

Steve also shares two extraordinary encounters with Syd Barrett in the 1990s - fleeting but unforgettable glimpses of the band’s elusive founding genius. Along the way, he discusses Barrett superfan the late Bernard White, the legacy of John Wizardo, his adventures as a record dealer, and the time he was offered Roger Waters’ Live at Pompeii bass. It is a fascinating story of how a lifetime can be shaped by music, soundtracked by Pink Floyd.

This episode is in stereo - because, well, it just had to be. And if you think you hear a fly buzzing, dogs wanting attention, or even church bells chiming in the distance… you are not imagining things. Consider them accidental Pink Floyd–style sound effects.

Subscribe to Fingal’s Cave for more journeys to the edges of Pink Floyd music history.

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Chapters:
00:00:00 - Prelude (Narrated by Phil Salathé)
00:00:52 - Early Pink Floyd memories: a 12-year-old fan in 1974
00:02:51 - London life – spoilt for choice with live music
00:04:12 - Discovering Humble Pie and Uriah Heep
00:05:42 - First Pink Floyd gig – Empire Pool, November 1974
00:11:00 - Record tokens and the start of a Pink Floyd collection
00:11:43 - Finding British Winter Tour in Penny Farthing, Ilford
00:14:33 - Lending British Winter Tour to a school friend – and a teacher who breaks it
00:16:30 - Ian Sippen’s Tour ’72 Rainbow Theatre recording
00:18:00 - The hunt for bootlegs begins – Carnaby Street at 13
00:19:55 - Penny Farthing, Petticoat Lane, Lee Valley Market, Small Wonder, Rock On – London record haunts
00:22:14 - Going to Knebworth 1975
00:30:07 - Tangerine Dream and Hawkwind
00:32:18 - Waiting for Wish You Were Here and Capital Radio’s Pink Floyd Story
00:33:30 - Battersea Park event – Nicky Horne and the inflatable pig
00:34:51 - Winning a copy of Animals from Nicky Horne and waiting for it to arrive
00:35:31 - Rockstar Dreams and Steve's Shipping Career
00:37:20 - Record Collector at Leytonstone Station – a life-changing moment
00:38:45 - Steve’s Camden Market stall
00:40:10 - Bernard White: advice, tapes, and meeting him at Soho Open Market
00:44:42 - The Committee film
00:46:19 - Losing the Camden stall, moving to record fairs
00:48:11 - Two encounters with Syd Barrett at 6 St Margaret’s Square, Cambridge
00:52:30 - Crackers, Pictures of Pink Floyd, and Waters Gate
00:53:55 - Buying a bootleg from Bernard White – and regretting it
00:54:48 - Bernard White’s connections
00:55:55 - Camden dealers and cassette culture
00:57:27 - Wembley 1977 and Battersea Power Station
01:02:35 - Docklands 1989 concerts and more reflections on Wembley 1977
01:05:32 - In The Pink by Nick Sedgwick
01:06:30 - 1977 press photos, tour schedule, and Harvey Goldsmith’s telegram
01:08:11 - The Wall shows 1980–81 and the lack of improvisation
01:10:25 - Richard Wright’s encore signal to Roger Waters, 1977
01:11:10 - How The Wall holds up today, and the impressive Stage Show
01:14:31 - Desert Island Discs – Steve’s top five bootlegs, plus some extras
01:15:05 - Finding the British Winter Tour ’74 bootlegger
01:22:23 - Vinyl as archival treasure
01:23:27 - Midas Touch and M-502 – essential titles
01:26:54 - Floydboots.com – the origins, contributors, and global reach
01:30:35 - Valuing bootlegs and Pink Floyd memorabilia
01:32:41 - Re-buying the old bootlegs and Steve's Stereo Setup
01:33:45 - Wizardo: Stories of a Bootlegger – the 2024 book revealed
01:47:52 - Visiting Jon Wizardo In California
01:50:17 - History comes full circle
01:54:55 - New bootleg vinyl – San Diego 18 October 1970
01:56:35 - Jon Wizardo’s recent Pink Floyd mixing experiments
01:58:38 - Floydboots on Facebook
01:59:55 - When Roger Waters’ Live at Pompeii bass went on sale
02:04:52 - The Wall film premiere, Leicester Square, London
02:06:51 - Meeting Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Nick Mason, and getting daggers from Pete Townshend

22/07/2025

Hello everyone,

It's about time we celebrated David Gilmour's 40 years of touring as a solo artist between 1984 and 2024!

We've been preparing for this episode for months for a number of reasons, one of which was to invite Bjorn Riis from Gilmourish.com to join us on the panel and celebrate David Gilmour's 40 years of 'Flying Solo'.

We can therefore say with confidence that this is a must-listen show for every Gilmour fan! However, even if you prefer the so-called 'old Floyd' or are a Roger Waters fan, we're sure you'll enjoy the insights and stories we have to offer!

Big thanks to Mike, Joe and Bjorn Riis and anybody involved! Also big thanks to Kyle for the artwork!

Have fun!

Shownotes:
In this episode of the Fingal's Cave Podcast, host Nils Zehnpfennig and guests Mike McCartney, Joe Krist and special guest Bjorn Riis from Gilmourish.com celebrate 40 years of David Gilmour's live performances.

We begin by exploring Bjorn's musical background and the influence of Gilmour, Pink Floyd, and other bands on his sound. We then trace the evolution of Gilmour’s tone, gear and style throughout his solo career and his time with Pink Floyd from 1968 to 1994.
We start the discussion with Gilmour’s 1978 debut and his decision not to tour. We then take an in-depth look at the About Face tour in 1984 and reflect on the chaotic Ecomundo show in Colombia in 1992.

We also revisit the acclaimed On an Island tour of 2006, discussing the stellar band, the wonderful set list, and the unforgettable performance of 'Echoes'.
A decade later, Gilmour returned with Rattle That Lock. We explore the differences between that tour and the one in 2006, including the surprise mid-tour line-up changes, and we discuss the somewhat underwhelming Pompeii shows in 2016.

Finally, we talk about his latest album, Luck and Strange, and the short tour that followed. We also reflect on his four decades of live music and celebrate a legendary career that continues to inspire many of us.

Chapters:
00:00:00 Introduction: Bjorn Riis and his musical journey
00:06:11 The evolution of David Gilmour's gear
00:11:29 David Gilmour's first solo album: David Gilmour (1978)
00:14:46 No tour, but a CBS promo show (1978)
00:16:09 David Gilmour's second solo album: About Face (1984)
00:18:16 David Gilmour: A new Guitar Hero?
00:25:41 The 1984 Tour: A new era for Gilmour
00:36:19 Positive vibes on stage
00:39:07 What Gear is he using?
00:41:53 Is he still pushing his solo career?
00:44:29 A new Pink Floyd album and tour (1987).
00:47:22 Is this David Gilmour at his best? (1988–89)
00:48:57 The Ecomundo Show: A disaster (1992).
00:54:43 Did the problems make them play better?
00:58:30 The Division Bell and Beyond
01:01:52 The Meltdown Shows and Rick Wright's Return (2001)
01:05:29 David's Confidence on Stage
01:09:59 Why the long Wait for 'On an Island' (2006)
01:14:59 The 2006 Tour: The Best Tour ever?
01:24:55 Playing Atom Heart Mother with Ron Geesin (2008)
01:27:56 Rattle That Lock: A more personal Album? (2015)
01:31:21 Touring in 2015-2016: What happened?
01:39:24 Pompeii, calling for Echoes and a missed chance? (2016)
01:44:08 Luck and Strange: A new approach (2024)
01:48:50 Was the Luck and Strange tour his last tour? (2024)
01:55:01 Final thoughts on 40 Years of David Gilmour

Links:
https://www.gilmourish.com/
https://www.youtube.com/
https://www.airbagsound.com/
https://www.facebook.com/BjornRiisArtistPage/

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17/06/2025

Hello everybody!

In this fascinating episode of Fingal’s Cave, host Ian Priston sits down with a legendary figure from Pink Floyd's early days - an underground taper known as The Masked Marauder.

One of just a few people who recorded the band live in the 1960s, he shares candid memories of the counterculture, classic gigs at UFO and Middle Earth, and capturing historic BBC radio sessions from his living room.

Hear personal reflections on:
• Syd Barrett and David Gilmour-era Pink Floyd shows
• Legendary venues like the Roundhouse and Eel Pie Island
• Taping the The Man and The Journey premiere and other bands such as Soft Machine
• His bohemian lifestyle, radical activism, and outsider spirit.

Now 82 and sharp as ever, the Masked Marauder brings the psychedelic era to life with wit, warmth, and authenticity. A must-listen for Pink Floyd fans, music historians, and anyone interested in the London 1960s underground scene.

Recorded at his home on a busy London street, the conversation is rich with atmosphere, quiet pauses, and thoughtful insights. As always, Fingal’s Cave favours authentic conversations over formal interviews.

Please find here a subtitled version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjUAxlTTvAg

Subscribe to Fingal’s Cave for more journeys to the edges of Pink Floyd music history.

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Chapters​:
00:00:00 - Introduction to Episode 28
00:01:22 - Today's guest: The Masked Marauder
00:01:50 - "I’ve always liked outsiders"
00:02:05 - Childhood loss and religion
00:02:30 - Finding solace in music, cinema and outsider art
00:03:38 - Community through music and taping
00:04:30 - Memories from Middle Earth, 1968
00:06:59 - Seeing Pink Floyd in 1967 at UFO
00:07:23 - A night at UFO: total darkness to sunrise
00:07:55 - UFO experiences and other bands
00:08:22 - Living locations and activism
00:09:08 - Entry into UFO and club culture
00:10:02 - Sound and experience at UFO
00:10:30 - Light shows: London vs. San Francisco
00:11:02 - John ‘Hoppy’ Hopkins
00:12:00 - Folk vs. counterculture clubs
00:12:45 - The Roundhouse and a sense of community
00:13:13 - Reflections on Eel Pie Island
00:14:30 - Social identity and long hair
00:15:40 - Working at Borcht and Tears and Bunjies
00:15:55 - International Times and the underground press
00:17:30 - Attending the 14 Hour Technicolor Dream
00:17:39 - The darker side: the Love-In aftermath
00:19:16 - Thoughts on Pink Floyd's Technicolour Dream performance
00:19:58 - The Love-In commercial venture
00:20:45 - Starting to record concerts - Cream and Spirit
00:21:39 - Dictaphone-style equipment and mic setup
00:21:44 - Problems with security and recording rights
00:22:21 - Later recordings: Soft Machine and Van der Graaf Generator
00:22:54 - Would anyone have attempted to tape Pink Floyd at UFO?
00:23:37 - Home taping Top Gear and Night Ride
00:25:17 - Fridge interference and taping Pink Floyd on Radio 1, 1967-1968
00:27:37 - Selling Robert Johnson, Mick Jagger and jazz records
00:28:43 - Taping from the radio: Grundig and Dansette Radiogram
00:30:23 - Recording the moon landing with Pink Floyd’s soundtrack
00:33:28 - The 1969 “fried egg” and smashed milk bottles Pink Floyd performance
00:35:16 - Mike Dunne, recording engineer
00:39:40 - Pink Floyd at the Royal Festival Hall, 14 April 1969
00:44:58 - Friendship with Rolf Ossenberg
00:46:25 - Musical experimentation and the jazz scene
00:47:56 - Pink Floyd, Royal Albert Hall 1970
00:49:46 - NME and Melody Maker ads
00:50:44 - Monday, Monday, 3 April 1967
00:51:14 - Bath Festival, 27 June 1970
00:53:17 - Camden Fringe Festival Free Concert, Parliament Hill Fields, 9 May 1969
00:53:32 - Mike Dunne, Soft Machine demo tapes, and Soft Machine
00:55:00 - Taping Soft Machine in 1969 and 1970
00:58:26 - Barry Miles and Paul McCartney's archive
00:59:40 - Van der Graaf concerts and Steve Bragger
01:00:10 - Becoming a single parent and slowing down
01:01:03 - Bernard White, a gentle guy
01:02:48 - Knowing Rolf Ossenberg
01:05:05 - Michael Krogsgaard and Jan Sneum 1980s visits
01:07:57 - Nick Ralph, Dark Star, and a Robert Hunter photo
01:08:58 - Derek Attaker, Pink Floyd Rainbow Theatre, 4 November 1973 9pm show taper
01:14:59 - Grateful Dead, San Francisco groups and Man trades
01:17:20 - Recording Grateful Dead in 1972, 1974 and 1990
01:18:07 - Jazz reel to reel collection
01:18:35 - Calling a halt to trading, strokes, reflections on aging and friendships
01:20:35 - Tape spines
01:21:54 - A final word on Syd Barrett

13/05/2025

Fingal's Cave Podcast - Ep.27 - Set the Controls: Lee Harris and the Early Days of Pink Floyd

Hello everyone!

Lee Harris, the founder and guitarist of the successful band ‘Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secret’ was our first interview guest almost two years ago.

We had an exciting conversation back then and we knew we wanted to invite him back to our podcast. Now, 25 episodes later, the time has finally come, Lee Harris is back!

Together with Phil Salathé, in this episode we talk about Lee's youth, his own career as co-manager and guitarist of the band ‘Ian Dury and the Blockheads’ and the musical development of Pink Floyd between the years 1967 and 1972, an era they cover with the 'Saucers'.

Lee also gives us a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the band, describing the conditions under which the songs were chosen and why Echoes came so late in the setlist. Look forward to a lively conversation between two full-blooded musicians and some great and nerdy insights...

Have fun!

Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro and welcome Lee!
00:01:32 Lee's childhood, first concerts and first guitar
00:06:36 Meeting Norman Watt-Roy and Ian Dury and the Blockheads
00:13:15 The birth of the "Saucers"
00:16:00 Obscured by Clouds (sneak peek)
00:17:02 The Syd era (1967-1968, and solo)
00:25:41 How Lee recreates these songs...
00:30:59 David's effects rack
00:32:37 The Alan’s Psychedelic Breakfast story
00:35:14 "Pink Floyd used to play much faster!"
00:36:43 Performing Atom heart mother
00:41:50 Meddle, the 'Doctor Who' theme and the Nile Song
00:44:32 Nick Mason doesn’t want to sing Scream Thy Last Scream, but would David?
00:45:47 "We tend to only play songs that everyone in the band likes"
00:48:07 One in a Million, Fat Old Sun and The Embryo
00:50:49 About actual improvisations and "rehearsed" ones
00:55:54 Talking about Joe Walsh
00:58:57 Richard Wright / "We could perform a 'Pink Floyd Songbook' at a later date"
01:01:40 Playing with Nick Mason (“He is a special drummer!”)
01:05:18 "They were so tight at Pompeii in 1971, but then lost it somehow"
01:07:54 "When something goes wrong, it really seems to liberate them"
01:09:43 "Was the Pompeii film a farewell present of the old Floyd?"
01:11:44 Obscured by Clouds
01:15:57 Why they did not play Echoes before 2022
01:16:36 Thank you so much Lee, please come back!
01:18:42 Outro

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08/04/2025

Fingal's Cave Podcast Ep.26 - Over the Moon: Pink Floyd Live 1974-1975

Hello everybody!

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the start of the North America tour in 1975, we present a new and exciting episode of the Fingal's Cave podcast.

In more than 2 hours we discuss Pink Floyd's so-called transition period between 1974 and 1975, often derided as the band's creative low point.

But even though there were many late decisions, sound problems, mishaps and - to be frank - a certain amount of laziness, these three tours, which started in Colmar (France) on 22nd June and ended in Knebworth (UK) on 5th July, offered plenty to talk about.

From one of the finest Dark Side of the Moon shows in Bristol to a total disaster in Knebworth, Pink Floyd went through a rollercoaster ride in these 382 days, defining their own future by road-testing new material and setting the stage (no pun intended) with stunning new visuals, including the birth of Mr. Screen.

So, we are proud to bring you an in-depth chat that even the dedicated Pink Floyd fan will learn something from, we promise!

Big, big thanks to Phil, Kyle & Mike who have spent several weeks researching, reading, listening and fact-checking in preparation for this episode, which is (and I'm only the presenter so I can say this) not only a podcast but a profound documentation about a very strange and special era of Pink Floyd.

Enjoy it! ​

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31/01/2025

Hello everyone!

A new year and another season of this fine show!

In today's episode we talk about a very special time for Pink Floyd between 1978 -1981 and the staging of THE WALL live shows. This would be the last time until 2005 where the main four members played live as a band, so it is an important, if melancholic period.

Together with Kyle and Phil (Salathé) we discuss the circumstances surrounding the album THE WALL, the so-called ‘Performance Manuscript’ and of course many shows from the tour itself.

In particular we discuss the tour rehearsals, the start of the tour in Los Angeles on February 7th 1980, the video recordings of the concert in New York at the Nassau Coliseum, in London at Earl’s Court, and of course about the great shows in Dortmund, a typical German city in the middle of the Ruhr area. We also take a brief look at the last run of wall shows in June of 1981.

In a little more than 2 hours you will learn many insights, mishaps, surprises and hopefully yet unknown things about the Wall live!

Credit goes to RarePinkFloyd for providing research materials for this episode. You can view his wonderful website here; http://www.rarepinkfloyd.fr/

Credit also goes to Vernon Fitch and Richard Mahon’s incredible book, “Comfortably Numb: A History of The Wall 1978-1981”, which you can purchase here;
www.pfapublishing.com
​

Chapters:
00:00:00 …we came in?
00:01:54 Overview
00:04:49 The Album
00:07:31 Musical connections to "The Old Floyd"
00:23:32 The Rehearsals & The "Performance Manuscript"
00:49:47 The First Night In LA, 7th February 1980
00:57:31 The infamous "Last Few Bricks" Jam
01:02:33 Beginning of Roger’s Lipsyncing
01:17:06 Nassau Coliseum Video
01:26:55 But why did they even play The Wall live?
01:37:50 The Earl's Court shows in London
01:39:22 The album compositions vs. the live shows
01:41:48 A week in Dortmund
01:49:42 The "Run Like Hell" speeches
01:54:37 Back to Earl’s Court to shoot The Wall
01:57:45 More Technical Problems
02:00:31 The "Last Waltz"
02:06:12 Isn’t this where…​

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29/11/2024

Hello everybody!

If you were to make a list of the musicians who made some of the most beloved recordings in rock music, the name Jerry Shirley will come up over and over again. In addition to his role as drummer in Humble Pie, he has worked closely with luminaries like B.B. King, John Entwistle, and of course, Syd Barrett.

In this episode, he sits down with Phil Salathé to discuss his long and storied career, and to share stories from his work with Syd in the studio and live. We also investigate a few mysteries in the process, including an enigmatic Syd outtake that's stymied researchers for decades.

You won't want to miss it!

04/10/2024

Happy weekend everybody!

'Here they come!' is one of the most well known quotes at the start of a Pink Floyd show...and not only one show of many but the start of the most exciting tours Pink Floyd ever presented...and the birth of 'The Dark Side of the Moon'

In this episode, Phil Salathé and Ian Priston delve deep into the January 1972 shows, offering insightful musical analysis and thorough research to shed light on this pivotal moment in Pink Floyd’s history.​

Over the course of eight days in January 1972, Pink Floyd began to showcase The Dark Side Of The Moon, their brand-new piece of music, which would ultimately define their legacy. The band kicked off their tour with concerts in Brighton, Portsmouth, Bournemouth, and Southampton, before heading north to Newcastle and Leeds.

For live recording collectors, these early dates have long been a source of confusion, with persistent issues regarding accurate dates and uncertainties surrounding the content and quality of the audience recordings. Consequently, the pivotal January shows are often overshadowed by the February 1972 Rainbow Theatre concerts.

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Chapters:
00:00:00 Introduction (January 1972)
00:12:56 Thursday, 20 January 1972 - The Dome, Brighton
00:38:39 Friday, 21 January 1972 - Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth
00:51:14 Saturday, 22 January 1972 - Bournemouth Winter Gardens, Bournemouth
01:06:39 Sunday, 23 January 1972 - Southampton Guildhall, Southampton
01:18:24 Thursday, 27 January 1972 - Newcastle City Hall, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
01:33:57 Friday, 28 January 1972 - Leeds Town Hall, Leeds
01:38:46 The journey ends & outro
​

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Over the course of eight days in January 1972, Pink Floyd began to showcase The Dark Side Of The Moon, their brand-new piece of music, which would ultimately...

05/09/2024

The Fingal's Cave podcast is back after a short summerbreak!

In this episode we have another exciting guest. While the name of our interviewee may not be familiar to everyone, his works are for sure.

Alex started creating artwork for various Pink Floyd bootlegs in the late 90's and supported the Harvested label on a few releases.

He then started a YouTube channel and released animated versions of the official Pink Floyd artwork. This later led to a collaboration with Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets and eventually a close association with the family of Roger “Syd” Barrett, where Alex is the official animator for all content on the official website.

The conversation was exciting, funny and insightful, but watch/hear for yourself!

Links:
https://www.sydbarrett.com/
https://www.youtube.com/c/artistonthe...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZq92... (Animated Relics Artwork)

Photo by: Boel Ferm

Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro & Welcome
00:01:19 Your first encounter with Pink Floyd
00:06:07 Getting closer to bootlegs
00:14:12 Creating bootleg artworks
00:19:56 The end of Harvested
00:22:27 A new start!?
00:27:41 Were Pink Floyd taking risks (on artworks)?
00:32:53 Are we losing everything (AI)?
00:38:13 The YouTube Channel
00:43:48 You have been shared...!
00:46:07 Backdrops for NMSOS live shows
00:49:00 From 'MMXP' zu 'Artist on the border'
00:52:50 Meeting Ian Barrett
00:55:39 Talking about Roger Barrett
01:02:27 Getting the official animator for the website
01:06:53 The love letters to Libby and Jenny
01:13:04 What's to come...
01:16:25 Thank you and goodbye!​

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30/07/2024

Fingal's Cave SPECIAL - Andreas Kraska on his book PINK FLOYD - The RECORDS (German with subtitles)

Hello everybody!

So that the podcast's summer break doesn't get too long, we have a nice special for you!

We welcome Andreas Kraska, the author of the book ‘Pink Floyd - The Records’, also known as the ultimate ‘bootleg bible’.

Even though this episode was recorded in German, it should definitely be watched by all Pink Floyd enthusiasts. Don't hesitate, because hand-created subtitles should give you, the English-speaking fans, also a good understanding.

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In this episode we have a visit from Andreas Kraska, who is not only the author of the famous and banned "Bootleg Bible" called ‘PINK FLOYD - The Records’, but also owned one of the largest Pink Floyd collections in Europe (if not worldwide).

For the first time, Andreas talks openly about his involvement in various bootlegs, his legal problems with the publication of his book and how he discussed possible legal fees with David Gilmour and Nick Mason in a hotel lobby in germany.

Finally, Andreas tells us about his other hobby, the collecting of Tefifon equipment, an exciting invention from the 50s that unfortunately never became a success.

Andreas has been deeply rooted in the Pink Floyd scene for over 40 years, was well connected to all the big names in the Pink Floyd community and it was a pure joy to talk to him.

Due to the fact that both Andreas Kraska and the host Nils Zehnpfennig are from Germany, we decided to conduct the interview in German with English subtitles.

Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro & welcome Andreas
00:01:20 First contact with Pink Floyd
00:03:31 Animals Tour 1977 and meeting them at the hotel in 1988
00:07:14 What made you write a book?
00:11:45 Were you involved in bootlegs?
00:13:39 The foreword...and the idea behind it
00:16:05 Legal issues...three reasons
00:20:41 Selling the book at the Maifeld Berlin 1988...or not?
00:22:11 How the idea for the book came about...
00:25:01 And how a drug related bust almost killed it
00:28:24 The famous cover picture (and the unknown bootleg)
00:30:57 Who helped you on the way?
00:36:58 Rolf Ossenberg
00:39:49 The biggest collection!?
00:44:32 The Tefifon
00:52:01 Haptic experience vs streaming
00:53:50 Did the legal dispute hurt your love to Pink Floyd?
00:56:22 Thank you and goodbye​

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In this episode we have a visit from Andreas Kraska, who is not only the author of the famous and banned "Bootleg Bible" called ‘PINK FLOYD - The Records’, b...