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  • Ep.27 - Set the Controls: Lee Harris and the Early Days of Pink Floyd

    Ep.27 - Set the Controls: Lee Harris and the Early Days of Pink Floyd
    May 13 2025
    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...

    On a personal note, to our knowledge Pink Floyd performed 'The Alan's Psychedelic Breakfast' four times during the UK leg of their British Winter Tour in 1970.
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    1 h et 20 min
  • Ep.26 - Over the Moon: Pink Floyd Live 1974-1975

    Ep.26 - Over the Moon: Pink Floyd Live 1974-1975
    Apr 8 2025
    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 380 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.

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

    Our yt-channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Fingals_Cave_Podcast

    Most important shows:
    1974-06-22 Colmar (tour start)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AFkERLrJQU

    1974-11-19 Stoke on Trent (British Winter Tour 74 bootleg)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7F2-bSdNHTY

    1974-12-14 Bristol (Best Dark Side Set)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlFm7s-Gypc

    1975-04-26 Los Angeles (Millard recording)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4clpGEnZz0o

    1975-06-09 Landover (Best ‘75 Dark Side Set)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8iLvc72N1w

    1975-06-17 Uniondale (Great show)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPzaR1PcUDI

    1975-06-28 Hamilton (Superb recording)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAR5x2LGHO0


    Videos:
    1975-04-27 Los Angeles (8mm)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NYLy9NqlAY

    1975-06-09 Landover (8mm)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pH1mGiSmbRk

    1975-06-26 Montreal (8mm)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nb7lxh_9eOk

    1975-06-28 Hamilton (8mm)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSXZMFq_Msk

    1975-07-05 Knebworth (video)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Oi5BCXeV4A
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    2 h et 36 min
  • Ep.25 - Troubled Waters, Burning Curtains: Staging The Wall, 1978-1981

    Ep.25 - Troubled Waters, Burning Curtains: Staging The Wall, 1978-1981
    Jan 31 2025
    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;
    http://www.pfapublishing.com/
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    2 h et 7 min
  • Ep.24 - X-Mas Special: "Here Comes Santa... and a Sleigh Full of Pink Floyd Fans"

    Ep.24 - X-Mas Special: "Here Comes Santa... and a Sleigh Full of Pink Floyd Fans"
    Dec 22 2024
    In this special holiday episode, Nils and Ian sit down with Bob and Oakley—two young superfans who weren’t even born when Pink Floyd’s last tour ended. Together, they unwrap stories of rare recordings, audio engineering wizardry, and the friendships that make the fan community feel like family.

    Bob and Oakley dive into their passion for finding rare recordings, chasing down rumours, and earning respect from experienced fans in the broader Pink Floyd community.

    Their love for live recordings has led them to develop impressive audio engineering and mastering skills. Bob and Oakley share their experience working on projects like matrix mixes and quadrophonic remasters, where they combine multiple audience recordings—each captured from different spots in a venue. They break down the techniques, challenges, and how these projects often deliver audio quality far beyond expectations.

    Our first 2023 episode declared: “Once you’re hooked, there’s no way back.” Bob and Oakley embody this sentiment, proving how Pink Floyd’s music continues to inspire a new generation of researchers, audio specialists, and devoted fans.

    From all of us at Fingal’s Cave, merry Christmas and happy holidays!
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    43 min
  • Ep.23 - Syd Barrett drummer Jerry Shirley in conversation with Phil Salathé

    Ep.23 - Syd Barrett drummer Jerry Shirley in conversation with Phil Salathé
    Nov 29 2024
    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!
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    1 h et 28 min
  • Ep.22 - “Here They Come!”: Pink Floyd, January 1972 and the birth of The Dark Side of the Moon

    Ep.22 - “Here They Come!”: Pink Floyd, January 1972 and the birth of The Dark Side of the Moon
    Oct 4 2024
    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.

    In this episode, Phil Salathé and Ian Priston delve deep into the January shows, offering insightful musical analysis and thorough research to shed light on this pivotal moment in Pink Floyd’s history.
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    1 h et 45 min
  • Ep.21 – 'Artist On The Border' on creating artworks for bootlegs, animations and the Roger "Syd" Barrett Legacy

    Ep.21 – 'Artist On The Border' on creating artworks for bootlegs, animations and the Roger "Syd" Barrett Legacy
    Sep 5 2024
    Hello and welcome back!

    In this episode we have another exciting guest. While the name of our interviewee may not be familiar to you, 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 hear for yourself!

    Links:
    https://www.sydbarrett.com/
    https://www.youtube.com/c/artistontheborder
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZq92A0il6Q (Animated Relics Artwork)
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    1 h et 6 min
  • Ep.20 - The Legend of Mick the Hat

    Ep.20 - The Legend of Mick the Hat
    Jul 7 2024
    On this, our 20th episode, we speak with a person who has chosen to go by the pseudonym of "Mick the Hat", and when you listen you'll certainly understand why.
    One of our favorite things to do on this podcast is to interview people who have knowledge that no one else in the world possesses, and who can shed light on some of the most legendary events in the history of Pink Floyd. Mick the Hat is one of those people. For anyone interested in the saga of Pink Floyd live recordings and vinyl bootlegs, you won't want to miss a minute of Mick the Hat's recollections, as elicited by podcast producer and interviewer Ian Priston. His tales of BPI busts gone wrong, of taping some of the most beloved shows in Pink Floyd history, and of dealing with some of the quirkiest characters out there, are one of a kind revelations that you won't hear anywhere else.
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    2 h et 18 min