Syd Barrett – Clowns & Jugglers (2-CD)
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Syd Barrett's departure from Pink Floyd in 1968 left behind one of rock's great what-ifs, but his two solo albums, "The Madcap Laughs" and "Barrett," revealed an artist whose fractured, childlike surrealism was entirely its own world. The songs collected here draw from that singular catalog, one that influenced everyone from David Bowie to Kurt Cobain, and continues to resonate with anyone who understands that vulnerability and strangeness can be the most honest forms of expression.
Syd Barrett was one of the most original songwriters and musicians of his generation. His fearless experimentation with sound, using the limited studio technology of the 1960s, helped shape the future of psychedelic and progressive rock and inspired countless artists who followed. In 1967, while The Beatles were recording Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band at Abbey Road Studios, Pink Floyd were just down the corridor creating their groundbreaking debut, The Piper at the Gates of Dawn. That landmark album, together with Syd's acclaimed solo recordings, remains among the most influential and enduring works in British music. Clowns & Jugglers is a stunning double album celebrating Syd Barrett's extraordinary musical legacy. It opens with Pink Floyd's unforgettable live performance of Arnold Layne, recorded at London's Barbican in 2007-the final performance by David Gilmour, Nick Mason and Richard Wright together. Featuring an exceptional collection of artists interpreting Syd's timeless songs, the album includes performances by David Bowie, Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets, Kula Shaker, Martha Wainwright, Robyn Hitchcock, Soft Machine, Rosalie Cunningham, and many more. A fitting tribute to one of rock's most imaginative and influential pioneers, Clowns & Jugglers is an essential addition to the collection of every Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd fan.
Tracklist
Disc 1
Disc 2
UPC: 5056083215522
Label: Gonzo
Release Date: 11.6.26
Format: CD