Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii

For Floyd maniacs, an utterly ecstatic experience. Pink FLOYD's live performance in ancient Pompeii, in an empty amphitheater, without spectators... just the sound of one of the most innovative rock bands, cuts to ancient frescoes, beautiful October light, and a magical atmosphere. The choice of compositions is excellent – the pivotal epic Echoes, divided into two parts, vibrates with the ancient ruins and cuts into the tissues of the universe, the psychedelic ravings of Careful With That Axe Eugene, Saucerful of Secrets and Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun whispers emotions like ferocious Mount Vesuvius. Thanks to the flawless camera, we can watch the masters at work and enjoy the unique atmosphere of the remnants of the drug era and the beginning of the most famous stage of the band. The huge value of the recording is also the fact that it was not played from playback and that the songs sound different from the studio versions... Unfortunately, the new directorial cut does not achieve the qualities and atmospherics of the original version, but a lot of documentary footage and excerpts from Pink Floyd's everyday life represent a treasure trove full of gold for a fan. A music film that's different... as different as PINK FLOYD. (2005.07.24)