The Madcap Pt 3
* Syd Barrett: Terrapin (8.5 mb) | Octopus (6.5 mb) | Baby Lemonade (6.5 mb) | Dominoes (7.0 mb)
From Crazy Diamond : EMI Records : SYD BOX1
I decided that since I’m on a roll with the Syd Barrett postings, that I would just make it a hat trick and make this Mr. Syd week. The first post involved a demo of an early Pink Floyd live staple (look here), the second post was acetate versions of singles and Vegetable Man (look here). So, this post is about his solo studio releases.
These albums were recorded shortly after leaving Pink Floyd in 1968. While these songs date back to 1966-67, there are still amazing moments contained within. His first album was recorded in two sessions, with his long time producer on the first session and his former bandmates, Roger Waters and David Gilmour producing the second. His second album was even more fractured, as Syd Barrett was declining mentally.
These songs are absolutely riveting, though. The “barely held together” feel plus the inventive guitar playing makes for a great combo. Even without the fascinating backstory of mental illness/drug abuse/Pink Floyd, these songs would stand up on their own. So, we’ve got four songs here, two each from his first two albums, The Madcap Laughs and Barrett. Enjoy!
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Parker catalano said,
July 31, 2006 @ 3:02 pm
That is some tripped out stuff. Thanks for posting it. Syd was definitely the spark that light the flame that was to be Pink Floyd. Pardon that terrible analogy, but it realy is a sad affai what with his insanity and all.