Pink Floyd To Release Remastered 'Delicate Sound of Thunder'

I am so glad it is Friday. This week has been brutally long and I am exhausted. I did just get reminded of this "new" release from Pink Floyd coming out later this month. The band will release a remastered and re-edited version of the Delicate Sound of Thunder on November 20. The release will be available on Blu-ray, DVD, 2CD, 3-disc vinyl and deluxe 4-disc.

Delicate Sound of Thunder Restored Re-Edited Remastered is released on Blu-ray, DVD, 2CD, 3-disc vinyl & deluxe 4-disc edition on Nov 20th; on Dec 1st, on Digital or On Demand. You can now stream One Slip on all audio streaming platforms & YouTube. https://t.co/icwTifKDyq

— Pink Floyd (@pinkfloyd) November 6, 2020

Watch "One Slip" from the package below:

Comments

[Him]

I have some fairly fond memories of this era of PF. True, it was the Gilmour-led version, with more than a touch of adult contemporary wafting about in the background and bloated (but lovely) light shows.

Then again, I think about what the consummate angry man was releasing at the time. I actually enjoyed _Amused to Death_. Waters might have sneered at the new version of PF. But what actually got him back into the loving arms of the fans? Well, _The Wall_. His version. His terms. But, really, it was never just him, even if that is how he likes it, so he gets it.

Therein lies the contrast: Waters was the raging man looking for tokens of his past while railing against the present; Gilmour was a smooth lake, with tasty licks and soothing voice to speak of hope and, yes, turbulence. Together, during the classic era, they produced some gems, classics even. They warped the kaleidoscopic cries of Barrett-era strum-und-drang-and-drugs (not a misspelling) into something approachable, yet cynical and menacing at the same time. Though I know the backstory of the classic era, I contend that it was not possible without both of them there. Wright and Mason deserve their dues too, even if the angry one treated them--and others--like crap a lot of the time.

Much like Deep Purple (pick your Mach), there are distinct sounds to distinct eras. And unlike, say, Sabbath, who barely held it together through the years after Dio left (sorry, Martin fans . . . he had the stage presence of a coat rack even if he had admirably hefty vocals), PF offers things to appreciate in all eras (same with DP; same to a much lesser degree with BS).

I guess my point is this: PF graced us with some amazing music. Another spin around the power plant, and/or suitably tucked into my light bulb festooned jacket, wouldn't hurt. Couldn't really. And, besides, there will never be another 'new' saucerful of anything from them. Best we enjoy what we get.

[Basileus]

Not that I am a huge Floyd fan but it’s clear Waters and Gilmour were better together than separate. Waters unquestionably was the creative engine of Floyd but when I look at the writing credits, the stuff I like best from them is collaborative: Echoes, Dark Side, and Wish You Were Here

Post Waters’ departure, Gilmour has done a few songs I’ve enjoyed, whereas I can’t really say the same for Waters.

[Him]

Which songs, Basileus? Just curious. Of the albums you listed, I still really dig WYWH.

I must admit, I still enjoy "Learning to Fly" and "Dogs of War" off of _A Momentary Lapse of Reason_. If I am in a cheesy mood, even "On The Turning Away."

[Basileus]

Which post-Waters songs? Exactly those three you mentioned. I love On The Turning Away unreservedly, particularly Gilmour’s soloing for the last 2-plus minutes. What Do YOu Want From Me is another one I like. Beyond those, lots of songs have at least some tasty Gilmour licks.

[Him]

I suspected we had similar interests, Basileus. I hope that doesn't stop others on this site from listening to you!