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Fingal's Cave - A Podcast for all dedicated Pink Floyd FansEp.32 - Psychedelic Memories With Greg Taylor - Part 1: 1967In this first installment of our conversation with Greg Taylor, Ian Priston explores what it means to remember a cultural moment from the inside, not as nostalgia, but as lived perception. Greg reconstructs his introduction to Pink Floyd through a series of encounters: a poster on King's Road, the underground press, the first shock of a single, and the genuinely unfamiliar experience of the Floyd's early vision performed amid kinetic sculpture and liquid light. Rather than treating Syd Barrett era Floyd as a set of canonical artefacts, Greg's incredible recollections move between the tangible (equipment, ticketing, sight-lines and t...
2026-02-141h 12
Fingal's Cave - A Podcast for all dedicated Pink Floyd FansEp.31 - From Underground to Icons: Ed Paule’s new book, Pink Floyd 1967In this episode of the Fingal’s Cave Podcast, hosts Ian Priston and Phil Salathé sit down with author and archivist Ed Paule to explore his landmark book Pink Floyd 1967 - a meticulous, month-by-month chronicle of the band’s breakthrough year, shortly before its publication. From their early days in London’s underground clubs to their leap into the international spotlight, Ed’s research uncovers how every gig, press clipping, and recording session shaped the rise of one of the most influential bands in history.The conversation takes listeners into the archives, revealing long-forgotten gig listings, rare photo...
2025-09-211h 32
Fingal's Cave - A Podcast for all dedicated Pink Floyd FansEp.30 - Steve Anderson: 50 Years of Floyd: Bootlegs, Barrett, and BeyondIn this episode of Fingal’s Cave, host Ian Priston talks with Steve Anderson - creator of the iconic Floydboots website, visited over a million times by collectors, and author of the 2024 book Wizardo: Stories of a Bootlegger.Steve reflects on five decades of Pink Floyd: from being a 12-year-old at Wembley Empire Pool in November 1974 and the heartbreak of his prized Stoke bootleg being broken - to the challenge of hunting down and thrill of listening to rare titles. He recalls leaving home at 3am from Knebworth 1975, the ferocity and spectacle of the Animals tour, the monumental ex...
2025-08-312h 10
Fingal's Cave - A Podcast for all dedicated Pink Floyd FansEp.29 - 40 Years of Flying Solo, Celebrating David Gilmour Live 1984-2024 (with Special Guest: Bjorn Riis)In this episode of the Fingal's Cave Podcast, host Nils Zehnpfennig and guests Mike McCartney, Joe Krist and special guest Bjorn Riis from Gilmourish.com celebrate 40 years of David Gilmour's live performances.We begin by exploring Bjorn's musical background and the influence of Gilmour, Pink Floyd, and other bands on his sound. We then trace the evolution of Gilmour’s tone, gear and style throughout his solo career and his time with Pink Floyd from 1968 to 1994.We start the discussion with Gilmour’s 1978 debut and his decision not to tour. We then take an in-depth look at t...
2025-07-222h 02
Fingal's Cave - A Podcast for all dedicated Pink Floyd FansEp.28 - Frying Eggs and Breaking Milk Bottles: The Masked Marauder’s Pink Floyd StoryIn this fascinating episode of Fingal’s Cave, host Ian Priston sits down with a legendary figure from Pink Floyd's early days - an underground taper known as The Masked Marauder. One of just a few people who recorded the band live in the 1960s, he shares candid memories of the counterculture, classic gigs at UFO and Middle Earth, and capturing historic BBC radio sessions from his living room.Hear personal reflections on:• Syd Barrett and David Gilmour-era Pink Floyd shows• Legendary venues like the Roundhouse and Eel Pie Island• Taping the The Man and T...
2025-06-171h 22
Fingal's Cave - A Podcast for all dedicated Pink Floyd FansEp.27 - Set the Controls: Lee Harris and the Early Days of Pink FloydLee 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 wit...
2025-05-131h 19
Fingal's Cave - A Podcast for all dedicated Pink Floyd FansEp.26 - Over the Moon: Pink Floyd Live 1974-1975To 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 o...
2025-04-082h 35
Fingal's Cave - A Podcast for all dedicated Pink Floyd FansEp.25 - Troubled Waters, Burning Curtains: Staging The Wall, 1978-1981In 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 record...
2025-01-312h 07
Fingal's Cave - A Podcast for all dedicated Pink Floyd FansEp.24 - X-Mas Special: "Here Comes Santa... and a Sleigh Full of Pink Floyd Fans"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...
2024-12-2242 minFingal's Cave - A Podcast for all dedicated Pink Floyd FansEp.23 - Syd Barrett drummer Jerry Shirley in conversation with Phil SalathéIf 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 e...
2024-11-291h 27Fingal's Cave - A Podcast for all dedicated Pink Floyd FansEp.22 - “Here They Come!”: Pink Floyd, January 1972 and the birth of The Dark Side of the MoonOver 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 T...
2024-10-041h 45Fingal's Cave - A Podcast for all dedicated Pink Floyd FansEp.21 – 'Artist On The Border' on creating artworks for bootlegs, animations and the Roger "Syd" Barrett LegacyHello 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...
2024-09-051h 06Fingal's Cave - A Podcast for all dedicated Pink Floyd FansEp.20 - The Legend of Mick the HatOn 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 m...
2024-07-072h 17Fingal's Cave - A Podcast for all dedicated Pink Floyd FansEp.19 - Andy Jackson, composer, musician and audio engineer
2024-06-2057 minFingal's Cave - A Podcast for all dedicated Pink Floyd FansEp.18 - Vinyl memories, concert experiences and long-term friendships: Ron Fleischer’s 45 year Pink Floyd musical journey“In the end it's all about Friendship!”In this episode, we look back on 50 years of an intimate experience with Pink Floyd and its solo members. Ron Fleischer may not be known to everyone by name, but all dedicated Pink Floyd fans have at least one of his outputs, released under the name HARVESTED, at home. But in this episode we don't want to talk about the HARVESTED label, but rather take you on a journey through almost 50 Pink Floyd related concerts that began in Miami in 1977 and is still ongoing...Ron tells...
2024-05-301h 40Fingal's Cave - A Podcast for all dedicated Pink Floyd FansEp.17 - Reflections on Roger Waters: The Solo Years (1984-1992)In this episode, we wanted to open up discussion on the solo career of Roger Waters, starting in 1984. Waters’ albums and stage productions depict some of the most interesting, powerful, and sometimes confusing concepts in music. So, to help us out, we invited two Roger Waters enthusiasts to delve deeper into this era of his career. We discuss our thoughts on each of Roger’s solo works from this period, as well as 1983’s The Final Cut. We also give insights into his groundbreaking stage productions from this era, talk about Magic BILLY and Radio KAOS, the reality of finding sound...
2024-05-072h 24Fingal's Cave - A Podcast for all dedicated Pink Floyd FansEp.16 - Pink Floyd, the later years (1987-1994)In this episode we want to tackle a topic that is often fraud with emotions and talk about the Pink Floyd period after Roger Waters left the band often called “The Later Years”.To help me out we invited two Pink Floyd specialists to delve deeper into this era. We discuss exciting topics like the pros and cons of the album “A Momentary Lapse of Reason”, the world tour 1987-1989 and why Echoes was only played in the first 12 shows. We talk about the musicians on stage, irritating lyrics and why we think that the 1994 world tour is unfortun...
2024-04-151h 14Fingal's Cave - A Podcast for all dedicated Pink Floyd FansEp.15 – Rob Chapman on the early Pink Floyd and his Syd Barrett and Nick Drake dreamlandDrawing on his exceptional knowledge of both artists, Rob Chapman serves up a palatable Syd Barrett and Nick Drake broth, replete with historical and cultural references.For followers of the Fingal’s Cave Podcast, Rob is perhaps best known for his two groundbreaking books about Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett, An Irregular Head, published in 2010 and The Lyrics of Syd Barrett, published in 2021.Rob’s latest novel is Unsung: Unsaid, an exploration of the creativity of Syd Barrett and Nick Drake through the medium of speculative fiction.Encouraged by hosts Ian Priston and Phil Sala...
2024-03-211h 20Fingal's Cave - A Podcast for all dedicated Pink Floyd FansEp.14 - Pink Floyd live recordings, The Year 1967Pink Floyd's 1967 concerts were raw, fast and unpredictable musical experiences. Many concert setlists are incomplete or missing. The best-surviving evidence exists in snippets of film, two BBC radio sessions, photographs and three audience recordings captured between September and November 1967. In this episode, we reflect on this essential cluster of amateur recordings: who taped them and how, what to listen for, the degree to which they reflect Syd's withdrawal, what's missing and the possibilities for the existing tapes and new discoveries. Seek out• September 10th at Gyllene Cirkeln, Stockholm, Sweden • September 13th at Starclub...
2024-02-2756 minFingal's Cave - A Podcast for all dedicated Pink Floyd FansEp.13 - Harry Waters on Animals, Coachella, Nintendo and much moreWe start the new year with another wonderful guest, who is a musician, composer and one of the most versatile artists we had on the show so far. He has been a crucial part on every single Roger Waters tour between 2002 and 2016 and if his last name is familiar, that’s because he is also the son of Roger Waters.We talk enthusiastically about music in general, playing to click tracks, his last shows with Roger Waters at Coachella 2016, his excitement about Chick Corea and his programming work for a Nintendo game. Harry played many show with LES CLAYPOOL and...
2024-01-3149 minFingal's Cave - A Podcast for all dedicated Pink Floyd FansEp.12 - X-Mas Special: Phil Salathé on Pink Floyd's creative process: "They knew their limitations..."In this X-Mas Special we welcome back Phil Salathé to dive into an analysis of Pink Floyd's music. Phil is a professor and teaches music theory and composition at a state university in northern New York, is a musician and composer himself and is therefore the perfect conversation partner to analyze the music and musical development of Pink Floyd over the years and to examine the band's structures from a creative perspective.Since Phil is working on a new book, we also have the pleasure of getting a first insights at the book's topics.Look forward to a g...
2023-12-2550 minFingal's Cave - A Podcast for all dedicated Pink Floyd FansEp.11 - Charles Beterams on the Dutch Pink Floyd scene: "It all started with 'SHINE ON...'Charles Beterams is not only an icon of the Dutch Pink Floyd fan scene but also an author, publisher, and operator of the world's largest web shop for Pink Floyd related items and memorabilia.Ian met Charles in London and they spoke for over an hour about his love of the band, experiences as a fanzine editor, books and publishing work. Few people in Europe know more about Pink Floyd than Charles, and hardly anyone has attended more concerts or can demonstrate their passion for the band with such sincerity. Enjoy over 60 minutes of in-depth commentary from two...
2023-12-161h 06Fingal's Cave - A Podcast for all dedicated Pink Floyd FansEp.10 - Col Turner on 'A Fleeting Glimpse', UFO and the dangers of asking Roger Waters to smileCol Turner is an influential and significant figure amongst Pink Floyd fans across the globe who has been following Pink Floyd since 1966.We discuss Col's UFO Club experiences and the London scene. Col emigrated after the Hyde Park 1970 concert and reconnected to the band in Australia in 1971 and 1988. Perhaps best known for 'A Fleeting Glimpse' (www.pinkfloydz.com), Col's website was created 25 years ago and features countless stories, interviews and fascinating Pink Floyd insights.Col has met Roger Waters on four occasions and, as you will hear, it hasn't always gone smoothly.J...
2023-11-241h 04Fingal's Cave - A Podcast for all dedicated Pink Floyd FansEp.9 - Rosemary Breen on her Brother Syd Barrett: „He never sought celebrity“Syd Barrett: “An amazingly attractive, energetic, sparkly boy goes the wrong way in life and is lost”Rosemary Breen knew her brother Syd Barrett better than anyone. They were inseparable as children, and in later years, Rosemary cared for Syd between the early 1980s and his untimely death in 2006. A "bright cookie" and kind, Syd had an unusual brain, and Rosemary became the single individual he could cope with.Rosemary spoke to Ian Priston on 16 September 2023 to get things on record and encourage youngsters who look up to Syd to carefully think about why and how thin...
2023-11-031h 09Fingal's Cave - A Podcast for all dedicated Pink Floyd FansEp.8 - David Fidler "The 1977 Animals 'Veterans Tour' (Pt.2) – On the road with Pink Floyd"It's episode number 8, and we return to the 1977 Animals Tour with our guest David Fidler. David was a good friend of Chris Cockram, whom we had the privilege of interviewing for episode 5. It's David's first-ever interview about his sound engineering work with Pink Floyd. David was primarily responsible for Pink Floyd's quad system, and his memories provide invaluable insights into the challenges Pink Floyd's crew faced as they supported 56 dates in Europe and North America.Unedited Video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYcb-0L_KrI
2023-10-1248 minFingal's Cave - A Podcast for all dedicated Pink Floyd FansTeaser - Ep.9 - Rosemary Breen on her Brother Roger 'Syd' Barrett (Release: November 3, 2023)“An amazingly attractive, energetic, sparkly boy goes the wrong way in life and is lost.” Rosemary Breen, Syd Barrett’s sister, knew him better than anyone and has given a detailed interview to Ian Priston for the Fingal’s Cave podcast. Go to https://fingalscavepodcast.com/ to subscribe and never miss an episode.
2023-09-2601 minFingal's Cave - A Podcast for all dedicated Pink Floyd FansEp.7 - Ron Geesin on ATOM HEART MOTHER: „Does it mean anything, Mr. Geesin?' No, it's just me having fun!"In this episode, we are very pleased to be joined by composer and author Ron Geesin. Known to Pink Floyd fans for his collaboration on Atom Heart Mother and Music from the Body, Ron has an extensive discography, a massive collection of adjustable spanners, and nearly eight decades' worth of stories, aphorisms, insights, and witticisms. In a wide-ranging conversation with Phil Salathé and Nils Zehnpfennig, Ron discusses the past and future of Atom Heart Mother, his work for film and television, and the role of the subconscious and humor in art. Along the way Ron speaks of his love for C...
2023-09-211h 03Fingal's Cave - A Podcast for all dedicated Pink Floyd FansEp.6 - Ian Priston & Phil Salathé on Pink Floyd at the BBC: "These sessions tell the story of the band"Today we talk to Ian Priston and Phil Salathé about their work on the bestselling book "Pink Floyd BBC Radio 1967-1971". Phil explains how this collaboration came about and Ian talks about surprising finds in the BBC archives and the immense help from the fan community.Book: https://www.floydstuff.com/product/7245714/pink-floyd-bbc-radio-1967-1971-hardcover-edition
2023-08-3151 minFingal's Cave - A Podcast for all dedicated Pink Floyd FansEp.5 - Chris Cockram "The 1977 Animals 'Veterans Tour' (Pt.1) – On the road with Pink Floyd"The 1977 Animals “Veterans Tour” – life on the road with Pink Floyd We are delighted to introduce Chris Cockram in this episode of Fingals Cave. Chris worked as a tour technician and tour manager for super bands such as U2, Queen, Rolling Stones, Elton John, and Pink Floyd in 1977. Chris tells some great new stories about working closely with David Gilmour and Nick Mason and gives a vivid sense of what became infamously known amongst the roadies as the “Veterans Tour”.We discuss increasing tension in the band, Roger and David’s audio recordings, technical prob...
2023-08-1052 minFingal's Cave - A Podcast for all dedicated Pink Floyd FansEp.4 - John Edginton "Syd Barrett was a genius with a great songwriting ability"In this episode, Nils Zehnpfennig meets the highly respected documentary filmmaker and producer John Edginton, who has an excellent reputation among Pink Floyd fans for his two documentaries "The Pink Floyd & Syd Barrett Story" and "The Story of Wish you Were Here". We talk about the motivation to produce a documentary about Syd Barrett and discuss John's band member interviews in detail.John explains how he encountered Syd Barrett’s former landlord who had a surprise waiting for him. Finally, we talk about John's enormously successful YouTube channel and the treasures in his archive that will be...
2023-07-201h 12Fingal's Cave - A Podcast for all dedicated Pink Floyd FansEp.3 - Derek T. "I became a bit fanatical”In this episode, we talk to Pink Floyd recording pioneer Derek T.Derek, whose love of the band began when he listened to the live sides of Ummagumma in 1969, was present at many significant Pink Floyd gigs in their heyday. He shares his concert memories with our host, Ian Priston, and explains the 1970s vinyl bootleg industry and attempts to stamp it out. Derek took over a tiny record shop in Marlborough Court, just off Carnaby Street, London, in 1973, where he would encounter various classic titles such as The Best of Tour ’72. At one point you’ll hear Derek ta...
2023-06-241h 17Fingal's Cave - A Podcast for all dedicated Pink Floyd FansEp.2 - Lee Harris, "Roger was standing in the back watching it with a big smile on his face"In this episode, Nils Zehnpfennig meets Lee Harris, co-founder and guitarist with supergroup, Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets. Lee recalls being a fan of Pink Floyd from an early age, trips to Kensington and Camden markets in London to buy bootlegs and his memories of Floyd Xmas Mix '93. Other highlights of the hour include, the story of how the Saucers were formed, Roger Waters' performance in New York when he joined the band for Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun, and Lee's experience of the famous concert in Luxembourg 2018.Please find the unedited video...
2023-05-3058 minFingal's Cave - A Podcast for all dedicated Pink Floyd FansEp.1 - Pink Floyd Live, "Once you are hooked there is no way back"In this first episode Nils Zehnpfennig and Ian Priston talk in general about researching live Pink Floyd recordings and how breakthroughs can be made. They also discuss how tensions in the band in the 1970s not only caused damage, but were also important for the creative process, helping Pink Floyd produce some of their best work. Nils: "We decided not to rehearse the episode to keep it as authentic as possible and recorded it in a single take in a hotel room. It is unedited and we didn’t have any notes to refer to, so it is a...
2023-05-0446 min
Classical Music Discoveries15127 Imaginary BirdsWhat can one expect from a musician who spent his youth getting into trouble by furtively composing in chemistry class? Apparently a lot, provided they are cut from the same cloth as multi-faceted composer Phil Salathé, the brains behind IMAGINARY BIRDS: MUSIC FOR OBOE AND ENGLISH HORN.
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