Pink Floyd’s Live at Pompeii Just Got a 4K Upgrade – Plus a New Album Reissue
One of the greatest concert films ever created is rising from the ashes this year. Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII has been digitally remastered to 4K from the original 35mm film and will be returning to movie theaters this spring. The accompanying live album will be re-released on May 2nd in multiple formats: CD, Digital Audio, and on vinyl.
“Set in the hauntingly beautiful ruins of the ancient Roman Amphitheatre in Pompeii, Italy, this unique and immersive film captures Pink Floyd performing an intimate concert without an audience,” a press release explains. “Filmed in October 1971, the performance marked the very first live concert to take place at Pompeii, and features the vital ‘Echoes,’ ‘A Saucerful of Secrets,’ and ‘One of These Days.’ The breathtaking visuals of the amphitheatre, captured both day and night, amplify the magic of the performance. Additionally, the film includes rare behind-the-scenes footage of the band beginning work on The Dark Side of the Moon at Abbey Road Studios.”
The performance was captured at a pivotal time in the band’s history. It was after the Sid Barrett era yet prior to The Dark Side of the Moon, when they shot into superstardom. Bassist Roger Waters enjoyed the film once it was done, saying “I liked it because it’s just a big home movie.”
Hear Waters in this first re-released clip of “Echoes – Part 1” from the film:
Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII will be playing in theaters and IMAX starting on April 24th. The accompanying album will be released May 2nd on CD, LP, Blu-Ray, DVD, and as a digital download (Apple Music and Amazon Music).
Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII Track List:
Side A:
- Pompeii Intro
- Echoes – Part 1
- Careful With That Axe, Eugene
Side B:
- A Saucerful of Secrets
- Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun
Side C:
- One of These Days
- Mademoiselle Nobs
- Echoes – Part 2
Side D:
- Careful With that Axe, Eugene – Alternate take
- A Saucerful of Secrets – Unedited
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