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Pink Floyd Reformation - A Matter Of Time?

added 04 July 2006 at 12.20

Speaking at the launch of their Pulse Live DVD, the three member of Pink Floyd who’re still talking to each other admitted that they’re all open to the idea of playing together again... So maybe?

Last night's screening of the DVD of Pink Floyd’s legendary 1994 performance at Earls Court in London was followed by a rare Q&A by the band's guitarist David Gilmour, keyboardist Rick Wright and drummer Nick Mason.

When asked by Xfm if watching one of their classic performances, and seeing how much they enjoyed it, had made them want to play live again, Rick Wright answered with a resounding “Yes.”

“Well, you know, we’ve all been out,” Gilmour continued slightly more pensively, “All four of the old group - the classic line up - if you want to call it that, have been out plying our
trade this year and so we all are doing exactly that and it’s been enormously great fun for myself. My plan is to just meander my own particular way for the time being.”

Rick Wright followed by saying, “And I guess my plan is to meander along. and whenever Dave wants me to play with him, I’m really happy to play with him. And [to Gilmour] You’ll play with me right?”

To which Gilmour responded “Of course!” followed by Mason stating (to no small laughter and applause) “Of course, I’m available to everyone.”

The band also talked about the band’s Live 8 show and how he felt about whether the event achieved its goals.

“Well, the performance was great and we had a wonderful time. One can only hope that it did some good; the jury’s still out I think, but I’m sure it was better to have done it than to have not done it.”

“I think it achieved certain elements of what was required,” Mason added, “and I think, as far as I’m concerned, the most useful thing was that I think it moved the dialogue on from this idea that rock concerts, or charity rock concerts, are there in order simply to send food parcels.

“I think a lot of people after that at least started asking questions about the politics of world trade and I think that’s enormously worthwhile and I also think, you know, we haven’t finished. I think Bob Geldof is particularly exercised at the moment about ensuring that promises or undertakings…were made.

“If they haven’t been met then, well, a fuss should be made. I expect we’ll have to turn out in Hyde Park again in a few months time if they don’t do something.”

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