Chronicle Books Inside Out: A Personal History of Pink Floyd (Reading Edition): (Rock and Roll Biography of Pink Floyd, Music Book)

Conocí esta banda y la hice mi favorita en 1972. Sin embargo la distancia, el idioma y otras circunstancias me impidieron, al igual que una enorme parte de mi generación, conocer desde dentro cómo se formó, funcionó, triunfó y se disolvió este inigualable grupo. Aquí nunca pudimos ver un show en vivo de la banda completa y la información escrita y gráfica que disponía entonces fue casi inexistente. Sí se podía acceder a los discos en vinilo, algunos de ellos con una muy pobre edición en un sobre de nylon; aún los tengo y suenan muy bien. Este libro además de explicar muy claramente el recorrido completo de estos músicos, el enorme trabajo que les costó ser reconocidos y su posterior declive, profundiza de forma muy amena y entretenida en las relaciones humanas, no solo de la banda misma sino también del equipo de soporte. Esta parte del libro es muy honesta y reconoce explicitamente las responsabilidades de cada uno de los músicos en el éxito y en el final de la banda. Entristece un poco ver cómo finalmente se impuso el ego por sobre el talento y comprobar que ninguno solo y aislado es mas que todos juntos, no importa si es el que firma la composición. Recomiendo la compra y su detenida lectura, este libro bien lo vale.

Excellent book! The complete, (or as good as), history of Floyd, as per Nick Mason's view/memory etc. The book was thoroughly enjoyable - Mason is very witty; I was chuckling many a time throughout. He comes across as an English gentleman. He is both honest, too modest frankly, as well as descriptive. Songs, albums, tours, studios, relationships, artwork - it's covered here. I still feel, however, the full story behind Waters' and Gilmour's very strained relationship hasn't been told, although the gist of it is certainly here. That aside, I was hooked from the outset. I don't often fly through books quickly, preferring to take my time however, once in a while I read a book like this and finish it very quickly. The book is that interesting. Any fans of the band need it, (by now, most probably do!) however, any classic rock fan can pick this up, as it paints a picture of the business, from the early touring days in a dodgy car, to the planes and mega stadiums of latter day Floyd; from artwork design discussions to stage and gear talk. It's all here.

Got in time in good condition. Not read yet.

Nick Mason takes you with him and the band in an interesting and witty account of the story of Pink Floyd. It's a wonderful read and also gives a timeline of the band and world's history.

To hear the voice of Nick Mason as he meticulously and oftentimes hilariously chronicles the long strange trip that is the ever enigmatic Pink Floyd is truly a wondrous thrill for this die-hard Floydiac. I would highly recommend this audiobook to anyone who may be interested in learning what exactly is this thing called Pink Floyd. Nick Mason has taken upon himself the task of being the band historian, and he delivers a very entertaining and enlightening good fun read. (or in this case, listen). The audiobook version comes with 3 CDs in a high quality hardcover book. There is also a short written introduction with some interesting band pictures as well. I believe these are a limited and hard to find run, so grab one while they are still available. Well worth it.