Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii
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Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii is a 1972 concert film directed by Adrian Maben with the English rock band Pink Floyd performing at the ancient Roman amphitheatre in Pompeii, Italy. The band performed a t
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The Amphitheatre of Pompeii, where most of the footage was filmed
Richard Wright's Farfisa Compact Duo is featured prominently on several songs, particularly "Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun" and "Echoes Part 2".
The director, Adrian Maben, was particularly impressed with the various panoramic shots of Pompeii that appear in the film.
"Careful with That Axe, Eugene" is an instrumental piece by the English rock band Pink Floyd. It was recorded in November 1968 and released as the B-side to the single "Point Me at the Sky", and featu
Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii
…was primarily the band's, but while Maben realised it was important to include material from the band's new album Meddle, he was also keen to include "Careful with That Axe, Eugene" and "A Saucerful of Secrets", as he felt they would be good numbers to film. The band insisted on playing live, and brought their regular touring gear…
1968 Dutch single of "Point Me at the Sky"