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Syd Barrett

Syd Barrett

Roger Keith "Syd" Barrett (January 6, 1946 – July 7, 2006) was an English singer, songwriter, musician, composer, and painter. Best known as a founder of the band Pink Floyd, Barrett was the lead singer, guitarist and principal songwriter in its early years and is credited with naming the band. Barrett was excluded from Pink Floyd in April 1968 after David Gilmour took over as their new guitarist, and was briefly hospitalized amid speculation of mental illness.

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Movies Starring Syd Barrett (28)

Astronomical Echoes (2024)

Made by film students, the short film is a tribute and authorial reinterpretation inspired by old Pink Floyd music videos as a psychedelic trip. Using overhead projectors to capture a liquid light show, the narrative is stitched together from a retro photo ...

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Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd (2023)

Follow the moment Barrett was kicked out of Pink Floyd, from the narrative of him going from groundbreaking musician to iconic rocker and manic, unstable star. ...

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Pink Floyd - On Thin Ice (2020)

Psych For The Children Productions presents... On Thin Ice (A Fan Made Documentary) The Pink Floyd formed in 1965 with leader Syd Barrett, Roger Waters, Nick Mason and Richard Wright. An era often overshadowed this documentary covers each time period and ...

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Shot! The Psycho-Spiritual Mantra of Rock (2017)

A reckless joyride into the darkest corners of popular music that delves deep into the mind of Mick Rock, the genius photographer who immortalized the seventies and the rise to rock stardom of many legendary musicians. ...

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Pink Floyd : The Early Years 1965-1972 (2016)

Since their inception in 1965, Pink Floyd has put out 15 studio albums. But for many, the Pink Floyd experience went beyond studio albums and into their incredible and legendary live performances. Pink Floyd : The Early Years 1965-1972 features an extensi ...

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Pink Floyd: The Early Years, Vol 1 - Cambridge St/ation (2016)

Volume 1: 1965-1967: Cambridge St/ation. 01. Chapter 24: Cambridgeshire, UK 1966. 02. Nick's Boogie: Sound Techniques Studio. 03. Interstellar Overdrive: 'Scene - Underground'. 04. Arnold Layne: (Promo Video). 05. Pow R. Toc H. / Astronomy Domine Plus Syd ...

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Pink Floyd: The Early Years, Vol 2 - Germin/ation (2016)

Brussels, Belgium, 2/18-19/68 ("Astronomy Domine", "The Scarecrow", "Corporal Clegg", "Paintbox", "Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun", "See Emily Play", "Bike") Brussels, Belgium, 2/68 ("Apples and Oranges") Paris, France, 2/20/68 ("Astronomy Dom ...

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Pink Floyd: The Early Years, Vol 7 - Continu/ation (2016)

Volume 7: 1967–1972: Continu/ation from Pink Floyd. Hampstead Heath And St. Michael's Church, Highgate, London, UK, March 1967 - Arnold Layne (Alternative Version). P1 - P Wie Petersilie' Stuggart, Germany, 22 July 1969 - Corporal Clegg, Band Interview ...

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Pink Floyd: Video Anthology Vol 1 (2014)

1966-1970 A Collection Of Great Dance Videos & Bonus Clips. ...

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Pink Floyd: Video Anthology Vol 2 (2014)

1970-1983 A Collection Of Great Dance Videos & Bonus Clips. ...

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Pink Floyd: Whatever Happened to Pink Floyd? The Strange Case of Waters and Gilmour (2011)

This film traces the path Floyd took after the recording of the Animals album - an era when cracks in the band first started to show - and brings the strange story of the group and the intense relationship between Waters and Gilmour right up to date with t ...

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Pink Floyd: Momentary Lapses - The True Story of Pink Floyd (2010)

This is the independent film history of Pink Floyd. The controversial twists and turns of the Floyd story is told in a unique series of interviews featuring Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Nick Mason and the late Richard Wright. The recollections of the band ...

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A Technicolor Dream (2008)

The story of the underground movement during the 60s leading up to its culmination at The 14 Hour Technicolor Dream, a "musical happening" at Alexandra Palace on April 29 1967. ...

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The Pink Floyd Story: Which One's Pink? (2007)

Forty years after Britain's foremost 'underground' band released their debut album, 'Piper At The Gates Of Dawn', Pink Floyd remain one of the biggest brand names and best-loved bands in the world. This film features extended archive footage alongside orig ...

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Rock Milestones: Pink Floyd's The Wall (The Ultimate Critical Review) (2007)

It is now over 25 years since the release of The Wall. Conceived by Roger Waters as an ambitious double album, a spectacular live show and a ground breaking feature film. The Wall has gone on to achieve iconic status in the history of popular music. This p ...

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Pink Floyd - Video Anthology 1966-1983 (2007)

This is a great collection of videos and live stuff, a must for any fan. ...

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Pink Floyd - Reflections And Echoes (2006)

The story of Pink Floyd told by deejay Tommy Vance and actor Graham McTavish with the four members talking about the past, including about Syd Barrett. ...

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Pink Floyd - Comfortably Numb (2005)

Pink Floyd Comfortably Numb is a documentary film reviewing the music and career of Pink Floyd - a complete case study of the work of Pink Floyd on record, film and in performance. Drawing on rare concert films and penetrating interviews with the critics t ...

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Pink Floyd London '66-'67 (2005)

Shot by movie maestro Peter Whitehead, this film features rare full length performances from the classic late 60's Pink Floyd line-up at Sound Techniques London & material from the legendary '14 hour Technicolor Dream' extravaganza in April '67 at Alexandr ...

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Pink Floyd: Live Anthology (2005)

A collection of older songs from the band, probably bootlegged from old VHS tapes. Quality is not great but some nice old recordings. Pink Floyd: Live Anthology 1 Jugband Blues (UK Central Office Of Information) 2 Set The Controls For The Heart Of The ...

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Pink Floyd: Video Anthology Vol. 1 (2004)

Pink Floyd Video Anthology (RevA) Volume 1 (1966-1967) HRV DVD 005A Video: NTSC (4:3) Audio: PCM 2. ...

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The Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett Story (2003)

The full bizarre, tragic but celebratory story of Syd Barrett, the co-founder of Pink Floyd. ...

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Pink Floyd: The Story (1994)

Documentary broadcast by the BBC on 15 November 1994, produced at the time of "The Division Bell" tour. Although Roger Waters declined to grant an interview in this programme, the post-Waters era is only briefly mentioned (during the last 2 minutes). The r ...

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Psychedelia (1969)

A 22 minute Warholian two-screen silent film featuring Syd Barrett along with other friends of Kevin Whitney. ...

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Tonite Let's All Make Love in London (1967)

Peter Whitehead's disjointed Swinging London documentary, subtitled "A Pop Concerto," comprises a number of different "movements," each depicting a different theme underscored by music: A early version of Pink Floyd's "Interstellar Overdrive" plays behind ...

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It's So Far Out, It's Straight Down! (1967)

About the London counter-culture scene in 1967, includes early live footage of Pink Floyd playing "Interstellar Overdrive" at the UFO club on 27th January 1967, "Percy the Ratcatcher" can also be heard. ...

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Syd Barrett's First Trip (1966)

On an overcast day late in the summer of 1966, Syd first tripped on mushrooms while film student/friend Nigel Gordon captured the event on 8mm film. This marked a major turning in Syd's life; The man that entered the Gog Magog hills that day would not be t ...

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Movies Made By Syd Barrett (4)

Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd (2023)

Follow the moment Barrett was kicked out of Pink Floyd, from the narrative of him going from groundbreaking musician to iconic rocker and manic, unstable star. ...

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The Scarecrow (2018)

A black and green scarecrow stands watch over a psychedelic landscape. ...

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Effervescing Elephant (2017)

An animated version of the 1970 Syd Barrett song. ...

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Syd Barrett: Under Review (2006)

In this Under Review we look at the genius of Syd Barrett. ...

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