Song of the Day: Echoes

Pink Floyd performing at the ancient Roman amphitheatre in Pompeii , Italy he main footage in and around the amphitheatre was filmed over four days in October 1971, using the band's regular touring equipment, including studio-quality 24-track tape recorders. Additional footage filmed in a Paris television studio the following December was added for the original 1972 release.

One of my all time favorite Pink Floyd performances, Echoes live at Pompeii. David Gilmour’s guitar work throughout this 10 min video, which happens to only be half of the song, is top notch. But what else would expect from such a great guitarist? To me this is one of those songs that the live version is far better than the studio version. Then of course you add the atmosphere of playing in a Roman Amphitheater and it’s just perfect. Sit back and listen and let Pink Floyd take you where no other band can.

Thanny