Show #140 Release date: 30. August, 2009

I’ve been in a early to mid Seventies funk lately so what better time to take care of a request for a gig from that era.  We start out with a good bye song from Boston because us Bostonians are twisted that way then we find ourselves on the dark side of the largest city in Switzerland at the Hallenstadion, 9. December 1972.  Doctored for supersound… Enjoy!

Show #139 Release date: 15. August, 2009

It’s nice being back to the norm and behind the mic again.  For this podcast, there’s no specific agenda.  Much of the material featured branches off into solo elements and guest appearances.  You’ll even get to hear from a few other Rock N Roll legends.  It’s just one of those nice mix’casts of pure Floydness.  Enjoy!

Show #138 Release date: 1. August, 2009

One hundred podcasts and 4 years ago this show entered the digital realm.  I had no clue what I was doing and I never imagined it would become so well received.  I can’t thank you enough for your support.

For this special 100th edition, you’ll get to enjoy Brain Damage this time in video.  Remember when MTV actually played music videos?  That’s what this is like.

Before becoming a radio DJ, I worked in video production when BetaSP and 3/4″ Umatic were the standard.  A lot has changed since I left, so here I am again with no clue what I’m doing. I have to thank my good friend Michelle for this would not of been possible without her.  Please enjoy (I hope this works on your end)

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Show #137 Release date: 12. July, 2009

For this installment, we go to Municipal Stadium, Cleveland, OH, 25. June 1977.  American shows in the summer of 1977 were particularly rowdy, but this recording is probably most notable for the numerous cries of “SIT DOWN!” throughout the show. Fortunately, the music on this release comes out on top for the majority of the show.  The occasional fireworks set off yet Roger manages to keep his cool during this performance but by this time in tour he was already becoming agitated by the carefree behavior of these massive audiences.  Roger can be heard shouting “46″ during Pigs (3 Different Ones) after the second verse, which is one of the identifiers for the concerts on this tour, however he must have lost count because this was actually the 47th show.

The podcast kicks off with Jeff Beck live, last week at the Royal Albert Hall with David Gilmour as surprise guest, performing Jerusalem.

Show #136 Release date: 30. June, 2009

Thank you so much for all the kind words.  My hearing is about 80% better.  It’s nice to hear somewhat in stereo again.  Now, while I’m still on the mend, here’s a neat little surprise I have for you.  I’m amazed that as soon as I step down for a brief moment, someone is ready to step up.  Brain Damaged listener, Luke of Cardiff, Wales put together something nifty I think you might like.

Luke writes…

“I’m just finishing up a Pink Floyd mix I guess you’d call it…it’s like an album length mix of songs, sounds, and other Floyd related stuff.  It’s called Wish They Were Here: An Assorted Piece For Pink Floyd Lunatics. Don’t know whether you’d be interested in hearing it?  I’ve looked through the archive and don’t think you ever feature mixes or anything like that sent in or anything, but maybe it would be possible to give it a shout-out if people want to listen? I mainly made it for myself but would be cool if some other fans could enjoy it too”.

Luke goes on to say, “It’s just over 60 minutes, and has a few vague themes to it. Syd, being one of them. It’s not even particularly a mix featuring all my favorite songs so much as songs that I really like that seemed to fit to make an interesting hour. Hope you have the time to check it out man, and maybe even mention it on your show if you like it”.

Luke, you did a nice job, so many thanks for this!  I’m sure it will be enjoyed by thousands and fetch many comments.

Show #135 Release date: 13. June, 2009

This podcast features not one but two very cool gigs.  The first by request, is David performing at the Mermaid Theatre in 2006.  The other half of the podcast is a unique recording mostly used for the live portion of Ummagumma. The mix is different from what we hear on the official release so this should be a real treat for you Ummagumma fans.   A big thanks to the folks at Yellow Cow Records for bringing this into the light.

Show #134 Release date: 31. May, 2009

Several months ago the guys over at Free Range Pigs in association with Harvested Records released a soundboard recording of a rehearsal in a small London studio with The Bleeding Heart Band.  Its believed someone who worked in the post-production studio, made a copy of the master tape, or plugged his recorder into the soundboard. Ultimately, hes the one to thank.

Show #133 Release date: 17. May, 2009

Here’s one to make up for last week.  This podcast isn’t just about a concert and it’s not just a compilation.  There’s no theme but there is something very cool within.  Since we only see one side of the moon here on earth, this episode takes you to the far side, the side we don’t see and back again.

Show #131 Release date: 27. April, 2009

Apologies for the delay on this.  The production process was plagued with technical difficulties.  Plus there was massive amounts of tweaking I had to do several times after not being satisfied with each end result.  It’s not the worst but its not the best but it is an interesting gig.  I also had problems with the upload.  Maybe Floyd’s luck, or rather lack of with technical issues was contagious.

For this podcast we go to an often forgotten land.  It was Floyd’s first and last visit to this country in the Fennoscandian region of northern Europe.  Suurhalli, Lahti, Finland, 10. June 1989.  Enjoy!

Show #130 Release date: 11. April, 2009

Finally a nicely themed podcast if I do say so myself.  I had a little fun with it.  The title pretty much gives the theme away BUT no playlist for this one.  Hahahaha!  I want to keep you on your toes.  There are a few tracks in this podcast that have never been featured before on Brain Damage.

(note: I made a boo boo giving a date for one of the songs, should be 84 not 94.   mmmmkay?)