Sony strikes deal to acquire Pink Floyd catalog in $400 million deal, say sources

[Victor Bisio]

I have all the Pink Floyd I could ever need...

 

[ctoelle]

I don't care what they do with The Wall anymore. I guess you can say that I have become comfortably numb on the matter.

Agreed. The Wall can hit the bricks

 

[barfle]

Well, it would be cool to own a copy of DSOTM with the planetarium video.

No doubt, more rights issues.

 

[Owen Smith]

I was going to say $400 million is cheap compared to $1 billion for the Queen deal, but that deal included publishing rights. And Queen do mostly agree, Freddie's estate and John Deacon have basic left Brian and Roger to it and said "if we don't agree with anything you'll hear about it".

 

[Aging quadie]

What's going to happen with Meddle?

 

[Petr Kropotkin]

Great news if it means a return to releases with coasters, scarves, marbles, and stickers. No need for those disc things.

 

[Simon A]

What's going to happen with Meddle?

Don't worry, Roger will find a way to meddle with it...

 

[hirez]

Maybe a Sony Japan 7" deluxe version of the Wall!

 

[JimHansonDC]

I hope we do get The Wall in Atmos. It a brilliant record with so much extra-musical activity that it just screams for an immersive experience.

 

[4-earredwonder]

Maybe a Sony Japan 7" deluxe version of the Wall!

Enclosed in a BRICK hand signed by Roger Waters …… but can you just imagine the DHL s/h charge from CDJapan?

Or you could just wait until it shows up at your local Brick and Mortar Record store!

 

[bookofsaturdays]

I hope we do get The Wall in Atmos. It a brilliant record with so much extra-musical activity that it just screams for an immersive experience.

And if the Animals surround mix is any indication, James Guthrie has been getting more daring with his immersive mixes. Not only that but he was actually involved in the original production of this album, unlike any of the previous records.

The Wall is my most wanted surround mix, ever since I got into this hobby 5 years ago, I just hope it lives up to the hype.

 

[cdspcs]

Not to start any kind of a fight, but I would actually like to hear The Final Cut in 5.1 or Atmos. I know it isn't their best album (better than the Electric Moo studio disc) but I do think there is some great work on it.

Personally speaking The Final Cut is my favourite Floyd/Waters album and a 5.1 mix would be my absolute dream. I've never understood why so many people don't like it. For me it's a Tour de Force of songwriting genius and it's anti war to boot, apart from the bust up it caused, what's not to like.

 

[Willie Wilson]

Personally speaking The Final Cut is my favourite Floyd/Waters album and a 5.1 mix would be my absolute dream. I've never understood why so many people don't like it. For me it's a Tour de Force of songwriting genius and it's anti war to boot, apart from the bust up it caused, what's not to like.

I feel that Final Cut is practically a Waters solo album and as such, is too introspective, mellow and lacks a rock and roll feel. You can hear and feel Waters pushing the band aside and becoming consumed by himself. It reminds me of why I do not own any of the Waters solo projects. Also, some tracks sound like outtakes from The Wall.

Having said this, I appreciate you bringing the love for the album. We all react differently. As with most bands with releases spanning many years, opinions vary as time goes on.

 

[armyjazzer]

Well, it would be cool to own a copy of DSOTM with the planetarium video.

No doubt, more rights issues.

Really fun synced to Wizard of Oz also!

 

[SeeMoreDigital]

I feel that Final Cut is practically a Waters solo album and as such, is too introspective, mellow and lacks a rock and roll feel. You can hear and feel Waters pushing the band aside and becoming consumed by himself.

Perhaps... But the only long time band member not playing on that album is Richard Wright.