Name: Syd Barrett's First Trip
Genre: Documentary, Short
Released: 2001-03-06
Duration: 11 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Syd Barrett, Roger Waters, Nick Mason

This is one of those films that people claim to have seen, but usually can't recall where, or what it was about.  People who follow Pink Floyd will enjoy this rare short.  Non fans should stay away because it will have no meaning.

The band members of Pink Floyd don't usually stand out.  Unless they bring each other to court (Waters/Gilmore), most people don't know who is in the band.  But Syd was different.  You can read many false stories about Syd, his leaving the band, and strange tales of madness and wrongly reported deaths.  He was Floyd's first front man, and the genius behind "Piper at the Gates of Dawn".  The subject of "Wish You Were Here", and combined with Waters into Pink for "The Wall".

"Syd's First Trip" is made up of two parts.  You get to see Syd Barrett trip on mushrooms while being filmed, and then Pink Floyd after they signed their first contract at Abbey Roads Studios.  It is a very short strange film, and was silent.  However, the DVD added a sound track (by another artist).

The documentary is a form of non-fiction storytelling that aims to present factual information, insights, and perspectives on real-world subjects, events, issues, or people. Documentaries can cover a wide range of topics, including history, science, culture, social issues, nature, biographies, and more.

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The short form refers to creative works characterized by their brevity and concise storytelling. Unlike full-length feature films, short films have a running time of less than 45 minutes, while TV shorts have a running time of less than 22 minutes.

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This experimental silent short is very rare (filmed in 8mm) and only lasts 11 minutes. Nigel Gordon, film student, filmed Syd Barrett while he tripped on mushrooms. This film is made up of two parts. Part 1: Syd tripping at Gog Magog Hills. Part 2: April '67, Pink Floyd right after they signed their first recording contract, with EMI Records at Abbey Road Studios.

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Abbey Road Studios, Abbey Road, St. John's Wood, London, England, UK

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