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Yanns 
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Joined: April 25 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 999 |
 Posted: July 11 2006 at 12:21 |
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To Syd:
Thank you for changing the way people look at music. That honor is given to so few people in the history of the world, and at least one person in this world puts you up on that pedestal as well. You'll be missed, by all. |
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el böthy
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Joined: April 27 2005 Location: Argentina Status: Offline Points: 6336 |
Posted: July 11 2006 at 12:20 |
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Barret was fallen? If I can be totally honest Im surprised he made it this far... Im pretty sure Im not the only one who didnt know if he was still alive.
Well, RIP, what can you do? Edited by el böthy - July 11 2006 at 12:21 |
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"You want me to play what, Robert?"
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Empathy
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Joined: June 30 2005 Status: Offline Points: 1864 |
Posted: July 11 2006 at 12:14 |
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Wow. Goodbye, Syd... and thank you. See you in another reality!
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Pure Brilliance:
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bhikkhu
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Honorary Collaborator Joined: April 06 2006 Location: A² Michigan Status: Offline Points: 5109 |
Posted: July 11 2006 at 12:02 |
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A true pioneer, who's legacy will continue on. I am grateful for his impact on my, and other lives. Syd, your suffering is finally over. (Deep bow)
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The Wizard
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Joined: July 18 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 7341 |
Posted: July 11 2006 at 12:01 |
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^Yes, Syd touches my heart still, I can still feel his existense in this world. It may sound silly, but it's true. I think it's the way that I identify with him-it's strange indeed.
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memowakeman
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Honorary Collaborator Joined: May 19 2005 Location: Mexico City Status: Offline Points: 13033 |
Posted: July 11 2006 at 12:00 |
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Seriously... im sad... but well, good by Crazy Diamond
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Follow me on twitter @memowakeman |
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Fritha
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Joined: August 10 2005 Location: Finland Status: Offline Points: 471 |
Posted: July 11 2006 at 11:55 |
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^ Some people are not just meant for this world, it seems... Yet they are the ones that touch our hearts the most.
RIP, Syd Barrett. |
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I was made to love magic
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The Wizard
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Joined: July 18 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 7341 |
Posted: July 11 2006 at 11:48 |
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The drugs were a mere catalyst, they hurried it. To be honest they were probably good in a way-they gave his tortured mind an escape from reality. I think he existed on another level of human existence, where he had trouble communicating with those not on that level.
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sm sm
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Joined: November 02 2005 Status: Offline Points: 155 |
Posted: July 11 2006 at 11:42 |
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Finally his family can rest in peace as no one will be trying bother them to get Syd to record something he wasn't able to do for 35 years.
Likewise for Syd, as I am sure he was equally harrassed.
Forget the drugs, they only hurried the situation. This was a person who was tortured mentally and probably wouldn't have lasted more than a couple of years with Floyd without the drugs.
Was he a genius? I don't know. I do know that this label is too often applied to someone who dies young, or burns out early.
Syd, I hope wherever you are, you are Resting In Peace.
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The Wizard
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Joined: July 18 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 7341 |
Posted: July 11 2006 at 11:38 |
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I'm gonna listen to his music all day now.
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man@arms
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Joined: March 31 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 238 |
Posted: July 11 2006 at 11:33 |
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A very sad day indeed. RIP Syd. We will never forget you.
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Teaflax
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Joined: June 26 2005 Status: Offline Points: 1225 |
Posted: July 11 2006 at 11:32 |
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horza
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Joined: August 31 2005 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 2530 |
Posted: July 11 2006 at 11:31 |
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A sad loss - my thoughts are with those who knew him.
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Originally posted by darkshade:
Calling Mike Portnoy a bad drummer is like calling Stephen Hawking an idiot. |
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Paulieg
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Joined: June 18 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 934 |
Posted: July 11 2006 at 11:28 |
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GoldenSpiral
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Honorary Collaborator Joined: May 27 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 3839 |
Posted: July 11 2006 at 11:24 |
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To repeat myself from one of the other threads...
The loss of Syd is a truly sad one, but what is more sad to me is how unrecognized his contributions are. I first heard the news on another website, where the headline actually quoted DSotM, which of course was not one of Syd's albums. One never hears Barrett-era PF on the radio (except 'See Emily Play' rarely). People commented the article by quoting a lot of 'The Wall' and WYWH. sad.  |
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Meddler
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Joined: September 29 2005 Location: Massillon Status: Offline Points: 881 |
Posted: July 11 2006 at 11:20 |
Completely forgot that... Shine on Syd!! |
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The Wizard
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Joined: July 18 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 7341 |
Posted: July 11 2006 at 11:20 |
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As many of you might know, Syd is my hero. He was a creative genius and a man who existed on another plane of existense. He sacrificed his sanity for this. His music was absolutely stellar and wonderful-In my opinion soe of the best ever.
But Syd Lives on-we have a part of Syd in all of us. When you look into his eyes you can almost feel the madness, the genuis, and the innocence.
Syd will always shine my friends, so lets all hope he go's to a better place-and he will.
 I truly am crying.
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Bob Greece
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Joined: July 04 2005 Location: Greece Status: Offline Points: 1823 |
Posted: July 11 2006 at 11:19 |
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I'm saddened to hear this news. He was a victim in life and the drugs finally took their toll on him.
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Morandar
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Joined: July 25 2005 Status: Offline Points: 52 |
Posted: July 11 2006 at 11:19 |
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That's just so sad! He gave so much to rock, and I truly think that without him, probably I would be making an entirely different kind of music.
So, shine on Syd! |
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Dangerous to be closely minded by a closed mind.
Ordine Geometrico Demonstrata - the ultimate attempt at you will to listen. |
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Joolz
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Honorary Collaborator Joined: March 24 2006 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1377 |
Posted: July 11 2006 at 11:16 |
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Poor Syd - in peace at last
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Syd Barrett passes away, aged 60. RIP
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