I have no words!!!! Wonderful....starting from the idea of playing Emily with chimes. Incredible the result; I can't imagine how difficult it was the realisation of this job....
@stophiemeister Indeed, Syd Barrett was a true artist and the carillonneur has done a great job to transpose this rocksong to a piece that could be played on the chimes.
@Dan5482 A carrillon is a very difficult instrument. The mechanism is rude and the bells do not have the key that we know from the popular music. So you are right it is amazing.
This video is recorded in Utrecht Holland at September 30 2006. What you see is the view from the cathedral tower, "De Dom" and what you hear are the chimes playing "See Emily Play", the second single released by Pink Floyd and written by Sid Barrett.
This performance was dedicated to Syd Barrett, who died two months earlier at 7 July, and initiated by a couple of Pink Floyd fans.
Without Syd Barrett there would never have been a group like Pink Floyd.
What a beautiful tribute to Syd. RIP
PhoenixSky006 2 months ago
simply putting it this song is like links me to driving around the shores of England on a dark cold day and looking at the beauty of it.
TheWarped45 5 months ago
Touching!
Refrescospepito 6 months ago
I never thought I'd see the day! Chills down my spine with pride!!!
tmfranta 6 months ago
I have no words!!!! Wonderful....starting from the idea of playing Emily with chimes. Incredible the result; I can't imagine how difficult it was the realisation of this job....
Again, a beautiful result.
Ciao from Italy!!!!
breakthroughpfs 7 months ago
the church bells playing classic pink floyd song wow its cool play like that
bobbybutthead72 7 months ago
How truly beautiful !
Bolliebaby5 8 months ago 3
@Bolliebaby5 Glad you liked it. A lot of people has difficulties to hear the original song and the beauty of it.
Paulus002 8 months ago
Amazing!!! I live in a sub. of NJ and all the church bells are fake/recordings.. I love Syd, and have a great ear and this is perfection : )
popgoiuuod 2 months ago
Wow... what an honour to be played on the chimes of a cathedral tower for a whole town to hear! <3 <3 <3
stophiemeister 11 months ago 2
@stophiemeister Indeed, Syd Barrett was a true artist and the carillonneur has done a great job to transpose this rocksong to a piece that could be played on the chimes.
Paulus002 8 months ago
@Paulus002 I'll say he's done a good job :)
This is my favourite song <3 Thank you for sharing it on youtube :D
stophiemeister 8 months ago
@Paulus002 Especially Syd's very 'idiosyncratic' songs!
hippojuice23 1 week ago
Amazing!!!
Dan5482 2 years ago
@Dan5482 A carrillon is a very difficult instrument. The mechanism is rude and the bells do not have the key that we know from the popular music. So you are right it is amazing.
Paulus002 8 months ago
Absolute unique recording of this legendary PF/Syd Barrett hit recorded in a medieval setting at Utrecht! Play Loud on Sunday Mornings!!
Great Paul, greatings Pim
MaatPim 4 years ago
This video is recorded in Utrecht Holland at September 30 2006. What you see is the view from the cathedral tower, "De Dom" and what you hear are the chimes playing "See Emily Play", the second single released by Pink Floyd and written by Sid Barrett.
This performance was dedicated to Syd Barrett, who died two months earlier at 7 July, and initiated by a couple of Pink Floyd fans.
Without Syd Barrett there would never have been a group like Pink Floyd.
Enjoy this.
Paulus002 4 years ago
Look for "Arnold Layne" on YouTube for more details about the way this music is created.
Paulus002 4 years ago