Bike
Written by Syd Barrett
recorded on MBR by Sandy Gritt
Title: Bike - Pink Floyd
Post by: Gritter on June 17, 2010, 01:10:55 PM
Post by: Gritter on June 17, 2010, 01:10:55 PM
One for the kids.
My backing band wasn't available but I'd like to dedicate this to them...a good bunch of lads:
(http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/2074/sorryentertainers4.jpg)
Recorded live with harmony vocal added.
Thanks for your ears,
Sandy.
Title: Re: Bike - Pink Floyd
Post by: Bluesberry on June 17, 2010, 01:26:00 PM
Post by: Bluesberry on June 17, 2010, 01:26:00 PM
Holy SH*&$#@!T Sandy, you are spooking me out with this slice of brilliance. Thats quite a picture, caught me right betwen the eyes, what a band that would have been, a band of loveable lunatic lads if ever I saw it. Fantastic delivery, love your ending, sweet beyond measure. so sweet.
Title: Re: Bike - Pink Floyd
Post by: Gary F on June 17, 2010, 01:47:56 PM
Post by: Gary F on June 17, 2010, 01:47:56 PM
Terrific performance Sandy!!
Love the ending,made me laugh!!!
Gary
Love the ending,made me laugh!!!
Gary
Title: Re: Bike - Pink Floyd
Post by: Tony W on June 17, 2010, 02:12:28 PM
Post by: Tony W on June 17, 2010, 02:12:28 PM
I dig the ending too. Great stuff Sandy.
Title: Re: Bike - Pink Floyd
Post by: Oldrottenhead on June 17, 2010, 02:55:35 PM
Post by: Oldrottenhead on June 17, 2010, 02:55:35 PM
bloody magic, am sure syd wherever he is would love it too
Title: Re: Bike - Pink Floyd
Post by: dasilvasings on June 17, 2010, 02:58:26 PM
Post by: dasilvasings on June 17, 2010, 02:58:26 PM
Cool! I didn't hear this song for ages! Thanks!
Title: Re: Bike - Pink Floyd
Post by: launched on June 18, 2010, 07:09:28 AM
Post by: launched on June 18, 2010, 07:09:28 AM
What a great twist on a legendary tune! I love how you slowed it down a little and made it your own - Very cool!
Mark
Mark
Title: Re: Bike - Pink Floyd
Post by: Flash Harry on June 18, 2010, 09:25:39 AM
Post by: Flash Harry on June 18, 2010, 09:25:39 AM
mAsterful!
Title: Re: Bike - Pink Floyd
Post by: Redler on June 18, 2010, 11:33:35 AM
Post by: Redler on June 18, 2010, 11:33:35 AM
I downloaded this first, because I knew what was expected...and I was right... I'm not familiar with the original, but this works well. Fine cover, Sandy!
Kari
Kari
Title: Re: Bike - Pink Floyd
Post by: cuthbert on June 18, 2010, 03:04:42 PM
Post by: cuthbert on June 18, 2010, 03:04:42 PM
I've been in engineering meetings this week in California, but I'm glad I stopped by and saw this one.
Great take on a Syd classic, Sandy - loved the 7th chords you used at the beginning, and really admire how you were able to strip it down and still make it work. Especially liked the acapella version of the clockwork at the end - sounded like bedsprings on my computer speakers - which is what I always thought was meant by 'let's go into the other room and make them work'.
Great take on a Syd classic, Sandy - loved the 7th chords you used at the beginning, and really admire how you were able to strip it down and still make it work. Especially liked the acapella version of the clockwork at the end - sounded like bedsprings on my computer speakers - which is what I always thought was meant by 'let's go into the other room and make them work'.
Title: Re: Bike - Pink Floyd
Post by: Gritter on June 25, 2010, 01:20:23 PM
Post by: Gritter on June 25, 2010, 01:20:23 PM
Thanks for listening guys..and for the kind words!
Title: Re: Bike - Pink Floyd
Post by: SwanSong on June 25, 2010, 03:38:18 PM
Post by: SwanSong on June 25, 2010, 03:38:18 PM
Gritter superb job not familar with this song particular. but liked it a bunch
very good recording and mixing. ever thought of trying the cover all we r
is another BRICK IN THE WALL. my favorite by them a request if u can do it . lo
thanks for a great song and the memories. TC NEIL .......................................
very good recording and mixing. ever thought of trying the cover all we r
is another BRICK IN THE WALL. my favorite by them a request if u can do it . lo
thanks for a great song and the memories. TC NEIL .......................................
Title: Re: Bike - Pink Floyd
Post by: Rolow on June 26, 2010, 08:55:03 PM
Post by: Rolow on June 26, 2010, 08:55:03 PM
Hey, you took a fun song and funer/funnier!
The vox is special, especially the harmony!!!!!! Real nice job!
The vox is special, especially the harmony!!!!!! Real nice job!
Title: Re: Bike - Pink Floyd
Post by: Gnasty on June 27, 2010, 12:23:18 AM
Post by: Gnasty on June 27, 2010, 12:23:18 AM
This is Fuckin stellar Grit!! I love the original but your version is really awesome.
Glad you did this and glad i have it to listen to in the future forever!
I know Syd would have loved this too! ;D
Glad you did this and glad i have it to listen to in the future forever!
I know Syd would have loved this too! ;D
Title: Re: Bike - Pink Floyd
Post by: henwrench on June 28, 2010, 04:13:12 AM
Post by: henwrench on June 28, 2010, 04:13:12 AM
Good one, Sandy...
love that acoustic sound, it's brilliant. Authentic, it would be a great sound for a bluesy number too...
henwrench
love that acoustic sound, it's brilliant. Authentic, it would be a great sound for a bluesy number too...
henwrench
Title: Re: Bike - Pink Floyd
Post by: Greeny (No longer active) on June 28, 2010, 06:55:31 AM
Post by: Greeny (No longer active) on June 28, 2010, 06:55:31 AM
'Piper...' is one of my favourite all-time albums. I love this highly original take on the... er... original. It retains the spririt and quirkiness of Syd with some added lo-fi welly. Great tone and production. What a winner. I love it! That pig-thing at the end is totally bizarre!!!!!
Title: Re: Bike - Pink Floyd
Post by: Gu Djin on June 28, 2010, 07:05:06 AM
Post by: Gu Djin on June 28, 2010, 07:05:06 AM
Fun. I loved the catchyness of the original and I like how you twisted it into something different. Grand version my lad.
Funny thought struck me as I was listening to this - A George Formby version - ukele and all. Mmmm. Now I've got an excuse to go out and by a uke.
Cheers - enjoyed it.
Funny thought struck me as I was listening to this - A George Formby version - ukele and all. Mmmm. Now I've got an excuse to go out and by a uke.
Cheers - enjoyed it.
Title: Re: Bike - Pink Floyd
Post by: Greeny (No longer active) on June 28, 2010, 07:25:59 AM
Post by: Greeny (No longer active) on June 28, 2010, 07:25:59 AM
Quote from: Gu Djin on June 28, 2010, 07:05:06 AMFunny thought struck me as I was listening to this - A George Formby version - ukele and all. Mmmm. Now I've got an excuse to go out and by a uke.
Like this?!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pu2bkSkBWEQ
Title: Re: Bike - Pink Floyd
Post by: Gu Djin on June 28, 2010, 07:39:31 AM
Post by: Gu Djin on June 28, 2010, 07:39:31 AM
Err! No!!
But it has put me off the idea of putting myself on video!***!!***!
But it has put me off the idea of putting myself on video!***!!***!
Title: Re: Bike - Pink Floyd
Post by: Oldrottenhead on May 31, 2011, 05:51:57 PM
Post by: Oldrottenhead on May 31, 2011, 05:51:57 PM
get it on the psychfest 64g';s
Title: Re: Bike - Pink Floyd
Post by: cuthbert on June 01, 2011, 07:31:05 PM
Post by: cuthbert on June 01, 2011, 07:31:05 PM
Well bumped, and a well-deserved add to the Psychfest!
Title: Re: Bike - Pink Floyd
Post by: FuzzFace on June 15, 2011, 10:51:43 AM
Post by: FuzzFace on June 15, 2011, 10:51:43 AM
This is inspiring.
I'm a fan, man.
I'm a fan, man.
Title: Re: Bike - Pink Floyd
Post by: ODH on June 23, 2011, 10:05:38 AM
Post by: ODH on June 23, 2011, 10:05:38 AM
Never heard the original, but this is loads of fun.
Title: Re: Bike - Pink Floyd
Post by: Bluesberry on June 24, 2011, 06:41:33 PM
Post by: Bluesberry on June 24, 2011, 06:41:33 PM
This is worth the price of admission for that ending alone. I would have loved to see the faces you were making as you were making those sounds man. A vid coming perhaps?
Title: Re: Bike - Pink Floyd
Post by: Oldrottenhead on June 17, 2012, 02:29:02 AM
Post by: Oldrottenhead on June 17, 2012, 02:29:02 AM
on this day bump
Title: Re: Bike - Pink Floyd
Post by: andy casson on June 19, 2012, 04:02:58 AM
Post by: andy casson on June 19, 2012, 04:02:58 AM
excellent bump, I honestly can't remember the original but enjoyed this one Sandy, the final part is bazarre mind, but I guess all in the spirit of Syd
wonderful
Andy
wonderful
Andy
Title: Re: Bike - Pink Floyd
Post by: Hook on June 19, 2012, 07:07:39 AM
Post by: Hook on June 19, 2012, 07:07:39 AM
"Piper" was always my favorite Floyd album and this tune just takes me back and what a stellar cover you've got here Mr. Gritt! Totally love it, you completely kept the spirit of the song while making it your own, well done!
Pedal On!
Pedal On!
Title: Re: Bike - Pink Floyd
Post by: Oldrottenhead on June 17, 2015, 07:51:08 AM
Post by: Oldrottenhead on June 17, 2015, 07:51:08 AM
otdb
Title: Re: Bike - Pink Floyd
Post by: Redler on June 17, 2015, 12:31:44 PM
Post by: Redler on June 17, 2015, 12:31:44 PM
Thanks for the otd bump!