Random Precision: Recording the Music of Syd Barrett 1965-1974
Language: English
Published by Cherry Red Books, 2001
- Softcover
- Used

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Softcover. Like new. Appears unread. Presenting the full details of the rock legend's intimate recording sessions—from his first semi-professional recordings with Pink Floyd in 1965 up to his last abandoned solo recordings at Abbey Road in 1974, this comprehensive account provides rare insight into Syd Barrett's unique musical legacy. Featuring exclusive interviews with many of the recording producers and engineers involved in the creative process—including Peter Jenner, Andrew King, Alan Parsons, and John Leckie—this essential collection is presented in a diary format, and gathers many rare photographs and illustrations that have previously been unpublished.
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- Title
- Random Precision: Recording the Music of Syd Barrett 1965-1974
- Author
- Parker, David
- Publisher
- Cherry Red Books
- Publication year
- 2001
- Condition
- Fine
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1901447251
- ISBN 13
- 9781901447255
- Item weight
- 499 grams
- Dimensions
- 15.24 centimeters width by 22.86 centimeters height by 2.29 centimeters depth
Presenting the full details of the rock legend's intimate recording sessions—from his first semi-professional recordings with Pink Floyd in 1965 up to his last abandoned solo recordings at Abbey Road in 1974, this comprehensive account provides rare insight into Syd Barrett's unique musical legacy. Featuring exclusive interviews with many of the recording producers and engineers involved in the creative process—including Peter Jenner, Andrew King, Alan Parsons, and John Leckie—this essential collection is presented in a diary format, and gathers many rare photographs and illustrations that have previously been unpublished.
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About the Author
David Parker is an author, and was coeditor of the respected Syd Barrett fanzine Chapter 24.
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