"Set the controls for the heart of the sun" is another great tune😊

That’s Syd Barrett’s Pink Floyd(vocalist and guitarist) No David Gilmore yet! Syd’s only full album with Floyd! Mental problems brought on by drug abuse would end his career with the group a year later

This from their first album "The Piper at the Gates of Dawn" 1967. My favorite psychedelic album ever and honestly one of my favs from Floyd period. After all these years it's still A rotation.

Interesting fact: this was recorded at Abbey Road studios at the same time as the Beatles were recording Sargent Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band. The band’s would mingle between sets. Appreciate your reaction to this particular song and era of Floyd. Interstellar Overdrive is most definitely the peak of this album.

This is a jam. Interstellar Overdrive is one you guys would probably dig

Syd Barrett's Pink Floyd were magic.

I saw THE PINK FLOYD in 94 in Nashville,TN. They were great this was the first they played. And they blew me away.😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎

First song on the first album. Literally the beginning of Pink Floyd.

Floyd had a very different sound with Syd as the creative lead.

The Pink Floyd era I liked the most under the influence.

The live version on Ummagumma is incredible, I prefer it to this because they had worked out its kinks and filled in more of the gaps by then.

Great reaction guys! Yes, this was the depths of Floyd psychedelia...largely in part to the 'mad' genius of Syd Barrett (RIP). The Piper at the Gates Of Dawn is a marvelous slice of the 1967 psychedelic era! There are some amazing (and quirky) songs on the album! I HIGHLY recommend Matilda Mother as another track from it. Some songs were definitely more melodic & groovy (Lucifer Sam)...others were just adventures in sonic textures (Interstellar Overdrive)...others were just weird (Pow R. Toc H.)! Check out more of their early Barrett era stuff - it's good, but in a very different way to the Gilmour years. Cheers!

If you guys didn’t know, this is the very first song on their first album. Btw, the live version they do on their “Pulse” album is definitely a banger 👍

Takes me back to the 21st April 1967 at the Starlite Ballroom Greenford London, the first time I saw Pink Floyd. Amazing sound and light show

Oh Yes! The first song from the first Pink Floyd album. What a landmark moment in music this was.

whoa, another hardcore selection - right into the heart of the UK psychedelic scene, with one of it's grandmasters, Syd (Roger) Barrett.

Pink Floyd released two singles followed by this album; the song Astronomy Domine being the album opener. Like others have suggested, absolutely do listen and react to the song Interstellar Overdrive from this same album. However also listen and enjoy the song See Emily Play; their second single. One of the early true psychedelic songs to hit the charts.

I can vividly remember the smell of hash burning and my mom and dad listening to this in the living room as I was falling asleep.

We used to have a little smoke, put Floyd on the turntable, and lay on the floor with our head between the speakers (because we didn't all have headphones back then!) Love seeing you guys digging this nearly 60 years later... ain't life amazing?! Peace

Man, you guys are sharp. Floyd was a group of art school kids working at a different approach to song-building. Working crescendi to a peak during live sets doused with psychedelics during the early years. You might like “Lucifer Sam” or “Interstellar Overdrive” as others have mentioned in the comments.

You guys just made my morning. In my opinion Floyd is the greatest band ever. Haven't heard this in years. You have to do Set the controls for the heart of the sun.

For those who know Floyd post-Syd, this can be difficult to get into. I saw this Floyd several times. IIRC their set for the International Love-In Festival at Alexandra Palace, London, July 29, 1967, was one tune "Interstellar Overdrive" (maybe). It was about an hour long (maybe) and was very dark. For that reason it has stuck in my memory all these years.

Saw this live on Pulse tour. One of my fav Floyd tunes!

Hmmm back to those days, a room with all lights off..the only source of light is the cherry of a torpedo making the rounds, sipping on a beer, waiting for the tab to take hold…what times those were! Enjoy the day, fellas and thx for the reaction!

The live disc from the Ummagumma album has an amazing version of this!

It's track 1. I have it in my go to program with all my other favorite songs.

"For a couple days" lol

Jupiter and Saturn, Oberon, Miranda and Titania. ❤

Do the whole album.. Oh WOW!

Play more of this album please. Great stuff.

Pink floyd fan would say: "man, this is genius"

You should see the live version they did in the TV studio or at a dance club where they had more light effects that went with the music.

Hey guys, just a heads-up, this is Floyd from the original Syd Barrett era. Totally different vibe & sound than from the ‘70s stuff you’ve reacted to.

One of early Floyd's more experimental tracks combined with a Syd Barrett psychedelic tune. His solo stuff is good and he was a big influence on the band after his early exit. For a driving iconic Floyd track from the same year - 1967 - Interstellar Overdrive is a must. Hoping you guys will get round to Hawkwind, a huge back catalogue covering many genres, continuing the space theme I'd suggest Space Is Deep from the Doremi album.

No waaayyy !

LOVE THIS ALBUM

WOW - SO PROUD that you-guys "WENT THERE"!! Many don't listen to early Floyd....PIPER was a great album!! HEAVILY influenced by Syd, I believe!! VERY CREATIVE!

The incredible, astronomical, beautiful, groundbreaking, tragic Syd Barrett who was such a strong part of Pink Floyd that they kept writing about him trying to cope and show some love to their lost broken friend.

Not every song I could tell you what the first listen was like. But the first time I heard this was in 1968. My two brothers and I were hauling hay. Lol We were out loading the truck in the field when this song came over the old scratchy AM radio that was in the old flatbed. A local radio station in very rural AZ that played variety, although mostly country music introduced Pink Floyd. And I have been a fan ever since. 🤠🏞️🐂

Just FYI, Floyd from this era did do a movie soundtrack…1969 “More” soundtrack to the film of the same name, was their 3rd album and 1st post-Syd. It’s not one most people are into or have in high rotation, but if you want soundtrack/score Floyd…

Mathilda Mother and The Gnome are my two favourites on that first Pink Floyd album.

Reminded me of the Who (I Can See for Miles) at the end.

I first discovered this song in the cover by Voivod (which is quite excellent, btw).

I really like the live version on the Ummagumma album.....it works well with the compilation that that album is! You mention acid? Story time, if I may: In my young, wild days, a group of friends and I...we called ourselves "The Crew"...we would often take "trips' together.......one of those trips was a hike up to a place on a hill top above the city called "Two Trees" (It was what it sounds like).......we took a portable stereo (boom box) with us and had Pink Floyd's Ummagumma album recorded on to a good cassette tape. We sat just below the two trees and listened to it as we watched the sun slowly fall.....it was perfect, and a cherished memory I will keep for the rest of my life! *I am, by no means, recommending anything....but I am grateful for the experiences I had, and to have survived them. 😉

Weird, not for everyone. But cool in it's own way.

This was off their list album written by Syd Barrett. Definitely physidellic. Thanks for the great reaction fellas! Appreciate it 🙏 ❤ And you fellas and everyone else have safe and wonderful Thanksgiving

Voivod, a Canadian prog band, did a stellar cover of this back in 89, I think.

The early early stuff. Many would say it was all downhill after this, the first song on their first album. “They” are partly correct ❤❤❤

Reacting to my favorite shit ever! I live for early Floyd. I love that you kinda dig it.

See Emily play is good , psychedelic but very commercial and easy listening with an element of mystery still

Couple of things. This album features Syd Barrett on guitar, and there is another version, that is quite different, with David Gilmour on guitar, and it is a live version as well, off the UmmaGumma album. I would love for you to listen to The Gold it's in the.... from the Obscured by Clouds album, as well as Mudmen. The album Obscured by Clouds (1972, the year before Dark Side Of The Moon), was the soundtrack to the movie 'The Valley'. And if you want to watch a guitarist do something you have never seen before, watch Saucerful of Secrets from the Pink Floyd live at Pompeii movie. Interesting thing about that movie, it was shot in a Roman amphitheater that was buried along with Pompeii when Mt Etna (volcano) erupted. When they were shooting, some local kids were allowed to sit in the exit tunnels as long as they did not get on camera. When the director went back 25 years later to shoot the parts for the Director's Cut of the dvds, the government guide that helped him was one of those kids that got to sit up in the tunnels!!! The movie Live in Pompeii, used to play every Friday night at a repertoire theater for $1, and then $2 for a long time. And it was always packed, and there always smoking going on...... My favorite Gilmour solo song is still 'There's No Way Out Of Here'. Haunting guitar. I have seen Pink Floyd twice, and both Gilmour and Rogers solo, and within a month of each other. Oh, and playing guitar for Waters was a fellow named Eric Clapton.....

I bought this song on the weight of the album cover, circa '70, where a live version appeared on Ummagumma...a very trippy album indeed. Avant-garde, like much of their work before going commercial with Dark Side of the Moon.

The album is a real psychedelic relic classic ,I assume Syd was into The 13th Floor Elevators and he wanted more floors sure enough he went too high and never came back ..

Please do the rest of the album!

Was hoping you'd get to this one...

Those kids were were having a great time exploring what they could do In music.

Thanks guys. Great song from the psychedelic era, the first one I heard by Pink Floyd and which is still notable and memorable today.

Recorded in the neighbour studio of Sgt. Pepper - the two band influenced each other a lot!

We had no problem listening to that when we were partying with friends or just piling up LPs beside the turntable. Still have problems listening for pure crazy timeless pleasure.

They used to open with this. It's the ultimate "deep cut" nobody ever heard before.

You were right about 'score music', they'd scored alright! I love them now, but years ago I bought the double vinyl of Piper at the gates of dawn/Saucerful of secrets. Played them twice and sold them for pennies to a workmate who was partial to a 'smoke'. I just wonder if 'Dark side of the moon' would have been made with Syd Barratt?

Saw the exhibition of Pink Floyd Their Mortal Remains in June at the Better Living Centre on CNE grounds in downtown Toronto. Has everything from the beginnings of the band (and bands that members were in before) along with all the history of the band and albums up to date. Many of the old instruments and synths etc they used to use. Much of it from the era of the Piper at the Gates of Dawn and Syd Barrett. Lots of captivating displays of album artwork and the clothes and other memorabilia as well. Not to be missed if it comes to your town.

This album was with Syd Barrett. He was the original singer, guitarist and songwriter. Without Sud there would likely be no future Pink Floyd. While Gilmore led to a more structured style the themes of the Wish You Were Here, Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall albums were essentially about Syd and his descent into madness. Barrett was exceptionally talented. You shoul review his Floyd work of See Emily Play and Arnold Layne and Bike, and Jug Hand Blues. As well as his solo songs of Octopus, Baby Lemonade, Dominos and Opel. Barrett was a compelling figure and writer. Many British musicians Bowie, Bolan and others respected him.

I like to approach this song like taking in a Salvador Dali painting.

This was the only album that Syd Barrett was 100% involved in with the Floyd. Their second album " a Saucerful of Secrets" saw the introduction of David Gilmore because Syd had become unreliable and unpredictable due to mental issues caused by LSD and other problems. He was eventually dropped by the rest of the group.A tragic loss of a genius with an incredible imagination and song writing abilities.

Like Beatles are music gods so is pink Floyd music gods too❤

This is fantastic with Syd and Rick singing but the best version comes live on Ummagumma with Dave and Rick singing.

A couple of days is right 😊

This was written by their original singer/guitarist Syd Barrett, before Gilmour joined the band. As a new band, they were finding their way, obviously evolving into something much different.

One of my favorites songs of all time along with Interstellar Overdrive....The Piper at the Gates of Dawn is a top ten album for me

On the first Pink Floyd album in 1967... 'Piper at the Gates of Dawn'... Syd Barrett (vocals & guitar) was the main songwriter and his music was both weird and unpredictable... It was no secret that Barrett was dropping acid around this time and his ideas could be 'out there'... But he could write catchy melodies and play these trippy guitar parts like on 'Astronomy domine'... the song that opened the album. Canadian metallers Voivod recorded a great cover of 'Astronomy domine' in 1989. When Pink Floyd started, one of their first singles was 'Arnold Layne'... and it was a strange song about a deviant who steals women's undergarments from clothing lines in the back of homes... The other members of Floyd and the music industry were impressed w/ his originality... Pink Floyd released a much catchier single - 'See Emily play'... and it made Pink Floyd in the early days. In their club days, Pink Floyd would perform w/ a trippy light show and play music to it... it was a like a soundtrack to a visual experience. That made them a popular attraction in London, but people outside the city didn't get it. Pink Floyd did become a live attraction on tour, but Syd Barrett's mental illness and deteriorating condition made it impossible to perform predictably... An American tour was cut short. It got to a point where Barrett could not remember the arrangements of songs he was writing and would keep changing them during rehearsals. Pink Floyd quietly approached Barrett's friend guitarist David Gilmour about joining the band and learning their songs... work on a new album. For a while in 1968, both Gilmour and Barrett were in Pink Floyd... but once they felt that David Gilmour could play and sing their songs, Pink Floyd decided to carry on without Syd Barrett... The problem was that none of the band members were songwriters, so both Roger Waters (bass) and Rick Wright (keyboards) had to learn how to write songs in the style that Syd Barrett did... However, their early efforts a making 'hit singles' failed miserably... Pink Floyd finished a 2nd album 'A saucerful of secrets' ... and it did have some standout songs like - 'Set the controls for the heart of the Sun' ... 'Let there be more light'. It also had 1 of the last songs that Syd Barrett wrote for Pink Floyd - 'Jugband blues'... and it was a very eerie song because it was Barrett singing that he was not "here" anymore.

You really should check out Interstella Overdrive

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This is the kind of thing people in the late 60s listened to when they were out of their minds on lsd

This version of Pink Floyd was headed up by Syd Barrett, the original singer, guitarist and songwriter. He had a serious nervous breakdown and was kicked out of the band, and was replaced by David Gilmour. This is the only full album he did with the band.

The early stuff with Syd Barrett, before David Gilmour. Some love it, some don't.

I never got into this early part of Pink Floyd

The only Syd Barrey era song Pink Floyd played live again once David Gilmour got control of the band in the late 80s, I saw them do this on the Pulse Tour, try it live for video or for the best live audio, do it from Ummagumma, it is amazing there. Enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎹🎶

THE PIPER AT THE GATES OF DAWN is a psychedelic classic that sounds as fresh today as when it was first released. Contains two space-rock anthems and a clutch of brilliant acid pop songs, all liberally smattered with Syd's deconstructed guitar genius. - The Rough Guide to Rock

I bought this 12" LP BITD and it's great but its also very different to the rest of PF. With Syd Barrett leading they were much more psychedelic and whimsical. Well worth a review tho'. Try 'Lucifer Sam' next.

The live version on Umma Gumma is very good

Syd was definitely walkin on the third side of the line.

The live version off of ummma gumma is much different with Gilmore

Fantastic album, one of my favorite Pink Floyd albums. This was before Syd Barrett left the band so it has a bit of a different feel than their other albums but it's a great one nonetheless

you should try the live version

Syd Barrett had a very different style and sound from David Gilmour though they were childhood friends. This song is from the debut album. It was written for record, or for live performances. I have listened to this on its own.

check out the album Relics one of my fav!!

Don't forget Bros, Pink Floyd has 2 albums after Waters left the band... Division Bell and Momentary Lapse of Reason. Both good in their own way. 😎

Brilliant track that PF later played live when the composer and then bandleader Syd Barrett left. I didn't experience the first 2 albums 1:1, also love the instrumental Instellar Overdrive from thiis first album composed by all group members; But the majority of the psychedelic 2'-3' songs don't convince me, rather the first 2 UK hit singles Arnold Lynne and See Emily Pla (totally weird lyrics) by Syd, who was the "king of the band" in the media at the time.

Just made to listen to alone, no movie.

Now that you opened this can up you have to finish it !

Pre David Gilmour.

Oh, man, you two are >this< close to being right about everything! This was London Underground music, The Pink Floyd being its UFO/Marquee Club house band, performing an all-night, acid-raving soundtrack, with the earliest experimentation in prog rock and light shows and performance art and what-have-ya. No surprise the Floyd of the early Gilmour years worked on...wait for it...film soundtracks. Bullseye! Some (like me) believe part of Syd Barrett's breakdown was being ushered away from his familiar, sweaty, intimate, adult basement clubs into pop superstardom and pantomiming singles for tween girls.

Early Floyd before Gilmore.

Another deep dive banger, wow what a great reaction channel. So glad you guys do what you. Btw, Happy Thanksgiving fellas, enjoy your holiday with the fam. Catch you on the next one. Peace

Would love for you fellas to cover some King Crimson - they are like a harder Pink Floyd, some real dope grooves. Check out "Frame by Frame" and "Red"

Recommend "Lucifer Sam"

Y'all should check out Hotel California by the eagles

K's Dadd here, Thank you for your reactions....no BS. If you like this check out Beggar's Opera "Raymonds road" or Hawkwind "Orgone accumulator". I am long time viewer and look forward to your reactions!

As my kids say: "trippin balls".