Some heavyweights in this week’s music news – Pink Floyd, John Lodge, and Van Morrison
Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII — The Live Album and Restored Version of Iconic 1972 Film Out Now. A week after the acclaimed cinematic return of Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII, the newly restored version of the groundbreaking 1972 film directed by Adrian Mabe, the accompanying live album has been released. The album is out on CD, Digital Audio, and for the first time in Dolby Atmos and on vinyl. Digitally re-mastered in 4K from the original 35mm footage with enhanced audio mixed by Steven Wilson, the film has been screening in cinemas and IMAX®️ worldwide since 24 April, receiving praise from critics and audiences alike. Due to phenomenal demand, additional screenings have been added in select territories worldwide over the coming week.
“Pink Floyd: Live At Pompeii is a rare and unique document of the band performing live in the period prior to The Dark Side Of The Moon.”
– Nick Mason, drummer Pink Floyd
John Lodge, legendary bass player, songwriter and vocalist of The Moody Blues, and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, has announced he will be back on the road with an electrifying new show titled “Singer in a Rock and Roll Band”!
Following the phenomenal success of his “Days of Future Passed” show over the last two years, John wanted to now go back to basics… what are the songs that he loved performing in the Moody Blues? How could he bring these enduring songs to audiences, staying true to the original sound, yet breathing new life into them? These songs might have been discovered by listeners on release, or by newer generations later, but whenever they first heard them, they made an indelible impression on them. John’s task was clear, he wanted to recreate the sound and the feel of a Moody Blues show of the past, but at the same time bring in the incredible musicianship of his band, and his experience of performing these songs for over 50 years, to give these classic songs that extra dash of magic.
This incredible new show will feature songs from ‘the core seven albums’ including Days of Future Passed, Seventh Sojourn, and more, plus Octave and the triple platinum selling album Long Distance Voyager. It will bring together some of the captivating moments of his Days of Future Passed show, all of John’s hits with the Moodies, and, of course, tributes to all his bandmates. This truly will be a show of Moodies Magic and ‘a trip worth taking and remembering’! (Tony Violanti review of John’s show March 24, 2025)
Together with Jon Davison of YES and his 10,000 Light Years Band, John will lovingly recreate “I’m Just a Singer (in a Rock and Roll Band)”, “Nights in White Satin”, “Ride my See-Saw”, “Gemini Dream”, “Tuesday Afternoon”, “The Voice”, “Steppin’ in Slide Zone”, “Isn’t Life Strange”, and much more. Also, experience deep cuts from these classic albums, and, together with the electrifying video and lights, be taken on a journey through time.
USA Dates
July 19 The Vogel, Red Bank, NJ
July 20 Newton Theatre, Newton, NJ
July 23 Scottish Rite Auditorium, Collingswood, NJ
July 24 Wind Creek Casino, Bethlehem, PA (on Sale May 2nd)
July 26 Lynn Auditorium, Lynn, MA
July 27 Infinity Hall, Hartford, CT
July 29 Flying Monkey, Plymouth, NH
July 30 JPT Film & Event Center, Newport, RI
Aug 1 MCL Pavilion, Newport, KY
Aug 2 Agora, Cleveland, OH
Aug 6 Arcada Theatre, St. Charles, IL
Aug 7 Des Plaines Theater, Des Plaines, IL
All dates at www.johnlodge.com/tour
Morrison announced the release of his new album Remembering Now on June 13th, alongside the official release of “Down To Joy“, Van Morrison now releases the follow-up single “Cutting Corners”.
“Cutting Corners” and “Down To Joy” preview Remembering Now’ which will be Van Morrison’s first collection of original music since 2022 and follows the acclaimed covers albums Moving On Skiffle and Accentuate The Positive. The record sees him return to the transcendent, uncategorisable rhapsodies that make him unique. Soul, jazz, blues, folk, country – this is music in conversation with all of them but limited by none.
Beyond his key band members, Remembering Now features an array of accomplished collaborators. Its strings were arranged and directed by Fiachra Trench (Paul McCartney, Elvis Costello), whose association with Van Morrison goes back to ‘Avalon Sunset’ in 1989. Those strings were performed by the Fews Ensemble led by Joanne Quigley. Other contributions come from Michael Beckwith, the founder of the Agape International Spiritual Center, the renowned lyricist Don Black (Ennio Morricone, John Barry, Quincy Jones); and the acclaimed folk artist Seth Lakeman.
‘Remembering Now’ is available to pre-order HERE. It will be released on black double-vinyl, orange double-vinyl, CD, cassette and digital formats.
Van Morrison’s upcoming tour schedule runs as below. His summer plans culminate with two special 80th birthday celebration concerts at Belfast’s Waterfront Hall. Please see HERE for ticket details.
JUNE
4th – Madrid, Night of the Botanical Festival (SOLD OUT)
5th – Madrid, Night of the Botanical Festival (SOLD OUT)
23rd – Belfast, Europa Hotel (SOLD OUT)
24th – Belfast, Europa Hotel (SOLD OUT)
26th – Dublin, Malahide Castle (special guest to Neil Young)
JULY
1st – Groningen, Stadspark (special guest to Neil Young)
11th – London, BST Hyde Park (special guest to Neil Young)
AUGUST
30th – Belfast, Waterfront Hall (ADDED DATE)
31st – Belfast, Waterfront Hall (SOLD OUT)
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