Pink Floyd: Brain Damage Video von Rati Dabrundashvili und Nastassja Nikitina ist Syd Barrett gewidmet

Die aus dem Kaukasus, Georgien stammenden Künstler Rati Dabrundashvili und Nastassja Nikitina gewann mit ihrem Video zu Brain Damage den von Pink Floyd ausgerufenen The Dark Side Of The Moon Animationsfilm-Wettbewerb. Die prominente Jury, der u. a. Terry Gillian, Gerald Scarfe, Anton Corbjin und Pink Floyds Drummer Nick Mason himself angehörte, zeigte sich beeindruckt.

Rati Dabrundashvili: Pink Floyd’s music has woven its way through our entire lives, leaving an indelible mark on our consciousness, perspectives, and lifestyle. The notes we heard in our childhood have become ingrained in our unconsciousness, making their music an anthem for our existence. In challenging times, when hope seemed elusive, Pink Floyd’s music has consistently offered solace and served as a guiding light.

Nastassja and I have both navigated through difficult periods in our lives, and during these mental struggles, Pink Floyd’s music has been a constant companion, extending a helping hand when nothing else could. The band’s creation holds immense significance for us, and the emotions it evokes are priceless.

The opportunity to give back arose with the announcement of this competition. Upon hearing Nick Mason introduce the competition, our interest was piqued immediately. We knew that if we were to participate, we had to give our best—pushing our abilities to the maximum and beyond. The driving force behind our initiative was the mysterious story of Syd Barrett appearing at Abbey Road Studios long after his departure from the group.

Pink Floyd – Brain Damage (Animation Competition Entry) Dedicated to Syd Barrett

BRAIN DAMAGE

Pink Floyd:

• David Gilmour: Guitars
• Rick Wright: Keyboard
• Roger Waters: Vocals, Bass Guitar
• Nick Mason: Drums, Tubular Bells (erstmals auf der 2003 SACD zu hören, nehm an, dass Mason die spielte?!)

With:

• Barry St. John: Backing Vocals
• Pete Watts: Voice

Text von Roger Waters

The lunatic is on the grass
The lunatic is on the grass
Remembering games and daisy chains and laughs
Got to keep the loonies on the path

The lunatic is in the hall
The lunatics are in my hall
The paper holds their folded faces to the floor
And every day the paper boy brings more

And if the dam breaks open many years too soon
And if there is no room upon the hill
And if your head explodes with dark forbodings too
I’ll see you on the dark side of the moon

The lunatic is in my head
The lunatic is in my head
You raise the blade, you make the change
You rearrange me ‘ till I’m sane

You lock the door
And throw away the key
There’s someone in my head but it’s not me

And if the cloud bursts thunder in your ear
You shout and no one seems to hear
And if the band you’re in starts playing different tunes
I’ll see you on the dark side of the moon