{"id":15420,"date":"2021-06-02T21:40:14","date_gmt":"2021-06-02T21:40:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/skylight.gr\/?p=15420"},"modified":"2021-06-02T21:40:18","modified_gmt":"2021-06-02T21:40:18","slug":"dream-theaters-james-labrie-voices-the-role-of-evil-record-executive-on-new-version-of-pink-floyds-have-a-cigar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/2021\/06\/02\/dream-theaters-james-labrie-voices-the-role-of-evil-record-executive-on-new-version-of-pink-floyds-have-a-cigar\/","title":{"rendered":"DREAM THEATER\u2019S JAMES LABRIE Voices The Role Of Evil Record Executive On New Version Of PINK FLOYD\u2019s \u201cHAVE A CIGAR\u201d!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

One of the most iconic characters ever created in song – the smarmy, nefarious record executive dreamt up by Roger Waters for Pink Floyd\u2019s 1975 single \u201cHave A Cigar,\u201d who infamously asked \u201cWhich one\u2019s Pink?\u201d – is being brought to life in a whole new way, courtesy of the legendary voice of prog metal superstars Dream Theater, James LaBrie, and a spectacular new concept video from award-winning director Vicente Cordero of Industrialism Films. LaBrie\u2019s superb rendition of the song, taken from the just released album Still Wish You Were Here – A Tribute To Pink Floyd, gives the lyrics a far more sinister edge than the original recording, as does the razor-sharp guitar work from Steve Stevens, which contrasts nicely with the laid-back rhythm section composed of The Damned\u2019s Rat Scabies and Public Image Ltd.\u2019s Jah Wobble and some supremely tasteful keyboard work from The Moody Blues\u2019 Patrick Moraz. This fantastic new version of the song inspired the first-ever dramatic portrayal of this character, performed by seasoned character actor Noel Jason Scott for Cordero\u2019s video, as a stylish Mephistopheles who casually tempts a young, naive musician into a malevolent Faustian bargain that grants him all the riches and rewards of rock superstardom before exacting a treacherous toll.\u00a0

Watch the video:<\/strong>https:\/\/youtu.be\/dY6HTvgjzpE<\/a>

LaBrie\u2019s performance is a major highlight of Still Wish You Were Here but there is plenty more where that came from. The album also features awe-inspiring performances from a whole host of rock, metal & pop music legends such as keyboard wizard Rick Wakeman, Deep Purple drummer Ian Paice, recent Rock Hall of Fame inductee Todd Rundgren, ex-Queensr\u00ffche vocalist Geoff Tate, guitar god Joe Satriani, Zombies\/Argent vocalist Rod Argent, spacebass super genius Bootsy Collins, and lots more! Still Wish You Were Here is available on both CD in a beautiful 6-panel deluxe digipak and a stunningly gorgeous gatefold vinyl in a variety of colors!

Order the album:<\/strong>https:\/\/orcd.co\/still_wish_you_were<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Track List:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Parts 1-5) – Geoff Tate, Steve Hackett, Billy Sheehan, Mel Collins, Geoff Downes, Ian Paice<\/li>
  2. Welcome To The Machine – Todd Rundgren, Rick Wakeman, Tony Levin<\/li>
  3. Have A Cigar – James LaBrie, Steve Stevens, Patrick Moraz, Rat Scabies, Jah Wobble<\/li>
  4. Wish You Were Here – Rik Emmett, Joe Satriani, Edgar Froese, David Ellefson, Carmine Appice<\/li>
  5. Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Parts 6-9) – Rod Argent, Steve Hillage, Ian Paice, Bootsy Collins

    Article photo:     Carlos Delgado<\/a> <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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