Syd Barrett: Up Close and Personal (2007)

Genres - Music  |   Sub-Genres - Vocal Music  |   Run Time - 60 min.  |   Countries - United States  |   MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Jason Buchanan

He was the creative force behind one of the most popular bands in rock history, yet despite the fact that he has stood on stage with Pink Floyd before millions of adoring fans, songwriter and vocalist Syd Barrett remains one of the most enigmatic musicians ever to achieve worldwide fame. In this documentary and book set, filmmakers speak with the folks who knew Barrett best in order to offer a captivating glimpse into this troubled genius. Producers Joe Boyd and Norman Smith offer firsthand accounts of working with Barrett both with and without Pink Floyd, and Pete D'Arby reveals what it was like to watch his close friend rise to the absolute height of fame before slowly slipping away.