Pink Floyd’s “Shine On You Crazy Diamond” Parts 1-9 Released As One Continuous 25-Minute Piece For First Time

For the very first time, Pink Floyd’s “Shine On You Crazy Diamond” Parts 1-9 have been released as one continuous 25-minute track on the upcoming 50th anniversary reissue of Wish You Were Here, which arrives on December 12. Originally split into two halves on the band’s iconic 1975 album, this new stereo mix captures the entire sprawling tribute to Floyd’s original lead singer, Syd Barrett, whose surprise visit during the album’s recording session only adds to its enduring lore. An official music video has also just been released for “Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Pts. 1-9, New Stereo Mix),” which features the creation of a painting of Barrett by comedian, actor and artist Noel Fielding. “It’s the future and the past at the same time,” Fielding says of Wish You Were Here, while adding, “It is a masterpiece, that album cover, and that album. It’s a masterpiece. And it’s based on Syd Barrett, who is a walking masterpiece.” (Consequence of Sound)