The film is released on YouTube on the 50th anniversary of their album THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON.
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of their record THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON, Pink Floyd have announced that they will be releasing a 30-minute documentary. Under the title “Eclipse”, it focuses on the solar eclipse in Australia on April 20, 2023. The documentary, which is accompanied by the band’s music, will be released on October 13th Band’s YouTube channel as part of their “Floyd Fridays” format.
For the film, eight of the band’s fans were sent to Western Australia, where a specially made black pyramid stood for them on a deserted beach. From there they listened to the album THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON via headphones. The trip of the so-called “Astronome Domine Eight” was accompanied by a film team, which also captured the moment when the total solar eclipse occurred and the song “Eclipse” was played. The last line, “But the sun is eclipsed by the moon,” was perfectly timed with the climax of the natural phenomenon. In addition, the team also interviewed other eclipse tourists and locals who watched the natural spectacle.
The trailer for the documentary:
The 50th anniversary of THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON
To mark the album’s 50th anniversary, immersive performances will take place in planetariums around the world. These are visual representations of the solar system, supported by the songs from THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON in surround sound.
The remastered anniversary edition of the album will also be released on CD, LP and Blu-ray on October 13th. An “Anniversary Box Set” with all three was released in the spring for the release of the remastered album.