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Look Homeward, Angel: The Great Syd Barrett.

Syd Barrett, co-founder and main braintrust of Pink Floyd until his mental state made his departure inevitable, was without doubt one of the greatest, most original musicians of his time. Until being ousted from the band, he contributed the vast majority of the material.

Embarking on a solo career, Barrett composed and performed a wealth of brilliant, if patchwork, songs. Flashes of his genius abounded, but his increasingly erratic behavior made production quite challenging, indeed. Syd released 2 albums worth of material, then retired to private life for the rest of his days.

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The Usage of Hands, and Variants.

David Bowie IA
Elvis Costello - Finger Pointing III
Gary Oldman - Mozart - Hand Usage II
Jarvis Cocker - Hand
Marc Almond I
Morrissey - You Shut Your Mouth II - makeagif
Scott Walker - Hand Usage - 4
Syd Barrett - Why Can't You See III
Gary Oldman - Mozart - Hand Usage

Extraordinary, nonpareil Usage of Hands/Finger Pointing by some of the greats.

Ian Anderson II - Flute Wielding and Thrusting
Ian Anderson III - Ritual and Big Finish

Pointing. Cranium-circling. Thrusting. Jabbing. Ritualistic. Improbable. All are to be found.

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Why Can’t You See???

Mr. Syd Barrett would really like to know something.

Buell, Marty, et al: Flowers Pluck Themselves.