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Forthe first time in New Zealand, a Symphony Orchestra, a 10piece killer rock band, three powerhouse vocalists, and a20-person strong youth choir, faithfully re-ignite theawe-inspiring sound of Pink Floyd in all itsglory. Comprising 60 musicians and singers live onstage, ECLIPSE – the name of the closing track on PinkFloyd’s seminal album The Dark Side of the Moon - featuresmany classic songs, including 'Money', 'Time', 'Wish YouWere Here', 'Another Brick in the Wall (Part II)', 'Us andThem', 'Mother', 'Have a Cigar', ‘Learning to Fly’ and'Comfortably Numb'. ECLIPSE – Pink FloydOrchestrated hits New Zealand following a sold out 2024Australian tour including two shows at The Sydney OperaHouse.
The treatment that makes this event so specialis the mighty combination of lush orchestral string, windand horn sounds, blended seamlessly with the mastery of tenof Australia’s finest rock musicians, including Jack Jonesfrom Southern Sons and Noiseworks on Lead Vocals and Guitar;Warwick Cheatle formally of The Zep Boys on Bass; Paul Whiteon keyboards, Joseph Calderazzo from The Jenny Morris Bandon Guitars; and the stunning Natalie Ermer, Zkye, and EmilyKelly on vocals. Musical Director of the show WarwickCheatle said “We couldn’t be more delighted with the wayEclipse has evolved since its debut. The origins of thisshow were first staged in New Zealand in 2006 in Auckland.
The success of this orchestral and band project has grownsignificantly, with new arrangements, and a 20-piece youthchoir, to become Eclipse Pink Floyd Orchestrated, now one ofthe biggest Pink Floyd presentations anywhere. We are soexcited to be returning to the place where it all began,many years ago. This showcase of incredible musicianson a national tour to the finest venues in New Zealand is anhonour.
Fans of Pink Floyd will enjoy the way we havecombined a big rock sound, with all the iconic solos, Moogsynthesiser and live orchestra - it’s simplymonstrous!” The orchestrations faithfully recreate‘live’ all those wonderful orchestral sounds Pink Floydwere emulating. The combination of orchestra and rock bandis both beautiful and powerful and guaranteed to touch theheart of every Pink Floyd fan. Therese E who attendedthe Sydney Opera House performance reviewed as follows,“Have just attended the Sydney show, sheer brilliance,absolutely wonderful, one of the best concerts I have beento.
Pink Floyd themselves would have been blown away as weall were. Thank you." EventDetails: Pink Floyd Orchestrated Thursday 13 February2025 Civic Theatre Auckland with Southern CrossSymphony Friday 14 February 2025 Christchurch TownHall with Christchurch Symphony Saturday 15 February2025 Michael Fowler Centre Wellington with OrchestraWellington Tickets On salewww.
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