Welcome to the Machine

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Location: AFRICA: South Africa
Signed up: 04 Jun 2007 02:03 PM
Members: Dereck, Michael, Henry, Ashley, Dale, Eddie
Genre: Progressive Rock
Influences: Pink Floyd
Website: http://www.pinkfloydtribute.co.za

Biography

Welcome to the Machine is a Johannesburg based 8 piece band who simply love the music of Pink Floyd. The members come from various professional musical backgrounds and jumped at the opportunity to recreate not just the music, but also the atmospheric live performances of one of the world's most enduring rock bands, the legendary Pink Floyd.

Pink Floyd made their name through their captivating stage performances, and so it goes without saying that their music can only be fully appreciated live. There is something enthralling about Pink Floyd's music that has seen a host of live acts try to recreate their sound and style. Welcome to the Machine pays homage to this unique art through the outstanding vocals, keyboards and guitars that are synonymous with the Pink Floydian sound. Welcome to the Machine strives to bring you the absolute best show possible.

Included in their play list are all the Floyd favourites going way back to the early 70's. All songs played by Welcome to the Machine come from 'Meddle' (1971). 'Dark Side Of The Moon' (1973). 'Wish You Where Here' (1975). 'Animals' (1977). 'The Wall' (1979). 'A Momentary Lapse of Reason' (1987). "Division Bell' (1994). and there's more to come.

Welcome to the Machine is a live concert tribute to the music of Pink Floyd...the sounds, the lights, the experience. Whether you are new to Pink Floyd's music, or wish to reminisce about the legacy of the greatest rock band of all time, Welcome to the Machine is an experience not to be missed!

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wadda (07 Jun 2007 11:52 AM)

Hey guys joined as a fan yestrday but got to busy so could not leave a comment.You dont realise how happy i am you are going to do a Tribute to one of the best bands ever.Rock on good people much respect Wadda.

bobby (06 Jun 2007 11:54 AM)

Ty from Falling Short told me about you boytjies.I think its friggin awesome to do a tribute and i will come check you out.....Later Bobby

SApinkfloydtribute (04 Jun 2007 06:47 PM)

Hi there, cool man good to know there are Floydians over here on My Noise... Please read below which will answer your Questions about the music etc: Permission Conditions and Agreement: Permission has been granted to Welcome to the Machine by Pink Floyd 'Roger Waters'; Pink Floyd management; Gallo Publishers and EMI Publishers, (1) to be South Africa's official Pink Floyd tribute band; (2) to perform covers of Pink Floyd copyrighted material; and (3) to use the name Welcome to the Machine, under the conditions that (a) no lyrics are changed for performances and (b) no recordings of performances are made or CDs sold for commercial gain. The banner art work has been approved by the aforementioned parties and was designed by Susan Yasue Grogan. We are very lucky to have this privalage as Roger Waters and Pink Floyd management are being very strict in giving this kind of permission...So yes we are very fortunate... However we will definitely let everyone know when we ready to rock! We will keep in touch and Hey! thanks man! for the heads up...And to You guys ROCK ON...