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Pink Floyd

Pink Floyd - Live Performance of Atom Heart Mother at St Tropez

Venue: Plage Location: Saint-Tropez, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France Date: August 8, 1970

Back in the summer of 1970, Pink Floyd was riding the wave of their innovative approach to music. Just a month before that stunning live performance of "Atom Heart Mother" in Saint-Tropez, they had released their ambitious album, *Atom Heart Mother*, in the UK. This album marked a significant milestone, showcasing their experimental sound and collaboration with orchestral elements—something that really set them apart from their contemporaries. The live recording, captured at the Festival de St. Tropez, reflects the band’s adventurous spirit at this time, where they were diving headfirst into symphonic rock. It's fascinating to note that this era cemented Pink Floyd’s reputation not just for their studio prowess but also for their powerful live performances—an electrifying blend that would catapult them into rock history. They weren’t just a band; they were pushing boundaries and redefining what music could be.

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