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The Floyd Effect have to be the most musically talented tribute band ever. Un-bloody-believable.
Darren Lethem, compère of Tribfest 2010.
Too good for the O2
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The O2 Academy, Liverpool on Sat 5th May 13 I went to see you last Saturday at the O2 Acadamy in Liverpool. The venue was crap - no seats and £4.25 for a small can of beer - but you were great, lots better than the Australian Pink Floyd and too good for the O2. I'll see you again...
Avid Pink Floyd fan Tony, Tue 7 May 13
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Like being in the same room as the Floyd themselves
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The Marble Project, Maldon on Sat 23rd March 13 The Floyd Effect - perhaps the only Pink Floyd tribute act that has a 'Dave Gilmour' - yes, one guy that can re-enact the true talents of the man himself both vocally and on guitar. (Not a separate singer and guitarist unlike most of the other tribute acts!) In this case, it is Mark Horgan, and like keyboardist Gordon Reid announced when introducing the band, he's the man that could put David Gilmour in second place in a 'David Gilmour soundalike competition'. How very true! It is this fact that gives this band an immediate upper hand by presenting themselves as the true live line-up of the real Pink Floyd. And watching these guys is both awe inspiring and quite simply mind blowing! It really is like being in the same room as the Floyd themselves!
Glenn Jacobs, Rockadia, Fri 5 Apr 13
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The best... ever!
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The Marble Project, Maldon on Sat 23rd March 13 The best night of live music in Maldon... ever! I've recently seen a kangaroo-based Floyd tribute but much preferred your show. Mark IS Dave Gilmour, and the girls' vocals on Great Gig In The Sky brought a tear to my eye. The show was outstanding and the reception from the crowd was a joy to hear. Can TFE be the official rock group of the Marble project?
Paul Crawley, The Marble Project, Tue 26 Mar 13
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Breathtaking
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Playhouse Theatre, Harlow on Sat 2nd March 13 A breathtaking evening of faultless musicianship. It doesn't get much better than this, it was truly mindblowing. Dogs played to perfection with immaculate support from John on guitar, Great Gig In The Sky with the introduction of a new vocalist in support of the brilliant Fiona Ford, and Mark Hogan's virtuoso performances on Money, Comfortably Numb, and the electrifying finale Run Like Hell. But singling out people is not really fair as you are one truly "tight" outfit. We'll see you again in East Grinstead... Respect.
Bob Jeffery and Friends, Mon 11th Mar 13
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Fantastic
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Playhouse Theatre, Harlow on Sat 2nd March 13 Last night was fantastic! Everything from the music, singing, sound balance, lighting, audience participation etc etc. A really enjoyable evening - we're looking forward to coming again.
Pete Duncombe, Sun 3rd Mar 13
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Wow!
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Hazlitt Theatre, Maidstone on Sat 26th January 13 Wow! I've seen the Floyd before and the sound tonight was superb - the guitars got the stereo sound perfect on Animals, the patches for the pedals produced that Gilmour sound, and the ladies on vocals during Great Gig took me back to Wembley in '87. I took my 14-year old (who plays guitar) and he was very impressed. 'Legend' he said, and promptly loaded Mark's Comfortably Numb solo up onto YouTube. Thank You!
Patrick Morgan, Sat 26th Jan 13
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Utter brilliance
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Trinity Theatre, Royal Tunbridge Wells on Sat 1st December 12 I have seen The Floyd Effect many times now. I have also seen Brit Floyd at the Royal Albert Hall, I have seen the masters (Pink Floyd) in their prime, and I recently saw the Aussie Floyd in Las Vegas and, without a shadow of doubt, the vocals the TFE girls pulled off on Sat 1st Dec was nothing short of vocal brilliance. Fiona's return was the perfect ending to the exceptional and brilliant beginning on The Great Gig in the Sky, and the ovation that they received that night was a recognition of utter brilliance - the hairs on my arms were on edge, it was that good. I would even say that, in the raw element of a live show, it was even better than the original studio recording on Dark Side of the Moon. I take my hat off to you all. The use of The Trinity Youth group for The Wall set was a master stroke, and I thought you pulled it off totally... It was another outstanding night of value for money entertainment and I look forward to seeing you again early in the new year.
Robert Jeffery (a serious Floyd Effect addict), Mon 17th Dec 12
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I was blown away
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Trinity Theatre, Royal Tunbridge Wells on Sat 1st December 12 I got up this morning and thought "I dont do reviews" but here I am. I have to say, what a truly class act that was. This was my Christmas treat from my wife, and probably one of my best presents ever. She had kept the surprise until I walked in the door and saw the poster. The quality of the sound and light show was amazing... I just closed my eyes and melted into the guitar solos. The Trinity Youth Theatre really added to the atmosphere on The Wall tracks. As we waited for the performance to start I said to my wife "I doubt if they will do The Great Gig In The Sky as it is such a powerful song". Well, you girls proved me wrong. I was blown away. My wife is a Floyd novice, but having seen you have a show in East Grinstead next year, she is lookling forward to seeing you again. And so am I. See you then.
John Holland, Sun 2nd Dec 12
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Absolutely brilliant
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Trinity Theatre, Royal Tunbridge Wells on Sat 1st December 12 As a pretty big Pink Floyd fan, I was rather excited when I found out that renowned Pink Floyd cover band were coming to Tunbridge Wells. The Floyd Effect have been touring for a few years now; they cover everything from Piper at the Gates of Dawn to The Division Bell. They played last night at the Trinity Theatre in Tunbridge wells, which I thought was a brilliant venue choice, as it is a converted church. They played a selection of post Dark Side of the Moon songs in the first half and the whole of Dark Side of the Moon in the second. They were absolutely brilliant, both technically and performance wise and really delivered a great performance and we will definitely be going to see the pre-Dark Side tour they are doing next year.
Felicity Knights, Sun 2nd Dec 12
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As good as the original Floyd
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Trinity Theatre, Royal Tunbridge Wells on Sat 1st December 12 Thanks for such a brilliant gig in Tunbridge Wells, and nice to see the kids from the Arts Centre join in on a few of the numbers. A spine tingling Great Gig In The Sky by the girls showing up [Clare Torrey] on the original track. Quite superb! You are just as good as the original Floyd who I was lucky to have seen live twice. Thanks once again for a mind blowing show.
Richard, Sat 1st Dec 12
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Incredible !!!
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Trinity Theatre, Royal Tunbridge Wells on Sat 1st December 12 Bloody hell... I went crazy for The Floyd Effect on the strength of the Riga Bar gig in Southend earlier in the year when you had none of your dedicated lighting or effects with you. To say that my pals and I are stunned by the full show would be an understatement. Incredible !!!
Paul Crawley, The Marble Project, Sat 1st Dec 12
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Absolutely spot on
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Theatre Royal, Wakefield on Sat 6th October 12 Great show at the weekend in Wakefield, guys. ... Mark's playing was an absolute spot on recreation of Dave Gilmour's guitar sound; he must have spent absolutely ages analysing Gilmour's timing and style, and the rest of the band were a really tight unit. It'd be great if you were intending to tour next year in our part of the world here 'oop North with the 'More Pompeii' set. Look forward to seeing you again...
Dr Nick Sutcliffe, Mon 8th Oct 12
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Awesome |
Theatre Royal, Wakefield on Sat 6th October 12 Hi guys I just want to say a massive thanx for one hell of an AWESOME show last night at Wakefield Theatre Royal. I am still buzzing now. You blow me and my mates away... FANTASTIC.
Mark Burnley
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Total respect
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"More Pompeii" at Ruislip on Sat 15th September 12 I may be in the minority, but I don't need to hear Dark Side played live ever again. So, when I heard about The Floyd Effect's gig, billed as drawing only from the pre-Dark Side albums, I thought, "About bloody time, I'm up for that!" and what's more, it was billed as a one-off show! The first set began with a dip into Obscured by Clouds and the technical gremlins came out to play, but the band played on. Two songs in, the audience was really warming to the whole idea and, with the gremlins firmly stomped on, before we knew it, we arrived at the halfway point with Astronomy Domine. They followed this with Cirrus Minor and a few other tracks from More before they served up Fearless, complete with the rousing choruses of You'll Never Walk Alone. Finally the first set drew to a close with a great version of Fat Old Sun. Before long the band returned, opening with Echoes. As the song descended into whale song at the half way mark the band segued into Careful With That Axe, Eugene followed by [Saucerful of Secrets - Ed.] and the ever popular One Of These Days before a great version of Set The Controls For The Heart of The Sun led them neatly back into the remainder of Echoes. Now that's what I call a Pink Floyd set! In a playful moment the keyboard player led the audience in an acapella version of Bike. I'm sure the band (like me) expected it to get no further than the first verse, but instead they looked on bemused as the audience sang the whole thing from start to finish! Finally, See Emily Play brought a great night to an all too early end and the band left the stage to loud applause from a very enthusiastic crowd. From what I saw, the band will give you a great show when they return to Dark Side and the usual favourites, but if this really was a one-off show, it's a tragedy! To learn all that material is a monumental task. To do a whole evening of Pink Floyd without touching anything later than Obscured by Clouds you have to grow a pair and on Saturday, these guys grew a pair the size of watermelons! Total respect.
Steve Speight, Mon 17th Sep 12
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Amazing |
"More Pompeii" at Ruislip on Sat 15th September 12 Amazing. You should be very proud of that gig.
Philip, The Tropic at Ruislip
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A huge thank you
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The Stanley Music Festival on Sun 26th August 12 I am just writing to say a HUGE THANK YOU to The Floyd Effect and their team for playing Stanley Music Festival 2012. It was a great day and the band were absolutely amazing, definitely the highlight for me. Awesome band, professional, easy to work with, amazing musicians, as good as the real thing, and such a lovely bunch too - it's been a while since i have met such nice people. Comfortably Numb was just the highlight of my life - amazing guitar work. And the Great Gig in the Sky - I loved your version, your female singers are amazing. Anyway i am planning to come to see the full show very soon. i feel that I need to - it's now on my list of things to do before i die. See you soon.
Neil Bankhurst - Owner of The Music Pod and Organiser of Stanley Music Festival 2012.
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Quite simply stunning
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The Corn Exchange, Ipswich on Sat 2nd June 12 The well known saying, 'Never work with animals or children' certainly didn't apply to this gig, as it was widely acknowledged that the stage school children taking part enhanced an already superb performance! All of the songs from The Wall, including Another Brick in the Wall pt2, Mother, and Young Lust were simply top class. The girls' vocal skills really shone through with all three demonstrating their love of the music throughout the show, and the second half, comprising the whole of The Dark Side of the Moon, was a pleasure to listen to by a band as good as this. If The Floyd Effect were outstanding, credit must also go to the unsung heroes of this band, i.e. the four people responsible for mixing the sound, working the lights and mastering the visuals. The overall effect (or perhaps I should say the 'Floyd Effect') is quite simply stunning and the whole experience is just wonderful. Thanks for a superb night-out. Looking forward to seeing you again.
Dave Handley, Tue 5th June 12
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Really like seeing Floyd
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The Corn Exchange, Ipswich on Sat 2nd June 12 Great show. The playing, sound and lighting/effects were all first class and it was really like seeing Floyd in a more intimate environment. Dogs was bold, unexpected and very refreshing. Although I love the late 80s and mid 90s Floyd set lists, they are already very well documented on DVD and I think you have the potential to be much better than a live copy of these concerts. How about further deviations like performing songs from The Final Cut or Amused to Death, or other solo albums for that matter? Great stuff though guys and I'm already planning my next trip to see you - Early Floyd at Ruislip sounds very interesting.
Dave, Sun 3rd June 12
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Fantastic show
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The Threatre, Chipping Norton on Sat 19th May 12 Fantastic show, nearly three hours of classic Floyd. The level of performance was excellent throughout the show, and it was a real treat to hear Dark Side in full and a run out for some of Animals.
Roger Smith, Sun 20th May 12
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The best Floyd tribute bar none
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If this were a boxing contest... After seeing another tribute (billed as the "world's greatest Pink Floyd Tribute show") in London last night, I now understand why you joke that your frontman, Mark, pushes David Gilmour into second place in a guitar sound-alike contest. Neither of the guitarists at the show I saw last night had the grace, composure or ability that Mark has constantly displayed in his performances. Tracks such as Comfortably Numb, Echoes and Run Like Hell were played quite ordinarily without the power and energy that Mark's expertise generates. The bass on tracks like Echoes and One of these Days did not have the intensity or drive that Garry is able to deliver, and the other band's female vocalists were unable to generate the intensity and brilliance of Maddie or Roxy. Their rendition of Great Gig In The Sky lacked the verve and excitement that you able to generate. Overall, if this were a boxing contest, the referee would have stopped the fight. From what I witnessed last night, you are the best Floyd tribute band bar none, and you certainly have the vote from me and all my friends. There is only one top Pink Floyd Tribute Band, and The Floyd Effect is it. I am already booked for the 2nd December in Tunbridge Wells.
Kind regards, Bob Jeffery
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A wonderful night
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The Quay Theatre, Sudbury on Sat 28th Apr 12 From the opening bars of Shine On and throughout other well known classics, we were treated to a faultless performance. Everyone was 'so together' and the girls were superb. It was good to see them enjoying themselves at the front of the stage for a change and not tucked away at the back. The vocals were stunning, as were the saxophone solos. The whole of The Dark Side of the Moon was to follow in the second half, which was simply brilliant and sizzling performances of Comfortably Numb and Run like Hell were served up as the final encore to a well deserved standing ovation! Looking forward to seeing the band again in Ipswich as soon as possible! Thanks for a wonderful night.
David and Lizzie, Sun 6 May 12
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Fantastic performance
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The Quay Theatre, Sudbury on Sat 28th Apr 12 Fantastic performance and brilliant recovery from the power tripping out early on! Loved all the songs and performers. Special mention to the sax-playing vocalist (I'm learning the sax myself) - I hope she keeps doing the sax parts. My 29-year-old daughter is thrilled that I'm taking her to see you in Ipswich on 2nd June. All the very best and thanks again for a great night in Sudbury.
Nigel, Sat 5th May 12
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A real treat
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The Quay Theatre, Sudbury on Sat 28th Apr 12 Just had a brilliant night at Sudbury. Had to resist getting up and jumping about most of the night! A real treat on a miserable wet night. :)
Michele Thomas, Sun 29th Apr 12
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Totally brilliant
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The Railway, Winchester on Sat 17th Mar 12 What were they doing here? What was a band like this doing in a dingy backroom venue like the Railway? They're headlining a festival in a few weeks - I spoke to one of them afterwards and believe they were as surprised by the venue as we were to see them there! They couldn't even get their saxophonist on stage or set up their lighting and circular screen, so one of their backing vocalists (brilliantly) took over sax duties for Shine On and Dark Side. In spite of problematic logistics, the tiny audience were treated to a fantastic, intimate evening of Pink Floyd with the projections on the back wall instead of the screen. I didn't think I'd ever get a chance to see how it's done so closely, so thank you TFE for putting up with the problems and giving us a totally brilliant evening! High points of the evening for me were obviously Dark Side and Comfortably Numb, but also up there were Take It Back, Young Lust and - best of all - Dogs. Next time you should be playing to 500 or even 5,000 in Winchester!
P Best, Mon 26th Mar 12
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Absolutely brilliant |
Secombe Theatre, Sutton on Sat 25th Feb 12 The gig at Sutton was absolutely brilliant. The young people from the Spiral Youth Theatre were superb, they worked so hard. The Wall and DSOTM in one night, what more could you ask for? Nice to hear a few tracks from other albums as well. An audiovisual treat indeed.
Sharon Gary James, Sun 4 Mar 12
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Just get better and better |
The Tropic at Ruislip, Fri 17th Feb 12 Great night as always at Tropic at Ruislip. The 4th year we have seen you - great night had as always - you just get better and better. Thanks guys, brill set too! :o)
Jenine Screen, Sat 18 Feb 12
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The Total Package
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The Flowerpot, Derby on Sat 26th Nov 11 TFE turned Derby's Flowerpot into a mini Marquee for one wondrous evening of psychedelic, underground prog-rock. From the first note of the first song, Shine On You Crazy Diamond, the Cambridge-based eight-piece had a power preacher-like grip over their assembled 'congregation', all there to worship at the musical altar of Gilmour and Co. in an (Atom Heart) Mother of all gigs. Accompanied by a stunning light show and all the iconic, trademark video footage synched into the music, the band then took the Flowerpot faithful on a sing-a-long of the tracks from The Wall album. I had a surreal moment as I sang along to We Don't Need No Education and Hey Teacher Leave That Kid Alone as, in my other life, I'm a member of the educational fraternity. Weird! Thereafter, we took a trip down on the farm for the Animals album, featuring Pigs On The Wing and Dogs. Pausing to catch their breath, the band launched into the second set with a note-perfect rendition of the whole of Dark Side Of The Moon. For DSOTM read OMG! This was marvellous music, which took the privileged listeners off into an atmospheric, stratospheric special place to which only a Fender-bending Floyd-fest can take you. Particular mention must go to Dave Gilmour-mirroring Mark Horgan who sang hauntingly beautifully and made his stringed orgasmatron swoop, soar and wail to Himalayan heights of experimental ecstasy. Three absolute belters - Wish You Were Here, Comfortably Numb and encore Run Like Hell nailed down one of the best ever knock-out nights of musical magnificence in downtown Derby. TFE... As far as Floyd bands go, it should be TTP, that is to say - The Total Package.
Barry Martin, Thu 1 Dec 11
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As close to the original...
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The Flowerpot, Derby on Sat 26th Nov 11 Best night out in many a while. Absolutely fantastic band that looked as though they were enjoying themselves as much as we were. As close to the original as I am ever likely to see. Can't wait to see them again.
Neil, Sun 27th Nov 11
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Better live than on the album
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Trinity Theatre, Tunbridge Wells on Sat 12th Nov 11 Many thanks for another night of sheer enjoyment. I am not going to tell you how good you were again. As long as you guys keep playing and keeping the memory of Pink Floyd alive and active, my friends and I will most definitely try to be at any venue within reasonable distances to see you perform - you play it better live than it is on a studio album. P.S. The tribute to the 11th hour of 11th day of the 11th month was particularly poignant. Thank you.
Respect from Bob Jeffery, Sun 13 Nov 11
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A fantastic band |
Leighton Buzzard Theatre on Sat 5th Nov 11 What can I say? You guys provided a superlative performance of the Floyd's music last Saturday, and you deserve a much bigger audience. I still have the chant "Gordon, Gordon..." ringing in my ears! You are a fantastic band and I hope that we can persuade you to perform in this area again soon. If you do, please make sure that you tell us!!
Bob Reeve, Mon 7 Nov 11
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Please, please... don't ever stop |
Leighton Buzzard Theatre on Sat 5th Nov 11 As the cobwebs begin to clear on yet another dreary Monday morning, I wanted to remark on just how fantastic the weekend has been, with pride of place going to the quite remarkable concert you put on for us. I have had so many texts and emails from our friends and families expressing their delight at the thrilling time they had, which will be a truly memorable event for us all. The sounds and the explosion of colour from your show are still swirling around inside my head this morning. Please pass on my thanks to all of the band and your support team for doing such a wonderful job for us... and please, please, please don't ever stop!!
Sean Johnston, Mon 7 Nov 11
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Sheer brilliance and perfection |
Rhodes Arts Complex, Bishop's Stortford on Sat 29th Oct 11 Well, what can I say...? I was suprised, because when you opened up with Shine On You Crazy Diamond, I thought it was going to be the same set as before, but you soon dispelled that myth. The performance of Dogs was exceptional, the obligatory rock solid performance of Dark Side of the Moon was first class and Roxanne and Tiffany's vocals were breathtaking. Then to finish, what my friends and I belileve was a Master Class from Mark on guitar in Comfortably Numb... that alone was worth the entrance money, it was just utter brilliance. But even you, as the tight 8-piece outfit you are, must have been warmed and impressed by the total knockout at the end of the evening with your performance of Run Like Hell. If an audience did not think it could get any better after the opening (and then the middle and then the end) they were mistaken because that encore was just sheer brilliance and Perfection.
Bob Jeffrey, Sun 30 Oct 11
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Brilliant |
Rhodes Arts Complex, Bishop's Stortford on Sat 29th Oct 11 Only one word to say!! Brilliant.
Garcol, Sun 30 Oct 11
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A fantastic evening |
Rhodes Arts Complex, Bishop's Stortford on Sat 29th Oct 11 What a fantastic performance last night. We have seen Pink Floyd live several times and were not expecting a tribute band to be that good! The singing was superb and it was even possible to tell whether it would have been Roger Waters or Dave Gilmour performing, the vocalist was that good. When the girls sang The Great Gig In The Sky we were blown away. The instrumentalists were spot on, the light show was superb & there was even a glitter ball for Comfortably Numb. Thank you all for a fantastic evening. We will definitely come again.
Maureen Holland, Sun 30 Oct 11
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Musically and technically perfect |
Solihull Arts Complex on Sat 1st Oct 11 Guys/Gals... As a Floydie of some 30 years, I saw you for the first time at Solihull last night. You blew me away. Musically and technically perfect, no silly thrills and gimmicks... Good, honest nigh on [perfect] replication of the great tracks. You were having a good time and so were the audience. I thought that the ladies' vocals were awesome. I closed my eyes on several of the tracks and thought that I was listening to the Floyd themselves. The intimate venue helped sustain the mood and it was great to see all you guys linking in musically so well. I loved Any Colour you Like... awesome. Guys, don't stop. You made a lot of people happy last night. I loved it and am still enthusing about the show now. Thank you so much.
Philip Bond, Sun 2nd Oct 11
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F***ing brilliant! |
The Floyd Effect - Nearly Entirely Live in the Far East (live recordings) "You thought that you were listening to Pink Floyd in the interval but you weren't. You were listening to my sound engineer's band. They are called The Floyd Effect and they are f***ing brilliant, so go and see them." Jim Davidson (yes, that Jim Davidson) on stage at the Regent Theatre, Ipswich on 23rd Sep 11 |
Privileged |
Pyrford on Sat 17th Sep 11 Pyrford is privileged to host such talented musicians. I don't think we could ever have enough of The Floyd Effect. Pyrford and District Social Club, by email. |
Truly awesome |
The Riga Bar, Southend on Sat 4th Jun 11 We went to see The Floyd Effect in June. My goodness they were awesome. I have seen Pink Floyd live before and, believe me, this band were so damn close vocally and musically to the real thing, You guys had everyone in the place singing along to every word. I can't wait to see them again and again. You guys were truly awesome.
Sharon Mitcheson, Sat 11th Jun 11
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A great time had by all |
The Riga Bar, Southend on Sat 4th Jun 11 Great set at the Riga last night. First time that I've heard so many of the audience joining in with the singing of those classic Floyd songs!!!! (Even more singing than down at Roots Hall for Southend United.) That's the second time I've seen them and I can't wait for them to come down again! A great time was had by all.
Gwyn Dalley, Sun 5th Jun 11
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Totally outstanding |
The Mick Jagger Centre, Dartford on Sat 7th May 11 I saw you at the Mick Jagger Centre last year and on 7th May this year. I brought five additional friends with me and you just totally blew them away. I have seen the Floyd live on several occassions but, like most bands, they tend to ad-lib and not play it quite correctly; your professionalism and immaculate skill far surpasses anything I have listened to before, totally outstanding.
Bob from Kent, Mon 9th May 11
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Looking forward to the next time |
The Mick Jagger Centre, Dartford on Sat 7th May 11 Second time for me and The Floyd Effect, and well worth the entrance fee, six musicians and two girl backing singers allows for an excellent all-round sound and song choice. The band gave us everything and even looked like they were enjoying it as much as we were. It is easy to recommend them for their 2-hour plus set and I am already looking forward to the next time I see them, possibly in Southend!
Dagenham Dave, Mon 9th May 11
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No.1, move over - you're No.2 now
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The Mick Jagger Centre, Dartford on Sat 7th May 11 The band did not attempt to look like Pink Floyd, as is the fashion with tributes these days, letting instead the music do the job. And what a job it did! Expertly crafted by a group of people who are superb musicians from the front man through to the girls at the back, not forgetting the visiting sax player who 'popped out' for the majority of the time when he was not required. "Dave Gilmour's" sound was summed up by the keyboard player introducing him as "the man who pushed Dave Gilmour into second place in a Dave Gilmour soundalike contest". His effects were perfect, as were those of the keyboards and these two, supported by cracking bass, drums and second guitar made the music superbly complete notwithstanding the excellent sax solos plus of course the girls up the back. (Fabulous harmonies: no pub-singer shouting or screaming from these two.) Great Gig was amazing and there was an impromptu round of applause halfway through the vocal section. The finishing Comfortably Numb was the best non-original I've heard. The band enjoyed themselves, trying to look as serious as the music, but from the funny quips, via the bass player's jumping around to the singers' dancing, it was clear that they were loving it, as were the audience... It was a great gig and those who thought about coming but didn't really missed out. ... All in all it was a great night and given the sheer musical expertise and skill on show, there are other Floyd tributes who should accept that they are not as good as these guys (and gals). Time for some to be ready to move down the "top ten Floyd-a-likes" chart because The Floyd Effect are heading for number one based on this gig!
RexRocks, Sun 8th May 11
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A top night |
The Flowerpot, Derby on Sat 26th Mar 11 The Floyd Effect do [Pink Floyd] proud. They gave a brilliant performance at The Flowerpot; it was a great night out with up to three hours of non-stop music. A big credit to the whole band - it was a top night. Well worth seeing.
Glyn Woodward, Tues 29th Mar 11
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Best night in years |
Secombe Theatre, Sutton on Sat 12th Feb 11 I came to see you at The Secombe Centre on Saturday with my son and we were absolutely blown away. We will most definitely come to see you again later in the year. Best night's entertainment I have had in years.
Gary James, Mon 14th Feb 11
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Out of this world |
Secombe Theatre, Sutton on Sat 12th Feb 11 We have seen The Floyd Effect here now twice. In both instances, the music and light show were out of this world. Having seen Pink Floyd live at Earls Court - yes the gig where the stand collapsed (we have the T-shirts), The Floyd Effect are comparable in both departments. The only thing missing is the pyrotechnics. A great gig, nice and loud, but sadly everybody stayed in their seats (except us at the back). Well worth going out of your way to see them live.
Steve, Sun 13th Feb 11
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Utterly stunning
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South Street Theatre, Reading on Sat 11th Dec 10 When you read accolades like the ones which adorn the Effect website, inevitably a bit of scepticism creeps in. Last night my wife and I saw the band for the first time. We are both huge fans of the original material, knowing it so well that it seemed simply impossible for any group of mere mortals to get anywhere near. Well, prepare then, to be totally blown away. All of the positive comment is deserved. They are utterly stunning. If you like total accuracy, Floyd Effect will deliver 100% and I can subscribe to the view that Pink Floyd themselves would have sounded no better in such an environment (itself one of the big advantages - small venue, intimate atmosphere, crystal clear acoustics). I guessed the incomparable Comfortably Numb would be the finale, and it didn't disappoint. I asked Gordon at half time how much practice they'd had to put in lately to achieve this standard. "None, I'm afraid" came the almost apologetic answer. Sheer musical talent can be the only explanation. But no-one could tackle those complex and sometimes psychedelic soundscapes the way this band does without a touch of genius. And the girls on Great Gig - always the big test - most excellent. And the sax... In the words of X Factor (sorry), they absolutely nailed it, or if you prefer Strictly, Fab-u-lous. I will most definitely be back for more. Thanks, guys, for a truly spellbinding experience.
Richard Vandervord, Sun 12th Dec 10
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Simply brilliant
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South Street Theatre, Reading on Sat 11th Dec 10 I had no preconceptions (although it is often the case that the reality falls short of the website hype) but I thought you guys were simply brilliant. If I have to mention any tracks in particular, anyone who takes on Echoes has my immediate respect, and I also enjoyed One of These Days. The point is it's hard to single out anything because it was all so good. ... In short, what cracking value for money. You guys undersell yourselves, particularly now the Aussies are demanding £30+ a ticket. If anyone is reading this and still needs convincing, get to see these guys, you really won't regret it. The Floyd sound is safe in their hands...
Dean Westall, Mon 13th Dec 10
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Fantastic
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Quarterhouse, Folkestone on Sat 2nd Oct 10 The Quarterhouse is the new cool venue in Folkestone. The 7-man band played to us in this intimate venue and they were fantastic. Shut your eyes and you could imagine the original Pink Floyd had come to play in your own lounge. The music was accurate and clear. It sounded more like Pink Floyd than some of the original band's live tracks on CD! I was there for the music, and they delivered. Big time. Their sound stage was perfect, every note heard and felt: loud, tight and clear. ... There were some empty seats. "People of Folkestone - You lost out". The concert was a cracking affair, even if you're not a Floyd affectionado it would not be possible to fail to enjoy the experience. The tracks everyone has heard (Money, Time etc) would enthuse even a grumpy old man. A word of advice. If The Floyd Effect come to a venue near you, don't wait or think about it. Book some tickets. Go. And enjoy one of the best evening's entertainments possible.
Jo, Sun 3rd Oct 10
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Formidable
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Pyrford Social Club, Woking on Sat 28th Aug 10 An incredible band with nothing but top quality artists, they delivered a first set mixed with some old and late tracks, from Sheep to Sorrow, and Wish You Were Here to The Wall, a full one hour, then after a break returning to the stage to perform the timeless Dark Side of the Moon. With the club now totally eclipsed by their music, and cheering for more, the band announced they had a special piece to play for us, a track they had not before performed. With the crowd now silenced, and a single note from Gordon's keyboards, the venue was filled with the sound of Echoes. This track could only be performed to this standard by The Floyd Effect, and we are honoured it was played for us here at Pyrford. Wherever they play, if it's in your area, do not miss this formidable tribute.
Graham Pereira, Mon 20th Sep 10
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A wonderful thing |
Maddermarket Theatre, Norwich on Sat 4th Sep 10 From huge Floyd fans, you all did the greatest rock band in the world a proud, 1st class tribute. We have been wanting to see you for a long while and was so glad we came to Norwich last night. Kerry, we are so proud of you and we can see what a wonderful thing you have going. Go chase those Aussies... you are not far off the back of their heels.
Mike, Kelly, Reuben and Elizabeth, Sun 5th Sep 10
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Sensational
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Pyrford Social Club, Woking on Sat 28th Aug 10 I saw The Floyd Effect on Saturday and I was totally blown away. It was sensational! I have never been listening much to Pink Floyd but I am totally converted now, I enjoyed it so much. The talent in the group is just amazing. I loved every minute of it and I hope to see them again soon. Amazing stuff! Keep going guys. ... The crowd was amazing too, dancing, clapping, shouting in excitement and they even played some extra pieces for us! Loved Wish You Were Here and Another Brick in the Wall the most. I'll treasure my T-shirt forever and I made some new, awesome friends!
Tanja, Sun 29th Aug 10
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We shouted and stomped
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Tribfest, Yorkshire on Sat 21st Aug 10 Last saw Floyd Effect at Westcliffe and thought the TribFest would be a good weekend away, coupled with the excuse to see Pink Floyd again. They took the stage after dark - good job too as they were the only band with their own projections! Played a cross section of music - with NO backing tracks! Unlike some I could name... You know who you are - shame on you! Started with a selection from The Wall and Dark Side, finishing with a fantastic Comfortably Numb despite 'Gilmour' being on the stage rather than on top of the Wall. It was all over way too soon but we shouted and stomped and managed to get them back for one more track, Run Like Hell, before they left the stage for good. Loved the balloons guys - real pro touch... Hope to see you again soon.
Toth62, Mon 23rd Aug 10
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Mynd blowing!!! |
Tribfest, Yorkshire on Sat 21st Aug 10 Fantastic weekend, thanks Ed, already looking forward to 2011!!!! The Floyd Effect were mynd blowing!!! That's something since every band was excellent.
Alley Lofthouse, Mon 23rd Aug 10
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Awesome! |
Tribfest, Yorkshire on Sat 21st Aug 10 Fantastic performance last night. Myself and my partner thought you were awesome! Can't wait to see you again. :)
Martina Kirlew, Mon 23rd Aug 10
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Hot venue with an even hotter band
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Riga Music Bar, Westcliff-on-Sea on Sat 26th Jun 10 Haven't seen this lot for a while but thought I'd look in on them again. What a difference a few months can make! Now an 8-piece rather than 7- with a dedicated sax player. Projections and light show were also improved. The venue was hot and stuffy but who cares... The band were even hotter! Lead guitarist was fab and if you closed your eyes you would have sworn it was Dave himself up there. My fave track of the night was Money - GREAT. Better than Floyd themselves when they played live at times. These guys are going from strength to strength. Wish petrol was a bit cheaper, otherwise I'd be following them round the country! Come back soon!
Toth62, Mon 28th Jun 10
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Excellent show
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Solihull Arts Complex on Sat 8th May 10 My wife and I went to the gig and were treated to a great evening of entertainment. The Floyd Effect performed as a 7-piece and it was obvious there was some serious musical talent on display from the off. In addition to the quality of the performers, the band also utilised a great light and laser show together with projected film just like Pink Floyd did when I saw them in 1995. In fact there were times during the gig where with eyes closed I could have been listening to Pink Floyd themselves. The first half of the gig saw the band playing well known tracks from the big selling albums. For me, Astronomy Domine and Sheep were standouts, with the latter making the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end. One of These Days from the Meddle album was also excellent. After the interval the band played Dark Side of the Moon in its entirety and it was a great performance true to the original album. The end of the gig came with the band playing Comfortably Numb to by now a very enthusiastic audience, who insisted on an encore. We had been treated to nearly three hours of quality music performed by very good musicians who have created an excellent show worthy of seeing again and again. Please come back to the Midlands soon.
Mark Johnson, Tue 11th May 10
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Fantastic |
Solihull Arts Complex on Sat 8th May 10 Just a quick email to say how much my wife and I enjoyed last night's show. Much better than [deleted], whom we saw a few years ago. The best part was The Great Gig in the Sky. During the introduction to it I could feel the tension in the audience around me, with everyone thinking "I hope they do this well" and you did - Maddie was fantastic!
Phil Partridge, Sun 9th May 10
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A bit of a shock...
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The Mick Jagger Centre, Dartford on Sat 17th Apr 10 Went along not really knowing what we would get (but only a short drive from my house so worth a punt at £15.00). I was only expecting a decent tribute act, but in view of the complexity of Floyd material wasn't really expecting anything mind blowing. What I saw was a bit of a shock, an absolutely top-notch tribute act that were absolutely brilliant. The Floyd Effect not only sound exactly like Floyd but have a pretty impressive light show too. All the musicians/backing singers played a big part in recreating those tracks we all love and basically this gig was absolutely brilliant from beginning to end, particularly the recreation of Dark Side of the Moon in its entirety. Sad about the Floyd never going to play live again? Don't be, go and see the Floyd Effect!
Bob, Sun 18th Apr 10
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Inspired |
Central Studios, Basingstoke on Sat 10th Apr 10 I went and saw these guys and was inspired. What a great harmony of music talent - from acoustic to hard rock sounds, they never failed to impress. First rate. The show played a full selection of Floyd's music in the most authentic yet unique style with added visuals and wondrous sounds from the era!
Andrew, Sat 22nd May 10
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As good as the real thing |
Central Studio, Basingstoke on Sat 10th Apr 10 Just to say that I am a die-hard Pink Floyd fan, and this tribute band were as good as the real thing. In fact their Comfortably Numb was that good it made me cry. A great night. Thanx
Jenny, Wed 14th Apr 10
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Awesome
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Central Studio, Basingstoke on Sat 10th Apr 10 Another awesome gig albeit in an intimate setting ... Keep it up TFE - we need to see you playing in larger venues.
D & P, Mon 12th Apr 10
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The True Spirit of Pink Floyd
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Hertford Corn Exchange on Sat 13th Mar 10 The Floyd Effect at the Hertford Corn Exchange was the best £12.50 I have ever spent in Hertford. It was my birthday this week, and as a long term Pink Floyd fan, this seemed like a great way to celebrate. The Floyd Effect exceeded every expectation. With a front row seat, great sound, and truly brilliant playing I would recommend the band to any rock fan and definitely all Pink Floyd Fans. The set covered tracks from the early days, later days and of course the whole of Dark Side of the Moon. Finished off with great versions of Comfortably Numb and Run Like Hell. Best night out in ages. I hope they come back soon.
Roger Jones, Sun 14th Mar 10
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Blown away |
Hertford Corn Exchange on Sat 13th Mar 10 My wife and I thank you for a fantastic evening at the Hertford Corn Exchange. ... You should be playing larger venues - it was clear Hertford was too small to accomodate you. What a show. We were blown away by how much there was to see and hear. ... My heart stopped when Great Gig In The Sky started. Time - fantastic - the drummer standing up to play, the clocks - amazing. The night was finished off with Comfortably Numb - I am still numb. Wow - you can play man. I'm not sure how you put a show like that together it must take a lot of hard work and dedication. We salute you.
Ed, Sun 14th Mar 10
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Absolutely brilliant
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The Century Theatre, Snibston on Sat 20th Feb 10 I went to see you last night... and what a night it turned out to be, you were incredible. Every number was played with such perfection and passion. All members of the band were outstanding and you gave a lot of people loads of enjoyment. It's difficult to pick out best performed tracks so I'll go for On The Turning Away which is one of my favourite Floyd tracks... absolutely amazing. Also, Sorrow and of course Comfortably Numb and Run Like Hell and the whole of DSOTM. In fact it was all incredibly well performed. You all play very well together and it would be unfair of me to say who was my favourite, so I'll say each one of you shone for me. I went to see you at the same venue last year and you were amazing then, too. But this time you excelled and your much improved light show was beyond words. It's easy to see you are passionate about PF and I think your following will increase. You can be very proud of yourselves. I think this time next year you could perhaps fill larger venues, how about Loughborough Town Hall? Thank you for an amazing evening and carry on playing that wonderful music.
Steve, Sun 21st Feb 10
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Incredible |
Secombe Theatre, Sutton, on Sat 6th Feb 10 The gig was awesome. You were incredible. It was great to see you all having such a good time. Really like the rhythm partners - yer drummer is a fab player. I wish I was a 10th as good.
Jon, Mon 8th Feb 10
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Best tribute I have seen
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Leighton Buzzard Theatre, on Fri 29th Jan 10 I took a group of ten with me, rows C and D. Most of us have seen Pink Floyd in the past and other tribute bands. We all agreed that your group were as close as could be to the real thing. The couple who had never seen PF were over the moon, where have they been all these years? You are all excellent. It would be unfair to single out any one in particular but I have to say that your lead singer's voice was the closest I have heard to the early days of Pink Floyd. If I closed my eyes I could really believe I was listening to the original PF. Congratulations, do come back. I will also tell the local paper.
Bob Reeve, Thu 4th Feb 10
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Scarily close |
Leighton Buzzard Theatre, on Fri 29th Jan 10 Thanks for a brilliant evening last Friday! I've seen many Floyd tribute acts (and the real thing a few times) and you guys are right up there in every way! It's great to see bands enjoying their music and makes for a much more memorable evening. Looking forward to seeing you all in Frome in November - It will be well worth the long journey. P.S. How do you switch between Roger and Dave on vocals? Both sound scarily close to the originals (are you using an effects box?) [No need. Mark is a human effects box. - Gordon.]
Chris Jones, Mon 1st Feb 10
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Awesome gig |
Stroud Subscription Rooms, on Sat 23rd Jan 10 The gig last night was awesome, 1st experience of The Floyd Effect exceeded expectations, you were spot on! When are you coming back? Westonbirt Arboretum would be a brilliant setting for one of your shows, hint, hint. Many thanks for a great night!
Mark and Bev, Sun 24th Jan 10
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Awesome! Fantastic! |
Glastonbudget 2010 showcase Awesome! Fantastic! Please, please, book these guys. I love their gigs. Heaps better than the Aussies for sure - sound is spot on, just like the albums.
Suffolk Sooty, Wed 30th Dec 09
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Absolutely awesome |
The Tropic at Ruislip, on Fri 11th Dec 09 What a show, what a performance, well done for a fantastic evening, just can't wait til the next one. Us and Them & Comforably Numb were absolutely awesome.
Louis, Sun 13th Dec 09
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Totally blew me away |
The Tropic at Ruislip, on Fri 11th Dec 09 Can't recommend these guys highly enough. Saw them last night down the Tropic in Ruislip. Totally blew me away. A real nostalgia trip. Thank you. Come back soon.
AgentX20, Sat 12th Dec 09
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Brilliant |
Windlesham Club & Theatre, on Sat 28th Nov 09 They are brilliant. I've taken friends to see them on different occasions, and they now go to see The Floyd Effect whenever they are in the area, taking others along with them to see for themselves. There is quite a following developing in Surrey and Hampshire!
Ealien, Fri 11th Dec 09
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Simply the best |
Glastonbudget 2010 showcase Simply the best.
Malineau, Wed 9th Dec 09
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Totally brilliant |
Windlesham Club & Theatre, on Sat 28th Nov 09 Saw them in Surrey - totally brilliant! Will definitely go to see them again. :-)
ClaraB, Tue 8th Dec 09
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Awesome! |
Glastonbudget 2010 showcase The Floyd Effect is awesome. Can't be beaten. Attention to detail is amazing. Close you eyes and it's every bit as good as the real thing - honest. Go see them - worth every penny! They are even getting fans who follow them around. As I said - awesome!
Stigg, Tue 1st Dec 09
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Outstanding |
Glastonbudget 2010 showcase This band is mental, these guys have it covered when it comes to being spot on as a Pink Floyd tribute band and I would go and see them every time they come to my area. The lead guitarist and singer sounds like Gilmour and the girl who sings Great Gig in the sky is absolutley phenomenal. Book them. They are outstanding!!
Orbital07, Sun 1st Nov 09
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F*cking awesome |
Glastonbudget 2010 showcase F*cking awesome - Aussie's got the dough. These guys steal the show!
Kaiser, Fri 30th Oct 09
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Amazing show |
Glastonbudget 2010 showcase Amazing show - no I don't know them - but I have seen them three times so I think I am qualified to comment - very impressed - detailed - precise - vocals outstanding - a rare treat to beat. I hope they can be seen at GB10.
Caz "Festyfever", Fri 30th Oct 09
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The best ever |
The Plowright Theatre, Scunthorpe on Sat 17th Oct 09 These guys are the best sound-alikes ever. Better, in fact than some of the Floyd's early live gigs which were variable to say the least. Beat the Aussies hands down! Should be 10/5 rather than 5/5.
Toth, Thu 29th Nov 09
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A brilliant time |
The Haverhill Arts Centre, on Sat 7th Nov 09 Everyone in my group had a brilliant time seeing you guys. I know that if you were to play Haverhill again we'd all come back. It was a great evening's entertainment. What really worked for me was the sound. The drums were punchy, the bass not too over powering, and it had clarity for the keyboards and guitar solos. We also thought that the level of musicianship was way higher than expected. Well done lads and lasses... I'm sure you'd rock the Cambridge Corn Exchange!
Chris Strellis, Mon 9th Nov 09
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Absolutely awesome |
The Plowright Theatre, Scunthorpe on Sat 17th Oct 09 Absolutely awesome. My partner is not a Floyd fan as such but I dragged her along and she was bowled over by the show. The band even shrugging off an amp failure mid-gig with the most professional calm, it did not detract at all from what was a fantastic show. A small venue but a wonderful atmosphere, and the best version of the complete Dark Side album I have ever heard. I would love to see them at a big festy like Glastonbudget.
Serenity, Sat 31st Oct 09
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Pure talent
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The Plowright Theatre, Scunthorpe on Sat 17th Oct 09 As I've seen Aussie Floyd three times and had recently moved to the area, I took the decision to give these a try last year. They were absolutely superb, far exceeding my expectations. So on their return I had no second thoughts of returning with my wife who (although not a huge Floyd fan) does enjoy music played as it should be. Sheep was excellent and a return to the stage to perform Run like Hell just topped the night. The venue is perfect as it brings these brilliant musicians so close to you, an experience an arena can't do! Please don't be long returning to the Plowright ...
Paul Jewison, Mon 26th Oct 09
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Real pros! |
The Plowright Theatre, Scunthorpe on Sat 17th Oct 09 These guys are real pros! There was a power failure during the first half and the band had to leave the stage. I thought that's it - gig over. But no, their tech guys ran around and fixed it and the band came back. Instead of just giving us the second half of the show they picked up where they left off as if nothing had happened. Way to go guys!
Lori Wilson, Tue 20th Oct 09
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As good as Pink Floyd
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The Plowright Theatre, Scunthorpe on Sat 17th Oct 09 I have never had the privilege to see Pink Floyd but hey... you don't have to, these guys are as good. In what was a packed auditorium, the audience was delighted with the sound, all the musicians where equally talented, and if you visit the links on this site you will see their dedication to their craft. The girls' vocals were outstanding. Favourite tracks for me were from the Dark Side of the Moon album, but hey... it was difficult to choose one that did not prick up the hairs on my back. It's a good job it was not a full moon! I would love to see them at a larger venue, which they thoroughly deserve. But I hope that they will still continue entertaining at these smaller venues. Please visit the Plowright again soon. Thank you for a most entertaining night.
Pete Hibbard, Sun 18th Oct 09
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An amazing concert |
Luton Library Theatre on Sat 3 Oct 09 Went to the Luton Library gig. I was so surprised. You were brilliant. Having see Pink Floyd at Wembley Stadium and the Australian Pink Floyd at the Albert Hall I was to say the least a bit sceptical. It was an amazing concert, with brilliant musicians. Will certainly look forward to seeing you again.
Babs Curtis, Sun 4th Oct 09
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Moving |
Luton Library Theatre on Sat 3 Oct 09 Hi, I saw The Wall and Division Bell tours, Waters three times, Gilmour four times and last night you where superb. I couldn't believe how good the whole show was. My wife thought that no one could play like DG but you proved her wrong. Some of the most moving guitar I've ever heard live. Thanks for a great night.
Paul and Catherine, Sun 4th Oct 09
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As good, if not better... |
Luton Library Theatre on Sat 3 Oct 09 Excellent show tonight - I saw The Wall in 1982 in Earls Court and Roger Waters at the NEC with Clapton as part of the Pros and Cons tour, your show was as good (if not better). It is much better being 5 rows away rather than 50 or 60 rows back in a huge hall. I will look out for future gigs. Well done.
Steve, Sun 4th Oct 09
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Fit for any stage or arena
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Pyrford & District Social Club on Sat 5 Sept 09 I have just finished putting together the pieces of my blown away mind, only to discover that every note, word and minute of Saturday's gig is still embedded deep inside. What an evening, what a gig and what superb musicians you all are. Obscured only by the fans in front, there was not a single cloud that could have dampened my spirits towards this remarkable tribute to the music of Pink Floyd. Jaw droppingly accurate and with a light show fit for any stage or arena. From the mixed first set I stood comfortably numb waiting for the second and the whole works of the Dark Side album. You guys are now in my opinion the best around.
Graham Pereira, Mon 7th Sep 09
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The best in the known world!
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Pyrford & District Social Club on Sat 5 Sept 09 Fantastic gig, you guys deserve the accolade of the best Pink Floyd tribute in the country, probably the known world! Highlights can only be Dark Side of the Moon in its entirety and of course Comfortably Numb. Thanks for the memories!
Dave and Penny, 7th Sept 09
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The best since "Pulse" |
Pyrford & District Social Club on Sat 5 Sept 09 What can I say? Saturday night was just awesome, incredible, brilliant and all the other words that would go into those categories. For me it was the best live music I have seen since PULSE at Earls Court in 1994. I will write a review when I have pieced together the parts of my blown mind; thank you all so very much.
Graham, 7th Sept 09
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Awesome... again |
Norwich Playhouse, Sat 29th Aug 09 You guys were awesome... yet again. Saw you a couple of years ago at Bungay Fisher Theatre and you blew me away then, didn't think you could get better and that's saying something, but you have!! Floyd are not the easist band to duplicate by a long shot, but you are obviously fantastic super-duper musicians and you got it to a tee!!!!! Will be coming to every gig in the area and singing your praises to everyone, so hurry on back!!
Lisa, 3rd Sept 09
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Absolutely amazing! |
Norwich Playhouse, Sat 29th Aug 09 Absolutely amazing! We have seen Australian Pink Floyd several times and were a bit sceptical as to how this band would step up to the mark! But they did, and in our opinion were better!!! It was a very personal, professional and less computerised show with everyone looking like they were enjoying performing and not just there for the money!!! Can't wait until they come back to the area again!!! WELL DONE... YOU DONE GOOD!!
Sue, 1st Sept 09
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A brilliant night |
Norwich Playhouse, Sat 29th Aug 09 Last night's gig was just amazing. As a long time Floyd fan the night was just crisp sounding, fanstatic lighting and set - the whole Pink Floyd atmosphere. The projections where second to none and all cued spot-on. I certainly will be going to see them again. Thank you for a brilliant night submerged in The Floyd Effect. Highly recomended to anyone to go to see.
Neill Arnold, 30th Aug 09
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Just as it should be played |
Norwich Playhouse, Sat 29th Aug 09 I was at the Norwich gig tonight. I just wanted to let you know I thought it was absolutely brilliant. I must admit that I wasn't too familiar with some of the numbers from the first half of the set, but I enjoyed it just the same. The second half was superb. Dark Side from beginning to end, with one track blending into the next with a short pause while the record was turned over; it was fantastic. Just as it should be played. Well done. I will definitely be at your next gig in the Norwich area.
Andy Edwards, 29th Aug 09
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Breathtakingly accurate
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The Tower, Winchester on Sat 15th May 09 The Floyd Effect don't just play the music of Pink Floyd - they recreate it. At Tower Arts Centre they got the sound balance exactly right - no mean feat - and then quietly introduced each number with a minimum of fuss - because their music was about to speak for itself. They generated an intimate atmosphere where they treated the audience as experts and faithfully recreated Pink Floyd for them. The performance of Dark Side of the Moon was breathtakingly accurate even down to the sound loops to introduce Money and Time. As used to happen with the record, I was able to close my eyes and just let the music wash over me. At no time was I thinking to myself 'not quite right' because everything was exactly right. Finishing with Comfortably Numb, a relieved sigh went up from the audience - the evening would not have been complete without it. I took my 18 year old son with me: he had not listened to Pink Floyd before. Mightily impressed, he borrowed my copy of Dark Side to play in his room. "Preferred the live performance" he said. "The music was exactly the same but watching it live was better." Good, or what?
A music fan, 15th Jun 09
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Superb and intimate |
The Tower, Winchester on Sat 15th May 09 Superb and intimate gig last night, great sound balance without distortion, very impressive.
Jeremy & Janice, 16th May 09
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Gobsmacked |
Beaverwood Club, Chislehurst, on Sun 5th Apr 09 Just a quick thank you for an amazing gig last Sunday. Everyone that I spoke to there was gobsmacked and can't wait for you to come back in the near future.
Best Regards, Silvio (music fan), 8th Apr 09
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Fantastic gig |
The Tropic at Ruislip, on Fri 27th Mar 09 Fantastic gig last night guys! It was the first time we had seen you, and we were very impressed. The highlights for me were the Dark Side set (GGITS was amazing). Brilliant Comfortably Numb and One Of These Days, we did not want the evening to end. Well done guys and girls! Hope to see you again!
Cirrus, Sat 28th Mar 09
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The finest around |
The BoomBoom Club, Sutton on Sat 14th Mar 09 Having seen the Sid Barrett- era Floyd and the more recent Floyd at Knebworth, last week's gig somehow curiously managed to replicate the musical excitement of the two previous live musical contacts I have had with the Floyd's music. But the words of their perfectionist keyboardist, Gordon, "take seven Floyd fanatics and a modicum of talent and this is what you get" don't really cover it ... It's the merging of their individual talents that make this the finest of the Floyd tributes around. With a great sound and light show in the tradition of their mentors, the Floyd Effect make for a very special evening indeed.
George McFall, Wed 25th Mar 09
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Transfixed
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The BoomBoom Club, Sutton on Sat 14th Mar 09 Saturday night's gig was just 15 miles away, but the journey The Floyd Effect sent me on was far, far greater. This was a remarkable tribute to the music of Pink Floyd. A fantastic live show, every song, every sound and every member performed to the highest standard. An evening that had my five companions transfixed.
Graham Pereira, Mon 16th Mar 09
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Truly amazing |
Stamford Corn Exchange on Sat 7th Feb 09 Just felt I had to send you this e-mail to thank you for what was a truly amazing night on Saturday February 7th 2009. It was one of those nights that you do not want to end. Performances from everyone concerned were top notch... nice to hear some of the lesser known Floyd tracks performed. But Dark Side Of the Moon really blew us away and The Great Gig in The Sky was truly amazing. Hope you come this way again as I am sure many of those who attended do. Keep up the good work and we wish you all the best for the future and thanks once again for coming to our little old town.
Terry and Chrissie Baker, Mon 9 Feb 09
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What A Night
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Stamford Corn Exchange on Sat 7th Feb 09 Wow, what a night. Wife and I trundled down to the theatre and took our seats and within the first number Shine On You Crazy Diamond we were truly blown away. What a performance, classic track after classic track and some lesser known ones which was good to hear. All the musicians performed brilliantly on the night all giving their best. When they started to perform Dark Side Of The Moon, well you would really believe it was Pink Floyd. The vocals on The Great Gig In The Sky were truly amazing. This was one of those nights that you did not want to end. Hopefully they will come to our town again in the future. All I can say is that if The Floyd Effect are in your area go and see them - you will not be disappointed.
Terry Baker, Mon 9 Feb 09
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Mesmerised |
Stamford Corn Exchange on Sat 7th Feb 09 I wanted to say just how awesome I thought the whole set was. I took my two cynical, bored seen-it-all teenagers with me - well, you have a duty to properly educate the younglings in all the Classics, don't you? - and they were both mesmerised. Prior to tonight my daughter had only really heard bits of the Dark Side and something from Echoes from time to time - and they were silent and refrained from punching each other all night. For this reprieve alone I should be thanking you, but now they know what chilled out feels like, they may start to take things a bit more easy. Hally-bloody-lulah. Everyone considers themselves an expert at something - and the band you have chosen to tribute is surely followed by the most devoted and educated of fans. We know every word, note and key - so you have no hiding places. I know what the real thing sounds like - and you sounded exactly how I would imagine the Real Thing would sound like, live. I really just want to say Thank You for coming to Stamford, you really deserve to be playing far larger venues, but I am so glad that you came within my price range and vicinity - please come again!
Sarah of Stamford, Sun 8 Feb 09
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Be amazed!
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Snibston Century Theatre on Sat 17th Jan 09 On a rain-swept stormy Saturday night, The Floyd Effect produced a totally mind-blowing faithful recreation. The band's warmth and down-to-earth rapport they create with the audience is a bit special too. The balance and blend of 'classic' Floyd tracks and the 'lesser' album tracks, is a brilliant and pleasing surprise. We've seen the real thing and 4 or 5 Floyd tribute bands since, trust me, these are special! Seriously! A totally enjoyable set that will leave you wanting to see them again! (Jo doesn't want to go and see "TAPFS" again now). If you get the chance, GO, be entertained and enjoy!
Alan & Jo, Wed 21st Jan 09
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Magic |
Snibston Century Theatre on Sat 17th Jan 09 Just a quick message to say how much I enjoyed the music last night. Sadly I never got to see Pink floyd, but last night was magic. Thanks to you all.
Michael Wilkins, Sun 18th Jan 09.
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Absolutely stunning
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Civic Theatre, Bedford on Fri 17th Oct 08 The thing I hate about a lot of tribute bands is their total lack of any attention to detail. The notes are often correct and in the correct order but the sound is often way off. This is certainly not the case with TFE. They have recreated the sound of Pink Floyd perfectly... it's a blend somewhere between the sound of the original Floyd albums and the Floyd Pulse tour. It was a great trip down memory lane and highlights for me were Shine On and Great Gig In The Sky where the solo female vocals were pretty amazing. The lead singer/guitarist seems to cope with both Gilmour and Waters vocal duties amazingly whilst his guitar and slide guitar playing is absolutely stunning. The keyboard player obviously knows a thing or two about how to get the exact sounds he wants because he has managed to recreate the (W)right sound played with great feel and extreme accuracy. A very tight drummer who also has a great voice, a solid bassist and two girl singers who look and sound fabulous complete the lineup. Great sound, great lights, a great show that actually sounds like the real thing.
Andy N, Wed 17th Dec 08.
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Perfection |
Pyrford & District Social Club on Sat 23rd Aug 08 The Floyd Effect are without any doubt the best tribute band we have seen ... the music and vocals were perfection. All are remarkable and totally dedicated professionals, they came, they conquered and they delivered with perfection. A true tribute.
Jo Beckett, Thu 28th Aug 08.
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Dedication and perfection
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Pyrford & District Social Club on Sat 23rd Aug 08 The Floyd Effect are one of the very top Floyd tribute bands. From the first note of their opening track, Shine on You Crazy Diamond, right through to the last on the encore, they were exceptionally high class. From the dedication and perfection of their sound check they played a first set covering Fat Old Sun, Sheep, Another Brick In The Wall and Sorrow, to name a few, then on to a second set taken from the timeless Dark Side Of The Moon. All these complimented by first class vocals and musicianship. For you guys it's not a long journey to the top, and I will be there to see you.
Graham Pereira, Thu 28th Aug 08.
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Not to be missed |
Pyrford & District Social Club on Sat 23rd Aug 08 There are a great many Pink Floyd tribute bands gigging around the UK at the moment. Quite a few of them are full of competent musicians playing the right notes. But where the Floyd Effect score highly is that they also manage to capture the feel of the songs. Last night's gig was a rare chance to catch them in an intimate venue. They certainly gave value for money: two long sets covering much of the Floyd's extensive back catalogue. The band delivered the expected greatest hits package including songs such as Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Another Brick In The Wall, Wish You Were and Comfortably Numb, but also threw in some more unusual material such as Fat Old Sun and Sheep. Among the more recent Floyd tracks, Sorrow was a particular highlight. If you're looking for a Floyd tribute, the Floyd Effect are not to be missed.
Paul S, 24th Aug 08.
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Awesome |
Norwich Playhouse, Norwich on Thu 1st May 08 Fantastic stuff, great musicians, great band, a refreshing change from the multitude of bad Floyd tributes bands that seem to be flooding the Pink Floyd tribute market out there. Looking forward to see more of these guys.
Spiralgallaxy, Aug 08.
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Superb |
Norwich Playhouse, Norwich on Thu 1st May 08 Fantastic! Can't believe I only paid £12 to see such a great tribute band, they were spot on. It's clear to see that they have paid every attention to detail, their musical ability is second to none and they deserve the credibility that goes with that kind of territory.
Julie Carter, 2nd May 08.
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Simply stunning
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Norwich Playhouse, Norwich on Thu 1st May 08 A must see for any Pink Floyd fan, they don't just play the tunes, unlike most of the other floyd tribs these guys actually sound like Pink Floyd, amazing vocals on In The Flesh in particular, I thought old Rog himself had entered the room. Excellent stuff, great atmosphere, I will definitely see them again, looks like those Aussie boys have got some serious competition here.
Jerry, Sun 4th May 08.
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Tribute heaven
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Norwich Playhouse, Norwich on Thu 1st May 08: They were absolutely fantastic, technically tight, it was plain too see they have paid every attention to detail as every good tribute band should. Hats off to these brave men and women to take on such a mammoth task and actually pull it off with what seemed like remarkable ease and obvious enjoyment (unlike so many other Floyd tribute bands out there!). Their obvious love of everything Floyd comes through with every song to a point where your hairs stand up on the back of your neck! I predict this band will go on to the top of tribute tree!
A music fan, Fri 2nd May 08
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Like the Floyd themselves |
Churchill College Cambridge, on 20th Jun 07: When The Floyd Effect perform Dark Side Of The Moon, it's like hearing it performed by the Floyd themselves. June Event Committee, Wed 20th Jun07. |
