Pink Floyd - Paint Box

B-side of the single Apples and Oranges (1967); Composition: Richard Wright
This is a promotional film for this song, shot for Belgian television on February 18 or 19, 1968, in which the band mimes to the song on a bridge in Brussels. Although Syd Barrett was still a member of the band when the song was recorded (October 1967), the film was shot after his departure and features David Gilmour on guitar, in his first appearance on film with Pink Floyd.The Atomium monument can be seen in the background as the band plays. (Wikipedia)

[@mother3man]

Is it just me, or do all of Rick's songs have an almost nostalgic, melancholy feel to them? Even the more light-hearted ones like Summer '68 feel introspective.

[@bobgreen623]

I agree with you Jack, there is a kind of spaced melancholy in his voice. Summer '68 is one of my favourite songs. Remember a Day is another.

[@mother3man]

Bobby G It's a shame Rick didn't get to sing more.

[@oodeen965]

i thought this voice was of gilmoure?? i heard the same kind of voice in their song see saw?? was that wright too??

[@mother3man]

Oo Deen This and See Saw were both sung by Wright.

[@oodeen965]

oh ok... you want a joint bro? i wish i could give you one :D peace

[@jcBurton2094]

Evokes visions of a regular British rainy day. Moody and melancholic... one of Rick's best

[@rosiebeattie7578]

I remember listening to this song in the late 60's on a 45 vinyl played on our portable record player. It is an absolute classic and thank goodness for computers as now I can see the videos at last. Well we did not see them in my youth on the TV. Hope that no-one minds someone nearing 60 years of age sharing her experiences with the youth of today. Good to see that early Pink Floyd has not been forgotten.

[@mariahowlter9144]

It's amazing that you share your experiences! They are interesting to read. It's just sad that I will never have chance to see those days.

[@JamesTrevitt]

+Alex Don't be so dystopian. Have some faith in the appeal of our culture. Humanism will win out, it always does.

[@marianamora1461]

I wish I were born before so I could see them live. It makes me really sad the knowledge that I'll never see them. 😪 Sorry for my English

[@airtempest8945]

+rosie beattie I believe that this is one of the few Floyd songs to have only Wright singing lead (Most times he would be singing with others or backing in studio)

[@paryanindoeur]

+rosie beattie Feel free to share more! You might be surprised how well stories of "people who were there" go over on YT. It's a little moment of celebrity.

[@cybererik1]

Such a genius song. RIP Richard Wright.

[@allancarroll1645]

Absolutely genius. A one of a kind song.

[@Truckngirl]

So sweet and melancholy. RIP Richard Wright! You were the glue that make this band what it was!

[@donbagley2322]

Rick Wright's social angst. So beautifully expressed, too. The narrative travels through a foggy London daydream.

[@Mr1087shotwell]

In 2015, I was 17 years old listening to various Pink Floyd songs, and the album's in chronological order to pass the time throughout the day.

[@plaguerounds]

Was obsessed with Floyd as a teenager. First time hearing this song in a few years and I still know all the words. Good shit never really dies

[@michellewatters1386]

Supper fantastic. Now looking back they were all great and very inspiring. I love them all very much.

[@terrypussypower]

One of Pink Floyd's best early songs, Rick Wright's ethereal vocals and Nick Mason's drumming are amazing. One of the tracks, along with "Remember A Day" that that really stood out on their "Relics" compilation, and both sung by Rick Wright.

[@jordil6152]

this is def a candidate for most underrated Pink Floyd song. Beautiful, catchy and sounds like nothing else.

[@SasorisPuppet]

One of the reasons why I love Pink Floyd as much as I do is that their style is always changing, while still feeling familiar, and it's always beautiful. I haven't heard a song by Pink Floyd I didn't like yet, and I can't really ever get "bored" of the band, seeing as all I have to do is switch albums and I've got a different side of Floyd, and besides that, they'll always be a favorite of mine.

[@LunaLikeMetal]

Yes! Best band ever ❤❤❤

[@eMaBr4life95Xlegendx]

Same here

[@luisaiudice3271]

​@@LunaLikeMetalSiiiiiiiii la migliore Band del pianeta. Unici, INIMITABILI, insostituibili. Eccellenti in tutto.

[@marisaelenenadiejamusiccom3974]

Early pink floyd is so amazing. I am addicted to it and Syd Barrett's solo work as well. They were very experimental back then.

[@damonhill369]

I love this song. One of the very obscure works that only true PF fans know about and love!

[@maks886]

Damn, it's so good to discover something new, even after so many years!

[@badtripboy3075]

This song takes me to somewhere inside my mind that i would like to stay forever

[@BF1GUN]

Isn't it strange how some songs can put you almost into a hypnotic state and blank out everything else around you.

[@keiranbradley3222]

Remember a Day, is another great rick tune, Peace.

[@RobertoGinsburg]

@Keiran Bradley Agree. Both are a kind of *Dreaming tunes* (along "Flaming") .

[@mrmjb1960]

Another of his was See Saw.

[@paulmauras1]

the most glorious Rick Wright composition!! i have played this on acoustic since i was 16.... I'll always champion Richard Wright's contributions to pink floyd

[@user7272]

R.I.P. Wright, the unsung talent...imo...just amazing

[@allancarroll1645]

Absolutely the unsung talent. Imo he was their secret weapon that won the war yet no one even hardly knew existed. Wright is right!

[@blitzmagazine5649]

Grateful that this crucial period of Pink Floyd's legacy has been chronicled in this capacity. Like Tintern Abbey, they had quite the flair for high drama.

[@kaylapl4048]

This song is simply.....magical.No one could sing this better than darling richard...rip

[@nebula1924]

While I really liked David's voice and how it naturally fit in the songs he sang, I wish Rick had sung more songs. The few he did sing on had a feel I can't easily describe. Rick's seemed to fit perfectly in a specialized sense.

[@davejones5745]

Got this on my "Relics" cassette. Love the format and love the tape!

[@THEScottCampbell]

They should have had a UK hit with this GREAT song! His subtle use of jazz and his melancholy, wistful voice was a HUGE part of Pink Floyd.

[@caramason56]

An absolute gem 😊❤️🎶😊❤️🎶

[@ThePissinthePool]

The Atomium monument in the background really adds to the eerie atmosphere of this video. This is one of my favourite Floyd songs.. I just love all of Richard's songs...

[@lorneealy5181]

loved this song forever!! played relics cassette over 1000 times!!

[@kinkybeatle]

Four geniuses at work. Great stuff !

[@marcusjosefreirefernandes6095]

Richard Wright forever .

[@amandabarrett3178]

i love all the layers of this song...i like the drumming a lot ..."what a way to spend that evening... " wright: gone too soon...

[@FBlackRules]

Richard and Nick picked up on Syd's wardrobe style.

[@emilyharrison2884]

Yeah I noticed that on the last video I saw. Nick was wearing something very similar to Syd

[@juegodeninos2319]

+R Kline I think that its not al true. Syd and Richard was the integrant of the band that give to th world a new perspective of improvisation. Syd make a lot of noises and Richard put the harmony, Nick and Waters only make fun. I think that the style f the clothes (that it´s the topic) it´s probably cause of the time; if yu see the first cncert in UFO you will see that i said to you, all is indian strambotic, and psycodelic, but of course, Syd was the psycodelic boy at a the times.

[@brendanohara1233]

+John García González they were all in it syd and Rick were the smartest ones Rick's the only one out of all 5 that went to music school then syd left Roger took over and then David so all 3 led the band even tho Roger wasn't there when Dave was leader. and you've gotta have fun people in the band IDK if thats what ide say Roger and nicks part in the band was Nick was the only one who never quit the band but my hole point was Nick and Roger just aint there for the fun. and at this point in time Jim Morrison was really popular to him and syd took a picture together which they would have to syd was kind of like a different English version of Jim they were both smart as hell both poets Jim of course was alot more wild but you get the point

[@andythomas706]

What are you, nuts? Everyone looked like these guys back then. Me Included!

[@FBlackRules]

Maybe. But Syd was setting styles before the The Screaming Abdabs or T-Set, around age 15.

[@aerodizon]

Richard Wright great voice big part of Pink Floyd

[@grungepants]

This is maybe the best song I have ever heard.

[@PS-un8zz]

Thank You🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@pingafresca14]

i love the early pink floyd, so mistic , psychedelic, rip syd barrett and rick wright

[@caribouodessaforosol]

RICHARD WRIGHT... AN UNDERRATED MUSICIAN

[@StMikey]

Frankly, I think this is a better song than its A-side, Syd Barrett's "Apples and Oranges". But Syd was still their star songwriter at the time, so his song was chosen. When a Richard Wright composition was chosen for the A-side of their next single, it was the trite "It Would Be So Nice" (AKA "The Embarrassment of Rich's")! Cheers to both composers.

[@87LORELAIE]

cette chanson me rappelle toujours mon adolescence et mon premier amour ♥

[@MrStonemoon]

Before they became the great band they became, they were the great band they were.

[@dragmio]

A fantastic song! Thank you, Rick.

[@FredWood41]

I really love Ricks voice! :o

[@FBlackRules]

Yes R.I.P. Mr. Wright and Mr Barrett.

[@kpax45]

This is brilliant, this should have been a big hit when it came out

[@TravenV]

what a dream, sharing a part of their life, so awesome!

[@VirginiaWolf88]

Nick Mason's drumming is so nice. Man what a band.

[@markhart2798]

I think Rick had a lot of that same whimsy that Syd did. This is the fella behind the Great Gig in the Sky. The man's a bloody genius. RIP

[@TheGreatAlan75]

This is the best song from the Syd Barrett era, hands down

[@discoball2011]

what a song LEGENDS

[@CrazyBear65]

Rest In Peace Mr. Wright & Mr. Barrett.

[@zaradragonia9863]

Love this song..

[@cohenterry717]

SUPERB BAND ALL THE EARLY STUFF WAS EXCELLENT

[@MedievalRichard]

R.I.P Richard Wright

[@alanferdman9516]

Great Classic Rick Wright song with Syd Barrett on background vocals. The guitar on the audio is Syd Barrett. It was Syd who let Nick Mason sing lead vocals on "Scream Thy Last Scream"...Great to hear the other members of Pink Floyd sing. Rick had a great voice too !!

[@cymballine1]

One of my all time favorite Floyd tunes! Never knew this video existed! Thanks for posting it!

[@MrDboyle100]

Syd Barrett a man ahead of his time and also a fuckin Genius. rip fella

[@SUCHY1983ify]

This captures the feel of hazy 60s

[@Tarrassacordoba]

magic year 1967 , happy 50 birthday!

[@chrisdewberry9677]

love this video,rick wright had a good voice,in this video you can see the emotion on his face as he sing/plays this cool tune, lol

[@naureensiddiqui4875]

Very nice song

[@leslumieres1237]

Wonderful song, worthy even of Syd Barrett

[@maxlopesbrasil]

Fantástico! Viva o Rock.

[@joaohnogueira3922]

CONCORDO

[@donnarawlinsfrench220]

Rosie Beattie, as someone in their 60s, I've no objections whatsoever in sharing impressions of this gorgeous, possibly overlooked Floyd track - it's always reminded me of rainy English afternoons and yes, there's a certain melancholy to Rick Wright's songs. I'm belatedly appreciating his contributions to this seminal band. Rick, you're not forgotten.

[@joeyskokowski9405]

Just Perfect

[@manuelenrriqueriquelmeguer3536]

Esto es Pink Floyd en esos años del 60.Syb Barrett,el sonido sus videos son geniales,su música por generaciones.

[@nclsrfn]

amazing track

[@kppal4149]

I must retract my previous statement that Richard Wright should have sang more. I was so wrong he is singing most all of the time in the early years. They sing all together so often, in fact I find it difficult always to know just who is singing. Believe it or not. I am a Pink Floyd fan for life.

[@donraygum]

Long Live Richard Wright.......... RIP

[@davidsimpson911]

i discover this on relics...an album that is a compilation of syd and early floyd very good.

[@MrDboyle100]

Been a Pink floyd fan for 35 years, and do you know what, i didn't know that!, ha ha ha!!!!

[@feliperocha2105]

richard wright is the sound of the floyd

[@Martinique325]

Very true!

[@allancarroll1645]

Amen

[@jjalanj7318]

Richard definitely had more of Syd's sensibility. It's too bad Roger's will was so strong, I think Floyd with more of a Richard influence would have been beautiful

[@kaithrichards8582]

@@jjalanj7318 yeah

[@scotth1105]

When Roger decided he was Pink Floyd (prior to The Wall) and then treated the band like backup players (The Final Cut) it was over. Roger's ego killed Floyd. Perhaps it was little man's disease? Pretty much everyone knew that David's guitar and Wrights keyboard made the Floyd sound.

[@pedromarcondes3789]

RIP Rick, 5 years.

[@lacroff]

Esto si es buena musica... es un clasico.

[@brendanhavel586]

can't live without the mood of singing along....

[@7Korat]

Very eternal strong vocal and great composition. It's hard to believe that they did this in 60's.

[@kppal4149]

I should say that this is most interesting. Richard Wright did a fabulous vocal job in this upbeat echoing song. Oh well, it is too late now. Pink Floyd will always be one of my most favorites. We do have this film and that is a very good accomplishment. Thank You for posting this.

[@tyj9504]

Su música ríe y tiene esa soledad extraña pero divertida!!

[@Flowmotion1000]

I love these shimmering and flowing early songs by them, it seems like a different band who produced sanctimonious dirge like The Wall etc.

[@andythomas706]

I agree with the previous sanctimonious twat. The Wall is a sack of shit. Waters is neurotic! The only decent track on it is Comfortably Numb and Chris Squire did a much better version!

[@scottrogers2971]

You guys are funny. Stupid, but funny.

[@m06een00]

Sadly I have to agree. The Wall was the album where Pink Floyd and Roger Waters in particular finally jumped the shark.

[@allancarroll1645]

*Richard Freakin' Wright!!! Am I right??? Or am I Wright?!?! I always try to trumpet keyboardist Richard Wright's songwriting contributions to Floyd! His songs always seemed to really stand out for me and often times become my favorites on the album. Definitely the unsung and somewhat underestimated talent in the group. "Saucerful of Secrets", the album featuring Wright as the primary songwriter is one of the all time greatest albums in mine and Floyd drummer Nick Mason's opinion. Wright was the one who originally seemed to step up and try to fill the huge void left when the late great Syd Barrett unfortunately contracted a terrible case of the "bat-shit-craziness" disease, and Wright did extremely well in smoothing over such a wide transitional gap between writing styles of Barrett into Waters. Its a shame that Richard, with his poetically metaphorical and desriptively complex songs and music about easily relatable ideas, sort of got pushed to the background by Water's very powerfully evocative and dreamlike lyrics. All in all though, the Floyd is a Super-Group in which each member is an invaluable part of a larger machine that is Pink Floyd! Remove one cog and the machine no longer works...aka everything after "Final Cut". !!!!!I love this video!!!

[@izaakwilson1465]

He didnt get the fame David and Roger got. Definitely should have

[@danielvlee]

Allan Carroll Good analysis. I think Rick's personality had a lot to do with it; he was shy and not at all self-promoting. Also, I think that's a large part of why Rick got pushed aside by Roger: it was more personality, at first, Roger being an extremely dominant personality type, and Rick being so opposite that. Eventually, though, Roger's Type-A personality translated into actual songwriting dominance, through sheer force of will. At that point, Rick purposely faded even more into the background... a fact that led to his ouster from the band by the time "The Wall" came out.

[@psychedelicpiper999]

I agree about Rick, but Syd wasn't crazy. He was just under pressure from the industry, and it was affecting how he lived, and the circumstancs he found himself in. I don't doubt he had many episodes, but I don't believe that being an introvert and suffering from social anxiety and confidence equates to bat-shit-craziness. He did 2 solo albums I highly recommend checking out. Rick played keyboard on Syd's second solo album, and David Gilmour played some of the other instruments, as well as produced. "Dominoes" may as well have been a Pink Floyd track, Rick's organ is a central instrument to that song. And my top 2 favorite Rick songs are the ones Syd happened to play on, "Remember A Day" and "Paintbox". I feel if Syd had remained in the group, and without Waters' ego eventually dominating, Rick could have flourished more as a songwriter, David could still stay, and we'd get the best of all worlds.

[@edubsb32]

Allan Carroll You are "wright"!

[@allancarroll1645]

Remember a day, & paintbox!!!

[@AntonioLima-hv2lr]

Syd Barrett... Forever!....

[@mountzod]

One of Floyd's greatest songs ✌🏻❤

[@steveandrews2311]

R.i.p. SYD BARRETT/ INOVTOR/CREATIVITY/ PHENOMENA

[@superviewer]

Great song. Thanks for sharing. This was clearly before music videos sought to appear believable :D

[@porflepopnecker4376]

Rick wrote some of their best songs. And this is the guy Roger FIRED.

[@Ermitadeldesierto]

Its shining all the time...

[@lanac2326]

nice song!

[@TheMauvetys]

i like the way it's filmed and here, B&w colors puts a special atmosphear that matches the PF's universe.

[@astralhed]

i don't know if the breathing LSD effect on the scenery was done purposely or if the film is just old ...but it's a way cool effect ...beautiful cinematography

[@mrmaestro04]

Rick Wright's playing always had a spiritual quality...check out the end of "Cirrus Minor" or the classic "Saucerful Of Secrets"

[@joshwilley3173]

what an awesome song and how am i JUST hearing it now. I've heard mostly everything else off this album

[@shanemccormick6072]

Rick had a wonderful voice it's too bad he didn't sing on more albums

[@SilvanaCostasioux]

Great, great tune.

[@gianmariosaba2459]

Paint....box!

[@26araucano]

simplemente pink floyd.... es una de las mejores que he escuchado por lejos

[@bentleygt3716]

i'm don't know enough about the Syd's Time with PF. nonetheless. a great song. well done by Richard Right (RIP). Thank you for uploading

[@ralphchunksoup4234]

Thanks

[@manuelenrriqueriquelmegurr2156]

Si.temaso sid .Ríchard.nilk.Roger son grandiosos.gracias.estos son pink floyd.

[@trickydick6152]

My favourite non-Barrett song. I like Mason's work.

[@javiermoran2038]

It feels like a dream.🙃

[@MrDboyle100]

Fella, it was a statement not a comment on paintbox, but if it wasn't for Syd Barrett there would be no floyd no floyd means no group no group means no paintbox, i think Richard wright is a ledgend and is sorley missed, may he rest in peace!!!!

[@Nibb9]

At the time, Pink Floyd came very often in Belgium and especially Brussels where, for the Belgian TV, they performed many clips. And many concerts. Nick Mason talked about it in his book.

[@SuperNevile]

+Nibb9 Is that bridge they're playing on, the same bridge that they are "playing about" under, for the "See Emily Play" clip?......... (Ossengem Park). If so, Gilmour is a brave fellow...it's a long drop!! Apparently that bridge was built for the '58 Expo and no longer exists.

[@Nibb9]

I'm not sure. See more here : www.rtbf.be/video/detail_documentaire-pink-floyd?id=2070771 And I read they played 7 (seven !!!) times in the Theatre 140. Amazing !!

[@SuperNevile]

+Nibb9 Thanks a lot for that! I had an idle evening and decided to find the location of the “Paintbox” film using Street View. At the beginning of the Paintbox clip, you can triangulate between Gilmour, the church steeple and the Atomium, and the location is put into the Ossegempark. I couldn’t find the location after the search (the nearest location was the viewing point), but it seems this structure was removed after 1968. I am now more convinced that the “Emily Play” and “Paintbox” structures are one and the same…..cheers.

[@SuperNevile]

+Nibb9 Yes, the bridge seems to be the Overpass, a double elevated walkway at the end of the “Passerelle” . The beginning of the Overpass, seems to be the viewing point in the Ossegempark at the end of the Avenue De La Passerelle. The rest of the Overpass has been removed. I now think "Paintbox" was filmed on the Overpass, and "Emily Play" under the Overpass in the adjacent Parc de Laeken (the vehicles are at the roundabout on Avenue Gros Tilleul). There isn’t much on the net about the Overpass, just a few photos. Ahhhhh... Final proof!! Google ~ “Pink Floyd, Brussels 1968 - 88 Gallery” and there they are setting up their kit on the overpass! Nick photographing the photographer. Road below underpass must be Avenue du Gros Tilluel…..Bye..... I'll leave it at that …cheers

[@Twattoo666]

HOW THE FUCK HAVE I NEVER HEARD THIS ? I HAVE BEEN LISTENING TO FLOYD FOR YEARS !