As someone fortunate to have been in the audience, it was a truly memorable occassion not least because of the enthusiasm of all the artists who performed. It wasn’t always slick but that wasn’t the point (it was the human element that added to its charm) and in many ways it made it even more fitting.

It was a concert to celebrate, enjoy and share the work of a unique and hugely influential (very) English musician and it more than achieved this. There were some very amusing, laugh-out-aloud moments, together with at times some more moving and heartfelt tributes. Congratulations must go to Joe, Peter, Nick and Chrissie for pulling off a real cracker of an event.

In respect of the much debated Floyd reunion; even without the attendence of David, Nick, Rick or Roger the evening would have been a success and well worth attending. I took the view that the addition of any one of them would have been a bonus, although I had hoped this would be the case. Of course for all four to attend (along with the mighty Storm, who I saw sitting next to Rick for the first part of the show) and to perform was a rare treat indeed.

However this was not a Pink Floyd reunion night and they were not there to suggest otherwise, but to be part of a tribute event for their lost friend and ex-partner. Whilst there would have been few dissenting voices if all four had appeared on stage together, obviously circumstances did not provide the opportunity.

But this should not detract from the celebration of Syd and we should all respect their individual and collective wishes.

and what a night to remember it was. and im not just talking about the RAH.

i first heard about the barbican gig way back a few months ago – and decided to buy tickets.

An amazing evening indeed, i must admit i did not know many of the performers by name, maybe if i heard their songs i would recognise them. However that is rather irrelevant as the night was about syd, and you really did feel that the performers had a lot of respect for him, and felt they owed him a lot.

I was lucky enough to be sitting 3 rows from the front, right next to the stage door – so i had a little preview of the events that were to unfold.

I noticed mr richard wright was sitting in the row in front of me, but i didnt feel like i could approach him to say hello.

As chrissie hynde began her second song, i saw none other than mr gilmour himself, come out to speak to rick, and disappear back into the dressing room. again i would love to have said hello but didnt think it was the time. (also if you saw the fan who approached david when pf went off stage you would understand, i thought david was gonna wrap his guitar round his head, lol)

so…………. chrissie hynde finished up, and joe boyd came on stage to talk about syd, about songs he had written that didnt quite fit with pf but would later appear on madcap laughs (i think) and how he didnt quite appreciate them to start. i havent done it justice it was a great speech im sure you can get full details of it somewhere.

he then went on to thank the performers and also explained how difficult it had been to find people who would agree to play.

so then he said: we have got david, nick and richard, to sing arnold layne…… its a bit fuzzy to be honest but he said words to that effect.

the reception was incredible. everyone was on their feet.

and that is the story of how i saw pink floyd at the barbican.

[It sounds like a brilliant night, Rob. Thanks for sharing. - Features Editor]

Similarly, if you go somewhere or do something or don’t go somewhere or don’t do something, what business is it of mine?

No one, but no one (apart from his family) has any right whatsoever to expect David to do anything anymore than you have a right to tell me what to do or I have any right to tell you what to do.

So what if David didn’t play with Roger? What f**king business is it of yours or mine?

[The perfect note on which to close this topic, I say. Thank you to everyone for sharing their thoughts. Now, how about listening to some of Syd's songs instead, eh? - Features Editor]

Let me get something of my chest..please. Would a ‘reunion’ have been ‘distracting’ at this event? Maybe, but it would be due to the enormity of this issue and the lack of any real understanding that any ‘regular-guy’ Floyd fan has about why or why not this does/doesn’t happen.

C’mon…it’s a tribute to Syd Barrett, founding member of Pink Floyd. I hardly see the rest of his band mates getting together in rememberance of him as a distraction. It would have been a HUGE gesture..

And lastly, I for one do not feel guilty or selfish for wanting to see the four gents play together again. We grew up, and grew to love Pink Floyd as (SYD) Roger, David, Rick, and Nick, and they were a historical band. OF COURSE I want to see them again together!!

I’ll hold my breath, thank you very much, and don’t try to make me feel bad about it either!!!!!!!!!!