Question 1

Why does Richard Wright's beard disappear in some songs in Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii?

Accepted Answer

Only 'Echoes pt. 1 and 2', 'A Saucerful of Secrets', and 'One of These Days' were filmed in Pompeii; other songs were shot in a Paris studio, explaining the beard change and extra lighting.

Question 2

What technical challenge delayed filming at the Pompeii amphitheater?

Accepted Answer

Three of six scheduled shooting days were lost due to insufficient electric power; a cable had to be run from Pompeii's center to the amphitheater to meet equipment demands.

Question 3

What mishap occurred during Nick Mason's drumming in 'One of These Days'?

Accepted Answer

Nick Mason loses a drumstick during the performance of 'One of These Days' but gets a new one without skipping a beat.

Question 4

Was the Abbey Road recording session in the film authentic?

Accepted Answer

The Abbey Road recording session seen in the film was staged for it; recording on 'Dark Side of the Moon' had already been completed by that time.

Question 5

Why is the footage of 'One of These Days' focused so heavily on Nick Mason?

Accepted Answer

During 'One of These Days', the film primarily shows Nick Mason's manic drumming because footage of the rest of the band, like David Gilmour's slide guitar, was lost.

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