"The drummer, now 81 years old, doesn't let his somewhat lapsed memory deter him from serving as the band's chipper envoy for their reissued projects of late, which has included Live at Pompeii in Imaxand an anniversary remastering of The Dark Side of the Moon. Five decades later, Mason gets to do the same for their masterpiece about absence: Wish You Were Here. Released in September 1975, the album's sedulous world-building broke ground after an unexpected studio visit from co-founder Syd Barrett,"
""Shine On You Crazy Diamond," a gorgeous eulogy of a composition that serves as Wish You Were Here 's bookends, was created in his memory, while "Welcome to the Machine," "Have a Cigar," and "Wish You Were Here" have all become era-defining tracks that probe the unscrupulous music industry. There's no reason to try to offer a dissenting view: David Gilmour, Roger Waters, Richard Wright, and Mason recorded one of the greatest albums in the rock canon, bar none."
Nick Mason, now 81, remains an engaged public representative for Pink Floyd reissue projects despite some memory lapses, even admitting a 56 percent score on an online quiz. He has promoted recent releases including Live at Pompeii in Imaxand an anniversary remastering of The Dark Side of the Moon. Wish You Were Here, released in September 1975, was inspired by a surprise studio visit from co-founder Syd Barrett and centers on themes of absence. "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" was written in Barrett's memory. The 50th anniversary set features six previously unreleased recordings and 25 bonus tracks. Mason cites pride in the work and fond touring memories as reasons for his ongoing involvement.
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