September 19, 1997 Expanded "Zabriskie Point" CD features unheard Pink Floyd music On 16 September, the soundtrack to Michelangelo Antonioni's 1970 film "Zabriskie Point" was re-released by Rhino Records. The soundtrack includes three rare Pink Floyd tracks: "Heart Beat, Pig Meat," "Crumbling Land" and "Come In Number 51, Your Time Is Up." What makes this reissue special is the addition of a second CD containing unreleased outtakes. Four Pink Floyd outtakes which were recorded for the film can now be heard for the first time. The newly-released Pink Floyd tracks are "Country Song", "Unknown Song", "Love Scene (Version 6)" and "Love Scene (Version 4)." All four tracks were recorded in 1969 during the making of Zabriskie Point. "Country Song" (4:37) is an actual unreleased song, complete with lyrics performed by David Gilmour. It has been described as reminiscent of music from the sountrack to "More", and features piano at the beginning. The lyrics describe a metaphorical chess game between the Red King and the White Queen. "Unknown Song" (6:01) is the title given to a track which is known as "Rain in the Country" to collectors. However, the version appearing on the "Zabriskie Point" re-release is about a minute shorter than the versions which have been circulating among collectors. It is likely a different recording of the song. "Love Scene Version 6" (7:26) is a blues jam recorded in the studio, comparable to the spontaneous blues jams Pink Floyd often played from 1969-1971. "Love Scene Version 4" (6:45) is an unaccompanies piano improvisation by Richard Wright, which later developed into "Us and Them" on "Dark Side of the Moon." The double-CD includes new artwork and a thick booklet with extensive liner notes. The liner notes indicate that there is still another half hour of Pink Floyd outtakes from "Zabriskie Point" in the vaults, aside from the tracks appearing on the disks. The new edition of the soundtrack also includes four tracks of additional unreleased music from Jerry Garcia, titled "Love Scene Improvisation" versions one through four. Garcia's pieces are unaccompanied guitar. The "Zabriskie Point" reissue retails for $29.98 U.S. It can be found in most music stores, or may be ordered through RhinoDirect at 1-800-432-0020. For more information, visit Rhino Records at http://www.rhino.com Copyright (c) 1997 by Dave Ward