#rogerwaters

[j-tillow]

[marsh0metal]

A humble return 😋🔥

Err, kind of! Just wanted to post some recent bangers I've drawn since my disappearance off Tumblr! I highly suggest following me on insta so see me go on stupid tangents abt Roger.

(I'm a fucking freak no cap. 🧢)

First two are a bigger WIP project of my Roger Collage. (Tryna figure out what to add!) :]

And the last one is semi ship art (it's my own cringe and I'm happy w it.) It's so called "Marshger" the stupid ship of myself and Roger 😭😭💖 it's all in good fun

But for the love of fuck I would appreciate if the ship isn't a free for all 🙏 I just feel uncomfortable because that's my persona and I don't want him fetishized. Fanart of him is appreciated tho!

(My sona is a completely different design. It doesn't have Roger's face LOL)

3rd one is a shitpost!

Anyways. Good to be posting again! 😋 and while I'm at it here's this first edition of my Roger Waters Collage!

I alr posted this one on insta! This one is a free for all enjoy 🪱🗿

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-Pink Floyd Fanfiction-

Us and time

Epilogue

A sliver of light creeps between my lashes, insistent, forcing me to open my eyes.

The ceiling appears blurry for a few seconds, then takes shape.

My back is aching, a dull ache runs through my vertebrae, my neck is stiff, and my legs are numb.

I sit up slowly, rubbing my eyes, until I realise where I am: my living room.

I'm on the floor, which means I fell asleep here without even realising it.

I turn my head toward the record player: the record is still there, still, motionless. And I remain still, too, as I try to recover the pieces of a dream that is already slipping away like sand through my fingers.

I run a hand through my hair. My heart is pounding, too fast to be just a sudden awakening. But I tell myself it's normal, it always happens like this when dreams are so vivid they seem real, until I open my eyes again.

Roger.

His name immediately takes hold of my mind. It's absurd how the brain can construct entire stories, detailed worlds, people who breathe and look at you as if you were real, too. 

London, 1971, him... everything was so real, so intense it was almost palpable.

On my hand, I feel something soft and warm rubbing against mine: Floyd.

He's sitting next to me, looking at me with the offended expression of someone who's been ignored for too long. Then he gives me a meaningful look, as if to tell me his breakfast is hours late. So I get up, pour his kibble into a bowl, and he rushes to eat it without even deigning to look at me.

I make my own breakfast, too, and while I wait for the milk to warm, I lean against the kitchen counter and close my eyes.

The images from the dream are still there, stubborn, too clear to have been invented. His voice, his smell, that way of looking at me that no one had ever done before.

I snap my eyes open.

Enough!

It was just a dream.

As vivid as it was, as beautiful as it was, it was nothing more than a cruel trick of my brain, which first gives you everything and then takes it all back.

I glance at the clock: 7:30. I have all the time I need to get ready calmly.

I eat breakfast without savouring anything, and after showering and getting dressed, I grab my keys and bag and leave the house.

Outside, the air is always the same: the traffic, the hurried footsteps, the overlapping voices.

No trace of 1971, no magic. Just the present imposing itself with its normality.

I drive to work with a weight on my back that I can't shake; I'm in a bad mood, and there's no real reason. Or maybe there is, but it's a reason I can't tell anyone.

In the office, the smell of paper and coffee greets me. Game boxes stacked on the walls, prototypes open on the tables. Everything is identical to yesterday. And the day before yesterday. And the day before that. The same monotonous, boring routine as always.

I mumble a few greetings to the colleagues I meet, and judging by their expressions, I think they've figured out I'm not in the mood for conversation today.

I sit at my desk and turn on my computer.

Today I have to finish translating the rules for a new game. My fingers move mechanically on the keyboard, but my mind is elsewhere. And no matter how hard I try not to think about it, my mind always returns there, to last night's dream, to something that unfortunately doesn't exist.

I work a bit, translate, reread, correct, the words flow before me like a raging river.

The day passes without leaving any trace, without anything special happening, and so evening arrives and I don't even notice.

I only realise it when someone appears at my door to wish me a good evening.

So I quickly turn everything off and leave too.

I return home tired, with that flat tiredness that has nothing dramatic about it.

I turn on the light, put down my bag and coat.

Floyd comes towards me, rubbing himself against my legs, and meows as if he hadn't seen me in weeks.

“Yeah, yeah I get it…. You're hungry.”

After taking care of him, I start cooking, even though I don't really feel like eating.

I just want to throw myself in bed and sleep. And possibly get a long, dreamless sleep.

While I'm preparing dinner, I hear a sharp sound behind me, like an insistent scratching.

I turn around: Floyd is half-hidden under the living room furniture, his tail wagging nervously. He's trying to grab something; maybe one of his toys ended up under there.

"What did you find?"

I walk over and bend down. I reach out to pull it out, and when I reach in, I feel something hard and flat.

I grab it.

When I pull it out, my breath catches.

It's a 45.

But not just any 45.

It's the 45 Roger gave me before we said goodbye; I'd recognise it anywhere.

I turn it over, and the handwritten title immediately confirms it.

No.

That’s impossible.

My hands start to shake, I remain still, with the record between my fingers.

Floyd looks at me as if annoyed, then loses interest and walks away.

But not me.

I can't take my eyes off this object that shouldn't exist.

He gave it to me.

He recorded it for me.

In the dream.

But it's here, real, cold against the palm of my hand.

I feel a strange sensation rising up through my chest. My heart beats so hard it almost hurts.

It wasn't a dream.

The record is still there, on the turntable, as if waiting. I feel a strange call coming from it, so instinctively I lift the needle.

It starts spinning again, like a silent invitation.

Involuntarily, a mischievous grin creeps onto my lips. And I know that nothing is truly over.

THE END

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Roger Waters  Pink Floyd - Palais des Sports de la Porte de Versailles, Paris, France. June 24 1974. Photo by Jean Gaumy.

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sketchbook excerpts feat. the Floyd

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Roger Waters Defends Against Allegations of Antisemitism: Berlin Police Open Investigation

Img Source: https://variety.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/GettyImages-179489260.jpg Former frontman of Pink Floyd, Roger Waters, took to social media on Friday evening to defend himself against allegations of antisemitism, a situation he has frequently faced in recent years. Waters asserted that the criticism he received following his performance in Berlin was driven by individuals who sought to tarnish his reputation and stifle his voice due to disagreements with his political and moral beliefs. The Berlin police confirmed that they had initiated an investigation into Waters' conduct and the imagery presented during his arena concerts in the city. However, Waters did not directly address the news of the police investigation in his post. In a Facebook statement, Waters clarified, "The elements of my performance that have been called into question unequivocally express opposition to fascism, injustice, and bigotry in all its manifestations. Any attempt to portray these elements differently is dishonest and politically motivated. The portrayal of an unhinged fascist demagogue has been a consistent theme in my shows since Pink Floyd's 'The Wall' in 1980." A spokesperson for the Berlin police mentioned that Waters is being investigated on the grounds of "incitement to public hatred" due to concerns that his onstage attire could be perceived as glorifying or justifying Nazi rule. Displaying Nazi symbolism, endorsing the Holocaust, or engaging in antisemitic acts are illegal in Germany. It should be noted that reports claiming Waters wears a replica SS uniform as part of his performance are inaccurate. While the costumes may bear resemblance, they are intended to be satirical, regardless of the controversial and inappropriate act of mimicking firing a machine gun towards the audience. According to Berlin police, the findings of the investigation will be presented to the state's attorney within the next three months, who will then determine whether Waters will be indicted. Regardless of the outcome, the controversy surrounding Waters' tour is likely to persist, as several local government officials in England have already called for the cancellation of his upcoming appearances in the United Kingdom in response to the German controversy. The police intervention was prompted by complaints regarding the use of pseudo-Nazi costumes and imagery during a segment of Waters' concerts, dedicated to "The Wall." Additionally, the renowned rock star has faced criticism for projecting the names of Holocaust victim Anne Frank and Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, described as having been killed for "being Palestinian." Some Jewish organizations and others argue that this juxtaposition equates Israel's actions with the death camps of Nazi Germany, which claimed the lives of millions. Waters also projected the names of other individuals he believes were murdered by the state, including George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. In his Facebook post, Waters further emphasized, "Throughout my life, I have consistently spoken out against authoritarianism and oppression wherever I have witnessed them. As a child, the name Anne Frank was frequently mentioned in my household, serving as a perpetual reminder of the consequences of unchecked fascism. My parents fought against the Nazis in World War II, with my father making the ultimate sacrifice. Regardless of the consequences I face due to these attacks, I will continue to denounce injustice and all those who perpetrate it." Before the concerts in Germany, Waters had stated on Facebook that although he would not directly address his pro-BDS (Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions) and anti-Israel views during the performances, he firmly maintained that Israel is a "tyrannical racist regime." Waters is scheduled to perform in Frankfurt on Sunday night, following a successful appeal against a court order seeking to ban the concert. Frankfurt was not the only city attempting to cancel Waters' appearance, as the mayor of Munich led an unsuccessful effort to halt his show there. In response to persistent accusations of antisemitism, Waters has consistently emphasized that his criticism is directed specifically towards Israel and not Jews in general. He has been a staunch supporter of the pro-Palestinian BDS movement, whose advocates distributed materials at his German concerts, even as Jewish protesters were kept away. A notable aspect of Waters' Berlin shows was a staging element during the song "In the Flesh," where he wore a black coat and armband reminiscent of those associated with Nazis, although the symbol of two hammers was a parody of the swastika. He was also handed a prop machine gun, which he theatrically "fired" at the audience, accompanied by sound effects. This sequence follows a spoken-word segment where individuals identifying as "queer," "looking Jewish," Black (referred to by a racial slur), and someone smoking a joint are singled out as potential targets for the fictional shooting. Since 1979, Pink Floyd fans have understood the song and its staging, as well as its adaptation in the film version of "The Wall," as a form of satire within the context of a story about a rock star descending into fascism due to his delusional state. However, some critics acknowledge the levels of irony inherent in the performance while expressing concern over Waters mimicking shooting the audience while dressed in an attire reminiscent of the SS, especially considering the Holocaust's significance. The interpretation of the imagery is further complicated by Waters' vehement statements against Israel in subsequent years, which have ignited controversy among Jewish organizations and their supporters. The accusations of antisemitism have been persistent enough for Waters to address them at the beginning of his Berlin concerts. Text displayed on-screen, accompanied by a voiceover, sought to refute the charges: "Regarding matters of public interest: A court in Frankfurt has ruled that I am not an anti-Semite." The following screen read, "Excellent. Just to be clear. I condemn anti-Semitism unconditionally." However, writer Nicholas Potter, who attended one of the Berlin concerts and wrote about it for Belltower News, contradicted Waters' claim of legal vindication. Potter clarified, "Waters' assertion that a court ruled he is not an antisemite is false. The Administrative Court in Frankfurt am Main merely granted an emergency request by the singer to proceed with the concert at Festhalle Frankfurt. The city had attempted to prevent the concert based on the Jewish community's request. This action was justified due to the venue's historical significance, as it was used for the deportation of Jews during the Nazi era. A similar attempt was made in Munich to ban the concert at the Olympiahalle, but it was not possible for legal reasons, according to a city council resolution." The controversy surrounding Waters is likely to shift to England or may have already done so. Christian Wakeford, a Member of Parliament in Manchester, expressed his stance on social media, stating, "Roger Waters has a long history of despicable attacks against Jewish people. His recent shows in Berlin demonstrate why he should not be welcomed in Manchester. I have written a letter to the AO Arena outlining why his concert next month should be canceled... I hope reason prevails and this individual and his abhorrent views are not welcomed anywhere near Manchester." Supporters of the Palestinian cause regard Waters as a courageous celebrity who dares to support their movement, despite facing criticism from the Jewish community. On the other hand, Waters' former Pink Floyd bandmate, David Gilmour, endorsed a statement labeling him as "antisemitic to the core" and penned by his wife, Polly Samson. Samson further criticized Waters as a Putin apologist and described him as deceitful, thieving, hypocritical, tax-avoiding, lip-synching, misogynistic, and consumed by envy. Gilmour quote-tweeted his wife's message, affirming that he believed every word to be "demonstrably true." Although Waters has remained defiant in the face of criticism and even faced boycotts and canceled concerts, he has made adjustments to his show in response to the accusations of antisemitism. Initially defending the use of the Star of David on a menacing pig that floated above the audience ("Like it or not, the Star of David represents Israel"), he has since replaced it with the logo of the Israeli arms company Elbit Systems. Known for his willingness to engage in political discourse where few other stars venture, Waters has also expressed his opinions on geopolitical conflicts unrelated to Israel or the Palestinians. He regularly criticizes American foreign policy, regardless of whether it is under Republican or Democratic administrations. Recently, despite his anti-authoritarian stance, he perplexed many fans by suggesting that Russia had valid historical reasons for its aggression against Ukraine and that the invasion was provoked. Later, during a streamed statement at the United Nations council, where he appeared at Russia's behest, he expressed a desire for both sides to work towards peace. While most Pink Floyd fans may overlook Waters' statements or disagree with them, in order to enjoy live performances of some of the most popular rock songs in history, his proclivity for unpopular positions may have caused some damage to his brand within the music industry. As a result, a proposed sale of the Pink Floyd catalog, potentially worth half a billion dollars, reportedly remains uncertain, with Waters' controversial views cited as one possible reason potential buyers might hesitate to enter into such a deal. Read the full article