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Memento Mori T-Shirt

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Pink Floyd Memento Mori T-Shirt. Memento mori is a Latin phrase meaning "Remember that you must die." It is also the name of the mosaic from Pompeii featured on this shirt.

Screen printed on Gildan SoftStyle T-Shirt. 100% ringspun cotton. 150 gsm.

In October 1971, Pink Floyd performed in the ancient ruins of Pompeii for Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii, a one-of-a-kind concert film set in the empty Roman amphitheater. The film focused solely on the band’s music and the haunting atmosphere of the ruins, creating a surreal and immersive experience. The contrast between the ancient setting and Pink Floyd’s futuristic sound gave the performance an otherworldly quality, making it feel both timeless and transcendental.

Sweeping camera shots and dramatic lighting emphasised the amphitheater’s vast emptiness, making the film as visually striking as it was musically captivating. The final film blended Pink Floyd’s hypnotic soundscapes with eerie shots of Pompeii’s ruins and the looming presence of Mount Vesuvius, reinforcing a sense of isolation and glory.