The piece was written to synchronise with the stages of the eclipse and Neil and Chris went to Cornwall to present it at the Radio One Roadshow there.

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27 years ago (August 11, 1999), Neil and Chris wrote a piece of music called “Casting a shadow” which was broadcast by BBC Radio One while a total #eclipse was taking place.

Pet Shop Boys - eclipse YouTube video by booblys

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The piece was written to synchronise with the stages of the eclipse and Neil and Chris went to Cornwall to present it at the Radio One Roadshow there.

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Wow boys! That's amazing. Thanks for sharing this x

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No pasties though xx

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