Syd Barrett, songwriter for legendary psych-rock band Pink Floyd, has long been considered a genius by music fans, but there are still many questions surrounding him.

Was his recreational use of LSD a factor in his decline? Why did he disappear from the music scene? What happened to Syd Barrett?

In this video, we'll be looking at what makes the songs of Syd Barrett so special, and what his music says about his state of mind.