"And if the band you're in starts playing different tunes" is a reference to when Syd Barret was in bad shape towards the end. In concerts, he could suddenly start to play a different song. That's why David Gilmour joined the band. He was invited by Nick Mason to cover for Syd Barret. The plan was to keep Syd Barret as a non-performing songwriter. But in the end, it didn't work so Syd Barret was fired from the band.
Pink Floyd is one of those bands that you wish that you could hear for the first time again, and again. One thing that you miss while listening to Pink Floyd on headphones is the bass and the acoustics of some of the parts like the acoustic guitar, organ, and those heavy bass moments that kick you right in the chest. I was fortunate enough to get my hands on the first UK pressing of this album and Wish You Were Here. Nothing beats hearing it in stereo with a good set of speakers and listening to it like you would Metallica, Slayer, and others... Loud in a dark room and just taking it all in and experiencing the immersion not only in your ears, but feeling it.
Note that each track seamlessly joins the next because the whole album should be experienced as 1 piece of music, although most tracks do work well as standalone. All those sounds between the tracks are important cues. This seamless vibe shows up on a few albums, notably "The Wall" being more important that you hear it all in order because it literally tells a story. The era Darkside was made was their peak, with their other classic introspective album of "Wish You Were Here" and the more experimental "Meddle" being great examples of "the Pink Floyd sound".
Back to my second favorite band and one of my favorite albums from them. This band was so ahead of the curve that decades after the release of these tracks there music is still having such a huge impact on me and many others. Pink Floyd's music can seem so out of this world and yet their lyrics hit you right in the soul. This track was no different. With the insane backup vocals and lyrics that keep you thinking for a long time. The intelligence Floyd offered in there music was always next level.
Perhaps the greatest album ever published. The only reason this is not the #1 selling album in history is because the RIAA changed how sales metrics were calculated (they didn't track sales outside of specific targeted markets until 1979). So Michael Jackson's Thriller, and the Eagles Greatest Hits got counted properly and this did not. So they recorded about 50 Million sales to date, but it's projected that this easily clears triple diamond certification, and would at least be a contender for the #1 spot if the actual numbers had been recorded at release.
@@TheWolffAndTheMelody Sounds like a really good idea. A problem is that you might keep on driving until you're out of gas, and lost somewhere in a creepy forest. But it's definitely worth it.
You know my thoughts on this album and this band in general, there's no other band better. You speak of a warm sound, this album is pure perfection on vinyl. Trust me.
Another great Floyd reaction, man! And again, your attitude and outlook here are what's needed these days. I don't believe you've got to these yet, so I would recommend the studio versions of Shine On You Crazy Diamond pts 1-5 next, then soon to be followed by pts 6-9 so you don't lose the connectivity with the complete piece. If you have done Shine On, then I would say Keep Talking from the remastered and re-edited release of PULSE. Beyond that, a wildly underappreciated gem called Stay from Obscured By Clouds. Looking forward to those or any other Floyd that you react to on your channel.
Finally, you have come to hear Roger Waters as vocalist. Before he left the band he was the main songwriter. At some point the only songwriter. And for me that was the best phase of the band. I’m not so sure if these two songs really work outside the context of the album. It’s the end of the album, a concept album that deserves a listen from beginning to end.
No band like Pink Floyd, none. The Dark Side Of The Moon album was recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London, the same studios The Beatles recorded most of their albums. The explanation of the sounds that are heard at the very end of Eclipse as the heartbeat is fading out, is actually another Artist/Band recording in an adjacent studio at Abbey Road. Because the recording at the end of Eclipse, had the faders on the recording board turned up so much, the music from another studio in the building leaked in.
"And if the band you're in starts playing different tunes" is a reference to when Syd Barret was in bad shape towards the end. In concerts, he could suddenly start to play a different song. That's why David Gilmour joined the band. He was invited by Nick Mason to cover for Syd Barret. The plan was to keep Syd Barret as a non-performing songwriter. But in the end, it didn't work so Syd Barret was fired from the band.
Pink Floyd is one of those bands that you wish that you could hear for the first time again, and again.
One thing that you miss while listening to Pink Floyd on headphones is the bass and the acoustics of some of the parts like the acoustic guitar, organ, and those heavy bass moments that kick you right in the chest. I was fortunate enough to get my hands on the first UK pressing of this album and Wish You Were Here. Nothing beats hearing it in stereo with a good set of speakers and listening to it like you would Metallica, Slayer, and others... Loud in a dark room and just taking it all in and experiencing the immersion not only in your ears, but feeling it.
Note that each track seamlessly joins the next because the whole album should be experienced as 1 piece of music, although most tracks do work well as standalone.
All those sounds between the tracks are important cues.
This seamless vibe shows up on a few albums, notably "The Wall" being more important that you hear it all in order because it literally tells a story.
The era Darkside was made was their peak, with their other classic introspective album of "Wish You Were Here" and the more experimental "Meddle" being great examples of "the Pink Floyd sound".
Back to my second favorite band and one of my favorite albums from them. This band was so ahead of the curve that decades after the release of these tracks there music is still having such a huge impact on me and many others. Pink Floyd's music can seem so out of this world and yet their lyrics hit you right in the soul. This track was no different. With the insane backup vocals and lyrics that keep you thinking for a long time. The intelligence Floyd offered in there music was always next level.
Oh boy are you going to love their immense epics of "One of These Days" and "Echoes".
Echoes live at Pompeii is incredible.
Perhaps the greatest album ever published.
The only reason this is not the #1 selling album in history is because the RIAA changed how sales metrics were calculated (they didn't track sales outside of specific targeted markets until 1979). So Michael Jackson's Thriller, and the Eagles Greatest Hits got counted properly and this did not. So they recorded about 50 Million sales to date, but it's projected that this easily clears triple diamond certification, and would at least be a contender for the #1 spot if the actual numbers had been recorded at release.
So what if Michael Jackson sold more copies, no other artist or band comes close to the 990 weeks that Dark Side has spent on Billboard 200. 😃
"Brain Damage" is one of my favourite songs by them. Such a great song. "Wish You Were Here", "Comfortably Numb", and "Hey You" are also up there.
Nice one Tommy, it has been a long time since I have listened to Pink Floyd. Feels good to revisit!
A little walk down memory lane.
I'm glad you liked it. This is one of the few songs where I actually like the voice of Roger Waters.
I'm gonna go for a drive and just get lost in the whole album.
@@TheWolffAndTheMelody Sounds like a really good idea. A problem is that you might keep on driving until you're out of gas, and lost somewhere in a creepy forest. But it's definitely worth it.
key turning point for Pink Floyd
was the album "Meddle"
Check out Pink Floyd "Fearless"
You know my thoughts on this album and this band in general, there's no other band better.
You speak of a warm sound, this album is pure perfection on vinyl. Trust me.
Another great Floyd reaction, man! And again, your attitude and outlook here are what's needed these days. I don't believe you've got to these yet, so I would recommend the studio versions of Shine On You Crazy Diamond pts 1-5 next, then soon to be followed by pts 6-9 so you don't lose the connectivity with the complete piece. If you have done Shine On, then I would say Keep Talking from the remastered and re-edited release of PULSE. Beyond that, a wildly underappreciated gem called Stay from Obscured By Clouds. Looking forward to those or any other Floyd that you react to on your channel.
I believe it's the scarecrows dance in wizard of Oz runs on this song
Finally, you have come to hear Roger Waters as vocalist. Before he left the band he was the main songwriter. At some point the only songwriter. And for me that was the best phase of the band.
I’m not so sure if these two songs really work outside the context of the album. It’s the end of the album, a concept album that deserves a listen from beginning to end.
Now check out the prog band King Crimson from the same era.
the only thing that makes it light is the sun
No band like Pink Floyd, none.
The Dark Side Of The Moon album was recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London, the same studios The Beatles recorded most of their albums.
The explanation of the sounds that are heard at the very end of Eclipse as the heartbeat is fading out, is actually another Artist/Band recording in an adjacent studio at Abbey Road.
Because the recording at the end of Eclipse, had the faders on the recording board turned up so much, the music from another studio in the building leaked in.
OHHH Thats such a wild story with the other band. Thats so cool