[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Pink Floyd (Page 1 of 2)
Posted: 5/20/2005 11:24:04 AM EDT
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I just downloaded the entire Pink Floyd discography. Crap... I guess I haven't been much of a fan... I didn't even know half these albums existed. I was also looking at some of the pics of them from back in the day... what a bunch of ugly mothers they were. So... what's your favorite Floyd song(s) and album(s)? I have a hard time picking. I've always liked: Welcome to the Machine Sheep Breathe Time... there's really too man to pick one while I'm listening... *If you don't like, never have liked, or never have listened to Pink Floyd then don't bother posting... because nobody cares. You silence will be an adequate response. |
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In my opinion, Time is by far their best song and "Dark side of the Moon" is their best album. The words to the song, man o man so true. I've compared the guitar solo(s) in Comfortably Numb and while that’s some good stuff, the Guitar solo in Time is their best. The fact that the song as a whole draws so much emotions from me even today is a testament to its quality. |
I used to say that about a ot of bands... but nowadays I hate concerts. Too many freaks, they don't let you bring your own chair, food, or drinks to those open-grass outdoor concerts, and there's always some drunken asshole that ruins my fun. Not to mention seeing a band in concert usually ends up being seeing what could either be the band or a bunch of look-alikes lip syncing... I'd never know because I always buy the cheap seats and am pretty much looking at doll-sized performers... |
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Wish You Were Here is probably my favorite album, but its a hard choice. Far as songs: Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Both Songs) Time In The Flesh? Wish You Were Here Learning To Fly If I could see any band in concert it would be Floyd with Waters and Gilmore reunited. |
i own 21 of their cds  i guess im still a "mainstream" floyd fan though. 1. the wall 2. dark side 3. wish you were here 4. animals 5. the final cut as far as live cds go: 1. pulse 2. delicate sound of thunder 3. is there anybody out there? those are the only 3 live cds ive heard, im sure there are more bootlegs davids voice is FAR better than roger waters'....but i think rogers songwriting is better |
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Totally with you, there. I'm a big fan of the old stuff like Saucer Full of Secrets, Meddle, Ummagumma, etc. Have you seen the "Live at Pompei" DVD yet....there is a section of the DVD that is STRICTLY the concert without the interviews and such.....REALLY AWESOME!!!! "Echoes" in that old ampitheater is just SWEEEEET!!!!! |
Some of their very early stuff doesn't do it for me - anything Meddle or later I love! I guess I agree that Sid belongs in a mental ward - they started making music instead of just sound effects albums once Gilmour joined the band.... 8th row floor, right in the middle, about 40 feet from the stage. One of three times I've seen them. |
That's a great DVD- I like that they included the original film along with the new director's cut. I'd seen the original, and still enjoy that one more than the director's re-cut. |
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See my sig line..... from "Us and Them" on "Dark side" Also any pilot should love this song: Into the distance, a ribbon of black Stretched to the point of no turning back A flight of fancy on a windswept field Standing alone my senses reeled A fatal attraction holding me fast, how Can I escape this irresistible grasp? Can't keep my eyes from the circling skies Tongue-tied and twisted Just an earth-bound misfit, I Ice is forming on the tips of my wings Unheeded warnings, I thought I thought of everything No navigator to guide my way home Unladened, empty and turned to stone A soul in tension that's learning to fly Condition grounded but determined to try Can't keep my eyes from the circling skies Tongue-tied and twisted just an earth-bound misfit, I Friction lock - set. Mixture - rich Propellers - fully forward Flaps - set - 10 degrees Engine gauges and suction - check Mixture set to maximum percent - recheck Flight instruments... Altimeters - check both (garbled word) - on Navigation lights - on Strobes - on (to tower): Confirm 3-8-Echo ready for departure (tower): Hello again, this is now 129.4 (to tower): 129.4. It's to go. (tower): You may commence your takeoff, winds over 10 knots. (to tower): 3-8-Echo Easy on the brakes. Take it easy. Its gonna roll this time. Just hand the power gradually, and it... Above the planet on a wing and a prayer, My grubby halo, a vapour trail in the empty air, Across the clouds I see my shadow fly Out of the corner of my watering eye A dream unthreatened by the morning light Could blow this soul right through the roof of the night There's no sensation to compare with this Suspended animation, A state of bliss Can't keep my eyes from the circling skies Tongue-tied and twisted just an earth-bound misfit, I |
Have always been one of my fav's
I love that poster! |
Isn't that great I'd like to have it wall sized.
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There is a tribute band out of Australia that is supposed to do an AWESOME Pink Floyd show. In fact their name is Australian Pink Floyd. They tour all over though. In fact they were just in Boise, but I couldn't go. From some people who have seen the originals and went to the show, this tribute band is supposed to be as good in terms of sound and better in terms of show (recreating the psychedelic look). If they come back through I will definately be going as I love Pink Floyd music. |
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Pink Floyd - The Final Cut Title Track through the fish eyed lens of tear stained eyes i can barely define the shape of this moment in time and far from flying high in clear blue skies i'm spiralling down to the hole in the ground where i hide if you negotiate the minefield in the drive and beat the dogs and cheat the cold electronic eyes and if you make it past the shotgun in the hall dial the combination. open the priesthole and if i'm in i'll tell you what's behind the wall there's a kid who had a big hallucination making love to girls in magazines he wonders if you're sleeping with your new found faith could anybody love him or is it just a crazy dream and if i show you my dark side will you still hold me tonight and if i open my heart to you and show you my weak side what would you do would you sell your story to rolling stone would you take the children away and leave me alone and smile in reassurance as you whisper down the phone would you send me packing or would you take me home thought i oughta bare my naked feelings thought i oughta tear the curtain down i held the blade in trembling hands prepared to make it but just then the phone rang i never had the nerve to make the final cut |
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My favs are: Shine on You Crazy Diamond Young Lust Comfortably Numb Hey You Sheep Have a Cigar Any Colour Time Learning to Fly Money See Emily Play Mother The Show Must Go On In the Flesh .....are the only ones I can think of right now. Syd Barret had one and only one song I like from his solo career and that's Jiggalo Aunt. Definately ranks up there with some of the best Floyd songs. They're definately one of the best bands ever. |
Time is one of the saddest songs around.... That and Cat's in the cradle by Harry Chapin. |
There are probably songs in there I didn't even know were Flyd songs. I'll have to listen to the 67-72 stuff. I heard a few and they sound kind of The Who-ish. |
Dark Side was tied for #2 in all time sales (tied with Thriller, sadly) as of last year. The #1 best selling album/CD of all time is....... Eagles Greatest Hits 1971-1975. Dark Side remained on the Billboard Top 200 for an incredible 14 years! Far longer than any other record. It was the highest selling album of all time for many years. I read somewhere that at one point 35% of homes in the US had at least one copy, and over 80% of those who bought it replaced it after wearing it out at least once (before CD's). BTW, the SACD release of Dark Side, played through a high end system, is almost a religious experience! |
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I nearly have them all plus a few dozen bootlegs - everything from the mono days to the latest edition of DOTM from earlier this year. Some of the really old stuff - Meddle, Atom Heart Mother, Saucerful of Secrets, Obscured by Clouds is a little rough as the early recordings were the best but the sound is still amazing. Of course the albums from Animals on forward are amazing as the Floyd employed the best and brightest sound engineers and producers. Five of the six CD's in my new car's player are Pink Floyd. |
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Tina Turner was my last one and that's been almost 20 years ago. It was quite good though.<G> Dennis Jenkins
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That would have been a good one. I did see U2 play in a bar in Memphis before they were anybody.<G> Dennis Jenkins
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Too many great songs and albums for me to pick one. Listening to "Wish You Were Here" now. Went to bed drunk with a stack on Pink Floyd albums on the stereo and the head set on many Friday nights. Nice dreams. Side trivia note. Who was the engineer for "Dark Side of The Moon"? |