The Official Pink Floyd Thread

[Howard the Duck]

Originally Posted by SgtMeowenstein

Waters saw himself as the 'leader' after Barrett departed the band. He also became increasingly demanding -- even firing Wright before The Wall tour. I think even Waters is now willing to admit that he was difficult. Having said that, I have always felt that Waters was the main creative force behind the band. They all played an important role, but Waters brought the vision.

well, after I watched "Live at Pompeii", i conclude they were all pretty bland and faceless as people

[jackhammer]

Originally Posted by Howard the Duck

well, after I watched "Live at Pompeii", i conclude they were all pretty bland and faceless as people

That's exactly how they wanted to be and still do. Floyd are one of the very few bands that let the music do their talking without ever coming across as pretentious. No showboating, no 'look at how good I am', just 4 introspective guys (at the time) playing great music. Apart from the debut and the gatefold vinyl of Meddle the band didn't even bother putting photos of themselves on albums until AMLOR because they just weren't interested.

Live At Pompeii is ****ing brilliant, why make a live video with thousands of fans when you can just zone out in the ruins of an ancient city and just play music?

[Howard the Duck]

Originally Posted by jackhammer

That's exactly how they wanted to be and still do. Floyd are one of the very few bands that let the music do their talking without ever coming across as pretentious. No showboating, no 'look at how good I am', just 4 introspective guys (at the time) playing great music. Apart from the debut and the gatefold vinyl of Meddle the band didn't even bother putting photos of themselves on albums until AMLOR because they just weren't interested.

Live At Pompeii is ****ing brilliant, why make a live video with thousands of fans when you can just zone out in the ruins of an ancient city and just play music?

the music is good, no doubt, i think in the beginning of "A Saucerful of Secrets" live, they probably pioneered noise-rock

but they come across as pretty vanilla in personalities

[Flyingpig437]

Originally Posted by Howard the Duck

but they come across as pretty vanilla in personalities

Does that even matter?

[Howard the Duck]

Originally Posted by Flyingpig437

Does that even matter?

maybe not

still, they're quite boring

[Mooneh]

Originally Posted by Howard the Duck

maybe not

still, they're quite boring

It doesn't matter. It's not about showboating to the crowd, it's about expressing everything through music. Like telling a story through instruments.

[Howard the Duck]

Originally Posted by Mooneh

It doesn't matter. It's not about showboating to the crowd, it's about expressing everything through music. Like telling a story through instruments.

i'd still like my favourite musicians to have some sort of "personality" - e.g. Tom Waits, Hendrix, Beefheart, etc

[Mooneh]

Originally Posted by Howard the Duck

i'd still like my favourite musicians to have some sort of "personality" - e.g. Tom Waits, Hendrix, Beefheart, etc

Roger Waters had a personality. He was just a massive effhead.