Powerstar's Thought-Filled Barf Of Musicalness

**Janszoon** · 02-05-2014, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Trollheart

Fantastic song, but "The Wall" is chock-full of them. Check the scarily sparse "Mother", the manic "One of my turns", The oh-so-powerful "In the flesh" (both parts) and the incredible "The trial".

And the rest of it.
Amazing album.

Are you familiar with the movie version of "Mother"? I think I like that even more than the album version.

Trollheart · 02-05-2014, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

Are you familiar with the movie version of "Mother"? I think I like that even more than the album version.

Oh yeah. The movie just blew my mind! Love the extra track, "When the tigers broke free." Geldof's finest hour imo...

Moss · 02-05-2014, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Trollheart

Oh yeah. The movie just blew my mind! Love the extra track, "When the tigers broke free." Geldof's finest hour imho...

I actually have a 7" of tigers I bought when the movie came out in 1982. It says on it "taken from the album the final cut" and of course It did not end up being on that albums original release which confused me. Probably more than you wanted to know but there you go. The wall is one of the greatest albums of all time for sure.

Isbjørn · 02-06-2014, 12:18 AM

The Wall has some great songs, but I don't think it's the right place to start if you're new to Pink Floyd. I think Dark Side of the Moon would be better since it's shorter and flows better.

Powerstars · 02-07-2014, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Briks

Yeah, Comfortably Numb is great. Notice that the first solo is played on top of the chords from the chorus, and the second one on top of the chords from the verse? Think about it for a second. I think it's pretty cool.

Wow, that's actually kinda neat.

So there are three Floyd albums I'm interested in hearing: Anyone care to narrow it to one?

-The Piper at the Gates of Dawn (Syd Barret interests me :P)
-The Dark Side Of The Moon
-The Wall (I know it's 2-LP but I still wanna hear it)

Isbjørn · 02-07-2014, 03:23 PM

I have only heard a few songs off of Piper, but I don't think they really represent the known and beloved Pink Floyd sound very well. The Wall has its moments, but it also has its fillers. Then there's Dark Side of the Moon, which I will gladly listen to in one sitting any time. Trollheart's the expert, though. This reminds me I should listen some more to Floyd. Mind if I steal ideas from you and start a Pink Floyd spotlight in my Cave?

Powerstars · 02-07-2014, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Briks

I have only heard a few songs off of Piper, but I don't think they really represent the known and beloved Pink Floyd sound very well. The Wall has its moments, but it also has its fillers. Then there's Dark Side of the Moon, which I will gladly listen to in one sitting any time. Trollheart's the expert, though. This reminds me I should listen some more to Floyd. Mind if I steal ideas from you and start a Pink Floyd spotlight in my Cave?

I wouldn't consider it stealing if you just wanna review some Floyd. I was inspired to review The White Stripes's "Elephant" after TH did...keep in mind this was before I lost all my cash, but still.

Trollheart · 02-09-2014, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Moss

I actually have a 7" of tigers I bought when the movie came out in 1982. It says on it "taken from the album the final cut" and of course It did not end up being on that albums original release which confused me. Probably more than you wanted to know but there you go. The wall is one of the greatest albums of all time for sure.

I had that too, and bought it same as you, once I'd seen the movie. Sadly I gave away all my singles (don't ask!) so don't have it any more.

Trollheart · 02-09-2014, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Powerstars

Wow, that's actually kinda neat.

So there are three Floyd albums I'm interested in hearing: Anyone care to narrow it to one?

-The Piper at the Gates of Dawn (Syd Barret interests me :P)
-The Dark Side Of The Moon
-The Wall (I know it's 2-LP but I still wanna hear it)

I'd personally recommend "Dark Side" but also "Wish you were here". Course "Meddle" is an amazing album too. Sorry, you were trying to narrow it down...
go for Dark side. You will be amazed. But play it loud (pref with headphones)...

Isbjørn · 02-09-2014, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Trollheart

I'd personally recommend "Dark Side" but also "Wish you were here". Course "Meddle" is an amazing album too. Sorry, you were trying to narrow it down...
go for Dark side. You will be amazed. But play it loud (pref with headphones)...

Dim light, one sitting, headphones, volume at 11... go for it. I've never tried shrooms, but I'm sure this is better. It must be.

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Isbjørn cooler commie than elph Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: In a hole, help Posts: 2,811	I have only heard a few songs off of Piper, but I don't think they really represent the known and beloved Pink Floyd sound very well. The Wall has its moments, but it also has its fillers. Then there's Dark Side of the Moon, which I will gladly listen to in one sitting any time. Trollheart's the expert, though. This reminds me I should listen some more to Floyd. Mind if I steal ideas from you and start a Pink Floyd spotlight in my Cave? __________________ fast(ml) Hear me play the guitar Look, mom! I got a journal