Pink Floyd
Related: progressive rock - psychedelic - rock music - UFO club - UK music - UK underground
Soundtracks: More (1968) - Zabriskie Point (1970)
Pink Floyd at the UFO Club, Tottenham Court Road, London
Biography
Pink Floyd is a British progressive band famous for its songwriting, harmonic classical rock compositions, bombastic style, striking album art and elaborate live shows. Pink Floyd is one of rock's most successful acts, ranking seventh in number of albums sold worldwide. --http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pink_Floyd [Apr 2005]Syd Barret (1946 - 2006)
In search of "nun shall pass" André
Roger Keith "Syd" Barrett (January 6, 1946 – July 7, 2006) was an English singer, songwriter, guitarist and artist.
Best remembered as one of the founding members of the group Pink Floyd, Barrett was active as a rock musician for only a few years, before mental instability forced him into seclusion he went into seclusion. His creative legacy and quintessentially English vocal delivery have since proven to be remarkably influential. --http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syd_Barrett [Jul 2006]
Dark Side of the Moon (1973) - Pink Floyd
The Dark Side of the Moon is a 1973 concept album by Pink Floyd. It deals with the issues surrounding a normal person's life, such as time, greed, conflict, travel, mental illness, and death.
It is considered by many fans to be the band's magnum opus (surpassing even The Wall). It was a landmark in rock music, featuring radio-suitable songs such as "Money", "Time", "Us and Them", and "Brain Damage/Eclipse" that also incorporate ethereal concrete sound techniques. Some critics use the album as a point of reference between "classic" blues rock and the then-new genre of electronic music. However, the work's softer touches of lyrical and musical nuance are what make Dark Side stand apart from its peers. --http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dark_Side_of_the_Moon [Jul 2006]
Dub Side of the Moon (2003) - Easy Star All Stars
Track Listings 1. Speak To Me/Breathe (In The Air) 2. On The Run 3. Time 4. The Great Gig In The Sky 5. Money 6. Us & Them 7. Any Colour You Like 8. Brain Damage 9. Eclipse 10. Time (Alternate version) 11. Great Dub In The Sky 12. Step It Pon The Rastaman Scene 13. Any Dub You Like
Dub Side of the Moon is a dub reggae version of the Pink Floyd classic, The Dark Side of the Moon, by the Easy Star All-Stars. Included with the liner notes are instructions on how to sync the album with The Wizard of Oz. The album has sold over 85,000 copies thus far and the All-stars have been regularly touring in support of the album. --http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dub_Side_of_the_Moon [Jul 2006]
See also: dub
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