Pink Floyd — Hey You
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Hey you, out there in the cold
Getting lonely, getting old
Can you feel me?
Hey you, standing in the aisles
With itchy feet and fading smiles
Can you feel me?
Hey you, don't help them to bury the light
Don't give in without a fight
Hey you, out there on your own
Sitting naked by the phone
Would you touch me?
Hey you, with your ear against the wall
Waiting for someone to call out
Would you touch me?
Hey you, would you help me to carry the stone?
Open your heart, I'm coming home
But it was only fantasy
The wall was too high
As you can see
No matter how he tried
He could not break free
And the worms ate into his brain
Hey you, out there on the road
Always doing what you're told
Can you help me?
Hey you, out there beyond the wall
Breaking bottles in the hall
Can you help me?
Hey you, don't tell me there's no hope at all
Together we stand, divided we fall
''(Click of TV being turned on)''
"Well, only got an hour of daylight left. Better get started."
"Isn't it unsafe to travel at night?"
"It'll be a lot less safe to stay here. You're father's gonna pick up our trail before long."
"Can Loca ride?"
"Yeah, I can ride. Magaret, time to go! Maigret, thank you for everything."
"Goodbye, Chenga."
"Goodbye, miss..."
"I'll be back."
Getting lonely, getting old
Can you feel me?
Hey you, standing in the aisles
With itchy feet and fading smiles
Can you feel me?
Hey you, don't help them to bury the light
Don't give in without a fight
Hey you, out there on your own
Sitting naked by the phone
Would you touch me?
Hey you, with your ear against the wall
Waiting for someone to call out
Would you touch me?
Hey you, would you help me to carry the stone?
Open your heart, I'm coming home
But it was only fantasy
The wall was too high
As you can see
No matter how he tried
He could not break free
And the worms ate into his brain
Hey you, out there on the road
Always doing what you're told
Can you help me?
Hey you, out there beyond the wall
Breaking bottles in the hall
Can you help me?
Hey you, don't tell me there's no hope at all
Together we stand, divided we fall
''(Click of TV being turned on)''
"Well, only got an hour of daylight left. Better get started."
"Isn't it unsafe to travel at night?"
"It'll be a lot less safe to stay here. You're father's gonna pick up our trail before long."
"Can Loca ride?"
"Yeah, I can ride. Magaret, time to go! Maigret, thank you for everything."
"Goodbye, Chenga."
"Goodbye, miss..."
"I'll be back."
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Thanks for spinning this BillG!
it's a 10 from a 10 rated album and only my 3rd favorite PF album at that. Or 4th...Animals might beat it slightly.
Long Live RP!!
it's a 10 from a 10 rated album and only my 3rd favorite PF album at that. Or 4th...Animals might beat it slightly.
Long Live RP!!
My rating is now 8 going down to 6
It's Pink Floyd. You either like them or you don't. But for me, nothing beats DSOTM to Animals. That's where I sit, anyways. 
This is a great tune from The Wall.
Divided we fall.
This is a great tune from The Wall.
Divided we fall.
beautifulIt really is to bad people don't like something just because other people do like it.
I am guilty of that myself.
Pink Floyd are like The Beatles.
Where would we be without them..........I wonder.
Thankfully I was lucky to see them once. Animals tour. Etched into my psyche still.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qISW7eNVrQM
I am guilty of that myself.
Pink Floyd are like The Beatles.
Where would we be without them..........I wonder.
Thankfully I was lucky to see them once. Animals tour. Etched into my psyche still.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qISW7eNVrQM
Yeccch. Next.
Skydog wrote:
ditto
a lot of 'artists' get slammed for just being shills for the corporate recording industry
Pink Floyd is the CEO of that predictable genre
.
(imho, not to being taken as a comment on PF fans)
Seriously? Totally disagree but I guess each to their owns opinion. Shills? Not even close.
ditto
a lot of 'artists' get slammed for just being shills for the corporate recording industry
Pink Floyd is the CEO of that predictable genre
.
(imho, not to being taken as a comment on PF fans)
Seriously? Totally disagree but I guess each to their owns opinion. Shills? Not even close.
thewiseking wrote:
ditto
a lot of 'artists' get slammed for just being shills for the corporate recording industry
Pink Floyd is the CEO of that predictable genre
.
(imho, not to being taken as a comment on PF fans)
no artistry or poetry in anything these guys ever did. just alot of puffery, bombast, pretense and a big floating pig.
ditto
a lot of 'artists' get slammed for just being shills for the corporate recording industry
Pink Floyd is the CEO of that predictable genre
.
(imho, not to being taken as a comment on PF fans)
hunh?
Stingray wrote:
Bigger than what albums, for example? Can you mention some?
I hear pathetic and pretty simple folks fighting to get a very mediocre tune assembled!
Below Barcley James Harvest!
And there is not much room there!
Stingray wrote:
Bigger than what albums, for example? Can you mention some?
I hear pathetic and pretty simple folks fighting to get a very mediocre tune assembled!
Below Barcley James Harvest!
And there is not much room there!
kcar wrote:
It happened again! Nice three song package
The Cure "This Twilight Garden" -> The Durutti Column "Requiem for Mother" -> Pink Floyd "Hey You"
Someone give the DJ a few Prozacs...
Someone give the DJ a few Prozacs...
It happened again! Nice three song package
The Cure "This Twilight Garden" -> The Durutti Column "Requiem for Mother" -> Pink Floyd "Hey You"
Someone give the DJ a few Prozacs...
Someone give the DJ a few Prozacs...
scrubbrush wrote:
35 years actually...
Wow... it's been over a year since this was last played here? and 25 years since it came out?!?! where does the time go?
35 years actually...
Wow... it's been over a year since this was last played here? and 25 years since it came out?!?! where does the time go?
Everybody in my mushrooming multitude of churches loves this song from one of the greatest albums of all time...
thewiseking wrote:
That's inconsistent of you - you did give "Fearless" a 9 after all. Did you no know it was Pink Floyd when you were enjoying it at the time?
no artistry or poetry in anything these guys ever did. just alot of puffery, bombast, pretense and a big floating pig.
That's inconsistent of you - you did give "Fearless" a 9 after all. Did you no know it was Pink Floyd when you were enjoying it at the time?
The Wall - has never been of my play list - musically superb! Roger and the boys at their Very Best!
RedGuitar wrote:
Wosilla...?
Played this with some musicians last weekend. Interesting tune to perform. Got a good reaction from the crowd.
Wosilla...?
Stingray wrote:
Bigger than what albums, for example? Can you mention some?
I hear pathetic and pretty simple folks fighting to get a very mediocre tune assembled!
Below Barcley James Harvest!
And there is not much room there!
You need to embrace your inner Brit :)
Bigger than what albums, for example? Can you mention some?
I hear pathetic and pretty simple folks fighting to get a very mediocre tune assembled!
Below Barcley James Harvest!
And there is not much room there!
You need to embrace your inner Brit :)
Incredible. Only problem is, it's made me want to listen to more Pink Floyd! Sorry RP, a victim of your own success here! :)
romeotuma wrote:
Everybody in my hotel room loves this song from one of the greatest albums of all time...
Bigger than what albums, for example? Can you mention some?
I hear pathetic and pretty simple folks fighting to get a very mediocre tune assembled!
Below Barcley James Harvest!
And there is not much room there!
Everybody in my hotel room loves this song from one of the greatest albums of all time...
Bigger than what albums, for example? Can you mention some?
I hear pathetic and pretty simple folks fighting to get a very mediocre tune assembled!
Below Barcley James Harvest!
And there is not much room there!
Everybody in my hotel room loves this song from one of the greatest albums of all time...
Rubbish
crogers wrote:
No poetry? I respectfully beg to differ — case in point:
——-
thewiseking wrote:
I thought I was tired of this one but never really paid attention to the lyrics. Thanks for pointing them out again. Signed—Wizened by experience.
Ticking away the moments that make up a dull day
You fritter and waste the hours in an off-hand way
Kicking around on a piece of ground in your home town
Waiting for someone or something to show you the way
Tired of lying in the sunshine staying home to watch the rain
You are young and life is long and there is time to kill today
And then the one day you find ten years have got behind you
No one told you when to run, you missed the starting gun
And you run and you run to catch up with the sun, but it's sinking
And racing around to come up behind you again
The sun is the same in the relative way, but you're older
And shorter of breath and one day closer to death
Every year is getting shorter, never seem to find the time
Plans that either come to naught or half a page of scribbled lines
Hanging on in quiet desparation is the English way
The time is gone the song is over, thought I'd something more to say
——-
thewiseking wrote:
no artistry or poetry in anything these guys ever did. just alot of puffery, bombast, pretense and a big floating pig.
I thought I was tired of this one but never really paid attention to the lyrics. Thanks for pointing them out again. Signed—Wizened by experience.
Calendar wrote:
Agreed. "The Wall" quickly became another brick in the FM radio wall.
I could never hear this song again for the next 100 years and it would be too soon. Plodding, dragging - and still screechy.
Agreed. "The Wall" quickly became another brick in the FM radio wall.
thewiseking wrote:
Yeah, but they sure put on one hell of a good show.
In fact, I don't know of any other band that has a higher bar for a live show.
But then again, I like PF ...
no artistry or poetry in anything these guys ever did. just alot of puffery, bombast, pretense and a big floating pig.
Yeah, but they sure put on one hell of a good show.
In fact, I don't know of any other band that has a higher bar for a live show.
But then again, I like PF ...
thewiseking wrote:
Don't feed the troll - leave him for a billygoat (or maybe a big floating pig) to settle his hash.
no artistry or poetry in anything these guys ever did. just alot of puffery, bombast, pretense and a big floating pig.
Don't feed the troll - leave him for a billygoat (or maybe a big floating pig) to settle his hash.
thewiseking wrote:
I disagree with you but nonetheless find your comment funny!
no artistry or poetry in anything these guys ever did. just alot of puffery, bombast, pretense and a big floating pig.
; "Lol")
I disagree with you but nonetheless find your comment funny!Just beware the pork tacos
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dyharenas wrote:
Two of my best mates forged their friendship, or at least it started, when one of them uttered "...and the worms ate into his brain..." in class.
thewiseking wrote:
no artistry or poetry in anything these guys ever did. just alot of puffery, bombast, pretense and a big floating pig.
another "too cool for the room" douche bagNo poetry? I respectfully beg to differ — case in point:
——-
thewiseking wrote:
Ticking away the moments that make up a dull day
You fritter and waste the hours in an off-hand way
Kicking around on a piece of ground in your home town
Waiting for someone or something to show you the way
Tired of lying in the sunshine staying home to watch the rain
You are young and life is long and there is time to kill today
And then the one day you find ten years have got behind you
No one told you when to run, you missed the starting gun
And you run and you run to catch up with the sun, but it's sinking
And racing around to come up behind you again
The sun is the same in the relative way, but you're older
And shorter of breath and one day closer to death
Every year is getting shorter, never seem to find the time
Plans that either come to naught or half a page of scribbled lines
Hanging on in quiet desparation is the English way
The time is gone the song is over, thought I'd something more to say
——-
thewiseking wrote:
no artistry or poetry in anything these guys ever did. just alot of puffery, bombast, pretense and a big floating pig.
thewiseking wrote:
You and Stingray should get a room.
no artistry or poetry in anything these guys ever did. just alot of puffery, bombast, pretense and a big floating pig.
You and Stingray should get a room.
thewiseking wrote:
Blasphemer!
no artistry or poetry in anything these guys ever did. just alot of puffery, bombast, pretense and a big floating pig.
Blasphemer!
thewiseking wrote:
No. Simply wrong.
no artistry or poetry in anything these guys ever did. just alot of puffery, bombast, pretense and a big floating pig.
No. Simply wrong.
no artistry or poetry in anything these guys ever did. just alot of puffery, bombast, pretense and a big floating pig.
Just linked from RP to Apple and bought a Nano and gear. I hope RP gets their cut.
Played this with some musicians last weekend. Interesting tune to perform. Got a good reaction from the crowd.
tulfan wrote:
Immune.
10!
Heard this enough for an eternity or two...
Immune.
10!Two of my best mates forged their friendship, or at least it started, when one of them uttered "...and the worms ate into his brain..." in class.
This is a great song from a brilliant album. It's amazing how well Pink Floyd's work from the late 70's has aged. They were way ahead of their time and the engineering and production still are considered a benchmark (especially Dark Side of the Moon).
lattalo wrote:
Oh I guess if we're being truthful, I concur completely
If Bill never played this that would be too soon for me, don't like it, never did!
Oh I guess if we're being truthful, I concur completely
Heard this enough for an eternity or two...
David Gilmour from Pink Floyd by ~Araen
So, finally, a Dave Gilmour. I didn't draw him so far. It would have been appropriate long ago that I give him place here.
Ahhh, and the scanner killed this picture. There is a lot more detail on it.
Update:
Finally I'm able to change this with a digital photo... whew. Dark a bit, but more detailed
But there's somebody else that needs taking care of in Washington.
Who's that?
Rose Pilchitt.
Rose Pilchitt? Who's that?
36-24-36. Does that answer your question?
Who's that?
Rose Pilchitt.
Rose Pilchitt? Who's that?
36-24-36. Does that answer your question?
Legendary 
reindeer wrote:
I hate personal reasons, but I despise this whole album. It's painful to listen to.
If not for personal context (and the way music morphs to fit all of ours) there might be little market for music - and certainly a lot less comments. Sincerely sorry about your wall, hope it comes down. jagdriver wrote:
bump
Before Rick Wright passed, there was a MySpace page that was ostensibly his. On it he had a personal that read:
Looking for a bass player who doesn't always write songs about his dad.
Looking for a bass player who doesn't always write songs about his dad.
bump
Overplayed or not,after reading the comments of this song and any songs' comment
for that matter,one thing is for sure,the Radio Paradise community will fall !
"Together we stand ,,,,, "
for that matter,one thing is for sure,the Radio Paradise community will fall !
"Together we stand ,,,,,
"If Bill never played this that would be too soon for me, don't like it, never did!
This song is deeply personal. I hate that it gets so much FM airplay. Sounds good within the RP context. 10.
reindeer wrote:
Same for me, don't like this album at all. But this song, just reminds me of good times arguing (for hours!) with friends who all loved this album. So, at the end, this was the song they would play as it was time for me to part. Didn't fall though...
I hate personal reasons, but I despise this whole album. It's painful to listen to.
Same for me, don't like this album at all. But this song, just reminds me of good times arguing (for hours!) with friends who all loved this album. So, at the end, this was the song they would play as it was time for me to part. Didn't fall though...
Floyd...?
Now Queen I am out of here!
Now Queen I am out of here!
I could never hear this song again for the next 100 years and it would be too soon. Plodding, dragging - and still screechy.
I'm a Floyd fan.
I love this track.
I love this album.
It may not be the best record the band came out with.
But I think it is arguably the best produced album of all time.
It has so many layers and textures that flow seamlessly from one song to the next.
It's a masterwork!
I love this track.
I love this album.
It may not be the best record the band came out with.
But I think it is arguably the best produced album of all time.
It has so many layers and textures that flow seamlessly from one song to the next.
It's a masterwork!
| peter_james_bond (Lunenburg, NS) |
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Before Rick Wright passed, there was a MySpace page that was ostensibly his. On it he had a personal that read:
Looking for a bass player who doesn't always write songs about his dad.
thewiseking wrote:
Overstated perhaps, but I would offer that they are one of the most overplayed and over-rated bands. To each their own.
here we go
more soulless tedium from the void
more soulless tedium from the void
Overstated perhaps, but I would offer that they are one of the most overplayed and over-rated bands. To each their own.
DavidS_UK wrote:
Deja vu and already said from the same location .... better check my watch and calendar
Great set for the last 30 minutes, culminating in this ...
Pink Floyd - Hey You
The Durutti Column - Requiem For Mother
The Cure - Lullaby
The Audreys - Lay Me Down
Portishead - The Rip
Unkle - Reign
Vienna Teng - In Another Life
Very nice group - I just LOVE that Portishead - I think I'll go and rate it.
Pink Floyd - Hey You
The Durutti Column - Requiem For Mother
The Cure - Lullaby
The Audreys - Lay Me Down
Portishead - The Rip
Unkle - Reign
Vienna Teng - In Another Life
Very nice group - I just LOVE that Portishead - I think I'll go and rate it.
Deja vu and already said from the same location .... better check my watch and calendar
DavidS_UK wrote:
Same one today. Love it.
Great set for the last 30 minutes, culminating in this ...
Pink Floyd - Hey You
The Durutti Column - Requiem For Mother
The Cure - Lullaby
The Audreys - Lay Me Down
Portishead - The Rip
Unkle - Reign
Vienna Teng - In Another Life
Very nice group - I just LOVE that Portishead - I think I'll go and rate it.
Pink Floyd - Hey You
The Durutti Column - Requiem For Mother
The Cure - Lullaby
The Audreys - Lay Me Down
Portishead - The Rip
Unkle - Reign
Vienna Teng - In Another Life
Very nice group - I just LOVE that Portishead - I think I'll go and rate it.
Same one today. Love it.
Great set for the last 30 minutes, culminating in this ...
Pink Floyd - Hey You
The Durutti Column - Requiem For Mother
The Cure - Lullaby
The Audreys - Lay Me Down
Portishead - The Rip
Unkle - Reign
Vienna Teng - In Another Life
Very nice group - I just LOVE that Portishead - I think I'll go and rate it.
Pink Floyd - Hey You
The Durutti Column - Requiem For Mother
The Cure - Lullaby
The Audreys - Lay Me Down
Portishead - The Rip
Unkle - Reign
Vienna Teng - In Another Life
Very nice group - I just LOVE that Portishead - I think I'll go and rate it.
snitramc wrote:
And the worms ate into his brain....
This is where Pink Floyd jumped the shark. Two songs repeated endlessly for four whole vinyl sides. I got really tired of listening to Roger, Nick et al apologize continuously to Syd for being so great. And god knows, they were great; saw 'em live twice and it was a life changing experience ('course, it might have been the blotter). But sadly no, this is not Floyd. Not even close.
And the worms ate into his brain....
QueenLucia wrote:
I do! In fact, I was listening to it last night. And, I might add, enjoying it just as much as I did when it first came out.
moi aussi, I listen to it in full, often. it pains me to stop in the middle actually... such an unfinished gestalt.
I do! In fact, I was listening to it last night. And, I might add, enjoying it just as much as I did when it first came out.
moi aussi, I listen to it in full, often. it pains me to stop in the middle actually... such an unfinished gestalt.
I hate personal reasons, but I despise this whole album. It's painful to listen to.
thewiseking wrote:
. . . perhaps you should avoid the void that is the Floyd . . .
more soulless tedium from the void
. . . perhaps you should avoid the void that is the Floyd . . .
thewiseking wrote:
Takes one to know one
here we go
more soulless tedium from the void
more soulless tedium from the void
Takes one to know one
thewiseking wrote:
Soulless? maybe over played, but I can feel plenty of emotion in this track.
here we go
more soulless tedium from the void
more soulless tedium from the void
Soulless? maybe over played, but I can feel plenty of emotion in this track.
here we go
more soulless tedium from the void
more soulless tedium from the void
Love it...
snitramc wrote:
This is where Pink Floyd jumped the shark. Two songs repeated endlessly for four whole vinyl sides. I got really tired of listening to Roger, Nick et al apologize continuously to Syd for being so great. And god knows, they were great; saw 'em live twice and it was a life changing experience ('course, it might have been the blotter). But sadly no, this is not Floyd. Not even close.
snitramc wrote:
Sure it is.
This is where Pink Floyd jumped the shark. Two songs repeated endlessly for four whole vinyl sides. I got really tired of listening to Roger, Nick et al apologize continuously to Syd for being so great. And god knows, they were great; saw 'em live twice and it was a life changing experience ('course, it might have been the blotter). But sadly no, this is not Floyd. Not even close.
Sure it is.
gjeeg wrote:
If that is a worthless adolescent driveling contribution then I shudder to think what some of the others here are...
Well put.
You're almost right. The movie was released about two years later than the album, but could easily have been compiled as a music soundtrack with no changes.
(My worthless adolescent drivelling conribution.)
If that is a worthless adolescent driveling contribution then I shudder to think what some of the others here are...
Well put.
You're almost right. The movie was released about two years later than the album, but could easily have been compiled as a music soundtrack with no changes.
Clarification:
The reason The Wall may be difficult to listen to is that it is a soundtrack to the film, no?
I remember being thrown by the Beatles' Help LP; how weird and different and unlistenable it was... because every other track was a weird orchstrated interlude that only had meaning when watching the film.
Same thing with The Wall, I always found.
(My worthless adolescent drivelling conribution.)
The reason The Wall may be difficult to listen to is that it is a soundtrack to the film, no?
I remember being thrown by the Beatles' Help LP; how weird and different and unlistenable it was... because every other track was a weird orchstrated interlude that only had meaning when watching the film.
Same thing with The Wall, I always found.
(My worthless adolescent drivelling conribution.)
orpheus wrote:
so the ultimate question then is, "do you want a freakin' medal for your feeble effort or a freakin' chest to pin it on?" Some of us still actually have our memory (but I guess yours was forfeited at woodstock, don't tell me, you ate the "brown acid," right?)
Was this reponse necessary?
so the ultimate question then is, "do you want a freakin' medal for your feeble effort or a freakin' chest to pin it on?" Some of us still actually have our memory (but I guess yours was forfeited at woodstock, don't tell me, you ate the "brown acid," right?)
Was this reponse necessary?
prophetzarquon wrote:
Hey presto, by the magic of the Internet and clicking the Wikipedia button above it took me all of 15 seconds to copy this
so the ultimate question then is, "do you want a freakin' medal for your feeble effort or a freakin' chest to pin it on?" Some of us still actually have our memory (but I guess yours was forfeited at woodstock, don't tell me, you ate the "brown acid," right?)
Hey presto, by the magic of the Internet and clicking the Wikipedia button above it took me all of 15 seconds to copy this
| Released | 30 November 1979 (UK) 8 December 1979 (U.S.) | |
|---|---|---|
so the ultimate question then is, "do you want a freakin' medal for your feeble effort or a freakin' chest to pin it on?" Some of us still actually have our memory (but I guess yours was forfeited at woodstock, don't tell me, you ate the "brown acid," right?)
Is this the set of creepy, haunting transitions Bill?
HEY YOU!!! How dare you rate this below a 10. Fix it now.
orpheus wrote:
Actually it was 1980, because I listened to it for most of that year. (with the possibility of late '79 also being correct).
Hey presto, by the magic of the Internet and clicking the Wikipedia button above it took me all of 15 seconds to copy this
Actually it was 1980, because I listened to it for most of that year. (with the possibility of late '79 also being correct).
Hey presto, by the magic of the Internet and clicking the Wikipedia button above it took me all of 15 seconds to copy this
| Released | 30 November 1979 (UK) 8 December 1979 (U.S.) | |
|---|---|---|
kcar wrote:
I do! In fact, I was listening to it last night. And, I might add, enjoying it just as much as I did when it first came out.
Who listens to the even half of The Wall in one go?
I do! In fact, I was listening to it last night. And, I might add, enjoying it just as much as I did when it first came out.
orpheus wrote:
Actually it was 1980, because I listened to it for most of that year. (with the possibility of late '79 also being correct).
Late '79. November or December as I recall.
Actually it was 1980, because I listened to it for most of that year. (with the possibility of late '79 also being correct).
Late '79. November or December as I recall.
orpheus wrote:
Actually it was 1980, because I listened to it for most of that year. (with the possibility of late '79 also being correct).
Good caveat, since indeed it was late '79 :)
Actually it was 1980, because I listened to it for most of that year. (with the possibility of late '79 also being correct).
Good caveat, since indeed it was late '79 :)
can`t even write - have to listen to The Wall !!!!!
copymonkey wrote:
Actually it was 1980, because I listened to it for most of that year. (with the possibility of late '79 also being correct).
As someone with a strong distaste for this band, I hesitate to show what a geek I am by pointing out that I'm pretty sure this record was not released in 1975, but I think a bit later—maybe '78-'79.
Actually it was 1980, because I listened to it for most of that year. (with the possibility of late '79 also being correct).
I do love this song and especially the Live version from The Wall Live In Berlin performed by Paul Carrack.
I agree with you on this. There are some good, even great tracks on The Wall but apart the album's excellent airing of rage and angst it's a confused mess. The album's supposed to tell a story, but even when it was made into a movie it didn't make much sense or take you anywhere. This song always struck me as especially tiresome, labored and whiny.
Pink Floyd made some great, great music about individual isolation and alienation from society but as Roger Waters took over the band, its music lost a lot beauty, charm and mystery. Listening to Dark Side of the Moon from beginning to end is easy. Who listens to the even half of The Wall in one go?
snitramc wrote:
Pink Floyd made some great, great music about individual isolation and alienation from society but as Roger Waters took over the band, its music lost a lot beauty, charm and mystery. Listening to Dark Side of the Moon from beginning to end is easy. Who listens to the even half of The Wall in one go?
snitramc wrote:
This is where Pink Floyd jumped the shark. Two songs repeated endlessly for four whole vinyl sides. I got really tired of listening to Roger, Nick et al apologize continuously to Syd for being so great. And god knows, they were great; saw 'em live twice and it was a life changing experience ('course, it might have been the blotter). But sadly no, this is not Floyd. Not even close.
As someone with a strong distaste for this band, I hesitate to show what a geek I am by pointing out that I'm pretty sure this record was not released in 1975, but I think a bit later—maybe '78-'79.
horstman wrote:
I don't listen to the radio anymore. Haven't in years since I found radio paradise and got a 6 CD changer in my car. What's the point? They play the same old crap on the radio anyway?
So now when I hear Pink Floyd, or Zeppelin, or the Doors on RP, I don't lament and use the "mainstream, been played to death" card. I simply enjoy and remember that it has been YEARS since I heard this.
You know, I've never gotten the whole "it's overplayed" complaint, but never really thought about why--when it's clearly a big deal to so many.
You nailed it perfectly. Don't listen to crap radio (i.e., all of it) and you won't become bored with their limited playlists. Then a tune like this becomes a delectable treat again, much like a cheeseburger can taste wonderful if you only have one a year, instead of boring like when you eat one every day.
brn wrote:
Dave played the bass? Pretty sure that was Roger's thing.
Dave played bass on a lot of songs (and Waters often played acoustic guitar). According to the Wikipedia article on this song, Dave is playing a Charvel fretless bass.
passsion8 wrote:
Don't hate Floyd...just this Floyd. Meddle, DSOTM, WYWH & Animals compensate for this depressing compilation. Sweet guitar tho.
I've loved the Floyd since Saucerful of Secrets. For me, there biggest misque was Animals. The Wall has a lot of unlistenable crap on it, to be sure, but the Gilmour stuff is all terrific, as always. I understand it was DG, incidentally, who had to convince Roger that this release just ...would... not ...work... without some of the tunes offering something in the way of melody. Thank God for David Gilmour!
DoctorHooey wrote:
Let's not forget them bass riffs too! You can bet that Gilmour did those as well.
Dave played the bass? Pretty sure that was Roger's thing.
parrothead wrote:
I guess I must place my 2 cents into it since I have all of Pink Floyds CD's. Call me wierd but my favorite is Animals!!!
Pick up Roger's "2000 In the Flesh Live". His rendition of Dogs is simply enjoyable.
This is where Pink Floyd jumped the shark. Two songs repeated endlessly for four whole vinyl sides. I got really tired of listening to Roger, Nick et al apologize continuously to Syd for being so great. And god knows, they were great; saw 'em live twice and it was a life changing experience ('course, it might have been the blotter). But sadly no, this is not Floyd. Not even close.
I really dug this at the time but I haven't been tempted to put it on in about 25 years. I even thought about getting the movie again via Netflix, but then thought...nah. I don't really know why. Great album
I dunno.. it speaks to me more now than ever before.
thewiseking wrote:
more empty, soulless, tedium. Music for burnouts.
Me thinks thewiseking is not so wise.
more empty, soulless, tedium. Music for burnouts.
Arianrhod wrote:
I HATE PINK FLOYD.
Okay, now I feel better.
Enjoy, I'm going to hide til it's done.
Don't hate Floyd...just this Floyd. Meddle, DSOTM, WYWH & Animals compensate for this depressing compilation. Sweet guitar tho.
8.3? this is 10, or better, 11 =)
OScar
I sometimes get down on RP for all the dated overplayed "Classic Album Rock", but Pink Floyd always seems to fit......Godlike.
radiozep wrote:
Mr. Segue (Seguester) at work again...
Believe it is the only tune from the Wall not in the movie... Bill?
I'm not Bill, but no, it wasn't in the movie.
winter wrote:
Quite possibly the most depressing song in the history of ever.
It fit the movie, also a real 'pick you up'. Don't know if it was in the movie or not (re question below) but it's certainly consistent with the theme.
Quite possibly the most depressing song in the history of ever.
xtalman wrote:
There best album IMHO.
They may have peaked with WYWH, but Animals is almost as good. While I liked the Wall, its more a Waters solo project than a band effort - with Gilmour's guitar solos thrown in.
I remember very well when we wrote in school the words Hey teacher, we don't need no education on the blackboard - and only a very few teachers understood... :roflol:
eastcoast wrote:
Such sweet Gilmore guitar leads make me rate this as godlike. If it wasn't for Gilmores guitar this whole album would have sucked
Let's not forget them bass riffs too! You can bet that Gilmour did those as well.
Mr. Segue (Seguester) at work again...
Believe it is the only tune from the Wall not in the movie... Bill?
eastcoast wrote:
Such sweet Gilmore guitar leads make me rate this as godlike. If it wasn't for Gilmores guitar this whole album would have sucked
:question:
themotion wrote:
If your too good for Floyd, you must not have any friends at all.
hee hee hee :lol:
runaway wrote:
..and the worms ate into his brain...
Eewww. Like this song. :puke:
I grew out of this song with adolescence and really never need to hear it again.
If your too good for Floyd, you must not have any friends at all.
..and the worms ate into his brain...
Eewww. Like this song. :puke:
I grew out of this song with adolescence and really never need to hear it again.
Hence why I don't listen to the radio, I don't need to hear things overplayed.
tblock wrote:
not a particularly bad song, but gawd you hear it everywhere on the radio already (at least on rock stations).
not a particularly bad song, but gawd you hear it everywhere on the radio already (at least on rock stations).
Such sweet Gilmore guitar leads make me rate this as godlike. If it wasn't for Gilmores guitar this whole album would have sucked
pushkinjim wrote:
Great song! Great album! Great band! Good memories!
Thanks Bill!
Good memories indeed.
Must have been some 10 year since I have last heard this.
Great song! Great album! Great band! Good memories!
Thanks Bill!
I_LUV_BRITROCK wrote:
Pink Floyd at 6am? Is someone smokin' weed over
there? PF should be reserved for the 3am to 4am shift.
Well, if this was a just a local radio station where the listeners were in the same time zone, then,....I would still disagree with this statement.
I HATE PINK FLOYD.
Okay, now I feel better.
Enjoy, I'm going to hide til it's done.
You know its funny.
I don't listen to the radio anymore. Haven't in years since I found radio paradise and got a 6 CD changer in my car. What's the point? They play the same old crap on the radio anyway?
So now when I hear Pink Floyd, or Zeppelin, or the Doors on RP, I don't lament and use the "mainstream, been played to death" card. I simply enjoy and remember that it has been YEARS since I heard this.
The Wall is my least favorite PF album, but hearing it for the first time in maybe 5 years, it ain't that bad people!
Solid 8. But no comparison to Dark Side or Wish you were here.
Oh, and it is much better on chemicals. . . Or at least it was back in the day (which thankfully is long gone and far away).
Peace all. :cheers:
parrothead wrote:
I guess I must place my 2 cents into it since I have all of Pink Floyds CD's. Call me wierd but my favorite is Animals!!!
There best album IMHO.
parrothead wrote:
I guess I must place my 2 cents into it since I have all of Pink Floyds CD's. Call me wierd but my favorite is Animals!!!
Not weird at all. Great album.
it's a 10 from a 10 rated album and only my 3rd favorite PF album at that. Or 4th...Animals might beat it slightly.
Long Live RP!!
I think i might be with you there...WYWH, DSOTM, Animals, or The Wall !?