Monthly Archive: November 2023
Roger Waters concert at Estadio Centenario in Montevideo, Uruguay was a rainy affair. The arena tour didn’t suffer the consequences of rain thankfully. However, now that Roger is back to doing outdoor concerts to large audiences, he is getting lots of rain pouring down on him. Roger Water’s guitarist David Kilminster reported that his equipment had been damaged by the storms. He said on his Twitter, “Apologies for the technical problems, but apparently if you throw a bucket of water over all my guitar pedals, cables, effects switcher etc then they really don’t like it…”. The Concert, on the 17th November 2023, is one of the final performances of the rather epic This Is Not A Drill Tour 2023. Roger Waters Tour 2024? There are 8 concerts remaining on the current Roger Waters tour. We will then have to wait and see what is announced next. I am hoping he...
Pink Floyd songs give the listener a rich tapestry to explore through a diverse discography. There is everything from instrumental pieces, long psychedelic movements, pop and disco songs and more. The combination of excellent songwriting and musicianship create something greater than the sum of the parts. The Psychedelic Beginnings: Pink Floyd’s journey began in the mid-1960s, a time rife with musical experimentation. Their debut album, “The Piper at the Gates of Dawn,” released in 1967, is a testament to their originality. Songs like “Astronomy Domine” and “Bike” showcase a blend of whimsical lyrics and avant-garde soundscapes, setting the stage for a revolutionary new genre. The Rise to Fame: The 1970s marked Pink Floyd’s ascent to international fame, particularly with the release of “The Dark Side of the Moon” in 1973. This album, a masterpiece of progressive rock, features timeless tracks like “Time,” “Money,” and the ethereal “Us and Them.” These...
The Fingal’s Cave Podcast recently granted us a rare and intimate glimpse into the life of the enigmatic Syd Barrett through a personal interview with his sister, Rosemary Breen. The hour-long session delved into a multitude of topics, unravelling some of the mystery that has long shrouded her brother. Its a great interview about Syd Barrett and his story and not to be missed. Syd Barrett the Artist Rosemary painted a picture of Syd not as the quintessential rock star many might assume, but as an artist at his core. “Music was a hobby, the art was him,” she explained, driving home the point that for Barrett, celebrity was an alien concept, something he neither sought after nor understood. Rosemary suggested, “He never wanted celebrity, he didn’t understand it”. Syd’s interactions with music and sound were personal explorations of art, not attempts to top the charts or bask in the...
Dick Parry, an English saxophonist, is most renowned for his contributions to Pink Floyd, one of the most influential rock bands of the 20th century. His biography, particularly focusing on his time with Pink Floyd, intertwines with the band’s evolution and its experimentation with progressive rock. Born in Kentford, England on 22 December 1942, Parry’s early life details are relatively obscure, but his musical journey took a significant turn when he joined Pink Floyd. His association with the band began in the early 1970s, a period when Pink Floyd was delving deeper into experimental and progressive rock, moving away from their psychedelic roots. Pink Floyd Sax Player, Studio Albums Parry’s most notable contributions were on two of Pink Floyd’s landmark albums: “The Dark Side of the Moon” (1973) and “Wish You Were Here” (1975). On “The Dark Side of the Moon,” Parry played the tenor saxophone on the tracks “Money”...
Home / Pink Floyd Lyrics / The Endless River Lyrics Following the death of Pink Floyd keyboard player Richard Wright, The Endless River was their final Pink Floyd album. “The Endless River” is the fifteenth and final studio album by the English rock band Pink Floyd, released in 2014. The album features recordings from sessions held during the 1990s and features extensive use of synthesizers and ambient sounds, making it a departure from the band’s more rock-oriented albums.
Home / Pink Floyd Lyrics / The Division Bell Lyrics A solid album, The Division Bell is David Gilmour’s second time leading the Pink Floyd song writing. “The Division Bell” is the fourteenth studio album by the English rock band Pink Floyd, released in 1994. The album features David Gilmour as the band’s primary creative force, and marks the return of keyboardist Richard Wright, who had previously left the band.
