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A Saucerful of Secrets
(Waters, Wright, Mason, Gilmour) 11:57
a. Something Else
b. Syncopated Pandemonium
c. Storm Signal
d. Celestial Voices
(Instrumental)
01. Let There Be More Light
02. Remember A Day
03. Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun
04. Corporal Clegg
05. A Saucerful Of Secrets
06. See Saw
07. Jugband Blues
About the Song
“A Saucerful of Secrets”, it is the title track of Pink Floyd’s second studio album, released in 1968. The song is a lengthy and complex piece, featuring multiple sections and a wide range of instruments and textures.
The song creates a dreamlike and otherworldly atmosphere, with sounds that reference celestial bodies, ancient mysteries, and hidden knowledge.
Musically, “A Saucerful of Secrets” is an epic and sprawling composition, featuring multiple sections and a wide range of instruments and textures. The song begins with a somber and mysterious organ melody, before transitioning into a frenzied and chaotic section driven by pounding drums and distorted guitars. The song then moves into a more peaceful and reflective section, featuring gentle acoustic guitars and ethereal vocals. Finally, the song culminates in a powerful and cathartic finale, featuring a massive wall of sound created by the band’s various instruments and voices.
“A Saucerful of Secrets” is often regarded as one of Pink Floyd’s most experimental and ambitious songs, and is a notable example of the band’s early psychedelic and progressive rock style. The song’s complex structure and innovative use of sound and imagery make it a memorable and influential piece of music.
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