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Pink Floyd Songs

Pink Floyd Songs List

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...

Nick Mason Pompeii

Nick Mason Becomes Honorary Citizen of Pompeii on the Day He Performs There

Pink Floyd drummer, Nick Mason, has been awarded the title of honorary citizen of Pompeii in Italy. He received the title today, joined by his wife Annette, at the small ceremony at the City Hall – known locally as the Commune di Pompeii. Nick Mason is in town with his excellent Saucerful of Secrets band performing at the Teatro Grande in the ancient ruins, this evening. Pompeii is famous for lots of reasons including the great volcano eruption that preserved a Roman city and was only relatively recently rediscovered. Its also famous for Pink Floyd’s 1972 film Live at Pompeii where they recorded a rather excellent and experimental film of them performing, sharing clips behind the scenes and of recording Dark Side of the Moon. There is a Pink Floyd museum at the amphitheater. Watch a video of the event : https://www.facebook.com/NickMasonDrums/videos/811550813958130/ What is Pompeii Famous For? Pompeii, an ancient...

David Gilmour Albums

David Gilmour Albums

David Gilmour has released 3 solo studio albums and 1 live album outside of Pink Floyd during his career and has worked on many more with other people!   His last album from 2006 was On An Island which he toured quite extensively.  I was lucky enough to watch him at the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester, England. 1978 – David Gilmour Self Titled Album David Gilmour is the first solo album from Pink Floyd guitarist and vocalist David Gilmour, released in May 1978 in the UK and on June 17, 1978 in the US. The album reached #17 in the UK and #29 on the Billboard US album charts and was certified Gold in the US by the RIAA. The album was produced by Gilmour himself, and consists mostly of bluesy, guitar oriented rock songs except for the ballad So Far Away. The album was recorded at Super Bear Studios in...