which would conclude with the sound of a loud explosion. Thanks to the panning sounds created by the Azimuth Co-ordinator, the sounds would surround the audience and the footsteps would move from left to right through the back of the venue. By mid-1969/early 1970, the band would follow the instrumental and/or sound effects section with a repeat of the third verse ("The lines converging where you stand..."). Personnel David Gilmour – lead vocals, classical guitar Richard Wright – Farfisa organ, piano Roger Waters – bass guitar Nick Mason – drums, bongos Covers The song has been covered by fellow English space rock band Hawkwind. The 1996 CD reissue version of their eponymous debut album (1970) includes "Cymbaline" as track 13, in the bonus tracks section. Fluteplayer Hubert Laws released an instrumental version on his 1969 album Crying Song. A German progressive rock band RPWL covered the song under the title of Nightmare in their 2016 album RPWL Plays Pink Floyd's The Man and the Journey. References Pink Floyd songs 1969 songs Songs written by Roger Waters Song recordings produced by David Gilmour Song recordings produced by Roger Waters Song recordings produced by Richard Wright (musician) Song recordings produced by Nick Mason