This is it!. This is THE Pink Floyd album. It may not have sold as big as Darkside. It's not as well known as The Wall. But this is Pink Floyd's finest hour. 4 songs over 5 tracks ALL bona fide gems.
Shine On You Crazy Diamond - A nod to band creator Syd Barrett. The main tune was found by Dave by mistake when his hand slipped while he was strumming. A lucky accident for everyone. Dave's music tweaked well by Rick and given a lyrical polish by Roger that ONLY Roger could give leads to a 2 part epic rock song.
Welcome To The Machine - Far from embracing their new found success the band were not happy being in the big time and Roger's sarcastic slap at the mucis industry is an awesome piece of songwritting. The Musique Concrete at the opening does drag on a little. But once the main song starts.......
Have A Cigar - More of the same. Some are critical that Roy Harper sung this. I personally feel he does a great job. Supposedly based on a real life meeting the band had with a clueless record exec.
Wish You Were Here - One of THE greatest accoustic guitar pieces ever written .
Shine On You Crazy Diamond Part 2 - See above.
Simply put WYWH is Pink Floyd's finest hour because it is their best album. ALL the songs on here are not just good. They're all EXCELLENT.
This is it!. This is THE Pink Floyd album. It may not have sold as big as Darkside. It's not as well known as The Wall. But this is Pink Floyd's finest hour. 4 songs over 5 tracks ALL bona fide gems. Shine On You Crazy Diamond - A nod to band creator Syd Barrett. The main tune was found by Dave by mistake when his hand slipped while he was strumming. A lucky accident for everyone. Dave's music tweaked well by Rick and given a lyrical polish by Roger that ONLY Roger could give leads to a 2 part epic rock song. Welcome To The Machine - Far from embracing their new found success the band were not happy being in the big time and Roger's sarcastic slap at the mucis industry is an awesome piece of songwritting. The Musique Concrete at the opening does drag on a little. But once the main song starts.... ... Have A Cigar - More of the same. Some are critical that Roy Harper sung this. I personally feel he does a great job. Supposedly based on a real life meeting the band had with a clueless record exec. Wish You Were Here - One of THE greatest accoustic guitar pieces ever written. Shine On You Crazy Diamond Part 2 - See above. Simply put WYWH is Pink Floyd's finest hour because it is their best album. ALL the songs on here are not just good. They're all EXCELLENT.