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Morthoron
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Oct 12 2008, 3:45pm
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The Passing of Richard Wright of Pink Floyd...
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I note with sadness that Richard Wright, keyboardist of Pink Floyd, died last month at the age of 65. In keeping with his rather reticent, introverted nature, he kept his cancer a secret (and the lack of news regarding his death seems to bear this out). In any case, I discovered an excellent double CD documenting his final concert, playing alongside his Pink Floyd comrade David Gilmour, on Gilmour's 'Live in Gdansk' http://www.davidgilmour.com/gdansk.htm
The first CD mostly covers Gilmour's 2006 solo album 'On an Island'; however, it is on the second CD that both Gilmour and Wright truly shine, and show what a wonderful legacy both men have left for rock music. The song selection is surprising (in a delightful way) and covers tunes that one usually didn't hear in a Floyd concert, particularly Astronomy Domine (from Floyd's 1st album, Pipers at the Gates of Dawn), Fat Old Sun (from Atom Heart Mother) and Echoes (from Meddle). There are also remarkable renditions of Shine on You Crazy Diamond, High Hopes, Wish You Were Here and Comfortably Numb. It is definitely a 'Headphones Only' compilation that will leave any Floyd fan completely satisfied (and the addition of the Baltic Symphony Orchestra adds an excellent extra aural presence). Sad to say we shall not be seeing any further Pink Floyd reunions as the circle is irrevocably broken.
So goodbye, Mr. Wright, wish you were here.
THE EARL OF SANDWICH: "Egad, sir, I do not know whether you will die on the gallows or of the pox!"
JOHN WILKES: That will depend, my Lord, on whether I embrace your principles or your mistress."
John Wilkes (1727-1797)
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grammaboodawg
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Oct 12 2008, 3:58pm
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One of the greatest bands in the world, imho. Peace to him and his friends and family. Their music will always be known for it's beauty, innovativeness and consistent brilliance. Icons of an era.
peace.
"Barney Snow was here." ~Hug like a hobbit!~ "In my heaven..."
I really need these new films to take me back to, and not re-introduce me to, that magical world.
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Morthoron
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Oct 13 2008, 1:28am
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Couldn't agree more, Gramma...
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Wright was usually unheralded and hidden at the heart of Pink Floyd's dense but flowing compositions, Richard Wright was a true innovator, quiet and unassuming, but deserving of accolades. Pink Floyd, like Tolkien, was one of the pillars of my formative years, and in a very different manner than the Professor they influenced my personal journey through life (in a musical sense, of course).
THE EARL OF SANDWICH: "Egad, sir, I do not know whether you will die on the gallows or of the pox!"
JOHN WILKES: That will depend, my Lord, on whether I embrace your principles or your mistress."
John Wilkes (1727-1797)
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grammaboodawg
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Oct 15 2008, 4:32pm
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in Tampa, Florida in 1973. Accolades, fersher. You speak for me, also :)
"Barney Snow was here." ~Hug like a hobbit!~ "In my heaven..."
I really need these new films to take me back to, and not re-introduce me to, that magical world.
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Morthoron
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Oct 16 2008, 1:08am
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1973? Ah, that would be the Dark Side of the Moon tour...
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I saw them for the 'Animals' tour in '77, then 'Momentary Lapse of Reason' in '87, and finally 'The Division Bell' in '94. No greater rock concerts in my opinion.
THE EARL OF SANDWICH: "Egad, sir, I do not know whether you will die on the gallows or of the pox!"
JOHN WILKES: That will depend, my Lord, on whether I embrace your principles or your mistress."
John Wilkes (1727-1797)
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