This and Fearless are such stunningly melodic songs. They achieved this particular kind of songwriting brilliance and then moved on into other realms. It was a brief but wonderful time in their progression.
You nailed it. As as far as guitar is concerned Gilmour was particularly melodic on both those albums. It began to appear with the slide guitars in Atom Heart and peaked with his efforts on Obscured by Clouds. By the time Animals rolled around Gilmour was giving way to heavy compression and largely aimless, occasionally inspired, pentatonic riffing, eventually becoming prisoner to it.
@@rjlchristie. “Obscured By Clouds”, “More” and “Animals” are Floyd’s best imo. And Gilmour’s playing on “Animals” is astounding! I saw them playing “Animals” and “Wish You Were Here” at Stafford in the late ‘77 and Gilmour was brilliant…and Snowy White was pretty good too!
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This is one of my favorite Floyd tracks. So calming and beautiful to see Dave with Rick one last time playing this song. Kind of a beautiful little goodbye
Definitely want this song played at my funeral! Unfortunately my funeral is coming sooner then later, listening to this beautiful song is very comforting.
I agree. His voice is smooth, but somehow rough at the same time. One of the most unique vocalists and guitarists of all time, I think. I hope time never forgets Pink Floyd.
Just finished a marathon listening to nothing but David's first solo album. I bought the vinyl when it first came out, wore the groves off of it, and I am still under its spell 40+ years later. DG is an absolute gem, a once in a lifetime talent that I will cherish always, and was fortunate enough to see him live three times on solo tours.
I have just found out this song and I can't stop listening to it. I even rush home after work to listen to Gilmore and play along with the video. it makes me happy.
If this was the only song that Pink Floyd ever did; they would still be the greatest band of all time. they are in a class by themselves. I have tears in my eyes and goosebumps and this song isn't even in their top ten. david Gilmour is the greatest musician to ever live on this tiny planet!
I've listened to it for the first time about 30 years ago. After such a long time I still remain enchanted every time I listen to it. Thank you Pink for such pearls you've left us. This different final guitar solo is just marvelous.... no other better way to end this ethernal song.
everything about this makes me happy - the way Rick smiles at Dave at the beginning of Dave's solo, the way Dave calmly sits during his steel lap solos while letting the music effortlessly and beautifully soar, the big bell next to the drum set...
The fact that David included this in his set...if I were in the crowd I ASSURE YOU that you'd have hesrd me screaming as soon as those opening notes hit!
His voice is so soothing and gets better with age. Hard to believe he's been doing this for nearly 50 years. I was very fortunate to see him back in the late 80s here in the States...gosh NOTHING compares to this experience including the birth of my 2 children. At my funeral, all that will be playing is Pink Floyd. I cannot imagine a better send off. Thank you for the music of my entire lifetime!
I heard the original album version song for the first time and actually had to pull over on the interstate to listen... it is a GORGEOUS melody, and the layered guitars are gorgeous. Dave's slide playing is better than ever, and I love the way he reaches over, rolls that volume attenuator up and just sails away in Fender lap steel bliss! If our world had the half the soul that was in his heart and hands, we would never fight again. This is great song, as is the entire "Obscured By Clouds" album.
One of the best most relevant songs of my LIFE. As a teen, as a young adult and now in my late 40s....every era of life this song connects and grows more and more true over the years...
oi enjoy the interplay between them as they look to each others for cues- It must have been so lovely enjoying your bandmates...Have you ever watched any of their practice videos? the barn demos- They just read each other so well- I admire that.
I cannot listen to this song without tearing up. It is the story of love and life...my love and my life and is perfectly matched to the melody. Imagine writing a song with this much soul at the age of 26.
i like that bit; it shows just how relaxed and happy they all are, playing together. and then they come out with such amazing sounds. nothing and no-one like it.
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The piano solo leading into the lap guitar solo brings back so many college memories from Boston, 1970's! Getting high, getting hungry, enjoy all that beautiful architecture in the middle of the night.
This version of this song proves how far David Gilmour and Rick Wright had come as artists. Where the original version from 'Obscured...' sounded a little wobbly and uncertain at times, this version shines like an X-mas tree at night. Wonderful, wonderful song. I truly love it!
Lyrics Heaven sent the promised land Looks alright from where I stand 'Cause I'm the man on the outside looking in Waiting on the first step Show me where the key is kept Point me down the right line because it's time To let me in from the cold Turn my lead into gold 'Cause there's a chill wind blowing in my soul And I think I'm growing old Flash the readies What's, uh the deal? Got to make it to the next meal Try to keep up with the turning of the wheel Mile after mile (mile after mile) Stone after stone (stone after stone) you turn to speak but you're alone Million miles from home, you're on your own So let me in from the cold Turn my lead into gold 'Cause there's a chill wind blowing in my soul And I think I'm growing old Fire bright by candlelight And her by my side And if she prefers we will never stir again Someone sent the promised land And I grabbed it with both hands Now I'm the man on the inside looking out Hear me shout "Come on in, What's the news and where you been?" 'Cause there's no wind left in my soul And I've grown old
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Possibly the best live version of this stunning tune that it's possible to hear...for me, simply stunning, and perhaps in my favourite all time 3...love it...👍👍👌👌👏👏🤗🤗🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸
One of the few heroes I can say that I actually love! God bless David Gilmour and all that he has done for humanity with his awesome songs, and insight on life‼️👍🏻👍🏻
There ae many hidden gems in the history of Pink Floyd and this is among them. I've always loved this song since I bought Obscued By Clouds, which is loaded with them. These songs were never given their fair due and would be eclipsed by the more grandios songs of the later years. I have come to truly appreciate this little detour and call this their psychedelic folk era that ends with Dark Side and it was more about concepts and not collections of really beautiful songs. More is also rich with these little treasures. It is debatable that they are great albums in whole and some of the instrumentals can get tedious at times, but it sounded like a band loose and having fun and it somes across in the music. When David Gilmour briefly resurrected Floyd that he did not return it to this more pastoral era rather than attempting to do the concept albums which Roger Waters made his own. I enjoy a few of the Pink Floyd, mark 3 songs but it is glaringly obvious who was the creative force of the band, for good or ill.
Well said, Obscured By Clouds is an INCREDIBLE album with this song being my favorite off it. Obscured By Clouds is usually overlooked and instead people move to Dark Side of the Moon but imo it is the most "fun" Pink Floyd album
Psychedelic folk music. Good head music without the pretentious weight. But you can hear those obsessive themes that will alter Floyd forever----for good or ill.
It's what seperates the real Floyd fans from the more superficial ones. They cheat themselves of all these hidden gems, a little rough but deserve their due but will be forever overshadowed by the more sensationalistic songs.
My favorite Floyd track of all time. A little known song from Obscured From Clouds. Been my favorite since Obscured came out. This album is totally over looked in the Floyd history in my opinion. Squeezed between Meddle and Dark Side. Some great tracks on this cd. I just love this song.
I have been embarrassed this is first time I have listened to this beautiful track it's beyond perfection David gilmour and Richard Wright at their very best I've been a fan of their talents for well over fifty years I hope more real music lovers take the time to play this on their blogs I can't get through a day without listening to the greatest sycadelic progressive rock band to ever walk this planet this was a wonderful shock I will listen to this over and over again like all of pink Floyd's wonderful music
Every time I hear this I am just amazed on how good they are. Not just Gilmour taking names on that lap steel guitar, but also by their songwriting back then. Poor Mr. Wright:'(
I am big fan of David Gilmour and Pink Floyd. But this time, I would like to mention the exceptional work done by the wonderful bassist Guy Pratt. As a bassist player myself, I admire the style and technique of this man. Fantastic work Guy!
