Friday Night Music--Pink Floyd Edition

There's not been many bands who have reached both the lyrical and musical genius of Pink Floyd. perhaps one can put Rush in that category but very few others.

First we have the tribute to original band mate, the late Syd Barrett. You can read the side notes by double-clicking the video. Shine on You Crazy Diamond is absolute genius and gave an inkling as to what the future would hold for the band. Gilmour's guitar compliments Water's lyrics with keyboards and percussion utilized in stunning fashion. This is Parts 1-4 off of the brilliant Wish You Were Here album recorded in 1975:



Here's Parts 6-9:



Next we have the epic Dogs in which Roger shows his true anti-Capitalist side (but I don't recall him ever turning down a check for royalties).

Part 1



Part 2



See also Les Claypool covering it in parts 1 & 2.

Finally, we have what has always been one of my favorites and was a standout on the classic Wall LP. This is when Pink flips and inserts that final brick. This was Roger Waters at his absolute peak.

PS: Don't forget In The Flesh from The Wall movie re-mastered with Bob Geldof as Pink turned tyrannical despot. Zealous infatuation with our leaders never ends well. I hope we haven't lost that lesson: