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Post by Laurence on Feb 4, 2005 11:27:55 GMT 1
There have been no threads about the Floyd on these forums. Shameful!  But never too late to start one. What's your favourite album. I went for the 'Wall' - as that has been a major part of my life. However, I absolutely love 'Atom Heart Mother' a close second. |
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Post by Robin on Feb 4, 2005 14:29:43 GMT 1
I only have "Echo's - The Best Of" but I prefer their early stuff with the vocals of Syd Barrett. My fav songs are "See Emily Play" and "Piper at the Gates of Down"
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Post by Dory on Feb 4, 2005 19:15:40 GMT 1
Went for The Wall - memories of playing this at very high volume whenever I got depressed as a teenager ;D
I only got Dark Side of the Moon last year - but it is also very good - haven't tried the others yet.
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Post by Laurence on Feb 6, 2005 22:00:35 GMT 1
I only have "Echo's - The Best Of" but I prefer their early stuff with the vocals of Syd Barrett. My fav songs are "See Emily Play" and "Piper at the Gates of Down" I love that stuff too - so deranged and carefree. The great thing about Floyd is that they had so many different eras to them making them having an extremely interesting history. I personally find that although DSOTM is undisputedly a good album it is a tad overrated. Take away the talking about madness and the orgasmic 'Great Gig in the Sky' and you do have some slow and fairly good but unexceptional rock songs. |
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Post by blew on Feb 8, 2005 23:28:04 GMT 1
the wall  |
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Post by Shania on Feb 13, 2005 10:08:10 GMT 1
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Post by Laurence on Feb 14, 2005 11:04:47 GMT 1
 Harsh! It was released to give instant promotion to an upcoming act - which is necessary in these days and it worked. The song's a laugh and even Roger Waters thinks its fine. I don't see how the two versions conflict with each other since they're so different. Normally the problem with a cover version is when it's a carbon copy but inferior - see Atomic Kitten. 
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Post by Admin on Feb 14, 2005 11:41:24 GMT 1
That is the only Scissors song I really cant stand, far too high pitched!
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Post by Laurence on Feb 14, 2005 11:47:07 GMT 1
Even more than 'Filthy Gorgeous'?
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Post by Admin on Feb 14, 2005 12:05:45 GMT 1
Even more than 'Filthy Gorgeous'? Yeah, F/G has a catchy beat that saves it;) |
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Post by blackzeppelin on Feb 15, 2005 16:31:14 GMT 1
Meddle.
I can really do without Syd Barrett. Overrated tw*t.
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Post by Shania on Feb 16, 2005 14:37:57 GMT 1
Harsh! It was released to give instant promotion to an upcoming act - which is necessary in these days and it worked. The song's a laugh and even Roger Waters thinks its fine. I don't see how the two versions conflict with each other since they're so different. Normally the problem with a cover version is when it's a carbon copy but inferior - see Atomic Kitten. Meh! I have no respect for new acts releasing a cover as 1st thing to promote themselves. People should like you for what you're capable to do. If you're good enough to draw their attention with you OWN material & make them like your music then you deserve the success, if no then I'm sorry, you deserve a BIG FAT flop. Scissor sister try hard IMO, attention seekers of high order. The way they dress, their vids & everything else shows how deserate they are, they're are not even known in their own country & nowhere else in this world except in the UK & maybe OZ. Pink Floyd were huge worldwide so they thought they would surely draw people's attention. As for the comments by Roger Waters, he would have said the same even if it was Pestlife who covered it. I know many young people who went downloading or buying Comfortably Numb by Pink Floys just to see what it's like. |
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Post by Dory on Mar 2, 2005 1:04:37 GMT 1
I know many young people who went downloading or buying Comfortably Numb by Pink Floys just to see what it's like. That is surely a good deed done then  I hated Scissor Sisters version when I first heard it, but grew to like it. I appreciate the totally different working of the track. As HomesPlace says -there is no point in a cover that just copies an original song. I do agree that releasing a cover as the first single is a bit off though. |
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Post by space on Mar 29, 2006 20:14:02 GMT 1
Wish You Were Here
& favorite song "shine on you crazy diamond"
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Post by Chris on Apr 3, 2006 8:41:05 GMT 1
I've got DSOTM, Wish You Were Here and The Wall. All are good but I prefer DSOTM. Oh and I love the Scissors' version of Comfortably Numb.
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Post by space on Apr 3, 2006 11:34:02 GMT 1
I've got DSOTM, Wish You Were Here and The Wall. All are good but I prefer DSOTM. Oh and I love the Scissors' version of Comfortably Numb. m2 |
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Post by Chris on Apr 23, 2006 22:32:51 GMT 1
I've got DSOTM, Wish You Were Here and The Wall. All are good but I prefer DSOTM. Oh and I love the Scissors' version of Comfortably Numb. m2 Don't think you need any other albums but those three really. |
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Post by greendemon on Apr 24, 2006 13:37:10 GMT 1
i need to discover pink floyd... my dad tried to force them on me when i was 3 and i was NOT impressed  think i've been put off them for life  |
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Post by Laurence on Apr 24, 2006 13:47:21 GMT 1
Get Echoes, their GH - that's usually cheap and it's probably the best value and most comprehensive collection I know for any artists. There's four or five different eras to Floyd - each vastly contrasting. They are a fascinating band to read about. |
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Post by Chris on Apr 24, 2006 14:30:44 GMT 1
i need to discover pink floyd... my dad tried to force them on me when i was 3 and i was NOT impressed think i've been put off them for life Well 3 was a bit early! No wonder you were put off!! Get Dark Side Of The Moon first I say. |
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There will NEVER be enough >:(s for the tw*t w*nkers 
Harsh! It was released to give instant promotion to an upcoming act - which is necessary in these days and it worked. The song's a laugh and even Roger Waters thinks its fine. I don't see how the two versions conflict with each other since they're so different. Normally the problem with a cover version is when it's a carbon copy but inferior - see Atomic Kitten. 
