The Great Gig in the Sky may have the greatest recorded improvised wailing session but
Us and Them has the best Sax in PF's
Dark Side of the Moon. When I listen to that after the long guitar intro I know I'm in for something great. Then the pace of delivery of the words confirm that other worldliness feeling you get from the beginning. PF dabbled with music of the psyche and the less mundane in their previous work but for me this piece is masterly. Best line :
"Us and them, and after all we're only ordinary men"
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Yeah, best track on the album without a doubt. PF had so many good compositions, delineating their best is hard. I do prefer their softer and more acoustic pieces, some examples: 'A Pillow of Winds' - such a sensitive romantic classic done in the same vein as 'Wot's… Uh the Deal?, also a beauty. Another great number evoking the innocence of childhood with a very mysterious other-worldly edge to it, is 'Remember A Day' composed and sung by Richard Wright, - a much overlooked classic.
ReplyDeleteI recommend reading the lyrics to these songs while listening, it will certainly enhance your appreciation.