Q. Dark Side of the Moon - Biggest pile of w4ank ever recorded?
22 February 2005, 09:59 AM
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Q. Dark Side of the Moon - Biggest pile of w4ank ever recorded?
As above, and sort of hijacked from the favourite intro thread, but never in the history of music have I been so disappointed with a piece of music, which is considered by many to be a seminal work of art.
For years I read & heard people banging on about how fantastic it is, I really thought I was missing out on something great. I've picked it up in record shops before now and nearly bought it, but then something else has caught my eye & I've put it back, but in this modern age I finally got round to 'ahem' auditioning it....OMFG what a load of shiiite
I was really disappointed, I *really* wanted to like it, I even gave it the benefit of the doubt and listened to it a few times, but no - its not for me...
Anybody else agree or am I the only one? (pleeease don't tell me I'm the only one)
For years I read & heard people banging on about how fantastic it is, I really thought I was missing out on something great. I've picked it up in record shops before now and nearly bought it, but then something else has caught my eye & I've put it back, but in this modern age I finally got round to 'ahem' auditioning it....OMFG what a load of shiiite
I was really disappointed, I *really* wanted to like it, I even gave it the benefit of the doubt and listened to it a few times, but no - its not for me...
Anybody else agree or am I the only one? (pleeease don't tell me I'm the only one)
22 February 2005, 10:07 AM
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22 February 2005, 10:09 AM
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Don't worry about it fella, we can't all like the same stuff.
Personally I love DSOTM but I've NEVER been able to listen to Meatloaf, especially Bat out of Hell, without cringing, and that was another so-called album of the century.
Just personal taste.
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Personally I love DSOTM but I've NEVER been able to listen to Meatloaf, especially Bat out of Hell, without cringing, and that was another so-called album of the century.
Just personal taste.
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22 February 2005, 10:30 AM
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I'm with the good Doctor on this one. Must be missing something in amongst the screaming and wailing, but it just sounds like the soundtrack to a Bodyform ad to me.
22 February 2005, 10:34 AM
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How can you NOT appreciate one of the greatest albums of all time Next you'll be saying you agreed with Bohemian Rhapsody being our greatest #1
PS I've always preferred Wish You Were Here to Dark Side of the Moon
How can you NOT appreciate one of the greatest albums of all time Next you'll be saying you agreed with Bohemian Rhapsody being our greatest #1PS I've always preferred Wish You Were Here to Dark Side of the Moon
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22 February 2005, 11:03 AM
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Possibly the most amazing live performance ive ever seen was DSOTM. Cant remember the girls name who did the vocals, but to say it left the hairs on the back of my neck on end is an understatement.
I wanted to enjoy last nights Favourite Number Ones programme, but when number 40 was Gareth Gates, my heart sank. WTF??
I wanted to enjoy last nights Favourite Number Ones programme, but when number 40 was Gareth Gates, my heart sank. WTF??
22 February 2005, 11:40 AM
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the top 10 were reasonable though.
can't believe every breath you take is the national anthem in 3 states!
Probably police states.
can't believe some others think it is a love song and made them emotional playing it at their wedding.
When all along it is a sick song about a stalker!
classic!
can't believe every breath you take is the national anthem in 3 states!
Probably police states.
can't believe some others think it is a love song and made them emotional playing it at their wedding.
When all along it is a sick song about a stalker!
classic!
22 February 2005, 12:36 PM
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I'm not a massive PF fan, certainly their early stuff, such as Bike and Arnold Lane is not to my taste. DSOTM is rather good though, as is The Wall and The Division Bell.
Have to say that "Wish you were here" and "Comfortably Numb" are certainly in my top 10 list of best songs.
All about personal taste.
Anne,
Would you perchance be referring to the Pulse concert, circa mid 90's? If so then if I recall correctly, the girl singing on "Great Gig in the Sky" was Sam Brown. Can't recall who did the original though.
Have to say that "Wish you were here" and "Comfortably Numb" are certainly in my top 10 list of best songs.
All about personal taste.
Anne,
Would you perchance be referring to the Pulse concert, circa mid 90's? If so then if I recall correctly, the girl singing on "Great Gig in the Sky" was Sam Brown. Can't recall who did the original though.
22 February 2005, 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Markus
Can't recall who did the original though.
Interesting footnote: http://www.brain-damage.co.uk/news/0407082.html
22 February 2005, 12:41 PM
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Gotta disagree with the good Dr. I've DSOTM in the 6slot at the moment. Never thought of it as something to listen to in the car, but today thought what the hell!!
I agree that it's all personal taste though...
What I DO find interesting is that nobody has mentioned the Wizard of Oz yet!!!!!
I agree that it's all personal taste though...
What I DO find interesting is that nobody has mentioned the Wizard of Oz yet!!!!!
22 February 2005, 01:16 PM
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Hmmm...
The Wall is THE PF album in my book.... never really had much time for them otherwise ... VERY MUCH a band of the 70s IMHO and I'm a child (ok late teenager) of the 80s. Can listen to DSOTM and have it in my collection somewhere but wouldn't go running to get it out...
Now.... RUSH....there's a different story.... I am a Rush ***** and would follow them to the ends of the earth
..... 6,000 tracks on my iPod and 90% of the time its a rush track playing (followed by 9% Seal then .9% Aqua and Barbie Girl 
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I was at Rush's recent 30th anniversary tour (Manchester MEN arena) centre stage 3rd row!!!!!!! I could have touched all three of em and in fact my mate stood next to me got one of Alex Lifeson's plectrums right between the eyes when he flicked it into the audience Never mind hairs standing on the back of my neck.... I couldn't hear properly for 3 weeks after that
Paul
PS Quite partial to a bit of Jethro Tull too......
The Wall is THE PF album in my book.... never really had much time for them otherwise ... VERY MUCH a band of the 70s IMHO and I'm a child (ok late teenager) of the 80s. Can listen to DSOTM and have it in my collection somewhere but wouldn't go running to get it out...
Now.... RUSH....there's a different story.... I am a Rush ***** and would follow them to the ends of the earth
..... 6,000 tracks on my iPod and 90% of the time its a rush track playing (followed by 9% Seal then .9% Aqua and Barbie Girl )I was at Rush's recent 30th anniversary tour (Manchester MEN arena) centre stage 3rd row!!!!!!! I could have touched all three of em and in fact my mate stood next to me got one of Alex Lifeson's plectrums right between the eyes when he flicked it into the audience
Never mind hairs standing on the back of my neck.... I couldn't hear properly for 3 weeks after that Paul
PS Quite partial to a bit of Jethro Tull too......
22 February 2005, 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by CrisPDuk
PS I've always preferred Wish You Were Here to Dark Side of the Moon
Mike
PS. Dr Hu. You weren't in to Steely Dan were you
Last edited by RecordProduction.com; 22 February 2005 at 02:34 PM.
22 February 2005, 03:33 PM
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Dont see why you couldnt have been into LZ, DP and PF Alas. I know I was. Were you into music rashioning back then, or was it good grass you found hard to come by
22 February 2005, 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Jye
Dont see why you couldnt have been into LZ, DP and PF Alas. I know I was. Were you into music rashioning back then, or was it good grass you found hard to come by
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22 February 2005, 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Alas
Zeppelin & Purple rocked, Floyd were too arty, and I lived in Dunoon back then where the good ole US Navy were based so deffo no shortage of good grass
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22 February 2005, 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by MattOz
You're the only one! It's fantastic. Still, don't feel too bad about it.....
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Next you'll be telling me you don't like Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys!
22 February 2005, 06:58 PM
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DSOTM best listened to whilst watching 'Wizard Of Oz' ......... coinicdence?? - You decide http://users.frii.com/davejen/floyd.htm
22 February 2005, 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Ru$$Rip
DSOTM best listened to whilst watching 'Wizard Of Oz' ......... coinicdence?? - You decide http://users.frii.com/davejen/floyd.htm
*and they all agreed it was their finest work* Everything that came after was a gentle decline from that lofty pinnacle of achievement.
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22 February 2005, 11:19 PM
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I was at Rush's recent 30th anniversary tour (Manchester MEN arena) centre stage 3rd row!!!!!!! I could have touched all three of em and in fact my mate stood next to me got one of Alex Lifeson's plectrums right between the eyes when he flicked it into the audience
