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Post by AeroCooper on Feb 9, 2023 8:27:27 GMT -5
Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters says he has re-recorded 'The Dark Side of the Moon'
Story by Mike Snider, USA TODAY Here's a development that will surely smooth over the current squabble between former Pink Floyd bandmates Roger Waters and David Gilmour. Not. Waters has re-recorded Pink Floyd's classic rock epic "The Dark Side of the Moon," without the help of any of the band members that originally helped create the album with him, the musician said in a Feb. 4 interview with the German newspaper Berliner Zeitung. The interview was translated and published on Waters' official website. The musicians have argued since Waters left the band in 1985 after the release of "The Final Cut," a follow-up to smash hit "The Wall." He famously sued – and lost to – the remaining members over their continued use of the band's name. Lately, tempers have run high between the former bandmates. After seemingly having read the interview Waters gave to the German newspaper and comments he made, Polly Samson, who is married to Gilmour and is a lyricist for the band, on Monday called Waters antisemitic, "a Putin apologist and a lying, thieving, hypocritical, tax-avoiding, lip-synching, misogynistic, sick-with-envy, megalomaniac." "Every word demonstrably true," Gilmour replied to his wife's comments on Twitter. Waters' former bandmates have yet to publicly comment on his choice to re-record "The Dark Side of the Moon" solo. 'The Dark Side of the Moon': Pink Floyd's classic turns 50 and is still unsettling to some Why has Roger Waters re-recorded 'The Dark Side of the Moon'? It could grant him more control over the work, just as Taylor Swift earned by re-recording her early albums. But Waters said in the Berliner Zeitung interview – translated and posted on Waters' website – that "the new concept is meant to reflect on the meaning of the work, to bring out the heart and soul of the album," he added, "musically and spiritually." Waters continued: "I'm the only one singing my songs on these new recordings, and there are no rock and roll guitar solos." The album is set to be released in May, according to The Telegraph. USA TODAY has reached out to representatives of Waters and Pink Floyd for further comment. www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/pink-floyd-co-founder-roger-waters-says-he-has-re-recorded-the-dark-side-of-the-moon/ar-AA17gSHs?ocid=winp2fptaskbarhoverent&cvid=384617916ca04d5082bf47ecc97fded8www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/pink-floyd-co-founder-roger-waters-says-he-has-re-recorded-the-dark-side-of-the-moon/ar-AA17gSHs?ocid=winp2fptaskbarhoverent&cvid=384617916ca04d5082bf47ecc97fded8
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Post by AeroCooper on Feb 9, 2023 18:14:54 GMT -5
geesh, not a single comment or like on this once in a lifetime event? I wonder about this forum sometimes.
As for me, I'm very curious to hear how this turns out. "no rock and roll guitar solos"? This must be a jab at Gilmour, because the solo on Time, for example, is one of the defining moments in Pink Floyd/rock and roll history.
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Post by VoodooMedicineMan on Feb 9, 2023 22:43:43 GMT -5
This sounds rather unnecessary to me. At age 79, Roger Waters has decided to re-record Dark Side of the Moon without the other band members. No guitar solos, and he's taking over all vocal duties after only doing Brain Damage and Eclipse on the original album? Good luck to him, but I think the record is fine the way it is. Although it is so popular that even if a fraction of a percent of the people who own Dark Side of the Moon are interested, it will have a decent market.
This sort of reminds me of Joe Perry re-working Dream On with the Youtube singer back around 2010. It sounded like a terrible idea at the time, and the end result was even worse than I could have imagined. Maybe Roger will fare better. I suppose for the diehards, something is better than nothing, but this seems like just crumbs.
Reading the article, I'm embarrassed for the Gilmours. Or David and his wife, who apparently kept her last name. He comes across as a cuck in all this. Writing "Every word demonstrably true" after his wife just compiles a list of insults she probably heard on the view.
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Post by AeroCooper on Feb 10, 2023 6:48:55 GMT -5
I haven't read comments on the remake online, but I'm guessing the vast majority are against the idea of reworking a masterpiece. I'm in the minority though that wants to hear how this turns out. Will I pay for it? um....probably not, but maybe it will be just that good.
As for David's wife, I'm sure she has a very strong knowledge of Roger and his antics, as does David. I do my best to avoid reading his political views, even though I agree with some of them, but I still manage to see enough to know his general views on things.
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Post by ap on Feb 10, 2023 9:44:59 GMT -5
This is a big fat NO from me.
In 2007, I saw Waters perform Dark Side in it's entirety. While that was very satisfying, this is pointless and unnecessary.
And by 'unnecessary', I mean stupid.
The man was ground zero in creating two of rock's seminal records, with this and The Wall, and now he's tinkering with both. Not for artistic reasons, but for perceived monetary gains. And likely spite. At this point, fuck Roger Waters. He's a petty little man.
This isn't quite 'Osbournes erase and rerecord bass/drums on Blizzard/Diary to avoid paying players' level, but it's close.
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Post by AeroCooper on Feb 10, 2023 12:55:16 GMT -5
Waters continued: "I'm the only one singing my songs on these new recordings..." Can't wait to hear Roger singing The Great Gig in The Sky!
(although this was written by Richard Wright...wonder how that'll work out?)
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Post by AeroCooper on Feb 10, 2023 14:41:34 GMT -5
^ Asked and answered...and yeah, he's coming off as a major d-bag here Roger Waters re-recorded 'The Dark Side of the Moon' because 'not enough people recognized what it’s about'
Story by Joe Cingrana While he's officially credited with writing the lyrics to Pink Floyd's 1973 album The Dark Side Of The Moon, as well as composing three tracks, and co-writing two more, Roger Waters is moving to make the record his very own. In a new interview with The Telegraph, Waters says pointedly, “I wrote 'The Dark Side of the Moon.' Let’s get rid of all this ‘we’ crap!” Adding, “of course we were a band, there were four of us, we all contributed – but it’s my project and I wrote it. So… blah!" Given a preview of the recordings already completed, including the addition of spoken word poetry over the album's instrumental tracks, Telegraph writer Tristram Fane Saunders reports that "parts are very good indeed," quite different than how Waters himself sees the original. This new recording, he believes, will better convey the album’s central theme, following “the voice of reason,” as Roger admits, “not enough people recognized what it’s about, what it was I was saying then.” Obviously, none of the other Pink Floyd members will be contributing to the solo release, however, Waters' longtime collaborator and tourmate Gus Seyffert and his girlfriend, singer Bedouine are involved, as is a “Baptist minister” who plays the Hammond organ. Originally planned for release in March 2023, no official release date for Roger Waters' version of The Dark Side of the Moon has been given, but there's a good chance fans could see something surface sometime in May as Waters continues “tinkering with the recordings.” A launch concert has also been postponed until May. www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/roger-waters-re-recorded-the-dark-side-of-the-moon-because-not-enough-people-recognized-what-it-s-about/ar-AA17ixyn?ocid=winp2fptaskbarhoverent&cvid=472c093bcbe440789bd63b0255b47f64
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Post by VoodooMedicineMan on Feb 10, 2023 19:50:31 GMT -5
^ Asked and answered...and yeah, he's coming off as a major d-bag here
In a new interview with The Telegraph, Waters says pointedly, “I wrote 'The Dark Side of the Moon.' Let’s get rid of all this ‘we’ crap!” Adding, “of course we were a band, there were four of us, we all contributed – but it’s my project and I wrote it. So… blah!" If taken at face value, Waters comes off as a delusional douche, but I sorta sense he's being facetious and trolling the Gilmours (or is it the Samsons? ) I wonder if this is what prompted the Gilmours to hurl personal insults at him, or if this is in response to that. If anyone finds any timeline of this re-kindled feud, be sure to add those details to this thread. I can't say I'm looking forward to this album, so Waters won't be joining Gilmor atop my list in the Anticipated Albums That Disappointed You thread. This feud on the other hand has piqued my interest .
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Post by aeroknows on Feb 11, 2023 18:54:45 GMT -5
Roger Waters can pick the corn from my fecal matter.
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Post by fwanger on Feb 19, 2023 8:34:19 GMT -5
Love the album, cannot stand Roger Waters. That's just how it is.
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Post by tomass on Feb 20, 2023 14:03:52 GMT -5
Of course, there are a few other songs I like, but The Wall is pretty much the only album as a whole that I enjoy by Pink Floyd. Darkside of the Moon puts me to sleep, and Roger Waters seems like a giant twat lol. Other than that, this seems about as unnecessary as when Axl Rose re-recorded the whole Appetite for Destruction album with a different band. Aside from 1/2 a song, I am glad that never saw the light of day.
There is my comment!!
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Post by pillis on Feb 21, 2023 9:02:10 GMT -5
Oh jeez....my father is obsessed with Pink Floyd, I grew up with them constantly playing every sunday. My dad proably has 7 or 8 versions of the dark side of the moon in his collection, this will surely be added eventually.
Truthfully, apart from Money and the great gig in the sky, their catalogue is just bland and boring and very radio-pop oriented. I've never gotten why they're so acclaimed. Also Waters is an imbecile full of himself who needs an ego check.
Idk maybe it's just me, I tend to dislike what's so popular to the point of being obnoxious like The Beatles? Seriosuly the most basic pop songs from the 60s glorified by a whole generation, they started to make more rockish albums when every band and their motherS were playing with drugs, lsd and the whole hippie movement came to life with incredible progressive and psychedelic rock music. Yoko Ono has always been more daring, artistic and interesting and yet she's been vilified her whole life. Go figure. Maybe I am the stupid one?
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Post by AeroCooper on Feb 21, 2023 13:01:46 GMT -5
Can't say that I've ever heard a Pink Floyd pop song...what station do they play on your planet?
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Post by pillis on Feb 21, 2023 14:53:13 GMT -5
Can't say that I've ever heard a Pink Floyd pop song...what station do they play on your planet? wish you were here it's the most basic and boring pop ballad ever. They're absolutely overrated imho. Not rock, not psychedelic, not shoegaze, not electronic, not even melodic. Idk just a mellow boring mess.
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Post by ap on Feb 21, 2023 15:05:25 GMT -5
Can't say that I've ever heard a Pink Floyd pop song...what station do they play on your planet? Not rock, not psychedelic, not shoegaze, not electronic, not even melodic. And yet a single Pink Floyd song like One Of These Days contains ALL those elements. Pink Floyd is akin to Aerosmith in that their early and later material are very different beasts.
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