> They are amazing musicians
I'm a huge fan as you can see from elsewhere in the thread, but they actually kind of weren't. At least, they weren't particularly virtuosic musicians. Which I think led them to be ultimately more interesting and adventurous.
I see your point in terms of individual musical talent and skill.
I think we agree…
They unlocked something as a band where the musical sum is greater than the individual parts, which makes them special.
Re:Pink Floyd, 'The Wizard of Oz,' and Me
by nervousvarun on Sunday June 25, 2023 @01:49PM
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That's an interesting take. Richard Wright was a trained classical pianist (if memory serves) and Gilmour always makes the shortlist of greatest rock guitarists.
Waters was an average bass player (but outstanding lyricist) and Mason I guess was an average drummer but they weren't really writing tempo-based pieces.
Do agree though that their sum was greater than their parts (but their parts weren't too shabby).
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Not particularly keen on the way you said it, but I'm basically 100% on board with the spirit of what you're saying.
Re:Pink Floyd, 'The Wizard of Oz,' and Me
by nervousvarun on Sunday June 25, 2023 @01:46PM
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Also THC helps. It really really helps. And that was by design.
If you have and still don’t like Floyd, that’s ok.
They are amazing musicians, pioneers of psychedelic rock, modern studio recording, and storytelling through long play albums.
Imagine buying this LP in 1973 when there was far far less entertainment options in general. Fast forward to now and it still sounds fresh and modern and transports me somewhere else for an hour.