Hey! Teacher! (Unmissable Pink Floyd Songs)
Friday January 19th 2024
Although having played in many bands over the years, it’s the first one he’s done to play larger stages and theatres, an experience he admits he wasn’t prepared for, but finds incredibly exciting. I’ve done plenty of theatres, but I can well imagine having seen the Aussie Floyd a few times, actually playing a gig like this with all the lights, lasers and everything that makes a Floyd show so special, makes it a level above the norm.
Recently, all the members of REMbrandt have been sharing their top 5 unmissable R.E.M. tracks via our facebook page, so this seemed like a great opportunity to get Trevor’s take on his top 5 unmissable Pink Floyd tracks. So, inflate that giant pig and let’s go to the dark side of the moon…..
5. Money
From “The Dark Side Of The Moon” 1973
This Roger Waters lyric criticises the power of money and the capitalist
system. Check out the unusual 7/4 time signature!
From “A Momentary Lapse In Reason” 1987
Recorded after Roger Waters departure from the band, this David Gilmour track
arguably relates to a band trying to function after losing one of
it’s founding members.
From “Animals” 1977
Originally titled “Raving and Drooling”, “Sheep” formed an integral part to
the album, conceived as a homage to George Orwell’s “Animal Farm”.
2. Time
From “The Dark Side Of The Moon” 1973
Trevor describes this track as one he had to master, he makes the ticking clock
sounds by alternately picking two muted strings on the bass, just like Roger Waters
did on the original recording.
1. Us And Them
From “The Dark Side Of The Moon” 1973
With a vaguely jazz inspired chord progression, consumerism, materialism,
and the senseless nature of war all come under scrutiny in this hypnotising and
ethereal ballad, taken from one of the critically acclaimed albums of all time.
Get out and see some live music!
Obviously - huge thanks to Trevor for his song choices and for helping to put this blog together! Agree with his choices? Disagree? Let me know!
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