When Syd Barrett left (or was dismissed) from Pink Floyd, there was good reason to think that the band was over. Not only was Barrett the good-looking and charismatic front man of the group/he was also its founder, leader, primary songwriter and musical guiding light. As a result, the very public face of Pink Floyd in 1967 and early 1968 was Barrett. The remaining members of the band (Roger Waters, Richard Wright, Nick Mason, and new guitarist David Gilmour) were creatively set adrift: while they still had a record deal, none of the group's members had a distinctive songwriting style that…mehr
When Syd Barrett left (or was dismissed) from Pink Floyd, there was good reason to think that the band was over. Not only was Barrett the good-looking and charismatic front man of the group/he was also its founder, leader, primary songwriter and musical guiding light. As a result, the very public face of Pink Floyd in 1967 and early 1968 was Barrett. The remaining members of the band (Roger Waters, Richard Wright, Nick Mason, and new guitarist David Gilmour) were creatively set adrift: while they still had a record deal, none of the group's members had a distinctive songwriting style that could pick up where Barrett left off. In just over five years (January 1968 to March 1973), Pink Floyd went from a band without managers and a primary songwriter to the group that released one of the most popular albums of the rock era, and in popular music in general. Reinventing Pink Floyd will explore the path taken by the remaining band members to establish a musical identity, develop a songwriting style, and create a new template for the manner in which albums are made and even enjoyed by listeners. As Bill Kopp will illustrate, that path was filled with failed experiments, creative blind alleys, one-off musical excursions, abortive collaborations, a general restlessness and - most importantly - a dedicated search for a distinctive musical personality. The six albums Pink Floyd released between Barrett's departure and the release of The Dark Side of the Moon all but flopped, achieving no singles in the United States or UK and remaining unknown to a majority of the general listening public. Even within musical projects that might have been viewed - even by the band itself - as failures, hindsight reveals a distinct foreshadowing of the musical, lyrical and production-oriented approaches and themes of Pink Floyd's best and most beloved work.
Introduction Historical and musical contextualization of early Pink Floyd with Syd Barrett as leader Discussion of the group's reliance on Barrett Apples and Oranges: 1967- Defining characteristics in Barrett's songwriting and musical approach This early period features a band focused almost solely on the compositions, vocals and distinctive guitar work of Roger Keith "Syd" Barrett, the group's original leader. The studio songs of this period are characterized by a childlike wonder, filtered through the influences of English classical literature and LSD. The Piper at the Gates of Dawn and singles - Barrett's studio work as an exemplar of "Summer of Love" musical ethosReaction in G: Cambridge St/ation - Pink Floyd's live shows of the era were distinctly different from the band's studio output, and would provide more of a template for the band's future direction.BBC One: Continu/ation - Live performances for radio bridged the gap between the band's live and studio approaches. Point Me at the Sky: 1968 - Syd leaves; the band begins again in his shadow Reeling from the loss of both its leader and management, Pink Floyd struggles to develop new material that continues where Syd Barrett;s music left off. Searching for a Sound: A Saucerful of Secrets - Losing its leader halfway through the making of an album means Pink Floyd has to draw upon its live set for ideas. The group quickly moves away form pop song structure.Soundtrack One: Tonite Let's All Make Love in London - Without even trying, the band makes its first foray into the world of film soundtrack work.BBC Two: Germin/ation and Continua/tion - The band works hard for commercial success via multiple television appearances and additional soundtrack work (The Committee) The Narrow Way: 1969 - Developing a distinct identity Guitarist David Gilmour takes on a more active role. The loss of the band's primary songwriter and creative visionary found the group adrift artistically, searching for a new and distinctive musical direction. Nonetheless, some of the group's most enduring work was creative during this period of exploration and experimentation, setting the tone for the future. Soundtrack Two: More - Pink Floyd makes its first serious journey into the world of composiing music for motion pictures.Live work vs. Studio Experiments: Ummagumma - Double-album highlights the group beginning to reconcile the differences between its live performance and studio work; the lines between the two begin to blur.The Man and the Journey: Dramatis/ation - An early conceptual work aims to combine scattered individual songs into a cohesive, semi-narrative extended work, presaging The Dark Side of the MoonRemergence: 1970 - Increased musical risks yield rewards and setbacks Pink Floyd explores long-form musical composition in live performance while pursuing soundtrack opportunities that showcase a different side of the band and provide clues to the future. Epic song structure: Atom Heart Mother - Expanding its sound to include a full orchestra and choir, the group collaborates closely with avant-garde composer Ron Geesin.Soundtrack Three: Zabriskie Point - The band's ambient-leaning tendencies are explored in a suite of songs and incidental music created for film.Soundtrack Four: Music from The Body - Album marks the first outside venture by a Pink Floyd member (post-Syd Barret) and develops some musical ideas that will reappear on The Dark Side of the Moon.BBC Three: Devi/ation - Developed onstage rather than in the studio, the band's extended set-pieces preview the direction Pink Floyd's music would take for the rest of its time as a group. Biding My Time: 1971 - In-depth pursuit of promising musical approaches Learning from the experience of working with a collaborator, the group retreats into itself, combining its strengths onto a single album. Refining the Formula: Meddle - Continuing its approach of developing long-form musical works onstage, Pink Floyd creates one of its most enduring work. BBC Four: Reverber/ation - Once again the band reconciles its studio work (specifically, pop-length songs) with long-form explorations; BBC performances of this era are the most accurate representations of the band's growth. Odds and Ends: Relics - Scattered non-album tracks and previously-unreleased material shows both how the band has changed and maintained some of its original ideas. Burning Bridges: 1972 - Leaving Syd's influence behind and looking to the future A distinct musical personality emerges, and the group once again attempts collaboration with outside artists, most notably filmmaker Adrian Maben and ballet choreographer Roland Petit. Soundtrack Four: La Valée (Obscured by Clouds) - Pink Floyd embarks on its final film soundtrack project.Wot's ... Uh the Deal: Obfusc/ation - The band attempts to combine music and ballet, with mixed results.Echoes: Live at Pompeii - A live performance in ancient coliseum ruins serves as the final word on Pink Floyd's transitional years, while previewing the future. The Great Gig in the Sky: 1973 - Creating the perfect album The synthesis of everything the band has learned in the previous five years. Perfecting the Formula: The Dark Side of the Moon Oh, By the Way: 1974 and Beyond Conclusion
Introduction Historical and musical contextualization of early Pink Floyd with Syd Barrett as leader Discussion of the group's reliance on Barrett Apples and Oranges: 1967- Defining characteristics in Barrett's songwriting and musical approach This early period features a band focused almost solely on the compositions, vocals and distinctive guitar work of Roger Keith "Syd" Barrett, the group's original leader. The studio songs of this period are characterized by a childlike wonder, filtered through the influences of English classical literature and LSD. The Piper at the Gates of Dawn and singles - Barrett's studio work as an exemplar of "Summer of Love" musical ethosReaction in G: Cambridge St/ation - Pink Floyd's live shows of the era were distinctly different from the band's studio output, and would provide more of a template for the band's future direction.BBC One: Continu/ation - Live performances for radio bridged the gap between the band's live and studio approaches. Point Me at the Sky: 1968 - Syd leaves; the band begins again in his shadow Reeling from the loss of both its leader and management, Pink Floyd struggles to develop new material that continues where Syd Barrett;s music left off. Searching for a Sound: A Saucerful of Secrets - Losing its leader halfway through the making of an album means Pink Floyd has to draw upon its live set for ideas. The group quickly moves away form pop song structure.Soundtrack One: Tonite Let's All Make Love in London - Without even trying, the band makes its first foray into the world of film soundtrack work.BBC Two: Germin/ation and Continua/tion - The band works hard for commercial success via multiple television appearances and additional soundtrack work (The Committee) The Narrow Way: 1969 - Developing a distinct identity Guitarist David Gilmour takes on a more active role. The loss of the band's primary songwriter and creative visionary found the group adrift artistically, searching for a new and distinctive musical direction. Nonetheless, some of the group's most enduring work was creative during this period of exploration and experimentation, setting the tone for the future. Soundtrack Two: More - Pink Floyd makes its first serious journey into the world of composiing music for motion pictures.Live work vs. Studio Experiments: Ummagumma - Double-album highlights the group beginning to reconcile the differences between its live performance and studio work; the lines between the two begin to blur.The Man and the Journey: Dramatis/ation - An early conceptual work aims to combine scattered individual songs into a cohesive, semi-narrative extended work, presaging The Dark Side of the MoonRemergence: 1970 - Increased musical risks yield rewards and setbacks Pink Floyd explores long-form musical composition in live performance while pursuing soundtrack opportunities that showcase a different side of the band and provide clues to the future. Epic song structure: Atom Heart Mother - Expanding its sound to include a full orchestra and choir, the group collaborates closely with avant-garde composer Ron Geesin.Soundtrack Three: Zabriskie Point - The band's ambient-leaning tendencies are explored in a suite of songs and incidental music created for film.Soundtrack Four: Music from The Body - Album marks the first outside venture by a Pink Floyd member (post-Syd Barret) and develops some musical ideas that will reappear on The Dark Side of the Moon.BBC Three: Devi/ation - Developed onstage rather than in the studio, the band's extended set-pieces preview the direction Pink Floyd's music would take for the rest of its time as a group. Biding My Time: 1971 - In-depth pursuit of promising musical approaches Learning from the experience of working with a collaborator, the group retreats into itself, combining its strengths onto a single album. Refining the Formula: Meddle - Continuing its approach of developing long-form musical works onstage, Pink Floyd creates one of its most enduring work. BBC Four: Reverber/ation - Once again the band reconciles its studio work (specifically, pop-length songs) with long-form explorations; BBC performances of this era are the most accurate representations of the band's growth. Odds and Ends: Relics - Scattered non-album tracks and previously-unreleased material shows both how the band has changed and maintained some of its original ideas. Burning Bridges: 1972 - Leaving Syd's influence behind and looking to the future A distinct musical personality emerges, and the group once again attempts collaboration with outside artists, most notably filmmaker Adrian Maben and ballet choreographer Roland Petit. Soundtrack Four: La Valée (Obscured by Clouds) - Pink Floyd embarks on its final film soundtrack project.Wot's ... Uh the Deal: Obfusc/ation - The band attempts to combine music and ballet, with mixed results.Echoes: Live at Pompeii - A live performance in ancient coliseum ruins serves as the final word on Pink Floyd's transitional years, while previewing the future. The Great Gig in the Sky: 1973 - Creating the perfect album The synthesis of everything the band has learned in the previous five years. Perfecting the Formula: The Dark Side of the Moon Oh, By the Way: 1974 and Beyond Conclusion
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