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Some things never change....
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Why doesn`t he just reunite Pink Floyd when he`s so dependent on those songs?
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Why doesn`t he just reunite Pink Floyd when he`s so dependent on those songs?
Dave Gilmour is not interested.
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Why doesn`t he just reunite Pink Floyd when he`s so dependent on those songs?
Dave Gilmour is not interested.
And Richard Wright is dead so its not really Pink Floyd. They're better off touring separately. At a time it would have been really cool. Now, especially without Wright, I think it would be more gimmicky than anything. What would be incredible is if Waters and Gilmour toured together and that to me would be as good and satisfying as Floyd reuniting but clearly besides a few one offs David doesn't have time for that either. And I respect it. Him and Robert Plant get it. But god damn, Waters has never had a more perfect musical partner than Gilmour and to see that live would reduce me to tears.
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Why doesn`t he just reunite Pink Floyd when he`s so dependent on those songs?
Dave Gilmour is not interested.
And Richard Wright is dead so its not really Pink Floyd. They're better off touring separately. At a time it would have been really cool. Now, especially without Wright, I think it would be more gimmicky than anything. What would be incredible is if Waters and Gilmour toured together and that to me would be as good and satisfying as Floyd reuniting but clearly besides a few one offs David doesn't have time for that either. And I respect it. Him and Robert Plant get it. But god damn, Waters has never had a more perfect musical partner than Gilmour and to see that live would reduce me to tears.
Yes indeed. I saw waters this year and gilmour in 2016. There is always the other part missing...
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Why doesn`t he just reunite Pink Floyd when he`s so dependent on those songs?
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Why doesn`t he just reunite Pink Floyd when he`s so dependent on those songs?
Dave Gilmour is not interested.
And Richard Wright is dead so its not really Pink Floyd. They're better off touring separately. At a time it would have been really cool. Now, especially without Wright, I think it would be more gimmicky than anything. What would be incredible is if Waters and Gilmour toured together and that to me would be as good and satisfying as Floyd reuniting but clearly besides a few one offs David doesn't have time for that either. And I respect it. Him and Robert Plant get it. But god damn, Waters has never had a more perfect musical partner than Gilmour and to see that live would reduce me to tears.
Yes indeed. I saw waters this year and gilmour in 2016. There is always the other part missing...
Indeed one is less without the other, just as most other bands/artists - Jagger/Richards, Plant/Page, the Davies Bros, the Gallagher Bros, Lennon/McCartney/Harrison/Ringo (though Georges first solo album ranks with the best), et al. And to RollingFreaks point that Davide Gilmour "gets it", the same could be said for Roger Waters as he's never wanted to reunite "Pink Floyd" for anything other than Live 8 which was a one off for charity. In fact it was Waters who quit the band and demanded the name "Pink Floyd" be put to rest which didn't quite happen the way he wanted for better or worse (depending on who you ask). Post-Live 8, it was Gilmour who approached Waters to join him on stage at a small charity event a few years ago, but not as Pink Floyd. As a return favor, Roger asked Gilmour to join him in London to grace Comfortably Numb at one of Roger's solo Wall shows. While Gilmour flubbed some of his lines and his solo left a bit to be desired, by most accounts it was a sight to behold. That's as close to a reunion that will probably ever be from this point on, and at least it seems they're on relatively good terms considering the venom that went on between them for many years. Recently Nick Mason is playing small pub shows with a side band playing old and relatively obscure early Pink Floyd songs, and will be expanding the tour to larger venues selling tickets at high prices. While many seem to enjoy it, seems like a glorified tribute band if you ask me - but he was the drummer so maybe "tribute" is a bit strong.
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But Roger became very open to it so I wouldn't put him in the same category as Gilmour or Plant. Roger was no longer the one saying no, and he might not have ever said it but from the way he spoke I don't think he would have turned down a tour (even though all I remember was charity stuff, but I think he was ready to get Floyd back up again).
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But Roger became very open to it so I wouldn't put him in the same category as Gilmour or Plant. Roger was no longer the one saying no, and he might not have ever said it but from the way he spoke I don't think he would have turned down a tour (even though all I remember was charity stuff, but I think he was ready to get Floyd back up again).
Not sure how you can come to that conclusion. And not doubting your feelings or intuition, but I honestly can never imagine Roger Waters Waters wanting to get Pink Floyd back together again after Live 8.
When you say "Roger became very open to it" and "from the way he spoke I don't think he would have turned down a tour", is there something specific he said somewhere that lead you to believe this? Trying not to sound like a jerk lol, but that's something that I've never perceived in any of his interviews.
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Saw Waters in Hyde Park. Great show, great music and great production with the limits an outdoor ahow has. I am just very thankful to musicians in their 60'ies snd 70'ies still around and wanting to entertain us.
The day Eric, Waters, Santana, Winwood, Stones and Macca etc. are not around anymore, the world will be much poorer.... Hence, I take as many concerts as I can.
As for politics.... all musicisns should speak frealy no matter who they criticise... music was initially also a platform for critical opinion against society / politics and that should continue.... cheers
Indeed, Im grateful for the older artists we can still enjoy. Most of them could have simply retired you know, who still works at 74??
All musicians should speak their minds freely, but then all listeners are free to have their opinion abou them also.
Art that gets too political often gets tainted by the triviality of it all, dont you think? And why would we want to turn to musicians for that anyway.
Whether music was initially also a platform for critical opinion against society / politics.. I doubt that, sorry.
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Saw Waters in Hyde Park. Great show, great music and great production with the limits an outdoor ahow has. I am just very thankful to musicians in their 60'ies snd 70'ies still around and wanting to entertain us.
The day Eric, Waters, Santana, Winwood, Stones and Macca etc. are not around anymore, the world will be much poorer.... Hence, I take as many concerts as I can.
As for politics.... all musicisns should speak frealy no matter who they criticise... music was initially also a platform for critical opinion against society / politics and that should continue.... cheers
Indeed, Im grateful for the older artists we can still enjoy. Most of them could have simply retired you know, who still works at 74??
All musicians should speak their minds freely, but then all listeners are free to have their opinion abou them also.
Art that gets too political often gets tainted by the triviality of it all, dont you think? And why would we want to turn to musicians for that anyway.
Whether music was initially also a platform for critical opinion against society / politics.. I doubt that, sorry.
When I mentioned music as a platform for critical opinion against society / politics, I was more thinking about the 50-70 area. And not cavemen as somebody else suggested. "We shall overcome"
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keefriff99
The Live 8 reunion in 2005 will have to suffice. That was truly amazing...makes my eyes well up every time I watch it, especially the crowd reactions.
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Cool official video of "Pigs (Three Different Ones)":
[www.youtube.com]
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As for politics.... all musicians should speak freely no matter who they criticize... music was initially also a platform for critical opinion against society / politics and that should continue.... cheers
All musicians should speak their minds freely, but then all listeners are free to have their opinion about them also.
Art that gets too political often gets tainted by the triviality of it all, don't you think? And why would we want to turn to musicians for that anyway.
Whether music was initially also a platform for critical opinion against society / politics.. I doubt that, sorry.
Anyhow, agree that critical opinions against society / politics in music (and any form of art) should continue, just as listeners have the right to agree or disagree.
And while I don't agree with all of Waters' rantings and ravings, everyone has a right to voice their opinions - whether it's he, Springsteen, Bono, you, me, or anyone else.
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Cool official video of "Pigs (Three Different Ones)":
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Link not working above, but I assume you posted this one from Mexico City, 20016 with the old band?
Whatever the case, this is fantastic...pigs everywhere...on the screeens and floating through the air.
Almost feel sorry for the inflatable one that gets devoured by the crowd ha...
Roger Waters - "Pigs (Three Different Ones)"
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Did people say things like that a lot?
I remember Jagger coming to the Nassau Coliseum gigs in late 1979 and seeing The Wall. He came backstage, trying to find out how he could get that. “I want that.” Somebody pointed to [illustrator] Gerald Scarfe, who was sitting on the sofa chatting with Nick Mason and said, “He’s the one you should see.” And Jagger didn’t see. He thought it was Nick. So he went up to Nick and said [in a Jagger impression], “I gather you’ve done all the visuals and all that.” And Nick, of course being Nick, said, “Well, yes. I did. I do that in my spare time when I’m not practicing my drumming.” And Jagger sat and talked to him, wasted half an hour of his life thinking that. Bless Nick. How cool.
And not that I’ve got anything against Mick. Well, I haven’t. Well, not a lot. He’s just a bit old for me.
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I’m sure you were happy to hear that when David Gilmour sold his guitars this year, he donated the money to fighting climate change.
Oh, bless him. I think that’s a good thing. Good for him. [Pauses] I wish he’d let me advertise this movie on the Pink Floyd website. It’s not allowed. He censored it, and I’m not allowed to announce anything on it.
When was the last time you spoke to him?
We spoke in June. We had a big meeting where I came up with a big peace plan that has come to nothing, sadly.
I’m sorry to hear that.
I know you are. I bet all Pink Floyd fans are sorry to hear that. They all hoped that we could kiss and make up and everything would be wonderful in a cozy, wonderful world. Well, it wouldn’t be all that cozy or wonderful for me, because I left Pink Floyd in 1985 for a reason. The reason being that I wanted to get on with my work.
Well, thank goodness I’ve been able to get on with my work. Work is its own reward. I was very happy to see in the Variety review of the movie that they managed to connect the dots between Dark Side of the Moon, Animals, [Waters’ solo album] Amused to Death, and Is This the Life We Really Want? That was gratifying. Anyway, let’s not go there any further. I’ve said more than I should.