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- Pink Floyd
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- Description:
- UMMAGUMMA features a set of live performances on Disc 1 and a collection of solo studio projects by various band members on Disc 2.
Pink Floyd: David Gilmour (vocals, guitar); Richard Wright (vocals, keyboards); Roger Waters (vocals, bass); Nick Mason (drums).
Disc 1 was recorded live at Mothers, Birmingham, England and live at The
Manchester College Of Commerce, England in June 1969.
Party-liners may favor DARK SIDE OF THE MOON, but diehard space cadets recognize UMMAGUMMA as the pinnacle of post-Barrett Floyd`s achievement. Originally released as a double LP, the first record is a live recording from 1969, while the second features four extended cuts written by (and featuring) each of the four band members in turn. Eschewing the catchy, Kinks-influenced pop kaleidoscope of the band`s first album, the live portion focuses on extended, spacy near-instrumentals, heavy on acid-fueled jamming and atmospheric electronic textures.
From the Eastern-tinged "Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun" to the over-the-top psychosis of "Careful With That Axe, Eugene," UMMAGUMMA`s first half is ground zero for the genre that would come to be known as space rock. The solo efforts on the second half are undoubtedly the band`s most experimental, unconventional efforts ever. They make good use of the avant-garde techniques that were a key early influence, like musique concrete-style tape collage and sound effects. Along the way, there`s some lovely folk-tinged balladry, courtesy of Roger Waters ("Grantchester Meadows"), and some proto-prog keyboard wizardry (Richard Wright`s multi-part "Sysyphus").
- Track Listing:
- Astronomy Domine
- Careful With That Axe, Eugene
- Set the Controls For the Heart of the Sun
- Saucerful of Secrets, A
- Sysyphus Part 1 - (with Richard Wright)
- Sysyphus Part 2 - (with Richard Wright)
- Sysyphus Part 3 - (with Richard Wright)
- Sysyphus Part 4 - (with Richard Wright)
- Grantchester Meadows - (with Roger Waters)
- Several Species of Small Furry Animals Gathered Together in a Cave and Grooving With a Pict - (with Roger Waters)
- Narrow Way Part 1, The - (with David Gilmour)
- Narrow Way Part 2, The - (with David Gilmour)
- Narrow Way Part 3, The - (with David Gilmour)
- Grand Vizier`s Garden Party Part 1 Entrance, The - (with Nick Mason)
- Grand Vizier`s Garden Party Part 2 Entertainment, The - (with Nick Mason)
- Grand Vizier`s Garden Party Part 3 Exit, The - (with Nick Mason)
Album Information
- Release Date:
- 04/15/1995
- Type:
- Performer
- Genre:
- Rock & Pop
- Subgenre:
- Psychedelic
- Label:
- Capitol/EMI Records
- Producer:
- Norman "Hurricane" Smith; Pink Floyd
- Catalog Number:
- 46404
- Original Release Year:
- 1969
- # of Discs:
- 2
- SPARS Coding:
- AAD
- Studio/Live:
- Mixed
- Mono/Stereo:
- Stereo
- Runtime:
- 86 : 44
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Overall Rating: 3
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Anonymous from Michigan, Feb 1, 1900
Classic Floyde.... a must have for any serious Floyde fan! Both live and studio cuts on this double disk set.
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