Pink Floyd - Ummagumma

Artist:

Pink Floyd

See Also:

Barrett, Syd Beach Boys (The) Velvet Underground (The) Gilmour, David Berry, Chuck Waters, Roger Easy Star All-Stars - Dub Side Of The Moon London Philharmonic Orchestra - Us And Them: Symphonic Pink Floyd Pickin` On - Pickin` On Pink Floyd: A Bluegrass Tribute Out Of Phase - Dark Side Of The Moon 2001 Various Artists - The Moon Revisited: Another Perspective On The Dark Side Of The Moon Various Artists - A Chill Out Tribute To Pink Floyd Various Artists - Back Against The Wall

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:

DISC 1:

1. Astronomy Domine
2. Careful With That Axe, Eugene
3. Set the Controls For the Heart of the Sun
4. Saucerful of Secrets, A

DISC 2:

1. Sysyphus Part 1 - (with Richard Wright)
2. Sysyphus Part 2 - (with Richard Wright)
3. Sysyphus Part 3 - (with Richard Wright)
4. Sysyphus Part 4 - (with Richard Wright)
5. Grantchester Meadows - (with Roger Waters)
6. Several Species of Small Furry Animals Gathered Together in a Cave and Grooving With a Pict - (with Roger Waters)
7. Narrow Way Part 1, The - (with David Gilmour)
8. Narrow Way Part 2, The - (with David Gilmour)
9. Narrow Way Part 3, The - (with David Gilmour)
10. Grand Vizier`s Garden Party Part 1 Entrance, The - (with Nick Mason)
11. Grand Vizier`s Garden Party Part 2 Entertainment, The - (with Nick Mason)
12. 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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