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Do any younger folk like Pink Floyd or are they classed as dull for saga insurance age only
My two favourite tracks are money and shine on you crazy diamond especially the 5 mins intro.
Ive never had long hair, smoked dope or wore a denim jacket
Who? (Stan, 45)
My kids (25 and 21) like Pink Floyd.
I liked them more when I was 15 (now 30). Actually they were quite 'big' amongst the indie crowd at school, I think they'd just released echoes?
Who?
Your biggest fan,
Stan, 45
I'm nearly 50 and have never considered them part of my generations music.
I had an episode of liking Pink Floyd when I was about 15. I think it's the teenage anxt/drugs glorification thing. When you get into the funstuff as a youth it's not enough to 'just do it' like responsible adults. You have to wear the whole lifestyle as a badge of pride. Hence rewatching stuff like The Wall and Quadraphenia over and over and over.
But then again; Pink Floyd as a band [i]are[/i] awesome regardless. I grew up listening to my dads copy of Dark Side Of The Moon in the dark on headphones, and then being jarred back into reality when it was time to turn the record over.
And then, a few years later, you discover raves and you never think about Pink Floyd again until someone mentions them on a cycling forum about 25 years later.
No they are shit, no matter how old you are....
Well if you're fifty you're just about old enough to remember when. they last released a good album
54 since you ask 😀
And then one day you find [s]ten[/s] fifty years have got behind you.
Who cares?
I quite like Beethoven and he's not been well for a while.
Anyway, someone will be along soon to tell you that their musical taste is far superior to yours.
It might be fun.
😀
I like Coldplay.
No one told me when to run....
....so I decided to cycle instead..
A tune?
I'm 55 and always considered them pretentious shit
They say music is a mirror to the soul, TJ.
🙂
Ive never had long hair, smoked dope or wore a denim jacket.
Have dabbled with all three, but these days, only two.
Kids today eh?
No sense of adventure.
Rusty - indeed. I like loads of stuff but I grew out of the pretentious tosh in the 70s. The only stuff I really have no time for is hair metal, rap and prog rock
The more interesting early stuff isn't so popular.
The pompous stadium dad rock stuff seems to still appeal to middle aged introverts.
5/10
I like some of the Sid Barrett stuff, but no interest in any of their other stuff. I mean, [i]that [/i] album that everyone's got.. just bland pop to me. Trouble, I grew up with punk, so "Pink Floyd are shit" as worn by Johnny was a big influence.
Have got a mate who loves em and he's in his 30s
The only stuff I really have no time for is hair metal, rap and prog rock
Why?
I like some of the Sid Barrett stuff, but no interest in any of their other stuff. I mean, that album that everyone's got.. just bland pop to me. Trouble, I grew up with punk, so "Pink Floyd are shit" as worn by Johnny was a big influence
Yet he has since admitted being a fan...
I've just turned 30 and my shelves contain more pink floyd records,cds, bootlegs and bits and pieces than any other band. I don't think they were ever that pretentious were they? I mean I definitely couldn't sit and listen to Yes or King Crimson
🙄No they are shit, no matter how old you are...
Rusty - indeed. I like loads of stuff but I grew out of the pretentious tosh in the 70s. The only stuff I really have no time for is hair metal, rap and prog rock
Define 'prog rock'. Like all music, it started as one thing, and morphed into something else, just like punk did, and all sorts of dance/electro, some of which is pretty much prog, almost by definition: [i]progressive[/i], experimental music played by musicians not wanting to be tied to mainstream pop.
A lot of it was heavily jazz influenced, and just like jazz, some can be great to listen and dance to, while other sorts can be pretentious twaddle. King Crimson have never stopped exploring, Yes got ever more up themselves, then there's Gentle Giant, Greenslade, Soft Machine, Van Der Graff Generator, all of whom play complicated, jazzy music.
There was one album I borrowed from a school mate in 1969, and it changed my life, as far as music is concerned, I'd never heard anything like it, and it got me into Krautrock, like Mythos, Tangerine Dream, Faust, Can, etc.
It was this one:
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And it was this track in particular:
Still sounds relevant today.
[i]I definitely couldn't sit and listen to Yes or King Crimson[/i]
Don't even know why you'd lump them in together! I've heard some great King Crimson stuff (though don't own any), but Yes I can't listen to 5 seconds without coming out in hives 🙂
The pompous stadium dad rock stuff seems to still appeal to middle aged introverts.
Hiya.
I was never a fan particularly. Got the chance to see them on the Pulse tour (just after they'd rebuilt the collapsed seating). Figured, meh, but I might kick myself in years to come if I pass up the ticket.
It was one of the single most incredible stadium gigs I've ever been to. Truly, truly brilliant. Gave me a whole new appreciation of them.
DezB - Member
but Yes I can't listen to 5 seconds without coming out in hives
The first album's really good.
🙂
rusty - why - cos its pretentious twaddle. I was a big fan in my teens but grew out of it.
"We are the priests of the Temples of Syrinx / Our great computers fill the hallowed halls / We are the priests of the Temples of Syrinx / All the gifts of life are held within our walls"
I saw all the big bands of the time at the long lamented Glasgow Apollo Rush, tangerine dream, Hawkwind, Deep Purple, Black sabbath etc. I find it all really dated now and the folk playing that sort of music now sad wannabees. Its just taste isn't it
CFH - in the court of the crimson king - OK at the time - now unlistenable IMO. Interestingly they used 21st century schizoid man really inappropriately in a tv ad recently. Just so dated as are the other names you mention some of which I know from my youth.
My tastes in music grew and changed as I got older. I occasionally go back to a bit of classic rock as a nostalgia thing but thats all it is. Its reminder of good times in the past rather than an interesting musical experience.
Reggae blew me away in 1977- opened my eyes to rhythm and melody. Still a reggae fan to this day both old and new. Got a real liking for classic soul especially northern soul. Quite like a bit of trad jazz / bossa nova. Not much time for coltranes type jazz. Fond of EDM in the right place and time. love a bit of lyrical pop. Big fan of daft punk from before random access memories. Like a bit of disco now and then but I guess again its a nostalgia trip
I guess overall it was reggae teaching me about rhythm and melodies that really drew me away from metal and prog. Music is hugely important in my life. my whole house is wired for sound and I often have music playing
[i]The first album's really good.[/i]
Will take your word for it !!
i have 2 rules on music threads.
Anyone who just dissmisses whole genres isn't worth listening to (unless its jazz 😆 )
Anyone who can't recognise the genius in Bjork isn't worth listening to.
No, they've made some brilliant albums. I don't trust the opinions of anyone who writes off Black Sabbath, it's timeless, iconic and massively influential music. I own far more Wailers albums than Sabbath albums.
At work today one of the albums we were listening to was Dub Side Of The Moon by the Easy Star All-Stars. Well worth checking out.
Have to say pink Floyd have me retching for the off button - 52yr old and never liked them one bit, although listening to a French covers band playing "the wall" without actually being able to speak any English kept me amused one hot summer night
If you're going to write off jazz then you really should also write off everything it's sired - I think that'll leave you just folk, country, classical and early blues to enjoy.
Or maybe you should be locked in a room with nothing other than On The Corner and Double Nickels On The Dime to listen to until you get it? 😉
tjagain - Member
rusty - why - cos its pretentious twaddle
What, all of it?
It's a pretty broad church.
To limit yourself seems foolish.
I dabble in the more ambient and psychedelic fringes, but minor public school boys being serious about Sci-Fi isn't for me either I have to admit.
Love Hawkwind though.
You know they're not being serious, right?
Hair Metal?
Never been in a rock club in the 80's? Every single female, especially the ones in tight denim shorts were really, really into that stuff.
You soon learn to compromise.
Rap?
Honestly?
To deny yourself the opportunity of listening to some of the most amazing music ever made seems a particularly joyless act of self abuse.
🙂
[i]If you're going to write off jazz[/i]
Didn't notice the emoti then?
My opinions are definitely not to be trusted, although I don't believe I've ever "written off" Black Sabbath except maybe paying shitloads to see them as old bastards!
No they are shit, no matter how old you are....
Is the correct answer.
There are two types of music, much like people, there is good music and crap music.
Those who don't understand this fall into the latter category.
Tj, just because you don't like something doesn't make it wrong.
i have 2 rules on music threads.
Anyone who just dissmisses whole genres isn't worth listening to (unless its jazz )
Anyone who can't recognise the genius in Bjork isn't worth listening to.
Ironically, I can't stand drum 'n' bass but have a lot of time for Goldie.
As an artist or as a bloke? 😉
MartynS
I didn't say it did. I explained why I don't listen to it anymore.
mattyfez - Member
There are two types of music, much like people, there is good music and crap music.
Those who don't understand this fall into the latter category.
One music.
One people.
One love.
I had a sudden urge to listen to Another Brick in the Wall the other day. It's one of those songs that you've heard around and about so much you don't pay attention. So I sat and listened, and I was blown away. It's so beautifully structured as a piece of musical art, such sonic beauty is amazing. And the guitar solo is simply gorgeous.
Oh, I'm 41.
My dad loved Pink Floyd. He would have been 75 this year. I miss my dad. 🙁
Anyone who can't recognise the genius in Bjork isn't worth listening to.
You are quite mad.
I'm no fan of PF either but more listenable than that Icelandic tosh
Mrs Toast great to read that post, and getting back to guitar solos Dave Mason a bit posh but he's good and the bass on Money and the sax and the keyboards although the drummer could be in a ceildh band
tjagain - Member
MartynSI didn't say it did. I explained why I don't listen to it anymore.
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You explained it by dismissing it as "sad" and "pretentious"
I grew out of famous five novels but wouldn't now call them "childish" however they are for children.. do you see the difference
I've still got his double gatefold of The Wall on vinyl. Great album artwork.
Only ever really liked or two of their songs, he had much greater success with Queen and Led Zeppelin.
[i]You are quite mad.[/i]
I take that as a compliment.
OK I'm 63. So Floyd were a big part of my teenage years. In particular Ummagumma and Meddle.
Oh and as for Yes, the Yes Album and Fragile are utterly brilliant.They both get a huge amount of airtime after all these years Chez Slowoldman.
Please be aware, the above are facts, not a matter of taste. So there.
I suppose it was listening to various prog rock bands that got me into this (via punk)
loved seeing the Easy Star All Stars
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last year, catch them if you get chance
But PF are an acquired taste I feel, and 1 that comes n goes for me,
But then again I am an old git
Only two albums I listen to are DSotM and The Wall.
Have to be in just the "right" kind of mood for either, but would say listen maybe once a year ..
DSotM is the best in my world, I spent a summer between Uni yr 1-2 sailing around the Peloponnese with 2 girls and 3 lads in a 60ft cruising yacht.. fresh fish, BBQ, beer and DSotM.
Memories are what life's about.
Pink Floyd are great ,punk was and still is shit ,as my dad said for council house scum
I liked The Wall when about 15 because yadayada but never really got into Pink Floyd, always felt a bit overblown and studied for my ears. That one with that woman screeching over it is pretty good,
Loved Syd Barratt's The Madcap Laughs.
A more recent band who remind me somewhat of Floyd, of late, - you should maybe check out:
Motorpsycho - 'Here Be Monsters'. (Vid below)
Also their previous LP 'The Death Defying Unicorn' which is a truly epic maritime tale/concept LP, performed with Ståle Storløkken and Trondheim Jazz Orchestra. Criminally unsung, IMO.
Ooh, do I have to apologise for living on a council estate as a kid. Makes me and my brothers scum? Never realise that until now.
If you don't like pink floyd you need more drugs.
Personally there aren't enough drugs in the world.
For someone who never got over his dad dying in the war he has certainly managed to generate an awful lot of discussion. Though Mr Barrett is another thing altogether.
Floyd are rather good. And I am quite partial to a bit of punk.
It's all music in'it and as long as it sounds good and has something to say, then what's not to like?
It's all music in'it and as long as it sounds good[s] and has something to say,[/s] then what's not to like?
This ^^^^
(Country and Western excepted, obviously)
Well well. From the Nick Cave thread...
Edric 64 - Member
Never heard of him or these songs ,guess i`m just old?
Got any top music recommendations from your obviously vast knowledge?
I really liked Pink Floyd when I was a teenager but I rarely listen to them now. It feels to me like it belongs to another time whereas punk still sounds fresh to me.
I'm only 48 though 😉
punk was and still is shit
Nonsense. It was a breath of fresh air and influenced a whole new generation of musicians.
Punk - lasted about 4 years only tho - 76 - 80. I was there.
Taking my 14 yr old Son to see Brit Floyd at the Sage in Gateshead. He is mainly in to some sort of rap that I don't know what the genre is but he loves PF cos it's retro innit! "Looks at Fender Stratocasters on interweb"
Oh, I'm 41.
Same here and I've always rather liked some of their stuff. I very nearly did the artwork for their last album cover too.
Create your own style with a felt tip pen and a Pink Floyd t shirt. considered totally anarchic back in the day
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I used to like them when they first started, but now they [s]are popular [/s]sold out, I hate them.
The music I like now is much better, but there's no point discussing it here because you wont have heard of it.
edlong 13 3/4
(okay, 43 1/4)
Rather a narrow market, 50 year olds. I'm 46 and quite like them, so in answer to your question, no.
[i]Pink Floyd t shirt. considered totally anarchic back in the day[/i]
Strange - you woulda thought someone might've mentioned that by now
I've loved Floyd since I was 18. I'm now 60 & theyr'e still one of my fave bands.
So in answer to the OP, no.
Of course they're shit though, that's why they're one of the biggest selling bands of all time. A LOT of people like their shit maaan!
I love pink Floyd and have done since I was 16 I'm 42 now.i like it all old and new. But I also like early Peter Gabriel Genesis which is often described as crap. I also like black sabbath and bjork 😉
Early Genesis is brilliant, in particular Nursery Cryme and Foxtrot. Much played whilst prepping dinner here.
I'm not trying to impress anyone by liking this or disliking that, but I do enjoy listening to some of their stuff.
firestarter - Member
I love pink Floyd and have done since I was 16 I'm 42 now.i like it all old and new. But I also like early Peter Gabriel Genesis which is often described as crap. I also like black sabbath and bjork
slowoldman - Member
Early Genesis is brilliant, in particular Nursery Cryme and Foxtrot. Much played whilst prepping dinner here.
It's the later Phil Collins Genesis after Steve Hackett left that's iffy, I wouldn't call it crap, just ordinary mainstream pop.
I do think that with [i]The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway[/i] they were getting a bit to close to the excesses of the likes of [i]Tales From The Topographic Oceans[/i] and [i]The Wall[/i], but earlier Genesis has such great lyric writing, dark story-telling with very clever wordplay, and a very British mix of the whimsical, eccentric and bizarre, [i]The Battle Of Epping Forest[/i] being one of my absolute favourite all-time songs!
Yes I think "Selling England By The Pound" was their last great album. Genesis with Peter Gabriel produced a wonderful mix of songs covering contemporary issues like The Battle Of Epping Forest and Get 'Em Out By Friday along with myth and legend like King Canute and the Coastliners and The Fountain of Salmacis.
But then I feel the same about a lot of bands and their output - early albums good, later ones a bit meh. In particular the character changes completely when strong members leave, e.g. Floyd, Genesis, Fleetwood Mac, etc. etc.
Invisible Touch
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Talking of Genesis, we went to see Mike & the Mechanics last Wednesday.
Excellent gig!
Not for this fifty (one) year old. Dinosaurs
They're not for me...up itself shite. Other opinions are available and mine is by no means definitive.
Yes I listen to Pink Floyd. Yes the psychedelic imagery and simple melodies captured my imagination as a teenager.
Yes I appreciate they're about as niche as Justin Bieber.
But I just like them.
And I'm 41.
Set the controls for the heart of the sun.