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PINK FLOYDPINK FLOYD One of the most prominent and significant

representatives of progressive rock; Was founded in mid-60’s by the course mates

of Regent Str. Polytechnic in London.

The original members: The original members: Nick Mason, Syd Barrett (till 1968), Roger Waters and Richard Wright. David Gilmour joined the band in 1967.

The main music and lyrics writer (since The main music and lyrics writer (since 1968): 1968): Roger Waters.

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Roger WatersRoger Waters• Date of birth: Date of birth: September 6,

1943• Place of birth: Place of birth: Surrey, England• Occupation: Occupation: bass guitar

player, poet, songwriter• First attempts in music: First attempts in music: the

1st half of 1960’s → SIGMA 6, T-SET, The Architectural Abdabs, The Screaming Abdabs → Pink Floyd

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• InfluencesInfluences: Neil Young, Leonard Cohen, jazz music, Bob Dylan, Mike Leonard (an arts college teacher

Shine On You Crazy DiamondShine On You Crazy DiamondYear: Year: 1975Labels: Labels: EMI/ColumbiaAlbum: Album: Wish You Were HereAuthors: Authors: Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Richard WrightLyrics: Lyrics: Roger WatersLength: Length: more than 26 minutes (split into 2 parts)Dedication to Syd Barrett, the former member

• The song is a dedication to one of the co-founders of the band, Syd Barrett.

• Syd Barrett had to leave Pink Floyd due to mental health issues in 1968.

• David Gilmour David Gilmour replaced him.• The composition was initially intended to cover

the whole side of the LP, but was later split into Part 1 and Part 2 and framed Wish You Were Here album.

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• Part 2 consists of sections 6-9 and serves as an outro

• Instruments used: Instruments used: drums, string machine, keyboards, synthesizers, electric and bass guitars, glass sharp, saxophone

• Type and structure: consists of nine logical parts• Part 1 contains sections 1-5 and opens the album

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• Section I: Section I: a synths-dominated overture of the composition. Eerie “cosmic” atmosphere. Dull deep sounds of synths + glass harp infusions (a kind of space, ethereal sounds). Anticipation for the further development of the composition canvas.

• Section II: Section II: psychedelic guitar solo, gentle blues chords with synths ambient sounds on the background. The solo gradually fades away

• Section III: Section III: the main tune of 4 notes appears. It is repeated throughout the section. Another guitar solo.

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• Section IV: Section IV: soft transition between the sections, lingering minor keyboards solo; expressive blues-like guitar solo, polyphonic texture of music.

• Section V: Section V: vocals-dominated section, intensification of emotional component. There is no traditional popular sing structure, yet there are verses, bridges and a kind of chorus. Multi-layered texture of the section. Instruments and the tune of the vocals go hand in hand. The last subsection is dominated by the rich saxophone sound accompanied by Gilmour. The composition fades away gradually and smoothly at the close.

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