“The Piper at the Gates of Dawn” (the debut album of Pink Floyd) was recorded at the same time as the Beatles’ ground breaking “Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band”. Those who believe that “Pepper” was the album from which all creative and experimental rock music followed should give “Piper” another listen.
Syd Barret, founder member, chief composer, lyricist, lead guitarist, lead singer and without doubt the most talented and creative member of the band ever, is the force behind this magical album which is his masterpiece. It includes songs with beautiful “nursery rhyme style” melodies, supplemented by haunting lyrics which evoke an aura of the naivety and simplicity of childhood pleasures and memories, but with the threat of evil constantly lurking in this apparent paradise. Songs such as “Matilda Mother”, “Flaming”, “Chapter 24” and “The Gnome” have melodies that give the impression of having been sung by children since time began, while “Bike” is uncompromising in its…
0 Comments