WISH YOU WERE HERE

After all the success that their previous release "The Dark Side Of The Moon", Pink Floyd keeps on doing some great music without taking car of what it takes. For me, this is their best album, and making it as a tribute for his moral leader and friend Syd Barrett. "Wish You Were Here" arrives in the climatic point of Pink Floyd's career. The relationship between them is stronger than ever, and this great work is really a reflection of it. The conjunction of each band member and the musical maturity achieved in almost ten years of experience in that time makes of this album one of the quintessential in Progressive Rock History and also makes the consolidation of them as an emblematic band following their ascension since David Gilmour joined the band.

The album starts with one their masterpieces "Shine on You Crazy Diamond", which is subdivided in two parts in a very conceptual way, the moody beginning of the majestic keyboards by Rick Wright joined to the most unforgettable solo by David Gilmour turns this album to a magical musical experience. This complete odd to Syd Barrett reaches the heaven in the chorus when different voices mix to scream: SHINE ON YOU CRAZY DIAMOND. The sweet voice of Gilmour adds the perfect touch to rest over the highest cloud of the kingdom of calm.

The sound of machines and pistons ascending and descending are interrupted by the magical acoustic guitar that begins "Welcome to the Machine" is a glorious moment to keep on that cloud. A vintage keyboard in a very mechanical way continues the perfect rhythm of the song finished with the violins arrangements in a very violent way. A door is shut, now you're awake.

Once you have waked up from your mental sleep, "Have a Cigar" takes the call and keeps you awake, now it's time to shake your head with the tight rhythm on the song. Like a railroad, the song goes in a slow and heavy way to find the peace once again. The keyboards act like a weapon to take the obstacles off the way.

Now it's time for "Wish You Were Here" the song that gives name to the album couldn't be more simple and perfect at the same time, a very melodic ballad that is dedicated to Syd Barrett, the feelings of the band member have for their now extinct friend are so deep that only he could have inspired this memorable and beautiful song. The scat that David Gilmour adds to the song excites you to tears. This is definitely one of the most sentimental songs in History.

The return of "Shine on You Crazy Diamond" in its second part with the keyboard solo seals this magnificent work. In my opinion this is the best album of all times. God Bless Pink Floyd forever and ever.

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