Syd: Astronomy Domine and Scarecrow prog classics?

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       It has always been hard for me to compare Pink Floyd (any era) with any other band. They are just too unique. Those songs are all calssics. Full on prog classics, I don't know. They rate very highly in my book, no matter what the classification.

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bhikkhu Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: April 06 2006 Location: A² Michigan Status: Offline Points: 5109	Posted: July 11 2006 at 19:08
	It has always been hard for me to compare Pink Floyd (any era) with any other band. They are just too unique. Those songs are all calssics. Full on prog classics, I don't know. They rate very highly in my book, no matter what the classification.
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erik neuteboom Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: July 27 2005 Location: Netherlands Status: Offline Points: 7659	Posted: July 11 2006 at 18:39
	Thanks for your reactions, I agree that these abovementioned compostions are more raw and perhaps less structured but especially Astronomy Domine and Scarecrow are splendid arranged songs that succeed to take you away as no band ever did before ..

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	They lack the structure and complexity and scope to be prog classics, IMHO, but I think they are more raw and down to earth sounding, and in a sense that's a good thing. I'm happy you mentioned The Scarecrow because even though it is short and simple, It's my favorite on Piper (with Matilda Mother following) and one of the most personal sounding and beautiful songs EVER. They do bring something to the table and I like them just as much as the others, but Pink Floyd was too in their infancy to be compared to the others you stated.
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Teaflax Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: June 26 2005 Status: Offline Points: 1225	Posted: July 11 2006 at 18:23
	To me they have some of the songwriting aspects that should be in good Prog, like uncommon melodies and chord sequences, but they lack the structure and other details to make them full-on Prog.


erik neuteboom Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: July 27 2005 Location: Netherlands Status: Offline Points: 7659	Posted: July 11 2006 at 18:19
	Hello. Poor genius Syd passed away, now my question is what you think about his most stunning compositions like Arnold Layne, See Emily Play, Astronomy Domine, Scarecrow and Interstellar Overdrive (or others). Are these progrock classics like the 'symphonic rock dinosaur' compositions In The Court Of The Crimson King, Close To The Edge, Firth Of Fifth, Tarkus or ... ? In my opinion these are because all sound innovative and compelling, I am very curious to your opinion?!