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Poll Question: How important was Rick Wright to Pink Floyd's music?
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Originally posted by Walker Walker wrote:

Originally posted by RoyFairbank RoyFairbank wrote:

I think Roger would pick either 1 or 2,
Dave would pick between 2 and 3
Nick would pick between 2 and 3
A stereotypical RIck would pick between 1 and 2.

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I think some of you are misunderstanding this post. He's not saying Roger's contributions would be a 1 or 2, he's saying Roger would choose 1 or 2 to describe Rick's contribution's, etc.
 
 
This is clearly what was intended.  I think it is wrong though. Waters is on record as giving very high proace to Wright's contribution - particularly with regard to Dark Side of the Moon.  His problem with Wright later on was that he simply stopped contributing and, in particular, showed very little interest in getting the Wall out according to Waters' tight schedule. 
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Originally posted by Finnforest Finnforest wrote:

Really?  He's saying that Rick would define his own contribution as a 1-2, is essence agreeing with Roger that he was not worth much?   Hmmmm.

Anyway, sorry if I misunderstood the post. 
 
I think he is saying that because of Rick's unassuming and easygoing personality, he would be humble in choosing the worth of his own contributions. I'm not sure that I agree with this statement, but that is what Roy means.
 
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Really?  He's saying that Rick would define his own contribution as a 1-2, is essence agreeing with Roger that he was not worth much?   Hmmmm.

Anyway, sorry if I misunderstood the post. 

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Originally posted by RoyFairbank RoyFairbank wrote:

I think Roger would pick either 1 or 2,
Dave would pick between 2 and 3
Nick would pick between 2 and 3
A stereotypical RIck would pick between 1 and 2.

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I think some of you are misunderstanding this post. He's not saying Roger's contributions would be a 1 or 2, he's saying Roger would choose 1 or 2 to describe Rick's contribution's, etc.
 
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Wait...I just noticed...Roy, you're saying Roger's contribution to PF is a 1 or 2?   You put Nick Mason above Roger on the importance scale?  GMAFB.  Of course I realize you are joking.  Good one!  LOL

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Originally posted by RoyFairbank RoyFairbank wrote:

I think Roger would pick either 1 or 2,
Dave would pick between 2 and 3
Nick would pick between 2 and 3
A stereotypical RIck would pick between 1 and 2.

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A considerable contribution to the genius of Pink Floyd.  I think the other members of the band would rate his contribution that way too up until around 1975 after which he lost interest. 
 
Without taking anything away from the others, I would say that on Saucerful of Secrets (my favourite Floyd album) his contribution is the single most important element. 
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'No Rick No Floyd' very true EXCEPT Final Cut and the MLOR sessions. I still consider him a member of the Wall albeit he was fired at some point. So even though he was missing from a couple of studio albums his ingredient to the Floyd sound was still there. As like many of the great bands it was the collective input and personalities that defined a sound. Rick Wright IMHO always was and always will be vital to the Pink Floyd sound.A genius as well by the way!!!
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I really don't know how important he actually was for the band, but the message I get from my ears is "no Rick, no Floyd".
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Originally posted by Finnforest Finnforest wrote:

A little more than limited, but maybe less than considerable.  Between those two.  


DittoClap! However, I'm a bit surprised at the statement in the OP that Roger would score between 1 and 2... Personally (and I know many agree with me), he was by far the most important member of the band, the quality of whose output nosedived after he left.
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The best description would be "considerable, his contributions were important" (but not usually "genius").

Just think of those psychedelic organ sounds floating in and out of 'Interstellar Overdrive'. Or the pseudo-Arabic organ embellishments on 'Let there be more light'. Or those unforgettable piano solos on 'St Tropez' and 'Wot's uh the deal'.
Which other player could have come up with them? And yes - 'The Great Gig in the Sky', that's genius!

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A little more than limited, but maybe less than considerable.  Between those two.  

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Well, Rick wrote my fav song "Great Gig In The Sky".
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I think Roger would pick either 1 or 2,
Dave would pick between 2 and 3
Nick would pick between 2 and 3
A stereotypical RIck would pick between 1 and 2.

Happy progging!
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