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martinprog77
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Posted: June 25 2009 at 05:16 |
Considerable, his contributions were genius
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The Sleepwalker
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Posted: June 25 2009 at 05:40 |
I think he was very important as a member of the band, definitely in their early psychedelic years. I can't imagine songs like A Saucerful Of Secrets, Careful With That Axe or Let There Be More Light without Richard Wright's organs and keys. In the 70's he was a bit less important I think, but Shine On would definitely be a dull piece without Rick's contribution to it.
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Proggy Pogo
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Posted: July 28 2009 at 07:49 |
I went for option 4 - I agree with Floydispink that Rick Wright's contribution was especially important in Floyd's early stuff, such as Set The Controls For The Heart of The Sun and the like. Ok he wasn't extravagant like Emerson or Wakeman, but just as valued.
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himtroy
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Posted: July 28 2009 at 14:18 |
His contributions were definitely pretty important. I'd dare say more so than Gilmour, while Gilmous was a sick guitarist, a nice guitar solo really doesn't benefit the song as much as the structure and chords behind the song, which is where Rick wright often shined.
Plus, what the hell would Floyd be without the organs, pianos, and synthesizers?
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Callergrim
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Posted: July 28 2009 at 16:11 |
I think Rick Wright was very important for the sound of Pink Floyd. I can't imagine the sound of Pink Floyd's, WYWH, DSOTM, and Animals without him, for example.
Edited by Callergrim - July 28 2009 at 16:14
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JLocke
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Posted: July 28 2009 at 16:27 |
I would say that option 3 is the best fit. To claim that he influenced all Floyd music is ludicrous, however his contributions were great. Welcome to the Machine, Us and Them, Great Gig in the Sky, would all be considerably different had Rick not been there.
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JLocke
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Posted: July 28 2009 at 16:29 |
Oh, and "Echoes" as well. ;)
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Dellinger
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Posted: July 28 2009 at 22:13 |
I think it depends on the perspective taken. If it is about who wrote which songs, then he didn't participate very much; though some of his contribution are really important for Pink Floyd. But, surely the keyboard arrangements and soundscapes created by him all along Pink Floyd's carrer were essential for the Pink Floyd sound. So, according to the first perspective, I would go for option 3; according to the second perspective, I would go for option 4.
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SMSM
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Posted: July 29 2009 at 17:58 |
I just look at the Floyd Albums post Waters, they are in my opinion the best Floyd ever did, no doubt in giving Wright more room to contribute.
His solo stuff is terrific
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Posted: July 29 2009 at 18:45 |
There was rumour around the time of his death that he had another solo work almost completed. Wouldn't it be great if DG could help get that to the fans if it were true.
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Posted: July 29 2009 at 19:01 |
ten years after wrote:
ten years after wrote:
Walker wrote:
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.
Happy progging!
| 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.
| proace = praise. Is it possible to edit posts after they've been posted?
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I agree with the OP, Wright seemed very humble about his abilities as a musician. I watched a video about the making of Broken China on google video once, and it told about how he was only comfortable doing the vocals at home. IMO, his contribution to the band was considerable, from the early psychedelic experimentation in "Interstellar Overdrive" or "A Saucerful of Secrets" to the more structured sound on "Us and Them". PS if you look at your post their is an option in the top right corner that says Post Options, click that and a list will drop down, the last of which is Edit post
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suremang
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Posted: July 30 2009 at 11:36 |
Genius is not always a flashy solo. Sometimes it's knowing exactly what to play to compliment the songwriter, even if it's just chords. I'm thinking of the keyboard parts in "Wish You Were Here"...simple, but very defining and memorable.
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SgtPepper67
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Posted: July 30 2009 at 17:10 |
"Vital, he likely influenced all floyd material"
I always thought the keyboards and Gilmours guitar together defined Pink Floyd sound, I'm surprised he's so underrated. He's not more important than Roger or Dave but his influence was essential in the sound of the band. I know he didn't played in The Final Cut and AMLOR, but although I like those albums it's like there's something missing.
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