Barrett on Barrett

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I suppose Syd's prog-related...

Hello. Just started a listin' to Barrett (the album AND the man) today. And, all I can say for now is, Holy Crap! On one hand, I love this guy, he's hi-larious! On the other, he's as repetetive and droning as sin. Oh well. Not here to review, I'm here to ask!

First off, what's up with the savage link between Waving my Arms in the Air and I Never Lied to You. Are they meant to be as one, or is that my CD?

Also, how much of this is really Syd? A lot seems to be David Gilmour...

Oh, and, what about my favorite track, Rats? Syd starts singing off key, right? That's not just me?

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The Whistler Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: August 30 2006 Location: LA, CA Status: Offline Points: 7113	Topic: Barrett on Barrett Posted: October 26 2006 at 03:07
	I suppose Syd's prog-related... Hello. Just started a listin' to Barrett (the album AND the man) today. And, all I can say for now is, Holy Crap! On one hand, I love this guy, he's hi-larious! On the other, he's as repetetive and droning as sin. Oh well. Not here to review, I'm here to ask! First off, what's up with the savage link between Waving my Arms in the Air and I Never Lied to You. Are they meant to be as one, or is that my CD? Also, how much of this is really Syd? A lot seems to be David Gilmour... Oh, and, what about my favorite track, Rats? Syd starts singing off key, right? That's not just me?
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kebjourman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: January 26 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 393	Posted: October 27 2006 at 09:43
	off key, off time,wrong lyrics, i heard hey got really confused while he was recording that take of rats.

Witchwoodhermit Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: February 23 2006 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 871	Posted: January 09 2007 at 19:25
	You have to remember that Syd was sick during this time. His behaviour was erratic and unstable. The recording sessions were frustrating and tiresome. Syd is playing and singing on all the tracks. David and Rick only played on some tracks and help produce it. I'm not sure about your "savage link". I haven't played Barrett in a long time. I like Syd's work (love Floyd), some tunes are real gems. I find listening to them , however, is bitter sweet. Such a sad decline for such a talented man. Syd is sadly missed.
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