Richard Wright
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Topic: Richard Wright
Posted By: RoyFairbank
Subject: Richard Wright
Date Posted: June 06 2008 at 22:56
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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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Posted By: Clepsydra
Date Posted: June 06 2008 at 23:43
| Well, Rick wrote my fav song "Great Gig In The Sky". |
Posted By: Finnforest
Date Posted: June 06 2008 at 23:51
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A little more than limited, but maybe less than considerable. Between those two.
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Posted By: fuxi
Date Posted: June 07 2008 at 04:03
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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! |
Posted By: Raff
Date Posted: June 07 2008 at 04:17
Ditto  ! 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. |
Finnforest wrote:Posted By: Kotro
Date Posted: June 07 2008 at 04:44
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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". ------------- Bigger on the inside. |
Posted By: Chris S
Date Posted: June 07 2008 at 06:37
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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!!! ------------- ...As I venture through the slipstream, between the viaducts in your dreams...[/COLOR] |
Posted By: ten years after
Date Posted: June 07 2008 at 06:52
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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Posted By: Finnforest
Date Posted: June 07 2008 at 10:38
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! 
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Posted By: Walker
Date Posted: June 07 2008 at 10:55
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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Posted By: Finnforest
Date Posted: June 07 2008 at 10:58
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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. ------------- https://www.youtube.com/shorts/sQD8uhpWXCw" rel="nofollow - It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood...Road Rage Edition |
Posted By: Walker
Date Posted: June 07 2008 at 11:45
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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Posted By: ten years after
Date Posted: June 07 2008 at 22:11
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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Posted By: ten years after
Date Posted: June 07 2008 at 22:14
proace = praise. Is it possible to edit posts after they've been posted?
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Posted By: The Quiet One
Date Posted: June 07 2008 at 22:14
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I'll go with the majority this time..
Option 3 for me! Though considering Febus words, right. Taking the word Genius. |
Posted By: febus
Date Posted: June 07 2008 at 22:59
R. Wright a genious now ????? it's a little bit stretched to me!
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Posted By: febus
Date Posted: June 07 2008 at 23:02
| Option #2 for me.......Important contributions at the beginning but influence waning little by little as Roger took control! |
Posted By: Ayrton
Date Posted: September 16 2008 at 01:48
| R.I.P. genius. |
Posted By: Alberto Muņoz
Date Posted: September 18 2008 at 16:18
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Option 3 also for me, his piano and keys chop is essential floyd, or who else are playing the keyboard player David?, Syd?, Roger???
Let's face it PF are gonna be the same never...
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Posted By: tdfloyd
Date Posted: June 24 2009 at 22:45
| Option 4 Vital Definitely. It wasn't Waters words that first got me into Floyd or Gilmours guitars. It was Wrights keyboards. Before Animals, he was all over everything. Tasteful and original. With Animals, his playing was great although Waters wasn't giving too many writing credits at the time to anyone. The Wall he was relegated to the background and word has it that he wouldn't / couldn't contribute. The Final Cut is a piece onto itself and Wright isn't there. A good example of what is missing if he wasn't around is Momentary Lapse. The balance is gone. I like the album but it could have been much better without the Gilmour soloing all over the place. Division Bell restores that balance. |
Posted By: martinprog77
Date Posted: June 25 2009 at 05:16
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Considerable, his contributions were genius ------------- Nothing can last there are no second chances. Never give a day away. Always live for today. |
Posted By: The Sleepwalker
Date 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. |
Posted By: Proggy Pogo
Date Posted: July 28 2009 at 07:49
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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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Posted By: himtroy
Date Posted: July 28 2009 at 14:18
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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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Posted By: Callergrim
Date Posted: July 28 2009 at 16:11
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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. |
Posted By: JLocke
Date 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. |
Posted By: JLocke
Date Posted: July 28 2009 at 16:29
| Oh, and "Echoes" as well. ;) |
Posted By: Dellinger
Date 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. |
Posted By: SMSM
Date Posted: July 29 2009 at 17:58
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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 By: Chris S
Date Posted: July 29 2009 at 18:45
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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. ------------- ...As I venture through the slipstream, between the viaducts in your dreams...[/COLOR] |
Posted By: A Person
Date Posted: July 29 2009 at 19:01
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 |
Posted By: suremang
Date Posted: July 30 2009 at 11:36
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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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Posted By: SgtPepper67
Date Posted: July 30 2009 at 17:10
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"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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