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Originally posted by Psychedelic Paul Psychedelic Paul wrote:

4 stars 1992: Roger Waters - Amused to Death - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_ka1U3tes8Atdy1A_8oxGbPw7qVyg2qhIQ

It's a Miracle


Christmas is a miracle. Goodwill toward men, women, and children is a miracle.  Planting a tree that you won't see grow tall and mighty,  but our children's, children's, children will stare at it in awe is a miracle. We landed on the Moon...it's a miracle. Make miracles happen my friends.

Roger that...Wink


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4 stars 1992: Roger Waters - Amused to Death - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_ka1U3tes8Atdy1A_8oxGbPw7qVyg2qhIQ

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4 stars 1992: Roger Waters - Amused to Death - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_ka1U3tes8Atdy1A_8oxGbPw7qVyg2qhIQ

Perfect Sense - Parts 1 & 2 (1st version)


Perfect Sense - Parts 1 & 2 (2nd version)
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Originally posted by Psychedelic Paul Psychedelic Paul wrote:

5 stars<span style=": rgb248, 248, 252;"> 2022: Roger Waters - The Lockdown Sessions - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kHSppQrHjZrehfvgTQBS9nwG9b-dCKqZE</span>

<span style="color: rgb19, 19, 19; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; white-space-collapse: preserve; : rgba0, 0, 0, 0.05;">Roger Waters introduces his brand new version of Comfortably Numb from The Lockdown Sessions:-</span>
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<span style="color: rgb19, 19, 19; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; white-space-collapse: preserve; : rgba0, 0, 0, 0.05;"> "Before lockdown I had been working on a demo of a new version of ‘Comfortably Numb’ as an opener to our new show "This Is Not A Drill”. I pitched it a whole step down, in A Minor, to make it darker and arranged it with no solos, except over the outro, where there is a heartrendingly beautiful vocal solo from one of our new sisters Shanay Johnson.It’s intended as a wakeup call, and a bridge towards a kinder future with more talking to strangers, either in "The Bar” or just “Passing in the Street" and less slaughter “In Some Foreign Field.”Here it is. Love R. The video is by Sean Evans. The mix is by Gus Seyffert."</span>



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Well you know you’ve got my vote with this one.

An amazing surprise. Really happy to have bought the album.
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5 stars 2022: Roger Waters - The Lockdown Sessions - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kHSppQrHjZrehfvgTQBS9nwG9b-dCKqZE

Roger Waters introduces his brand new version of Comfortably Numb from The Lockdown Sessions:-

"Before lockdown I had been working on a demo of a new version of ‘Comfortably Numb’ as an opener to our new show "This Is Not A Drill”. I pitched it a whole step down, in A Minor, to make it darker and arranged it with no solos, except over the outro, where there is a heartrendingly beautiful vocal solo from one of our new sisters Shanay Johnson.It’s intended as a wakeup call, and a bridge towards a kinder future with more talking to strangers, either in "The Bar” or just “Passing in the Street" and less slaughter “In Some Foreign Field.”Here it is. Love R. The video is by Sean Evans. The mix is by Gus Seyffert."
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Quite possibly the longest feud in prog history, rivalled only by Patrick Moraz's long-running feud (and even longer-running court case) with The Moody Blues. Cool
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Main thing is I kind of knew this REDUX would be a real mixed bag of people liking/disliking this album.

At best. We have to look at the REDUX as a mood piece. Sure it is isn’t an album you’ll revisit a lot, but when you do and are in the mood for that Leonard Cohen like, moody narrative vocal delivery you may end up loving it….maybe for just that one day only.

Next time I'm in a melancholy mood - which is not very often - I'll give Dark Side of the Moon Redux another listen, then maybe it'll brighten up my day, but far more likely, it'll leave me feeling just as downhearted and despondent about the world as Roger appears to be. Tongue
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Originally posted by Dellinger Dellinger wrote:

Originally posted by Psychedelic Paul Psychedelic Paul wrote:

Originally posted by progbethyname progbethyname wrote:

^^ Nice choices, Paul.

The 1990 live in Berlin really is excellent. Shamefully. I’ve still yet to buy that double disc yet. I do want the CD version. :)
Lately. Because things are so damn expensive, I’m quite reserved in CD purchases these days, but no question this live album you brilliantly mentioned is on my list! 😀


Thanks! I only have In the Flesh (2000) and The Wall (2010) on DVD, but thanks to YouTube and ProgArchives I can watch all of Roger Waters' concerts right here, including his fabulous 135-minute long Dark Side of the Moon concert tour in 2006-2008, which Eclipses most other concert tours for magnificent extravagance, but has never been released on DVD. Geek





I would much rather Waters had made a CD/Blue Ray release of this concert instead of his Dark Side Redux thing. This one I would have purchased.


I can absolutely understand that.

Main thing is I kind of knew this REDUX would be a real mixed bag of people liking/disliking this album.

At best. We have to look at the REDUX as a mood piece. Sure it is isn’t an album you’ll revisit a lot, but when you do and are in the mood for that Leonard Cohen like, moody narrative vocal delivery you may end up loving it….maybe for just that one day only.
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Originally posted by Psychedelic Paul Psychedelic Paul wrote:

Originally posted by progbethyname progbethyname wrote:

^^ Nice choices, Paul.

The 1990 live in Berlin really is excellent. Shamefully. I’ve still yet to buy that double disc yet. I do want the CD version. :)
Lately. Because things are so damn expensive, I’m quite reserved in CD purchases these days, but no question this live album you brilliantly mentioned is on my list! 😀


Thanks! I only have In the Flesh (2000) and The Wall (2010) on DVD, but thanks to YouTube and ProgArchives I can watch all of Roger Waters' concerts right here, including his fabulous 135-minute long Dark Side of the Moon concert tour in 2006-2008, which Eclipses most other concert tours for magnificent extravagance, but has never been released on DVD. Geek





I would much rather Waters had made a CD/Blue Ray release of this concert instead of his Dark Side Redux thing. This one I would have purchased.
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Originally posted by progbethyname progbethyname wrote:

^^ Nice choices, Paul.

The 1990 live in Berlin really is excellent. Shamefully. I’ve still yet to buy that double disc yet. I do want the CD version. :)
Lately. Because things are so damn expensive, I’m quite reserved in CD purchases these days, but no question this live album you brilliantly mentioned is on my list! 😀

Thanks! I only have In the Flesh (2000) and The Wall (2010) on DVD, but thanks to YouTube and ProgArchives I can watch all of Roger Waters' concerts right here, including his fabulous 135-minute long Dark Side of the Moon concert tour in 2006-2008, which Eclipses most other concert tours for magnificent extravagance, but has never been released on DVD. Geek



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^^ Nice choices, Paul.

The 1990 live in Berlin really is excellent. Shamefully. I’ve still yet to buy that double disc yet. I do want the CD version. :)
Lately. Because things are so damn expensive, I’m quite reserved in CD purchases these days, but no question this live album you brilliantly mentioned is on my list! 😀
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5 stars 2023: Roger Waters - This is Not a Drill: Live in Prague - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDXojvpCl2I

The indefatigable and irrepressible Roger Waters is back again with a new Prague Spring in his step in 2023, where it's a case of catch him while you can, because This is Not a Drill, This is the Real Thing in its entirety, which could be removed from YouTube again at any moment. Geek
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^ It's funny how the music of Roger Waters - the grumpy old man of prog - always leaves me with a smile on my face, despite (or maybe because of) his curmudgeonliness. Tongue
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^ I'm more of a fan of Roger Waters' amazing Live shows where they're all 5-star favourites for me. Thumbs Up

5 stars 1990: Roger Waters - The Wall - Live in Berlin - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyGHs2yXwu1Sg4DXha46hfqGs6LarGe8w

Roger Waters & Joni Mitchell (again) - Goodbye Blue Sky (which seems strangely inappropriate today when it's bright and sunny outside). Smile 
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I’m just gonna come right out and say it. I think “Amused to Death “ (1992) is R. Waters best album.
My 2nd favourite may surprise many on here, but Radio K.A.O.S I think is absolutely awesome and gets my runner up.

The pros of going solo indeed.

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Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

Originally posted by progbethyname progbethyname wrote:

The Bravery of being out of range on that disc is one of the best things he’s done in an extremely long time.


Original version is miles better IMO. 



Well they are both very different. I just appreciate both because both versions are so damn good!
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Originally posted by Psychedelic Paul Psychedelic Paul wrote:

Originally posted by progbethyname progbethyname wrote:

Well I’m not disappointed with the REDux. I think it is unique and has its place.

Certainly more in love with “the lockdown sessions. “
That is such a gem musically. Very well done.
“The Bravery of being out of range” on that disc is one of the best things he’s done in an extremely long time.

I'd forgotten just what a wonderful song that is. Thanks for the reminder. Thumbs Up



And thank you for all your wonderful reminders and encyclopedic knowledge that is invaluable.
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Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

Originally posted by progbethyname progbethyname wrote:

The Bravery of being out of range on that disc is one of the best things he’s done in an extremely long time.

Original version is miles better IMO. 
I don't remember the original version, but maybe that's a good thing. Smile
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Originally posted by progbethyname progbethyname wrote:

The Bravery of being out of range on that disc is one of the best things he’s done in an extremely long time.

Original version is miles better IMO. 


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