Poll: Roger or Dave

carefulwiththataxeEugene · 08-05-2005 01:30 PM

mattmc1973 Wrote:Waters alone was not Floyd, that's a ludicrous statement. And Dave alone was not Floyd. But Roger's lyrics, combined with Dave's singing, guitar, and sense of melodic composition made them what they were.

I believe what I said was that he was the one who gave the band its edge and its importance. I also said that without any of them, the band would not have been true Pink Floyd. Also, while David's guitar work was certainly a huge part of the "concept album phase," they (the albums) would not have been the enduring and captivating works they are without Roger's lyrical gift. And while his musical contribution to Dark Side of the Moon can be classed as nothing short of brilliant, in terms of the album overall I rank it behind Roger's lyrics and Rick's keyboards.

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docterdocter · 08-05-2005 02:42 PM

Roger was better at arranging and composing songs than David. He wasn't better at puting guitar solos in place, but did give PF it's unique style. I think I just love Animals too much though. Having said that, Any Color You Like is really close to being my favorite PF song, which has no Roger Water's influence at all.

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bright eyes · 08-05-2005 06:54 PM

are you kidding me? roger waters is 10000x better than david gilmour. **** all you who think otherwise Angry

mattmc1973 · 08-05-2005 09:03 PM

Quote:are you kidding me? roger waters is 10000x better than david gilmour. **** all you who think otherwise

Compelling argument indeed, but I don't think so.

NickMasonsoldbanger · 08-05-2005 09:11 PM

Philintheflesh Wrote:
NickMasonsoldbanger Wrote:The rest of the band became an extension of his inverted vision and ceased to work as a group.
Would you expand a little on this "inverted vision" theory?
I am intrigued.

The reason I say Inverted vision is simple.One of the greatest things about Floyd music is that no two albums sound alike,each has its own individuality......except The Final Cut which I think is just a poor extension of the Wall.
Lets say for arguements sake The Floyd never split up after The Final Cut.
How would the next 2 albums have sounded.If U ask me,probably something like Radio Kaos and The Pro's and Cons of hitchiking which although fine material,were very inverted and touching on Paranoia in its lyrical content.
Roger Waters quite clearly thought that he WAS Pink Floyd by 1983 and the rest of the gang(minus the sacked Rick Wright) had to play to his tune.
The split allowed Pink Floyd to expand In my view.
It was great to see the reunion but it was no more than a novelty act and a one off as Gilmours body language clearly indicated.
I think I read a quote from him saying that it was like sleeping with his ex wife performing with Rog again.
Enough said.

Poll: Roger or Dave This poll is closed.
Roger Waters	21	51.22%
David Gilmour	20	48.78%
Total	41 votes	100%

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