I love the band but what I dont like about them is mostly drugs did the work for them... for example they were so high on acid when hey wrote the movie "The Wall" do you guys agree or disagree? Why?
2006-09-15 08:19:04 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
a kinder, gentler me, you make no sense.
2006-09-15 08:26:38 · update #1
Completely disagree...they weren't into drugs THAT much - not at that point...I had heard an interview with one of the Baech Boys (Mike Love, I think) who were called in to do backup vocals on that album...he said they expected "drugged-out hippies" but was surprised that they were stone sober and very professional about recording.
That doesn't happen when "mostly the drugs"...read up on Floyd.
2006-09-15 08:24:55 · answer #1 · answered by a kinder, gentler me 7 · 6⤊ 1⤋
Who cares if they where high? loads of musicians then and now and into infinity will find creative release through the use of drugs or other substances. Whether you like the music or think the drugs did the work for them is really a non-issue. By the way, if you knew anything about "The Wall" you would know that the seed was planted after a long tour when the band was playing in toronto or montreal and a fan attempted to jump the stage and Roger Waters spit on him. That incident pushed him into depression and made him think about being a musician etc and the "wall" between fans and himself. A better explanation can be found on the DVD "the wall" in an interview with Roger Waters himself and the reasons and inspirations for The Wall. Don't knock it until you've at least listened to it once.
2006-09-17 13:58:29 · answer #2 · answered by lemony_tartlette 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"The Wall" was more of a music video to go along with the album. It tells a story, much like the album does. Most people don't get that it tells a story or they don't understand the story. Research the story, then watch the movie again, and I think you will like it better. It was really more of an experiment in music/movies.
As far as the drugs doing the work for them: Almost all musicians have done drugs st some time or another. You could argue that the later Beatles albums where the drugs doing the work for them. But if that were true, then all those drug users out there would be selling millions of records, rather then working 20 hours a week at a record store.
As the band said themselves: "It's like saying you give a bloke a guitar and he becomes Clapton"
2006-09-15 15:37:25 · answer #3 · answered by Take it from Toby 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The drugs problem was mainly with the lost star of Pink Floyd Syd Barret, The Wall was born because Waters though to build a wall between the band and the public because troubles with fans in a concert in Canada. The themes of drugs, sex, war and madness is not connected with the members of the band.
I do not protect the band but as far as I know they have not involved with drugs, so you can enjoy their legacy on the world music without fear to fall in drugs or to think they were high.
2006-09-16 02:59:13 · answer #4 · answered by 21st. Century Schizoid Man 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's ridiculous to say that drugs did the work for them. You can't just take a crappy musician, put them on drugs, and they will magically become creative geniuses. Many bands have experimented with drugs to explored varied experiences but many have done the same with lifestyle and religion.
Writing an albumn or a movie takes a lot of work and commitment. It's tough to do that when constantly high. That being said, The Wall is a pretty twisted movie and I'm sure that some of their experiences on drugs influenced the movie.
2006-09-15 15:25:36 · answer #5 · answered by grandbendbeachboy 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
i disagree, the movie was based upon the works of roger waters. Actors and play writes do drugs all the time and people never mention that. Disney movies are drug free? i think not. Drugs are a personal choice. What people do in thier spare time is none of our buisness. Elton John played most of his best music as a chronic alcoholic. The constant tirade of Kieth Richards being a constant heroin addict is silly. He would be dead by now if all rumors were true. Im not saying that Pink Floyd never used drugs. that would be absurd. But most entertainment whether music or cinema, has in some form been influenced by drugs.
2006-09-15 15:39:07 · answer #6 · answered by jonsforde 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've been terribly misinformed. As a major Pink Floyd fan, I have read and listened and watched MANY interviews of the band, and except for Syd's tragic LSD use, and David's admitted cocaine addiction that he went through during the bands horrible fallout, in the 80s, until he met Polly Samson, there has been no other admitted drug use or abuse by the band, if you want to hear about drug use by a popular band watch the Beatle's Anthology and then you can badger the #1 band of the 20th century for their completely admitted drug use. As a recovering prescription narcotic painkiller abuser/alcoholic I do not promote the use or abuse of any drug, but i believe in forgiveness and I understand why ppl use and i give kudos to the Beatles, David and Syd for being able to beat these horrible addictions. Btw, if you want to know about the drug use of Syd, read Nick Masons new book "InsideOut" it reveals alot about the band, you probably dont know, and incidentally, have you listened to other albums and discovered what they are about? Dark Side (madness) Wish You Were Here(the band misses Syd, and the business side of rock), Animals(how the ppl of the world are compared to the various animal titles in the album) The Wall is about drugs and how they influenced Syd and many others in rock, the character of "Pink" in the album and movie is an analogy to Syd and his descent into madness from drug use. Well, I shouldnt get preachy and do all your homework for you, you need to do it yourself.
2006-09-16 18:14:21 · answer #7 · answered by darkvampire73 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Again, PF did not let the drugs do the work for them. Almost all members of PF are college graduate musicians, and Roger Waters, who was the driving influence of the wall, wrote the entire album as a tribute to Syd Barret. Now as to Waters' state of mind, I think he's more than a little twisted, but that's just my opinion. But, that does not change the fact that they were the best band EVER!
2006-09-15 15:31:57 · answer #8 · answered by mxzptlk 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
actually you're kinda bending the truth. yes, they did do drugs, but that was more in the 60s, when everyone did. later on when Syd left they kinda started getting their act together, Rog started writing, and this was when they stared becoming more focused and professional. no, they did not write the movie while on acid. whoever told you that has got serious problems. (even though it might seem like they did, the movie is just a bitter story about the life of a rock star, based on Roger's experiences and what he saw when Syd went crazy). Waters only did acid twice in his life, believe it or not, and besides i doubt they could have done anything while on acid...as Rog said "there was no way you could have gone anywhere or done anything. I couldn't move for about fifteen hours". hope that helps in getting the facts straight.
2006-09-15 20:09:32 · answer #9 · answered by ashes&diamonds 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what does them being high have anything to do with their talent? I mean, yeah, most of their music and stuff is drug related but the drugs arent what made them famous. They are an amazing band and the drugs helped them to be more creative.
RIP Syd Barrett!! You will be forever remember through your music!
2006-09-15 15:25:40 · answer #10 · answered by nat_00420 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋