G Rated Comments About the Relevance of Pink Floyd’s Animals Album:
It was a favorite album of mine, back then, for the music.
I had no idea how telling it was, at the time. But I get the gravity of it all, now … both, as a piece of art and also a statement about where we were headed as a society.
Wondering how long this thread can stay up. Hopefully, for a while …
General ground rules apply: please abide by Audiogon’s house rules of conduct, so we can enjoy it.
Please keep it G rated enough so we can hear some hilarious comments. Not that the situation is hilarious or anything about it at all.
So let’s be civil. And let this be an exercise in remaining light hearted.
@deadhead1000 not looking for hilarity ... just a light hearted take on how our current state of affairs in the US for sure, but also worldwide.
It is, indeed, a bit like Animal Farm by the late, great George Orwell. It's taken me a bit, but yeah, for sure I'm seeing it unfold right before my very eyes. So many great lyrics on the album, that work so well with their music. |
@larsman +1 That’s a really great lyric … and the groove that it’s attached to is so beautiful. |
@tylermunns All good points. I bet you raised a couple of good humans. 😉 Care to name a name a song that expresses something close to that sentiment? |
@tylermunns Dude, you nailed it … I love that we got far enough on this thread that that perspective came out … Maybe it would be fun to start another thread on how best ti deal with it, as a people that’ve been so affected by the situation … Or, maybe it would be more fun to keep this one going, so the conversation can continue to evolve into something even bigger … I’d like to hear what you guys (and gals) have to say on that subject, by mentioning a fav song that speaks to what you’re proposing, and explaining why, if needed. I’m gonna kick it off by saying Chocolate City by Parliament slash Funkadelic … Please keep the conversation civil so the thread doesn’t get shut down by the moderators. It’s OK to express something kind of out there, just keep it G rated enough, the way you present it … Chocolate City being my example. |
@tylermunns Cool song. @carlsbad2 @gimmer I used to be an optimist … and have actively tried to be one pretty much my entire life. And I believe it served me well … mostly, helping me keep my focus where it belonged so I could accomplish the things I had set out to accomplish. I think it’s a good approach to life, but I have to say, I’ve learned to be more of a realist. Considering that it’s come out that we’re being lied to by sone of our supposed leaders, I think that’s a more effective approach these days. Care to suggest a song to represent the times?
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@nickofwimbledon What an insightful post. Care to name a GSH song to illustrate what you’re talking about?
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@nickofwimbledon Our Beloved Revolutionary Sweetheart … what a gem! if you can believe this … I say it that way b/c it’s almost surreal now, given how much things’ve changed in the world. But back in the day … it was the mid 80’s, I’m sure … ‘86 is standing out in my head, but would have to check because it’s kind of blurry, at my age. : ) This took place in KC, but an FM radio station in Lawrence KS, which is a real cool college town right outside of KC was having a promotion for a radio station in Lawrence, as I recall it was 106.5 can’t remember the call letters. The promotion lasted all summer long, and included various acts, including the Indigo Girls … but I got to see Camper Van Beethoven “live” at a real cool club here in KC called Mississippi Nights for $1.06. Not Joking. The promotion was that they sold tickets to some of the hot college radio acts for a dollar and six cents. Got to see the Indigo Girls perform in a very small club called The Grand Emporium. Brings back some great memories! |
@curiousjim +1 What a killer song, and boy oh boy, ist hat sentiment on the money right now, or what? I think anyone who was around back in the early 70's when they played it on FM radio is probably singing the refrain in their head right now. Great memories from a truly bygone era. Are we fortunate we got to be there, or what?!? Thanks, I need that. So good to be grateful. |
@j-wall Not sure which country you’re in, because I think they’re only touring in the States ... but if you are in the US and can catch one of Les Claypool and Sean Lennon and co. covering Animals from cover to cover on this little summer tour they're currently doing. Cuz it's like Wow cool. I saw it two weeks ago here in KC and it splattered my brains all over the place. : ) They each embued the material with their own masterful touch, staying real close to the original material in a way that it seemed very original. As my friend Martha that I took with me said: they all seemed so connected with each other, the way they played. Dude, it was incredible. I was very fortunate someone gave me a heads up on the show. Do yourself a favor and go, if you can. |
