"The Dark Side of The Moon": a film of Pink Floyd's performance at Wembley (1974)
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"The Dark Side of The Moon" - band album Pink FloydFloyd became one of the most successful British rock bands in history... As much as critics have praised this work, listeners have not lost interest in it to this day! The Dark Side of The Moon's worldwide circulation has long surpassed that of "The Dark Side of The Moon". 40 million And it seems this is far from the limit for the legendary album....
But today, it's not about the album anymore, it's about the film and the live performance Floyd on Wembleywhich took place at 1974 year. Yes, it's no secret for true fans of the British band that Floyd's work is not only amazing music that seems to float in the air... No. It's also well thought-out visuals - music videos, album covers, photos, and, of course, films... We can rightfully say that the Floyd's work is not just about the music... No. Pink Floyd - is art at its best. It is not without reason that the work of this world rock team has mesmerised both contemporaries and subsequent generations for many decades....
About the film
Powerful, vivid and instantly memorable visuals are another important criterion for creativity Pink FloydAnd it's not just about the covers, although they do carry a lot of weight. Take, for example. "The Dark Side of The Moon" - a laconic picture on a dark background. But how many emotions it evokes... On the front side of the cover we see a ray of light passing through a prism, and on the back side - the convergence of the spectrum through an inverted prism. For the sake of this masterpiece, the band even sacrificed their earnings, agreeing to a smaller fee (which was due to the costliness of the artwork). Storm Torgerson - one of the authors of the cover story
"It was a time when covers really meant a lot... It was a gift to all Floyd fans..."
But aside from the iconic covers. Pink Floyd Famous for their incredible live performances... Every show was a celebration for fans and connoisseurs of beauty! And a recording of their performance at Wembley в 1974 year proves their visual commitment. The fusion of spectacular on-screen clips, video footage and footage of the performance itself - makes for a great music film! Let's watch it:
The video starts with an empty and rather gloomy hospital, which evokes mixed feelings - a bit creepy, a bit lonely... Soon, colourful clips come into play, which generate equally vivid images in the viewer's mind and make the viewer draw parallels between them and the planet, heart, blood and, of course, music...
Performing at Wembley
The Wembley performance itself was recorded BBC Radio 1 and named "Live at the Empire Pool". It was during the British winter tour. 1974 of the year at Empire Pool (now Wembley Arena). Hence the title... This performance is noteworthy at least because it features an early version of the song "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" (yes, the Floyd performed more than just the "The Dark Side of The Moon"However, this is the album we are talking about today).
Subsequently, the show Floyd was broadcast on BBC Radio 1 and as part of the programme Alan Freeman.
On the success of "The Dark Side of The Moon."
"The Dark Side of The Moon" was conceived as an album about the pressures with which the participants Pink Floyd encountered during their ascendancy... Much of its focus was on addressing the apparent mental health issues suffered by a former member and founding member of the band Sid Barrett… "Dark Side of the Moon." explores themes such as conflict, greed, time, death and mental illness... The cover was done at the request of Richard Wright, who wanted a "simple yet bold" design.
Today. "The Dark Side of The Moon" remains one of the most critically acclaimed records ever! It was this studio work that brought Floyd international fame and fortune: Waters and Wright Mason became a collector of expensive cars... The album topped Billboard, where it stayed for more than fourteen years! And its worldwide circulation totalled more than 45 million copies around the world... In the United States it's... 21st the best-selling album in history... The bold use of effects and dialogue, the soundscapes - there is undeniably something majestic and monumental here. And even while some would say it's far from the band's best album, it's one that is associated with the Pink Floyd more than any other job.
