Post by kds on Jan 12, 2024 14:21:49 GMT
Regarding the new Dark Side, I never even listened. I just figured, unlike something like Smile as of 2004, Dark Side of the Moon already exists. I've had it since I was about 18 or 19 years old, and never thought it was in need of improvements or reimagining, especially by a/the primary architect of it.
This is true of so many of rock's greats. Two things can be true at once: one person might be the primary visionary, the greatest talent, the best songwriter or performer, or the most charismatic band member to the point that s/he is the most essential member; but almost never does that mean everyone else is expendable or replaceable like some anonymous robot fulfilling that bandleader's wishes.
Even if you're not a songwriter, if you're "just" the bassist or drummer, very often you contribute something unique that makes the whole whatever it is.
Respectfully, I couldn't disagree more. I know you really dislike the BWPS studio album, but at least he tried to recreate what Smile might have sounded like in 1967, with the arrangements and harmonies and such. Was he successful? Debatable.
Also, as Kap pointed out, Smile did not technically exist. Dark Side of the Moon does, and has for a half century. So, I think there's a big difference in both the intent and execution.
I will agree on the live stuff. Back in 2006-07, Roger and his band went on tour, and the setlist included DSOTM in full. They played it pretty faithful to the original. I'd have much rather he release a live album from that tour.