How did they do it? By the old fashion way – with just splicing tape and a handy razor blade. It was still in 1973 and it didn’t have the same technology musicians such as digital recorders. The loop had to be set up in a circle and used microphone stands just to hold it up. In order for it to keep playing and have the right amount of tension, the machine was continuously fed. The tape loop that was used was approximately 20 ft. Though bands such as The Beatles used tape loops, it wasn’t the same with how it was used in “Money”. But on this song (Money), it’s as if the vocalist is just keeping it real. For instance, their most celebrated work, 1979’s The Wall, can be interpreted as being anti-establishment. Most notable was the cash register tape loop that’s present throughout the song. Pink Floyd is a band, at least as far as we know, that isn’t known for being sellouts or anything like that. “ Money ” also had creative sound effects. It was my idea to break down and become dry and empty for the second chorus of the solo.
We also invented some new riffs – we created a 4/4 progression for the guitar solo and made the poor saxophone player play in 7/4. And we just made up middle sections, guitar solos, and all that stuff. Pink Floyd - Money (Traduction Franaise) Lyrics: Money, getaway / Get a good job with more pay and you're okay / Money, it's a gas / Grab that cash with both hands and make a stash / New car. Roger came in with the verses and lyrics for ‘ Money ’ more or less completed. In an interview with Guitar World in February 1993, Dave Gilmour reveals the origins of the song’s strange time signature: It then goes back to its 7/8 and ends in a 4/4 signature at the end. By the guitar solo segment, it’s already 4/4. At the start of the song, it has a 7/8 time signature. Apart from the meaning behind the lyrics, “ Money ” was noted for its unusual time signature. Money Pink Floyd-PLEASE NOTE- This file is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of. Ironically, “ Money ” has become a big hit and helped Pink Floyd sell millions of copies of its album, making more money.ĭavid Gilmour sang the lead vocals, but Roger Waters is the credited songwriter. However, the band’s intention for the song was actually about the bad things that money can bring. “ Money ” is generally misunderstood as a tribute song to money and that it’s something positive. Photo Credits: Instagram / albumrevolution Album cover of “The Dark Side of the Moon”. The single became Pink Floyd’s first hit in the United States. Roger Waters composed the hit and was released as a single track in 1973.
After, I was yelling and screaming and telling him why it wasn't coming up on freight eleven.Pink Floyd’s “ Money ” is acknowledged as one of rock and roll’s greatest songs. He was asking why it wasn't coming up on freight eleven. I was just telling him it was in, he could get it in Number Two. I don't know, I was really drunk at the time! Yeah - (chuckles) - I was in the right! It's no surprise that they're giving none away Share it fairly but don't take a slice of my pie I'm in the high-fidelity first class traveling set Dont give me that do goody good bullshit. New car, caviar, four star daydream, Think Ill buy me a football team. Im all right Jack keep your hands off of my stack. Grab that cash with both hands and make a stash. Grab that cash with both hands and make a stash. On the original LP, it opened the second side of the album. Get a good job with good pay and youre okay. It is the only song on the album to hit the top 20 in the United States charts. Money is a song from British progressive rock band Pink Floyd's 1973 album, The Dark Side of the Moon. I'm all right Jack keep your hands off of my stackĭon't give me that do goody good bullshit You get a good job with good pay and you're okay. Grab that cash with both hands and make a stash Money Lyrics: Money, get away / You get a good job with more pay and you're okay / Money, it's a gas / Grab that cash with both hands and make a stash / New car, caviar, four-star daydream Hpnotiq. Get a good job with good pay and you're okay