Last week I had a good catchup with fellow musician and neighbour, Trevor Hood. About fourteen months back, Trevor landed himself the bassist role in local tribute band “Wish We Were Pink Floyd” (no prizes for guessing the subject matter….) a role he worked hard to get up to speed on, and which he feels privileged to fulfil.
Although having played in many bands over the years, it’s the first one he’s done to play larger stages and theatres, an experience he admits he wasn’t prepared for, but finds incredibly exciting. Playing in REMbrandt (our R.E.M. tribute band) over the years, I've played plenty of theatres, but I can well imagine playing a Floyd gig with all the lights and lasers is a level above the norm.
Recently, all the members of REMbrandt have been sharing their top 5 unmissable R.E.M. tracks via our facebook page, so this seemed like a great opportunity to get Trevor’s take on his top 5 unmissable Pink Floyd tracks. So, inflate that giant pig and let’s go to the dark side of the moon…..
5. Money
From “The Dark Side Of The Moon” 1973
This Roger Waters lyric criticises the power of money and the capitalist system. Check out the unusual 7/4 time signature!
4. Learning To Fly
From “A Momentary Lapse In Reason” 1987
Recorded after Roger Waters departure from the band, this David Gilmour track arguably relates to a band trying to function after losing one of it’s founding members.
3. Sheep
From “Animals” 1977
Originally titled “Raving and Drooling”, “Sheep” formed an integral part to the album, conceived as a homage to George Orwell’s “Animal Farm”.
2. Time
From “The Dark Side Of The Moon” 1973
Trevor describes this track as one he had to master, he makes the ticking clock sounds by alternately picking two muted strings on the bass, just like Roger Waters did on the original recording.
1. Us And Them
From “The Dark Side Of The Moon” 1973
With a vaguely jazz inspired chord progression, consumerism, materialism, and the senseless nature of war all come under scrutiny in this hypnotising and ethereal ballad, taken from one of the critically acclaimed albums of all time.
‘Wish We Were Pink Floyd’ are a six piece professional tribute band, delivering an amazing evening of iconic music from every era of Pink Floyd’s amazing back catalogue, coupled with the stunning light show we’ve all come to know and expect. You can catch them this year at The Chichester Assembly Rooms, and you can follow them at facebook.com/pompeyfloyd.
Obviously - huge thanks to Trevor for his song choices and for helping me put this blog together! Agree with his choices? Diasgree? Let me know - Cheers.
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