The newest addition to the best-sellingAll the Songsseries details the unique recording history of Pink Floyd, one of the world's most commercially successful and influential rock bands.
Since 1965, Pink Floyd been recording sonically experimental and philosophical music, selling more than 250 million records worldwide, including two of the best-selling albums of all timeDark Side of the MoonandThe Wall. While much is known about this iconic group, few books provide a comprehensive history of their time in the studio. InPink Floyd All the Songs, authors Margotin and Guesdon describe the origin of their nearly 200 released songs, details from the recording studio, what instruments were used, and behind-the-scenes stories of the tensions that helped drive the band.
Organized chronologically by album, this massive, 544-page hardcover begins with their 1967 debut albumThe Piper at the Gates of Dawn, the only one recorded under founding member Syd Barrett's leadership; through the loss of Barrett and the addition of David Gilmour; to Richard Wright leaving the band in 1979 but returning; to Roger Waters leaving in 1985 and the albums recorded since his departure, including their 2014 farewell album,The Endless River, which was downloaded 12 million times on Spotify the week it was released. Packed with more than 500 photos,All the Songsis also filled with stories fans treasure, such as Waters working with engineer Alan Parsons to employ revolutionary recording techniques forThe Dark Side of the Moonat Abbey Road Studios in 1972 or producer Bob's Ezrin's contribution in refining Water's original sprawling vision forThe Wall.
Philippe Margotin has written numerous books on music, including biographies of U2 and Radiohead, as well as
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