Crying Song

"Crying Song"
Song by Pink Floyd from the album Soundtrack from the Film More
Released	July 27, 1969
Recorded	March 1969
Genre	Psychedelic rock
Length	3:34
Label	Columbia Records
Writer	Roger Waters
Producer	Pink Floyd
Soundtrack from the Film More track listing
"The Nile Song" (2) "Crying Song" (3) "Up the Khyber" (4)

"Crying Song" is a song composed by Roger Waters, bassist of the British rock group Pink Floyd. It appears on their 1969 soundtrack album, Soundtrack from the Film More.^[1][2] The song is a lazy pastoral-like ballad, featuring a dreamy vocal delivery by Gilmour. The song was never performed live.

Composition

The song is composed similarly to many standard folk ballads, with the only exception being the second chord. It is a D major with a diminished fifth. In this context the D major flat fifth chord has a more dissonant character and lasts for a whole measure. It creates a very dreamy, surreal atmosphere. The song has four verses connected with a unison instrumental interplay of guitar and bass.

Instrumentation

The song is introduced by a vibraphone played by Richard Wright. David Gilmour plays acoustic guitar and the final electric guitar solo which is in the beginning very close to the vocal line with some rhythmic variation. It slowly evolves into an own melody line while maintaining its melodic character. This approach is very typical for Gilmour's later style. Roger Waters can be heard on the Fender Precision Bass while Nick Mason is using just the snare drum of his kit.

Personnel

• David Gilmour — acoustic guitar, electric guitar and vocals
• Richard Wright — vibraphone
• Nick Mason — snare drum
• Roger Waters — bass

References

1. ^ Strong, Martin C. (2004). The Great Rock Discography (7th ed.). Edinburgh: Canongate Books. p. 1177. ISBN 1-84195-551-5. 
2. ^ Mabbett, Andy (1995). The Complete Guide to the Music of Pink Floyd. London: Omnibus Press. ISBN 0-7119-4301-X.