Although initially enthusiastic about making a solo contribution, Wright later described it as "pretentious". Wright's contribution, "Sysyphus", was named after a character in Greek mythology, usually spelled " Sisyphus", and contained a combination of various keyboards, including piano and mellotron. The studio album came as a result of Richard Wright wanting to make "real music", where each of the four group members (in order: Wright, Roger Waters, David Gilmour and Nick Mason) had half an LP side each to create a solo work without involvement from the others. The band had also recorded a live version of " Interstellar Overdrive" (from The Piper at the Gates of Dawn) intended for placement on side one of the live album, and " The Embryo", which was recorded in the studio before it was decided that the band members each come up with their own material. The site of Mothers Club, Birmingham, where some of the live album was recorded.Īlthough the sleeve notes say that the live material was recorded in June 1969, the live album of Ummagumma was recorded live at Mothers Club, Birmingham on 27 April 1969 and the following week at Manchester College of Commerceon 2 May of the same year as part of The Man and The Journey Tour. Problems playing this file? See media help. Several Species of Small Furry Animals Gathered Together in a Cave and Grooving with a Pict MENU 0:00 This song on the studio disc featured a variety of vocal and percussion effects sped up, slowed down, reversed, and spliced together.
According to Moore, he made up the term himself. Roger Waters, bass, vocals, acoustic guitars and vocals on "Grantchester Meadows", all vocals on "Several Species of Small Furry Animals.The album's title supposedly comes from Cambridge slang for sex, commonly used by Pink Floyd friend and occasional roadie, Ian "Emo" Moore, who would say "I'm going back to the house for some ummagumma".
Nick Mason, drums, percussion, effects on "The Grand Vizierffcc66 s Garden Party" parts 1 & 2 Roger Watersffcc66 "Grantchester Meadows" was a lyrical folk-like number unlike almost anything else the group ever did." (Bruce Eder, AMG)ĭavid Gilmour, lead guitar, vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, bass guitar, keyboards, drums and vocals on "The Narrow Way" The studio LP was more experimental, each member getting a certain amount of space on the record to make his own music - Richard Wrightffcc66 s "Sysyphus" was a pure keyboard work, featuring various synthesizers, organs, and pianos David Gilmourffcc66 s "The Narrow Way" was a three-part instrumental for acoustic and electric guitars and electronic keyboards, and Nick Masonffcc66 s "The Grand Vizierffcc66 s Garden Party" made use of a vast range of acoustic and electric percussion devices. "Astronomy Domine," "Careful with That Axe Eugene," "Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun," and "A Saucerful of Secrets" are all superior here to their studio originals, done longer, louder, and harder, with a real edge to the playing.
They also sound like theyffcc66 ve got the amplifiers to make their music count, which is more than the early band had. Featuring the bandffcc66 s second lineup (i.e., no Syd Barrett), the set shows off a very potent group, their sound held together on-stage by Nick Masonffcc66 s assertive drumming and Roger Watersffcc66 powerful bass work, which keep the proceedings moving no matter how spaced out the music gets. The live set, recorded in Birmingham and Manchester in June 1969, is limited to four numbers, all drawn from the groupffcc66 s first two LPs or their then-recent singles. "For many years, this double-album was one of the most popular albums in Pink Floydffcc66 s pre-Dark Side of the Moon output, containing a live album and a studio album for the price of one. Live tracks include Careful With That Axe, Eugene and Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun, while studio tracks include Grantchester Meadows and The Narrow Way. One album features Pink Floyd’s then-current live set, while the second album includes solo compositions and performances by each member of the band. This was the band’s first double album and has one of their most iconic cover images. Info for Ummagumma (2011 Remastered Version)