New Pink Floyd Album: Endless Expectations From 'The Endless River'


 

"Pink Floyd has been one of the building blocks for all musicians. To go back to their old sounds will be pointless, we want to hear something new, how they have grown with age," Neel Adhikari, singer-songwriter for Kolkata-based bands Neel and the Lightbulbs and Gandu Circus, told IANS.

But for a hardcore fan and part-time musician Sanjay Kalita, Pink Floyd should stick to their signature tunes because that is what they are famous for.

"This band was known for their radicalisation. Their music gave that power to people. I would really want to see if they still have that after 20 years," Sanjay said.

"Pink Floyd always did something way ahead of time," says Amit Kilam, lead singer of Indian Ocean.

"In 20 years, it would be interesting to know where have they evolved. The old inspirational sounds will always remain," Amit added.

"From the time they launched till date, Pink Floyd is still heard by many and have a widespread fan following. I want something memorable, which can be passed down to future generations," said Gucci Singh, singer-guitarist for Delhi-based band, Crazy Weather.

But for Shillong-based veteran musician Lou Majaw, Pink Floyd lost its magic once Roger Waters left.

"Waters took with him the very life of Pink Floyd. The beauty of the band can only be revived if Waters joins Gilmour again," Majaw added.

"I grew up listening to Pink Floyd. My father introduced me to 'Shine on you Crazy Diamond' and I was absolutely startled to hear how it unfolded," said a Delhi-based 25-year-old media professional and a hardcore fan.

"I could just listen to it and drift off. I do not want them to change because no one can or even try to create sounds like Pink Floyd did."

Source: IANS