Whats so special about the dark side of the moon?

In reality it is no darker than any other part of the Moon’s surface as sunlight does in fact fall equally on all sides of the Moon. It is only ‘dark’ to us, as that hemisphere can never be viewed from Earth due to a phenomenon known as ‘Tidal Locking’.

Is Dark Side of the Moon any good?

It’s really good. Like, it’s really really really good. Dare I say that on a sonic level, Dark Side of the Moon aged better than any other Pink Floyd release (or 70s release in general for that matter), reaching a level of pristine clarity unmatched by contemporary records.

How is Dark Side of the Moon innovative?

By splicing these pieces together, Waters created the infamous metronomic sequence that introduces the track and is known, still to this day, as one of the most innovative uses of tape loops.

What makes Pink Floyd so great?

Pink Floyd has always been lauded for its ability to be profound yet irreverent with its wording and imagery. Nowhere does it hit home as much as with the band’s lyrics. A lot of the band’s lyrics read out like poetic passages. And the messages they convey are some of the most relatable and relevant experiences.

Is dark side of the moon depressing?

But as it is, “Dark Side …” is a gentle if somewhat depressive collection of melodic folk songs with the odd gritty psychedelic rock song here and there. The songs are sparse in style, slow in pace, and the singing by John Fiddler, while not outstanding, is mournful and monotone enough.

How much is dark side of the moon worth?

The Vinyl LP, Gatefold Sleeve edition of the record, released on Harvest, was sold in 2018 for the sum of $3,242 (£2,557). It means it ranks 31st in the list of most expensive records sold in the country.

Why did Pink Floyd name their album Dark Side of the Moon?

From the beginning, the band had intended to call their new album Dark Side of the Moon — a reference to lunacy, as opposed to outer space — but when British heavy blues rockers Medicine Head released an album of the same name in 1972, it caused the Floyd to rechristen their project as Eclipse.

How long did it take to produce dark side of the moon?

They spent nearly a year recording what would become one of the biggest albums of all time. Dark Side was an immediate hit upon its release in March 1973. It shot to the top of the charts within a week, and remained on them for an amazing 741 weeks.

How long did it take to make Dark Side of the Moon?

The Dark Side of the Moon
Released	1 March 1973
Recorded	May 1972 – January 1973
Studio	Abbey Road, London
Genre	Progressive rock