Similarities Between Fragile & Dark Side

[sibkhat]

It struck me that there are some similar elements on Fragile and Dark Side of the Moon. Both have explosion sounds and sounds of feet running. Both also have a reprise at the end, Dark Side with the heartbeat and Fragile with We Have Heaven. The albums were basically contemporaneous but with these similarities it makes me wonder if both bands were listening closely to each other? And wasn't Fragile released earlier?

[rmig68]

both are great with a dose of mushrooms and/or acid in a comfortable living room with headphones. I often played Dark Side first, which was like escaping a fortress, followed by the lightning quick sounds of Yes which would liberate my mind and soul as I was propelled along on my journey. Wow, they just don't make'm like they used to.....

[YYY]

both are great with a dose of mushrooms and/or acid in a comfortable living room with headphones. I often played Dark Side first, which was like escaping a fortress, followed by the lightning quick sounds of Yes which would liberate my mind and soul as I was propelled along on my journey. Wow, they just don't make'm like they used to.....

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They sure don't! It really is profound what happened 35 years ago. I always feel so so blessed to have been aroubd and aware whenit was happening

[sibkhat]

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They sure don't! It really is profound what happened 35 years ago. I always feel so so blessed to have been aroubd and aware whenit was happening

Yeah, I feel exactly the same way about new wave and post-punk of the 80s. I'm glad I was there because they don't even make music like that anymore. I miss the days of all of that musical experimentation. Sure, you have good music now but for me it's just not the same.

[YYY]

I agree, I also really like many of the Punk/New Wave late 70's/early 80's groups. It was probably the last era of "Rock" music I truly appreciated. Don't get me wrong , there are and were many contemporary rock fusion and prog bands since then but in terms of popular music, there hasn't been anything to get excited about.

[Ronboy]

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They sure don't! It really is profound what happened 35 years ago. I always feel so so blessed to have been aroubd and aware whenit was happening
Seems like there are many of us in a similar vein.

I too feel blessed to have witnessed the music scene 35 years ago. So many great bands experimenting with music and taking it to different frontiers.

The stuff now or 90% of it is absolute dross, yet the kids really do believe that it is the biz!! BUT, BUT when you introduce them to the "OLD" music e.g. YES, Genesis, Led Zepellin, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Jethro Tull, Hendrix, The Doors etc. etc. etc., (I could go on and on with great bands) the ones that appreciate music are completely mindblown.

Oh for thoise times but at least we can still play their great music and the nostalgia of it all.

Ronboy

[Roadkill]

I don't know whether it was the music that was better thirty-odd years ago or whether the drugs were just stronger!

Seriously (although the drugs were stronger, that can't be denied) I think the similarities between Fragile and Dark Side Of The Moon are incidental. And, whilst Fragile has some strong moments - some of those tunes rank amongst the best Yes ever did - I do find Dark Side to be a more "complete" listening experience (all those solo efforts just detract from the band-vibe for me, although it's only the Wakeman track that I don't actually like).

[Yesed]

My first yes experience was with Fragile and was coincidently the first time I got really stoned, the combination was intense. I had heard Dark Side before and thrived on "theme" albums. Hearing Fragile was completely new and different. It made me sit up and pay attention to it while enjoying it. Both albums are well produced and very much thought out as was Srgt. Peppers, but all trying to say something different. Ed

[soulshiner]

Without having read this thread, I was listening to Fragile today and noting the same similarities. It would be interesting to know if Waters, Gilmour and company were listening to Yes around this time period, but I think it is more than likely an interesting coincidence.

[illusion]

I don't really see the similarities between Darkside and Fragile. Pink Floyd, although categorised as prog, don't really sound that similar to Yes.

[90125yes]

Similarities Between Fragile & Dark Side = none

pink floyd - although i like them - they can be depressive and subject matter is weird

yes music lifts your spirits


both these albums are poles apart

fragile any day

[soulshiner]

There's no thematic connections. The similarities I've heard are centered around the sound and production of each album. They sound a little alike. Maybe that's just a product of the times.

[Hotwinds]

I have to dissagree that todays drugs are not as strong.
I dont know what is going on but todays drugs are not as good to me in that I cant smoke anymore because of the paranoia it creates in my mind. I have heard references to this in TV and movies ("hey this is the good stuff, no paranoid") so it might be they are stronger but not better. Maybe if I get some pure organic stuff.....?

I agree with you about DSOTM as a more complete work in that it all flows together with no misteps in it. Fragile is broken up more and Wakeman, and Brufords entries have little to do with the rest of the album IMHO.
Fragile came first so take that PF.


seriously (although the drugs were stronger, that can't be denied) i think the similarities between fragile and dark side of the moon are incidental. And, whilst fragile has some strong moments - some of those tunes rank amongst the best yes ever did - i do find dark side to be a more "complete" listening experience (all those solo efforts just detract from the band-vibe for me, although it's only the wakeman track that i don't actually like).

[pianozach]

both are great with a dose of mushrooms and/or acid in a comfortable living room with headphones. I often played Dark Side first, which was like escaping a fortress, followed by the lightning quick sounds of Yes which would liberate my mind and soul as I was propelled along on my journey. Wow, they just don't make'm like they used to.....

Sadly, it seems that the era of the "Album" is past. People, on the whole, do not listen to, or buy, an entire album of songs. They purchase single song downloads.

[tardistraveler]

I have to dissagree that todays drugs are not as strong.
I dont know what is going on but todays drugs are not as good to me in that I cant smoke anymore because of the paranoia it creates in my mind. I have heard references to this in TV and movies ("hey this is the good stuff, no paranoid") so it might be they are stronger but not better. Maybe if I get some pure organic stuff.....?



Maybe today's drugs are TOO strong! :lol:

The 70's were certainly one of those great musical eras, for sure. However, I disagree that there's not good music being made these days, it's just not getting commercial airplay.

Agree that today's kids turn on to the old stuff when they're exposed to it - I'm glad that things like Rock Band are doing just that.