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Pink Floyd — Obscured by Clouds
Album: Obscured by Clouds
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Released: 1972
Length: 2:59
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Yes.  Lightning in a bottle
Posted 11 months ago by liveaudio608    [ Reply ]
 Zeito wrote:

This just feels like half the song to me, it really should be followed up by "When You're In"  



Huge letdown when it isn't!
Posted 1 year ago by glen.phelan    [ Reply ]
EXCELLENT!! ICONIC!!  Brings back memories!   Thanx RP   
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
I am sure this has been posted before but... check out the movie La Vallee... A French film from 1972 also know as "Obscured by Clouds" the album is the sound track for the film and it's a pretty interesting movie to say the least! 
Posted 3 years ago by deadheadmark    [ Reply ]
Bias = nothing special but you know it's Pink Floyd so average rating is 8.1.
Posted 3 years ago by nicknt    [ Reply ]
While in the Army I did some training in the Mojave desert and brought along my yellow Sony Walkman and this tape. One night I was able to listen to this album and fall asleep while staring straight up at the stars. I still have good memories of that night. : )
Posted 3 years ago by Kajukenbo    [ Reply ]
I'm so grateful that my existence coincided with Pink  Floyd's music. 
Posted 4 years ago by teeyodi    [ Reply ]
I would not be the person I am, had I not had Pink Floyd. 
Posted 4 years ago by Piranga    [ Reply ]
This might be the earliest experimental Pink Floyd that I like. It's quite excellent. 9
Posted 4 years ago by pianocomposer    [ Reply ]
Hey spack's!
Posted 4 years ago by bogamatov    [ Reply ]
 Relayer wrote:

Apparently Bill heard you, and he now does play them back to back. Awesome. 
 
And now, despite FCC rules, I'm hoping we get through track 4 - "The Gold it's in the..."
Oh well, I'm happy with track 1 and 2 together....LLRP!!
Posted 5 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
 Bultaco wrote:
It was stuff like THIS........TRUE Floyd that made me think they "sold out" to commercial radio when they eventually released Dark Side of the Moon. (which couldn't hold a candle to Obscured and Atom Heart). IMHO, of course!
 

At the risk of sounding condescending, it's actually heart-warming for me to know that there is someone out there who thinks PF "sold out" with Dark Side of the Moon, which for most humans is the first time the group registered on their radar. I think the reality is that this was a group of very creative musicians who kept evolving, though for me the breaking point was the post-Waters "no this isn't really a Dave Gilmour solo album in disguise or music by committee" era. And I accept that many folks love that era. 
Posted 5 years ago by publiceric    [ Reply ]
 Zeito wrote:
This just feels like half the song to me, it really should be followed up by "When You're In"  
 
I couldn't agree more. It's now 9:30pm-ish August, 24th,2019...and guess what..."When Your're In" is playing as  I type. It appears that the comments are read...Thanks RP !!!!
Posted 5 years ago by gwolfie1959    [ Reply ]
I'm sure not an original thought, but this is probably the most underrated Pink Floyd album. It has many of the great elements of  Dark Side of the Moon, but in a rough draft form. 
Posted 5 years ago by publiceric    [ Reply ]
 Zeito wrote:
This just feels like half the song to me, it really should be followed up by "When You're In"  
 
Apparently Bill heard you, and he now does play them back to back. Awesome. 
Posted 5 years ago by Relayer    [ Reply ]
Oh yes. Bill is playing Obscured by Clouds back to back with When You're In. 2 amazing early PF gems.
Posted 6 years ago by Relayer    [ Reply ]
Ahhhh my introduction to Pink Floyd. Laying down with my Koss headphones hearing the massive synth fade in and just coming on to a bit of blotter delivered to me inside the album jacket by a good friend. Those were the daze!
Posted 6 years ago by folkrocker    [ Reply ]
Just when you think you've got a handle on knowing everything in the rock universe... this comes along...
Gems hidden in every decade eventually come to light on RP... 
Posted 7 years ago by robertomiller    [ Reply ]
Is RP going through my CD collection again?
Posted 7 years ago by kbrochford    [ Reply ]
Can't believe I'm hearing this on RP! This is why I am a supporter. 10+
Posted 7 years ago by daniel_rusk    [ Reply ]
It was stuff like THIS........TRUE Floyd that made me think they "sold out" to commercial radio when they eventually released Dark Side of the Moon. (which couldn't hold a candle to Obscured and Atom Heart). IMHO, of course!
Posted 7 years ago by Bultaco    [ Reply ]
Floyd and Robin trower and some jamin' Jam? Thank you from the Monday night party folks. Continue please?
Posted 8 years ago by daniel_rusk    [ Reply ]
Oh, wow....
Posted 8 years ago by stalfnzo    [ Reply ]
My dad raised me on these guys. I've been a fan ever since. Not many people get to say that there dad brought them to see Pink Floyd when they were 14.
Posted 8 years ago by kurbowicz    [ Reply ]
Whoah; raging guitar, wicked keys, thunderous bass and machine-gun drumming don't get any better than this! Timeless sublime rock!
Posted 9 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
 Lindo525 wrote:

Agreed. Listening to this as a "stand-alone" is a little bit like the build up to a sneeze...that never happens!!
Don't leave us hanging Bill!! 

 
Thank you Bill!!
Posted 9 years ago by Lindo525    [ Reply ]
 Zeito wrote:
This just feels like half the song to me, it really should be followed up by "When You're In"  

 
Well, don't look now. Um, maybe you should. :-)


Posted 9 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 Zeito wrote:
This just feels like half the song to me, it really should be followed up by "When You're In"  

 
Agreed. Listening to this as a "stand-alone" is a little bit like the build up to a sneeze...that never happens!!
Don't leave us hanging Bill!! 
Posted 9 years ago by Lindo525    [ Reply ]
A song from Pipers at the Gates of Dawn would be a good follow...
 
Posted 9 years ago by hempmandan    [ Reply ]
This just feels like half the song to me, it really should be followed up by "When You're In"  
Posted 9 years ago by Zeito    [ Reply ]
 avatar71 wrote:
The transitional Floyd, after Barret was booted out but before Waters devoured the band - A Saucerful of Secrets, Ummagumma, Atom Heart Mother, and the great Meddle - remain sorely underplayed and underappreciated...except on RP!
 
I wouldn't call this period transitional. Beginning with the dismally-depressing Animals, the later period when Waters took over was transitional, ultimately leading to the end of a great long run.

For me it was all over after Wish You Were Here. But that, plus everything that came before (save for most of Piper) will forever remain an integral part of who I came to be (starting in '68 with SoS).

Later PF-labeled Gilmour bits are OK, but they weren't enough to cause me to remain the uber die-hard fan I've long been in relation to the period you describe.
Posted 9 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
How about some Ummagumma - Several Species Of Small Furry Animals Gathered Together In A Cave And Grooving With A Pict
Posted 9 years ago by xnavy    [ Reply ]
Always an attention getting and compelling track! Love it.  A "bridge" album from their earliest work to what became their more popular sound starting with Dark Side. Several good tracks on this one.
Posted 10 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
I can remember the day I heard all the earlier Pink Floyd albums up to The Wall, also this one. Fabulous! 
Posted 10 years ago by cdysthe    [ Reply ]
 Pedro1874 wrote:
What a brilliant first track to an album and still knocks me out.  As trissi says below, "this album, like DSOTM, is to be savored without interruption and with the finest of substances"!  My UK vinyl is dated 1972 on the EMI Harvest label.{#Notworthy} {#Good-vibes} {#Sunny}

Just listened to my vinyl album and have a request Bill.  Next time you play this track seeing as it is an introduction and so short please would you consider playing the second track, "When you're in",  immediately afterwards?

 
Yeah, what Pedro said.
Posted 10 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
What a brilliant first track to an album and still knocks me out.  As trissi says below, "this album, like DSOTM, is to be savored without interruption and with the finest of substances"!  My UK vinyl is dated 1972 on the EMI Harvest label.{#Notworthy} {#Good-vibes} {#Sunny}

Just listened to my vinyl album and have a request Bill.  Next time you play this track seeing as it is an introduction and so short please would you consider playing the second track, "When you're in",  immediately afterwards?
Posted 10 years ago by Pedro1874    [ Reply ]
 avatar71 wrote:
The transitional Floyd, after Barret was booted out but before Waters devoured the band - A Saucerful of Secrets, Ummagumma, Atom Heart Mother, and the great Meddle - remain sorely underplayed and underappreciated...except on RP!

 
And my place ...
Posted 10 years ago by btt    [ Reply ]
 On_The_Beach wrote:
The first time I saw Pink Floyd ('74-ish), they were obscured by clouds . . . of dope smoke.

  hope it was indica......{#Sunny}


Posted 11 years ago by oldfart48    [ Reply ]
 LuvWilloughby wrote:

Is this pre-Gilmour?



 
Huh?  That sound is SO Gilmour!  Love it!!  {#Music}  Gilmour's guitar, that is.
Posted 11 years ago by JIan    [ Reply ]
A very welcomed sound as this song began
Posted 11 years ago by ccjemmett    [ Reply ]
The first time I saw Pink Floyd ('74-ish), they were obscured by clouds . . . of dope smoke.
Posted 11 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
The transitional Floyd, after Barret was booted out but before Waters devoured the band - A Saucerful of Secrets, Ummagumma, Atom Heart Mother, and the great Meddle - remain sorely underplayed and underappreciated...except on RP!
Posted 11 years ago by avatar71    [ Reply ]
Cake::Arco Arena -> Pink Floyd::Obscured by Clouds

Mind Blown
Posted 11 years ago by denbear    [ Reply ]
Spacemen 3 - takes this to the next (ultimate) level
 
Posted 12 years ago by Frenk    [ Reply ]
note to self: don't double-click the RP site and accidentally load two RPs about half a second apart. While this will enhance Pink Floyd's remarkable music offering, it may lead to flash-backs.
So freaking GREAT to hear this on RP...if only the next and absolutely ripping track off the record came next!  Used to blow people away at parties; many folks, every time, were like, "Whoah, WHO is this?" and many were rooted to the spot to learn of its sneaky pinkness...

 


Posted 12 years ago by lesfitzpatrick    [ Reply ]
So freaking GREAT to hear this on RP...if only the next and absolutely ripping track off the record came next!  Used to blow people away at parties; many folks, every time, were like, "Whoah, WHO is this?" and many were rooted to the spot to learn of its sneaky pinkness...

Posted 13 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Thanks Bill!!! This is one of the more obscur no pun intended but fabulous melodies from this fine maverick group
Posted 13 years ago by BWolfie1959    [ Reply ]
 netskink wrote:
wow, i thought it was Massive Attack.

 
Made me think I need to get that DG album everyone likes, too.  {#Exclaim}
Posted 13 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
wow, i thought it was Massive Attack.

Posted 13 years ago by netskink    [ Reply ]
such a great track, but not the best on the album. this album, like DSOTM, is to be savored without interruption and with the finest of substances.
Posted 13 years ago by trissi    [ Reply ]
 xtalman wrote:
Had RP on the backgroud/noise level.  Heard the first couple of bars and bingo up went the volume
 
Ha....Yup!

Posted 13 years ago by sbegf    [ Reply ]
Oi!
Floyd!
Oy... 
Posted 14 years ago by btilrn    [ Reply ]
 RedGuitar wrote:
An often-overlooked Floyd album.  Some nice tunes on it.  Anyone ever seen the movie?
 
yes, More is a little better imho, but worth watching.  The best PF soundtrack though is "Come in Number 51 Your Time is Up" (a re-name of Careful with That Axe Eugene) done for Zabreski Point.. shown here:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/edit/?id=105347862834416#!/pages/FuzyTweets/105347862834416
or here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rxpfO90mg8


Posted 14 years ago by dctrpunda    [ Reply ]
3 great instrumentals blending into each other:

Oscar Lopez - Classical Soul
Cake - Arco Arena
Pink Floyd - Obscured by Clouds
Posted 14 years ago by vit    [ Reply ]
 lmic wrote:
Never expected to hear myself saying this, but here's PF sounding like Rush... shades of "Tom Sawyer."
 
Rush and "Tom Sawyer" came years after "Obscured by Clouds".
Posted 14 years ago by Propayne    [ Reply ]
I can listen to a Pink Floyd track at any time. Wish You Were Here is one of my desert island favorites. This track is exceptionally good as well
Posted 14 years ago by jeraldej    [ Reply ]
Never expected to hear myself saying this, but here's PF sounding like Rush... shades of "Tom Sawyer."
Posted 14 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
This album deserves more attention than it gets!

Great stuff!

Posted 14 years ago by flatpicker    [ Reply ]
me too   xtalman wrote:
Had RP on the backgroud/noise level.  Heard the first couple of bars and bingo up went the volume
 


Posted 15 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
your copy is much better sounding than my old vinyl...Gilmore's guitar is unmistakable

Posted 15 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
Had RP on the backgroud/noise level.  Heard the first couple of bars and bingo up went the volume
Posted 15 years ago by xtalman    [ Reply ]
 Otomi wrote:
This is etched so deeply into my neurons that it comes out of my eyes when I pat the back of my head. Beautiful.
 

That's great! We need an emoticon for that.

{#Lol}
Posted 15 years ago by bronorb    [ Reply ]
This is etched so deeply into my neurons that it comes out of my eyes when I pat the back of my head. Beautiful.
Posted 15 years ago by Otomi    [ Reply ]
An often-overlooked Floyd album.  Some nice tunes on it.  Anyone ever seen the movie?
Posted 15 years ago by RedGuitar    [ Reply ]
 LuvWilloughby wrote:

Is this pre-Gilmour?


 
The only pre-DG LP was Piper At the Gates of Dawn.

Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
 vit wrote:
I don't know what's going on here, but all this old Floyd over the last 3-4 days has been awesome.
 

You're right, they have been awesome...but try 3-4 decades....

Posted 15 years ago by zakfoy    [ Reply ]
Nice one, mang!
Posted 15 years ago by LowPhreak    [ Reply ]
 LuvWilloughby wrote:

Is this pre-Gilmour?


 
nope, with Gilmour.

Posted 15 years ago by h_in_bristol    [ Reply ]
What a great tune.  This is quintessential Floyd.  Just crank  it up and close your eyes.
Posted 15 years ago by shutter    [ Reply ]
8 —> 9
Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
I don't know what's going on here, but all this old Floyd over the last 3-4 days has been awesome.
Posted 16 years ago by vit    [ Reply ]

...outstanding...


Posted 16 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]

Is this pre-Gilmour?


Posted 16 years ago by LuvWilloughby    [ Reply ]
{#Music} I still have the vinyl!
Posted 16 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]

A clean 10. Thank you!


Posted 16 years ago by mirland    [ Reply ]
The shock is beginning to wear off, but (once again) RIP, Rick.
Posted 16 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
...so cool to hear this...
Posted 16 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]
Posted 16 years ago by pvcnote    [ Reply ]
I wondered when this would get some play time on RP. A PF classic and I think a real transition point for the band!
Posted 16 years ago by More_Cowbell    [ Reply ]
Oscar Lopez - Classical Soul Cake - Arco Arena Pink Floyd - Obscured By Clouds That was one of the smoothest 3-song segues I have ever heard.
Posted 16 years ago by snowcat    [ Reply ]
Agree, the next song needs to be there. The movie from which this is a sountrack to is even more frustrating for those who have the album deeply ingrained as they play only parts of each song - movie is cool though, though More is better and both are firmly in the B movie genre.
Posted 16 years ago by dctrpunda    [ Reply ]
rmgman wrote:
I'm responsible for uploading this song.
I salute you, sir! Obscured by Clouds is one of my favorite Floyd albums. I'd love to see "Childhood's End" added to the playlist, too.
Posted 16 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
sweet.
Posted 16 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Porcupine Tree. Mikey wrote:
Hey kids, who makes music like this nowadays? I wanna buy it.
Posted 16 years ago by Phlegmaticman    [ Reply ]
Very cool indeed. But you should really play the next track "When You're In" right after - that's where they step on the gas, and the two tracks really belong together.
Posted 16 years ago by spaceman    [ Reply ]
Very cool. Floyd I've never heard before. Thanks for this!
Posted 16 years ago by Mina_the_Boo    [ Reply ]
Wish it was longer.
Posted 16 years ago by ronniegirl    [ Reply ]
Hey kids, who makes music like this nowadays? I wanna buy it.
Posted 16 years ago by Mikey    [ Reply ]
to bad the next track wasn't played (that could make sense musically) .. that could take it to the next level .. still Thanks very much! OScar
Posted 16 years ago by oscar_driver    [ Reply ]
Ahh, music from the Happy Floyd period
Posted 16 years ago by black321    [ Reply ]
Easily 20 years since I heard this. Awesome.
Posted 16 years ago by shayde    [ Reply ]
WHOA i can't believe this is here, god bless RP!! A++++++ ..... OScar
Posted 16 years ago by oscar_driver    [ Reply ]
rmgman wrote:
I'm responsible for uploading this song. Thank yew, thank yew berry much! Enjoy!
I shall...
Posted 16 years ago by oldviolin    [ Reply ]
I'm responsible for uploading this song. Thank yew, thank yew berry much! Enjoy!
Posted 16 years ago by rmgman    [ Reply ]