Wish You Were Here [LP]

by Pink Floyd

Overview

Pink Floyd followed the commercial breakthrough of Dark Side of the Moon with Wish You Were Here, a loose concept album about and dedicated to their founding member Syd Barrett. The record unfolds gradually, as the jazzy textures of "Shine on You Crazy Diamond" reveal its melodic motif, and in its leisurely pace, the album shows itself to be a warmer record than its predecessor. Musically, it's arguably even more impressive, showcasing the group's interplay and David Gilmour's solos in particular. And while it's short on actual songs, the long, winding soundscapes are constantly enthralling. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	10/14/2016
Label:	Pink Floyd
UPC:	0888751842618
Rank:	391

Tracks

1. Shine on You Crazy Diamond, Pts. 1-5
2. Welcome to the Machine
3. Have a Cigar
4. Wish You Were Here
5. Shine on You Crazy Diamond, Pts. 6-9

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Pink Floyd   Primary Artist
Roy Harper   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Vocals,Lead Vocals
Nick Mason   Primary Artist,Drums
Stephane Grappelli   Primary Artist,Violin,Featured Artist
Dick Parry   Saxophone
Carlena Williams   Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Roger Waters   Bass,Vocals,Lead Vocals,Guitar (Bass)
Venetta Fields   Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Richard Wright   Piano,Vocals,Keyboards
David Gilmour   Guitar,Vocals,Lead Vocals
Storm Thorgerson   Director
Lana Topham   Director

Technical Credits

Alan Parsons   Engineer
Syd Barrett   Composer
Bob Ezrin   Composer
Bernie Grundman   Mastering
James Guthrie   Mixing,Mastering,Surround Mix
Roger Waters   Composer,Lyricist,Producer
Richard Wright   Composer,Producer
Peter Christopherson   Design Assistant
Andrew Mason   Editing
Peter Mew   Mastering,Consultant
Nick Mason   Producer
Pink Floyd   Producer
David Gilmour   Composer,Producer
Brian Humphries   Mixing,Engineer
Damon Iddins   Post Production
Ian Walker   Producer
Andy Jackson   Post Production
Howard Bartrop   Design Assistant
Finlay Cowan   Drawing
Storm Thorgerson   Producer
Richard Manning   Design Assistant
Gavin Elder   Editing
Phil Brown   Engineer
Joel Plante   Assistant,Mastering,Assistant Engineer
Rupert Truman   Camera Operator
Jeff Smith   Design Assistant
Catherine Campbell   Assistant
Peter James   Engineer,Assistant,Assistant Engineer
Paul Robinson   Restoration
Tom Barrett   Digital Restoration
Tom Russell   Colorist
Lana Topham   Producer
Richard Shaw   Video Editor