Roger Waters - Amused to Death CD

Amused to Death buy CD music Roger Waters's fascinating first solo album, structured around his (predictably odd) dreams, features all the high-concept imagery and musical daring that made his work with Pink Floyd so masterful. On his own for the first time, Waters got a little help from Eric Clapton, who plays guitar on the title track. When dissected carefully, The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking becomes a fascinating conceptual voyage into the workings of the human psyche. As an abstract peering into the intricate functions of the subconscious, Waters' first solo album involves numerous dream sequences that both figuratively and symbolically unravel his struggle with marriage, fidelity, commitment, and age at the height of a midlife crisis. While the songs (titled by the times in which Waters experiences each dream) seem to lack in musical fluidity at certain points, they make up for it with ingenious symbolism and his brilliant use of stream of consciousness within a subconscious realm. Outside from the deep but sometimes patchy narrative framework, the music slightly lacks in rhythm or hooks, except for the title track that includes some attractive guitar playing via Eric Clapton. David Sanborn's saxophone is another attribute, adding some life to "Go Fishing" and "The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking." But it's truly the imagery and the visual design of the album that is front and center, since the importance lies in what Waters is trying to get across to the audience, decorated somewhat casually by his singing and the music. With Pink Floyd, the marriage of Waters' concepts and ideas with the talented musicianship of the rest of the band presented a complete masterpiece in both thought and music, while his solo efforts lean more toward the conceptual aspects of his work. With this in mind, The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking continues to showcase Waters' unprecedented knack of addressing his darkest thoughts and conceptions in a most extraordinary fashion. ~ ...

Amused to Death CD music Recorded live in 1989 at the former site of the Berlin Wall, Roger Water's introspective masterpiece celebrates the Cold War's very public end with a star-studded cast of musicians and actors. The Scorpions kick things off with a majestic, Queen-like version of "In the Flesh." Waters and Ute Lemper duet on "The Thin Ice," which leads into the menacing "Another Brick in the Wall, Pt. 1." Other highlights include Sinead O'Connor's stirring rendition of "Mother, "backed by Rick Danko, Levon Helm, and Garth Hudson of the Band; Paul Carrack's faithful version of "Hey You;" and Van Morrison's soulful take on "Comfortably Numb," featuring Waters, Danko, Helm, and Hudson. Though there's no sign of Water's former bandmates in Pink Floyd, the dour ringmaster enhances the entire performance by casting Tim Curry, Albert Finney, Marianne Faithfull, and others in the ending trial sequence, and bringing the entire company together for an encore of "The Tide Is Turning." Contains THE WALL - LIVE IN BERLIN video as well as a book entitled WHICH ONE'S PINK? AN ANALYSIS OF THE CONCEPT ALBUMS OF ROGER WATERS & PINK FLOYD by Phil Rose. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the World Memorial Fund For Disaster Relief. Filmed live in Berlin, Germany on July 21, 1990. Personnel includes: Roger Waters, Scorpions, Ute Lemper, Sinead O'Connor, Bryan Adams, Van Morrison, The Band, Paul Carrack, Jerry Hall, Joni Mitchell, James Galway, Cyndi Lauper, Thomas Dolby, Albert Finney, Tim Curry, Marianne Faithfull, The Rundfunk Orchestra, The Military Orchestra Of The Soviet Union. Personnel: Rick DiFonzo, Snowy White (guitar, classical guitar); Andy Fairweather Low (guitar); James Galway (flute); Garth Hudson (accordion, saxophone); Tony Hollingsworth, Nick Glennie-Smith , Peter Wood (keyboards); Graham Broad (drums); Jim Haas, Rick Denko, Jim Farber, John Joyce, Levon Helm, Rick Danko, Joe Chemay (background vocals). Recording information: Potsdamer Platz, Berlin, Germany (07/21/1990). Unknown Contributor Roles: East Berlin Rundfunk Choir And Orchestra; Tim Curry. Personnel: Roger Waters (vocals); Bryan Adams, Rick Danko, Garth Hudson, Levon Helm, Paul Carrack, Thomas Dolby, James Galway, Jerry Hall, The Hooters, Cyndi Lauper, Ute Lemper, Paddy Maloney, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, Sinead O'Connor, Scorpions, Tim Curry, Marianne Faithful, Albert Finney, The Bleeding Heart Band, The East Berlin Rundfunk Choir & Orchestra, The Marching Band Of The Combined Soviet Forces.

Amused to Death songs With IN THE FLESH, ex-Pink Floyd vocalist, bassist, and genius behind THE WALL Roger Waters releases a superbly recorded live album that covers his entire career. Acknowledging that his old band has performed DARK SIDE OF THE MOON many times, and that a live version of THE WALL was recently released, Waters delivers a set of FM staples, mixed with rarities that aficionados will appreciate. Floyd classics are given new twists, such as the female vocals on "Mother," and Waters' singing lead on "Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2." Going back to Pink Floyd's psychedelic early days, the seven-minute "Set the Controls For the Heart of the Sun" is performed both eerily and masterfully. "Perfect Sense (Parts I and II)" works as an excellent crowd singalong, and is wonderful companion material to the previously mentioned Floyd albums. "Each Small Candle," the only new song in the set, and the centerpiece of an upcoming album, shows that Waters is as creative as he's ever been. IN THE FLESH--LIVE is perfect for those who want to relive these dramatic performances, and those who want a document of a compelling live concert. Recorded live at The Rose Garden Arena, Portland, Oregon; America West Arena, Phoenix, Arizona; MGM Grand Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada; Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Irvine, California. Includes liner notes by Roger Waters. Personnel: Roger Waters (vocals, guitar); Jon Carin (vocals, guitar, lap steel guitar, keyboards, programming); Doyle Bramhall II, Andy Fairweather Low (vocals, guitar); Andy Wallace (vocals, keyboards); Susannah Melvoin, Katie Kisson, Katie Kissoon, P.P. Arnold (vocals); Snowy White (guitar); Graham Broad (drums). Audio Mixer: James Guthrie . Liner Note Author: Roger Waters. Recording information: America West Arena, Phoenix; MGM Grand Arean, Las Vegas, NV; MGM Grand Arena, Las Vegas, NV; Portland and America West arena, Phoenix; The Rose Garden Arena; Verion Wireless Amphitheatre, Irvine; Verizon Wirless Amphitheatre, Irvine. Editor: Gus Skinas. Photographers: Neal Preston; Jimmy Lenner; Jimmy Ienner, Jr. Personnel: Roger Waters (vocals, guitar, bass); Jon Carin (vocals, guitar, lap steel, keyboards, programming); Andy Fairweather Low (vocals, guitar, bass); Doyle Bramhall II (vocals, guitar); Katie Kissoon, Susannah Melvoin, P P Arnold (vocals); Snowy White (guitar); Andy Wallace (Hammond organ, keyboards).

Amused to Death album for sale This is a 20-minute video containing four songs from the Radio K.A.O.S. album: "Radio Waves," "Sunset Strip," "Four Minutes," and "The Tide Is Turning." Most of it takes place in the recording studio. ~ William Ruhlmann Recorded in December 1986. Import only remastered re-issue. Sony. 2003. Producers: Ian Ritchie, Roger Waters, Nick Griffiths. Personnel: Roger Waters (vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards, shakuhachi); Clare Torry (vocals); Andy Fairweather Low, Jay Stapley (guitar); Ian Ritchie (tenor saxophone, piano, keyboards, programming); Mel Collins (saxophone); John Phirkell (trumpet); Peter Thoms (trombone); Matt Irving (Hammond organ); Nick Glenny-Smith (synthesizer); Graham Broad (drums, percussion); John Linwood (drums); Kate Kissoon, Doreen Chanter, Madeline Bell, Steve Langer, Vicky Brown, The Pontardoulais Male Voice Choir (background vocals). The Characters: Jim Ladd, Andy Quigley, Shelley Ladd, Jack Snyder, Ron Weldy, J.J. Jackson, Jim Rogers, John Taylor, Stuart The Spaniel, Harry Waters, India Waters (spoken vocals).