The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Plays the Hits of Pink Floyd

You like PF, you will like this.

Ok fine, you are a true fan, you have all PF CD's, all PF DVD's, you have even the Dark Side of OZ VHS or *.avi...and you might even have all DG, RW and RickW's albums, but you still want more...

This CD is a non-conventional orchestration, but, but, but!...has so much more to offer...It's easy to listen to, has some of the most wonderful pieces of PF's albums, mostly from WYWH, DSOTM and TW but nevertheless, a nice and gratifying listening experience.

You will enjoy it from start to bottom, it's not a very popular CD but you will go back to the album and say, well, it's not just another CD, it's a different aproach to the same music that I still love... August 16, 2008

Down right Awesome

I don't know about the previous review, but this is just great. A nice treat when looking for a new way to appreciate the music of Roger Waters and Pink Floyd July 15, 2007

It could have been so much more...

Like their earlier 1989 Pink Floyd recording, this recording of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra playing Pink Floyd could have been so much better than it was. Essentially, it is a recording of a Pink Floyd tribute band backed by an orchestra. The use of electric guitar, electric bass, full trap set, vocalists and synthesizers detracts from the performance and leaves the listener longing for an actual symphonic version of these works. It would have been entirely different if it had been members of Pink Floyd contributing, however it was not. Therefore, it left something to be desired.

For a fully symphonic Pink Floyd experience, try "Us and Them" by the London Philharmonic. July 24, 2006

don't bother too spent 0 on any think

we'll there isn't any comment on this''accept i hoped i rather not be heard...save your though..buy american most wanted. March 3, 2006

Could have been much better

The record begins with what looks like a very promising rendering of "Shine on..." until the vocals enter in the sixth minute, making you scramble for the "off" button - not to let your neigbours know you're listening to this unbelievably corny crap. And this is only the beginning.

"Money", "Time" and especially "In the Flesh" are pathetic, "Us and them" and "WYWH" sound like an interminable folk music evening on German TV, and "Another Brick..." is just plain bad.

On the other hand, "Hey you" would have been quite good minus the vocals. As for "The great gig in the sky", it is the only track I would call listenable throughout, the usual horrible vocals being replaced by a woman who can actually sing.

The problem with this album is not the inevitable alteration of the spirit of Pink floyd, but the absolutely APPALLING vocal performance and some painfully kitchy instrumentation at times. Well, most of the time, actually.

If you're a diehard PF fan - like myself - and think you can take anything with its name on it, well, think again. If you don't even like Pink floyd, you'll never be able to listen to this. April 9, 2005

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