Embryo

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About Embryo

"Embryo" (sometimes called "The Embryo") is a song by Pink Floyd. It was a concert staple in 1970–71, but a full band version was never released on any Pink Floyd studio album. A studio version did appear in 1970 on the rare multi-artist album Picnic – A Breath of Fresh Air. Its next appearance was in 1983 on Pink Floyd's own compilation Works. It then appeared in 2007 on A Breath of Fresh Air – A Harvest Records Anthology 1969–1974 (one of only three tracks from the original sampler album to be included in the similarly-titled anthology). Multiple renditions of "Embryo" appeared on the band's 2016 box set The Early Years 1965–1972; two versions were also included on the smaller 2-disc compilation The Early Years 1967–1972: Cre/ation (2016). 


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2007
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Album Details
"Embryo" is a song by the English rock band Pink Floyd. Although the song wasn't included in any studio album, it made its appearance in the compilation album "Works" released in 1983.
Songwriting Particulars
Roger Waters, the bass player and co-lead vocalist of Pink Floyd, is credited with writing "Embryo".
Meaning and Interpretation
The lyrics of the song carry a somber tone, perhaps reflecting on themes of life, growth, and evolution, though Pink Floyd were always known for their symbolism and vast, open interpretations to their songs.
Music Style
The song could be defined as Progressive Rock, a style that Pink Floyd is famous for, characterized by lengthy instrumental sections and conceptual explorations in their lyrics.
Live Performances
"Embryo" was performed during Pink Floyd's live shows in 1968 and 1970–1971. These live renditions were much longer than the studio recording and incorporated a hard rock section.
Radio Debut
Before it found its place in the "Works" album, "Embryo" was first released for the October 1971 Harvest sampler "Picnic – A Breath of Fresh Air" after the song was played on BBC Radio 1.
Bootleg Content
"Embryo" was included in numerous Pink Floyd bootleg albums before it was officially released. This signifies the popularity of the song among the fanbase.
Studio Recording
This song is particularly known for being sparsely and delicately produced, due to the soft acoustic guitar riff and Rick Wright's soft organ notes.
Different Versions
The version in the "Works" album is significantly different from their earlier live performances, showing the progression in Pink Floyd's style and abilities.
Legacy
Despite not being a commercial hit or featured on any major studio album, "Embryo" has retained a cult following among Pink Floyd fans and is often hailed as a hidden gem in the band's discography.

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