Fearless
Pink Floyd
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Album Trivia"Fearless" is a unique track from Pink Floyd's 1971 album "Meddle". This album marked a turning point in the band's sound, moving towards the more progressive and experimental style they are known for today.
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Song ComponentsThe acoustic guitar in the song is tuned to open G tuning (D G D G B D) which gives it its distinct sound.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics of "Fearless" were primarily written by Roger Waters, who was the bassist and one of the main songwriters in Pink Floyd. They convey a vague implication of fear, yet an oblivious and audacious disregard for it.
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Album Promotion“Fearless” was promoted as the lead single from "Meddle" in the United States, even though the single did not chart.
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Unexpected EndingThe song ends with a recording of Liverpool F.C fans singing their football club anthem "You'll Never Walk Alone", which might refer to the fearless mentality of soccer players on the field.
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Song TitleDespite the song's title, the word 'fearless' never actually appears in any of the lyrics.
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Music Genre"Fearless" pushes the boundaries of folk and progressive rock, adding complexity to it with phased guitar effects, intricate chord progressions, and intriguing lyrics.
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Track DurationThe song clocks in at 6 minutes and 8 seconds, making it the third-longest track on the "Meddle" album.
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Album ArtworkThe cover art of the album "Meddle" features a close-up shot of an ear underwater. This distinctive imagery evokes the ethereal, atmospheric sound of songs like "Fearless."
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Song ArchiveThe original master tape of "Fearless" is currently archived in the Pink Floyd vault. This is to help protect and preserve the band's iconic musical history.
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Live Performances"Fearless" was played live by Pink Floyd remarkably infrequently, with only one known recording of a live performance from 1971.
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Cover Art TributeIn 2016, indie rock act Phish covered the entire 'Meddle' album, including "Fearless", as a part of their annual "musical costume" during a three-night Halloween run in Las Vegas.
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Significant Influence"Fearless" has had a profound influence and still informs the stylistic approach of many modern progressive rock bands.
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