Crumbling Land

Pink Floyd

About Crumbling Land

"Crumbling Land" is a song by Pink Floyd from the soundtrack album of the film Zabriskie Point.


Year:
1970
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In a while I'll find the time to make the sunshine mine
In a smile I saw a single eagle in the sky
Wheeling, soaring, gliding high
On a hill there lived a man with many shining things
Shiny gold, shiny car and shiny diamond rings
Wining, dining, shining king
Now the eagle flies in clear blue skies
Drinking in the clear blue well
Back here on the ground another dealer coughs and dies
But fifty more come rolling off the floor production line
Then a man commuting like a village on the sand
In his hand a moving picture of the crumbling land
Screaming, dealing, movie man
Here we go, hold your breath to see if something blows
Close your eyes, count till ten and see the sunrise rise
Gliding high into the sky
By the holy mansion, let the guardian rise
Upon the finger of the king
On high the eagle flies, that glitter all of gold
Then wheeling in a cloudy sky, he flies into the sun

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Pink Floyd were an English rock band formed in London. They achieved international acclaim with their progressive and psychedelic music. more »

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Written by: DAVID GILMOUR, NICHOLAS MASON, NICK MASON, ROGER WATERS, RICHARD WRIGHT, RICHARD JOHN WRIGHT

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12 facts about this song

Album Classification
"Crumbling Land" is a song by Pink Floyd from the soundtrack album "Zabriskie Point," directed by Italian filmmaker Michelangelo Antonioni.
Historical Context
This song was composed and recorded around the same time the band was working on their album "Atom Heart Mother" in 1969.
Genre
"Crumbling Land" can be categorized under the genres of Psychedelic rock and Experimental rock, signature genres for Pink Floyd.
Membership
The group members during this period were Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Richard Wright, and Nick Mason, and all four participated in this recording.
Not In The Film
Although part of the official soundtrack, "Crumbling Land" was not included in the final cut of the movie "Zabriskie Point."
Lyrics
The lyrics of the song convey a post-apocalyptic world, drawing metaphors of erosion and decay as indicative of an end.
Release Details
Due to disagreements with the director of Zabriskie Point, Antonioni, the full soundtrack was only released in 1997, long after the movie's 1970 release.
Cover Versions
The Danish band Beta Satan covered “Crumbling Land” in their 2009 album.
Song Length
The runtime of "Crumbling Land" is approximately 4 minutes and 13 seconds.
Rare Live Performance
Despite Pink Floyd's extensive touring history, "Crumbling Land" was seldom, if ever, performed live on stage.
The Song's Uniqueness
"Crumbling Land" stands out in Pink Floyd's catalogue as it is a rare instance where David Gilmour sings lead vocals and plays acoustic guitar, instead of his usual role as lead guitarist.
Theme
The song showcases the band's increasing interest in exploring dramatic themes and experimentations with sound.

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