Cirrus Minor
Pink Floyd
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10 facts about this song
Album Inclusion"Cirrus Minor" is the opening track in Pink Floyd's third album "More", released in 1969.
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Written ByThe song was written by Roger Waters, the bassist and lead vocalist of Pink Floyd.
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Musical StyleThe style of "Cirrus Minor" diverges from Pink Floyd’s earlier psychedelic work and demonstrates their venture into more experimental territories that would be further explored in their future albums.
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Sound EffectsThe song is notable for its sound effects. It begins with a two-minute sound effect of chirping birds, and throughout the song, an organ is prominent, creating a haunting, atmospheric backdrop.
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Lyrics"Cirrus Minor" is one of the few Pink Floyd songs which features straightforward, storytelling lyrics. It describes someone's journey through a surreal landscape, perhaps an allegory for a mind-altering experience or journey to an inner psychic space.
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Usage in Movie SoundtrackThe song, along with several others from the "More" album, was used in the soundtrack for the movie of the same name – a 1969 drama film directed by Barbet Schroeder.
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Not Performed Live"Cirrus Minor" was never performed live by Pink Floyd, which is uncommon for most of their songs, making it unique in the band’s discography.
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Keyboard SoloRichard Wright, the keyboardist, performs a captivating keyboard solo, which conveys a strong sense of eerie otherworldly exploration that defines the song.
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DurationThe song length is marked at 5 minutes and 18 seconds in duration, making it one of the longer tracks on the album.
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Unique InstrumentationThe song is distinguished by its lack of drums and guitar; this too can be seen as an experimental step from the band during that era.
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