70s Music Analysis...

Song/Artist/Date: Brain Damage/Pink Floyd/1973

List of Instruments: Guitar, Drums, Bass, Synth, Organ, Bells, Laughter (Voice)

Time Signature/Tempo: 4/4 Slow

Tonality/Key: Major Key

Genre/Style: Psychedelic/Prog Rock

Lyrical Meaning: It is believed that this song was partially inspired by Syd Barrett - a former Pink Floyd band member - who endured a mental breakdown. 




Analysing this song allowed me to look at what went into psychedelic rock songs and allowed me to be able to tell the similarities and differences between the other genres.