The Trial

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   Probably my favorite Pink Floyd song, The Wall being my first prog album and The Trial one of the reasons I got into this genre. I love the different voices the guitar part. Its a fabulous ending to a magnificent album (I know theres one more track but it pretty much ends things up).
What are your thoughts on this track? My parents say listening to that song is like attending a rock opera, usually whoever I play it for turns it off when the deep voice of the judge comes in and tell me bad things about my music selection.
What about other songs with this style of adding voices and strange noises (i.e. Drafted Again) do you love it or hate it?

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video vertigo Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: September 17 2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1930	Topic: The Trial Posted: March 31 2005 at 02:10
	Probably my favorite Pink Floyd song, The Wall being my first prog album and The Trial one of the reasons I got into this genre. I love the different voices the guitar part. Its a fabulous ending to a magnificent album (I know theres one more track but it pretty much ends things up). What are your thoughts on this track? My parents say listening to that song is like attending a rock opera, usually whoever I play it for turns it off when the deep voice of the judge comes in and tell me bad things about my music selection. What about other songs with this style of adding voices and strange noises (i.e. Drafted Again) do you love it or hate it?
	"The rock and roll business is pretty absurd, but the world of serious music is much worse." - Zappa

Certif1ed Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: April 08 2004 Location: England Status: Offline Points: 7559	Posted: March 31 2005 at 02:13
	I think The Trial is inspired - but then the entire album is, so I guess that goes without saying

Cygnus X-2 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: December 24 2004 Location: Bucketheadland Status: Offline Points: 21342	Posted: March 31 2005 at 02:16
	The Most 'Get 'Em Out By Friday' Pink Floyd song I must say. I like how the Trial in portrayed in the film and during the live tour, utilizing Scarfe's vivid imagination and creativity.


Cluster One Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: February 03 2005 Status: Offline Points: 780	Posted: March 31 2005 at 03:57
	I truly, sincerely think 'The Trial' is absolute tripe! It's an essential 'part' of the storyline no doubt, but I NEVER make it through the whole song anymore before pressing ffwd... It's ROGER WATERS at his most pretentious. (But to each their own) Edited by Cluster One
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Blacksword Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: June 22 2004 Location: England Status: Offline Points: 16130	Posted: March 31 2005 at 04:48
	I remember first hearing the trial. I was about 11 years old, and it made a massive impact on me. The Wall became my first prog purchase, and I still think it's a classic. The Trial is a ridiculously over the top, operatic masterpiece of prog rock. I love it!
	Ultimately bored by endless ecstasy!