Is Embryo any good?

The version on Works sucks. It actually incomplete. If you want a good version you'll have to find a live one. I think it was written in late 1968, and it was probably recorded in 1969. But, live is the way to go on this one.

I found the live version on Audio Galaxy. Go to audiogalaxy.com
Its better than Morpheus for music.

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the only thing morpheus is good for is videos. the bbc version of embryo is the one you want. definitely the best version. i've also heard a 20 minute version of it but it wasn't as good.

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The late 60's version that they hawked around Europe, complete with the 'whooping' samples later used on 'Echoes' is great.

Cheers,

Mark

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You should Get the Live Version from
Paris Theatre in London from September 16 1970,
this version is Awesome!
And yes, the version on works sucks, and they actually put it there without the permission of the band. I Think It was a BAD Outtake or something like that.

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However, I still recommend buying 'Works'. I like the spirit apparent within it, and feel that it lacks the 'heavy' factor associated with the Echoes compilation. Also, it presents a broader view of Pink Floyd through the years, as opposed to '...collection of dance songs', which isn't much cop and a bit of a graspy cash-in, if you want my opinion.

Cheers,

Mark

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When Bucks Fizz’s tour bus crashed they all survived. When Metallica's bus crashed Cliff Burton died. Why?

Thanks for the info. I'll definately look into finding a live version of the song, and I'll let you know what I think once I hear it.

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why in the hell was several small species... on works? seems odd to me.

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Why the hell were Marooned/Keep Talking/Sorrow/Sheep/Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun/When The Tigers Broke Free/Jugband Blues/Money and those Totally Shit Cartoon Covers all on Echoes?

Cheers,

Mark

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When Bucks Fizz’s tour bus crashed they all survived. When Metallica's bus crashed Cliff Burton died. Why?

Waging a war - i see :smile:

let's not get let it get out of hand.

My response:

When the tigers broke free is (IMHO) one of Roger Waters greatest pieces as far as lyrics go. Definatley worth putting on there.
I also have a soft spot for Set the Controls and Sheep.


Bah.
Charade I Am

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Unfortunately, that doesn't go any way to validating them as being any good. 'Sheep' has merit, but pales beside 'Dogs' (which hasn't been previously included on the last official Pink Floyd compilation album).

Cheers,

Mark

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Start talking about Syd's songs like that and i'll go down under to OZ and stick your Roger Waters fan club card down your throat.

Sorry my precious pumkin buns, I don't know what came over me.

I dread to think....

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Yeah,

and watch out Fixxlevy, Set the Controls is Beautiful!
anyway, I would try to Make an MP3's of Embryo
for you Cwalrus, and if you give me your EMail address, I could attach it for ya.
Too bad you don't have ICQ...

Just drop me a message or EMail, OK?

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