In Honor Of Richard Wright: What Are You Favorite Songs Featuring His Keyboards?

Question

Rick Wright was one of My Musical Heroes, and was one of My main inspirations to learn to play better.

These are My two favorite works from Him

Any Colour You Like
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T04im0MLqrw

A Saucerful Of Secrets
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76yQFV58-0o
(I have spent countless hours tuning My B3 to get it to sound like that because of His work in this song)

Say whatever You like to say about Richard Wright, post whatever works of His You like best if You want, and Thank You

I don't know if this will post but I have to have it out regardless

RIP Richard Wright

Answer 1

Damn, this is sad. See? THIS is Exactly why I keep saying the classic rockers (what we have left of them),k should shut up & reunite & do one last kickass album before someone passes away. I hate when we lose the really big names.



RIP



We've lost a bonefide rock legend.

Answer 2

RIP Rick.



I can only echo Silver Rose Wolf - Great Gig in the Sky is so hauntingly beautiful.



For me...maybe because Waters fired him, I've had a sense of Wright being underappreciated by many for a long, long time. So when I heard the news of his passing this afternoon, it really left a pit in my stomach. As one who has lost a close family member to cancer this year, I just think it's a crime for Rick to be taken from us in this way.

Sorry if I'm rambling, it's just coming out as I'm typing/writing this.

Answer 3

Richard Wright, One of time greats of Rock Keyboard.



My favorite would be, of course, The Great Gig In The Sky. Such a beautiful song, it would be nothing without Wright. Any Color You Like is a great one, too.

Answer 4

Darth! I asked the EXACT same question!! Haha, pure coincidence.

https://answersrip.com/question/index?qid=20080915112232AAEytaa



Anyway, my favorites are Stay from Obscured and Atom Heart Mother Suite. And of course, the sublime Great Gig In The Sky...



Loved the guy, one of the best members of my second favorite band, and one of my favorite keyboardists of all time.

I'm a piano player as well, and really enjoy learning his keyboard parts.



RIP Rick Wright, you're already missed.

Answer 5

I couldn't believe it when I heard the news. It's so shocking and sad. I'm just at a loss for words right now. Shine On forever Rick



A Saucerful Of Secrets has gotta be my favorite.

Answer 6

You've gotta love him, he is amazing!

RIP Richard Wright!

It's a sad thing!

I love the song:



Us and them, Time, Interstellar Overdrive!

In his honor I'll listen to his songs all day!!



Also: Careful With That Axe, Eugene is great, all of his songs are, he's one of the most talented musicians ever!

and i love "a Saucerful Of Secrets"!

Answer 7

My favourite is my favourite Pink Floyd song :~



The Great Gig in the Sky



Whilst no one can sing that vocal like Clare Torry, it just wouldn't be what it is with out Rick's beautiful piano playing...

Answer 8

Wow Karl I'm just finding this out. I tell you man it seems that God always takes away the good and talented people and leave abominations like Creed and Dragonforce here. R.I.P Richard Wright.

Answer 9

**edit**

and an older one ~ Echoes from Pompeii (unfortunately not complete ~ this is "part 2" ~ still good.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sein6WnbY0



Here's one of my many favorites ~ The Great Gig in the Sky

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoGtAupbkcM



RIP Richard

Answer 10

Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun

Answer 11

Just discovered that two of my favourite Floyd songs are actually sung by Rick... :



Astronomy Domine

Matilda Mother



....RIP...



*...Hammond playing in the background...*

Answer 12

Sheep has always been a favorite of mine...



But the entirety of Live at Pompeii is an amazing work.



My favorite song by him though is my favorite song... ever... Summer '68.

Answer 13

For me, The great gig in the sky and Shine on you crazy diamond.



Rick and many other legends of rock lives as long as we don't forget them.

Answer 14

The Great Gig in the Sky





RIP. Today we lost one of the greats.

Answer 15

It's a shame he died. he wasn't even that old...



I actually never listened to Pink Floyd, so I guess, I can't say what my favorite song is, featuring his keyboard.



But, he will be greatly missed. and Bless his family.



Rest In Peace.

Answer 16

Oh my God I just found out right now. Oh no, I'm really sad. :'(



Awwwww..



My favourite's Any Colour You Like or Careful With That Axe, Eugene.



Aw, I can't believe that, very very sad.

Answer 17

wow...i underdstand that you had to do this, i love how you have mad respect for him..hes quite amazing..and to be honest, i cant decide. i thought about it and i really cant. its really sad though, i know how you feel. like you lost a hero..

anyways, sorry for the long explanation but, he will be missed.

Answer 18

cOOL i do not know who that is but my Giutar Hero Is Rik Emmett Of TRIUMPH. And i have Keyboard Heros And Bass Player Heros.