Pink Floyd and Me

I first heard "Pink Floyd" from my cousin when I was a kid .

My cousin who has tremendous knowledge about music, right from Indian classical to rock (heavy metal , psychedelic , classic etc etc) is an expert in tabla and was a famous drummer during his engineering college days. Well he is arguably one of the most knowledgeable musician in my known circle.

Second time, during my engineering days around 1995-1996 one of my friend who was a big fan of the band always used to insist that we include at least one song from the band in our Mad-ads ( a type of stage play). At last we gave up to his demand and included the number "Another brick in the wall" in our college skit. This was a funny skit about students protesting against the tyrant hostel/college management. The song beautifully aligned into the theme of the skit.
Slowly but steadily , I don’t know when, but I had started taking interest in psychedelic rock in general and Pink Floyd in particular.

After completing my BE I came in touch with my cousin again and this time he explained me the real philosophy behind PF songs. He told me one thing which I still remember . He said "each time you listen to a PF song after some time , you will find a different hidden meaning". I am really thankfull to him for throwing some light on the philosophy behind PF songs.

I have heard almost all songs from PF innumerable number of times. There was a time when my brother and I used to listen to "Momentry Lapse of Reason : Sorrow" again and again. At one point of time I was big fan of "The Thin Ice", then it was "Division Bell" album.

IMHO PF is one of the best rock bands ever. Period.