Who was Pink Floyd's Best Song Writer?

BlueSky · July 30th, 2008, 07:04 PM

Let's get this settled once, and for all since I see there are a lot of fans here. I say it definitely wasn't Syd since all his stuff sounds like the typical psychedelic pop for the time to me. David has written some of their best songs notably Comfortably Numb although I've heard disputes on who actually wrote the song. I'd definitely have to say Roger because WYWH-TFC era was by far the best time for the band imo. No doubt he was the best lyricist of the band, and overall easily the best songwriter. However I do think David was the strongest musician in the band, and had a sense of knowing exactly when, and when note to play the right notes second to none. I've always been more partcial to Rogers Vox too even though I like David's I find Rogers more interesting although I know a lot prefer David's more traditional tone. When you compare albums like The Final Cut against the likes of Momentary Lapse it all becomes pretty clear though. TFC is a very personal extremely well written record where MLoR has only a few good tracks such as One Slip, and Yet Another Movie, but never reaches the depth of TFC. Thus my vote goes to Roger. There's no doubt though when they worked together they were unstoppable, and complimented each other perfectly. Roger was the writer where David added all the special musical nuances.

Discuss.

Dude™ · July 30th, 2008, 07:10 PM

well I think Wright was their best songwriter. How do you like them apples

BlueSky · July 30th, 2008, 07:14 PM

You just blew my mind man! Way to think out of the box...

But serioulsy vote or die!

Dude™ · July 30th, 2008, 07:30 PM

But seriously, its a combination of the two. TFC isn't that great imo. Roger is not good without David and David is not good without Roger. Its when they combine their heads is when the magic happens. I mean look at Roger's solo stuff for example.
They go together like lamb and tuna fish..

philno · July 30th, 2008, 07:37 PM

agreed with the guy above me. TFC really isn't that fantastic, and i can't really choose between the two

Altitudes · July 30th, 2008, 07:49 PM

I love the Syd Barrett era of Pink Floyd and his solo stuff, so I'll say Syd. Although it is hard to say Rodger was better than David, since many songs attributed both of them. I suppose I would choose Waters if I had to.

Lightbulb Sun · July 30th, 2008, 08:08 PM

Since animals is my favorite PF album atm, I'll vote Waters. But I agree with everyone else, they were a dysfunctional combo that went together so well.

Illidan · July 30th, 2008, 08:44 PM

I voted Syd but I'm 100% kidding.

Kenneth R. · July 30th, 2008, 09:03 PM

Gilmour. serious.

Necropeth · July 31st, 2008, 01:05 AM

I'll agree with the majority. Can't have one without the other.

Sad Madrigal · July 31st, 2008, 05:56 AM

I guess Rick Wright was the best one......but since he is not here I have voted for Gilmour.

View Poll Results: Who was the strongest writer?
Waters	25	54.35%
Gilmour	16	34.78%
Barrett	5	10.87%
Voters: 46. You may not vote on this poll

July 30th, 2008, 07:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
BlueSky Just patterns of ink Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,842	Who was Pink Floyd's Best Song Writer? Let's get this settled once, and for all since I see there are a lot of fans here. I say it definitely wasn't Syd since all his stuff sounds like the typical psychedelic pop for the time to me. David has written some of their best songs notably Comfortably Numb although I've heard disputes on who actually wrote the song. I'd definitely have to say Roger because WYWH-TFC era was by far the best time for the band imo. No doubt he was the best lyricist of the band, and overall easily the best songwriter. However I do think David was the strongest musician in the band, and had a sense of knowing exactly when, and when note to play the right notes second to none. I've always been more partcial to Rogers Vox too even though I like David's I find Rogers more interesting although I know a lot prefer David's more traditional tone. When you compare albums like The Final Cut against the likes of Momentary Lapse it all becomes pretty clear though. TFC is a very personal extremely well written record where MLoR has only a few good tracks such as One Slip, and Yet Another Movie, but never reaches the depth of TFC. Thus my vote goes to Roger. There's no doubt though when they worked together they were unstoppable, and complimented each other perfectly. Roger was the writer where David added all the special musical nuances. Discuss. Last edited by BlueSky : July 31st, 2008 at 02:44 AM.

July 30th, 2008, 08:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
Lightbulb Sun Losing the Skyline.... Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Between Heaven and Hell Posts: 657	Since animals is my favorite PF album atm, I'll vote Waters. But I agree with everyone else, they were a dysfunctional combo that went together so well. __________________

July 30th, 2008, 08:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
Illidan They wear white for me Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,334	I voted Syd but I'm 100% kidding. __________________

July 30th, 2008, 09:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
Kenneth R. Autumnstone Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hallways of Always Posts: 15,498	Gilmour. serious. __________________

July 30th, 2008, 07:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dude™ Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 54	well I think Wright was their best songwriter. How do you like them apples

July 30th, 2008, 07:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
BlueSky Just patterns of ink Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,842	You just blew my mind man! Way to think out of the box... But serioulsy vote or die!

July 30th, 2008, 07:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dude™ Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 54	But seriously, its a combination of the two. TFC isn't that great imo. Roger is not good without David and David is not good without Roger. Its when they combine their heads is when the magic happens. I mean look at Roger's solo stuff for example. They go together like lamb and tuna fish..

July 30th, 2008, 07:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
philno ~~ porcelain <3 ~~ Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 581	agreed with the guy above me. TFC really isn't that fantastic, and i can't really choose between the two

July 30th, 2008, 07:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
Altitudes Omniscient Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Posts: 5,252	I love the Syd Barrett era of Pink Floyd and his solo stuff, so I'll say Syd. Although it is hard to say Rodger was better than David, since many songs attributed both of them. I suppose I would choose Waters if I had to.

July 31st, 2008, 01:05 AM	#10 (permalink)
Necropeth Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Abbotsford, B.C. Posts: 766	I'll agree with the majority. Can't have one without the other.

July 31st, 2008, 05:56 AM	#11 (permalink)
Sad Madrigal sad Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 477	I guess Rick Wright was the best one......but since he is not here I have voted for Gilmour. __________________