And if your head explodes with dark forebodings too _x000D_ I'll see you on the dark side of the moon.
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That one record changed everything for me. After Sgt. Pepper, it's the most influential record in the history of rock and roll. It affected Pink Floyd deeply, deeply, deeply. Philosophically, other albums may have been more important, like Lennon's first solo album. But sonically, the way the record's constructed, I think Music from Big Pink is fundamental to everything that happened after it.
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What this quote means
The quote expresses the profound impact of the album 'Music from Big Pink' on the music industry and on Roger Waters personally.
Roger Waters reflects on the transformative influence of 'Music from Big Pink' in the context of rock and roll history. He acknowledges that while other albums may hold philosophical significance, the sonic innovations presented in this particular record were revolutionary and foundational, shaping the direction of future music and deeply affecting his own artistic journey with Pink Floyd.
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In a speech about the evolution of rock music, one might reference this quote to highlight the importance of groundbreaking albums.
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