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"Speak to Me" is the first trackSome CD pressings merge "Speak to Me" and " Breathe ". from British Progressive Rock band Pink Floyd 's 1973 album, '' The Dark Side Of The Moon '', on which it forms an Overture . Drummer Nick Mason receives a rare solo writing credit for the track; Roger Waters subsequently claimed this was a "gift" to Mason, one which Waters came to regret after his acrimonious departure from the group. {Link without Title}


COMPOSITION

The song itself features no Lyrics (although it contains parts of the conversation tapes that Pink Floyd recorded, as well a short snippet of Clare Torry 's vocal performance on " The Great Gig In The Sky "), and consists of a series of sound effects. It leads into the first performance piece on the album, " Breathe ". As a result, they are usually played together on the radio.


Sound Effects

Noticeable sound effects include:

  • Heartbeat; this can also be heard at the end of " Eclipse "

  • Clock ticking; reflecting the song " Time "

  • Manic laughter; reflecting the song " Brain Damage "

  • Cash register; reflecting the song " Money "

  • Helicopter noise; reflecting the song " On The Run "

  • Wailing/screaming; reflecting the song " The Great Gig In The Sky "

  • Synthesizer note; goes into Breathe



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