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Music from "The Body"

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Music from "The Body"

Released

Recorded

January - March, August - September 1970

Length

41:28

Professional reviews

Music from "The Body"
(1970)

The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking
(1984)

Overview

Music from "The Body" is a collaboration between Roger Waters and Ron Geesin which primarily employed organic sounds as instruments. The final track features all members of Pink Floyd (appearing uncredited). The album was based on the soundtrack of Roy Battersby's x-rated documentary film The Body, about human biology, narrated by Vanessa Redgrave and Frank Finlay.

"Our Song" features some hectic piano, and noises reminiscent of "Several Species..." from Ummagumma. In fact, much of the album sounds like an extension of that sound collage.
"Sea Shell And Stone" is a quiet, pastoral ballad, similar to "Grantchester Meadows", consisting of cello and acoustic guitar.
"Red Stuff" and "Bridge Passage For Three Plastic Teeth" are cello/violin instrumentals.
"A Gentle Breeze Blew Through Life" is another instrumental, featuring Spanish-style guitar playing.
"Lick Your Partners" is a faintly comical but dark, sound collage.
"Chain Of Life" is sung by Waters and is another pastoral medley.
"Womb Bit" contains disconcerting sound effects and piano.
"More Than Seven Dwarfs In Penis Land" is one of the most non-traditional songs on the album, and features chanting.
"Dance Of The Red Corpuscles" sounds similar to a merry Irish jig.
"Body Transport" features whispered words in a Scottish accent, and heavy breathing.
"Hand Dance" does sound like a ballroom dance recording, with violin and cello.
"Breathe" (not to be confused with The Dark Side of the Moon's song of the same name) is another ballad, in which Waters sings about environmental issues.
"Embryonic Womb-Walk" is a highly classical piece, full of atmosphere and dynamics.
"Mrs. Throat Goes Walking" is a mildly humorous, bass-led sound collage with various strange voices produced by Waters.
"Give Birth to a Smile" features an uncredited Pink Floyd, with backing singers.

• • e Roger Waters
Studio albums	The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking (1984) • Radio K.A.O.S. (1987) • Amused to Death (1992) • Ça Ira (2005)
Soundtracks	Music from "The Body" (1970) • When the Wind Blows (1986)
Live	The Wall Live in Berlin (1990) • In the Flesh Live (2000)
Compilations	Flickering Flame
Singles	"The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking • "Every Strangers' Eyes" • "Radio Waves" • "The Tide Is Turning" • "What God Wants, Pt. 1" • "To Kill the Child/Leaving Beirut" • "Hello (I Love You)"
Videos and DVDs	Pink Floyd The Wall • The Wall Live in Berlin • In the Flesh Live • The Making of The Dark Side of the Moon
Tours	The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking • Radio K.A.O.S. • In the Flesh • The Dark Side of the Moon Live
Related articles	Pink Floyd • David Gilmour • Alan Parker • Gerald Scarfe • Ron Geesin • The Final Cut • The Wall