
Classic Albums: Pink Floyd - The Making of The Dark Side of the Moon
Seen it?2003 | 50 min | Documentary, Music
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Tailor-made for music lovers and people who love a true story told well. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top. Shelve it next to The Last Waltz or Moonage Daydream.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Well paced for a documentary, at 50 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
Released to coincide with the 30th anniversary of this classic album, learn how Pink Floyd assembled "Dark Side of the Moon" with the aid of original engineer Alan Parsons. All four band members--Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Nick Mason, and Richard Wright--are interviewed at length, giving valuable insights into the recording process. The themes of the album are discussed at length, and the band take you back to the original multi track tapes to illustrate how they pieced together the songs. With individual performances of certain tracks from Roger, David, and Richard included, this is an essential purchase for any Pink Floyd fans, and a fascinating artefact for rock historians everywhere.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Matthew Longfellow
- David GilmourSelf
- Roger WatersSelf
- Nick MasonSelf
- Richard WrightSelf
- Alan ParsonsSelf
- Chris ThomasSelf