As we celebrate Memorial day this weekend my mind turns to Pink Floyd (as it often does). David Gilmour taught me that any day is a great day for freedom in the album, The Division Bell. He says,
On the day the wall came down
They threw the locks onto the ground
And with glasses high we raised a cry
For freedom had arrived.
He is apparently making a reference to the fall of The Berlin Wall, and how freedom was enjoyed after the fall. He goes on to warn though that
Now life devalues day by day
As friends and neighbors turn away
And there's a change that, even with regret, cannot be undone.
It is important to remember our freedoms, and the price that was paid for them. It is important to make sure that we do nothing to devalue our life, or the lives of others in this freedom we enjoy. To add value to your life you should listen to this album (The Division Bell) as it is great and it's not just me who thinks so (one track receieved an Emmy and the album was #1 in the US andthe UK for 4 weeks).
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Tell it like it is Puls, Pink Floyd is a good example of what rock has lost.
The world needs more Pink Floyd. I think it would solve a lot of the world's problems.
Hi Tyler, Even an old guy and one serving a mission in England, currently, has appreciation for the lessons taught by music. I always liked Stairway to Heaven - what would be your take on that? When it was more current some said that it had evil lyrics - but only seeing the good I still liked it. Anyway - back to missionary work. Best to you Tyler - Love your family too. Elder Christensen
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