High hopes (7:50)
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High Hopes is a song from the 1994 Pink Floyd album, The Division Bell, written by David Gilmour and Polly Samson. Its lyrics speak of the things one may have gained and lost in life and also an autobiographical flair to it for Gilmour. Douglas Adams, a friend of Gilmour’s, chose the album title from one of the lyrics in this song, the last song recorded for the album in what David Gilmour described as a “flash of inspiration”.
Pink Floyd manager, Steve O’Rourke, who lobbied to be included on one of the group’s albums, appears at the end with Gilmour’s stepson, Charlie, who hangs up a telephone on O’Rourke.
The beginning of “High Hopes” is reminiscent of another of his songs, “Fat Old Sun”, from the Pink Floyd album Atom Heart Mother. Bells chime at the beginning of both pieces, for example.
The bird sounds and fly buzzing can also be traced back to “Grantchester Meadows”, a song from the 1969 Pink Floyd album, Ummagumma, written by Roger Waters.
This being the very last song that Pink Floyd has written to date (and its placement at the end of their last album of new material to date) lends itself to the interpretation that the song narrates the story of the band’s career, from their beginnings to their grandiose success (with The Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall) to their breakup to their carrying on. The final line (“The endless river, forever and ever”) ties into one of the band’s first hits, “See Emily Play” (“Float on a river, forever and ever”).
Pink Floyd manager, Steve O’Rourke, who lobbied to be included on one of the group’s albums, appears at the end with Gilmour’s stepson, Charlie, who hangs up a telephone on O’Rourke.
The beginning of “High Hopes” is reminiscent of another of his songs, “Fat Old Sun”, from the Pink Floyd album Atom Heart Mother. Bells chime at the beginning of both pieces, for example.
The bird sounds and fly buzzing can also be traced back to “Grantchester Meadows”, a song from the 1969 Pink Floyd album, Ummagumma, written by Roger Waters.
This being the very last song that Pink Floyd has written to date (and its placement at the end of their last album of new material to date) lends itself to the interpretation that the song narrates the story of the band’s career, from their beginnings to their grandiose success (with The Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall) to their breakup to their carrying on. The final line (“The endless river, forever and ever”) ties into one of the band’s first hits, “See Emily Play” (“Float on a river, forever and ever”).
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ColourMetalJo wrote:
That "h" needs to be fixed. [2] Probably, because of this song I started to listening Pink Floyd when I was kid. Everything about "High Hopes" is perfect!
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OpethForLifee94 wrote:
Beautiful song.
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Highhopes4ever wrote:
High Hopes forever! :-)
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SuperA7X wrote:
Brilliant song I must say.
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paulqe wrote:
Amazing !!!
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Furie1024 wrote:
A perfect song to end a carrer. [6]
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Blissenobiare wrote:
That "h" needs to be fixed.
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The-Sullen-One wrote:
Why "High hopes" instead of "High Hopes"?
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Adanedhel-Noir wrote:
Those baloons in the video... Does anyone else believe that they symbolise the songs of Pink Floyd? That they take their one way? Away from their creators, endlessly roaming everywhere, in rooms (listened in our stereos), fields (concerts), rivers (our lives)... Forever baring the mark of the band (the logo on them), great, immaculate (white) and eyre...
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liquidloz wrote:
since when was the 'h' on hopes, lowercase? :P
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LeoReis92 wrote:
Awesome solo!!!!!
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SlavaGirl wrote:
This song feeds my addiction to great great musical art.
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deadwing1411 wrote:
A perfect song to end a career. [10]...and the best Floyd song without roger
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kemming wrote:
great song
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Highhopes4ever wrote:
Anyone, welcome to join this group. High Hopes forever, yay! :-)
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Nattram wrote:
A perfect song to end a career. [9]
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Robert161989 wrote:
melancholisch sehr spät entdeckt^^
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EagleSith wrote:
A perfect song to end a career. [8] And very sad-nostalgic song...
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MelodeathAddict wrote:
What's a carrer? :P A perfect song to end a career. [7]
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lucas7599 wrote:
A perfect song to end a carrer. [6]
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