Ibiza Bar
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| Single by Pink Floyd | ||||||||||||
| from the album More | ||||||||||||
| A-side | "The Nile Song" | |||||||||||
| Released | 1969 | |||||||||||
| Format | 7" | |||||||||||
| Genre | Hard rock, psychedelic rock | |||||||||||
| Length | 3:19 | |||||||||||
| Label | Harvest | |||||||||||
| Writer(s) | David Gilmour, Roger Waters, Rick Wright, Nick Mason | |||||||||||
| Producer(s) | Pink Floyd | |||||||||||
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"Ibiza Bar" is a song by English rock band Pink Floyd, featured on their third album, More.[1][2]
Music
The song opens with a rhythm guitar riff notably similar to that of "The Nile Song". However, unlike that track, "Ibiza Bar" does not change keys, staying with a verse of E and D major chords, and a chorus resolving to A major. The chorus could be said to modulate, via a series of chords based on accidentals, all major: A to C, G to B-flat, and F back to A. David Gilmour's lead guitar parts use a good deal of echo. This and "The Nile Song" are among the few flirtations the band made with a heavier sound, along with "The Gold It's in the..." from Obscured by Clouds and "Young Lust" from The Wall.
Personnel
- David Gilmour - electric guitars, lead vocals
- Rick Wright - piano, Farfisa organ, backing vocals
- Roger Waters - bass
- Nick Mason - drums
Cover
The song was covered by psychedelic/grunge band Love Battery on their album Between the Eyes, and Replicants on their eponymous debut album.
References
- ↑ Strong, Martin C. (2004). The Great Rock Discography (7th ed.). Edinburgh: Canongate Books. p. 1177. ISBN 1-84195-551-5.
- ↑ Mabbett, Andy (1995). The Complete Guide to the Music of Pink Floyd. London: Omnibus Press. ISBN 0-7119-4301-X.
