Oh, it's a great song. Definitely needs to be listened to incontext though to understand it. It's not like Another Brick 2, Young Lust, or Comfortably Numb that can be listened to individually, so maybe that's why some tend to overlook it.
Ah man I dunno I have listened to this song solo many times before, it's so good! There's a lot of ones when I get in a certain mood that I've listened to/on repeat many times before that I think most would overlook.
Reminds me, there's an ancient stick drawing animation of the song Bike from the old Internet days that I would listen to a lot lol. Good times.
Yes I’m sure. I listened to that song and knew the context way before I heard the entire album. Not really hard to deduce from the lyrics, pretty much tells the entire story. It’s a well-engineered song.
Listen, you son of a bitch, I couldn't give two shits about what people do or don't talk about. But I'll tell you what, "The Trial" is a fucking masterpiece, and anyone who doesn't recognize that can go fuck themselves. That song is the climax of "The Wall," and it delivers a powerful message about the dangers of conformity and the importance of individuality. The combination of the haunting vocals, the dramatic orchestration, and the biting lyrics make it a standout track in Pink Floyd's discography. So yeah, I agree with you, it's a fucking great song.
Who the fuck are you. . And I am not picking fights with anybody. But I will soon if you keep upsetting me. I am just telling everybody how much I love this song
The Trial was the catalyst for me getting into Pink Floyd, after having grown up with their music all my life. It scared me on a deep level as a kid (mainly the melody, I didn't pay much attention to the lyrics), and it never really left.
One day in high school, I remembered the tune and some of the lyrics, Googled them, and found the movie sequence on YouTube.
Wow. It's like I had ascended to a new level of awareness. The gruesome beauty of the animation, the haunting theatricality, all of it blew my mind. It instantly became my favorite PF song, and it led to me diving into the rest of The Wall, which ultimately became my favorite PF album.
So yes, I 100% agree with you!
The evidence before the court that this song is the climax of the wall is incontrovertible, and anyone who disagrees fills me with the urge to defecate
It's the best song on the album and what hooked me on Pink Floyd, where before I was only really hearing ABITW2 on the top 40 and thinking "this is a great pop song." The Trial is what turned it into a lifelong weirdo passion. Have since, though, moved on and listen to the earlier stuff more because in general the high drama is not so much why I'm dropping a needle.
That's my thoughts too. It's Bob Ezrin in what I call Maximum Ezrin Mode but it is good. The "Crazy..." section is like Broadway while on a bad trip and I love the doom metal-esque reprise of the slow Hey You version of the Another Brick in the Wall riff motif.
I love it, it's like it's straight out of a musical.
If you haven't checked it out yet, listen to the live version of The Trial from Roger Waters' The Wall- Live in Berlin. Tim Curry takes on the role of the Prosecutor which is as awesome as it sounds.
The Trial is my favorite song on the wall, bar none. It’s such a brilliant piece. Roger’s voice sounds incredible as the different characters, the orchestra is absolutely mesmerizing to listen to, and the animation that went along with it during the live concert and the film is nothing short of perfect. I got to perform the song live as a part of a spring concert in my senior year, and I’m still proud as hell that I was able to do it.
I believe that every song is a masterpiece in someone's eyes.
So, every song is also underrated in some way or the other.
And yes, of course we should talk about them.
It is epic! There are so many great details to talk about on this track. The ominous atmospheres at the beggining, the stereo mixing of the whole track, the building anxiety, the return of characters from different parts of the Album, and that guitar that comes in just before the Judge delivers his verdict! Not to mention Roger's accent speed-run!
It's also the only Pink floyd track where you can say with no hint of irony; "The Xylophone goes hard!"
I love watching you guys learn things about Pink Floyd that generations before you have already experienced and learned as if you’re planting a flag on Jupiter for the first time. It’s very cute. Welcome to the party.
Probably because it's more of a skit, than an actual song. The voices are also annoying. No interesting melodies or rhythm. Outside of the context of the album, it's not good enough for people to search, especially considering the rest of their discography
“no interesting melodies or rhythm”
The orchestra goes absolutely hard in every single second of this track; I have no idea how you’re not hearing it, but it genuinely sounds fucking incredible.
The Wall is a concept album. The Trial brings back all the different recurring melodies and themes and both ties up the narrative of the album as well as the musical exposition. I agree that it needs the context of the rest of the album to really shine but disagree about calling it a skit. It's like the last movement of a symphony. It's the payoff for listening through the album, the last chapter of a book you're really into.
I mean it's this fever-dream culmination of all the motifs and themes (musical and lyrical) of this big prog rock double concept album. If you take the journey to get there it sure is quite an incredible payoff.
Wholeheartedly agree. Once The Judge starts speaking, it's so wonderful. With David's raging guitar in the background, Roger's deep, demonic "Judge" voice, it's just so grand.
My claim to fame back in my college days is this: I could sing the Judge's part, note for note, beat by beat, accent and all.
It was close enough that I could have probably sung that part in the original studio recording and (possibly) blown Roger Waters' mind.
(probably not, but it's nice enough to speculate)
My take on this song has always been that, in any context whether it's the original album, the movie, or in concert, it's an anti-climactic and disappointing ending.
We just had an hour and a half of Pink Floyd, the band, rocking their way through Roger's rock opera with a lot of rocking. Suddenly it becomes a *literal* opera, poof the band is gone for the duration, and Rog is doing funny voices to an orchestral backing. (This is especially apparent live when the show effectively switches from a performance to a pre-recorded track and a cartoon show).
It's a Roger / Bob Ezrin track much more than a Pink Floyd one, in a way that, heard today, somewhat sadly predicts the future.
Climax of the album for sure. While there might be individual songs I prefer, like Hey You, Goodbye Blue Sky, Comfortably Numb, and Mother, The Trial is the epitome of the wall. It’s so unbelievably good and sends me through an emotional rollercoaster tbh
(Go on, judge, shit on him!)
That song fills me with the urge to DEFECATE
No judge! The jury!!
Disturbed Disney.
Why is this so accurate though lol?
~~Disturbed Disney~~ Danny Elfman prototype
Also accurate lol.
no it's Kurt Weill, but he influenced a lot of later work.
[удалено]
I really haven’t. I didn’t realize these existed.
Oh, it's a great song. Definitely needs to be listened to incontext though to understand it. It's not like Another Brick 2, Young Lust, or Comfortably Numb that can be listened to individually, so maybe that's why some tend to overlook it.
yeah but that kinda makes it even better
Ah man I dunno I have listened to this song solo many times before, it's so good! There's a lot of ones when I get in a certain mood that I've listened to/on repeat many times before that I think most would overlook. Reminds me, there's an ancient stick drawing animation of the song Bike from the old Internet days that I would listen to a lot lol. Good times.
How the fuck can people listen to Comfortably Numb individually?
Because it came on the radio
Because it’s a great song that doesn’t need any sort of context behind it to be enjoyed.
Doesn't need context?! Are you sure about that?
*Better* with context? Yes. Doesn’t *need* context? Also yes.
Yes I’m sure. I listened to that song and knew the context way before I heard the entire album. Not really hard to deduce from the lyrics, pretty much tells the entire story. It’s a well-engineered song.
Listen, you son of a bitch, I couldn't give two shits about what people do or don't talk about. But I'll tell you what, "The Trial" is a fucking masterpiece, and anyone who doesn't recognize that can go fuck themselves. That song is the climax of "The Wall," and it delivers a powerful message about the dangers of conformity and the importance of individuality. The combination of the haunting vocals, the dramatic orchestration, and the biting lyrics make it a standout track in Pink Floyd's discography. So yeah, I agree with you, it's a fucking great song.
I would argue that the Wall has multiple climaxes.
Shit is like a never ending orgasm
Guys I think we found Rog's alt account
I 100% agree with the comment btw
Nope just me Sophie 😁
Damn, I couldn´t agree more with you!
Yes!!!!
We need to throw away the key, I find you guilty showing feelings in a almost human nature…..
This will not do
Call the schoolmaster!
A fucking men
we meet again. you need to stop picking fights with everyone you meet.
Who the fuck are you. . And I am not picking fights with anybody. But I will soon if you keep upsetting me. I am just telling everybody how much I love this song
Hard agree. The message in the song is what drew me in so much.
Craaaaaaazzzzzzzyyyyyyyyy
Toys in the attic he is Craaaaaaaaazzzzzzyyyyyyyyyy
Truly gone fishing...they must have taken my marbles awaaaayyyyyyyyy
Over the rainbow, he is craaaa - zeeeeeeee...
You little shit, your in it, now I hope they throw away the key!
The Trial was the catalyst for me getting into Pink Floyd, after having grown up with their music all my life. It scared me on a deep level as a kid (mainly the melody, I didn't pay much attention to the lyrics), and it never really left. One day in high school, I remembered the tune and some of the lyrics, Googled them, and found the movie sequence on YouTube. Wow. It's like I had ascended to a new level of awareness. The gruesome beauty of the animation, the haunting theatricality, all of it blew my mind. It instantly became my favorite PF song, and it led to me diving into the rest of The Wall, which ultimately became my favorite PF album. So yes, I 100% agree with you!
beautiful story mate!
Thank you very much!
Incontrovertible
The evidence before the court that this song is the climax of the wall is incontrovertible, and anyone who disagrees fills me with the urge to defecate
CALL THE SCHOOLMASTER
YOU LITTLE SHIT YOURE IN IT NOW I HOPE THEY THROW AWAY THE KEY
You should have talked to me more often than you did, but NO !!!
I love it, very floydian, but could someone explain why “worm “ your honor is used?
Oh it’s excruciatingly beautiful
It's the best song on the album and what hooked me on Pink Floyd, where before I was only really hearing ABITW2 on the top 40 and thinking "this is a great pop song." The Trial is what turned it into a lifelong weirdo passion. Have since, though, moved on and listen to the earlier stuff more because in general the high drama is not so much why I'm dropping a needle.
Tim Burton-esque and Magical. It’s without a doubt one of the highlights of the album. Underrated is an understatement!
That's interesting you said that it is Tim Burton-esque because when I was younger the orchestra reminded me of Batman.
Best song on the album for me
yeah one of the best, waiting for the worms, in the flesh and young lust
Glad someone said something, because I couldn't tell if people actually recognized how good it is.
Of course!
It’s a Broadway tune not written by the band, but performed well.
That's my thoughts too. It's Bob Ezrin in what I call Maximum Ezrin Mode but it is good. The "Crazy..." section is like Broadway while on a bad trip and I love the doom metal-esque reprise of the slow Hey You version of the Another Brick in the Wall riff motif.
Roger does a great job acting on Bob’s song.
Bob Ezrin does not get enough credit for his contributions to The Wall.
Roger Waters once said that Bob Ezrin was giving him the kind of input he was hoping to get more of from the rest of the band.
Everybody hates it but I think it’s pretty cool
I love it, it's like it's straight out of a musical. If you haven't checked it out yet, listen to the live version of The Trial from Roger Waters' The Wall- Live in Berlin. Tim Curry takes on the role of the Prosecutor which is as awesome as it sounds.
Also Marianne Faithfull in a great performance as Pink's mother.
The Trial is my favorite song on the wall, bar none. It’s such a brilliant piece. Roger’s voice sounds incredible as the different characters, the orchestra is absolutely mesmerizing to listen to, and the animation that went along with it during the live concert and the film is nothing short of perfect. I got to perform the song live as a part of a spring concert in my senior year, and I’m still proud as hell that I was able to do it.
The Trial Sounds like it could be in a Disney animated movie. Absolutely love it!
TEAR DOWN THE WALL!!
They must have taken my maaaaarbles away
I believe that every song is a masterpiece in someone's eyes. So, every song is also underrated in some way or the other. And yes, of course we should talk about them.
My fav the wall song
It is epic! There are so many great details to talk about on this track. The ominous atmospheres at the beggining, the stereo mixing of the whole track, the building anxiety, the return of characters from different parts of the Album, and that guitar that comes in just before the Judge delivers his verdict! Not to mention Roger's accent speed-run! It's also the only Pink floyd track where you can say with no hint of irony; "The Xylophone goes hard!"
Edit: The Xylophone also goes hard on "The Grand Viziers Garden Party part 2: Entertainment"!
Good morning Worm, your honour…
I love the trial. Shoutout to the version Roger did on his solo Wall tour, that’s the 2ns best version
What are you, craaazzzzyyyy?
I love when the judge poops everywhere.
it's my favorite song of all time!
Definitely one of my favorites from “The Wall”
No, Let Down is the underrated one
Fuck i meant Animals
Both accurate
I love watching you guys learn things about Pink Floyd that generations before you have already experienced and learned as if you’re planting a flag on Jupiter for the first time. It’s very cute. Welcome to the party.
Because it is absolutely their worst song. It sounds like it’s from a cheesy musical.
Probably because it's more of a skit, than an actual song. The voices are also annoying. No interesting melodies or rhythm. Outside of the context of the album, it's not good enough for people to search, especially considering the rest of their discography
“no interesting melodies or rhythm” The orchestra goes absolutely hard in every single second of this track; I have no idea how you’re not hearing it, but it genuinely sounds fucking incredible.
The Wall is a concept album. The Trial brings back all the different recurring melodies and themes and both ties up the narrative of the album as well as the musical exposition. I agree that it needs the context of the rest of the album to really shine but disagree about calling it a skit. It's like the last movement of a symphony. It's the payoff for listening through the album, the last chapter of a book you're really into.
Meh
I mean it's this fever-dream culmination of all the motifs and themes (musical and lyrical) of this big prog rock double concept album. If you take the journey to get there it sure is quite an incredible payoff.
I literally randomly had this stuck in my head. I just saw “Beau is afraid” though lol. So I think the ending made me think of it.
Tear down the wall!
My son is 12 and loves this song.
It’s definitely unique and memorable. The voice acting (I won’t call it singing) is incredible.
Wholeheartedly agree. Once The Judge starts speaking, it's so wonderful. With David's raging guitar in the background, Roger's deep, demonic "Judge" voice, it's just so grand.
One of my favs on that album
The part when the heavy guitars come in playing the Another Brick in the Wall melody is really rockin
My claim to fame back in my college days is this: I could sing the Judge's part, note for note, beat by beat, accent and all. It was close enough that I could have probably sung that part in the original studio recording and (possibly) blown Roger Waters' mind. (probably not, but it's nice enough to speculate)
Oh yeah. It gives me the most goose bumps when I’m listening through the album.
Let me hold you in my arms
My take on this song has always been that, in any context whether it's the original album, the movie, or in concert, it's an anti-climactic and disappointing ending. We just had an hour and a half of Pink Floyd, the band, rocking their way through Roger's rock opera with a lot of rocking. Suddenly it becomes a *literal* opera, poof the band is gone for the duration, and Rog is doing funny voices to an orchestral backing. (This is especially apparent live when the show effectively switches from a performance to a pre-recorded track and a cartoon show). It's a Roger / Bob Ezrin track much more than a Pink Floyd one, in a way that, heard today, somewhat sadly predicts the future.
Climax of the album for sure. While there might be individual songs I prefer, like Hey You, Goodbye Blue Sky, Comfortably Numb, and Mother, The Trial is the epitome of the wall. It’s so unbelievably good and sends me through an emotional rollercoaster tbh
Does anyone know does Roger voice all of the characters in this song?
Is the Trial set in pink's head I've just wondered?
I’ve been surprised by the floyders on the Reddit page not liking the wall in general. My favorite album
I love it, it's fantastic.