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Roger Waters - The Body

This album produced by Roger was in my opinion his first solo project. It was released in 1970, and one listen will take you on a journey into the ambient and sound effects world of early Pink Floyd. Many of the songs have the same type of the mellow acoustic guitar feel, and zany sound effects qualities similar to the out-takes from "Zabrinsky Point" Ala. "Fingals Cave," and "The Embryo," mixed with some Waters' style "Ummagumma," "More," and "Atom Heart Mother." I think I can call it a solo project because Roger's songs and Ron's music are quite separate entities, yet they blend together extremely well, forming a concept album, that though may take a few listenings to get used to, tends to grow on you with repeated listening, especially if your a fan of early Floyd. The music comes from the cinematic adaptation of Anthony Smith's 1968 book "The Body." The film's producer, Tony Garnett asked John Peel, the famous English radio show producer, who had a vast knowledge about musicians, bands and music business in general, for ideas about who could do the soundtrack. John suggested Ron Geesin, a man of ingenious imagination and avant-garde musical prowess. But he could only do the instrumentals. Songs with lyrics were wanted as well. So Ron, asked Roger Waters who was a friend, for help. 

Studio Album, released in 1970

Songs / Tracks Listing 
1. Our Song (1:34) 
2. Sea Shell And Stone (2:08) 
3. Red Stuff Writhe (1:20) 
4. A Gentle Breeze Blew Through Life (1:12) 
5. Lick Your Partners (0:36) 
6. Bridge Passage For Three Plastic Teeth (0:34) 
7. Chain Of Life (4:00)
8. The Womb Bit (2:07) 
9. Embryo Thought (0:40) 
10. March Past Of The Embryos (1:15) 
11. More Than Seven Dwarfs In Penisland (2:01)
12. Dance Of The Red Corpuscles (2:07) 
13. Body Transport (3:14) 
14. Hand Dance - Full Evening Dress (1:04) 
15. Breathe (2:50) 
16. Old Folks Ascension (3:47) 
17. Bedtime - Dream - Clime (2:04) 
18. Piddle In Perspex (0:57)
19. Embryonic Womb-Walk (1:22) 
20. Mrs. Throat Goes Walking (2:07) 
21. Sea Shell And Soft Stone (1:56) 
22. Give Birth To A Smile (2:43)