Pink Floyd founder Richard Wright & writer David Foster Wallace Dead

Seeker4

Two sad notes - just heard that Pink Floyd founder and keyboardist Richard Wright has died of cancer at 65.

Also, a remarkable writer, David Foster Wallace, hung himself last Friday. He was 46, gifted, and had long battled depression. There is a terrific tribute to him in today's NY Times.

A salute to two great creative forces of our time. May your work carry on for you both.

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BurnTheShips

There is no pain, you are receding.
A distant ship's smoke on the horizon.
You are only coming through in waves.
Your lips move, but I can’t hear what you’re saying.

When I was a child, I caught a fleeting glimpse
Out of the corner of my eye.
I turned to look, but it was gone.
I cannot put my finger on it now.
The child has grown, the dream is gone.

I have become comfortably numb.

BabaYaga

What sad news regarding both.

(Shine on, you crazy diamonds.) I hope that they have found peace and joy at last.

beksbks

Damn! The Great Gig in the Sky.

choosing life

How sad. Definately a great loss. They gave a lot of joy to many through their music.

"See you on the dark side of the moon."

four candles

Very sad,Richard was not that old really. Some classic music came out of his brain.

Wish you were here.

BurnTheShips

All that you touch
All that you see
All that you taste
All you feel.
All that you love
All that you hate
All you distrust
All you save.
All that you give
All that you deal
All that you buy,
Beg, borrow or steal.
All you create
All you destroy
All that you do
All that you say.
All that you eat
And everyone you meet
All that you slight
And everyone you fight.
All that is now
All that is gone
All thats to come
And everything under the sun is in tune
But the sun is eclipsed by the moon.

FlyingHighNow

Life can feel so incredibly painful at times. I can empathize with anyone with crushing depression who can't see the dawn on the horizon. Very sad. Pink Floyd: I was thinking, while watching a 60's concert during pledge drive over the weekend, Wow, the 60's Youth generation sure is looking more like senior citizens every year. I'm coming up on birthday 50.

Guest with Questions

I heard of Rick Wright's passing coming home. So sad. Such great music. The latter two probably my favourites.

Echoes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kQNFyEI2rs&feature=related

Shine On You Crazy Diamond Part 1 : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_gmXtxScYs

Comfortably Numb: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkJNyQfAprY&feature=related

tijkmo

i don't normally get affected by death esp of folk not close to me and esp esp of 'stars'..

but i feel sad about this..

didnt know he was ill..he obviously chose to keep it quiet rather than do a 'hello' spread...and i hope he died peacefully and as dignified as cancer allows you to be.

his playing may not have been 'technical' (thank goodness) it may even on occasion have been quiet and 'simple' . but it was always exactly what was needed and for that it was perfect.

r.i.p. mr richard wright

Pink Floyd founder Richard Wright & writer David Foster Wallace Dead

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