Delicate Sound of Thunder

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  • 1988
  • 1 hr 40 min
  • 8.4  (1,255)

Delicate Sound of Thunder is a concert film released in 1989 that features Pink Floyd's live performance at the Nassau Coliseum in New York during their A Momentary Lapse of Reason tour. The film is directed by Wayne Isham and features iconic Pink Floyd members David Gilmour, Nick Mason, Richard Wright, and a host of other musicians who support them.

The film opens with a shot of Nassau Coliseum before it moves inside where the band is waiting to take the stage. The film then moves from one performance to another, highlighting the band's best-known songs from various albums.

The film has a seamless flow, with songs beautifully blended together, accompanied by psychedelic visuals, making it a unique cinematic experience. The audience's reaction to every song is also captured in a way that makes the viewer feel as if they were there themselves.

The concert features some of Pink Floyd's best-known hits like "Shine On You Crazy Diamond," "On the Turning Away," "Money," and "Run Like Hell." It is also notable for being the first concert to feature the instrumental track "Terminal Frost."

One of the most impressive moments in the film involves the iconic "Comfortably Numb" track, where Gilmour's vocals are in perfect harmony with Wright's piano and Mason's drums, all underlined by fantastic laser and smoke effects. It's undoubtedly one of the highlights of the whole concert film.

It's not only Pink Floyd's music that makes this film a must-watch cinematic experience, but the visuals are also stunning. Spike Milligan's poem "The Great Gig in the Sky" is accompanied by fantastic visuals of the cosmos, while "One Slip" showcases a jungle cave and various other psychedelic visuals.

The band's stage show is incredibly ambitious and includes various props such as smoke machines, stage lights, and a huge round video screen that looks like an eyeball. The stage set up is dynamic and looks more like an event than just a concert.

Overall, Delicate Sound of Thunder is a thrilling concert film that features some of Pink Floyd's most iconic tracks with stunning visuals that enhance every performance. The film highlights the band's incredible stage presence, musical artistry, and their unique sound that has made them one of the most influential rock bands of all time. Whether you're a Pink Floyd fan or not, this film is an absolute must-watch.

Delicate Sound of Thunder is a 1988 music movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 40 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 8.4.

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  • Release Date
    1988
  • Runtime
    1 hr 40 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    8.4  (1,255)
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