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EPISODE · Jul 15, 2026 · 10 MIN

Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon | Richard Wright Keyboard Sounds

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Send us Fan MailA keyboard-focused breakdown of Dark Side of the Moon, using the original Richard Wright instruments: Hammond C3, Wurlitzer 200A, EMS Synthi AKS and Steinway piano.Hear The Dark Side of the Moon as a keyboard-focused journey, recreated on the original instruments associated with Richard Wright’s parts on the album.In this episode, I break down the signature keyboard sounds of Dark Side of the Moon using Hammond C3 with Leslie 147, Steinway Model O grand piano, EMS Synthi AKS, and Wurlitzer 200A.From the swirling synth sequence of On the Run to the haunting textures of The Great Gig in the Sky, these are the sounds that helped define one of the most important albums ever made.Everything is played on the real instruments associated with the album — no plug-ins, no software emulations, just the real thing.Tracks coveredBreatheOn the RunTimeThe Great Gig in the SkyMoneyUs and ThemAny Colour You LikeBrain DamageEclipseCreditsEngineered by Sam Lofthouse and Alex Hargreaves.Follow the podcast for more keyboard breakdowns, famous riffs, and original-instrument synth content.Support the show

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