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We are here for the music and have been fans of Pink Floyd since childhood. This is perhaps one of the last opportunities to see a band member live,” said concertgoer Donat Balzer (pictured below). “We weren’t even aware of Roger Waters’ political views — we only learned about them in more detail over the last few weeks through the media.” Roger Waters concertgoers Donat Balzer (left) and Kent May in front of Frankfurt’s Festhalle on May 28 | Peter Wilke for POLITICO The Berlin police have been investigating him for the charge of incitement of the people, as he appeared at his Berlin show in an SS-officer-like uniform. Waters himself describes the outfit, which he uses to depict a demagogue, as a “clear sign against fascism and injustice.” Symbolism around fascist demagoguery has formed part of Waters’ concerts for decades. During their Live 8 reunion with Waters, footage of Algie, over Battersea Power Station, was shown on a giant video screen behind the band.

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Everybody thought we’d let it go on purpose, as a publicity stunt, and I sometimes think we should have,” said Thorgerson. “Either way, it was the best publicity the Floyd could have had for any new album.” Jonny from Newark, NjIt's one of Roger Waters' best lyrics, but the amazing bass on this song is actually played by David Gilmour.

Bob from Lincoln, Nei think they read Gorge Orwells book animal farm before doin this it has similar themes

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Brendan from Mt. Airy, Mdand oldpink.....Waters wasn't using sarcasm there,(even though I know he is a fan of sarcasm), but the lyrics really read "Mary you're nearly a treat"

Michele from Nyc, NjI find it quiet fascinating that everyone points to the obvious reference of the government being the pigs and the lambs being those who fall under their dierison....however, did anyone EVER listen to MOTHER and think perhaps in some way the pig has some conotation to his mother? seems alomist subconsciously obvious and I'm not on any THC to make this profound call....is anybiody out there? just knod if you can hear me? is ther anyone at all? The balloons at his performances, which have changed designs over time, often display political messages and are widely accepted as sometimes featuring people, organisations or ideas that Waters protests. On the second day, 3 December 1976, the marksman was again not present because no one had told him to return. A gust of wind tore the pig loose. It disappeared from sight within five minutes, and was spotted by airline pilots at thirty thousand feet in the air. [3] Flights at Heathrow Airport were cancelled as the huge inflatable pig continued eastwards across flight lanes and out over the English Channel, finally landing that night on a farm in Kent, where it frightened a herd of cows. [3] [4] At the press conference announcing the V&A’s Pink Floyd exhibition, an inflatable pink pig floated high above the London museum’s monumental stone entrance. No words of explanation were needed. The pig spelled Pink Floyd as surely as Ummagumma or The Dark Side of the Moon. Faraci, Devin (4 January 2007). "Exclusive Interview: Alfonso Cuaron (Children of Men)". Chud.com . Retrieved 8 February 2007.

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Roy from Granbania, MaLisa from Toronto, the book you are referring to is actually Animal Farm by George Orwell, and yes, this album was inspired to a certain extent by that book. Reed from Hagerstown, Inthis entire album is based on orwell's book 'animal farm.' if you have ever read the book, then you know exactly what im talking about.in this song. I believe the only other song Gilmour uses it on would by years later on Keep Talking. The three pigs are people who stop him from making good music or to convey his message to fans (sheeps). Kristallnacht refers to pogroms on the night of November 9 to 10, 1938, during which violence against Jews exploded in Nazi Germany. Jewish people and others were killed, humiliated, arrested, abused and raped; buildings demolished and destroyed. Radio and TV news bulletins urged the public to report any sightings. For the rest of the day, Hipgnosis fielded crank callers and journalists wanting a quote. Fortunately, the pig had a safety valve. As the air pressure outside decreased, gas was expelled from the valve, causing the pig to descend. Pink Floyd added a 'deflated' pig to Roger Waters' auction of animation art from the film The Wall at Christie's London, on 21 September 1990, but the lot was withdrawn before the auction started. [ citation needed]