Empty Spaces
Pink Floyd
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What shall we use To fill the empty spaces Where we used to talk? How shall I fill The final places? How should I complete the wall
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10 facts about this song
Album Information"Empty Spaces" is a song by the English progressive rock band Pink Floyd, featured as the eighth track on their 11th studio album "The Wall" which was released in 1979.
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Song GenreThe song belongs to the genres of progressive rock and hard rock.
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Song Duration"Empty Spaces" is one of the shortest song from the album "The Wall", with a duration of only 2:08 minutes.
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Song StructureThe song is an instrumental accompanied by short spoken parts and sound effects.
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Song FunctionThe song is known for its purpose as a link leading into "Young Lust".
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Hidden MessageIf the song is played backward, a hidden message can be heard from Roger Waters saying, "Congratulations, You have just discovered the secret message."
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Commercial SuccessThough "Empty Spaces" wasn't released as a single, the album "The Wall" was a huge commercial success, hitting No.1 on the US Billboard 200 chart.
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Cinematic AdaptationLike all songs from "The Wall", "Empty Spaces" was turned into an intense animated sequence for the 1982 film adaptation of the album.
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Unique Sound EffectThe song features a 'ping' sound effect created by a 12-string guitar which gives it a unique sound identity.
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Live PerformanceDespite its short length, "Empty Spaces" was often included in Pink Floyd's live performances and it was accomplished with an extended introduction.
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