Chapter 24
Pink Floyd
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A movement is accomplished in six stages And the seventh brings return The seven is the number of the young light It forms when darkness is increased by one Change returns success Going and coming without error Action brings good fortune Sunset The time is with the month of winter solstice When the change is due to come Thunder in the other course of heaven Things cannot be destroyed once and for all Change returns success Going and coming without error Action brings good fortune Sunset, sunrise A movement is accomplished in six stages And the seventh brings return The seven is the number of the young light It forms when darkness is increased by one Change returns success Going and coming without error Action brings good fortune Sunset, sunrise, sunrise, sunset
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12 facts about this song
Band Formation"Chapter 24" is a song by Pink Floyd, a British rock band. The band was formed in 1965 and originally consisted of members Syd Barrett, Nick Mason, Roger Waters, and Richard Wright.
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The Piper at the Gates of DawnThe song, Chapter 24, is from their debut album, "The Piper at the Gates of Dawn" released in 1967.
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Syd BarrettSyd Barrett was the main composer of the "Chapter 24". Barrett was the frontman of the group for their initial years but left the band in 1968 due to mental health issues.
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Chinese PhilosophyThe "Chapter 24" title refers to Chapter 24 of an ancient Chinese text "I Ching" or "The Book of Changes". This chapter is called "Returning (The Turning Point)".
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Lyrics SourceThe lyrics of the song are largely made up of direct translations and paraphrases of passages from the "I Ching".
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Music GenreLike much of the album, "Chapter 24" is psychedelic rock, a genre that was emerging and gaining popularity in the mid-to-late 1960s.
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Album SuccessDespite its unusual content, "The Piper at the Gates of Dawn" was a commercial success, reaching No. 6 on the UK albums chart.
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Rare Live Performances"Chapter 24" was rarely performed live by the band, possibly due to its complex lyrical content.
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Limited Audio Format AvailabilityIt is one of the few songs from "The Piper at the Gates of Dawn" that never appeared on a compilation or was released in a different audio format.
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No Single ReleaseUnlike some other tracks from "The Piper at the Gates of Dawn," "Chapter 24" was never released as a single.
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Dual Lead GuitarThe song features a rare instance of dual lead guitar, played by both Syd Barrett and Roger Waters.
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Album CoverThe album's cover, which does not single out any specific song including "Chapter 24," features a psychedelic design by British art design group Hipgnosis.
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