"Up the Khyber" is an instrumental song by Pink Floyd. It was written by their drummer Nick Mason, and keyboardist Richard Wright. Essentially, the piece is an extended drum solo with added hectic piano playing haunting organ lines and unusual tape effects. It is approximately 2 minutes and 12 seconds long, and first appeared on Pink Floyd's Soundtrack from the Film More. It is the only Pink Floyd song credited to Mason/Wright. The title is something of a rude joke. 'Khyber' is cockney rhyming slang: 'Khyber Pass' = 'arse'. It may also a… read more
"Up the Khyber" is an instrumental song by Pink Floyd. It was written by their drummer Nick Mason, and keyboardist Richard Wright. Essenti… read more
"Up the Khyber" is an instrumental song by Pink Floyd. It was written by their drummer Nick Mason, and keyboardist Richard Wright. Essentially, the piece is an extended drum s… read more
Pink Floyd was an English rock band formed in London in 1965. Gaining an early following as one of the first British psychedelic groups, they were distinguished by their extended compositions, sonic experimentation, philosophical lyrics and elaborate live shows. They became a leading band of the progressive rock genre, cited by some as the greatest progressive rock band of all time. Pink Floyd were founded in 1965 by Syd Barrett (guitar, lead vocals), Nick Mason (drums), Roger Waters (bass guitar, vocals), and Richard Wright (keyboards, vocals). Under Barrett's leadership, they… read more
Pink Floyd was an English rock band formed in London in 1965. Gaining an early following as one of the first British psychedelic groups, they were distinguished by their extended compositio… read more
Pink Floyd was an English rock band formed in London in 1965. Gaining an early following as one of the first British psychedelic groups, they were distinguished by their extended compositions, sonic experimentation, philosophical lyric… read more