Several Species Of Small Furry Animals
Pink Floyd · Ummagumma [1969]
ran it doon by the haim, 'ma place
well I slapped me and I slapped it doon in the side
and I cried, cried, cried.
The fear a fallen down taken never back the raize and then Craig Marion,
get out wi' ye Claymore out mi pocket a' ran doon, doon the middin stain
picking the fiery horde that was fallen around ma feet.
Never he cried, never shall it ye get me alive
ye rotten hound of the burnie crew. Well I snatched fer the blade O my
Claymore cut and thrust and I fell doon before him round his feet.
Aye! A roar he cried frae the bottom of his heart that I would nay fall
but as dead, dead as 'a can be by his feet; de ya ken?
...and the wind cried Mary.
[In English] Thank you.
* Full title: Several Species Of Small Furry
Animals Gathered Together In A Cave And Grooving With A Pict
Several Species Of Small Furry Animals
Released on the 1969 double album Ummagumma, this track stands as a unique experimental piece within Pink Floyd's discography. Unlike their typical studio recordings, it was captured live on location at the Royal Albert Hall, blending rock instrumentation with a theatrical performance style. The song features a distinctive vocal arrangement where the band members sing in unison, creating a haunting and repetitive soundscape that defies conventional song structure. It serves as a pivotal moment in their early work, showcasing their willingness to push boundaries beyond standard rock formats and explore the limits of live recording techniques. The piece remains a significant example of their avant-garde tendencies during the late 1960s.