1970s

Wish You Were Here

Pink Floyd

In the 70s, identity, isolation, and introspection moved to the cultural forefront. Wish You Were Here channels this perfectly through experimental, melancholic sound design and themes of loss, mental health, and disillusionment with industry. It reflects a society moving inward — questioning purpose, authenticity, and the cost of modern progress.

In the 70s, identity, isolation, and introspection moved to the cultural forefront. Wish You Were Here channels this perfectly through experimental, melancholic sound design and themes of loss, mental health, and disillusionment with industry. It reflects a society moving inward — questioning purpose, authenticity, and the cost of modern progress.

Sound & Genre

The album blends progressive rock with elements of blues and folk—similar to The White Album—but features a grander, more melancholic, and introspective soundscape. Themes such as absence and disillusionment are deeply explored, especially through the album’s wide sonic diversity. Synthesizers and various studio effects are used extensively to create an immersive listening experience. Mechanical sounds combined with synths evoke feelings of alienation and industrialization, mirroring the emotional and societal undercurrents of the time. Each track features rich, hand-crafted layers of different textures, allowing for a deeper and more nuanced listening experience with every revisit.

Lyrics and their Themes

Group/Cultural Identity

Technology & Media

Frequency Analysis

Discover how this album connects with emotions and frequencies, inspired by the Hawkins Scale of Consciousness. Explore a visual representation of the emotions expressed throughout the album, highlighting the most frequently occurring ones.

Average Frequency

311

Hz

Average Emotions

Optimism

Average Frequency

311

Hz

Average Emotions

Optimism

Average Frequency

311

Hz

Average Emotions

Optimism

Tracklist

Tracklist

Tracklist

Optimism (313 Hz)

Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Parts I–V),

Trust (303 Hz)

Welcome to the Machine,

Optimism (333 Hz)

Have a Cigar,

Trust (298 Hz)

Wish You Were Here,

Trust (309 Hz)

Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Parts VI–IX)

Frequency Visualization

311 Hz

Frequency Visualization

311 Hz