Atom Heart Mother was a daring venture, diverging from their earlier musical compositions. Their collaboration with the avant-garde composer Ron Geesin was an embracing approach towards symphonic music. It was groundbreaking. Traditionally, rock albums were build around shorter songs designed for release as singles and suitable for radio airplay. Having the entire side of the vinyl record being taken up by one continuous piece of music was a significant departure from the norm and undeniably a risk, as it defied the conventional format that focused on singles.
As we’ve covered the historical backdrop that led to the conception of Atom Heart Mother it becomes evident that this album not only marks a significant phase in Pink Floyd’s evolution but also challenges the established boundaries of rock music.
