Pink Floyd - On the Run (1973)

Pink Floyd - On the Run (1973) Artist : Pink Floyd Song : On the Run (instrumental) Album : The Dark Side of the Moon (1973) “On the Run“ is the third track from British progressive rock band Pink Floyd’s 1973 album, The Dark Side of the Moon. It is an instrumental piece performed on an EMS synthesizer (Synthi AKS). It deals with the pressures of travel, which, according to Richard Wright, would often bring fear of death. A live version of the song can be heard on the Delicate Sound of Thunder concert video, although it did not appear on the album release, however, it will appear on the 2019 reissue and remixed version of the album. Another live version appears on the CD, vinyl, and DVD releases of Pulse. Personnel David Gilmour – electric guitar, EMS Synthi AKS Roger Waters – VCS3, tape effects Richard Wright – Hammond organ, Leslie speaker Nick Mason – percussion (heartbeat), tape effects with: Peter James – footsteps Roger “The Hat“ Manifold – spoken vocal