Artist: Pink Floyd
Title: Brain Damage
 
Release Information:
• Release Date: March 1973
• Genres: Progressive Rock, Psychedelic Rock
• Original Songwriter: Roger Waters
• Recording Location: Abbey Road Studios, London, England
 
Track Details:
• Key: D major
• Tempo: 74 BPM
• Duration: 3:50
• Bar Count: Approximately 112 bars
 
Song Structure and Bar Count:
• Intro: 8 bars
• Verse 1: 16 bars
• Chorus: 16 bars
• Verse 2: 16 bars
• Chorus: 16 bars
• Bridge: 16 bars
• Chorus: 16 bars
• Outro: 8 bars
 
Customizable Instruments (11):
1. Click Track
2. Drums
3. Bass
4. Electric Guitar (Left)
5. Electric Guitar (Right)
6. Acoustic Guitar
7. Organ
8. Synthesizer
9. Backing Vocals
10. Lead Vocals
11. Sound Effects
 
Samples Used:
• The track features laughter and voices, contributing to its theme of mental instability.
 
Similar Song by Another Artist:
• Artist: The Beatles
• Title: “A Day in the Life”
 
Wikipedia Summary:
“Brain Damage” is the ninth track from Pink Floyd’s 1973 album The Dark Side of the Moon. Written by Roger Waters, the song explores themes of mental illness, inspired in part by the band’s former member Syd Barrett. It is known for its haunting lyrics and harmonies, leading into the album’s closing track, “Eclipse.”
 
Lyrics Snippet:
“The lunatic is on the grass…”