Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2

The story behind

When you dive into Pink Floyd's Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2, you encounter a song that goes beyond what it sounds like. It's a piece born out of frustration, a cry against rigidity and punishment in classrooms. The central idea, according to Roger Waters, was to protest against an educational system that sought to control thought. To shape this idea, elements were added to make it catchy, such as the disco-like rhythm, something that arose from a suggestion by producer Bob Ezrin. Guitarist David Gilmour, although initially hesitant about that danceable touch, eventually acknowledged that the final result sounded unmistakably like Pink Floyd. The voices of a children's choir, recorded at Islington Green School, intertwine with those of Waters and Gilmour, adding an extra layer of meaning to that feeling of oppression and rebellion.