Let There Be More Light

"Let There Be More Light" is the first song on Pink Floyd's second album, A Saucerful of Secrets. It was also released in edited form as the fourth U.S. single by the group. A rare US-only single release (Tower 440) contains edited mono versions of this song and 'Remember A Day'. The single did not chart. Pink Floyd performed the song live from 1968-1969, often acting as an encore.

The song is written by Roger Waters. It begins with an iterative bass line before the vocals start. The first, gentler vocals are performed by Richard Wright with Roger Waters whispering, the following, harder refrain by David Gilmour. The last two minutes feature for the first time a guitar solo from Gilmour in a Pink Floyd album, featuring his distinctive style of playing single notes treated with effects such as distortion and echo.

Influences

• Roger Waters' bass riff is notably similar to The Chemical Brothers' 'Block Rockin' Beats' and 'Coup' by 23 Skidoo. The riff is nearly identical to alternative rock band Placebo's 'Taste in Men'.
• There is a reference to The Beatles song Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds.

Personnel

• David Gilmour - Electric guitars, lead vocals on the chorus sections
• Richard Wright - Farfisa and Hammond organs, lead vocals on verse sections
• Roger Waters - Bass, whisper vocals
• Nick Mason - Drums and percussion