He Finally Addresses It: David Gilmour, Pink Floyd’s legendary guitarist, finally addressed the enduring urban legend linking “The Dark Side of the Moon” with “The Wizard of Oz” during his November 7 appearance on The Tonight Show. Consequence reports that the musician confirmed testing the theory himself while definitively denying any intentional synchronization.
Myth Meets Reality: The “Dark Side of the Rainbow” theory, first popularized in 1995, as Faroutmagazine pints out, suggests starting Pink Floyd’s masterpiece precisely as MGM’s lion roars creates perfect synchronization with the classic film. “Someone said you put the needle on… and on the third roar of the MGM lion,” Gilmour explained, acknowledging the “strange coincidences” while dismissing deliberate intent.
- Theory gained traction through 1995 newspaper article
- Multiple band members previously denied connection
Technical Impossibility: Alan Parsons, the album’s engineer, has noted that such synchronization would have been technically impossible during recording, as VHS technology wasn’t available in 1972. This practical limitation adds weight to the band’s consistent denials.
Legacy Continues: Gilmour’s appearance coincides with his current U.S. tour promoting “Luck and Strange,” featuring a five-night residency at Madison Square Garden. When Fallon joked about potential synchronicities between the new album and “Wicked,” Gilmour playfully responded, “Who knows?” In any case Gilmour is a happy man after Pink Floyd’s sale of their music catalog to Sony.
Cultural Impact Endures: Despite repeated denials from band members, including Roger Waters’ blunt dismissal in 2022, the theory’s persistence demonstrates the album’s lasting cultural impact.
