Stephen Hawking's Voice on Pink Floyd's Keep Talking: A Unique Collaboration

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Stephen Hawking's voice is featured in Pink Floyd's song "Keep Talking," sampled from a 1994 lecture at Cambridge University. This collaboration highlights the theme of communication within the song. Additionally, Hawking's voice appears in "Talkin' Hawkin'" from the album "The Endless River." The partnership reflects Hawking's admiration for the band, as he attended several of their concerts, making this collaboration a significant intersection of science and music.

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  • Understanding of audio sampling techniques
  • Familiarity with Pink Floyd's discography, particularly "The Division Bell" and "The Endless River"
  • Knowledge of Stephen Hawking's contributions to science and popular culture
  • Awareness of the themes of communication in music
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  • Research audio sampling methods in music production
  • Explore the impact of Stephen Hawking on popular culture
  • Analyze the lyrical themes in Pink Floyd's "The Division Bell"
  • Investigate other collaborations between musicians and scientists
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Music enthusiasts, fans of Pink Floyd, and individuals interested in the intersection of science and art will benefit from this discussion.

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Was that SH's voice I heard on Pink Floyd's "Keep Talking"? I've heard it a bazillion times but never really paid attention. (or was able to pay attention). :biggrin:
 
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"keep talking" does have stephen hawking's voice in it...division bell wasn't one of floyd's best sellers, but still good in my opinion...
 


Yes, that was indeed Stephen Hawking's voice on Pink Floyd's "Keep Talking." The band sampled his voice from a lecture he gave at Cambridge University in 1994, and it was used as a commentary on the theme of communication in the song. It's interesting to note that Hawking's voice was also used in another Pink Floyd song, "Talkin' Hawkin'" from their album "The Endless River." Hawking was a fan of the band and even attended some of their concerts, so it's not surprising that they incorporated his voice into their music. It's a unique and fitting collaboration between two icons in their respective fields.
 

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