Pink Floyd - Dogs of War Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who played drums on 'Dogs of War'?

   Carmine Appice, the drummer from Vanilla Fudge, played drums on 'Dogs of War.' He was brought in as a guest musician because Nick Mason, Pink Floyd's original drummer, was a bit rusty and the band wanted some fresh inspiration for the drumming.

2. What album is 'Dogs of War' from?

   'Dogs of War' is from Pink Floyd's 1987 album 'A Momentary Lapse of Reason.' This album was significant as it was the first one without founding member Roger Waters.

3. Who wrote 'Dogs of War'?

   'Dogs of War' was written by David Gilmour and Anthony Moore. Anthony Moore was previously in a band called Slapp Happy and has writing credits on two other songs from the same album: 'On The Turning Away' and 'Learning To Fly.'

4. What musical style does 'Dogs of War' follow?

   'Dogs of War' follows a twelve-bar blues structure in C minor with significantly different chord changes. It also features a slow 12/8 time signature that switches to a fast 4/4 tempo during the saxophone solo.

5. Was there any live performance footage used for the music video?

   Yes, the music video for 'Dogs of War' includes live recording and concert footage filmed during Pink Floyd's three-night run at The Omni in Atlanta, Georgia, in November 1987. The backdrop film directed by Storm Thorgerson depicts German Shepherds with yellow eyes running through a war zone.

6. How did Carmine Appice describe his experience recording drums for the track?

   Carmine Appice described his experience as pretty wild. He filled up a 24-track with drum parts which were later edited together. He didn't hear the whole drum part until the album came out and mentioned that producer Bob Ezrin described it as 'daring.'