This song was clearly written about Syd Barrett, and how his bandmate friends miss him. The only problem is, the song’s author says it’s not about Syd. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Many people mistakenly think this is about Syd Barrett, but in an interview Roger Waters said quite emphatically that the only song on the WYWH album that was about Syd was "Shine on you crazy diamond". He went on to say that when he wrote the lyrics to "Wish You Were Here" he had in mind someone close who had refused to move on in life and had been left behind. He also said that at other times it meant something else, and that some days he didn't really know what it meant himself. He deliberately made the lyrics enigmatic so that the listener could make them mean whatever they wanted them to mean, and they have become an anthem for anyone who has lost someone close to them. David Gilmour has said that he often thinks of Syd when he's performing it, even though it wasn't written about him. The opening guitar chords were composed by David Gilmour who had in mind someone channel hopping on a poor quality radio all alone in their bedroom late at night, and upon hearing the guitar joining in himself with the crisper sound of the second guitar. Overall, a stunningly beautiful composition, both instrumentally and lyrically, and a work of complete genius. I associate it with someone very close and special that I lost long ago and it never fails to bring a tear to my eye.
The Rolling Stones album to listen to is Let It Bleed. Definitely listen to the entire album of Wish You Were Here. Shine On You Crazy Diamond Parts I-V and Parts VI-IX is my favorite song in the entire world.
A great song, but as often happens with Pink Floyd, it is much better live . The 1994 live version from Pulse is the best i know of, and you get the bonus of watching them perform. lol
The "static" you heard is because the opening is from an old AM radio broadcast. You are too young to have recognized how that sounds. The concept was a kid was listening to the radio in his bedroom, turns the dial to this song and starts to play along with his own guitar. The song is in part about loosing an original Pink Floyd member, Syd to insanity. Hence the dissonant lyrics - "can you tell a green field from a cold steel rail" is an obvious distinction to sane persons, but to someone in a dissociative state, they can't tell what is real and what is delusion.... but the real lament or tribute to Syd is the multi track song called "Shine On You Crazy Diamond". And no, Roger did not write the music for this, David did. Roger did the lyrics. The best live of this and many Floyd tunes is from the "PULSE" concert. But only view the videos labeled PULSE (Restored & Re Edited) as the other versions are distorted video and poor audio. Watch here: th-cam.com/video/84Tq-eAJIk4/w-d-xo.html ( Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here (PULSE Restored & Re-Edited) ) And you must watch David's performance of Comfortably Numb from the same concert - greatest live guitar solo ever: th-cam.com/video/7kWl-ZGMwkQ/w-d-xo.html ( Pink Floyd - Comfortably Numb (PULSE Restored & Re-Edited) ) David discusses how the music for Wish You Were Here came about in this short interview: th-cam.com/video/9G91HQRSKW4/w-d-xo.html ( David Gilmour Talks About Wish You Were Here )
You should endeavor to do your research before or after the reaction. Doing it *during* completely destroys the listening experience. Way too much chit chat on this one.
The more you listen to pink Floyd,the more you hear
For me this is the BEST band of all times.
Now I'm 71 years old and still listen to them everyday.
Right there with ya!
nice to see a young'n listening to some REAL music,you earned a sub. but only if you listen to more floyd!
This is one of my favorite Pink Floyd songs. You should watch Run Like Hell from the Pulse concert.
I watch a ton of different reaction channels, but man i gotta tell ya, im realy liking your reactions. Looking forward to more of them!
Awesome thank you!
This song was clearly written about Syd Barrett, and how his bandmate friends miss him. The only problem is, the song’s author says it’s not about Syd. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
i love how you don't stop the video to talk! great job!
Thanks! 😊
I want to recommend you the music Time, it is one of my favorites of pink floyd! Great video and much love from Brazil
Many people mistakenly think this is about Syd Barrett, but in an interview Roger Waters said quite emphatically that the only song on the WYWH album that was about Syd was "Shine on you crazy diamond". He went on to say that when he wrote the lyrics to "Wish You Were Here" he had in mind someone close who had refused to move on in life and had been left behind. He also said that at other times it meant something else, and that some days he didn't really know what it meant himself. He deliberately made the lyrics enigmatic so that the listener could make them mean whatever they wanted them to mean, and they have become an anthem for anyone who has lost someone close to them. David Gilmour has said that he often thinks of Syd when he's performing it, even though it wasn't written about him.
The opening guitar chords were composed by David Gilmour who had in mind someone channel hopping on a poor quality radio all alone in their bedroom late at night, and upon hearing the guitar joining in himself with the crisper sound of the second guitar. Overall, a stunningly beautiful composition, both instrumentally and lyrically, and a work of complete genius. I associate it with someone very close and special that I lost long ago and it never fails to bring a tear to my eye.
The Rolling Stones album to listen to is Let It Bleed.
Definitely listen to the entire album of Wish You Were Here. Shine On You Crazy Diamond Parts I-V and Parts VI-IX is my favorite song in the entire world.
Listen to “Mother”, live if you feel the need to
Cool Beans! More PF! 🤗 Please do some Pulse Concert Live Reactions! 🖖🏿🥰🐰
Will do!!
A great song, but as often happens with Pink Floyd, it is much better live .
The 1994 live version from Pulse is the best i know of, and you get the bonus of watching them perform. lol
Nice reaction. Subbed after watching your floyd reactions. Time to grow the channel. Do more old school music.
The "static" you heard is because the opening is from an old AM radio broadcast. You are too young to have recognized how that sounds. The concept was a kid was listening to the radio in his bedroom, turns the dial to this song and starts to play along with his own guitar. The song is in part about loosing an original Pink Floyd member, Syd to insanity. Hence the dissonant lyrics - "can you tell a green field from a cold steel rail" is an obvious distinction to sane persons, but to someone in a dissociative state, they can't tell what is real and what is delusion.... but the real lament or tribute to Syd is the multi track song called "Shine On You Crazy Diamond".
And no, Roger did not write the music for this, David did. Roger did the lyrics. The best live of this and many Floyd tunes is from the "PULSE" concert. But only view the videos labeled PULSE (Restored & Re Edited) as the other versions are distorted video and poor audio. Watch here:
th-cam.com/video/84Tq-eAJIk4/w-d-xo.html ( Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here (PULSE Restored & Re-Edited) )
And you must watch David's performance of Comfortably Numb from the same concert - greatest live guitar solo ever:
th-cam.com/video/7kWl-ZGMwkQ/w-d-xo.html ( Pink Floyd - Comfortably Numb (PULSE Restored & Re-Edited) )
David discusses how the music for Wish You Were Here came about in this short interview:
th-cam.com/video/9G91HQRSKW4/w-d-xo.html ( David Gilmour Talks About Wish You Were Here )
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You should endeavor to do your research before or after the reaction. Doing it *during* completely destroys the listening experience. Way too much chit chat on this one.