Yes, that is Stephen Hawking. At the beginning of the song he says, "For millions of years mankind lived just like the animals. Then something happened which unleashed the power of our imagination. We learned to talk." Later in the song he says, "It doesn't have to be like this. All we need to do is make sure we keep talking."
i would say don't sleep on The Division Bell, but i have had this album on repeat virtually every night for over 20 years, by far the most underrated Pink Floyd album, and a personal favorite, with well over 10000 playthroughs this is easily my most listened to album. I think that could be a record.
The Division Bell has always been my favorite Floyd album. I feel like many fans really don't like it though. To be fair the lyrics are much more "on the nose" than their earlier stuff.
When I was in college the local radio station aired the 'world premier' broadcast of the new Pink Floyd song "Keep Talking", which was the first glimpse of the Division Bell that was released. A multitude of people from all 5 floors of the residence hall tuned in and cranked their stereos to full volume to simultaneously play the song, effectively making the entire residence hall a giant speaker. A strange, but fond memory. Incidentally, the closing track of the album, "High Hopes", encapsulates that feeling of remembering the wonders and fondness of college from the perspective of being older, which makes the album even more powerful to me now than when it was released.
I remember they had the lights on the Empire State Building in NYC changed to pulse red to promote the album on the night it released. We went to the city to see it. It looked wicked in the skyline on the way in.
@@Falaje64 I know what the video was called (bought the vhs) but that wasn't the name of the tour. It seems to be a common mistake, everyone seems to have forgotten what it was called.
All of us fortunate enough to have seen this show live were in a TRANCE.... MESMERIZED the entire show... as you can imagine. We walked out saying.... What did we just witness? That was out of this world incredible.
Actually he said "If I write something that I can't play, I just get someone who can..." That was specifically about the guy playing the other guitar in this concert... Tim Renwick.
I’ll never forget being at this concert in 1994. When the funky looking hieroglyphics were projected onto the stage, it was actually projected onto the entire stadium and audience. Fitting, as the song is about communication and connection.
For those of us who have had the opportunity to see Pink Floyd live. Their music not only takes you to a different place, but they are also the greatest show on earth. Pink Floyd is not a band. They are an experience. I love the reaction Jamel. And I also love your shirt.
I was at Pompei sans shirt as a tribute to the lads. Felt amazing and then seeing the spot where they set up and played? It was trancendent. Jamal saying 'if there's a line to get in the club, they ain't in the line' is so perfect. He explained the whole performance in one sentence. I love how he picked out the backing singers too because they were on a level my favourite part of the performance. Absolutely incredible, Great video.
Loved your face when he started the first solo, but even more the disbelieve on your face, when he started the guitar talking through the talkbox! Loved it! Probably my most favorite song of the whole concert!
Pink Floyd just sucks you in to a different dimension of peace. You have to just relax and let it take over your senses. Just a perfect reaction Jamel. You looked speechless
@Matt Johnson I love that track and that version. Hard to beat the original though as the over production works amazingly well for this song. If you can find it, you should give a listen to the one time they played it on the PULSE tour. April 20 in Oakland. Its awesome too!
@@fortch17 first time i ever heard it was when i saw it live in three rivers stadium for my 21st birthday. The "Momentary Lapse of Reason" tour summer '88. There is an amazing collaboration cover by Juliadream on youtube.
@@pepper684 Many Roger Waters fans won't accept Floyd without him. That is why I call it underrated. Many are not even aware of "Endless River", which was a 2nd album inspired by the "Division Bell" sessions and released a decade later.
This is THE song that got me into Floyd back in 1994. They quickly became my favorite band and have stayed that away since. My sister gave me the Division Bell when she found out I loved hearing this song on the radio and I fell in love.
Bro literally that’s the same that happened for me, this song randomly came on and I was like what musical genius is this ?? And come to find out it’s Pink Floyd, who would’ve also thought that their other songs would also be masterpieces 🤣 truly one of my favorite bands of all time
This song inspired me to buy the Division Bell when I was 11, which inspired me to buy most of their albums, which made them my favorite band. The tube thing on his guitar is called a talk box, by the way. The sounds from the guitar are amplified and directed through that tube. Then as he changes the shape of his mouth, it changes the sounds of the guitar as if it's speaking.
Jamal sitting there for 3min. straight with his mouth open and didn't blink once. Pink Floyd triggers all the senses, just sit back and let them take you, no drugs needed, better without.
@@jen_alanfromchicago53 Back in the day, I remember people commenting "You have to be stoned to watch and understand 'The Wall'." I was about as sober as they come, but had been dealing with addicts for a few years - I don't think I had any problems at all understanding that movie. I felt like the meaning was crystal clear. Maybe some people need a little "help" to appreciate this level of talent *shrug*
@@maryscaggsdane1978 agreed, being wasted and at a concert is useless, no way are you going to remember what actually happened. The old 'I was there and so wasted, the concert was awesome ' and then asked when normal they dont remember. Seems like a waste of time. I never understood
@durgadiva Each of you are amazing on your own but for my money, the combination of you, Sam, and Claudia is unbeatable. Just beautiful each time I hear these concerts.
This song is incredibly relevant in today's world, where censorship abounds. David Gilmour was moved to tears by BT's commercial featuring Stephen Hawking's words: "Mankind's greatest achievements have come about by talking. And its greatest failures by not talking. It doesn't have to be like this. [...] All we need to do is make sure we keep talking." And looking at the world today, ripping itself apart, lead by radical ideologies that refuse to talk and reach common ground, where censorship is the default and it is applauded, it is hard to not be similarly moved to tears by those same words.
Two of my favorite PF songs that I've never seen anyone react to: 'One Slip'....( from their 'Momentary Lapse of Reason album ).....& 'What Do You Want From Me'....( off of The Division Bell ).
I've always loved the Division Bell album, and this track in particular is one of my favourites. I've heard this song most of my life but watching this now it hit me hard. My partner of nearly 10 years has recently discovered that he may have Asperger's. Which would explain much of our relationship. The lyrics in this beautiful track describe everything that he and I go through. We love each other immensely, but our communication is very difficult. Thank you for making this video. I needed to hear this song again right now. 🖤
Pink floyd are phenomenal. elevated the music genre to a whole new level. New generations of listeners will keep floyd alive for many more years to come thanks to you.
I met David Gilmour in 1984 back stage at a concert in Hollywood Calif. He gave me a signed album that I have in my music room. We talked for 22 minutes. I called him…“The Master Of The Stratocaster” He smiled. I asked if I could shake both his hands that make such great guitar solos, he smiled bigger and said “Sure” and shook both hands at the same time, making a cross between us, I smiled HUGE. I asked him to describe his technique of playing guitar, he replied… “I strike a note, bend it, shake it and then release it”…. Yes, he does that quite well, better than any other guitarist I know, and I know all the great ones.
Loved your face when he started the first solo, but even more the disbelieve on your face, when he started the guitar talking through the talkbox! Loved it!
I remember when I saw PF in 1994, I was wearing a leather coat and when I got to security, I held open my coat expecting to be patted down, like at most concerts. The security guy just kind of rolled his eyes and waved me through, the unspoken message being "This is a Pink Floyd concert, there isn't going to be any trouble here." And of course there wasn't, just reverent fans and a bit of weed smoke drifting over the venue.
@@DaneJacobsonMD I'm also seeing Roger in 2022. 4th time. While he isn't the most agreeable person, he puts on a hell of a Floyd show. Favorite show was the DSotM tour in 2007-2008. His reworked 'Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun' became my favorite live Floyd performance.
I love your reaction to Pink Floyd, Jamal. You are such a lovely hooman bean. Sending love and thanks from across the pond. ANOTHER GREAT CHOICE 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
GREAT REACTION to an incredible performance! Once again Gilmour an his team mates hit a grand slam! Pink Floyd also had the best "back up" singers in contemporary music.
Every live video from Pink Floyd I've seen has been stunning. Towards the end, David may not have been able to play as fast, but you could still feel every ounce of emotion he poured into those six (or sometimes 12) strings
Deep Song. Stephen Hawking talking about how humankind learned to talk, which set us apart from the other animals, and how important communication is. The irony of the lyrics is the man is lost in his own world of isolation, not able to say what's on his mind, drowning in his own feelings... The woman pleading "why won't you talk to me? You never talk to me!" And the man just can't find the words to express his feelings out loud to her... completely wasting the gift of communication. The "tube" at the end is a Talk Box... even bestowing the gift of speech to a guitar... but Gilmour being the master of restraint lets the notes speak for him... maybe that's the man making his attempt to say what's really on his mind? Great, Deep Song.
I saw them three nights in a row in Toronto on the 1994 Pulse tour, and I got the same goosebumps every night. I still get them watching this. Thanks for being a good human.
Genuine reaction man... All this song deserves. I was in my second year of college when this came out, and I cried my heart out listening to this, because I had been waiting for a new PF album for almost 10 years and it didnt disappoint. Keep up my friend 👍
Been loving this band since their first album released when I was like 13. There is so much to appreciate with the many albums. This is a great song!! It was an amazing tour as were all that I witnessed. Keep it coming Jamel!!🙏
Your reactions have given me a new appreciation for Pink Floyd. I’m almost 50 and have loved music for a long time but never really listened to PF. Thank you for what you do.
A damn good argument could be made that Gilmore is the greatest guitarist ever next to Hendrix. He never plays a single note more or less than what the song calls for. He is the ultimate example of playing the song instead of the instrument.
Attended the Pulse Tour in Houston at Rice Stadium when the Division Bell album was released in 1994... huge thunder storm, lightning, eardrum busting volume, laser lights into the night sky, smoke show, 3 gorgeous backup singers... almost like mother nature joined in on the concert. The most awesomely awesome concert of my life. I refer to it as the Pulse Storm. Anyone else get to attend that event?
Hey I came across your channel a few days ago and am glad I did, love what you are doing these songs and groups bring back memories as I am a high school grad of 1976 and listened to a lot of them when they were first released. I looked through your playlists for some BTO (Bachman Turner Overdrive) who were hot stuff in the 70s with songs like not fragile (my favorite) takin care of business and on and on would really appreciate you putting them on your channel, so rock on !!! Yes I subbed and hit the bell for all notifications from you .
How appropriate for David to use the Talkbox on this song "Keep Talking". What's awesome is he doesn't over use it. Love this song.Excellent reaction! Loving it!
Great reaction, Jamel! :-) ha ha, could not wait to see your reaction to the talk-box; I knew you'd appreciate it! :-) If i recall correctly, there is only one other Pink Floyd that utilizes the talk-box :-)
After a 4 hr. bus ride(18 bus loads) to NYC, got to see this, Pulse tour, at Yankee Stadium. An awesome show, just awesome. Been a Floyd fan for a long time, and they did DSoM live.
Feel old. My first concert was Dark Side of the Moon. Honestly I don’t really care much for Pink Floyd after The Wall (saw that concert too) That is one of the few I do like without Roger.
I watched this entire concert on Laser disc while on LSD so many times 🤣. That's right! Laser Disc! LSD! Pink Floyd! Big screen TV! 🤪🤪🎶🎶🤣🤣 Would I do it again if I could? No, not anymore lol I'm too old for that shit 🤣. Am I glad I did it? Hell yes! ✌❤🎶
I've been subscribed to your channel for 2 years possibly longer, and your reaction to music (no matter the genre) is priceless everytime. You're Authentic Man!!!!!! Hope you see this...
David Gilmour was using a talk box to create his guitar sound on this track. A talk box is a device that allows a musician to create words through the sound of an instrument. It is what made Peter Frampton's famous talking-guitar sound possible. It is not the same as Auto-Tune, wah-wah pedal or even a vocoder. The girls singing background vocals were phenomenal on this track. in their long white flowing dresses and brilliant harmonies they looked and sounded unbelievable. I luv this track... go Pink Floyd!!! PS good job Jamel..
Division Bell was my introduction to Pink Floyd. I remember one night driving 4/5 hours driving from college to my home for the holidays, at midnight, and listening to this, and feeling constant goosebumps.
My top 5 fav Pink floyd song. The thing is, this is not one of their more well known songs, however is a million times better then the top songs today. Thats how good Pink floyd is.....
Be sure to listen to the studio version of this at some point to get the full production value. As good as this is, you don't get the full and proper mix that you get on the studio version.
Hey, June 1994 , this exact concert was here in SC at the Clemson University football stadium. I was there with my sister. Packed stadium, bleachers and ground. The lasers went so high, the airport was notified to be aware of the lasers. The show didn't start til a little after 9 pm because they needed pitch dark to show them. Awesome show. Much better live! I do have the DVD of this concert. I turn it up!
I don't know who invented using a air tube, but Joe Walsh always nailed for me. David Gilmore and Rick Wright are two of the greatest in my lifetime. I just turned 66.
Remember so well when Pulse came out in 95, trying to figure out how David played that relentless rhythmic riff that goes through the song... When i finally figured it out, it is SO simple.... Just a basic open Em chord picking and lifting one finger off alternately, AND having the right delay settings on the pedals. Only David cam come up with something so simple and so amazing at the same time... 😍 Same goes for the Take It Back rhythmic riff ...
Yes! Pink Floyd has been on my list for a loooooooong time, and Division Bell is one of their best albums, IMO. David gave me goose bumps as well. Love your channel, Jamel!!
I always enjoyed the backup singers every song they have their own dance. Greatest Concert I've Ever Seen in my Life. In the Horseshoe, Ohio State Stadium 🏟️ OVER 150 thousand people EASY. BLOWN Away almost 3 hours of Great Music 🎶🎸🎶 on a Perfect Night 65 degrees. And the Light Show the Best....
I barley made to this concert In 1994. 15th rows back- front stage in El Paso with a bunch of people I went with. They were all on shrooms. Me.... I was high on Life and when I saw and heard this I about Sh** Myself !!! LOL : ) Music Will Never be the same. A show that Actually had a 15 min half time...2 hours Plus. It will never be the same...
Jamel, are you my son I didn't know I had? Lol. I love the song "Us & Them". The sax will put you on the moon. They are number one since the summer i visited Alabama sitting in a cornfield (where they grew the pot,lol) at 15 smoking out like a cheech & Chong movie listening to DSOTM For the first time. I am now 64. If I ever get alzheimer's their songs will be The only thing I will remember. My brain has the hard drive of them, lol. Love you Jamel. You have to watch Pulse live the whole concert. You will know what I am talking about. Keep playing and talking. Lol. Peace Brother. I know you will know what I mean when I say the only person, besides Gilmour, who can make his guitar talk like it is talking to you is Chris Stapleton. One stroke sounds like a song. Amazing.
Loved your reaction to the vocoder Jamel. Was waiting for it……. Absolutely love the song and Gilmour’s emotive guitar. Thanks, all the way from New Zealand.
At 5:59... The look on your face, Jamel, is absolutely priceless! 😁 As I had said before many times: "One does not listen to Pink Floyd. You EXPERIENCE Pink Floyd!"
Jamel, when you pointed out how the music caused the hairs the rise on your arm, at that same moment in the song, I felt the very same thing! I looked down and all the hairs were standing up on my arms also!
The tube he uses is connected to a talk box, literally lets him talk through his guitar. Our AC broke today so it's like 85 degrees inside at midnight, and I have the chills from this song!
I saw them in Vancouver bc in 94...we were way in the back but I can tell you it was one of the most spectacular shows ever...and they needed a stadium of at least 50 thousand to get there equipment and light show in...
Jamel - you're a good man. Always enthusiastic and great to watch and listen to. And I love how you hardly interrupt as so many "reaction" videos do. I'm a fan. And as Bill and Ted said (just like your shirt pretty much does)...."Be excellent to each other". It's not that hard!
I had the joy of seeing Pink Floyd on their Division Bell tour in 1994. Probably the best concert I ever went to. Just perfect sound, outdoor venue, nice cool weather, great light show, good company, and mellow people. Glad I got to see them while they were around and touring. Personally I think The Division Bell is a very underrated album, and while Roger Waters might have been missed somewhat in their later years, David Gilmour did a fine job of carrying the torch and keeping the spirit of Pink Floyd. He has great solo stuff too if you've not explored it. I'd love to see Jamel (Jamal) review more songs from this album, and from David Gilmour's solo stuff. Thanks for a great review and comments.
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Yes, that is Stephen Hawking. At the beginning of the song he says,
"For millions of years mankind lived just like the animals.
Then something happened which unleashed the power of our imagination.
We learned to talk."
Later in the song he says,
"It doesn't have to be like this.
All we need to do is make sure we keep talking."
RIP to the legend Dr. Hawking.
@@beesnort3163 That's Dr. Hawking! 😉👍
The voice for Stephen Hawking has an American accent
It's sampled from a 1994 BT commercial (that you can find on TH-cam) and was later reused on Talkin' Hawkin' from The Endless River.
@@albertagibinik3436 yep. It's something that Stephen Hawkins complained about jokingly.
i would say don't sleep on The Division Bell, but i have had this album on repeat virtually every night for over 20 years, by far the most underrated Pink Floyd album, and a personal favorite, with well over 10000 playthroughs this is easily my most listened to album. I think that could be a record.
It's a definite Pink Floyd album, much better than 'The Endless river". They should have stopped it there.
@@MrKersey The Endless River is basically The Division Bell part two, all of Rick's stuff was from the DB recordings and they just went off of those.
@@sarahkinsey5434 I know, but still it wasn't as good as DB.
The Division Bell has always been my favorite Floyd album. I feel like many fans really don't like it though. To be fair the lyrics are much more "on the nose" than their earlier stuff.
@@carterbrock7971 I can’t really put my finger on why it’s my favorite, maybe because it’s easy to listen to and get lost in
The guy simply has that magic touch. No one can bring emotion out of that instrument like DG.
When I was in college the local radio station aired the 'world premier' broadcast of the new Pink Floyd song "Keep Talking", which was the first glimpse of the Division Bell that was released. A multitude of people from all 5 floors of the residence hall tuned in and cranked their stereos to full volume to simultaneously play the song, effectively making the entire residence hall a giant speaker. A strange, but fond memory. Incidentally, the closing track of the album, "High Hopes", encapsulates that feeling of remembering the wonders and fondness of college from the perspective of being older, which makes the album even more powerful to me now than when it was released.
Dude, that is an amazing experience!
That's an AWESOME dorm-life memory!! ❤
What a great memory...
I remember they had the lights on the Empire State Building in NYC changed to pulse red to promote the album on the night it released. We went to the city to see it. It looked wicked in the skyline on the way in.
@@ilovetovape722 that definitely out shines my me.ory of the release. Box sets in the record store with the red blinking light. LOL
David gilmour. The genius who makes grown men cry with a guitar 🎸
Jamal
I loved your priceless reaction when Gilmour used "talk box" near the end of the song.
Watch his reaction to the talkbox on pigs when he says( what was that) it brilliant ✌🏴
@@paulkearney5540 I have seen it.
Jamal's look changes and thinking, "really David!" during this video
This was their Pulse tour; it was phenomenal. You should watch this concert in its entirety.
I saw this tour in 94. Best show I’ve ever seen. We wore out the VHS and I’m on my second set of DVDs.
Saw Pulse in Edmonton outdoors at Commonwealth stadium. Phenomenal is actually an understatement
Division Bell tour. At least that's what was printed on my ticket
Paul Queripel yes but the concert DVD is called Pulse.
@@Falaje64 I know what the video was called (bought the vhs) but that wasn't the name of the tour. It seems to be a common mistake, everyone seems to have forgotten what it was called.
All of us fortunate enough to have seen this show live were in a TRANCE.... MESMERIZED the entire show... as you can imagine. We walked out saying.... What did we just witness? That was out of this world incredible.
This proves David never asked more of his guitar that he could not do himself...
I needed to hear this for my love for my own guitar
Actually he said "If I write something that I can't play, I just get someone who can..."
That was specifically about the guy playing the other guitar in this concert... Tim Renwick.
Jamel, Thank you for posting this. Man seeing Rick Wright hit hard. This was a great tour from Division Bell.
Made me sad to see him as well
I’ll never forget being at this concert in 1994. When the funky looking hieroglyphics were projected onto the stage, it was actually projected onto the entire stadium and audience. Fitting, as the song is about communication and connection.
Don’t forget about the pigs and the disco ball!!
The Concert has been one of my lifes highlights .
For those of us who have had the opportunity to see Pink Floyd live. Their music not only takes you to a different place, but they are also the greatest show on earth. Pink Floyd is not a band. They are an experience. I love the reaction Jamel. And I also love your shirt.
We will never be as cool as David Gilmour playing shirtless at Pompeii.
This is correct.
I’m pretty cool
Accurate
So true
I was at Pompei sans shirt as a tribute to the lads. Felt amazing and then seeing the spot where they set up and played? It was trancendent. Jamal saying 'if there's a line to get in the club, they ain't in the line' is so perfect. He explained the whole performance in one sentence. I love how he picked out the backing singers too because they were on a level my favourite part of the performance. Absolutely incredible, Great video.
Loved your face when he started the first solo, but even more the disbelieve on your face, when he started the guitar talking through the talkbox! Loved it! Probably my most favorite song of the whole concert!
Plus that Stephen Hawking made his voice cemented on this song is awesomeness in itself!
Pink Floyd just sucks you in to a different dimension of peace. You have to just relax and let it take over your senses. Just a perfect reaction Jamel. You looked speechless
Saw the Floyd in Denver 1994, incredible concert ❤❤
One of my favorite songs from “The Division Bell” album!
Exactly what I was going to say.
Sometimes artists make breakup songs. Other times they make breakup albums.
Great underrated album
The entire album is Amazing....!
@@andrewhawkins6754 "Lost For Words".....
one of my favorites from that "era" of pink floyd is "One Slip" live performance from the "Delicate Sound of Thunder" tour
@Matt Johnson
I love that track and that version. Hard to beat the original though as the over production works amazingly well for this song. If you can find it, you should give a listen to the one time they played it on the PULSE tour. April 20 in Oakland. Its awesome too!
@@fortch17 first time i ever heard it was when i saw it live in three rivers stadium for my 21st birthday. The "Momentary Lapse of Reason" tour summer '88. There is an amazing collaboration cover by Juliadream on youtube.
"Keep Talking" from one of Floyd's last and most underrated albums, "Division Bells". Not a bad song on the record/CD.
I graduated in 95 loved the division bell...many acid nights listening to it
The division bell is underrated? Everyone I know loves that album.
@@pepper684 Many Roger Waters fans won't accept Floyd without him. That is why I call it underrated. Many are not even aware of "Endless River", which was a 2nd album inspired by the "Division Bell" sessions and released a decade later.
This is THE song that got me into Floyd back in 1994. They quickly became my favorite band and have stayed that away since. My sister gave me the Division Bell when she found out I loved hearing this song on the radio and I fell in love.
Bro literally that’s the same that happened for me, this song randomly came on and I was like what musical genius is this ?? And come to find out it’s Pink Floyd, who would’ve also thought that their other songs would also be masterpieces 🤣 truly one of my favorite bands of all time
I swear seeing them I wouldn't even call just a concert, it truly was an experience! Thank you for doing this one, love it!
This song inspired me to buy the Division Bell when I was 11, which inspired me to buy most of their albums, which made them my favorite band.
The tube thing on his guitar is called a talk box, by the way. The sounds from the guitar are amplified and directed through that tube. Then as he changes the shape of his mouth, it changes the sounds of the guitar as if it's speaking.
Jamal sitting there for 3min. straight with his mouth open and didn't blink once. Pink Floyd triggers all the senses, just sit back and let them take you, no drugs needed, better without.
Have you tried both, or are you speaking from inexperience?
I think he was fixed on the backup singers, lol
Wouldn't make a statement before doing 'research'.
@@jen_alanfromchicago53 Back in the day, I remember people commenting "You have to be stoned to watch and understand 'The Wall'." I was about as sober as they come, but had been dealing with addicts for a few years - I don't think I had any problems at all understanding that movie. I felt like the meaning was crystal clear. Maybe some people need a little "help" to appreciate this level of talent *shrug*
@@maryscaggsdane1978 agreed, being wasted and at a concert is useless, no way are you going to remember what actually happened. The old 'I was there and so wasted, the concert was awesome ' and then asked when normal they dont remember. Seems like a waste of time. I never understood
So far Pink Floyd is the only band that can transport me into a different and unique state of mind. It's like a therapy in my life.
Should name this song, "Gilmour's Girls." Gilmour's guitar: 10. Backup Singers: 11.
Thank you very much 🙏🏾
@durgadiva
Each of you are amazing on your own but for my money, the combination of you, Sam, and Claudia is unbeatable. Just beautiful each time I hear these concerts.
This song is incredibly relevant in today's world, where censorship abounds. David Gilmour was moved to tears by BT's commercial featuring Stephen Hawking's words: "Mankind's greatest achievements have come about by talking. And its greatest failures by not talking. It doesn't have to be like this. [...] All we need to do is make sure we keep talking." And looking at the world today, ripping itself apart, lead by radical ideologies that refuse to talk and reach common ground, where censorship is the default and it is applauded, it is hard to not be similarly moved to tears by those same words.
@Cristi Neagu - well said...
How I truly wanted to react to this comment is with a ❤️ because I so totally love and agree with it.
Two of my favorite PF songs that I've never seen anyone react to: 'One Slip'....( from their 'Momentary Lapse of Reason album ).....& 'What Do You Want From Me'....( off of The Division Bell ).
Watching you watch this was just amazing. Their music moves people like no other. Love your stuff
I've always loved the Division Bell album, and this track in particular is one of my favourites. I've heard this song most of my life but watching this now it hit me hard. My partner of nearly 10 years has recently discovered that he may have Asperger's. Which would explain much of our relationship. The lyrics in this beautiful track describe everything that he and I go through. We love each other immensely, but our communication is very difficult. Thank you for making this video. I needed to hear this song again right now. 🖤
Pink floyd are phenomenal.
elevated the music genre to a whole new level.
New generations of listeners will keep floyd alive for many more years to come thanks to you.
You ought to watch the entire Pulse concert video. It is a masterpiece. They are live in London.
I met David Gilmour in 1984 back stage at a concert in Hollywood Calif. He gave me a signed album that I have in my music room. We talked for 22 minutes. I called him…“The Master Of The Stratocaster” He smiled. I asked if I could shake both his hands that make such great guitar solos, he smiled bigger and said “Sure” and shook both hands at the same time, making a cross between us, I smiled HUGE. I asked him to describe his technique of playing guitar, he replied… “I strike a note, bend it, shake it and then release it”…. Yes, he does that quite well, better than any other guitarist I know, and I know all the great ones.
Loved your face when he started the first solo, but even more the disbelieve on your face, when he started the guitar talking through the talkbox! Loved it!
I got paid to watch those shows. Best job ever. That crowd needed no control. ❤️
I remember when I saw PF in 1994, I was wearing a leather coat and when I got to security, I held open my coat expecting to be patted down, like at most concerts. The security guy just kind of rolled his eyes and waved me through, the unspoken message being "This is a Pink Floyd concert, there isn't going to be any trouble here." And of course there wasn't, just reverent fans and a bit of weed smoke drifting over the venue.
I've never heard this song before!! Thank you sir! Another favorite for my Pink Floyd list
Play the entire Division Bell cd. You won’t be disappointed
So glad I was able to attend this tour many many years ago.
I am so incredibly jealous. I was supposed to see Roger in 2020 but it's been rescheduled until 2022. Hopefully he's in good enough health to do it!
Totes jelly!!!!
Same!!
@@DaneJacobsonMD I'm also seeing Roger in 2022. 4th time. While he isn't the most agreeable person, he puts on a hell of a Floyd show. Favorite show was the DSotM tour in 2007-2008. His reworked 'Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun' became my favorite live Floyd performance.
I was there! Only 18 years old in Foxboro MA.
Brilliance. That is all I ever have to say about David.
This is by far my favorite Pink Floyd song idk what it is about it it just gets me every time
Being such a huge floyd fan I do love to watch reactions of those who discover this great band, and the joy on your face is such a delight 👍
I love your reaction to Pink Floyd, Jamal. You are such a lovely hooman bean. Sending love and thanks from across the pond. ANOTHER GREAT CHOICE 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
GREAT REACTION to an incredible performance! Once again Gilmour an his team mates hit a grand slam! Pink Floyd also had the best "back up" singers in contemporary music.
Every live video from Pink Floyd I've seen has been stunning. Towards the end, David may not have been able to play as fast, but you could still feel every ounce of emotion he poured into those six (or sometimes 12) strings
This is the most beautiful reaction I've seen to the song! Pink Floyd it's an amazing band and to see a reaction like that makes me crazy!!
I was fortunate enough to see them on this tour. Thank you for reacting to this and bringing back this powerful and amazing memory!
Deep Song. Stephen Hawking talking about how humankind learned to talk, which set us apart from the other animals, and how important communication is. The irony of the lyrics is the man is lost in his own world of isolation, not able to say what's on his mind, drowning in his own feelings... The woman pleading "why won't you talk to me? You never talk to me!" And the man just can't find the words to express his feelings out loud to her... completely wasting the gift of communication. The "tube" at the end is a Talk Box... even bestowing the gift of speech to a guitar... but Gilmour being the master of restraint lets the notes speak for him... maybe that's the man making his attempt to say what's really on his mind? Great, Deep Song.
I saw them three nights in a row in Toronto on the 1994 Pulse tour, and I got the same goosebumps every night. I still get them watching this. Thanks for being a good human.
Genuine reaction man... All this song deserves.
I was in my second year of college when this came out, and I cried my heart out listening to this, because I had been waiting for a new PF album for almost 10 years and it didnt disappoint.
Keep up my friend 👍
Been loving this band since their first album released when I was like 13. There is so much to appreciate with the many albums. This is a great song!! It was an amazing tour as were all that I witnessed. Keep it coming Jamel!!🙏
You should react to their song Wearing the Inside Out.
You will not regret it my brother.
Yep. The 2006 Mermaid Theatre version is my favourite.
Your reactions have given me a new appreciation for Pink Floyd. I’m almost 50 and have loved music for a long time but never really listened to PF. Thank you for what you do.
A damn good argument could be made that Gilmore is the greatest guitarist ever next to Hendrix.
He never plays a single note more or less than what the song calls for. He is the ultimate example of playing the song instead of the instrument.
Gilmour is 1. No one else can do what he does.
Attended the Pulse Tour in Houston at Rice Stadium when the Division Bell album was released in 1994... huge thunder storm, lightning, eardrum busting volume, laser lights into the night sky, smoke show, 3 gorgeous backup singers... almost like mother nature joined in on the concert. The most awesomely awesome concert of my life. I refer to it as the Pulse Storm.
Anyone else get to attend that event?
“Brother Hawking” Wow Jamal, that really gave me a huge emotional kick! ❤️❤️
Hey I came across your channel a few days ago and am glad I did, love what you are doing these songs and groups bring back memories as I am a high school grad of 1976 and listened to a lot of them when they were first released. I looked through your playlists for some BTO (Bachman Turner Overdrive)
who were hot stuff in the 70s with songs like not fragile (my favorite) takin care of business and on and on would really appreciate you putting them on your channel, so rock on !!!
Yes I subbed and hit the bell for all notifications from you .
When I was a teen, I wanted to be a Pink Floyd backup singer. They looked like they had the coolest job ever.
How appropriate for David to use the Talkbox on this song "Keep Talking". What's awesome is he doesn't over use it. Love this song.Excellent reaction! Loving it!
YES!!!! Division Bell Album Reaction!!! Coming back to life if a personal all time favorite
Jamel, I don't think Daryl is home but you have the key, let's sneak in.
Great reaction, Jamel! :-) ha ha, could not wait to see your reaction to the talk-box; I knew you'd appreciate it! :-)
If i recall correctly, there is only one other Pink Floyd that utilizes the talk-box :-)
My husband and I saw Pink Floyd 4 times, and I don't have the words for greatness and .......!!!!!
One of the most badass concerts you could ever visit is Pink Floyd
After a 4 hr. bus ride(18 bus loads) to NYC, got to see this, Pulse tour, at Yankee Stadium. An awesome show, just awesome. Been a Floyd fan for a long time, and they did DSoM live.
Division Bell tour was my first ever concert in '94.
Me Too brother, Edmonton Alberta Canada, my young life was complete, i had seen the only band i have ever wanted to see.
Feel old. My first concert was Dark Side of the Moon. Honestly I don’t really care much for Pink Floyd after The Wall (saw that concert too) That is one of the few I do like without Roger.
I watched this entire concert on Laser disc while on LSD so many times 🤣. That's right! Laser Disc! LSD! Pink Floyd! Big screen TV! 🤪🤪🎶🎶🤣🤣 Would I do it again if I could? No, not anymore lol I'm too old for that shit 🤣. Am I glad I did it? Hell yes! ✌❤🎶
I was privileged to see this performed in the New Orleans Superdome during Pink Floyd's "Division Bell" tour. Awesome song and reaction!
I've been subscribed to your channel for 2 years possibly longer, and your reaction to music (no matter the genre) is priceless everytime. You're Authentic Man!!!!!! Hope you see this...
David Gilmour was using a talk box to create his guitar sound on this track. A talk box is a device that allows a musician to create words through the sound of an instrument. It is what made Peter Frampton's famous talking-guitar sound possible. It is not the same as Auto-Tune, wah-wah pedal or even a vocoder. The girls singing background vocals were phenomenal on this track. in their long white flowing dresses and brilliant harmonies they looked and sounded unbelievable. I luv this track... go Pink Floyd!!! PS good job Jamel..
Division Bell was my introduction to Pink Floyd. I remember one night driving 4/5 hours driving from college to my home for the holidays, at midnight, and listening to this, and feeling constant goosebumps.
Saw this in Vancouver in 1993... or '94 ?
I've seen well over 600 concerts since '73... and this was one of the best... EVER.
My top 5 fav Pink floyd song. The thing is, this is not one of their more well known songs, however is a million times better then the top songs today. Thats how good Pink floyd is.....
Be sure to listen to the studio version of this at some point to get the full production value. As good as this is, you don't get the full and proper mix that you get on the studio version.
Beat me to it lol
This is my fav by Pink Floyd. They've always had such great backup vocalists.
Hey, June 1994 , this exact concert was here in SC at the Clemson University football stadium. I was there with my sister. Packed stadium, bleachers and ground. The lasers went so high, the airport was notified to be aware of the lasers. The show didn't start til a little after 9 pm because they needed pitch dark to show them. Awesome show. Much better live! I do have the DVD of this concert. I turn it up!
I don't know who invented using a air tube, but Joe Walsh always nailed for me. David Gilmore and Rick Wright are two of the greatest in my lifetime. I just turned 66.
I think Peter Frampton used this as well.
Remember so well when Pulse came out in 95, trying to figure out how David played that relentless rhythmic riff that goes through the song... When i finally figured it out, it is SO simple.... Just a basic open Em chord picking and lifting one finger off alternately, AND having the right delay settings on the pedals. Only David cam come up with something so simple and so amazing at the same time... 😍
Same goes for the Take It Back rhythmic riff ...
Yes! Pink Floyd has been on my list for a loooooooong time, and Division Bell is one of their best albums, IMO. David gave me goose bumps as well. Love your channel, Jamel!!
I always enjoyed the backup singers every song they have their own dance. Greatest Concert I've Ever Seen in my Life. In the Horseshoe, Ohio State Stadium 🏟️ OVER 150 thousand people EASY. BLOWN Away almost 3 hours of Great Music 🎶🎸🎶 on a Perfect Night 65 degrees. And the Light Show the Best....
I was so lucky to get to see this tour as well as The Momentary lapse of reason tour. Both phenomenal shows.
I barley made to this concert In 1994. 15th rows back- front stage in El Paso with a bunch of people I went with. They were all on shrooms. Me.... I was high on Life and when I saw and heard this I about Sh** Myself !!! LOL : ) Music Will Never be the same. A show that Actually had a 15 min half time...2 hours Plus. It will never be the same...
Saw this tour at the Rose Bowl from the floor next to the mirror ball that rose out of the center of the field. Incredible show!
Jamel, are you my son I didn't know I had? Lol. I love the song "Us & Them". The sax will put you on the moon. They are number one since the summer i visited Alabama sitting in a cornfield (where they grew the pot,lol) at 15 smoking out like a cheech & Chong movie listening to DSOTM
For the first time. I am now 64. If I ever get alzheimer's their songs will be
The only thing I will remember. My brain has the hard drive of them, lol.
Love you Jamel. You have to watch Pulse live the whole concert. You will know what I am talking about. Keep playing and talking. Lol. Peace
Brother. I know you will know what I mean when I say the only person, besides Gilmour, who can make his guitar talk like it is talking to you is Chris Stapleton. One stroke sounds like a song. Amazing.
The guitar solo with the talk box is such a statement -- noise coming out of his mouth but no words. So perfect for the meaning of the lyrics.
That is a musical instrument called a Talk Box.......also used by Peter Frampton, Joe Walsh and others 👍
@@illuminateyourlife3401 - Thank you! I knew it must have a name but I didn't know it. Fixed it.
Loved your reaction to the vocoder Jamel. Was waiting for it……. Absolutely love the song and Gilmour’s emotive guitar. Thanks, all the way from New Zealand.
Jamel, thank you for this version as I had never heard it before. I need to find it and put it on my play list.
Was at the show in Houston. Who remembers the rain!!!!!! Those lasers were glittering.
At 5:59...
The look on your face, Jamel,
is absolutely priceless!
😁
As I had said before many times:
"One does not listen to Pink Floyd.
You EXPERIENCE Pink Floyd!"
I have this and the whole concert is awesome...great taste in music hear...as always...Ty brother
What a treat for a Saturday night ☺️
Jamel, when you pointed out how the music caused the hairs the rise on your arm, at that same moment in the song, I felt the very same thing! I looked down and all the hairs were standing up on my arms also!
This concert video is called PULSE ...every song they performed for this was amazing ...especially the song RUN LIKE HELL
I have the DVD and CD from this tour. Phenomenal performance and great song by one of Floyd's most underrated albums and a personal favorite of mine!
The tube he uses is connected to a talk box, literally lets him talk through his guitar. Our AC broke today so it's like 85 degrees inside at midnight, and I have the chills from this song!
I saw them in Vancouver bc in 94...we were way in the back but I can tell you it was one of the most spectacular shows ever...and they needed a stadium of at least 50 thousand to get there equipment and light show in...
Jamel - you're a good man. Always enthusiastic and great to watch and listen to. And I love how you hardly interrupt as so many "reaction" videos do. I'm a fan. And as Bill and Ted said (just like your shirt pretty much does)...."Be excellent to each other". It's not that hard!
The one and only time I can remember seeing Gilmour use a "talkbox"! Beautiful!
I had the joy of seeing Pink Floyd on their Division Bell tour in 1994. Probably the best concert I ever went to. Just perfect sound, outdoor venue, nice cool weather, great light show, good company, and mellow people. Glad I got to see them while they were around and touring. Personally I think The Division Bell is a very underrated album, and while Roger Waters might have been missed somewhat in their later years, David Gilmour did a fine job of carrying the torch and keeping the spirit of Pink Floyd. He has great solo stuff too if you've not explored it. I'd love to see Jamel (Jamal) review more songs from this album, and from David Gilmour's solo stuff. Thanks for a great review and comments.
You got it man that was Stephen Hawking's he actually did that just for that song
AFAIK this was from an ad aired on BBC for BT (british telecom); IIRC there is a wikipedia article on that, too.
Not true. It's taken from a BT commercial: th-cam.com/video/du_iG7Veupc/w-d-xo.html
I was waiting for you to see this! So glad you enjoyed it!! 😎