One of the greatest guitar solos ever. Still gives me goosebumps almost 50 years after it came out. So glad I grew up when music like this was being made. Nothing today can compare.
Saw this tour live in Indy in the mid 90s. Was freaking awe-inspiring. The whole audience was transfixed and mesmerized by the solo at the end and the morphing disco ball. I caught myself with my jaw hanging open and looked around. LOL, everyone else was standing around slack-jawed too! Was the same back when I saw them for the first time in the mid 80s. Only that time it was more of a laser light display that had everyone once again slack-jawed. When they went into the chorus, "A distant ship smoke on the horizon, your are only coming through in waves..." they played the lasers above the audience in a pattern that looked like you were viewing waves on the ocean from underneath. It was totally badass! Such great memories!!!
I've seen this tour, and this song played live several times, and the solos I saw were all fantastic, yet still they weren't as incredible as this one is.
“David Gilmour can do more with one note than most other guitar players can do with the whole fretboard.” -- Dave Mustaine (guitarist for Metallica, Megadeth)
@@innosanto Roger may have been the mastermind in a philosophical / lyrical way of Pink Floyd, but without David and his musical genius the band would never have become this expressive and popular. All line-ups featuring Roger Waters never had that charism of David's late configuration. No wonder: Richard Wright, Nick Mason, Tim Renwick, Jon Carin and some other former musicians of Pink Floyd stood with Gilmour.
@@innosanto the wall is what I used to have at the top of the list of concerts..but what they did with this concert..pulse concert..blows everything else away..not even fvcking close..and I haven't seen anything else from any other singer,, group,, that is in the same universe..with the performance..they put on here..and I'm completely aw struck,, cause it was much more than, just performance..it was..EPIC.. ICONIC..
@@CD-so7qu 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️ If I could turn back time, I sure would have been at this concert. I heard some Interviews with people that have been there. And they all said it was „out of this world“! Watching the video of that concert, I can feel what they mean. At least I have played in a Pink Floyd tribute band for about 10 years and it was the best time of my live so far. Shine on!
@@CD-so7quThe song “ High Hopes” from this tremendous “ Pulse” concert was sublimely amazing. The acoustic and then slide steel then back to acoustic at the end brings tears to my eyes each time.
@@capcolombie3834 tough one but I'll give it a shot. Leslie West on Theme For An Imaginary Western, live on Night of the guitars tour. Adrian Gurvitz, In Dreams, from Kick off your muddy boots. Danny Johnston, Drivin Sideways. Johnny Winter, It's my own Fault, from Live Johnny Winter And. Eric Johnston, Manhattan from Venus Isle. When the Sun Meets the Sky, same album. In fact half a dozen numbers from that masterpiece. Steve Vai, Touching Toungues, also Whispering a Prayer, and a few others. Albert Lee, Country Boy, any version you like. Dickie Betts and Duane Allman on Blue Sky from Eat a Peach. Followed on the album by Little Martha which is acoustic, not as epic as comfortably numb though. Pete Haycock, Lucienne. Jeff Beck, Where Were You, Brush With The Blues. Ry Cooder, Southern Comfort. Take your pick, some are epic and melodic, some are technical, some are all three.
Pink Floyd saved my life when I was a young man...their music soothed my anger in a way that nothing else could...I am profoundly grateful for this music and what it did for a troubled young man as myself.
I was at this concert. You didn’t just listen to Pink Floyd, you felt it throughout your body, especially your mind and finally you watched it with the fantastic light show. Having been to concerts since the 1970s, This concert with Pink Floyd had arguably one of the best sound systems. I’ve heard other bands in this venue and the some of them their sound systems sucked, reverbing echoes so much you couldn’t make out any words. This was their encore song, the final song. When everyone walked out to go home hardly anyone spoke, they just witnessed a concert of a lifetime; an experience we collectively all tried to process as we left. We were all speechless.
It was crazy loud and at the same time CRAZY crystal clear. To me (with my mind somewhat influenced by shrooms) at times it felt like a warm blanket. I'm not exaggerating when I say that I was not the same man walking out of there in dumbfounded silence after the concert as the one who went through the gates that afternoon.
It was actually their 2nd encore of three. The full encore was Wish You Were Here, Comfortably Numb and Run Like Hell. I was there for three nights - and again at Maine Road. And I still missed things!
My goodness, 3 very fortunate people, you were actually there?!? I wish I could have been, I woulda been 15. Thanks for sharing your experiences, super interesting!
Completely agree. I didn't miss many shows in the 80's or 90's....... Seriously the best I've ever seen. Birmingham,Al. Legion Field. At least 75 thousand there. Unreal live
.Fun Fact---- According to Waters, Barrett(original singer, who was dealing with serious mental issues) came into what would be their last rehearsal session together with a new song. He was calling it, "Have You Got It Yet?," and the first couple times they ran through it, it seemed simple enough. Soon the band realized that the song wasn't simple at all - Barrett would change the melody and the arrangement constantly with each new practice run - slightly at first, but more and more each time they played it. Barrett would play it again for them, with the capricious structure changes, and each time he would ask, "Have you got it yet?" Of course, the band never did quite get it, as they were chasing the proverbial carrot on the string. Eventually they realized that they had become victims of Barrett's eccentric sense of humor. In fact Waters stated, in an interview for The Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett Story, that upon realizing Barrett was deliberately making the tune impossible to learn, he put down his bass guitar, left the room, and never attempted to play with Barrett again. Waters had called it "a real act of mad genius".
Here’s another interesting and heartwarming thing about Pink Floyd: for obvious reasons, they had to kick Syd Barrett out of the band, his drug use and mental problems had become too much of an issue for them to carry on with him, so they parted ways. However after every album and every tour they did without him, they would always send Barrett a percentage of the money they would make off of the record sales/tours or whatever. Even though Syd wasn’t physically a part of the group anymore, they still cared about him and considered him a member of the band, so they wrote him a check anytime the band made any kind of revenue. I don’t know too many other musical artists who would do something like that.
@@johnselwitz5362 They even kept his personal life private. They were very fond of the guy, even David, the guy who was picked to replace him was too as Syd attended David's marriage and left shortly after
I was fortunate enough to see this tour and I can tell you with 100% certainly that Pink Floyd are from another galaxy. They're on a whole other level of musical genius.
Glad you enjoyed it. I was there at the last showing in the u.s., in New Jersey. By myself, no money. Just a bus ticket back to Port Authority, a hit of acid, and a pretzel. One of the most memorable nights in my life
that solo was actually 1minute and 10 seconds longer, but when they compiled the DVD, they edited it. there is the full solo available from HD Pink Floyd
This Pulse concert version of this song: BEST GUITAR 🎸 SOLO EVER!!! Never get tired of it. Never stop getting chills and close to tears every single time. Pink Floyd quite possibly the most phenomenal band ever to make music. Dave Gilmour’s vocals are near perfect in this LIVE performance! He might be my all time favorite guitarist because he puts so much emotion into his writing, his melodies, his playing. Even though I wasn’t even born yet when Pink Floyd formed their band, I started listening to them as a young teenager and, decades later, still listen to them all the time. 🙌🏼🌈🤘🏼I’m so happy for you guys to be discovering how amazing they are.
Cool reaction, can't believe someone in the comments suggested the solo was overrated . The best solos are not all about shredding ,speed etc , this solo is filled with emotion , every note is chosen perfectly. Hope you react to more of the pulse concert , it's one of the best live concerts ever recorded in my opinion.
That person needs to look up what Dave Mustaine has to say about Gilmour - ""I'm of the belief that a player like David Gilmour could do more with one note than some of today's shredders can do with a dozen".
They sort of have a point (probably not the one intended) as this particular solo is edited together from 2 performances because David made a cock-up .
If you've seen the movie this solo musically describes the character's descent into madness as to the guitar gradually ascends higher and higher.Gilmour is so talented he can put emotion into guitar notes,most just play guitar,he becomes the guitar.
I am so utterly lucky to have seen them in the old Foxboro Stadium in 1994, they were incredible that night and the version of Comfortably Number heard there rivaled the one you just reacted to. Pink Floyd was an experience like no other musically, we tripped to them in Boston in 1975 & 1977, I got to see Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here and Animals in their entirety. You should react to every thing on those Albums, they are beyond classic. They encored with Echoes in 75, we thought the building was in alternate universe for awhile. They were the best I ever saw and I envy you two having a fresh start on reviewing their amazing catalog. Enjoy! 🎸
He is no way understated my friend.. He is fully recognise as one of the all time greats... With Mr page, Eric Clapton. Jimi of course... The ones who are truly understated are Darrell dime bag, or James hetfield. And most definitely Kirk Hammett is absolutely overlooked.. Also one guy from my neck of the woods who is a Brilliant guitarist and and criminally over looked and understated is John squire of the stone roses... Tell me I'm wrong about squire... He is as good as anyone who pick a guitar up... Still Dave....he's not bad huh .😎
@@antonytheolddog8626 …understated in the sense he avoided the theatricality of guys like Page, making his sound the focus, not windmilling arms, teeth pick, or other showboating. His understatement not diminishing the greatness. Get it now?
Actually Prince is the most understated Guitar genius of our generation. David Gilmour is by all account a brilliant player, but for me the understated champion goes to Prince just my humble opinion. :) stay safe and Healthy.
@@neverlandxx73 ..Prince was indeed talented, but my use of “understated “ seems to confuse. Prince played exceptionally, but flamboyantly; my use of understated refers to delivering great guitar solos with quiet dignity. That’s Gilmour, not Page, Hendrix, or Prince…all wonderful , by the way…as is Bonamassa, etc, but David does it calmly.
I believe in a rock magazine a few years back they did a poll and the 2 solos in Comfortably Numb took No.1 and No.2. And no, I'm not actually making that up! Without question this is No.1 for me.
I've probably now watched about 20 reaction videos of this song and the chills and goosebumps start every time at the start of the solo. This song will never get old, ever.
Their music is a journey. I have been a fan since their beginning and have followed them through my life. Headphones, lean back, eyes closed, and away we go.
Ok so I literally just got done watching this, refreshed youtube and here you guys are reacting to it. Guess I'm watching again probably for the 56th time lol
You all did a great reaction to this. I was fortunate to see Pink Floyd live on this Pulse tour in 1994 at the Alamodome in San Antonio. There were 47,000 fans at the show, and I had 18th row seats on the floor. In the first half of the show they played their album Dark Side of the Moon from start to finish, and in the second half they played many songs from their recently released album The Division Bell and other popular songs. "Comfortably Numb" was their last song of the second half, and then their encore was "Run Like Hell". You should definitely see the light show for that from this Pulse tour. It was an experience of a lifetime. Also saw them in 1987 on the Momentary Lapse of Reason tour in Austin. Again, great reaction and cool to see your appreciation for this!!!
I was lucky enough to see Pink Floyd live twice!! The best concerts I’ve ever been to, and every time I see this video of Comfortably Numb, I get goose bumps!
I have watched this on DVD and YT now a hundred times and it never fails to stir my emotions. When you watch the whole Pulse concert the feeling is magnified! They play the songs from Dark Side of the Moon on the DVD and this song is the first encore. Thanks for a great reaction!
The song is about Roger Waters, who was ill and needed some pain medication so he could go onstage to perform. So many great classic bands/artists from back in the day; Pink Floyd is definitely at the top of the list (along with the Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan and others). Don't get me started on the best guitarists, lol. David Gilmour (lead guitarist and vocalist) is not just an amazing musician but an amazing human being. He auctioned off all his guitars; got $21.5 million, and gave it all to charity. You guys need to see them very young in "Pink Floyd live at Pompeii, 1971-72" , another amazing performance.
In addition to Waters' performance ills, Gilmore added the childhood experience of having a bad case of a flu or some kind of viral infection and the delirium that he experienced during that time, but was now fleeting in his memory.
My understanding is that it was Gilmore, not Rogers, who needed the pain meds. As A G correctly states, he compares it to being sick as a child. He is not celebrating drug use in the song. I actually remember the first time I heard only two albums: Dark Side of the Moon and Beatles White. I never get sick of seeing and hearing Pink Floyd. I'm near-obsessed!
@@BillBarnesLexSouthCarolina my understanding was that it was Roger's experience as a child and before a concert in Germany when he became ill and was given a shot by a doctor
Wow, Santana, hendrix, Clapton, how lucky we all are to hear these wonders of the world, Pink floyed, the Who, U2 and more. Just found your channel and its so good to see younger generations being reminded of this type of music/awesome talent.
One of the greatest solos ever played. David Gilmour is a genius on the guitar. Where are you ever going to hear such a heartfelt, melodic solo as that. I don't think you will find one any better. Different maybe, but not better !!
I first saw them in 1972 and been addicted to their music ever since. The 1994 concert was just wonderful and will always be in my memory as the years march on. Bless you all.
As a guitar player of some 40 years who's played a LOT of gigs with a lot of great musicians, as well as having listened to many a great player over the years, true to the T that this is just an amazing performance all around.
First time I heard this was in a sneak preview in the middle of the night in 1979. One of my favorite albums of all time. David Gilmour evokes emotional reaction with his guitar solos. I'm happy to see you enjoy it so much.
I have the same thing as BJ. Whenever I listen to it, I say to myself, "I don't want the end yet, don't end it!" It's a phenomenal guitar solo. I've probably seen all the versions of this song from different concerts (by the way, the performance from Live At Pompeii 2016 is also great), but this is an absolute gem! This whole concert is amazing. Whatever you play from it, you will never make a mistake. It is an experience for ears, eyes and soul ...
Their gigs takes your soul, shakes it up like a snow globe, the you wait for days for it to settle into its new position. Nice to see a couple of young people "get IT"(the spirit of music) Thank you for taking the Pink Floyd torch for future generations.
He can still play like that; I was fortunate enough to see David Gilmour's solo tour in 2016. He performed this song and many other Pink Floyd classics, along with his solo work. If you ever want to see a more recent performance of his, I suggest 'David Gilmour, Live in Pompeii, Comfortably Numb, 2016' or from the same show, 'In Any Tongue.' As for the Pulse 1994 concert, I suggest checking out 'Sorrow' next; it's got another amazing guitar solo.
If you really get into their music, Pink Floyd brings you to another level. Not just music, it’s a great experience and discovery ✌🏻❤️ BTW, thanks a lot for not interrupting the solos 🙏👍
Such an incredible performance and SOLO, it really does bring a tear to my eye every time I watch. How blessed are we to have this, documented for all time?
Yeah, I think this song, its sounds - hold you, gently open the walls you built to protect yourself, and makes you feel safe and loved, without those walls.
Before I even watch this... everybody in the live was pimping this when you did Comfortably Numb studio version. This is the greatest guitar solo of all time and this particular live version is the best I've ever heard David Gilmour play. He's on another level when it comes to Soul. 🔥 Fire doesn't even begin to explain it. Here we go I'm going to watch
@@itsbrodie i see you fam. I know the Pompeii solo has that black on black strat that he used after he sold the red one and donated his proceeds to global warming. Equally as excellent. A lot of guys lose their dexterity as they age. Not david gilmour. He just gets better. But you are one hundred percent right that version live in Pompeii is spectacular. I've said it a thousand times, picking the best guitar player ever is all subjective, but I will say without question he is the most humbling guitar player I've ever heard. No guitar player ever and say that David Gilmour hasn't at one time or another put them in their place
Love the reaction. Makes me proud to be British. I agree with your sense of feeling after hearing this masterpiece live. You don't so much listen to Pink Floyd... You feel Pink Floyd on an emotional level. Love you both, keep up the great work
“Comfortably Numb” - “Sorrow” - “On The Turning Away” - "Time" - "Money" - “Another Brick In The Wall” - “Keep Talking” - “High Hopes” - “Great Gig In The Sky” - “Shine On You Crazy Diamond” - “Learning To Fly” - “Coming Back To Life” - "Take It Back" - “Dogs Of War” - “What Do You Want From Me” - “Run Like Hell” - “HEY YOU” - Pink Floyd- David Gilmour Guitar Solos I have seen performed Live in 4 concerts. “The Master Of The Stratocaster”
I believe the song is based on two incidences in Roger Waters life, firstly when he was ill as a child and secondly when he was ill before a show and had to have a shot to enable him to perfom
Thank you thank you thank you for reacting to this amazing song, especially this live version. It's, to me, the best guitar solo performance of this song.
Havin older parents on painkilling medicine you can imagine what this song and lyrics means to me and other people as well in these Pandemic days !! An Awesome awesome song ... glad you also got to experience it..And it never seems to loose importance, in different ways/meanings... A true Master piece!! Thanks for reacting to this one!! :)
@@godschild4988 Thank you so so much for the thoughts and prayers!! This song gives me so much comfort.. and hopefully for others as well..!!.. Don`t forget to live your best life .. Everyday !! :) :)
One of the greatest guitar solos ever. Still gives me goosebumps almost 50 years after it came out. So glad I grew up when music like this was being made. Nothing today can compare.
Saw this tour live in Indy in the mid 90s. Was freaking awe-inspiring. The whole audience was transfixed and mesmerized by the solo at the end and the morphing disco ball. I caught myself with my jaw hanging open and looked around. LOL, everyone else was standing around slack-jawed too! Was the same back when I saw them for the first time in the mid 80s. Only that time it was more of a laser light display that had everyone once again slack-jawed. When they went into the chorus, "A distant ship smoke on the horizon, your are only coming through in waves..." they played the lasers above the audience in a pattern that looked like you were viewing waves on the ocean from underneath. It was totally badass! Such great memories!!!
I've seen this tour, and this song played live several times, and the solos I saw were all fantastic, yet still they weren't as incredible as this one is.
Absolutely. It transcends mere " guitaring" and becomes something above and beyond.
THE greatest guitar solo ever :) To me the closest runner up is the Time solo... and then nothing for miles and miles...
@@mikeharry1799 Yes: THE!
“David Gilmour can do more with one note than most other guitar players can do with the whole fretboard.” -- Dave Mustaine (guitarist for Metallica, Megadeth)
Dave. High praises. You are both divine and preach at the pulpit! I am transformed to dreamland whenever both of you gents preach string theory.
The entire Pulse concert is stunning. Every song.
I don't like as much as their other concerts. There is no oomf or caffeine.
Waters is that.
The wall 1980 is great concert. Amazing.
@@innosanto Roger may have been the mastermind in a philosophical / lyrical way of Pink Floyd, but without David and his musical genius the band would never have become this expressive and popular. All line-ups featuring Roger Waters never had that charism of David's late configuration. No wonder: Richard Wright, Nick Mason, Tim Renwick, Jon Carin and some other former musicians of Pink Floyd stood with Gilmour.
@@innosanto the wall is what I used to have at the top of the list of concerts..but what they did with this concert..pulse concert..blows everything else away..not even fvcking close..and I haven't seen anything else from any other singer,, group,, that is in the same universe..with the performance..they put on here..and I'm completely aw struck,, cause it was much more than, just performance..it was..EPIC.. ICONIC..
@@CD-so7qu 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️ If I could turn back time, I sure would have been at this concert. I heard some Interviews with people that have been there. And they all said it was „out of this world“! Watching the video of that concert, I can feel what they mean. At least I have played in a Pink Floyd tribute band for about 10 years and it was the best time of my live so far. Shine on!
@@CD-so7quThe song “ High Hopes” from this tremendous “ Pulse” concert was sublimely amazing. The acoustic and then slide steel then back to acoustic at the end brings tears to my eyes each time.
David Gilmour is a living treasure, no one can get ore emotion out of an electric guitar.
Gary Moore perhaps ?
@@billyrampersad1750 no david gilmour is the king of giitare
You have just heard what is undoubtedly the greatest guitar solo ever played.
Close, but no cigar.
@@robertcameron3709 So name a better solo? You know you can't.
@@capcolombie3834 tough one but I'll give it a shot.
Leslie West on Theme For An Imaginary Western, live on Night of the guitars tour.
Adrian Gurvitz, In Dreams, from Kick off your muddy boots.
Danny Johnston, Drivin Sideways.
Johnny Winter, It's my own Fault, from Live Johnny Winter And.
Eric Johnston, Manhattan from Venus Isle. When the Sun Meets the Sky, same album. In fact half a dozen numbers from that masterpiece.
Steve Vai, Touching Toungues, also Whispering a Prayer, and a few others.
Albert Lee, Country Boy, any version you like.
Dickie Betts and Duane Allman on Blue Sky from Eat a Peach. Followed on the album by Little Martha which is acoustic, not as epic as comfortably numb though.
Pete Haycock, Lucienne.
Jeff Beck, Where Were You, Brush With The Blues.
Ry Cooder, Southern Comfort.
Take your pick, some are epic and melodic, some are technical, some are all three.
@@BertSmithLondon grossly underrated player is Mark.
@@robertcameron3709 Jimi Hendrix, Voodoo Child live at Woodstock.
At last - you are going to love this - Probably the best guitar solo ever bar
none
Pink Floyd saved my life when I was a young man...their music soothed my anger in a way that nothing else could...I am profoundly grateful for this music and what it did for a troubled young man as myself.
Mother is one song that I hear every time..I wanna 😭. It was so deep for me. Miss my mother.
I was at this concert. You didn’t just listen to Pink Floyd, you felt it throughout your body, especially your mind and finally you watched it with the fantastic light show. Having been to concerts since the 1970s, This concert with Pink Floyd had arguably one of the best sound systems. I’ve heard other bands in this venue and the some of them their sound systems sucked, reverbing echoes so much you couldn’t make out any words. This was their encore song, the final song. When everyone walked out to go home hardly anyone spoke, they just witnessed a concert of a lifetime; an experience we collectively all tried to process as we left. We were all speechless.
It was crazy loud and at the same time CRAZY crystal clear. To me (with my mind somewhat influenced by shrooms) at times it felt like a warm blanket. I'm not exaggerating when I say that I was not the same man walking out of there in dumbfounded silence after the concert as the one who went through the gates that afternoon.
I was at this concert too but the last song was 'Run Like Hell'. Your reaction is spot on though, concert of a lifetime.
It was actually their 2nd encore of three. The full encore was Wish You Were Here, Comfortably Numb and Run Like Hell. I was there for three nights - and again at Maine Road. And I still missed things!
My goodness, 3 very fortunate people, you were actually there?!? I wish I could have been, I woulda been 15. Thanks for sharing your experiences, super interesting!
As others have stated before me:
“You don’t just listen to Pink Floyd…you EXPERIENCE Pink Floyd.”
I was there.. Earls Court London 1994. I remember at one point feeling like I was going to weep and leaving completely speechless.
I was at that gig. Mindblower.
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Me, too.
I too caught them in 94! Once in a life time experience
one of the top nights of my life!
I was there as well but not this exact show. When that disco ball opened up my head exploded.
I was at this exact concert and its still the best concert i have ever seen. Witnessing Gilmour's solo was almost spiritual. An amazing night.
And ever will
Completely agree. I didn't miss many shows in the 80's or 90's....... Seriously the best I've ever seen. Birmingham,Al. Legion Field. At least 75 thousand there. Unreal live
I saw this tour in Washington DC, best concert I ever saw.
I would have been 1 years old. I still cry watching this. Man…
I am so envious. It must have been amazing.
No matter how many times I hear this song, it always gives me goosebumps
David Gilmour is a guitar god! He belongs on the guitar Mount Rushmore along with SRV, Jimi, Eddie Van Halen! He’s nearly 80 and can still kill it!
Greatest live guitar solo ever. 'High Hopes' from the same concert is a must.
That steel guitar solo at the end always gets me
So excited and Thank You for playing the video for us!
This version is so incredible it really is, love what he does when the discoball opens up
This pulse concert from Pink Floyd. Is my favorite of all time.. Every song is absolute perfection..I’m soo glad y’all visited this..
.Fun Fact---- According to Waters, Barrett(original singer, who was dealing with serious mental issues) came into what would be their last rehearsal session together with a new song. He was calling it, "Have You Got It Yet?," and the first couple times they ran through it, it seemed simple enough. Soon the band realized that the song wasn't simple at all - Barrett would change the melody and the arrangement constantly with each new practice run - slightly at first, but more and more each time they played it. Barrett would play it again for them, with the capricious structure changes, and each time he would ask, "Have you got it yet?" Of course, the band never did quite get it, as they were chasing the proverbial carrot on the string. Eventually they realized that they had become victims of Barrett's eccentric sense of humor. In fact Waters stated, in an interview for The Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett Story, that upon realizing Barrett was deliberately making the tune impossible to learn, he put down his bass guitar, left the room, and never attempted to play with Barrett again. Waters had called it "a real act of mad genius".
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I think it may have been his last act of Brilliance! I Love that story...he played them...LOL
Imagine getting trolled by syd Barrett 🤷♂️😂
Here’s another interesting and heartwarming thing about Pink Floyd: for obvious reasons, they had to kick Syd Barrett out of the band, his drug use and mental problems had become too much of an issue for them to carry on with him, so they parted ways. However after every album and every tour they did without him, they would always send Barrett a percentage of the money they would make off of the record sales/tours or whatever. Even though Syd wasn’t physically a part of the group anymore, they still cared about him and considered him a member of the band, so they wrote him a check anytime the band made any kind of revenue. I don’t know too many other musical artists who would do something like that.
@@johnselwitz5362 They even kept his personal life private. They were very fond of the guy, even David, the guy who was picked to replace him was too as Syd attended David's marriage and left shortly after
I was fortunate enough to see this tour and I can tell you with 100% certainly that Pink Floyd are from another galaxy. They're on a whole other level of musical genius.
Glad you enjoyed it. I was there at the last showing in the u.s., in New Jersey. By myself, no money. Just a bus ticket back to Port Authority, a hit of acid, and a pretzel. One of the most memorable nights in my life
Every single performance from the pulse concert is an absolute masterpiece.
that solo was actually 1minute and 10 seconds longer, but when they compiled the DVD, they edited it. there is the full solo available from HD Pink Floyd
One of the most epic guitar solo`s ever!
Best concert EVER! 1994 Oakland, California. Amazing!
July '94, RFK stadium! Amazing²! Cheers....
This Pulse concert version of this song: BEST GUITAR 🎸 SOLO EVER!!! Never get tired of it. Never stop getting chills and close to tears every single time. Pink Floyd quite possibly the most phenomenal band ever to make music. Dave Gilmour’s vocals are near perfect in this LIVE performance! He might be my all time favorite guitarist because he puts so much emotion into his writing, his melodies, his playing. Even though I wasn’t even born yet when Pink Floyd formed their band, I started listening to them as a young teenager and, decades later, still listen to them all the time. 🙌🏼🌈🤘🏼I’m so happy for you guys to be discovering how amazing they are.
Comfortably numb was written by Roger waters as a real life experience when he was not feeling well. This was his story of that experience
@@alfredhenton8346 he wrote the lyrics but he definitely didn’t write that guitar solo
@@alfredhenton8346 I think Dave went to Roger and said "I have this nice music in my head, write some lyrics for this". The result is a masterpiece.
Its insane that all the years they've been singing this song it sounds exactly the same. Although I do like Gilmour's version better than Water's..
Cool reaction, can't believe someone in the comments suggested the solo was overrated . The best solos are not all about shredding ,speed etc , this solo is filled with emotion , every note is chosen perfectly.
Hope you react to more of the pulse concert , it's one of the best live concerts ever recorded in my opinion.
Emotion beats virtuosity.
That person needs to look up what Dave Mustaine has to say about Gilmour - ""I'm of the belief that a player like David Gilmour could do more with one note than some of today's shredders can do with a dozen".
They sort of have a point (probably not the one intended) as this particular solo is edited together from 2 performances because David made a cock-up .
If you've seen the movie this solo musically describes the character's descent into madness as to the guitar gradually ascends higher and higher.Gilmour is so talented he can put emotion into guitar notes,most just play guitar,he becomes the guitar.
@@richardgoddard37 No cock up. I was there. But nearly 2 minutes edited out of the DVD.
I am so utterly lucky to have seen them in the old Foxboro Stadium in 1994, they were incredible that night and the version of Comfortably Number heard there rivaled the one you just reacted to. Pink Floyd was an experience like no other musically, we tripped to them in Boston in 1975 & 1977, I got to see Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here and Animals in their entirety. You should react to every thing on those Albums, they are beyond classic. They encored with Echoes in 75, we thought the building was in alternate universe for awhile. They were the best I ever saw and I envy you two having a fresh start on reviewing their amazing catalog. Enjoy! 🎸
I saw them at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City in 1988. A highlight of my concert-going life 💜
David Gilmour is the understated guitar genius of the past fifty years.
He is no way understated my friend..
He is fully recognise as one of the all time greats...
With Mr page, Eric Clapton.
Jimi of course...
The ones who are truly understated are Darrell dime bag, or James hetfield.
And most definitely Kirk Hammett is absolutely overlooked..
Also one guy from my neck of the woods who is a Brilliant guitarist and and criminally over looked and understated is John squire of the stone roses...
Tell me I'm wrong about squire...
He is as good as anyone who pick a guitar up...
Still Dave....he's not bad huh
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@@antonytheolddog8626 …understated in the sense he avoided the theatricality of guys like Page, making his sound the focus, not windmilling arms, teeth pick, or other showboating. His understatement not diminishing the greatness. Get it now?
@@edwardrutledge2765 oh, Well now you put it like that .
No, I have no idea..🤔
Yeah...I get it now chief..
Now you explained it correctly.🤨
Actually Prince is the most understated Guitar genius of our generation. David Gilmour is by all account a brilliant player, but for me the understated champion goes to Prince just my humble opinion. :) stay safe and Healthy.
@@neverlandxx73 ..Prince was indeed talented, but my use of “understated “ seems to confuse. Prince played exceptionally, but flamboyantly; my use of understated refers to delivering great guitar solos with quiet dignity. That’s Gilmour, not Page, Hendrix, or Prince…all wonderful , by the way…as is Bonamassa, etc, but David does it calmly.
arguably one of the best solo's in rock music
No argument here that's for sure. David Gilmour is a bad man on that guitar 🎸
there's no argument . anything dave gilmore does is incredible
There is no argument it is
I believe in a rock magazine a few years back they did a poll and the 2 solos in Comfortably Numb took No.1 and No.2. And no, I'm not actually making that up! Without question this is No.1 for me.
I've probably now watched about 20 reaction videos of this song and the chills and goosebumps start every time at the start of the solo. This song will never get old, ever.
Their music is a journey. I have been a fan since their beginning and have followed them through my life. Headphones, lean back, eyes closed, and away we go.
This is my favorite song of all time and my favorite moment in any live show I've seen. I saw the Pulse tour in L.A.
There's more passion in that guitar solo than is legally allowable!
I took my wife to Pulse when we were in college. Her 1st concert!
One of the greatest live guitar solos in rock history. Spine tingling.
Ive seen this so many times and it gives me chills and tears every single time!! David Gilmour is beyond amazing!!🎶🎸🎶🎸🎵
I saw this show in Tacoma, WA in the early 90’s. The LAZERS were stellar. The sound live was so good. Great reaction!
David fkn Gilmour, y'all!! That man has been giving me goosebumps for over 40 years!
Ok so I literally just got done watching this, refreshed youtube and here you guys are reacting to it. Guess I'm watching again probably for the 56th time lol
David Gilmour's guitar speaks to the soul! So much emotion and passion.
David Gilmour's guitar playing is otherworldly. It's magical, what else can you say? Love seeing you enjoying this so much!
I have seen quite a few reactions to this and it is not at all unusual to see people have a strong emotional reaction to the wondrous guitar solo.
Man, this version gives me goosebumps every time…just watching the video lol. If I could go back and see any concert, I think this would be it.
This reaction video proves how much you two genuinely love music. You have a new subscriber.
I saw them on this tour. Unbelievable show ! Great reaction. Glad that you enjoyed it. ✌️
This classic has got to be one of their best loved songs.
I can never get enough of a David Gilmore solo and I could listen to this for eternity ❤️ Simply a legend.
Glad y'all reacted to this performance. More Pulse, please....Sorrow.
The live Floyd shows I went to were at the top of my concert experiences. Thanks for the reminder. I enjoy your channel. Have a nice evening.
Live "On the turning away" should be next!
You all did a great reaction to this. I was fortunate to see Pink Floyd live on this Pulse tour in 1994 at the Alamodome in San Antonio. There were 47,000 fans at the show, and I had 18th row seats on the floor. In the first half of the show they played their album Dark Side of the Moon from start to finish, and in the second half they played many songs from their recently released album The Division Bell and other popular songs. "Comfortably Numb" was their last song of the second half, and then their encore was "Run Like Hell". You should definitely see the light show for that from this Pulse tour. It was an experience of a lifetime. Also saw them in 1987 on the Momentary Lapse of Reason tour in Austin. Again, great reaction and cool to see your appreciation for this!!!
I was lucky enough to see Pink Floyd live twice!! The best concerts I’ve ever been to, and every time I see this video of Comfortably Numb, I get goose bumps!
This performance was 27 years ago this month. Also their performance Live at Pompeii was 50 years ago this week.
BRAVO!!! So glad you did the pulse concert....Love you two!
I have watched this on DVD and YT now a hundred times and it never fails to stir my emotions. When you watch the whole Pulse concert the feeling is magnified! They play the songs from Dark Side of the Moon on the DVD and this song is the first encore. Thanks for a great reaction!
That solo gives me chills every time I hear it.
It's about time! lol...
You need react to more of this concert simply amazing !!!!
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David Gilmour's solo pulls my heart out through my chest! Tears! The most emotional solo of all time! Nothing but LOVE for the Pink Floyd.
If you just close your eyes and listen to the music. Your there
I've seen them live twice. AMAZING
The song is about Roger Waters, who was ill and needed some pain medication so he could go onstage to perform. So many great classic bands/artists from back in the day; Pink Floyd is definitely at the top of the list (along with the Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan and others). Don't get me started on the best guitarists, lol. David Gilmour (lead guitarist and vocalist) is not just an amazing musician but an amazing human being. He auctioned off all his guitars; got $21.5 million, and gave it all to charity. You guys need to see them very young in "Pink Floyd live at Pompeii, 1971-72" , another amazing performance.
In addition to Waters' performance ills, Gilmore added the childhood experience of having a bad case of a flu or some kind of viral infection and the delirium that he experienced during that time, but was now fleeting in his memory.
My understanding is that it was Gilmore, not Rogers, who needed the pain meds. As A G correctly states, he compares it to being sick as a child. He is not celebrating drug use in the song.
I actually remember the first time I heard only two albums: Dark Side of the Moon and Beatles White. I never get sick of seeing and hearing Pink Floyd. I'm near-obsessed!
@@BillBarnesLexSouthCarolina my understanding was that it was Roger's experience as a child and before a concert in Germany when he became ill and was given a shot by a doctor
One of the best guitar solos of all time I’ve been listening to Pink Floyd also for like 48 years
I saw this tour at Arrowhead. It was life changing. All I could do was just stand there and just soak it in. I never wanted it to end.
This is what you call a ROCK CONCERT, there's nothing like it live, saw them many times back in my younger years thanks for the memories 🤟🥰
This guitar solo has been voted the best of all time by a musicians poll...as a guitar player myself I have to agree
Wow, Santana, hendrix, Clapton, how lucky we all are to hear these wonders of the world, Pink floyed, the Who, U2 and more. Just found your channel and its so good to see younger generations being reminded of this type of music/awesome talent.
One of the greatest solos ever played. David Gilmour is a genius on the guitar. Where are you ever going to hear such a heartfelt, melodic solo as that. I don't think you will find one any better. Different maybe, but not better !!
I saw Pink Floyd live in Stuttgart Germany in 1989, best concert I've ever been to, they were PERFECT and the light show was mesmerizing
Saw them in concert in Germany in 1988. Still one the best concert I’ve seen to date
I first saw them in 1972 and been addicted to their music ever since. The 1994 concert was just wonderful and will always be in my memory as the years march on. Bless you all.
Was lucky enough to see this Tour. Best experience EVER.
The Greatest Guitarist To Ever Play a Guitar. He can make his Guitar sing to us. Give the song High Hopes a listen from the same concert.
As a guitar player of some 40 years who's played a LOT of gigs with a lot of great musicians, as well as having listened to many a great player over the years, true to the T that this is just an amazing performance all around.
First time I heard this was in a sneak preview in the middle of the night in 1979. One of my favorite albums of all time. David Gilmour evokes emotional reaction with his guitar solos. I'm happy to see you enjoy it so much.
I have the same thing as BJ. Whenever I listen to it, I say to myself, "I don't want the end yet, don't end it!" It's a phenomenal guitar solo.
I've probably seen all the versions of this song from different concerts (by the way, the performance from Live At Pompeii 2016 is also great), but this is an absolute gem!
This whole concert is amazing. Whatever you play from it, you will never make a mistake. It is an experience for ears, eyes and soul ...
Saw them twice in concert. EPIC.
Yeah, me too. Both times forgot how I got home :-)
Love the way Gilmore makes his guitar cry tears of music.
I saw them at Oakland coliseum in 94’ and I was 18. Such a good memory.
High Hopes is another great one from this concert. Or anything from this concert is mind blowing 🤯
Their gigs takes your soul, shakes it up like a snow globe, the you wait for days for it to settle into its new position.
Nice to see a couple of young people "get IT"(the spirit of music)
Thank you for taking the Pink Floyd torch for future generations.
He can still play like that; I was fortunate enough to see David Gilmour's solo tour in 2016. He performed this song and many other Pink Floyd classics, along with his solo work. If you ever want to see a more recent performance of his, I suggest 'David Gilmour, Live in Pompeii, Comfortably Numb, 2016' or from the same show, 'In Any Tongue.' As for the Pulse 1994 concert, I suggest checking out 'Sorrow' next; it's got another amazing guitar solo.
In any Tongue is an amazing song.
All of the Pink Floyd songs from the Pulse Concert are excellent. Two of my other Pulse favorites are SORROW and RUN LIKE HELL.
I've heard them all and in my opinion this is the greatest live rock guitar solo ever.
As a recovering addict.. this song really hits home. Thanks for posting!!
Totally puts me in a trance. Up to my death, in my will this is to be played for the visitors to just chill and trance out. NO TEARS
If you really get into their music, Pink Floyd brings you to another level. Not just music, it’s a great experience and discovery ✌🏻❤️
BTW, thanks a lot for not interrupting the solos 🙏👍
Sorrow live pulse concert. Blows your mind. IMO even a more rock solo
Facts! My favorite David Gilmour guitar solo after this one.
@@TranceAddict1989 One of These Days is pretty wild too
Yessss! 💥
Such an incredible performance and SOLO, it really does bring a tear to my eye every time I watch. How blessed are we to have this, documented for all time?
Yeah, I think this song, its sounds - hold you, gently open the walls you built to protect yourself, and makes you feel safe and loved, without those walls.
Before I even watch this... everybody in the live was pimping this when you did Comfortably Numb studio version. This is the greatest guitar solo of all time and this particular live version is the best I've ever heard David Gilmour play. He's on another level when it comes to Soul. 🔥 Fire doesn't even begin to explain it. Here we go I'm going to watch
I agree, amazing performance- however if you haven't already I'd suggest listening to the live in pompei version. imo it's much better
@@itsbrodie i see you fam. I know the Pompeii solo has that black on black strat that he used after he sold the red one and donated his proceeds to global warming. Equally as excellent. A lot of guys lose their dexterity as they age. Not david gilmour. He just gets better. But you are one hundred percent right that version live in Pompeii is spectacular. I've said it a thousand times, picking the best guitar player ever is all subjective, but I will say without question he is the most humbling guitar player I've ever heard. No guitar player ever and say that David Gilmour hasn't at one time or another put them in their place
Live at Pompeii is a MUST!!!!!
Just watch Pulse, 4th row seats in 94. The solo is edited, its actually another 4 minutes to it.
Love the reaction. Makes me proud to be British. I agree with your sense of feeling after hearing this masterpiece live. You don't so much listen to Pink Floyd... You feel Pink Floyd on an emotional level. Love you both, keep up the great work
Oh yes he CAN play it live. Understatement of the year. LOL
“Comfortably Numb” - “Sorrow” - “On The Turning Away” - "Time" - "Money" - “Another Brick In The Wall” - “Keep Talking” - “High Hopes” - “Great Gig In The Sky” - “Shine On You Crazy Diamond” - “Learning To Fly” - “Coming Back To Life” - "Take It Back" - “Dogs Of War” - “What Do You Want From Me” - “Run Like Hell” - “HEY YOU” - Pink Floyd- David Gilmour Guitar Solos I have seen performed Live in 4 concerts. “The Master Of The Stratocaster”
I believe the song is based on two incidences in Roger Waters life, firstly when he was ill as a child and secondly when he was ill before a show and had to have a shot to enable him to perfom
Thank you thank you thank you for reacting to this amazing song, especially this live version. It's, to me, the best guitar solo performance of this song.
This solo, and this live version is largely regarded as one of the best guitar solo's ever.
This song came off the album The Wall which is a concept album that needs to be listened in it's entirety to get a understanding of what it's about..
Havin older parents on painkilling medicine you can imagine what this song and lyrics means to me and other people as well in these Pandemic days !! An Awesome awesome song ... glad you also got to experience it..And it never seems to loose importance, in different ways/meanings... A true Master piece!! Thanks for reacting to this one!! :)
God bless you and your family.✝️🙏
@@godschild4988 Thank you so so much for the thoughts and prayers!! This song gives me so much comfort.. and hopefully for others as well..!!.. Don`t forget to live your best life .. Everyday !! :) :)
Let's go i'm enjoying this trip pink floyd taking us on