I freaking love this song. It frequently gets kind of overshadowed by Dogs but theres so much to love here. The keyboard intro (and tone choices throughout), those drum fills and snare hits, that guitar tone and agressive choices, the lyrics of course, the brief return of the "stone" echo from Dogs, but i think my favorite part has to be the way the last word of each line smoothly transitions into Wright's keyboard tone. Just brilliant. Okay, almost favorite. My favorite line: "Wave after wave of demented avengers march cheerfully out of obscurity into the dream."
This song is chalk full of profound verses and the musical craftsmanship is brilliant. Thanks for watching. P.S. For me, the ‘Dogs’ guitar work and the last 3 minutes of the song made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up, but I can easily your point too. ‘Sheep’ is outstanding.
“Bleating and babbling I fell on his neck with a scream” The lyrics are so powerful! And followed by an actual scream that blends amazingly with the music! I remember this album in 1977 like it was yesterday when I was a child. I spent several days listening to it repeatedly being completely mesmerized by the power, darkness and beauty of this album. Thanks a lot to make me live again this moments. I agree with your rating, this is a fantastic song, only slightly surpassed maybe by the sublime Dogs. Carry on the good work and your adventure in the Pink Floyd universe. There are many more jewels to discover either in older albums - like Meddle/Echoes for instance - or in the more recent The Division Bell and I’d love to watch your reactions.
I couldn't agree more with your sentiment about the lyrics and the overall power of this song. "Sheep" is a masterpiece that has the remarkable ability to transport us back in time, evoking memories and emotions as if it were just yesterday. The entire "Animals" album, possesses an unparalleled blend of power, darkness, and beauty that resonates deeply. Your description of being completely mesmerized by it mirrors my experience. I appreciate your kind words and your enthusiasm for Pink Floyd's music. You're absolutely right; there are many more jewels to discover in their vast discography. I look forward to continuing this adventure, uncovering the hidden gems and timeless creations that define this iconic band's legacy. 🌟🎶
I love how Sheep ends with the music of the revolution fading out and gradually being replaced with the same old same old grazing in the fields. Also I agree with your rating of the three songs on this album. It's crazy how Pink Floyd can make an album where the lowest rated song is an A+.
And the birds happily singing again. Brilliant. I have never rated an entire album. If I start to perhaps doing these types of videos more, I will have a new section for entire storybook albums. 'Animals' as a whole is a 'Masterpiece' Thanks for watching.
Once again, yes, PF is the best band that ever was, lol. I've been going through your reactions in the last few days. Sheep and Dogs are my favorites from this album. I know that you have received many comments about Echoes-and here is another one, lol. I highly recommend that you listen to both the studio version and then also watch the live at Pompeii version. This is the song that was the start of their masterpiece journey. Really enjoying your channel!
Yes, Echoes has been mentioned countless times. I'll be sure to give the studio and live versions of a good listen. Pink Floyd's music is a journey in itself, and it's fantastic to have you along for the ride on the channel! 🎶🚀
I don’t comment on every video, Larry, but I’ve truly enjoyed your journey through Animals, and Pink Floyd in general. Regarding Gilmour’s comment about telepathy with Wright, I think this is particularly evident in the live performances of Echoes, from the 1971 version at Pompeii all the way through the Gdańsk version in 2008. Famously, (and maybe you know this) Gilmour has said that he’ll no longer play the piece after Wright’s passing-I bet this is probably the reason.
Thank you for joining me on this journey through Pink Floyd's 'Animals' and their music in general. I couldn't agree more about Gilmour and Wright's musical telepathy. It's like they shared a musical soul. And yes, it's deeply touching how David Gilmour has chosen not to perform 'Echoes' after Richard Wright's passing. It's a testament to the profound bond they had and the magic they created together.. Thanks for sharing your thoughts
A masterstroke of an album. The heartbeat sound of Waters, versus the scream of Gilmore's guitar, tells the horror of being brought to slaughter. The lyrics are mind bending. The feel of dread in Wrightś keyboard is terrifying,and the masterful punctuation of Mason, encapsilates a dystopian reality of... today.
You've captured the essence of "Sheep" and the entire Animals album beautifully. Pink Floyd's ability to create a haunting and thought-provoking atmosphere is masterful. They all came together to convey a powerful and dark narrative. It's incredible how their music remains relevant and reflective of societal issues, even today. Thanks for sharing your insights! 🎶🐑🎸
Great analysis. This was the pinnacle of Roger's bitterness with society in GB (a general lyrical attitude that began with "Wish You Were Here, then carried forward to a slightly lesser degree with "The Wall"). When you get around to the Waters-less Division Bell, you'll find a definite trend towards hope and reflection. FYI...many will comment on the amazing bass work on Pigs and Sheep - here's why: David Gilmour played bass and lead guitar on both tracks, with Roger doing rhythm guitar and some sound effects). This album really acts as a showcase for Nick and Richard as well. Start to finish, this is my personal favorite PF album (followed closely by DSOTM, Division Bell, and WYWH).
"Sheep" and "Pigs" indeed showcase Roger Waters' commentary on society, and it's interesting to note the roles each band member played in creating these tracks - a testament to their versatility and ability to evoke different emotions.. It's always fascinating to see how their music resonates with people. 🎶🐑. Thank you for your insights!
@@llarose You're welcome. PF never wrote music to simply listen to - they wrote things you could feel as well. They put as much effort into subsurface sounds and effects as they did to the primary melody/chorus structure. True listeners revel in the complexity of their compositions - they build sonic and lyrical worlds, and it's up to you to decide how to interpret them. Thanks for YOUR insights as well.
Absolutely love the chord progression at the end! However something I missed the first dozen times I heard this song was the absolute perfectly seamless transition from Rogers voice into the synth at the beginning of the song where he sings "into the air" but it goes aaaaaairrrrrrrrrr-synth...... Just listen again if you missed it!!
That transition you mentioned is a fantastic detail in the song! Meticulous attention to sonic details. Those subtle moments and transitions are part of what makes their music so captivating. It's always a joy to discover these nuances upon repeated listens. Like watching GOT or BB for the 10th time:) Thanks for watching!
"The dogs are dead! You better stay home, and do what you're told. Get out of the road, if you want to grow old." ... The Sheep overthrow the Dogs, and become authoritarian dogs themselves. Meet the new boss, same as the old boss. Waters is saying it's an endless cycle.
Nice reference from The Who:) That line of the song confounded me because I thought if the Dogs are dead, then the sheep can just live their lives normally. A happy ending. Thanks for watching.
"Meddle" is a masterpiece, according to dozens of comments here. Sadly, I haven't heard it (or remember it) and "Echoes" is one of the most requested songs on the channel. Thanks for the recommendation! Looks like there's much more PF coming:)
Well, it’s been quite the journey Larry and I’ve been very happy to be on the trip with you! Once again, you’ve totally got the message of the song and it was also great to see you enjoy the musical feast that the band provided 😊. Dave, Rick and Nick were all on fire on this track. Thanks for another thoughtful and enjoyable reaction and analysis Larry. Oh, and also interesting to see your rebranding of the channel to include more of your travels I assume? Looking forward to seeing more of that too.
Thank you for the kind words. Yes, I have 100's of hours of footage of my adventures in the Amazon, Patagonia etc, and really want to start pushing out some more of those adventures. You have a keen eye indeed as the change was subtle! Thanks for your support.
@@llarose yes, I imagined you as a fellow traveler as well as music head! South America is the continent I haven’t seen nearly enough of though, so looking forward to your shares. Spent some time in French Polynesia last year, 5 islands including Tahiti and Bora Bora. I’d say they’d be hard to beat for natural beauty and incredible lagoons, but a bit thin on items of historic interest. Off to the Andalusia area of Spain for a couple of months in 2 weeks time. Anyway, look forward to learning of your travels and of course more great music!
@@fd1930 That's a pretty nice list. Here's the last video I made in Rio de Janeiro, 3.5 months ago. Slow-paced, but beautiful scenery: th-cam.com/video/gVBqlj1u0Ok/w-d-xo.htmlsi=s7eWVJ0rJyJAsxcR
If you like the Gilmour /Write interaction look for "ECHOES". Live from Gdansk, its a bit like Dueliing banjoes . After Richard Wright dies ( shortly after this show) Gimour has refused to play it ever again. Its from the Meddle album 1971 1 side of the album at over 20 min long. It was written by Gilmour and Wright. It started the change in style for the band, then the next album was the legendery Dark Side of the Moon a record 14 years in the Billboard 100.
Looking forward to covering the much-requested 'Echoes' here on the channel. I have never listened to it in its entirety. Wright was great on this Album. Thanks for the great intel and watching.
The first three lines are the lord's prayer the rest is not. if you watch echoes live from Pompei you will see how good Nick is. The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want He makes me down to lie Through pastures green He leadeth me the silent waters by With bright knives He releaseth my soul He maketh me to hang on hooks in high places He converteth me to lamb cutlets For lo, He hath great power, and great hunger When cometh the day we lowly ones Through quiet reflection and great dedication master the art of karate Lo, we shall rise up and then we'll make the bugger's eyes water
70s Floyd is some of my favorite music to ever be recorded in a studio. They were just on a different level that decade and everything is timeless. Too bad they couldn't sort out their differences and keep working together as a team. The Wall has some great songs on it, but as a whole it's not really my thing..too much of a Roger Waters project.
The 70s era of Pink Floyd was indeed a golden period for music. Timeless classics. It's a bittersweet truth that sometimes creative differences can lead to the end of remarkable collaborations. While 'The Wall' might lean more towards Roger Waters' influence, it still contains some incredible tracks that resonate with today's society. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
It’s always hard to compare but his style was so perfect for this band. I think the Pompeii performance was his finest hour for me personally, but he is definitely just perfect on this album. I will always say these three main songs on Animals were their best work. Dogs is still my favorite but Sheep and Pigs are not far behind.
This is my favorite song on the album. I have several ringtones from this banger! 🤘
It is a banger. Loved Sheep 🐑 . The entire album was and is timeless. Thanks for watching.
I freaking love this song. It frequently gets kind of overshadowed by Dogs but theres so much to love here. The keyboard intro (and tone choices throughout), those drum fills and snare hits, that guitar tone and agressive choices, the lyrics of course, the brief return of the "stone" echo from Dogs, but i think my favorite part has to be the way the last word of each line smoothly transitions into Wright's keyboard tone. Just brilliant. Okay, almost favorite. My favorite line: "Wave after wave of demented avengers march cheerfully out of obscurity into the dream."
This song is chalk full of profound verses and the musical craftsmanship is brilliant. Thanks for watching. P.S. For me, the ‘Dogs’ guitar work and the last 3 minutes of the song made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up, but I can easily your point too. ‘Sheep’ is outstanding.
My favorite song on animals is pigs on the wing part one ,dogs ,pigs three different ones ,sheep ,pigs on the wing part two ,in that order!
“Bleating and babbling I fell on his neck with a scream”
The lyrics are so powerful! And followed by an actual scream that blends amazingly with the music!
I remember this album in 1977 like it was yesterday when I was a child. I spent several days listening to it repeatedly being completely mesmerized by the power, darkness and beauty of this album.
Thanks a lot to make me live again this moments. I agree with your rating, this is a fantastic song, only slightly surpassed maybe by the sublime Dogs.
Carry on the good work and your adventure in the Pink Floyd universe. There are many more jewels to discover either in older albums - like Meddle/Echoes for instance - or in the more recent The Division Bell and I’d love to watch your reactions.
I couldn't agree more with your sentiment about the lyrics and the overall power of this song. "Sheep" is a masterpiece that has the remarkable ability to transport us back in time, evoking memories and emotions as if it were just yesterday.
The entire "Animals" album, possesses an unparalleled blend of power, darkness, and beauty that resonates deeply. Your description of being completely mesmerized by it mirrors my experience.
I appreciate your kind words and your enthusiasm for Pink Floyd's music. You're absolutely right; there are many more jewels to discover in their vast discography. I look forward to continuing this adventure, uncovering the hidden gems and timeless creations that define this iconic band's legacy. 🌟🎶
I love how Sheep ends with the music of the revolution fading out and gradually being replaced with the same old same old grazing in the fields. Also I agree with your rating of the three songs on this album. It's crazy how Pink Floyd can make an album where the lowest rated song is an A+.
And the birds happily singing again. Brilliant. I have never rated an entire album. If I start to perhaps doing these types of videos more, I will have a new section for entire storybook albums. 'Animals' as a whole is a 'Masterpiece' Thanks for watching.
Once again, yes, PF is the best band that ever was, lol. I've been going through your reactions in the last few days. Sheep and Dogs are my favorites from this album. I know that you have received many comments about Echoes-and here is another one, lol. I highly recommend that you listen to both the studio version and then also watch the live at Pompeii version. This is the song that was the start of their masterpiece journey. Really enjoying your channel!
Yes, Echoes has been mentioned countless times. I'll be sure to give the studio and live versions of a good listen. Pink Floyd's music is a journey in itself, and it's fantastic to have you along for the ride on the channel! 🎶🚀
one of PF's often overlooked gems. A concept tour de force, it never gets old.
Agree, profound story, even ringing true for the present. Thanks for watching.
I don’t comment on every video, Larry, but I’ve truly enjoyed your journey through Animals, and Pink Floyd in general. Regarding Gilmour’s comment about telepathy with Wright, I think this is particularly evident in the live performances of Echoes, from the 1971 version at Pompeii all the way through the Gdańsk version in 2008. Famously, (and maybe you know this) Gilmour has said that he’ll no longer play the piece after Wright’s passing-I bet this is probably the reason.
Thank you for joining me on this journey through Pink Floyd's 'Animals' and their music in general. I couldn't agree more about Gilmour and Wright's musical telepathy. It's like they shared a musical soul. And yes, it's deeply touching how David Gilmour has chosen not to perform 'Echoes' after Richard Wright's passing. It's a testament to the profound bond they had and the magic they created together.. Thanks for sharing your thoughts
A masterstroke of an album. The heartbeat sound of Waters, versus the scream of Gilmore's guitar, tells the horror of being brought to slaughter. The lyrics are mind bending. The feel of dread in Wrightś keyboard is terrifying,and the masterful punctuation of Mason, encapsilates a dystopian reality of... today.
You've captured the essence of "Sheep" and the entire Animals album beautifully. Pink Floyd's ability to create a haunting and thought-provoking atmosphere is masterful. They all came together to convey a powerful and dark narrative. It's incredible how their music remains relevant and reflective of societal issues, even today. Thanks for sharing your insights! 🎶🐑🎸
"Pink Floyd has sent more people to space than NASA." - Kersten Graham
Great quote. Thanks for watching
I recently re-visited Orwell's Animal Farm and then listened to your 3 reviews. Amazing work from these men.
I couldn’t agree more. This storybook album’s message (and their musical execution) is profound and transcends time. Thanks for watching.
That's such a powerful outtro. It feel so triumphant......
Indeed, the outro in "Sheep" is a triumph of musical storytelling. Thanks for watching
Great analysis. This was the pinnacle of Roger's bitterness with society in GB (a general lyrical attitude that began with "Wish You Were Here, then carried forward to a slightly lesser degree with "The Wall"). When you get around to the Waters-less Division Bell, you'll find a definite trend towards hope and reflection. FYI...many will comment on the amazing bass work on Pigs and Sheep - here's why: David Gilmour played bass and lead guitar on both tracks, with Roger doing rhythm guitar and some sound effects). This album really acts as a showcase for Nick and Richard as well. Start to finish, this is my personal favorite PF album (followed closely by DSOTM, Division Bell, and WYWH).
"Sheep" and "Pigs" indeed showcase Roger Waters' commentary on society, and it's interesting to note the roles each band member played in creating these tracks - a testament to their versatility and ability to evoke different emotions.. It's always fascinating to see how their music resonates with people. 🎶🐑. Thank you for your insights!
@@llarose You're welcome. PF never wrote music to simply listen to - they wrote things you could feel as well. They put as much effort into subsurface sounds and effects as they did to the primary melody/chorus structure. True listeners revel in the complexity of their compositions - they build sonic and lyrical worlds, and it's up to you to decide how to interpret them. Thanks for YOUR insights as well.
Great review, for me this album has so much relevance in this world we are living in today, almost prophetic.
It’s profound. Like a classic novel or movie that transcends time. Thank you for watching.
I totally agree with your rating on this spectacular album. True masters. Enough said. P.S. really like your wolf tat
Thank you for the kind words. Amazing album 💿 PF is one of a kind. Yes, the wolf 🐺 holds a special place in my heart:)
Nick Mason does exactly what is required. If it needs little he's subtle, if it needs everything he throws in the kitchen sink. Fan kin tastic
Yes, he's a true professional, versatile and talented. What more can you ask for?
One can only hope.
Great reaction/analysis Larry what an album this is and there’s only one Pink Floyd ❤see you next time down the rabbit hole 😊
Thank you again for the kind words! This album transcends time, musical tastes and age.
@@llarose I’m 72 lol and still playing the Floyd. Luv it , keep them coming
We are the sheep Larry thats how i see it great reaction again.....
Thanks a bunch. I was a Dog for about 12 years, then I woke up! This entire album is a gut-punch. Brilliant. Thanks for watching.
Absolutely love the chord progression at the end! However something I missed the first dozen times I heard this song was the absolute perfectly seamless transition from Rogers voice into the synth at the beginning of the song where he sings "into the air" but it goes aaaaaairrrrrrrrrr-synth...... Just listen again if you missed it!!
That transition you mentioned is a fantastic detail in the song! Meticulous attention to sonic details. Those subtle moments and transitions are part of what makes their music so captivating. It's always a joy to discover these nuances upon repeated listens. Like watching GOT or BB for the 10th time:) Thanks for watching!
"The dogs are dead! You better stay home, and do what you're told. Get out of the road, if you want to grow old."
...
The Sheep overthrow the Dogs, and become authoritarian dogs themselves.
Meet the new boss, same as the old boss.
Waters is saying it's an endless cycle.
Nice reference from The Who:) That line of the song confounded me because I thought if the Dogs are dead, then the sheep can just live their lives normally. A happy ending. Thanks for watching.
Animals is best PF album in. my humble opinion! Is it because Dave is on bass? personally yes. I love dave's bass playing 😁🤙
Yes, it’s in their top 3/4 for sure. Thanks for watching! More to come.
If haven't heard their album meddle you should take a listen its a masterpiece for sure especially the last track echos
"Meddle" is a masterpiece, according to dozens of comments here. Sadly, I haven't heard it (or remember it) and "Echoes" is one of the most requested songs on the channel. Thanks for the recommendation! Looks like there's much more PF coming:)
Well, it’s been quite the journey Larry and I’ve been very happy to be on the trip with you!
Once again, you’ve totally got the message of the song and it was also great to see you enjoy the musical feast that the band provided 😊. Dave, Rick and Nick were all on fire on this track.
Thanks for another thoughtful and enjoyable reaction and analysis Larry.
Oh, and also interesting to see your rebranding of the channel to include more of your travels I assume?
Looking forward to seeing more of that too.
Thank you for the kind words. Yes, I have 100's of hours of footage of my adventures in the Amazon, Patagonia etc, and really want to start pushing out some more of those adventures. You have a keen eye indeed as the change was subtle! Thanks for your support.
@@llarose yes, I imagined you as a fellow traveler as well as music head! South America is the continent I haven’t seen nearly enough of though, so looking forward to your shares.
Spent some time in French Polynesia last year, 5 islands including Tahiti and Bora Bora.
I’d say they’d be hard to beat for natural beauty and incredible lagoons, but a bit thin on items of historic interest. Off to the Andalusia area of Spain for a couple of months in 2 weeks time.
Anyway, look forward to learning of your travels and of course more great music!
@@fd1930 That's a pretty nice list. Here's the last video I made in Rio de Janeiro, 3.5 months ago. Slow-paced, but beautiful scenery: th-cam.com/video/gVBqlj1u0Ok/w-d-xo.htmlsi=s7eWVJ0rJyJAsxcR
If you like the Gilmour /Write interaction look for "ECHOES". Live from Gdansk, its a bit like Dueliing banjoes . After Richard Wright dies ( shortly after this show) Gimour has refused to play it ever again. Its from the Meddle album 1971 1 side of the album at over 20 min long. It was written by Gilmour and Wright. It started the change in style for the band, then the next album was the legendery Dark Side of the Moon a record 14 years in the Billboard 100.
Looking forward to covering the much-requested 'Echoes' here on the channel. I have never listened to it in its entirety. Wright was great on this Album. Thanks for the great intel and watching.
The first three lines are the lord's prayer the rest is not. if you watch echoes live from Pompei you will see how good Nick is.
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want
He makes me down to lie
Through pastures green He leadeth me the silent waters by
With bright knives He releaseth my soul
He maketh me to hang on hooks in high places
He converteth me to lamb cutlets
For lo, He hath great power, and great hunger
When cometh the day we lowly ones
Through quiet reflection and great dedication master the art of karate
Lo, we shall rise up and then we'll make the bugger's eyes water
Thank you for this!! The words were hard to decipher. How profound is this song 🎵? My god! Or should I say ‘god bless’:)
70s Floyd is some of my favorite music to ever be recorded in a studio. They were just on a different level that decade and everything is timeless. Too bad they couldn't sort out their differences and keep working together as a team. The Wall has some great songs on it, but as a whole it's not really my thing..too much of a Roger Waters project.
The 70s era of Pink Floyd was indeed a golden period for music. Timeless classics. It's a bittersweet truth that sometimes creative differences can lead to the end of remarkable collaborations. While 'The Wall' might lean more towards Roger Waters' influence, it still contains some incredible tracks that resonate with today's society. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
In my opinion, this album was Nick Mason’s finest hour. He was good on The Wall and beyond, but became somewhat predictable.
Couldn’t agree more, he was much more ‘free’ here. Thanks for watching.
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It’s always hard to compare but his style was so perfect for this band. I think the Pompeii performance was his finest hour for me personally, but he is definitely just perfect on this album. I will always say these three main songs on Animals were their best work. Dogs is still my favorite but Sheep and Pigs are not far behind.
Surprisingly little to hear from david. But he also had a great role in Dogs and Pigs. Maybe he needed to rest a while. 🙂
He played his heart out on this album. His solo on Dogs was something super special 🙌
🤔 David plays lead guitar and bass on this track…not sure what you mean by “surprisingly little to hear from David.”
How about Great Gig in the Sky. Lightning in a bottle.
Yes, I will be getting to the other '3' big albums. Thanks for watching.
Ditemi voi quale band riesce a creare queste magiche atmosfere .
Solo i Pink Floyd .
Yes, agree. Thanks for watching
All Truth.
Drops mic. You are correct in your succinct words. Thanks for watching.