That superman was Syd Barrett. Syd was one of the original band members who wrote the band’s songs at the time. He got caught up in drugs and eventually went crazy. This song is basically the band members tribute to him. Time by Pink Floyd might be a good one to listen to next. An eye opener for those who waste it.
Ohh goodness! I have to do some more research on Syd. I guess I have to listen to stuff off the first album to absorb him talent. Either way that’s sad to hear. He must’ve been a special guy for the band member to dedicate such a wonderful work of art to him
I have to say, this was probably the most unique reaction I’ve ever heard. With music or any art, there is no wrong answer. It’s how you feel it, what visions it makes you feel. Rock on man.
David Gilmour on guitar is a master at conveying emotion through his playing. No unnecessary shredding or showing off, just playing from his soul. He is a legend, and he, Nick Mason and Rick Wright are musical gods to me. Personally I can take or leave Roger Waters, too much ego. It says a lot that the others have remained mates (RIP Rick Wright) but not with Roger. Their music has been a part of my life since I first heard them when I was 15 . The only band that I still listen to daily, especially from the 1994 Pulse concert in London in 1994.
I felt all of that. I knew that guitar was conveying so much emotion. I do have to check out something from that Pulse concert. Quite a few people have mentioned it to me. Thanks for watching
roger waters definitely has some ego but there would be no pink floyd without waters just like there wouldn’t be any pink floyd without any of the other members. you gotta give waters credit for his song writing ability despite his ego
@@josephshovlin1672 Exactly, the lyrics to this piece are extraordinary and that was Roger's contribution. The piece would not exist without those words.
Pink Floyd members would be thrilled to watch your reaction. It was their total intention to let us the fans interpret their songs with our own imaginations!
First hearing this at 14 made me a life-long fan. There's a legend amongst Pink Floyd fans that if you play Dark Side of the Moon & watch Wizard of Oz at the same time then music & film synchronise perfectly.
This is one of the best things ever recorded. Every note is exactly where it should be. Brilliant! Here you can see how great Rick Wright was as a composer and what a unique catharist David Gilmour is. His guitar always hits you right in the heart. And Dick Parry's closing saxophones - oh - what a passion! A truly wonderful memory of Syd. By the way, this whole album shows the creative and personal well being of the band at the time. They had the mega-successful album The Dark Side of the Moon under their belt, knew they were financially well off, and were free from the pressures of recording studios and producers. This album began their truly independent and free creative period. It's just a shame it didn't last longer. Already during the recording of the next album Animals, the problems initiated by Roger Waters started and by the end of their career together it didn't get better - on the contrary, it escalated. By the time The Wall was recorded, the collaboration was in tatters (Waters fired Wright). If you want another real musical (and visual) treat, check out "Echoes" live at Pompeii. It's a 1971 recording (from the original Meddle album). Beautiful atmosphere and another masterpiece by Rick Wright...
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Great reaction. I really like your descriptions/visions. These songs are already so emotional. The space between the notes leave this ache and longing that the notes only seem to highlight. I don't know but they also remind me of my Dad. He was often blasting Pink Floyd or Dire Straits when Mom and I would get home from being out. Man, I wish he were here.
I just lost someone very close to me recently as well. Not a parent but someone very close. And after a few months of grieving I realized that every time i mention them or talk about them, or even when I am just thinking about them. They are there. They’ll always be there. My love and hugs to you
When all of lifes worrys and problems are getting you down put the headphones and lose yourself in pink floyds world and everything around you is forgotten for a while
" Welcome To The Machine " was just about to drop. The main reason all Floyd should be first heard from Start of album to the end. They all tell a story.
This masterpiece is about a Superman called Syd Barrett. A founding member of Pink Floyd. Sadly he went crazy after the first record. But you actually recognized it really good for just listening to the music.
Oh man! So that is the Syd everyone is mentioning thanks for clearing that up. Never heard of him. And when we say crazy? Are you talking clinically insane? I gotta tell you this song did seem like it was about a person that the world did not really understand. At least to me anyways
@@anksreacts Actually Syd was a genius and lovely guy. Then he used to take too many and illegal drugs. And he was around the wrong people maybe. Whatever happend nobody knows. Members of Pink Floyd always explained it with the words: "and then suddenly his eyes were like black holes in the sky". Actually he was not 'working' anymore as a usual human. An example was given by the band members. They were playing a song that Syd wrote but Syd always changed the rythem or the melody while they tried to understand the song. And the only text to it was "you got it now?" I hope I remember all that correctly. If not other Pink Floyd fellows may correct me. There is another extremly strange thing about all that. While Pink Floyd did the final mixing of Shine On you Crazy Diamond in the studio suddenly a stranger appeard in the studio. All members of the band thought it is a personal of the studio - until one of them recogniced that it was Syd. The same guy they have not seen for about 5 years and for whom they just created a song. If you are more interested in all that I propose to read about all that. There are many videos, books and websites that explaines all the history of Pink Floyd in a much better way than I can ever tell it.
@@anksreacts He did drugs verily heavily - Acid - (the steel breeze) and basically fried his brain. It was very sad as he was quite talented beforehand, but became incapable of performing so the band had to let him go.
Yep yep Superman is the 1st thing I think of as well when I hear this song. Shine on superman shine on. Clarke Kent is my head everytime I spark one up as well. WOW!
I love the emotion you put into your reaction. You've picked the perfect band for that. David Gilmour's guitar playing is all emotion and his voice is beautiful. Please do more Pink Floyd. Some of their albums are considered "concept" or theme albums; meant to be listened to in one long, un-interrupted stretch as the tracks flow into each other. For starters, I would recommend that you do their classic album "Dark Side of the Moon" in two parts (side 1 and side 2). You'll be glad you did! After that, lots more to come.
That album Dark Side of the Moon is the one. That is the one almost everyone talks about. Ill check it out. ANd thanks for the tip, that might just be the best way to do it if its not too long of an album.
@@anksreacts It's actually 42 1/2 minutes long in entirety. As I said, if you did 1 side for part 1 and the second side for part 2, it would work out perfectly for a reaction and I guarantee you would have many "likes." btw, you need to remember to NOT interrupt the songs as they flow together (or the guitar solos). Pink Floyd fans are very adamant about this. Just letting you know.
Great great great reaction, loved it! Yes, you were on a trip... PF does that. They are deep, different and the best. Please check out 1) SORROW by Pink Floyd at PULSE (Remastered) concert. They are amazing in concert. 2) COMFORTABLY NUMB by Pink Floyd, first album version, then PULSE concert 3) US AND THEM by Pink Floyd 4) THE GREAT GIG IN THE SKY please do THE ALBUM VERSION for this one. I'm following you 🙂
I'm sure everyone has already explained the song is about Syd Barrett, but I love your Superman analogy and it absolutely does work. Music is a personal experience and interpretation. You see and feel what you see and feel.
Pink Floyd opens the imagination. But I want to say I believe they are talking about YOU ,US ,the creative diamond in all of us but especially in the artist that breathes it into life .
As the story goes they hadn’t seen syd in years but while they where recording this album a chubby bald guy walked into the studio; no one knew he was after a discussion they approached the man. It was Syd.
Nice reaction bro, you "get" Pink Floyd. This song is about one of the founding members of Pink Floyd in 1964, Syd Barrett. Unfortunately, his abuse of LSD and other mind-altering drugs, forced him to leave the band by the end of 1967. He also had developed some mental issues that possibly related to or were exacerbated by the LSD. He was replaced permanently with his good friend guitarist and singer Dave Gilmour in 1968, and he's been with PF ever since. Gilmour had been filling in for Barrett for many shows and performances in 1967 because of Barretts inability to function. Although Syd Barrett was not around when the band hit the BIG-TIME with their iconic "Dark Side of the Moon" album in 1973, the band continued to pay him his full shards of the proceeds until he died in 2006. The "Wish You Were Here" album is the album this song is on, if you listen closely to the lyrics of the "Wish You Were Here" song, they are talking about Syd Barrett. And in this song, they are also talking about Syd, Syd is the "Crazy Diamond"! This song, SOYCD, you're reacting to here is only parts 1-5, you should definitely react to parts 6-9, which is incredible!
Very, very nice reaction. Do more of PF. They have so many songs on that same level. This way they are one of the most and the best productive bands in history. Their albums are always a story telling from the first song at beginning to the last at the end. Those sounds at the end of part V are transition to the next song. And this album ends with Shine On You Crazy Diamond parts VI-IX.
I figured that this was gonna carry over into the next track. The ending seemed like a set up for a continuous through line. Ill keep checking out their music. This was powerful stuff
Excellent reaction. I think your descriptions made it interesting - certainly better than when people stop the music mid-stream and talk. Good work. Animals is a great album as well - a bit dark, but you would likely enjoy the experience.
Buddy….you are experiencing exactly what I did when I heard this. Now I literally play Floyd every day. You can’t hear Floyd. You have to FEEL Floyd. Keep it up
SYD... Shine on You crazy Diamond... Syd Barret, the founder of the band, and their "lost" friend. He cried for the moon, exposed to light, reached for the secret too soon... The whole album is an answer to Syd's solo "Dark Globe" song... Dark, disturbed song where he talk about his mental state: "Won't you miss me ? Wouldn't you miss me at all?"
@@anksreacts Yup the first album, and one song from the second (Jugband Blues), the latter is a kind of "goodbye" letter to the band, and it echoes in Dark Side of the Moon "Brain Damage" when Roger Waters writes "And if the band you're in starts playing different tunes, I see you on the dark side of the moon". But "Dark Globe" is part of his solo work (although Gilmour and Waters helped him to record and produce it). He did 2 albums solo, very weird at first, but if you get into it, you can appreciate the poetry, and the tormented, while funny mind he was... I've been listening to them since I was 13 in 1989... Never stop since... A great band with a great "lore".
Loved the imagery this brought to mind 😊😊The song is about a friend and former (founder) member of the band, Syd Barret who had a drug induced breakdown - became a crazy diamond.
Keep going with Pink Floyd, you'll enjoy it. For a different but still cinematic vibe, try Murder By Death. The one coming to mind now is "I'm Coming Home" but anything from their first few albums will be great
Great reaction pink floyd are epic. For true genius watch the pulse 94 live version of comfortably numb. They are even better live. And the alchemy live versions of sultans of swing and telegraph road by dire straits will be right up your street.
The songs about Sid Barrett, the original front man who took too much acid and lost his mind. He turned up to the studio unannounced whilst they were recording this track and watched his band play a song they wrote about him. Tragic loss.
@@anksreacts It was, but he was no longer able to function. The band made sure he got royalties until he passed in 2006. There are a couple of very good documentaries on here about Syd. 👋🏼🤗
This album and Dark Side of the Moon all had a theme to them and the songs would start at the end of one straight into the playing of the next. So nice how that worked )
Speaking of Kubrick he wanted to use Pink Floyd in more than one of his movies and they were just a bit selfish and stubborn! Would have been cool but it never happened! Somebody synced up Pink Floyd song "Echoes" from their album "Meddle" with the last 23 minutes of 2001 A Space Odyssey which sinks up perfectly!! You should check that out someday even if you do it on your own! Their bandmate and original songwriter of their first album called Piper at the Gates of Dawn was mostly written by SYD Barrett. He had a propensity apparently towards schizophrenia took way too much acid and kind of lost it. They had to replace him with David Gilmour the lead guitarist you hear hear and one of the main singers. However Roger Waters is singing in this song. Rodger Waters now the main Lyricist and bass player. And Roger Waters the genius he is with lyrics put SYD in the song you're hearing as follows: Shine on You crazy Diamond = S. Y. D. Just getting SYD's name in the song as an acronym. Last thought here don't worry about SYD!! the Floyd band members were friends with Mr Barrett since childhood and they definitely took care of him his whole life until he died in 2006! _
Thank you very much this comment Jon, I love these long comments. They are so informative. Especially since I know almost nothing about this band or the band member. Syd’s story seems so fascinating to me, now that I know a little bit about him and also just tragic. Although it’s good to know that he wasn’t Al or and that his band mates took care of him. And I’ll check out that 2001 video for sure. That’s actually the visual that popped into my head when this song started. And I just went with it. I know they used a version of Eclipse for Dune last year and I hope they can use some more PF tunes for the sequels. Thanks again.
.... And you HAVE to do Live Pulse Concert version of Comfortably Numb with the extended 🎸 solo! 🤗 Voted prettiest solo in 2006 🤔 I think in Rolling Stone or Guitar Magazine. 😒 I'm old and did way too many shrooms back in the day at Laser Floyd shows at Hayden Planetarium! 🤭😁🐰
That is probably the most requested PF track since i posted this reaction, so ill be checking it out for sure. I already love that song so much. And shrooms and Pink Floyd sounds like a perfect marriage and a hell of great trip to me
@@anksreacts he's the original singer and guitarist for Pink Floyd. This entire album was written for/about him. A combination of drugs, possible mental health issues, and perhaps the stress of success brought the band to make the tough decision of not picking him up one day, and remove him from the band. He went on to start a solo career, with the help of his former band mates, but he wasn't very successful. Some people might say that he was too stuck in the '60s sound, but nobody wanted that in the '70s.
This song has a total of 9 parts and is roughly 25 minutes long ( WELL WORTH THE LISTEN ). This song was actually actually written as a tribute to the original member ( Sid Barret ) who was battling mental illness. I have heard as a rumor ( I have no idea if it is true or not ) that Sid heard it and didn't really like it. Sid eventually lost his battle to his illness. This is just one of countless MASTERPIECES to choose from when it comes to Pink Floyd.. I like your reaction because you are learning that Pink Floyd is NOT a band you just listen to. You have to EXPERIENCE them, and they do it with such ease. David Gilmour has a way of making his guitar speak to your soul ( best way I can describe it ). In my opinion, Pink Floyd is the BEST BAND EVER. Their music takes you on a journey in your mind. If you listen to the lyrics, they are usually very deep in meaning. Check out " Money " and " Time ". I could go on and on, because they have so many masterpieces to choose from. I look fwd. to seeing more of your reactions.
Thanks George. Yes, I just learned a little bit about Syd from all the comments. Such a tragic story, although if the song is anything to go by, he mustve been a fascinating individual. Im just getting started with my Pink Floyd journey so i will definitely be doing a lot more of thier music. I agree witht eh guitar, there was just so much emotion there and it was so clear.
Syd did not die of mental illness (by the way: he was never officially diagnosed with his alleged schizophrenia). He died in 2006 of pancreatic cancer.
I have to say you're right on the money. But it's not about Superman it's about the co-founder of Pink Floyd. Sid Barrett. Many of Pink Floyd's songs are written about Sid Barrett. If you get a chance, look into the tragedy of Syd Barrett. And you're right the guitar was screaming and crying.
It's funny you mention Stanley Kubrick at the start, during production of A clockwork orange (1971) Kubrick initially wanted to use the title track of Pink Floyd's 5th studio album 'Atom Heart Mother' (released a year prior) which is a pure 20+ minute instrumental (I'd say it's worth a listen) however the band declined it's use in the film (it would have been the main theme as far as I'm aware) however, in a scene in the film where the main character of the film is seen at a record stall, the album can be seen on a shelf in the background (it's cover is a cow in a field staring right at you)
This song was written for Syd Barrett...the founder, lead singer and lead guitar. He lost his mind after about 5 years in the band. Cross between schizophrenia and acid. He could no longer function.
It'll be interesting to see you react to their masterpiece album, Dark Side of the Moon. You need to listen to the entire album from start to finish as its really one long track, constructed a bit like a symphony. Its widely regarded as one of the finest rock albums ever made and one of the biggest selling alums of all time.
A journey, now listen to side 2 parts 6-9, there isn't room here but one at a time listen to, all the way through, to Meddle, Dark Side, this album, Animals and The Wall. You want to expand after that listen to the very first, Piper at the Gates of Dawn and know this, their first single in 1967 was a song about a cross dresser who stole women's clothing off clothing lines, Arnold Layne but it is those albums from 1971-79 that are the essence. This song is about ex member, founding member Syd Barrett who was...fired I guess in 1968 because he was just a little crazy from all the LSD but he showed up to the recording session for this fat, bald and unrecognizable, the saga of Syd Barrett is a sad one but worth knowing.
Im already intrigued by his story. Plus this song which is a tribute to him just sorta make him sound even more like a mythical character. Ill be sure to check out more Pink Floyd on my way to discovering new music
I tell everyone who reacts to Pink Floyd that you have to do the entire album at once or do it consecutively song for song. Each tells a story and listening to them separately and not in order it won’t make as much sense. One does not listen to Pink Floyd one experiences Pink Floyd
Ethereal music…..never thought about it until you said the guitar is crying… it’s like the first half of the solo was so peaceful (a stable mind) then it gets angry (the schizophrenic side)??????
Hey anks i noticed u said purple rain was your favorite song so i thought u might like to see this by the band: Three... amazing cover and band. You have to skip to 1:27:30 cuz its live and a full length concert and i cant find another version but check it out my friend. I like it better than the original.... Heres the link to the video. Again skip to 1:27:30 th-cam.com/video/OM1FbLGcaUc/w-d-xo.html
@@lynnhoffmann247 All wonderful songs. The end suite (Any Colour You Like/Brain Damage/Eclipse) of Dark Side of the Moon on Pulse is great as well. A video reaction of that would be good. Havent seen too many reactions of them yet.
Your reaction is like the first time I heard Pink Floyd in 69. I had to subscribe!
(S)hine On
(Y)ou Crazy
(D)iamond
Please do parts 6-9 soon!
And of course, more Pink Floyd 🔥🔥🔥
Oh wow! Like Lucy in the Sky!!
I will 100% be doing more Pink Floyd. Thanks for watching
I am 57 year old man. I have listened to this song hundreds and hundreds of times. I still get goose bumps. That is the magic of Pink Floyd.
That superman was Syd Barrett. Syd was one of the original band members who wrote the band’s songs at the time. He got caught up in drugs and eventually went crazy. This song is basically the band members tribute to him. Time by Pink Floyd might be a good one to listen to next. An eye opener for those who waste it.
Schizophrenia is a sad thing.
LSD was Syd's Green Kryptonite.
Ohh goodness! I have to do some more research on Syd. I guess I have to listen to stuff off the first album to absorb him talent. Either way that’s sad to hear. He must’ve been a special guy for the band member to dedicate such a wonderful work of art to him
So my Superman analogy wasn’t completely off. I was nervous that everyone here was gonna think I’m crazy!
The Wall was a direct tribute to Syd’s descent into addiction and madness
I have to say, this was probably the most unique reaction I’ve ever heard. With music or any art, there is no wrong answer. It’s how you feel it, what visions it makes you feel. Rock on man.
Thank you. Good music just takes me on journey and ive learned to just let it.
Agreed
There's something spiritual about their music. There's no denying.
This is my favourite song by Pink Floyd. Maybe my favourite song of all.
So I picked a really good one to start with. Hope I can find some more stuff like this from them
@@anksreacts What is this song was so good it ruins all other songs for you? :D
David Gilmour on guitar is a master at conveying emotion through his playing. No unnecessary shredding or showing off, just playing from his soul. He is a legend, and he, Nick Mason and Rick Wright are musical gods to me. Personally I can take or leave Roger Waters, too much ego. It says a lot that the others have remained mates (RIP Rick Wright) but not with Roger. Their music has been a part of my life since I first heard them when I was 15 . The only band that I still listen to daily, especially from the 1994 Pulse concert in London in 1994.
I felt all of that. I knew that guitar was conveying so much emotion. I do have to check out something from that Pulse concert. Quite a few people have mentioned it to me. Thanks for watching
I totally agree with you!
I got to see them in 1975 and they have always put on a hell of a concert.
roger waters definitely has some ego but there would be no pink floyd without waters just like there wouldn’t be any pink floyd without any of the other members. you gotta give waters credit for his song writing ability despite his ego
@@josephshovlin1672 Exactly, the lyrics to this piece are extraordinary and that was Roger's contribution. The piece would not exist without those words.
Pink Floyd members would be thrilled to watch your reaction. It was their total intention to let us the fans interpret their songs with our own imaginations!
First hearing this at 14 made me a life-long fan. There's a legend amongst Pink Floyd fans that if you play Dark Side of the Moon & watch Wizard of Oz at the same time then music & film synchronise perfectly.
written as a tribute too and about Sid Barret, Pink Floyds "Super Man"!!!👍👍👌👌✌✌😁😁
This is one of the best things ever recorded. Every note is exactly where it should be. Brilliant! Here you can see how great Rick Wright was as a composer and what a unique catharist David Gilmour is. His guitar always hits you right in the heart. And Dick Parry's closing saxophones - oh - what a passion! A truly wonderful memory of Syd.
By the way, this whole album shows the creative and personal well being of the band at the time. They had the mega-successful album The Dark Side of the Moon under their belt, knew they were financially well off, and were free from the pressures of recording studios and producers. This album began their truly independent and free creative period. It's just a shame it didn't last longer. Already during the recording of the next album Animals, the problems initiated by Roger Waters started and by the end of their career together it didn't get better - on the contrary, it escalated. By the time The Wall was recorded, the collaboration was in tatters (Waters fired Wright).
If you want another real musical (and visual) treat, check out "Echoes" live at Pompeii. It's a 1971 recording (from the original Meddle album). Beautiful atmosphere and another masterpiece by Rick Wright...
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Great reaction. I really like your descriptions/visions. These songs are already so emotional. The space between the notes leave this ache and longing that the notes only seem to highlight. I don't know but they also remind me of my Dad. He was often blasting Pink Floyd or Dire Straits when Mom and I would get home from being out. Man, I wish he were here.
I just lost someone very close to me recently as well. Not a parent but someone very close. And after a few months of grieving I realized that every time i mention them or talk about them, or even when I am just thinking about them. They are there. They’ll always be there. My love and hugs to you
One of the most unique reactions I've seen. Well done.
My favourite ever track...loved your reaction!!
Thank you. Thanks for watching.
When all of lifes worrys and problems are getting you down put the headphones and lose yourself in pink floyds world and everything around you is forgotten for a while
best band of all times 😎👍
Love your reaction! So cool seeing someone listen to this jam for the first time. Made my day! Thank you
" Welcome To The Machine " was just about to drop. The main reason all Floyd should be first heard from Start of album to the end. They all tell a story.
This masterpiece is about a Superman called Syd Barrett. A founding member of Pink Floyd. Sadly he went crazy after the first record. But you actually recognized it really good for just listening to the music.
Oh man! So that is the Syd everyone is mentioning thanks for clearing that up. Never heard of him. And when we say crazy? Are you talking clinically insane? I gotta tell you this song did seem like it was about a person that the world did not really understand. At least to me anyways
@@anksreacts Actually Syd was a genius and lovely guy. Then he used to take too many and illegal drugs. And he was around the wrong people maybe. Whatever happend nobody knows. Members of Pink Floyd always explained it with the words: "and then suddenly his eyes were like black holes in the sky". Actually he was not 'working' anymore as a usual human. An example was given by the band members. They were playing a song that Syd wrote but Syd always changed the rythem or the melody while they tried to understand the song. And the only text to it was "you got it now?" I hope I remember all that correctly. If not other Pink Floyd fellows may correct me.
There is another extremly strange thing about all that. While Pink Floyd did the final mixing of Shine On you Crazy Diamond in the studio suddenly a stranger appeard in the studio. All members of the band thought it is a personal of the studio - until one of them recogniced that it was Syd. The same guy they have not seen for about 5 years and for whom they just created a song. If you are more interested in all that I propose to read about all that. There are many videos, books and websites that explaines all the history of Pink Floyd in a much better way than I can ever tell it.
SCREAM THY LAST SCRAM SYD SONG
I AM STILL SURPRISED PPL STILL HAVE NOT LISTEN THIS MASTER
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@@anksreacts He did drugs verily heavily - Acid - (the steel breeze) and basically fried his brain. It was very sad as he was quite talented beforehand, but became incapable of performing so the band had to let him go.
Watch comfortably numb - pulse version. You will ascend. Great reaction man
Wow. Watching you react is the most action I've had since 2014. Thanks!
I can see you went to places you haven’t been to before. That’s Pink Floyd for you.
I felt like i was watching a person's life unfold infront of me. I guess in a way i was sorta kinda right.
You got all your albums mixed up BUT it doesn't matter... Welcome to the Machine that IS Pink Floyd!
Yep yep Superman is the 1st thing I think of as well when I hear this song. Shine on superman shine on. Clarke Kent is my head everytime I spark one up as well. WOW!
I love the emotion you put into your reaction. You've picked the perfect band for that. David Gilmour's guitar playing is all emotion and his voice is beautiful. Please do more Pink Floyd. Some of their albums are considered "concept" or theme albums; meant to be listened to in one long, un-interrupted stretch as the tracks flow into each other. For starters, I would recommend that you do their classic album "Dark Side of the Moon" in two parts (side 1 and side 2). You'll be glad you did! After that, lots more to come.
That album Dark Side of the Moon is the one. That is the one almost everyone talks about. Ill check it out. ANd thanks for the tip, that might just be the best way to do it if its not too long of an album.
@@anksreacts It's actually 42 1/2 minutes long in entirety. As I said, if you did 1 side for part 1 and the second side for part 2, it would work out perfectly for a reaction and I guarantee you would have many "likes." btw, you need to remember to NOT interrupt the songs as they flow together (or the guitar solos). Pink Floyd fans are very adamant about this. Just letting you know.
@@marymargaretmoore9034 Exactly!
your reaction was this great I cant Wait till you hear the live version..lol
Great great great reaction, loved it! Yes, you were on a trip... PF does that. They are deep, different and the best. Please check out
1) SORROW by Pink Floyd at PULSE (Remastered) concert. They are amazing in concert.
2) COMFORTABLY NUMB by Pink Floyd, first album version, then PULSE concert
3) US AND THEM by Pink Floyd
4) THE GREAT GIG IN THE SKY please do THE ALBUM VERSION for this one. I'm following you 🙂
Pink Floyd é simplesmente genial!
I'm sure everyone has already explained the song is about Syd Barrett, but I love your Superman analogy and it absolutely does work.
Music is a personal experience and interpretation. You see and feel what you see and feel.
Now you should react to Shine On You Crazy Diamond (parts 6-9)
Lotsa LOTSA LUV from Finland!
Pink Floyd - Echoes - Final "Echoes" performance with Richard Wright - also very cinematic.
Echoes the best song in my opinion
Pink Floyd opens the imagination. But I want to say I believe they are talking about YOU ,US ,the creative diamond in all of us but especially in the artist that breathes it into life .
Beautiful thought! Were all crazy diamonds
As the story goes they hadn’t seen syd in years but while they where recording this album a chubby bald guy walked into the studio; no one knew he was after a discussion they approached the man. It was Syd.
If that is true, then that’s the definition of “there are no coincidences”
Awesome reaction!
More Pink Floyd reactions please and also Led Zeppelin, if you havent already? Your reaction this was brilliant, very emotive
Nice reaction bro, you "get" Pink Floyd. This song is about one of the founding members of Pink Floyd in 1964, Syd Barrett. Unfortunately, his abuse of LSD and other mind-altering drugs, forced him to leave the band by the end of 1967. He also had developed some mental issues that possibly related to or were exacerbated by the LSD.
He was replaced permanently with his good friend guitarist and singer Dave Gilmour in 1968, and he's been with PF ever since. Gilmour had been filling in for Barrett for many shows and performances in 1967 because of Barretts inability to function.
Although Syd Barrett was not around when the band hit the BIG-TIME with their iconic "Dark Side of the Moon" album in 1973, the band continued to pay him his full shards of the proceeds until he died in 2006.
The "Wish You Were Here" album is the album this song is on, if you listen closely to the lyrics of the "Wish You Were Here" song, they are talking about Syd Barrett. And in this song, they are also talking about Syd, Syd is the "Crazy Diamond"!
This song, SOYCD, you're reacting to here is only parts 1-5, you should definitely react to parts 6-9, which is incredible!
Mark Terlep
1 hour ago
"On the Turning Away" from the Delicate Sound of Thunder tour (live and remastered) is stunning.
Very, very nice reaction. Do more of PF. They have so many songs on that same level. This way they are one of the most and the best productive bands in history. Their albums are always a story telling from the first song at beginning to the last at the end. Those sounds at the end of part V are transition to the next song. And this album ends with Shine On You Crazy Diamond parts VI-IX.
I figured that this was gonna carry over into the next track. The ending seemed like a set up for a continuous through line. Ill keep checking out their music. This was powerful stuff
Great Reaction, Man.
Keep Rockin'🎸🎸
Great Track 🙂
RONNIE
SCOTLAND 🏴🏴
thanks Ronnie! Rock on man!
@@anksreacts
Thanks 🙂
Check out GENESIS and RUSH.
And PINK FLOYD, of course....
Keep Rockin'🎸
RONNIE 🏴
Excellent reaction. I think your descriptions made it interesting - certainly better than when people stop the music mid-stream and talk. Good work. Animals is a great album as well - a bit dark, but you would likely enjoy the experience.
Damn you were on one during this song lol it’s a good one. Nice reaction
bhahaha thank you! I dont want to out myself here lol
🤗 That would be Syd Barrett. 😁 Now do Dark Side of The Moon! 🥰🐰
Please react to learning to fly by Pink Floyd you will absolutely love it !!
Syd Barrett was superhero......legend
Buddy….you are experiencing exactly what I did when I heard this. Now I literally play Floyd every day. You can’t hear Floyd. You have to FEEL Floyd. Keep it up
How much did the band miss SYD , their friend ? by doing songs about him . They still gave him royalties from his song writing.
great reaction
I was waiting for your reaction to those four notes.
It did not disappoint lol.
Check out the whole album. It's a spiritual experience.
SYD... Shine on You crazy Diamond... Syd Barret, the founder of the band, and their "lost" friend.
He cried for the moon, exposed to light, reached for the secret too soon...
The whole album is an answer to Syd's solo "Dark Globe" song... Dark, disturbed song where he talk about his mental state: "Won't you miss me ? Wouldn't you miss me at all?"
Interesting. I have to listen to some songs that Syd was a part of. Thats only the first studio album from what i understand.
@@anksreacts Yup the first album, and one song from the second (Jugband Blues), the latter is a kind of "goodbye" letter to the band, and it echoes in Dark Side of the Moon "Brain Damage" when Roger Waters writes "And if the band you're in starts playing different tunes, I see you on the dark side of the moon".
But "Dark Globe" is part of his solo work (although Gilmour and Waters helped him to record and produce it). He did 2 albums solo, very weird at first, but if you get into it, you can appreciate the poetry, and the tormented, while funny mind he was...
I've been listening to them since I was 13 in 1989... Never stop since... A great band with a great "lore".
Loved the imagery this brought to mind 😊😊The song is about a friend and former (founder) member of the band, Syd Barret who had a drug induced breakdown - became a crazy diamond.
Keep going with Pink Floyd, you'll enjoy it.
For a different but still cinematic vibe, try Murder By Death. The one coming to mind now is "I'm Coming Home" but anything from their first few albums will be great
Great reaction pink floyd are epic. For true genius watch the pulse 94 live version of comfortably numb. They are even better live.
And the alchemy live versions of sultans of swing and telegraph road by dire straits will be right up your street.
Brothers in arms.
Thank you for watching and thanks for the suggestions. I’ll check them out
Also since you were listening to TOOL you need to listen to Reflections. It’s unbelievable. Tool and Floyd. Best combo of music. You’ll love it
great
Syd was a super hero.
Not sure about the superman angle ..But take from it what you will. I think it means different things to different people ....Great reaction
The songs about Sid Barrett, the original front man who took too much acid and lost his mind. He turned up to the studio unannounced whilst they were recording this track and watched his band play a song they wrote about him. Tragic loss.
When listening to Pink Floyd, Rush or Tool. Time just dissolves away……
Awesome intro man…
Your mic levels are perfect They talking about a former band member that left the band and went a little crazy like me
The band left him…just didn’t pick him up one day for a gig due to his inability to play the songs correctly - or even play at all.
that just sounds heart breaking.
@@anksreacts It was, but he was no longer able to function. The band made sure he got royalties until he passed in 2006. There are a couple of very good documentaries on here about Syd. 👋🏼🤗
This album and Dark Side of the Moon all had a theme to them and the songs would start at the end of one straight into the playing of the next. So nice how that worked )
4:27 David Gilmour is one of the few guitarists that can give you an eargasm by just bending one string on the guitar.
Speaking of Kubrick he wanted to use Pink Floyd in more than one of his movies and they were just a bit selfish and stubborn! Would have been cool but it never happened! Somebody synced up Pink Floyd song "Echoes" from their album "Meddle" with the last 23 minutes of 2001 A Space Odyssey which sinks up perfectly!! You should check that out someday even if you do it on your own!
Their bandmate and original songwriter of their first album called Piper at the Gates of Dawn was mostly written by SYD Barrett. He had a propensity apparently towards schizophrenia took way too much acid and kind of lost it. They had to replace him with David Gilmour the lead guitarist you hear hear and one of the main singers. However Roger Waters is singing in this song. Rodger Waters now the main Lyricist and bass player.
And Roger Waters the genius he is with lyrics put SYD in the song you're hearing as follows:
Shine on You crazy Diamond = S. Y. D. Just getting SYD's name in the song as an acronym.
Last thought here don't worry about SYD!! the Floyd band members were friends with Mr Barrett since childhood and they definitely took care of him his whole life until he died in 2006!
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Thank you very much this comment Jon, I love these long comments. They are so informative. Especially since I know almost nothing about this band or the band member. Syd’s story seems so fascinating to me, now that I know a little bit about him and also just tragic. Although it’s good to know that he wasn’t Al or and that his band mates took care of him.
And I’ll check out that 2001 video for sure. That’s actually the visual that popped into my head when this song started. And I just went with it. I know they used a version of Eclipse for Dune last year and I hope they can use some more PF tunes for the sequels. Thanks again.
.... And you HAVE to do Live Pulse Concert version of Comfortably Numb with the extended 🎸 solo! 🤗 Voted prettiest solo in 2006 🤔 I think in Rolling Stone or Guitar Magazine. 😒 I'm old and did way too many shrooms back in the day at Laser Floyd shows at Hayden Planetarium! 🤭😁🐰
That is probably the most requested PF track since i posted this reaction, so ill be checking it out for sure. I already love that song so much. And shrooms and Pink Floyd sounds like a perfect marriage and a hell of great trip to me
If you want an example of Syd's craziness, try reacting to Atronomy Domine or Interstellar Overdrive from their first album.
I apologize for my ignorance but I’m not sure who Syd is. But I will check out those songs either way. Thanks for watching and the suggestions
@@anksreacts he's the original singer and guitarist for Pink Floyd. This entire album was written for/about him.
A combination of drugs, possible mental health issues, and perhaps the stress of success brought the band to make the tough decision of not picking him up one day, and remove him from the band.
He went on to start a solo career, with the help of his former band mates, but he wasn't very successful. Some people might say that he was too stuck in the '60s sound, but nobody wanted that in the '70s.
You missed last part... The sadness. Man i love this one, after greatness and party is this soul ripping sadness... best part imo.
Listen to Coming back to life ......ENJOY 😁
This song has a total of 9 parts and is roughly 25 minutes long ( WELL WORTH THE LISTEN ). This song was actually actually written as a tribute to the original member ( Sid Barret ) who was battling mental illness. I have heard as a rumor ( I have no idea if it is true or not ) that Sid heard it and didn't really like it. Sid eventually lost his battle to his illness. This is just one of countless MASTERPIECES to choose from when it comes to Pink Floyd.. I like your reaction because you are learning that Pink Floyd is NOT a band you just listen to. You have to EXPERIENCE them, and they do it with such ease. David Gilmour has a way of making his guitar speak to your soul ( best way I can describe it ). In my opinion, Pink Floyd is the BEST BAND EVER. Their music takes you on a journey in your mind. If you listen to the lyrics, they are usually very deep in meaning. Check out " Money " and " Time ". I could go on and on, because they have so many masterpieces to choose from. I look fwd. to seeing more of your reactions.
Thanks George. Yes, I just learned a little bit about Syd from all the comments. Such a tragic story, although if the song is anything to go by, he mustve been a fascinating individual. Im just getting started with my Pink Floyd journey so i will definitely be doing a lot more of thier music. I agree witht eh guitar, there was just so much emotion there and it was so clear.
@@anksreacts Syd died of complications from diabetes, not his mental health issues.
Syd did not die of mental illness (by the way: he was never officially diagnosed with his alleged schizophrenia). He died in 2006 of pancreatic cancer.
Dogs off the Animals album please.
Great reaction actually it's a half song 6-9 is better imo
I have to say you're right on the money. But it's not about Superman it's about the co-founder of Pink Floyd. Sid Barrett. Many of Pink Floyd's songs are written about Sid Barrett. If you get a chance, look into the tragedy of Syd Barrett. And you're right the guitar was screaming and crying.
Can't wait for that Karnivool reaction. Going to take you on a journey
its coming!
For the whole story, listen to the whole album in one sitting (laying works better).
It's funny you mention Stanley Kubrick at the start, during production of A clockwork orange (1971) Kubrick initially wanted to use the title track of Pink Floyd's 5th studio album 'Atom Heart Mother' (released a year prior) which is a pure 20+ minute instrumental (I'd say it's worth a listen) however the band declined it's use in the film (it would have been the main theme as far as I'm aware) however, in a scene in the film where the main character of the film is seen at a record stall, the album can be seen on a shelf in the background (it's cover is a cow in a field staring right at you)
«as far as I'm away» Sounds like Syd... :)
Maybe you meant "aware" ?
I do love Clockwork Orange. That would've been awesome, Kubrick would've made it work. Ill have check out that song now. thanks for watching
@@garryiglesias4074 yes, I did😂
@@anksreacts no worries😊
This song was written for Syd Barrett...the founder, lead singer and lead guitar. He lost his mind after about 5 years in the band. Cross between schizophrenia and acid. He could no longer function.
It'll be interesting to see you react to their masterpiece album, Dark Side of the Moon. You need to listen to the entire album from start to finish as its really one long track, constructed a bit like a symphony. Its widely regarded as one of the finest rock albums ever made and one of the biggest selling alums of all time.
Wet fingers on wineglass rims were part of the sound for the first few minutes. Analog baby. Analog and imaginations.
no ways!! that is awesome. People were so creative back then.
Seriously bro, I totally prefer women. I just fell in love with your soul.
The song is about one of the band members Sid that has past!
Love your tie-dye. Let me know if you want to know how to make one. That is, if you don't already know how.....
They are singing about you to you.
the superman is SID BERRETT.
I think you would like Dazed and Confused by Led Zeppelin
About time someone mentioned Zeppelin. Ill check out that song
A journey, now listen to side 2 parts 6-9, there isn't room here but one at a time listen to, all the way through, to Meddle, Dark Side, this album, Animals and The Wall. You want to expand after that listen to the very first, Piper at the Gates of Dawn and know this, their first single in 1967 was a song about a cross dresser who stole women's clothing off clothing lines, Arnold Layne but it is those albums from 1971-79 that are the essence. This song is about ex member, founding member Syd Barrett who was...fired I guess in 1968 because he was just a little crazy from all the LSD but he showed up to the recording session for this fat, bald and unrecognizable, the saga of Syd Barrett is a sad one but worth knowing.
Im already intrigued by his story. Plus this song which is a tribute to him just sorta make him sound even more like a mythical character. Ill be sure to check out more Pink Floyd on my way to discovering new music
Gotta do rest of the album dude.
I tell everyone who reacts to Pink Floyd that you have to do the entire album at once or do it consecutively song for song. Each tells a story and listening to them separately and not in order it won’t make as much sense. One does not listen to Pink Floyd one experiences Pink Floyd
Ethereal music…..never thought about it until you said the guitar is crying… it’s like the first half of the solo was so peaceful (a stable mind) then it gets angry (the schizophrenic side)??????
i didnt know anything about Syd, so i had no idea he had schizophrenia. Now the guitar playing makes even more sense. I appreciate you watching
Hey anks i noticed u said purple rain was your favorite song so i thought u might like to see this by the band: Three... amazing cover and band. You have to skip to 1:27:30 cuz its live and a full length concert and i cant find another version but check it out my friend. I like it better than the original....
Heres the link to the video. Again skip to 1:27:30
th-cam.com/video/OM1FbLGcaUc/w-d-xo.html
Check out the 1994 Pulse concert version
top on my list of stuff from them
Comfortably Numb on the Pulse album.
@@jamesrichards7234 Sorrow…High Hopes…Run - he needs a list 🤣
@@lynnhoffmann247 All wonderful songs. The end suite (Any Colour You Like/Brain Damage/Eclipse) of Dark Side of the Moon on Pulse is great as well. A video reaction of that would be good. Havent seen too many reactions of them yet.
@@jamesrichards7234 The whole concert is great 👍🏼
Did you get to see them on this tour?
You will also need parts 6 -9.
You look like ya had a eargasm lol When you do Time by Pink Floyd then try to see how fast 10 years have got behind ya
Tool,Rush,Pink Floyd…… long songs that end too soon
BIG FACTS!!
Ready for the second part? (VI - IX)
ohhh yeah that one up next
Syd took to much acid and went on a trip and never came back he was in the studio when they recorded it and the band didn't know who he was at first
Welcome to the Floyd Void. Fasten your seatbelt and we will see you on the other side.
I would be curious to know which artist dose it Live better David Gilmour (Live pulse) or Roger Waters (live 2018)