My son is the lead guitarist in a Pink Floyd cover band in Australia called Echoes of Pink Floyd. Every time he plays that long guitar solo in Comfortably Numb he gets a standing ovation. Gives me goosebumps every time.
@William Palmer Oh wow, how cool. Not my son's band but equally as awesome and features the man himself, Roger Waters. What a treat. I know it's not until November but please let me know how it all goes.
No you don't. Echoes isn't any less of a great song just because you didn't listen to Seamus first. Same goes for WYWH, CN, Sheep, Money etc etc etc. You can start anywhere you like.
@@juicebox268 Only DSOTM, WYWH, and TW were written as albums. More and OBC were soundtracks, so the songs were in movie order. TFC is just a collection of leftovers in no particular order. Animals had old songs retitled to fit a theme. Meddle and everything previous are just mixed songs. Your blanket 'have to start at beginning' assertion is incorrect.
Pink Floyd is its own genre. Their music is existential, mystic, hard at times, but leads you down a path and tells a story. You have to sit and pay attention and let it tell you how to feel.
You must start every Floyd album from the starting track. You are hearing an incredible BOOK cover to cover. It doesnt make sense when you just drop on random tracks
@@AA-nb2gy agreed. I get upset when they come in my shuffle and then the next song should start but instead it’s like country or pink lol it’s jarring.
This is a rocker grandma speaking. I remember when this album came out. The way to really understand their music is to sit down alone, put on headphones, and just listen to the entire album in one go. NO TALKING, NO PAUSING. This is what used to be called a “concept album”. Listening to one track by itself does not do it. Try it. Same thing with Wish You Were Here. Both GREAT albums that tell a story in consecutive tracks.
Yes Ma'am I spent many a day listening to this album and breaking it down. Now that I'm an old lady, when I listen to it now, after going thru horrible depression throughout my life, I feel the pain in it like never before. As far as I'm concerned, Pink Floyd are absolute musical geniuses.
Yes, exactly. Not sure the kids today understand this concept though. When my kids show me something, they tend to not really watch a MV till the end but break away for another one, and I'm like wait, I want to listen from beginning to end. Tik Tok effect, no time for nothing anymore, everthing is just constant switching
@@OscarRuiz-gj3mp Agreed, but one needs to kick back n listen to the entire album off cam now they have experienced their first Gilmore guitar solo. When one takes in the entire album, it needs to be done as it was when it was first released... nice size doobie, darkened room, no lights on, sound up to max and the eyes closed. 😉
@@OscarRuiz-gj3mp Really? I was stoked to read that they didn't pause during the 2 solos but talking during the whole song sucks just about as bad. They didn't talk so much during the first 5 minutes so I continued watching and by the time I got to the end I could see they were feeling it. The Pulse version of The Wall is he best one IMO and this reaction should follow next. Rock on guys!
Greatest guitar solo of all time hands down. Gilmour is a guitar extraordinaire. You can take a trip without any type of drug. These guys will take you to another dimension. Don’t stop playing Pink Floyd. You shall see.
David Gilmour is the greatest guitar singer of all time!!! Let me explain. There are a lot of guitar players that are better, but they can't do what he does with a guitar!!!
"Comfortably Numb" is from "The Wall" album. The backstory of Roger Waters is what this was all about. His breakdown after WWII. You get the whole story if you experience the whole album. Took the whole world by storm in the early '80s.
@@Scarab80 As a Toronto boy ( born and raised ) Rush will ALWAYS be near & dear. All I can say is you have Great taste ☺️. Your little ones are lucky to have you.
First arriving in March 1973, The Dark Side of the Moon spent 724 consecutive weeks in the Top 200 before dropping off of them on April 30, 1988. There will NEVER be another album like this - easily, one of the top 10 albums of all time
It's dope to see you young men taking in some Pink Floyd. There's something you gotta understand... people have been growing up and growing old to their music since 1967. That's almost 60yrs! 250million records sold worldwide. They're iconic to every letter of the word. Im glad y'all enjoyed it. Keep up the entertainment bruhs
@@andrewstack9980 I am sure you mean well with your comment, just could've been worded differently. It is great to see honestly any younger person listen to timeless music like Pink Floyd.
When my husband agreed to listen to Pink Floyd with me I said, okay but to do it right you need to lie flat on your living room floor with candles and the volume cranked. And it must be a full album, in order! True fans will understand 😊
This is from the album The Wall. The entire album tells a story of a boy who becomes a rock star. His life's journey from being a kid during WW2, having an obsessive mother, strict teachers, an overbearing wife, all these things contribute to him building a wall within himself to hide from life's woes. This song is after he tries to OD right before a concert and people are trying to wake him up so he can perform on stage.
@@MissionMichelle911 I don't believe they said what drug he OD'd on. It could have very well been heroin but it really doesn't matter. It's all about the emotional journey he was on, not what drug he was addicted to
@@donaldwilliams4019 Roger Waters states that story behind the song was that he was very sick prior to a show, and some doctor gave him "something" to "get him through the show". Turns out the guy had Hepatitis.
The best way to listen to Pink Floyd is to sit in a room with no distractions, put headphones on, close your eyes, and listen to the entire album. You get it better when you hear the whole thing. (A Pink Floyd laser light show is awesome too!)
@@colleenwood8220 I love hearing new people listen to great music when they get it. From the Carpenters through the 70’s and 80’s and 90’s, to Harry Styles and current. If it is good, it is good no matter what decade it hits.
Money, Time, Have A Cigar...one of the best bands of all time!!! The album The Wall tells a story and is meant to be listened to from beginning to end, thats what all the chatter at the start of the song is from. If you TRULY want to hear the genius of Pink Floyd...roll ya up a big fatty (or 2...i dont know your habits) and just sit back with a good pair of headphones..it just hits...different
And although everyone is talking about the drugs - who "peaks" from weed? - it's the headphones part that really makes a difference. PF was a band that put meaningful details into their music, details that can't really be appreciated without better sonic equipment.
There aren’t any rock bands like this anymore. Too much computer generated techno noise. Pink Floyd must be experienced by listening with your heart, soul and mind.
The four of you have stumbled onto music that many people consider to be the best of all time, for reasons that become obvious as you interact with more of the music. For YT reaction videos, you will get a huge return on views if you react to the live version of this song or pretty much anything from the 1994 Pulse live tour. IMPORTANT: You will NOT need to pause Pink Floyd on TH-cam, there is no penalty or removal of videos for doing it with their music, so when you are in the middle of a Gilmour guitar solo you won't get in trouble if you don't pause it. The studio albums are amazing, but there's never been a better live band in history, period. There are hundreds of reaction videos to the live version of Comfortably Numb on the Pulse 1994 tour because he goes on a much longer solo at the end of the song and the stadium show that goes with it is mindblowing, and literally everyone who reacts to the video is amazed at what they're seeing. (That's why reaction videos get so many views, and because people like me who attended these shows know they experienced the greatest musical experiences of their lifetimes and they come here to watch other people who've never heard of it react to it for the first time, so they can re-experience what it was like when they first heard the music.) Everyone else will tell you which other Pink Floyd to react to, but start with the Pulse concert and make sure not to pause the guitar solos. Also one tip, people will recommend Great Gig in the Sky but for that one, find the studio version. It's one of those first take miracles.
Gentlemen if you are going to delve deep into rock, it would be helpful to you to know the eras and genres, there is great historical significance in understanding where each band fits in the tree, Pink Floyd is an amazing band that was earlier in the timeline compared to you, they would be more in the classic rock genre of the 70s, of which rock evolves as time goes on, you get into punk/thrash/metal at the end of the 70s, beginning of the 80s when Metallica comes along. There are hundreds of iconic bands and THOUSANDS of songs out there, so pick a group, google a little info on them so you know where they came from, who they were influenced by, it will all eventually all fit together for you, enhancing your journey through history.
It just drives me crazy because there is so much you want to say to these first timers about who what where and how much "rock " they can listen to for the first time. OMG can you imagine they are listening to greatness for the first time and haven't even scratched the surface.
The rock category you are looking for is Prog Rock. Pink Floyd is unique, not easy to pigeonhole. But the big mistake many people make is just listening to one song from a band that does concept albums (a collection of musical pieces combined to create one musical composition). Pink Floyd will always come off as 'too slow' if all you listen to is dance music for clubs.
If you are feeling overwhelmed this is the song you zone out with..... Best therapeutic song ever. Even if you've touched nothing you will feel tranquilized.
David Gilmour is one of the most emotional and able guitar players of all time, Tears and goosebumps from that guy...always. He never plays a bad note...He makes it sing
When my friends were younger and dumber I always had to explain to them that David Gilmore could say more in 12 notes than someone like Steve Vai could in 120 and that makes him so much better than shredding guitarists
@@GeorgeTropicana In 1072 when Pink Floyd did Live in Pompeii, was what he did considered shredding the guitar? I’ve never seen him ever do it again but it was AMAZING 🤩
@@GeorgeTropicana Total different styles of playing, Gilmore is great, don't know if you knew who Randy Rhoads was, but he was classically trained, played with Quiet Riot, Ozzy until his death in a plane crash. But to diss so many great guitarists, you show just how ignorant you are, George!
This is an album that you have to listen too from beginning to end . Each song floats into the other …. So lay back and just enjoy the trip they take you on
This is a song you go in your room. Turn all the lights off but your mood lights. Roll a joint lay back get comfortable turn this up,light and inhale.. aww hell yea!!!
First time viewing. Suggestion: listen to the album "Dark Side of The Moon" from the first song all the way through to the last. Whether or not you record your reaction to it. 💜 It's a life experience everyone should have.
Idk. I’ve watched a few of their reactions. They are more attracted to rock imo. Bon Jovi Living on a prayer. They loved that. I’d suggest Bostons first album for these fellers and let’s take it from there. Peace
Hotel California is by the Eagles ( sounds a LOT like-- We Used To Know by Jethro Tull) Californication is by Red Hot Chili Peppers -- Pink Floyd is Progressive Rock and I hope you find some other selections that you enjoy too -- PF has some of the best of the best stage lighting of any band ever -- like others have said check out their Pulse concerts -- Its mega
If these guys have a real sound system they can divide each part and listen to. That's even more fun. Headphones really do bring a better appreciation.
@@tipofthespear7182 no fellas not a good choice for rap. Wrong tempo all around. Why must someone take something so good down the wrong path. Follow your own path and design something unique. Floyd did just that and never tried to change something or someone else's music.
David Gilmore, the lead guitarist with all those amazing solo riffs he created, doesn’t just play it… he freaking feels every note coming out of his fingers
This song is from The Wall, you should listen to it from beginning to end. It’s a story, and if you listen very closely it comes full circle and ends where it begins. The Wall is a masterpiece.
@@chrisgracey62 Comfortably Numb is from their album The Wall. IDK why this video is featuring the Dark Side Of The Moon album cover. The song Comfortably Numb is also featured in the movie “The Wall”
As Kiki says its an experience. The first time i experienced them was when The Dark side of the moon came out. Same thing. You really should listen to the whole album in both cases.
All 3 guitar solos in this song are regularly ranked in the yearly top 10 solos of all time. Often in the number 1 spot. Yes, this is stoner rock. You smoke a Fatboy, pop on the headphones and back and vibe. You will find out that their albums don't pause in between songs. They kinda melt into one another.
Tbh, describing this as 'stoner rock' is abit disrespectful to arguably the greatest group in the history of rock music. Yes, I'm aware the Led Zeppelin could have something to say about that, hence 'arguably'... ;) Their music sounds incredible, whether off your face or not! :)
Dark Side of the Moon is one of the largest selling albums of all time. It was on the top 100 list for over 40 years! Beethoven wishes he was as famous as Pink Floyd. This song from the Wall is a bit different, but The Wall was also one of the largest selling records ever. Pink Floyd has fans of all ages and walks of life, they are huge! As big as it gets. I’ve got about 8 of their albums, and they all have a different feel and sound to them.
Pretty sure Dark Side of the Moon is still on the Billboard top 200 and it came out in 1973. Burn down and listen to the whole album. Shit’s magical, especially on headphones or in a car with a great stereo. Mind blowing shit. It was just them and their instruments and a studio… and drugs obviously. It was the early 70’s. Everything was cool back then
"the child is grown... the dream is gone"... something we will all relate to and will hit you like a ton of bricks when you hit that certain age and finally understand this lyric followed by the guitar solo. Put this song in your playlist and it will hit you at the weirdest moments.. Pink Floyd has a crazy way of playing at the most convenient times. Another song to react to is PINK FLOYD - TIME..... it will truly blow your mind about the feeling of growing older and time ticking away. Their songs creepily always sync up with what you're doing at that very moment.
You are RIGHT!!!!! My cousins son had just tragically died, and I was driving to his memorial service. I live about 3 hours away and was just getting over the mountain pass and dropping into town when I decided to turn on the radio. ( yes this was a long time ago, before blue tooth or apple car play) “Wish You Were Here” cued up right when I turned the radio on and was driving into town. Still gives me chills and gets me choked up when I remember.
This is the song I'm having played at my funeral. It means so much to me. When I was a young teen with drug, drink, and mental health issues, this song saved me. I love Pink Floyd.
I had a stroke when I was 21 and this perfectly describes what it was like trying to convince the doctor something was wrong with me. "This is not how I am!" Was all I could think, but I couldn't get it across. 😱
I love you guys💕💕💕 I’m 74 and literally grew up the these iconic bands you are listening to and I appreciate how excited you get. Imagine growing up during this period. By the way, ‘Hotel California’ was made by ‘The Eagles’. If you haven’t listened to them put them on your list.
The second solo in this song gives me goosebumps every time I hear it. You can hear and feel the emotions in every note played. David Gilmore is seriously underrated.
I wholeheartedly agree up to the point of David Gilmore being underrated. If he is underrated it is by unworthy critics. David is idolized and respected by a huge percentage of musicians and listeners alike. And for damn good reason!!
David Gilmore is the singer and guitarist in this song! He is awesome! The comment that Hotel California is by the Red Hot Chili Peppers was FUNNY! Glad you found the correct answer to that! It really is sad that so much of the younger generation knows SO LITTLE of so many classics! Gues it’s not much different than me not knowing much about the big band stuff my Mom listened to.
David Gilmour is far from underrated. He is considered one of the greatest guitarists of not only his era, but any era. I've come to determine that too many people use that statement with artists they really love just to make the statement. Prince was such an underrated entertainer and guitarist. Eddie Van Halen was so underrated. Jeff Beck is so underrated. Kirk Hammett is underrated. Gary Moore is underrated. Jimi Hendrix is underrated. Just ridiculous.
Pink Floyd usually does music that tells a story over the course of the whole album. Always very deep lyrics that make you think. This is from The Wall, which they also made into a movie. Dark Side of the Moon is usually considered their best album. In fact, it's always listed among the top Rock albums of all time, sometimes at number one. If you want to hear a different vibe from them, the song "Money", from Dark Side, is a classic.
Bands like Pink Floyd, Tool, The Doors, Jefferson Airplane, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles and many other amazing modern bands pierce the soul and are like a mental/emotional landscape of immersion
Probably one of the best solos ever laid down Do yourselves a huge favor Can even just watch that solo PULSE is the concert Not only are they on a higher plane musically, visually their shows are stunning! Enjoy! Fun Reaction ☺️✌️🎶
Just a heads up this band has incredible talent. Very deep lyrics with musician talent off the charts. Lead guitarist among greatest of all time, his solos has emotion in them. Keyboard player i believe was a trained concert pianist. Bass and drummer excellent as well. FYI, this song is about one of them having a childhood fever, not drugs. Dont think every rock song is about drugs, or every band is on drugs while playing. This group has probably around 20-30 great songs. Your generation missed out of some great music and glad to see your listening to it now. Way more talent back then. Music now is one hit wonders and not nearly as talented how it is played IMHO.
Syd was lead vocalist when they first started out -- His friend David Gilmore took over as vocalist and guitar and was singing and playing this song -- Syd is a sad story -- He did not kill himself but died from pancreatic cancer at 60 years old -- He struggled with mental illness (schizophrenia) and could not keep his place in the band but they missed him so much that many of their best songs are about him -- The Wall --- Wish You Were Here -- Shine on You Crazy Diamond (SYD) --
actually roger waters was singing the verses and david was singing the chorus. david wrote the majority of this one which was one of the only real contributions lyrically that dictator roger waters allowed him to have on the album The Wall. 2 musical geniuses in one band with 2 egos to match created too much friction. Really don't like Roger's wild politics or his way of trying to rule over the rest of the band, but their music really suffered once he left
Yeah, Syd was one of those rock stars who really wanted to be famous right up until he actually became famous....then he realized it wasn't for him. One weekend in particular Syd went on a 2 day acid trip and was never the same afterwards. Then the rest of the band kinda had no choice but to make preparations for life and music without Syd. But he was a remarkable talent....some of my favorite Floyd material was written by him! RIP Roger "Syd" Barrett.
I love how open minded you kids are!!! Every video I watch y’all review it makes me smile to see that kids these days can see the beauty in all things ❤❤
The historical and social significance of artists like Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Black Sabbath, Bruce Springsteen (to mention just a very few) cannot be overstated, and should never be underestimated. To pick a song like this out of an enormous catalog and think you’ve even glimpsed them is just… well, you just have no idea. Man, am I glad I grew up in the 70's. It was musically the greatest decade ever.
More exploration of Pink Floyd is essential - huge talent from all members of the group. Guitar work by Dave Gilmour makes me weep (literally at times) and Roger's lyrics have confounded me and stirred me all at the same time. Listen to more. Pull the lyrics up. Listen to full albums at a time.
David makes his guitar SING! The guy in the hoodie doesn’t understand that there are different styles of Rock. Sad died many years ago. He hasn’t been in the band in decades. David Gilmore took over the main vocals.
Pink Floyd albums are often meant to be experienced as an entire album, especially “The Wall” and “Dark Side of the Moon”, but also “Animals” and “Wish You Were Here”. They are full-on mental experiences, you owe it to yourselves to at least hear “Dark Side of the Moon” with lights off and in its entirety at least once in your life.
that is absolutely correct: let people learn how to COMPARE and start re-using real instruments and voice. no autotunes and other fake stuff which won't stay in anyone's memory.
It's so funny when you hear brothers talk about rock music, mans was like "Yo, who made hotel california?". Next mans said "I think red hot chili peppers". bro I almost peed my pants, lololololo!
You guys really need to watch the live version of this song from the PULSE concert in 1994. Takes the entire song to a whole new level. Dave Gilmour's second solo is possibly the greatest live guitar solo of all time!!
I ADORE David Gilmore’s guitar work!!!!!! He is so masterful at his solos complimenting the song. It flows like a river, his solos don’t break the song up, they bring it together.
One of the greatest bands in rock and roll history. The album cover shown in your video is "Dark Side Of The Moon". One of largest selling albums in history (on the Billboard Charts for something like 30 years). This song is from a later album called "The Wall". Any Pink Floyd album needs to be experienced in it's entirety.
Comfortably Numb is one of my favorite songs. Though not recommended to be your first Pink Floyd song. Another Brick in the Wall, wish you were here, eclipse, Dogs of War, shine on your Crazy Diamond. These songs would definitely grab you a little bit better
@@robertpinazza4043 …all deserving of appreciation. I liked Cream, Blind Faith and others from back when too. Will anyone be listening to Lady Gaga 50 years out?
But also remember that the population was lower at that time. Really can't compare them to now. People had less money to spend on luxuries and albums was a luxury.
Pink Floyd was generally considered a Space Rock or Progressive Rock band. They were never a hard rocking band. It was always mellow sounds even when the lyrics dealt with some deep ideas on grief, life in the modern world, birth through to death. Best to listen to them with headphones and a joint or bong.
Uh, you CANNOT say that the outro to this song isn't hard... While they're not a metal or hard rock band, they DO have their moments where they rock hard.
@@ffjsb I can see why you think so based on Gilmore’s solos. Pink Floyd has to be my favourite band of all time. But my love of them is based on their lyricism and melodic range not on their occasional blues based hard rock sound.
@@markphillips3186 I think they're almost their own genre. They're just incredible. I don't necessarily have one favorite band, but they definitely are in my top ten.
'Old' school, like me. The music we listened to then defines who we are today. Also in my 70's (just arrived), but love EDM as well. The majority of our generation got stuck somewhere in the early 60's
Clearing up a few things. Syd Barrett wasn't on this song. And he died of diabetic complications. It was Roger Waters singing the verses and David Gilmour is chorus and guitar. Keep listening. Glad you guys enjoyed my favorite band. You should check out stuff from Dark Side Of The Moon.
@@karterdude88 What specifically was it that you were hoping for? That the song “Hotel California” is in fact a song by the Eagles? Or hoping that the person you replied to also added, the song “Hotel California” is a song by Eagles? I’m confident that it’s not that difficult or tasking to know and prove that.
Hello Rick. I assumed that there would have been many comments that would have stated such accuracy of what is, and what isn’t and a bunch of speculation about other stuff. The basic facts that you mentioned are relevant, and accurately mentioned. 1. No Syd on this song, album. Along with not on any for a decade at the time of this albums recording. 2. Waters sang verses 3. Gilmour sang chorus and guitar. It’s not that difficult to find info on Pink Floyd. And it’s a bit of fresh air to come across people that understand music.
You guys should listen to this entire album start to finish. Each songs transitions into the next one, so the entire album is like one mind blowing song. Simply amazing, phenomenal piece of music. 👍
"Money" is about as fast as Floyd gets. Pink Floyd does some crazy long intros to their songs, but the wait is worth it. And, in the right mood, the intros are fascinating. "Dark Side of the Moon" is meant to be heard from start to finish, but if you're in a hurry for the big pay-off, skip to "Great Gig in the Sky" for the most amazing female vocalist solo you have ever heard.
Totally agree. Richard Wright heard a British soldier being interviewed & asked if he was scared on the battlefield, he replied "I'm not afraid of dying, anytime will do...." That's how it became the intro to the song. It's a masterpiece.
Pink Floyd would best be categorized as _Psychedelic Rock,_ for the most part. They're really a lot of things. They are sort of in their own music genre.
Listening to this song without the rest of the album is like eating the middle of a jelly donut and throwing out the rest. You have to hear the whole thing to understand it. I love watching your reaction videos, thanks for the entertainment.
this classic is off "the wall" album. it's about being burned out, to many concerts, to many drugs. he can no longer tell the real world from the world of the rock star and has started to realize the people around him are only trying to use him to make money. the entire album tells a story of all the trauma he has experienced in life. for faster more upbeat songs try "Money", "Time", "Run Like Hell"
I have to have 2 minutes to come down from the high after this song. Best rock band ever walked the earth. No other band can pull the emotions out of you like the Floyd.
Pink Floyd is why you go out and get a good set of speakers and a decent amp' to drive them - you'll find the music is SO much better... and it'll also work for other artists - win-win! If you have a friend with a good sized TV or monitor, and the decent speaker setup needed, check out the movie "Pink Flyd's "The Wall"" as it uses all PF songs for the soundtrack and to tell the story. Back in the day, one of the local theatres had mid-night showings of the film every Friday night, and it was packed!
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My son is the lead guitarist in a Pink Floyd cover band in Australia called Echoes of Pink Floyd. Every time he plays that long guitar solo in Comfortably Numb he gets a standing ovation. Gives me goosebumps every time.
That's amazing I'm sure you're proud!
That's awesome! Those Gilmore solos in this song are amazing.
I'm going to see them in Glasgow this year 😁
@William Palmer Oh wow, how cool. Not my son's band but equally as awesome and features the man himself, Roger Waters. What a treat. I know it's not until November but please let me know how it all goes.
ive seen them live in liverpool i can tell you now best experience of my like and that was 6 years ago!
Pink Floyd didn't write songs..they wrote albums, each one is a journey. You have to start at the beginning and listen till the end.
No you don't. Echoes isn't any less of a great song just because you didn't listen to Seamus first. Same goes for WYWH, CN, Sheep, Money etc etc etc. You can start anywhere you like.
@@barefootbooks69 yeah but they wrote it with the intent to experience it from start to beginning
@@juicebox268 Only DSOTM, WYWH, and TW were written as albums. More and OBC were soundtracks, so the songs were in movie order. TFC is just a collection of leftovers in no particular order. Animals had old songs retitled to fit a theme. Meddle and everything previous are just mixed songs. Your blanket 'have to start at beginning' assertion is incorrect.
Truth! The Wall is a story that needs to be heard in it's entirety to understand it. RIP Syd Barrett.
True they crafted albums, but each song stands on it's own
Pink Floyd is its own genre. Their music is existential, mystic, hard at times, but leads you down a path and tells a story. You have to sit and pay attention and let it tell you how to feel.
Agreed nobody has ever been able to replicate there style
Dark Side of the Moon a masterpiece!
What does it's own mean?!
You must start every Floyd album from the starting track. You are hearing an incredible BOOK cover to cover. It doesnt make sense when you just drop on random tracks
@@AA-nb2gy agreed. I get upset when they come in my shuffle and then the next song should start but instead it’s like country or pink lol it’s jarring.
This is a rocker grandma speaking. I remember when this album came out. The way to really understand their music is to sit down alone, put on headphones, and just listen to the entire album in one go. NO TALKING, NO PAUSING. This is what used to be called a “concept album”. Listening to one track by itself does not do it. Try it. Same thing with Wish You Were Here. Both GREAT albums that tell a story in consecutive tracks.
I used to position my Voice of the Theater speakers to fit my head in between with room to walk around me and listen to albums with my eyes closed. 💋💖
I AN 72 AND STILL LOVE IT.
Yes Ma'am I spent many a day listening to this album and breaking it down. Now that I'm an old lady, when I listen to it now, after going thru horrible depression throughout my life, I feel the pain in it like never before. As far as I'm concerned, Pink Floyd are absolute musical geniuses.
Yes, exactly. Not sure the kids today understand this concept though. When my kids show me something, they tend to not really watch a MV till the end but break away for another one, and I'm like wait, I want to listen from beginning to end. Tik Tok effect, no time for nothing anymore, everthing is just constant switching
They don't get it.
One doesn't merely listen to Pink Floyd, One experiences them!
Nice!
One lives to the Pink Floyd.
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Praise The Lord they didn’t pause the play during the two epic guitar solos 😍
I don't think they heard a single line of the song
Yup ....too much jibber-jabber
@@OscarRuiz-gj3mp Agreed, but one needs to kick back n listen to the entire album off cam now they have experienced their first Gilmore guitar solo. When one takes in the entire album, it needs to be done as it was when it was first released... nice size doobie, darkened room, no lights on, sound up to max and the eyes closed. 😉
@@OscarRuiz-gj3mp Really? I was stoked to read that they didn't pause during the 2 solos but talking during the whole song sucks just about as bad. They didn't talk so much during the first 5 minutes so I continued watching and by the time I got to the end I could see they were feeling it. The Pulse version of The Wall is he best one IMO and this reaction should follow next.
Rock on guys!
I thought the same thing! I’m like noooooo please don’t pause😂✨
Greatest guitar solo of all time hands down. Gilmour is a guitar extraordinaire. You can take a trip without any type of drug. These guys will take you to another dimension. Don’t stop playing Pink Floyd. You shall see.
You can repeat those words even after 40+ more years have passed. Amen.
Couldn't agree more PF ARE the drug
Your opinion is actually fact. Voted the greatest solo of all time. David Gilmore is absolutely in the top 5 greatest guitarist of all time.
David Gilmour is the greatest guitar singer of all time!!! Let me explain. There are a lot of guitar players that are better, but they can't do what he does with a guitar!!!
Eddie Van Halen is the guitar god
"Comfortably Numb" is from "The Wall" album. The backstory of Roger Waters is what this was all about. His breakdown after WWII. You get the whole story if you experience the whole album. Took the whole world by storm in the early '80s.
As a black woman who grew up on Floyd I'm loving this. I play Floyd for my granddaughters so they can innerstand my childhood.
Your granddaughters have a great granny
Oh I like that you said innerstand!!
Pass that torch 🔦🙂
Oh yeah and I play Rush 2112 overture for them and explain it. They've seen The Wall as well
@@Scarab80 As a Toronto boy ( born and raised ) Rush will ALWAYS be near & dear.
All I can say is you have Great taste ☺️.
Your little ones are lucky to have you.
First arriving in March 1973, The Dark Side of the Moon spent 724 consecutive weeks in the Top 200 before dropping off of them on April 30, 1988. There will NEVER be another album like this - easily, one of the top 10 albums of all time
Agreed, but this one was in the album "The Wall"
@@kaposvaribando1277 ah my bad - that's another epic album, too
Old fart here, 😂
At the moment it's 974 weeks in total, that's 18,7 years. 🤯
Despite everything I still think WYWH is their best work.
It's dope to see you young men taking in some Pink Floyd. There's something you gotta understand... people have been growing up and growing old to their music since 1967. That's almost 60yrs! 250million records sold worldwide. They're iconic to every letter of the word. Im glad y'all enjoyed it. Keep up the entertainment bruhs
Well said.
Wish You Were Here
It’s awesome that the blacks are finally realizing what actual music is. 😁
@@andrewstack9980 🤦
@@andrewstack9980 I am sure you mean well with your comment, just could've been worded differently. It is great to see honestly any younger person listen to timeless music like Pink Floyd.
When my husband agreed to listen to Pink Floyd with me I said, okay but to do it right you need to lie flat on your living room floor with candles and the volume cranked. And it must be a full album, in order! True fans will understand 😊
on the floor with candles you are a freak
And headphones!!
Exactly
it helps to be stoned as well..
My mom has told me many stories of her doing this with her best friend in high school
I’m 56 and still get goosebumps when the second guitar solo kicks in.✌️
Yeah
Yep!
Me too!! I´m 50
I just turned 57 and they are so incredible...and I agree about the second guitar solo ....wish I could have seen them live
55 and this album is a top 5 masterpiece. 💯🔥
Roger's lyrics hits your brain, then David's guitar solo takes your complete body. Best workteam ever.
Except sadly they're not
@@rafe7678 don't remind me 😓
This is from the album The Wall. The entire album tells a story of a boy who becomes a rock star. His life's journey from being a kid during WW2, having an obsessive mother, strict teachers, an overbearing wife, all these things contribute to him building a wall within himself to hide from life's woes.
This song is after he tries to OD right before a concert and people are trying to wake him up so he can perform on stage.
Nice explanation. Comfortably numb is in reference to shooting Is heroine?
@@MissionMichelle911 Comfortably Numb is a medic trying to revive a drugged up Pink in order for Pink to go onstage.
@@MissionMichelle911 I don't believe they said what drug he OD'd on. It could have very well been heroin but it really doesn't matter. It's all about the emotional journey he was on, not what drug he was addicted to
@@donaldwilliams4019 Roger Waters states that story behind the song was that he was very sick prior to a show, and some doctor gave him "something" to "get him through the show". Turns out the guy had Hepatitis.
@@martykehoe8510 I understand that part. But in the album The Wall, the lead singer Pink had just OD'd in an attempt to kill himself.
Pink Floyd is never in a hurry, every note struck perfectly and always leave a little room between each note.
Congratulations. You just witnessed arguably the greatest guitar solo in the history of man. Floyd is a "vibe" in and of itself.
No, that's on the Pulse DVD.
Thank you. I came here to agree with you. Pulse DVD solo for Comfortably Numb is God Tier over everything else.
What do you mean by the history of ‘‘man“ lol
@@mrmysterium6261 mankind.
@@absolutdog8790 thanks that makes sense!
The best way to listen to Pink Floyd is to sit in a room with no distractions, put headphones on, close your eyes, and listen to the entire album. You get it better when you hear the whole thing. (A Pink Floyd laser light show is awesome too!)
A little weed helps.
Growing up in the 70's and headphones, drugs made these waaay better.
Yeah👍
@@stevecooper942 “You don’t need drugs to enjoy Pink Floyd. You need Pink Floyd to enjoy the drugs.”
Add some acid or shrooms lol 👍
This isn’t the kind of music you stop and talk about. You listen to it, feel it, absorb it.
Colleen Wood, Absolutely!!
They weren’t listening to it at all. The guy in the left tried, but the other 3 were just goofing on it.
@@Queen_of_Hearts-Sharnell I’m not following them. If they really cared to hear what they were playing, they’d listen and not babble over everything.
@@colleenwood8220 I love hearing new people listen to great music when they get it. From the Carpenters through the 70’s and 80’s and 90’s, to Harry Styles and current. If it is good, it is good no matter what decade it hits.
@@Queen_of_Hearts-Sharnell They ought to take a page from your book.
You couldn’t have picked a more iconic song, this is music to sit back and close your eyes to 😊
Well done fellas
Pink Floyd has been around for 50 years. One of the best concert bands ever. You need to listen to the whole album at once not just a song.
Well... Founded 1965, they are way more near the 60's than the 50's...
@@melchiorvonsternberg844Please reread his comment.
@@gambleaway8252 So what?
Money, Time, Have A Cigar...one of the best bands of all time!!! The album The Wall tells a story and is meant to be listened to from beginning to end, thats what all the chatter at the start of the song is from. If you TRULY want to hear the genius of Pink Floyd...roll ya up a big fatty (or 2...i dont know your habits) and just sit back with a good pair of headphones..it just hits...different
Acid,LSD,Shrooms,or any Hallucinations lol 😃😃😂😂
And Dark Side should be listen to straight through as well 👍👍
You should listen to everyone of their albums whole, weed isn’t necessary but it can’t hurt unless you start peaking during echoes
And although everyone is talking about the drugs - who "peaks" from weed? - it's the headphones part that really makes a difference. PF was a band that put meaningful details into their music, details that can't really be appreciated without better sonic equipment.
it's amazing to see youthful black gentlemen enjoy music like this, peace among worlds.
Music and food can bring us all back together. Break bread and enjoy the sounds sirs.
@@tomhorner3042 amen
@@tomhorner3042 facts 💯
But they need to understand the lyrics. They need to use their imagination when they listen to David Gilmour. Seems like they don't get Pink Floyd.
I don't think they get Pink Floyd.
David Gilmour's guitar solo is consistently ranked as one of the best solos ever recorded.
The best - bar none. The Pulse solo version is one of mankind's greatest achievement.
@@Jeepellonly trouble is that second solo is WAY to short.
There aren’t any rock bands like this anymore. Too much computer generated techno noise. Pink Floyd must be experienced by listening with your heart, soul and mind.
The four of you have stumbled onto music that many people consider to be the best of all time, for reasons that become obvious as you interact with more of the music. For YT reaction videos, you will get a huge return on views if you react to the live version of this song or pretty much anything from the 1994 Pulse live tour. IMPORTANT: You will NOT need to pause Pink Floyd on TH-cam, there is no penalty or removal of videos for doing it with their music, so when you are in the middle of a Gilmour guitar solo you won't get in trouble if you don't pause it. The studio albums are amazing, but there's never been a better live band in history, period. There are hundreds of reaction videos to the live version of Comfortably Numb on the Pulse 1994 tour because he goes on a much longer solo at the end of the song and the stadium show that goes with it is mindblowing, and literally everyone who reacts to the video is amazed at what they're seeing. (That's why reaction videos get so many views, and because people like me who attended these shows know they experienced the greatest musical experiences of their lifetimes and they come here to watch other people who've never heard of it react to it for the first time, so they can re-experience what it was like when they first heard the music.) Everyone else will tell you which other Pink Floyd to react to, but start with the Pulse concert and make sure not to pause the guitar solos. Also one tip, people will recommend Great Gig in the Sky but for that one, find the studio version. It's one of those first take miracles.
Gentlemen if you are going to delve deep into rock, it would be helpful to you to know the eras and genres, there is great historical significance in understanding where each band fits in the tree, Pink Floyd is an amazing band that was earlier in the timeline compared to you, they would be more in the classic rock genre of the 70s, of which rock evolves as time goes on, you get into punk/thrash/metal at the end of the 70s, beginning of the 80s when Metallica comes along. There are hundreds of iconic bands and THOUSANDS of songs out there, so pick a group, google a little info on them so you know where they came from, who they were influenced by, it will all eventually all fit together for you, enhancing your journey through history.
It just drives me crazy because there is so much you want to say to these first timers about who what where and how much "rock " they can listen to for the first time. OMG can you imagine they are listening to greatness for the first time and haven't even scratched the surface.
@@mountainkat233 Haven't even scratched the scratch yet!
The rock category you are looking for is Prog Rock. Pink Floyd is unique, not easy to pigeonhole. But the big mistake many people make is just listening to one song from a band that does concept albums (a collection of musical pieces combined to create one musical composition). Pink Floyd will always come off as 'too slow' if all you listen to is dance music for clubs.
Oh for Gods sake. Yes I’m like you. But you don’t have to know it all to just like a song.
Also, head phones and 'Pulse'.
So excited for y’all to do Pink Floyd!!!! They are a experience, and a awesome band. Enjoy the rabbit hole!!!!🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻❤️
If you are feeling overwhelmed this is the song you zone out with.....
Best therapeutic song ever.
Even if you've touched nothing you will feel tranquilized.
David Gilmour is one of the most emotional and able guitar players of all time, Tears and goosebumps from that guy...always. He never plays a bad note...He makes it sing
Sing, indeed then makes love with it- A Master in His Craft
David and his guitar are one in the same 💜
When my friends were younger and dumber I always had to explain to them that David Gilmore could say more in 12 notes than someone like Steve Vai could in 120 and that makes him so much better than shredding guitarists
@@GeorgeTropicana In 1072 when Pink Floyd did Live in Pompeii, was what he did considered shredding the guitar? I’ve never seen him ever do it again but it was AMAZING 🤩
@@GeorgeTropicana Total different styles of playing, Gilmore is great, don't know if you knew who Randy Rhoads was, but he was classically trained, played with Quiet Riot, Ozzy until his death in a plane crash. But to diss so many great guitarists, you show just how ignorant you are, George!
This is an album that you have to listen too from beginning to end . Each song floats into the other …. So lay back and just enjoy the trip they take you on
HELLS YES GUYS
U got to do more this band is timeless
U will understand how serious this group is
This is a song you go in your room. Turn all the lights off but your mood lights. Roll a joint lay back get comfortable turn this up,light and inhale.. aww hell yea!!!
First time viewing.
Suggestion: listen to the album "Dark Side of The Moon" from the first song all the way through to the last. Whether or not you record your reaction to it. 💜
It's a life experience everyone should have.
It’ll change at least one of their lives and that’s a fact 👍
That album came out the year I graduated, 1973 and I wore it out. I had that on 8 track, cassette and CD too. It is a masterpiece.
Idk. I’ve watched a few of their reactions. They are more attracted to rock imo. Bon Jovi Living on a prayer. They loved that.
I’d suggest Bostons first album for these fellers and let’s take it from there. Peace
So well said!
Only way to listen to it!
Hotel California is by the Eagles ( sounds a LOT like-- We Used To Know by Jethro Tull) Californication is by Red Hot Chili Peppers -- Pink Floyd is Progressive Rock and I hope you find some other selections that you enjoy too -- PF has some of the best of the best stage lighting of any band ever -- like others have said check out their Pulse concerts -- Its mega
jethro tull was the very first concert i ever went to at 11 years old i remember it to this day.
11yo at JT is a vibe
Welcome to the Pink Floyd experience. Enjoy the show!!!
Look up the band Godsmack. Do their songs "Awake", "I stand alone", and "voodoo". You won't be disappointed 👍
Oops that wasn't supposed to be a reply to this comment lol.
"the rock that tells you to get high" so on point.
"I'm rocking but i'm not rolling" that's psychedelic rock 😋
I’m 57 years young… and Pink Floyd rules! All time Favorite! ❤
Pink Floyd is pure head music. You experience it, not just listen to it. It's best through good headphones.
If these guys have a real sound system they can divide each part and listen to. That's even more fun. Headphones really do bring a better appreciation.
Use it in a rap song. It might suit you dudes better. Maybe it's just a little bit above your pay grade. 🇦🇺👍
Quadraphonic Surround Sound is perfect..
@@tipofthespear7182 no fellas not a good choice for rap. Wrong tempo all around. Why must someone take something so good down the wrong path. Follow your own path and design something unique. Floyd did just that and never tried to change something or someone else's music.
or in the 3rd row
I love how you guys are open to listening to all kinds of different music! Righteous Brothers to Pink Floyd. So many great artists!
The video they did watching Unchained Melody really was a treat, watching the boys faces was a highlight of my day that day. Keep it up Gentlemen
Agreed love to see people enjoying different cultures.
Just watched the video. You MUST listen to them do this live at the Pulse concert. UNREAL!
AGREE!! The best David Gilmour guitar solo ever.. possibly the best overall guitar solo ever!
Yes
@@staciojeda4146 Agreed!
This...
Yes Pulse performance is a must
David Gilmore, the lead guitarist with all those amazing solo riffs he created, doesn’t just play it… he freaking feels every note coming out of his fingers
I really enjoy seeing people experience music that I love. It's like watching someone open a gift.
This song is from The Wall, you should listen to it from beginning to end. It’s a story, and if you listen very closely it comes full circle and ends where it begins. The Wall is a masterpiece.
It is from Dark Side Of The Moon
@@chrisgracey62 Comfortably Numb is from their album The Wall. IDK why this video is featuring the Dark Side Of The Moon album cover. The song Comfortably Numb is also featured in the movie “The Wall”
As Kiki says its an experience. The first time i experienced them was when The Dark side of the moon came out. Same thing. You really should listen to the whole album in both cases.
This is the Wall
This is absolutely the wall. I was so confused when this song started as I was expecting money or time from dark side lol
All 3 guitar solos in this song are regularly ranked in the yearly top 10 solos of all time. Often in the number 1 spot. Yes, this is stoner rock. You smoke a Fatboy, pop on the headphones and back and vibe. You will find out that their albums don't pause in between songs. They kinda melt into one another.
Not to sound like a dick, but there are only two solos in this song. Both masterfully done by Gilmour.
What David said....
Tbh, describing this as 'stoner rock' is abit disrespectful to arguably the greatest group in the history of rock music. Yes, I'm aware the Led Zeppelin could have something to say about that, hence 'arguably'... ;) Their music sounds incredible, whether off your face or not! :)
@@Codex7777
Pink Floyd worked hard to be considered "Stoner Rock". Marijuana and psychedelics were a musicians best friend in those days!
Dark Side of the Moon is one of the largest selling albums of all time. It was on the top 100 list for over 40 years! Beethoven wishes he was as famous as Pink Floyd. This song from the Wall is a bit different, but The Wall was also one of the largest selling records ever. Pink Floyd has fans of all ages and walks of life, they are huge! As big as it gets. I’ve got about 8 of their albums, and they all have a different feel and sound to them.
Also, imagine listening to this on the radio on your way to high school. One of the most recognizable guitar solos in rock history.
Pretty sure Dark Side of the Moon is still on the Billboard top 200 and it came out in 1973. Burn down and listen to the whole album. Shit’s magical, especially on headphones or in a car with a great stereo. Mind blowing shit. It was just them and their instruments and a studio… and drugs obviously. It was the early 70’s. Everything was cool back then
Why is the video showing DSOTM album when this song is off the album The Wall?
Headphones an absolute must for Pink Floyd! Close your eyes and it's a whole other experience, just you and the music.
If you want to hear the best version of this it’s on Darkside of the moon
@@DivaInTheWoods Wish You Were Here album is a must with headphones. Shine on you crazy diamond!
Yep play the whole album at night with headphones LOUD with the lights off. Get yourself properly primed!
"the child is grown... the dream is gone"... something we will all relate to and will hit you like a ton of bricks when you hit that certain age and finally understand this lyric followed by the guitar solo. Put this song in your playlist and it will hit you at the weirdest moments.. Pink Floyd has a crazy way of playing at the most convenient times. Another song to react to is PINK FLOYD - TIME..... it will truly blow your mind about the feeling of growing older and time ticking away. Their songs creepily always sync up with what you're doing at that very moment.
Absolutely true,Iv experienced this myself.
Well said, I agree.
You are RIGHT!!!!! My cousins son had just tragically died, and I was driving to his memorial service. I live about 3 hours away and was just getting over the mountain pass and dropping into town when I decided to turn on the radio. ( yes this was a long time ago, before blue tooth or apple car play) “Wish You Were Here” cued up right when I turned the radio on and was driving into town. Still gives me chills and gets me choked up when I remember.
This is the song I'm having played at my funeral. It means so much to me. When I was a young teen with drug, drink, and mental health issues, this song saved me. I love Pink Floyd.
I had a stroke when I was 21 and this perfectly describes what it was like trying to convince the doctor something was wrong with me. "This is not how I am!" Was all I could think, but I couldn't get it across. 😱
❤
You need to listen to the whole album. Words cannot describe how great they are.
to heck with the album just watch the movie that's all anyone will ever need....the album can't do justice to what the movie does
I love you guys💕💕💕
I’m 74 and literally grew up the these iconic bands you are listening to and I appreciate how excited you get. Imagine growing up during this period. By the way, ‘Hotel California’ was made by ‘The Eagles’. If you haven’t listened to them put them on your list.
The second solo in this song gives me goosebumps every time I hear it. You can hear and feel the emotions in every note played. David Gilmore is seriously underrated.
I wholeheartedly agree up to the point of David Gilmore being underrated.
If he is underrated it is by unworthy critics.
David is idolized and respected by a huge percentage of musicians and listeners alike. And for damn good reason!!
David Gilmore is the singer and guitarist in this song! He is awesome! The comment that Hotel California is by the Red Hot Chili Peppers was FUNNY! Glad you found the correct answer to that! It really is sad that so much of the younger generation knows SO LITTLE of so many classics! Gues it’s not much different than me not knowing much about the big band stuff my Mom listened to.
David Gilmour is far from underrated. He is considered one of the greatest guitarists of not only his era, but any era. I've come to determine that too many people use that statement with artists they really love just to make the statement. Prince was such an underrated entertainer and guitarist. Eddie Van Halen was so underrated. Jeff Beck is so underrated. Kirk Hammett is underrated. Gary Moore is underrated. Jimi Hendrix is underrated. Just ridiculous.
Underrated by whom?
Pink Floyd usually does music that tells a story over the course of the whole album. Always very deep lyrics that make you think. This is from The Wall, which they also made into a movie. Dark Side of the Moon is usually considered their best album. In fact, it's always listed among the top Rock albums of all time, sometimes at number one. If you want to hear a different vibe from them, the song "Money", from Dark Side, is a classic.
Absolutely agree!
Bands like Pink Floyd, Tool, The Doors, Jefferson Airplane, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles and many other amazing modern bands pierce the soul and are like a mental/emotional landscape of immersion
Probably one of the best solos ever laid down
Do yourselves a huge favor
Can even just watch that solo
PULSE is the concert
Not only are they on a higher plane musically, visually their shows are stunning!
Enjoy!
Fun Reaction ☺️✌️🎶
Just a heads up this band has incredible talent. Very deep lyrics with musician talent off the charts. Lead guitarist among greatest of all time, his solos has emotion in them. Keyboard player i believe was a trained concert pianist. Bass and drummer excellent as well. FYI, this song is about one of them having a childhood fever, not drugs. Dont think every rock song is about drugs, or every band is on drugs while playing. This group has probably around 20-30 great songs. Your generation missed out of some great music and glad to see your listening to it now. Way more talent back then. Music now is one hit wonders and not nearly as talented how it is played IMHO.
He describes being given drugs to get him onstage to perform.
Syd was lead vocalist when they first started out -- His friend David Gilmore took over as vocalist and guitar and was singing and playing this song -- Syd is a sad story -- He did not kill himself but died from pancreatic cancer at 60 years old -- He struggled with mental illness (schizophrenia) and could not keep his place in the band but they missed him so much that many of their best songs are about him -- The Wall --- Wish You Were Here -- Shine on You Crazy Diamond (SYD) --
actually roger waters was singing the verses and david was singing the chorus. david wrote the majority of this one which was one of the only real contributions lyrically that dictator roger waters allowed him to have on the album The Wall. 2 musical geniuses in one band with 2 egos to match created too much friction. Really don't like Roger's wild politics or his way of trying to rule over the rest of the band, but their music really suffered once he left
didn't know that
Syd also had too much LSD.
Yeah, Syd was one of those rock stars who really wanted to be famous right up until he actually became famous....then he realized it wasn't for him. One weekend in particular Syd went on a 2 day acid trip and was never the same afterwards. Then the rest of the band kinda had no choice but to make preparations for life and music without Syd. But he was a remarkable talent....some of my favorite Floyd material was written by him! RIP Roger "Syd" Barrett.
Yes sir. Shine on Syd.
I love how open minded you kids are!!! Every video I watch y’all review it makes me smile to see that kids these days can see the beauty in all things ❤❤
This is a vibe, there a lot being said, its much deeper than you realize...
The historical and social significance of artists like Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Black Sabbath, Bruce Springsteen (to mention just a very few) cannot be overstated, and should never be underestimated. To pick a song like this out of an enormous catalog and think you’ve even glimpsed them is just… well, you just have no idea. Man, am I glad I grew up in the 70's. It was musically the greatest decade ever.
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Every generation thinks theirs is the best. 🤷🏼♂️
So true!
Absolutely correctly...no other music can beat the 70s
Dude forgot to mention Queen. OMG.
More exploration of Pink Floyd is essential - huge talent from all members of the group. Guitar work by Dave Gilmour makes me weep (literally at times) and Roger's lyrics have confounded me and stirred me all at the same time. Listen to more. Pull the lyrics up. Listen to full albums at a time.
David makes his guitar SING!
The guy in the hoodie doesn’t understand that there are different styles of Rock.
Sad died many years ago. He hasn’t been in the band in decades. David Gilmore took over the main vocals.
I love watching the youth truly enjoying real music!
Pink Floyd albums are often meant to be experienced as an entire album, especially “The Wall” and “Dark Side of the Moon”, but also “Animals” and “Wish You Were Here”.
They are full-on mental experiences, you owe it to yourselves to at least hear “Dark Side of the Moon” with lights off and in its entirety at least once in your life.
As Frank Zappa put it, "it's basically a movie for yer ears".
Yes
that is absolutely correct: let people learn how to COMPARE and start re-using real instruments and voice. no autotunes and other fake stuff which won't stay in anyone's memory.
Pink Floyd live is like no other time in life….Gilmore on lead guitar is epic.
I’m 45, and when I was a kid my mother and my uncle took me to see the laser light show that goes with Pink Floyd’s music, and it was awesome!
It's so funny when you hear brothers talk about rock music, mans was like "Yo, who made hotel california?". Next mans said "I think red hot chili peppers". bro I almost peed my pants, lololololo!
You guys really need to watch the live version of this song from the PULSE concert in 1994. Takes the entire song to a whole new level. Dave Gilmour's second solo is possibly the greatest live guitar solo of all time!!
Absolutely! I usually avoid listening to live versions of songs, but that video is hypnotic.
David Gilmore's guitar has the most emotion of any guitarist, EVER.
GILMOUR
I ADORE David Gilmore’s guitar work!!!!!! He is so masterful at his solos complimenting the song. It flows like a river, his solos don’t break the song up, they bring it together.
SRV
Buckethead does it for me.
@@kikivon3501 Check out Taj Farrant, hes 13 now. Hes was 11 playing this.
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One of the greatest bands in rock and roll history. The album cover shown in your video is "Dark Side Of The Moon". One of largest selling albums in history (on the Billboard Charts for something like 30 years). This song is from a later album called "The Wall". Any Pink Floyd album needs to be experienced in it's entirety.
The pulse live version is absolute 🔥🔥🔥. No one makes a guitar weep quite like DG.
There are few perfect things in this world. A sunset, a newborn baby, and this solo.
you don't listen to Pink Floyd, you experience Pink Floyd.
Comfortably Numb is one of my favorite songs. Though not recommended to be your first Pink Floyd song. Another Brick in the Wall, wish you were here, eclipse, Dogs of War, shine on your Crazy Diamond. These songs would definitely grab you a little bit better
absolutely
Good call.~:>
Great gig in the sky off Pulse
If either shine on was my first floyd song i would not have been ready 😂
Even money would be a good starting song
I don't care who you are, what's your background, your favorite music style... a kickass guitar solo remains a kick ass guitar solo!!!😂
Even better when there are two in the same song!
Good Lord, I remember the mid 70s sitting in friends basements listening to this. You guys keep me young by just listening to it. Keep it up fellas
Guys, you’ve introduced yourselves to arguably the finest rock ensemble…ever?
only 1 greater, for me - depending on my mood any given day - LED ZEPPLIN
That's right! PF is the best 👌
Rush, Floyd, Zeppelin for me, equally great yet different styles.
@@robertpinazza4043 …all deserving of appreciation. I liked Cream, Blind Faith and others from back when too. Will anyone be listening to Lady Gaga 50 years out?
A big negative to that question!
You need to watch the live version of this from their 'Pulse' series. Also, 'Echoes' part 1 and I promise you'll be blown away by both!
I agree
Hugely Agreed 👍
👍 On The Turning Away. My goodness.
I wouldn't be too sure.
53 yrs old here and I’ll be rocking out to Pink Floyd til the end of my days!!!! 🫶🏼
Just turned 70. Dark Side of the Moon changed my musical perception forever
Watching you 4 guys bobing your heads in unison. Priceless!
The whole works of Floyd is just a masterpiece! No band sold more records till today! You have to learn a lot! Have fun! Its a big experience!
A few bands/artists have sold more, but PF is still the best.
But also remember that the population was lower at that time. Really can't compare them to now. People had less money to spend on luxuries and albums was a luxury.
Pink Floyd was generally considered a Space Rock or Progressive Rock band. They were never a hard rocking band. It was always mellow sounds even when the lyrics dealt with some deep ideas on grief, life in the modern world, birth through to death. Best to listen to them with headphones and a joint or bong.
Uh, you CANNOT say that the outro to this song isn't hard... While they're not a metal or hard rock band, they DO have their moments where they rock hard.
@@ffjsb I can see why you think so based on Gilmore’s solos. Pink Floyd has to be my favourite band of all time. But my love of them is based on their lyricism and melodic range not on their occasional blues based hard rock sound.
@@markphillips3186 I think they're almost their own genre. They're just incredible. I don't necessarily have one favorite band, but they definitely are in my top ten.
Now you have to listen to TIME by Pink Floyd... Listen to the lyrics. They hit hard
THIS ALBUM IS FANTASTIC TO LISTEN AND WATCHING AT A PLANTARIUM!!
In my 70s and still listening to their albums. It is emotive as was a lot of music in the 60s and 70s. A good smoke helps it work .
'Old' school, like me. The music we listened to then defines who we are today. Also in my 70's (just arrived), but love EDM as well. The majority of our generation got stuck somewhere in the early 60's
Clearing up a few things. Syd Barrett wasn't on this song. And he died of diabetic complications. It was Roger Waters singing the verses and David Gilmour is chorus and guitar. Keep listening. Glad you guys enjoyed my favorite band. You should check out stuff from Dark Side Of The Moon.
I'm hopping in your comment to also clear something up. Hotel California is an Eagles song
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@@karterdude88 What specifically was it that you were hoping for?
That the song “Hotel California” is in fact a song by the Eagles?
Or hoping that the person you replied to also added, the song “Hotel California” is a song by Eagles?
I’m confident that it’s not that difficult or tasking to know and prove that.
Hello Rick. I assumed that there would have been many comments that would have stated such accuracy of what is, and what isn’t and a bunch of speculation about other stuff. The basic facts that you mentioned are relevant, and accurately mentioned.
1. No Syd on this song, album. Along with not on any for a decade at the time of this albums recording.
2. Waters sang verses
3. Gilmour sang chorus and guitar.
It’s not that difficult to find info on Pink Floyd. And it’s a bit of fresh air to come across people that understand music.
@@groundef He said "hopping" as in jumping, not "hoping".
Queen,Pink Floyd, Beatles.... how is it possible that there are People Who never heard of these mega big bands Who made the best music ever
If you want to feel like Heaven, listen to the “Pulse” live version. Incomparable to anything else
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You guys should listen to this entire album start to finish. Each songs transitions into the next one, so the entire album is like one mind blowing song. Simply amazing, phenomenal piece of music. 👍
Too bad your not experiencing them with headphones on. Truly makes a tremendous difference ❤️❤️❤️
"Money" is about as fast as Floyd gets. Pink Floyd does some crazy long intros to their songs, but the wait is worth it. And, in the right mood, the intros are fascinating. "Dark Side of the Moon" is meant to be heard from start to finish, but if you're in a hurry for the big pay-off, skip to "Great Gig in the Sky" for the most amazing female vocalist solo you have ever heard.
Totally agree. Richard Wright heard a British soldier being interviewed & asked if he was scared on the battlefield, he replied "I'm not afraid of dying, anytime will do...." That's how it became the intro to the song. It's a masterpiece.
I would think the fastest, at least hardest, would have to be 'Run like Hell', other than that agree 100%
Or young lust is probably their fastest song
I would argue "One of These Days" esp. off of Pulse, would also be fast and hard.
Echoes has a point as well where the pace picks up.
One of, if not the greatest song ever recorded. IMO. Grew up with my dad playing this and it’s now deeply embedded in my dna.
how? It's so boring lol
@@WTFBUTWHYur so boring
Pink Floyd would best be categorized as _Psychedelic Rock,_ for the most part. They're really a lot of things. They are sort of in their own music genre.
Pink floyd is it's own genre ♥️ I encourage you to experience more
So funny. There is nothing to beat the bands of this era, amazing musicians.
Listening to this song without the rest of the album is like eating the middle of a jelly donut and throwing out the rest. You have to hear the whole thing to understand it. I love watching your reaction videos, thanks for the entertainment.
this classic is off "the wall" album. it's about being burned out, to many concerts, to many drugs. he can no longer tell the real world from the world of the rock star and has started to realize the people around him are only trying to use him to make money. the entire album tells a story of all the trauma he has experienced in life.
for faster more upbeat songs try "Money", "Time", "Run Like Hell"
Pink Floyd is not just a band
Pink Floyd is an EXPERIENCE
I wouldn't describe Pink Floyd as a rock band. They are in a lane by them selves. Sooo good!
I have to have 2 minutes to come down from the high after this song. Best rock band ever walked the earth. No other band can pull the emotions out of you like the Floyd.
I sure hope you're listening to this with full speakers, and not a laptop. It's an immersive sound. And the guitar solo is simply incredible.
oh dude you got to do "Money" by Pink Floyd. Its a banger
facts
I think they would really like money
Be aware that there are TWO versions of "Money".
The album version, from "Dark Side of the Moon", is the longer and significantly better version IMO.
Echoes
Pink Floyd is why you go out and get a good set of speakers and a decent amp' to drive them - you'll find the music is SO much better... and it'll also work for other artists - win-win!
If you have a friend with a good sized TV or monitor, and the decent speaker setup needed, check out the movie "Pink Flyd's "The Wall"" as it uses all PF songs for the soundtrack and to tell the story. Back in the day, one of the local theatres had mid-night showings of the film every Friday night, and it was packed!
Y`all just experienced one of the best guitar solos..David Gilmore Rocks!
You bet!