What else should we react to? 🤔 Comment below! Also if you want to support the channel join the Patreon for more reactions & content 🤟 www.Patreon.com/knoxhill
Comfortably Numb Pulse Concert.. or Echoes live.. only because you’d respect it enough to truly break it down and I think help newer reactors relax and not automatically assume these songs are acid tripping ramblings.. they engineered and truly put knowledge and intrigue and TIME..into their records.. but THIS ONE.. tick tock.. “Hey You, Wish you Were here.. “ ugh ANY and ALL of em!;);)
@@ldavis8145 I remember the first thing I did this - lights off, a cigar, a glass of aged whiskey and the whole album... Consider this to be a true Moment, one to remember for a lifetime
This song transitions directly into The Great Gig in the Sky, which deals with what happens when time runs out. They’re meant to be heard as a pair. The whole album is meant to be heard all the way through in one sitting.
You have a great analysis of this song, one of my all-time favorites, BTW. One of the understated things that makes “Time” such an amazing song is the fact that they employ moments of silence so well. Whether it’s the way each note is stoa to in the introduction, to each line in the stanza ending with a pause to process the words before the next line is delivered, and also in the oohs and ahhs of the background choir, to the rests between chords for the guitar and electric piano, it all gives a great sense of space. And this makes the guitar solo even more beautifully frantic as it goes non-stop, as if crying or screaming at the thought that the starting gun was missed and it will take more effort to catch up than it would have to start “on time”.
I'm from Russia. One of our poets wrote. The time in seconds is small and sharp. generous to children and mean to adults. It will swell like a sticky bud in the long-awaited spring. to become a burning foliage in the fire in autumn. Pink Floyd the best
The older you get the harder this song hits. The line "The time is gone, the song is over, thought I'd something more to say" must be the saddest reflection on individual inconsequence and the solitude of death that I've ever heard.
Even to myself, a still relatively young guy, this song has always hit like a fucking truck. I've wasted plenty of time, am very aware of it, and ever since I heard Time for the first time back 15 years ago or so every time I listen to it it slaps me right in the face, no mercy.
My dude, I have watched a TON of reactions to this almighty song and your reaction has been the most spot on reaction I have watched so far. You caught all the symbolism, all the double and multiple entendre the lyrics have. The solo is one of the greatest solos I've ever been blessed to hear. Props, my dude. Great reaction.
I’ll throw in on that. I would never have expected so much insight and intelligence from a self identified ‘Rapper’. The constant pauses to speak would have annoyed the crap out of me normally, but this guy had something to say worth listening to. He gets it!
He was the first to notice that the first three minutes leaves the listener waiting for something to happen. Because its natural for us to want to hurry things along.
I agree. As a 62 year old that grew up with PF you did a great job. Great Gig should be next; try to hear it without research. For my Shine on you Crazy Diamond is the best way to go, but listen to it all 👍
I’m with you there. Scary, isn’t it. But then again, maybe it’s best that we keep it in mind and make the most of each day that is left to us. It’s one of the great mysteries of life: here we are, aware of the passage of time as we inevitably face our own mortality, yet utterly powerless to alter the flow of time in any significant way.
I've been listening to PF for almost 50 years and they keep on being relevant. I'm more and more touched by 'Time' as I get older. As I see my parents shuffle off this mortal coil as do some friends. My wife's cancer relapsing.Time becomes more and more precious.
This album has to be appreciated in its entirety to really get the full effect. It has a very specific sonic composition that arcs in its arrangement. There’s a reason it is considered one of the greatest albums of all time. This song hits so much harder as I get closer to 50.
Absolutely agree, need to listen to whole album from start to finish to get the full effect. Loved zoning out to this when I was home alone growing up listening in the living room on the surround sound at almost full volume
This is such a thoughtful analysis of a song I've been listening to for 40 years. Your insights shined a light on some aspects of the lyrics that hadn't occurred to me at all. Thank you so much for reviewing this. I feel like we went on a journey together.
This song is brilliant because they composed the music to directly reflect the lyrics. The beginning is shocking (birth), the intro takes forever (childhood), the middle is full of turmoil and chaos (20's-30's), and the end slows down and is very simple (old age). The ending verse about iron bells invokes images of a traditional stone church, probably a funeral.
I agree with the funeral idea as the song leads in to "Great Gig In the Sky", a song about the dying process. It's all a big story about life; from the opening heartbeats to the closing ones.
"Calls the faithful to their knees To hear the softly spoken magic spells" Its clearly about people praying for you while a priest is speaking the word of god during your funeral At least that's my interpretation
@@KevinSchmitt77 My mother passed away years ago from a long illness. Even though she kept most of it from us kids, always had a good attitude around us, I know she went through all the stages just like in Great Gig In the Sky. In the end she chose not to get further treatment and let go. The beauty of the ending of that song hits me so hard.
It's interesting how my understanding of this song has evolved as I've aged. Young me always wondered why he sang the line about the song being over so long before the song actually ended. Now I think maybe it's because we start to feel sort of irrelevant years before we actually die. Though we may live another 10 or 20 years, any real chance we might have had to accomplish our dreams is already gone. So our song is over for all practical purposes long before the music actually stops.
I first heard this in Australia in 1975 when I was 15. I am now 63, and the fact that they had so much insight when they were young is just amazing! As I’ve gotten older, this is so much more relevant to me than it was when I was 15. Every line is so true!
1) You do not 'listen' to Pink Floyd... one Experiences them. 2) Never, NEVER interrupt a David Gilmour solo. This entire album is incredible... which might explain why it topped the charts longer than any other anlbum EVER.
One of the best albums ever made. Each song listened to independently is splendid, but you really should listen to the whole album in sequence. It's a totally immersive sonic experience. The first time I heard DSOTM is a vivid memory for me, my mind was well and truly blown. Edited to add: David Gilmour on that guitar, the most emotive guitarist I've ever heard. He is a true guitar genius. Those fabulous lyrics is Roger Waters' singular lyrical talent on display.
Incredibly clever review! It's unreal how accurately you described this song on first listen! Even with the ending - the song Time flows seamlessly into the next song The Great Gig in the Sky, which is another real treat - a must hear. But really, every person on the planet should hear the whole of this phenomenal work, which celebrated its 50th anniversary this March. The Dark Side of the Moon is a musical gem and I think it should be required school reading. The lyrics are so incredibly clever and still relevant and are accompanied by fantastically crafted music and sound effects. I've listened to this album a thousand times and I still can't get enough of it, and I still find little things in it that surprise me. Take the time to listen to the whole thing, all at once and without a break. Then you will see what a masterpiece it is. And Pink Floyd is guaranteed to enchant you. Excuse my English, I'm from the Czech Republic and I'm assisted by an automatic translator.
One day, when I was around 16, my dad sat me down and made me listen to this song. It really changed my whole perspective on things. My father is a teacher, and whenever he saw somebody with potential but no motivation, he would show them this song. One of these students eventually became an incredibly successful businessman. And years later, when my father visited his office, he showed him the lyrics that he had pinned on the board in front of his desk. This is more than a song. It speaks to the universal human experience like very few other songs do.
Your FUCKIN FULL OF BULLSHIT.. THERE'S NO WAY U CAN HAVE SO MUCH INSIGHT ON THIS SONG ON YOUR FIRST TIME .. ALSO WITH KNOWING ALL THE LYRICS LISTENING TO THEM IM SPLIT SECONDS.. AND THE PART WHEN YOU STOPPED THE SONG WHEN THE BACKGROUND GIRLS SANG WAS THE ULTIMATE BULLSHIT YOU BARLEY LET THEM SING BEFORE YOU STOPPED THEM😆😆😆😆😆
Great reaction, you nailed it. Even after 40 years it’s one of the best songs ever. One thing, never stop a David Gilmore solo! It’s illegal in some places…
Try Music Magic - Chick Corea . im tired and exausted with the magic t/o the album by the end. Also Sgt. peppers of coarse. Hendrix Electric lady land ... Santana Carvanseri.. all great to laydown and just take a trip to...
Floyd were lyrical geniuses. They wrote some of the greatest lyrics ever written. They were musical geniuses all-round and intrumental virtuosos too but I know that it's the lyrics that you're drawn to. :) They're the 3rd biggest band in history for very good reason. This album alone has spent a total of almost 1000 weeks on the Billboard Album Chart. That's almost 20 years ! Unsurprisingly, it holds the record for most weeks on the chart... by a mile! They are bona fide greats and their music is just as popular today, as when their music was first released. They still outsell 99.9% of contemporary artists. :)
Thanks, Knox! David Gilmour can literally make a guitar cry, and you along with it. Amazing artist, as was the rest of Pink Floyd at this time. The name Pink Floyd came from 2 old blues artists. Pink Anderson and Floyd Council. Thanks again for the great reaction!!
love your reactions Knox, love how you are able to delve into lyrics and appreciate them and find meaning in them and enjoy them. you owe to it yourself to listen to the whole album, they are one of the greatest bands ever and DSOTM is one of the greatest albums ever. (btw hearing you certify them at the end like you do, was kinda hilarious, considering who they are lol).
My god dude. Please do more. I've seen like a hundred Pink Floyd reactions from like 20 different people and you're probably the most perceptive one. I think you would enjoy comfortably numb, on the turning away, and sorrow, and high hopes.
Knox I am so unbelievably happy that you’ve taken the TIME 😉 to react to this song. In my personal opinion PINK FLOYD is thee BEST band ever. I’m 54 years old and I’ve been listening to them since I was around 13. The music and topics are TIMEless and fill me with an amazing amount of joy and happiness. Thank you for sharing your opinion on this song. I truly appreciate it. 🙏
I love the last line in the main section of the song. “The time has come, the song is over. Thought I’d something more to say.” on the surface, he’s talking about the song literally being over, but the song is also a metaphor for his life. He’s run out of time, and realized that all of the grand plans he had, and meaning he expected his life would have when he was younger, have not come to fruition.
Knox, the next track, "Great gig in the sky", follows the 'time' theme through to its ultimate conclusion; death. I really wish that reactors would play them together to get the whole experience. The clock alarms at the beginning represent 'birth' (followed by the imitation heartbeat on percussion), then we are off to the races. Great reaction, fella!
The whole Dark Side of The Moon album is epic (and was released 50 years ago!), but Great Gig in The Sky will send shivers down your spine (listen with headphones on and volume up for the full experience).
I remember listening to the song when I was 20 and now I'm 62 and I don't know where the time went, and how much time was just wasted now it feels like I'm just waiting for my time. Great job
Do yourself a favor man, grab a few beer, or roll a joint, and listen to this album. This is life changing stuff right here man, it can't be understated how amazing this masterpiece is. I would love to see your reaction to one of my personal favorites of Pink Floyd, "comfortably numb"
If you want to understand music from a technical, performative or structural way, ask a music producer. But if you want lyrical interpretation - ask a rapper. You nailed that, Knox.
Dude, you nailed this (assuming this was a first reaction and you hadn’t done any pre-research). I’ve been listening to Floyd since I was 12, so that’s like 37 years now. It changed my life. I listened to a lot of rap too, still listen to music from every genre. Some messages come through different and I’m always open. But to this day, I have heard no other music that just gets down into the raw inner workings of me like Pink Floyd. I suggest you listen to their three long songs on Animals. You will be blown away. Another also- the song that comes after this basically is going through the stages of accepting your death. It is not instrumental, yet there are no words. You will understand when you listen.
Totally agree. Excellent interpretation, 100% on point, even without written lyrics! My interpretation of "The song is over." is the dawn of the life though, "Life is over.", not "wasted time of the author". Who knows? ;-)
@@rainerzufall42 yep, When I first heard this, I was 12. And even then I somehow felt that “the song is over, I thought I had something more to say” was someone literally knowing they were about to die, and regretting not doing all the things they thought they would. But then also, maybe not even remembering what those things were at that moment. This is the greatest rock song ever in my book, it’s like looking through a lens that is always changing, as we are alway changing
I grew up listening to Pink Floyd because of my big brothers. As a kid, I just loved the clock noises and women singing in the background. But I had open heart surgery late last year and will be turning 50 this year - the song has a whole new meaning to me now. What a super smart and thoughtful reaction. Well done!
Really a top-notch and refreshing review/reaction, thanks. Some things caught your ear that many reviewers seem to miss or ignore; for example, the "hanging on in quiet desperation..." lyric almost demands recognition and comment, yet it is ignored by most reviewers. Even if not for posting on your channel, you owe it to yourself to listen to the entire DSOTM album in its entirety in one sitting.
MAN, having been a Pink Floyd fan for most of my life (thanks mom!), your breakdown on this just makes me appreciate them that much more! I like when you step "outside the box" for these reactions.
The intro has twelve of those guitar “gongs” before the song kicks in. The attention to detail is incredible. Great review, you nailed so much of it. the last verse alludes to a funeral, the penultimate stage of time. The following track is about accepting the process of death. Another profound, hard hitting and inventive song.
"..then one day you find, 10 years have got behind you, no one told you when to run. You missed the starting gun"...these lyrics have hit me so hard at various point in my life..then Gilmore wales.. ooff🔥🔥still gets me
Lovely. Pink Floyd is not just music. It is an experience. It can be difficult to hear a single track as their albums are made so that the songs play into each other. Almost like watching a movie. But you made a good reaction and can safely take more Pink Floyd into your channel. I will be here for it.❤😊👍 Comfortably Numb - Great gig in the sky - Is there anybody out there... and much, much more are all great tracks
The part after “the song is over” is actually a reprise of the album’s first track, Breathe, creating an additional verse for that song at the end of Time. It thematically creates a perfect segue into the next song, The Great Gig In The Sky, which is about death
I still remember the day, the smell, the feel of the sunshine on my face sitting 9in the backseat of my brothers '71 ford maverick and hearing this song on the radio. thanks for the trip
So glad I've come across your channel. I am a long time Pink Floyd fan and always love when someone discovers them for themselves for the first time. I totally admire how you manage to appreciate the musical side of it and the lyrics at the same time. You are so eloquent in your analysis, I need to keep a dictionary handy when listening to you 🙂. But, please, do not dumb it down on my account, keep it up, and continue on this wonderful PF journey. You have so much in store for you. Thank you, Sir!
You can thank Alan Parsons (of The Alan Parsons Project of course) for the intro, that was entirely his doing as the engineer on the album. His experience with the Beatles and Pink Floyd is why he's such a great musician and producer.
I am happy to see young people listening to Pink Floyd. Your analysis of this song was spot on. This song always hits me hard inside as I am getting older.
Don’t compare generations with terms like ‘back then’. Every generations brings it. Back then we had Air Supply Anne Murray England Dan and dozens of forgettable music too. Talent is non generational.
Knox I'm blown away by your inciteful interpretation of this piece. In fact you have become my go to reaction channel ( i also love thecharismaticvoice for her technical comments on vocals) . Your intelligence, intuition and razor sharp perception are off the charts. This is how i discover new artists outside of my comfort zone. Thank you so much. And shout out to Ren who just it 1M subs!
Time is woven into the fabric of ... the universe - Well, I meant the album. DSOTM is a concept album that builds powerfully adding depth beyond what you hear in a single track. There is no pause and the transitions and timing are brilliant. Quick and astute assessment.
I've watched about 20 reactions of this song over the past couple years, its my favorite Pink Floyd song. And you have one of the best interpretations of it. Thanks for your thoughts and ideas.
Pink Floyd especially this album always gives me a sense of bittersweet nostalgia and peace.. It was my dads favorite album..always takes me back to being on the road with him just driving blasting this. having thought provoking convos about life as I would get older we connected on a deeper level and it was a blessing for him to share his wisdom with me..we both shared a love for this album it's connected to so many of my memories from childhood to adulthood.. For me pink Floyd will always have a place in my heart and my playlist 🖤🙏
Man for your first listen you absolutely nail the sub text of this glorious, glorious song ... an absolute classic. Love seeing you youngsters get into Floyd ❤
your next Floyd has to be "Comfortably Numb - Pulse '94" Oh, and fair warning: rules #1 through 3 billion are all the same, namely "never pause in the middle of a David Gilmour guitar solo".
Nice job man. I skipped school to go into town and buy this album on the day of release. I'm 67 now and it still blows me away. Welcome to the world with Pink Floyd in it. It's a better place. All the best from Wales dude. Have fun.
This album stayed in the billboard charts for 736 WEEKS!!!! Also Roger Waters went into an antique shop and recorded all those clocks going off in real time, no studio magic there.
The extended intro is kind of a metaphor of the whole song imo. After the alarm clocks, there is the ticking front and center and underneath that the heartbeat. Then you have the ominous power chords; initially there is very little happening within the intervals between the power chords, but the intervals get busier and busier as the song progresses.
This is a breath of fresh air! What a band. What a song. What a reaction! I've listened to this countless times and you have picked up on the heart of it in one listen. Sooo very good... And refreshing to hear a band that could easily fade away amongst the noise of modern music being appreciated still. David Gilmour is regarded as the writer/player of some of the most iconic solos in rock history. The whole band are hugely talented. Love it. Thanks for this Knox
Great analysis of the lyrics! I like that you stop it so frequently to try and understand the meaning of these great lyrics! So many other channels get the song message wrong.
I bought this album when it was released i am 65 next month and i still play the original album once a week , it is simply stunning and way way ahead of its " time " , and imo it really is the best album of all " Time "......
I'm not as old as yourself, but I too owned the original lp, it came with a poster inside the cover, someone stole that poster from me 😅, which I was angry about at the time*, but since realised they needed it more than I.
This is one of my favorite bands. I'm lucky enough to have seen them in concert. Have a Cigar, Wish You Were Here, Pigs (three different Ones), Money....so many great songs
![Lp. Сердце Вселенной #60 РОЖДЕНИЕ ЛОЛОЛОШКИ [Финал] • Майнкрафт](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/YoR0pAV9FVQ/mqdefault.jpg)
What else should we react to? 🤔 Comment below! Also if you want to support the channel join the Patreon for more reactions & content 🤟 www.Patreon.com/knoxhill
Comfortably Numb Pulse Concert.. or Echoes live.. only because you’d respect it enough to truly break it down and I think help newer reactors relax and not automatically assume these songs are acid tripping ramblings.. they engineered and truly put knowledge and intrigue and TIME..into their records.. but THIS ONE.. tick tock.. “Hey You, Wish you Were here.. “ ugh ANY and ALL of em!;);)
I actually had a whole SHIFT in My mood and vibe today thanks to YOU taking TIME to do this! So awesome!
Pink Floyd - Another Brick in the Wall, Pt 2
Pink Floyd - Comfortably Numb
Deep Purple - Smoke on the Water
The Doors - Riders on the Storm
Wish you were here from album of same name...
Listening to Floyd gives me pure nostalgia of getting stoned throughout the late 80's and 90's 😊
Random request...Pop the trunk by yelawolf. Should do some country rap 🙃
Do yourself a favour, listen to the whole album in one sitting....will blow your mind away! A true master piece.
knox, PLEASE listen to this - this album is an EXPERIENCE to be had.
And make sure the bright lights are turned off when you do. Go with some nice mood lighting, or candles. Have fun!
@@ldavis8145 I remember the first thing I did this - lights off, a cigar, a glass of aged whiskey and the whole album... Consider this to be a true Moment, one to remember for a lifetime
With headphones. Rated herb friendly.
@@showmoke Nah, if what you really want is to listen to the song, play the song.
This song transitions directly into The Great Gig in the Sky, which deals with what happens when time runs out. They’re meant to be heard as a pair. The whole album is meant to be heard all the way through in one sitting.
Strictly it segues into Breathe Reprise, but that acts as a coda to Time so often thought of as one track, as here
@@KeithCollyer True, but if they haven’t heard Breathe yet, they won’t understand that.
@@syzygy21055 which is also the main reason why this album should be listened from beginning to end without skipping or shuffling songs.
You have a great analysis of this song, one of my all-time favorites, BTW.
One of the understated things that makes “Time” such an amazing song is the fact that they employ moments of silence so well. Whether it’s the way each note is stoa to in the introduction, to each line in the stanza ending with a pause to process the words before the next line is delivered, and also in the oohs and ahhs of the background choir, to the rests between chords for the guitar and electric piano, it all gives a great sense of space. And this makes the guitar solo even more beautifully frantic as it goes non-stop, as if crying or screaming at the thought that the starting gun was missed and it will take more effort to catch up than it would have to start “on time”.
It’s even better when you play it behind the wizard of oz
The whole album is a masterpiece. Dark side of the moon still hits hard
I used to fall asleep with it playing on my walkman.... I loved that thing. It would play side a and b....
90s baby
EARLY 90S. I was maybe 11 or 12
It's a Bible for modern life (at least until the machines take over)
@Phil Shorten "welcome my friend to the machiiiiiine!" Lol
I'm from Russia. One of our poets wrote. The time in seconds is small and sharp. generous to children and mean to adults. It will swell like a sticky bud in the long-awaited spring. to become a burning foliage in the fire in autumn. Pink Floyd the best
The older you get the harder this song hits.
The line "The time is gone, the song is over, thought I'd something more to say" must be the saddest reflection on individual inconsequence and the solitude of death that I've ever heard.
It’s amazing how this 50th version sounds, compared to the SACD and Quadraphonic versions.
@@ghidrah76 Having the SACD 5.1 version, I can't imagine anything other version sounding better
Even to myself, a still relatively young guy, this song has always hit like a fucking truck.
I've wasted plenty of time, am very aware of it, and ever since I heard Time for the first time back 15 years ago or so every time I listen to it it slaps me right in the face, no mercy.
All pink floyd albums should be listened to from start to finish, check out great gig in the sky, starts right after time, animals is my favorite
How about:
Did you exchange
A walk-on part in the war
For a leading role in a cage?
My dude, I have watched a TON of reactions to this almighty song and your reaction has been the most spot on reaction I have watched so far. You caught all the symbolism, all the double and multiple entendre the lyrics have. The solo is one of the greatest solos I've ever been blessed to hear. Props, my dude. Great reaction.
I concur
I’ll throw in on that. I would never have expected so much insight and intelligence from a self identified ‘Rapper’. The constant pauses to speak would have annoyed the crap out of me normally, but this guy had something to say worth listening to. He gets it!
He was the first to notice that the first three minutes leaves the listener waiting for something to happen. Because its natural for us to want to hurry things along.
@@glenndespres5317 My thought exactly! Really impressed by the commentary.
I agree. As a 62 year old that grew up with PF you did a great job. Great Gig should be next; try to hear it without research. For my Shine on you Crazy Diamond is the best way to go, but listen to it all 👍
I'm 60 and the, "ten years got behind you", line brings a tear to my eye every time.
I’m with you there. Scary, isn’t it. But then again, maybe it’s best that we keep it in mind and make the most of each day that is left to us. It’s one of the great mysteries of life: here we are, aware of the passage of time as we inevitably face our own mortality, yet utterly powerless to alter the flow of time in any significant way.
Tell me about it; I'm 70!
When I was young, the drums were my favorite. Now 50 years later, the lyrics are my favorite.
I am in the same boat. But remember Macca and Ringo are in their 80s and they are still going great guns!🙌
I’m 71
I've been listening to PF for almost 50 years and they keep on being relevant. I'm more and more touched by 'Time' as I get older. As I see my parents shuffle off this mortal coil as do some friends. My wife's cancer relapsing.Time becomes more and more precious.
This album has to be appreciated in its entirety to really get the full effect. It has a very specific sonic composition that arcs in its arrangement. There’s a reason it is considered one of the greatest albums of all time. This song hits so much harder as I get closer to 50.
And definitely with headphones.
⚜⚜⚜⚜WHO DAT!! FTF!! Always & forever!⚜⚜⚜⚜
💯
Absolutely agree, need to listen to whole album from start to finish to get the full effect. Loved zoning out to this when I was home alone growing up listening in the living room on the surround sound at almost full volume
AMEN SIR
This is such a thoughtful analysis of a song I've been listening to for 40 years. Your insights shined a light on some aspects of the lyrics that hadn't occurred to me at all. Thank you so much for reviewing this. I feel like we went on a journey together.
The thing about this particular song, is that it never gets old. It only becomes more and more relevant with... TIME.
Funny how that worked out, eh? :D
Also, this is 100% the best reaction to this track I’ve seen. Thank you Knox for really putting in the effort & interest! New subscriber here
That album was on the billboard top 100 for longer than any other album in history. One of the greatest bands of all time.
981 weeks on the Billboard 200. Quite amazing.
That wasn't long enough. It's a masterpiece.
Alan Parsons produced this album. He had recorded all of the clocks in an antique store.
“There’s like a beauty to this guitar solo.”
Yeah, his name is David Gilmour
This song is brilliant because they composed the music to directly reflect the lyrics. The beginning is shocking (birth), the intro takes forever (childhood), the middle is full of turmoil and chaos (20's-30's), and the end slows down and is very simple (old age). The ending verse about iron bells invokes images of a traditional stone church, probably a funeral.
I agree with the funeral idea as the song leads in to "Great Gig In the Sky", a song about the dying process. It's all a big story about life; from the opening heartbeats to the closing ones.
It also references John Donne's Meditation about "for whom the bell tolls."
"Calls the faithful to their knees
To hear the softly spoken magic spells"
Its clearly about people praying for you while a priest is speaking the word of god during your funeral
At least that's my interpretation
@@KevinSchmitt77 My mother passed away years ago from a long illness. Even though she kept most of it from us kids, always had a good attitude around us, I know she went through all the stages just like in Great Gig In the Sky. In the end she chose not to get further treatment and let go. The beauty of the ending of that song hits me so hard.
It's interesting how my understanding of this song has evolved as I've aged. Young me always wondered why he sang the line about the song being over so long before the song actually ended. Now I think maybe it's because we start to feel sort of irrelevant years before we actually die. Though we may live another 10 or 20 years, any real chance we might have had to accomplish our dreams is already gone. So our song is over for all practical purposes long before the music actually stops.
I first heard this in Australia in 1975 when I was 15. I am now 63, and the fact that they had so much insight when they were young is just amazing! As I’ve gotten older, this is so much more relevant to me than it was when I was 15. Every line is so true!
DUUDE! Pink Floyd is another level…. They were ahead of there time back in the day and still are today. Goats of rock! ❤
GOATS of prog...
@@JWilks-lk7th GOATS of music*
@@JWilks-lk7th GOATS OF MUSIC
A. Freaking. Men.
1) You do not 'listen' to Pink Floyd... one Experiences them.
2) Never, NEVER interrupt a David Gilmour solo.
This entire album is incredible... which might explain why it topped the charts longer than any other anlbum EVER.
Jesus
Never, NEVER interrupt a David Gilmour solo.👍
3) See number 2.
He's critiquing the song, so he stops it to analyze it & talk about it. Otherwise, it would be just us watching a guy listening to a song.
When the solo is over, hit pause and comment.
Spoiler alert: The older you get, the faster time goes, and the more this song hits u in the feels.
Amen
100%
Uma verdade
😢 so it does
Yep. It’s something the young won’t understand. Until they are older…
Bless your heart. The use of the clicks and the extended instrumental was meant to give you a sense of wasted time.
One of the best albums ever made. Each song listened to independently is splendid, but you really should listen to the whole album in sequence. It's a totally immersive sonic experience. The first time I heard DSOTM is a vivid memory for me, my mind was well and truly blown. Edited to add: David Gilmour on that guitar, the most emotive guitarist I've ever heard. He is a true guitar genius. Those fabulous lyrics is Roger Waters' singular lyrical talent on display.
By any measure, an accurate statement.
Very nice perspective on the lyrics, hoping for more of Pink Floyd songs 🙏🏼
Incredibly clever review! It's unreal how accurately you described this song on first listen! Even with the ending - the song Time flows seamlessly into the next song The Great Gig in the Sky, which is another real treat - a must hear. But really, every person on the planet should hear the whole of this phenomenal work, which celebrated its 50th anniversary this March. The Dark Side of the Moon is a musical gem and I think it should be required school reading. The lyrics are so incredibly clever and still relevant and are accompanied by fantastically crafted music and sound effects. I've listened to this album a thousand times and I still can't get enough of it, and I still find little things in it that surprise me.
Take the time to listen to the whole thing, all at once and without a break. Then you will see what a masterpiece it is. And Pink Floyd is guaranteed to enchant you.
Excuse my English, I'm from the Czech Republic and I'm assisted by an automatic translator.
Man, never, ever, ever interupt a David Gilmour guitar solo! It is a cardinal sin in music.
Agreed
The whole album is a masterpiece, and Gilmore's guitar is always so beautiful
Yes yes 🙌 thank you
I’m 56 have listened all my life
This…
Is music ahh this makes me sooo happy!
One day, when I was around 16, my dad sat me down and made me listen to this song. It really changed my whole perspective on things. My father is a teacher, and whenever he saw somebody with potential but no motivation, he would show them this song. One of these students eventually became an incredibly successful businessman. And years later, when my father visited his office, he showed him the lyrics that he had pinned on the board in front of his desk.
This is more than a song. It speaks to the universal human experience like very few other songs do.
Your FUCKIN FULL OF BULLSHIT.. THERE'S NO WAY U CAN HAVE SO MUCH INSIGHT ON THIS SONG ON YOUR FIRST TIME .. ALSO WITH KNOWING ALL THE LYRICS LISTENING TO THEM IM SPLIT SECONDS..
AND THE PART WHEN YOU STOPPED THE SONG WHEN THE BACKGROUND GIRLS SANG WAS THE ULTIMATE BULLSHIT YOU BARLEY LET THEM SING BEFORE YOU STOPPED THEM😆😆😆😆😆
We required all of our kids to listen to it as well! It's no different from taking them to see the Mona Lisa or reading Shakespeare. A masterpiece.
Great reaction, you nailed it. Even after 40 years it’s one of the best songs ever. One thing, never stop a David Gilmore solo! It’s illegal in some places…
most places!
All places...lol
50 years... it was released 1973.
A lot of people have mentioned that you should experience this album in its entirety. It's one of the few I'll sit through from start to finish.
Try Music Magic - Chick Corea . im tired and exausted with the magic t/o the album by the end. Also Sgt. peppers of coarse. Hendrix Electric lady land ... Santana Carvanseri.. all great to laydown and just take a trip to...
This is awesome brother! You just picked one of the best songs ever written. My all time favorite pf
Floyd were lyrical geniuses. They wrote some of the greatest lyrics ever written. They were musical geniuses all-round and intrumental virtuosos too but I know that it's the lyrics that you're drawn to. :) They're the 3rd biggest band in history for very good reason. This album alone has spent a total of almost 1000 weeks on the Billboard Album Chart. That's almost 20 years ! Unsurprisingly, it holds the record for most weeks on the chart... by a mile! They are bona fide greats and their music is just as popular today, as when their music was first released. They still outsell 99.9% of contemporary artists. :)
I never get tired of other people experiencing this song for the first time.
If I could only listen to one band for the rest of my life, it would be Floyd!! ❤
Amen brother.
"The softly spoken magic spells (of immortality)." You were spot on bro.
Thanks, Knox! David Gilmour can literally make a guitar cry, and you along with it. Amazing artist, as was the rest of Pink Floyd at this time. The name Pink Floyd came from 2 old blues artists. Pink Anderson and Floyd Council. Thanks again for the great reaction!!
love your reactions Knox, love how you are able to delve into lyrics and appreciate them and find meaning in them and enjoy them. you owe to it yourself to listen to the whole album, they are one of the greatest bands ever and DSOTM is one of the greatest albums ever. (btw hearing you certify them at the end like you do, was kinda hilarious, considering who they are lol).
That was one of the best reactions I have seen, especially breaking down the lyrical meaning. Subbed
Yes to more Pink Floyd! You won't be dissappointed. I enjoyed watching your expression as you heard this.
My god dude. Please do more. I've seen like a hundred Pink Floyd reactions from like 20 different people and you're probably the most perceptive one. I think you would enjoy comfortably numb, on the turning away, and sorrow, and high hopes.
Knox I am so unbelievably happy that you’ve taken the TIME 😉 to react to this song. In my personal opinion PINK FLOYD is thee BEST band ever. I’m 54 years old and I’ve been listening to them since I was around 13. The music and topics are TIMEless and fill me with an amazing amount of joy and happiness. Thank you for sharing your opinion on this song. I truly appreciate it. 🙏
I love the last line in the main section of the song. “The time has come, the song is over. Thought I’d something more to say.” on the surface, he’s talking about the song literally being over, but the song is also a metaphor for his life. He’s run out of time, and realized that all of the grand plans he had, and meaning he expected his life would have when he was younger, have not come to fruition.
We definitely need more Pink Floyd reactions, all there stuff is so ahead of its time, and has so much to say
My all time fav album. Love your analysis and reaction. This is my first time on your channel. Respect
Pink Floyd is full of depth in all their songs. I've been listening to them for 40 years, and it never gets old.
Your lyrics analysis is the best I've seen so far.
You just opened a Gigantic Rabbit Hole my friend. Great to see you reacting to one of the greatest bands ever.
This song has just given me the shivers and i first heard it 51yrs ago
Finally! Someone that knows how mix sound! The balance between your voice and the music is excellent.
The beauty is that the guitar solo gets its own verse...and its amazing.
Like they've all said. The album in it's entirety is incredible. You should do a full album react. We're here for it.
Now that I’m middle aged, the line that hits me most is “Home, home again, I like to be here when I can.”
Knox, the next track, "Great gig in the sky", follows the 'time' theme through to its ultimate conclusion; death. I really wish that reactors would play them together to get the whole experience. The clock alarms at the beginning represent 'birth' (followed by the imitation heartbeat on percussion), then we are off to the races. Great reaction, fella!
Breathe.
It should be illegal to not immediately follow this up with The Great Gig in the Sky.
The whole Dark Side of The Moon album is epic (and was released 50 years ago!), but Great Gig in The Sky will send shivers down your spine (listen with headphones on and volume up for the full experience).
I remember listening to the song when I was 20 and now I'm 62 and I don't know where the time went, and how much time was just wasted now it feels like I'm just waiting for my time. Great job
Pink Floyd are awesome. You should listen to more of their music.
It's amazing to watch a person listen to a band that has been your absolute favorite for over forty years! Good luck!!!
Do yourself a favor man, grab a few beer, or roll a joint, and listen to this album. This is life changing stuff right here man, it can't be understated how amazing this masterpiece is.
I would love to see your reaction to one of my personal favorites of Pink Floyd, "comfortably numb"
If you want to understand music from a technical, performative or structural way, ask a music producer. But if you want lyrical interpretation - ask a rapper. You nailed that, Knox.
Like others have said, this is really one of those albums you just should listen to from start to finish
Great reaction dude, keep it up.
Dude, you nailed this (assuming this was a first reaction and you hadn’t done any pre-research). I’ve been listening to Floyd since I was 12, so that’s like 37 years now. It changed my life. I listened to a lot of rap too, still listen to music from every genre. Some messages come through different and I’m always open. But to this day, I have heard no other music that just gets down into the raw inner workings of me like Pink Floyd. I suggest you listen to their three long songs on Animals. You will be blown away.
Another also- the song that comes after this basically is going through the stages of accepting your death. It is not instrumental, yet there are no words. You will understand when you listen.
Totally agree. Excellent interpretation, 100% on point, even without written lyrics!
My interpretation of "The song is over." is the dawn of the life though, "Life is over.", not "wasted time of the author". Who knows? ;-)
Spot on; I thought the same about cheat notes, but I'd like to think he did it legit but I'm just a trusting old fart.
@@rainerzufall42 yep, When I first heard this, I was 12. And even then I somehow felt that “the song is over, I thought I had something more to say” was someone literally knowing they were about to die, and regretting not doing all the things they thought they would. But then also, maybe not even remembering what those things were at that moment. This is the greatest rock song ever in my book, it’s like looking through a lens that is always changing, as we are alway changing
I grew up listening to Pink Floyd because of my big brothers. As a kid, I just loved the clock noises and women singing in the background. But I had open heart surgery late last year and will be turning 50 this year - the song has a whole new meaning to me now. What a super smart and thoughtful reaction. Well done!
Really a top-notch and refreshing review/reaction, thanks. Some things caught your ear that many reviewers seem to miss or ignore; for example, the "hanging on in quiet desperation..." lyric almost demands recognition and comment, yet it is ignored by most reviewers. Even if not for posting on your channel, you owe it to yourself to listen to the entire DSOTM album in its entirety in one sitting.
MAN, having been a Pink Floyd fan for most of my life (thanks mom!), your breakdown on this just makes me appreciate them that much more! I like when you step "outside the box" for these reactions.
The intro has twelve of those guitar “gongs” before the song kicks in. The attention to detail is incredible. Great review, you nailed so much of it. the last verse alludes to a funeral, the penultimate stage of time. The following track is about accepting the process of death. Another profound, hard hitting and inventive song.
WOW!! Very very impressed after watching your reaction here Knox.. I've seen COUNTLESS reactions to TIME but think yours to be the most intelligent.
All of David Gilmours guitar solos are beautiful. My favorite guitarist of all time. Pink Floyd is such an amazing band. Thanks for this one!
"..then one day you find, 10 years have got behind you, no one told you when to run. You missed the starting gun"...these lyrics have hit me so hard at various point in my life..then Gilmore wales.. ooff🔥🔥still gets me
Lovely. Pink Floyd is not just music. It is an experience. It can be difficult to hear a single track as their albums are made so that the songs play into each other. Almost like watching a movie. But you made a good reaction and can safely take more Pink Floyd into your channel. I will be here for it.❤😊👍 Comfortably Numb - Great gig in the sky - Is there anybody out there... and much, much more are all great tracks
This is why I watch reaction videos. Well done my brother!
The part after “the song is over” is actually a reprise of the album’s first track, Breathe, creating an additional verse for that song at the end of Time. It thematically creates a perfect segue into the next song, The Great Gig In The Sky, which is about death
Yes, this is actually two songs. Time technically ends when he says the song is over. The rest is titled Breathe (Reprise)
I still remember the day, the smell, the feel of the sunshine on my face sitting 9in the backseat of my brothers '71 ford maverick and hearing this song on the radio. thanks for the trip
There's only one rule....Never ever pause a David Gilmore guitar solo.
This is the way.
If you are unaware or not that is called the west minster chime. 1:18 look it up lol ❤ enjoy this masterpiece
The 70's produced some of the best music that is felt on a visceral level.
You understand the lyrics of Pink Floyd better than most Pink Floyd fans ever did. You poet!
No way this is the first time you've heard this. Best band of all time
So glad I've come across your channel. I am a long time Pink Floyd fan and always love when someone discovers them for themselves for the first time. I totally admire how you manage to appreciate the musical side of it and the lyrics at the same time. You are so eloquent in your analysis, I need to keep a dictionary handy when listening to you 🙂. But, please, do not dumb it down on my account, keep it up, and continue on this wonderful PF journey. You have so much in store for you. Thank you, Sir!
Arguably the greatest album ever made, in my opinion. You did a great job analyzing and commenting on this classic. Kudos!
You can thank Alan Parsons (of The Alan Parsons Project of course) for the intro, that was entirely his doing as the engineer on the album. His experience with the Beatles and Pink Floyd is why he's such a great musician and producer.
I never knew that! How cool to think how many creative geniuses crossed paths and cross-pollinated on a personal level!
His band really rocks too.
@@yourcommentisntfunnyv2709 Absolutely!
I am happy to see young people listening to Pink Floyd. Your analysis of this song was spot on. This song always hits me hard inside as I am getting older.
Pink Floyd always take their time with their productions. Back then, it wasn't just about making a quick buck with a song, it was about art.
EXACTLY. Well said.
True.
There are some bands that still have that ethos. MGMT comes to mind.
Most songs made these days could start and finish in the time it takes for the vocals to kick in.
Amen to that.
Don’t compare generations with terms like ‘back then’. Every generations brings it. Back then we had Air Supply Anne Murray England Dan and dozens of forgettable music too. Talent is non generational.
Knox I'm blown away by your inciteful interpretation of this piece. In fact you have become my go to reaction channel ( i also love thecharismaticvoice for her technical comments on vocals) . Your intelligence, intuition and razor sharp perception are off the charts. This is how i discover new artists outside of my comfort zone. Thank you so much. And shout out to Ren who just it 1M subs!
love your reaction to a band i grew up with in the 70s, hope to see some more like this
I am 58 and i grew up with this, and your comments are just so true .... Good luck in the future
Time is woven into the fabric of ... the universe - Well, I meant the album. DSOTM is a concept album that builds powerfully adding depth beyond what you hear in a single track. There is no pause and the transitions and timing are brilliant. Quick and astute assessment.
Time is one of the few songs I think the entire world should and needs to listen to.
I've watched about 20 reactions of this song over the past couple years, its my favorite Pink Floyd song. And you have one of the best interpretations of it. Thanks for your thoughts and ideas.
Pink Floyd especially this album always gives me a sense of bittersweet nostalgia and peace.. It was my dads favorite album..always takes me back to being on the road with him just driving blasting this. having thought provoking convos about life as I would get older we connected on a deeper level and it was a blessing for him to share his wisdom with me..we both shared a love for this album it's connected to so many of my memories from childhood to adulthood.. For me pink Floyd will always have a place in my heart and my playlist 🖤🙏
Man for your first listen you absolutely nail the sub text of this glorious, glorious song ... an absolute classic. Love seeing you youngsters get into Floyd ❤
your next Floyd has to be "Comfortably Numb - Pulse '94"
Oh, and fair warning: rules #1 through 3 billion are all the same, namely
"never pause in the middle of a David Gilmour guitar solo".
I agree
Nice job man. I skipped school to go into town and buy this album on the day of release. I'm 67 now and it still blows me away. Welcome to the world with Pink Floyd in it. It's a better place. All the best from Wales dude. Have fun.
This album stayed in the billboard charts for 736 WEEKS!!!!
Also Roger Waters went into an antique shop and recorded all those clocks going off in real time, no studio magic there.
According to some docus it was said that Alan Parsons had the clocks ‚on file‘ already
Thoughtful analysis. Damn good reaction.
see at BLACK METAL TEENS HEARING PINK FLOYD
The extended intro is kind of a metaphor of the whole song imo. After the alarm clocks, there is the ticking front and center and underneath that the heartbeat. Then you have the ominous power chords; initially there is very little happening within the intervals between the power chords, but the intervals get busier and busier as the song progresses.
This is a breath of fresh air! What a band. What a song. What a reaction! I've listened to this countless times and you have picked up on the heart of it in one listen. Sooo very good... And refreshing to hear a band that could easily fade away amongst the noise of modern music being appreciated still. David Gilmour is regarded as the writer/player of some of the most iconic solos in rock history. The whole band are hugely talented. Love it. Thanks for this Knox
Loved it!
I'd suggest you to hear other songs of them
- Fearless
- The great gig in the sky
- Summer 68
- Pigs (three different ones)
Great analysis of the lyrics! I like that you stop it so frequently to try and understand the meaning of these great lyrics! So many other channels get the song message wrong.
I bought this album when it was released i am 65 next month and i still play the original album once a week , it is simply stunning and way way ahead of its " time " , and imo it really is the best album of all " Time "......
I'm not as old as yourself, but I too owned the original lp, it came with a poster inside the cover, someone stole that poster from me 😅, which I was angry about at the time*, but since realised they needed it more than I.
This is one of my favorite bands. I'm lucky enough to have seen them in concert. Have a Cigar, Wish You Were Here, Pigs (three different Ones), Money....so many great songs