Pink Floyd was my husband's favorite band. He's been gone 16 years now and I still cry every time I hear this song, as i wish he was here. However, I always seem to hear it when I'm thinking of and missing him the most and I know he's reminding me he's always with me. Today is no exception as I'm currently recovering from surgery. Perfect timing to go to your channel and find you listening to this song. It was one of my favorites before and I love watching you experience and appreciate it, is why I'm here. 💞🎶
This is Pink Floyd's song, mainly about former band member Syd Barrett that had to leave because of mental health issues. Shine on You Crazy Diamond is a tribute to him also. The live version from Pulse is incredible.
Yes, and many songs not only on this one.. but on "Dark Side"... Syd was genius... but got "caught in the crossfire of childhood and stardom"... David Gilmour always kept him in mind, and made sure Syd got his share of PF profits, even when Syd was in decline....
No one can make you "feel" with a guitar like David Gilmore. The early Pink Floyd albums in particularly, were meant to be listened to in their entirety, not single tracks. The songs blend together. Stereo sound is a must with their music.
FYI Van Morrison Almost Independence Day is cord for cord Wish. Vans song 72 & Wish cane out in 74. Gilmour even said he’ll borrow things from time to time
Oh thank you @Treeismee6062 for explaining this so much more articulately than I would have. "Dark Side of the Moon" blew my mind in 9th grade Sebs! The entire album, I couldn't play it enough! I wore out that vinyl copy on repeat. It's got a very theatrical feel. And while some associate the works w/sadness, in the depths of my teenage angst, depression, self isolation, it actually cheered me up. Maybe it was because I was smart enough to appreciate the really good music and I knew it compared to some of my contemporaries. But, Sebs, you must, must, must listen to the entire album from front to back in order. And I promise you, it won't be the last time. I wrote "DSOTM" lyrics all over the covers of my textbook covers. It was a great conversation starter for meeting the coolest people in high school. Only the cool ones recognized what they were reading. My only regret was not seeing them live. Yes, I'm that old, but barely. My bro was 7 yrs older than me so I was blessed by his musical wisdom and knowledge. Older brothers are the best! I probably won't get a chance to comment often, 3 kids, 3 directions, etc, but I was thinking about recommending these to you the last time I watched you cover something, you might have covered one, but maybe not the other. Look into the Bands Journey and Boston. I thought of Boston because you're a guitar player. I appreciate your podcasts whatever you cover though. Keep up the good work! 🎉
I love watching new PF fans being blown away with the exact same response as I had when I first heard this song back in the 70's!! .. Sensational!! .. Great reaction!! ..
Yeah, when this first came out, I mostly listened to AM radio. This stylistic decision also emphasized the clean sound of the acoustic guitar when it comes in. Brilliant!
Yup. It's supposed to be a dude scanning the radio for a song he can play along to with his guitar. He finds this chill but sad 12 string country riff (in mono) and solos along to it with his 6 string (in stereo). He clears his throat in the middle of it. You really need to hear the previous song and segue into this one to get the full effect.
David Gilmour is the guitarist and vocalist on this song. He is 78 and currently touring. My sister and I are going to see him at MSG in less than 2 weeks and we could not be more excited! It has been a life long dream for us to see our guitar hero.
I had tickets to see him in Rome in September, got the dates mixed up and thought it was for the end of October and was too late to arrange everything, absolutely gutted
@@Ross-xn2pg I am so sorry! My husband and I were in Rome when he was there but I got tickets for NYC since we are from the States. We were going to walk over to the Circus Maximus to catch a glimpse of the show but it rained like crazy the last night he was there. We thought he was playing the next night (he wasn’t) and walked over to find an empty stage. I hope you get tickets elsewhere.
I watch it vicariously, because everyone only gets that first time hearing something once. For many of us, we can remember that first time hearing this song. I can’t go back to that time to relive those initial feelings, but we can watch someone else experience that joy. Secretly, we all hope it touches you the way it touched us. So it is a way for us to tap into the joy again and see a bit of what we felt.
Absolutely brilliant Seb. I'm still here because this song affected you in the same way it did when I bought it home from the shops in 1975. The WHOLE album is about Sid and estrangement and the way the music industry wanted their atrists to churn out hit after hit ( No change there ). I've been listening to this album for, gosh, 49 years. All I can say is that when you are listening to it in 49 years time you will still feel the same emotion from it as you do now. Pink Floyd songs are timeless. You asked why every PF song makes you emotional... I think it's because David Gilmour's guitar playing is SO emotional... It just pours out of him. Like a true Englishman he can be aggressive when he needs to be... Just listen to his guitar playing on Animals...!! Some of his most aggressive playing... but still emotional. He is the sort of man that the word Genius applies to...!! Keep on Rocking. And thank you for showing us all of your reaction. I loved you trying to get the subtlety of Davids playing.
“And did they get you to trade Your heros for ghosts? Hot ashes for trees? Hot air for a cool breeze? Cold comfort for change? And did you exchange A walk on part in the war For a lead role in a cage?” That’s got to be one of the most powerful verses ever written.
When you know it’s really good. When this song came out, I didn’t have any dead. Sheesh. Now, I don’t even want to think about counting them. Can’t believe I made it this far. Illness, cancers, drug abuse, alcoholism, accidents, hidden heart disease, dementia, Parkinson’s, you name it. Most of everyone I knew and loved 50 years ago are gone now. And I go on. Wish you were here….
THIS is why I watch your channel! You’ve just experienced Pink Floyd as they are meant to be. The band melts your mind, messes with your emotions and soothes your soul. That’s why they’re one of the greatest bands of all time.
I discovered Pink Floyd in 1978, l was 16 yrs old. Spending the summer in Llandeilo Wales UK with my best friend at her very cool aunties house, who was a fan. Years later l saw them at Yankee Stadium and Giant stadium, Division Bell tour during the summer of 1994. Blew my mind. I played this song relentlessly. My 2 year old daughter would ask for it to be played "mommy play, "so". And she would sing the opening lyrics. Great times
This song has moved many people. I got to see them in '94 in Detroit on the Pulse tour. One of the strong memories from that show was this song. Looking around and hearing the whole stadium sing along to this song was moving. To know that so many other people had similar feelings about the song. To just feel and hear the sound of the crowd singing is a strong memory. I need to thank my friend, again, that got me a ticket before even telling me.
This is mono, you really need to listen to this again in stereo. HUGE difference. Brilliant song, one of my favorite songs from my favorite band. There will never be another band like Pink Floyd. Pure genius. On another note, Sebs, congrats on your big news. Very, very happy for you and your wife.
Gah! I was SO hoping you’d do the live version of this from the Pulse concert (1984). You’d be able to watch Gilmour harmonize with his guitar perfectly, which many don’t pick up on in the recorded version. Dude, any song from that concert is so dope!!!
That was a typo. I so wish I could have been there myself! Lucky!! I’ve watched it a gazillion times and have it on my playlist. I prefer that version. 😊
I find Pink Floyd’s music speaks to my soul on a cellular level. I love to share it and I wanted to see your reaction. Your open honesty and joy always warms my heart.
Probably my favorite Pink Floyd song; I’ll nearly always click on it. And yes, I did want to vicariously watch your first real listen for that reason. It moves people. These guys all grew up near each other in Cambridge, England, the famous old university town, knew each other in school, and are well-educated. Syd Barrett was losing his mind, his buddy David Gilmour called to see how he was doing, and Syd begged him to come join the band. For a few months they were both in the band, but Syd got worse, and one day they didn’t pick him up for a gig and always felt guilty afterwards. This is a beautiful song. They had their giant hit ‘Dark Side Of the Moon’, and then were creatively paralyzed, not knowing where to go next. This song is for Syd.
It excites me to see someone loving Pink Floyd. They're my absolute favorite. I listen to them every day. My car is all Pink Floyd all the time. I have PF tattoos. I have a notebook where I write down what different reactors say when trying to put into words how Pink Floyd makes them feel. I can't overstate how much I love their music. 💗✌🏽🤘🏽🖖🏽
Honestly, rock music doesn't get much better than this. Sublime. Superb. Ethereal. Haunting. Emotional. Perfect. I read that it was somewhat about Syd Barrett and read up on him on Wikipedia. Shine On You Crazy Diamond was also about Syd and, though I didn't read this directly, I believe the main character in The Wall is partly based on him, too. At one point Syd shaved all his hair, including his eyebrows, and that happens in The Wall. Wow.
The Pink character in "The Wall' is an amalgam of both Roger Waters and Syd. All of the war sounds and flashbacks are inspired by the real life loss of Roger's father during World War II. The first brick in Pink's wall. The downward spiral into insanity is obviously Syd Barrett inspired. Two real life tragedies turned into one masterpiece concept.
Send, probably the best reaction you’ve ever had. No need to apologize, for what you thought came off as a little under your usual expectations; it was spot on. Like many here, I was teenager in the 70s, and many of us had almost the exact same reaction as you when we heard this the first time. Very well done.
This was recorded when they had to engineer their own effects. They used an actual AM radio and played along with it, showing how most of us learned the artists we wanted to emulate. This showes how Sid Barrett learned to play. They then transitioned a song that goes into a great tribute to a fallen band mate who suffers from mental illness.
Been listening to Floyd since 1971. They have changed many lives over the years. We enjoy watching the youth experience them for the 1st time and the affect it has on them. Welcome to timeless music. Dave south Africa.
David is a master of singing through his guitar. but he can harmonise with the best re: actual voice. David and Pink floyd move me to tears and send those chills through the heart of you. many of their songs move me to tears now, because of their poignant lyrics and feel they invoke. their music will live on forever as long as new people hear them! well done!
What a wonderful way to enter the world that Pink Floyd has created for ALL of us for so many years. Your comment about feeling emotional when you hear David and the guys do their thing to us is not at all uncommon, and has been dealing with our emotions for so many years now. Their studio work is absolutely awesome to hear, but to truly experience Pink Floyd, you have to SEE them at the same time. I would highly recommend your viewing of the PULSE live show from Earl's Court in the UK. The PULSE tour was 68 shows and played to over 5.5 million fans around the world, that's an average of 80,000 fans per show.. The concert footage from Earl's Court was attended by just over 100,000 people, and when David played "Wish You Were Here", he was accompanied by almost the entire crowd. Truly emotional to hear that version. Dive deep in these waters and just let your feelings hear the music and feel it with your mind.
It has been a blessing to have my life suffused with great music, from great modern classics such as this, to folk songs, baroque music, choirs, and now with contemporary geniuses such as Jacob Collier. I've passed on this love of music to my children and my grandsons. Pink Floyd, Supertramp, Eagles, Lara Fabian, Bryn Terfel, Rush, Dire Straits...the list is as long as life itself. Thx 4 the memories. ❤
The opening is mono because it’s sounds like an old time radio console from back in 30s or so (I think), my grandmother had an old stereo that sounded like that, there wasn’t any stereo and it was scratchy sounding. When this song came out I thought of the opening as the past, then the present kicked in when the beautiful stereo dropped in.
Pink Floyd's music is intense therapy for the soul. They make you face all the hard questions, and you'll be facing them head-on every time you listen. You may think you've dealt with your issues, then you listen to them and realize you just scratched the surface.
Dead on. This song is especially cathartic for me. It explains how I feel about my dad, my brother, my son, and my grandson who aren't here anymore. It is the most organic way to express lingering grief.
"I've gotten emotional in nearly every Pink Floyd solo. Why is that?" Because that's what Pink Floyd *does* . Like no other. It's not just you, their music does that to everybody. *BELIEVE* it 👍😁😎
Your reaction to this - my favorite band and song - has made me a sub. Pink Floyd is just meant to be "felt" and not talked through. Just be quiet and vibe. Also, has no one told you that you need to listen to an entire album -- each song blends into the next and tells a story. But you can still react to one at a time, but entire album is a journey of the mind.
My first big show was pink floyd on the Division Bell tour when I was 13. My first favorite band and every song hits a spot that other artists just can't quite get to. Love seeing new people discover the magic.
I saw Pink Floyd in concert in 1996 (I believe) and they are PHENOMENAL live. That was definitely an experience I’ll never forget! This song makes me think of my sister, Laura, who I lost the summer of 2017 to colon cancer. I miss her so very much and think of her almost every day. I love you so much, Laura, and I’m sorry your life was so dark and you lived with so many demons and horrible memories. I haven’t giggled like we did when we were together since you left. I’ll see you again one day and we’re gonna laugh until we cackle.
I have been a pink floyd fan for 42 yrs,this particular song is to be played at my funeral as its my favourite floyd song and eeveryone who knows me knows this,so yeah i hope you enjoy your pink floyd journey ❤
10:47 That sound that drew a puzzled look on your face was David Gilmour coughing. He was so shocked when he heard it on playback that he gave up smoking cold turkey.
Years back one of my favorite past times was to get together with friends and just listen to music. We would sit in a room and play records, share thoughts and turn each other on to new music. I haven't done that in a while and miss it a lot, I get emotional at many of the reaction videos as it brings me back and seems like sharing something so important and special with a new friend. Oh and my thoughts on David Gilmore, he is such a melodic player and has great instincts on what brings the song to it's highest expression.
Pink Floyd is an experience ..every Album is a story, to evoke emotions, thought and imagery.. you live the story with every song, let take you on a journey only you know where… All of their music is great …Their concerts were a must attend….if you have not heard “Comfortably Numb” yet, give it a try, as well as “Shine on you crazy Diamond” - lol, like some other already commented, it is great to see the music of ‘our’ time still captures todays generation - proud to have been alive during the greatest music revolution in history!
You totally called it, I'm re-living the experience of hearing this song through seeing you hear it for the first time. I was never a huge Pink Floyd fan but this one was my wife's favorite. I grew to appreciate it through her and, now, she's no longer around. The song hits me a little harder, these days. I appreciate that you dug into the music and then came back to take a look at the lyrics.
I’m here for watching someone experience greatness! PF and David Gilmour are the masters of sound, and their songs are lyrically rich. Why wouldn’t I want to see this?!?!?!
Every one who has ever lost any one can fall into this, and drop tears. Man. How I wish you were here. Maybe you made stupid choices. They didn’t make you stupid. Maybe it looked like the easier way. It didn’t make you lazy. Maybe you got scared. Doesn’t make you a coward. Maybe you got sick. It didn’t make you weak. I still wish you were here.
UA-cam recommended one of your reactions to me a few days ago. I've enjoyed your reactions so much I subscribed on the 3rd one. I've enjoyed these songs so much over the years, but seeing your first-time reaction took me back to my first times hearing the songs. Thank you!
My first concert was Led Zeppelin back in 1971. Which was sad to a certain extent. Back then we didn't know how famous the band was going to become. And I spent most of my time chasing girls rather than enjoying the concert. I was 17 at the time so as usual for someone of that age, girls were all that I was thinking about. ;0)
🎶 17, I fell in love with a girl as sweet as can be It only took a couple of days 'til she was rid of me 🎶 🎶 She swore that she would be all mine and love me 'til the end But when I whispered in her ear, I lost another friend 🎶
Pink Floyd is one of the rare bands whose live performances are arguably better than the original recordings. I’ve seen Pink Floyd twice and in 2010 saw Roger Waters performing The Wall.
Me and my late hubby Used to spend Saturday mornings when both of us were off listening to Pink Floyd music. We went to the concerts and the light shows. And I miss him so much and that's why I listen to this song.
When you started that first version, I was like "HEY, where is the intro while he's kipping through his radio dial!" I still remember to this day, the first time this came out, the way my dad came home with a smile on his face with the album in that "Licorice Pizza" bag (the record store had THE coolest name!), how he told us to hurry up with our supper, how he invited our neighbor over (he wanted to mow his lawn, but dad said NOPE!). The look on all of our faces, the tears running down our faces... the SILENCE of 8 people sitting in the living room. I love watching your experience. This is full of sadness, remorse, longing for other times...
This was a song dedicated to the band member Syd Barrett who had severe mental illness problems and it kind of reflects what the music industry did to his mental illness
The music industry didn't cause or enhance his mental illness. Syd was more than likely according to people borderline schizophrenic when he shared a flat with some friends. These friends feed him acid all the time and this plunged him down a hole from which he never returned. According to people that went to this flat, you didn't eat or drink anything there because they laced everything with acid, even the cat.
@@coreydean6540 The album was a mix of Roger Water missing the old time with Syd Barrett and how the industry was treating them (Have a cigar was literally quoting what a music producer told them)
@@YurikRossthe music industry Roger was referring to was after their "DSOTM" success. David Gilmour is quoted as saying "Wish You Were Here" the song was not written for Syd but he couldn't help thinking of him when he sang it.
I watch you watching/listening to Pink Floyd because you are genuinely struck by emotions and feelings from a band I followed and loved as a teenager in the 70s and still love them today as a 65-year-old. I am both happy that you get such a feeling from the music and kinda feel sorry that you never saw them. All my kids were exposed to the band at an early age and if I could time travel I would take them back to one of their gigs and invite you along for the ride...
I clicked on because this song makes me think of my cousin and best friend who died of covid a few years ago. I recorded a cover of this song through the tears that night.
Great video!! Gilmour speaks to your soul through his playing. He speaks volumes without saying a word. Elecric, slide or acoustic, when he plays the instrument weeps.
I remember first listening to this back in 1976. Learned to play it on guitar. Took me forever to figure out what it was talking about. When David Gilmore does a lead piece, he is thoughtful about each note. He could play a million notes a second, but that makes it about him. He is always in support of what ever song he is playing in. Now, listen to the whole album front to back because Pink Floyd almost always recorded theme albums.
To understand how David is playing the solo I recommend watching the live version of this on the P.U.L.S. concert. David is truly a master guitarist! He both "skating" vocally AND on the guitar, playing what he is singing! Amazing!
Pink Floyd wrote this. ❤ It really takes me back to a different time and place. Listening to the entire album, with the only stop to turn the record over! Such an innocent time ❤❤❤❤
Your reaction speaks the truth to me. I often wonder, at the end of a Pink Floyd song, why I am crying. Seems like it is more often than it should be. Glad to know I am not alone.
I went and saw Pink Floyd during their Division Bell tour about 20 years ago. I’d just been into their music for a few years at that point. Hearing this song that night was part of an experience I’ll never forget
I've always loved Pink Floyd. I've been lucky to see them live several times. Their music is mesmerizing and poetic. I had to stop and listen to your reaction because musically they can never let you down. :)
This and Mr. Bojangles (Jerry Jeff Walker) were the first two songs I learned to play when I started playing guitar when I was 49. This song was the reason I even started playing. It cuts deep when you finally "get it."
To really get to know Pink Floyd you need to sit down and listen to most of their albums from beginning to end. They all follow a story of sorts. I still wish we had the album covers and minors because at that time they also added to the album Story
I want to stress as well hearing the albums in their entirety. Only then can one truly understand the genius. Every time I hear any song my brain plays through the storyline and where that song puts you at.
This was a great video. It can't always go like this, but you had an honest reaction and it was engaging to share your reaction. And I find this song to be very emotional as well.
I can remember in the mid/late 70's, sitting with my uncle in his room (we were about the same age), and listening to this album on his record player. While I didn't understand the concepts of the lyrics at the time the instruments and how their voices sounded struck a chord in me. I've been a fan of their music ever since. As to why I watch reactions when I know these songs so well? It brings a smile to my face when I see people hearing the music and you can tell when it just reaches down and touches them, just like it did me about 50 years ago.
One of the classic, classic songs of our time. This song is consistently a top 5/top 10 when it comes to recognizing 12-string guitar influence and a must for a guitarist's repertoire.
Incubus was your first concert, Mine was Pink Floyd - Dark Sid of the Moon. It was their opening tour for North America in '73. Needless to say, I have heard the Siren's Call and can't get enough. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. I get to relive my first times through you.
the track starts that way to emulate, some kid, in his room, listening to radio, then playing his guitar WITH the song on the radio, (thats how dave gilmour described it) just another GENIUS, BRILLIANT idea among many, that the floyd became famous for.
This was one of the first songs I learned on guitar . It is one of their easier songs to learn Its not complicated which makes it all the more amazing and those lyrics. Reminds me of many a good jam in my London flat with friends who were much better players who taught me a lot , and touch's your soul lol
1:41 When I listen to this song I think of my late grandpa. I had just turned 5 when he passed away. He was a huge baseball fan, he was just 2 months away from seeing my first ever tee ball game. I played baseball for 14 years after he passed away and every game I would think about this song and him and how I wish he was there in the stands to see me play all the way through high school. He was there with me on the diamond but I just wished I could have looked in the stands and have seen him there cheering me on.
"Dark Side of the Moon" and "Wish You Were Here" are, for me, two of the best albums of all time. They both tell a compelling story across a long arc of tracks, with both stunning instrumentals and mind-bending lyrics. To get the full impact, you need to hear the tracks in order, including the full "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" experience.
Watch the Pulse concert live performance 1994... unbelievable... he's singing during the second guitar solo, in perfect synchronicity, in perfect tune. Main riff: G with added D on 2nd string, & Em7 with added top G, all played on the bottom three frets and open strings.
Pink Floyd is an experience. David Gilmore is the master of the guitar...he is still around to this very day. This album is story in itself & often said to be listened to in its complete. Lords of Dogtown, was a reference to the original skateboard crew the Z-Boys. Hopefully it was a good one. Thank you for sharing this today. =)
Pink Floyd was my husband's favorite band. He's been gone 16 years now and I still cry every time I hear this song, as i wish he was here. However, I always seem to hear it when I'm thinking of and missing him the most and I know he's reminding me he's always with me. Today is no exception as I'm currently recovering from surgery. Perfect timing to go to your channel and find you listening to this song. It was one of my favorites before and I love watching you experience and appreciate it, is why I'm here. 💞🎶
This is Pink Floyd's song, mainly about former band member Syd Barrett that had to leave because of mental health issues. Shine on You Crazy Diamond is a tribute to him also. The live version from Pulse is incredible.
Yes, and many songs not only on this one.. but on "Dark Side"... Syd was genius... but got "caught in the crossfire of childhood and stardom"... David Gilmour always kept him in mind, and made sure Syd got his share of PF profits, even when Syd was in decline....
The Pulse version is much shorter than the album version. Maybe a good intro for people who don't have the patience for the full song.
No one can make you "feel" with a guitar like David Gilmore. The early Pink Floyd albums in particularly, were meant to be listened to in their entirety, not single tracks. The songs blend together. Stereo sound is a must with their music.
For me it’s David Gilmore and Mark Knopfler ❤️❤️❤️
FYI Van Morrison Almost Independence Day is cord for cord Wish. Vans song 72 & Wish cane out in 74. Gilmour even said he’ll borrow things from time to time
@treeismee6062 Well said. Pink Floyd needs to be experienced (not just listened to) in their entiety.
Nothing better than Pink Floyd . They are my favorite band of all time.
Oh thank you @Treeismee6062 for explaining this so much more articulately than I would have. "Dark Side of the Moon" blew my mind in 9th grade Sebs! The entire album, I couldn't play it enough! I wore out that vinyl copy on repeat. It's got a very theatrical feel. And while some associate the works w/sadness, in the depths of my teenage angst, depression, self isolation, it actually cheered me up. Maybe it was because I was smart enough to appreciate the really good music and I knew it compared to some of my contemporaries. But, Sebs, you must, must, must listen to the entire album from front to back in order. And I promise you, it won't be the last time. I wrote "DSOTM" lyrics all over the covers of my textbook covers. It was a great conversation starter for meeting the coolest people in high school. Only the cool ones recognized what they were reading. My only regret was not seeing them live. Yes, I'm that old, but barely. My bro was 7 yrs older than me so I was blessed by his musical wisdom and knowledge. Older brothers are the best! I probably won't get a chance to comment often, 3 kids, 3 directions, etc, but I was thinking about recommending these to you the last time I watched you cover something, you might have covered one, but maybe not the other. Look into the Bands Journey and Boston. I thought of Boston because you're a guitar player. I appreciate your podcasts whatever you cover though. Keep up the good work! 🎉
I love watching new PF fans being blown away with the exact same response as I had when I first heard this song back in the 70's!! .. Sensational!! .. Great reaction!! ..
Totally agree. I'm 61 and love watching the younger generations discover PF and realize you don't listen to this group but you experience them.
Context: the tinny opening guitar sounds like that because the segue from the previous track was someone searching for a station on a radio.
Yeah, when this first came out, I mostly listened to AM radio. This stylistic decision also emphasized the clean sound of the acoustic guitar when it comes in. Brilliant!
He really needs to just listen to the entire album beginning to end!
Yup. It's supposed to be a dude scanning the radio for a song he can play along to with his guitar. He finds this chill but sad 12 string country riff (in mono) and solos along to it with his 6 string (in stereo). He clears his throat in the middle of it. You really need to hear the previous song and segue into this one to get the full effect.
David Gilmour is the guitarist and vocalist on this song. He is 78 and currently touring. My sister and I are going to see him at MSG in less than 2 weeks and we could not be more excited! It has been a life long dream for us to see our guitar hero.
I saw him at Royal Albert Hall last week. Bucket list item. It was a religious experience.
I saw them in 75 at the Capitol Center in MD. on my birthday.
I had tickets to see him in Rome in September, got the dates mixed up and thought it was for the end of October and was too late to arrange everything, absolutely gutted
@@Ross-xn2pg I am so sorry! My husband and I were in Rome when he was there but I got tickets for NYC since we are from the States. We were going to walk over to the Circus Maximus to catch a glimpse of the show but it rained like crazy the last night he was there. We thought he was playing the next night (he wasn’t) and walked over to find an empty stage. I hope you get tickets elsewhere.
OH SOOOO envious am I!!! But Congrats to you guys, God speed, I hope it will be the experience of a lifetime! I wish I could be there with you!!!
Pink Floyd should always be listened to in the highest quality you can find. You will NEVER regret it.
You have no idea how good it feels for us to see these kinds of reactions of genuine appreciation for some of the best songs ever written.
I watch it vicariously, because everyone only gets that first time hearing something once. For many of us, we can remember that first time hearing this song. I can’t go back to that time to relive those initial feelings, but we can watch someone else experience that joy. Secretly, we all hope it touches you the way it touched us. So it is a way for us to tap into the joy again and see a bit of what we felt.
Comfortably numb. Best guitar solo ever.
Live at the Pulse concert is almost a religious experience.
I was at the 1980 L.A Wall Show concerts. Comfortably Numb was my favorite moment of the concert.
The Pulse show’s the best version of
Also the solo for "Time" ranked 1A & 1B
Absolutely brilliant Seb. I'm still here because this song affected you in the same way it did when I bought it home from the shops in 1975. The WHOLE album is about Sid and estrangement and the way the music industry wanted their atrists to churn out hit after hit ( No change there ). I've been listening to this album for, gosh, 49 years. All I can say is that when you are listening to it in 49 years time you will still feel the same emotion from it as you do now. Pink Floyd songs are timeless.
You asked why every PF song makes you emotional... I think it's because David Gilmour's guitar playing is SO emotional... It just pours out of him.
Like a true Englishman he can be aggressive when he needs to be... Just listen to his guitar playing on Animals...!! Some of his most aggressive playing... but still emotional.
He is the sort of man that the word Genius applies to...!! Keep on Rocking. And thank you for showing us all of your reaction. I loved you trying to get the subtlety of Davids playing.
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“And did they get you to trade
Your heros for ghosts?
Hot ashes for trees?
Hot air for a cool breeze?
Cold comfort for change?
And did you exchange
A walk on part in the war
For a lead role in a cage?”
That’s got to be one of the most powerful verses ever written.
When you know it’s really good. When this song came out, I didn’t have any dead. Sheesh. Now, I don’t even want to think about counting them. Can’t believe I made it this far. Illness, cancers, drug abuse, alcoholism, accidents, hidden heart disease, dementia, Parkinson’s, you name it. Most of everyone I knew and loved 50 years ago are gone now. And I go on. Wish you were here….
I agree! Possibly a tie with the lyrics to “Time” .
THIS is why I watch your channel! You’ve just experienced Pink Floyd as they are meant to be. The band melts your mind, messes with your emotions and soothes your soul. That’s why they’re one of the greatest bands of all time.
I discovered Pink Floyd in 1978, l was 16 yrs old. Spending the summer in Llandeilo Wales UK with my best friend at her very cool aunties house, who was a fan. Years later l saw them at Yankee Stadium and Giant stadium, Division Bell tour during the summer of 1994. Blew my mind.
I played this song relentlessly. My 2 year old daughter would ask for it to be played "mommy play, "so". And she would sing the opening lyrics. Great times
Saw Pink Floyd in concert in 1968 at the Eagles Auditorium in Seattle, Washington -- they were opening for Blue Cheer!
I too was 16 in '78. I went to delicate sound of thunder and Division Bell both in Kansas City. it's good to hear there's someone like me.
Pink Floyd are definitely among the important bands of rock and roll.
I have listened to Pink Floyd for over 50 years. I love to watch young people experience the magic that is Pink Floyd.
Arguably the greatest rock band of all time.
One of. Yes.
No argument from me on that front 😌
Arguably the most depressing rock band of all time.
💯 agree!!!
@@joycarlson2492 How ironic coming from joy. I'm a high functioning Autistic and it brings me closer to happiness.
This song has moved many people. I got to see them in '94 in Detroit on the Pulse tour. One of the strong memories from that show was this song. Looking around and hearing the whole stadium sing along to this song was moving. To know that so many other people had similar feelings about the song. To just feel and hear the sound of the crowd singing is a strong memory. I need to thank my friend, again, that got me a ticket before even telling me.
This is mono, you really need to listen to this again in stereo. HUGE difference. Brilliant song, one of my favorite songs from my favorite band. There will never be another band like Pink Floyd. Pure genius. On another note, Sebs, congrats on your big news. Very, very happy for you and your wife.
I would say, listen to it in the context of the album. Only because Pink Floyd was about art, and each album was a work of art.
We used to listen to Pink Floyd on large Quadriphonic speakers and the sound would travel around the room from speaker to speaker
Oh, God! I forgot all about doing that until you mentioned it. Yeah, that was awesome!!!
Gah! I was SO hoping you’d do the live version of this from the Pulse concert (1984). You’d be able to watch Gilmour harmonize with his guitar perfectly, which many don’t pick up on in the recorded version. Dude, any song from that concert is so dope!!!
1994 only because I was there
That was a typo. I so wish I could have been there myself! Lucky!! I’ve watched it a gazillion times and have it on my playlist. I prefer that version. 😊
I find Pink Floyd’s music speaks to my soul on a cellular level. I love to share it and I wanted to see your reaction. Your open honesty and joy always warms my heart.
Probably my favorite Pink Floyd song; I’ll nearly always click on it. And yes, I did want to vicariously watch your first real listen for that reason. It moves people. These guys all grew up near each other in Cambridge, England, the famous old university town, knew each other in school, and are well-educated. Syd Barrett was losing his mind, his buddy David Gilmour called to see how he was doing, and Syd begged him to come join the band. For a few months they were both in the band, but Syd got worse, and one day they didn’t pick him up for a gig and always felt guilty afterwards. This is a beautiful song. They had their giant hit ‘Dark Side Of the Moon’, and then were creatively paralyzed, not knowing where to go next. This song is for Syd.
It excites me to see someone loving Pink Floyd. They're my absolute favorite. I listen to them every day. My car is all Pink Floyd all the time. I have PF tattoos. I have a notebook where I write down what different reactors say when trying to put into words how Pink Floyd makes them feel. I can't overstate how much I love their music. 💗✌🏽🤘🏽🖖🏽
Honestly, rock music doesn't get much better than this. Sublime. Superb. Ethereal. Haunting. Emotional. Perfect. I read that it was somewhat about Syd Barrett and read up on him on Wikipedia. Shine On You Crazy Diamond was also about Syd and, though I didn't read this directly, I believe the main character in The Wall is partly based on him, too. At one point Syd shaved all his hair, including his eyebrows, and that happens in The Wall. Wow.
The Pink character in "The Wall' is an amalgam of both Roger Waters and Syd. All of the war sounds and flashbacks are inspired by the real life loss of Roger's father during World War II. The first brick in Pink's wall. The downward spiral into insanity is obviously Syd Barrett inspired.
Two real life tragedies turned into one masterpiece concept.
I love "Wish You Were Here" --- both the album and the song. My favorite tune on the album is "Shine on You Crazy Diamond."
Welcome to the Machine is also an underrated masterpiece
@@YurikRoss I agree. Really, the entire album is a masterpiece.
Send, probably the best reaction you’ve ever had. No need to apologize, for what you thought came off as a little under your usual expectations; it was spot on. Like many here, I was teenager in the 70s, and many of us had almost the exact same reaction as you when we heard this the first time. Very well done.
This was recorded when they had to engineer their own effects. They used an actual AM radio and played along with it, showing how most of us learned the artists we wanted to emulate. This showes how Sid Barrett learned to play. They then transitioned a song that goes into a great tribute to a fallen band mate who suffers from mental illness.
Been listening to Floyd since 1971. They have changed many lives over the years. We enjoy watching the youth experience them for the 1st time and the affect it has on them. Welcome to timeless music. Dave south Africa.
David is a master of singing through his guitar. but he can harmonise with the best re: actual voice. David and Pink floyd move me to tears and send those chills through the heart of you. many of their songs move me to tears now, because of their poignant lyrics and feel they invoke. their music will live on forever as long as new people hear them! well done!
Glad you liked it so much, Sebs. It's one of my all-time favorite songs too 👍
What a wonderful way to enter the world that Pink Floyd has created for ALL of us for so many years. Your comment about feeling emotional when you hear David and the guys do their thing to us is not at all uncommon, and has been dealing with our emotions for so many years now. Their studio work is absolutely awesome to hear, but to truly experience Pink Floyd, you have to SEE them at the same time. I would highly recommend your viewing of the PULSE live show from Earl's Court in the UK. The PULSE tour was 68 shows and played to over 5.5 million fans around the world, that's an average of 80,000 fans per show.. The concert footage from Earl's Court was attended by just over 100,000 people, and when David played "Wish You Were Here", he was accompanied by almost the entire crowd. Truly emotional to hear that version. Dive deep in these waters and just let your feelings hear the music and feel it with your mind.
It has been a blessing to have my life suffused with great music, from great modern classics such as this, to folk songs, baroque music, choirs, and now with contemporary geniuses such as Jacob Collier. I've passed on this love of music to my children and my grandsons. Pink Floyd, Supertramp, Eagles, Lara Fabian, Bryn Terfel, Rush, Dire Straits...the list is as long as life itself. Thx 4 the memories. ❤
The Pulse version of this is awesome! Great Reaction!
The opening is mono because it’s sounds like an old time radio console from back in 30s or so (I think), my grandmother had an old stereo that sounded like that, there wasn’t any stereo and it was scratchy sounding. When this song came out I thought of the opening as the past, then the present kicked in when the beautiful stereo dropped in.
Pink Floyd's music is intense therapy for the soul. They make you face all the hard questions, and you'll be facing them head-on every time you listen. You may think you've dealt with your issues, then you listen to them and realize you just scratched the surface.
Dead on. This song is especially cathartic for me. It explains how I feel about my dad, my brother, my son, and my grandson who aren't here anymore. It is the most organic way to express lingering grief.
It's a pleasure being able to witness such a positive first response to a song I've known and loved for decades.
I was fortunate enough to see them live and hear this. A bucket list concert.
This was written for Sydney Barrett their first band member who passed. David gilmour....pure genius!!!!
"I've gotten emotional in nearly every Pink Floyd solo. Why is that?" Because that's what Pink Floyd *does* . Like no other. It's not just you, their music does that to everybody. *BELIEVE* it 👍😁😎
Yes! Pink Floyd's music touches the soul.
💯 accurate!!!
Your reaction to this - my favorite band and song - has made me a sub. Pink Floyd is just meant to be "felt" and not talked through. Just be quiet and vibe. Also, has no one told you that you need to listen to an entire album -- each song blends into the next and tells a story. But you can still react to one at a time, but entire album is a journey of the mind.
Going to a Pink Floyd concert back in the 1970's was surreal. I'm now 70, and I've been to a hundred or more concerts. It was an emotional experience.
My first big show was pink floyd on the Division Bell tour when I was 13. My first favorite band and every song hits a spot that other artists just can't quite get to. Love seeing new people discover the magic.
I saw Pink Floyd in concert in 1996 (I believe) and they are PHENOMENAL live. That was definitely an experience I’ll never forget!
This song makes me think of my sister, Laura, who I lost the summer of 2017 to colon cancer. I miss her so very much and think of her almost every day. I love you so much, Laura, and I’m sorry your life was so dark and you lived with so many demons and horrible memories. I haven’t giggled like we did when we were together since you left. I’ll see you again one day and we’re gonna laugh until we cackle.
I have been a pink floyd fan for 42 yrs,this particular song is to be played at my funeral as its my favourite floyd song and eeveryone who knows me knows this,so yeah i hope you enjoy your pink floyd journey ❤
10:47 That sound that drew a puzzled look on your face was David Gilmour coughing. He was so shocked when he heard it on playback that he gave up smoking cold turkey.
I enjoy your channel my bro and I love Pink Floyd just a bro from New Zealand keep it up
Always my favorite Pink Floyd song.
Years back one of my favorite past times was to get together with friends and just listen to music. We would sit in a room and play records, share thoughts and turn each other on to new music. I haven't done that in a while and miss it a lot, I get emotional at many of the reaction videos as it brings me back and seems like sharing something so important and special with a new friend. Oh and my thoughts on David Gilmore, he is such a melodic player and has great instincts on what brings the song to it's highest expression.
Pink Floyd is an experience ..every Album is a story, to evoke emotions, thought and imagery.. you live the story with every song, let take you on a journey only you know where… All of their music is great …Their concerts were a must attend….if you have not heard “Comfortably Numb” yet, give it a try, as well as “Shine on you crazy Diamond” - lol, like some other already commented, it is great to see the music of ‘our’ time still captures todays generation - proud to have been alive during the greatest music revolution in history!
You totally called it, I'm re-living the experience of hearing this song through seeing you hear it for the first time. I was never a huge Pink Floyd fan but this one was my wife's favorite. I grew to appreciate it through her and, now, she's no longer around. The song hits me a little harder, these days. I appreciate that you dug into the music and then came back to take a look at the lyrics.
I’m here for watching someone experience greatness! PF and David Gilmour are the masters of sound, and their songs are lyrically rich. Why wouldn’t I want to see this?!?!?!
Northern Kentucky checking in. Out of over 150 live shows in my days, Floyd's last 2 American tours still hold the top 2 spots.Much love yall❤
AGREE NO ONE IS BETTER LIVE!
Every one who has ever lost any one can fall into this, and drop tears. Man. How I wish you were here. Maybe you made stupid choices. They didn’t make you stupid. Maybe it looked like the easier way. It didn’t make you lazy. Maybe you got scared. Doesn’t make you a coward. Maybe you got sick. It didn’t make you weak. I still wish you were here.
UA-cam recommended one of your reactions to me a few days ago. I've enjoyed your reactions so much I subscribed on the 3rd one. I've enjoyed these songs so much over the years, but seeing your first-time reaction took me back to my first times hearing the songs. Thank you!
My first concert was Led Zeppelin back in 1971. Which was sad to a certain extent. Back then we didn't know how famous the band was going to become. And I spent most of my time chasing girls rather than enjoying the concert. I was 17 at the time so as usual for someone of that age, girls were all that I was thinking about. ;0)
🎶 17, I fell in love with a girl as sweet as can be
It only took a couple of days 'til she was rid of me 🎶
🎶 She swore that she would be all mine and love me 'til the end
But when I whispered in her ear, I lost another friend 🎶
High art as masterpiece. Reference to self- soul. Existential af. No one simply walks away without some transformation of thought.
Pink Floyd is one of the rare bands whose live performances are arguably better than the original recordings.
I’ve seen Pink Floyd twice and in 2010 saw Roger Waters performing The Wall.
This hits his so well. Anyone you miss in your life resonates with this song.
Me and my late hubby Used to spend Saturday mornings when both of us were off listening to Pink Floyd music. We went to the concerts and the light shows. And I miss him so much and that's why I listen to this song.
When you started that first version, I was like "HEY, where is the intro while he's kipping through his radio dial!" I still remember to this day, the first time this came out, the way my dad came home with a smile on his face with the album in that "Licorice Pizza" bag (the record store had THE coolest name!), how he told us to hurry up with our supper, how he invited our neighbor over (he wanted to mow his lawn, but dad said NOPE!). The look on all of our faces, the tears running down our faces... the SILENCE of 8 people sitting in the living room.
I love watching your experience. This is full of sadness, remorse, longing for other times...
This was a song dedicated to the band member Syd Barrett who had severe mental illness problems and it kind of reflects what the music industry did to his mental illness
His story is so sad.
The whole album was an homage to Syd Barrett and also how delusioned they were about the music industry
The music industry didn't cause or enhance his mental illness. Syd was more than likely according to people borderline schizophrenic when he shared a flat with some friends. These friends feed him acid all the time and this plunged him down a hole from which he never returned. According to people that went to this flat, you didn't eat or drink anything there because they laced everything with acid, even the cat.
@@coreydean6540 The album was a mix of Roger Water missing the old time with Syd Barrett and how the industry was treating them (Have a cigar was literally quoting what a music producer told them)
@@YurikRossthe music industry Roger was referring to was after their "DSOTM" success. David Gilmour is quoted as saying "Wish You Were Here" the song was not written for Syd but he couldn't help thinking of him when he sang it.
Sebs should be paying US for the great music we turn him on to that enrich his soul.
I watch you watching/listening to Pink Floyd because you are genuinely struck by emotions and feelings from a band I followed and loved as a teenager in the 70s and still love them today as a 65-year-old. I am both happy that you get such a feeling from the music and kinda feel sorry that you never saw them. All my kids were exposed to the band at an early age and if I could time travel I would take them back to one of their gigs and invite you along for the ride...
After listening to this song and their catalog of music for some years now…it’s always beautiful to hear Floyd
I clicked on because this song makes me think of my cousin and best friend who died of covid a few years ago. I recorded a cover of this song through the tears that night.
Great video!! Gilmour speaks to your soul through his playing. He speaks volumes without saying a word. Elecric, slide or acoustic, when he plays the instrument weeps.
I remember first listening to this back in 1976. Learned to play it on guitar. Took me forever to figure out what it was talking about. When David Gilmore does a lead piece, he is thoughtful about each note. He could play a million notes a second, but that makes it about him. He is always in support of what ever song he is playing in. Now, listen to the whole album front to back because Pink Floyd almost always recorded theme albums.
To understand how David is playing the solo I recommend watching the live version of this on the P.U.L.S. concert. David is truly a master guitarist! He both "skating" vocally AND on the guitar, playing what he is singing! Amazing!
Thanks for all you do and congratulations to you and Ali on your new addition. ❤
Pink Floyd wrote this. ❤ It really takes me back to a different time and place. Listening to the entire album, with the only stop to turn the record over! Such an innocent time ❤❤❤❤
Your reaction speaks the truth to me. I often wonder, at the end of a Pink Floyd song, why I am crying. Seems like it is more often than it should be. Glad to know I am not alone.
Love the way you speak. Its like your saying what you want to say not what we want to hear. Really good at expressing yourself 👌
I went and saw Pink Floyd during their Division Bell tour about 20 years ago. I’d just been into their music for a few years at that point. Hearing this song that night was part of an experience I’ll never forget
One of the greatest groups ever!
Congrats on the upcoming new baby!!! 👍❤️🙏
My dad Introduced pink Floyd to me as a kid and shortly after he passed I found this song so it always reminds me of him
I've always loved Pink Floyd. I've been lucky to see them live several times. Their music is mesmerizing and poetic. I had to stop and listen to your reaction because musically they can never let you down. :)
my personal favourite PF song. I remember queuing for hours to get a vinyl copy on the first day it was released. Still have it. Pure genius.
Please watch " Wish you were here" live Pulse concert 1994.
This and Mr. Bojangles (Jerry Jeff Walker) were the first two songs I learned to play when I started playing guitar when I was 49. This song was the reason I even started playing. It cuts deep when you finally "get it."
The look on your face when the other guitar kicked in is why I'm here. 🤣
To really get to know Pink Floyd you need to sit down and listen to most of their albums from beginning to end. They all follow a story of sorts. I still wish we had the album covers and minors because at that time they also added to the album Story
I want to stress as well hearing the albums in their entirety. Only then can one truly understand the genius. Every time I hear any song my brain plays through the storyline and where that song puts you at.
This was a great video. It can't always go like this, but you had an honest reaction and it was engaging to share your reaction. And I find this song to be very emotional as well.
I can remember in the mid/late 70's, sitting with my uncle in his room (we were about the same age), and listening to this album on his record player. While I didn't understand the concepts of the lyrics at the time the instruments and how their voices sounded struck a chord in me. I've been a fan of their music ever since. As to why I watch reactions when I know these songs so well? It brings a smile to my face when I see people hearing the music and you can tell when it just reaches down and touches them, just like it did me about 50 years ago.
You should check out the live version from The Pulse concert
While playing the acoustic guitar he's mimicking the guitar with his vocals
One of the classic, classic songs of our time. This song is consistently a top 5/top 10 when it comes to recognizing 12-string guitar influence and a must for a guitarist's repertoire.
Incubus was your first concert, Mine was Pink Floyd - Dark Sid of the Moon. It was their opening tour for North America in '73. Needless to say, I have heard the Siren's Call and can't get enough. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. I get to relive my first times through you.
the track starts that way to emulate, some kid, in his room, listening to radio, then playing his guitar WITH the song on the radio, (thats how dave gilmour described it) just another GENIUS, BRILLIANT idea among many, that the floyd became famous for.
This was one of the first songs I learned on guitar . It is one of their easier songs to learn Its not complicated which makes it all the more amazing and those lyrics. Reminds me of many a good jam in my London flat with friends who were much better players who taught me a lot , and touch's your soul lol
1:41 When I listen to this song I think of my late grandpa. I had just turned 5 when he passed away. He was a huge baseball fan, he was just 2 months away from seeing my first ever tee ball game. I played baseball for 14 years after he passed away and every game I would think about this song and him and how I wish he was there in the stands to see me play all the way through high school. He was there with me on the diamond but I just wished I could have looked in the stands and have seen him there cheering me on.
"Dark Side of the Moon" and "Wish You Were Here" are, for me, two of the best albums of all time. They both tell a compelling story across a long arc of tracks, with both stunning instrumentals and mind-bending lyrics. To get the full impact, you need to hear the tracks in order, including the full "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" experience.
Watch the Pulse concert live performance 1994... unbelievable... he's singing during the second guitar solo, in perfect synchronicity, in perfect tune.
Main riff: G with added D on 2nd string, & Em7 with added top G, all played on the bottom three frets and open strings.
fav pf song, david scatting along in harmoney wit v guitar. mesmerising song...........writen n reorded 50 yrs ago. still being discovered by v lucky.
Learned to play this in my 50's. Loved the song since it was released.
Congratulations 🍼 your new addition!
My favorite Floyd tune. Good memories with this song.
Pink Floyd is an experience. David Gilmore is the master of the guitar...he is still around to this very day. This album is story in itself & often said to be listened to in its complete. Lords of Dogtown, was a reference to the original skateboard crew the Z-Boys. Hopefully it was a good one. Thank you for sharing this today. =)
Richard Wright clearing his throat at the beginning😂 he said they left it in to remind him to quit smoking, he did after he heard it 👍
Reminds me of my old friends, listen to this a few times a month now that I think about it. Congrats on the little one dude!