The video has been blocked since I posted it, guess the dispute is finally resolved! This was one of my absolute favorite experiences, not just as a content creator, but as a musician and a fan as well
@@dmont I guess you didn't know about Pompeii. The prototypical Plinian eruption in 079 A.D. because Pliny the Elder perished there....Mt. St. Helens '80 was another one.
@@louisskulnik7390 In 2023 and 24 it's more important to use other people's work than to create something new. Kygo, people say he's great DJ, yet all his music is someone else's that he sampled..
@@jj4325 I don't know how he could do the echoes tour without it. I know I've never seen David perform it without Richard, but Nick has his own band so I don't think he has the same qualms about it as Gilmour.
'One of these days' in another song where he loses the drum stick and gets it back and doesn't miss a beat is awesome. I used to watch this all the time in the 90's.
You young man have been so openly honest,what a joy to watch and listen to your reactions.love from myself ,a 63year old British guy and my family .👍👍👍👍💎💎💎💎
This reactor guy is spot on about Pink Floyd being always musically relevant. Just like Bach Beethoven and Bach are still getting millions of views hundreds of years after their death so in the future will Pink Floyd
IMHO ... this is the best rock song ever performed. Pink Floyd had the ability to showcase the best master-craft abilities which compliment each other and never step on one another. Each individuals sound is beyond expression but when combined ... your soul is touched by something magical. This is Pink Floyd.
Pink Floyd included Waters -- THIS Pink Floyd is all Gilmour and Wright !!! btw, Glimour said he would ONLY perform Echoes with Rick, so Gdansk was the last time David will play it.
Yes, saw them live touring dark side of the moon then, too. And two more times after that. Last time was the '94 Pulse tour at a football stadium that sat 90k. Their music will out live us all. Amazing stuff.
If you fast forward about 35 years, you can listen to the same track, in it's integral version. The Live in Gdansk was the last time ever that track was performed Live since Richard Wright (on the keyboards) passed away not long after. It is 25 minutes of pure perfection! Thanks for that reaction!!👍👍👍
This sound exists solely because of David Gilmour's ability to bend the strings to get the sound and note he is looking for. David Gilmour - Lord Of The Strings. BTW, this is only part 1.
@@FrostyCranmer I’m almost embarrassed to say it but sometimes I just skip straight to that part. I know it’s sacrilegious to skip Pink Floyd but the bass just speaks to me.
I saw them live about six months after this was filmed at the Manchester Free Trade Hall. The movie wasn't out yet, but when it came out I took a 30 mile bus ride to go to the movie theatre that was playing the film. I was sitting about 30 feet from them when they played this. I just couldn't believe the sounds Gilmour was getting out of his guitar. He was just so damn good, even at that age (50 years ago in six days time) There's a very good bootleg here on UA-cam of the show I was at (March 30th). I was younger than this young man hosting the video here. Imagine what that did to me. It changed my life. It's great to see their music still slaying a new generation of fans. Oddly enough I think my generation knew we were lucky. Our whole lives rotated around music. Little wonder.
I saw the movie of this concert (well, most of it!) when it first appeared in cinemas around 1972/73. My girlfriend at the time was only 15 and under strict instructions not to be home late, so watching the end of the movie would have meant we missed her last bus, but we pushed it as far as we could and left the cinema only about 5 minutes from the end of the movie and ran all the way to the bus stop. Of course, I've seen it in its entirety a number of times since then, and now I always watch it from beginning to end. That girlfriend has been my wife for the last 42 years, so there's no reason for us to rush outside before the end!
This was the second side of their Meddle album and was certainly their " Hold my beer" moment. They followed up w/ Dark Side, Wish You Were Here, Animals AND The Wall, quite a run. . !
You left out Obscured by Clouds which was right after Meddle. Great album as well, wonderful layered sound that paved the way to Dark Side. It's the band without the backup singers, sax solos or sound sampless but with some studio techniques that were developed later for DSOTM.
I think this is Pink Floyd at their most self-aware. They knew they were timeless. They saw that realization trigger Syd Barret's complete descent into a madness he'd only had difficulties with previously. That loss triggered greater revelations, I'm sure, But they saw their moment very clearly and this was them singing to an archeological amphitheater that dates to two millennia before. They are performing to the ages, consciously, openly. The sheer gall. Literally heroic music.
As a teenager in the 70's we transitioned from AM Radio to FM Radio, where there were stations that would play these epic-length songs! We would get high and just get lost in the music. Thank you for sharing your music discovery journey with us. Love your reactions. #suchavibe #Peace
D. Mont - Until quite recently I did not even know that such a thing as "reaction videos" even existed. I grew up in an era of slide rules and punch cards. We did however have vinyl, reel-to-reel, and other analog recording/playback media. There, I'm now carbon dated. I have (had... wait for it) every PF release available since their collaborative conception, beginning with their first official release 'The Piper at the Gates of Dawn'. In some cases I have 2-3 copies, particularly the early work, including original vinyl artwork on the internal sleeves. I've read many comments to your reaction videos about you discovering, exploring and ultimately appreciating the true artistry that you have found. In particular, the comments from many of us long time 'Animals' of how refreshing it is to witness someone discover this music for the first time. I absolutely agree, but I would like to add; I sometimes go 3-5 years without immersing myself in their gift to humankind. When I do, and after having accumulated just a few more life experiences, the music is altered slightly in my mind to include those "new" memories. Although the music is the same, it can seem like a first time experience. What these gentlemen did will be remembered for centuries.... My (then) 12 year-old-daughter, who is now on a path to begin her medical research residency, would thumb through my boxes of LP's, sometimes asking questions for hours. I got her a super cheap low fidelity portable turn table, and she never looked back. I gave her my entire collection to enjoy and pass on to future generations that I will never know; with the caveat that it never fall into the hands of a future rogue family crackhead that will pawn it for a bag of blow.... With your willingness to explore such diverse tastes, you have discovered an amazing thing that I'm sure will last a lifetime. There is so much more out there to discover. Enjoy the journey.... As a recommendation; if you ever have an opportunity to listen to some of this music with analog playback, it will absolutely blow your hair back. Digitized playback is good and certainly convenient, but the difference in quality is like the difference between night and day.
I am grateful to be seeing your life change in these Floyd reactions. Much love, you feel like an old friend. Cheers buddy, this makes my whole life better.
This live show, is from Pompeii. 2000 years ago where Mt Vesuvius wiped out an entire civilization overnight basically and the volcanic ash preserved the dead bodies and turned them to statues almost. So it's like they're performing to the dead "statues" of pompeii. Also, the amphitheater is the colleseum where gladiators used to have their tournaments and even had a famous riot that happened there. Ads to the mystique and deep mind fuckery of how amazing this performance is. Also worth noting this album performance is on Spotify and its definitely worth listening to while fucked up on edibles or LSD
In 2016, David Gilmour came back to Pompeii at the coliseum for a live concert this time with a live audience with his solo band. Some members of his solo band played as part of Pink Floyd. Since, Richard Wright passed away years ago. I think David is still playing. While I don't know if drummer, Nick Mason joining him or retired. Former member and founder of PF, Roger Waters still doing his solo stuff too.
I was incredibly high as a 15 year old while listening to this shit for the first time and it was the best trip of my life. I could physically feel my soul leaving my body as it hit the 7 minute mark. Some crazy shit.
Oh thank the gods you went with the live version. This is one of those relatively rare songs where the live version is just something so much more special than the studio.
Hey man bensjamin in Galway Ireland, love your respect towards great music sheep on the album animals by pink Floyd is class , also queen at live aid also led zeppelin in my time of dying off physical graffiti which is a cover off a black American blues lady from the 1930s I can’t remember her name of which I feel rude because led zep are my favourite band of all time and out of respect for her I should know it , keep the videos going, I’m recovering from a brutal cancer surgery lost most of my tongue so my speech is hard and I can’t eat and I was a chef most my life but the reaction videos are sending me healing vibes big time
One thing about this particular recording is that you really can't work out which is the most predominant instrument, as all four seem to be upfront and central to the entire experience. All four are assaulting your mind all at once. They all come together in some kind of perfect harmony of pure groove. Even the groove is indefinable as you can't think of anything that ever sounded quite like it, or indeed anything like it. Even more astounding today, as nothing ever has sounded anything like it since.
Am working my way through your reaction video's & find myself coming back to this one often. In my opinion Pink Floyd is the greatest rock band of all time and Echoes is their masterpiece. Rogers Waters built each song the way an architect would build a cathedral. Outstanding & meaningful lyrics, so many levels and no song is rushed. Each song allows time and space to drop into it's meandering journey with each band member beautifully showcased. Even after David's guitar solo's he always turns the song back to the band so the journey can continue. They built in subtleties such as who sings what verses depending if the song called for David's clear & pure tone, Roger with his unique, hollow and sometimes haunting voice and Richard with his raspier tones. David and Richard in particular, bounced off each other so beautifully. Each song IS a wandering experience and it is an honor to live on this crazy rock... barreling through the emptiness of space as the same time as Pink Floyd was creating their art. It is timeless music.
100% right -- Pink Floyd takes the listener on a ride -- innovative, emotive, brilliant music, coupled with profound, relevant, philosophical, timeless lyrics.
Dang, first reaction video I've ever watched and this was great, exactly how I felt when I first heard this. Exactly on point about the video too, way ahead of it's time, and right about how they just went out and showcased their talent. I remember when the Beastie Boys did a sort of tribute to this on Check Your Head, with the video for Gratitude, which was what first turned me on to look for the VHS of this concert back in the day.
@@MayorGoldieWilson825 tool has been a band thats hard to get into for me. i gotta try it with lsd or something maybe im just not at the capacity for tools music
Some of the weird parts about listening to Pink Floyd, especially some of Dark Side of the Moon album, is finding yourself weeping and not really knowing why. The combo of the members where they can rip your soul out with a guitar solo, beat it with a tenderizer and then put it back in place and you are wiped out when the song or album is over... and happy about it and after discovering them, you can't shut up about them and must tell all your friends, or give them a,"Dude, YOU HAVE to listen to this". Then the lights go out, and you just listen...
As stated below, the Floyd returned to Pompeii about 35 years after this. I would urge you to look up and read about the ancient city of Pompeii...it only adds to the significance of this performance. I have been to this exact spot...talk about tears of joy and amazement!! The amphitheater they are playing in is over 2000 years old. Let that sink in.
The video has been blocked since I posted it! I’m glad it finally came out of the dispute process, this was one of my absolute favorite experiences since I’ve been doing reactions
if he does Saucer and keeps dry eyes,,, I will know he was not really listening. In all my 53 years on this planet,,, i still can not keep dry eyes for Saucer or Atom Heart Mother.... Often Childhoods End and Fearless get my tears....... Yet to see anyone react to Nile Song... lol
@@capuleo1 The Obscured is not same as listening as you recommended to Live at Pompeii, as, I wanna see this guy cry... Seen plenty reactions to both,,, what I was saying is I had not seen anyone react to P.F.'s Nile Song, off album soundtrack to More.. I did find one reaction after I made the first comment to you as I went looking.
Not a tough guy at all lol I’m honestly more sensitive than I’d like to admit, but I digress. I’m actually trying to find a video of the entire Pompeii show so that I can watch it from start to finish, as intended. Hoping I can track one down
Mr D. Mont, I was all smiles watching this video. Pompeii was the first VHS rental I made as a kid and it changed my life. So glad to see other music fans react the same way 🙂❤️🤘
They were so young! Hard to believe this song is 50 years old, eh? So glad I grew up with them & loved your reaction…don’t know how I missed it. Will see if you did part 2. For something else by them, listen to “Marooned” - the only song they ever won a Grammy award for. Hard to get anyone to react to that! Do the studio’s version, not the video. PS - nothing wrong with crying if that’s the way it moves you! Pink Floyd is an experience that never gets old! ✌🏼🎶🔥
I'm just glad to see other people getting into Pink Floyd. I was lucky growing up, my mom loves them. All my younger years are full of their music, even watched The Wall when i was 4. Of course my mom made me look away in a few parts but sharing that experience with her will be with me until the day I die
I 1st heard Pink Floyd it was in 1977, the sing was Shine on you craze diamond with headphones. From the 1st note I was hooked. 20+ yrs later can't get enough. I've seen twice, 1st time favorite concert , 2nd time, 2nd favorite concert.
just imagine my man's reaction if he listens to Seamus from this live performance. Would love to hear his reaction to the guest singer who lays down one of the coolest backing tracks ever.
GOAT, yes. No question-they are the best as you accurately said! By the way-yes you can cry-there is no reason why not. PF has a way of drawing out all kinds of emotions-there is no shame in showing it. Completely understandable that you would feel moved to shed a tear. Great reaction!!!
Pink Floyd, no lyrics but you hear every word...❤ I got that album off my older brother in 1972, I was 12..😳 and a weird kid thereafter..🤣 I got my first synth when I was 14 because of them...😉 my brother took me to the Empire theatre Liverpool UK, my hometown for my 14th birthday to see them 👍 the Dark Side of the Moon concert 🥰🥰🥰 they blew me away..❤ you would have fitted in no problem with our little crew..😉 Pink Floyd Set list at Empire Theatre, Liverpool, England Tour: British Winter Tour 1974 Empire theatre Liverpool Setlist Sheep (Early version, known as "Raving and Drooling") Dogs (Early version, known as "You Gotta Be Crazy") Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Parts I-V) (Early version) Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Parts VI-IX) (Early version) "The Dark Side of the Moon" Speak to Me Breathe On the Run Time Breathe (Reprise) The Great Gig in the Sky Money Us and Them Any Colour You Like Brain Damage Eclipse Encore: Echoes
I like alot of different music but gotta say when you're in the mood for it Pink Floyd take you to a place no one else can. Ultimately I agree, they are the G.O.A.T🙌
So pleased to watch someone new enjoy pink floyd. I first heard pink floyd when i was fourteen im now 64. the first record i ever bought was dark side of the moon. I put their music on everynight to go to sleep too. Enjoy i wish i could listen to them for the first time like you, ill enjoy the music through you.
If you haven't yet, you need to watch part 2 to this masterpiece. Mind blown experience. This is only the halfway point of the song. Also listen to the original studio version from the "Meddle" album, just as good as this version. The original track is just over 23 mins long. And originally took the whole 2nd side of the vinyl lp record.
You made the comment about playing in front of the fans live, that was the brilliant works of Floyd, Pompei was leveled by a volcano centuries ago all killed... so technically they are live just no people to watch... how do you not love Floyd's thought process, brilliant I might add..
This was made in 1971 or '72. They played years later @ Pompeii again, but I like this one best. Looking forward to your continuing Pink Floyd journey.
Back before decent pa systems were a thing they just had to use walls of amps. Fun fact, loads of bands throughout 80's and 90's used big walls of fake amps just for looks and only 1 would be real which was used as an on stage monitor.
Nice reaction, man. You definitely need to hear the studio version of "Echoes ". It's over 20min but well worth the time. In fact, I love the idea of you reacting to the entire albums. Meddle was their fifth studio album and it preceded Dark Side of the Moon. If any band deserves full album reactions it's certainly Pink Floyd (I'd also throw Led Zeppelin, Jethro Tull & Yes in there too) and you really seem to enjoy this great music. Peace & love to you.
Those few minutes spent watching you before the groove hits was some of the most suspenseful for me in a very long time. It's a mile wide and I knew when it hit your face was gonna melt.
Absolutely loved the emotion you got when hearing this, It's like you said, this song can bring a tear to a mans eye, it's surreal at times how beautifull of a melody they can make! I think you'll like "Careful with That Axe, Eugene" from the same set at pompeii as well if you haven't heard it already!
Pink Floyd and Rush, top of the line for me. Every time I see someone listening to P F the first time makes me laugh so hard because of their first facial expressions.
It is awesome to see people from different generations regardless of their genre of choice to feel Floyd’s vibe. They are the GOAT of musical experience.
I just love your reaction it makes me feel so happy to hear someone that is my grandchildren age appreciate the greatest music ever done I love ya buddy
I absolutely LOVE that you chose to watch the 1972 Pompeii version of this song, which is spectacular. However, you are really missing out if you don't watch the full version, which is well over 20 minutes long. There is a lot more to the intro that is cut out of this video, and a whole final set that comes back into the song after this. The whole thing end to end is unbelievable. In any case, great work and I love your reaction on this one!
Such a genuine respectful reaction to one of the greatest rock songs and performances ever. The vocal is my favourite of all PF songs. The guitar work is my favourite of all PF songs. For a song with similar intensity and build look up Masterdon Hearts Alive (Live) 11mins 38seconds - the one recorded Los Angeles CA - April 2005. It details this at the start of the video. No surprise the rock band are Big PF fans!
I Have been listening to Pink Floyd for over 50 years. Try some recent concert video from them. Pure artistry. Thank you for joining the club. Enjoy the Journey!!
Gilmour's Guitar sounds like a wild animal snarling and howling which is a great counter point to the main vibe, like the first part is a prehistoric time and then they drop us into cruising the inner city ghetto with that funky piece, yet the echoes of a wild past is still heard in the guitar. Just a given creative take, not saying that is what it's meant to be about.
This song is from the album Meddle. I feel like the studio version is more cohesive and epic. Meddle was honestly my favorite Pink Floyd album as a child, but as I grew into adulthood, I found I could no longer choose between Meddle, Animals, Wish You Were Here and Dark Side of the Moon. They’re all just incredible. If you want to try other epic progressive rock masterpieces from the 70’s, try listening to earlier Genesis from when Peter Gabriel fronted the band. He was one of its founding members. Phil Collins came on a little later and took it to a more pop direction after Gabriel left. Two epic songs are Firth of Fifth and Dancing With the Moonlit Knight from the album Selling England By The Pound.
Know how you feel shine on you crazy diamond was my first floyd (and first smoke) couldn't believe the sounds I was hearing. This was the day pop died for me at 13 years old.
Now that was one serious jam session. Great locale. A long time ago, a friend had this album (Meddle) on 8-track. This song is what made me hunt for the vinyl. Then I found Dark Side, and the rest is history. Today I have just about every CD. When Momentary Lapse of Reason came out it was clear that Pink Floyd still had the magic. The track, Learning to Fly is just one of my favorites. It is so nice to see people getting absorbed this way. There's no turning back, now.
Just love how you reference them as the GOAT. MJ's my Sport GOAT. PF's my Music GOAT. And I have that exact pic framed of The Last Shot in black and white and MJ in color, right next to my Dark Side of The Moon LP :)
they did this live concert in the town were a few 1000 folks died by the valcano ,and went back 40 odd years later to play to a full areana at this place ,must have been very haunting to play to a empty place knowning that everyone that last was there alive was over along time before they set foot in the place.i seen video of folks set in stone on the streets by the blast and in houses
Yh man! Kno' exactly how u feel, I was fortunate to grow-up wth them, loved yr reaction that's how I felt wen 1st listened to Floyd "cuts straight to your soul @ dis' belief Xxx
I must have missed this.....didn't get a notification. This is music in its purist form. Loved your reaction.
The video has been blocked since I posted it, guess the dispute is finally resolved! This was one of my absolute favorite experiences, not just as a content creator, but as a musician and a fan as well
@@dmont So glad you did this. Please also do part 2. Thanks!
@@dmont I guess you didn't know about Pompeii. The prototypical Plinian eruption in 079 A.D. because Pliny the Elder perished there....Mt. St. Helens '80 was another one.
@@dmont I am thinking people should create their own music on UA-cam, then do a reaction video to their own music. That is what it is coming down to.
@@louisskulnik7390 In 2023 and 24 it's more important to use other people's work than to create something new.
Kygo, people say he's great DJ, yet all his music is someone else's that he sampled..
David Gilmore stated when Richard Wright passed he would never play this song again.
Thankfully Nick Mason is still performing it!
@@jj4325 I don't know how he could do the echoes tour without it. I know I've never seen David perform it without Richard, but Nick has his own band so I don't think he has the same qualms about it as Gilmour.
@@ProfessorBernardFuck Nick is team Rog.
I think that the real reason of this decision is that he don't like say the phrase: overhead the albatross.
Nick Mason probably the most underrated drummers ever and you need to do part 2
Nick is amazing.
echoes - holy fn mackerel
'One of these days' in another song where he loses the drum stick and gets it back and doesn't miss a beat is awesome. I used to watch this all the time in the 90's.
He's not ready for part 2
all members of the floyd have some way of making the simplest playing generate amazing harmonies and melodies....
You young man have been so openly honest,what a joy to watch and listen to your reactions.love from myself ,a 63year old British guy and my family .👍👍👍👍💎💎💎💎
Isn't he just a pleasure to watch, just how into it he gets.
He's what UA-cam should be all about.🤗👍
So wholesome I love this, music is the greatest unitive power
@@ElliottHeal absolutely 100% bang on ,👍🤗
This reactor guy is spot on about Pink Floyd being always musically relevant. Just like Bach Beethoven and Bach are still getting millions of views hundreds of years after their death so in the future will Pink Floyd
IMHO ... this is the best rock song ever performed. Pink Floyd had the ability to showcase the best master-craft abilities which compliment each other and never step on one another. Each individuals sound is beyond expression but when combined ... your soul is touched by something magical. This is Pink Floyd.
Pink Floyd included Waters -- THIS Pink Floyd is all Gilmour and Wright !!!
btw, Glimour said he would ONLY perform Echoes with Rick, so Gdansk was the last time David will play it.
@@ppheanix To the point!
I saw them in '73. The whole show was Dark Dide of the Moon. The encore: Echoes.
Omg. I’m so jealous. What an experience of a lifetime! ❤️
Sadly there is almost no live footage from the 70s
Yes, saw them live touring dark side of the moon then, too. And two more times after that. Last time was the '94 Pulse tour at a football stadium that sat 90k. Their music will out live us all. Amazing stuff.
If you fast forward about 35 years, you can listen to the same track, in it's integral version. The Live in Gdansk was the last time ever that track was performed Live since Richard Wright (on the keyboards) passed away not long after. It is 25 minutes of pure perfection!
Thanks for that reaction!!👍👍👍
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This sound exists solely because of David Gilmour's ability to bend the strings to get the sound and note he is looking for. David Gilmour - Lord Of The Strings. BTW, this is only part 1.
where is part 2? Is better with this beautiful solo guitar.
He not only bends the strings, but he is hending the WILL of the strings lol
That is the perfect nickname for David
He bend the G string almost outside the neck without snapping it.
Water was the brain, Gilmour the heart, Mason the structure and Wright the cement! My take
The last 5 minutes is the most epic jazz, blues, funk throw down in music history!
@@FrostyCranmer I’m almost embarrassed to say it but sometimes I just skip straight to that part. I know it’s sacrilegious to skip Pink Floyd but the bass just speaks to me.
@@RodneyBuxton I do this too, nothing against the first part at all. Sometimes my ears just need that insane second groove
I saw them live about six months after this was filmed at the Manchester Free Trade Hall. The movie wasn't out yet, but when it came out I took a 30 mile bus ride to go to the movie theatre that was playing the film. I was sitting about 30 feet from them when they played this. I just couldn't believe the sounds Gilmour was getting out of his guitar. He was just so damn good, even at that age (50 years ago in six days time) There's a very good bootleg here on UA-cam of the show I was at (March 30th). I was younger than this young man hosting the video here. Imagine what that did to me. It changed my life. It's great to see their music still slaying a new generation of fans. Oddly enough I think my generation knew we were lucky. Our whole lives rotated around music. Little wonder.
I saw the movie of this concert (well, most of it!) when it first appeared in cinemas around 1972/73. My girlfriend at the time was only 15 and under strict instructions not to be home late, so watching the end of the movie would have meant we missed her last bus, but we pushed it as far as we could and left the cinema only about 5 minutes from the end of the movie and ran all the way to the bus stop.
Of course, I've seen it in its entirety a number of times since then, and now I always watch it from beginning to end. That girlfriend has been my wife for the last 42 years, so there's no reason for us to rush outside before the end!
12:10 - 13:20 some of the most awesome guitaring in rock, that first note he holds out... damn! David Gilmour is such a badass guitarist.
I love seeing this. People like you will be the reason this music lives on forever. Keep it up!
You should do the studio version, it is one of the most amazing compositions of the 20th century..
That is true, but this Pompeii version has a power and energy that the studio version lacks. They are both absolutely wonderful in their own right.
@@thomaseliason8376 true, they're almost like 2 different songs..
I actually like this much more than the studio version
This was the second side of their Meddle album and was certainly their " Hold my beer" moment. They followed up w/ Dark Side, Wish You Were Here, Animals AND The Wall, quite a run. . !
You left out Obscured by Clouds which was right after Meddle. Great album as well, wonderful layered sound that paved the way to Dark Side. It's the band without the backup singers, sax solos or sound sampless but with some studio techniques that were developed later for DSOTM.
Yeah, this song changed them from a good, but generic 60s band into something unique and special.
please tell my what is on the cover of the Meddle album
Meddle and Animals are my favorite Floyd albums. Although I really do love some syd songs on piper at the gates.
@@MrKennyanders It's a close -up of David Gilmour's ear and water drop rings superimposed.
Echoes in Pompei, I get chills every time I listen to it. Sensitivity, space, rhythmics, everything is in its place.
I think this is Pink Floyd at their most self-aware. They knew they were timeless. They saw that realization trigger Syd Barret's complete descent into a madness he'd only had difficulties with previously. That loss triggered greater revelations, I'm sure, But they saw their moment very clearly and this was them singing to an archeological amphitheater that dates to two millennia before. They are performing to the ages, consciously, openly. The sheer gall. Literally heroic music.
You know you’re special if you can play a concert for the gods.
THIS would be the point in time I would visit if i had a Time Machine…(hidden behind the balustrades)…you know what I’m talking about….
As a teenager in the 70's we transitioned from AM Radio to FM Radio, where there were stations that would play these epic-length songs! We would get high and just get lost in the music. Thank you for sharing your music discovery journey with us. Love your reactions. #suchavibe #Peace
I was born 20 years too late to enjoy that but I still got the closest experience back in 07 discovering them while blasted one night.
I think this is one of the best displays of Nick's talent
@firecracker8071 - Absolutely right he could even flip one of his drum sticks and not miss a beat
Don’t apologize for rewinding on Pink Floyd, we’ve all been there!
Wonderful reaction. Well done. You made an old floyd happy brother. Respect. 🎉🎉😊❤
D. Mont - Until quite recently I did not even know that such a thing as "reaction videos" even existed. I grew up in an era of slide rules and punch cards. We did however have vinyl, reel-to-reel, and other analog recording/playback media. There, I'm now carbon dated. I have (had... wait for it) every PF release available since their collaborative conception, beginning with their first official release 'The Piper at the Gates of Dawn'. In some cases I have 2-3 copies, particularly the early work, including original vinyl artwork on the internal sleeves. I've read many comments to your reaction videos about you discovering, exploring and ultimately appreciating the true artistry that you have found. In particular, the comments from many of us long time 'Animals' of how refreshing it is to witness someone discover this music for the first time. I absolutely agree, but I would like to add; I sometimes go 3-5 years without immersing myself in their gift to humankind. When I do, and after having accumulated just a few more life experiences, the music is altered slightly in my mind to include those "new" memories. Although the music is the same, it can seem like a first time experience. What these gentlemen did will be remembered for centuries.... My (then) 12 year-old-daughter, who is now on a path to begin her medical research residency, would thumb through my boxes of LP's, sometimes asking questions for hours. I got her a super cheap low fidelity portable turn table, and she never looked back. I gave her my entire collection to enjoy and pass on to future generations that I will never know; with the caveat that it never fall into the hands of a future rogue family crackhead that will pawn it for a bag of blow.... With your willingness to explore such diverse tastes, you have discovered an amazing thing that I'm sure will last a lifetime. There is so much more out there to discover. Enjoy the journey.... As a recommendation; if you ever have an opportunity to listen to some of this music with analog playback, it will absolutely blow your hair back. Digitized playback is good and certainly convenient, but the difference in quality is like the difference between night and day.
I am grateful to be seeing your life change in these Floyd reactions. Much love, you feel like an old friend. Cheers buddy, this makes my whole life better.
This live show, is from Pompeii. 2000 years ago where Mt Vesuvius wiped out an entire civilization overnight basically and the volcanic ash preserved the dead bodies and turned them to statues almost. So it's like they're performing to the dead "statues" of pompeii. Also, the amphitheater is the colleseum where gladiators used to have their tournaments and even had a famous riot that happened there. Ads to the mystique and deep mind fuckery of how amazing this performance is. Also worth noting this album performance is on Spotify and its definitely worth listening to while fucked up on edibles or LSD
In 2016, David Gilmour came back to Pompeii at the coliseum for a live concert this time with a live audience with his solo band. Some members of his solo band played as part of Pink Floyd. Since, Richard Wright passed away years ago. I think David is still playing. While I don't know if drummer, Nick Mason joining him or retired. Former member and founder of PF, Roger Waters still doing his solo stuff too.
The more fucked up the better. Any Floyd on a hi end hifi, just lay back and let the magic wash over you
I was incredibly high as a 15 year old while listening to this shit for the first time and it was the best trip of my life. I could physically feel my soul leaving my body as it hit the 7 minute mark. Some crazy shit.
Oh thank the gods you went with the live version. This is one of those relatively rare songs where the live version is just something so much more special than the studio.
Hey man bensjamin in Galway Ireland, love your respect towards great music sheep on the album animals by pink Floyd is class , also queen at live aid also led zeppelin in my time of dying off physical graffiti which is a cover off a black American blues lady from the 1930s I can’t remember her name of which I feel rude because led zep are my favourite band of all time and out of respect for her I should know it , keep the videos going, I’m recovering from a brutal cancer surgery lost most of my tongue so my speech is hard and I can’t eat and I was a chef most my life but the reaction videos are sending me healing vibes big time
Absolute wonderful to see you really GET what Pink Foyd is.
They have been my favorite band since the 70's and I cant get enough.....seen them twice live....I did shed a tear or 2
One thing about this particular recording is that you really can't work out which is the most predominant instrument, as all four seem to be upfront and central to the entire experience. All four are assaulting your mind all at once. They all come together in some kind of perfect harmony of pure groove. Even the groove is indefinable as you can't think of anything that ever sounded quite like it, or indeed anything like it. Even more astounding today, as nothing ever has sounded anything like it since.
Am working my way through your reaction video's & find myself coming back to this one often. In my opinion Pink Floyd is the greatest rock band of all time and Echoes is their masterpiece. Rogers Waters built each song the way an architect would build a cathedral. Outstanding & meaningful lyrics, so many levels and no song is rushed. Each song allows time and space to drop into it's meandering journey with each band member beautifully showcased. Even after David's guitar solo's he always turns the song back to the band so the journey can continue. They built in subtleties such as who sings what verses depending if the song called for David's clear & pure tone, Roger with his unique, hollow and sometimes haunting voice and Richard with his raspier tones. David and Richard in particular, bounced off each other so beautifully.
Each song IS a wandering experience and it is an honor to live on this crazy rock... barreling through the emptiness of space as the same time as Pink Floyd was creating their art. It is timeless music.
Bro, ya gotta look up the second part of this song!! Part 2
100% right -- Pink Floyd takes the listener on a ride -- innovative, emotive, brilliant music, coupled with profound, relevant, philosophical, timeless lyrics.
Man how you describe them gave me chills. So agree. This band is just beyond.
Dang, first reaction video I've ever watched and this was great, exactly how I felt when I first heard this. Exactly on point about the video too, way ahead of it's time, and right about how they just went out and showcased their talent. I remember when the Beastie Boys did a sort of tribute to this on Check Your Head, with the video for Gratitude, which was what first turned me on to look for the VHS of this concert back in the day.
It’s hard to beat Pink Floyd in their prime… no one makes music like they did. Creative geniuses.
Agreed 💯
The only modern band that is even close to the same level of genius is Tool.
@@MayorGoldieWilson825 Fuck, I gotta listen to Tool... Everyone says this.
@@Fnelrbnef I don't think you'll regret it
@@MayorGoldieWilson825 tool has been a band thats hard to get into for me. i gotta try it with lsd or something maybe im just not at the capacity for tools music
Some of the weird parts about listening to Pink Floyd, especially some of Dark Side of the Moon album, is finding yourself weeping and not really knowing why. The combo of the members where they can rip your soul out with a guitar solo, beat it with a tenderizer and then put it back in place and you are wiped out when the song or album is over... and happy about it and after discovering them, you can't shut up about them and must tell all your friends, or give them a,"Dude, YOU HAVE to listen to this". Then the lights go out, and you just listen...
I’m 52. Listened to PF my whole life but didn’t get the genius of this performance until 6 months ago. My God what art..
Go Braves!
As stated below, the Floyd returned to Pompeii about 35 years after this.
I would urge you to look up and read about the ancient city of Pompeii...it only adds to the significance of this performance. I have been to this exact spot...talk about tears of joy and amazement!! The amphitheater they are playing in is over 2000 years old. Let that sink in.
there isn't a sink at my door
@@oak1739 😂😂😂
Only just caught this as well. Missed you by 5 months but great reaction to a great performance. Gods talking to gods of the past.
The video has been blocked since I posted it! I’m glad it finally came out of the dispute process, this was one of my absolute favorite experiences since I’ve been doing reactions
@@dmont aaaah that explains it. I've been a Floydian since 1967 and it's wonderful to see a younger generation experiencing the awesome music of PF.
@@dmont Pink Floyd is one of the few bands that can turn sound into emotions. Great reaction.
I LOVE that the music moves you this way. That’s why it was created.
Insane level talent!! To perform for all of the souls that were lost there, I'm sure they were just as moved as you were.
Great reaction man!
Come on get into "A Saucerful of Secrets" from the same "Live at Pompei" you gonna freak out!!!!
if he does Saucer and keeps dry eyes,,, I will know he was not really listening. In all my 53 years on this planet,,, i still can not keep dry eyes for Saucer or Atom Heart Mother.... Often Childhoods End and Fearless get my tears....... Yet to see anyone react to Nile Song... lol
@@alanmcclure9546 I know someone did react to the full Obscured..Album..got to check again and advise
@@capuleo1 The Obscured is not same as listening as you recommended to Live at Pompeii, as, I wanna see this guy cry... Seen plenty reactions to both,,, what I was saying is I had not seen anyone react to P.F.'s Nile Song, off album soundtrack to More.. I did find one reaction after I made the first comment to you as I went looking.
I just love seeing these Tough Guys break down and cry to something they would never expect to cry to,,,,,,,,,,, 'Music"
Not a tough guy at all lol I’m honestly more sensitive than I’d like to admit, but I digress. I’m actually trying to find a video of the entire Pompeii show so that I can watch it from start to finish, as intended. Hoping I can track one down
Pink Floyd is an experience...glad you like them.
Mr D. Mont, I was all smiles watching this video. Pompeii was the first VHS rental I made as a kid and it changed my life. So glad to see other music fans react the same way 🙂❤️🤘
They were so young! Hard to believe this song is 50 years old, eh? So glad I grew up with them & loved your reaction…don’t know how I missed it. Will see if you did part 2. For something else by them, listen to “Marooned” - the only song they ever won a Grammy award for. Hard to get anyone to react to that! Do the studio’s version, not the video. PS - nothing wrong with crying if that’s the way it moves you! Pink Floyd is an experience that never gets old! ✌🏼🎶🔥
If you want to hear Floyd that will make you cry, you MUST listen to Great Gig In The Sky. No lyrics, just vocals and pure emotion.
Wait for it…. 🤯 Your about to get mind fkd 🔥
My favorite performance by far!
I'm just glad to see other people getting into Pink Floyd. I was lucky growing up, my mom loves them. All my younger years are full of their music, even watched The Wall when i was 4. Of course my mom made me look away in a few parts but sharing that experience with her will be with me until the day I die
I 1st heard Pink Floyd it was in 1977, the sing was Shine on you craze diamond with headphones. From the 1st note I was hooked. 20+ yrs later can't get enough. I've seen twice, 1st time favorite concert , 2nd time, 2nd favorite concert.
Roger Waters is underrated as a bassist. He carries more than a few of their songs.
one of the best. next to rutherford of genesis
just imagine my man's reaction if he listens to Seamus from this live performance. Would love to hear his reaction to the guest singer who lays down one of the coolest backing tracks ever.
GOAT, yes. No question-they are the best as you accurately said! By the way-yes you can cry-there is no reason why not. PF has a way of drawing out all kinds of emotions-there is no shame in showing it. Completely understandable that you would feel moved to shed a tear. Great reaction!!!
@@davidmacfarlane9501 You got it, nice!
The groove in the last five minutes of this song goes so hard.
When the Floyd go Funk at 11.45, OMG it does not get more stank than that bass!
Pink Floyd, no lyrics but you hear every word...❤ I got that album off my older brother in 1972, I was 12..😳 and a weird kid thereafter..🤣 I got my first synth when I was 14 because of them...😉 my brother took me to the Empire theatre Liverpool UK, my hometown for my 14th birthday to see them 👍 the Dark Side of the Moon concert 🥰🥰🥰 they blew me away..❤ you would have fitted in no problem with our little crew..😉 Pink Floyd Set list at Empire Theatre, Liverpool, England
Tour: British Winter Tour 1974 Empire theatre Liverpool
Setlist
Sheep
(Early version, known as "Raving and Drooling")
Dogs
(Early version, known as "You Gotta Be Crazy")
Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Parts I-V)
(Early version)
Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Parts VI-IX)
(Early version)
"The Dark Side of the Moon"
Speak to Me
Breathe
On the Run
Time
Breathe (Reprise)
The Great Gig in the Sky
Money
Us and Them
Any Colour You Like
Brain Damage
Eclipse
Encore:
Echoes
Dude!!! Thanks for sharing this moment! Love how your head bobbing goes harder as the song progresses. ❤❤
“ I am you and what I see is me” is the best line in this song.
Awww man… this is out of this world! ❤️🔥 I can’t describe it. It’s beautiful, groovy, heavy, a mixed of emotions.
I like alot of different music but gotta say when you're in the mood for it Pink Floyd take you to a place no one else can. Ultimately I agree, they are the G.O.A.T🙌
So pleased to watch someone new enjoy pink floyd. I first heard pink floyd when i was fourteen im now 64. the first record i ever bought was dark side of the moon. I put their music on everynight to go to sleep too. Enjoy i wish i could listen to them for the first time like you, ill enjoy the music through you.
Just chills and goosebumps through this epic performance. A gift from the gods for a brief moment in time! Great reaction brother.
You're Awesome, because you get it...
If you haven't yet, you need to watch part 2 to this masterpiece. Mind blown experience. This is only the halfway point of the song. Also listen to the original studio version from the "Meddle" album, just as good as this version. The original track is just over 23 mins long. And originally took the whole 2nd side of the vinyl lp record.
You made the comment about playing in front of the fans live, that was the brilliant works of Floyd, Pompei was leveled by a volcano centuries ago all killed... so technically they are live just no people to watch... how do you not love Floyd's thought process, brilliant I might add..
This was made in 1971 or '72. They played years later @ Pompeii again, but I like this one best. Looking forward to your continuing Pink Floyd journey.
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You have got to listen to High Hopes live at Gdansk. That's one of their masterpices also!
With that ENORMOUS stage rig they ran in the old days, listening to them live back in the day was absolutely visceral. It went right through you.
Back before decent pa systems were a thing they just had to use walls of amps. Fun fact, loads of bands throughout 80's and 90's used big walls of fake amps just for looks and only 1 would be real which was used as an on stage monitor.
Nice reaction, man. You definitely need to hear the studio version of "Echoes ". It's over 20min but well worth the time. In fact, I love the idea of you reacting to the entire albums. Meddle was their fifth studio album and it preceded Dark Side of the Moon. If any band deserves full album reactions it's certainly Pink Floyd (I'd also throw Led Zeppelin, Jethro Tull & Yes in there too) and you really seem to enjoy this great music. Peace & love to you.
Those few minutes spent watching you before the groove hits was some of the most suspenseful for me in a very long time. It's a mile wide and I knew when it hit your face was gonna melt.
This is what you call an eargasm.
"I'll have eggs, sausage, chips and beans....and a tea"
Absolutely loved the emotion you got when hearing this, It's like you said, this song can bring a tear to a mans eye, it's surreal at times how beautifull of a melody they can make!
I think you'll like "Careful with That Axe, Eugene" from the same set at pompeii as well if you haven't heard it already!
Pink Floyd and Rush, top of the line for me. Every time I see someone listening to P F the first time makes me laugh so hard because of their first facial expressions.
Could agree more!
It is awesome to see people from different generations regardless of their genre of choice to feel Floyd’s vibe. They are the GOAT of musical experience.
I just love your reaction it makes me feel so happy to hear someone that is my grandchildren age appreciate the greatest music ever done I love ya buddy
I absolutely LOVE that you chose to watch the 1972 Pompeii version of this song, which is spectacular. However, you are really missing out if you don't watch the full version, which is well over 20 minutes long. There is a lot more to the intro that is cut out of this video, and a whole final set that comes back into the song after this. The whole thing end to end is unbelievable. In any case, great work and I love your reaction on this one!
Such a genuine respectful reaction to one of the greatest rock songs and performances ever. The vocal is my favourite of all PF songs. The guitar work is my favourite of all PF songs. For a song with similar intensity and build look up Masterdon Hearts Alive (Live) 11mins 38seconds - the one recorded Los Angeles CA - April 2005. It details this at the start of the video. No surprise the rock band are Big PF fans!
I Have been listening to Pink Floyd for over 50 years. Try some recent concert video from them. Pure artistry. Thank you for joining the club. Enjoy the Journey!!
The song is 50yrs old ! , I was fortunate to see Pink Floyd ( my fav band ) in 1989 then Roger Waters ( my fav lyricist ) in 2018
Gilmour's Guitar sounds like a wild animal snarling and howling which is a great counter point to the main vibe, like the first part is a prehistoric time and then they drop us into cruising the inner city ghetto with that funky piece, yet the echoes of a wild past is still heard in the guitar. Just a given creative take, not saying that is what it's meant to be about.
@@shineon7641 Cheers dude. ;)
You damn right - the jam part is funky as you wanna be !
This recording is something magical and its hard to find words. Ive loved it for years and years
Pink Floyd was 50 years ahead in the form of music during that time 🔥🔥
I've been listen to Floyd for 40 years and it never gets old!! Love you reaction!!
I like you, you get it and it is a pleasure to watch you discover the best band in the history of the world.
This song is from the album Meddle. I feel like the studio version is more cohesive and epic. Meddle was honestly my favorite Pink Floyd album as a child, but as I grew into adulthood, I found I could no longer choose between Meddle, Animals, Wish You Were Here and Dark Side of the Moon. They’re all just incredible. If you want to try other epic progressive rock masterpieces from the 70’s, try listening to earlier Genesis from when Peter Gabriel fronted the band. He was one of its founding members. Phil Collins came on a little later and took it to a more pop direction after Gabriel left. Two epic songs are Firth of Fifth and Dancing With the Moonlit Knight from the album Selling England By The Pound.
Imagine your just walking past the ruins and you hear that….😎WOW
It is so nice to see a young person (I have two sons 26 and 28) like music from my teenage years. Floyd is certainly one of the best!
Know how you feel shine on you crazy diamond was my first floyd (and first smoke) couldn't believe the sounds I was hearing. This was the day pop died for me at 13 years old.
Now that was one serious jam session. Great locale. A long time ago, a friend had this album (Meddle) on 8-track. This song is what made me hunt for the vinyl. Then I found Dark Side, and the rest is history. Today I have just about every CD. When Momentary Lapse of Reason came out it was clear that Pink Floyd still had the magic. The track, Learning to Fly is just one of my favorites. It is so nice to see people getting absorbed this way. There's no turning back, now.
Just love how you reference them as the GOAT.
MJ's my Sport GOAT.
PF's my Music GOAT.
And I have that exact pic framed of The Last Shot in black and white and MJ in color, right next to my Dark Side of The Moon LP :)
they did this live concert in the town were a few 1000 folks died by the valcano ,and went back 40 odd years later to play to a full areana at this place ,must have been very haunting to play to a empty place knowning that everyone that last was there alive was over along time before they set foot in the place.i seen video of folks set in stone on the streets by the blast and in houses
Watch Wright flip his right stick in the middle of a roll right after the video breaks Gilmour’s riff into a bunch of mini shots. Amazing!
I love watching your vids. I get to experience the moment when Floyd Changed my life all over again.
They had finally found their sound with this song the rest is pure genius..the rest is history
Man ... When that first vocal broke in! ... The Smile across your face was priceless 😂😂😂
What a quality and each song was done in one go live !!!
With the technology of the very early 70s !!!!
This song changed the direction of Pink Floyd music, it opened the horizon to Dark Side of the Moon
Yh man! Kno' exactly how u feel, I was fortunate to grow-up wth them, loved yr reaction that's how I felt wen 1st listened to Floyd "cuts straight to your soul @ dis' belief Xxx