Vocal ANALYSIS of "The Great Gig In The Sky". One of my most interesting analyses!

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  • This is the third time I've ever heard Pink Floyd, and there will be much more to come. Their composition, the musicality and story they tell with each song I've heard has been exquisite. I can't tell you how excited I am to finally release this to you!
    Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she listens to Pink Floyd performing for the first time, "The Great Gig In The Sky".
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    Elizabeth Zharoff is an international opera singer and voice coach, with 3 degrees in voice, opera, and music production. She's performed in 18 languages throughout major venues in Europe, America, and Asia. Currently based somewhere between Los Angeles and Tucson, Arizona, Elizabeth spends her days researching voice, singing, teaching, writing music, and recording TONS. She also plays Diablo and Dungeons & Dragons.
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  • @TheCharismaticVoice
    @TheCharismaticVoice  Рік тому +2166

    I hear all of you, and I apologize for not picking the original version of this song. Much akin to what I did with Comfortably Numb (I heard it first on a Patreon playlist, then analyzed it after the fact), I will put the original "The Great Gig In The Sky" on my recording list featuring Claire Torry very soon, and will start the copyright clearing process.
    Please bear with me, as most times I don't know the best version of songs and always opt for live over studio recorded. In this case, I apologize profusely!

    • @TheEmirock1
      @TheEmirock1 Рік тому +157

      Do it again with the studio version please!!! Thanks for your videos

    • @shawnmurdock8059
      @shawnmurdock8059 Рік тому +219

      I dont thnik you need to apologize. There is the original singer, but in the various live shows the different singers loosely follow the original, but add some "flare" to the performances. I dont think there is a best version. The music just allows the vocalist to shine and the whole package just takes you away.

    • @nightworg
      @nightworg Рік тому +80

      I wish you would do the original by Clare Torry. At least I hope you will listen to it some day.

    • @kellyslate7536
      @kellyslate7536 Рік тому +2

      Elizabeth,
      In my experience I've witnessed all sorts of people connect to this song on all sorts of levels.
      Lyric's come a close second in relation to the vocal expression of a human in an emotionally moving state singing!
      Vowels alone are perfect, in the right setting I'd listen to vowels a,e,i,o,u sung anyways arrangement.
      PK are Masters of what they do .

    • @dylancownie6697
      @dylancownie6697 Рік тому +97

      No need to apologize! I can understand why you would prefer the live versions for analysis, but I can promise that you will enjoy the original so much and it really embodies the idea of accepting death that Pink Floyd was going for with such incredible nuance! If you do make a new video for the original, I will give you massive credit. Much love!

  • @michaelbyrd8688
    @michaelbyrd8688 Рік тому +2919

    All versions are great. Claire Torry doing original is the greatest.

    • @jspacone
      @jspacone Рік тому +90

      Agreed. This was phenomenal. The original is better.

    • @ansfridaeyowulfsdottir8095
      @ansfridaeyowulfsdottir8095 Рік тому +12

      I agree, too. Who is this singer?
      {:-:-:}

    • @SiriuslyCold
      @SiriuslyCold Рік тому +16

      the first part was Sam Brown ("Stop" was a hit, which also had Gavin Harrison [Porcupine Tree] on the studio version)
      ua-cam.com/video/nUZrOo_dAKU/v-deo.html

    • @AdamDaughterson
      @AdamDaughterson Рік тому +56

      This
      She whipped that badassery out in the studio off the cuff, and had to sue PF for the credit
      Great song

    • @sidetraxx779
      @sidetraxx779 Рік тому +4

      Agreed

  • @cmmswebbased
    @cmmswebbased 6 місяців тому +107

    I was in the studio, when Clare did this, she was just warming up. David said, relax an go with whatever you feel is right. She apologized for the advice and asked what should she do. Well, thats perfect.
    We all sat there in bewilderment. Perfection

    • @FenixBG
      @FenixBG 4 місяці тому +12

      Man, this must have been an experience of a lifetime

    • @Gio_Panda
      @Gio_Panda 3 місяці тому +8

      ARE YOU KIDDING ME? THAT'S SO SICK

    • @josepheckels6228
      @josepheckels6228 2 місяці тому +3

      That must have been amazing!!

    • @sathurxy49
      @sathurxy49 2 місяці тому +2

      Lucky you. She excelled.

    • @rimskykorsakov2892
      @rimskykorsakov2892 Місяць тому +1

      Does anyone smell that 💩💩

  • @bfcmik
    @bfcmik Рік тому +327

    The 'synthesiser' that David is playing is actually a slide steel guitar which is how he could get the vibrato.

    • @karaamundson3964
      @karaamundson3964 Рік тому +3

      probably inspired by George Harrison's contemporary (e.g. then) introduction of the instrument, though I will say, PF blew my mind far more when I was 19

    • @joehealy6376
      @joehealy6376 Рік тому +15

      Gilmore can get more out of simple slide guitar than most get out of the most advanced synthesizer.

    • @mikenovak5544
      @mikenovak5544 Рік тому +18

      the steel guiter is a staple in county music

    • @joehealy6376
      @joehealy6376 Рік тому +1

      @mikenovak5544 "Wish you were here" off the same titled album was originally written as a country song, timing and tonal qualities still carry country qualities.

    • @experimentaltvextv6538
      @experimentaltvextv6538 Рік тому +2

      @@joehealy6376 so can David Gilmour.

  • @jeffmalloy8200
    @jeffmalloy8200 Рік тому +2706

    Clare Torry's original studio version was one of those unique moments in time when the cosmos aligned and subsequent attempts to duplicate it, no matter how well done, will never match it. It's just one of those extremely rare moments that can never be replicated.

    • @sefander74
      @sefander74 Рік тому +145

      Any time this song has been performed or recorded since has been an attempt to catch that same lightning in a new bottle.
      This Pulse performance is pretty amazing… but there’s just nothing like the original inspiration.

    • @mrx1278
      @mrx1278 Рік тому +36

      Dang, reviewing the copy of the original, even if it is the same Clare, it's just not the same effect.....

    • @harryputang5352
      @harryputang5352 Рік тому +81

      True. Clare Torry's studio version was the most unique version.

    • @The_Original_Geoff_B
      @The_Original_Geoff_B Рік тому +65

      Plus it was (eventually) agreed that her performance was significant enough to get her a composer's credit on all releases from (I think) 1972 . . .
      That after her having been paid a flat "session" fee of £30.

    • @clarkkent8456
      @clarkkent8456 Рік тому +32

      Agreed original singer is the bar...

  • @durgadiva
    @durgadiva Рік тому +373

    When I first did it on Delicate Sound Of Thunder with Rachel Fury and Machan Taylor, we stayed much closer to the original. On this version, Sam and Claudia really made it more their own. I’ve grown into my own interpretation as well. The section that Sam is singing is when you first learn that you’re dying and you’re raging at God. The second section that I sing is when you’re gripped with that deep sadness. The third section that Claudia sings is when you finally find acceptance (May she Rest In Peace). When Richard Wright knew that he was going to die, he actually set aside funds to fly me to his memorial service, because of anyone who’s ever sung this, he wanted me to sing it for him on that day. Thank you so much for the kind words.

    • @jamesluby6705
      @jamesluby6705 Рік тому +20

      A beautiful memory for you, I hope, thankyou for telling us... 😊

    • @Snarkapotamus
      @Snarkapotamus Рік тому +18

      It is easily the most evocative song ever written - the fact it's sans lyrics makes it even more so. Says something about your skill set knowing Richard wanted your voice to send him off to the heavens...

    • @mnakfoor
      @mnakfoor Рік тому +24

      Durga you knocked that shit out of the park! Mad respect!

    • @simongodfrey3765
      @simongodfrey3765 Рік тому +18

      You did an absolutely phenomenal job on this and I'm not surprised at Richard's response. Thank you so much and God bless you.

    • @martinhotze4917
      @martinhotze4917 Рік тому +12

      Thank you so much for the insight!

  • @johnjacob5839
    @johnjacob5839 Рік тому +34

    The looks on your face when the vocal started was worth the price of admission alone!

  • @rickpearson3018
    @rickpearson3018 Рік тому +140

    I hope this helps you understand this song. The song before it on the album, "Time", is about how time flies by and suddenly one realizes that so much of life has passesdwithout us knowing it. This song is about the process of accepting one's own death. At 65 years old, this moves me to tears as it did when I was in high school, but now I know why.

    • @RayPaganJr
      @RayPaganJr Рік тому +14

      I remember the first time hearing this. We played hooky from school and went to a friend’s house to smoke. He played the album and I was floored. I never heard anything like it. It was a time when I was into Yes, ELP, John Coltrane and Santana. Will turn 65 in a few weeks and I wonder where the time went.

    • @argg6208
      @argg6208 11 місяців тому +6

      I am also 65 and couldn't have said it better 👍🏼

    • @aa-au
      @aa-au 10 місяців тому +3

      I am 56 and love the album too. I didn't like the album when I first heard it, but after a few plays the album grew on me, especially this song. It is impossible to replicate live. To all the 65 year olds who responded to this comment, strangely enough there are 65 likes! I just made it 66 likes...

    • @dewald4808
      @dewald4808 9 місяців тому +1

      Same thing here Rick but the stress has turned to financial anxiety and realising the futility of it all. Yip I will admit I just cry full out sometimes. God bless you.

    • @kelvinpell4571
      @kelvinpell4571 7 місяців тому +1

      We must have both been 15 when we first heard this album. - "Kicking away the moments that make up a dull day" - You really hear it from another perspective 40 years later, especially when one of the original band is no longer here.

  • @johnnyfiveo
    @johnnyfiveo Рік тому +571

    welcome to Pink Floyd. as everyone has mentioned original version is the benchmark.

    • @oodoodoopoopoo
      @oodoodoopoopoo Рік тому

      Hello my smooth calved hero 🦵

    • @seanj3667
      @seanj3667 Рік тому +7

      It absolutely is. I actually love the first singer in Delicate Sound of Thunder though, Rachel Fury.

    • @evildan
      @evildan Рік тому +13

      I think this is good but the original is the best.

    • @EhsanKeshavarzian
      @EhsanKeshavarzian Рік тому +24

      Absolutely. I don't know who recommended a live version? it makes no sense. It is of course good, but nowhere even near the original.

    • @alblurky2426
      @alblurky2426 Рік тому +4

      @@EhsanKeshavarzian Wasn't her "direction" kind of like, "Just wing it?" I seem to recall reading somewhere that Claire was fascinated with "scat" singing and just let fly. I could be mistaken, but it's a cool story :)

  • @florinstreet
    @florinstreet Рік тому +780

    I've become friends with Clare Torry in recent years, and even in her 70's her voice is just as incredible. She told me that she went to Abbey Road with her new boyfriend, not knowing or caring about who Pink Floyd were at the time. They didn't have a clue what they wanted, so she just let rip in what she described as a lust-fueled performance - kind of showing off to her boyfriend in the Control room. After the second take she attempted a third, but told them she couldn't do anything better, and within an hour she was having dinner out in London, and promptly forgot about the session until the album was on the shelves and doing rather well. She wouldn't tell me what the settlement was, but she's on good terms with them all and has some amazing first edition pressings given to her by EMI. She misses those exciting times when London was buzzing with new music and lots of session work, and she now lives alone in South West London having lost her husband a few years ago. She's a real fire cracker, says it how it is, and has a lot of cool stories.

    • @timspencer1
      @timspencer1 Рік тому +30

      Thanks for sharing this! Clare sounds like an amazing artist!

    • @bjornardahl
      @bjornardahl Рік тому +26

      😎 Cool! Glad she got the settlement, and future credits! So deserved! To be able to walk in to a studio like that, and belt out emotions and have the musicality and creativity to come up with something like that - is pure artistry!

    • @Doc-Jon
      @Doc-Jon Рік тому +45

      I don't want to fanboy all over the place, but the work she did was just amazing. Not only are the vocals fantastic, but given what she was told, what she had to work with, it's astounding she was able to improvise such a wonderful performance on the spot. One of those historic moments when the right person is in the right place at the right time, inspiration hits, and a timeless thing of beauty is created. Many immensely talented women have performed this song many times, but I've never heard her performance equaled, let alone surpassed. She created a beautiful thing for the ages.

    • @juliafox7904
      @juliafox7904 Рік тому +13

      Lovely to have some background- this makes me cry every time whether on the album or live guest performers- it captures the human condition so well - the sensual and the spiritual

    • @PNWShawn
      @PNWShawn Рік тому +24

      Thank you so much for giving us the background story. Clare Torry’s vocal performance on Great Gig in the Sky has always stood out in my mind as one of the most awe inspiring moments in the history of rock music. It literally gives me goosebumps every time I hear it. You are very blessed to know her.

  • @Hoeech
    @Hoeech День тому

    "This intro is strangely soothing"
    Truer words were never uttered. Every song by Pink Floyd is soothing. It's literally their whole vibe. There are no mosh pits in a Pink Floyd concert

  • @MarkFraser-qs3wv
    @MarkFraser-qs3wv Рік тому +103

    If you are really discovering Pink Floyd for the first time, then I genuinely envy you. You have an amazing journey ahead of you. Enjoy it all, and remember too that most of this stuff is now 50 years old.

  • @vanillamoon7353
    @vanillamoon7353 Рік тому +149

    In 7th grade music class, our teacher turned out the classroom lights, told us to rest our heads on our desks, and close our eyes. She was going to play some music her son had brought home from college. Then we all listened to Dark Side of the Moon in its entirety. Best class period ever and still a vivid memory nearly 50 years later! RIP Mrs. S.

    • @alleyoop2harpo
      @alleyoop2harpo Рік тому +16

      Wow, what a teacher! Talk about a lesson that lasts a lifetime!

    • @randomchord
      @randomchord Рік тому +11

      Which begs the question, how do we get Elizabeth to listen to the whole album? There is a reason the album was on the top 100, on and off, for over 1,500 weeks. It’s a story and Great Gig in the Skyis one of the final chapters.

    • @vanillamoon7353
      @vanillamoon7353 Рік тому

      That would be awesome, and once heard, she could enjoy it anytime during those late night sessions with the little one.

    • @roxxy9906
      @roxxy9906 Рік тому +1

      @@randomchord Exactly! The Great Gig In the Sky is part of a concept album. Feelings flow from song to song and by the time you get to this song, it takes your breath away. This is a song that cannot be isolated.

    • @davidsthubbins176
      @davidsthubbins176 Рік тому +1

      Teacher of the year!

  • @peelahp
    @peelahp Рік тому +215

    FYI: the instrument David is playing is not a synthesizer. It's a lap-steel guitar. The strings are not fretted like a standard guitar with the left hand - they are brought out with a steel or glass "slide" after being plucked with the right-hand fingers.

    • @kevingray9767
      @kevingray9767 Рік тому +9

      Larkin Poe, great duo, with guitar and steel guitar.

    • @Fixxer315
      @Fixxer315 Рік тому +3

      Gilmour and Co. did a great version of "One of These Days" using a lap-steel guitar on Delicate Sound of Thunder, the live album and video for the 1987-1988 tour.

    • @johnnydodson3362
      @johnnydodson3362 Рік тому +1

      Also, I believe, it's turned to an open chord. Could be wrong.

    • @roderickgful
      @roderickgful Рік тому +2

      @@johnnydodson3362 open E most likely!

    • @jeffmalloy8200
      @jeffmalloy8200 Рік тому +10

      Actually I believe it's a pedal steel guitar and foot pedals are involved in the changing of the tuning while playing. A lap steel guitar is very similar as to how it's played with a slide while picking or strumming it, but it does not have the foot pedals. Larkin Poe uses a lap steel. Dwight Yoakam's band uses a lot of pedal steel guitar for that classic country sound. Jerry Garcia played pedal steel on the Crosby Stills and Nash song Teach Your Children.

  • @CFBPO
    @CFBPO 10 місяців тому +23

    Hi Elizabeth, the narration is the same sample used on the original recording. It's an employee at Abbey Road Studios, the doorman actually! His name was Gerry O'Driscoll. They went around asking people their thoughts about dying, (which is what the song is about ironically written by Richard) and they recorded their responses to put on the track. Love your channel by the way. Your genuine enthusiasm and energy is really lovely.

    • @jonblackers4339
      @jonblackers4339 Місяць тому

      wonder if he was related to the drummer on the first RITCHIE BLACKMORES ALBUM, who had the name Gary Driscoll en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Driscoll

  • @jasonmeadors3524
    @jasonmeadors3524 7 місяців тому +8

    Anyone who has ever lost someone very close can identify with every note, every tone, every emote, beginning to end, of this powerful masterpiece.

  • @wardenlessinthevoid
    @wardenlessinthevoid Рік тому +198

    Absolutely HAVE TO check out the original. Simply put, nothing will ever touch it. Brings tears every single time.

    • @johnabbottphotography
      @johnabbottphotography Рік тому +5

      Completely agree.
      This version is good.
      The other version made me look up who Claire Torry is.
      Its the stuff of recording legend.

    • @jimpooley2672
      @jimpooley2672 Рік тому +1

      Totally agree - Claire Torry on the original is beyond words and i heard she even apologised at the end of that iconic vocal

    • @Ninjametal
      @Ninjametal Рік тому

      It brings me tears too...while I yell "Make it stop!" and leap to skip to the next song. Sounds like a cat with dementia yowling into a corner. The eleventeen minutes of annoying lady could've been a guitar solo.

    • @johnabbottphotography
      @johnabbottphotography Рік тому +2

      @@Ninjametal
      At what age did you discover that you hated music?

    • @Mecamikess
      @Mecamikess Рік тому

      @@jimpooley2672 She din't even know back then who was pink Floyd, she did it one take and got out, later , when the album come out, she eard about it, but realise later all that, she do have credit for the signing and all the due that come with it - that come from herself in a intervew
      to me the original is flawless

  • @gordie225
    @gordie225 Рік тому +603

    Pink Floyd: "We're going to need at least three singers to do this."
    Claire Torrey: "Hold my beer."

    • @kevincamp2913
      @kevincamp2913 Рік тому +7

      Saw Roger Waters Us and Them Tour and they did this with a duet. It was amazing, but not as straight gangsta as the original.

    • @mangeunleashed1380
      @mangeunleashed1380 Рік тому +8

      so stealing that, put on my coffee mug

    • @mrx1278
      @mrx1278 Рік тому +4

      Lol 😆 🤣

    • @jinxbottleflip1942
      @jinxbottleflip1942 Рік тому +8

      The original sounds like sex

    • @IgnacioAOlivar
      @IgnacioAOlivar Рік тому

      @@jinxbottleflip1942 yeah, more like an orgasm. "La petite mort".

  • @theurbanthirdhomestead
    @theurbanthirdhomestead 11 місяців тому +22

    I don't know how anyone can hear this without crying. 😭

  • @shopshop144
    @shopshop144 2 місяці тому +2

    Our host stops the music when the first soloist is just about ready to tear it loose, what a great point to get her take on the singing up until that point. And yes, so much emotion!

  • @silverblack5475
    @silverblack5475 Рік тому +302

    British singer Clair Torry sang the original by herself on the Dark side of the moon album .....its still the best version of it .

    • @goldenboy140
      @goldenboy140 Рік тому +2

      this is better

    • @silverblack5475
      @silverblack5475 Рік тому +14

      @@goldenboy140 its all preference......i just listened to it ( the original) and im even more convinced its better and not even close .

    • @Paul-jj5wy
      @Paul-jj5wy Рік тому +14

      @@goldenboy140 It is not. This is not even the best live version.

    • @Baker504
      @Baker504 Рік тому +7

      😂🤣😂. No it's not ! Not even close!!

    • @alanholck7995
      @alanholck7995 Рік тому

      @@Paul-jj5wy There is a live version w/ Clare Torry 'Live at Kenbworth' in 1990 ua-cam.com/video/VGX7RxsTNmo/v-deo.html

  • @Hiphopasaurus
    @Hiphopasaurus Рік тому +537

    The original studio version is literally the sound of the soul being ripped from the body. It's irreplicable.

    • @OgamiItto70
      @OgamiItto70 Рік тому

      Literally? ua-cam.com/video/P_DgJ8R-8XI/v-deo.html

    • @WarmGravy1973
      @WarmGravy1973 Рік тому +11

      This was the intention for the vocal...to illustrate the passage from life to death.

    • @maloneth99516
      @maloneth99516 Рік тому +35

      The day I said farewell to my wife of 34 years, I put this on headphones and listened for hours. Thank you Claire Torrey for your help in my grief.

    • @RandumbNoize
      @RandumbNoize Рік тому +4

      YES!!! What he said.

    • @mousiebrown1747
      @mousiebrown1747 Рік тому +3

      Not having heard the original, I hope you don’t mind me saying this version ain’t half bad, neither! 😁

  • @videosforthegoodlife2253
    @videosforthegoodlife2253 Рік тому +26

    It all starts with the keys that Richard Wright lays down - the most underrated pianist ever.

    • @robbiecarroll5491
      @robbiecarroll5491 Місяць тому +1

      I never thought about it that way, but you're completely right. It transcends both worlds

  • @goldenruletv7301
    @goldenruletv7301 Рік тому +193

    Claire Torry recorded this masterpiece on the 2nd take. One of the most incredible performances in music history. It takes 3 women to do it live. Claire did it by herself, on the fly, and all by instinct. Just marvelous.

    • @tommymorlan6960
      @tommymorlan6960 Рік тому +5

      Eva Avila performs it live solo... she rivals Claire Torry.

    • @amitraam1270
      @amitraam1270 10 місяців тому +1

      I've heard her equal with cover bands, even better, but never matching her musicality, the "wrote" this on the fly.

    • @jesseherod9316
      @jesseherod9316 9 місяців тому +3

      she recorded it on the first take she wanted to do a second and the band said no it was perfect

    • @colemandevils
      @colemandevils 8 місяців тому

      thank you for that feedback - your knowledge is very much appreciated Sir

    • @tomasGerardoRomeo
      @tomasGerardoRomeo 8 місяців тому

      ua-cam.com/video/kK0rpKOEAt0/v-deo.html

  • @sharoncarlisle9453
    @sharoncarlisle9453 Рік тому +185

    I agree with everyone who said you have to do the original one. It is so incredible!

  • @funkroi1
    @funkroi1 Рік тому +173

    Yes, indeed, Great Gig is Richard Wright’s crowning masterpiece. It is about death but more about dying. The fear then the disbelief, the why, the wonder and finally the acceptance..
    He finally experienced his own song, may he rest in piece. And thank you Richard for your brilliance.

    • @kevdmiller
      @kevdmiller Рік тому +5

      Richard Wright played a crucial role in Pink Floyd that I think a lot of people don't realize. Gilmore had great soul, Waters was a great songwriter/story teller, but Wright was the one with the jazz chops that brought chordal sophistication that brought it to a higher level. Waters is quick to milk the same 3 chords(I, IV,V) for all he can get out of them. Richard weaved much more creative chords into the music, to give us interesting surprises.

  • @minggnim
    @minggnim 11 місяців тому +56

    Sam Brown is friggin amazing. And so sad about her losing her singing voice.

    • @TomTALpa
      @TomTALpa 10 місяців тому +6

      Her mother was even better and Sam was exposed to her mother session singing whilst in the womb. I was on such a session when Vicky her mother was 8 months pregnant with Sam. I didnt know she lost her singing voice, such a shame, her dad is still singing in his late 70's.

  • @joeovington2891
    @joeovington2891 11 місяців тому +68

    Sam Brown's performance was WAY more than worth the price of admission to the concert ! She is AMAZING ! You are too Elizabeth !

    • @jamesfullerton7471
      @jamesfullerton7471 5 місяців тому +3

      Absolutely agree, very disappointed in the disrespect the brilliant Sam Brown is receiving here. React to Stop by her and you’ll see how great she is in her own right

    • @dutchroll
      @dutchroll 3 місяці тому +1

      Absolutely. It’s sad the number of people here basically dumping on Sam Brown and the others. They had only one take in front of thousands at a live concert to get it spot on and they nailed it. Contrary to popular mythology, Clare Torry, as amazing as her studio performance on the original was, did not do it in one take. I’ve never heard a bad performance of this song by Pink Floyd live and I’m sure they wouldn’t tolerate one.

  • @mordacain3293
    @mordacain3293 Рік тому +136

    I get why the Pulse version was recommended but I have to agree the studio original is really the one to listen to. Claire Torry did some superlative work on it, which earned her a well-deserved writing credit...eventually.

    • @robertholte958
      @robertholte958 Рік тому +8

      She is a vocal coach, and she would not be able to physically see the singer with the studio version. Yes! The studio version is absolutely brilliant, the best, out of this world and any other superlative you can find! Clair Torry's version is truly the Sun the Moon and the stars all aligning. But our reviewer likes to review singers she can SEE.

    • @Vargol
      @Vargol Рік тому

      @@robertholte958 Elizabeth could have used the Knebworth 1990 video, where Claire performed the vocals

    • @robertholte958
      @robertholte958 Рік тому

      @@Vargol I had never heard this version, thank you!! And yes, it would have been a better version in my opinion, but I can pretty much guess that she had a lot of recommendations for the Pulse tour version...

  • @BluesboyJagCigarBoxGuitar
    @BluesboyJagCigarBoxGuitar Рік тому +108

    While this version is staggering, the original studio version is simply other worldly. You MUST do a critique on THAT version. You will flip your wig.

  • @markalden7848
    @markalden7848 Рік тому +5

    I've istened to this song for 40+ years, 100s of times, all versions/singers, and I still get chills. Every.Time.

  • @BBFazer
    @BBFazer 9 місяців тому +37

    The second singeer is Durga McBroom. I think, this is her moost stunning performance. Sooo much feeling in this part. Its feels like something in the universe is created from scratch. This gives me goosebumbs, everytime I hear this.

    • @cathy8828
      @cathy8828 6 місяців тому +1

      Agree, I love her voice, I think she sings the best part of this Ive ever heard. Its so full and rich.

    • @liamdesmond4504
      @liamdesmond4504 5 місяців тому +1

      I agree. Her section is better than this section in the original album version in my opinion. So much warmth and artistry in her voice

  • @richard_n
    @richard_n Рік тому +48

    OMG, I have been dying for you to react to this one! I just wish you would do the original version.

  • @BxLxZxBob
    @BxLxZxBob Рік тому +89

    Yes! Claire Torry's original studio version is a must now!

    • @gbsailing9436
      @gbsailing9436 Рік тому +2

      A MUST!

    • @HG-cv4ru
      @HG-cv4ru Рік тому +1

      She did it on her own (no 2 partners) and from what i have heard the original was fully improvised. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Great_Gig_in_the_Sky explains it.

    • @gbsailing9436
      @gbsailing9436 Рік тому +1

      @@HG-cv4ru This is true!

  • @renebouchard6292
    @renebouchard6292 20 днів тому

    It was a real real real pleasure to listen to you, you are brillant!

  • @IanV10
    @IanV10 Місяць тому

    Took my breath away 😅 my dad got to see Pink Floyd a few times, from the 70s into the 90s, I grew up with all this type of music, love it

  • @jwec9867
    @jwec9867 Рік тому +50

    I hate to say do the same song twice... but the original recording from the dark side of the moon album is so unique and can never be duplicated and I think it would be worth reacting to.
    - one take
    - one vocalist
    - 100% improvised.

    • @wagstaff6135
      @wagstaff6135 Рік тому +1

      It sounds like one take; according to Wikipedia, there were three takes -- two full takes, and a partial take -- and what we hear on the record is edited together from the three. I would love to hear the original full takes -- I bet they were stunning already!

    • @jwec9867
      @jwec9867 Рік тому

      @@wagstaff6135 Interesting! I'm not saying your wrong but I'd like to figure out the truth now.

    • @wagstaff6135
      @wagstaff6135 Рік тому

      @@jwec9867 I'm not saying I'm right, just what I read on Wikipedia. There are quotes from: Roger Waters says he thinks she did it in one take; Gilmour says he thinks she did like 6 takes, lol. The article itself says what I repeated. I've seen interviews with Clare Torry on youtube I'll have to revisit -- don't remember how she told it!

    • @kostaskritsilas2681
      @kostaskritsilas2681 Рік тому

      There are interviews with Gilmour, Waters. Alan Oarsons (recording engineer of DSoTM), and Claire Torry. All seem to have a different version.

    • @mknewlan67
      @mknewlan67 Рік тому

      @@jwec9867 Clare herself said 1 take was her singing things like ooh baby, baby baby etc. they had her do it again with no words. I don’t remember if she said it was one or two takes after. UA-cam has interviews with Clare about the song and how hard it is to sing.

  • @lyriasfaves
    @lyriasfaves Рік тому +192

    As everyone has already stated and I agree... this was nice. It was pretty. It was not Clare. One voice, one take (according to the legend), and she has never been bettered as far as I have heard. Clare produced all the range of the 3 and can make you cry when she reaches acceptance.

    • @ChollieD
      @ChollieD Рік тому +5

      I believe that it was her 2nd take. She got out of the recording booth after the 1st, dissatisfied, and told the band that she didn't get it the 1st time, could do much better.

    • @wanderingwade8877
      @wanderingwade8877 Рік тому +2

      Clare seemed to 'let it all out' with her everything putting out such a range of emotions. Her version is just mind blowing.

    • @campbeld63
      @campbeld63 Рік тому +9

      Recollections vary, as one would expect after almost 50 years. Roger Waters said one take, David Gilmour said she sang it maybe half a dozen times. Clare Torry herself said she had a few tries that really weren't what the band was looking for, then she changed her approach, sang it twice right through for the tape, then stopped midway through the third take because she felt she had already done her best. (Watch Clare's account of it here: ua-cam.com/video/mIW7xZSlZoM/v-deo.html)
      Not wanting to get into an argument about who did it better, the studio environment allowed Clare more opportunity to work the emotions of surrender into the closing stages of the song. For me, the 1973 version will always be the "reference" version, by which all others will be judged.

    • @blipco5
      @blipco5 Рік тому +2

      Clare herself said in an interview that she she wasn’t sure what PF was looking for so she tried a bluesy/soleful style but they told her that wouldn’t work so she just winged it with the version we all know today.

    • @spgtenor
      @spgtenor Рік тому

      Obviously someone who lacks the musical ear recommended this version over the original. While she can analyze the change in vocal registers, which is unique (Clare used her chest register for all of the forte top notes) it does not capture the true nature of the song.

  • @carlow6721
    @carlow6721 Рік тому +1

    These three beautiful women make cry, I'm a 64 yr old man that has been listening to the Floyd for over yrs, and this trio of ladies are so wonderful I still can tear up and shiver with emotions.

  • @kentnottingham9635
    @kentnottingham9635 Рік тому +120

    Gerry O'Driscoll, Abby roads doorman was the voice you heard. It’s from the original DSOTM album. The “synth thingy” is a Slide Guitar. Clare Torry pretty much did her vocal extravaganza in one take. Gilmour coached a bit but Clare decided to use her voice as an instrument. Hearing the original is breathtaking

    • @TheROOTminus1
      @TheROOTminus1 Рік тому +6

      The other voices on the album (including the classic "I don't know, I was very drunk at the time") were mostly Wings crew as Red Rose Speedway was being recorded at Abbey Road at the same time at DSoTM

    • @spooley
      @spooley Рік тому +1

      Paul and Linda Macca were going to be included but the Floyd thought Paul may go a little corny or over the top.

    • @jaded2424
      @jaded2424 Рік тому +14

      Actually it's a steel guitar , slide guitar is a style of playing.

    • @johnschofield9496
      @johnschofield9496 Рік тому +2

      so true !

    • @NewBritainStation
      @NewBritainStation Рік тому +2

      Clare did two-and-a-half improvised takes, and they were edited/combined into the final version.

  • @adneybr
    @adneybr Рік тому +149

    The original version (with Claire Torry) is phenomenal, it is, for me, the best female vocal performance of ALL time.

    • @sgauvain
      @sgauvain Рік тому +5

      I feel the same way

    • @burattin
      @burattin Рік тому +5

      ...and it was a single take. Just wonderful!

    • @jonathansmith3742
      @jonathansmith3742 Рік тому +1

      There has never been any doubt.

    • @tjl9458
      @tjl9458 Рік тому +1

      @@burattin Technically, she did 2 and half takes and then left. There's an interview with her talking about the making of the song on UA-cam. Search for "Clare Torry Interview and Great Gig" and you'll find it. The video quality is terrible, but it's good to see her talk about it.

    • @apebull123
      @apebull123 Рік тому

      it is fascinating to go thru all the versions of great gig that are not claire and see where they fall short

  • @HughShower
    @HughShower Рік тому +7

    I keep coming back to this just to watch your reaction to Durga’s performance in particular, partly because of the way it clearly moves you emotionally but also to appreciate how you kept it together professionally and continued on with your analysis of the song. One of my favourites ❤️

  • @donaldsperring5055
    @donaldsperring5055 8 місяців тому +3

    Claire Torre walked into the studio and completely improvised this from her soul. So beautiful ! Amazing grace.

  • @Chase57Tx
    @Chase57Tx Рік тому +58

    Clare Torry's studio version is an absolute groundbreaking, that leaves ever this in it's dust, and did it all in one take.

    • @tommoxjr
      @tommoxjr Рік тому +8

      3 takes, or actually 2.5 takes, which were edited together after Clare had left.

  • @particularlynothing
    @particularlynothing Рік тому +133

    Much respect to the ladies who performed here. The duality of this "great gig" is the honor of being asked to render Claire Torry's landmark performance, and the knowledge that whatever you do, no matter how great, will fall short. You owe it to yourself to listen to this record, front to back, and experience how Claire's gut wrenching take is a perfect facet in a likewise peerless album.

    • @roykaplan
      @roykaplan Рік тому +11

      And Claire did it spontaneously... run the tape, see what you get... and it was amazing.

    • @gregghelmberger
      @gregghelmberger Рік тому +6

      I would put it exactly that way: you *owe it to yourself* to check out Torry's original. What this version does by committee, Torry did by herself, and took it to a much higher plane (no offense intended to the ladies here). There's nothing else like it.

    • @jddr555
      @jddr555 Рік тому +1

      You haven't heard this song until you've heard Claire. This blonde singing is the worst version. She's way below the mark

    • @slayerrocks2
      @slayerrocks2 Рік тому +1

      Claire's rendition actually conveys the story in a way you just understand. It is less about her showing off.
      That makes it even more remarkable.

  • @venusmc2824
    @venusmc2824 3 місяці тому

    You Rock Reactions & Analysis! I share you quite frequently. Thank you for your passion of music & sharing!

  • @nec3f
    @nec3f Місяць тому +1

    I've watched the PULSE concert more times than I can remember and it gets me every time when David has a break and turns around to watch them (he does it at 21:20 in this video).

  • @Gregory7518
    @Gregory7518 Рік тому +152

    As has been said many times, the Studio version is the best version of this song. But it is hard to beat multiple voices singing live. Now for the challenge Elizabeth, will you perform this song and post it for us?

  • @cajonzone
    @cajonzone Рік тому +119

    I have heard some really good renditions but nothing compares to the original

    • @jameskopacz8690
      @jameskopacz8690 Рік тому +5

      True

    • @hakanandersson1276
      @hakanandersson1276 Рік тому +4

      Total agree.

    • @B0bi_007
      @B0bi_007 Рік тому

      Ola Bienkowska of Brit Floyd? Maybe even surpasses the original.
      ua-cam.com/video/CVWHItGgrdE/v-deo.html

  • @jamieboyle7251
    @jamieboyle7251 Місяць тому

    watching... waiting for the face when the opening bars of singing happening... waiting. oh god it's going to be amazing. the eye pop. sitting more upright.
    Seen her do it before but it always brings a spark of joy to my day when she hears something totally new.

  • @tomasbenalcazarlupertz5121
    @tomasbenalcazarlupertz5121 Місяць тому +1

    Thanks for sharing such a great track ✌️😎@the charismatic voice 😊

  • @DerickPitcher
    @DerickPitcher Рік тому +112

    I honestly hope you listened to the original version. No one human could replicate what Claire Torry did in two takes in under an hour. Live shows had to use two or three female singers to do this song as not to destroy their vocal chords. The story behind this song is remarkable. Pink Floyd told her to sing as if she's singing her last song then die. A once only vocal legend.

    • @luihed
      @luihed Рік тому +2

      Yes ofcourse the original will always be the best but Vivienne Donner from Atom is close unlike all the pink floyd vocalist ive seen in recent times..

    • @brianmurray5055
      @brianmurray5055 Рік тому +4

      They wanted more takes from Claire and she said no and left the studio...Epic!

    • @jon759
      @jon759 Рік тому +4

      She also thought these guys were crazy and the song was not going to amount to anything.

    • @alexbald12
      @alexbald12 Рік тому +1

      My understanding is that Torry didn't like the first take and apologized. Wanted to try again... But the first take was perfect!!

    • @jon759
      @jon759 Рік тому

      I think they're all unique and beautiful but the original is original and it's the reason why the song is the topic of conversation all these years later.

  • @Bonzosbadgeholder
    @Bonzosbadgeholder Рік тому +202

    She needs to listen to the studio album from start to finish to get the full Dark Side experience. One of the great masterpieces of art known to man.

    • @iDONTdoFacebook
      @iDONTdoFacebook Рік тому +4

      Well said. And very true.

    • @steveboyes2090
      @steveboyes2090 Рік тому +3

      Yes but there’s nothing wrong at all with getting a first reaction video one at a time either. I love watching the first listen to music I’ve loved for years

    • @rbkn8068
      @rbkn8068 Рік тому +1

      Smoking a blunt during the experience really brings closure on it all too.

    • @markwood1097
      @markwood1097 Рік тому +3

      produced by none other than Alan Parsons

    • @TodorKatsarski
      @TodorKatsarski Рік тому

      When I hear one son of the album means I immediately have to listen to the full album and I almost always shed a tear when I get to "The Great Gig In The Sky". It's so emotional and impactful!

  • @zoltans72
    @zoltans72 11 місяців тому +2

    This song always makes me cry and I heard it more than 60 times for sure. I can see I am not the only one who gets touched by it.

  • @remmymafia3889
    @remmymafia3889 9 місяців тому

    "vocal expression" Charisma? You described this stye perfectly. I love the exclusive usage of vowels- never thought of it that way, till again, you brought the fact to light. Stay enlightened.

  • @JakobeOG
    @JakobeOG Рік тому +122

    The story behind the recording of this song always intrigued me. Torry came in, they told her what the song was to be about with no further instruction, and she went in and sang her heart out. She left without the band saying a word (as they were apparently speechless, for obvious reasons) and believed she botched it. Years later she finds out they used her take in the final release. Amazing song, amazing voice.
    I've heard it played live by numerous cover bands over the years and this 1 song always gets a standing ovation no matter who is singing it.

    • @Paul-jj5wy
      @Paul-jj5wy Рік тому +4

      Yeah, that was an interesting story. They really didn't know what they wanted from her initially. They told her to free form and she started out with some scooby-dooby-yeah-yeah stuff and finally Gilmour stepped up and pointed her more in the direction of what ended up being the final take.

    • @kostaskritsilas2681
      @kostaskritsilas2681 Рік тому +4

      The real story seems to vary. There are versions from Alan Parsons (2 takes, used second take), Gilmour (six takes, then pieced together). Both were there, both have different recollections of it.

    • @Vaticider69
      @Vaticider69 Рік тому +5

      I also remember hearing the only instruction they gave her was to sing without using words....

    • @alanholck7995
      @alanholck7995 Рік тому +1

      @@kostaskritsilas2681 Alan Parsons is just as much a part of the GENIUS of DSOM as The Floyd

    • @billstevens3796
      @billstevens3796 Рік тому +4

      @J. Aube :: You've got just about everything wrong about this.
      There is an interview on UA-cam with her where she tells exactly what happened. You should look it up.

  • @flyingardilla143
    @flyingardilla143 Рік тому +232

    All versions are good, but you should listen to Clare Torry's original from the album as well. It can't help but give you the feels.

    • @SteveFrank111
      @SteveFrank111 Рік тому +22

      It's basically a perfect vocal performance.

    • @Flagg795
      @Flagg795 Рік тому +27

      100% the original version was magic. You can find interviews where they talk about how they put the take together that are super interesting. She had no idea they used her performance until she saw the Dark Side of the Moon in the record store.

    • @TheCharismaticVoice
      @TheCharismaticVoice  Рік тому +111

      I think I shall after this premieres!

    • @kman6519
      @kman6519 Рік тому +23

      Agree 100%. The fact that Clare Tory thought she didn’t really give the band what they wanted and now it’s such an iconic track on an iconic album just blows me away.

    • @Firsttube11
      @Firsttube11 Рік тому +18

      Have to do studio over this performance. Although still good, it doesn’t compare.

  • @grumholmes
    @grumholmes Рік тому +1

    love it at 21.21 , when Gilmour finishes his slide, just turns towards her and watches ....... amazing ...

  • @travisbunce7334
    @travisbunce7334 Рік тому +64

    Watching Elizabeth's face light up when someone does something cool is always the highlight of each video for me. I found myself chuckling in the first few minutes of this video, you were like a kid that just found something new and were so excited about it!

    • @mikeos1262
      @mikeos1262 Рік тому +6

      I agree am moved by the reactions as well. It's like sharing beautiful, intimate memories with a true friend.

    • @zackgeldhof1206
      @zackgeldhof1206 Рік тому +3

      It's why I keep coming back. Always makes me excited to discover and rediscover so much good music out there, and appreciate it on a much higher level. :D

  • @robograham12
    @robograham12 Рік тому +56

    The original is totally magical. Really something special. Nothing else can compare.

    • @marcusrommel6215
      @marcusrommel6215 Рік тому

      Disagree
      ua-cam.com/video/J3xc5H_N8ds/v-deo.html

    • @Cucvfreek
      @Cucvfreek Рік тому

      100%

    • @johnplatt8429
      @johnplatt8429 6 місяців тому

      I'd read they wern't sure what they were going to do for vocal,if any and the original singer was backing in next studio. She listened to song and came up with her vocals and did in one take

  • @douglaslatham5455
    @douglaslatham5455 7 місяців тому

    Love the way todays young can get a similar reaction to what I had as I was growing up listening to all the newly released music.

  • @johnfloyd4166
    @johnfloyd4166 Рік тому +1

    The best reaction I've heard.

  • @Hippychris2002
    @Hippychris2002 Рік тому +85

    I had the the honour of attending the Pulse gig and seeing this very performance live.. nothing in my life has ever come close to emotional roller coaster I had that night. 2 weeks ago at the age of 58 I have just been I informed that I have 3 months or less until my own Great Gig in Sky. I haven't yet reached acceptance .. but this song is starting to help me down that path. Floyd has been a great inspiration in my life.. songs such Turning away and Wish you were here have guided my life choices and helped me to improve as a person. Take the time to enjoy the greatest music this planet has ever created. Each version is different so take the time to listen to different versions of the same tracks. Be nice to each other.. be nice to the planet....its all so short in the end.

    • @josecarrasco4163
      @josecarrasco4163 Рік тому +8

      Im so sorry to hear this and wishing you peace, love and as much amazing music like this for as much as you can

    • @chrisw8357
      @chrisw8357 Рік тому +6

      I share your name, age and love of the floyd. Sorry to hear your bad news. I wish you peace my friend.

    • @pinkzeppelin5343
      @pinkzeppelin5343 Рік тому +7

      HAVE A CIGAR ON THE RUN
      COMFORTABLY NUMB.
      Set The Controls For The Heart Of The SUN.
      Peace & Joy to you Floydian. Hope the planet treated you well.
      Don't fret pal, you will not Die
      You will always have P.U.L.S.E ❤️

    • @AverageProAndSuperJoe
      @AverageProAndSuperJoe Рік тому +4

      We will honor you my friend, blessings

    • @AurielArts
      @AurielArts Рік тому +3

      Thank you fellow traveler, for you follow many who have gone before you and will leave cherished memories for those who follow after. Most of us never meet each other, but through points of connections such as these- through music such as this, we get to truly see each other- even if only ever a glimpse. It is enough. Godspeed and Love.

  • @markcoulombe9671
    @markcoulombe9671 Рік тому +197

    This entire album is a masterpiece. You need to listen to it as a whole.

    • @torbjornegil6755
      @torbjornegil6755 Рік тому +9

      Still the Gold Standard for what a Concept Album should be like.

    • @Tonysmithmusic
      @Tonysmithmusic Рік тому +6

      the older you get the more profound it sounds.

    • @Tonysmithmusic
      @Tonysmithmusic Рік тому +2

      the older you get the more profound it sounds.

    • @ankurd2889
      @ankurd2889 Рік тому +3

      Any colour(track) you like..bro

    • @rianrafi2944
      @rianrafi2944 Рік тому +3

      @@ankurd2889 best music ever produced

  • @JerAndBillyBoughtAHouse
    @JerAndBillyBoughtAHouse 11 місяців тому

    YAY! I'm so glad that you finally did this one!!!!!!

  • @Rickro72
    @Rickro72 Рік тому

    I appreciate it your dedication to o your craft, and your love of music and expression,thanks for being you.

  • @HankChinaski27
    @HankChinaski27 Рік тому +46

    I came prepared with my Pink Floyd shirt.
    And all the folks saying Claire Torry is the best are dead on. She has these sassy highs the rely more on her range to impress than vocal flourish, and it is powerful. There is this moment where I believe she switches back and forth from gut to head singing that just rings in my head gloriously. Definitely check out her version.

  • @trevorsbass
    @trevorsbass Рік тому +183

    Just an FYI: David Gilmore isn’t playing a synthesizer. That’s a lap steel guitar. Fantastically musical instrument.

    • @BlackGuardXIII
      @BlackGuardXIII Рік тому +9

      I don’t know why, but I was surprised she said that. Maybe she’s never seen or heard a lap steel guitar?

    • @RabbiSteve
      @RabbiSteve Рік тому +11

      I think it’s actually a pedal steel. But maybe it’s just a lap steel mounted on a stand.

    • @jamessweet5341
      @jamessweet5341 Рік тому +1

      @@RabbiSteve Seemed every country band of the 60s had one of those. So my brain kinda hears a little of it here.

    • @richobrien729
      @richobrien729 Рік тому +2

      @@jamessweet5341 Last time I saw Aerosmith live, there was one song the Joe Perry played a pedal steel guitar.

    • @robbob5302
      @robbob5302 Рік тому +3

      Very popular instrument in country music.

  • @rickpearson3018
    @rickpearson3018 10 місяців тому +1

    I like how you perceive this music. As you mentioned, this song is about death and coming to terms with it. I have loved it and been moved by it since it was released. My wife of 33 years is dying right now . I'm watching this over and over and weeping rivers of tears as I listen for her to call me to help her from the next room. This music is real, beautiful, heartrending, sorrowful, cathartic. My wife started like the powerful blond singer, but is now nearing the end of the song, maybe near 16:45. Somehow this song is helping me process. Thank you, Pink Floyd.

  • @padretopa
    @padretopa 7 місяців тому

    Pink Floyd is from another planet, it's away of life, confort and understanding. Pink Floyd is a mith, legends, best of the best.

  • @212x3
    @212x3 Рік тому +181

    Pink Floyd takes you on a journey. In my humble opinion, arguably the greatest rock band ever.

    • @ulfingvar1
      @ulfingvar1 Рік тому +3

      Word!!!

    • @toddymac
      @toddymac Рік тому +3

      No need to be humble when you're simply telling it like it is!

    • @crystalhiggins2872
      @crystalhiggins2872 Рік тому +3

      Yes!!!

    • @jeffmalloy8200
      @jeffmalloy8200 Рік тому

      Probably the best psychedelic or progressive rock band, but not the best rock band ever.

    • @pinkzeppelin5343
      @pinkzeppelin5343 Рік тому +2

      @@jeffmalloy8200 I agree..Perhaps NOT the best ......
      ..... CERTAINLY one of THE GREATEST. 💪🏼
      GOAT band. Period.

  • @robhallahan163
    @robhallahan163 Рік тому +101

    I understand the sentiment for the original, for sublime it is! However I feel these three ladies are often maligned unfairly as being somehow inferior. I also love this performance and the fact they have immersed themselves fully into the music. Full respect and admiration to them and their voice too!

    • @edwardpaulsen1074
      @edwardpaulsen1074 Рік тому +6

      I do not malign these ladies in the least for their attempt to echo the passion and sheer vocal gymnastics of Claire Torry... They did a fine job between the three of them, but Claire Torry did a "Once in a lifetime" performance. It is not that they are inferior, but it took all three to pull off the magnificence of the original and it was their interpretation... not the original. Let's also remember that this tour also did not include Roger Waters contributions either.

    • @CG-vn8iy
      @CG-vn8iy Рік тому +4

      They are impressive in their own right, but they ARE inferior.

    • @tolkienfan1972
      @tolkienfan1972 Рік тому +2

      I've loved many of the live performances, but I have a special fondness for the original Claire Torre performance. I wouldn't call them inferior.

    • @sabertoothedcapybara
      @sabertoothedcapybara Рік тому +3

      They are talented singers. But Clare Torry was told to imagine horror and death and then sing as if her life depended on it, some of her wails where her voice cracks and she's screaming more than singing absolutely drive that emotion of fear and despair into the heart. Every rendition I've heard but Clare's has lacked that visceral, primal edge that makes it one of the greatest vocal performances of all time.

    • @tajanabosnjakovic1675
      @tajanabosnjakovic1675 Рік тому +2

      Sam Brown did an excellent job in this version, I wouldn't call her inferior to anyone

  • @gabrieldelconti6388
    @gabrieldelconti6388 2 місяці тому

    I just cried when she started singing. Couldn't bear it

  • @carlschock6747
    @carlschock6747 4 місяці тому

    I wonder if you realize these are the stages of death, denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance. The acceptance is SO sweet! Love your vids!

  • @lathspell87
    @lathspell87 Рік тому +46

    Dark Side of the Moon is one of the greatest pieces of art ever made. You need to listen to it from front to back to truly get the the album. Also, the "narration" as you call it is from interviews they did with people about death and such. They are played in the background, throughout the entire album.

    • @metalmanny666
      @metalmanny666 Рік тому

      They are?

    • @watwat8369
      @watwat8369 Рік тому +4

      @@metalmanny666 Yes. They were all random questions about life made up by Roger, who then asked various people in the studio working on the album, and recorded their responses. One of them was something along the lines of "Describe the last physical altercation you had been in," which is where most of the ending dialogue for Money came from.

  • @Silber7
    @Silber7 Рік тому +72

    Richard had a great, dare say unique, sensibility for interesting chords - often overlooked as one of the cornerstones of the Pink Floyd sound.

    • @davidembrey4248
      @davidembrey4248 Рік тому +6

      Especially by Waters. His contempt for Wright was so offensive.

    • @mikemclaughlin3306
      @mikemclaughlin3306 Рік тому +1

      Criminally overlooked

    • @mikemclaughlin3306
      @mikemclaughlin3306 Рік тому

      @@davidembrey4248 my contempt for the richest most bitter old Man is just as high.

  • @Robert-wn2cw
    @Robert-wn2cw 10 місяців тому +2

    It always brings a little tear to my eye when I hear this very emotional track.

  • @moxlon69
    @moxlon69 Рік тому +15

    I generally like original and studio music much more than live, but the Pulse concert was one of the few where I felt exactly opposite. The music was incredible, the sound was incredible, and especially for The Great Gig In The Sky, the vocals blew my mind. Even without words, you can just feel the emotion in the voices. The best music always makes me feel.. Doesn't matter what I feel, as long as it makes me feel. This song never fails to pull on my emotions.

    • @simonhart2186
      @simonhart2186 Рік тому

      Ditto

    • @BruceHoult
      @BruceHoult Місяць тому

      Pretty much everything on the Pulse album / Division Bell tour was just absolute peak Pink Floyd, often surpassing the studio versions musically (not technically of course). I thought Delicate Sound of Thunder was a good album until Pulse came out -- and then I've seldom listened to it afterwards.

  • @SEAKPhotog
    @SEAKPhotog Рік тому +21

    Noooooo! I was so hoping you'd be doing the original, Clare Torry version. Please, please react to Clare's version as well - it's the original, classic and best version. There's a great interview on UA-cam in which she discussed recording the song. It's terrific.

    • @pete5668
      @pete5668 Рік тому +2

      I second this! I know you prefer live versions of songs, but this is worth breaking away from the norm for.

    • @SEAKPhotog
      @SEAKPhotog Рік тому +1

      @@pete5668 yep, the *is* Clare Torry's song.

    • @SEAKPhotog
      @SEAKPhotog Рік тому

      @@lauriekittle9459 exactly....🤦🏻‍♂️

  • @foxpopuli6982
    @foxpopuli6982 Рік тому +78

    Dark Side of the Moon is meant to be played beginning-to-end,
    this song is perhaps 3/4 of the way into the album
    To *completely* appreciate this musical composition you may need to hear the entire album
    And if you ever do that, I would love to take that journey with you.

    • @foxpopuli6982
      @foxpopuli6982 Рік тому +6

      I've been a Pink Floyd fan ever since my father chose to use this album as my lullabye, 40 years ago

    • @treering
      @treering Рік тому +4

      I was about to post something similar. We seem to be in an age of single songs, but this one really benefit from listening to the whole album. Perfect for a rainy Sunday morning at home.

    • @wardenlessinthevoid
      @wardenlessinthevoid Рік тому +1

      @@foxpopuli6982 My mother gave me DSOTM for Christmas when I was 13. Though she didn't listen to classic rock around us, it's actually her favorite album. And it's been one of mine ever since. Now my 13 year old is rocking to Floyd and Zeppelin and all the great stuff from the 70's.

    • @randomchord
      @randomchord Рік тому +3

      So much ‘this’. DSotM is a rock opera with many different acts. A rollercoaster where you just sit there for a minute after it is done to try and gather your wits. I would happily spend the time it takes Elizabeth to explore the whole album. Bonus: These days one doesn’t need to get up and flip the tape/album. 😬 Damn I’m old. 🤣

    • @brunomeral7885
      @brunomeral7885 Рік тому +2

      It was the (good old) time when albums (aka vinyl) were meant to be listen in full.
      Nowadays every song is formatted to be single and radio friendly, that's often boring!

  • @ricardosegundo6389
    @ricardosegundo6389 Рік тому +18

    If you see it live, you cant avoid crying. Its just to big . As you sayed, a masterpiece.

  • @jmonk77
    @jmonk77 11 місяців тому +12

    This is the "Pulse" concert version of GGITS. Sam had been singing the most difficult part for about 35 shows prior to the video version. The other version to consider is the "Delicate Sound of Thunder" footage from five years earlier. In that version, the most difficult part was sung by Rachel Fury. Again, the DTOS version is after several shows and while she hits every note, her voice is a bit thiner. I prefer the DTOS of any live version, but it is clear that Clare's original version invents and captures the full intent of that track.

  • @JeffRobinson-vc1mg
    @JeffRobinson-vc1mg 6 місяців тому +1

    Is always interesting listening to your comments. Your an expert and i am just someone that likes good music, so it is good to hear your explanations concerning groups who were way ahead of the times they lived in.

  • @warehouse957
    @warehouse957 Рік тому +52

    “Whoa, I wasn’t quite ready for it to end.”
    Relatable experience when passing on to The Great Gig in the Sky…

    • @jonnyso1
      @jonnyso1 Рік тому

      Kinda what the song is about to.

  • @mrx1278
    @mrx1278 Рік тому +45

    Although sung by some great voices, Claire's original seems to strike a chord of its own in my soul. This enigmatic song is so heartfelt by so many people, and knowing the finality of the journey it represents, is a key to fully appreciating this deeply felt experience by some on the best musicians ever to reside on our planet ❤️ ♥️ 🙌 💙 💖 💕 ❤️

  • @vjhardrock
    @vjhardrock 6 місяців тому

    She is lovely and playing alongside PINK FLOYD.. enough said!!!!

  • @kennyelster3757
    @kennyelster3757 Рік тому

    Your response to the music that you are watching is amazing!!!

  • @stevemartin3037
    @stevemartin3037 Рік тому +66

    The version you reviewed was lovely, but you MUST do the original album version - that's the benchmark version we all know. ❤️

    • @johnmeggers5059
      @johnmeggers5059 Рік тому

      I completely agree. Not that this singer is bad, but (and I'm not formally trained, so I could be wrong about this) it sounds like she's an Alto, whereas Clare I think was a Soprano, so the ranges of pitches is very different.

    • @danielwarren2668
      @danielwarren2668 Рік тому

      PINK FLOYD is my FAVORITE BAND just ahead of LED ZEPPELIN....!!! BOTH ARE AWESOME....!!!

    • @Danimal77
      @Danimal77 Рік тому

      @@johnmeggers5059 There was more than one singer in this live performance. Did you even watch the video?

  • @umpdaddy1
    @umpdaddy1 Рік тому +13

    The epitome of the voice as an instrument in the composition. It's using the voice to express emotion without language. Amazing. The original by Clare Torry brings tears. Perfection.

  • @Tenorman51
    @Tenorman51 8 місяців тому

    Elizabeth, thank you for your channel. Your love of music is so refreshing. I'm enjoying your content.

  • @michaelbeahn5977
    @michaelbeahn5977 Місяць тому +1

    Ah, that’s right. The old “Pink Floyd studio vs Pink Floyd live” debate. Gonna upset roughly half of fans no matter what you pick.
    I feel using this recording was so spot on. The original is what we know, but this performance was out of this world.

  • @pettyeddie2000
    @pettyeddie2000 Рік тому +68

    Also we’ll never get a performance close to the GREAT Clare Torry’s original version of this song. Simply amazing !!!

    • @marcusrommel6215
      @marcusrommel6215 Рік тому

      I raise you this one then:
      ua-cam.com/video/J3xc5H_N8ds/v-deo.html

    • @billstevens3796
      @billstevens3796 Рік тому +2

      @Petty Eddie :: It was *not* one take. She gave an interview that details the whole studio experience.
      It's right here on UA-cam.

    • @pettyeddie2000
      @pettyeddie2000 Рік тому +1

      @@billstevens3796 my bad. I thought it was one take. Thanks

  • @user-kn5vp2qq6d
    @user-kn5vp2qq6d Рік тому +131

    If you want to hear the true essence of this song, you have to listen to the original studio version of the song with Claire Tory, who invented and sang the vocals for this song. They also acknowledged her co-authorship.

  • @wendellhoward884
    @wendellhoward884 Рік тому

    Songs I’ve listened to for years, your reactions bringing me to tears. My appreciation of the depth of music has exponentially grown listening to your analysis. Thank you.

  • @FastEddieDee
    @FastEddieDee Рік тому +1

    Thank you for feeling this music like we fans do. You're having the exact same reaction we do. Welcome to the Fan Club.

  • @barryw86
    @barryw86 Рік тому +61

    This is an amazing performance interpreting Clare Torry's original. Clare improvised the entire thing. That's why Clare's is the one to listen to, as good as this is.

    • @jonathanroberts8981
      @jonathanroberts8981 Рік тому +8

      And why Torry deserved the co-writer credit from the word go.

    • @weeman4fun55
      @weeman4fun55 Рік тому +4

      @@jonathanroberts8981 and it was recorded in ONE take

  • @johncrafton8319
    @johncrafton8319 Рік тому +29

    You owe it to yourself to listen to the original album version. Then read about the lady who sang it, how she came to sing it, and what happened to her as a result. It's an amazing, but heartbreaking, story.

  • @brucealan6932
    @brucealan6932 Рік тому

    It's such a treat to see another take in the depth of music to the point of shivers and goose-bumps... That in itself is almost 'catching', but I'll opt for the response of feeling that from the music.
    You are a treat Miss Zharoff... Good job, and Thank You...

  • @chrisdougherty9098
    @chrisdougherty9098 9 місяців тому +1

    The second singer is so natural, and comfortable.
    Not forced at all.

  • @jamesm7417
    @jamesm7417 Рік тому +46

    Well, it’s already been said. Somewhere Clare is smiling. Here’s to you, Ms. Torry! With one performance, you achieved musical immortality.