David has the ability to wander onto the stage in a black tee shirt and jeans and just stand there, and you simply can't take your eyes off him. He commands attention just by being there. No dancing about or posing. He doesn't have to do anything, but you're completely mesmerised by him. Everything fades away until all you're aware of is him and his guitar. Now THAT'S stage presence and charisma.
It is particularly apparent when he plays the opening to Sorrow. Just him, his guitar on full power, playing slow, single notes. You have to be SO sure of what you are doing to carry that off.
I saw him touring for his 2nd solo album at SDSU back in...1981? And he came out in jeans, a Pendleton shirt and look just like a normal guy waved, said high and then played his ass off for 2 hours. Just like some dude. One of the reasons I love him.
I can't find anything in what you say to be factually incorrect. Just to add, many years ago he was in the Chipping Norton area of our green and pleasant land and I saw him approach on the same pavement as me and the trouble and strife. I was totally gobsmacked. David smiled and said hello, and was gone. Absolutely stunned, but made my day/week/month/year/life.
Add the ability to sing anything You want - while capturing everyone's attention to Your movements and facial expressions on stage, and You end up with DIO! Gilmour is good, but DIO was God!
As my my son grew up, this was our favorite song. He's been missing for seven years now and this song makes me cry every time. Jon, wish you were here.
I can't imagine what you go through. My best friend from Big Wheels to Go Carts..., we used to love this song together and then at 26 he committed suicide and I found out that he had been a paranoid schizophrenic. Every time I hear this song I think of our dreams of things we were going to do together, and it brings me to tears... I hope one day you get the greatest surprise, and find him!
Childhood friend who introduced me to Pink Floyd in high school. He died of cancer when he was 16 and never got to hear the latter Floyd classics, like this song. But every time I hear this song, and I've heard it 24,874 times now, more or less, I think of Curt. Every.Time. Thanks for giving this song the heartfelt homage that it's due.
My brother-in-law lost his best friend in highschool. Every time this song comes on, he sings it and cries and sometimes points up to the sky and says "I miss you, Robert".
I know a lot of people comment on live performances of their favorite bands all the time with "best performance / live show of all time". But when it comes to Pink floyd its for real
Pink Floyd music will be as eternal as Mozart, Beethoven! Their words and music touch the souls of every generation. Been my number one fave for over 50 yrs now!
I'm a 60 year old brit, now living in Canada. My mum and dad bought me tickets to see this show at Earls Court in 1994 for my 31st Birthday. A truly remarkable concert, and one that I shall never forget. Mum passed away 3 years ago and this particular song has a very special place in my heart. Miss you mum ❤
I hate comments like this. Yes, it is a great song. Yes, he played a great solo. NO, it is not the best of anything. There is no such thing as the BEST when it comes to music. Everything is relative to what a person enjoys listening to. What is your best is someone else's crap. People need to stop using terms like 'best' and 'queen' and other stupid terms.
THAT is some GOAT hyperbole there. Yes, one of my favorites, yes a good technician, can't even discuss mental health with out dropping in some of their lyrics and personal experience. But best band? Best guitar soloist? NOT EVEN CLOSE. I am guessing you post this on everything you watch to increase your own social currency. VERY DISHONEST post. GFY
@@barcham In terms of speed, i'd say he's not the "best" but in terms technical ability to string notes, phrases of notes and the emphasis on specific portions of music; he was 2nd to none. PF isn't the hardest rocking band out there, but they definitely make you feel more than most, if not all, of them.
@@aaronburdon221 Really? Have you ever listened to MAGGOT BRAIN? Eddie Hazel blows away everything PF have ever done combined in just that one song. Will I claim Hazel is the best solo guitarist in history? No! Of course not! It is not a distinction that can ever be made. Many people will point to Clapton, many others will point to Prince. Others to Eddie Van Halen. And then there is Hendrix. There have been many great guitarists throughout music history. I could probably spend most of the day listing them. Not one of them can be called the greatest of all time. ua-cam.com/video/JOKn33-q4Ao/v-deo.htmlsi=ZJ6XTuUnfg9W76vN
Was never a big Pink Floyd fan. I guess I was too young, but as I've got older year upon year I've really begun to appreciate what an incredible band they really are ❤
If you have not yet, had the chance to experience them perform, live in person, I hope you can have that experience with someone you care about, to share with. It is one of a kind, and a memory that is priceless, if you love music and art.
@@Inertia888 Well... That's gonna be sorta difficult unless you have a time machine, as David Gilmore has sold all of his guitars and doesn't perform any longer. Roger Waters still tours, and that's about the best you can do. As a band, Pink Floyd hasn't toured since 1994. I was fortunate enough to have seen them twice live...
Age probably has little to do with what you prioritize listening to when you walk through the age phases of life, it's more that you yourself choose the quality & what really interests you & refrain from the pressure of choosing of the company you spend a lot of time with, so self-selected quality before mediocre middle-of-the-road squabble channel radio TV or whatever you get it from, and remember it's just my opinion & not my made up law. "Cheers".
Went to this concert twice. When David started this song you could feel the chills go right through the body. Whole crowd sang with him, he just smiled. Loved it and it doesn't get any better than Pink Floyd!!
I was fascinated by how quiet the audience was at the beginning.... of course they recognized the song, but they just wanted to respect the magic. I'm honestly not a huge fan of them..... is this about Syd?
@@BC-ui9yt Yes. It's one of the only songs the band has confirmed is about Syd. But sooo many of their songs are about brain damage and drugs and slipping the bonds of reality that I listen to everything they do and consider his change and his loss.
You understand! I've been a fan of Pink Floyd since 1991.....after my Dad passed away last year, this hits harder than anytime before.....I miss,love and wish that he was still here. He was my Daddy, my rock and my Superman. I miss him so damned much more now....m
Seen them live in 1994 the best concert I’ve ever been to in my life and I’ve seen a Who’s Who of concerts at least 300 shows and nobody has topped them yet. It was a dream come true for sure.
Hi beautiful lady. I am 60 years old..and this song brings back sweet memories. This band along with several other bands were and are the days of naivety and great love. Keep up the good work. Love from the State of Israel.
I have seen a lot of bands in my life, but pink floyd, and David Gilmore, OH MY GOD!!!! there is no comparison, he is the best. Thank you David. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
The year was 1975. I bought with my best friend the import version of this album Wish You Were Here and we went straight home close the doors and started listening in a awe! For hours. The music had such a huge impact of both of us while trying to understand the lyrics as our English were very poor. That was a highlight of my life. To this day I haven't heard anything as profound and as breathtaking as with Pink Floyd.
David was a Cambridge lad a city I know well . What a great performer he's been over many years . I have been listening to him for years and years . Mr Music a true legend .
Love the beginning to this song. It's basically someone at home missing someone. They turn on the radio, twiddle the tuner so it scans across several stations (you hear the snatches of words and music), until they alight on a song they like the sound of. They listen for a bit, and then join in with their own guitar. And then magic happens.
I've wanted to hear someone recite these lyrics as pure poetry for a very long time, thank you. I turn 70 in a couple weeks, I've been a fan of Pink Floyd since the early days (pre Dark Side of the Moon) and I've seen them live 3 times. Certainly the finest live shows I've ever seen, that's including Led Zepplin, Jimi Hendrix and Frank Zappa. Again, thank you so much.
I was fortunate to see them once. Best concert I've ever been to. The show sold out in 5 minutes causing them to add a second night which sold out in 10 minutes. The second and third best concerts I've been to is when I was in the Army in Germany. One was Rock am Ring 1985 (two days 18 bands) the other Monsters of Rock in 1984. (one day 7 bands)
I believe that if you know the history of pink floyd, everything they write and perform has a deeper meaning . It's not just music, it's an experience to savour. Brilliant live performances, amazing musicians.
Long ago I lost buddies who were closer than brothers. This song, and I truly do not understand completely why, is one that I listen to when the shadows come around. I have heard the song many times but never listened to it spoken. Thank you. This was perfect.
I saw this concert in DC... summer of 94. There were nearly 100k people captivated by every note. Lasers, huge screens, big mirror balls, and a gigantic pig hovering over the floor... it was nuts! One of, if not the best, concert I have ever experienced! Comfortably numb is my spirit song (if there is such a thing). But, this song is amazing. It has 2 meanings for me... a reminder to never be a fish swimming in a fish bowl, year after year. But choosing the right path between a walk on part in a war or to be a lead role in a cage. I don't want to ever look back and realize I lost myself along the way and wish I was here. Secondly, an ode to all the souls, that I wish were here. Hoping they are happy, engaging, and living life to the fullest.
I appreciated being able to cry with you to this video. A lot of things in my life are winding down and it's nice to remember things that were beautiful.
The greatest Pink Floyd music was designed to be listened to in ALBUM format. Hearing only one song is like reading one chapter from a great novel. Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here and The Wall all need to be heard in their entirety with high quality speakers or headphones to be fully appreciated.
why...? whats different to many other bands...? they are only standing on the same point all the time... music is great, but why should their stage presenj be great...?
Not really. their whole thing was about being anonymous. their stage presence was never great, that wasn't the point. of course that's a separate thing from the spectacle, but as individual people, no
I'm so happy that you appreciate what I've loved for decades. In 1973 I was 9, and heard Dark Side of the Moon. The Pink Floyd changed my life. Their music made me think differently than I had, made me think about adult themes, and what it was like to be an adult. I'll always love the music, and try to play, and re-create that with my own music.
You're right, this song is about loss. However it is not about a physical loss of someone close to you, but rather the mental loss. It's about Syd Barrett, the founder and driving force behind the band who left them in the late 60s after having recurring mental breakdowns. Another song they wrote for Syd Barrett was "Shine on You Crazy Diamond". He popped up unexpectedly in the bands life a couple of times over the years, and to the bands' credit, his role in their early days was always acknowledged but he never performed with the band again...
Thank you for sharing the "clarification" of the reason this song came into existence. When Floyd was peaking I was too young to understand and appreciate their work. That has obviously changed since.
Lyrically, the song is often considered to be a direct tribute to Syd Barrett. However, on the documentary The Story of Wish You Were Here, Gilmour and Waters separately describe the original concept that differs from this interpretation. Waters, who mainly wrote the lyrics complementing Gilmour's initial riff idea and subsequent joint composition, describes the lyrics as being directed at himself, as his lyrics often are. Being present in one's own life and freeing one's self in order to truly experience life is a main topic in this song. Gilmour, on the other hand, recognizes that he never performs the song without remembering Syd Barrett. Waters later adds that the song is nevertheless open to interpretation
"Wish You Were Here" is a song by the British rock band Pink Floyd, released in 1975 as the title track of their ninth studio album. The song was written by Roger Waters and David Gilmour, two key members of the band. "Wish You Were Here" was primarily written by Waters, who penned the lyrics as a reflection on the band's former lead vocalist and founding member, Syd Barrett. Barrett had experienced mental health issues and had been forced to leave the band several years prior. The song serves as a tribute to Barrett and expresses feelings of longing, loss, and a sense of emptiness in his absence. The lyrics touch upon themes of alienation, the music industry, and the pressures of fame. The song's lyrics and music create a melancholic and reflective atmosphere, resonating with the audience's emotions and highlighting the band's emotional journey during that period. David Gilmour's contribution to the song was primarily in the musical composition and guitar work, which is an integral part of the song's iconic sound and emotional impact. The combination of Waters' poignant lyrics and Gilmour's soulful guitar playing contributed to making "Wish You Were Here" a beloved and enduring song in Pink Floyd's discography. Overall, "Wish You Were Here" was written as a tribute to Syd Barrett, expressing the band's longing for his presence and acknowledging the impact his departure had on them.
Been listening to Pink Floyd since the 70s,never gets dull even after all these years.Lyrics are profound with superb musicianship and no auto tuner,real music
I saw them live in Dallas in ‘94. So awesome! 4+ Hours long, in the rain, at the old Teas Stadium where the ceiling was open in the middle. Luckily we had covered seating. One of the best nights of my entire life. And I’m now 58 years old. Freakin’ awesome!
I love his transparency. He doesn't put on a persona. He's there being a human connecting with our humanity. The strength of his delivery is that he doesn't over-deliver or ham it up. He lets them impact the heart without affect\ or melodrama.
What a beautiful soulful reaction every thing you said rings so true i have lost my mother father and two sisters over the years and a day doesnt go by and i think of them wish they were here pink floyd david gilmore expresses his feelings through their music absolutely wonderful
Dearest Janet, I often cry when I listen to Pink. So you are not alone.... They soothe my soul and make me smile. As you do also!!!! Pink Floyd is one of the best bands EVER. Their work is timeless.. David is a gifted musician. The band is so calm as they perform. AND their light show set a new standard. I believe they have one trailer in their caravan just for lights, lasers, and a mirror ball. I have never seen them in concert other than in videos. Bummer!!!!!
Pink Floyd has a long repertoire of songs that in themselves are true masterpieces. Gilmour's voice and guitar transport you to another dimension, no one is capable of making his guitar speak and cry, his solos are memorable. The list of legendary songs is very long, but there are songs that deserve to go down in music history. "Comfortably Numb" is for me the best solo in history, as well as themes with messages that make the listener reflect, "on the turning away" live, as well as the everlasting "High Hopes" with Gilmour doing magic with the steel guitar in a solo that can move you to the deepest. "Time", "Mother" "Fat old sun" live with two different versions at the concerts "Remember That Night" and "Live in Gdańsk" and a long list of songs that would be impossible to name. I have great admiration for David Gilmour, both as a musician and as a human being, he is a man of convictions who supports himself in all charitable causes, even going so far as to auction off his house and his guitars to help people in need. I hope to continue enjoying his incomparable art for many years
Pure perfection what a class act fabulous this song and the lyrics touch my emotions in a very special way I fight back the tears tears of joy and bliss pink floyd at their very best what a band
I am so happy that I saw this live during this tour... People will never see epic stage tours again like those from the 60's, 70's, and 80's... Pink Floyd was one of the few bands that pushed the massive stage shows into the 90's, but the days of the massive stage props, crashing Spitfires, floating pigs, and the epic Rotating flower-petal mirror ball from the Pink Floyd days are sadly gone forever.
I remember this song full of feelings because I associate it with my first love, who was a thousand kilometres away at the time. I sent her the LP card with lots of love vows. Later I bought the CD, and even later a really high-quality player. It almost blew me away when I heard things in the intro that weren't there before, for example the slight scraping as he takes the guitar (off the wall?) while listening. Great masterpiece!
To watch you absorb the music and be moved in your soul by this really speaks to me. I have loved Pink Floyd since I was a young boy and love to see others enjoy it too! Cheers
Really amazing! Poignantly fascinating! An ultimate guitar player, David Gilmour does not parade his technical prowess and virtuosity. The main thrust is on the extraction of the sound, on striking the right chord and eliciting intense emotions. That's what makes him one of the greatest musicians and instrumentalists of all time.
There is so much more Pink Floyd to listen to. The entire pulse live performances are in my opinion some of the best live performances you will ever see by any band. They are musical masters of the universe
I fell deeply in love with Dave Gilmour years ago 😂 ❤. Nothing compares to Pink Floyd. Wonderful seeing you experience this one. To listen to the entire album(s) at once is the real intended experience 🌱Hope you try it!
Hard to describe this one. Maybe it’s the vocal tone, maybe it’s the guitar, maybe it’s the lyrics…. Whatever it is, it just hits really deep. There really is nothing like it and I’m glad I live in the era where such tracks exist.
I think the answer is simply. The vast majority of people have at some stage of their lives have had someone come into their life and then leave. We all have someone we miss.
"Wish You Were Here" fits perfectly with the central theme of this album, which is ABSENCE. This song doesn't need gimmicks to convey its message, sometimes simplicity is enough.
A powerful, emotional song paying homage to Syd Barrett, a founding member of Pink Floyd who was tragically crippled by schizophrenia. Shine on You Crazy Diamond is also a touching tribute.
Pink a Floyd’s and David’s talent is so present during this seamingly effortless yet spellbinding performance. I also appreciate so much her willingness to listen and appreciate the performance throughout without pausing. Her emotional response and admiration of the music says so much about her. I bet she’s a wonderful person.
I'm not sure if you looked into the background of this song... but it was about a band mate that for many years lingered on after mental illness and LSD took their toll on his soul. In a way it was much like losing someone to Alzheimer's. I watched my mother have to go through that with her mother... gone but still there. Part of me thinks that is worse than if they had just passed. So the song is about Syd Barret. There are two songs on the album that were specifically written about Syd. Wish you were here and Shine on you crazy diamond. I'd suggest you do Shine on if you haven't already.
Having been a teenager in the late 60-70’s I was lucky to have seen so many great bands,Pink Floyd being one of them. There is nothing like being in the audience of a Floyd concert. They were one of the first bands to do Quadrophonic concerts. The light show is amazing.
From a stage presence perspective, the legend of PF/DG and this song in particular means there was and always will be an enormous amount of anticipation in the crowd. I saw Roger Water play about 15 years ago, and the excellent guitarist he had very slightly mis-played (or played differently to how DG plays) one very small part of time - and you could see most in the crowd noticed that and people were look sideways at their friends. The crowds tends to be solid long term fans who know this epic music.
I remember when i was depressed and suffering from severe anxiety, i used to listen to this song constantly, it was the only thing that made me feel better ❤
Was at this tour. NO words. Many X I saw them. Many X just David.... Beyond no words. Been a fan since I was very little. My brothers a generation olde gave me the best musical education. All. Not just rock. Carry on.....
Simple, heartfelt, soulfully sung and played. THIS was the song I grieved the losses of both my father and mother to, 15 years apart. NOTHING else could apply, and it STILL chokes me up every time, but it HAS to. Stage presence in this case IS the simplicity of just letting the song out for US to feel it.
To really get this song you have to get to know the fragility of the ghost in the background, who inspired such wonderful heartfelt lyrics. Syd Barrett was the rarest of diamonds in the music world, and way too special for the world in general to appreciate his fusion of freeform sound and poetry. Nevertheless Syd is revered by many for his incredible gift and the launch pad he provided for PF in the late sixties.
Very true! The Whole album Wish you were Here is suffused with the loss of Syd. My personal favourite track of Floyd is Shine on You Crazy Diamond. Dark room, good headphones my vinyl copy from '75, perfection. (Mind, it would be wrong not to listen to the rest) 😉
Syd Barrett had a huge impact on the band when he left and it shows through multiple different songs by them. Pink Floyd never forgot that or really got passed it completely as Roger Waters and David Gilmore were to far apart with moving on and in what direction they were trying to go. Syd’s music after he left was still really good and on par with his style. One of the greatest bands of all time.
David has the ability to wander onto the stage in a black tee shirt and jeans and just stand there, and you simply can't take your eyes off him. He commands attention just by being there. No dancing about or posing. He doesn't have to do anything, but you're completely mesmerised by him. Everything fades away until all you're aware of is him and his guitar. Now THAT'S stage presence and charisma.
It is particularly apparent when he plays the opening to Sorrow. Just him, his guitar on full power, playing slow, single notes. You have to be SO sure of what you are doing to carry that off.
I saw him touring for his 2nd solo album at SDSU back in...1981? And he came out in jeans, a Pendleton shirt and look just like a normal guy waved, said high and then played his ass off for 2 hours. Just like some dude. One of the reasons I love him.
I can't find anything in what you say to be factually incorrect. Just to add, many years ago he was in the Chipping Norton area of our green and pleasant land and I saw him approach on the same pavement as me and the trouble and strife.
I was totally gobsmacked. David smiled and said hello, and was gone. Absolutely stunned, but made my day/week/month/year/life.
Music is so simple. All you need is a guitar, good voice and lyrics that touches you.
Add the ability to sing anything You want - while capturing everyone's attention to Your movements and facial expressions on stage, and You end up with DIO! Gilmour is good, but DIO was God!
As my my son grew up, this was our favorite song. He's been missing for seven years now and this song makes me cry every time. Jon, wish you were here.
He is here, in spirit 🙏 ❤️ ☺️
Wow, that's a tragic post and it leaves me speechless. Sending hugs and healing love.
I can't imagine what you go through. My best friend from Big Wheels to Go Carts..., we used to love this song together and then at 26 he committed suicide and I found out that he had been a paranoid schizophrenic. Every time I hear this song I think of our dreams of things we were going to do together, and it brings me to tears... I hope one day you get the greatest surprise, and find him!
May the infinite light be always with you.
@@alebairos Thank you.
I have been listening to Pink Floyd for 50 years and they never get old. It's always nice watching a new generation enjoying.
I totally agree, I love pink floyd, there will never be another pink floyd, or David Gilmore.
@@fredpierce5962Gilmour
Started listening to Pink Floyd in 1969 at 14 years old,will keep listening until my final breath.
Childhood friend who introduced me to Pink Floyd in high school. He died of cancer when he was 16 and never got to hear the latter Floyd classics, like this song. But every time I hear this song, and I've heard it 24,874 times now, more or less, I think of Curt.
Every.Time.
Thanks for giving this song the heartfelt homage that it's due.
My brother-in-law lost his best friend in highschool. Every time this song comes on, he sings it and cries and sometimes points up to the sky and says "I miss you, Robert".
🥺 🥺 🥺 🥺 🥺 🥺 🥺
I know a lot of people comment on live performances of their favorite bands all the time with "best performance / live show of all time". But when it comes to Pink floyd its for real
Pink Floyd music will be as eternal as Mozart, Beethoven! Their words and music touch the souls of every generation.
Been my number one fave for over 50 yrs now!
We called it classic rock in the UK even when it first came out.
Yes it is. Quality, well-made things will last over time. The rest will be temporary
I'm a 60 year old brit, now living in Canada. My mum and dad bought me tickets to see this show at Earls Court in 1994 for my 31st Birthday. A truly remarkable concert, and one that I shall never forget. Mum passed away 3 years ago and this particular song has a very special place in my heart. Miss you mum ❤
My local youth club took us to this concert when I was 14, changed my life
@7anthillmob You are so lucky!!!
I took my wife to see them at Earls Court.
Best band in history led by the best solo guitarist in history.
For you my friend...for you.
I hate comments like this. Yes, it is a great song. Yes, he played a great solo. NO, it is not the best of anything. There is no such thing as the BEST when it comes to music. Everything is relative to what a person enjoys listening to. What is your best is someone else's crap. People need to stop using terms like 'best' and 'queen' and other stupid terms.
THAT is some GOAT hyperbole there. Yes, one of my favorites, yes a good technician, can't even discuss mental health with out dropping in some of their lyrics and personal experience. But best band? Best guitar soloist? NOT EVEN CLOSE. I am guessing you post this on everything you watch to increase your own social currency. VERY DISHONEST post. GFY
@@barcham In terms of speed, i'd say he's not the "best" but in terms technical ability to string notes, phrases of notes and the emphasis on specific portions of music; he was 2nd to none. PF isn't the hardest rocking band out there, but they definitely make you feel more than most, if not all, of them.
@@aaronburdon221 Really? Have you ever listened to MAGGOT BRAIN? Eddie Hazel blows away everything PF have ever done combined in just that one song. Will I claim Hazel is the best solo guitarist in history? No! Of course not! It is not a distinction that can ever be made. Many people will point to Clapton, many others will point to Prince. Others to Eddie Van Halen. And then there is Hendrix. There have been many great guitarists throughout music history. I could probably spend most of the day listing them. Not one of them can be called the greatest of all time. ua-cam.com/video/JOKn33-q4Ao/v-deo.htmlsi=ZJ6XTuUnfg9W76vN
Was never a big Pink Floyd fan. I guess I was too young, but as I've got older year upon year I've really begun to appreciate what an incredible band they really are ❤
If you have not yet, had the chance to experience them perform, live in person, I hope you can have that experience with someone you care about, to share with. It is one of a kind, and a memory that is priceless, if you love music and art.
@@Inertia888 Well... That's gonna be sorta difficult unless you have a time machine, as David Gilmore has sold all of his guitars and doesn't perform any longer. Roger Waters still tours, and that's about the best you can do. As a band, Pink Floyd hasn't toured since 1994. I was fortunate enough to have seen them twice live...
Age probably has little to do with what you prioritize listening to when you walk through the age phases of life, it's more that you yourself choose the quality & what really interests you & refrain from the pressure of choosing of the company you spend a lot of time with, so self-selected quality before mediocre middle-of-the-road squabble channel radio TV or whatever you get it from, and remember it's just my opinion & not my made up law.
"Cheers".
All that matters is that you got there eventually.
as you get older you'll understand PF more and more
Your eyes are sad, because you've experienced the depth of this life. From my heart, I give you a warm hug.
I’m 63. Listening to my music carry through the ages and impact peoples lives brings a tear to my eye.
Nearly 50 years later and you know what's coming, yet it still gives you chills. That's Stage Presence.
By far my most favorite performer. He’s able to pour his feelings to his fingertips.
He is incredible
David Gilmour and Mark Knopfler both can do that
My 2 favourite guitarists. Knopfler for his feel, and Gilmour; those bends.
@@StevenQ74
The right singer can move you to tears with a few words in a way that others can't. This is definitely one of those singers.
Roger wrote the words and David sang the heck out of it! Two in a fishbowl.
Or give you goosebumps and eargasms by just bending one string on the guitar.
Went to this concert twice. When David started this song you could feel the chills go right through the body. Whole crowd sang with him, he just smiled. Loved it and it doesn't get any better than Pink Floyd!!
I was fascinated by how quiet the audience was at the beginning.... of course they recognized the song, but they just wanted to respect the magic. I'm honestly not a huge fan of them..... is this about Syd?
@@BC-ui9yt Yes. It's one of the only songs the band has confirmed is about Syd. But sooo many of their songs are about brain damage and drugs and slipping the bonds of reality that I listen to everything they do and consider his change and his loss.
I grew up with PF. Dark Side Of the Moon a must have lp. Now, 2024, my daughter of 16 loves them.
Pink Floyd is a very special band. They are very unique. Every song from the Pulse Concert is excellent.
You cannot be very unique, only unique
@@asburystan You’re wrong again.
You understand! I've been a fan of Pink Floyd since 1991.....after my Dad passed away last year, this hits harder than anytime before.....I miss,love and wish that he was still here. He was my Daddy, my rock and my Superman. I miss him so damned much more now....m
Watch anything from this concert and you won't be disappointed. I was at this concert and it was phenomenal. You will never see their like again.
There are no words to cover this event one of most killer songs of all times this is 100 tons of talent before us
I was there at Earls Court and this song still gives me goosebumps, I'm instantly transported back to 20th Oct '94.
Everyone claims they were at this concert.
@@ivanjulian2532 oh so you were there too? I was rescheduled from the cancellation on the 12th when the stands collapsed.
@@Pomdownudersure you were.
I was at the show in Gothenburg in 94. A profound experience. I saw PF both before and after, but this concert was even more special.
Seen them live in 1994 the best concert I’ve ever been to in my life and I’ve seen a Who’s Who of concerts at least 300 shows and nobody has topped them yet. It was a dream come true for sure.
Must have been The Division Bell tour! I saw it in Texas…one of the most memorable experiences of my life…!!!
@@QBAN2010 yeah it was the division Bell tour, and the division Bell tour is where they recorded the pulse cd DVD
Honestly one of the best songs ever written. Just perfection. Can't think of a single improvement.
Hi beautiful lady.
I am 60 years old..and this song brings back sweet memories. This band along with several other bands were and are the days of naivety and great love. Keep up the good work.
Love from the State of Israel.
I have seen a lot of bands in my life, but pink floyd, and David Gilmore, OH MY GOD!!!!
there is no comparison, he is the best. Thank you David. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Gilmour.
I love watching David... Complete confidence and comfort being able to make his guitar sing like an angle. A rare gift. For the world.
The year was 1975. I bought with my best friend the import version of this album Wish You Were Here and we went straight home close the doors and started listening in a awe! For hours. The music had such a huge impact of both of us while trying to understand the lyrics as our English were very poor. That was a highlight of my life. To this day I haven't heard anything as profound and as breathtaking as with Pink Floyd.
and you never will again.appreciate.
I weep every time I hear this masterpiece, memories and emotions from lost friends and family members,almost overwhelming at times.
David was a Cambridge lad a city I know well . What a great performer he's been over many years . I have been listening to him for years and years . Mr Music a true legend .
Love the beginning to this song. It's basically someone at home missing someone. They turn on the radio, twiddle the tuner so it scans across several stations (you hear the snatches of words and music), until they alight on a song they like the sound of. They listen for a bit, and then join in with their own guitar. And then magic happens.
To me the distant radio station in the intro is Syd Barrett being far from the band. Eventually the the radio fades away.
A college friend of mine introduced me to this album. He’s no longer here. This song breaks my heart every time.
I've wanted to hear someone recite these lyrics as pure poetry for a very long time, thank you.
I turn 70 in a couple weeks, I've been a fan of Pink Floyd since the early days (pre Dark Side of the Moon) and I've seen them live 3 times.
Certainly the finest live shows I've ever seen, that's including Led Zepplin, Jimi Hendrix and Frank Zappa.
Again, thank you so much.
I went to Toronto to see them years ago.
They said I had a great time
I was fortunate to see them once. Best concert I've ever been to. The show sold out in 5 minutes causing them to add a second night which sold out in 10 minutes.
The second and third best concerts I've been to is when I was in the Army in Germany. One was Rock am Ring 1985 (two days 18 bands) the other Monsters of Rock in 1984. (one day 7 bands)
Happy birthday!
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I believe that if you know the history of pink floyd, everything they write and perform has a deeper meaning . It's not just music, it's an experience to savour. Brilliant live performances, amazing musicians.
Long ago I lost buddies who were closer than brothers. This song, and I truly do not understand completely why, is one that I listen to when the shadows come around. I have heard the song many times but never listened to it spoken. Thank you. This was perfect.
Saw them 1988 Orlando, Fl. And, in 1994 Tampa. Best two concerts for me. Thx for playing it ❤
One of the most universally emotional songs ever written. ❤️
I saw this concert in DC... summer of 94. There were nearly 100k people captivated by every note. Lasers, huge screens, big mirror balls, and a gigantic pig hovering over the floor... it was nuts! One of, if not the best, concert I have ever experienced!
Comfortably numb is my spirit song (if there is such a thing). But, this song is amazing. It has 2 meanings for me... a reminder to never be a fish swimming in a fish bowl, year after year. But choosing the right path between a walk on part in a war or to be a lead role in a cage. I don't want to ever look back and realize I lost myself along the way and wish I was here. Secondly, an ode to all the souls, that I wish were here. Hoping they are happy, engaging, and living life to the fullest.
I saw that tour but in Paris x agree it was outstanding
I appreciated being able to cry with you to this video.
A lot of things in my life are winding down and it's nice to remember things that were beautiful.
I was at this concert 1994 Earls Court London.
Best night of my life.
The greatest Pink Floyd music was designed to be listened to in ALBUM format. Hearing only one song is like reading one chapter from a great novel. Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here and The Wall all need to be heard in their entirety with high quality speakers or headphones to be fully appreciated.
Absolutely 100%
Stage presence describes Pink Floyd. No other like them, before or since. Anything by them is top shelf.
why...? whats different to many other bands...? they are only standing on the same point all the time... music is great, but why should their stage presenj be great...?
Not really. their whole thing was about being anonymous. their stage presence was never great, that wasn't the point. of course that's a separate thing from the spectacle, but as individual people, no
No other like them? How about Queen?
@@tonyrulez69 Two completely different styles. Pink floyd is not Queen and Queen is not Pink Floyd. Apples and oranges.
I think King Crimson has some similarities.
I'm so happy that you appreciate what I've loved for decades. In 1973 I was 9, and heard Dark Side of the Moon. The Pink Floyd changed my life. Their music made me think differently than I had, made me think about adult themes, and what it was like to be an adult. I'll always love the music, and try to play, and re-create that with my own music.
All the times I listen to Pink Floyd, their sound and words penetrates in my soul and unison happens. Thank you David, Roger, Rick and Nick
Please remember to honor the artist with a link to the original video in your description. Thanks.
Lmao. K.
Or you know.. you could just use the UA-cam search engine. It’s not hard
This is one of the most unique bands in rock n roll. Once you hear them for the first time you never forget their mesmerizing sound.
So it is! Pink Floyd will make you trip, over and over again, because they talk to our souls, directly.
Your reading of those lyrics was perfection. Loved your reaction.
You're right, this song is about loss. However it is not about a physical loss of someone close to you, but rather the mental loss.
It's about Syd Barrett, the founder and driving force behind the band who left them in the late 60s after having recurring mental breakdowns. Another song they wrote for Syd Barrett was "Shine on You Crazy Diamond". He popped up unexpectedly in the bands life a couple of times over the years, and to the bands' credit, his role in their early days was always acknowledged but he never performed with the band again...
Thank you for sharing the "clarification" of the reason this song came into existence. When Floyd was peaking I was too young to understand and appreciate their work.
That has obviously changed since.
@@chicknwyre You're welcome. I'm glad I could add something to their story...
Lyrically, the song is often considered to be a direct tribute to Syd Barrett. However, on the documentary The Story of Wish You Were Here, Gilmour and Waters separately describe the original concept that differs from this interpretation. Waters, who mainly wrote the lyrics complementing Gilmour's initial riff idea and subsequent joint composition, describes the lyrics as being directed at himself, as his lyrics often are. Being present in one's own life and freeing one's self in order to truly experience life is a main topic in this song. Gilmour, on the other hand, recognizes that he never performs the song without remembering Syd Barrett. Waters later adds that the song is nevertheless open to interpretation
So... In other words it's about Syd Barrett...
S hine on
Y ou crazy
D iamond
"Wish You Were Here" is a song by the British rock band Pink Floyd, released in 1975 as the title track of their ninth studio album. The song was written by Roger Waters and David Gilmour, two key members of the band.
"Wish You Were Here" was primarily written by Waters, who penned the lyrics as a reflection on the band's former lead vocalist and founding member, Syd Barrett. Barrett had experienced mental health issues and had been forced to leave the band several years prior. The song serves as a tribute to Barrett and expresses feelings of longing, loss, and a sense of emptiness in his absence.
The lyrics touch upon themes of alienation, the music industry, and the pressures of fame. The song's lyrics and music create a melancholic and reflective atmosphere, resonating with the audience's emotions and highlighting the band's emotional journey during that period.
David Gilmour's contribution to the song was primarily in the musical composition and guitar work, which is an integral part of the song's iconic sound and emotional impact. The combination of Waters' poignant lyrics and Gilmour's soulful guitar playing contributed to making "Wish You Were Here" a beloved and enduring song in Pink Floyd's discography.
Overall, "Wish You Were Here" was written as a tribute to Syd Barrett, expressing the band's longing for his presence and acknowledging the impact his departure had on them.
Been listening to Pink Floyd since the 70s,never gets dull even after all these years.Lyrics are profound with superb musicianship and no auto tuner,real music
I have been listening to Pink Floyd for 50 years. I enjoyed you reciting the lyrics. I can tell you really appreciate this song.
I saw them live in Dallas in ‘94. So awesome! 4+ Hours long, in the rain, at the old Teas Stadium where the ceiling was open in the middle. Luckily we had covered seating.
One of the best nights of my entire life. And I’m now 58 years old.
Freakin’ awesome!
I was 13 the first time I listened to Pink Floyd now 65 and I am still the big fan even seen them when they entertained in Nashville Tennessee
What they did is almost unnoticeable. Every word is as clear as if they were sitting next to you in a quiet conversation.
Syd Barrett ...RIP♡♡♡.
It’s wonderful to see someone enjoying this song as much as I do.
This is a master class of musicianship by every member of Pink Floyd . Thank goodness I’m alive to have seen them twice.
I love his transparency. He doesn't put on a persona. He's there being a human connecting with our humanity. The strength of his delivery is that he doesn't over-deliver or ham it up. He lets them impact the heart without affect\ or melodrama.
Was lucky enough to see him at the Hollywood Bowl in 2016 no costume or set changes just David and his guitar truly magical
What a beautiful soulful reaction every thing you said rings so true i have lost my mother father and two sisters over the years and a day doesnt go by and i think of them wish they were here pink floyd david gilmore expresses his feelings through their music absolutely wonderful
You really tuned into this song and what it means to those of us who have loved it since 1975.
Dearest Janet,
I often cry when I listen to Pink. So you are not alone.... They soothe my soul and make me smile. As you do also!!!! Pink Floyd is one of the best bands EVER. Their work is timeless.. David is a gifted musician. The band is so calm as they perform. AND their light show set a new standard. I believe they have one trailer in their caravan just for lights, lasers, and a mirror ball. I have never seen them in concert other than in videos. Bummer!!!!!
Why hold back tears, why keep yourself sooo composed? Don't you know silent tears are a universal language?😂❤🙏👍❤️
His songs and music will never die!
Pink Floyd has a long repertoire of songs that in themselves are true masterpieces. Gilmour's voice and guitar transport you to another dimension, no one is capable of making his guitar speak and cry, his solos are memorable.
The list of legendary songs is very long, but there are songs that deserve to go down in music history. "Comfortably Numb" is for me the best solo in history, as well as themes with messages that make the listener reflect, "on the turning away" live, as well as the everlasting "High Hopes" with Gilmour doing magic with the steel guitar in a solo that can move you to the deepest. "Time", "Mother" "Fat old sun" live with two different versions at the concerts "Remember That Night" and "Live in Gdańsk" and a long list of songs that would be impossible to name.
I have great admiration for David Gilmour, both as a musician and as a human being, he is a man of convictions who supports himself in all charitable causes, even going so far as to auction off his house and his guitars to help people in need.
I hope to continue enjoying his incomparable art for many years
Pure perfection what a class act fabulous this song and the lyrics touch my emotions in a very special way I fight back the tears tears of joy and bliss pink floyd at their very best what a band
I am so happy that I saw this live during this tour... People will never see epic stage tours again like those from the 60's, 70's, and 80's... Pink Floyd was one of the few bands that pushed the massive stage shows into the 90's, but the days of the massive stage props, crashing Spitfires, floating pigs, and the epic Rotating flower-petal mirror ball from the Pink Floyd days are sadly gone forever.
What a special work of art this song is. David is a master with voice and guitar.
I remember this song full of feelings because I associate it with my first love, who was a thousand kilometres away at the time. I sent her the LP card with lots of love vows. Later I bought the CD, and even later a really high-quality player. It almost blew me away when I heard things in the intro that weren't there before, for example the slight scraping as he takes the guitar (off the wall?) while listening. Great masterpiece!
To watch you absorb the music and be moved in your soul by this really speaks to me. I have loved Pink Floyd since I was a young boy and love to see others enjoy it too! Cheers
It was the best time growing up in the 60s 70s 80s 90s best music ever.
Really amazing! Poignantly fascinating! An ultimate guitar player, David Gilmour does not parade his technical prowess and virtuosity. The main thrust is on the extraction of the sound, on striking the right chord and eliciting intense emotions. That's what makes him one of the greatest musicians and instrumentalists of all time.
I love that the crowd is singing along…..they know all the words and the tune, and David knows they do, and he loves it too.
There is so much more Pink Floyd to listen to. The entire pulse live performances are in my opinion some of the best live performances you will ever see by any band. They are musical masters of the universe
We’re just two lost souls swimming in a fishbowl year after year ! my favourite line of any song ever 💔
I fell deeply in love with Dave Gilmour years ago 😂 ❤. Nothing compares to Pink Floyd. Wonderful seeing you experience this one. To listen to the entire album(s) at once is the real intended experience 🌱Hope you try it!
Pink Floyd is the most wonderful rabbit hole you can enter. I've been there since 1972 and don't plan on leaving.
Hard to describe this one. Maybe it’s the vocal tone, maybe it’s the guitar, maybe it’s the lyrics…. Whatever it is, it just hits really deep. There really is nothing like it and I’m glad I live in the era where such tracks exist.
I think the answer is simply. The vast majority of people have at some stage of their lives have had someone come into their life and then leave. We all have someone we miss.
I can describe it in one word. "EPIC!"
71 years old and still listen in awe at music from this era.
"Wish You Were Here" fits perfectly with the central theme of this album, which is ABSENCE.
This song doesn't need gimmicks to convey its message, sometimes simplicity is enough.
Had the opportunity to see them live. Amazing performance.
Glad you can join us. This has been my favorite song for over four decades
A powerful, emotional song paying homage to Syd Barrett, a founding member of Pink Floyd who was tragically crippled by schizophrenia. Shine on You Crazy Diamond is also a touching tribute.
Pink a Floyd’s and David’s talent is so present during this seamingly effortless yet spellbinding performance. I also appreciate so much her willingness to listen and appreciate the performance throughout without pausing. Her emotional response and admiration of the music says so much about her. I bet she’s a wonderful person.
I'm not sure if you looked into the background of this song... but it was about a band mate that for many years lingered on after mental illness and LSD took their toll on his soul.
In a way it was much like losing someone to Alzheimer's. I watched my mother have to go through that with her mother... gone but still there. Part of me thinks that is worse than if they had just passed.
So the song is about Syd Barret. There are two songs on the album that were specifically written about Syd. Wish you were here and Shine on you crazy diamond.
I'd suggest you do Shine on if you haven't already.
I've seen my fair share of concerts, but Pink Floyd was the best. I saw them at Mile High Stadium in Denver, in 1988.
Was there as well. The most incredible concert I ever attended. Remember it like it was last night
Having been a teenager in the late 60-70’s I was lucky to have seen so many great bands,Pink Floyd being one of them. There is nothing like being in the audience of a Floyd concert. They were one of the first bands to do Quadrophonic concerts. The light show is amazing.
Few have complete mastery of the guitar. David is one of them.
We're just two lost souls swimming in a fishbowl year after year. One of the greatest lines in music
Every time you listen to the song it seems as good as the first time you heard it……timeless classic. Gilmore is a master craftsman.
From a stage presence perspective, the legend of PF/DG and this song in particular means there was and always will be an enormous amount of anticipation in the crowd. I saw Roger Water play about 15 years ago, and the excellent guitarist he had very slightly mis-played (or played differently to how DG plays) one very small part of time - and you could see most in the crowd noticed that and people were look sideways at their friends. The crowds tends to be solid long term fans who know this epic music.
I remember when i was depressed and suffering from severe anxiety, i used to listen to this song constantly, it was the only thing that made me feel better ❤
His vocals are so in tune with the guitar, at times it is hard to hear the distinction between his voice and the strings. Beautiful.
Was at this tour. NO words.
Many X I saw them.
Many X just David....
Beyond no words.
Been a fan since I was very little.
My brothers a generation olde gave me the best musical education. All. Not just rock.
Carry on.....
Please check out On The Turning Away live at The Delicate Sound Of Thunder concert...mind blowing performance.
The Confident Singer A big thank you for your very touching words at the end of the video thank you.
This song just emphasizes how David's guitar playing is truly another way for him to sing a song.
Simple, heartfelt, soulfully sung and played. THIS was the song I grieved the losses of both my father and mother to, 15 years apart. NOTHING else could apply, and it STILL chokes me up every time, but it HAS to. Stage presence in this case IS the simplicity of just letting the song out for US to feel it.
To really get this song you have to get to know the fragility of the ghost in the background, who inspired such wonderful heartfelt lyrics. Syd Barrett was the rarest of diamonds in the music world, and way too special for the world in general to appreciate his fusion of freeform sound and poetry. Nevertheless Syd is revered by many for his incredible gift and the launch pad he provided for PF in the late sixties.
我完全同意你的看法。我想当平克·弗洛伊德失去西德·巴雷特时，每个乐队成员也失去了自己的一部分，一部分是他们纯真的。他们带着这种创伤向前迈进，但也带着Syd的一部分，他永远以一种使他们的思想和音乐具有他们这一代其他乐队罕见的深度的方式影响了他们。
Very true! The Whole album Wish you were Here is suffused with the loss of Syd. My personal favourite track of Floyd is Shine on You Crazy Diamond. Dark room, good headphones my vinyl copy from '75, perfection. (Mind, it would be wrong not to listen to the rest) 😉
David Gilmour plucks all the strings, including the heart strings.
@The Confident Singer, you are perfect. Observation without intrusion.
Syd Barrett had a huge impact on the band when he left and it shows through multiple different songs by them. Pink Floyd never forgot that or really got passed it completely as Roger Waters and David Gilmore were to far apart with moving on and in what direction they were trying to go. Syd’s music after he left was still really good and on par with his style. One of the greatest bands of all time.
Gilmour.