If you'd like to see some Pink Floyd FULL album reviews from me, hit a "👍" ! I'd love to see your input as well! If so, this would be my first full listen on an album on this channel so it'd be extra special ❤
This record titled "wish you were here" is intended to be listened to from beginning to end.i would recommend this one or "animals" or "dark side of the moon...you will thank me later lol. .love your reactions!! This song is about Sid Barret btw..ciao
If you were going to do a full album review I'd recommend Dark Side just because so much of it is intended to be listened to back to back to back. Going from Time to Great Gig in the Sky for example means more than just hearing either song by itself.
"We're just two lost souls swimming in a fish bowl...year after year...running over the same old ground...what have we found? The same old fears...wish you were here." My favorite line from any song ever.
The repeat of "How I wish" just before those lines is awesome too, almost emphasising the sense of loss and how powerless the singer feels. Iconic song writing.
it's like he was singing abt my life here. lost soul I am and swimming in my own fish bowl wishing for a good change... hell a change would be better than it is now maybe
The entire Wish You Were Here album needs to be heard in one sitting. That’s how it was meant to be. Dark Side of The Moon is the same way. Both albums are masterpieces.
Thank you, as an old man, I watch a lot of 'reaction' videos of music I grew up with, you are one of the very few that get emotionally reactive, and that is what music should be about, great music should resonate with your soul and make you smile, laugh and cry, at the same time, otherwise it is just 'pop'. You rock girl.
I can never listen to this song without thinking about my younger brother that took his life in front of me, I know the song is about the loss of their lead singer Syd Barrett, but I'm sure this song touches everyone in their own way 😥
Never heard anyone express themself as honest, open and clear - as this girl. She can teach us all a thing or 2 about "feelings" and "acceptance". Wow. Mesmerizing
This and Shine On You Crazy Diamond are both about their former bandmate Syd Barret. He was kicked out of the band in 68 because he had a problem with LSD. By the time they wrote this song he had effectively lost his mind, so he was still alive, but not there mentally. My favorite lyric is: “Did you exchange A walk-on part in the war For a leading role in a cage?” This song always makes me tear up 😭
I think he purposely went mad but he suffered from shizophrenia either before or due to his drug use at at time when psychiatry was more evil than it is today. I think Syd may have bought into Absurdism a bit too much and as a son who witnessed his own father suffer with schizophrenia, this song hits too close to home. Too bad it was the meaning they both chose to justify their existence :(
Brain Damage is another great song about Syd's state: You raise the blade, you make the change You rearrange me 'til I'm sane You lock the door and throw away the key And there's someone in my head, but it's not me
Only Shine On is specifically about Syd... S-hine on Y-ou crazy D-iamond. They said it in various documents. I still think all of their music has been somewhat influenced by him tho
@@jomojojo6603 From Wikipedia. Here’s the quote: “Originally trained as a painter, Barrett was musically active for less than ten years. With Pink Floyd, he recorded four singles, their debut album The Piper at the Gates of Dawn (1967), portions of their second album A Saucerful of Secrets (1968), and several unreleased songs. In April 1968, Barrett was ousted from the band amid speculation of mental illness and his excessive use of psychedelic drugs.” If that’s wrong feel free to contact Wikipedia, however, my apologies for saying “kicked out” which apparently gave the impression that the band didn’t care about Syd, which was not my intent.
@@jomojojo6603 Well, according to Nick Mason's book it was half and half. Syd had lost interest, that's why they brought in David. But in the beginning they still picked him up for shows, even, if he didn't play much anymore. And one day, while sitting in the van, they decided not to pick him up. And that was that. Nick also said, they all felt guilty afterwards, but they were to young and inexperienced to handle the situation differently.
I'm a old guy born in 57, I love you hear Pink Floyed like I did my 1st time; I cried a few times. They still wake up my mind, they are Time travelers.
I’m actually not surprised that a younger generation is so touched by Pink Floyd. The way they convey the human experience is absolutely TIMELESS! It is a testament to how incredibly good they were!
Syd’s life seemed very short in many ways. It’s sad he wasn’t there for the band success. Without him, we would not have the magic that is Pink Floyd. David Gilmour is a treasure as is Syd. You can’t have one without the other. I feel this song and the album pays a very sweet and real tribute to Syd.
When you eventually do Great Gig In The Sky if anyone says to do a live version they are wrong. The first listen of that song should always be the studio version.
My older brother fell victim to Schizoprenia in his late teens. He was the best of us. His talent, wit and looks left us all in the dust. He was also fearless. And schizophrenia robbed him of his glorious, unbounded and gifted self. Oh Ron, how I wish you were here.
It doesn't end if you're playing the album, it transitions very smoothly into the second half of "Shine On You Crazy Diamond". If you ever do listen to All of "Dark Side of the Moon" in one sitting or all of "Wish You Were Here" also in one sitting you'll really understand the way these albums work!! There are no albums out there that are engineered any better than most Pink Floyd albums!
Totally. These Pink Floyd albums are meant to be listened to in full. Listening to The Wall is like watching a movie (it was made into a movie, but I still recommend listening to the album). I'd love to see AileenSenpai do a vid of one of these albums in its entirety.
What a classic. When my dad got sober after my mom left him right before their 20th wedding anniversary, this song came to symbolize the memory of his marriage with my mom. She also had a pain pill addiction so they both had their flaws. My dad passed away 12 yrs ago. Behind me in a frame is the "Wish you were here" poster my dad had in his room. Songs have this amazing power of empathy.
This song is about their original lead singer/guitar player, sid barret, sid left the band due to taking to much lsd and went insane, beautiful song about a good friend
@@AileenSenpai This and Shine on You Crazy Diamond are about Syd. When they were recording the latter a dishevelled tramp came into the studio that nobody recognised at first. It was Syd. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uKCMSWbC9VY.html&ab_channel=musicounds heartbreaking
@@AileenSenpai the song does “flag ship” the theme of the album & you are 100% it’s about longing & missing,emptiness or even a void(maybe regret) but it’s not about Syd Barrett ☺️
Dang girl when you started to tear up I did too. Some powerful lines in there had me thinking about regret, missed opportunity, friends no longer with us, significant others, all that. Great vid !
I'm so happy for you, being able to experience something like Wish You Were Here for the first time and being moved by it so much. This is one of my fav Floyd songs so it's great to see someone else experiencing it. 🙂
it was about the loss of their friend, and original front man Syd Barret. He wasn't dead at the time, but he was mentally so lost. Most of their albums were about him after they made the decision to let him go. It's even more sad to hear this song since he has passed, he was paranoid, alone, and everyone thought he was strange.
That’s why I have been listening to Pink Floyd now over 50 years.They are amazing is the best way to put it. They always had something to say, and a message.
Having lost both my parents at a relatively young age, I’m thankful that I grew up listening to music like this because of them. Now when I hear a PF song it makes me feel like they’re still here with me in some small way, and I appreciate the music even more because of that. It’s hard not to get choked up hearing this song, but it’s also comforting.
A great song! Other beautiful pieces include: The Great Gig in the Sky Hey you Money Have a cigar Echoes Brain damage/Eclipse I could go on and on. But if you really want a deep Pink Floyd experience, I recommend listening to the entire “Dark Side of the Moon” album from beginning to end. It’s breathtaking!
'When the Tigers Broke Free' is the first time my wife broke down and cried after hearing a song for the first time. Granted, she had a parallel experience, but that one is beyond powerful.
Im a musician too and "Wish You Were Here" is a song that no matter how many times i played i never get enough of it! The best song of all times, by my opinion!
My father passed 9 years ago to cancer and was a huge Pink Floyd fan. This song gets me every time. I loved it before but now I always zone out when I hear it and sing the whole thing no matter where I am. Thanks for this one 🙏❤️
I can relate, my dad passed away last year after a year long battle to cancer at the same time the world came to halt due to covid. My dad would always have this song blasting from his truck as he drove home from work and I can still hear it in my head as I wash dishes and just imagine him pulling up to the driveway and singing to his hearts contempt. Its a bittersweet song, because it makes you miss them…but at the same time you cant feel totally sad when this song plays and reminds you of the fond memories you have of them while knowing somewhere up there, they’re smiling down on us knowing we’ll be okay.
Your ability to instantly and automatically tune in to the music and the lyrical expression on such a deep heartfelt level speaks volumes of how truly caring and loving you must be. I am a huge Pink Floyd fan and I love these songs even more after vicariously experiencing them through such a genuine light.
Oh my goodness, this song makes me think of my big brother, he would put on this album and explain to what every song meant, in fact he did that with every Pink Floyd album, this is the only song I have the coordination to sing and play at the same time, I'm looking forward to seeing your reaction to this Aileen! Love your channel! 🤘😎🤘
Hey from Germany, Pink Floyd ist the MOST iconic Band of all Times! The Lyrics are always getting deeper and deeper while you hear the Songs in the second, third or 25th time......
This song will always make me remember my late cousin who passed away 12 years ago at the age of 39 from leukemia. He left us far too soon. Pink Floyd was his favorite band (Led Zep is mine, but we always liked both bands so much). Pink Floyd has so many great songs, but this one is my favorite from them. Simple and short compared to many of their other songs, but this is the one that always makes the most impact on me.
It is one of my favorite Floyd songs, in fact this is my favorite album. As good as Darkside and the Wall is, there's just something about Wish You were Here.
@@johnwoodworth9127 I can understand why the album is your favourite it is amazing but I still prefer Darkside mainly because it was my first Floyd album so it also opened my mind to music in general as a teen
More Pink Floyd, “Have A Cigar”, “Welcome To The Machine“, “The Great Gig in The Sky”, “Time”, “Us And Them” “Money”, “Speak To Me/Breathe“, on second thought listen to the whole album “Dark Side Of The Moon” and them go to the album “Wish You Were Here”, and “Animals” your mind will be Jell-O when you get to “The Wall”
I love how your heart rate drops a bit and stabilizes when some song, or part of one, hits the target. Means you truly let the music flow through you as an experience. ❤❤❤❤
It's wonderful to have you on board with us flyoydians your comments are so heart felt and true and I believe your journey has just begun I hope you continue you exspierence pink Floyd
I have listened to this song millions of time with a heavy heart as time goes on but seeing your reaction to the lone chorus actually got me to tear and choke up. Amazing how a simple song with one verse and one chorus can hit so hard. Thing to remember Aileen that Pink Floyd during the Roger Waters days that songs would bleed into the next one. This was no exception starting out in the beginning was a transition from "Have a Cigar" where it audibly went into a Radio version and a man (the one coughing) changing the channel to land on a guitar piece where he joined in with his guitar on the second measure... a Brilliant concept on PF's part. The end of the song with it's wind sound lead into "Sine On You Crazy Diamond parts XI - IX", both dedicated to their ex bandmate who had to be let go for increasing mental issues; Syd Barrett. This album is a real journey of feels and emotion as well as epic tracks. Great reaction as always 👍❤
I started playing drums in 1975 at 11 years old. The family would go for weekend drives and I’d take my drum sticks and play with everything on the radio but this tune always brought tears to my eyes, even at that age and even today.🥹
That album was dedicated to Syd Barrett, founder of Pink Floyd who had to leave the band due to the mental problems he suffered due to the use of LSD, the cover wants to imply how the absence of someone you love feels, that burning to know that it is not that person even if it is by your side, without a doubt it is one of the best albums that Pink Floyd has ❤️
The First time i heard this song it was like magic to me. Mellow yet so meaningful. I lost my best friend last year this song goes out to him. Wherever you are buddy, i hope you're happy, content and free from any pain. Wish you were here.
Best reviews I’ve seen. Just found you and both videos were about Pink Floyd. Not only do you do a heartfelt analysis, you respect the music and save most of your comments to the end. I like that you don’t go too technical. Music is supposed to be experienced. A lot of people focus so much that they miss the most important. Nice work, I really enjoyed it. Cheers.
This song, for me, has both a sad and happy meaning behind it, and they both stem from the same reason. This is the last song my father ever played for me on his guitar before he passed of lymphoma in 91 when I was 5, and we played it at his memorial in 2012 on Mount Benell in Austin. That's the sad part. My emotions are lightened every time I listen to this song because I feel as Dad is sitting next to me enjoying this masterpiece with me. Thank you for reacting to it.
I heard this song the day after my brother died. I was riding shotgun and looking out at one of the most beautiful sunsets I had ever seen in my life, right after a rainstorm. Something me and him used to get excited about as little kids. So the rain always gave me a sense of comfort. The timing of everything in that moment was perfect.
That's the same reaction I have listening to this song! It stirs emotions in me I didn't know I had and I'm 66 years old! It makes me think of people that I've known, loved, and lost over the years and how I wish they were still here.
This song makes me emotional lost my dad in 1991 when i was in the Persion gulf in the Marines. I have also lost my Stepfather and brother. So this song hits home hard.
"Wish You Were Here" is about the detached feeling many of us float through life with. It's a commentary on how people cope with the world by withdrawing physically, mentally, or emotionally. The main inspiration was Pink Floyd founding member Syd Barrett and his ordeal with schizophrenia.
You know... thank for this... I'm a 40-something long-time Floyd fan. I've heard and enjoyed this song SO many times. Of course, the song is originally written for someone that isn't around anymore... a memorial piece. Yet, your thinking of it as someone talking to a much younger version of themself is really intriguing. I think the lyrics fit that very well. Thank you for that.
Floyd songs mean different thing's to you as you go through life. Probably like most songs do to most people. I can say this song, my wifes personal favourite, means more to me now than it ever did when it came out. Be at peace my darling.. we all miss you so much xxxx
You’ll love the full album. For more epic sounds I’d recommend “Sorrow” or “Learning to Fly” live from the Delicate Sound of Thunder concert. Loving the Pink Floyd reactions!!
Im in tears.. this song is possible the most amazing piece of music ever made! It has maybe lost its originality a bit because of so much air play and pure popularity, BUT when you really listen its just WOW! Like the lyrics in "Time" yeah its about wasting .. life .. time . Hard words for a 55y old dude. Im not a pure classic rock guy, more altrnative .. indie , electronic - But Pink Floyd have made some of the most important and beautifull music ever, iv been a fan since the 70ies . Seeing your response made my eyes wet and the music made the hair on my arms raise. Thanks alot. :-) From CPH Denmark.
Just found your site because of Pink Floyd. Been listening to them for over 50 years during pain,happiness,sadness and euphoria. Thanks for being here today. You have a new subscriber:) take care and learn from everything…… 🎟🎼
As a music lover we have all been to gigs and walked out saying “That was incredible”……… uh then I saw Pink Floyd. I have been to hundreds of gigs and they are in my top 5 for sure.
I might be a little late to the party, but I just wanted to say Thank you. Thank you for showing how deeply this musical genius of a band can still reach the spirits of any who just listen.
Pink Floyd is my favorite band. They illicit the deepest and most intense emotions that I try to bury bc they’re too hard to handle. I’m grateful and lucky to be able to listen to them. What I would give to have heard them live in their day
The album was released in 1975 at the close of the Vietnam War. I always thought the lines “did you exchange a walk-on part in the war for a lead role in a cage” to mean did you voluntarily go when drafted or did you protest against the war and then was arrested. It’s a beautifully powerful song either way.
Excellent read on the self actualization vibe. Great real reaction, I felt it as you felt it - and I know this whole album inside and out, been listening for many years. As I commented below, you immediately connected with it. Waters himself (writer) said the song is about living one's life in an authentic way. Finding oneself, clarity. There is an undertone about his personal loss, but in his own words the song is more abstract.
I really wish you could check out shine on you crazy diamond, from the same album of Pink Floyd. I’m not going to spoil anything but it is the song that you understand the value of each member on a Rock band which is very unique
Oh how I love seeing someone's first reaction to Pink Floyd! The music just does something to you, and I love how you felt every note of that. There is absolutely no one to compare to David Gilmour.
In the last year ive lost my beautiful mother to cancer, and have just recently found out my dad has been diagnosed with Parkinson's. Pink Floyd is and always will be my favourite band, and despite having heard this song 10000000x before, it's hitting me harder than it ever has before. The power of music is as real as you and I. Much love to you all ❤
This was the first Floyd album I heard & I consider it the best with Dark Side as a very close second. Dark Side came before it but once into Floyd one needed to hear the whole.
This song is written for Syd Barrett, which was struggling with his mental health. Fun fact, the 12 snare guitar in the beginning David had to lend it from a friend. It has a distinctive tone. But is also heavily EQ'd. If you want, listen to the Pulse concert with this song, it strucks you in the gut.
Aileen you are watching and listening to the music of one of the greatest rock bands EVER! I say that with total conviction! Hot ashes for trees.. Misty eyed?? Well love Pink does that to you often!!!! Trust me when I say that, I have been listening to Pink for over 50 years..... These lyrics ring SO true!! "Wish you were Here!" We all of someone to think of with that line! All of us.....
This song is about their childhood friend Syd Barrett, one of the original founders of Pink Floyd. Syd gradually lost his mind after too many drugs, and was dismissed from the group. This album is a tribute to Syd, especially Shine On You Crazy Diamond
Actually Roger (who wrote the lyrics) said that this song was about absence in general. not about Syd specifically. But Dave (who sang it) said that EVERY time he has EVER sang it (in the studio and live), that he thinks about Syd while singing it. So, Yes and No (I guess?)
@@leekrick6051 That's cool. It might be true! But I don't know why Roger would lie about what HE meant when HE wrote the lyrics, especially when Roger vehemently proclaims that "Shine on you Crazy Diamond" WAS specifically about Syd! Why would he lie about the lyrics to "Wish you Were Here"?
@@damienhenning3298 I think you are right. It may have been Shine On that I was thinking about that they all said was definitely about Syd. Either way, both are wonderful songs on that album.
I'm 69 years old and was in my 3rd year at college when this album was release; it's nice to see some of the younger Folks are learning just how good much of the music from the 1970s (led by Pink Floyd, Zeppelin, The Who, and others) really was.
Growing up with Pink Floyd gave me role models. They helped define my world view, my sense of self and others, and informed me on so many levels. It is sad that "they" broke up due to basically perfectionism. My hope is that they find peace soon as Time marches on. Their music and lyrics are eternal though.
My best friend of all time, we met in Advanced Infantry Training, we were drafted, this became our song, he's gone now, and this always brings the flow of tears. Great to watch you react, you are such a sweet soul.
Pink Floyd songs tend to run into one another. They are separate songs but they blend together for one long, wonderful journey. It sounds like they 'just end' but that's actually the beginning of the next song getting cut off.
You tearing up dear? Yeah, me too. Love seeing you explore this music I was fortunate enough to witness the first time around. Their music is emotive for most people. Nicely done.
Floyd is weirdly uplifting for all that is so sad and introspective. It's that feeling that someone else really understands your pain, can express what you wish you could say if you only had the ability to express yourself like they can.
I sung this song to a group of Irish, German, and Americans in an Irish pub in Mannheim, Germany. With my best friend aside to resounding applause. One of the greatest moments of my life. Never be ashamed of your people and where you came from. You will regret it.
I’ve heard this song so many times on the radio that I’ve become detached to it for many years but when my sister passed who I loved very very much. her boyfriend from high school at the funeral told me he cried every time he heard the song because it was the one she try to teach him on the guitar. Now I find it very hard to still listen to.😢 Pink Floyd has been in my life since birth many of there songs seem to of been written to guide us through our lives. Which is why their music will live in infamy.
David Gilmour's amazing voice and guitar were the perfect vehicle for Roger Water's dark often melancholy lyrics. He can wring out every ounce of emotion from a song seemingly effortlessly. In that sense he was truly the [spiritual] lyricist of Pink Floyd. You might want to check out the excellent live Pulse version of this song.
