Pink Floyd - Comfortably Numb ( Pulse Concert ) | Singer Reacts | 

Thank you for not pausing during the second solo. Truly one of the all time greatest spectacles in rock history that can join generations old an new...

This group of dads are the real rock stars that no one has matched.

This is the peak of music itself, it literally can´t go any higher than this

“A group of dads?????” When I was 20 these guys were 24-26 and creating this music. They are musical geniuses. No one else has ever done this.

Without doubt the greatest guitarist you will ever listen to and I don't care what metal heads say I'm a metal heal of over 50yrs this man is pure class

I was at this show, 23 years old, on my own, surrounded by thousands of people crying at the solo. Totally changed my views on music. The best gig I've ever seen.

David Gilmour's guitar is like an additional vocalist in the band. He makes those strings sing like no one else can.

"The child is grown, the dream is gone" Punchy line, love it

10:02 "This is very visually........ *going into trance*" 🙂

It's hilarious to me hearing young people talk about pink Floyd. The best band in history I might add.

The dad played the greatest solo ever recorded 49 trucks 220 workers 3 days to go together, the last tour ever for Pink Floyd……greatest show I’ve seen out of about 100 concerts.

You are watching a late incarnation of the bands line up after one of the founding members, Bass player and writer Rodger Waters had left the band following arguments over writing credits and royalties. The young guy was Rodger’s replacement for later concerts. At this point only three of the original 5 members remained, David Gilmour (lead guitar and lead vocals) Richard Wright (Keys) and Nick Mason (Drums). The 5th member (Syd Barrett) left quite early in the bands life due to mental issues brought on by over use of drugs. They may look like a group of dads because at this point they were! But they were young once too and their music was a brilliant and continuing delight for those of use who grew old with it. Gilmour might just be the greatest lyrical guitarist that has lived to date.

watch the "group of dads" when they were young: "echoes live in pompeii 1972"

Not 1 single word about the amazing guitar playing played by a very talented person?? Guitar tones that don't exist today because a lot of music today is made using computers. He is actually considered to be the most talented guitar player of all time. No one plays notes as clear and controlled as David Gilmour.Totally controlled talent. Pink Floyd were live concert kings for 40 long years. 3 of them are the original Pink Floyd. The lead singer, the keyboard player and the drum player. This is when people played the instruments where the amazing sounds came from. Not like today where you get a few hits and then the person is uninteresting again after 2 - 5 years. Pink Floyd was pure talent that doesn't exist today.

The most epic guitar solo ever. You can't go wrong with any song from this show. I was 20 or 21 when this album came out and what a masterpiece. Thus album originally came out in 1979, been a fan over 50 years. Floyd were masters of lights/lasers during their shows. During the tour for the Animals album in 1977 they had a giant inflatable pig that would fly around during the song Pigs. I was supposed to go see that show, sent my buddy to pick up tickets during the day and we'd leave that night. The 💩 ended up picking a girl up in line and I never got to see them. Still haven't talked to him since 1977.

Congratulations. You have just experienced the greatest solo of all time. That was definitely David Gilmour's "Hold my beer and watch this" moment. Check out the song "Sorrow" or "Run like Hell" off of this concert as well. You won't be disappointed.

You owe it to yourself to listen to the whole album. I’m so grateful I grew up on this stuff ❤

Please don’t forget that this was 30 years ago. To my knowledge, this was one of the first concerts with a fully computerized light show. The stage lights were actually partly airport runway lights, because nothing else was as powerful as they required it. And they were the first to fill the whole stadium with a surround sound.

It's a song that if your feeling sad or angry just sit alone, close your eyes and listen. You'll be chill and happy you did.

Great Gig in the Sky from this show is incredible too. The original is also a must hear. The singer did the original in one take and it's one of the greatest songs ever.

Goosebumps every time I watch this video

David Gilmour is the Pied Piper of all guitarists. You seemed really mesmerized by his solo, as most people are, especially this one. I was fortunate enough to see Pink Floyd on this very tour when I was in my early 20's. It was May '94 at the old Foxboro Stadium in Massachusetts. I can tell you from first-hand experience that it was like time slowed down, and it was one of the most surreal experiences I've ever had. I believe this particular concert that was filmed was at the end of the tour (Division Bell Tour) in October of '94 in Earl's Court in London. Great reaction!

The genius of the guitar solo is NOT ONLY in its technicality.. but in its artistic expression... the last lyrics were "comfortably numb" halfway through the song … so it COMPLETELY replaces the vocals/lyrics in order to communicate this "comfortably numb" state of mind... you hear struggles .. screams of anxiety and despair along with some glimmers of hope and clamoring for survival.... Gilmore literally made that Guitar sing those emotions...and that's why it is considered to by many to be the greatest solo ever.. PURE ARTISTIC GENIUS

The Most beautiful Out-tro Guitar Solo ever

Everybody's dad was 20 at one point in their life and I promise you there aren't any 20 year olds doing anything like this today.

The gentleman on the keyboards is the late, great Richard Wright!

You've witnessed one of the best, if not THE best guitar solo in music history. And until all the stars burn out and all of the light in this universe will someday fade away, this will stay on the Top Ten List of all times, as long as there are sentient beings around to listen to it...

Man, I don't listen to much Pink Floyd, but I get absolutely mesmerized by this song every time.

You can diagnose the technicality of this song but its sooo deep. In High School when Dark Side came out and now 65 yrs old with MS Its amazing how their music can effect different times in your life and now realize they were so far into the future for me. The 70s - got high to it. The 2000's - get emotional to it because its so real now. 2 different life experiences from the same song I want to go back to the 70's for sure! It was a lot more fun. I think Ren is a new artist who can capture depth like Roger.

I was at the Kansas City version of this concert, in Arrowhead Stadium, also in 1994. My family and I drove across the entire state for 4 hours to get there. This one song in particular was the standout of the show, and for the rest of the decade, I could give myself goosebumps at will by thinking of this song. Roger Waters had song the verses on the original album version in 1979, but he'd quit the band about a decade before this recording. Having most of the rest of the band do it was an inspired choice. And that's Dave Gilmore on the guitar solo and chorus.

Pink Floyd was formed in London in 1965. The group name is in recognition of 2 Black American southern blues musicians: PINK Anderson ands FLOYD Council.

David Gilmour is the world's greatest "emotionalist" guitarist. Closing your eyes during his solo's evokes pure emotion and always it paints a picture in my mind of what he is trying to get across with his music.

Rachel as a female singer you should check out their Great Gig in the sky, you can see their backup singers shine!

Hello from Australia. Hi, it's god to see young people (i'm 68) reacting to Pink Floyd, i have been a Floydy for 50 yrs now. i flew from Australia just for that concert,a life changing event. the second solo in this song the best soul touching solo ever. Dave Gilmour can make a guitar talk, sing and cry all at the same time. every Floyd album is a journey, and each track is a different road on that journey. i taught myself to play guitar after hearing, Wish You Were Here. and Comfortably Numb is the last song i play every night. enjoy your journey. I am also glad you didn't pause during the second solo. i have everything Pink Floyd have done. Brilliant collection !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Watching the smile appear on your face when the ball popped was magical. It's moment when Floyd has given you something magical. Something you'll never be able to put down. Pink Floyd is the Greatest live band in music history. They are the first band that intensionally connected the visual with the musical. Using the special effects and lights to amplify and magnify the emotions in the music. To give everyone in the audience a visceral experience. Every single song performed at this concert is presented in the same manner. I'll recommend that you react to Keep Talking and Sorrow next.

I was hypnotised from day one in the 1960 tees when i first listened to for me one of the greatest progressive rock bands theres ever been these guys were ahead of their time in so many ways and have influenced many a person and band over the years there will never be another pink floyd they are unique and absolutely brilliant

Great reaction and thank you for not stopping during Gilmour's second solo. This was a fantastic concert to be at in 1994's Pulse Tour. The songs tempo evokes the true emotional sound of Pink Floyd....it is a journey. Please react to "Run Like Hell" which is the song right after this, that was the final song from this "Pulse" concert...cannot wait for your reaction on that one. There are so many great songs from Pink Floyd and we welcome you to explore the journey!

They are "Dads" on stage. That's because after forming in 1965, they were still relevant in '94. Here we are nearly 60 years later and your generation is listening & "reacting" to it. I honestly can't name a band with any relevance in the last 10...20?.... years. Those Grandpas filled stadiums for over 50 years and are, inmho, the greatest band of all time. This solo is, (also inmho) the greatest guitar solo of all time. *See how I added young generation text stuff into my response? Wanted to show how fly I am 😂

The whole concert was a very spiritual experience. I was there. Best concert ever. As a singer I'm sure you would really appreciate a beautiful song of theirs from the Delicate Sound of Thunder concert called On the Turning Away. Incredible vocals by the whole group and backing singers. Enjoy.

There are two concerts I wish I was old enough to have attended - this one at Earl's Court, and Queen at Wembley 86. Floyd has a huge back catalogue for you to explore, and even check out some of David Gilmour's (the guy on the guitar) solo work. He's also done some live concerts and included some of the old Floyd stuff. His version of Echoes at Gdansk is astonishing.

This is the one Pink Floyd song that hits me the most personally. As someone with chronic neuromuscular pain, it is something that is so relatable. It was actually written by Roger Waters for his experience after getting a pain injection for abdominal pain, which turned out to be hepatitis, right before a performance and how it made him feel. It also reminded him of when he was very ill as a child. In some ways, just listening to Pink Floyd is a form of pain relief. Listen to the album from 1973 "Dark Side of the Moon", which was a concept album, and you'll get what they are about.

One "fun fact" is that the "middle aged Dad" who plays the drums here, Nick Mason, owns an impressive car collection, one of which is worth $30m! The British are the masters of the rock band, several of which, like Pink Floyd, have become legends of popular music, brands that will live forever, even after the musicians themselves are long gone. American popular music is more about solo artists, most of which have or will soon lose relevance. The few really noteworthy American rock bands, like Metallica, are heavily influenced by historical British bands, like Black Sabbath and Judas Priest.

Saw this tour back in '94 in Washington, DC. It's called The Division Bell tour. Pulse is the name of the live album put out afterwards. Cheers....

That solo was so amazing, so incredibly beautiful, There aren't words to describe how perfect it truly was...

This man just knows how to hit the right notes at the right time

They may look like a group of dad’s here, but remembered they wrote this song when they were your age

Absolutely brilliant reaction to the second guitar solo. You could see the moment when you realised how brilliant and moving it is. You literally transcend to another plain.

3 of the musicians performing are from Pink Floyd of the 1960s and are around 50 years of age at the time of this 1994 concert.

If you pay attention to the crowd, everyone is mesmerized by the song and the light show. The crowd doesn't jump around, aisles are empty and the highlights are where you hear them cheering loudly. No band can compare to these guys, they are a league of their own.

The Floyd are totally about music. They are not Glam Rock. The music and visuals are what make Pink Floyd concert so great! Keep up the good work!

A bunch of dads, lol. Band formed in the mid 1960s in Cambridge, England. They ain't gonna look 30 in 1994. This line up features three of the original members (on lead guitar, keyboard, and drums), with the "kid" bassist filling in for the fourth original who left the band in the 1980s. Rest of the players great musicians along for the ride. Maybe read a tiny bit before diving into a band you're not familiar with? Most younger listeners/reactors immediately realize that this band and this song are very special. All three of the original members are widely considered master musicians. Guitarist David Gilmour, for example, is considered among the best ever in rock and the solo in this particular performance arguably among the best ever live solos.

Hi, new here… this is a masterclass…by middle aged men who know a thing or two on stirring up the emotional, ….as we get older we seek out comfort. The clothes these guys wore are a statement to that fact.. it’s an explanation of the title and lyrics of this song. We get comfortable in the numbness of life.. and many times we insulate our lives so that comfort is key. “the dream [of youth and life] is gone”… the second solo is (for me) an emotional outcry of the spirit or subconscious to be set free of that comfort. To open up the heart, to rekindle the dream… to find hope and an excitement in the newness that being uncomfortable ushers in. To explore ourselves and be reborn to this world. The opening up of the flower and letting our spirit/light shine outward. The dreamer is within you.

Their clothes represent typical guys off the streets getting together to perform a melody of the century ❤❤

Pink Floyd were founded in 1965 by Syd Barrett (guitar, lead vocals), Nick Mason (drums), Roger Waters (bass guitar, vocals) and Richard Wright (keyboards, vocals). Under Barrett's leadership, they released two charting singles and the successful debut album The Piper at the Gates of Dawn (1967). Guitarist and vocalist David Gilmour joined in January 1968.

this is 1994. at this point, pink floyd was going for 30 years. the original bassist left in the 80ies, which is why the bassist is younger.

Young guy is the son of actor Mike Pratt who was in Randall and Hopkirk deceased,a great tv show from the 1960s.

they are mesmerising. cant go wrong with any pulse songs. or echoes live when they were a lot younger. its genius. also, if aliens come down to visit us, i want David Gilmour, the amazing singer/guitarist, to welcome them 😃

Pink Floyd are an English rock band formed in London in 1965. Gaining an early following as one of the first British psychedelic groups, they were distinguished by their extended compositions, sonic experimentation, philosophical lyrics and elaborate live shows. They became a leading band of the progressive rock genre, cited by some as the greatest progressive rock band of all time.

A group of dads is a perfect description of Pink Floyd, especially considering how many dads listen to then 😂

Haha. She tried to talk during a Gilmore solo and mid sentence Dave and the soul in the guitar said " No my child just take a few moments and listen and feel and be present in this space and time. You're welcome"

Hard to believe this concert is nearly 30 years ago. Still one of the best ever, if not the best. You really need to watch the whole concert now :)

If you want to see them in their classic era (and young) watch Echos Live at Pompeii. That was actually their second era, but the one that almost everyone knows and where they created their epic melodic prog rock canon. After the album that Echos was on, they Dark Side of the Moon, which is a landmark album. It was on the album charts for something like 740 weeks.

No auto tune just talent and skill, few bands today could hold a candle to them.

“Like, this is very visually ….*” … then one of the greatest guitar solos ever! Great reaction! This song came out nearly 45 years ago in 1979 when these guys were young and they created one of the most iconic rock music *ever!!*

For more like this: „High Hopes“ from the same concert!

"Spiritual experience" is the best way to understand most Pink Floyd music. Oh, they have done some music that is just fun to listen to, but that's not their default. They are deliberately focused on telling stories about becoming human. Unfortunately for the reaction community, most of their stories can't be fully appreciated in just one piece; they told stories that spanned one or more albums. Don't let that put you off though. As you've seen, the snippets of stories they tell in single pieces are still profound and the music itself is well worth the listen.

A lot of Pink Floyd songs have to be listened to with headphones, eyes closed, in the dark, lying on your bed or, better yet, floating in a pool, letting the music wash over you.

The band started in 1963 and after many name and personal changes, they settled as a 4 piece band in late 1965. Lead guitarist and singer was added in late 1967 when Syd Barrett was so drug damaged he couldn’t speak let alone perform. That’s why they look so old in 1994..... the remaining 3 band members are all in their 50’s as are the other musicians except for the 3 backing vocalists and Guy Pratt on base guitar and backing vocals.

Great reaction to this, Rachel!! I was fortunate to see Pink Floyd on this Pulse tour at The Alamodome in San Antonio 1994. There were 47,000 fans, and I had 18th row seats on the floor. It was an experience of a lifetime! It was great to see your appreciation for this!!!

El mejor solo de guitarra en vivo de la historia ♥️

Now THAT's a good reaction. She let the whole solo went thourhg and just felt it, awesome!

You just said "I'm ready" and my immediate thought was "You think you are."

You would need days to hear Pink Floyd’s origin story, because there are several. They reinvented themselves like 5 times. It’s one of the most interested stories in rock history. As a vocalist, you will appreciate Great gig in the Sky from this same show

I watch lots of reactions to this video, yours was one of the best! You had genuine feelings that shone through and something real to say at the end. Pink Floyd never fails, I'm an old hippie, 68 now and have been a Floyd fan since the late 60s and it thrills me no end seeing modern reactors having such positive feelings about this great music. It does not matter whether young or old, what country you are in, your race, ethnicity, none of it matters, if they have any aptitude for music, as soon as they are exposed to Pink Floyd they like it and want more! That goes for any of the great rock bands from the mid 60s to the mid 90s, there was an avalanche of great music coming out on an almost weekly basis. For another great Pink Floyd performance, this time they are young in 1972 with the classic 4 member lineup, do Echoes, Live in Pompeii. They set up in the ancient Roman amphitheater there and unleashed a set of Floyd classics from their pre Dark Side period. In any event, nice to see you lovely young lady and good luck on your musical journey. Rock On and Enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎹🎶

"Spiritual" to describe this is an understatement. It's more than just spiritual. The bright orb at the end, just when David Gilmour hits the peak of his iconic guitar solo, transforms into a lotus flower. The lotus flower has meaning and symbolism in many cultures. Generally, because lotuses rise from the mud without stains, they are often viewed as a symbol of purity. Since they return to the murky water each evening and open their blooms at the break of day, lotus flowers are also symbols of strength, resilience, and rebirth.

I’ve been to 3 Pink Floyd shows and their light shows were hypnotic

You should definitely watch the whole concert...It is amazing and visually great. This show, actually brought me into stage lighting. The band is amazing. Thanks for the reaction and it is good, that you sometimes just let the music speak and not pausing it or talk over it and your impressions speaks...Nice..

I was at this very concert when I was 48 years old. I had tears running down my face for most of the gig. You don't listen to Floyd, you breath in and ingest them. I've grown up with floyd and remember them when they were long haired hypies doing very experimental stuff and they were way ahaed of their time. As a multi instrumentalist myself for over 50 years I've played a lot of gigs and seen a lot of bands. Hand on heart this was the single most amazing concert I've ever been to. The girl next to me was so overwhelmed that she collapsed and I had to help her friend pick her up and put her in her seat. I was emotionally drained for 2 days. As a vocalist I know you'll really appreciate "the great gig in the sky" from the same concert. This is where the backing vocalists are let loose. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vWZ6hmHj2MA.html

10:17 caught herself in that good old pink floyd trance! gotta love that sensation of high

I saw them in 1994 Rose Bowl, Pasadena CA. EPIC. The huge disco ball rose up out of an enclosure from the ground. There were speakers all around the top of the stadium for an awesome surround sound during David's solos.

You should check out "Run Like Hell" from the Delicate Sound of Thunder concert. Visually stunning _AND_ great guitar playing (as usual).

Welcome to the inventors of THE psychedelic rock sound of the 60s and 70s. Actually, David Gilmore was the second choice and jumped in to the band, when Syd Barrett got more and more mentally instable, the more successful the band was, probably due to the correlated stress, and tried to explore more extremes with the help of psychedelic drugs (probably the whole band did...). Most probably, he had some kind of (mostly genetical) disorder that comes with psychotic episodes, like schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorders. This for sure had a huge influence on the direction that their sound took. Mastermind Rodger Waters did a lot of the vocals before he left the band, he wrote a lot of the songs when he was in, and did a lot to the sound of the band. They were very experimental when they started and were one of the style-building forces for the sound of 70s rock and pop later. Two of their greatest hits are hommages to their former guitarist Syd Barrett: "Shine on, you crazy diamond" and "Wish you were here" (which also was the title of the according album). If you want to dive into their probably most known and stylistically and conceptually most interesting album, listen to something from "The Dark Side of the Moon". If you listen to the whole album, be prepared that it could be one of the life-changing experiences, that you can come across, when you are a musician.

When you were stunned, speechless by the visuals, the word you couldn't find was "captivating"...

Pink Floyd takes you on a journey of sound and emotion. Don't over think it, just enjoy it.

Thanks Rachel❤ For such a new (I won't say 'young') reactor you are already very discerning in your tastes. Some of us that are more 'seasoned' appreciate good taste. And you are correct...all of the production of the show, this song more than others, are choreographed to support the 'spiritual journey' that is Pink Floyd. And I gotta say, watching this song being brought to life in 94 was something etched into my spirit. Some things recordings can't convey. The light kit synchronizing as it turns in the air to bring all the lights to focus on David, the intensity of that single light within the mirror ball and the overwhelming emotional wave passing between the stage and the audience did indeed transcend a single event. Spiritual indeed.

Watching your expressions was enjoyable, you "get it", the sound, lightning is beyond good. 45 years in so far and my eyes still get misty listening to this.

When you get pink floyd it hits you hard. You got it a few seconds into the greatest guitar solo ever. Welcome to the club.

congratulations, you've now heard the greatest version of the greatest guitar solo of all time 👍

Ha ha, your face was a picture during that last solo LOL The eyes widen as does the smile as the lighting effects go into overdrive over the crowd and Gilmour shreds that signature riff. What a song, what a band...hope you liked it. Now, if you are a *real* singer....put on "The Great Gig in the Sky" and react to that. You'll be glad you did :)

OK...it's hard for me to imagine anyone could not be aware of this incredible band. If you get deeper, you'll come to discover that you don't simply 'listen' to Pink Floyd - you experience them. They'll open the road to a journey, and where you go depends on you. They don't just plug into equipment - they plug into your soul. This concert footage is from 1994, and this song is from the album "The Wall" (their 11th album), released in 1979. The band was formed in 1965, so Yeah, they look like dads. The core members (David Gilmour - guitar, Richard Wright (RIP) - keys, and Nick Mason - Drums) were all around 50 at this time. The one new member was Guy Pratt on bass (rep-lacing Roger Waters). The tour included the extra musicians (keyboards - Jon Carin, Drums/percussion - Gary Wallis, guitar - Tim Renwick) so they could better reproduce the studio sounds without recorded overdubs. Also on hand were all three backup singers that worked on the prior studio albums - Sam Brown, Durga McBroom, and Claudia Fontaine (RIP).

A good review. And thank you so much for not stopping the "solo" in the middle. You waited till the end. Thank you for that.

Like The Doors, Pink Floyd are masters of space. There is never a need to rush their songs.

The single greatest guitar solo of all time. Period.

The lights are just an added bonus. Close your eyes with Pink Floyd music your brain will add its own personalised visuals 😎

Imagine how the 20k people at the concert felt after 2.5 hours and this track was the 2nd encore of 3 …the glitter ball as I understand it was a dig at a record company executive who said “ it’ll never sell as you can’t dance to it” The lighting techies asked what’s the budget for lighting? And got the reply “ yes” ! David Gilmour apparently knew he wasn’t the fastest guitarist and chose to be the best instead, no shredding just pure talent.

You didn't go to "see" Pink Floyd, you went to "experience" Pink Floyd...

Rachel, your missing out unless you watch the entire Pink Floyd P.U.L.S.E. live in 94! The entire concert is a vibe!

Love how you were about to talk, then just got blown away for 3 minutes :D

They were all teenagers when they first started the band (except the young guy you noticed). They were at the top of the charts when I was a teenager, and I just turned 62 last month.

I only got to see Pink Floyd once in the early 90s, (a variation of this band, for the Momentary Lapse of REason tour)....they were just amazing. They hadn't toured in over a decade, but once I heard they were going to take it on the road again....HAD to get tickets....One of my older brothers (15 years older than me...I'm 54) saw Pink Floyd on every tour since Meddle (1971). Even though he was a HARDCORE Clapton fan (his first concert in fact was Cream), he always said that consistently, every time, Pink Floyd put on the GREATEST concerts ever...the greatest sound systems (they played in Quad), light shows (videos), and they just NEVER disappointed....They were very big on concept albums/pieces....you should really sit down, with headphones and listen to the Darkside of the Moon....it's the best 42 minutes you'll ever spend.