PINK FLOYD - GREAT GIG IN THE SKY REACTION 

I’m 98 years old and still cry every time I heard this song.. RIP Veronica my wife of 78 years .

So jealous of people hearing Pink Floyd for the first time.

If this song is not played at my funeral...I'm not going.

Watching her reaction proves that great music is universal. If she only knew that that lady's vocals were a complete ad-lib when recorded. The band just put her into a recording booth and said "sing". Afterward she thought she blew it! Pure magic!!!!

I always interpret the first part as anger/defiance, followed by slow acceptance, followed by embracing fate. Such a painfully beautiful song.

Dark Side of the Moon is the single greatest album of all time

I'm a 55 year old man, I still cry when I listen to this song. I just cry a little harder now than I did when I was young.

Honey, crying huge tears is the normal response to this song. I've listened to this song 100s and every time it gets me. My late wife is on her Beautiful Journey, I imagine her singing this.

Clare Torry captured lightning in a bottle on this track. NOBODY could have done it as well as she did. She has secured her place in music history, and it can never be erased. THANK YOU, Miss Torry!! You've made the world a better place.

I'm 73, and still shed a tear listening to these great tracks, I'm so glad that I grew up in a time when music had a meaning.

This is not a song for the ears, it is for the heart ...

This is the proper response to this song.

This song is about the five stages of dying - denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance.

A partner of mine had never heard this before, I played it to her, gave her warning, but she wanted to hear it, She cried a lot, but one thing that stuck with me was that she said it's exactly what her heart sounded like when she'd lost someone she really cared about, the true sound of a woman's sorrow as she put it. I think about that time every time I hear this track.

Can you imagine how I felt when I first heard this song.......I was 11 yrs old, 1973........... 60 yrs old now and this still evokes such emotion, it's absolutely amazing, and was done in one take. The whole album is a masterpiece.

Most of us are crying with you right now, this has been making me cry for 45 years now.

The vocalist Clare Torry improvised the vocal & only did 2 complete takes of this song -Straight gangsta

I feel like I'm not quite old enough to say this, but man, they don't make music like they used to. It's hard to find music like this these days, that moves you.

We introverts will one day take over the world, but we'd probably just stay in for a nice quiet evening.

That was a beautiful reaction, thank you for sharing your experience! 🎶😘

Pink Floyd told Claire Torrey only that this song is about life and death. She took it from there.

I think you're reaction is exactly what Pink Floyd was hoping to evoke in people.

This was the last song we played at my father's funeral.It was one of his favourate Songs.He asked us us to play it as he was being cremated. Very special song to me.

She's not singing about anything... she's singing about everything!

You are a beautiful person with beautiful windows that allow the world to see your beautiful soul...I cried with you.

Pink Floyd are aliens sent here to show us humans how music is supposed to sound

Clare Torrey sang with her soul that day!

I wouldn’t say you’re being sensitive. This song tears grown men apart hearing it 100 times later

I was 15 years old when I first heard this magnificent album in 1973. I never heard anything like it before. I was hooked. Watching you react to this brought a lot of tears to my eyes. Almost ran out of tissues. Thank you for making this feel even better than my first time hearing this. Didn’t think that was possible.

Don't worry, it's bought me to tears as well. They weren't fucking around at all with this album. It's a masterpiece from start to finish.

I think in thousands of years this vocal will still hold the emotion of living and dying in it to everyone that listens to it.

Such a beautiful reaction of a beautiful young woman to a beautiful song. Moves my soul as tears stream down my face

Pink Floyd are a very very special band who bring out emotions like no other.

Watching how you FEEL songs, and how you express those feelings so vividly is an eminently rewarding experience. Thank deeply for having the willingness and courage to share these intensely emotional moments with all of us. We love you baby girl!!!!

Every note of this song, every drum beat every bass note every piano key that is struck every slide of the bottle neck on the guitar strings every piece of the interviews and every sound out of her mouth, ruthlessly plucks at my heart strings and makes me think of family, my happiest moments and all of my saddest moments all at the same time..... Pink Floyd were a wonderful thing and it's a privilege to see someone experience them for the first time.

Hey, I'm a 63 year old male and I still react, like you, to this song more than 45 yrs after first hearing it

Your reaction wasn't over the top in any way. I get emotional every time I hear it (and I've heard this song a million times..since the mid 1970s). To me, it makes me wonder if my mom, dad and brother felt this way as they were dying. Struggling at first and then succumbing to the inevitable as they saw glory. I truly believe that people who reacts to this song as you did have true empathy and the world needs more of that, no doubt.

When Clare finally decided "'Maybe I should just pretend I'm an instrument..." She really nailed it! This is a tune that really nails you in the "feels" if it doesn't then your just heartless.

I am going through your back catalog. Look, I am 59 years old. I first heard this Album when I was 18. EVERY time (and I calculate that I have listened to Dark Side over 200 times in my life all the way through) and many one off listens to individual songs. The Great Gig in the sky has 100% of the time I have listened to it intently always brings the tears for me. I was so happy to see that this affected you in the way it did. It means you feel what they are doing. Don't be afraid to share the tears with us, we know they are coming and on their way because you have a heart. We want to share all of it with you. I have been a Sub for about 2 years. I am always happy to see a new reaction from you EVERY time!

The most beautiful and genuine reaction to this song that I've ever seen. It is exactly how the song was supposed to be felt. ❤❤❤

This song was a big reason the album was on the charts for almost 10 years.

You acted exactly how everyone should act on first exposure.

I don’t know anyone that doesn’t feel this track , it’s painfully beautiful ,that was a lovely reaction

It’s such a great feeling watching people reacting to something same way that you react, even in the same moments of this track

There is some solace in knowing that 100 years from now people will still be listening to, and discussing, this very song and everything else that Pink Floyd has done. Music like this transcends time and genres. Thank the Maker for bands like this. See y'all in another 40 years 😁👍

This vocal performance is the very definition of “tour de force”, so unique that I doubt anyone will ever come near it’s intensity. It was unplanned and un rehearsed. She said she had a beer before the recording session that helped out. Wow, what kind of beer was that ??

Back when music was an emotional investment. Too bad those days are gone. You seem like a good kid. Best to you.

That is a classic. There is so much emotion in it , and that's what makes music awesome.

First heard this song when I was 15. Loved it. Now, almost 50 years later, it still brings a tear to my eye ... every time. The pure, raw, emotion is so powerful. There is a deep connection, somehow, somewhere.. .

It's not a shame to cry at such a masterpiece. I turned 30 this year and I still cry when listening to Pink Floyd just because the touch my soul with every single track they produced. I'm so proud of my dad for introducing me to Pink Floyd!

This song has no lyrics but a monologue in the beginning and it's the most moving thing on earth, especially after hearing time

She walked among us once, leaving no doubt of her existence or divinity. Then she went away and left us with nothing but her voice. Yours was the appropriate response, by the way.

Don´t worry about tears, after +40 years listening to Pink Floyd I still get tears in the corner of my eyes

I've probably listened to this album 15,000 times since 1973 and I've Never been able to discern the line "if you can hear this whispering you are dying" before. This piece of work just keeps getting better and better...Thanks!

I love watching so many female singers cover this song on RU-vid - it’s like the ultimate test - the gold standard. When your soul leaves your body, you know you did it right.

As an Introvert (INFJ), and 62 years of age, the emotions become very intense as you rise in self awareness and awaken to the essence of who you are. It's okay. Just welcome the feelings. Let them caress you, move you in the way you allow. Remember, you are not your emotions. The feelings come from the connection between Yin and Yang, light and dark, positive and negative. You are handling all this energy in the way it's necessary and you always have the free will to choose whatever you feel is best. Because you feel, sense things so deeply, you also possess such physical beauty as well. I have seen very few women with such a balance of symmetry in your face. It is true. I think this occurs when there is an equality in the hemispheres of the brain. It is normal to struggle with your left brain and right. We are a complicated life form. But don't worry. Your soul knows what to do. 😊🙏❤🌹

The sheer agony and grief in this woman's voice and finally.........resignation. I have been on this emotional rollacoaster with this Pink Flyod song. I'm slightly embarrassed to admit but I have shed a few tears to this particular song and I'm a dude.

I've heard this song hundreds of times and still get the same feeling! Beautiful song, beautiful lady!

This album was in the Billboard charts for 736 weeks from 1973 to 1988. That's all that needs to be said really except this, crying to this song is normal. It's a powerful work of art and crying is the correct response.

This is a song when your on your death bed & begin to daydream flying thru the clouds.. All the stages of grief & emotion that you feel from inside,anger..denial,then the acceptance....no words needed...

Thank you for your honest reaction to this classic song. Dark Side of the Moon is a concept album that deals with life, being human and how the pressure on the modern living impact on our mental health. Side 1 of the album deals with the passage of life to death. The album starts with Speak to Me/Breathe (A child hearing the world from inside their mother's womb, then being born and told that their life will be what they make it, but don't forget to care). It ends with The Great Gig in the Sky which explores the stages of grief associated with death and dying. I have listened to this album and this song for over thirty years but it has only been since my father passed away last year that I could not reach the end of this track without shedding a tear or two myself. Pink Floyd are masters at creating soundscapes that make you think, make you understand, make you reflect and make you feel. I look forward to your continued journey through Pink Floyd's extensive catalogue of masterpieces.

I believe she sang us through her own birth, through life and giving birth, through joy and sorrow, to her death.

Another genuine, beautiful reaction--

Yours is the best reaction to this song. You are one of the few that understand how important the lyrics are and you understood it was about death. You didn't say a word but reacted with emotions as I do when I hear this song. The man at the beginning says what we all say before we are confronted with death, lies to help us live another day. But the singer sings the truth from beginning to end. You and I are among the few that get that message... I'm not sure if everyone does... believe me I weep a bit everytime I hear this too.

Yea! Thanks for reacting to this Mo. Wonderful reaction. Its ok to cry... this song is very emotional.

Don't sweat the emotional reaction, I can't listen to this song in front of people, it's so powerful I tear up every time, and I have been listening to it for decades. It's just as good every time. Pink Floyd's claim to fame is how they grab your emotions and take them for a ride.

Ya gotta give it up for Claire, showing up to a recording session. They gave her no direction. Only not to sing any words. Girl decided to turn her voice into an instrument and go for it. When she left, she didn't think there was any chance they would use her track. They did, and paid her thirty bucks. Years later she sued and won a much bigger amount for what rightfully was her due.

I'm 46 years old, and I have absolutely no shame in saying that even after hearing this song for all of my life I still feel my emotions well up inside me when I hear that woman's voice sing out and ring the very vault of the heavens. Wonderful reaction.

I am 51 and watching people listen to this for the first time, feels like the first time for me. Seeing the reaction and emotions in your eyes brings back feelings and emotions I had 45 years ago. My parents played it and I didn't understand or appreciate it. Just a timeless masterpiece.

Please don’t take this the wrong way but I’m a life long Pink Floyd Fan and I was 13 when this came out and it hit me hard as well. Now this is the part where I don’t want to be misunderstood I’m not an dirty old man but you are stunningly beautiful woman. Keep listening to Pink Floyd.

I don’t know what it is Pink Floyd makes me cry sometimes too. SO MUCH EMOTION.

Interesting note: when Clare Torry went to the studio to record, she really didn't have much of an idea of who Pink Floyd really were, and even less what they expected her to do. They told her to just sing to it using no words, expressing it was a journey throught passing away. I think she did one take and they were willing to use that, then she asked to do I again. Upon completion, she immediacy apologized for her second take, feeling very embarrassed about it. They said there's nothing to apologize about and that was basically the end of their studio time together. She didn't think it was anything they would ever use until she heard I on be radio. It was the second take we got... Glad to see you felt it like you did. I find with that song it either touches you deeply or not at all. I'm sure I've heard this a few hundred times and it still pulls a tear from my eye. If you're not wiping a tear away at some point in this, it missed its mark. Love the video, keep them coming 🙂

I was in my first year of college in the early 70's and had not yet heard of Pink Floyd. It was a perfect spring day in the Midwest and the windows of the dorm were open. Someone down the hall put on Great Gig in the Sky - loud. It absolutely blew me away!

I seen Pink Floyd in Seattle in 1974, and they played this entire album. Best concert I witnessed in my life. Though 17 at the time, I wept when they played this song. 67 now, and I still get emotional when I hear Claire vocalize this piece. Beautiful song, beautiful voice...

You made the total _pro_ decision by listening to ‘Time’ and ‘The Great Gig in The Sky’ together. They absolutely belong together. They're like two halves of a whole. 💜

I love seeing the younger generation listening the music I grew up with and appreciating it. This music is from the heart and anyone that takes the time to listen to it will be touched. Good job Morenikeji.

Although this is 1 year old, and you've probably already heard it, your reaction is that of almost anyone that listens to this haunting masterpiece for the first time. The context of the piece accompanied by Clare Torrys magnificent vocal interpretation of giving into death makes this one of the most important musical compositions of our time.

when this first came out i went to my friends house, he shoved a tab of acid in my mouth, put headphones on me and put this on the stereo.

This song never fails to bring me to tears. It's like it encapsulates all of the pain, suffering and death of humanity and as the "wailing" stops, death has occurred, peace has finally been achieved. I like to describe listening to a lot of Pink Floyd's music like being on a ship in an absolutely horrible storm at night. No lights, no navigation, no engines, no rudder. All hope seems lost, you accept your fate and are ready to be taken by the abyss, but then you see the faint light of a lonely lighthouse. You are not alone! That's what listening to Pink Floyd feels like. Standing at the edge of the cliff, staring at the blackness, smiling lightly and turning around. It's the beauty in sadness and melancholy. And no other band captures these moments so well!

You quoted the book of John, I love it! So the crazy thing about this song is, they just hired the lady to sing it, and when she asked how it goes, they said they didn't know because she hadn't sung it yet. So she made it up on the spot, and that was the first (and last) take!

Tonight, somewhere on planet earth theres a couple o kids in their room having a sleepover a few joints food etc listening to floyd for the 1st time.....that was me 50 years ago...enjoy the ride kids, whats their best album ? Everything they do is the best.... and i wish i was you

I've been listening to this for years and I cant make it through this album without shedding a tear.

It's beautiful that you cried. This song is about coming to grips with dying. The singer was told to convey (without words) someone going through the emotions starting with anger through denial then bargaining final acceptance.

This song always makes me tear up.. not for those I've lost but for those I'm GOING to lose, and the fact that, in the end, there's nothing I can do to stop it.. there's so much pain, sadness, and even anger that comes through at times within this song.. so many emotions that I don't think I'll be ready to truly comprehend when times are at their darkest.

Let the tears flow honey, I'm a 37 year old dude that'll tear up while riding my motorcycle and listening to this, any many other Floyd songs. You're in good company and we're crying with you ;)

Enjoy this music darlin they don't make music this good anymore much love.......

🎶🎵 Few can manage the ethereal qualities of progressive rock that Pink Floyd brings to the music world. They're definitely not "Another Brick in the Wall"... 😉 Thank you for your openness and honesty. As always, take care amd God Bless...

Been listening to it for more than 30 years now, and still, my reaction is your reaction. Every time

Always close my eyes while listening to this song and envision its an angel showing me my life, the ups and downs , the happiness and my sad hours. As this piece of musics comes to an end the angel lays my body in the softest bed of peace. Such raw emotion.. Thank you pink floyd and Mrs. Claire Torrey

I've listened to SO many songs in my lifetime & none of them seem to be quite on the level of this one. I deeply consider The Great Gig in the Sky to be the best song of all time. Still waiting on a song to challenge it.

No other song can tell so much without words. And you, being a very sensitive woman, could tell that.

It's ok I have been listening to this song since it first came out I am 50 now and it still makes me cry . Her voice just makes you feel the song in your heart .

Don't ever apologize for expressing your feelings! Too many people hide them away inside where they tend to fester and grow toxic. What's wrong with wearing your heart on your sleeve? I'm an old man, and some of my major regrets have to do with the times I should have expressed my feelings and didn't. How's this for a deal? You show me your heart, and I'll show you mine!

I'm so sorry for your loss. Your face said it all. You're not alone. Best wishes

I've heard this song hundreds of times and this is the first time I've realized it had any lyrics. And I never heard the word "dying" and never associated the song with death at all. To me it was an emotionally expressive lyrical masterpiece evocative of all phases of life.

no disclaimer needed! this is what is SUPPOSED to happen when you listen to this! you nailed it

Don't be ashamed of crying, young miss, hell, I'm a 52-year-old man and this slays me every time. Have a great day!

This has to be the best "Reaction" video on RU-vid. Morenikeji you got it right away, a lot of people don't. This stirs emotions in me every time I hear it and I have been listening to it since 1973. This is a great video and thank you for posting.

You get it. I'm proud of you. Not many do. That's been my reaction every time I hear it. For the past 50 years. ☺️

Kudos also to Alan Parsons for engineering a great album. So much of the song’s impact is achieved through a deep connection between musicians and engineer.