@@bigjimijames5649 She couldn't repeat it live sadly though certainly if Knebworth 90 is anything to go by. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-WI0ZgUCmj8w.html That said her original was out of this world no two ways about it although even then that was a mix of three takes, even then she had to wait a looong time to get money from it en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Great_Gig_in_the_Sky#Lawsuit
I’ve been listening to Pink Floyd for 35+ years. This song still makes my heart race and brings tears to my eyes. It is the 3 stages of dying. Each singer is singing the parts. 1) Screaming and denial 2) Realization and sadness 3) Acceptance and peace I watched my Father die. For 3 days he was at stage 1. He was waiting on my sister to get there. He fought so hard, just so they could see each other one more time. I kept telling him to go…that she wasn’t gonna make it in time. He fought. She made it in time and he became very content and his breathing slowed. We sat with him and he was calm for 38 minutes. Stage 2. He took his last breath 39 minutes after my sister got there. It was so peaceful for him. Even though it was so traumatic for us…he was at peace. No pain. No struggle. Just gone. I’ll never forget it. Even though we miss him terribly, my Father was a believer and I know who came to get him. That comforts me. Thank you for this. I needed to hear this today. Sorry for the rant.
I lost my Mom and Dad to cancer....my Father in '82 and my Mother in '96. It was different for them. They had to be so medicated to keep the pain at bay that their last days were spent pretty much unconscious. You can never know exactly when the end will come in situations like that, and as it worked out, I was not present for the deaths of either one.
Hmmm..some of the wall shows were great....and just cuz they were all young...loved the Pompeii stuff...pre ultra fame.....Floyd...and pulse...well I still like some studio stuffs better...and usually..for any band I am all about live...however..at that age...to sing and sound like that...well done Mr Waters...and Mr.Gilmour
On February 4th of this year, my 87-year-old mother died in her bedroom. She died two days before my brother was able to fly in from Taiwan and see her off. I had prayed that we would know when her final moments would be and could be around her bedside, holding her hands, praying, and giving her comforting words. Apparently, she chose to die alone. I've been told this is not uncommon. She had caught covid in January, which had progressed to pneumonia. She had been in and out of the hospital several times. Mom had bouts of contention, disorientation, and impatience, classic signs of dementia. That morning, I was on my computer and my sister tapped me on the shoulder. I turned and saw her fighting tears. She said, "Mom's gone." I thought she meant that they had taken her back to the hospital. Then my sister whispered, "She's gone to be with Jesus." That instant was so surreal to me. Then she asked, "Do you want to go see her?" I nodded and went to her bedside. The home-visiting nurse found her lying on her left side, her eyes and mouth half-closed; her left hand to her forehead. I lay down beside my mother, and she was so cold. That's when the reality hit me. I realized that as I was hugging her, for the first time in my fifty-six years of life, she couldn't hug me back. What struck me the most is that I had expected to see her with a peaceful smile on her lips. But she just simply looked exhausted. Now I'm dealing with all the holes-- places where I expect to see her. For some reason, I've been drawn to this song. I love Pink Floyd, but it seems that this song just popped up at random on my RU-vid suggestions. Now I can't stop listening to it. I figured it out, I think. The vocals in this song is the sound my soul is making right now.
That was Samantha Brown singing the first solo. She is not the original singer from the album version but she is the greatest backup singer of all time. The greatest. I really loved her control and her power so much. Just incredible! These women are a mood for sure. They just make you feel so good Jamel. I agree!
robert cutting , it’s not that they needed 3 vocalist to recreate Claire’s original. They just purposely had the 3 singers each perform there own rendition of their stage of death.
It is a chance for the backup singers to shine in the spotlight. They share the leads on this track. I love the original best but I appreciate they can sing it. I certainly can't
Many recordings by Pink Floyd and The Beatles have someone important in common: The great Alan Parsons, who engineered. He also produced the Al Stewart album, “Year of the Cat” (among others), and was responsible for the arrangements played by that ever-so-tight and talented band. Parsons is one of those producers I started to recognize, as soon as I’d hear a new song. “Hmm … that sounds like an Alan Parsons production!” I’d look in the liner notes, and … sure enough. Maybe check out some of the early Alan Parsons Project releases, too!
My sisters friend used to sing (and occasionally still does) in a Pink Floyd tribute band, and she would always blow me away when this song came on!! ❤️❤️
I'm so happy you have an old soul, brother. When I see people experience these songs and videos and say "eh" I feel sorry for them, because they don't even realize what they are missing. To be able to enjoy this stuff all through your body and mind is the best high ever. Who needs drugs? Peace, my man.
When they started touring again with the Momentary Lapse of Reason album in 1988 they brought three background singers with them and each one of them gets to sing a part as well as support the new songs and classics from Darkside.
This footage looks like it's from the Pulse live album, in which case the three singers are Sam Brown, Durga McBroom and Claudia Fontaine. I love the original studio version but this live version is great for different reasons. It doesn't necessarily take all three singers for the vocal part but in doing it this way allows for different creative interpretation of the original and changing feel as the vocal solo progresses. Performing live does not mean recreating the original studio version note for note, beat for beat.
I really every go a year without watching the whole Pink Floyd Pulse concert. It is still my absolute fav. You hear one song and I have to hear the whole gig. Great reaction.
"And I am not frightened of dying Any time will do, I don't mind Why should I be frightened of dying? There's no reason for it, you've gotta go sometime"
Quite simply my man we grew up listening to the best music from the 60s, 70s, 80s and today we enjoy seeing you young folk discover the beauty of what we have always known.
Got a chance to serve George dinner at the Tower of the Americas back in '85. He had a cute groupie with him and when I brought him his Jack Daniels I told him I couldn't serve it to him. When he asked why, I said, "Because,...you drink alone." He smiled and I gave him the drink.
I don't fault anyone for their music choices, but my personal favorite version of this is live. Whether they do it or not, any manner of magic can be performed in a studio. Live is always simply pure talent. Just my two cents.
I often find that I enjoy both, for different reasons. The studio versions showcase "master craftsmanship", as it were, and in the hands of talented musicians and recording engineers, you can get amazing things that simply could never be done live. But, yes -- the live versions tell you whether or not those musicians have *real* talent, or if it's *only* the studio magic that makes them so. Plus, some bands are just so much *fun* to see live, because the musicians themselves are obviously having so much fun doing it. Patrick Simmons of the Doobie Brothers always has this huge grin on his face in live performances, like he's just having the best time of his life every night he gets to play for a crowd. :)
@@ballyastrocade5672 Thank you for saying this. I am so tired to hear the other fans praising Clare to no end and bashing this version which is much better on my opinion. I like the studio version too. But this is so much clearer and the emotion is conveyed better for that reason, and the end note.. is like no other.
I'm highly biased on this song because once you hear Clare Torry sing, and I mean like 500 times, no one else will come close. So I think this is a beautiful version but it just doesn't touch Clare.
No joke on the 500 times. I never tire of it. Just wish I could wail out parts of it like I used to 30 odd years ago, was so satisfying and soul cleansing.
To do this live, they needed 3 singers, thats a testament to how incredible the original singer is. (original singer for the studio version is Clare Torry) Thnx Jamel :D
@@wpollock1 Honestly, I can't really remember. It was before I played music, so I don't think I even thought like that then. Obviously, the place was huge.
What a night, what a night, so many moons ago. Yet watching it makes it feel not so long ago at all. One of many amazing moments in an amazing concert.
A wonderful example of how you can put emotion into vocals and music without ever saying a word. It's not often that backup and session singers get a chance to shine like this.
God I've been listening to this for almost 30 years and it still gives me chills. They are one-of-a-kind for sure. Legends. This song literally hits you in your soul. Wow
I saw Brit Floyd, a world renowned Pink Floyd tribute band, at Red Rocks a couple of years ago. They were amazing and put on a great show. The highlight of the night though was this song. They had the 3 girls just like Pink Floyd but only 1 of them sang this. She was spot on to the original studio version! I mean she absolutely nailed it! People were crying and she got the only standing ovation of the night! Anyone who might know what her name is please let me know!
Brings me to tears every time. I’ve been listening to this stuff since I was a kid. It’s always been a part of my life. I’m kind of jealous that you get to experience all of this as an adult for the first time. For me, it’s just always been there. Love your videos.
As far as any of the live versions of this song, THIS ONE seems to always be overlooked. It was from the Delicate Sound of Thunder live record, when they were touring for their record, A Momentary Lapse of Reason. I truly believe this tour had THE BEST backup band line up and backing vocalists they ever had!! Please let me know what you think!! Also, react to "Money" from this show. Gilmour was at his very best! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fl4KOi8yfuA.html
ABSOLUTELY AGREE WITH YOU. Saw this tour in 89 in Seattle Wa and what a show it was. This song and DOGS OF WAR are my favorite, hell, I take that back that whole dam concert was a mind blower!!!
@@rjstrey1815 I saw them on this tour at the Oakland Coliseum. Also saw them on the next tour for The Division Bell, and although the live production was better, the music and band performance from the Delicate Sound of Thunder was better!! I'm glad you agree!! 😁🤘🏼🔥🤘🏼
Delicate Sound of Thunder's cut was the first version of this song I ever heard and it's still my favorite. That entire concert is so SO good, I'm so glad there's finally a remaster.
Roger Waters was supposed to be touring this year, until Covid hit. It will probably be pushed to next year. He has been active over the years. I went to his shows every few years or so in the last 20 years. David less so, but he did have a few solo tours since Pulse, last one at around 2016 I believe. I went to one of those concerts. His Pompeii show was from that tour. I don't think we'll see them together again on stage, but we said that after the 80's and it did happen a few times, although it took some special occasions to make it happen. So yeah, pigs do fly sometimes.
@@PickupthePieces76 There is absolutely ZERO chance they will reunite. I was supposed to see the The Wall tour I think it was 2 years ago. Had great tickets and got super sick and couldn't make the concert. Biggest musical regret of my life.
John Campbell it was 3 takes in pretty sure. The first one they scrapped then she did it again all the way through. And the. She did one more but half way through she stopped and said “that’s all I can do”
6'5" - You continue to kill it, brother. I'm still holding out for some Little Feat!! Dixie Chicken, Rock & Roll Doctor, Willin'. The Feat won't let you down, J. 👍🏻
Sam Brown, Durga McBroom, and Claudia Fontaine: pretty damn good tribute to Clare Torry. The female voice can cry and touch your soul like no other instrument.
Nothing at all against these ladies, they sound amazing, but Clare Torry could EASILY hit a lot of the notes that they're not hitting live. That part in the beginning that made you pull back - Clare was doing a BUNCH of that on the original. Possibly the most emotional song I've ever listened to. Awesome reaction as always though!
You mean like this: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-WI0ZgUCmj8w.html Clare's attempt to sing it live was embarrassing as hell. These singers are FAR better.
@@Pulsar77 Considering there's almost a 20 year difference between her original performance and that one, it's unfair to expect her voice to be in the exact perfect 1973 condition. These ladies have the advantage of youth.
Claire's original version of this came straight from her soul and spoke to the souls of Millions of people who heard this on the Pink Floyd album and though many try to imitate her let's never forget it came right from her soul and no one else's
I was raised on Pink Floyd and many other rock bands from that era but they are by far my ultimate favorite. It makes me miss my childhood TBH because before I really had any concept of time or days of the week, I knew it was Sunday because my dad always cranked Pink Floyd on the tower speakers and worked around the house, garage, etc. And that was his only day off and it was family day. I don't remember much of my childhood but I always remember that when I hear them. And yes, you should literally react to all of their songs. 💓 Watching you react to music.
One of the most gripping songs, by one of the greatest bands, at their finest concert ever...very, very hard to top what comes from a combination like that. I get goosebumps just thinking about Claire Torrey walking into the studio and improvising that masterpiece--in one take. No one had any idea that something like that was even possible. Until she did it.
2:51 "don't you dare to pause the video" :D Please! React to Pink Floyd's"Marooned" (the 2014 remastered vinyl: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-dIv5xQVIKjY.html ). It's instrumental, and it will blow your soul away just like this. Great reaction, thanks!
Simply amazing voice. I took my son to see Brit Floyd, the greatest tribute band to Pink Floyd, and the lady who sings this nails it. I knew I was doing ok as a father when my 12 year old son took a video of her singing and said “Dad, she’s amazing.....I have goosebumps.”
I actually had goosebumps for real. I love your reactions to pink Floyd. When I was 15, 16, Pink Floyd was my favorite band and I'm 59 now. You are a great critic
It's kind of rare, a song with no lyrics but just screaming. But then those scream with full emotion. Fit so right with the music, piano, organ etc. One of my all time favourites even after so many decades, still love to listen to it with maximum volume. The studio version by all means is the best. But these ladies nailed it very well. Bravo...
I got to see this concert in ‘94. Chills, goosebumps etc. don’t begin to describe the feeling of hearing and seeing this live. It’s crazy the amount of soul and emotion those 3 woman put into that performance without saying a single word.