Pink Floyd: Pigs (Three Different Ones) REACTION & ANALYSIS | The Daily Doug (Episode 375) 

My favorite PF album. It wasn’t always, but it grew on me over time.

I remember hearing an interview with Roger who said that the Pigs were 1. James Callahan (Prime Minister at the time). 2. Margaret Thatcher (Leader of the Opposition) and 3. Mary Whitehouse (a campaigner for "decency" in public life - no swearing or sex on telly, etc). Animals has always been my favourite Floyd album, it's just so raw and biting. Plus, it came out at the height of Punk, when people were saying that the old bands had nothing to say about society and people's real lives. You can almost hear Roger's "hold my beer!"

Also, fun fact. Gilmour did the bass work for this song and Waters did the rhythm guitar parts

Mary Whitehouse said at the time that she used to like listening to Pink Floyd, but after this album she didn't any more. Job well done, then, Roger.

Can’t miss a Pink Floyd reaction.

This is such a great album musically and lyrically.

The extended soundscape section is actually David Gilmour going nuts with a guitar effect pedal called a TalkBox...it basically does what the name describes - sends a microphone input mixed in with the guitar signal and various filters to make the funky sound. David is particularly good at singing along with his guitar (also evidenced cleanly in Wish you Were Here)I. The effect was also popularized by Peter Frampton around this time but for my money, this is still the coolest use of the effect to date. Close second goes to Tool.

45 years and.........the world is the same old shit! Thanks Pink Floyd and Doug ! Awesome track Awesome album

Quite possibly my favorite Pink Floyd album. Such atmospheric yet accessible music coupled with such pointed or even caustic lyrics.

David Gilmour, normally the guitarist for Pink Floyd, also played all of the fretless bass on this song.

It was funny to hear Doug listening to the middle guitar solo and not recognising it was a guitar solo.

2:52 Yup, and that's because it's David Gilmour who's playing the bass in this track. Few people know this fun fact.

I saw this album tour on my 16th birthday in 1977 in Phoenix, AZ alone. Nobody could go that night so I just bought one ticket. They played this entire album and had the flying pig and laser beams. They took a break, then played all the songs on Wish You Were Here; behind them ran animation that would become The Wall. It was un-****ing believable. I had a chunk of some black, tacky stuff my friend gave me to smoke, so I can honestly say that I saw Pink Floyd in their prime, the way they were meant to be seen. I was overwhelmed, and this will always be my favorite Pink Floyd record. So my birthday's coming up in a few days.

Under-rated out solo on this track - I think it's up there with some of his best. I remember reading the term 'stinging' used about the guitar work on this album and I think certainly fits this solo.

Gilmour was actually soloing during that middle section, but he's subtly using a talk box to "sing-a-long" with the pigs. The cover by the Australian Pink Floyd Show features guitarist Steve Mac performing the talk box solo, but more to the forefront so it can be heard better.

This was the first time Floyd used a voice box. Gilmore did all the pig sounds using that device. Same effect Peter Frampton used in "Do you feel like I do ?" On his live album

I just want to add: The fact that this song, about the people who have everything in excess, is so simple and bare bones is genius. Animals is my all time favorite Floyd album.

That was Gilmour on the piggy sounding voice box AND bass on this one, while you were complaining why aren't they using Gilmour. LOL. Then of course the extraordinary solo at the end. Turns out he was utilized quite well on this one.

I love my daily dose of pink Floyd. I don't believe you can go a day without hearing some pink floyd on your play list or on radio. Yes they do have great messages in there songs if you listen.

Doug, I understand why you might say there isn't a "solo" in the middle section break down. But as I've listened to this song over the years, (I bought this album as a teen in 1977) I've always viewed the pig sounds AS the solo. I believe those sounds are played on guitar, in fact, using a talk box. Although the pig effects have very sparse phrasing and integrate completely with the other soundscape elements, I hear a consistent direction to the phrases and a clear resolution to tonic at the end of this section. So to me, at least, it actually does sound like a solo.

fantastic song. whole album is a masterpiece

This song has, in my opinion, the best guitars ever recorded... I can hear, i think, 5 or 6 different guitars at the same time. GIlmour is AWESOME.

Gilmour plays the bass on this track. One of most amazing bass tracks of all time.

ANIMALS: a masterpiece. Great songs. It has everything a great album should have. it's timeless

David’s angry, fuck-you, steamrolling guitar solo at the end of the monotony knocks you over like a Mac Truck. As he meant it to. Genius.

@ 8:16 yes, David's there... & you were just served the "appetizer"...hope your chair has a seat belt! Hold on! I've always held this as my favorite studio album. It was Floyd's "response" to the prevailing music at the time: punk rock. The album [musically] very "raw", again, masterfully "scoring the lyrics". Saw the tour in '77 in Houston @ Rice Stadium. they played the entire "Animals" album while it poured down rain. Then, during the break, as night fell & the rain had stopped, they played the entire "Wish You Were Here" album, encored with "money" & "Us & Them". I'm grateful for the experience.

Pigs (Three Different Ones) is the climax of the album, a violent charge against the top of the pyramid, the institutions, the powerful represented by loathsome boars. The caricature of the Soviet leaders in The Animal Farm turns into an allegory of capitalism which devours the world by gorging itself on its profits (1st pig), political power (2nd pig) and the power of controlling thought (3rd pig). Unusual fact about this song is that it's David Gilmour who plays bass.

Love to hear your reaction on Rogers lyrics " amused to death". Roger wrote the music and lyrics after watching the Gulf War on TV. Roger said he doesn't watch TV anymore. By far his BEST lyrics of all time . Take your pick "bravery of being out of range". "Perfect sense part 1 & 2", " It's a Miracle", " title song " amused to death". Roger being so political is reason the band an him split. Did like the direction, just listen to the words in Pink Floyds " sorrow"

The three animals are all masterpieces

By far my favorite Pink Floyd album. From the moment it was released I have loved every second of it!

The BEST Floyd album. Hands down. I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve listened to this one. It all started back in the 80’s when I was a teen with headphones on, laying on the floor and just being taken away. I know every note, nuance, lyrics to a tee!!!!

The moment you grabbed the bong and ghosted the hit made me laugh so hard cause i totally didn‘t expect that 😂😂 But it definetly help to hear music on another level and analyze it 👌🏼

Animals is one of those albums that i only listen to as a complete song series. start to finish. It's that good.

Nothing goes better with Pink Floyd than a healthy bowl!

Great freaking album! From Meddle through the Wall, one of the best runs of music ever, bar none.

I stumbled upon Doug doing an interview with Annie Haslam of Renaissance, a band I have listened to and loved for years. When I saw he had done analyses of Pink Floyd songs, well, being my ATF band, I had to listen. It's interesting to get an impression from someone who really understands music. Roger Waters will be doing what I suspect will be his last tour, This is not a Drill. If you have never seen a Pink Floyd or Roger Waters show, I strongly encourage you to go. The music is incomparable for sure. The accompanying videos and graphics are unlike any other performer does. I use the word 'show' because it is so much more than just a concert. And yes, they were the pioneers of visual effects in their earlier performances. Not to mention, Roger has never been hesitant to be critical of greedy self serving politicians. Thanks so much for your analysis of this great tune!

True, so relevant today, even more. Love this riff adventure 🥰. Tyvm for this precious gift

Doug, absolutely LOVE your videos! I want to say that up front because I hate to be that guy but I also want to point out a mild critique and/or point of fact. David Gilmour is actually “soloing” during the emin-cmaj vamp in the middle section. He’s using a talk box to recreate the sound of squealing pigs. Personally, I think it’s a fantastic reimagining of a guitar solo. He could’ve absolutely shredded in emin but chose to play in a way that supports the imagery of the song. One of my favorite moments on the album and it makes the epic solo at the end that much more special. Please keep up the amazing work! I dig it.

Awesome album. Ever thought of doing Alan Parsons Fall of the House of Usher? You mentioned a storm rolling in, made me think of that song. Have a great night!

Thank you ! More Pink Floyd please 🤗

THE most underated album by Floyd. Much more appreciated generally today than I recall it was at the time of its release.

9:50 In the 70s, they had flying puppets on (and above) the stage... among them the famous pig.

Still my favorite PF album. Second most political album after Final Cut. This track could easily fit on dsotm and wywh or the wall melodically.

I think it’d behoove you to give “Picture That” from Waters’ last solo album a listen. To me, it’s the most “Floydian” solo track he’s ever released, yet still full of his venom for the politicians of the world.

The picture on the album is Battarsea Power Station where a huge inflatable pig was suspended between the chimneys to advertise their concert. One day the pig slipped its moorings and caused air traffic control problems for a while.

This whole album in an absolute masterpiece. Hard for me to choose one album as their best, but this might be my favorite. Glad to be able to listen with you!

Pink Floyd just released their first song in 7 years, and it's backing a Ukrainian artist in protest of the Russian invasion. And Roger's not even in the band anymore! They've always been happy to speak out.

I really enjoyed this one.My Father is a huge Pink Floyd fan and I took him to Roger Waters' Us And Them show here in Dunedin New Zealand for his 70th birthday.It was an amazing show. The part in this song where you spoke of the lack of a solo was when the huge floating pig hovered over and around the crowd so at the concert there was alot visually going on. Many many images of a previous resident of the Whitehouse and nothing about Mary. Deep Purple also had a song lambasting her. Old hag indeed.

I had the pleasure of seeing the Animals tour in Cleveland Stadium in 77. One of the high points of my life. Saw the Momentary Lapse of Reason tour in Pittsburgh in 88 I'd have to say that show was even better.

Lol, when you’re so disappointed there isn’t a traditional mid section Gilmour solo because Gilmour has worked out how to make his guitar squeal like a pig. He serves the song not his ego. One of the reasons I think he’s so highly regarded.

There is a solo in that middle part. He's using a voice box effect on the guitar and it's down more in the mix. Very understated.

the live versions of this song are also amazing, with Roger imitating pigs and extended guitar and keyboard solos. The live version in Oakland Alameda Stadium especially have some amazing stuff, and imo the best Gilmour solo

As usually a great analysis and well summed up. Appreciate your chanel.👍

Love your breakdown of Pink Floyd's music and how you can just call out the keys and chord progressions. I look forward to more Pink Floyd videos. 🤟

Love your deconstruction of your song's thank u. Merry Xmas ❤️ I've learned loads of chords ect.

Just wanted say hi Doug. Cheers and thanks for doing what you do. Cheers.

Thank you Doug for helping me learn a little bit of theory.. the way you see music and talk about it has evolved my writing by leaps and bounds! Much love, sir! 🤘

Don´t forget Sheep from the album! I hope you will play that track soon.

When you said a public roast, I couldn’t help but think of pig roast.

Believe me this music doesn't need solos :) It's so atmospheric, ethereal.

I was looking forward to seeing the reaction to this song!

I had this on 8track in 78. It was great then and it is great now.

Hey Doug~~~ Another great player for jamming over Em progressions is Neil Young, especially with his perennial collaborators Crazy Horse. His album "Everyone Knows This Is Nowhere"(1971), with its Em-A7 jam on "Down By the River," exerted a mighty influence on PF's masterwork "Dark Side of the Moon," particularly "Breathe" and "Any Colour You Like."

In my opinion, this is their best album. I can't count the number of times I've listened to it.

About the middle interlude; I love the guitars bouncing off each other here, like different voices, getting more and more intense. The solo at the end, one of Davids best. His work on this album is something else.

With Pink Floyd it is just as much about the air in between the notes as it is the actual notes. They give the music a place to breeth and dwell. Ultimately we remember it forever.

Way way back in the day this album, numerous times, took me to internal places I can't begin to explain. Suffice it to say this album changed my life at a time when I knew nothing about music and it opened up a world of discovery that has never left.

I got to see these guys live for this "Animals" tour! Great times!

Happy Birthday, Doug!

I think it is Margret Thatcher in that second verse, but it's the last one who was Mary Whitehouse, that always gets confused for "The Whitehouse." Though it fits all too well. Great reaction and breakdown as usual.

The fretless bass is likely Gilmour playing because it's so melodic just like Hey You

the minimalism is just what gets me with this song. Pigs is one of the masterpieces of spacerock. Glad there are no solo's.

After Waters left the band, he said in an interview that he (at that time) thought of David Gilmour when singing the first verse. The Mexico City performance shows that he has a brand new target.

Great reaction and great ending of the video well done, well said!

My favorite Gilmore solo ever. It is so passionate and raw.

LOVE THE VIDEOS!

You mentioned bass. David Gilmour played a fretless bass on this cut. He also played the bass on Sheep.

Truly a master piece, Thanks universe for Pink Floyd, this album will live in everyone's heart forever.❤

FINALLY! Thanks Dough, I've been asking for AGES about this! You re the best 👌 Think about a 5/6 years old kid being exposed to this music in the 70s, well here I am. And indeed the message of this song will never die, PIGS have us all and DOGS are watching after us (just calling out another amazing tune of this album), the never-ending truth. I wonder when will we wake up and get rid of them? The middle Instrumental part of the song, with those pigs.... man, I could listen to that foreva, so simple yet so fkn amazing. Much love to you bro!

I saw Roger in the Us+Them tour in Costa Rica! And it was EPIC!

Doug I really like when you talk about Pink Floyd songs, Its my favorite band so glad you talked about his one love the song and bass at the end its superb

Good stuff! Could you please react to “Careful with that axe, Eugene” by Pink Floyd. There’s multiple versions of this song, but I recommend listening to the Pompeii version. Thank you Doug

Never talk over a David Gilmour solo lol

Love that dark into. My favorite Pink Floyd song 🖤

Got to love that this was not written for the radio or The Corporate Entity! Love long songs, The Lads Rule! 9:00 , Think I'll join you Doug! 😎 Well done as always!

WE NEED MORE COWBELL!

If anyone hasn’t read Animal Farm… DO IT !! This Album will make a lot more sense. Good video Doug. Love this album. Can you do Meddle by them??

I believe that sound is actually a muted cow-bell not a wood-block bro 😎

Pink Floyd was on another level back then

I'd recommend "The Fletcher Memorial Home" for a comedic political song from Pink Floyd

There was a comedy show in the UK called "The Mary Whitehouse Experience".

My favourite PF album and probably my favourite track on the album!!!

“Wave upon wave of demented avengers march cheerfully out of obscurity into the dream” probably my favorite Pink Floyd lyric

Hell yeah! Nice Doug!

Love Pink Floyd, especially now when they recorded a song for my country 💛💙

Amazing Doug!!!!!!!!!! Thxs

New mic? Sounds great!

Interesting about the approaching storm. I've always felt that most of Animals, and the first few parts of Shine On You Crazy Diamond fit perfectly with images of a storm moving in. Probably because those are all "atmospheric" tracks. Perfect experience when seen/heard live on a dank drizzly evening (Anaheim, 7 May 1977).

For me it's the best album they have done, its just an amazing experience, I have always said that they don't write songs but they write stories in song form.... The best band in the world ever and no one will ever surpass them.... Simple....!!!!

Animals is definitely my favorite Pink Floyd album!!!