This is a DEEP ONE🙏🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 Here’s the video link • Pink Floyd - Wish You ... I do not own the rights to this song. No copyright infringement intended.
Love it. I suggest my favorite Pink Floyd song - "Us And Them" from "Dark Side Of the Moon". Great musically and lyrics that are so meaningful almost 50 years later.
When you do pink floyds comfortably numb, remember to listen and watch the live version from the pulse concert, the studio version is brilliant but the pulse concert version has the best guitar solo of all time, and you get to see the magic of the light show they put on, its not just a show but an experience,
The song is a letter from the band to the original founder Syd Barrett who, due to underlying schizophrenia and drug use lost touch with reality. They missed their friend
Ezee Posse TV SoYCD was partially that and partially an ode to their young selves. They may have a sadness, but that’s part of what makes the pieces timeless. Much of PFs repertoire will end up like Mozart or Beethoven. 😁
I agree 100% .. I have always enjoyed the Pink Floyd experience. I was born 1975 and my first ever memory was my dad singing "Welcome to the machine" to me. I must have been about 3 years old I think.
I'm a twin and my brother is in a nursing home head injured and will never leave. Yes his alive and I'm grateful for that. I understand your pain brother. 😔
Syd Barrett story. They were recording this and David Gilmore popped and Sydney barrett turned up. Bloated, bald and wearing green gabberdene jacket. Nobody knew who he was accept Roger waters. Richard Wright said he was haunted by his appearance. And after a brief chat he left and never came back. Gilmore returned and Richard wright told him that Syd Barrett turned up and Gilmore said that he was disappointed to miss him. And that had he been there he would give him a hug just to make sure that Syd was alright. It's in the making off documentary TV special.
I too prefer to burn a fat one 1st myself but to me a cool dark room helps with either quality headphones or an album on a component stereo pushing about a 1,000 watts and good speakers turned up close to a neighbor annoying level.
so sorry for your loss, I lost my kid brother in 1979 from a gun shot😥😥I miss my kid brother so much😥😥 miss you Harold, one day we’ll be together once again.
Been obsessed since I heard this song as a kid. My dad would crank it everything it came on the radio. Sometimes while I was sitting on his lap steering the truck. Miss you Dad.
“Did you exchange a walk-on part in the war for a lead role in a cage” is the best line of poetry /lyrics of all time in my opinion. I’ve had is posted on every office door I’ve ever had. I will have it engraved on my headstone. My kids know it by heart, know it’s my mantra, because in my view, courage is often the most needed yet the most difficult to come by. Be brave y’all!
Those lyrics have never been as strong as they have over the past 2 years. I've heard that line in my head several times, And I choose a walk on part in a war over a lead role in a cage. The lyrics of Pink Floyd seems to be more relevant now than they've ever been. You can't say that about most music. Huge fan in the 70's and still am today.
@@robertjohnston1091 actually he was clearing his voice, it wasn't Roger Waters doing though, it was David Gilmore who also was the vocalist of the song.
It's not casual listening. It is both universal and deeply personal. This song is a hauntingly beautiful tribute to loss and remembrance, starting with Syd Barrett. Can you imagine how many people the song represents now in the collective consciousness of all those who have listened to it? I've been listening to it for 45 years and adding names to the list of those I've lost along the way. Saw it performed back in '77, by the the original band members who recorded it. It's an elegy that almost feels like a hymn.
My dad was an amazing musician, and I had a knack myself. He taught me the harmony to the chorus and one of my last memories of him and me was a jam sesh a week before he passed, and we were belting out this song. I was 7. Eyes closed is definitely best way to enjoy this, Jam❤
You've absolutely got it. These videos are awful and nothing to do with the original songs. They just detract from the music. Close your eyes and let your imagination paint the pictures
This video was extremely bad and was obvious they didn't even know the lyrics and added imagery that was obviously wrong. There is a part of the song where the lyric "Lead role in a cage" and they misheard it as "Negro in a cage". It's a common mistake. People always mishear that lyric, but if your going to provide imagery to the song you should look up the lyrics.
Well the purpose of these videos could not to steal away the imagination and force it's own it could just be to help the listener understand parts of the lyrics. You also can't fully blame them for trying to share music I agree the video is not what I would like in terms of visualization but I didn't take it that way and though more to it providing aide on what the lyrics are saying
"... We're just two lost souls swimming in a fish bowl year after year ..." is one of the great lyrics of modern music. Probably my favorite Pink Floyd lines.
Honestly, one of the best lines I've ever heard is a different one from this same song. "Did you exchange, a walk on part in a war, for a lead role in a cage". I know the reference is specific to Sid, but the concept of being a part of something larger than yourself is so powerful.
Syd is a missed musical genius, I got my shine on tattoo the day he died, my boss gave me the day off to get it cause he knew how much he and the music he brought to this world meant to me, he is still missed
Pink Floyd was named after the blues artists Pink Anderson and Floyd Council by Syd Barrett, one of the band's founding members. Syd was also the subject of "Shine On You Crazy Diamond". If you were raised listening to R&B, then all those old English rock bands (Beatles, Rolling Stones, Yardbirds, Cream, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, etc, etc, etc) listened to American blues and rock (Chuck Berry, BB King, Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly) and it greatly influenced them after the devastation of WWII. So you're listening to music that you've already heard, or at least the beat and rhythm, which is probably one of the reasons why you dig this stuff so much. I really enjoy watching your reaction to music I grew up with. I may be old, but I got to see all the cool bands.
"two lost souls living in a fish bowl, year after year, running over the same old ground , have we found, the same old fears"... very appropriate for the world right now. This song can be applied so many ways, that's why it resonates, and is a classic... Live the best life you can people! Don't be hindered by what the world expects of you, be in the moment and truly appreciate the time you have with someone you care about, even your fellow neighbor that you know nothing about...They have regret and loss too... they too have someone, wish you were here...
This song can mean so many different things to so many people. I know it's about Syd Barrett but certain lines in the song mean something to me. "Did you exchange a walk on part in a war for a lead roll in a cage"..... My grandfather was a mechanic for the US Army in the Philippines during WW2. He was captured by the Japanese and was part of the Bataan Death March. He survived that and was a P.O.W. in Japan for 42 Months until the end of the war. So yes, he traded his walk on part in the war for a lead roll in a cage. He obviously made it out or I wouldn't be typing this. His forgiveness has taught me a very important lesson in life.
You are so right about the headphones comment. Most of us Like me over 50 first experienced Floyd in headphones for the first time with no video distraction oh and with a little somethin somethin, you know...
One of my all time favorite song. I know quite a few people, including myself, that cannot listen to this without shedding a tear. It cuts deep to the heart of a memory, and brings it to the surface, whether you want it too or not.
I love it when someone not used to this type of music listens to it for the first time. Pink Floyd is universally renown. All walks of life can relate to this.
Arguably one of the most thought and emotion provoking songs in the Pink Floyd catalog. This album was overshadowed by Dark Side of the Moon but was one of the most subtle emotionally riveting albums ever produced.
Man I so didn't need another reaction channel to subscribe to but your reactions have been some of my favorites...I've been on a 3 day binge of your videos now...Pink Floyd is awesome!!!
Pink Floyd is one of those bands that you want earphones for. Its good to listen in a dark room and just *experience* it without any external distractions. (Some people say that you need drugs to appreciate the music, I wholeheartedly disagree) I am glad that you are enjoying your trip through this musical journey.
I seen this band live one time many years ago at the old Mile High Stadium in Denver. I figured since these recordings seemed so studio produced that there would be slight differences live. I was wrong, the performance sounded just like the recordings, these guys were extremely technical and excellent musicians. There is a reason that no other bands covers Pink Floyd.
Other bands cover them, but not well. The intricate guitar work, the sax, organ, drums and every other instrument used - the guys in the band know the feel, taste and smell of these songs as well as the sound. I've never seen another group reproduce the feeling of being at a PF concert. I've only been to two, then saw Roger Waters play solo, but there is Nothing like live Floyd. I'm glad you were fortunate enough to experience them. And at Mile High in Denver? Must have been a hell of a show!
You get it!!! I love your reactions to Pink Floyd. This type and quality of music will NEVER happen again. Thanks for bringing it to a younger audience.
"...how we found the same old fears." With all my heart I wish we could end some old fears and replace them with knowledge, love, or at least, acceptance.
The sound at the beginning was David Gilmour, he was clearing his throat. He didnt anticipate it would be on the track, he said thats what forced him to quit smoking.
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 dear The original subject of this song was Syd Barret - an early and most influential member of this band. He lost his way. This was a tribute to him. But now a most heartbreaking tribute for many.
Love the acoustic guitar in this song. Written for Sid Barrett,former member of the band. Not because he passed away,but because he lost his mind. Beautiful tune for sure.👍☮️
One of my favorite things about this song: During the second and third guitar solos, David Gilmour is singing along with his playing. He does it live too, even when he's improvising. As a guitarist, that is hard as fuck to do. He's the best ever, in this dude's opinion.
I lost my wife of 25 yrs 3yrs ago as of Aug 5 17.she adored Pink Floyd being herself a flowerchild,/Hippie of 60s._"With you were here" my song to sing to her now that's she's away. I literally here her voice on " Great gig in the sky" .The two most Eleagant , Loving, endearing peices of music for all our eternity in this realm of Man!!
Wow! You just blew my mind brother. While I was watching this, I was thinking .. "You need to listen to this with your eyes closed." and then you said it. Great minds.
The intro is someone changing the stations on the radio the opening riff is still on the "radio" until that lead acoustic comes in The thing with most Floyd albums is each song usually blends into the next. I suggest, at some point, you listen to these albums straight through from beginning to end.
It always does my heart good to see reaction videos from someone who has probably never heard music I’ve been listening to for decades. And yes, put on some headphones, start Dark Side of the Moon or Wish You Were Here and close your eyes for the next 45 minutes.
I always close my eyes listening to Pink Floyd... and I tap in to my old days... trippy but more clear than any other time... timeless music... profound
It's so beautiful watching someone experience something that means so much to me for the first time. Another track that refers to their old bandmate. The whole album did. And MAN, was this album a good one. 🖤
When my son was very very young, I had to go back to work to support the family. I had never heard this song before but as I drove to work that day, gut wrenched, it played. I ached/cried so hard, it’s going to be 20yrs later this year and it still takes me back to that very moment and how much I wanted to drive back and be with my dear son Dylan desperately..
My late hubby turned me on to great music. Listening to music was one of our favorite things to do. Pink Floyd, Queen, Lennon, Rod, Journey and so many more. Wish you were here means a lot to me. ✌🏻❤️🎼
OMG you make me remember those days.When I was still young,I listen to Led Zeppelin,Queen,Dire Straits, Pink Floyd,Eric Clapton...... I love this song very much. But Eric Clapton is my favorite. Now I listen to Dimash everyday 😂😂😂 I became a dear since 2 years ago 🤣🤣🤣 Thank you for this🙏 🙏🙏
Every time I hear this song I think of my little brother who missed 30 by a couple of years. He loved this song and PF. Listened to it over and over with my Mom when it came on the radio driving him the 600 Miles home to his resting place. Still can’t hear it without a good cry. Is a deep song and makes you mourn whomever you lost.
Thank you Jamel for reacting to this fabulous song 🙏 I so much listened the whole album when a teenager, and I decided recently to do my own little video covering that song ... Then I realised that decades after I perfectly remembered the lyrics and melodies as that kind of stuff goes so deeply in heart and mind ... I probably listened it with eyes closed 😎
Re-listen to the very beginning.... it's about a kid finding a song on the radio and playing along..... the first few bars sound distant, like on a radio, and then his guitar comes in sounding clearer.....
Exactamundo... Pink Floyd is a video inside our minds 😊 Does not this man entertaining us deserve much respect & accolades for his efforts? Yes, Yes He does ✌ 🍻
when I was 13 years old ( over 40 years ago ) I bought the RECORD of Pink Floyd Wish you were here , and the first time i heard it I could NOT related and put back in the draw for another 4 years. and when I heard it again it was a game changer for me for ever !!! Pink Floyd will always going to be my Number #1 band !
Pink Floyd,Led Zeppelin, and the forest got me through my high school years. Most kids claimed to listen to it and get stoned to it like it was a milestone, something to be cool. For me though and I’m sure there were others just going through personal hell, growing up music was a friend, a confidant. My dad, before he was absent, introduced me all kinds of music from Memphis blues to outlaw country then everything in between. Peaking my interest in all music was the greatest gift he could have given me.
That was some fan-made video....& very distracting, having nothing to do with the song. I've been a Pink Floyd fan for 44 years now ( since 1975 ).....and depending on where I'm at in my own life experience......the meaning of the lyrics can change. I prefer just throwing on the headphones & closing my eyes.....letting any visuals play out in my own imagination.
I see it a lot with these reaction videos. They pick a random fan-made video and through the images and/or video portrayed, they interpret the song by those images or videos. Not the song lyric or music.
My dad raised me on Pink Floyd. I don’t talk to him anymore and this song just reminds me of all the times we used to drive all over blasting the radio. Miss ya daddy.
Love your reaction. You’re 100% on point. Most Pink Floyd songs are best listening to allowing your thoughts to wonder with the tune and evoke your own emotions. Led Zep and Pink Floyd are the top bands in my book but with completely different sounds and vibes. Both bands were masterful musical geniuses at evoking emotions. No matter who you are, where you are or your current mood - Their tunes simply engulf and carry you away - to a different mindset and to other places, spaces and times. That’s what sets a band apart from being real good to being a top legendary band for decades. 🔥💎🔥💎🔥💎🔥
Sound at the beginning: I've always heard that it's guitarist David Gilmour coughing. He's said to have given up smoking after hearing himself on the final recording.
My new favorite thing during this horrific time is watching you experience the beauty of Pink Floyd. Thank you for doing this! Makes me tear up every time, awesome!
One of my favorite Pink Floyd songs ever is another brick in the wall pt 2. Great groove and jam and one of my favorite guitar solos ever. Not crazy technical or intricate but it's perfect fit to the song and absolute perfect tone. Also you would really like Hey You. Money is cool too. Please let those 3 be your next waves. Great stuff brother I shall stay tuned!!!!
@Jamel: The fact that it took you 10 seconds or so to collect your thoughts before commenting after you heard it tells us all we need to know! I dig your reactions. I’d also love it if you flipped it around; share some of the music that’s part of your makeup and let us post some responses. Music is two-way man!
That sound is someone waking up and playing with the music on the radio... I used to play a Pink Floyd album every night to put my daughters to sleep. "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" is still their favorite album.
This song was Roger Waters internal conversation with himself. I'd wondered for years, because nothing else truly fits, but then he said this in an interview and it all fell into place.
Roger wrote these lyrics and David sang them, beautifully, as he always has! I don't know why Pink Floyd's songs are such a mystery to everyone when Roger made a movie (The Wall) about all of it. He grew up without his Father, who died a hero, defending a post in WWII. His Mother smothered him because he was all she had left and he struggled to break free of her grasp, with all the guilt any Mother's Son could bear. Through all of Roger's fame and fortune, he held onto the guilt of being rich and famous for not doing anything but being a Rock Star. Hence the line: "and did you exchange the walk-on part in the war, for a lead role in a cage." The cage, being trapped in his stardom.
Jamal, yes, do the Pulse version but I think you'll appreciate the live version more if you do the album version first. Either way, keep doing what you're doing. Love your stuff!
Straight up, everything you said about their music & this particular song. Soul searching, thats where the music takes you. Pink Floyd, they are profound & always have been. Thank YOU for sharing.
The first part has a bit of static. They were going for the feeling of someone listening to it on the radio and then coming in with their own solo on top.
Thanks for playing this song Jamal. Pink Floyd was the primary thing that my brother and I bonded over. My younger brother died at 42 years ago and my young son played this song on his guitar the day of his funeral. It has great meaning for me.
