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Bros I’m that 62yr old black man who discovered this about 73 74. I’ve seen them twice!! It truly warms my heart to see young brothers learn this music. Me and my brothers were talked about back then cuzz our people didn’t understand. I love our R&B but the world is so much more! Yes, you see a movie in your head becoz that’s wat happens wen ur floyded!!! All their music is diff.Dark side didn’t sound like this and Animals which is next doesn’t sound like this. Lyrics mean a lot, a whole lot with Floyd! So start trying to understand. This album is about their band mate who started it and mentally lost it. And Animals is about society. Thank you for giving this a chance, and listen…..🙏🏿🙏🏿
I’m black too. Like my R&B, especially the back in the day stuff, but also like the various genres of rock and metal. Plus rock and then metal is an evolution from American Blues, so it’s all of a piece. 😊 Music is for everyone. If you like it you like it!
Gilmour's iconic guitar playing is very rooted in the blues, especially in Shine On You Crazy Diamond and many of his solos. And the name Pink Floyd came from 2 blues musicians that Syd Barrett admired, Pink Anderson and Floyd Council.
We called this music “head music” back in the day. You would put the record on in your room or living room and close your eyes and it would take you somewhere else. Pink Floyd are definitely their own genre.
...i spoke to someone who tripped with headphones on alone at night, in bed listening to umma gumma for the first time, when "careful with that axe, uegene" came on, the live performance. He freaked, nearly shit himself when the screaming started and chopping got frenzied.
I thought we called it head music because back then being a head meant you got high, and when we listened to Pink Floyd back then we got high. You had the jocks, the brains and the heads though it was cool to cross over to all three groups if you were a cool smart athlete.
“Way ahead of their time”, you say. True, in a “time” that was full of bands ahead of their time! Yes, King Crimson, Tull, Zeppelin, Zappa, Grateful Dead, Emerson/Lake/Palmer, and on and on! It’s the very reason so many of us older heads have trouble relating to a lot of “music” today! The sixties and seventies were heady times indeed!
@@PickpocketJones yes they were but when i grew up in that era i listened to them,zep,black sabb and queen,others like bad company,many great bands too numerous to mention but the first three were my stable picks
They are a European Psychedelic fusion band. They fused R&B, Blues, Soul, Funk, Acid Rock, Choir Music, and everything under the sun to make their sound. They are pioneers in their own right and the music speaks for itself. Love everyone in the comments section! We should go to a show sometime haha
Shine on you crazy diamond is a tribute to band co-founder Syd Barrett who basically took LSD every day for a couple of years and wound up becoming mentally ill from the drug use- some believe it was schizpherenia. Syd was doing laser shows, essentially "raves" in small clubs for Pink Floyd's early live tours in the 60s, trippy lyrics etc as the singer and song writer, Guitarist David Gilimour joined when Syd couldn't function anymore to take over guitar and singing. Syd did release a solo album later but died basically a recluse who was cared for by family members
Predisposition to schizophrenia caused him to go crazy, LSD itself has been shown to have no effect on "mentally sane" individual's, but if your family has a history of mental illness it can get passed down through the bloodline and psychedelics drugs could act as a potentiator for mental illness years before it would come out naturally.
Syd actually showed up at the studio while the band was recording this album, but he looked nothing like himself - way heavier, bald, and barely there mentally, almost catatonic, just a shadow of himself. It took the rest of the band quite a while to figure out who he was and it really hit them hard emotionally, apparently they were in tears after he left. This is a brilliant album, really looking forward to hearing your thoughts. Peace and love from Canada! ☮
In the mid 80s, I turned this older black dude onto Floyd. He thanked me every day. I also introduced him to YES, which he also liked. But nothing like PF! This music is why planetariums were created. I remember going to the St Louis planetarium in the late 70s, early 80s and you'd see heavenly bodies moving in sync to the sound of PINK FLOYD playing in your headset.
You guys are right. Not many people get Pink Floyd. I'm 66. I seen Pink Floyd in concert three times and Roger Waters by himself. It's an experience like you've never seen before. It's visual. You can feel it. The music can't explain it one of the most out there performances and shows you'll ever see
I remember the first time I heard the outro of Welcome To The Machine. I never knew bitterness could be conveyed through a synthesizer. The dark disgust and bitterness of that song is so beautifully expressed through both the vocal delivery and instruments. It still blows my mind after all these years. It’s music that truly stands the test of time.
Why y’all haven’t already at least reached 100k subscribers is beyond me this channel is the real deal absolutely nothing fake about you guys it’s obvious you know music not only from a just a listener’s viewpoint but your technical knowledge and production knowledge is outstanding y’all know what your doing and you for real “get it “
Remember... real instruments, analog tape. This was all done by hands (and feet).. playing, splicing, layering, re-splicing, re-layering.. on tape. Yeah.. what everyone below said.. this is just exquisite artistry.
Glenn Cooper I’m a 62 year old white guy who bought this at the record store in 76. It had a blue wrap covering so you had to buy it to discover what was inside. Might sound odd but try this. At a time you don’t have to think about anything else put this on a good Bluetooth speaker at the foot of your tub, warm water maybe with some scent, and get your head down below the top of the tub. The tub will create a theater. Lights out.
I saw this tour in 1977 at Madison Square Garden and they played the complete album and it blew us away! Oh and then they played the complete Animals album also. BTW the ticket cost $10.50. Yes that's right ( ten dollars and fifty cents ) The encore was Money and Us and Them. I may be old but I saw the best bands. Enjoy side 2.
I saw the same concert except on the Best coast, Anaheim Stadium. I was 21 and we had a picnic sitting on the outfield grass. Wine and Doobie's. What a trip! Those were the best days. 🌌 👽🌛👣✌️
Im 64 an i saw them at the SilverDome ! I have yet to see "any" production like it .....period. An actual "airplane" on a wire come over our heads an crash behind the band , pyro an all , speechless
Favorite part of this reaction, how much you love the singer, no my friends there are singers and they are both once in a lifetime. Not to mention a guest singer on "Have a Cigar"
I knew once that sax dropped in Shine On You Crazy Diamond it was over. That shit still hits so hard no matter how many times I hear it and it was genuinely amazing to see how much of an impact it made. You guys are awesome.
I'm riding with the brothers again! Your selections have been absolutely tremendous lately!!!! Zeppelin, the Dan and now Pink Floyd, no reason to even change the channel!!
Pink Floyd is never, ever in a hurry. They will take however long that it takes to get you in the right mood for what's coming next. Just hang on and let them take you away. Enjoy!
One thing can be said: this music is packed to the brim with a duality of extreme restraint and unraveling abandon, but they never let it get away from them, yet it’s never in a cage…
Pink Floyd always took their time. That's one of the things I love most about them ... they were never in a hurry to get anywhere. If they were going to blow your fucking mind, they were going to do it right.
Guys, vinyl is cool. Full respect, I shake your hand. Pink Floyd is my favorite team. Greetings from Russia. I noticed the cap of the "Dynamo" club, a smile appeared automatically.
Remember three of the 4 Floyd members sang. David Gilmour (lead guitar) and Roger Waters (bass) traded lead vocals, and Rick Wright (keyboards) sang backup and harmony vocals on many tunes. Shine On lead vocal was sung by Waters. So there are 2 lead vocalists. Gilmour has the smoother huskier baritone voice, Waters the slightly higher thinner voice.
Now imagine this with 50 thousand of your closest friends in Rice Stadium in Houston Texas 1994 with lights and lasers everywhere and it starts raining. It was absolutely the best concert of my life even though it ended early because most all of the instruments shorted out.
As far as the guitar talking on this, I think it kind of is as well. Recently it occurred to me that the guitar sounds desperate and angry, and reflects Syd's friends and family trying desperately to connect with him, to break through his catatonic wall; and then Rick's keyboards reflect Syd's prespective - in another world, removed and disconnected from the anguish of Syd's loved ones. Peaceful, but gone. They really loved Syd I think.
This was the opening number to their shows I saw in 1987 and 1988 at RFK Stadium in DC. The build-up was intense. Gilmour described his riff as a "lament" which is what it was: a sad tribute to their former bandmate who went insane after excessive LSD use back in the sixties. Dick Parry played baritone and tenor on this number, and also featured on Dark Side.
Stadium music indeed. Saw them at Soldier Field in Chicago in 1994. With Pink Floyd the entire stadium is wired for sound. Speakers literally 360° around the stadium. So all the music, sound effects, spoken voices, are all reproduced live as it is on the albums and it comes at you from all directions. I don't think the albums were recorded with stadiums in mind so much as they were for a full rich sonic experience through your speakers and headphones. I've also seen them at an indoor arena. Same deal. These guys are perfectionists in every sense of the word when it comes to music. I've never heard of anyone who attended a Floyd concert complaining about the sound. Looking forward to side 2.
It's Home music.. we used to have some serious equipment back in the day !!! Receivers, speakers, turntables.. we lit that shit up Real good !!! My whole neighborhood listened to Pink Floyd,and all of my other smoking stuff. 🌞
For those who do not know where the name “Pink Floyd” came from…… Syd Barrett - original founder of the band had two favorite Blues Guitar Players in his record collection, two black men, Pinkney “Pink” Anderson and Floyd Council. One came from North Carolina, (Floyd) the other came from South Carolina, (Pink).
Man, Pink Floyd is just different. So much creativity and imagination.....and they took huge risks. To me, the greatest rock band of all-time. Doesn't mean they rocked harder than Zeppelin or others, but the unique creativity is unmatched.
I witnessed Pink Floyd in 1977 at Soldier Field in Chicago. I was 17 and to this day have NEVER seen or heard anything comparable. The sound was just piercingly clear. The visuals were just awesome, it was the Animals tour. Yes stadium music, but yet enjoy them so much at home on my own system. I also saw Zeppelin in 77, nothing like Floyd tho
pink floyd created a new class of music we called it Head music 15 min. before a concert started people would light up 3 50 gallon drums with a 1/4 pound in each of columbian gold panama red or florida green depending on the time of year
We didn't really do the headphone thing, but instead would smoke a doobie, :D and then just lay back and relax, in the center of 4 speakers, close our eyes and feel the music. Pink Floyd is an experience. I remember quadraphonic sound, what Pink Floyd was most known for, but if you used 4 speakers, you would hear things that you wouldn't hear just using 2. I do remember when this album first came out, Dark Side was still going strong. Even though we loved it, it wasn't 'yet' played as much as Dark was still being played.
"That may have been the best sound I've ever heard." Oh man, that was amazing! I'm new to your podcast, and enjoying you guys. Nice to see the appreciation go deep and musical.
Pink Floyd is from Cambridge, England, the famous old university town, and their families were involved in education, etc. As Gilmour said, “We could all speak proper English.” Basically, everyone they knew was educated, so when they decided they needed someone to try to get Syd straightened out and help him out on stage they thought “What about David Gilmour? He trusts him, and he can play guitar.” When they decided to put saxophone on ‘Dark Side Of The Moon’, Gilmour said “What about Dick Parry? He plays saxophone.” Same for Hipgnosis, who designed their album covers. They were all friends from Cambridge who they’d known most of their lives. Roger Waters was still picking up Syd at his mom’s house to take him to doctor’s appointments toward the end of his life, 30 years after he left the band. And you’re right: at the concert the music is the main part, but only part of the show. There is the band, music, lights, lasers, film, objects moving around over your head, on the stage, etc. The music is the soundtrack.
You're correct about it being concert music. Pink Floyd put on amazing concerts with laser light shows and a huge projection screen. You can still go see laser light shows done to recorded Pink Floyd music.
I've been a PF listener for 45 yrs and their evolution in this period is so interesting and great. I feel the band was much better after syd barrett and when Roger took creative control of the band and its concepts and writing but so much of Roger's writing and concepts are inspired by Syd or just flat out about him like this one. It's such a cool dynamic. The early syd floyd albums are a little too psycho trippy for me but there are some nice gems in there but the 70's is the gold.
Thanks for hearing the guitars talking. Ive been saying that fo 40 plus years from the very first time I heard. Gilmore is a genius when it comes to drawing emotion out of his playing.
Lots of WW2 hangover for Pink Floyd bandmates. They all had memories of WW2. England was still being rebuilt when classical music was part of their curriculum. A formula to feel everything.
shine on you crazy diamond is an homage to former band mate Syd Barrett. they booted him from the band, but were heartbroken for having to do it. they never stopped loving him and there are references to him all over their discography
Watching you guys is now part of my daily routine. Your reactions are so genuine and expressive. Makes me think back how I felt when I first heard this album I suspect you will enjoy side 2 as much or more.
When you guys do Part 2, pay attention to how it transitions from Welcome to the Machine into Have a Cigar. Think of `Shine On You Crazy Diamond,` as bookends to the album. First part at the beginning and the last part at the end. It's kind of like a prologue and an epilogue with the story in the middle. You'll get more out of it.
This came out just after I graduated from high school when the legends of the late 60's and early 70's were fading or were dead. This song dropped my jaw and that of my musically aware friends, and still does today. David Gilmore was such a genius as was Roger Waters and the rest of the group in writing a tribute to Syd Barrett, a founding member of the group who literally descended into mental illness.
Floyd is a humungous vibe. You don't just listen, you get taken away, kidnapped by magicians who take you on a trek who won't return control of your senses until they're good and done with you 20, 30, 40 minutes down the musical highway. Second to none. Singular and epic. Floyd.
@@ThomasTallant Check out the '78 solo album from David Gilmour ~ "No Way Out Of Here", "Raise My Rent", "So Far Away", "I Cant Breathe Anymore" and "No Way".... If you like The Division Bell, I think you will like it as well...! As for the Waters fans.... What has he done without David and Rick's composition and production, which turned his concepts and lyrics into music with a worldwide appeal...? Waters was a great lyricist and vocalist, but it was David and Rick that made it music...!
I was living in a co-ed college dorm (Haggett Hall, North Tower, Devoe House), UW, Seattle, WA 1972-76, and Pink Floyd albums were often played. Usually. on a weekend evening, we'd go to someone's dorm room that had the best stereo equipment of the time, like Bose speakers mounted high in the corners of the dorm room-played somewhat loud but not over-whelmingly loud. And we might be under some effects at the time too. You didn't have to be in a huge stadium to enjoy this music. But, in Sept. 1972, I did see Pink Floyd perform the entire "Dark Side of the Moon" album, in quad sound bouncing all over the four corners of the Hec Ed basketball pavilion. What a memorable concert! (And, as we all now know, that LP went on to become a classic.)
Recently saw Roger Waters (bassist and other singer of Pink Floyd) a few months ago. Best concert I’ve ever been too hands down. I wasn’t alive when the whole band was together so this was the next best thing and it still didn’t disappoint one bit. He performed songs from almost all their records and you’re absolutely right, this music is made to be performed in stadiums.
I saw Rogers show in Manchester UK a few years ago. Unfortunately the band had stopped touring by the time I got into them. I've seen a lot of big bands but that show was the best I've ever seen. Have tickets to see him again in June.
Great band pf, and "the pros and cons of hitchhiking" is fucking great and i dont let a musicians dodgy opinions spoil my enjoyment of their music but I find Waters has some really dodgy views...I wouldn't put a penny in his pocket...
I don’t if you’ve ANIMALS or not but if & when you do, you will not be disappointed. My favorite album of all time. The winter of 1977. Me & my boys spent the entire season listening to it like it was in our DNA.
You guys hit the nail on the head. They created their own genre. The artistry, the ability to weave sounds and effects into their music, they way they created a concept is just peerless in the music world. Loved your reaction to side 1. It's easy to tell you guys are diggin' what Pink Floyd laid down. Looking forward to side 2 dropping. Keep up the great work.
Listening to Floyd the first time is equal to the greatest epiphany such as losing your virginity , smoking your first joint, first beer or falling in love! Awesome experience!!!
Loving your passion and adventure into the music of my youth and early twenties. I am 71 and it warms my heart the respect you are giving some of the all time great music of our time. Great music never dates or ages. Thank you guys Geoff
As with Dark Side of the Moon, Animals, and The Wall, this album starts and ends on the same song and note so you could play continuously and seamlessly.
In case anyone here has missed it... *Dark Side of the Moon turn 50 in 23 March.* Pink Floyd have announced a competition to do NEW animation to the music... Awards prizes given away by them in Nov. this year.
I'm so glad the younger generation appreciate Floyd, they where as you say, way ahead of their time..fun fact...🙄 as a young teen when they "came out" my parents generation where still listening to Sinatra 😳 they where HORRIFIED when they heard Floyd 🤣🤣🤣🤣 quote.."ya can get that shite off right now" was often heard when we tried to put our albums on the deck...🤣🤣🤣👍
Yes, same sax player, Dick Parry. Shine On part 1 at beginning of album, part 2 at end. David Gilmour on harmony vocal and lead guitar. And they sounded just as good live as they did on their albums. Amazing album.
That's Roger Waters on lead vocals for Shine On. Gilmore on the harmonies. Gilmour performs it live cause of course Roger was no longer with them after 85.
Watching you two listen to this reminds me so much of being 17 and hanging with my buddies in our first shared apartment getting high and listening to Floyd.❤😊
I think when the Beatles broke up they were heading into this type of music. Would be great to see what they would have morphed into if they stayed together. Welcome to the Machine is my favorite pink floyd song.
You can think of this album as a Progressive Rock opera; it's telling a story. The theme of the story is how the music industry abuses the artists and how that tragically affected the band's co-founder, Syd Barrett. He is the "crazy diamond". This band mastered creating a "theater of the mind" on vinyl. The sound you hear at the end of "Welcome to the Machine" is the doors of an express elevator closing, the elevator accelerating to the penthouse, then the doors opening to a record company executive's party. This will make sense to you when you hear the next track. I love that RU-vid is acting as a bridge between generations so that the younger generation is able to discover & keep this great music alive.
Actually, that’s a baritone sax Dick Parry starts with, (on Shine On) when the tempo changes mid solo, he switches to a tenor sax. Watch the video of this song from the Pulse concert and you’ll see him with BOTH hanging from his shoulders, and then the switch occurs. Sat right in front of him for Pulse, and it still blows me away. Good to see young men enjoying what we grooved on back in the day. Until you hear it for yourself, no words can capture the experience. Enjoying your reactions, even with the seldom miss, (just like the rest of us) your knowledge of the era’s music is right on track. Regards 🤘😎
@@Yausbro Lol, your right (of course). Funny thing is, I knew that. Another example of my brain missing a synapse with more frequency these days. 🤔👈 However, we’re both half right. His last name is Parry. I’ll edit original comment. Much appreciated.
Pink Floyd rarely rushes things, in fact I can't think of one time I said "Hang on fellas, slow 'er down" while listening to them. Like old blues players, they can take their time with it. Much like Bob and the Wailers from that poster behind you all.
WYWH was always my fav probably because I'll never forget that first, full listen with your ear phones on, white lights out, black light on, posters glowing, a little stoned.....an out of body experience. That's why it's the GOAT as far as PF goes.🤷
Welcome to the machine is about the record industry in the late 60s and early 70s that would chew up and spit out artists....and Have A Cigar finishes the thought
Just can't get enough Floyd, thankyou 🙏 this album is really about watching their friend and band member detatch from reality, when is part 2 ? 😆 🇬🇧 ❤️
As I listen I'm sitting on the front porch, it's drizzling rain and I'm enjoying a king size home grown blend with my best buddy laying at my feet. I can honestly say I live the life of a king.
Ahh the classics. So happy it entered your lived it will not be the same. You heard it now!!!! Music be the food of luv...play On... Momma has always said.... floyd is musical story telling! Now imagine if you didn't wait what you would have missed. Can't judge a song by the intro!!!🤣🤣 Cheers
Dudes I was 10 when this came out...my sister is 5yrs older than me and introduced me to a lot of music. Every time I listen to this it's the same one you 2 had for the 1st time...way cool, way different,,,Floyd
