If you're surprised about Roger Waters being political where the hell have you been these many decades? This isn't anything new, stop whining about how you've lost respect for Waters.
No. We are disappointed by how basic he his. "we have to survive Trump's presidency!!!!" Thats very stupid. Like SJW college kid stupid. He's kind of clueless actually and its sad.
Jim Jackle There's no attack? Waters is spreading his view to other Americans who agree. A damn opinion. But if you guys think death threats are the answer you're fucking sick. Way to represent your country by talking like terrorists.
definitely true. People act like Rock all of a sudden has political lyrics or has anything to say like its fucking pre Revolver era again. I miss the days when John Lennon was on Nixon's enemies list. Don't these people fucking remember ANYTHING? Rock and Roll isn't Democrat or Republican but it sure as hell aint Donald Goldman Sachs Ass Kissing Trump.
It's true that he's being opportunistic, I mean, he doesn't have to express he opinion on this particular matter becaase as a whole, he said we all need to know about his standpoint about what an ideal world is for him. We all know he lost his father in WWII, he made it clear what he thinks about materialism and modern life on Dark side of the moon, etc etc. It's falling a bit low using the flavour-controversy of the year for his current tour.
Interesting enough interview, but is anybody REALLY going to go to a Roger Waters concert expecting escapism? Outside of the Syd Barrett era, I can't really think of any Pink Floyd albums that would be considered "Pure escapism." "Money", "Shine On You Crazy Diamond," "Sheep," "Another Brick in the Wall," "Run Like Hell," ... these aren't exactly happy-go-lucky songs. That's why they're all amazing!
Yeah they really weren't, I do feel like Dark Side of the Moon had escapist type elements in it and that was awhile after Syd Barrett's departure... Honestly I am a big fan of Barrett era Floyd because it was so cosmic and pondering. Even the hits like See Emily Play and Arnold Layne had a very strange spatial undertone to them. I really think Dark Side of the Moon is a mixture of escapism and reality, because you get a song like Time that is very fearful within the lyrics and it breaks into Great Gig in the Sky which is a very transcendent sounding song. When I listen to that album I get goosebumps because it is so perfect. That album is fucking incredible. Also Any Colour You Like has to be one of the greatest instrumental tracks on any album ever.
There are plenty of people like Smerconish who say they are fans, and even go so far as to read the liner notes, but just fail to understand what is being said. For those people I suppose it could be an escape.
Thats his/their problem not Rogers, failing to understand a mans whole career, outlook and message whilst claiming to be a fan is insane, to then expect him to drop the politics and simply entertain like hes a jester or a jukebox is pure ignorance, "go see Katy Perry" haha, I never realised so many people missed the point of Floyd considering its in the titles & lyrics, I suppose its true what they say, theres those who listen to Pink Floyd & those who hear Pink Floyd.
While I may not agree with all of Roger Water's politics, at least he is anti-globalist in his music. I don't trust any politician or big business types they are corrupt.
Our President is a self made billionaire that ran for President so he could help our economy and stop our country from getting screwed by every other country. So far he has done everything he said he would, all while being unfairly criticized by the media and everyone that wanted crooked Hillary to win. He donates his salary to various organizations which gets him zero media coverage and is criticized and name called for EVERYTHING he does. Seems to me the only morons in this case are the one's criticizing him.
"Our President"Luckily he's not my president. "is a self made billionaire"With just a small gift of a million dollars from his dad right? "that ran for President so he could help our economy and stop our country from getting screwed by every other country."Take Trumps cock out of your ass.I can't claim to know why he ran for president, but I do know he is absolutely shit at it.Americans are about the only people in the world who are dumb enough to vote for him, and even then he didn't manage to get the majority of the votes.And that was against Shillary Clinton of all people. "So far he has done everything he said he would,"Yeah, like how he's build the wall. Right? Right? "all while being unfairly criticized by the media"Oh no, he's such a martyr, boohoo.Your bias shines through quite blindingly. "and everyone that wanted crooked Hillary to win."And by people who thought Hillary was shit, just like Trump. They're both shit. They are both about the worst candidates for the job. "He donates his salary to various organizations which gets him zero media coverage"Source? "and is criticized and name called for EVERYTHING he does."You mean like every other president in existence?Have you also missed the part where EVERYTHING he does is shit? "Seems to me the only morons in this case are the one's criticizing him."Of course it seems that way to you. Because you're a moron.
Is this actually what people are getting upset about? Waters has been vocalizing his political views in songs for 4 decades, but the supporting visuals are what rub people the wrong way? Nobody's forcing anyone to listen or go to the show, lmao. Grow up.
Linda you should probably listen to the lyrics of his best songs if you think this is over the top, lol. People post videos of the Beatles touring days on RU-vid, when they were singing their upbeat love songs. Those might be more suitable for you if this show design upsets you.
Smsrules1 I agree. I didn't go & he was close 3 times. Tic prices were ridiculous & I wasn't in the mood to hear more 'Non American' jargon. I did however go see #RogerWaters at #NewportFolkFest a couple summers ago. It was awesome All Music & zero politics!
@@flyk3n you know, getting urinated or defecated on isn't particularly "violent", and usually doesn't require a stretcher afterwards either. but it's also disgusting, and you look like a toddler-brained jackass if you do that to someone who doesn't really have it coming. same thing with spitting on someone.
dirt man Just sayin we didn’t get to see roger scoff at that but we all know he did. Imagine if a Brit said to an American rock star ‘you’re filling the venue with pussy’ basically the same thing
@@warrengarfield309 Most Americans don’t know the UK, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia use of “Fanny”. It’s not a vulgar word in the U.S., it’s actually used by older women because it’s less offensive than “butt”. It’s also a woman’s name, mostly older women. And it’s the name of a government program. Fannie Mae was first chartered by the U.S. government in 1938 to help ensure a reliable and affordable supply of mortgage funds throughout the country. Spelling is different, pronunciation is the same.
Like Roger Waters gives a shit about the 10 that leave every night, he is an artist and makes music, and if you are a Pink Floyd fan, you would know how political they have always been, and BTW the concerts are SOLD OUT so congrats to him!
I am a pink floyd fan but only because of David Gilmore. IMO he made the band with his guitar play. I like the album Animals but Division bell without Rogers is their best work.
Is Roger really well known enough outside Floyd fans to have people at his shows who don't understand he's been politically outspoken for 50 years?? What would you say to someone coming to your show looking for escapism??? Really?? The dude wrote Animals and you're gonna go see him not expecting some political statement???
People: **go to concert to hear live music** the event: **shoves dogshit political takes into your face** Jee, it's truly a mystery why people who want to go to a concert and have a good time would be upset when subjected to big brother on the screen telling you "orange man bad". especially since you paid a lot of money to go hear music live but instead got a brainlet trying to lecture you politically.
I'm a massive Pink Floyd fan and a Republican (yes, Trump supporter, too. At least over the alternative). I saw Roger last night and he put on an AMAZING SHOW! I do not agree with a lot of his politics, but I respect him as a musician and a person and therefore was hardly fazed by his message. Roger Waters has always been political and I have no problem with that. He has every right to express himself, this is the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!
you have WYWH in your picture, how can anyone on here not like you? lol ;) it's my 2nd fav. Floyd album. I'm an Aussie, so I don't vote for the Elephant or the Donkey. the reason Trump got in was because of who ran against him. it's un-Australian to like politicians and if Hillary Clinton was an Aussie running for PM, she wouldn't get in here either. her, 'let me tell you what I think you want to hear BS' would get her nowhere. I'm not saying I like Trump but the way he just says what he's thinking, i'm like fark... this guy is telling us what he really thinks! that is not in the "how to be a politician" handbook.
This comment gives made with sigh with relief :) If we all couldn't rise above our own beliefs and views we may as well just sit in a room by, and talking and nodding with ourselves.
My friends father refused to go the concert because Roger was anti-trump. I do not understand how this same person loved The Wall and loved it's imagery. But now his ignorance is in the way. Well, thanks man I got to see a genius
Bitter Teen The Wall was a concept that was twisted to fit Rogers current narrative in the same way special edition Star Wars was horrible. I'm no trump fan, and I love Floyd, and dig music with social commentary, but holy god, Rogers virtue signalling is cringey
@@charlesfarmer3089 yeah. Take for example The Wall. In Part IV, Pink becomes a Nazi and orders for the executions of Jews, gays and the like. I don’t take that seriously. If anything I find it satirical mocking Hitler
Whether you agree with Roger Waters or not, what i do like about him is that he isnt scared to speak out against issues that are close to his heart. Too many famous musicians or actors would be scared to speak their views in public for fear of it jeopordising their careers or even the hassle of coming under fire from people. Roger has the bravery and confidence to speak his mind. For that i applaud him. For the record i wouldnt support Hilary or Donald Trump, A: because i dont live in the U.S.A and B: I think its all rigged, whoever gets in, big business wins and the system stays the same, anyone who did want to make changes that benefited all would never ever get voted in to power. Its why at age 43 i have never voted, which to some may sound terrible or negligent of social responsibility
The same people that would bitch about Rogers speaking his mind no matter who it offends voted for Trumpster Trash because he "spoke his mind no matter who it offends"
GBobWood wood its bravery when you remain humble despite all he has suffered, and now he is using his platform to stand up to the people who made him miserable
Thank you Roger Waters for standing up and speaking your mind, you are one of the very few to do this, You have a very good heart and you genuinely think of this downtrodden, greatly disadvantaged and people with no say in this world of our, Shame on us all for not doing more
@C Cato Friend you have got that wrong, you do not know me, Rodger Waters never asked or took anything from me, Years ago at the height of Pink Floyds fame my brothers and I bought a double wheel green transit van from them, their manager also offered to sell us the boys Mercedes-Benz limo car but we could not afford it
@Fuk Yu you appear to great anger in you, what you say is completely false, for the record Rodger was a founding and most important member also with Syd, Nick, and Richard, don't go spreading nasty untruths about my neighbours
@Fuk Yu Roger didn't just pick on your boyfriend & master Trump. He called out Clinton,Bush & Obama at different shows that I've seen over the years. Your hatred is based on the fact that you idolize a politician that is a moron. Roger wrote the best music ever released by Pink Floyd.
Gotta love all the trump supporters having digs at Roger. I guess someone with a different view and someone who is expressing their view in a non violent way is a threat, long live Roger.
Not even american, so there goes your theory there. Roger should leave politics out of his work? i really think you should listen to rogers / pink floyds catalog again, seriously
Zach, if you think conservatives are the one's threatened by someone else's views you haven't been paying attention. I don't see any conservative groups outside of a Roger Waters concert protesting. The left are the intolerant haters in this country, always have been. Roger's is not even an American so his opinion really is useless, and he knows it.
There's at least as many if not more Trump supporters (and those of us who'd have chosen a pig over Hillary Clinton) who love Roger Waters and are mature and educated enough to be able to appreciate his talent and artistry yet civilly disagree with some of his politics. Frankly I doubt if he cares either way what a few people may think.
Zach...…….I don't recall the Young Republicans rioting, burning buildings, and over turning police cars when a speaker they disagree with shows up on any University campus in the U.S. The political Leftists are the violent and intolerant ones.
4:30 is everything! Exactly what I’m thinking ever time I read comments that say they love Pink Floyd and Trump. You completely missed the message people.
Pink Floyd's music is still so relevant today. It's almost like it fits in even better with the political climate more than ever before. He is truly an intelligent man, with his eyes wide open to the bullshit that goes on in the world. Thank you Roger for everything that you've done for music.
@@crispwater7294 Demented Biden isn't fit for office. He can't even put a sentence together without the use of a teleprompter and stumbled 3 times up a flight of stairs on Airforce One. He's refusing to take a cognitive test to see if he's fit for office, which he isn't. Who said Trump was a deity? He could have retired if he wanted to, but came into politics to make America great again. He secured the southern border, made the US energy independent with the pipeline, he built bridges with former "enemies" including N.Korea and Russia, and no wars were started under Trump, which is very rare for a US president. He negotiated peace deals with Israel and its enemies, he fulfilled Operation Warpspeed in getting the Covid vaccine to the market place as quickly as possible (whether you think the vaccine is safe is another subject). Trump had record numbers in employment including record numbers of ethnic minorities in employment, he was tough on China on with trade deals, unlike demented Biden, who along with his son, is a puppet for the Chinese Communist Party. Since demented Biden got in, Marxist cancel culture is rampant along with big tech censorship and freedom of speech is being threatened, and there is chaos at the southern border with drug barons and human traffickers freely entering America from Mexico, and the pipeline has been cancelled which has cost thousands of jobs. Energy dependency for the US is now on dependant on Russia, with Biden saying "Putin is a killer". So much for diplomacy. Trump could be assertive with any global leader without making any silly comments like that. 2020 was the biggest mistake the US ever made. The election was invalid anyway because the Dems used the excuse of Covid to send out over 100 million "mail in" ballots, which is against the US Constitution because the Legislators weren't involved in making the decision to change the electoral rules. 2020 was a very sad day for the US but this was just a temporary setback. We'll be back in 2024 with a conservative, Republican, AND a Christian president. 🇺🇲 Regarding Roger Waters, he slags off a capitalist system that he's done very well out of (he's worth 135 million dollars). I wonder how much of his wealth Waters has redistributed to the poor. Waters is just another champagne socialist who doesn't practice what he preaches. Waters no doubt made even more money under Trump which he was glad to accept. Notice, after 2 years of Trump's presidency, Waters went on record as saying that he "understood why people voted for Trump". A very different quote was used before Trump came to office. After 4 years of Trump's presidency I think even Waters could see Trump did a great job for America.
Celebrities and musicians actually believe they can influence fans political beliefs? I love Pink Floyd but there’s no way that I’m going to slurp up the political pablum that Roger is serving up.
From Houston, Texas here. Saw Roger last year! Great show as always! A few people near me booed and groaned and a few others left during the anti-Trump projections. Good stuff!
I see what you mean, when you say that the so called Pop music business is very lack luster ...so yeah they can have it... leave the real art to those who appreciate it
Even if Kathy Perry and the Kardashians had political statements, unlike Roger Waters, they wouldn’t get the balls to express them if that could jeopardise their career . They just promote their stuffs (for the Kardashians, except void, still don’t know what they promote exactly), give innocuous, formatted and boring answers that their agents ask them to say then grab the money and run...
~ He was wonderful in Columbus, Ohio, and is very intelligent. The decades we have enjoyed Pink Floyd were decades we all have grown up, and like him, got smarter! Cheers, DAVEDJ ~
I saw the show in Atlanta, GA. It was amazing. It was the anti-trump rally I needed. And it was amazing to me how the narrative of songs written 30 years ago still resonate and apply deftly to this current political climate.
I LOVED HIS SHOW!!! He's going to reach the good educated people anyways since he's a genius anyways. I was surprised about his great turn out in Dallas. His response to this guys bs was perfect and exactly what I thought he'd say. If you were ever a real fan then you shouldn't be surprised.
Not that I don't agree with you, but maybe that is one of the problems we are facing; that the good educated people have the chance to enlighten themselves with different perspectives, whereas the working class can't afford it and is being fed with bullshit. What my impression is of the politics today, is that the highly educated liberal-left millenials are feeling that they have a cultural superiority, where they just get frustrated and angry at anyone from a 'lower class' or 'the opposition' to see things differently. The main reason why Clinton thought she was winning and lost is because these people just are not capable of seeing the world outside their own liberal safe space. There are alternatives to Trump, but they need to show that they care about the blue collar workers and people who see income security as a higher priority than unisex toilets. Arrogance kills democracy.
Something that I have noticed is that musicians like Rogers Waters are getting older. but they are not showing any signs of slowing down. in fact they seem like they are enjoying what they are doing quite a bit more now. I noticed this same thing with Roger Hodgson of Supertramp. it seems like they are really happy to give their fans their great gift of music. maybe it's something to do with maturity. whatever it is I'm glad to see them still performing this music from my generation. the music that I grew up with. I don't want to see it go away after all I can't hack today's music. this was the best music ever hand's down. now that I have said that I have to say I have a seething hatred for Trump. and normally I don't hate anyone. but what he has done to this Country is unexecptable on every level. from the half million lives lost. to the insurection and more and with no consideration for anyone but himself. so I agree with Roger Waters I don't have any problem with what he says since he is absolutely correct. so I say to him keep up the good work. and thanks for all the great music you have given us.
I love you Roger. I always will. You have impacted my life in such a positive way. Thank you for not letting all the hate sway you. Keep on doing what you do.
the truth You seem to need a safe space from any opinion you disagree with. I am liberal and support the rights of conservatives, Christians and whoever else wants to speak at colleges or wherever they wants to speak at. I don't have to agree with someone and can even think their views are hateful without trying to strip away their rights to free speech. Stop trying to pigeonhole all Liberals as dumb fuck college kids that don't know their ass from a hole in the ground.
Roger has always been so bitter about life. Maybe he expected to have the limelight once Syd was out of the band, but then David became the main man. Roger couldn’t carry David’s guitar case!
Yeah he seems soooo vitriolic here. No sarcasm of course. You're a delusional buffoon. I'm sure you're some pathetic Trump cultist who can't emotionally handle that Waters, a man of intelligence, is mocking your pathetic one term fascist loser. And Gilmour would be nowhere without waters writing the large bulk of songs in PF.
He played here in Zurich last month and out of curiosity I checked out the availability and seat prices. The cheapest ticket they had was in nose bleed for 240 bucks and the prices went up from there to 450. That's just FN crazy. Funny for someone who often spoke ill of the capitalist system in the past has relly come to embrace it in his older years
David Gilmour also views Trump as an idiot. Lol 😂 (as most people of course. Obviously there are those Trump fans who literally think Trump is one of them, lol).
What a daft comment. CNN has interviewed KellyAnne Conway, Rudy Giuliani, The Mooch, Cohen's lawyer, many other Trump loyalists.They'll interview anyone so long as it provides ratings.
If you watch and listen closely, you can see and hear where the edits are. It would be interesting to hear the WHOLE interview. I wonder and worry about what the editors/censors at CNN cut.
This interviewer is a buffoon. He wrecked the whole interview. I think it's an insult to Roger's vastly greater intelligence that he should even be allowed in the same room. Roger is so articulate and the interviewer is so mundane he is not worth listening to. And wtf with the ending? More or less: " hey Roger, when are ya planning to kick the bucket?' (!) I am filled with dread about the day Roger goes, He will be a great loss to this world. He is one of the few people of influence that are not afraid to stand up and speak out about something that is immoral or unjust.
As I slowly raise my hand, I wonder if I might ask a question. Can we not see as Roger stated both candidates had major flaws, and can we not ask ourselves how do we keep from doing this again and again? If Roger is doing anything, he's trying to force us toward a conclusion.
Roger Waters keeping it real forever. He has convictions and opinions that he stands for, and he doesn't back down. One of the greatest songwriters of all time, and inspirational as more than a musician.
“OMG like Roger Waters should like stick to playing guitar and singing. He shouldn’t criticize our Reality Show President. He should stick to his lane” Uh What? That’s literally an incoherent statement & I have seen it before. Also this interviewer absolutely sucks. Roger is literally indicting him in his case against Trump, and he has no response.
Kim Freyberg Serritslev shut the fuck up. Roger waters has struggled more in a day than trump has his whole life. His father died in WW2, his mother was over protective, the school he went to beat the children. Listen to the wall.
When I saw Roger Waters last year, it amazed me that there were people(including a few of my own friends) that let his Trump bashing bother them. Whether you agree with his politics or not, it's still a concert with music and a show you came to see. Just look past the jabs, and see them as part of the entertainment!
Doesn’t matter to me what his message is. I chose not to attend his gigs for several other reasons. I’d have to travel pretty far, ticket prices are pretty steep, the constant vocal backing tracks are a turnoff. I’m sure his backing band does a great job and the visuals are fascinating but I don’t think I’ll fork over the time or money...no pun
HELL YEAH ROGER SHOW EM! And it's true, if you've been listening to Pink Floyd for years and are even the LEAST bit surprised that Roger is political, maybe you actually haven't been listening to the music? lmfao
Our country is filled with open minded people who want to live in peace; the USA is the gun country. Cops who killed someone in the UK in 2015 = 3 2016 = 5 2017 = 3 (so far). What figures have you got USA?? The numbers are probably a national secret. No, the numbers are not thousands.
panterizate Do you imagine your saviour didn't upset his parents when he rebelled against his parents' religion and knocked over the gaming tables in the temples? How is it that so many conservatives worship a mythological liberal prophet?
This administration is a total failure 6+ months and nothing has been accomplished, Trump is a disaster, rock on Roger!!! (and controlling both houses!)
Thanks Michael for doing this outstanding interview with a true musical genius and an even bigger shout out to Roger. Stand your ground Roger and keep on thinking free!
- except America thinks it owns & governs the world since WWII, so maybe you need to chill Mikey. Amazing the typical American lack of world grasp... 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸
ROGER if you do happen to read this I'd just like to say, that i drove nearly 900 kilometers in total to see you play in Sydney 2018 and to be honest i never knew who you were until late 2017 Your show was Amazing and if I'd had the money i would of driven or flown to see you play again. HOPEFULLY you will tour again sometime soon. I'm on a disability pension so to say money is scarce is a Huge understatement. But with zero doubt in my mind I'd 100% travel to see you play once again. Ps i wasn't even sure if I'd make it home as i emptied my last $4.30 out of my bank account, searched my car completely looking for even an extra 5 or 10 cent coin for petrol, and carefully drove home for 450ks hoping I'd make it, my fuel light was on for the last 45 kilometers, but i somehow made it home, and went straight to bed at 12 noon as i was stuffed lol. I'd once again scrounge up every coin if i heard you were touring again. Thank you for an incredible night. Cheers Chris ☺
