Stage Presence coach reacts to Pink Floyd "Wish You Were Here" live 1994 

David has the ability to wander onto the stage in a black tee shirt and jeans and just stand there, and you simply can't take your eyes off him. He commands attention just by being there. No dancing about or posing. He doesn't have to do anything, but you're completely mesmerised by him. Everything fades away until all you're aware of is him and his guitar. Now THAT'S stage presence and charisma.

As my my son grew up, this was our favorite song. He's been missing for seven years now and this song makes me cry every time. Jon, wish you were here.

I have been listening to Pink Floyd for 50 years and they never get old. It's always nice watching a new generation enjoying.

Best band in history led by the best solo guitarist in history.

Pink Floyd music will be as eternal as Mozart, Beethoven! Their words and music touch the souls of every generation. Been my number one fave for over 50 yrs now!

Was never a big Pink Floyd fan. I guess I was too young, but as I've got older year upon year I've really begun to appreciate what an incredible band they really are ❤

Childhood friend who introduced me to Pink Floyd in high school. He died of cancer when he was 16 and never got to hear the latter Floyd classics, like this song. But every time I hear this song, and I've heard it 24,874 times now, more or less, I think of Curt. Every.Time. Thanks for giving this song the heartfelt homage that it's due.

I know a lot of people comment on live performances of their favorite bands all the time with "best performance / live show of all time". But when it comes to Pink floyd its for real

Nearly 50 years later and you know what's coming, yet it still gives you chills. That's Stage Presence.

By far my most favorite performer. He’s able to pour his feelings to his fingertips. He is incredible

The right singer can move you to tears with a few words in a way that others can't. This is definitely one of those singers.

I have seen a lot of bands in my life, but pink floyd, and David Gilmore, OH MY GOD!!!! there is no comparison, he is the best. Thank you David. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

I’m 63. Listening to my music carry through the ages and impact peoples lives brings a tear to my eye.

I'm a 60 year old brit, now living in Canada. My mum and dad bought me tickets to see this show at Earls Court in 1994 for my 31st Birthday. A truly remarkable concert, and one that I shall never forget. Mum passed away 3 years ago and this particular song has a very special place in my heart. Miss you mum ❤

Pink Floyd is a very special band. They are very unique. Every song from the Pulse Concert is excellent.

Please remember to honor the artist with a link to the original video in your description. Thanks.

Love the beginning to this song. It's basically someone at home missing someone. They turn on the radio, twiddle the tuner so it scans across several stations (you hear the snatches of words and music), until they alight on a song they like the sound of. They listen for a bit, and then join in with their own guitar. And then magic happens.

Went to this concert twice. When David started this song you could feel the chills go right through the body. Whole crowd sang with him, he just smiled. Loved it and it doesn't get any better than Pink Floyd!!

I've wanted to hear someone recite these lyrics as pure poetry for a very long time, thank you. I turn 70 in a couple weeks, I've been a fan of Pink Floyd since the early days (pre Dark Side of the Moon) and I've seen them live 3 times. Certainly the finest live shows I've ever seen, that's including Led Zepplin, Jimi Hendrix and Frank Zappa. Again, thank you so much.

The year was 1975. I bought with my best friend the import version of this album Wish You Were Here and we went straight home close the doors and started listening in a awe! For hours. The music had such a huge impact of both of us while trying to understand the lyrics as our English were very poor. That was a highlight of my life. To this day I haven't heard anything as profound and as breathtaking as with Pink Floyd.

Seen them live in 1994 the best concert I’ve ever been to in my life and I’ve seen a Who’s Who of concerts at least 300 shows and nobody has topped them yet. It was a dream come true for sure.

I was there at Earls Court and this song still gives me goosebumps, I'm instantly transported back to 20th Oct '94.

Watch anything from this concert and you won't be disappointed. I was at this concert and it was phenomenal. You will never see their like again.

You understand! I've been a fan of Pink Floyd since 1991.....after my Dad passed away last year, this hits harder than anytime before.....I miss,love and wish that he was still here. He was my Daddy, my rock and my Superman. I miss him so damned much more now....m

There are no words to cover this event one of most killer songs of all times this is 100 tons of talent before us

Honestly one of the best songs ever written. Just perfection. Can't think of a single improvement.

Stage presence describes Pink Floyd. No other like them, before or since. Anything by them is top shelf.

"Wish You Were Here" is a song by the British rock band Pink Floyd, released in 1975 as the title track of their ninth studio album. The song was written by Roger Waters and David Gilmour, two key members of the band. "Wish You Were Here" was primarily written by Waters, who penned the lyrics as a reflection on the band's former lead vocalist and founding member, Syd Barrett. Barrett had experienced mental health issues and had been forced to leave the band several years prior. The song serves as a tribute to Barrett and expresses feelings of longing, loss, and a sense of emptiness in his absence. The lyrics touch upon themes of alienation, the music industry, and the pressures of fame. The song's lyrics and music create a melancholic and reflective atmosphere, resonating with the audience's emotions and highlighting the band's emotional journey during that period. David Gilmour's contribution to the song was primarily in the musical composition and guitar work, which is an integral part of the song's iconic sound and emotional impact. The combination of Waters' poignant lyrics and Gilmour's soulful guitar playing contributed to making "Wish You Were Here" a beloved and enduring song in Pink Floyd's discography. Overall, "Wish You Were Here" was written as a tribute to Syd Barrett, expressing the band's longing for his presence and acknowledging the impact his departure had on them.

I saw this concert in DC... summer of 94. There were nearly 100k people captivated by every note. Lasers, huge screens, big mirror balls, and a gigantic pig hovering over the floor... it was nuts! One of, if not the best, concert I have ever experienced! Comfortably numb is my spirit song (if there is such a thing). But, this song is amazing. It has 2 meanings for me... a reminder to never be a fish swimming in a fish bowl, year after year. But choosing the right path between a walk on part in a war or to be a lead role in a cage. I don't want to ever look back and realize I lost myself along the way and wish I was here. Secondly, an ode to all the souls, that I wish were here. Hoping they are happy, engaging, and living life to the fullest.

Your eyes are sad, because you've experienced the depth of this life. From my heart, I give you a warm hug.

I saw them live in Dallas in ‘94. So awesome! 4+ Hours long, in the rain, at the old Teas Stadium where the ceiling was open in the middle. Luckily we had covered seating. One of the best nights of my entire life. And I’m now 58 years old. Freakin’ awesome!

You're right, this song is about loss. However it is not about a physical loss of someone close to you, but rather the mental loss. It's about Syd Barrett, the founder and driving force behind the band who left them in the late 60s after having recurring mental breakdowns. Another song they wrote for Syd Barrett was "Shine on You Crazy Diamond". He popped up unexpectedly in the bands life a couple of times over the years, and to the bands' credit, his role in their early days was always acknowledged but he never performed with the band again...

I believe that if you know the history of pink floyd, everything they write and perform has a deeper meaning . It's not just music, it's an experience to savour. Brilliant live performances, amazing musicians.

I was at this concert 1994 Earls Court London. Best night of my life.

This is one of the most unique bands in rock n roll. Once you hear them for the first time you never forget their mesmerizing sound.

A powerful, emotional song paying homage to Syd Barrett, a founding member of Pink Floyd who was tragically crippled by schizophrenia. Shine on You Crazy Diamond is also a touching tribute.

We're just two lost souls swimming in a fishbowl year after year. One of the greatest lines in music

There is so much more Pink Floyd to listen to. The entire pulse live performances are in my opinion some of the best live performances you will ever see by any band. They are musical masters of the universe

Hard to describe this one. Maybe it’s the vocal tone, maybe it’s the guitar, maybe it’s the lyrics…. Whatever it is, it just hits really deep. There really is nothing like it and I’m glad I live in the era where such tracks exist.

What they did is almost unnoticeable. Every word is as clear as if they were sitting next to you in a quiet conversation. Syd Barrett ...RIP♡♡♡.

I weep every time I hear this masterpiece, memories and emotions from lost friends and family members,almost overwhelming at times.

I am so happy that I saw this live during this tour... People will never see epic stage tours again like those from the 60's, 70's, and 80's... Pink Floyd was one of the few bands that pushed the massive stage shows into the 90's, but the days of the massive stage props, crashing Spitfires, floating pigs, and the epic Rotating flower-petal mirror ball from the Pink Floyd days are sadly gone forever.

One of the most universally emotional songs ever written. ❤️

You really tuned into this song and what it means to those of us who have loved it since 1975.

Few have complete mastery of the guitar. David is one of them.

Hi beautiful lady. I am 60 years old..and this song brings back sweet memories. This band along with several other bands were and are the days of naivety and great love. Keep up the good work. Love from the State of Israel.

So it is! Pink Floyd will make you trip, over and over again, because they talk to our souls, directly.

David was a Cambridge lad a city I know well . What a great performer he's been over many years . I have been listening to him for years and years . Mr Music a true legend .

The greatest Pink Floyd music was designed to be listened to in ALBUM format. Hearing only one song is like reading one chapter from a great novel. Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here and The Wall all need to be heard in their entirety with high quality speakers or headphones to be fully appreciated.

Was lucky enough to see him at the Hollywood Bowl in 2016 no costume or set changes just David and his guitar truly magical

"Wish You Were Here" fits perfectly with the central theme of this album, which is ABSENCE. This song doesn't need gimmicks to convey its message, sometimes simplicity is enough.

Every time you listen to the song it seems as good as the first time you heard it……timeless classic. Gilmore is a master craftsman.

Pink Floyd has a long repertoire of songs that in themselves are true masterpieces. Gilmour's voice and guitar transport you to another dimension, no one is capable of making his guitar speak and cry, his solos are memorable. The list of legendary songs is very long, but there are songs that deserve to go down in music history. "Comfortably Numb" is for me the best solo in history, as well as themes with messages that make the listener reflect, "on the turning away" live, as well as the everlasting "High Hopes" with Gilmour doing magic with the steel guitar in a solo that can move you to the deepest. "Time", "Mother" "Fat old sun" live with two different versions at the concerts "Remember That Night" and "Live in Gdańsk" and a long list of songs that would be impossible to name. I have great admiration for David Gilmour, both as a musician and as a human being, he is a man of convictions who supports himself in all charitable causes, even going so far as to auction off his house and his guitars to help people in need. I hope to continue enjoying his incomparable art for many years

What a special work of art this song is. David is a master with voice and guitar.

I appreciated being able to cry with you to this video. A lot of things in my life are winding down and it's nice to remember things that were beautiful.

I love watching David... Complete confidence and comfort being able to make his guitar sing like an angle. A rare gift. For the world.

I'm not sure if you looked into the background of this song... but it was about a band mate that for many years lingered on after mental illness and LSD took their toll on his soul. In a way it was much like losing someone to Alzheimer's. I watched my mother have to go through that with her mother... gone but still there. Part of me thinks that is worse than if they had just passed. So the song is about Syd Barret. There are two songs on the album that were specifically written about Syd. Wish you were here and Shine on you crazy diamond. I'd suggest you do Shine on if you haven't already.

Been listening to Pink Floyd since the 70s,never gets dull even after all these years.Lyrics are profound with superb musicianship and no auto tuner,real music

Your reading of those lyrics was perfection. Loved your reaction.

I grew up with PF. Dark Side Of the Moon a must have lp. Now, 2024, my daughter of 16 loves them.

I fell deeply in love with Dave Gilmour years ago 😂 ❤. Nothing compares to Pink Floyd. Wonderful seeing you experience this one. To listen to the entire album(s) at once is the real intended experience 🌱Hope you try it!

Really amazing! Poignantly fascinating! An ultimate guitar player, David Gilmour does not parade his technical prowess and virtuosity. The main thrust is on the extraction of the sound, on striking the right chord and eliciting intense emotions. That's what makes him one of the greatest musicians and instrumentalists of all time.

Long ago I lost buddies who were closer than brothers. This song, and I truly do not understand completely why, is one that I listen to when the shadows come around. I have heard the song many times but never listened to it spoken. Thank you. This was perfect.

……..I remember …..1973 at Tampa stadium seeing Pink Floyd✌️those were the days of glory……peace and happiness, love

This is a master class of musicianship by every member of Pink Floyd . Thank goodness I’m alive to have seen them twice.

I remember this song full of feelings because I associate it with my first love, who was a thousand kilometres away at the time. I sent her the LP card with lots of love vows. Later I bought the CD, and even later a really high-quality player. It almost blew me away when I heard things in the intro that weren't there before, for example the slight scraping as he takes the guitar (off the wall?) while listening. Great masterpiece!

Im 68 yrs old now and i know my time near an end.So please enjoy the music of Pink Floyd.

His songs and music will never die!

Please check out On The Turning Away live at The Delicate Sound Of Thunder concert...mind blowing performance.

Having been a teenager in the late 60-70’s I was lucky to have seen so many great bands,Pink Floyd being one of them. There is nothing like being in the audience of a Floyd concert. They were one of the first bands to do Quadrophonic concerts. The light show is amazing.

I remember when i was depressed and suffering from severe anxiety, i used to listen to this song constantly, it was the only thing that made me feel better ❤

I'm so happy that you appreciate what I've loved for decades. In 1973 I was 9, and heard Dark Side of the Moon. The Pink Floyd changed my life. Their music made me think differently than I had, made me think about adult themes, and what it was like to be an adult. I'll always love the music, and try to play, and re-create that with my own music.

His vocals are so in tune with the guitar, at times it is hard to hear the distinction between his voice and the strings. Beautiful.

From a stage presence perspective, the legend of PF/DG and this song in particular means there was and always will be an enormous amount of anticipation in the crowd. I saw Roger Water play about 15 years ago, and the excellent guitarist he had very slightly mis-played (or played differently to how DG plays) one very small part of time - and you could see most in the crowd noticed that and people were look sideways at their friends. The crowds tends to be solid long term fans who know this epic music.

In my opinion, "did you exchange a walk on part in the war for a lead roll in a cage" is one of the best lines ever written in any song.

SHE SAID IT ALL: "WHAT A POWERFUL BAND" 👍👍👍

David Gilmour plucks all the strings, including the heart strings.

Greatest song ever composed. I saw them on this tour in Vancouver, B.C. 65,000 people singing this song in unison sent shivers up my spine.

I have love pink Floyd for over 50 years

Dearest Janet, I often cry when I listen to Pink. So you are not alone.... They soothe my soul and make me smile. As you do also!!!! Pink Floyd is one of the best bands EVER. Their work is timeless.. David is a gifted musician. The band is so calm as they perform. AND their light show set a new standard. I believe they have one trailer in their caravan just for lights, lasers, and a mirror ball. I have never seen them in concert other than in videos. Bummer!!!!!

Pure perfection what a class act fabulous this song and the lyrics touch my emotions in a very special way I fight back the tears tears of joy and bliss pink floyd at their very best what a band

To really get this song you have to get to know the fragility of the ghost in the background, who inspired such wonderful heartfelt lyrics. Syd Barrett was the rarest of diamonds in the music world, and way too special for the world in general to appreciate his fusion of freeform sound and poetry. Nevertheless Syd is revered by many for his incredible gift and the launch pad he provided for PF in the late sixties.

Pink Floyd is the most wonderful rabbit hole you can enter. I've been there since 1972 and don't plan on leaving.

OMG The Confident Singer. Were are the TOOL reactions. Maynard James Keenan is one of the most ICONIC vocalist of my generation. Check out "SOBER" Live at Reading Festival 1993. 🤞✌

Syd Barrett had a huge impact on the band when he left and it shows through multiple different songs by them. Pink Floyd never forgot that or really got passed it completely as Roger Waters and David Gilmore were to far apart with moving on and in what direction they were trying to go. Syd’s music after he left was still really good and on par with his style. One of the greatest bands of all time.

It was the best time growing up in the 60s 70s 80s 90s best music ever.

Always a difficult listen for me, even though its one of the most beautiful songs ever. I lost my brother to the ravages of chronic and acute schizophrenia. Like Syd, he was a talent and a light beyond compare. He was the best of us, and how I so wish he were here.

This song contains one of my favorite lines in Rock and Roll, "did you exchange a walk on part in the war for a lead role in a cage"? It gets to me every time I hear it. Add to that David's virtuosity on guitar and this is nearly perfection.

THIS IS MUSIC, no normal music, but the cornerstone of the house of music, where the masterpieces are kept.🎼🎵🎶🎹

Just you reciting the lyrics could make me cry

This is a goodbye to Syd Barrett a. founding member of Pink Floyd who unfortunately lost his mind to drugs ...

The thing about reacting to a song like this is you really don't get the full emotional impact unless you know the whole back story behind this song. You're kind of trying to find your way in the dark without reading up on it first. This song is a tribute to their former Pink Floyd bandmate Syd Barrett. Syd had to leave the band in the late 60s due to a mental breakdown and also a drug addiction issue. He literally had to leave the band and become institutionalized. So knowing that might have connected you more to the song emotionally. Also, I probably would have chosen this song done by Pink Floyd live at the Live 8 Festival, the last time the full Pink Floyd, with Roger Waters, played together (this show had 3 of the 4 members, Gilmour, Mason the drummer and Rick Wright the keyboardist). Its a more emotional performance because it's the last time the full 4 man band played together, and its more meaningful for them to sing THIS song (cowritten by Gilmour and Waters) together in full to their old bandmate. Its unfortunate no one apparently suggested that particular performance. David Gilmour, the vocalist, basically took over his lead vocal and lead guitar role, and co-wrote this song for Syd. Pink Floyd also did a much longer piece of music about Syd called SHINE ON YOU CRAZY DIAMOND , also from the Wish You Were Here album. I would highly recommend you react to that to take in the full picture. Its a longer mostly instrumental piece but with a very emotional lyrical section.

Absolutely the best concert i have ever seen! The light show was AMAZING

Had the opportunity to see them live. Amazing performance.

I'd bet performances like this really stick in the craw of Roger Waters. He wrote this song for and about Sid Barrett, a founding member who succumbed to schizophrenia, who Gilmore effectively replaced. The story is, the last time Barrett came to the studio, he was already a lost soul, but he just hapened to wander in while they were laying down this studio track for their album. The Wall album and other songs like this were intensely personal to Waters, and why he sued to try to have Pink Floyd stop playing these songs when he left the band.

This song has much to do with Syd Barrett, the band’s original main singer, guitarist and songwriter

This song, was Our song, my wife's and mine when we first met. For no particular reason other than the line " Two lost souls swimming in a fish bowl, year after year" Later it became my Heartbreak. When I found out she was Cheating on me and our marriage was lost. The Lyrics took on a new meaning. It took me a number of years before I could listen to this without breaking down in the sadness of betrayal.

did you 'wish you were there'?

Every time I see David Gilmour perform I feel a little more sympathy for Roger Waters. It had to be very difficult for him to not be jealous.

Saw them in 1973 in Milwaukee County Stadium......still remember it like yesterday.