A MASTERPIECE!| FIRST TIME HEARING Pink Floyd - Shine On You Crazy Diamond REACTION

[@MeShell138]

Syd actually showed up at this recording session and the band members cried 😢 because by then they didn’t even recognize him. He was a shell of his former self. A beautiful tribute.

[@robertgreen6433]

From what I read about that he showed up with his head and eyebrows shaved and that was basically the inspiration of the scene in the Wall movie where Pink shaves his head and brows.

[@thistimeImhomie]

​​​@@robertgreen6433the vh1 legends about syd is such a great doc. They discuss in great detail that experience. I believe he was also overweight and brushing his teeth maniacally.

[@davidskidmore4189]

I remember hearing an interview with Roger Waters about writing. He said with lyrics he learned from Syd that the simple statements were the best. I think in a odd way, Syd was always a member of that band.

[@taradevine6026]

​@@thistimeImhomieWhile jumping up and down. Heartbreaking. He just randomly shows up after I think 6 years while mixing THIS song. 😳

[@davidhuggan6315]

He said their music sounded old

[@petertimmins6657]

To put on this album with headphones and turn out the lights, lie back and let the music carry you away is STILL something this geezer likes to do, and I’m almost 59….

[@jackbackband7733]

I'm with you but I'm in my 70's.

[@ThePosiamus]

Did this when I came back from a night at the club....just floating away...through the universe...sadly I always have to come back.....

[@DouglasBarr-q5i]

Me to pal love man

[@jeffsonnefield6199]

I like doing that with Dark Side of the Moon too.

[@luketewsley4789]

I’m 22 and my dad is 59 almost 60 and me and him absolutely love Pink Floyd and Tool we do the same shit just mellow out maybe smoke a little and crank the headphones and just let our minds wander to this! Absolutely right there bud :) makes me smile how much music draws us all together!

[@DaveH111]

This is one of those albums that you think to yourself how lucky we are that these people worked together to create music that is so moving. It's definitely a musical treasure.

[@smilerpink]

Agree and would add one more thing to build on your point: Wish You Were Here may be the greatest follow up album ever made by a rock band. Pink Floyd’s previous record, “Dark Side of the Moon” was possibly the most groundbreaking rock record ever. Following up DSOTM with another almost equally stunning album in “Wish You Were Here” is unheard of.

[@fotosbyduane]

My favorite.

[@PatriciaGass-hc3cu]

Blessed indeed to have this experience

[@medionlvr]

This old man is sitting here with tears. I love how these young people react to the music of our youth. I believe music such as this will never be created again. What a great time we grew up in.

[@ORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR13]

MUSIC is FOOD for the MIND,BODY and SPIRIT which can take you away to anywhere you want to go..

[@micheler4120]

Solace, it existed and ended like us. We still shone like diamonds, didn't we?

[@megzdubv2950]

He is the crazy diamond

[@austinwiththehat]

People say you need drugs when listening to pink Floyd. When you truly listen to pink Floyd, no drug is needed. The music flies you away. Happy Birthday x (belated)

[@marybotkin7297]

Pink Floyd IS a drug.

[@shuvmesumknowlegde]

No you don't but the sensation is really out there when popping an acid. Been there, done it. Geez their movie was based on being high lol.

[@smososoms]

It's the same as saying you don't need alcohol to have fun, but it fucking helps😅 pink floyd can be better experienced while in drugs, but drugs are not necessary to see the beauty of their music

[@heli0s2003]

Umma Gumma might need some drugs. Great experimental stuff, but I just couldn't get into it, personally.

[@t.c.bramblett617]

the music is the drug

[@vanessalucas4760]

What you guys heard was track 1 from the album which contains parts 1 through 5. Do yourselves a favour and go listen to track 5 next which contains parts 6 through 9 to complete the journey. Happy Birthday Amber! This is my gift to you for your 30th 💖💖

[@reznik232]

Yes! This is why Floyd is best listened to by complete albums. 👍

[@MichaelLynch1]

Yes Part 2 finishes the Stunning Shine On journey ❤

[@rondohunter8966]

Ditto!!!

[@kiwisincebirth]

Listen to the album in order.

[@curtiscolwell1572]

Thank you guys so much....I've never been a die hard fan of Pink Floyd so I actually had never heard this song before but wow it was amazing .... keep up the great job you guys are doing here .... makes this old man proud of you. Ohh Amber I hope you had a wonderful birthday....you always bring a smile to me the way you absorb all these fantastic songs 🎉

[@dennispeters9626]

Back in the day sitting in a dark room listening to Dark Side Of The Moon was almost a religious experience!

[@jeanstrickland2445]

Black lights and blacklight posters some trippy times😉😂

[@triggerwarning5762]

Whew. 16 yo, camping at Moss Lake in the Adirondacks with 2 dear friends and a handful of purple microdot... "Animals" at midnight, with the loons calling and a coven of critters gathered just outside the glow of the campfire.

[@HealthAtAnyCost]

@@triggerwarning5762 Beautiful imagery.

[@lindazee]

Amen!

[@leslieisaacs3080]

Laying in the middle of my room. Pink Floyd on the turntable while I was tripping on psychedelics. Some of my favorite coming of age memories.

[@vicprovost2561]

I hope David Gilmour has a chance to see this reaction to their music, Amber gives me chills seeing how much this music still means to people a half century later. Pink Floyd is just forever music.

[@PatriciaGass-hc3cu]

That would be awesome! or any of them

[@GaryCeaseGhostWolf]

💯

[@jamesblack9059]

​@@PatriciaGass-hc3cu😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮

[@ozzystar3545]

You mean timeless music and that’s exactly what Pink Floyd is it ages perfectly never gets boring it’s the most interesting and hypnotizing band ever

[@vicprovost2561]

@@ozzystar3545 Forever or timeless. Same thing, they will always have listeners. 🎶🎵

[@PercyPruneMHDOIFandBars]

The best thing the Floyd do is The use of space. They aren't afraid to let thing develop, use silence it's just awesome how well they did this. I know of no other band that can even come close to this level of perfection!

[@sansovino4124]

It's the same with films. The best ones are invariably those that director left 'to breathe'

[@rayeckert242]

Pink Floyd is a genre unto itself. How fortunate we are to share the planet with these gifted artists.

[@joshuabrugman7288]

I even liked them before I discovered THC, I just loved them more after...

[@Robisquick]

Bands like them, The (Trippy Side of) Beatles, Tool, System of a Down all are really their own genre

[@ORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR13]

I was lucky enough to meet THE FLOYD GUYS on multiple occasions but I didn't really get on with ROGER he always seemed to be pissed off.But I don't really blame him because at the time the band couldn't stand eachother well ROGER anyway he always wanted CONTROL and POWER over the BAND.But I really felt for DAVID the most because he never really spoke or stood up to ROGER the guy was too nice and it's not in his nature to do that.But the most regretful thing about meeting them was i wasn't really a FLOYD FAN so i didn't get no PICTURES or AUTOGRAPHS from them..

[@roberthofmann8403]

Can't go wrong with Pink Floyd

[@user-ii4zf5iq3t]

This reminds me of coming in from a long summer day in the sun, at the lake, the river, the pool, slightly sunburned but showered and in clean cool clothes and just bathed in dreamy music, getting ready to go back out maybe. Oh what do I know. Somebody slap me!

[@rickg3359]

Well. Maybe if you’re in a hurry

[@bradywalton1357]

Several species of small furry animals in a cave grooving with a pict

[@crackerjack9320]

You can only go Wright...

[@justaguy2365]

​@@rickg3359 Ha!!!! Listen on the way.

[@noblshtplz]

Pink Floyd is mind music. It doesn't make you want to jump up & dance or feel a Beatles kind of simple joy. Instead it lights up your brain cells....one at a time...Happy Birthday Amber enjoy the rush...✌️❤️🎶

[@donkey3187]

Its for listening to when you're high

[@plrt6794]

@@donkey3187. 😂😂😂

[@SirHilaryManfat]

@@donkey3187 You don't need to be high to listen to Pink Floyd... Listening to Pink Floyd makes you high!

[@carlosruiz-ob7le]

@@donkey3187 no hacen falta las sustancias para escuchar y sentir a Pink Floyd. Ellos solos te llevan al más allá de la percepción.

[@bellodrade]

Joy is nothing if not simple. It only takes us to complicate it. Roger Waters once said that when they were a young band they were at Abbey Road studios when The Beatles were recording Sgt. Peppers and said they were in awe at what could be done in that enclosed space. He realized then what direction his band should inevitably embark upon with different sounds and ideas. It sounds simple enough with the right inspiration. Doesn't it?

[@lizetteolsen3218]

To us, Syd was one of the founding members of the band. To them, he was a beloved, creative, charismatic friend and band mate. Roger Waters knew him since they were kiddos. Dave Gilmour was 2 years behind them in HS. Dave made sure that Syd always received royalties after he had his collapse--throughout his life. They sometimes re-issue Syd's early work to keep him as part of the pF band/brand. I often have thought as young as they were when Syd drifted away, how scarred they were by that. We do not handle MH issues NOW--so many decades later. This is a tribute to their friend. Check out the live version from the 'Pulse' concert, too.

[@carol-annhunter4631]

👌🏼

[@robertmartin8565]

Syd was born Jan. of '46, Gilmour Mar. of '46. Waters was born Sept. of '43.

[@lizetteolsen3218]

@@robertmartin8565 Waters claims he and Syd were in primary school together--and neighbors. From the single digits. Gilmour speaks that he was 2 years behind them in HS. Dave had earlier band experience than they did in the Cambridge scene. They all talk about what a vision Syd was in school--how charismatic. My point was we can appreciate the music they all created. But they had authentic relationships from childhood that more deeply colors and marks them differently than fans or people not connected in private life. Their collective pain never being able to visit him, for example b/c his sister said it upset him when he tried to remember their connection. Even amongst ourselves, when something profound hits us at younger ages, we struggle to process it. Their events with their friend and bandmate was on the global stage as it imprinted the band and their creative output.

[@nicerperson1]

Not taking away from the problem of dealing with mental health - but doing all those drugs didn't help.

[@robertmartin8565]

@@lizetteolsen3218 I was only pointing out the fact that Waters was 2 years older than Syd and David. I have been following the Pink Floyd story closely and appreciate your insight. Checkout the new Syd Barrett documentary, there are several pics that had not been released before........Cheers.

[@JimSting]

Pink Floyd is not really a band, it's an experience. Absolutely one of a kind. We'll never hear the like of them in this world ever again.

[@toddmichelfelder3417]

Just seeing the title I knew that Amber was going to get “lost” in this one, but who can blame her, we’ve all been getting “lost” in this for decades!! Great reaction as always!!👏👏 Happy Birthday Amber!!

[@vicprovost2561]

YES, been getting totally LOST in Pink Floyd's music since 1969. Just think of all their music these 2 have not heard yet. THAT gives me the chills, thinking of reactions to come.

[@robertelee63]

To me this album is the band's greatest masterpiece. Even more so than Dark Side. Every member seems to be an equal contributor. And Dick Parry's saxophone is unbelievable.

[@davidpolgar1509]

Animals is right up there as well. Can actually say there is a bad Pink Floyd album? The answer is no

[@rebo2610]

I agree that WYWH is the best.

[@Sutty17]

@@davidpolgar1509ngl I’m not a fan of anything past victory bell

[@zannemarie6591]

I agree. I always thought of this one as their masterpiece although you can never go wrong with PF. Masters of music.

[@MBP208]

It’s a great album, but dark side is the Mona Lisa

[@ArmchairRizzard]

This is one of the most beautiful songs ever.

[@johnnieangel99]

What a great tribute to Syd Barrett. Happy Birthday Amber

[@TheWandaDetroit]

You buy a Pink Floyd record and you're stunned. Then you go to a Pink Floyd concert and you're catapulted into a complete different universe and you don't ever want to come back.

[@mahina1963]

I was born south of Chicago, in 1963. Yeah. I remember when my Big brother brought this LP home and put it on for all of us. My dad CRANKED IT UP. It still gives me chills, all these years later. I'm SOO very happy that you've been exposed to this beautiful song.

[@joeyblowey123456]

You can only hear this masterpiece for the first time ever once. But this song never ever gets old.

[@jonathanmoon86]

Very good point! Only saw them (w/o Waters) once in 94. I'll never forget!

[@vicprovost2561]

The day it was released, we were in line at the record store,we each bought copies and immediately put it on and listened to the entire album. Stunned Pink Floyd fans were we! It never gets old, the way they put songs and albums together, they always sound fresh, after 1,000s of plays. Amazing band!!!

[@pattyestrada6]

Y’all need to do parts 6-9 now (this was 1-5). Such a beautiful tribute to one of Pink Floyd’s founding members (original lead singer) Syd Barrett. Unfortunately Syd was outed from the band due to his deteriorating mental health, which worsened by his heavy use of psychedelic drugs.

[@brettv5967]

That one is my favorite song on this album. Such a great road song.

[@Fanectric]

One of the best ever ✨

[@vicprovost2561]

I kept waiting for it to continue into Welcome to the Machine. Best transitions in music in human history.

[@vicprovost2561]

I kept waiting for it to continue into Welcome to the Machine. Best transitions in music in human history.

[@leob4403]

I'm confused, didn't everyone say psychedelic drugs were to suppose to IMPROVE your mental health ?😂

[@johncoppinger3208]

I want to thank you two for allowing us oldies to listen to these wonderful songs again with new ears , it’s easy to let them wash over you when you’ve heard them thousands of times but you allow us to discover them all over again 🙌🙌🙌❤️

[@vernonsmith6965]

When you listen to Floyd you are listening to the essence of music you are experiencing master pieces that becomes etched in your soul forever as your journey continues till eternity

[@Marvintheballoonman]

I'm so with you. Much Love

[@brettcurtis5710]

Exactly - my kids have an ear for my music, because they grew up listening to it - hopefully the grandkids will appreciate some of the finest music every made too when they get a bit older!

[@turokforever007]

Back in the day music sounded good now t is all auto tune @@brettcurtis5710

[@zandrawhited1282]

Totally agree! It's been an exciting experience and brings back memories of hearing the music the first time again! Wonderful experience puts a smile in my face.😊

[@alunhoskins4513]

I was 18 in September 1975 and bought this album on vinyl for my birthday - I still play it to this day even as now, somehow, I’m approaching 66😳 As a lifelong Floyd fan my reaction to this album was exactly the same as yours; and it still has the same effect today. Oh, and the way this track runs into the next…fabulous. You guys are awesome and thanks for this one. (In my head I’m still 18 and it makes me just a little sad to think how quickly the time has passed; Best not to dwell on that) And of course Amber….Happy Birthday!🎉

[@kelleychilton2524]

I bought it on 8-track tape so that I could listen to it in my 1971 Mercury Cougar convertible. 😂

[@alanmaxwell3104]

I can't believe how "mature" you guys have become , making all of these reactions. You guys are awesome!!

[@rubentullenaar2934]

It’s been too long. Awesome reaction, the fact that Amber had to wipe the tears from her eyes, even without any lyrics spoken, speaks volumes of the power and emotion Pink Floyd can bring with just instruments. Simply amazing!!!

[@debnbhuy]

tears ???? !!!!

[@RomanPhilosopher]

The teats?!?!?! 😂😂😂

[@rubentullenaar2934]

@@debnbhuy 10:38 at least a tear 😊

[@decadentdevil]

Especially the solo on Comfortably Numb on Pulse .. it makes every girl cry

[@MacDaddyRico]

The Baritone Sax @ 13:16..! And the transition to Tenor Sax @ 14:32..! Played in one take by one player... 😎🎼🎵🎶🎷🎶🎵🎷🎵🎶

[@Crash765]

I also like the way they seamlessly transition from 3/4 time to 4/4 time between them. (At least I think that's what happened.)

[@jimmuratori7458]

Pink Floyd has perhaps the best sax in rock'n'roll. Dogs of War is another one with a fantastic sax solo.

[@MacDaddyRico]

@@Crash765 "Part V...A baritone saxophone overlays the sounds, played by Dick Parry. The saxophone changes from a baritone to a tenor saxophone, as a time signature switch from 6/8 to 12/8 creates the feeling that the tempo doubles up. The sax solo is accompanied by a Solina string synthesizer keyboard sound. A machine-like hum fades in with musique concrète and segues into "Welcome to the Machine"...-Wikipedia

[@BillB23]

The humming at the end is the lead in to "Welcome to the Machine." The whole album is a trip. I keep harping about how Floyd is meant to be listened to by the album, no matter how masterful the individual tracks are, and this album, their 9th studio album, is a prime example. Birthday girl, you're right: no band has the ability to entrance one from the get-go quite like Floyd. I pray you will enjoy many happy, healthy returns of the day.

[@terryhibbett9026]

I totally agree, Pink Floyd is by the album. Each as a total that makes them so great

[@UseByDate-Expired]

so true, it's like listening to only part of a very long song, each song lead into the next vision

[@laurin4405]

To me, this is best heard alone, in the dark... Where there are no Outside influences to alter my appreciation of the Soundscape

[@B3A5TxMODE]

Listening to just one song for a first listen is like watching just one scene from an amazing film. Yeah you may enjoy the beauty of it by itself but you experience the true masterpiece when you listen to the album as a whole

[@cablebrain9691]

@@B3A5TxMODEA friend of mine and I did just that, from start to finish. Not a word was uttered the entire time.

[@christinecoombs3536]

I’ll never forget driving in the dark through the mountains- snow falling in the headlights, mountains rising sharply from the road and this song playing on the car stereo. Magical!!

[@hamishdrake6166]

Imagine that you are held in such high esteem and love that this piece of art is made for you. RIP Syd Barrett.

[@FAFO4wisdom]

Or that nearly 17 years after his death, entire audiences would sing the lyrics to him, it's a sight to behold.

[@jesselobo3213]

Happy birthday Amber! Your music IQ and your emotional EQ are simply impressive. You would have been right at home in the 60's and 70's. Have a great day!

[@NM-tr6kq]

I agree, but you both have amazing positive energy that I’m sure you will impart to your lucky child.

[@VansHalham]

Well said!

[@tmn5647382910]

The song is a tribute to one the original band members Syd Barrett. Who sadly suffered from drug addition and mental illness. In my option the best rendition of this song is off the live Earls court in 1994. Love the whole concert from beginning to end !!

[@BGNOLA]

Like to see them react to some Syd-era Floyd, or Syd's solo stuff

[@OneThousandHomoDJs]

And the story is that, while they were in the studio working on *this* song/piece, Syd visited the studio. They hadn't seen him in years and didn't recognize him, but the man just.......showed up.

[@JoeandAngie]

Too much cid, Syd.

[@miketalley7021]

I left England 3 months before the concert. I was so mad and disappointed. Agree with you.

[@FirstGaCav]

I'm a huge Pink Floyd fan and this is my favorite song by them. David Gilmour's guitar work is incredible.

[@donnaoberdorf750]

My all time favorite album is Dark Side of the Moon. They REALLY need to listen to that album!

[@ethanranzhortaleza8903]

​@@donnaoberdorf750ive listened to both the dark side of the moon and wish you were here, i gotta say that wish you were here definetly lacks the impact of the latter, but the dark side of the moon just gets overpowered by the emotion of wish you were here.

[@btnhstillfire]

Go see Brit Floyd…You wont regret it.

[@ronnewlin-ml6lu]

My favorite Floyd song is......the last one I listened to.

[@gavinay2009]

@@btnhstillfire im 14 and I saw them in hershey a week ago. It was amazing. Sounds exactly like them if not better!

[@johnreynolds6065]

The day my dad died, when I started my truck to leave the hospital, this is the song that came on. Pink Floyd is an amazing band. I've seen them live 2 times. An experience I can't even describe.

[@JohnLennon99791]

☮♥️

[@VansHalham]

Thank you for sharing. You painted a picture that made me gasp. Touchè!

[@katapult9999]

I bought my first Pink Floyd album in 1969 (Ummagumma) and saw them live in 1971 and 4 more times after that. For me This is the BEST band of all times. Now I'm 71 years old and still listen to them everyday.

[@antonioiniguez1615]

Roger Waters. The greatest songwriter of all time. David Gilmour. The greatest guitarist of all time. Richard Wright. One of the most creative musicians of all time. Nick Mason. One of the most hypnotic drummers of all time.

[@mirandak3273]

Roger Waters the greatest lyricist of all time. Richard Wright, David Gilmour, and Roger Waters- the greatest composers of music of all time. (Fixed it for you. Most of DSOTM’s music was composed by Wright and/or Gilmour. A number of the most memorable songs on the Wall were composed by Gilmour with Waters or entirely by Gilmour. Of course Waters wrote all the lyrics and after he left the band, Gilmour had to get outside help on the lyrics.)

[@PhilliptBates]

As much as I respect Waters and love Gilmour, I would add "One of..." to both of their labels from you. And that would be hard to refute. Also, one of the best bands ever. You could also add that both Waters and Gilmour were two of the best vocalists in rock. And I do appreciate the alternate take from @mirandak3273, as well.

[@IdreamOfDouche]

Greatest songwriter ever might be a bit of a stretch even though he's certainly up there. Gilmour is obviously incredible, but I think it's difficult to say with any certainty that he's definitely above the likes of Hendrix and Beck etc.

[@unclebobunclebob]

Impossible to say who is greatest at anything.

[@aarontrzeciak2298]

@@unclebobunclebobthat is definitely true. Twisting my arm I might give the lyricist “best ever” to Bob Dylan or Joni Mitchell. It’s just very subjective and everyone has their own likes and preferences.

[@tylerhackner9731]

One of my favorite songs EVER. Period. Haunting beautiful tribute to a dear friend and band mate of theirs.

[@TonyM1961]

This and Wish You Were Here are my two favorite Floyd songs. They take you on a journey

[@stevebengel1346]

The members of Floyd always said that this was their favorite album.

[@krisdoggett483]

Syd founded Pink Floyd in 1965 but was only on their first two albums Piper At the Gates of Dawn and Saucerful of Secrets. The band had to let him go because of his mental instability due to too many LSD trips. They were certainly more successful without Syd but there would be no Pink Floyd without him. They had released a couple of singles with Syd as well. "See Emily Play" would be a fun tune to see y'all react to if you're interested in going that far back into their catalogue. It's cool to see you're getting back to Pink Floyd and that you're open to listening to longer pieces of music. A lot of prog & psychedelic rock consist of long songs. Happy b-day, Amber! Glad y'all enjoyed it.

[@heavenlysonshine]

What a strange story. Once again, truth is stranger than fiction.

[@SirHilaryManfat]

The sad thing is that Syd wasn't just deliberately experimenting with LSD, his housemates were lacing his tea with LSD on a regular basis, which lead to his psychosis. It's such a cruel and sad story of a genius.

[@krisdoggett483]

@@SirHilaryManfat Very true, unfortunately.

[@danieljette7409]

Another early PF from Rick Wright, the keyboardist was “Remember a Day”. Rick was often complementing David Gilmore’s voice.

[@daseguin]

He had schizophrenia, and there were already signs of it starting to affect him before the heavy use of acid.

[@thebgd6669]

I cry every time. It’s like they were all saying bye too their friend with their instruments. All them in the booth recording as Syd was in the producers booth looking in jumping and laughing while brushing his teeth, they were all crying as they saw him, he didn’t look nothing like his former beautiful self. The only thing they recognized was his eyes that was all. All of them in shock, Just his eyes. Shine on in heaven Syd. They took care of your legacy here. Just shine on…. 😢😢😢😢

[@sidtedtilley]

Amen to that brother

[@florenceferguson3676]

I can't describe how my heart feels knowing that this band has touched generations. My God, what a blessing. I often think that if people nowadays listened to more of the music from the 60's and 70's, we'd all be much more loving.

[@Wolverines77]

There is no drop, at least not like you were expecting, in this etheral piece of brain food... The blues, crossed with psychdelic rock is POWERFUL in this song. I had never really heard the blues in this song like I did tonight. Even the drums sounded Blues infused...

[@BensSoZen]

It's at the end of Nick Mason's consecutive toms hitting into the full beat 5:15 it IS a drop to me and one of the best of all time

[@TahoeNevada]

Space Blues

[@Thomas-we5cy]

I’ve said it many times before. David Gilmour is one of, if not the best tasteful guitarists ever. Many Britons looked up to old American blues guitarists.

[@robt7199]

What you're waiting for is Gilmour's guitar

[@WeeStrom]

@Wolverines77 thank you for helping me hear the blues in this! Even Roger's doing a slow, modified walking bass line in parts. Pink Floyd's blues song for Syd is now how I'll hear this masterpiece.

[@sambirch6784]

This song probably has the best four note sequence in music history. I once heard this song played at a funeral in a large abbey and the way those notes rang out was close to biblical.

[@robertmartin8565]

Gilmour's guitar calling out to his dear friend is heart breaking. In the latest Syd Barrett documentary, Gilmour says he regrets not stopping by to see Syd even though the Barrett family thought it best if the band did not reach out to Syd.

[@henryfitch8710]

I wish David Gilmour had come to see Roger 'Syd' Barrett at 6 St Margaret's Square off Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge where he lived quietly with his art. We Cambridge people protected him. I wish Roger Waters who like David Gilmour was from Cambridge too had visited him too, in secret for both of them with Barrett's sister, Rosemary Breen, there.

[@mikeb.7589]

Jay nailed it when he said "there is no other band like them" and I'm totally with Amber's emotion and analysis of the song. I was 19 when it first came out and it still gives me goosebumps in certain passages. Well done!

[@franksspano1516]

Pink Floyd is the difference between a band trying to sell records and a band trying to make you feel something

[@davidwalker5054]

You are spot on. Most bands try to cram as much as they can into a 3 minute catchy instantly forgettable radio friendly song. Pink Floyd know it's all about building up tension and anticipation and that's not possible in a 3=minute track

[@joeblow8206]

Big fan but Roger Waters is one of the greediest humans alive

[@Mcbuzz37]

There is no experience quite like listening to Pink Floyd in a Planetarium light show! This is one of those songs that can take you on an epic journey!

[@sourisvoleur4854]

Yes! We had Laserium here in Seattle for many years and my buddies and I would often go there on a Saturday night.

[@CorwinPatrick]

@@sourisvoleur4854 Double Feature of The Wall and Heavy Metal at the Egyptian and then Midnight Laser Dark Side of the Moon for my 24th Birthday at the Science Center. Good Times.

[@copperhopperwarren4788]

Yeap..early 20's, mid 70's. Academy of Sciences... "One of These Days" 🤸‍♂️👍🤸‍♂️

[@HealthAtAnyCost]

Laser Floyd! Even the show _Friends_ talked about Laser Floyd in one episode. The Orlando Planetarium. First date with my kids' dad. What a sweet mid-night that was.

[@maryellenazack4466]

1000% Hayden planeterium n.y.c.

[@Duchessofdukestreet]

Amber’s reaction to this is everything

[@thistimeImhomie]

One of the 10 greatest songs in the history of civilization. I'm sure others have already given the legend behind this whole album. (Wish you Were Here) this song is such a hauntingly beautiful masterpiece.

[@islandseeker1260]

Yup, and definitely one of the 10 albums I want to have with me if I was marooned on an island.

[@lindarumsey3109]

By far one of the greatest songs ever recorded! My favorite Pink Floyd song, and it is incredibly difficult to pick a favorite Pink Floyd song!

[@itsmeagain1745]

For me, it's the one that fits my mood at that moment or where I want to go in my head.

[@KiltedHammer]

@@itsmeagain1745 Absolutely! Sometimes this is my favorite, sometimes it is Time, sometime Us and Them, sometimes Echoes, Comfortably Numb, Sheep, Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun, et cetera, ad infinum.

[@johngl7009]

A musical masterpiece, even more so than Dark Side Of The Moon in my opinion, another piece of historical musical brilliance.

[@Levi_Amongst_the_Watchers]

Syd Barrett was still alive when the released this song. He lived until 2006 while struggling with mental health issues. There's a sad story about a time towards the end of them making this album that, after not seeing him for 7 years, Syd actually walked into the studio during a mixing session for this track. They all said he seemed diminished and faded. They said he had no clue the songs were about him and also that at some point he just left quietly without saying anything to anyone or anyone noticing him leave.

[@johnplaysgames3120]

The other part of the story I've heard the band members mention is that they actually saw Syd in the studio during the session but didn't know it was him at first. He'd put on weight, had shaved his head and eyebrows, and seemed distant and foggy. The band was confused by his presence and assumed he must be one of the crew members or something. When Gilmour finally recognized that it was Syd, Waters broke down and cried. That same day was also Gilmour's wedding day and Syd wandered into the reception at EMI and then, at some point, left without saying anything to anyone.

[@MitchClement-il6iq]

​@@johnplaysgames3120this is true, he still thought he was part of the band! Even looking through there recording gear totally in a daze... jus look at the photo that was taken in the studio of syd.

[@rogerhigham3973]

I listened to this whole album with headphones on, blacklights glowing, incense burning, etc. Closed eyes, open mind. 😊

[@mnn1265]

Pink Floyd is art. It's in a league of it's own and It's been a huge part of my life since I first heard Pink Floyd the year that Animals was released. Even as a kid I realized at the time that this was life-changing music.... and it certainly is!

[@Frankincensedjb123]

Don't be surprised by all the blues and soul in Floyd; the name Pink Floyd derives from two blues artists: Pink Anderson and Floyd Council. This album is always revered as one of their best.

[@craiger991gm]

Having lost my dad this last year has changed how I feel about this song. I used to think it was about the lost potential of their band leader, now I realize it is more about not having someone you love gone forever and coming to grips with that. Probably more difficult in their case as Syd was alive but just not there anymore.

[@michelfroggy56]

After the release of the epic Dark Side of the Moon, my friends and I wondered, what could they release to follow it, then they released this . Wish you were here was/is as much an epic album as Dark side of the Moon. Enjoyable from the first sound of Shine on you crazy diamond part 1 to the last sound of Shine on you crazy diamond Part 9 and every note in between.

[@kellflowers]

The first part of my favorite piece of music ever from my favorite band ever. I put on headphones, lie back, close my eyes and travel "elsewhere" at least once a week. If I am stressed this relaxes me, if I am sad this makes me happy, if I am lonely I am surrounded by a world of beautiful sound. For 48 years this masterpiece has been part of the musical therapy that is my solution to life's daily grind. Thanks for doing the therapy with me tonight and Happy Birthday, Amber!!!! ❤🔷

[@benshafer5198]

Happy birthday Amber 🎉 Definitely a fitting gift to be exposed to this absolute certified masterpiece :) Awesome to see that you were aware that it was a tribute to their former band member. The animated video is a must see, as well. Cheers!!

[@stevemadrid6522]

I've always deferred to Dark Side of the Moon, but the older I get, Wish You Were Here has probably become my favorite Pink Floyd album. This song is a masterpiece.

[@privatepilot4064]

Pure classic! People need to “get out of their music house” and see what’s out there! There’s a whole world of wonderful to be discovered!

[@robertg7396]

Happy birthday, Amber. I hope you had a day full of love and endless spoils! 😊🎂🥂

[@marcribe6483]

Hi guys, and Happy Birthday Amber. Great reaction as usual. This is only half of the song. This was Shine On You Crazy Diamond 1-5 found on the A Side of the album. On the B Side you have the remainder of the song titled Shine On You Crazy Diamond 6-9. Please continue with a reaction for the second half so we have a complete set.

[@BGRPiccu]

I've noticed that most who react to Shine On only get 1-5. It's easy to do if you don't know about it

[@davidboivin7996]

Agree the song isn't complete without 6-9.

[@MaxPower-kb4ke]

Yes! I actually prefer parts 6-9...especially part 9...soooo soothing!

[@jfs70ss]

This is NO DOUBT one of Pink Floyd's most EPIC Tracks along with Time, Wish You Were Here and Comfortably Numb. The track after this one is another MASTERPIECE that is GUARANTEED to BLOW YOUR MINDS.....!! "Welcome To The Machine' of Pink Floyd...!!

[@mikhailsaa7506]

Besides the song being stunning musically, the lyrics by Roger Waters really showcase the enormous affection the band felt for Syd, love this tune

[@tamarleigh]

Every note is so full of grief and love, especially knowing the story behind it, it just breaks my heart every time. 💔

[@TobyDoak]

IMHO, one of the best songs by any band, anywhere ever! So epic, euphoric and sadly haunting all at once. Truly, as you labeled it, a masterpiece for all ages!

[@paulmargett9360]

So, so happy you've finally reacted to this masterpiece. I recommended it ages ago and I knew it would blow your mind. As a lot of people have said this is only the first half of "Shine on" parts 1 to 5. The other half finishes off side 2 of the album. Do yourselves a favour and listen to the rest of this beauty. And happy 30th birthday Amber (fellow Leo). Much love from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@j.jennings1722]

One of the greatest songs from one of the greatest bands of all time. Pink Floyd is in my top five bands ever, along with The Beatles, Yes, Rush, and Led Zeppelin. This song is right up there near "Close To The Edge," by Yes, as far as being one of the greatest Prog songs ever. Just magical! And, a great tribute to Syd. ❤✌

[@johncowan3729]

I am nearing 73 soon, and listen to this eternal music I grew up hearing the first time they were released on the AM radio then stereo FM stations. We would buy the 12" platers, light up and absorb every note and feeling of the best music generation ever! Loving the young of today tuning in and turning on to the magic of the era. Thank you guys for sharing your discoveries with us. You must check out the Animals album by Pink Floyd.

[@stevensmothers3779]

I cried while listening to this. Music gets into my soul and gets me emotional, whether it's sadness, joy, anger, whatever. This song just takes me to another place.

[@ruelsmith]

IMHO, this is the best song Pink Floyd ever did. The notes are so well chosen. They arrangement is so brilliant. The feel is ethereal. It just takes you somewhere only to bring you back. And that sax... Man... My hair is standing on the back of my neck and arms as I listen to it, now! And...the fact that Sid Barrett, who this song is about, appeared in the studio out of nowhere as they recorded this album, never said a word, and left is just haunting.

[@artmorris8899]

I just saw Australian Pink Floyd tonight in Oregon. They are the the best and most professional tribute band I've ever seen. They played Dark Side in its entirety and ended with Comfortably Numb, and everything in between, including Shine On. Note for note perfect. Lights, graphics, and lasers were awesome! Don't miss them! Funny how I get home and see you doing a reaction to this song. It was the perfect encore to an amazing night.

[@ezza9578]

Seen em twice in Sheffield, fabulous tribute band 👌

[@TK42138]

I concur - seen them a couple of times at the Corn Exchange in Cambridge. I also recommend 'Brit Floyd' who are also uncannily good in their tribute to The Wall album.

[@gjh_78]

Saw Brit Floyd in Poole. Thought they were good, then saw Aussie Floyd twice in Bournemouth. Different class 👌👌

[@garyfleming8963]

From what I have read, Brit Floyd is slightly better than Australian Floyd. We have seen Brit Floyd twice in the last 12 months and honestly you think you are listening to Pink Floyd

[@jimmuratori7458]

OMG I can't believe you finally got to this one, What an excellent choice for your birthday Amber. Can Echos be far behind???? Thank you, thank you for playing this and I hope you had a wonderful b-day Amber. Maybe next year you can play Birthday by the Beatles.

[@ASTROBOYUFO]

The music and lyrics of Pink Floyd are a special gift for special people!

[@rokkkrinn2793]

Happy 30th, Amber. There are 4 more movements of this song. You might want to check them out, as well.

[@exeter1985]

Hopefully, you have a chance to listen to this song (and just as important, the entire album) without any interruptions or talking, which destroys the mood. I caught myself several times saying, "Jordan! Shhhhh, it's Pink Floyd, silence please." You need to hear and be concentrating on the music. If you start talking or doing something that breaks the mood, you're going to miss something.

[@writerjohnmcnally]

Exactly.

[@charlesallen2306]

Pink Floyd albums are all journeys in music, sound, and lyrics. They all tell a story and each song blends into the next. Wish You Were Here is a masterpiece of an album.

[@dennisbarnes7933]

Forever Floyd !! You dont just hear the music, you become the music....every riff, every note and lyric....

[@DannieLovesHenry]

My generation has the best music..all of this is the background of my teens ..

[@jeremykothe2847]

But we also had Antmusic, so there's that.

[@ihaligrygg9411]

Ain't never been a band like them. Won't be another. I'm so glad to see yet another generation of music lovers who sees the Pink Floyd for who they were.

[@surlechapeau]

Jay & Amber, you'll love their "Young Lust"!! "Young Lust" was used in their movie 'The Wall'!!

[@RobertBreedon-c3b]

Young Lust is one of my favorite songs from Floyd

[@kaafromoz]

A stunning tribute to Sid, he was and always will be that Crazy Diamond. Ty guys this always moves me to another level of peace and tears. Keep Safe Keep Strong 🦘🦘🦘🦘🎶🎶🎶🎶💖💖💖💖

[@Ontariosound]

David Gilmour used 100 watt Hiwatt heads into Hiwatt 4x12 cabs at Abbey Road for this. Full volume recording. Tubes, speakers pushed to the max. Therefore the rich tone.

[@jeffreycook2112]

First of all, happy 30th birthday, Amber! The two times that I was fortunate enough to see Pink Floyd, they started the show with this song. What an incredible way to start off a concert. Their stage production, lighting, lasers, inflatable pigs, crashing airplanes, etc. we’re always top notch. But it was their amazing quadraphonic sound that stole the show every time. No one had concert sound quite like Pink Floyd. 🐖

[@bobthebear1246]

Pink Floyd is an entire vibe. No other band could do what they did. Otherworldly. 🙌🏻

[@VeteranHedonist]

Yeah, it's like it's own Genre. Pink Floyd genre. 👌🤘🫶✌️

[@gen81465]

One of the best ways I've enjoyed Pink Floyd is at one of the laser light shows at the University of Southern Maine, Southworth Planetarium.

[@chrismatthews8717]

It's a lament, raw and yet gentle, stark and yet beautiful, like a mother's grief. One of the best pieces of music of the 20th century.

[@lindazee]

So well said... beautifully and poetically expressed!

[@landiahillfarm6590]

I may have listened to this literally 10K times in my lifetime but it NEVER gets old

[@grrfy]

Happy Birthday! This song makes me happy for a silly reason,When myself and my sister where young in the 1970s,my dad used to listen to this driving to the coast on holiday, Whenever this came on , at the synth bit at the start , my sister and I would sing, "Pigs In Space" from the Muppets , and would have a laugh together ,such a vivid memory almost 50 years later.

[@eaaslee]

Love the Pulse concert version of this song, the video played on screen fits so well to the music showing the man’s journey through life from naive youngster to washed out old man

[@avenuePad]

Roger's vocals in this are awesome. Wright's keys are also phenomenal. The whole band came out to play on this one.

[@leisastalnaker3790]

The LIVE version is so great. A tribute to a lost band mate. Brilliant man and so troubled. Shine on!

[@mzondi1970]

One of my all-time favorite Pink Floyd songs. Saying this to my son from birth and even though he is 22 and engaged I still sing it to him, because I want him to shine at whatever he does

[@magneto7930]

Kudos to you for passing it down to your son. I have done the same with mine. That's how we keep the good music alive through generations!

[@mzondi1970]

@@magneto7930 I've been playing music for him since birth and unlike his dad he was born in March instead of April so he missed having the diamond as his birthstone. You name it I've shared it with him from The misfits to Slayer and everything in between

[@yeahboiii6640]

Pink Floyd music to me really allows you time and space to reflect on yourself and life.

[@HenrySchecker]

The composition of it. I can't believe it was just 4 young men. Its so layered and intense and it never gets boring. On the very last "shine" Rodgers Waters' voice cracks and it just decimated me. The pain of loss. Universal.

[@kurtiserikson7334]

A blues masterpiece. I love how it starts with the sustained organ or synthesizer key and just builds so slowly without getting boring. It’s trance like. A massage for the mind.

[@tobias_dahlberg]

Lots of inspiration from the blues greats, turning it into something new, but still anchoring itself on those old ways of playing that just work. Very well made through and through.

[@leftcoaster67]

Gimour's subtle guitar work in the beginning is brilliant, and sets the mood.

[@gearguitarguy]

For me this is the pinnacle of PF. Incredible when performed live.

[@TheWanderingIrishman]

It's like three songs in one. It takes you on a spiritual journey like no other music has or ever will. My favorite band ever. You guys did a great tribute here.

[@jrox6091]

My favorite album art ever. Two men in very 70s style suits shaking hands, one engulfed in flames. It leaves a lasting impression. ❤

[@pipe2devnull]

I like to imagine their conversation ..

[@danieldeanmasterfinisher4715]

The Amber Trance when Pink Floyd plays is incredible, it’s mesmerizing spell binding, takes you to another dimension a separate place in time and space , Pink Floyd the Ultimate Acid Rock of all times for being able to transform your mind body and soul with every drop. Shine on my friends , shine on 💫✨🎭 Happy belated Birthday Amber 🎂🍰🍦