David Gilmour - Robert Wyatt comfortably numb

[@FateOfUrd]

It's just something about the way Wyatt is singing that makes this version so magical.

[@bmt3315]

Absolutely.

[@mrfister1899]

And by "magical", you mean "shit," right?

[@KieleMusic]

Nick w79 somebody doesn’t understand wyatt’s charm

[@jackberry42]

What's so special hes just speaking the lyrics

[@johnyoung2701]

To understand Robert Wyatt, you have to listen to his album Ruth Is Stranger Than Richard.

[@Pinkyfl0yd]

Robert Wyatt is one of the greatest musicians ever lived.. his solo album, Rock Bottom is considerd one of the best albums of all time.. in my opinion he was the best drummer in the 60s until he became paralyzed in the lower body

[@TheTperge]

Agreed 1000 percent

[@domisabelle8998]

Thank you

[@tigeroach]

Correct!

[@brendanalberto8196]

instablaster.

[@ivanhozjan7137]

Damn, Robert Wyatt singing the "I can get you on your feet again" line...

[@jdmresearch]

Right. Also, "can you show me where it hurts", "I have become comfortably numb". Pretty much the whole lyrics. Damn.

[@dagmarramgad5441]

Robert Wyatt is a freaking legend. The way he sings/speaks is actually perfect for this

[@homersimpson8561]

Oh God, Wyatt's vocals brought me to tears. Absolutely brilliant.

[@lightofdae]

With all the horrific crap we face in the future, Isn't it great that these Musicians give us these moments of sonic comfort and Joy? Thank you all so much.

[@Syd4510]

These wonderful musicians from the late 20th Century post-Beatles culture are totally inspiring, lightofdae! Love & Light

[@dinospumoni663]

Robert Wyatt is a god.

[@mojomakerz]

Robert is f*cking brilliant! Legend x

[@TheRealFriar]

He doesn't look it but his biography describes him as being extremely nervous whenever he sang live. He is hiding in the back in this video. He's a cute genius.

[@judahwarsky8723]

Or maybe there's no easy access to the stage. It's another reason he stopped performing altogether, he was fed up with this bullshit, he resents having to be helped, and very few venues have a ramp to the stage

[@patrickodell7151954]

Probably one of the best cello players I have heard in some time..and to be in a rock concert too! David Gilmore is one outstanding artist and a blessing of our era. Thanks David!

[@NicolasPirsonPhoto]

Splendid version! This is a masterpiece, but with the voice of Robert Wyatt this is just incredible!!! I hope that nobody will be offended. :(

[@themadcap1898]

Nicolas Pirson No worries You have a stellar mind Don't stress about what others think about you Keep Shining mate 💎💎💎💎✌💗

[@NicolasPirsonPhoto]

THX

[@loffe9]

Just bloody brilliant

[@stujenner]

What a fantastic version

[@NicolasPirsonPhoto]

Yep, this is Robert! :)

[@Lwize]

Robert Wyatt is a legend.

[@thomasbias5260]

This is truly Mr. Gilmour's song. Great to see Mr. Wyatt. Beautiful clip. Thank You!

[@TheKarmaProjectCo]

how indescribably gentle, sweet and exquisitely vulnerable. we make our art until we no longer breathe. it is our imperative, whether we have an audience of a few or millions.

[@matthewahrens3558]

Robert Wyatt and David Gilmour should do alot of concerts together. #PinkFloydWontDieOut

[@thomasbias5260]

Matthew Ahrens They were a lot closer back in the sixties. A lot of material from, 'Piper at the Gates..." sounds congruent with Matching Mole. Rog kinda put a more relatable direction on that school. There were a lot of interrelated musicians in London (I think) about that time and it even extended to the Rolling Stones and the Beatles. It was an extremely influential school in Rock and Roll history.

[@kristoscan]

an amazing talent. then and now. his drumming alone was powerful.

[@monicasiempre]

Robert Wyatt , un musico para sacarce el sombrero David Gilmour, la Genialidad y la simpleza!! una conbinacion superior!

[@BackRowRacing98]

Love Wyatt's vocals for this. It's a nice take on it.

[@attraversoilbardo08]

ma è una meraviglia ascoltare la voce di Robert in questa canzone ineguagliabile

[@Carlito1988]

David & Robert...couple of old friends that also happen to be legends in rock...

[@jeromeknvb]

Robert Wyatt is amazing, another level, he is one of the best muscal genius ever, like for example, hermeto pasocual, another genius

[@gpmeli]

curiosity is never ignorance. I think Wyatt has been one of the best jazz-rock musicians ever lived (unfortunately less celebrated than others). look for the first three albums of Soft Machine, his other project called Matching Mole ("Oh Caroline" is the best rock ballad of all times in my opinion) and his solo masterpiece "Rock Bottom".

[@twinsaviabrailee5176]

I shed tears when the guitar cried.

[@Clutnuckle]

So hilarious that there are actually comments saying that Gilmour is more prolific and inventive than Wyatt... Might want to look into the history of both of their careers; you'll see that Wyatt has made more albums and has been related to more masterpieces of art than Gilmour has dreamed of.

[@FateOfUrd]

This song is more than awesome

[@vincentschneider5493]

What a delicious moment. Thanks David and Robert

[@joydivisionboy1]

awesome version-Robert Wyatt plays 'the doctor' perfectly...

[@Bassjunkie1985]

I love when he switches guitars for the solos. He just cranks that electric andwails on that shit.Simply priceless.I would sell my soul to hear that shit live.

[@jkra1953]

Sr. Wyatt es usted uno de los grandes !!!!!

[@KarmicOmen]

David is so nice ... notice how he smiles at everyone onstage with him -- at other performers and people in his band, and the audience.

[@elteto7468]

Wonderful duo !

[@biagiocicarda271]

Due grandissimi. Rob & David forever

[@redgiv]

merveilleux deux tres tres grands messieurs !!!!

[@mitchskater]

God Dammit that is awesome

[@Anaben11]

I probably have listened to that song at least 10.000 times, pre-album versions, studio versions, live versions, learned every note of it on guitar, but it still gives me goosebumps every time I listen to it!

[@XanAxDdu]

ok but what bout this performance ?

[@edwardhodgkinson8268]

At the meltdown. You guys that gave this a thumbs down should be ashamed of yourself great unplugged version

[@Fips_und_Prost]

Wahnsinn! Die meiner Meinung nach beste, gefühlvollste Version dieses Songs!

this version is incredible!

[@TheLunaticJimmyJazz]

He was the drummer of soft machine a progressive rock band based in Canterbury England.

[@pamjarvis4805]

AND INTRODUCING CELLO. Caroline Dale!!

[@TooRollingStoned7195]

Oh my god, Gilmour's voice is just glorious...

[@mikishomeonyoutube2116]

Both their voices sound so complementary. I wished they did more stuff together

[@wideeyedandfretless]

Sweet - only 10% of the audience know who the f**k Robert Wyatt is - then the other 90% applaud when Gilmore kicks in as they feel that 'comfortably numb' feeling of recognition!!! My, we are shallow!

[@antwallace]

I know what you mean by the way it comes across here, but I was at this gig and you could barely see Wyatt unless you were sat at the very front. The thing that I found horrible was that there didn't seem to be any disabled access for him to be wheeled onto the stage. A very memorable night and it's great to see it was recorded so well and now uploaded here.

[@311tim311]

wideeyedandfretless I'd have to say that you are unbelievably cool for knowing who he is. Wow, just wow. I am not worthy.

[@itsMrNoble]

You bellend.

[@norepalien]

Two favorites in one show, great !

[@darksideka]

Meltdown is the word when i hear this 2nd solo it just leaves me a drooling mess in my chair,my soul rocked the f**k out a me an just left the packaging when i hear that sound again weather im goin upstairs or down i'll go headfirst,and i don't care who's captain's ship i sail on for that final ride

[@willemdegraaf5495]

Guitar masterclass!!!!!

[@meteortheband]

love RW

[@hiljab]

It is always fantastic to hear the probably mosted skilled drummer ever using what is left

[@raljx]

plus de 20 ans d'écoute et ces textes sont toujours aussi puissants ... formidable interprétation ... j'adore ...

[@XanAxDdu]

ok but music is not an interpretation of texts

[@FrenchConcrete]

So very good; like an extraordinary flower or an exotic vine of such beauty that you cannot explain your admiration in words.

[@GLOBALHEDD]

More importantly than Robert Wyatt's vocals, is that Michael Kamen us playing the piano. He did the orchestral arrangements on The Wall and specifically this song. He sadly passed away in 2008.

[@captainmoondog1947]

It's amazing the artists who have contributed to Comfortably Numb, David has played with Robert Wyat and David Bowie, while Roger has played with Van Morrison and The Band, the talent of Pink Floyd is so masterful that the legends have contributed to this golden musical artwork

[@DanMingo]

This is a totally perfect rendition of an epic song.

[@ididds4521]

Simply wonderful

[@pioneertech-w5o]

david gilmour's voice sounds like new. his voice in this song reminds me of the ascent to heaven

[@3579remo]

I love this

[@birchofacookie]

If only Soft Machine was more popular... I don't blame Wyatt for leaving when they decided to play instrumental music, his voice is still beautiful to this day. It's nice to see David Gilmour, an artist who is much more well known and respected than Wyatt, giving him some recognition. I'm just sad that Wyatt broke his legs, he wasn't too bad a drummer, either.

[@ggeorg77]

Brilliant performance! Robert's voice tone is excellent for this song

[@MsFlottesbienchen]

Er ist ein Genie!!!!!!

[@JohnnyFiveEagles]

A bit of trivia. At a party in 1969 Robert fell from a second story window somewhere in France. Pink Floyd held a benefit concert to try and get him back on his feet. He4 is in a wheel chair and continued to play drums despite his handicap- he is a paraplegic and he inspired me to play drums again after I had a below the knee amputation on the left side and it still hurts like hell 2.5 years after the fact. He was a big inspiration. Thank you.

[@ouroborosnagyok9306]

JohnFive Eagles Szuros 1973

[@mrsanne2010]

when (and if) I am dying - would be good to hear this....xx

[@jorgegonzalez-larramendi5491]

i was already a Canterbuty heart when Rocky Bottom camevout: bought new vynil when i saw it.... look at the all-star line-up! to the turntable it wasva long qait. and i felt the terrible sadness. in the everglades of miami fla we didnt get some news.

[@rgrobenski]

When the greatest minds and scientists of today find a cure for immortality and the same is actually working, it should be given to Sir David

[@yann34672]

Robert Wyatt was the lead singer and drummer of SOFT MACHINE

[@ouroborosnagyok9306]

Yann Mounier one of the greatest bands ever

[@MarelizeM]

The best version of this song EVER!!!

[@DrumCoversbyBill]

Caroline of Chello totally melts my heart man. Adorable is she!

[@13balthus1969]

from Portugal simplesmente genial

[@brillo337]

Sublime.

[@flayingteapot]

welcome robert thanks david for carry him with you

[@charleyhellfire]

Excellent!

[@Photonzos]

I like this performance very much. Thank you for uploading it. I would not have heard it without your help.

[@lailastauffert3000]

they've become old and we too, but we've not grown so bad after all, we're still soft heart ain't we? in this very hard and tough fleeting world!

[@DanMingo]

The best version ever for me.

[@All_True_Especially_The_Lies]

I love the song and on this occasion I also love the cellist

[@moon1973drummer]

wow amazing

[@ashbyboy]

I would listen to Wyatt singing the phone book!

[@Kafrifelle]

Someone said it before, it is not about the speed, it is about the feel of it all ... Gilmour is a guitar god and no one has its sound signature or sound ...

[@kadarzsolt1974]

love him...

[@jamierussell9407]

Robert was one of my dads best friends an collaborated with him on "Rock Bottom" , and "Ruth is stranger than Richard",as well as many live projects.....Check out Robert"s music .. peace

[@withnail-and-i]

Legendary! Hope you'll read this

[@juliusmegabyte]

fantastic!it's very good

[@MartinandFreddie]

Thankyou !

[@penfloyd]

The music of Pink Floyd becomes more classical as time goes by...... A great concert with wonderful musicians in a perfect setting........

[@snusmumriken3]

Well put, ashbyboy! I'd say, myself, I could hear RW sing any cookbook recipe!... It triggers the same effect in me as listening to Gong making -having a cup of tea- a real psychedelic experience! (Gong-Angel's egg album-Outer,Inner Temple tracks)... but on a rather more different and uplifting level!!! ;-) God bless you, Robert!...

[@BackRowRacing98]

I saw him on The On An Island Tour. I never actually knew why he was in a wheel-chair. Now I do, thanks.

[@minouche39]

Wonderful! And congratulations to the cello player !

[@isablub]

Tout simplement superbissime !!!!

[@Hectorschizoidman]

two beautiful voices :o)

[@ppaury]

Just let me say this who ever plays or sings with David Gilmour is because that musician is a very talented person and Robert Wyatt is a very talented musician and person

[@pedrodaheryunes9973]

My idol !

[@dalerobertson4]

Uma viajem ao melhor dá música, interpretação, técnica inspiração e qualidade.

[@at90percent]

I like how David Gilmour's solos are always fairly true to the original recording. A lot of guitarists do solos so completely different to the studio recording the song is almost unrecognizable.

[@XanAxDdu]

what a problem .....

[@aaretaler]

Great!

[@vaderetrovideos]

This acoustic concert is the best. Gilmour is wonderful... Check our Comfortably Numb version!

[@newio1]

awesome

[@zmor68]

It is so sad to read some of these nit-picking comments below. They are ruthless and hostile towards people and their imperfection. But the beauty and wisdom of this performance lies just in its imperfection; it is in its weakness. Because we all are weak and imperfect. Think about it before you criticize.

[@outernothingness1177]

I seriously can't believe this actually happened.

[@MrWsdowdy]

An absolute genius.

[@domisabelle8998]

Taste of Heaven

[@RolandoRivero]

London's Royal Festival Hall(one from June 2001, three from January 2002)