FIRST TIME HEARING 'Pink Floyd - Shine On You Crazy Diamond' (PARTS I-V) | GENUINE REACTION

[@martinellis7156]

Makes me feel like we're passing the torch of our sacred music to a new generation. Incredible.

[@shaundalindsay8882]

I love how you said that. Absolutely no better feeling than watching someone fall step by step, deep and hard for rock n roll.

[@keiththompson8922]

I have been watching a bunch of MollyBoy's videos and I do think that we are passing the torch.

[@michael674]

that’s the best part of floyd to me, whether you’re a baby boomer, millennial or a gen x or gen y, once you hear it there’s no denying that they made some of if not THE best music of all time

[@kelleewolfe2834]

What an accurate description!

[@marie-christinescutt7888]

me too

[@youngwrenzo]

Watching younger people getting turned on to Floyd makes me wish I could go back and hear it for the first time all over again. But on the other hand, I’ve heard these songs so many times that they just feel like and old friend come to call. Breathtaking, is it not?

[@toddschrocatart]

Word!!!

[@ryanguertin8028]

Well then, I've just heard this guy. Tom Waits is his name... ;)

[@SCROWMD]

Yeah man you get it now. One does not just listen to Pink Floyd, one experiences Pink Floyd.

[@ronainsworth68]

Absolutely correct. I am so grateful that I got to see them play Live in New Orleans.

[@MiriamMartin-f8j]

You have to remember all the music you’re listening to is not sourced from elsewhere, not sampled. Not copied. The music, the talent, the use of instruments, synthesizers, the electric guitars, the Hammond organ, the drum riffs-ALL original from man’s mind, imagination. It isn’t studio created or synthetically played. It is pure, raw talent and is timeless. The music exploded from the soul of each person playing it. The diversity of music created during the 70’s, 80’s was magical. There is no other word to describe it. Each tune and each musician, each lyric and lick transported a generation. I am 64 and love it like I did then!!! Play it loud!!!!

[@vanessamay3689]

Great comment

[@detroitlady7201]

I agree kind of but I'd say late 60s and 70s. 80s to me, was when all the fake pop stuff started creeping in, at least laye 80s.

[@Lovesygk57]

Well said! I'm 67 and I'm loving all these tunes I honestly haven't heard in a bit. Re-loving them all over again. Lots of incredible memories this stirs up.

[@ianmajor4103]

Hi bro, I'm 70 and have been listening to Pink Floyd for almost 50 years. This is my favourite song of all time and enjoyed your reaction to it.

[@JeffTiberend]

Funny because I'm 52 and will be 53 next year. I've just always heard Pink Floyd on the local rock stations.

[@steveullrich7737]

You've experienced the beautiful feeling when music takes you on a journey to new worlds in your mind.

[@Lovesygk57]

With or without aid 😊

[@ceejay0137]

"I feel like I'm in a film." You are, brother. It's called Life! Enjoy it while you can . . . 😄!

[@steveullrich7737]

@@ceejay0137 Love your comment! 🙂

[@ceejay0137]

@@steveullrich7737 Thank you my friend!

[@sdy30]

You don’t listen to Pink Floyd, you experience it.

[@go-nogo1475]

Pink Floyd *happens* to you... ...and you're always better for it.

[@wvdreams]

Oh so very very true !!!!!!❤

[@ronainsworth68]

That is so true.

[@Unclejona]

"Sorry if I didn't talk too much", my man, you have cracked it, that was a perfect reaction

[@terrifitzpatrick1768]

Pink Floyd is never in a hurry to get to the next note. Settle in. Enjoy the ride.

[@mariannecoughlin2319]

Never heard it said better❤

[@kingoftadpoles]

I call it 'perfect note placement.'

[@ericynot]

We boomers fell short in many ways, but from about 1963 to 1979, We did get something right - We managed to encourage and create an explosion of musical and visual creativity that only seems to come along about once every 200 years. There are always talented musicians, of course, but we don't often see the kind of alchemic musical inspiration, as exemplified by Pink Floyd, that seems to actually elevate the human race.

[@detroitlady7201]

This song was written for Syd Barrett, one of original band members that they had to leave behind due to drug problems and mental problems. They never forgot him and this shows that. Not only were these guys musical geniuses but their lyrics are always pretty deep. Longtime PF fan here and glad to see you enjoy and grow in great music. Great review, always like seeing the faces of the younger generations when they hear this band and especially this masterpiece of a song! Looking forward to next review!

[@hanspettersson504]

🫶🥲🎶❤️

[@keiththompson8922]

There were rumors that Syd actually showed up while they were recording this song Everything that Pink Floyd has done is genius.

[@ЯАга-я4л]

​​​​​@@keiththompson8922I'm not sure it was this particular song, the way I heard it Syd came to the studio when they were recording and guys didn't recognize him at first, he was basically a shell of the man he used to be, his eyes were hollow as black holes which shocked them the most among other changes. They were shocked and wrote this song dedicated to him.

[@RussellTaylor72]

@@ЯАга-я4лthat’s the story I heard on an interview with David Gilmour. “You reached for the secret too soon, you cried for the moon Shine on you crazy diamond Threatened by shadows at night, and exposed in the light Shine on you crazy diamond” …the lyrics pretty much summed up Syd’s state of mind when he left the band, and didn’t improve after he left. He took to painting apparently

[@matthewglidden4860]

This song is a musical eulogy for a lost bandmate. Not dead, just lost. Acid mostly.

[@betulajaq]

Dude....this was me and my wife's wedding music we had playing while signing the register...that's how much it means to us.❤

[@go-nogo1475]

People of Exquisite Taste, you two! I *knew* I liked you both so much for a good reason! ;)

[@nancysmith38]

This song will take you places- make you hear colors-without drugs

[@CoolCoyote]

Welcome my son, Welcome to the machine!

[@mariannecoughlin2319]

Love that!! MollyBoy will understand it later 😉

[@eagle2D2]

You need to sit in a dark room with just a candle lit and wear headphones, and listen to this music. Best experience ever!

[@cindyrussell2028]

And some Nag Champa

[@francisfurfuro4362]

You simply must watch the live concert video called "pulse". It is exquisite. Pink Floyd is genius. David Gilmore rules.

[@DeaKalus]

I am 66 years old and i am from Sweden , Pink Floyd was the best . I was 27 years old when i saw them live in Denmark Copenhagen . And my fav song was shine on your crazy diamond .🤗😘

[@wicky4473]

Those of us ‘of a certain age’ grew up with patience and attentiveness that is sadly missing in many of today’s youth. We listened…we relaxed…we waited. The spaces are just as important as the fill. Kind of ‘Zen-like’ without even knowing it. I’m glad you enjoyed it. This and Dark Side are my two fave albums. It’s part of your British heritage, my man!

[@andrewmorton9327]

Dark Side and Wish You Were Here were the pinnacle. The Wall, like the curate’s egg, was good in parts and the other albums, particularly the Syd Barrett ones are just OK.

[@gerhardbraatz6305]

My absolute favorite Pink Floyd song.

[@staceysmith4868]

This was NOT a boring reaction at all... everything you didn't say with your mouth, you said perfectly with your face. Excellent reaction, young man!!!

[@marshallharper3005]

The masters of painting sonic pictures. Everything is intentional and perfectly placed. Every song is a piece of art.

[@ADVJunkie]

One of the best intros ever.

[@davehadley3567]

It’s such a pleasure to watch someone get “ into” Pink Floyd and even more so when they seem so “ tuned in “ that instrumentals “ speak” to them ….I’m afraid there is no hope for you now …we’ve got you …

[@ememnicholas565]

And another Floydian is born.

[@pattyandersen5516]

My grandchildren love this! And LedZeppelin, Stones CCR and more.

[@laurarose3231]

I just found your channel and your reaction to my favorite Pink Floyd song ever was so satisfying. Watching you take the journey with the song was like hearing it for the first time all over again. Who needs lyrics with that guitar? And when the lyrics do begin, oh my. What a wonderful tribute to Syd.

[@Craigpyrog]

Probably the most iconic 4 notes in guitar history.

[@davidwalker5054]

The reason Pink Floyd have long introductions to their songs is because they can

[@ceejay0137]

"I feel this is a song without any singing . . ." No, mate, you just haven't reached it yet - it's coming: just wait!

[@neillenet291]

A masterpiece. This is HALF the song. There are still parts VI through IX 😀

[@erikbroek]

The bluesy part in 6-9 is my fave. Reminds me of the bluesy part in Echoes.

[@colleen113]

My best Pink Floyd experience was sitting at my friend's pool, at night. The pool hung over the edge of a canyon and the guy who lived across the canyon would drag his huge speaker outside and blast Pink Floyd across to us! Great memory, I can still see it!

[@rodneystewart899]

hahahahah....brilliant. great visual.

[@vickiselekman1884]

It’s wonderful to see the younger generation (I’m 74) enjoying the music that was so magical for us . The amazing look on your face when really good music is played. We knew all along

[@welcomemachine6580]

I honestly think David's guitar playing in this song is his best. There is so much feel in it

[@frankaq3951]

Yeah, Dave doesn't waste a note!

[@riphopfer5816]

It’s DEFINITELY Rick’s best work. The subtlety is exquisite.

[@wesalker3479]

Sorry but . . . you haven't heard your favorite Pink Floyd song yet. It's ALWAYS . . . the next song.

[@wandakelley1074]

I the 70's, MSU would Play Pink Floyd at the Planetarium. Groovy way to listen to Pink Floyd.

[@whome1299]

That sounds 👌.

[@MrDJS444]

I went to a Pink Floyd experience at my city’s Planetarium too. I already really liked PF, but I fell in love with them that night.

[@kimcourt5652]

Laser Floyd and laser zepplin❤❤❤

[@stevePsutton]

Feel so lucky to have grown up when Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, The Who, Genesis, Deep Purple etc were making new music and I was able to take it onboard. Always taking on new stuff eg The Police, Dire straits, Sex Pistols, as each decade progresses. Pearl Jam, INXS .... you can see the pattern. Never let the good stuff go, so by now I have a HUGE musical collection, but I think the music of my teens as a special place

[@danperry3116]

Their long intros really set the tone or mood of the song regardless of what comes after. Even if you don't understand what you just heard, you feel like it was something profound !

[@hazmania]

Never boring watching someone listen to Pink Floyd for the first time!

[@angelagraves865]

I love Pink Floyd's long intros. They're masters at setting a mood before hitting you with the lyrics. Some people don't enjoy the suspense. You gotta just lay back and let this one wash over you. It's nice to see a young person such as yourself appreciating Pink Floyd. 🤘🏽💗

[@benjjj0478]

I completely agree, their music is more of an experience

[@SF_Bud]

Plus it gave you plenty of time to pack a bowl and pass it around!

[@pdatnc]

Yes. The long intro takes you to another world, and only then do you get to explore it!

[@ilyasayan6191]

I feel I am in the spaceship travelling to the universe when I listen to the Pink Floyd.

[@derekdamms7380]

MUSIC FROM THE GODS MOLLYBOY

[@aaronfrazier7159]

Dude, there is nothing boring about watching someone enjoy great music. I was just as lost in it as you and I've heard the song countless times in my life. Great reaction, Man✌

[@Mhantrax]

Hah, we used to sit in the small room painted black with black lights. That's where we would enjoy people enjoying new music 😅. Bring a new tape, throw it on. Then we chill and listen to the entire thing in one sitting. But since that activity is dead and gone (who listens to a whole album nowadays?) this is the next best thing!

[@thepragmatic6383]

@@Mhantrax For my part, this is the best way to listen to and appreciate Pink Floyd's music. In a dark room with headphones so you don't miss anything. An hour of Pink Floyd replaces almost 4 hours of sleep. Ha, ha, ha.

[@aaronfrazier7159]

Dude, listening to the whole record to me is the best way to do it still to this day. To me, it gives you a little look into the artist's head. They arrange the song order in the way they, perhaps, envisioned it when they created it. But you are right, no one has the patience to sit through a whole album anymore. It's a shame really ✌ @@Mhantrax

[@3323vince]

​@@Mhantrax ha ha ha ha ha in a large pool hall after closed , all the lights out except the one over the foosball table. puffin big bowls and rocking out to floyd. great times!

[@ericsandi6619]

Everything about Pink Floyd is genius. Music, lyrics, album concepts, concerts, singing, album covers, etc, etc. So glad you enjoy them. Great reaction!

[@MollyBoyTV]

Couldn't agree more!

[@featherinthewind333]

When they were good, they were breathtakingly good. But they also released alot of shit.

[@norahdenovan8658]

You make a old Floydian of over 50 yrs smile& make me happy, Bravo 👏👏👏🥰

[@macmccreadie8541]

Saw 'em in a small venue with Sid..blown away with the light show & the sounds..must've been the acid I'd taken ..am 83 years old..still loving it all. 60s were MAGIC !!

[@markjones127]

I'm so jealous, loved Syd, but being Welsh took my fair share of shrooms in my teens! 🤣

[@crazyfingers19]

The 70’s weren’t bad either! ☮💟🎶🥀

[@StraightJacketRacket]

I think that's the first time since the internet became a thing that I EVER read that some random person saw Syd perform in person. You have truly witnessed history.

[@craiger991gm]

David Gilmore doesn't just play guitar, he somehow manages to put his very heart and sould and lifes blood into his performance. This whole album was a tribute to their early bandmate Syd Barret who succombed to the pressures of stardom and drugs to become completely detached from reality. Strangly enough he showed up in studio while they were recording and none of his bandmates recognized him for a while until he started asking where his guitar was.

[@shaundalindsay8882]

God, I love Pink Floyd. This is the thing about rock n roll. It brings you to emotions you never knew you had or even knew existed. When I really need to feel I go to Pink Floyd..

[@JiuJitus1210]

This was the first album I bought.

[@glennbrock6560]

This song live at Pulse is purely a multimedia masterpiece.

[@Jude_196]

PINK FLOYD does that to EVERYONE!!! ❤❤ I wouldn't call it boring - I'd call it enjoying the depth of the music, talent, and lyrics of a phenomenal band...as many will say: Pink Floyd is not to be listened to: it's to be EXPERIENCED!! GREAT REACTION! CHEERS!

[@kosys5338]

My friend, listening to Pink Floyd is never a boring one. Welcome to Floyd nation, I think you get it. Cheers!

[@ceejay0137]

As an old (by your standards) guy (68) I love seeing your reactions to the music that I grew up with. Watching your expression as the music evolves and you start to understand where it's going gives me the warm fuzzies. Pink Floyd is timeless music and it's good to see you enjoying it as much as I did and still do!

[@flubblert]

Never apologize for getting lost in the vibe and taken away by Pink Floyd. That is exactly what us Floyd fans come for and hope to see. You are discovering that time loses all meaning when listening to Pink Floyd. Whether 10, 15, or 20 minutes, Floyd will take you on a musical journey and leave you a little disoriented but oh so satisfied at the end. Suggest "Dogs" from their 'Animals' album next. All 17+ minutes of it. Good job!! 👍👍

[@Beatricemajury-ek6cv]

The wall is a double album and it tells a whole story.

[@markjones127]

I love this song, I'm 53 and in my teens I freaking LOVED Syd Barrett so this song always gets me as it's about him, the whole story of his mental heath is so heart-breaking, I love that they wrote this song for their friend, it shows so much love and respect.

[@markjones127]

I should add, I was lucky enough to go to art college in the 80's when it was free, I'm a working class council estate kid so wouldn't be able to do that today, I studied painting and in my first year exhibition I did a painting called Welcome to the Machine based on the song from the same album as this song, Wish You Were Here, based on growing up in a Welsh slate mining town, so this song always pulls on my heart strings, it's great to watch you appreciating this amazing music btw.

[@jackiegiannino6835]

They did love Syd. They made sure he was taken care of throughout his life!

[@sharonbunn2363]

Dark room, Floyd in your earphones, spliff, glass of scrumpy.... HEAVEN xxx

[@somegeorgedownthehall9392]

Great reaction! Enjoyed watching your interest grow! Parts 6-9 are also amazing! Arguably even better

[@SonicArtist313]

Had to go back and watch your journey discovering the magic of the classics.

[@FrancisPerreux]

Me too! I love this kid. He makes me feel like I am hanging out with my little brother, turning him on to all my fav bands 😊

[@michaelhoward900]

Sit back and let the music transport you.

[@jeroenheijmans1445]

Great to see younger people enjoy these oldies just like we did back then

[@bryandamkaer3646]

When I listen to this song... so do my neighbors... without complaint. Songs like this made them my top favorite band .... since I was a child in 1968. I'm 60 now and still consider them my band

[@AP-gb3eh]

Sitting in our parked cars ( because gas was too expensive) but with a great stereo system, maybe a joint or two . Bliss . This was how we spent many happy hours as kids in the seventies, just loving the sound and being so happy with the experience ☮️

[@erikbroek]

Try 'Run like hell' from the Pulse concert. The beginning is special with David making such great guitar sounds, and then the violent ending. Such a great song. My friend told me 'you are very patient' when listening to Floyd. You have to be-they give you such incredible stories and sounds and the buildups in the beginning, their solos, their long and drawn out songs ARE what make them so special.

[@romansoleil3]

I was born in 1960, so i heard all these great songs when they came out, your first time reactions brings me back and is fun to watch, now seeing you not want to comment during the song is normal and the thing to do, the music is so good, to stop and commment is unbalansing the rythm of the song, it's great that now youre reacting at the end, I enjoy watching your face reactions during the songs, and some comments without stopping, yes, 70's music is the best, enjoy.

[@jenniferjohnson319]

Think this is my favorite Floyd..so hard..but love this one.

[@jameshuston9589]

What you feel is real music.

[@katapult9999]

50 years ago Pink Floyd were already 200 years ahead of everybody!

[@angelagraves865]

Looking forward to pts 6-9, which I personally think are just a skosh better. All of it is beautiful, though. Pink Floyd never fails. 🤘🏽💗

[@pdatnc]

This brings me to 16-years old, laying on my bed in the dark. Just completely lost in the experience. R.I.P. Syd Barrett

[@lyvmyk9988]

Pink Floyd demands long attention spans. Like many of their contemporaries they delve into Classical and Jazz formats and merge them with rock and blues. This entire album is an example. Nice reaction :)

[@elproscripto1048]

Candy Dufler the sax girl!

[@starrroberts-n9h]

Deeper and deeper the Pink Floyd rabbit hole goes, I'm really enjoying following you on your journey my friend, 🙂 God Bless

[@rachaddle6581]

Every Pink Floyd song will be your new favorite😊

[@mysticinthemountains]

We called it "head music" back in the 70's.

[@helenclark2104]

Their music will take you where ever you what to go

[@antiqueinsider]

I used to wake up to this every morning! It makes a great intro to the day if you have a timer on your sound system!! Put the kettle on when the key changes at the beginning (8.00), and when the tempo changes (15.00) it's time to finish coffee and get moving!!

[@haroldjacobs1490]

Thanks so much for reacting to this one. Just want to say before I watch that there is a second part to this: "Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Parts VI - IX)" You definitely would want to listen to that one if you like this one.

[@kgunitkeese17]

3:52 that face says it all. Where all the hairs in your body stand. For me, it’s the same feeling as jumping into really cold water

[@jans724]

As a young teenager I was on a language school in Hastings, the U.K. I loved to learn the new language and walk around as a young adult (or soon to be) on my own in a foreign country but I was also home-sick and missed my girlfriend back home in Sweden. I was already an entrenched pink floyd fan. Walking there in old town I hear a busker playing "Wish you were here" and I sat down and listened. Our eyes met, it was as if saw that it meant something special to me. It was a great moment. I offered some coins in his hat and he thanked me and headed off to a tea house (yes not a pub).

[@MrGettysburg44]

Listen to the whole Pulse Concert live performances.....you will be utterly blown away!!

[@donnagonatas3155]

Im 63 and have heard this song several times but it still just pulls you in every single time! Im so happy you younger generation are discovering " our " music! Now i hope you can understand how we think most of today's music sucks? Its not music! Its all computerized and they are not musicians at all. Great reactions ❤❤❤

[@mikeevans1625]

Listening in slack-jawed wonder is a perfectly appropriate way to react to Pink Floyd!

[@csedrivers2850]

You just have groove with Pink Floyd, and just relax, and let the music just take you away. 🫠

[@danperry3116]

It's nice to know that you have become such a fan of Pink Floyd. I've been a fan for 50 years . So cool to be able to share this moment.

[@DianeRodger-t7e]

I just love how quickly you FEEL the music and now youre even hearing the lyrics....amazing ....hooray....carrying this treasure to a new generation...music real music played and sung by real singers and players and creative artists....chills

[@bleaksnatcher]

I told you you would love this tribute to Syd.

[@showmoke]

I have always found this number to be breathtaking ….. shivers down the spine stuff.

[@pameladesomer6720]

Let’s give David some acknowledgment.What a superstar!

[@lisafayepranger8561]

Such an outstanding album. To me it is like he is speaking through his guitar....like Carlos Santana does. Sid, Sid, Sid. It's all about Sid.

[@capetowntrikeman]

You HAVE to check out On The Turning Away, live at The Delicate Sound Of Thunder concert...it will blow your mind.

[@whome1299]

DSOT is a masterpiece DVD. It's my favorite recording of ANYTHING. 🤩😍🤩😍🤩 Not enough exposure to it. Pulse isn't near as good, imo (but still good, dgmw).

[@edeledeledel5490]

Comfortably Numb live performance from Pink Floyd Pulse concert in London - with guitar solo by Dave Gilmour rated by many people as the best guitar solo ever.

[@thegridrunner9976]

I can't believe you got to experience Pink Floyd - Shine on You Crazy Diamond AND Metallica - Orion the same day. That's like winning a lottery jackpot. Another great instrumental by Pink Floyd is Marooned.

[@TexasBǰornWrong]

Pink Floyd is a deep rabbit hole bruh...watch The Wall movie...excellent!!...🤘🤘🤘

[@johnnylastovica6511]

Pink should be listen to , the whole album beginning to the end dark room head phones lava lamp

[@frankrice6935]

If you like that version watch the Live Performance and then you'll be BLOWN AWAY

[@MyFlipperLikesIce]

One time, when I had a longer commute, I was driving home from work on the freeway. This song was on, and it was like slow motion, a shooting star goes across the sky right in front of me. Honestly, it was such a magical moment.

[@MyFlipperLikesIce]

This song also reminds me of my old coworker Andrew, he was a crazy diamond, good guy but had lots of issues. Hope he's doing well where ever he is.

[@georgiaharrison5270]

Don't apologize for not speaking. I The song's job is to enthrall and captivate you. Thanks for the review!

[@keumalacmhl8574]

PInk Floyd songs are just like artistic and beautiful movies 👍

[@robborra8071]

Seen Floyd many times over the decades and its always a treat. I just hate that so many reactors who are now experiencing the music of these bands dont really have a shot to see them anymore. If they do come around tickets will not be cheap for these bands. Anyway, that is the album cover for Wish You Were Here, they have 2 versions ofthe cover. I have them both on vinyl.

[@PrudeyNoid]

Pink Floyd is an album experience. You should listen from beginning to end.

[@thomasbrown2390]

For the elders among us, watching you hear this and other great music for the first time allows us to remember that same feeling, which we had 40 or 50 years ago. Keep diving! Dark Side and Meddle await. I think you’ll find them worth your time!

[@Ultra54able]

I've watch several of your reactions and it was this one that made me subscribe. Your doing a great job, both you and your girlfriend. For context I'm a 60 year old man and lived this music in real time. I spent all my money on records and stereo equipment and would sit and listen for hours every day and night with me and some good buddies in my room. The only portal back then for discovery was word of mouth or a good FM radio station. We didn't have video and would stare at the album artwork and liner notes. I feel I grew up in the greatest era of music and lifestyle.

[@lisamonderewicz2832]

I feel that way too....just to have been on the earth at the same time PF made this music is just a miracle to me...❤❤❤❤

[@Kmdmzm]

I saw pink Floyd 20 years ago incredible memorable mind blowing one of many great bands of that era meaningful lyrics to the heart and soul