FIRST TIME LISTENING to Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here REACTION

[@ronaldelliott4373]

Now that’s how you listen to Floyd, as a reactor. Well done.

[@RNDReacts]

Thanks for sticking with us! We did listen to you guys from the first video and this was a much more enjoyable experience for us and hopefully for you aswell

[@rileystewart9165]

@@RNDReacts To be fair Shine on You Crazy Diamond is quite a long song. I have discussed with the counsel, and they have agreed, that at least one 0.12 second pause is admissible. ;) Pink Floyd fans can be very particular. :)

[@lynnhoffmann247]

@@rileystewart9165Hope they’re doing it soon 🔥🎶🎸🥁🎹🎸🎶🔥

[@chuckyoneill9029]

I'm am so happy you let it go, liked and subscribed and shared 😊

[@alltruenews]

Loneliness, loss, longing and grief. Some feel that this is PF’s best song, but that’s a huge claim. This song is a great introduction to PF.

[@declanmagee58]

Literally my favourite sort of stuff to watch. People younger than my children hearing the music I discovered when I was 14. Fantastic.

[@davidpickford5422]

Melancholically euphoric. I’ve been down the Pink Floyd rabbit hole for 50 years. I don’t think you can define Floyd using normal musical parameters: they are masters of painting feelings and sole using sound, lyrics and vision. Can you imagine being 17 years old in 1973 when dark side of the moon was released (no youtube, no internet!). Can I recommend: Pink Floyd - Comfortably Numb - pulse concert performance 1994. It has the best guitar solo ever, not just my option - if it makes you emotional and you want to cry that is ok, you are in good company. It also has a light show that is first contact stuff - WARNING Do Not Pause during Gilmour’s guitar solo, Floydians will come and set fire in the comments of your channel !!

[@philshorten3221]

The opening is "finding the track playing on an old fm radio" and then thinking back to those glory days and jamming along to the radio. You might have missed in the second half David Gilmour sings the notes he's playing on the guitar.

[@lubos1207]

It is ideal to see it - for example on PULSE. Most people don't know it from the studio recording but it's stunning and at the same time lovely...

[@biln3]

Every song means whatever it means to you. That's why most songs aren't literal, they're open for interpretation. Everybody has different memories and experiences.

[@vixybanker]

From the moment the needle hit “Dark Side Of The Moon” ( l was 12 I am now 63) Pink Floyd became not metrely music but an experience. I have had the honor of seeing them twice. Once in ‘77 and once in ‘79. They were not concerts, again, they were experiences. There is a reason why “Dark Side Of The Moon” stood on the Billboard charts for 741 weeks!

[@tannerthedoggo3850]

I looked it up (I'm a 2010 kid, and really enjoying classic rock) and wow, 14 years. That is crazy. I also just want you to know that there is still some hope in good music being spread in today kids generation, I love Pink Floyd, Queen, the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, Guns n Roses, Nirvana, and much, much more. I'm trying to spread that amazing music around my generation, it's amazing. Just letting you know that there are still some children that really appreciate this kind of music from the past. Hope you live a long, fun life! ❤️😀

[@alanshepherd4304]

Sometimes it's the lyrics that move you, sometimes it's the music. Every time you listen to Pink Floyd your mood is different and that's fine. You'll find nuances that you hadn't noticed before which then gives the whole listening experience a different slant, a different meaning even a different emotion. Enjoy the trip, I've been listening to Pink Floyd since 1973 when I was 20 years old!!😂🇬🇧

[@DS-uy6jw]

High quality audio, no talking over the song. Great reaction guys :)

[@JaquelineGoodspeed]

Perfect reaction. Thank you for listening to us. Much better reaction and you took loads away from the music that will last forever. Well done.

[@RNDReacts]

Thanks for sticking with us!

[@flubblert]

Is poetry. It can mean different things to different people. It's how it strikes you that counts.

[@matchu.j]

Very poetic...interpretations vary

[@DrStrangelove3891]

Roger Waters said that this song is not particulary about Syd. Shine on You crazy Diamond is about Syd Barrett, but WYWH is about Roger himself, he said it can be about everybody.

[@RNDReacts]

I see! thanks for clarifying that, I referred to Shine on you crazy diamond as it's the only other song we'd heard, so it's the only other context we had (from reading peoples comments)

[@DrStrangelove3891]

@@RNDReacts I think it's meant to be a song that is universal, that everyone can relate to. We all have someone we lost, maybe a relationship that went down, or someone who passed away or a friend that you've lost touch with. Everyone knows what it is to wish somebody was there with you.

[@Philip-d2n]

This song is about sid Barret!!! It don't take a Philadelphia lawyer to figure it out!!!

[@larocker71]

Top 3 greatest song for me. What have we found the same old fears.. genius

[@drewjames9594]

My favourite 2 bands Pink Floyd and Queen both outstanding

[@jeromedeparis]

“Echoes” live in Pompei (1972) by Pink Floyd. I recommand it to you.

[@psbarrow]

Contrary to what many think, this song was NOT written about Syd Barrett, even if (understandably) the band subsequently thought of him when singing it. And here are the quotes from the band to indicate this: Waters, who wrote the lyrics, has said: “There’s one song that’s about Syd (“Shine on You Crazy Diamond”), but the rest of it isn’t. It’s a much more universal expression of my feelings about absence. Because I felt that we weren’t really there. We were very absent." Gilmour also added: “Although “Shine on You Crazy Diamond” is the one that is specifically about Syd, and “Wish You Were Here” has a wider remit, I can’t sing it without thinking about Syd.” These quotes appear at 14:08 and 53:17 on the DVD “The Story of Wish You Were Here”.

[@Philip-d2n]

Who are they singing about then there dog!!!!

[@bikerbud3903]

Really need to hear the live version from PULSE Concert. Any PF song from PULSE is the way to go.

[@brettmclaughlin338]

Listen to Pink Floyd "Animals" all the way through the whole album if only for your own satisfaction. My favorite!

[@keyrat1753]

From the PULSE CONCERT, check out COMFORTABLY NUMB and also SORROW (for starters).

[@michaeljenningsyyz]

You must do Comfortably Numb. Straight up one of the best songs ever with one of the best guitar solos ever.

[@Trep-k1z]

Had pink floyd t shirt back in 70's in high school love that pig tee shirt 🐖 !

[@johnkonertz8042]

Thank you so much for listening to all the complaints and let this play and experiencing Pink Flyod. One of the top 3 rock bands in history. Imo.

[@daveparker839]

Much better reaction. One or two pauses mid-song isn’t terrible as long as it’s not in the middle of a guitar solo. Some of their songs are crazy long. Also, always listen to studio versions first so you can get the effects as they originally intended, then go to the PULSE concert (maybe best overall live concert ever). Exception: “On the Turning Away” as that live version is actually better and still gives the studio vibe.

[@andremartins7448]

Assistam essa música no show de 94 vocês vão pirar na batatinha 😂

[@EcuaMan]

I like how the two of you were present and in the moment when the song started but you went somewhere else during the song.

[@Spunky62]

SOOOO MY JAM! ❤️‍🔥 Blacklights, friends, and a bong. 😲 What else do ya need? 😏✌️💃😎 If y'all EVER find a laser light show with this...It's a MUST SEE!😉

[@leannmiller7153]

You just took me back to my young H.S./college days. In college my boyfriend lived in three story house with five guys, always filled with hippies coming and going. Black light room on the top floor. What a time to be young! The music!

[@cyclops60]

Great reaction guys, loved watching you both in the PF 'zone'. Roger Waters has said that this wasn't specifically about Syd. I think the band (and Roger in particular) were struggling to come to terms with the huge success of 'Dark side of the moon' and the realities of the music industry but I think they did a great job despite all of that! Interpreting lyrics is always going to be subjective as we're not in the head of the writer but I do enjoy hearing what people think. Cheers.

[@babakoosaw]

Pink Floyd is Best Heard HIGH. It makes more sense.

[@AlexandruGherghe]

You have no idea what lays ahead of you with the rest of their music. Your soul will shiver, filled with emotions and thrills, you can no yet imagine. Pink Floyd elevated the feel of music, to reliving most sensitive truths of your soul, making them higher and higher meanings, and in to a clarity, unknown to you before...

[@classicrocklady6288]

Deeply beautiful, beautifully deep...

[@norwegianblue2017]

Every album that PF put out in the 70s is a masterpiece, but I think this one is my favorite.

[@geraldherrmann787]

Comfortably Numb, Live, Pulse 1994

[@rumple7551]

Coming back to life. And also. On the turning away. Both from the pulse concert are amazing ❤ songs with so much meaning. Great reaction. ✌️❤️

[@dab_family9405]

It absolutely was about Syd. Nailed it.

[@Philip-d2n]

Your 100 percent correct

[@lubos1207]

Yes - that's right The song was written as a tribute to the founder of the band - Syd Barrett (by the way, the band is called Pink Floyd after Syd's two cats, which in turn he named after two blues musicians - Pink Anderson and Floyd Council). This album (Wish You Were Here) features another gem of modern music - Shine on you Crazy Diamond. Another song that's about Syd. It's probably my favourite song by this band and it's so long that they had to split it (due to the turntable footage) into two parts (Parts I-V and VI-IX) - one side each. Listen to this and you will hear another real masterpiece! Oh - now I'm sorry - I see you've already listened to SOYCD...

[@skinsfor21able]

Lots of their songs were written to remember sid

[@psbarrow]

Contrary to what you allege, this song was NOT written about Syd Barrett, even if (understandably) the band subsequently thought of him when singing it. And here are the quotes from the band to indicate this: Waters, who wrote the lyrics, has said: “There’s one song that’s about Syd (“Shine on You Crazy Diamond”), but the rest of it isn’t. It’s a much more universal expression of my feelings about absence. Because I felt that we weren’t really there. We were very absent." Gilmour also added: “Although “Shine on You Crazy Diamond” is the one that is specifically about Syd, and “Wish You Were Here” has a wider remit, I can’t sing it without thinking about Syd.” These quotes appear at 14:08 and 53:17 on the DVD “The Story of Wish You Were Here”.

[@samuellord8576]

Songs of grief are healing. Why? Maybe because after listening, we don’t feel alone. Just as tears of grief are proof of love, songs of remembrance recall the beauty in the people and animals we have lost. Great reaction, thank you!

[@moniqueleroux2198]

Excellent music appreciation!

[@MrGettysburg44]

Watch the live version from the Pulse Concert.....in fact, watch the whole Pulse Concert....it will change your life!!

[@MAC-gx3ji]

1st time seeing your channel Great choice and great reaction Subscribed and Liked

[@gripp62]

During the recording of this album, Syd came into the studio and just sat there. He looked so different from when they last saw him that they didn't recognize him at first! Even though he was not in the band for some time, his influence was undeniable! Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were Here wouldn't be what they are without Syd!

[@Dalat-vk9po]

My Pink Floyd overdose is: Money, Another brick in the wall, Careful with that axe Eugene, Wish you were here and Comfortably numb 😁😁😁

[@drkjk]

I'd swap Time for Money.

[@dboss7239]

You are absolutely right, the musicality grabs you and takes you on an emotional journey, then the lyrics make you think. This was the constant struggle between Gilmour and Waters. Gilmour believed you must have solid excellent music first, or the lyrics mean sh*t - whereas Waters is a gifted poet in his own right and focused on the words. Despite what Waters says, this does "reflect" the insanity and dissociation from reality that Syd experienced. it was not primarily from drugs, though an overdose of LSD may have exacerbated Syd's descent into mental illness. But he lost touch with reality, hence the lyrics "can you tell, heaven from hell, blue skies from pain, can you tell a green field from a cold steel rail" etc. These seem obvious to most, but when your perception is distorted with a severe mental illness - you may not be able to discern reality very well. But it does evoke that sense of loss that all people experience, so you can transpose the essence of the song to your own experience. To really understand the incredible influence Pink Floyd had on the evolution of modern music, you must listen to the entire album "Dark Side of the Moon" which is still today one of the highest selling albums of all time. Don't just do individual tracks, start at the beginning and go all the way through, as it is like a modern day progressive rock symphony, with various movements that flow into the next. And it tells a story about the human condition and aspects thereof. They touch upon Syd's mental illness in Dark Side as well, with the track called "Brain Damage".

[@mikem4333]

Timeless....is soulfull insanity a music category yet? Imagine hearing this when you're 14....and somehow it makes sense...

[@kikivon3501]

“ Did you exchange a walk on part in a war, for a lead role in a cage?” On of the best bars ever! This is a concept album that is best listened to for the first time in its entirety. This song fits into a story, some meaning is lost when it’s listened to out of the context of the entire album. The Wall and Dark Side of the Moon, are concept albums as well.

[@AlexandruGherghe]

Pink Floyd "great gig in the sky" is the next you need to react to

[@coolies2002]

I had the same reaction to this song many years ago. Referring to the young lady.. nice reaction though. Had the same effect on me!

[@robertcartier5088]

If you're wondering why the sound was a bit odd, at first, it's because the previous song ends abruptly and you immediately hear someone changing a radio channel, with an old school dial, going from one frequency to another, until he finds music. Then he picks up his guitar and starts playing along. Their music is meant to me experienced like a movie... each track is a scene from a whole story. Glad you are enjoying the ride! Cheers from Canada!

[@chrislc35]

great reaction guys. did the right thing just listening, feeling it. Floyd are THAT band u feel. sounds weird but ya know .

[@tomratnip4650]

this how you react to music.

[@TakezoMusashi]

Wonderfull, that's a sub, love the respect you show towards the song and enjoy your expressions, now excuse me while I browse your other videos

[@ianfortier6796]

This was a very enjoyable and well thought out reaction. So much so that I subscribed. I would recommend Time or Comfortably Numb next. People will recommend anything from the PULSE concert and while that's 1000% something you should do, it's always best to do the studio versions of Pink Floyd music first before seeing the live incarnations. Both are well worth reactions, though.

[@kimai1641]

Well done on not hitting pause. You're right about Syd. David Gilmore came in to help out the band as a guitarist thereafter quickly becoming the lead guitarist and co-writer to Roger Waters. Nick Mason is on the drums. Richard Wright on the keys and synths/organ also writer of several of their longer tracks. David Gilmore went on to release several albums as a solo artist and in fact will have a new release coming up towards the end of May 2024! Roger Waters also released several albums as a solo artist after abruptly telling the rest of the band that Pink Floyd were over, David and the rest of the band contested that opinion which wound up in high court, possibly the most contentious split of a band both for credit and use of the name Pink Floyd. You will not see any information about what Roger is doing on the official website of Pink Floyd. The Wall is Roger Waters most recognized contribution to the history of the band though IMO he's responsible for starting the band with being one of their main writers along with Syd, Nick, and Richard Wright. I can go on for an absolute age and I have my opinion on Roger but I think I should let you figure out your own opinion without me giving too much away. Enjoy your rabbit hole that is Pink Floyd, you're well on your way to becoming a Floydian! I also subscribed as a result of your page popping up on my recommendations by the YT algorithm.

[@joerenaud8292]

If you ever get into Pink Floyd's "Animals" album you're in for a treat. Those songs never made it on the radio because they were too long for air play but it's my, and many others, favorite album by Pink Floyd. If you do, you might want to bring up the lyrics so you can hear them without distortion.

[@kevinlawes591]

Rip Sid

[@bjennings1067]

I recommend you listen to dark side of the moon and the pulse concert in their entirety I've been a fan for over fifty odd years im 74 years young now and still can't listen to them enough in the 70 tees there was a lot of very talented groups emerging in Britain we were spoilt for choice but pink floyd were the stand out group for me loved your reaction and the respect you showed for your listeners and the music thank you so much

[@michaelbryan1882]

Cool vibes

[@skipwilliam5639]

Great reaction. Pink Floyd intros are so long because they want to put you in the mood they need you in to understand the lyrics.

[@pluckinmageetar]

Pink Floyd's best album. Still! Not a popular notion but it's the only one I have when it comes to this band. THIS was their Magnum Opus, IMHO.

[@FirstHumanOfficialChannel2024]

I would suggest "TIME" by Pink Floyd Lyric version of the video

[@CuzKatieSaysSo]

The saddest part is that the song are the band's true feelings of loss and missing their friend. Who was still alive, but not alive. This and Shine On You Crazy Diamond, both heartbreaking. Poor Syd. I hope he has had time now on the Other Side, to find peace.

[@trevmb100]

Definitely a must is ((echoes live in pompey)

[@TheExigentex]

Oooops! @ wth PINK FLOYD. Comfortably Numb @ LIVE PULSE CONCERT @ MUST!! SO Yooouse bth can witness Tha' Insane talent of all band members Xxx.

[@kevinohara2618]

minus its best lyricist and added many extra musicians in a gilmour centric orchestral type of band instead of just the main members of pink floyd, but yes it is a must to hear and see,

[@philgonzalez5953]

The band incubus song " wish you were here" is amazing.

[@hereintheyear]

I'd like to make it very clear, Syd didn't leave due to drug use, he was kicked from the band. His influence and songwriting style permeated the band for a bit, then Gilmour started writing more, then Waters songwriting took more of a center stage.

[@RNDReacts]

I see! Thank you for clarifying that!

[@hereintheyear]

@@RNDReactsNo problem! I've seen it said before so you're not the first, it's just a mistelling and doesn't paint the picture right. It wasn't amicable. Syd was also probably ready to leave anyway, so same outcome. I like both sides of Pink Floyd, but the earlier stuff resonates more, for me. You should react to some! Maybe like a 3 song reaction since they're shorter.

[@hjoxie1895]

There is no Pink Floyd without Roger Waters.

[@Chucktsar54]

you need to check out the pulse concert🙂

[@normanwallace7658]

Listen to Great gigg in the sky album version first also Comfortably numb live at pulse concert & Echoes live at Pompei EPIC!!

[@markp8581]

They wish their other(younger) self's who had a dream to just make music and have fun were here now instead of them. Implying that they feel like sellouts

[@drkjk]

Gilmour was once asked why he thought the Floyd was and remains popular? Gilmour replied that apparently Roger (Waters) had something he needed to say and apparently a lot of people needed to hear it.

[@jimmymcintyre7944]

Much, much better reacting than your first PF song. I couldn't even listen to ithaat one all the way through. But this one yall did great.

[@RNDReacts]

Thanks Jimmy, we took the criticism on board! thanks for sticking with us

[@terrylandess6072]

Pink Floyd is a personal experience, not a party band :P

[@philshorten3221]

If you want to see the guys playing in an empty ancient Roman Amphitheatre with No Audience, No Lights, No Pyrotechnics just Gods playing to the Gods Pink Floyd "Echoes (Part 1)" live at Pompeii 1972 kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioXSmpiGjc-oiJosi=jDbHXtSfExHtSHKm

[@Rassskle]

This is a great record / CD.......but most of their live versions are even better. For recorded Pink Floyd as a first listen, i recommend Time & The Great Gig In The Sky together as one song...... The Great Gig is really the end of our own Time.

[@kckelly7889]

To really get lost in the sauce, try Us and Them by the Floyd.

[@TheExigentex]

Hey My two Gentle/Adorable Guys, ❤ to see u react to phil Collins ""in the Air tonight LIVE HD"" @ ELTON JOHN ROCKETMAN LIVE royal Festival Hall 1972. ❤ Xxx.

[@georgelynch6139]

Floyd will bring deep emotions that you have suppressed up to the surface. Kudos to you for listening to the audio versions of their compositions, the video versions are distracting and everyone has to interpret what the tracks mean to them personally

[@paulkyriazopoulos9052]

Please do Pink Floyd song "Time" Studio version is best, Then "Great Gig In the Sky" studio version also, they are both from "Dark Side of The Moon" album. Pink Floyd was meant to be listened to full album from start to finish or one side at a time. But please react to these two songs.Then do anything From the "Pulse" live tour. Comfortably Numb is probably their most popular song.

[@jamesbondbond8388]

This live PULSE 1994 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@wayneparsons2569]

If you do get into Floyd.... "Echoes"

[@billhiggins1882]

The whole album is about sid

[@franklinmcpherson9901]

New sub.gj.

[@RNDReacts]

Yay! Thanks for subscribing!

[@philshorten3221]

Everything on this album references Syd

[@psbarrow]

Evidence?

[@drkjk]

I think the word you're searching for is melancholy.

[@ZiednyAxl]

Please react pink floyd Time

[@Vernon1960]

You are absolutely correct. LSD turned his brain to trash. He was the original member and the one who formed the band and was also the creative leader during their struggle years. By the time that they were on their way to super group fame, he couldn't be helped.

[@Suddenthecat]

Listening to Pink Floyd is the ear equivalent to smelling rotten eggs and garbage farts.

[@MikeWalsh-f1g]

I say pause when you want to pause. It's your reaction. I only get a little bothered when people pause in the middle of significant lyrics. Because you may be missing the heart of the song. Most guitar solos are less significant than the message in words. "Running over the same old ground, and how you've found the same old fears, wish you were here".

[@junkersish]

the pretty little girl look like she hasnt slept in a week or maybe she just needs to listen to more cheerful music than PF. BTW I could understand you much better than on the beatles video,,,,you do say LIKE a lot LOL

[@RNDReacts]

Haha I think she was proper tired as she woke up around 6am and was working all day, I think we recorded this reaction around 10pm so she was definitely feeling it, and LOL I’ll try use better vocabulary and speak up, it’s hard to hear ourselves with these headphones on (as they’re for blocking out sound)

[@junkersish]

@@RNDReacts its all good , you two are really LIKEable haha

[@lolyungmulaBABY]

@@junkersishI agree. Their sibling comradery uplifted me. You can tell they enjoy each others company.

[@mouseshadow5828]

I hope you weren't those lyrics. They are 100% wrong.

[@Laneline5000]

Just how in the hell did y'all just now get around to this song? This song is a masterpiece!