HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE?..| Pink Floyd - The Great Gig In The Sky PULSE REACTION

[@shoryuken3305]

Wha amazing I always get emotional this song is a masterpiece and true musical art

[@walshaw2]

The original by Clare Torry can never be bettered .........a lot of us have seen the Clare Torry KZbin video interview where she talks about this song..... but I remember an interview she gave long before KZbin ,Google etc.(Probably in The NME) where she specifically says that Dave Gilmour took her to one side and asked her if she could improvise her singing to envisage how she would imagine what dying would feel like....And when she'd finished, she said how embarrassed she felt, that she'd let herself go so much.... When I first heard The Great Gig in The Sky, I had no idea what the song was about but I was left stunned into silence........... I thought the singer was a beautiful black soul singer who had gone unrecognised by me. The song still moves me deeply in a wonderful way to this day.(P.S.The other 4 females on the rest of TDSOTM were all session singers and the one who had the most prominent voice on the tracks "Time, Brain Damage/Eclipse was a lady called Doris Troy who was born in The Bronx.

[@julielevinge266]

Just question of taste, all 3 lady’s are incredible singers with most amazing vocal range I’ve ever heard!! To say one is better than another is just your own preference.✊🌹♥️

[@catpaws798]

Yes yes and yes! Listen to the original!!!!!

[@STURAY70]

Doris Troy, great voice 👌 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYrXooprfJKnkLM

[@TheRealCortxVortx]

Didn’t Clare pull this off (the original) in only *one* take? 😳

[@alalight]

@@TheRealCortxVortx 2nd take I heard

[@Fairygrl_TW]

Such a beautiful song, being chronically ill I so relate...The stages of coming to grips with death...My ultimate favorite band was Blessed to see them live in the 70s...Thanks so much for reaction, peace

[@chriko22]

great reaction as alway and specially on pinkfloyd^^

[@catherinepapagallocati3032]

This piece draws me to tears: the music, the vocals, divine ✌️

[@lilyraiyne9225]

WOW every hair on my body is up on end !!!!🤯

[@geordieanaisfan8151]

Sam Brown must be the most underrated vocalists ever to come from the UK. Linda Lewis is a close second...

[@KNOPFLERSGOD]

Sam was amazing, such a shame she can't sing anymore though.

[@crazydale1000]

I saw Pink Floyd on the DARK SIDE OF THE MOON tour. I was completely blown away.

[@oldeskoolnana7543]

Me too. 1973. I have never been to a concert that blew me into the stratosphere. We had never seen anything like it. Changed me forever. I have been to at least 50 concerts when tickets were $18.75. Bowie was another one who took me to outer space. I was lucky enough to see him perform Ziggy Stardust & the Spiders from Mars. It was epic.✌🌻🌻

[@surlechapeau]

J, you should hear the original woman singers vocals, Clare Torry. Jawdropping!!

[@rx7dude2006]

This wasn't her in this concert, that was Sam Brown, Claudia Fontaine and Durga McBroom.

[@surlechapeau]

@@rx7dude2006 thank you

[@logantawhiti55]

The first time I heard this song I was half asleep on a nice sunny 😎 day soaking up the ray's I felt like angel's where singing to me like I was gonna go to heaven it was such a awesome experience I've never felt before. Love it ❤️👍🎵🥝🇳🇿

[@patrickwouters6568]

On the original track, suggested by sound engineer Alan Parsons , the Pink Floyd hired Clare Torry , a 25 -year -old singer who improvised a vocal for the music composed by Wright. They then ask this singer, who has just been introduced to them, to think of horror, of death, and to sing. After a few takes, she leaves and apologizes, convinced that she sang badly. But everyone in the studio is thrilled with her performance

[@djimaging2]

Beat me too it lol

[@kd8199]

She also quit in the middle of the 3rd take and told them she didn’t think she could improve on her 1st take. The 1st take was used.

[@carolinagallegos3926]

Nobody does it better than Pink Floyd!! Best concert I've ever gone to was in the 70s in Phoenix their dark side of the moon tour!! I think her voice represents death..first fear, anger and acceptance...I could be wrong

[@traviswoodfin3044]

You're right. That's my understanding as well.

[@oldeskoolnana7543]

I went at Nassau Coliseum. It took me to another dimension. No joke them & Bowie. How lucky were we.✌🌻🌻

[@carolinagallegos3926]

@@oldeskoolnana7543 you bet we are lucky!! We grew up at the best time ever!! We witnessed real true talent, real people who knew how to sing, we have such great memories !! I watch many reactors reacting to our music, they love it, you'd think these big producers would learn today's generation wants to hear real talent, not the manufactured music they are stuck with today!! We are the luckiest generation of them all!!

[@JForce402]

The stages of grief you go through in death. It's beautiful and tragic

[@keyrat1753]

From the same Pulse Concert, check out SORROW and also RUN LIKE HELL. Both are outstanding performances.

[@lisadavie5282]

I was never same after seeing this live @ The Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA. It ..was..insane.. A spiritual experience! life changing 🙌 Claire Torry sang the original . The band had her go into the sound ptoof studio booth as the band said "Let It RIP!" after she was given 2 or 3 questions... emotionally charged Deep, Deep soul's journey searching quest singing. The truth is she went in & sang and came out saying "I am sorry, I am so very sorry I'm embarrassed...I was all over the place...irrational". Apparently she felt mortified and not knowing her own power....what she expressed without a WORD makes this song 10 billion times a powerful connection between heaven and earth. The band said No to her plea to a possible "do-over" that the band couldn't believe that she could not recognize her qualities of such beauty that only she created for not just PF but for eternity. It's proof to never give up, and you CAN do it differently with authority and authenticity confidence & trust there is only love. Humans are their own worst critics... to sing is to embrace the divine love from which all things we came.. i feel it as an expressing of Angelc realm of divine feminine energy 💃🙏❤ it is what's coming from the Heart not the head. Thank you so much I am a huge fan of music and your channel.

[@julielevinge266]

This was a backing singer joined Claire Tory,came from Spector, just wonderful, beautiful, pitch perfect!! What a voice’s , not a single note they can’t/don’t get! Love it/her♥️♥️♥️

[@rx7dude2006]

The original was Clare Torry the singers here are Sam Brown, Claudia Fontaine and Durga McBroom.

[@kellyman2103]

Gives me goosebumps every single time!! Incredible!!

[@ikshields]

Never underestimate professional singers. 😎👍🏻

[@coot1925]

Personally I like the difference between the 3 voices. Plus, they have to do this night after night. Being a drummer for 40 years who also did backing vocals, it's easy to let rip and go flat out the first night & have people pat you on the back only to find out that you overstretched your voice & struggle to repeat the same performance the following nights? Nobody can repeat clair torys performance, nor should they. It's a one-off performance that was captured on tape at that moment & blew everyones brains out.

[@doscwolny2221]

Good comment. I’d never thought of it like this.

[@tonynoble4313]

The vocalist is Sam Brown. She is super talented and had a solo career, her biggest hit was “stop” definitely worth checking out.kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2jPeISthNqcjLM

[@fredkelly4365]

wow that was Sam Brown? I never would have guessed. I remember Stop but never realised she was such an amazing vocalist

[@jamesclifford189]

Unfortunately Sam has had to retire from singing due to developing throat issues. She had an amazing voice👏👏👏

[@thewalrus6833]

She is also the daughter of Joe Brown, who had a few hits in the UK in the early sixties.

[@martijn_sleutelplank]

@@fredkelly4365 “Stop” is also a really great vocal performance. I love her slightly overdriven voice on that track. That, and the Hammond organ, which sounds like it’s screaming for it’s life.

[@stevenanderson912]

Masterpiece from the Floyd 👌🏻

[@powoodworker1751]

This song is called The Great Gig In The Sky. It is the vocalization of the process of death.

[@teknotony]

I saw this performed live on the previous tour ( A Delicate sound of thunder recording ) , 3 different backing singers, equally as beautiful

[@alisueblogs9029]

The first singer is Sam Brown she had a solo hit with Stop you should check out.

[@teresanuku4507]

Man, this is singing!!!, This is how you do it!. Thank you, Thank you Thank you!! Dynamite!!

[@djwacolo3046]

The original singer sued Pink Floyd for partial writing credits for this song, since they told her to just make it up. She won the law suit. Edit: she won a settlement of the suit. Creating lyrics and melodies is in fact music writing, regardless as to how a reply tries to ignore reality. 😎

[@Mr.Ekshin]

The suit never made it to court. Pink Floyd settled with her out of court for an undisclosed sum. If she'd actually been able to win that suit in court it would have set an AWFUL precedent. No band would EVER hire a studio musician or backup singer ever again if these folks could simply come back later and sue them for royalties. Studio musicians of all types improvise some or all of what they play and/or sing... it should NEVER mean that they somehow 'own' part of that track, or are entitled to more than the agreed fee for their studio work. That would be like a house painter painting your house for 2 thousand dollars... and then showing up years later after the sale of your home, and claiming that he was owed an additional twenty thousand... because he added that value to the house. It's not like Claire Tory was somehow cheated on this either. She was credited for her vocals on the track, and was paid her standard studio fees (which came to about a month's rent in London at the time) for a single hour of work. She basically became famous for this track. She didn't tour with them (her choice), but occasionally joined Floyd on stage to perform it (for which she was paid quite handsomely). More than 30 years later when she was retired from singing, she suddenly came back and sued. A lowdown backstabbing move on her part.

[@keyrat1753]

There were 3 singers (not 2). The last singer, at the end of the song, was the 3rd singer.

[@195511SM]

The blond is Sam Brown & i think the other two are the late Claudia Fontaine ( the last singer)....& Durga Mcbroom? Clare Torry did it in 2 & 1/2 takes in the studio....& walked out not sure the vocals would ever see the light of day.....but every time I've seen Pink Floyd 'live'....or a tribute band...this has been performed by 3 vocalists. Clare did the original. No lyrics & completely improvised.

[@melissaward6311]

So right. They are all next level for sure.

[@flubblert]

Live Floyd does not disappoint. They are musicians of the highest order. They spare no expense to reproduce the full sonic experience of the albums, and then some. Full surround sound in the arenas and stadiums that they played brings out every note in the vocals, instruments and even all the background sound FX and whispers. Saw them in 88 in a 20,000 seat indoor arena. And again for Pulse in 94 at somewhere around 80 thousand seat old Soldier Field in Chicago. No difference in sound quality! It is truly a full sight and sound sensory experience.

[@dihak3650]

This is the essence of women. It’s love, grieve, sadness, giving birth, dying, commitment, devotion and pure divine.

[@marniethedyslexic6445]

Great reaction Jay.👍❤️✌️🌼

[@ewetoobblowzdogg8410]

Not taking away from these very talented ladies, it took 3 of them to do what Clare Torey did all alone. A true masterclass!

[@JM-tk8rx]

Anyone of them could do it alone

[@JM-tk8rx]

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[@goldenboy140]

This version is better than the original

[@SeaLifeCro]

Any of them could do it all alone. Sam Brown has a fantastic voice and she was a back vocalist on the division bell studio album too . She is probably a better singer then Clare Torry.

[@jimo7593]

They ALL can sing this solo, they also rotate parts on the tour.

[@cindycindy2894]

Clare Torry is the genius behind this song. Her version is extraordinary, however this version breaks down the emotions better for me. Each woman used their own style to convey the emotions beautifully. So, nothing at all against the original, these ladies just touched my soul in a deeper way. Its been years since my husband died too soon. I'm still struggling with the acceptance part. I had read that acceptance brings joy. I'm still waiting...

[@lubos1207]

Man, I don't think the singer's upset. The song is about dying. I think in the first part she's singing more about fear and refusing to die, the second part is about calming down and gradually coming to terms with it, and the last part is about catharsis and finally accepting your fate. At least that's how I feel...

[@cindycindy2894]

Close, but I believe it is Denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. I don't suppose it matters too much. This song just makes you feel something.

[@kimstockwell721]

@@cindycindy2894 Sure does

[@palyboyxd]

Richard Wright will be miss Truly. the god of the keyboard 🎹 Rip Legend

[@Problembeing]

Sam Brown was probably the only singer to capture Clare’s original. You should check out her song ‘Stop’.

[@essco2152]

You really need to watch Brit Floyds version with Eva Avila on vocals - Closest thing to the original Clare Torey. Amazing !!!

[@JakeyFlakey100]

Like MOST PF Albums, DSotM is/was a "Concept "Album (A Blues/Rock Opera), Yup Takes TWO Singers to hit al the highs & lows that Clare Torry managed on her own. I saw Roger Waters solo when he FLEW Clare Torry in via CONCORD JET from France to reprise her famous solo, YUP, SHE NAILED IT!

[@pagemeredith4532]

I like your perspective on this song.

[@johnthegreek5836]

Pink Floyd is an awesome band and great head party music

[@wiseguy44g72]

Also try .”Great gig in the sky” live (Delicate Sound of Thunder) I believe it’s their best live performances of this song.

[@MysterySp0t]

Many years ago in Miami FL we’d go to the laser light show at The Miami Planetarium and just trip out. I miss those days. 😵‍💫🤭💕

[@TheWesternunionman]

Big gig in the sky original vocalist was Clare Torry. In this live show the first vocalist is Sam Brown.....she had a solo career a few years ago that did not take off, unfortunately. Peace back at ya Thanks.

[@Cynthia...]

So beautiful.

[@Dee-eq1pg]

She did it!

[@tim9s]

Great reaction my friend.

[@rk41gator]

the best lyrics EVER (when the right singers step in front of the mic)

[@TheGlobalfrog12]

It's Sam Brown at the start ....Her song Stop is a classic

[@tamitatangoto5134]

Without looking at anyone else's comments first, just by listening to them sing, memory leads me to think that the one girl that they use on the album for this song is the first singer, the first girl making all the noises,😊 yeah that's the one I recognize, my ear picks out as the one on the original album.❤ Of course there is a margin of error.. I could be wrong!

[@Maizy1985]

I read somewhere that Dave Gilmore pulled her aside and asked her to go through all human emotions in her vocals without using words...not just dying.

[@2715bunky]

My favorite LIVE version is from the "Delicate Sound of Thunder" concert video from the late 80s. Check it out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZacqpKvm9x9qsk

[@kylelewis4685]

I also prefer that version.

[@teknotony]

I was there, 3 different backing singers, equally as beautiful

[@mysteris.3734]

It is the stages of a grieving mother.

[@mst1740]

I think the second singer released a solo single called 'Naked in the rain'. It's worth a look Jay. You will love the video ;)

[@barryaitchison5565]

The version on a delicate sound of thunder is the best one

[@MichaelYates-u7c]

You nailed it.

[@ewetoobblowzdogg8410]

Isn't it odd how this song emotionally effects you far beyond many that actually have words?

[@lutdesimpelaere2947]

As far as I know this song is an expression of the last minutes before dying. There are many different versions and singers. I would love to see you react to Sam Brown’s ( the first vocalist) song “ stop”

[@Mytro8533]

Makes me cry every time..

[@mikefetterman6782]

From what I read the 3 verses represent Birth, living, and dying.

[@teknotony]

A masterpiece

[@alangriggs6355]

Check out Sam browns hit single "stop" she sung the first part of great gig on the sky, worth a look 👌

[@wendywilson9931]

Wow. 😎💜

[@brendagilbreath9028]

It is about the dying process . Gets me every time. Good reaction

[@RogerFlynt966]

If you want a quality cover, check out Angela Cervantes sing with the Pink Tones at the Roman Ampitheatre....song starts around the 45 minute mark...

[@bradcolorado8149]

FYI .. as you get older this gets more powerful like an ocean of tears .. good ones

[@MarkWilliams-ji7wx]

Sam brown, 2 biggest hits were stop and kissing gate, check em out!!!

[@User_gin_927untileternity]

If that was Clare Torry older....I'm not sure. But the LP Version was about fighting suicide, from what I read, not sure if it's true

[@dchatterley]

Amazing live version of this song with all 3 singers sounding amazing, especially Sam Brown. I wish everybody would stop bring up Clare Torry in this version. This version stands on its own as a masterpiece of a live performance. Yes, Clare Torry sounded amazing and sang all 3 parts herself, but that was in a studio. She was never able to match that studio performance live.

[@kayakuprising5914]

LOL, yes she did.

[@oxman6703]

Mink Deville song is Spanish Stroll

[@richardmtl]

3:50 the original singer is worth listening too

[@julielevinge266]

Claudia Fontaine is last singer, 3 singers, think their all fantastic just matter of taste? I’d love to be able to sing like any of them for just one day!♥️🌹♥️🌹♥️

[@bryanstarke2931]

🔥🔥🔥

[@mrchickflick4444]

Does that T-shirt say “ you’ll never walk alone “ cos I’m from Liverpool and that’s our football teams song

[@t.a.k.palfrey3882]

Pink Floyd, Zeppelin, Aerosmith, Deff, and others are all best reviewed at live concerts. There is a rush from the atmosphere which adds that frisson to the music. For example, Status Quo did a BBC proms concert with the BBC Symphony Orchestra a few years back. It included Whatever you Want, and was totally electric. You must see it. It's on: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYilg5aNedh7oc0.

[@glennbrock6560]

Lyrical masterpiece.

[@spencergadoury]

Awesome reaction man! You should def check out/react to the original version too it’s fantastic !

[@parisbrat]

Clare Torry was the original vocalist.

[@chrissneyd9278]

You should by the Pulse DVD.

[@sandramiller6752]

🎶🎶🔥🔥🎶🔥🔥🎶💯

[@blackthornpvp]

you should listen to the whole album, back to back. it starts with her voice and this is the last song so it calls it back at the end to cap off the experience

[@papanoel3999]

Nice tshirt. Ima red myself.

[@sevcaczech5961]

You should react to her song, Sam Brown - Stop

[@BackLooking]

There were three singers singing, not only two.

[@wb6162]

Ok, this was recorded during their "Pulse" tour in the early 90's. You should really hear the original from the mid 70's. Much better.

[@teresanuku4507]

That's us women, letting it all out!, On the daily

[@joeyslaughter6924]

I just saw your mind explode LOL

[@lucianaciolfi]

Difficult piece to sing and each time it is different because of the difficulties it presents. In the live versions Pink Floyd had three different backing singers perform it but some cover/tribute bands use only one singer, as in the original version recorded in the studio by Clare Torry. This of "Brit Floyd" is one of the versions I like best. 👇 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYe6eXyqfMylmqc P.S. It must be said that anyone who sing "The Great Gig in the Sky" live, deserves a Medal of Valor.

[@ballyastrocade5672]

The singers in this video may "have it", but none of them are the original vocalist from the album. Clare Torry has appeared on stage to perform this number with them a few times over the years, but the "Pulse" tour was not one of those times. :-) If you want to see Clare herself doing this live, and still nailing it, check out this version instead: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHLGdYKmmZV_rJI

[@goldenboy140]

this version is better than the original

[@JohnJohn-cu7nk]

👍

[@Lorinda212]

Its what the mind is going through at the end of life

[@notanotherenigma7759]

This is great, but in my opinion, check out the Delicate Sound Of Thunder version. Way better.

[@DUBEE43]

The original singer is probably 65 years old now.

[@danielfoisy2688]

I may me wrong but I think the black woman is the original voice, boy those black female singers are so out of this world

[@richspeel7576]

This is better than the original., It's hard for me to say and I'm an old head.

[@terriwhite6733]

These singers evoke a physical feeling in me. Clare doesn't. Clare is good but doesn't make me cry.

[@martinwood744]

This song was used in a Nurofen advert many years ago. Just sayin'.............

[@richspeel7576]

👍🍸

[@scepticskeptic1663]

HOW DOES SHE EVEN HAVE A VOICE AFTER THAT!!!