Pink Floyd Wish You Were Here (Full Album Reaction)

[@evanhume3706]

🔶Shine On You Crazy Diamond🔶 is a nine-part composition written by David Gilmour, Roger Waters, and Richard Wright. It was first performed on Pink Floyd's 1974 French tour and appeared on their 1975 album Wish You Were Here. The song is a tribute to Barrett, who left the band in 1968 due to mental health issues.❤

[@jntproductions1]

In addition to this! While he had stopped showing up to some practices and was sometimes purposefully antagonistic to voice his desire to leave the band, the band claims to have unceremoniously "fired" him by deciding not to pick him up for practice one day, and never getting him again, leaving him to his own devices. When they were writing SoYcD a few years later, they genuinely had no clue what happened to him; until he showed up one day to their studio session bald, many pounds heavier, and mentally gone. They couldn't recognize him at first- their own former band leader. When they did, they wept.

[@spadams999]

It's a real joy to watch a young person discover music I have been listening to my whole life. Stick with us old guys. There is an ocean of fantastic music out there we can recommend. Enjoy the journey.

[@PhilPastor]

Pink Floyd is timeless... it's always amazing to watch young YT reactors that only listen to rap / hip-hop, and then someone convinces them to listen some Pink Floyd... and then, that reactor's whole world gets turned upside down when they realize what they have been missing. And, I don't just mean Pink Floyd, there are so many amazing classic rock bands out there that you will enjoy!

[@martymcnab2118]

Another great reaction Bro - great to see folks experiencing PF for the first time and dropping down their rabbit hole. This album, Wish You Were Here, for me is their best. They were all at a loss as to what to come up with after the incredible success of Dark Side Of The Moon, and found it very difficult for quite a while, but were being pushed and bullied by the record label to produce something. So, it's mainly about the alienation and separation that they were feeling generally, and this extended back to Syd Barrett with their incredible bookend pieces of the album, Shine On You Crazy Diamond. They are Richard Wright's crown jewels (his synth work), and Nick Mason's drumming was so complimentary. Amazing tributes both musically and lyrically to Syd. Welcome To The Machine and Have A Cigar are both about the music industry's greed and use of the band's success for themselves. The album cover reflects this with a handshake deal being made by two men, one of them on fire, getting burnt. Enjoy the rest of the PF journey.

[@ianfortier6796]

Not trumpets, synthesizer. The keys do a lot of the heavy lifting on this album. RIP Richard.

[@tommc3622]

And the glass harp. That's that eerie, hard to pin down instrument in part I.

[@harvestmoon747]

This is my favorite album ever, equally as good as DSOTM. There’s nothing that makes me happier than seeing someone who likes this, experience it for the first time. Thank you for sharing this experience with us. Sending good vibes ✌️

[@samanthahadwin]

I agree!! I’m watching Kezzy listen for the first time and I love it!!!

[@paulamoya7956]

Same Same Same😊💯

[@spadams999]

I literally just wrote the same message. It is soooo great to see a young person experience Pink Floyd for the first time.

[@sarahzentexas]

#same!

[@KezzyBoii]

Appreciate all of you 💪🏾💪🏾🔥

[@geraldherrmann787]

You´re on a perfect journey. It´s time to also watch them Live, because they were the biggest Liveband ever. Please watch "COMFORTABLY NUMB Live Pulse 1994" and also "ECHOES Live in Pompeii 1971/72" (btw: they´re in the hall of fame since 1996).

[@harryreichner5753]

Comfortably numb from pulse concert live will blow you away!

[@tacorocky2012]

Yes need to do this! Best solo you will ever hear

[@g0fvt]

Definitely, and perhaps other tracks performed at Pulse 1994 too.

[@vickiejenkins-tripp5994]

YES! The entire Pulse Concert.

[@wreckoner2650]

Only after the studio albums. Pulse has that nice solo, but the shit isn't in the same galaxy as the recorded masterpieces. Period.

[@recabitejehonadab2654]

Iconic guitar solo😊!

[@danzusername]

Soon you will be ready for their 23 minute long track Echoes, the studio version.

[@handsomerobnj]

Do Echoes Live at Pompeii!

[@anahatatutu]

Studio first & then live

[@tacorocky2012]

Echoes is a truly a journey by itself

[@jim1125-cv6yg]

Echoes last time played " Dave Gilmour live at Gdansk" **************************

[@vickiejenkins-tripp5994]

My favorite!

[@garymoore4909]

Yeah you're in the rabbit hole now my man! Loving the reaction remember Animals next!

[@LCFloyd]

“I feel like the music is speaking words” You totally get it!!

[@spadams999]

Yep.

[@KezzyBoii]

🔥🔥

[@robertcartier5088]

I fully concede that "Dark Side of the Moon" deserved every accolade it ever got as a true masterpiece... That being said, I still prefer this album. If I could explain why, I would. 🤷‍♂

[@christopherwinkler4451]

Me too. Love them both, but love this one more. I think it's somehow more personal than DSOTM, less abstract and more immediate, if that makes any sense. I read somewhere that both David and Richard consider this their best work, and David felt the concept was more fully realized on Wish You Were Here than on DSOTM .

[@robertcartier5088]

@christopherwinkler4451 that sounds right, yes. Another thing that might have influenced me, which has occurred to me since posting this, was the fact that it's got this mechanised sci-fi feel to it... I was already into sci-fi. 🤷‍♂️

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

Real musicians playing real instruments.

[@KezzyBoii]

🔥🔥 I loved it

[@RushfanUK]

No triangles though.

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

@@RushfanUK LOL

[@kevincollins6302]

The music industry. It's a machine.

[@tofersiefken]

Like so many Pink Floyd albums, there are references, tributes and homage to Syd Barrett. (RIP Roger Keith "Syd" Barrett 1946-2006)

[@stephentarry4475]

Richard Wright..... No words can explain his Keyboard playing....... RIP.... Very sad, A Master of him Art!

[@kham1163]

You’re doing it right. Floyd really needs to be listen to as albums at first. Or entire performances. Live at Pompeii will blow you away.

[@tacorocky2012]

“The Machine” and “Have a cigar” are both about the music industry when you make it big

[@stixstudios3380]

Great reaction man. Now you simply MUST listen to Animals, then The Wall. Pink Floyd albums are like story telling, it's journey of emotions and your'e just along for the ride. Cheers.

[@FlowerSupply420]

That’s the right order.

[@teresapetersen5431]

It's about time someone mentioned The Wall. One of my favorites.

[@lck1225]

You have now experienced PF enough to really appreciate seeing them live. You will be very happy watching almost anything from their 1994 "Pulse" concert. Comfortably Numb, Learning To Fly, Sorrow, High Hopes, Run Like Hell, and Coming Back to Life to start! Enjoy the trip!

[@ianfortier6796]

Keep Talking needs to be in that conversation, as well.

[@BradLeroy]

All amazing songs too.

[@Rayray-kj9cc]

They always had kick ass light shows that went perfect with their music!! So Epic!!

[@jimo7593]

They should, they literally invented the live concert light show.

[@philshorten3221]

What did you dream it's alright we told you what to dream you dreamed of a big star he played a mean TRIANGLE 😂😂😂

[@troubleondemand7703]

The cover art for the album is two business men shaking hands on a deal, and one of them is getting burned.

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

They did 50 takes a used a stuntman!

[@jamesrasmussen7036]

Well before CGI, Photoshop, etc. Dude is straight up on fire, wearing nomex fireproof clothes under that suit, fire resistant gels and hoping to GOD they hit him with fire extinguishers before it all goes to shit. 50 takes. Dude was lit on fire 50 times to get that one picture. Insanity.

[@KezzyBoii]

It’s fire can’t lie 🔥🔥

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

The second part of SOYCD is at the end of the album. The great Rick Wright (R.I.P.) on keys and synths. Ready for some Pink Floyd live? How about an early one: "Echoes" live at Pompeii, 1971; then a later one: "Comfortably Numb" live at Pulse, 1994. After that you could go on reacting to their albums.

[@michaelsandar]

Pompeii is so good

[@flubblert]

You mentioned whoever does their music belongs in the Hall of Fame? THEY do their music! They compose, write the lyrics, co-produce and perform their own music. Dick Parry is the guest saxophonist on this and the 'Dark Side of the Moon' albums. As for the Hall of Fame, they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996. BTW, their live performances were off the charts. Consider taking a quick break and check out the live performance of the title track "Wish You Were Here" from the live 1994 Pulse concert video. Then get ready for the next masterpiece.. "Animals" 1977. Also, those are keyboards not horns. Richard Wright was a master of the keyboards/ synthesizer and set the mood for much of their best music. RIP🙏

[@mrodg88]

Cool display this year at the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. Has a wall with several of the marionette characters, the airplane that crashed the stage during the Pulse tour.

[@harryreichner5753]

ON THE TURNING AWAYY,HIGH HOPES FROM PULSE CONCERT, or anything from pulse is killer

[@iambecomepaul]

The last few notes of this album is Richard Wright playing a snippet of melody from “See Emily Play” which is a composition Syd Barrett wrote for the Floyd and put them on the musical map. It’s a sign of love for a friend that’s not there.

[@samanthahadwin]

Hahaha you fell down the Pink Floyd rabbit hole!!! I have been a fan of them for 30 yrs!!! I’ve seen them live loads of times the light effects at the concerts is amazing!!! It’s good to see someone checking them out for the first time!!!! Enjoy Kezzy!!!!

[@cindyv1401]

PINK FLOYD...They do enter your head with that unique vibe of theirs TRIPPY 😝🤪😝

[@KezzyBoii]

They are fire Cindy 🔥🔥🖤

[@davidfinnell1660]

You need to see it at pulse concert. They do the whole album and some you haven't heard yet. Its freaking fire!

[@ianfortier6796]

From this album, they only do Wish You Were Here and part of SOYCD on the PULSE record.

[@BradLeroy]

100% it’s a great album! Delicate Sound of Thunder is another amazing live album of Pink Floyd.

[@EileenParise]

Yes! Totally agree, also live in Gdańsk , their concerts brilliant

[@desi4227]

So excited to see you enjoy this for the first time! This album is such a journey❤️☮️

[@KezzyBoii]

Thanks for the love 🖤💪🏾

[@niceguy3954]

The song "welcome to the machine" is an hommage to Syd Barrett. He was one of the pink floyd first member and composer. He led the band unique creativity on multiple songs and albums. Unfortunately his mental issues were to hard to manage for the band and he was replaced by David Gilmour.

[@davidmckenzie420]

Another gem from the Floyd.

[@williamhenning4700]

Wish You Were Here, Welcome to the Machine are both all time greats. Wish You Were Here is my pick but I couldn't hold it against anybody for having Welcome to the Machine as their favorite. It woke me up to realizing that almost everything we are is programmed into us and that we can reprogram ourselves. Have A Cigar is a personal favorite of mine. Feels cool, smooth and maybe even a bit funky near the end, my favorite transition ever. Shine On You Crazy Diamond are beautiful pieces dedicated to Pink Floyd's mad founder ( Syd Barret ) but can also serves as the listener's own personal epitaph for the things we've poured our heart and souls into and dedicated ourselves to completely that have caused us to be isolated and distanced from those around us. Made especially poignant given Barret's story being one of schizophrenia that ended up having to depart from the band he had helped to form despite the early albums he'd made with the band serving as inspiration in the 60's for Floyd's later 70's output. I do like Wish You Were Here a little more than Dark Side but Time, Great Gig In The Sky, Money and Us and Them was probably one of the biggest spiritual awakening of a mass population in the 20th century.

[@jimmysantiago-x5t]

Animals (2018 Remix) NEXT. IT'S ANOTHER FLOYD MASTERPIECE.

[@ianfortier6796]

It may be because I've been listening to it for so long, but I think I prefer the original mix of Animals.

[@gucciboi16]

@@ianfortier6796I’ve listend to both alot but I prefer the original to.

[@doscwolny2221]

They are both good. I too love the dirty muddy mix, but there are aspects of the newer one that slaughter the old mix. Either way you can't go wrong.​@@ianfortier6796

[@tacorocky2012]

@@ianfortier6796 same I like the original better as well

[@mrodg88]

​@@ianfortier6796Yup, I hate remixes. I want to hear it as it was produced. Any music.

[@jillgro]

If you know the story of Syd, this album hits harder than DSOTM. All these guys lost their very good friend because of drugs, and their feelings come through in this album. Gilmour has said he thinks of Syd every time he plays Wish You Were Here.

[@tacorocky2012]

Jugband blues is heart breaking when you get the context

[@jillgro]

@tacorocky2012 yes. The whole thing was so tragic. At least he was able to live a quiet, sheltered life and didn't die young of an overdose like some other musicians.

[@tacorocky2012]

@@jillgro I wish I could’ve seen Syd’s lyrics evolve like everyone else did, he he low key had good lyrics in his song in my opinion I love Gnome and bike

[@donfite9269]

Try "High Hopes" from their Pulse concert. Watch them live.

[@flubblert]

Second that!

[@glenncooper9898]

A four member band who writes their own SH&T!!! I know Youngblood. Today is different, I know. It’s cool bro, you’re there now. THERE’S NO GOING BACK!!!

[@KezzyBoii]

😂😂😂 idk if I should feel sad or happy about this

[@glenncooper9898]

@ happy bro happy

[@ihots1]

Pink Floyd is Wonderful!

[@KezzyBoii]

Facts 🔥🔥

[@fernandodenurmi1781]

Greetings from México, More of Pink Floyd please! New suscriber bro ♥️👌🏻

[@KezzyBoii]

Thanks for the love bro 💪🏾💪🏾🔥

[@bazzer124]

Check out Meddle next. It's the album that introduced Floyd to me and made me a devoted follower of the band. Was fortunate to see the Dark Side, Animals and Division Bell (Pulse) tours live. Nothing like a Pink Floyd concert. No one can touch 'em when it comes to stage production. Cheers....

[@Villainous_Bounty]

Great video Kez. The instrument you keep asking if its guitar or whatever, you will find is Richard Wright on the keyboard/organ/synth. Even the dogs barking on the animals album track I believe were created on the keys by Richard

[@christopherwinkler4451]

In the song "Pigs (Three Different Ones)", Gilmour uses a Heil talk box to mimic pig sounds. This was the first time Pink Floyd used a talk box.

[@alanwhetstone3922]

PINK FLOYD albums that you should hear as a whole are THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON, WISH YOU WERE HERE, MORE, ATOM HEART MOTHER, MEDDLE, ANIMALES and THE WALL

[@ianfortier6796]

I would add The Final Cut, The Division Bell, and Obscured By Clouds to the complete album list.

[@ianfortier6796]

I would add Obscured By Clouds, The Final Cut, and The Division Bell to the essential full album list, but really all the albums should be listened to in full.

[@samanthahadwin]

I agree with both of you!!!!😂

[@brenthenderson3983]

And Ummagumma..

[@gucciboi16]

45:00 They write the music themself. That’s what bands do. David Gilmour: Guitar, sometimes bass and lead singer. Comes up with most music Roger Waters: Bass, lead singer and comes up with most lyrics and themes. Rick Wright: Keys and singer Nick Mason: Drumms

[@enigmatic5780]

Ssssßshsshshhhhh just let it play,kick back,relax,light a fat one and enjoy ❤❤❤

[@vs-ww7cb]

No question that u are now a floyd fan . So unique and pioneers.

[@rickcarioti6746]

Each album is different and unique. Enjoy each one without comparing

[@robertmartel9730]

Awesome Bro!!! Pink Floyd.

[@KezzyBoii]

Appreciate the love gang 💪🏾

[@jayjenkins373]

GREAT ! KEEP UP THE FLOYD! YOU DO THY REACTION AWSOME.ANIMALS. STAY ON THAT PATH, IF YOU WISH. 40 YEARS + AGO

[@martinellis7156]

It is always a pleasure to sit down and listen to this album with someone who appreciates good music. I was a teenager in England when this came out and a group of us would go back to somebody's place after the pub and skin up joints and share the experience and each other's company. I heard you say you loved instruments in your previous reaction to Pink Floyd - may I suggest the group "YES" from the same time period, starting with "The YES Album", considered one of the legends of prog rock.

[@JimFlickinger]

So glad you came back to PF!!!! keep going.... it's a great trip!

[@christopherwinkler4451]

You don't need lyrics, or even singing, when David Gilmour is your guitarist. He makes the guitar sing and conveys more emotion than many singers or song writers can. Oh, and he's a pretty good singer too, and does the vocals on most of the songs.

[@CoolCoyote]

Best album ever. welcome to the machine is something else.

[@A_sentient_flamethrower]

You gotta do animals next 🙏

[@georgeanddragonhousebandgd3711]

Animals, the Wall, and Pulse concert live next pls - blow your mind.

[@BradLeroy]

All amazing albums! Then you’ve got Delicate Sound of Thunder, Momentary Lapse of Reason, Division Bell, Meddle, etc.

[@davebayliss2278]

A long time ago my sister bought our very first stereo record player along with an early Queen album. The first time I heard stereo through headphones was a revelation. I rushed out and bought me the first stereo album I could get my hands on. I bought Relics because I liked the album cover. So took it home, donned headphones, and boy was i hooked there and then. Been riding Floyd ever since and nothing has surpassed them. I am 71 now and still hooked ......

[@lesleysmith5017]

I haven't heard this I a while. I forgot how amazing it is and hearing it again while I'm watching you hear it for the first time is sublime!

[@tireshredderjoe8894]

You are one of the great reviewers that doesn’t pause too much, concentrates on thw music and appreciates what you’re hearing. Awesome to watch you do your reviews. Animals was an awesome review as well as Dark Side of the Moon. Great job!

[@UncleSam19730]

The best Pink Floyd song ever, Shine on you Crazy Diamond. This speaks about life in this masterpiece

[@andrewwhite7868]

Glad you joined us

[@mikefetterman6782]

The album starts off with Richard Wright on the latest synthesizer of the time (synths were improving in technology as fast as computers 15 years ago, 1 year old was outdated tech). Although they have hired a saxophone player for a few songs, but there are no real 'horns" on any Floyd songs. But a synthesizer can mimic a lot of things.

[@EileenParise]

Another great reaction! The thing about Pink Floyd is no matter which song you’re listening to it’s always your favorite till the next one! Thanks for doing the whole album, the way you’re supposed to listen to Pink Floyd!

[@Anautistictherapist]

One does not simply take one song from the Wish You Were Here album and walk into Mordor…

[@KHH75]

Haven’t listened to it yet but I thoroughly enjoyed your DSOTM reaction. Perfect second album to listen to. Either “Animals” next or you HAVE to watch Comfortably Numb Live from the Pulse tour and whatever you do…don’t pause during the last 4 minutes!!!

[@generalkissov5852]

Keep going.

[@stevewarwick805]

Whent down the pink floyd rabbit hole 2 years ago after hearing breathe in the air on the radio your in for a hell of a journey my friend keep them coming

[@stephentarry4475]

Good Vibes Bro.... Brilliant reaction...

[@jontastic]

Music, movies, and intimacy are best when they start slow, build to a peak, then enjoy the fade out.

[@louislitz2839]

I saw Pink Floyd do the Animals tour, in 1977, while stationed in Germany. This album was still very popular at the time and they played a lot of it. I still rank that show as the best concert I've ever seen in person.

[@dmstewart66]

Dude you say it makes you want to pick up an instrument... DO IT!!! The best thing any musician can ever do is inspire. You got the passion! Let it shine!

[@abnrgrtr]

Bro, just found you and have now seen your first two Pink Floyd reactions. First thing, Yes, DSOTM definitely gets the edge over this one, but not by a lot. Both phenomenal albums. Lots of synthesizers in there, that's the instrument making a lot of those horn or sax sounds that you have mentioned. Also, lol, 10 minutes is nothing! If you're going to get into a lot of the music from this era, especially the progressive rock stuff, you'll see a ton of long songs. Stay in this rabbit hole, it's deep and excellent, but be prepared for a few more...Yes, Genesis, Rush. Based on your reactions here, I have a feeling you'd love them all. Enjoy the journey, as many others have said, it's always cool to see young folks discovering the music I grew up with and spent countless hours listening to on the floor with headphones, sometimes sober sometimes not lol. Enjoy brother!

[@SirLarnce-a-lot]

Man I got an band that's will have you outta your mind!! They perfectly blend rock, funk, soul,prog, and gospel! The fattest, funkiest, grooviest thing your likely to ever hear! They've been playing together with the same 3 members since the early 80s and are still going. They are the biggest " should have been huge" band ever!! Favorite band of so many huge industry artists it's impossible to list. Kings X - Out of the silent planet Kings X - Dogman Both stellar albums, along with 13 additional studio lps, and several live albums. They will change your life!

[@DUGGER1947]

Kezzyboii, welcome to the world of progressive rock music, of which Pink Floyd is the poster-band -- and rightfully so. Others like The Moody Blues, Genesis, and Emerson Lake & Palmer (to name but a few) might similarly amaze you, so get out your triangle.

[@goldieschooch8512]

Been a Pink Floyd fan my whole life! Best band ever to me! My Favorite Album is (Animals)… of course gotta do it in the proper order like all Pink Floyd albums and try and think about what Dogs🐕Pigs🐖 & Sheep🐑 stand for like metaphors as you listen! Peace to you! I’ve enjoyed your Pink Floyd reactions a lot ✌🏻☀️

[@fadifarha431]

That's not artwork. That's a real photo. It's a real stuntman on fire. Means a man is getting burned on a deal I believe. And you got the Shine on parts all wrong. The first one is part 1 - 5. The second one is part 6 - 9. What you were seeing was the parts 1 and 2 the way that youtuber broke it up

[@mikefetterman6782]

Just wait until you hear the whole ANIMALS album. Their pond just gets deeper and deeper. Also, THE WALL, instead of just listening, is has a FULL MOVIE which the album is just a soundtrack. Watch the movie and you will hear the whole album anyway, plus get the context of some of the feelings. Again, herbally medicated is the way to go. A mix of live film, and psychedelic animation, it was their best "production" of their careers.

[@flubblert]

Actually the movie is just a Hollywood adaptation of "The Wall" album. The album is the original work, it is not a soundtrack, it should always be experienced first.

[@KezzyBoii]

Might be next who knows 🔥🔥

[@detroitlady7201]

I do believe you've been Floyded!! These guys were/are insanely talented! If you look into their history with original member Syd Barrett, you'll understand where a lot of their music is attributed too. I've been listening to them almost from their start, they never get old. Always a trip! Enjoy!

[@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

[@gucciboi16]

Don’t forget part 2. That’s the best one

[@shigyshigshig5846]

I think u should do this order of reactions next - Echoes Live at Pompeii - Animals album - The Wall Album - Pulse Live concert

[@Karen_in_Canada]

Great album

[@tacorocky2012]

Please do “The Wall” film/album reaction, Or Animals reaction next🙏🏽 Animals talks about George Orwell controversial book “animal farm”, and The wall talks about isolation of person, some say it’s low key a biography of Roger waters life

[@richarddevine205]

The art work on the cover is the same art work on my ticket stub from seeing them live in Munich Germany in 1977, 2 days after my oldest was born. They played this entire album and introduced Animals, their encore was half of the dark side of the moon album. My German friends handed me 2 tabs of LSD and it was incredible.

[@richardbeaton7324]

The Division Bell is another GREAT album , Also check them out live from The Pulse Concert or from The Delicate Sound Of Thunder Concert. P.s They open the Pulse concert with Shine On ... ;)

[@NealeBaxter]

Congratulations! You are no longer the person you were just a few days ago. You have been TRANSFORMED and will *_never_* be the same person you were just a few short days ago. Your experience of life will now always be larger

[@robertstephenson7864]

My favorite PF song is the one I'm listening to.

[@mkap931]

I feel the same way with Steely Dan.

[@robertstephenson7864]

@mkap931 me too. In fact, PF and SD are in my top 5 bands ever.

[@cityhonors1]

🙋🏿‍♀️ All us waiting on Pulse Tour reactions to PF! 🥰🐰

[@alanpeterson4939]

If you really want an experience, the Pink Floyd double album, The Wall. READ THE LYRICS AS YOU LISTEN.

[@tofersiefken]

I hope you'll also react to Pink Floyd: Animals (1976), another deep thinker, full-album, blazed reaction would be recommended of course.

[@anita3018]

Do some of their Pulse concert remastered Comfortably Numb, Sorrow, Run like Hell I know you want to do albums but you have to experience them live

[@TheMule71]

Man, nobody wrote songs for them, they wrote them themselves. And, for the most part, in early albums, they wrote them on the road, while performing live at clubs or events. That's why, they are absolutely amazing live. Do yourself a favor stay away from live perfomances at first, just listen to the albums, get familiar with the songs. Then tho, watch Live in Pompeii ('72) and the Pulse concert ('96) maybe Live in Gdańsk ('06) to get an idea of how good they are live (over 35 years). You have to know how the songs sound on the albums to really appreciate what they do live. Next would be Animals and The Wall, if you want to go forward in time, or if you want something different Meddle ('71) or even Atom Earth Mother ('70), back in time and to a more more experimental side of PF (it's a different taste so you might not like it). Be aware, the two albums you've just listen to are probably their best... but everyone has a fav PF album and it needs not to be one of their best (mine is The Wall). Some are an acquired taste you may not like them on a first listen. It's not that the music is not good, it's like with food, some may be good but harder to digest so to speak.

[@fredtello]

Shine On You Crazy Diamond is the best song written produced and performed

[@steveaga4683]

Watching you is hilarious! Welcome to The Machine that is Pink Floyd

[@1redJoey]

Shine On You Crazy Diamond is all about Pink Floyd's founding member Syd Barrett. There are two Pink Floyds really; the Syd Barrett PF and the post-Syd Barrett PF. The latter music I listen to with my eyes closed in the dark and each time I experience a movie. Syd Barrett's PF is equally beautiful but for different reasons. Give The Piper at the Gates of Dawn a try and you'll see what I mean.

[@ToddRocker871]

You listen to the entire album. That is how it is intended to be experienced. You are doing it right! Smoking right there with you. Amen.

[@sin2636]

Look into the story of the lead singer

[@NerdAlert911]

King of Tone! Boss of Style! Gilmour.

[@flubblert]

Many have requested you do "Comfortably Numb" from the 1994 Pulse concert, but I would urge you to do the studio version *first* to fully appreciate the lyrics. Then I believe you will appreciate the incredible live performance even more. "Comfortably Numb" is from "The Wall" double album, considered the greatest concept album ever recorded, and is their darkest and most powerful album. It was even adapted into a full-length feature film in 1983 and played in theaters throughout the country. While Floyd does not appear in the movie, their music plays throughout with little or no dialogue. Just a visual interpretation (live and animated) of the incredible music.

[@hildesheimerbordegameplay6819]

no other Band can compare with Pink Floydm they are the untouchable Masters of Music, Emotion and Experience. Only Cassic Musi from J.-S. Bach or L. v. Beethoven are on the same Level. Pink Floyd is the greatest Band of all time. Greetings from Germany

[@tomaleshire4145]

This is why we took acid and sat around and listened to PINK FLOYD for hours! I saw them twice, once when Roger Waters was still in the band and once after he left. Then I saw Roger Waters on his solo tour. The music, the lasers, the production and knowing that half the crowd was trippin' like I was is indescribable! Acid in the '80s wasn't near as good as what we had in the '60s & '70s but if you took 2 tabs it was all good!🤯🤣❤️✌️

[@b0bb0wen]

This album was dedicated to their first singer Syd Barrett. Shine on you crazy diamond is about his downward spiral with drugs, mental health and fame... In the end it destroyed him but his creations were in a league of their own.