Mesmerized by Pink Floyd! First time hearing "Comfortably Numb" LIVE

Get ready for a journey today. We're watching the uncut version of "Comfortably Numb" from Pink Floyd's live album PULSE.
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[@brentcarswell8424]

David Gilmour-dressed like he just arrived to fix your plumbing, crushing the greatest guitar solo of all time, and acting like it’s just a normal Wednesday. Absolute legend.

[@TheLanceUppercut]

You captured the vibe better than I could. Doesn't he just look like everybody's dad out there, somehow casually reaching into another dimension with his guitar. Amazing.

[@kelleewolfe2834]

And the drummer has to get home and help his son with his homework. Lol

[@macinfloydvolk]

When you have the chops .... you don't NEED fancy clothes .... that Stratacaster says everything we need to hear!

[@davidaynes5023]

Don't need flashy clothes, if you have awesome talent.

[@davidcooksey1390]

Nick Mason looks like has come straight from his job at the bank to do the gig . No need for stage clothes or hair dye for these huge talents !

[@maggieshevelew7579]

For me, this is the greatest guitar solo ever done. Period. I cannot watch this without tearing up. It’s perfection.

[@johnrhodes8757]

Which one. Both solos are equally beautiful in their own right. The first solo does more for me than the second. In terms of technicality, the second is more impressive but for base emotion, the first solo has always spoke more to me.

[@HarmanatorNYC]

Rick Beato does an excellent analysis of the guitar solos

[@paulc80]

Fat Old Sun live in Gdańsk is even better in my opinion.

[@davidlibby5430]

Me Too!

[@anameyoucantremember]

@@HarmanatorNYCBeato is a wanker. Sorry, had to say it.

[@Jeff-66]

Congrats on finally discovering the greatest band of all time.

[@profbawbag6604]

I find it hard to believe this is even genuine. How the hell can anyone work in the music business, unless you're a kid, claim to have never heard this song in any capacity? It's like working in the music industry and claiming you've yet to hear "Bad" by MJ. It's just one of those songs. If anyone has any musical depth to them, they just know these songs. Even most people with little or no interest know these songs if you're past a certain age. I mean, i can't stand classical music, yet still know music from Mozart if i heard it. Nor can i stand Nirvana, yet would still recognise "smells like teen spirit".

[@BrianR.-nu1sr]

I remember an episode of The Daily Show where Jon Stewart stated, "Pink Floyd is the greatest rock band of all time!" . . . . . . . . . "is an opinion". I could not help but feel that it was also his personal opinion. As for this video, it's nice that she is hearing this song for the first time and I find it to be somewhat fascinating - as in, I wonder how big the rock was that she was living under - this video does not in any way require her commentary. I can't wait until she discovers "Echoes", or "Shine On You Crazy Diamond". I'm not going to actually listen to her making a bunch of comments about it.

[@atheobald79]

@@BrianR.-nu1srsuch elitist boomer mentality. Get over yourself.

[@randlnickel9196]

THE AUDIENCE IS STUNNED

[@greggygolf]

as is the reactor!

[@rudzig]

I’m a 68 year old man and I still get emotional with that solo. Bravo Mr Gilmore

[@OriginalPuro]

Mr. Gilmour*

[@karabardin]

I'm 35 and I believe when I'm 68 I still will be getting emotional with that solo. At least, for the last 10-15 years it's been working this way.

[@markplaton84]

@@karabardin :) 67 everytime :)

[@timsullivan4566]

Same age, same reaction, same Bravo Mr Gilmore. 😄

[@rickybranch4547]

I'm 55 and it's the same for me. Just watching the music taking over is so awesome!

[@kgunitkeese17]

I guess I will speak on behalf of everyone: THANK YOU for not pausing on the guitar solo. Stopping a David Gilmour solo is sacrilegious in the music world. Also, welcome to Pink Floyd. I refer to Pink Floyd as the truest form of art in rock music. Like painting murals in music form.

[@diananussbaum3106]

@kgunitkeese17: That''s what I registered... that she did not stop while David Gilmour solo... she couldn't because she was spellbound.

[@edddrewre]

Spot on… I was thinking, if she pauses this …I’ve lost faith in the future generations

[@nelsonclub7722]

I think there are laws in place for that sort of thing - if not there should be

[@alanguerin610]

Gilmour gets more emotion in one note than other guitarists get out of a whole minute of shredding. Deep respect.

[@michaelcanning2204]

Damn Skippy!!!

[@thefloridaoc3367]

Watching your facial and body reactions to David's guitar solo tells me you feel what I do each time I hear it.

[@davidportway]

Same here.

[@kevinmattice2510]

I've heard this song 1000s of times. It still gives me goosebumps.

[@stevebarrett7389]

Every time.

[@GusMac6129]

It is not a song, it is part of a story.

[@ericelander9936]

Always

[@Shaman196]

It's even more amazing whilst coming up on a massive consumption of mushrooms 🍄

[@KeesKouwenberg]

Every single time!

[@michaelneal8384]

This guitar solo has been the gold standard since it was written, lots of people can play flashy stuff but to be able to move people's emotions with the guitar is top level musicianship

[@ctcanine]

I think it’s also what every guitarist inspires to be able to play

[@xxticxxtocxx7909]

Musicianship trumps fretboard gymnastics!

[@philjones6054]

You are more correct than you'll ever know.

[@TheBipolarBear]

These two guitar solos, you mean? Both are outstanding in their own right.

[@Quake120]

I honestly think it is harder to play a solo like this than it is to just shred out a ton of notes. Playing a solo with so much feeling and smoothness takes a LOT more skill than just being able to move your fingers fast. Gilmour is the master of this kind of solo.

[@user-yj9sp8qs9w]

CLASSIC PINK FLOYD 💗 best music ever 💕

[@kevingamble8861]

Probably the best guitar solo in a live performance ever. Goosebumps.

[@robinjones6999]

well, he did practice them for hours - so hardly spontaneous

[@AggDad]

Try Eric Clapton's solo on Spoonful from Wheels of Fire. My #1 solo ever

[@jr-vm7th]

Texas flood - El mocambo - Stevie Ray Vaughaun.

[@jeffbrooks8024]

Two beat solos actually

[@jah9253]

Try Guthrie Govan's solo in Steven Wilson's song Drive Home. Similar but even more goosebumps for me. This song is definitely a classic however!

[@texashookem22]

Tears during a David Gilmour solo are not uncommon. His guitar is more than an instrument, it's an extension of the soul.

[@truckshackley373]

As a teardrop falls gently to the floor a new Pink Floyd fan is born.

[@dallassukerkin6878]

So very glad to hear that I am not the only one :chuckles:

[@markkillen7709]

You aren't the only one!

[@randalkeller4845]

The most absolute underrated guitarist of all time.

[@mr.slippyfist4170]

Shut up dude your just too young to know

[@lgz5953]

Underrated, what, Gilmore and especially this solo are considered the best of all time.

[@psychedelic_68]

haha....underrated....good joke.

[@davidbowen5476]

No way underrated, everyone not living under a rock knows he's at the least top 20 guitarist on the planet

[@joshuaspop8865]

Not underrated and definitely not overrated. Nobody ever has or ever will play like David.

[@TrumperVex]

It is an emotional rise...like the feeling you get when you are gonna cry being overwhelmed with something...rising up your throat to your head, feeling flushed, and feeling tears start...yeah, that feeling. I get it every time with that solo. Never fails...since I first saw them in concert 50 years ago!

[@jcatkins5536]

Experiencing Pink Floyd live was one of the greatest moments of my 6 decades of life.

[@bostonbri1299]

Me too. My first concert. I have goosebumps just typing this. They are awesome

[@Ooze27]

First concert here too@@bostonbri1299

[@AB-ku4my]

Joint number one with my first Queen gig for me, but very different experiences . Both at Wembley Stadium.

[@JohnHilman1968]

Gilmour.... the man can do more with one chord than most other guitarists can do with the whole fretboard... His expression is unparralelled even today!

[@michaelcanning2204]

Good on you. My dad wouldn't lian me the $10 I needed to afford a ticket in 1989; I was working 2 great jobs and had a 3.5 GPA in high-school at the time.

[@tonyhemphill5366]

I'm a 60 year old Scotsman born in 63 so i grew up with all the greats from The Beatles to Pink Floyd to the Sex Pistols i was 16 in 79 then The Wall was released and my older friends all told me i had to see Pink Floyd but we had to go to London's Earls Court and by luck my cousin had got 2 tickets so off i went to my first Pink Floyd show and sweet jebus it was the most fantastic thing i had ever saw everything was awesome every song every bit of stage magic was mind blowing, i was very lucky to see a band at the top of their game and it was great to have all those great 60s and 70 bands who made real music as the soundscape of my life. BIFF BANG POW!

[@stellajayne]

You lucky bugger!

[@PowderedToastMan420]

David always hits that PERFECT note. One of the greatest guitarists of all time! ✌ More Floyd Please! 🤞

[@robster7316]

And the tone he gets! Exceptional.

[@TBeatles67]

You can always recognize Gilmour’s guitar sound! No one plays like him. Just unbelievable.

[@lynby6231]

Not really knowing Pink Floyd is like not realising that the earth isn’t flat

[@PowderedToastMan420]

@TBeatles67 I hear David's influence in Adam Jones' (TOOL) guitar playing. Adam was in high school when "The Wall" was released.

[@manuelugartearce8241]

I agree absolutely!

[@timkamradt5351]

I'm a millennial and was only introduced to Pink Floyd in the late 90s by my step father and was hooked. 2nd generation classic rock listener and have never looked back. Absolutely the best guitar solo of all time!

[@alextheboy1000]

Pink floyd isn't just a band, it's a religion ❤

[@capetowntrikeman]

That is regarded by many as the greatest live guitar solo in music history and I'm so glad you did not pause it. Same concert...Sorrow, High Hopes, Wish You Were Here, Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Coming back To Life...this entire concert is a masterpiece.

[@GodlikeLFC97]

Love this one but prefer A Delicate Sound Of Thunder more, better 2nd half of the solo for me! 😉

[@Morgyborgyblob]

@@GodlikeLFC97 Thank you! I do think DSOT is better than PULSE. Although I think Is There Anybody Out There is the best version.

[@green9543]

Seen them live in Rotterdam 1994 😉👌👍🙏🏻 just seen roger waters in London 7th June This year , 🫡👍happy days🙏🏻

[@user-gk3lu1gg9t]

I feel like Comfortably Numb's solo is super overrated

[@darknessangelous1721]

same here bro!@@GodlikeLFC97

[@stephena2390]

It’s too early in the morning for mind altering substances. 😎 This will be the 10,000th time hearing this and I still get goosebumps. ❤️

[@fastecp1]

Don't we all?

[@terraphon]

Pink Floyd IS a mind-altering substance ;)

[@stephena2390]

@@terraphonyou’re right! 😂

[@silverjaw138]

Same

[@grahamestewart355]

Pure Magical music. Never will ever it be repeated. Pure , pure , Genius. Pink Floyd

[@kathymitchell7896]

Thank you David Gilmore for your fabulous talent. You are mesmerizing!!!

[@noautotunejustpuretalent]

*Gilmour

[@chrisl1077]

So glad you got goosebumps. This song does it to me every time, it draws you in and envelops you. A true masterpiece.

[@HughShower]

I was at this performance at Earls Court (London) in 1994. Comfortably Numb was the penultimate song of the concert and was in floods of tears at the beauty and the agony. It was almost too beautiful. I wanted it to go on forever. At the same time, I knew this would be the last time I’d ever see them live, that this would be their last tour - I just felt it deep inside. It was a perfect moment that could never last and that would never be forgotten. It was like my soul was being filled and my heart ripped out at the same time. I stood there, unblinking, transfixed, desperately wishing it would never end, knowing it would. People all around me were crying as well. I hope someone else understands this. Best night of my life…

[@PaulSchuster-yj4zb]

NewOrleans version, same feelings

[@liviocavedon3438]

I understand your emotions, i have see a concert of the same tour, Turin (Italy) Delle Alpi stadium, simply magical and unforgettable.

[@richardbazen2818]

I was there as well that night - was buzzing all the way home o the South Coast on the bus

[@MrChrisStarr]

I was lucky enough to get tickets through a mental health charity I was working for at the time. The band gave us tickets for the first 10 rows. I will remember that night for the rest of my life. Cried my eyes out also!

[@TheFikfreak]

Maaan🥲❤ Whish I was there...

[@rickthreebears184]

You never went to a Pink Floyd concert to just "listen" to the music. The concert was a whole-body experience. I'm 76 and still listen to Pink Floyd often. It's my music.

[@c.e.anderson558]

Same feeling cruising the back roads drinking a beer and burning one. The car floats along..

[@TheBlackRuffles]

Best Regards Sir! Keep going...way to live

[@sac621]

The 70s were awesome ❤

[@eddiekester4125]

Ansolutely recognized around the world as the greatest guitar solo of all time -

[@planreview]

I saw this at Soldier Field in Chicago some years back. The enormous “Comfortably Numb mirror ball” emerged from a truck or trailer at the 50 yard line. Shocked, we watched it rise as pole section after pole section extended to a height of the upper deck end zone seats. The mirror sparkles travelled around the downtown Chicago high rise buildings. The entire downtown skyline had become part of the show. I will never forget that moment. It was stunning.

[@mgordon1100]

I was there too. We were on the field, probably around the 30 yard to the stage. I turned around and saw the ball rising up. Couldn't stop staring at it.

[@vickyrubzow710]

I experienced the same concert in Edmonton Canada. Pink Floyd has been my favourite band since I was 12. 57 now and Comfortably Numb is still the best song ever written. But that amazing mirror ball was everything!

[@jameswormington9978]

I am 58 years old. My older brother Dave introduced me to Pink Floyd when I was around 7 years old. The best thing in my life. They have been with me for the entire journey. What a co-pilot !

[@tested123]

i still have the pulse box set. the one with the pulsing red light on the spine

[@jameswormington9978]

I have one too but my light went out years ago. But it was so cool. So Floyd like. Cheers ! @@tested123

[@dalebyrd5391]

Most people don't know it but you can actually pull the unit from the back of the box and change the battery.@@jameswormington9978

[@RushAss]

The song on it's own is fantastic. Just gorgeous. But Gilmour's solo at the end just elevates it to a whole new level. Well done, cheers!

[@wickerman4948]

I saw them play this for the first time 43 years ago and it is one of their legendary tracks that only gets better with age, I will NEVER get tired of listening to all their music

[@jeffwalker4127]

We are all feeling it now. Pink Floyd shaped my life. This is reality. She gets it. Awesome! Beautiful to see coming from a millennial. You rock🙂

[@YNGWIE998]

Pink Floyd were never just a band, they were essentially an audio/visual experience.

[@flaviobarbosa6064]

You have witnessed a perfect rendition of the most perfect guitar solo in music history!!!!

[@robertesensee3494]

Greatest live solo of all time! It is legendary. I saw this tour in San Antonio in 1993 and it was THE best concert I have ever seen and I have seen a ton of them. They were beyond amazing.

[@LittleSuzi86]

I agree🤘🏼💙My husband and i saw David Gilmore on a solo tour in Upstate NY in the late. Eighties. My husband of 32 yrs 😪passed away in my arms, i listen to this and remember we felt very lucky we were to see this awesome show🫠 David Gilmore pure God given talent. It is mesmerizing💥

[@JesusChrist-qc2xc]

This definitely one of the best live solo’s. Up there with SRV live version of Little Wing. Only problem with both is there not long enough.

[@tgutz4332]

I was there, too in San Antonio. What a great show that was

[@romans8forging181]

Pink Floyd: by far the best concert one can ever see.

[@dagfincarp1113]

Gilmour plays with such precision. He's not about flash or shredding. His guitar truly is a powerful voice in its own right. A rightfully legendary performance.

[@GodlikeLFC97]

He will admit himself, his fingers are too fat for all that. That's why you get more heart and soul from him and not a bunch of tricks 😉

[@scottward6974]

I wonder if he ever gets hyper self aware moments in the middle of playing, like "Oh shit! If I stop now and just stand there like Syd used to, what'll happen?"

[@jameshowland7393]

Too right. David Gilmour doesn't need to blast up and down the neck to show his prowess. His strength is making his guitar sing for us, to tell a story, to bring out our emotions. He is THE expert at doing that.

[@JC130676]

“David Gilmour can do more with one note than most other guitar players can do with the whole fretboard” - Dave Mustaine

[@paulc80]

She feels it too. She’s beautiful

[@davidwood9880]

As I'm sure someone else has already pointed out, David Gilmour's guitar solos are the vocals. The man knows how to make a guitar sing.

[@waynenaki7796]

Takes me back to the days of my youth before mobile phones, and tic-toc. Some of their music touch the core of your being. Even today especially with equipment of the time.👍

[@Kaiju-Goji]

If that song was played on loop 24/7 for the rest of my life i would die happy

[@user-xf7se2yp5q]

You just heard THE BEST GUITAR SOLO EVER PRODUCED in history of the music!!!! Period!!!❤❤❤🤘🤘🤘

[@JCPaintGuy]

David Gilmour’s solos in this song are widely regarded as the finest in rock. His tone, precision, and emotion evoke emotions in even the hardest of hearts. He is a true master of his craft.

[@chadlerch73]

I love that she got goosebumps at the beginning of the guitar solo outro. She's hearing it for the first time. I've heard it a million times and get goosebumps... every time.

[@benallen9720]

My dad got me into Pink Floyd quite some years back, im 38 now and i play there stuff regularly, that track, that solo, spine tingling, your right dad they are the greatest.

[@DAC767]

That look of ''I have just experienced greatness'' is priceless

[@markcoluzzi5754]

I've seen Floyd live 6 times from 75 to 94. Absolutely life changing experiences that words cannot describe. I'm getting old but this never does.

[@edeledeledel5490]

I saw Pink Floyd in 1967...

[@markcoluzzi5754]

@@edeledeledel5490 I thought I was old !😎

[@miccoli62]

What a lucky person you are. I envied.

[@herbsuperb6034]

I never got to see Pink Floyd, proper. But I feel fortunate to have seen Roger and David both play. Saw Roger play 'The Wall' at Wrigley Field in 2012. Absolutely amazing. Saw David play in Chicago, as well, a couple years later.

[@patrickcollins7407]

5 times for me starting in 77 for animals ! life changing for sure !

[@my2centsiz3]

This song is from The Wall, its a part of the movie when the lead Pinky finds out his wife has left him for another man, its the final brick in the wall. The Wall which is the thing we build to protect ourselves from that which hurts us, or shapes us. Teachers, parents, women we love. This is when they find Pinky who overdosed in his hotel room, the effects in the song are what its supposed to sound like to him cause hes wasted. The pin prick is the adrelain shot to bring him out, etc. When you understand why hes comfortably numb it makes the song even more genius. And the effects of the music awesome.

[@paulbarham7083]

Yes, it's pretty hard to understand this song without the understanding that it was written as part of a concept album for a movie. Pink Floyd have been playing this track since 1979 (!!!), often at huge live concerts, and it shows. And if you want something a little different - check out the cover by the Scissor Sisters. At first I hated it -- but now I love them both.

[@tomraftery7644]

After listening to this song for a couple decades and then going a decade without hearing it because it is to long for radio stations to play these days,,, it was amazing how good it was to listen to it again. Thank you 🙏

[@geraldholzer7578]

David Gilmour is absolutely the best guitarist to ever Grace the stage. This is the all time best solo in my opinion.

[@thomasplaczek1782]

Definitely up there with Jimi and Jerry g to me

[@stephenrashbrook7667]

One of the best , no doubt. But maybe not the best.

[@user-cd9gk7lj9p]

listen to Maggot Brain

[@realaussiemale567]

Never heard of man called Jimmy Page? Lauded by many as the greatest lead guitarist & riff creator above all.

[@geraldholzer7578]

Jimmy Page is a different genre of music than David Gilmour. He is a great guitarist but I put Gilmore above him. Just my opinion.

[@stpetie7686]

If you're just now discovering Pink Floyd, be happy. You are about to experience a goodly amount of wonder.

[@JesusVazquez-jz2qm]

Really? Cold, lifeless boring music in my opinion.

[@shecaso]

@@JesusVazquez-jz2qmYou couldn’t be more wrong

[@macinfloydvolk]

@@JesusVazquez-jz2qm then go somewhere else … the last thing this channel needs are trolls 🧌

[@mikeducas66]

You, my friend, must be dead inside.

[@JesusVazquez-jz2qm]

@@mikeducas66Dead? Not so much. I'm a musician, songwriter and musicologist and I think I inow what I say. I forgot to add that P. Floyd is an empty music that just goes nowhere. I guess is the perfect group for the pretentiousness of some people to be shown. Sorry for my english.

[@redrocks1983]

That keyboard riff during the chorus is beautiful.

[@chucktaylor4958]

Pink Floyd is very, very high on the list of great bands. They are the masters of epic musical and visual experiences.

[@sam-zm5zw]

Pink Floyd isn't just a band, it's an experience.

[@frc7951]

That is a masterpiece of music, and brilliant, perfect, expressive guitar phrasing by David Gilmour. I'm a 60 year old guitarist, and it still brings a lump to my throat, perhaps more so than ever, every time I hear. Wonderful to experience it with you.

[@thedude4514]

The feeling of watching a person standing there playing their guitar will never be replaced.

[@TheWilliamHoganExperience]

There's a reason that solo is considered by many to be the greatest guitar solo of all time. It's not technically difficult. It's not fast, flashy, or distorted. It's slow, simple and searing - like pain itself. It captures and the essence of dissociation from unbearable agony through chemical means. It expresses the detachment and melancholy of mind numbing intoxication. To know Gilmore's solo and Waters lyrics is to know that drugs bring only detachment. Detachment and alienation. Another powerful song about overwhelming pain and disassociation is Radiohead's "How to Disappear Completely": I'm not here... This isn't happening... In a little while... I'll be gone... FWIW, This is solo was inspired by Gilmore: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqipn4mifsmdbcUsi=d2L67VdvnMBPC8d8&t=249

[@stevem3409]

Pulse. Look how still the audience is. They’re mesmerized. Watch the entire concert. You won’t be disappointed.

[@donhanlon7121]

Is this Pulse in 4K

[@donhanlon7121]

Sorry, that answers itself. Have it on DVD but may upgrade after watching this 👌🔥🎸

[@ribbles1699]

​@@donhanlon7121it was originally recorded on Digital Betacam at 4:3 aspect ratio. It's been upscaled and cropped to 16:9, but there's only so much you can do with video tape. Gilmour said he regrets not using film.

[@johnfloyd4166]

We were...😊

[@gospyro]

It doesn’t matter how many times I hear this and watch Gilmore play, I get shivers every time!

[@moparman1962]

1943 mark...it hit Miss "The Vocalyst", she GOT what Pink Floyd and lead singer/guitarist David Gilmour are all about...her look was both joy and amazement, as it should have been. I laughed.

[@TheClawNinja]

Love the respect the crowd has for the song. Not on their phones or being obnoxious. Just sitting there enjoying an amazing song.

[@wowzers1069]

Pre cell phone days, but agree with your intent.

[@tamala521]

I would be absorbing it. That's the only way.

[@robertglennienz]

This was done in 1994 when I understand a cellphone had roughly the dimensions of a brick, and only for texting and phone calls.

[@christiansoares9583]

Thank you for doing the review. I am 75 yrs old and this piece and David’s guitar solo always brings tears and a lump in my throat each time I hear it.

[@MrJonah53]

I was there, and the whole concert was mesmerising. They finished with Run Like Hell, but nobody wanted to run anywhere, they just wanted it to go on all night.

[@alphooey]

so jealous. I suspect it was a religious experience

[@danroth3514]

@MrJonah53 I was there as well. Pink Floyd finished the Pulse tour with 12 nights in Earls Court, and I was there for 3 of the 12 concerts, including the night they filmed the shown concert. One of the highlights of my 6 month stay (work project) in London.

[@MrJonah53]

@@danroth3514 3 nights.wow, I was there with my very soon to be ex wife, and there was no way that was going to happen 3 times. Lol.

[@obijon7441]

I was there the night they recorded this too. I was 19. Blew my mind.

[@roysheriff128]

Never forget 4th July 1989 London Docklands Arena my first ever concert. Second row smack bang in the middle. A young Guy Pratt was absolutely mesmerising to watch.

[@mitchdowling7464]

More Pink Floyd...please!

[@dankline7091]

Probably the greatest live version of the greatest guitar solo in rock history. It was such a treat that you let it play and we got to experience that with you. I've been listening to it for decades, and I tear up every single time.

[@bigpeeler]

Thank you a thousand times over for playing the original/best/complete version of this masterpiece. Watching your eyes as this played said it all. Again, thank you. 👍

[@mairyhuff7102]

Too many reactors are not aware that this uncut version is out there i think this is second reaction ive seen to the full solo. Love it

[@robertgreen6433]

I would say the best version was the 2005 Live 8 concert where Roger Waters reunited with the rest of the band and we go to hear Roger and David play off of eachother like they did when The Wall came out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpCXpniXj7Zlgck

[@deeteenw]

Personally I like the Pompeji version even better.

[@andrewdavidson665]

@@deeteenw very good! 🤣

[@macinfloydvolk]

@@deeteenw nothing beats this version … only if Roger was on bass could it be better!

[@williampanic8292]

Lots of comments, but I haven't noticed anyone mention it (recently at least...there are a LOT of comments!) - the main female vocalist here is Sam Brown ((yes that one) standing between Durga McBroom and Claudia Fontaine - all amazing solo vocalists in their own right), and I believe she's the one hitting that "gorgeous mix note" that you mention :)

[@L555HEP]

The 2 greatest guitar solos in one song. Madness

[@nealskelton1425]

It does my old heart good to see young people enjoying the music of my generation. Because one doesn't merely listen to Pink Floyd. One EXPERIENCES Pink Floyd. Your smile speaks volumes. Welcome aboard.

[@EdDunkle]

Well, they're striving for clicks by pretending to like these old songs. It's all a bit of a scam.

[@atheobald79]

@@EdDunklemost are yes, this lady is genuine tho.

[@palantir135]

Best live guitar solo ever. The whole Pulse concert was epic.

[@mikeglasgow9618]

Just a bit of information. On THE PULSE TOUR across the USA, they used 99 tractor trailers. 33 were on site, 33 were setting up the next show, and 33 were driving to the show after that. My cousin told me about that fact because he knew some of the ROAD CRRW.

[@Rosakru]

There is always a 'first time' for everything. But these 'first time hearing' videos of some of our greatest artists of all time, certainly make me feel I'm entering my declining years. It's beautiful however to see their music is not being forgotten and instead, being rediscovered by the next generations.

[@boges11]

Great reaction Bethany. Now comes the mandatory requests for "The Great Gig In the Sky". I think it would be awesome if you did a double reaction to the original and then the Delicate Sound of Thunder tour performance in Pompeii. A little explanation is that it is a man, who is going to pass soon, going through all the emotions associated with his impending death.

[@EmreCan-ky1vn]

"The Great Gig In the Sky" is a must.

[@markmccray611]

Yes! Do yourself a favor and listen to the album version of Great Gig in the Sky.

[@earnestbass4092]

I prefer the Pulse version... *duckandcover*

[@Billy_K.]

@@earnestbass4092me too. Sam Brown nails it..

[@ErickSowder]

First listen should be album version so then you can appreciate the live version.

[@spiesonmars]

Best. Guitar. Solo. Ever. 😎

[@jamesfleiter6207]

This Pink Floyd Concert is of the Pink Floyd Pulse Live . Learning to Fly is No#2 and another great song. This is the best dam concert, that I've ever heard, that I've never been to, in my entire life !.😎

[@greggibson5575]

Pink Floyd touches your Soul...

[@gcdumas2928]

Every guitar 🎸 wants David Gilmour for Christmas… David has a way of pulling and tugging at your heart strings. One of the greatest guitar solos EVER! I was fortunate enough to see them live on this tour. PF is an experience… truly amazing!

[@Shipfixer]

It does me good when a young person like yourself is so respectful and enjoys music from my generation. Just seeing your reactions touched me. I'm 70. Greetings from Alaska.

[@moparman1962]

I laughed, probably 15 times, as The Vocalyst made comments about the harmonies, the layers in the vocals and instruments, the subtle rhythm changes, the backup singer, David Gilmour singing lead on the main portion of the song, his stellar guitar playing skill, the keyboards...that's all but one of the original members of Pink Floyd and the one and only David Gilmour performing a live concert for cryin' out loud! The words "epic", "amazing", "stellar" and "mesmerizing" don't begin to describe it. ;)

[@kevinforbush4542]

The genius of David Gilmour is sought after by the music world...Unmatched by no one...Simply astounding! I have heard this song hundreds and hundreds of times...Each and every time it moves me....!

[@pdxaxe9554]

This song comes from The Wall album, which tells a complete story. It is a beautiful song, but when heard in the context of the album it is even more powerful. The ultimate experience of hearing this song is during The Wall movie, which gives not only the musical experience, but the visual one as well. Watching it definitely helps understand exactly what is going on during the song, and takes it to a whole new level. If you have never seen it, do yourself a favor. I played the studio version of this song once for my girlfriend at that time, playing along with the cd on my guitar. I nailed the final solo, playing along note for note. She cried at the end.

[@nyarlathotep3334]

This is a good reply here, if you haven't you should give the entire album a listen, and possibly even watch the actual DVD - it's kind of got it's shocking moments but it does really give this song a lot more meaning.

[@philsurtees]

No, the ultimate experience of hearing Comfortably Numb is in a live performance of The Wall. The second best experience was hearing it live in these shows.

[@HappyBeezerStudios]

One of these pieces where it's simply impossible for me to listen just to one song. The Wall is not just a collection of songs, it's one track.

[@kenjordan5750]

I was at this concert in Philly. The mirrored ball sent the light rotating around the stadium for minutes, and when the song suddenly ended, you felt like the stadium was still moving round n round. If memory serves me, this was the finale of the concert. Pink Floyd isn't known for vocal prowess, although they are quite serviceable. Great Gig in the Sky would be a more vocally challenging song for you to review.

[@vinaymenon3860]

I cant believe when people say, that they are listening to Pink Floyd for the first time...If true, better start now, before its too late ...Its one of the first ten bands I learned and discovered...when i step into music and drumming..way back when i was in my 10 years....

[@nottherealrashnar]

I have listened to this version no fewer than 100 times and it still gives me chills. That guitar solo could go on for 3 weeks and I wouldn't be mad.

[@SeanCleverly]

Welcome to the world of Pink Floyd. There has never been anything quite like them, never anything as musically amazing in their ability, range and the way they can take you on the most incredible journey. David Gilmour on lead guitar just simply makes that thing sing, and this particular song and guitar solo are among the best of all time. If you haven't heard too much, then I can only suggets you take the journey and brink us along with you, we love your analysis.

[@Dadtheimpaler]

As a prog rock fan, mostly old Genesis, I feel like I SHOULD like Pink Floyd more than I do. I love Wish You Were Here, but Comfortably Numb, at least for me, overshadows every other song of theirs. Heck, almost every other song on the planet. It almost feels like a waste of time to listen to any other song of theirs!

[@rynooosthuizen8536]

The guy who sang that high note was Richard Wright on keyboards he passes away and on drums is Nick Mason he got a Ferrari Enzo for free from Ferrari and the base player is so good ,then again Dave Gilmour hes voice is so pure hes tone relxing and the solo best ever if iam u react to more Pink Floyd songs u know your music love it

[@YeiGinAat]

At the Seattle Science Center, they would play Pink Floyd while using the screen (which was the whole ceiling) for a laser show. They called it Laser Floyd. At home, I grew up listening to them with my dad. I'm 51 now, and it's still some of my best memories.

[@lodgecav490]

The guitar vocals on this just prove David was a Fender Strat in a previous life. ❤

[@mikekarena]

I love the transition from the discordant voices to David’s peaceful voice. I always imagine it as when the drug from the “pin prick” hits the bloodstream, a temporary euphoria.

[@paulobrien4679]

Was fortunate enough to be at this concert 1994 Earl's Court

[@mikeporemba4801]

I love how you just let the music on these reactions take and move you. Watching your facial expressions and then the swaying and suble movements as the music takes over. I'd love to attend a live performance with you, that has to just be such a fun ride, and not everyone can do that. This song is on a playlist I made called Kickback, that I most often listen to near a fire, outside, at night. I usually close my eyes for this one and just ride the song out. It just feels so great. Enjoy 👍

[@srudine]

Richard Wright on keyboards and intro vocals sets the tone but David Gilmour's vocals and trademark mesmerizing guitar solos take you to a place of unimaginable beauty. Thank you for opening the Pink Floyd door Bethany! They are so marvelous!

[@guxrra1943]

Honestly how can someone listen to this particular version of this song and not think it is the GREATEST SONG OF ALL TIME??!!

[@rynooosthuizen8536]

Dressed so casual jeans tshirt but man he's guitar solo there intro,s magic thanks Bethany Greetings from South-Africa

[@daveyak]

Litterally one of the greatest songs in rock history, David Gilmour is without a doubt one of the Greatest of all time. I love all of the videoes of people reacting to Comfortably numb, people from all walks of life are always blown away, incredible. I count myself as very fortunate to have seen it live 2x with Gilmour. Thanks for doing this song and performance.

[@Maydoggie]

I've said it many times, and I still stand by it: There's Pink Floyd, and then there is everyone else. It's neither fair nor reasonable to compare them with anyone else. I was lucky enough to see this tour live when they came to Atlanta. I've been to 200+ concerts in my life, and there is not another one that has even been close to the energy and excellence as that one. It was truly an experience I'll never forget.

[@fitless]

You might have said it many times but this is only your opinion and it is worth just as much as anybody else's. That's reality.

[@tommc3622]

​@fitless As this is your first visit, Thank you, and welcome to the You Tube comments section! You will find this area useful for sharing your opinions on the video you have just watched. Enjoy!

[@Maydoggie]

@@fitless Of course I shared my opinion. Who else’s opinion would I have shared?

[@e.danielarey5118]

The wide shots of the audience are amazing. Unlike most songs at a live concert, the crowd is standing almost motionless, in complete awe, letting that perfect song just wash over them, mesmerized by the beauty of blending music, lights, and a guitar solo that pierces deep into the soul. Near religious in nature .

[@claudiusdunclius2045]

Beautifully said! Awe is the right word...

[@stuartwatts3388]

I can’t imagine seeing this for the first time. It’s emotional watching for the 100th time let along the first

[@metalmaniac-mu9kt]

The definition of masters of their craft. I never got to see them, before my time unfortunately, but I love their live performances. Gilmour's solos always give me goosebumps, so much emotion in there. If you want to hear the opposite end of their spectrum listen to Astronomy Domine that's the psychedelic side of Floyd.

[@perttulahdesmakilightingdesign]

Okay. You mentioned lighting. This concert is the greatest live music lighting design ever made. I know, as I am a lighting designer for live music myself. When you are out of ideas, or just need a fresh impulse to draw from, you watch Pulse by Pink Floyd and you're good to go! And this song is and will always be in my top 5 songs ever made.

[@RobinC63]

Yes, the light shows at Pink Floyd concerts are spectacles in themselves.

[@michaelsoper3610]

You also mentioned the soothing mood set by the song. This is related to the subject revealed by the lyrics; a first person narrative of a performer encountering a "Dr. Feelgood" ("that'll get you through the show"), and the addictive better living through chemistry trip that follows ("there is no pain; you are receding"). The combination of musical and lighting genius capture this perfectly for anyone who has been treated with modern general anesthetics. Of course the subtext reaches well beyond into escapism of all flavors and the related detachment from humanity.

[@tolkienfan1972]

They had lasers not seen outside labs. The most amazing live experience ever. A 70mm projector. And a band that never stagnated

[@obijon7441]

They had 2 full lighting/sound rigs and crews for this tour, it took over a week to assemble and set up, so whilst they were playing one venue, the other rig and crew would be travelling ahead to set up the next venue.