PERFECTION!..| FIRST TIME HEARING Pink Floyd - Great Gig In The Sky REACTION

[@charlesc7950]

Nailed it, Amber. Her voice is expressing the stages of death. From anger and disbelief to acceptance and peace.

[@linodinardo4798]

mind blown! thank you, floydian since a teen, simply mesmerizing song.

[@sjoerdrijpkema9197]

Is this something Pink Floyd has said themselves?

[@marcdewey1242]

She says something at 5:55 but can't quite make it out.

[@marybotkin7297]

She says, “I never said I was afraid of dying “

[@jeremykothe2847]

Such an abstract concept, so incredibly communicated successfully. If I asked you to communicate those stages, you might be able to to, but it would be clumsy. This is sublime

[@chantaloblander9039]

The woman singing is Clare Torry. And you are very perceptive.

[@hippylong]

By far the greatest mic drop ever...!

[@TwoWolves]

You can find an interview with her talking about this song here on KZbin. Well worth the time and effort to watch.

[@Fizbin1701]

And I think she died last year (2020).

[@travisvance3595]

@@Fizbin1701 she's not dead

[@jaybird1731]

@@travisvance3595 RIP Clare Torry.😢

[@kharma7755]

I believe that Amber is a psychedelic hippy child without being someone who ingests psychedelics... I love how much she vibes with Pink Floyd and Janice...

[@trevorholden7423]

You're so right Trish..

[@millspaysbills5146]

Someone get this girl some shrooms

[@HiddenCharmhome]

Yes!!!

[@t.j.payeur5331]

Yeah, I really like it too, she's damn sure tuned in ...now she's gotta watch Vanishing Point...

[@clarelwc2849]

So true

[@jamesquick3036]

Clare Torry's vocals are to represent the 5 stages of grief mourning: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance. You can definitely hear the changes from stage to stage. Amber picked up on that. Great job!!

[@ebenclukey7293]

Well she wasn't aware of that. She was given no direction or explanation of any kind.

[@sharkbites5472]

@@ebenclukey7293 yes she was! ✌️

[@jeffburkholder202]

Exactly! And she says that in interviews regarding the song.

[@jeffburkholder202]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3q6aKuQiNGNpa8

[@Morgyborgyblob]

@@sharkbites5472 Nothing so specific

[@lambo2655]

There’s a reason “Dark Side of the Moon” stayed at the top of the charts for decades, it’s a truly phenomenal album.

[@johnfloyd4166]

Music from the future 😊😊

[@TPerry-sp8cs]

Before it's time! 50 years ago 🎉

[@TPerry-sp8cs]

Alan Parsons was the Engineer of album, Dark Side of the Moon, by Pink Floyd in 1972-1973.

[@bishlap]

eh, I got bored w/ DARK SIDE after the first 9 years of it being on the charts.

[@anthonyboatwright4474]

In September 2023 Dark Side surpassed 1,000 weeks on Billboard chart.

[@jonathantucker1125]

Amber nailed it perfectly. She's fighting death in the beginning. Then towards the end of the track.. now knowing that death is inevitable, she accepts and embraces it,

[@jonnylumberjack6223]

But it's not about her death, it's about the death of a parent, It's grief. On the album, Eclipse is the death song.

[@grelch]

@@jonnylumberjack6223 Correct. It’s about death and grief of the death of a loved one and the stages of grief.

[@juliemanarin4127]

@@jonnylumberjack6223 oh I thought it was about her death too...oops

[@jonnylumberjack6223]

@Michael McDonald what about the beginning makes you think it is a spousal death? The man talking about not being frightened of dying is old. Also, losing a parent is a universal thing, losing a spouse is not.

[@jonnylumberjack6223]

@Michael McDonald I've watched/read/listened to many PF interviews and docs Never, ever heard that this is the grief of a widow. What is your source? A comment from a random online? They were wrong.

[@glenallencox966]

Never ever apologize for closing your eyes for Pink Floyd! That is the ONLY way to experience their music.

[@analogblues]

Exactly right!

[@mwatson5702]

Eyes closed, dark room, head between two speakers with a flickering light from your old school amplifier.

[@timl8302]

@@mwatson5702 I'm not sure anymore. Wired headphone technology has improved allot. (Yes, I do have a stereo with tower speakers.)

[@patriciasamora5600]

@@mwatson5702 Those 3 way speakers with 12" woofer. Walls painted black with fluorescent paintings with a black light

[@QBAN2010]

This comment is so true! This song and Pink Floyd takes the listener on a journey that no other music can do. Eyes closed is perfectly natural! Just turn the camera on and let it roll. When you react to PF, we fans understand what you are experiencing, no commentary is necessary. So don’t worry about it. For us, we are enjoying a piece of music we have been enjoying for fifty years but also sharing it with you. Your reactions remind us of how each of us felt when we first heard Great Gig In The Sky… for some it was the day the album was released, for others it would take years to discover it. Even now people are hearing it for the first time. We all remember when it was we first heard it and watching others react to is is like enjoying that feeling all over again!!

[@Theodre_Verany]

Dark Side of the Moon is one of man kinds greatest achievements, there are not enough words to describe how timeless its themes of greed, chaos in a modern world, birth, death, time and madness are. Dark Side speaks to the soul and takes you into another dimension. Its as if you have totally forgotten about everything else in life during those beautiful moments experiencing a Pink Floyd album. Really enjoyed your reaction as I always do and please continue on the Pink Floyd journey. PS, Brain Damage, Eclipse should be your next Floyd reaction.

[@mythicsin3083]

I remember taking mushrooms to this when it came out…🕶

[@johnnyontheslot]

You need need need to listen to the whole dark side of the moon album at one time.

[@FlowerSupply420]

Epic comment

[@dizastro5437]

The music is epic, too

[@TYoung023]

I’ve describe them on here before but you really did it justice. So glad I was able to see them live at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, NY many years ago. A moment in life I’ll never forget!

[@michaelmueller8772]

Claire Torry's vocal is astonishing, but the chord progressions that Rick Wright plays (and wrote) on piano are unique. He was the soul of Pink Floyd.

[@barefootbooks69]

Rick was so underrated.

[@degsbabe]

Thanks buddy. I've wondered who these amazing vocals belonged to. Amazing voice.

[@jgilmer]

A year late but, you are so right!

[@DJMaul1031]

Wow. Amber, you're the first reactor I've ever seen that interpreted the meaning correctly on the first attempt without knowing the full context. Well done.

[@gyrene_asea4133]

This girl Amber listened. Child of my heart, she is.

[@ride4life32]

That was the best part. She was just taking it all in. Took exactly what they were trying to to portray for the song. Such a great track

[@neilmartin99]

Damn, girl, it took me five years to understand this song. You just did it in about 5 minutes.

[@scottb8454]

a little google search will do things like that

[@chart6454]

@@scottb8454 but where the fun in that?

[@scottb8454]

@@chart6454 I dunno, ask them. they did the research before listening to the song.

[@shoryuken3305]

Aww I’d be sad if I realized she looked up info beforehand because I want to believe she really felt this song that deeply :(

[@Tonyblack261]

@@scottb8454 We didn't have Google in the 1970s. :)

[@TheKelinrose]

my husband fought cancer WAY to much and he died in my arms, last words before he left this world, is I love you. less than a month before the 6th anniversary (august 20th) of his death coming up. This made me cry just a little.

[@Shrykespeare]

Sorry for your loss. I too am battling cancer. God bless.

[@TheKelinrose]

@@Shrykespeare Well I will put you in my thoughts, you got this, Cancer is just this ugly beast. =/

[@donnagonatas3155]

Im sorry for your loss.✌❤

[@SIXX2772]

Oh God....this made me tear up , my condolences

[@knowwhere3220]

If I could send you an email hug...I would. I'm sure by now, that you realize you can never lose someone you love..Instead of standing before you, they're now around you, over you, and inside you. They are in memories, objects, even in songs.and that never changes.

[@actuariallurker9650]

This album was on the Billboard Top 200 EVERY WEEK for over 20 YEARS in a row....

[@snakeinthegrass7443]

I thought it still was. Could be wrong

[@scottcampbell2707]

@@snakeinthegrass7443 It was up to 950 weeks on the Top 200 at some point last year.

[@chemicalBR0]

@@snakeinthegrass7443 yeah it's still in the charts. it left the top 200 in 1988 but re entered in 2009 and has been there ever since

[@snakeinthegrass7443]

Thank you guys for the info. This or maybe Animals is my all-time favorite album. So hard to decide. I just love Floyd 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@jeggy7447]

@@snakeinthegrass7443 OMG ! Finally mention of the album Animals...Ty,Ty,Ty...Pigs (Three Different Ones)

[@joeyfrhn]

Amber, never apologize for closing your eyes when listening to Pink Floyd. That's how I listen to them.

[@paula-p7d]

My mom was a piano player she passed away in 2012, and I miss her with every fiber of my being 😢thank you very much for this it involves some sort of peace to my soul

[@donw804]

I am so impressed that Amber totally got it. The vocal goes from the pain of losing someone dear to acceptance. Again, I am so impressed. As so many have said.... while it's easy to pick and choose songs from Dark Side of the Moon, this is a concept album that should be listened to from start to end. It is the story of our lives.

[@markd4926]

She definitly gets it more than any other reactors ive watched

[@kernowchris]

Agree. Dark Side of the Moon is an Album for everyone and about everyone.

[@robertembury6094]

The singer is Clare Torry ,She went to the studio and at no direction from the band she adlibbed the whole thing herself. Devine Inspiration ,truly

[@brewswillis9783]

Basically only 2 takes. Amazing.

[@stevedarrow7474]

I saw a "Making of the Dark Side" documentary and I think I remember that she came out of the studio after that take and apologized for her performance, thinking she had done a poor job and the band was just floored. Beautiful song.

[@clintonsmith5163]

@@stevedarrow7474 My memory of it is that David Gilmour asked her to do some more takes, but she was pretty adamant that what she already did was her best and further takes would be pointless. Not an apology at all, but who knows... my memory isn't perfect.

[@simong.808]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnvdkqecg7aZask

[@MrTelorix]

@@clintonsmith5163 Not true. She wasn't happy about her performance at all. At the point she was crying

[@carolinagallegos3926]

Fear, anger and acceptance the three stages of death, nobody can tell us about it better than Pink Floyd!!

[@lipby]

Five stages, technically. But...yeah.

[@jonnylumberjack6223]

it's not about their death, it's about the death of a parent. it's not about death, it's grief.

[@carolinagallegos3926]

@@jonnylumberjack6223 oh Jonny I wish so much you didn't tell me this!!! I'll grieve my brother when listening to this, I was comforted thinking he accepted what was happening to him!!

[@donthomasdunigan7004]

@@carolinagallegos3926 Even the grief perspective ends in an acceptance, by the grieving one. Hope that comes across when you hear this beautiful piece.

[@t.j.payeur5331]

@@lipby All That Jazz...

[@johnfloyd4166]

There is no words..literally..beautiful ❤❤❤😊😊😊😊

[@michellelefavor7750]

You need to listen to the entire Album to truly appreciate it. The song Time blends into Great Gig in the Sky. Time is about LIFE as you age. Great Gig in the Sky is about the realization of descending into death. The shock, disbelief. and rage felt as you look back over your life, Thatswhy the more intense Vocals in the first half. Then the Vocals go into the sadness and regrets and finally Acceptance as the dying person gives into the inevitable and fades away into the Great Gig in the Sky. I'm a total Floyd Fan, have been since the first time I heard them.

[@bulletfood]

Well said. Clare Torry's voice captures the 5 stages of grief perfectly.

[@randydevoe4803]

Exactly, the song is better when you listen to the album.. the flow.. my goodness. IMO, following this song with Money totally kills that flow.. I hate Money for that reason. Then again, maybe Money’s placement was meant to do that? Money destroys the soul.

[@johntomasik1555]

I've always been confused about why so many in my world (not everywhere is what we have here) feel bad about their lives. We have it wonderful. I wouldn't trade my life for anything. I know I have much more than what I don't have. This has been an amazing trip. To believe otherwise would be foolish.

[@kennethcelorio4937]

Yes. Time is my favorite Floyd tune of all time.

[@kevinsmith4429]

@@johntomasik1555 Just curious,how old are you ? I loved my life until my govt. decided to send me to Viet Nam where I was introduced to hell's NO ONE should ever see. Brought home a companion,HEROIN. I still have never loved my life since.Not trying to be a dick,just saying things you have no control over can jump up & bite you in the ass! FUBAR

[@SPAMDAGGER22]

This performance has the power to make grown men weep openly....dabs eyes.

[@David-ng7cr]

I hear ya. 63 and I cry everytime I listen to this.

[@chrisfurlough466]

Amber, you are EXACTLY correct. Clare wasn't in the band (obviously), the production tech at the studio (Alan Parsons) knew her, and the Floyd were looking for a female singer, so they called her up. She did this in 3 takes. 1st take she was singing "baby, baby", they stopped it, and told her "no, no words". Then, she used her voice as an instrument, and after the 1st take, she apologized "I'm sorry, I don't know what came over me." Meanwhile, the guys are sitting in the control room mouth agape. "This is WONDERFUL!". And there you have it. It's a song about death and dying.

[@paulwilson2651]

The album is about life. Starting with Breathe in the Air as in taking your first breath all the way to dying the Great gig in the sky with a person reluctantly passing hence the screaming then mellowing as death is accepted. The singer was Clare Torry and she allegedly did it in 2 takes.

[@futurereflections4097]

Sound like it when you hear it in the album. However the next song is money, then us and them. I feel like this song represents the death of sweet innocence then jumping into the realization of how cold the world can be.

[@vtbn53]

Calling that screaming is pure unadulterated heresy!

[@paulwilson2651]

@@vtbn53 Whatever!

[@vtbn53]

@@paulwilson2651 Poor response

[@paulwilson2651]

@@vtbn53 Who cares!

[@RichRobben1]

Okay, you guys... I am actually bawling right now... Reason being, my sister passed away yesterday after a long, agonizing fight with diabetes and renal failure and your take on one of my favorite bands most beautiful songs, really hit home. And I know my big sister, who was also a huge Pink Floyd fan, is singing her great gig in the sky now. I needed to see this video and hear (not just hear... Listening to) your incredibly comforting take on that song. Thank you and peace to both you wonderful people.

[@hippielady123]

So sorry for ur loss

[@negralopez5025]

So sad for your loss❤

[@johngriffiths118]

May she Rest in Peace

[@davidjamesbanko9315]

Rest in peace to your sister. My brother was diagnosed with colon cancer a few months ago and I'm hoping he can beat it. He's only 65.

[@RichRobben1]

​@@davidjamesbanko9315my best wishes and positive vibes heading your family's way...💙💙💙

[@j.k.1963]

Amber, you were so spot on with your interpretation. I had heard about the meaning of this song long before my mother died of cancer, but it wasn't until that had happened I fully comprehended it. Out of this world!

[@chriso6719]

Most people do suggest listening to the Dark Side of the Moon album all at once as the songs do link together.

[@michaelmcnamee7865]

You have to in order to get the full true out of soul experience.

[@jackburdsall6249]

After you react to 'Money ' of course

[@LiberalsArePoop]

I've listened to it in its entirety hundreds of times and it never gets old. If anything, it just gets better. Us And Them remains one of the best songs ever recorded.

[@honorsilverthorne7227]

As do many Pink Floyd albums. 💖💖💖

[@buckeyesweller]

I would also recommend listening to The Wall in its entirety as it is also a concept album.

[@lancevaughn432]

Claire Torry is unbelievable, in later concerts they have two women singing her part and they don’t compare to her.

[@honorsilverthorne7227]

Truth. ✔️

[@jonathanmaybury5698]

​@@honorsilverthorne7227 There is a KZbin video of Claire Torry on stage with Pink Floyd doing a swan song she was probably in her 60's and she still sounded amazing, it took three women to sing what she can do on her own.

[@honorsilverthorne7227]

@@jonathanmaybury5698 I know. She's a stunning talent.

[@scottbc31h22]

What is even more amazing is the fact that Claire's entire performance was ad libbed. She listened to the instrumental track, then ad libbed a vocal track with words. The band asked her to do it again, with out words. She recorded the vocal track in one take, no other rehearsal, which is the recording that ended up on the album. The band asked her to do another take, but she stopped in the middle, and told the band she thought previous take was what they needed.

[@nataliapenny400]

3 women *

[@gerardocls]

When world’s society is as vain as it is now days, we should hold to deep and meaningful things that keeps us real. Pink Floyd does that always.... “Shine on your crazy diamond” parts 1 - 5 will take you in 13 minutes to so many beautiful and significant places. Keep on this journey, we enjoy to witness it. 😊

[@juliemanarin4127]

Great choice

[@alanparsonsfan]

Pat Metheny does this also, takes you many places, on 20+ albums....

[@whatwouldhousedo5136]

One of the most incredibly emotional, moving things ever recorded. 45 years after first hearing this it still blows my mind. If you listen to the very end as the piano fades out, you'll hear that they sped the tape up slightly for a second to catch your attention.

[@dansword54]

The vocalist did this song in ONE take. Pink Floyd told her, "You're dying, sing"...

[@matthewmarcinko9157]

4:17 You don't need to apologize for closing your eyes while listening to Pink Floyd. That is the way you are supposed to consume this music. You Are Already Doing The Right Thing. Keep trippin'...

[@philbell5774]

I remember buying Dark Side of The Moon when it was released in 1973 as a 14 year old here in England. Even then I knew that this was timeless music and people would be listening to it 50, 100 years into the future and beyond. Here we are nearly 50 years on from its release and a new generation discovers it and responds in the same way I did. Looks like I was right.😊

[@terrysmith9121]

I was 16 Phil. In the army think most people I knew at time had a copy still play it often now 48 years later . Greatest band to grace us all with their talent

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

I was 19 when DSOTM came out. Nothing like it.

[@dhtm3577]

I saw them perform a version live in San Francisco in ‘72, before they released the LP. The live version didn’t have all the polished effects or Clare Torry, but it was a big change from previous songs, tours, albums. This is my favorite album and this song, without words, touches the soul. Keep reacting to them! Go back to Atom Heart Mother, Meddle, Ummagumma, and hear the “old” Pink Floyd before DSOTM. 🙏

[@grahammcarthur1794]

@@marymargaretmoore9034 I was 20. Having every Pink Floyd album from the very first, none of them tire from listening. All are favourite albums, the most favourite is the one I am listening to at the time. Nightwish are the same for me although in a totally different way and genre.

[@oldeskoolnana7543]

I luckily saw The Dark Side of the Moon tour 1973. Never been the same since.✌✌🌻🌻

[@elgonwilliams7624]

They hired the singer, gave her minimal direct instruction. And so she just expressed her feelings, letting her voice become more of an instrument because of the lack of words. Incredible performance, brilliant concept.

[@emcsquared8681]

She says in an interview that when she asked what they wanted they only had a vague idea. She did a run through, and then another, they asked her to do one more and she said it won’t be genuine if I do another, so they took from the two she did and created the song.

[@dagtheger8993]

Clare Torre, famous opera singer. Recorded on the second take if I remember. Prior version of the album had no vocals.

[@maureenwagg5305]

Clare Tory

[@neillenet291]

And after years Pink Floyd finally gave her songwriting credit on the album and royalties.

[@anthonymitchell8893]

@@neillenet291 why did they not pay her from day one they sur le y must have ?

[@stephaniefain1863]

Many women have sung this song. None as well as Clair. LOL, I have always thought my daughter could do it, but she wont even try. Every concert, every different singer, the song is different than the last time you heard it. I dont think even Clair could do it the same way twice, it is all from the heart you have beating in the moment. Every time I hear it, it sticks with me for days. music plays in my head nonstop. (Mental illness?) I can think about 10 things at once, but music is always playing. It’s aggravating, sometimes, especially when I don’t have the opportunity to change songs, or If I don’t know all the words, and the song plays on repeat, but incomplete. Only one verse on repeat, but this one, I know by heart, and I can hear Claire over and over. While I do my chores, my work, have conversations, watch KZbin videos, she sings softly in my personal background. This is my go to when I have to play something to stop the repeat of something I dont want to hear anymore. The great gig in the sky is dreamy, and quiet, and exciting, just enough to let it play. The video is over and I can still hear her as clear as if it was playing. There is ALWAYS something playing, if I’m going to get stuck, I’d rather be stuck here.

[@donhathaway3234]

After almost 50 Years of this album, I STILL refer to it as my ‘2 am album’. It’s dark, quiet and everyone is gone or asleep. Sitting in my chair, headphones on and just totally transported to the quiet part of my soul.

[@kathys6402]

"Time" is about life passing you by when you do not even realize it, "Breathe Reprise" is the song of death, the iron bell tolls across the field, and "Great Gig In The Sky" is the person fighting having died, then the acceptence of what has happened, then the embracing of it. You two so need to listen to the whole album at one time.....It will make so much more sense...Stay safe & stay strong you two.... 💙💙

[@1878kevin]

the best way to listen to dark side whole star to finish no breaks just has to be experienced that way it's to good to do it any other way

[@jonreed6448]

Vocal was a complete ad-lib, just went with what she felt, believe she eventually got a writing credit, for the vocal. JUST MAJESTIC.

[@t.lee.p9182]

When she left the studio that day she mentioned that she didn't even think they would use it on the album ❤️ and of course they would! But she couldn't read their reaction 😊I'm so happy they reacted to this one, my favorite Pink song ♥️♥️

[@rabe7217]

She was also deeply embarrassed for her incredible vocals once it was recorded.....But, Pink Floyd absolutely loved it!.

[@dragonmac1234]

I believe Clare was a session singer who was paid about £30 for her work, and didn't even think about it again until the album was released a few months later. This is a song that still gives me chills almost 50 years later.

[@sjgavenger37]

Closing your eyes is the best way to listen to this song.

[@SteveGeoghegan]

I have listened to this album for 35 years and never considered that meaning before. You really moved me as I think you have nailed it.

[@shineon7641]

Amber! You get an A+. That is exactly what this song represents! Not close, or generally, but precisely what this song was meant to be. There's no need for you to second guess or doubt yourself, especially when it comes to Pink Floyd, Now, if you had listened to the entire album from start to finish, like so many recommend, you would understand this song immediately as well as why it is placed where it is! Remember what came before this song? "Time." and before that? It will all make sense, once you listen to the entire album or at least listen to the Songs in their natural order. Sorry Jay, didn't mean to discount you, it's just that Amber appreciates Pink Floyd a bit differently than you do, that's all. It's not that one is better than the other, just different. Peace to you both and... Keep Smiling...

[@Mark-xx3gh]

If you haven’t yet, then do Shine On You Crazy Diamond.

[@kerrythorn8575]

This song will be played at my funeral.

[@annaparry4045]

@@kerrythorn8575 I had it played at my husband’s funeral.

[@mvellis3863]

I bought Dark Side of the Moon the day it was released in 1973 (I was 14 yrs old). Lots of people say it's overplayed, but I never get tired of hearing it, it's so relevant even today and sounds as fresh as ever. I've been collecting records for a long time, and in my opinion it is still the greatest album of all time. Nothing comes close.

[@leeswain]

Pink floyd - Animals ;)

[@mvellis3863]

@@leeswain Definitely one of my top four: 1. DSOTM; 2. Meddle; 3. Wish You Were Here; 4. Animals

[@albarton7189]

I also bought Dark Side of the Moon the day it came out. I already had Atom Heart Mother, Ummagumma, and Meddle. I was maybe 17. And I agree it sounds as fresh as ever today. That said, since Atom Heart Mother was my first Floyd album, it will always be my personal favorite album. But The Great Gig in the Sky is my favorite “song” by them.

[@mvellis3863]

@@albarton7189 I love Atom Heart Mother, and Obscured By Clouds. I listen to those two a lot more than The Wall

[@MrWishud]

Me too. I was 17 and skipped school to go and buy it. Floyd have been a lifelong passion.

[@michaelwheeling8427]

Beginning, Why should I be afraid of dying. There's no reason for it. We've all got to go sometime.

[@danielkinn782]

It's as equally inevitable as being born and living.

[@davidgregory3397]

This woman's voice reaches in and touches my soul.

[@stevemurrell6167]

The greatest lyricless vocal performance in history from Ms Clare Torry.....in an utterly beautiful song.

[@maxstokley8948]

Now you have to do “Money”. It is the next on the album, and it was their first big hit, commercially.

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

In The Pulse concerts, the three female backup singers take turns expressing the different emotions….fear, anger, acceptance. Very powerful.

[@jr49022]

Worth a separate reaction!!!

[@pennyantewest]

Clare Torry's voice flawlessly expresses the stages of death.

[@rayhutchinson640]

One year later, this reaction still totally captures the listening experience for this song! Thanks for all of the great blasts from the past, Rob Squad!

[@hippielady123]

In San Diego at Balboa Park, we used to go watch Lazarium, it was a Lazer show that did The Dark Side Of The Moon Album! Amazing! Leaned back into your seat ot was like a ride into the music of Pink Floyd

[@toddpittman1502]

You didn't overshoot it, Amber, you nailed it!

[@rickycook5522]

I see momma knows how to LISTEN to Pink Floyd.

[@chrislc35]

the singer Clare Torry, was just a session singer (backing singer) they hired for the day. told her to feel the music, and in 2 takes, did this. the good lady wife is correct generally . its about 3 phases of passing. the 3 backing singers on the Pulse tour did a great job of this too. should check it out.

[@topgazza]

Just recently Clare , quite rightly, sued the record company for writing royalties. She got the session fee of around £30 way back when it was recorded. She was told her vocal was actually created by her and not written for her to perform. So she was entitled to creative writing royalties. She won an undisclosed sum, rumoured to be quite substantial and possibly a couple of million pounds . Live they use the three backing singers who all have astonishing voices. One of them was Sam Brown and she is quite amazing. Sadly she has lost her singing voice due to an illness but check her version of Stay With Me Baby which is stunning with its power and bluesy soul. Female Friday would be good

[@Problembeing]

Yes - the one with Sam Brown taken from the Pulse tour is mind-blowing.

[@topgazza]

@@Problembeing Every time I watch it my mind and ears are well and truly blown. What a voice

[@Problembeing]

@@topgazza she’s a phenomenal singer. Tragic she lost her singing voice due to throat problems. She deserves so much more recognition.

[@arphod]

The beauty and tragedy, the contentment, the sense of holiness, wrenching loss, and even sexuality that are distilled into this track cannot be overstated.

[@danielkinn782]

Clare Torry was the solo singer in this song. Not is it one of the best vocals ever recorded and she did it in 2 takes. She absolutely killed it. Pink Floyd is my all time favorite band. No album sounds the same. All albums are absolute masterpieces(that is AFTER Syd left). Roger Waters is the brains, Eric Wright was the heart, Nick Mason was the feeling and David Gilmore was the soul.

[@rosshartley5807]

Wow. I've seen this song reacted to many times, but I've never heard anyone capture the meaning as perfectly as Amber did. The song "Time" melts into this track, where they told the vocalist to voice the terror, anger, and acceptance of death. When she was through, she apologized because she didn't think she did it well at all, but the guys laughed and told her it was exactly what they were looking for. And Amber proved it. If you love Pink Floyd, you must do the entire "Dark Side of the Moon" album with headphones. It's an experience all people should have once in their lives.

[@Headtube]

I think you're exactly right, Amber!!!!

[@scottelement]

This song follows “Time” on the album, which are my fav back to backs on any album. They hit harder the older you get. Amber spot on... as usual. Ive also said it before but never apologize for closing your eyes & jamming to Floyd. It’s human nature 😋

[@robari2410]

The song starts with a guy speaking about dying, "I'm not afraid of dying... why should I... any time will do" THEN..Clare Torry's voice progressively elevates you to the Great Gig in the Sky--- Haven-Nirvana-Souls Paradise-... Magnificent, transcendental song! 🌠

[@tonykichenside8443]

Flawless performance.So much talent from this band.

[@rogermatthews7204]

I still contend you need to do a reaction to the whole album at once! Its incredible.

[@brettg274]

On the album, this song immediately follows “Time”, the song about the moments of life passing one day at a time, until it ends with death. Then “The Great Gig In The Sky”. And I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s the song you hear at the pearly gates.

[@mbacheler]

Clare Torry was originally paid only £30 for her work on “Dark Side of the Moon” in 1973. She did win a lawsuit in 2004 for an undisclosed amount related to her contribution to the album.

[@lipby]

Oh, I bet she got paid eventually

[@rickycoleman8841]

How much is that in America dollars?

[@lipby]

@@rickycoleman8841 About $60

[@rickycoleman8841]

@@lipby thx

[@PorkNBeans-oi8kx]

@@rickycoleman8841 When you factor in inflation as well, it is around $350.

[@gregburke7131]

You guys are great! So fun to watch a younger generation appreciate some rock classics and share in the moments when your eyes light up. God bless!

[@BodyandHealthFL]

It is a Joy to see this timeless music be appreciated !

[@levpoplow7354]

You're amazing Amber!!! You hit the nail right on the head!

[@Kitch-hu7tm]

Pink Floyd echoes the passion of the mind. It takes you to places that no other form of music can. It does not follow a beaten path, but instead, it takes you on a journey to places that you did not know existed.

[@garryquattrocchi8968]

BEAUTIFULLY said. Amen

[@lisakropp3881]

I listened to this on the way home from seeing my mom take her last breath. It was extremely emotional. I think that was the intent of pink Floyd. It was exactly what the dying process must have felt like for my mother. In a strange way it brought me comfort peace and beauty to that process.

[@HooPhartd]

I frequently remind myself how lucky I was to be a teenager in the 70s (was 14 in 1970). By the time DSOTM dropped, I had already been to see a Floyd concert in NYC. I was fortunate that MSG was only a 40 minute train ride into the city from across the Hudson (Union County, NJ). On a shining blue sky day the Twin Towers were visible off to the east from my bedroom window (13 miles as the crow flies). My little blue collar town didn't offer much in the way of entertainment BUT a bus or train ride away was an incredible world. Before I reached the age of 13, I was already sneaking off to the City to see what the real world had to offer. Now at sixty-five, I've attending more than 200 live shows, including Pink Floyd 9x, Zep 5x, Yes 7x Genesis 7x ELP 10x Allman Bros 4x, etc. etc... I saved every ticket stub when that was a thing to do. Unfortunately, electronic tickets would replace "hard tickets" which meant anyone could print as many copies of a ticket as they wanted (damn those barcodes, lol) making collecting the ticket stub useless. Now, back to Floyd. In the spring of 1973 I attended the DSOTM performance at MSG. 12th row orchestra. I probably don't need to tell you that it was life changing. I had already been all the way in with Floyd and came on board 1967. All my friends were a few years older and help to steer my musical tastes. I was knee deep in Prog Rock by 73. By then I had grown my hair long and joined the counter culture (we might just be overdue for a comeback. Peace and Love, anyone?? Oh, never mind. I guess we were too naive to know who was really in charge. I digress. Their light shows weren't quite as fancy as those you've seen from Pulse 1994 but still revolutionary for the time. We needed another 20 years for technology to design those shows. Did I mention that I've been lucky enough to see them perform 9 times? Oh, I did. Sorry. In any case, I was at Giants Stadium in the summer of 1994 to witness what we already recognize as one of the greatest tours of all time. Still, it was not the most special Floyd performance that I was extremely fortunate to attend. In early 1980, I was VERY lucky to snag seats to the Wall concert at Nassau Coliseum in Long Island, NY. Wow! Just Wow! There weren't many shows for that tour due to the excessive cost of the tour. They didn't make a whole lot of money on that end of things but as you know, The Wall was kind of successful overall, lol. So, Hippie Chick, you keep doing what you're doing. You both have chosen a very rewarding path of enlightenment. The arts bring balance to our lives by reminding us that there is more. Lots more. Much luck with your even more important project. Can't wait to see him in his Floydian onesie. ❤️ BTW, now in retirement, the hair has returned to the shoulders and won't be coming in contact with anything sharp in the foreseeable future (ever).

[@trevorholden7423]

Watching both your faces in reaction to this song is just a gem! Makes my day, keep it up Guys...

[@iancostigan5047]

She is exactly right. Pain, fear, acceptance, and freedom...

[@deborahk5792]

This song spoke to me after the sudden death of my husband. Pain, anger, acceptance and mourning. And I was surprised to find out this masterpiece was performed by a middle aged British woman.

[@TonyPucci11]

Amber would love The Moody Blues! You should start with “Nights in White Satin”.

[@normancuthbert3822]

Pink Floyd gave Miss Torry the music that they were going to play and told her to come up with something but no lyrics were aloud, when Miss Torry finish and looked up EVERY ONE in the studio had tears in their eyes, an amazing performance.

[@garyonbroadway1919]

And paid her THIRTY POUNDS! Disgusting.

[@normancuthbert3822]

@@garyonbroadway1919 sad but true.

[@Lisa-wn3rh]

You nailed your interpretation, Amber!! Thank you so so much for reviewing Clare Torry's masterful studio version. Phenomenal!!! ✌️🙏🕊️

[@iandavis8755]

If ever there was a song to provoke goosebumps, this would be it. Clare Torry went FULL SEND on this song when she recorded it for them. Very few people have been able to match the same level of raw emotion as the singing in this song. I don't care who you are, or where you are from...this song is an example of pure greatness, full-stop.

[@tonks1968]

Recorded in one take and ad libbed.. not even the band were 100% sure what was coming from Claire Torrey the session singer. brilliant. And you both interpreted it brilliantly. Accepting that your time is up and embracing it. It means more when listened to as part of the whole album. Also, Check out High Hopes. amazing song and beautiful guitar solo. Also their last song on their last album

[@christym82]

I bet y’all would like the Moody Blues.

[@donnagonatas3155]

Yes!

[@christym82]

Start with Nights in white satin then Tuesday Afternoon.

[@lisarainbow9703]

I suspect you're correct....

[@Divedown_25]

Floaaaaaating in Moody Blues

[@Mr05Chuck]

I was waiting for you to pause and the look Amber would give you.

[@BostonCeltics19]

The late Richard Wright on keyboards nailed the almost classical piano part and the full-gospel organ track.

[@kylerjones4411]

This album. Still so earth shattering. I actually feel bad for people that haven't experienced it.

[@andydurazo5337]

It’s called a concept album. Many artists recorded albums designed to be taken as a whole and not cuts,

[@MrTech226]

This is why Dark Side of the Moon set a record according to Guinness Book of World Records for being on music charts for a length of time.

[@emcsquared8681]

Should really think about doing a reaction to this entire album in one shot. It’s a concept album where each song tells a pert of one story and they all connect. The singer is Clare Torry, you can here snipits of her vocals throughout the album.

[@MrMytube914]

This was one of the greatest concerts I’ve ever seen. I was in high school and they played at Cobo Arena and hearing it live or just knock your socks off one of the best experience of my young life back then

[@jorgerodrigues5880]

Yep. Amber is definitely a... FLOYDIAN. Yes capitalized. She gets it.

[@alanbeil8650]

She actually freelanced this. Like Amber she felt the music and went with it

[@KittykatOz]

First album I ever bought in 1973 and have been listening to it ever since, was magic then and it still magic. Clare Torry did say she wanted her voice to sound like an instrument. Great Gig in the Sky can generate different emotions to you throughout your life as it taps into your soul.

[@maxsteele9755]

These are sacred songs, they deserve respect and im so glad you two get it!

[@Dan-zb1ks]

One thing stands out watching this song performed live. The reaction of the crowd when they found out that.... It wasn't a black soul singer wailing .... in Great Gig in the Sky.

[@trailrunplanet]

When they do this song at concerts they use 3 or 4 backing singers to do what Clare Torry did on her own.

[@stephenulmer3781]

My girlfriend took me to "Pink Floyd" Dark side of the moon At the Lasarium in Griffith Park Observatory in the 90s. Its a lazer show on the ceiling of the observatory to the music. Made me a fan of this album instantly. It was such a vibe ☺

[@nickibianchi5973]

I miss Lasarium, so many great pieces of music, roundabout, blue Danube, and I think it was money they played there.

[@themersh4064]

Your girlfriend is a keeper. Treat her right because she sure turned you on.

[@maureenwagg5305]

Clare Tory. She is a beast of a vocalist.

[@williamscoggin1509]

Isn't it strange how Pink Floyd even without any words in a song can paint an entire image in your head that you know nothing about a few seconds before the song started. And you're not sure about anything but you feel fulfilled. There will never be another group that does what they do, they are simply magical.

[@DUGGER1947]

Female background singers have often been used by Pink Floyd. Clare Torry's solo on this song is without doubt, the most iconic vocal solo ever done in a song on a Pink Floyd album.... and oh, by the way... Dark Side of the Moon is one of the most successful albums in terms of sales and positive critical review in rock music history!

[@mil2k11]

I"ve seen Brit Floyd five times and every time they do this song, the young lady on vocals gets a standing ovation. And it's warranted. Whomever they find to do this, each lady nails it. Brit Floyd btw is probably the greatest PF tribute band.

[@bartholomew1613]

I just saw them weeks ago in New Hampshire. Absolutely amazing. And I've seen all the cover bands

[@steveleblanc7124]

Her name is Angela Cervantes and I agree she is amazing

[@Stoney_Snark]

Hey guys, here to watch Amber get her jollies, but I think Rob is gonna be with this too!! Thanks guys. You should do this whole album as one reaction!

[@mongotheelder6151]

So glad you reacted to this song. One of Pink Floyd's best.

[@luckyspurs]

Amber just gets Pink Floyd so well. She's just got a way of wording what it's bringing, and doing and feeling like. Really good.

[@BeastrealDT]

Pink Floyd makes concept albums that are best listened to from beginning to end... with headphones. 🎧 🎶 ✌️

[@BostonCeltics19]

And a hit of acid or some mushrooms are helpful but not mandatory.

[@mikegarcia6935]

Great song!!! If you are on a movie reaction bit, watch Pink Floyd The Wall. It is a great musical movie. It’s a story it’s a concert it’s Pink Floyd’s masterpiece. And for female Friday listen to Lulu “To Sir, With Love” it’s a teachers song.