Pink Floyd - Comfortably Numb (cover by The Novelists)

This is our cover of Pink Floyd's masterpiece, "Comfortably Numb." We are performing here at Hawkins Amphitheather at Bartley Ranch - Reno, NV.
The Novelists:
Joel Ackerson - vocals, guitar
Eric Andersen - vocals, piano and keys
Zack Teran - vocals, upright bass
Guest musician:
Megan Slankard - vocals, guitar

[@EvanTisby]

His voice is PERFECT for pink floyd!

[@ChaithanyaSN]

The beauty of the harmony , lies within it's simplicity.

[@pulpjules7356]

best cover iv ever heard

[@PrashannaGauta]

dont get the same feeling with the piano the guitar solo is always heavenly

[@steveryan1799]

It needs both. It begs for both.

[@davefink2326]

It's hard to bend those piano keys

[@mistyrainshawnwillia]

This video should have millions of views already! Easily one of the best comfortably numb performances.

[@raymondclark1458]

That girl can harmonize beautifully. What a voice!

[@Henrik4King2012]

How does this not have millions of views

[@dungamelo]

My God what a beautiful thing! Come play here in Brazil !

[@ADI0xXx]

These harmonics... beautiful!

[@raul42zero83]

Haha the pianist looked like he was having the best time of his life. Thats called passion.

[@erichenryandersen]

Coming from the pianist, thanks!

[@pulpjules7356]

Eric Andersen I love your music. Thank a. Lot

[@johniemos5566]

Eric Andersen yeah really nice man !!

[@ricercatoreattento8815]

that's because he's playing the best song ever......and he's really having the best time in his life

[@haiducs]

you can't feel any other way playing this song

[@idh12volt]

I remember the first time I heard you guys perform this song live, and was completely blown away. I'm a Pink Floyd fan from WAY back, and VERY picky about anyone covering one of their songs, but this was absolutely brilliant.

[@hplayer7208]

Nice!! I love the backing vocals, especially the girl's.

[@angelogandolfo4174]

With any such timeless, beautiful, near-perfect number as your starting point/original, this would always be a HUGE ask. And, IMHO, you’ve done a great job!!!!

[@amritagoyal2324]

I always thought David Gilmour's guitar solos were the keynote of, well, any Floyd song. I can't believe how wrong I was. This is beautiful, and the piano and the harmonizing makes it a lovely interpretation. Being a pianist, I love seeing rock guitar solos tastefully covered, and even though the effect is very different, it's absolutely brilliant

[@thenovelists]

We really appreciate this. So many were furious at us for not re-creating the exact same solo (my favorite guitar solo of all time). Thank you for catching that the difference was intentional.

[@user-kn1tk8oy2q]

I started this video and saw some of the complaints in the comments and thought I might turn it off a minute or two into it, but this is actually a really great and different take on the song. I don't think this version needs Gilmour's guitar solos, that's what the original is for. Anyway, great singing and playing here. I love the combination of voices.

[@TheCoachTom]

Great cover and interpretation. This definitely stands on its own feet. Well done!

[@Assgier]

Fully agree with you on that!

[@sullyboy1974]

I will always love the original the best but this has totally blew my mind, this is something else. Totally unbelievable.

[@robertmiller303]

if you wanna hear the epic guitar solo just listen to the original. this is something different

[@mikehericks244]

Kids... take note.. this is what real musicianship is.

[@danshtr]

One of the best Pink Floyd covers I have ever heard

[@strettonclassics9063]

You put your print on it. Respect.

[@3ahsawness]

even without an electric guitar, the song is still BEAUTIFUL!! Great Cover!

[@Likosak]

Love everything about it. That girl voice makes it so interesting together with main vocalist. Piano solo instead of guitar one so original. Love it. Hope you gonna get succesfull cuz you guys deserve it. ;) Peace

[@thenovelists]

Thank you

[@debilynnphillips]

Wonderful work! I love, love, love Megan Slankard, too! Awesome stuff! xoxo

[@SandalsMcPickle]

Deserves way more views.

[@kalebmantegani5922]

understatement of the year

[@johng.izaguirre6559]

This is just a fantastic cover!!!!!! Speechless !!

[@naxoux2023]

beautiful versión......congrats...

[@agentsushi5001]

That was killer I liked the piano solo too

[@daverosales4041]

2019 Its a nice cover paid tribute to Pink Floyd

[@yannimohamed2349]

Perfect!!

[@chr970]

I’ll get ripped for saying this, because I’ve seen the comments about harmonies and musicality from all of them....this is great,..9/10....but honestly feel if Joel had taken the vocals totally on his own, and was allowed to own that song by himself,....12/10.

[@oberev1]

Just discovered this Reno band playing at Mt Rose yesterday. I've heard Eric Anderson before and was impressed...the addition of these other artists is even more impressive! Nice job guys!

[@rhtjuneja1991]

Loved the piano solo!

[@dm7402]

Absolutely phenomenal...

[@corradoargiolas4466]

Chiunque canti questa canzone è da ammirare. Bravissimi!!!!!!!

[@joseassuncao5598]

MAGNIFICO

[@frankcass1]

I am a huge Pink Floyd fan. That has to be the best cover version that I’ve ever heard. (Standing ovation to you )

[@thenovelists]

From another lifelong fan, thank you.

[@sarra5122]

the best Comfortably Numb cover

[@hofihofi6189]

Perfect , enjoy this song.

[@jacheech]

Just incredible. Really enjoyed this!

[@lord742]

This is the best Comfortably Numb cover I've ever heard!! :)

[@predador1900]

Beautiful! Thanks from Brazil.

[@khairowensullivan7489]

Not many can play this song and do it epically...and they did it...

[@ianhunter9149]

While I long for the hectic master guitar at the end... even after the first note... this version took me on a journey into the depth of the lyrics... to a place I crave and run from. Just brilliant.

[@ttetpos]

Bravo!!

[@HuyNguyen-mf4fs]

Gosh, such harmony!!!...

[@marambaL]

loved it to the core..but still ..wish there was a lead solo!...awesome guys...lotta love

[@trainsstrain]

this gave me shivers it was so good. love the harmonies! and the stand up bass effect

[@SimoneOrtisi]

GREAT!

[@homoaranea]

Hauntingly done, beautiful arrangement!

[@zbigusgie]

Curious cover great solo piano

[@marklosshow]

wonderfull !! how nice! Great Version........I loved it.!!

[@Crisperdad]

Beautiful... Just beautiful!

[@HollisbrownMr]

best cover I ever heard of this song - really great. Everyone is perfect with his part!

[@JehanaMusic]

Awesome, simply love it ♥

[@nealmclaughlin6821]

So well done.... brilliant !

[@titankeith]

Saw you perform at a house concert in Santa Maria recently, you opened for Glen Phillips of Toad the Wet Sprocket, and I became an instant fan! The Novelists ROCK!

[@Clueless986]

downright emotional and amazing. I hope you guys play in CT

[@billaustinireland]

Beautiful, so so good

[@bloodofvengenz]

what a beautiful and majestic song. omg

[@jogo1209]

You guys really deserve to be discovered by many more people. Wish you luck!

[@swerven2]

Outstanding.

[@TheElRobo]

Absolute great performance

[@gabrielsilper3694]

Fantástico, a melhor versão que ja ouvi!

[@elzioa.santos843]

Essa canção é incrível...cada cover mais lindo que outro

[@LisaDawnn]

Wow. That's all. Just "wow" :)

[@sahanseney134]

That piano work is top notch

[@ilnonnogigi]

I have never heard a more beautiful and original cover of this

[@biclaranja]

Splendid!

[@iamunderground291]

Wow. Best cover of this song EVER!

[@BG-jg4pt]

Outstanding!

[@anwarrofiq]

Awesome acoustic cover version ! Love it !!

[@stillworkin9813]

great spirit thrown in

[@sarra5122]

this sounds beautiful

[@MikeFloutier]

Delightful, thank you!

[@SydOfTheFunnyHat]

I forgot how much I love this. :)

[@grazianelapazini410]

Espetacular!

[@louiebell4554]

That is absolutely beautiful. Inspired me to do this with my band. Great work :)

[@donges87]

Spectacular.

[@FaxeWikinger]

this is great, a very deferent handling with this timeless music

[@constanceperin597]

Des frissons !

[@manojuan477]

Too good!!

[@psfekete]

Fantastic!!!

[@johniemos5566]

amazing cover ! I really loved it !

[@juanmanuelorciari7583]

Congratulations guys, that was AMAZING

[@scottcampbell3673]

WOW! Has to be one of the best, if not the best cover I've heard of Comfortably Numb! Great Job!

[@Lacanzonedelpadre]

i bet even roger, nick, david and richard like this

[@dizzyandthedizzybirds2055]

I doubt Roger appreciates this he's kind of a prick.

[@Bruno-om4ui]

this is amazing

[@distortion3586]

awesome voice love this cover

[@thejourneybox6665]

Extremely well done

[@PajaroJim]

tremendous version! hope you come to NJ!

[@vitao8275]

very nice !! wonderful

[@rodrigojacobo3598]

Bravo00 !!!

[@Abonanno24601]

OMG!!! I love it!!!!

[@PauloLima1]

Great!!! Beautiful version!!! Congratulations!!!

[@mikehericks244]

I've always said i'd like to hear this with proper high third and low third vocals..AMAZING!! When you hit the first chorus... goosebumps. Thanks for sharing!

[@joelackerson]

Mike Hericks Much obliged.

[@roberttempleton1728]

great cover - love your harmony

[@colltutor07]

Wow!!!! Excellent

[@123tremolo]

great cover of one of the hardest songs of all time!! keep it up.

[@KissMyChannelPLZ]

wonderful cover guys

[@40d4160]

Muito bom! Sensacional !!!