Pink Floyd - Comfortably Numb - Cover (Live At The Dobbie Hall)

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(3/3) My name is Ewan Cunningham, I'm 19 years old and I'm a self taught musician. I started playing drums at the age of 4 and and continued to only play drums until I started branching out into other instruments such as guitar, bass, keyboards and vocals. I've been teaching myself to mix, record and film music since I was 10 years old and this is my passion.
Here is the final video from my latest "Live At The Dobbie Hall" recording. This is a one man band cover of "Comfortably Numb" by Pink Floyd from their 1979 album "The Wall".
Well here it is. The grand finale! I hope you enjoy my attempt to recreate the sound and feel of this Pink Floyd classic. Everything you see and hear in this video was recorded, filmed, mixed and edited entirely by me. I based this cover on a mix of the original version and the live versions from 1980. You'll notice that the backing vocals go on for longer during the "I have become Comfortably Numb" line. I heard this on the live version and loved it. I also extended the guitar solo, incorporating some licks that Gilmour played live whilst also improvising my own parts.
A big "thank you" goes to the generous viewers who contributed to the indiegogo campaign which successfully covered the cost of renting out the Dobbie Hall, making this video possible! Thank you Malcolm, Jason, Berend, Luca, Julian and Thomas!
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This video was shot in 4K with a GoPro Hero 4 Black Edition and Panasonic Lumix G7.
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[@ewancunningham]

Hey everyone! My new album 'Copenhagen Girl' is out now! Give it a listen :) hyperurl.co/copenhagengirl

[@philchisholm1]

Ewan , i am a huge pink floyd fan . but you cover of comfortly numb is in my mind better

[@tobysmith2197]

A cover that does justice to the untouchable original. Great job.

[@ewancunningham]

+Tubs 00 Thank you very much! :-)

[@tobysmith2197]

not a problem. :-)

[@jamesrobert680]

And is still a million times better than the appalling Scissor Sisters version.

[@faededtoblack]

WTF did I just listen to?!!!! Was this freaking Floyd??? This dude nailed it!! The closest to the original I've ever heard!! My hats off to this band. I'm humbled to be on the same planet with such talent. Well done. Well freaking done!!! 🤘🏻

[@EKEACRES]

The average person doesn't understand just how much work and Talent is required to even achieve something as excellent as this is.

[@billy9361]

True. Talented guy and hard working guy obvisously.

[@ilmammourtada4538]

Talent doesn't do that. It's working your a** off for years that gives such result..

[@Real1Gaming]

I'm amazed at how close you get to Gilmour with that solo. Great job.

[@ewancunningham]

+Real1Gaming Thanks man!

[@logancampbell7930]

Agreed! What effects did you use in the signal path for the solos?

[@meganstephens4195]

It's the best cover guitar I have ever heard.

[@superhepu]

Brilliant job. Thx.

[@dpreda2000]

True!

[@denooraM]

Gilmour once said in an interview......just pick up an instrument and practice!!!!! You picked up the whole band's gears and you nailed their most iconic song! I was left speechless!!!! Man you overflow with talent!!!! Bravo!!!!!

[@ewancunningham]

Thank you very much. Glad you liked it :-)

[@xannondaalder1173]

As an absolute Pink Floyd purist I’m quite shocked at how you performed the solo. Bravo!

[@josephboysuk686]

The solo, vocals, filmography, and everything else are just amazing. Keep up the great work.

[@ewancunningham]

Thank you very much! I'm gad you liked it :-)

[@drinx116]

its cinematography not filmography

[@mr.k2559]

So...playing the drums and keyboards isn't enough; Ewan also plays that spectacular guitar solo. Is there anything this "kid" can't play? Love love love his talent!

[@kevinbodnar5061]

This is the best cover of comfortably numb I've seen.

[@ewancunningham]

+Kevin Bodnar Thank you very much Kevin! :-)

[@valcye]

Aundrey Korelov

[@montreux82]

This is the best cover of comfortably numb I've seen.

[@valcye]

Gonzalo M Sounds just like PF until the solo. Have a look at. Andrey Korolev's Pulse version of the solo.

[@charlesquelos44]

Andrey Korolev

[@marquelleal7123]

Best cover I've ever seen of the song, Time needs to be next

[@Ken_James_SV]

Totally agree. This is the best cover of this song I have ever seen!!! Well done!

[@JTube571]

There is another on KZbin that is spot on but this one is still great.

[@mobiuspaw494]

By far the best cover ever !!

[@HenselsHome]

This is, by far, the BEST Cover out there! Your voice is like butter and your solo is like a North Carolina stream... flows beautifully 💋🥰👍👊

[@karangurung5119]

Chorus part almost sounds the same.

[@masonkelter]

Once again, he listened to the fans and did a full cover of "Comfortably Numb". I think everyone can shut up now. LOL. This man can do anything, and by the looks of it, he will continue to do so. Congratulations Ewan for doing this.

[@ewancunningham]

Thank you for the awesome comment! I always appreciate your support :-) This video wouldn't be possible without it!

[@wagnerribeirodesantana1651]

When I heard this song.I Have became comfortably happy.🎸

[@samduran4956]

Absolutely beautiful right on point

[@scottwindle5027]

There is no substitute for Gilmour, but this kid is as close as I've heard even with the artistic license. Good job.

[@michaelsweeney661]

Scott Windle have a listen to the final solo by Andrey Korolev on here. From the Pulse tour at Earle Court.

[@michaelsweeney661]

Scott Windle Mix - Andrey Korolev - Comfortably Numb (Pink Floyd) Solo cover PULSE version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5-2lGWljsqgqac

[@ragnaroksangel]

Vocals are straight fucking trash.

[@mikefraser4513]

This was great...but the Andrey Korolevs cover of CN 2nd solo was the best I've ever heard.

[@megumareta6361]

@@mikefraser4513 theres also a better version by HERES now

[@igorgutofc]

This is just amazing. Playing so many instruments and perfectly! Also, your voice REALLY LOOKS like David Gilmour's one in the chorus. Great!

[@ewancunningham]

Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@gordonholman621]

Speechless isn't the word, mesmerized is more like it!... this solo is all timing, you nailed it!!!

[@samratbose443]

I'm stunned on that ending solo. Great Work!

[@nulli3001]

I em Pink Floyd fan as long as I remember. I've never heard such of passion and filling and devotion for the Pink Floyd. Comfortably Numb is masterpiece and you played it like being actually one person Pink Floyd!!!!!!! When I've closed my eyes I've forgotten is not Pink Floyd. I'm speechless!!!!!

[@vladavasiljev]

When I see such a beautiful hard work of a young man, the world seems to have a better future.

[@jbonthestreets5749]

I'm biggest Floyd fan and your the best cover artist ive ever heard by far, absolutely amazing. you would of walked in Floyd no problem mte.

[@donlanthier877]

\Whoa, Ewan!! This is phenomenally good, no great! David Gilmour would doff his hat to your wonderful playing skills as you take the guitar solo to really satisfying heights! This will be hard to replicate, being a one man Pink Floyd tribute man!! Loved this so much! Incredible vocals too!!!

[@ewancunningham]

Thank you very much for your wonderful comment Don! I'm glad you liked this one :-)

[@zy9662]

+Ewan Cunningham I guess the great Pink Floyd wasn't that enormously complex in their playing if one young and very talented man can replicate them so well :b. Do you like the RHCP or the Who ?

[@user-wc6pw8oh6v]

@@zy9662 well, I dunno about pink Floyd man, but John Paul Jones' keyboard solo sounds like shit

[@mumflrfumperdink8416]

@@zy9662 or he is just good...

[@rickfrancis5480]

Yes this is incredible

[@tapiantampubolon]

Nice job bro.. waiting for a full cover of Shine on You Crazy DIamond hahaha :D

[@southbayrickybobby5820]

This is the best cover ever. God I wish I had a band. Comfortably numb is my specialty but I can play anything.

[@johndeerishere]

The siren type guitar phasing at close to the end of the solo and transition was also really cool.

[@gbrar86]

Mind blown! That was from another planet

[@sabbirahmed2096]

I can't express my feelings, how good the cover is. Great job brother. Still the bestest cover I've seen. An all-rounding performance. You just nailed it.

[@slap_A_flamingo]

Dude. The moment I realised that it was you playing all the instruments really messed with me. Amazing cover. Solos are nice and clear and distinguishable. Most covers I've seen, the solos don't really seem right. I'm a believer in never covering certain songs such as this but you do the song passion and respect for a classic. If Dave seen or has seen this bet he'd be impressed. Amazing work yet again man.

[@solnidor]

as usual, you have added a different dimension to one of my favorite pieces. your creative honesty is much appreciated.

[@miocid4526]

This is one of the best Pink Floyd tributes. Great Ewan!

[@ioannistheodorou9312]

Amazing cover man,the best i have ever heard!!!!

[@TrebleForTheBass]

Dude you are a prodigy - absolutely amazing. I’ve played piano and guitar for over 35 yrs and you have that unreachable status I wish I had

[@jameshall3716]

I'm huge fan of Pink Floyd and this is my favorite song . So I've listened to song thousands of times and man you nailed it. WOW!

[@eduardoelias8007]

great Ewan...!!! congratulations man...!!!

[@truder55]

As I said before Ewan, you surpass yourself each time. There are a lot of good and great covers of Numb on KZbin, many very technically excellent but yours has feeling & insight as to the piece too which is often lacking in others not to mention your study of the piece & its versions. Your recording values are just superb as well and I find it hard to believe and to remember, you have only been adding your vocal styling for about the last year. Well done keep it up - thank you.

[@mobiuspaw494]

Just found this ! Awesome cover , gave me goosebumps man.

[@solnidor]

Of course I have my listening routine when I enjoy artists and their music. I try to keep up with new artists and new sounds, true. Yet at my core are the greats of my time. Had I been told 5 years ago that anyone could stand on the stage with Pink Floyd I would have laughed. Of course no one ever said such a silly thing to me. Today I am the voice that says, yes, there is one who can stand with Pink Floyd. That one is you, Ewan. Nothing I could write will express the gratitude for the gifts of your talent. When you sing or play or, as in this performance, you are brilliant beyond your years. As a percussionist, you remind me that there is no substitute for pure talent. Talent is more than training it is something from deep inside the artist that brings expression to the talent and, training. Your talent surpasses most of the "new" artists. But, then you cannot be simply reviewed because your talent is ancient. Your talent and your instinctual, subtle manipulations are what has always made music what it is: a doorway into what is real. When I pick a lineup for my enjoyment, you are always a part of my selection and I hear you with the greats. Thank you, young man.

[@ewancunningham]

Thank you so much for the amazing comment Lee!

[@davidsharp3181]

You nailed that solo, dave gilmour would be proud, well done

[@beats.663]

Speachless.. very well performed. Thank you!

[@simonasjokubauskas44]

I'm absolutely speecheless

[@ThinWhiteAxe]

THAT WAS INCREDIBLEEEEEEE My mind is blown. You were amazing at the end there -- some very Gilmourish stylings. Absurdly excellent!

[@joaott1974]

Amazing cover. Yre an amazing musician. ! Im a pink floyd addicted and your version nailed it. Congratulations from Portugal !

[@michaellee1663]

"Comfortably" your best work to date. Hats off young man.

[@nathaniellawrence3395]

Echoes

[@youreverydaysaltyiowastate5602]

@@nathaniellawrence3395 yup

[@davidhill2874]

I fell in love with your talent with the many songs you've done of Pink Floyd and listen to them often! Hope to hear more from you soon!!!!

[@fantadenaranja1997]

i love the moment of the solo when you play notes of the Pulse concert. Great!

[@TheIUrZz]

that's one hell of a clean cover ! great job !

[@emrecanturkmen5956]

Woow great job ewan!!

[@snedanator1]

Absolutely outstanding 👏. An extremely talented young man. Keep up the good work! ❤

[@Karmakatt6]

Your Gilmour Solo sold me.. AWESOME MAN!! I can feel his solo through you. I've heard some excellent covers but I don't remember the last time I felt one. Bravo Dude!

[@explorertraveler7530]

Great cover!

[@12shashwat]

I almost had tears in my eyes. Perfection is the word for this cover. The single person who has disliked it has no right to live on this planet.

[@arimakousei1355]

I agree with most of your comment but the last line?. You can't just say that a guy shouldnt have to live on this planet if he dislikes!

[@mumflrfumperdink8416]

@@arimakousei1355 yeah that seemed a bit too far to me

[@12shashwat]

Ok, I got carried away a little when I wrote this. It’s just this cover is perfect.

[@aarontyler69]

Top Notch! Well done indeed. Your spot on vocals distracted me from the fact you're a one man band! Superb mate, simply superb.

[@chironvanp]

Absolutely the greatest cover of this masterpiece i've ever heard. Played with passion in every note. Thank you so much

[@stijnkooistra9975]

Great man👊

[@alf9422]

I’ve never heard of cover that sounds so much like the original

[@thebrowningeffect]

You are a musical genius Ewan my man. This is the best cover of this song that has been ever made. Congratulations to you. 🤘🤘

[@thelatenightbar]

The performance and editing of this is just amazing

[@EricPenn1147]

Gilmour would be proud.... Outstanding! (Waters is too arrogant to be proud though)...

[@bbandthesv]

Eric Smith That is extremely false

[@ruben771]

I disagree, but i laughed hard at this joke

[@kodredcud]

You're probably right lol

[@jeremiahacuna4870]

I don't really understand Rodgers

[@andrewunknown111]

ReaperhunterB nah Rogers is a good lyricist but kind of an asshole EDIT: also the reason Pink Floyd strayed for their glory days

[@Sidant8848]

Wtf why only 20k views ? Best cover done ever 👌

[@ewancunningham]

+Sidant Sherchan Thanks a lot :-)

[@CezarCazan]

One of the best covers I have seen! Nice job!

[@colin240359]

As i always say.....Brilliant!!! A clapping of hands, and sigh of appreciation for your production as a whole, Ewan!

[@douglasstephens9481]

Who the fuck gives a down vote on this? This is almost close to topping the Original.

[@frizky101]

never ever speak such blasphemy again. one of the best covers ive seen yes but nothing ever defeats the original. ever.

[@Arthur-zu6yb]

He didn’t say it defeats the original

[@pamatt1965]

Shit. These goosebumps may be fatal.

[@richiemartin5813]

Brilliant in every aspect of the song. Great sound especially on the solos and I love the closing solo. This has gone into my favourites file.

[@Danlboi]

I grew up during the early years of Pink Floyd and are somewhat familiar with some of their more well-known songs, although I never was a big fan. But, I've really enjoyed watching your drum cover videos and now some of your singing videos, and it's making me think I need go and listen to some more of their music. Great job and congrats on all your upcoming success!! Keep it up!! :)

[@luismusic8321]

Simplesmente perfeito... o melhor cover do Pink Floyd que ja vi em toda minha vida...otimo trabalho parabéns. E ganhou mais um inscrito, e um abraço daqui do Brasil !

[@Steve.G1366]

Bloody hell, fantastic all round musician.

[@SilentRONIN26]

You have absolutely nailed these covers, and somehow you have managed to cover all of my favourite Pink Floyd songs as well. Respect.

[@nigelbriggs3242]

Wow young man. One very talented guy. This is probably one of the best covers of my favourite song I've ever seen.. I doft my hat to you.. Shine on

[@Sauron191]

You did all this on your own!!?? God almighty!!!! Truly mind blowing Ewan!! MIND BLOWING!!! Absolutely EPIC WORK!!!!! EPIC my son!! 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻

[@enimarcoutinho1855]

Perfeito..... muito bom a qualidade do som e do vocal. Parabéns

[@Sr_iRL]

Dude, your talent is simply amazing. Amazing job

[@MrMaomet]

The best cover ever on this earth!!! You are very gifted my friend! Congratulations!

[@AlanSKane]

that was an awesome job dude the whole vid had me entranced. keep up the great performances

[@ewancunningham]

Thanks a lot Alan! Glad you enjoyed it :-)

[@udobreuer4131]

Hey Ewan, the only thing i miss in the end of this video, is a take of the crowd giving Standing Ovations on their chairs. Thats honorable exactly what you deserve. Very great performance and highly professional Video cutting. Congrats and Standing Ovations from Germany.

[@darrinlawton2748]

Simply amazing

[@royarsey5429]

i love your covers man..good job! flawless..nice!

[@Dxfan01]

Man! This played after listening to one of your cover videos, while I was doing laundry.. I thought it was just a live Pink Floyd show that just sounded a little different as live shows always do and I don't mean that in a bad way at all. ABSOLUTELY floored when I returned to my screen and saw its you. BRAVO BROTHER BRAVO

[@bramilan]

That was hell of a cover! Fantastic job!

[@darkmoon3633]

absolutly outstanding man :) pink floyd is my favourite band, and your attempt to recreate the sound of this masterpeice was successful:)

[@RedEyedJedi]

I listen to the original daily and must have heard it 1000's of times. This is an awesome cover! Absolutely amazing job guys.

[@dariorotaclimb]

So far my favorite cover of CT i ve heard❤

[@AudioAtmos]

Man, you just blew it right out of the stadium!!! Incredible solo. Vocal harmonies were superb. Basically, you nailed it.

[@RohitPatnala]

Man! Appreciate your interest in bringing out such an amazing video. It definitely takes in a lot of effort to come up with such a top-notch performance. Great job!! This is the ultimate tribute :)

[@solnidor]

i have always known that you are a gifted and talented musician and this performance of Comfortably Numb at The Dobbie Hall only proves me right. Many thanks are due to you for sharing this incredible mix, instrumentals and vocals.

[@user-lu1pn6to9e]

Scrutiny threw it's hat down, stomped it and walked out...that was one BAD ASS performance....wow

[@trannongoble7722]

You definitely do the best covers I have ever heard of Pink Floyd and I have been a Floyd fan for 30 years. Remarkable. Amazing work.

[@shanefinch7598]

Dude. That's the best cover I have ever heard of that song. Solo was on point. Great Job!

[@benjaminthomasbuckley5004]

Great work here. Not only a wonderful rendition aurally, but the actual video itself is amazing. This is one of the best videos I've ever seen on KZbin.

[@ewancunningham]

Wow thank you very much! :-)

[@seymourduncan98]

great job , i've been waiting for this for a while

[@Cashmaster110games]

OMG!! I felt shivers down my spine!! JUST like David Gilmour!! Great work!!!!

[@evanharley9038]

Absolutely amazing! You deserve way more credit

[@lordloftus10]

Love it,love it,love it.You da man Ewan.Perfectly executed.What a talent you are.

[@margauxl.2972]

You did all of this by yourself!! I'm so amazed, your cover is perfect, you re-create the Floyd's vibe just right. Congratulations!!

[@homesteadworks3448]

Another great video! And you gave this cover justice! Leads are so close to spot on!

[@DrumCoversbyBill]

Wow absolutely amazing! Great cover to a timeless classic!

[@ewancunningham]

Thanks a lot Bill :-)

[@CharlieD954]

Fantastic job.. your video and talent is top notch.

[@richardabney4528]

Keep coming back to this video wishing I had half the talent you have great job such a masterpiece

[@glassslide]

Outstanding, really enjoyed your video, great job!!

[@nahallud1071]

Been here since 7k subs now 18k. Hope it keeps growing and I always look forward to future performances.

[@ewancunningham]

Thank you for your support mate! I really appreciate it :-)

[@Wonkle]

I love that this is a Pink Floyd cover, but it's also personalised to you, so it's not just a random cover of Comfortably Numb. There's a lot of personality in it, which is really cool! (and the solo is super epic, you're very talented!)