Pink Floyd - [ How they Reunited After 24 Years ] Rehearsal Live 8 2005

How it came to be, and the concert rehearsals !
Pink Floyd, reunited with former bassist/lyricist Roger Waters for the first time in over 24 years.The complete foursome had not performed together since a show at Earls Court in London on 17 June 1981.
Roger Waters' relationship with David Gilmour was so distant in the period before Pink Floyd's celebrated reunion at Live 8 that Waters had to ask organizer Bob Geldof for his former bandmate's phone number.
While Geldof had been persistent in trying to broker peace between the pair, he'd hit an initial roadblock with Gilmour - who once referred to a possible detente as something akin to "sleeping with your ex-wife." Waters then interceded. Ultimately, the event's mission - Live 8 was meant to raise awareness of poverty, debt and the AIDS crisis in developing nations - led to one of music's most improbable remarriages, though only for a single evening.
"The moment was bigger than those bad feelings," David Gilmour told the Associated Press in the days leading up to Pink Floyd's July 2, 2005, appearance. "Any squabbles Roger and the band have had in the past are so petty in this context, and if reforming for this concert will help focus attention, then it's going to be worthwhile."
And so Pink Floyd's classic-era lineup - Gilmour, Nick Mason, Waters and Richard Wright - took the stage for the first time since a 1981 concert at Earl's Court in London and, alas, for the last time ever.
"It's great to be asked to help Bob raise public awareness on the issues of third-world debt and poverty," Waters enthused as the day drew near. "The cynics will scoff. Screw 'em! Also, to be given the opportunity to put the band back together, even if it's only for a few numbers, is a big bonus."
To no one's surprise, Pink Floyd's reunion eclipsed a star-packed lineup at the London Hyde Park show, which also included Paul McCartney, the Who, Elton John, Madonna, R.E.M., U2, Coldplay and Robbie Williams. Live 8, scheduled to sync up with the 20th anniversary of Live Aid, also featured six other events through July 6. Bon Jovi, Stevie Wonder, Dave Matthews, Jay-Z and others performed at Philadelphia. Brian Wilson, and Crosby Stills and Nash appeared in Berlin. Duran Duran and Tim McGraw were among the headliners in Rome. Annie Lennox performed at Edinburg as the G8 summit -- a gathering of international leaders where debt cancellation and aid would be discussed -- kicked off.
For Pink Floyd, however, the most immediate concern was far more small scale: getting the songs right. "It's sort of assumed that we'll all remember how they go," Mason impishly admitted.
By all accounts, everyone was on their best behavior as three days of pre-show rehearsals unfolded. "There were times when Roger was struggling to not get bossy, and I was struggling to keep being bossy," Gilmour said at the time. "I saw how arguments could have happened, but we aren't at each other's throats anymore. Getting rid of that acrimony has got to be a good thing. Who wants to have that fester in your mind the rest of your life
Still, there was the matter of a set list. And it was there where the former bandmates - two decades after an ugly legal battle over the rights to the Pink Floyd name -- once again clashed.
Gilmour steadfastly refused to play Pink Floyd's most recognizable radio hit, "Another Brick in the Wall," deeming its anti-education message inappropriate for the moment. "Anyway, I don't like it much. It's all right but not part of the great emotional oeuvre," Gilmour said, in a 2006 interview. "The songs that Roger wanted were not the ones I thought we should do. The arrangements of the songs were not the way Roger wanted to do them. But I kind of insisted."
In the end, Pink Floyd were restricted, like all of the other artists performing at Live 8, to a short, 20-minute set. Even a reunion 24 years in the making was only a mere portion of the larger production. So the band settled on four songs: "Breathe" and "Money" from 1973's The Dark Side of the Moon, "Wish You Were Here" from the 1975 album of the same name and "Comfortably Numb" from 1979's The Wall, Pink Floyd's penultimate recording with Waters. They left aside music from the two Gilmour-led Pink Floyd albums that followed the acrimonious split.
Waters made reference to the band's original leader, the late Syd Barrett, even as he framed the larger reasons Pink Floyd had decided to reunite. "It’s actually quite emotional to be standing up here with these three guys again, after all these years - standing to be counted with the rest of you," Waters said amid the opening strains of "Wish You Were Here." "Anyway, we're doing this for the people who're not here - and particularly, of course, for Syd."
They finished with a somewhat awkward bow, but only after reaffirming Pink Floyd's former power and grace
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[@jgalla5549]

Gilmour's voice has aged amazingly well, especially compared to others from the 70s.

[@DJ-ov2it]

Thats because his voice is so amazing because of its raspiness. And usually older voices are more raspy. So it was likely to age like fine wine. Similar to how a 50 year old acapella bass singer will probably sound better than when he was 20 years old simply because you go deeper and gain more volume (frankly not least because of increased body fat) as you age and thats exactly what a bass wants. Unlike a tenor for example.

[@minidwarfdude9230]

I was incredibly surprised to hear him singing in his old age. Was not expecting it to sound as great as it was in the 70s. In fact the darker growls encompassed in his voice now fits the song greater, especially since the song's title "Wish You Were Here" would have more meaning the older you get

[@UserUser-ei8we]

Я,незнаю,но-помне,так они красавцы!

[@drinkingpoolwater]

guessing he prolly quit smoking long before the others did.

[@tramlad2]

Like silk

[@petercena9497]

RIP Rick Wright, hard to believe someone from a band this huge could be underrated, but he definitely was.

[@johnlackey1244]

Rick Wright and John Paul Jones. Two bastions of talent that formed the foundations of the two greatest bands of all time. Thank you guys.

[@chrislongstay]

So true, he was one of the really great keyboard players and a lovely man too.

[@garrisondurham3921]

pink floyd has helped me get through some hard times. they truly are the best band ever.

[@dumpygoodness4086]

Floyd is one of my faves, but it's funny: when I'm in a bad spot in life, I put Black Sabbath on first, b/c their lyrics are even darker and more cynical than Floyd's! And itmakes me feel better every time! (Also check out psychedelic germans ASH RA's "New Age Of Earth" album on YT from 1976. Like having you ears and brain MASSAGED sonically. THey were friends of pink floyd and I've been listening o a lot of Ash Ra when I'm depressed. SOOTHING and ALIEN!)

[@TC-rw1kf]

You know it. Hammock, headphones noise cancelling and a cool breeze. Almost as good as sex. But it last for hours... So... I'll go with Floyd.

[@MeMe-dw1sm]

Me too, back in the day... Great therapy they are

[@Andy-lm2zp]

i hear you and echo that sentiment

[@vvtt4229]

Yyyyyyyyy no trabalho 444e de Whatsapp agora é

[@RamtroStudios]

Someone once said that Gilmour kept his voice and lost his hair, while Roger lost his voice and kept his hair... ...but Rick kept both his hair and voice.

[@rgurung]

I kinda like Roger's rough and husky voice instead of more polishing and sweet voice of David. And that's just my opinion, no need to bitch abt it again ppl.

[@RamtroStudios]

awanil84 I do too, actually. I just read it somewhere and thought I'd follow up on it.

[@RamtroStudios]

***** Hmm...I like it, but... Rog sounds like he's going to cough up blood on a few songs after they're over.

[@vijaykumarpandey9810]

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[@tommack9395]

I do not think Roger's voice changed much at all... he always had that husk and some whine in it. Is unique and rather good. As I recall on the Wish you were here lp ... Gilmour sang the lead vocal alone on this song.

[@MajRatbag]

Could feel the tension there, and Nick's frustration that his two mates just can't seem to get along but hanging on in quiet desperation is the English way.

[@fede77]

hahaha great comment!!

[@binaychhetri6984]

i saw what you did there ..

[@chrisb8075]

@MajRatbag what utter bollocks, its a simple exchange upon which they both agree. I'm definitely not a Waters fan but your comments aren't even close to reflecting what's going on.

[@chrisb8075]

@@maoka0478 lmfao you don't say. Well done Einstein.

[@gilmourdimegates]

@@chrisb8075 amazing powers of observation, right?

[@leedavies4589]

nick mason was always the calm one ..his drumming is superb don't forget his place

[@swinetrek]

He was the buffer between David, Rick vs Roger.

[@williamkinsey4979]

Lee Davies Never! Nick is why we got all the demos.

[@DaveJ6515]

Someone says Nick is not a great drummer. I am no expert, so I won’t argue. The fact is that I can’t imagine anybody else giving that sound to the band. I think Nick is the best possible drummer of the greatest band in rock history.

[@williamkinsey4979]

@@DaveJ6515 Nick is so much more than a great drummer he is a great person. Because of him we now have all the demos and memorabilia. As well as arguably the greatest book on pink floyd there is.

[@DaveJ6515]

Polly Ann read that book in one night. It gives you that unique Pink Floyd pace when you read it. I loved it.

[@blahdeblahdeblah9529]

I'm so glad they did that concert, all 4 of them making music together as Pink Floyd for one last time. It gave closure to the band really, the fans got to see them and it was for a good cause.

[@sulatlalaki]

And that group hug at the end! When people set aside differences for a good cause...and the fans.

[@botunaden5467]

I am 58 years old and I was in this concert at the Hyde park and the very strong emotional moment when Waters said ( I am glad to be with these three and of course we’re doing it for SYD ) 🥰🌹😢

[@saraheart2804]

Nice. Thanks for the comment.

[@ronniewoodinsteadofmt2615]

Their Ian Stewart

[@sulatlalaki]

Damn, I'm jealous!

[@jwillsm]

It is amazing to me that everyone doesn't just enjoy the music for what it is. There are multitude reasons for why Pink Floyd split up. There is more than enough blame to go around. It is like pointing at Yoko Ono as the reason the Beatles broke up. For myself, I am just grateful for the wonderful things they created. This is my favorite band of all time. It is wonderful to listen to, and I never get tired of it. I wish the best for everyone that was ever in any way involved in the Pink Floyd. To every single human being that ever contributed a scintilla of effort to the monumental works of this band, a heartfelt thank you from me. Syd and Rick may you R.I.P.

[@sorwoggpm]

Amen to that on all accounts.

[@paulyoda4576]

you mean Joko Yoko

[@vosooghzardoshtian2785]

nothing like this. of course all together are pink floyd but the fact is three was stronger than one and at the last gilmour voice and guitar has more magic than any another fact and element. nevertheless any one of them has his own style and characteristics as a artist and we love all of them dont forget syd.

[@jayandrade2785]

J Smith ,well said! I've been a fan since I was 4 or 5 yrs old. They are the first band I got fanatic about,learning everything I could about a band that spoke to me. Amazing seeing them back together before Richard's passing,they made it complete. I love Pink Floyd.

[@jwillsm]

I think what really resonates for me is that the band was still turning out quality material during each of the three major incarnations.

[@DrDeath26]

Such a shame that David and Roger can't get along enough to make new music together, Such a dynamic duo... and lest we forget Rick... =(

[@Sploooks]

There getting along ok though :)

[@festushaggen2658]

New music together? Implying they wrote much music together beforehand? They didn't. Roger wrote most of the music and lyrics. Count the credits and co-credits on the 5-album run at success (DSOTM-TFC). I have the numbers should you need them. Dave wrote LITTLE. Mason and Wright... even less. There was never a dynamic duo in Pink Floyd. There was the genius - Waters, and the spoiled bastard stepchild - Gilmour.

[@molinzinho]

Festus Haggen You see, Waters wrote most of the music, but didnt necessarily compose it, great part Pink Floyd Music is the ambience and solos, that are in its majority not composed by Waters... Even though he was the main creative force, all the 4 were essencial to creating the sound we know Pink Floyd for... If he was that good, so tell me why Final Cut, which Gilmour asked to delay a bit so the rest of the band could make music for the album and Roger denied it, don't come even close to DSTOM, Wish you were Here or The Wall? What would be confortably Numb without Gilmour's solo? What would be DSTOM Without "The great Gig In The Sky", "Time", and "Us and Them" Wich are mainly Wright's compositions? So please, Roger is a great composer, one of the best, but Pink Floyd is a bit of everyone...

[@DrDeath26]

Festus Haggen And you have just proven to the entire Internet how stupidly incompetent you are! And please... don't try to teach me *Pink Floyd* or their history. I've been following them since 1977 and know all about their years prior to *Dark Side*. *1969-71* is my favorite era because of the long instrumental jams they had within their songs.*+Lucas* says it all... yes, *Roger* wrote most of the ideas, but to imply that he constructed every single note is a slap in the face to *Gilmour* and *Wright*. The sum of *Pink Floyd* - during their most productive years - 1973-1979 - was the four of them working together and creating that sound that we all love so much. *Roger* only came close to *Pink Floyd* once, with *Amused To Death* and he had to bring in *Jeff Beck* to help get him there. *Beck* created the perfect background for *Roger* to expand on. *Roger* has also had one amazing drummer in *Graham Broad* during his entire solo years. *Roger* is a genius, his writing proves that, but without some very key elements to help him along, his sound would not have been completed. And yes, *Roger* and *David* were a dynamic duo... just listen to any of the *Floyd* albums that you love... the thing that makes it all work is the music being played behind the lyrics, and in most all of those cases, that music involves *David* creating magic on his Strat and *Rick* laying down some amazing piano/keyboard work. So sad that you are so blinded and can't see that.

[@stopbunsen]

Festus Haggen It was the combination of all of them that made Pink Floyd what it is. The epitome of that I think is Shine On You Crazy Diamond. They were the dynamic trio during that period. Even Roger lately in interviews gives credit to David and Rick for what they did. Without their contributions Pink Floyd would never have made the albums that they did. Roger was/is a great writer, particularly with lyrics, themes and concepts. One of the best in rock music ever, but he has limitations that Dave and Rick often made up for. And likewise Dave and Rick had limitations that Roger made up for.

[@johnmartin6178]

I can't imagine groups like this happening again. Absolute stellar musicians with buckets load of talent. Just can't see the current pop scene producing anything like this ever again.

[@matthijs3153]

Yes, and its depressing.

[@TheOriginalZzYT]

things like that are hard to imagine, yes but i think a band as good as this HAS to come around again just because of the amount of time we have here. we may even get a bunch of bands this great - anythings possible after all

[@matthijs3153]

@@TheOriginalZzYT i have the feeling it won’t. There are’nt much bands as in the 70’s. Music now is only about autotune etc

[@Rosecain27]

@@TheOriginalZzYT I hope so. They may just be harder to find

[@Rubiangom]

So true😭😭😭 couldn't agree more

[@bababooey7576]

The way David sings along with his guitar playing is just brilliant. I saw him perform this in 2006. My eyes and ears will never forget the bliss. What an amazing talent.

[@davidborkin7045]

Brain Damage

[@SauceTheGold]

Is it supposed to be some talk box or something

[@odin1067]

@@SauceTheGold .. No, he's simply singing the notes that he's playing

[@heftosprod]

You should hear George benson then....

[@boblewin7099]

David's playing and strength and tone of his voice -- absolutely incredible.

[@scottreed8985]

Bob Lewin you don’t have to play a million notes a minute to be creative. I’ve always loved the way Gilmore plays.

[@5jerry1]

@@scottreed8985 ~ Gilmour, not Gilmore! It's depressing, how many illiterate Floyd "fans" there are.

[@scottreed8985]

@@5jerry1 whoa...sorry Podge (or should I say "pudge?"

[@Rellemann23]

@@5jerry1 Calm down there, friendo

[@11supertramp11]

I had the very great honour of meeting Dave, Nick and Richard on a number of occasions during the Momentary lapse of reason tour in 1987, awesome musicians and very genuine down to earth people. Pink Floyd have left a remarkable legacy to the world of music.

[@aaronschwartz5250]

I remember the sound of my Father's voice when he came home from work and found one of the walls in my bedroom had been painted black. He then turned to look at me and noticed the bottles of florescent poster paints and brushes at my feet. I answered his strained, questioning gaze by holding up my copy of Dark Side Of The Moon. He looked concerned again when I held up my Wall album and pointed at the adjacent wall. He didn't get it.... but he let me do it. Best Dad... just hearing Floyd in the distance... nearly every time... brings up memories of my parents (and others that I've lost over time). Thank you, Roger, David, Nick, Rick, Bob, and Syd!

[@FRIDAYTHETH-ic2uh]

ONE OF THE GREATEST BANDS OF ALL TIME.

[@anteantisin2059]

Yes

[@Yausbro]

the greatest band of all time

[@andrewptob]

Roger and Dave: two lost souls swimming in a fish bowl... Pity

[@bill_y4762]

AOB ahhh well said....

[@davidjames4521]

I think there are more lost souls than two highly successful, loaded musicians with love lives and families.

[@ianrutherford878]

@@davidjames4521 Me too and like so many 'gifted' people,they both seem to be 'a handful' as personalities.I'm not sad that they don't get on.They are strong and probably 'difficult' people when it comes to what they are passionate about.

[@TritnewNG]

@michael lee It'd suck pretty hard without Richard not being there though

[@TheScooter1963]

AOB Roger is a jerk is why

[@thenoobletlego]

So depressing that Rick is gone.. It's like he vanished.. Death is so depressing, but with life comes death. Beauty, love, hate and despair. They all coax together in a cocktail we call life.

[@at90percent]

His contributions were the essence of The Floyd's sound. Though traditionally he seems to be utterly dismissed.

[@casperguylkn]

Love his singing on some of the tracks on Meddle, Dark Side and Obscured by Clouds.

[@salvatoreucciardo1205]

To

[@nagaslrac]

There's no joy without pain.

[@josephstalin2829]

Todd No more cigar for him.

[@marisasoares3907]

WHAT A VOICE.... IN MY TEENS AND TWENTIES, I HAD A CRUSH ON GILMORE... NOW I AM 59... AND I STILL HAVE THE SAME "CRUSH"... WHAT A BAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍🇧🇷🇺🇸🎶🎵 .

[@5jerry1]

~ If you did, you'd have known it's Gilmour, not "Gilmore." Why can't so many so-called "fans" ever spell the names the right way?

[@martinvandyke1665]

Let me just change one thing, 🇧🇷🇬🇧 LUV YA.!!

[@georgiosfragkidis558]

@@5jerry1 do people like you ever stfu?

[@Tanker1106]

David’s voice...it hasn’t changed one bit. Clean AF.

[@ericgardner5969]

I’d argue it’s gotten better with age lol guy sounds amazing

[@sergkinder2382]

Gilmour's playing is not one bit different, so is his voice. Didn't change. Now that's what I call dedication, and mastery of music!

[@Alex-gn9px]

Playing all four together for the last time, for Live 8 was the best way for Pink Floyd to say fairwell to their audience.

[@paulwood7798]

I think time and perhaps they found out that Rick was terminally ill made them realise hey here is our chance to bury the hatchet. little did we realise just how much time Rick actually had and the lasting memory is the four guys leaving a stage smiling and happy after delivering 25 mins of impeccable, unsurpasable music. For me the perfect send off for Rick and the smile on Joe publics face of which 85 % had probably just had a musical education for the first time has shown what an impression it made. From me personally the best 25 mins I have ever witnessed.

[@jkens7179]

Paul you just said exactly what I was thinking. I'm not even stoned hahaha

[@Taradhish]

Well except Rick wasn't ill in '05.

[@avolite719]

Hey drama mama .. Rick wasn't ill during the Live 8 concert.

[@5jerry1]

@@Taradhish ~ Terminal cancer often lasts longer than three years.

[@Taradhish]

@@5jerry1 Wright's spokesman said in a statement: "The family of Richard Wright, founder member of Pink Floyd, announce with great sadness that Richard died today after a short struggle with cancer. " There you go.

[@88Erwache]

RIP Richard Wright

[@josteinhaugland729]

Mææ

[@pasqualemuzzupappa8596]

RIP Syd Barrett too!

[@chaplinlondon505]

Roger is a true human defending humanity like the oppressed Palestinian by the zionist viva Palestine

[@kida4313]

The hard times their music got me through... I am eternally greatful.

[@lempereurvox8104]

Kid A tLe

[@paultriplett8721]

Dido

[@jjmah7]

It really sucks that a group like this ever broke up to begin with, and I’m so glad I got to see them reunite live onstage - albeit on tv - just once in my lifetime. They sounded like they had never stopped playing together.

[@scottward6974]

Nick seems like the nicest one. I loved what he said about them sharing experiences and being witness to each others life. He's got a great attitude and seems like a lovely bloke!

[@Aleiuta75]

Pure dream....il love that guys from a long time...like 30 years...my first lp was Atom heart mother, my father give me for my 9th birthday.....thanks dad.....i love you...

[@ClarenceFisher]

AlessioPagnoniDrum If Atom Heart Mother was the first Floyd you'd ever heard (If I'm reading your post correctly), then the rest was all gravy. It only got better from there (LOL).

[@rhonmurry9718]

youdrummo anche io 📢.

[@kevinthaynes]

Your Dad was cool. AHM is an amazing, underappreciated gem.

[@donnalynn3589]

Pink Floyd has been my favorite band for as long as I remember. In the past, when I was going thru trials and tribulations in my life, I would sit by myself and listen to Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Part 1). That music just flowed thru my entire body, and put me at ease, and somehow, allowed me to think things thru more clearly. Such an amazing song!

[@DavidJonGilmour215]

Hello Donna Lynn, how are you doing today? I'm glad you're a fan. It's my pleasure meeting you here. I hope more of our songs made it into your list of favorite songs?

[@jironthunder7519]

Im so glad to see the Pink Floyd get together and smooth things over enough to make a graceful exit and a powerful finale to Live 8. Especially poignant is the sad facr Richard Wright passed on not too long after the show, in a positive offshoot of the moment both Dave and Roger played at each others solo fundraising charity events and gave fans what they were hoping for after a long time, accord amd harmony ; if only for a short time, but it is something that gives us all hope! Viva Pink Floyd!!!

[@radioflitercairplanes1715]

Not just a band , they are an experience ! Truly Rock legends for all time .

[@briancoburn6903]

Feel extremely lucky to have seen them at Earls Court in 1994. They were incredible.

[@michelleswift6819]

Oh me too . Xx love them 💕

[@fpbimbim]

Best band of all time

[@lorrainedarcy531]

I agree I love them

[@andrewpike2398]

@Kevin Prima not better but different I love both

[@paulashton6302]

@Kevin Prima Nah ....Greta Van Fleet are much better than ZEP man.....😉

[@tompog897]

Kevin Prima no question 👍🏻

[@billmers3219]

@@andrewpike2398 nicely put!!.. very classy!!

[@potion63]

i wonder if these 3 men realize how huge it would be to do a tour,reaching the younger generation atleast once ,live, i think it could change the way music is made today totaly, atleast give this generation a chance to feel real music , please

[@PokerLover1917]

I would definitely go

[@deborapregnolato492]

+potion63 It would be absolutely great, everyday I wonder why I wasn't born in the 60s, why I never had the possibility to see them perform live all togheter. So I would definitely cry if Nick, Roger and Dave would do one least tour, it'd be amazing, I (and all the fans that never saw them live) deserve it.

[@aquamarine99911]

Nah, that's what youtube is for. David refuses to play certain songs without Rick, and I don't blame him. It's really over ... but never over.

[@Crisper333]

I feel so bad for the younger generation of Floyd fans since they'll never have the chance to see the greatest band in history play. I was lucky enough to have won the age lottery and see them live. I still remember everything about that show and night vividly even though it was 24 years ago.

[@omarmunshi8895]

Spot on, bud.

[@siddharthpanchal718]

One of the greatest bands ever. No one made music like them.

[@pn546]

Genius has such a high price .... the music that they created together and apart changed music fundamentally... I would give everything I own to hear them Jam in peace and create something new and wonderful

[@zenshen1567]

Only Brits can play such an emotional song at such an emotional occasion without (showing) any emotion ;)

[@peter-cj5fo]

Quality Comment !

[@martinezz8268]

monokhem Are you stupid or something? Their music isnt over rated...

[@martinezz8268]

monokhem but i get it...its your opinion...for some reason

[@donutvampyre4603]

monokhem Yeah I am sure you do. Get a life dude

[@cheekyboy5000]

dude, taking the time on a video as sentimental and emotional as this to leave such a childish comment is pretty spiteful. You're the one who needs to get a life.

[@aquamarine99911]

Nick, Ringo and Charlie are hilarious, each in his own completely unique way. The drummer is so important to a successful band. When Bonzo kicked off, LZ just packed it up.

[@mehdisalehi1981]

RIP Richard. You are the only piece that is missed. I wished that you were alive and there was still a dim light in the end of the tunnel that someday there would be PF again.

[@NXSProductions]

Syd Barrett??

[@rockinrowdy13]

"one tasteful drum ending" :-)

[@ABCDEFGHIJKELA...]

it's a sad story really, you can't get back the lost time, I've tried, it never works. grudges waste lifetimes, and destroy what could have been brilliant moments...and epic friendships.

[@magneto44]

holding a grudge only hurts yourself

[@vvtt4229]

Rr

[@civ20]

So you run and you run to catch up with the sun but it's sinking Racing around to come up behind you again. The sun is the same in a relative way but you're older, Shorter of breath and one day closer to death.

[@amichair]

@@civ20 Words to live by amigo.

[@sasahammer]

"sold to a gentleman in blue shirt" hehe

[@silentqueue2344]

Yeah, Nick's dropped a couple of quid at auctions...

[@reetomghosh2611]

To me, David is the absolute greatest, the singular most soulful, heartwarming guitarist to ever be. I'd trade my life away if that'd allow him to age backwards and be with us for a few more decades (although I myself wouldn't be around to enjoy his music). The day David passes, that day will decide my mood for the rest of my life. Long live..

[@paultriplett8721]

I don't know if any band members read the comments, so I may be writing to the wind. I just want to say thank you. Thank you! Your music has added so many hours days and years of musical bliss to my life. The memories. Ah the memories. I have only seen you once years ago in Cleveland Ohio. It was the grand daddy of all the concerts I have been blessed to wittness and experience. I'm positive I'm amongst millions who share my sentiments. Bless all of you! Your music has carried me through so many differant trials, experiences etc. I have been in the middle of the pacific, Red Sea looking at a billion stars transfixed and soothed. Sometimes mesmerized listening to your music. I like everything you have put out.

[@patriciaoreilly8907]

I am sure the text are read by some of the band as they would like to read the feedbacks .

[@fliguy41]

When they played together after that long still the sound so crisp so clean so perfect No other band besides them 4 could have ever made so many people feel so good inside reuniting Hats off gentleman. Thanks

[@scottmackie1815]

Dave Gilmour’s angelic guitar playing is only surpassed by his smooth angelic voice. Two gifts bestowed upon 1 person.

[@flightofthebumblebee9529]

As long as David and Roger and Nick live, so does the chance at a Floyd reunion. A real one.

[@Mo_Taser]

Waters was much more than just the bassist/lyricist. He also wrote the vast majority of the music throughout their ten most successful years..

[@hangdrumdude]

Glad to know I'm not the only one who thinks that. Rick Wright is such an under-appreciated member of Pink Floyd. He is the backbone of their sound.

[@ishmamshahir9707]

Just pure gold... Pure music... Pure talent... Some of the best teachers of the human race...

[@shankarlakshmanan6167]

Mr Nick Mason is a classic example of how you can breeze through life armed with that most precious of things - a sense of humour.

[@nateharvey4197]

David humming out the notes made my whole day

[@gwbarnes]

I saw them in twice in the 80's. Seeing them get back together would be amazing.This is the first Pink Floyd song I ever heard, and I will never tire of it. Ever.

[@PAPIKOSWAY]

Best band ever on my generation, is timeless music will prevail for ever, thank you guys for give us such wonderfull moments.. .

[@itkojecockot]

Pink Floyd is one of those bands where every member is so unique, that it just doesn't work if anyone leaves the band...... but I still enjoy most of the stuff from post-roger era...... infact, my first encounter with this band's amazing music was "Division Bell" and I still love that album...... Floyd don't have a bad album..... every record is different and fresh with different approach..... that's what makes them the greatest band of all time

[@mikimike]

Wish we could have heard a little of "comfortably Numb" rehearsal. Would have been nice to hear Roger Waters vocals singing "Hello Is There Anyone In There"

[@simonpage6362]

Am I the only one that burst into tears at Wish You Were Here and consumed the rest of a bottle of Single Malt?

[@OrangePony75]

No.

[@Cocofanny04]

Just amazing vid, especially what each of them expresses ... I have compiled the 4 testimonies ...just a PRECIOUS GIFT !!!!! Thanks !!!!

[@LennyJohnson5]

Me and my 14 year-old son were lucky enough to be at Live 8 - we went up to London the day before and wandered out to Hyde Park in the evening to quiz the security guys about the best time to start queuing and what time the gates would be opening the next day; their advice was queue from 5.00am and the gates were due to open at noon.... while we spoke to them, Pink Floyd's soundcheck drifted across the evening air. A magical moment. The next day we were at the gates at 4.30am......

[@Mraidsan]

Who knew Wish You Were Here would be autobiographical in describing the relationship between Dave and Roger. Honestly the most poetic thing I’ve ever seen

[@BARRINGTONWOMBLE65]

Life is really too short.

[@samuelluria4744]

Damn straight.

[@williamkawryga7877]

Or too long for some

[@joeharvey5556]

@@williamkawryga7877 true.. but if your really busy it goes fast.. can u imagine these guys barely had a retirement.. neil paert already gone.. help elderly help others get hobbies.. do what ur goodat.. time will fly.. i have hobbies now and last 15yrs flew ... take care have fun good life ..maybecu can be a professional musician that takes alot of time ..

[@stopbunsen]

God this just brought tears to my eyes. For so many years I never thought they would get back together and play. We people can bury the hachet!

[@markbooms8497]

I love that All four original members of Pink Floyd are together, thank you God

[@GraemeGolding-geePgee]

I must admit, these guys are still absolutely fabulous.

[@s.greasey7654]

Undoubtedly one of the best bands in history!

[@alexanderbradshaw8148]

It’s like every great band, the competitive tension between them makes them really focus and perform to their absolute best. It’s like they want to impress each other or at least not let themselves down, I think it’s that added dynamic which just adds the edge when they, or any great band play together.

[@rva1945]

This video with the four rehearsing is a must have! Historical piece.

[@voltaire6668]

I heard David say years later that it wasn't that great of an experience. That Roger came back in and was trying to call the shots like he was still head honcho. Tried to change the set list, arrangements, etc. They were like, dude, you quit this band, you're not in it, much less the boss. Said the experience convinced him to let go of any thought of a more involved reunion.

[@cjm1648]

Voltaire 666 couldn’t agree more. Waters never appreciated the talent his band mates had.

[@voltaire6668]

@@cjm1648 And he WAS a genius, but needed the others to realize his visions fully. Just look at his solo career.

[@frapseddatsht]

@@voltaire6668 Seven months late but totally. Roger was definitely the driving force of PF through the 70s, but I feel in his years as a solo musician he hasn't grown at all (Though he still puts on great shows, but I'm simply talking about the music). Rick and Dave continued to grow and evolve their music, even if it has gone outside the sphere of what I can appreciate personally.

[@zackzallie8735]

Yikes. It hurts to read that. But, Roger IS a jerk after all these years,

[@danielvasquez8830]

He had to urge david to come over after the last song.

[@fedgoe]

To bad Richard is gone, but Pink Flyd would never be be the same without the 4 of you, so even if it was for a small moment in time it was worth it, .. for Richard, keep rocking

[@MrSnappy67]

fed goe Just wish they'd have played Careful With That Axe, Eugene. Or Saucerful of Secrets. That would REALLY have been the four of them getting back where they once belonged. And absolutely impossible without Wright, alas....

[@fedgoe]

The end of an ERA,but as long as we remember his memory will live on.... so... set the controls to the heart of the sun.... Mrsnappy67, and don´t forget.... wish you were here....

[@paulyoda4576]

fed goe The Final Cut was with the 3 that are left and that was an Amazing album

[@fedgoe]

Yes it was Paul, all of them are,

[@MrSnappy67]

+fed goe All classics of their own flavor, but those early sound experiments were so unique & exciting ~ and it was just the four guys, no sax player, trio of backup singers, 2nd guitarist, etc. Rick was most crucial to that era, so I really can't see the rest performing that stuff without him.

[@syk4ryo]

In tears here! ;(

[@robertstidham7685]

Best band ever...............

[@dr.debajyotibose2928]

This is GOLD !!

[@libertas6527]

Gold forever

[@user-bg9wr6uh3f]

u mean golden

[@YaseerAlKuFi]

Damn it there should be at least a 50 minuets documentary about this reunion.

[@Darkreines]

I'm glad that Waters got them back together, especially as it was he that split them

[@VickyDan]

Not a wrinkle .... Excellent.

[@b-sideplank]

Excuse me!! If your materials get rejected all the time would you stay in that band?

[@Darkreines]

Er Sorry, but Water's was the ego reason why they split in the first place!!

[@b-sideplank]

***** Yes, Gilmour's stuff would always end up in the record after Syd's death. Is that not true?

[@b-sideplank]

***** ok, this can go on forever. I just wanna say that I'll never think or claim or believe that Roger was free of ego and did not contribute to the break up. But it was definitely not just because of him, surely?

[@BC-ru8zd]

Слава Богу, что эти времена были моей юностью, мы видели прекрасную эпоху во всём, в том числе и в музыке! 🙏👏👏👏👏👏👍

[@indraspirit9815]

Теперь эта эпоха разделилась на два лагеря... хотя, мне кажется она и не разделялась, а всегда была такой...

[@lotharmatheus884]

Living legends of rock and roll. While others have come and gone in such a short space of time, they give us the endless talent they have and that time hasn't changed.

[@china12331]

Saw these guys back in 1973 , it was easily the best concert I have ever seen in my life ,,,,,,,,, even better than Yes !!

[@avgantman]

+Frank McConville Pink F is one of my favorites, but YES - now I have to think about it!

[@china12331]

avgantman I think Pink Floyd gives a better live performance , but I have always been a big Yes fan too !!

[@haikalfauzi_]

What made you think that. Im 17 and really eager to know

[@robertwood3875]

I put no one or anything on a pedestal but then there is PINK FLOYD and I TRULY THANK THEM.

[@marjoryarmstrong6953]

I'm watching, listening with a smile and tears. 😎

[@philfyphil]

Roger’s lyrics are class poetry

[@mick50651]

thanks so much Richard, Nick, David and Roger. somewhere Syd is jammin', too!

[@barendvorster3222]

You were banned in South Africa during the 70"s and i got your music anyway.

[@MKMousanz]

That's cool that you were able to get it. If you don't mind me asking, how did you manage?

[@farisle6602]

This warms my heart . . . and breaks it at the same time . . .

[@derekstocker6661]

This comment really adds up to what we all feel about the band, very well said, great comment. Thank you, and RIP Richard.

[@drkam6]

Very nice and touching - thank you for posting. This video is particularly nice because Rick fully appears on camera. Sadly during the Live 8 performance the camera points at Rick maybe only once for a second.

[@Greggorious123]

2.07, Rick and Roger seemed to enjoy each others company..wow!

[@StarwitchStone]

I've always wished they'd repeated the chorus of this song. It's too beautiful to only sing once. I do have one live version where they repeat it, but it's not good quality. Thanks for sharing this video with us. I love to see Roger Waters back with Pink Floyd, even if only for one night. I'm subscribing to your channel.

[@GrahamMaguire-sc9my]

I'm so glad that they got together to play again in the classic line up and God bless Richard Wright WHO was clearly very ill but gave it every thing and more for this LANDMARK REUNION......RIP RICHARD..... AND THANKS FOR YOUR UNMISTAKABLE AND AWESOME KEYBOARD TALENT....

[@sancer7d7]

Coal and diamond Foe or friend We are all equal in the end!!

[@CarlHislop]

*Ashes and diamond

[@at90percent]

Thanks Roger, Dave and Nick for the re-enactment of the studio battles Roger & Dave had over how it should be done. I thought that was pretty cool actually. I felt like I really got a taste of their studio craftsmanship.

[@at90percent]

Yes, this was the Comfortably Numb argument all over again.

[@swinetrek]

I read somewhere that Nick was a bit miffed over the nit picking. But if you have any doubts there was tension, check out Nick and Ricks eyes raised at each other during Rogers dribbling during the show. Says it all really.

[@mrbuckeye6145]

The best 2 song writers in history david gilmour and roger waters hell ya love pink Floyd always will be my favorite group of all time

[@grunkohl9366]

I'LL thank them for they're music ! A part of my Life. Thank you all.

[@enricolantero4760]

How professional and cooperative is Nick from 6'20" onward!! That is the kind of drummer bands need, ready to listen at the request of his mates!

[@hypnos9356]

After 24 years Roger can still turn round to Nick and tell him what he’s “gotta” do like that. I could totally see how small things like that would added up to have woven a bad atmosphere with Roger, especially if this is a “very good” vibe to them.

[@patois12]

Old videos of PF show Roger to be the most pompous and arrogant guy, especially in interviews. I would have had a real problem with him, and I loved them all together. He also seemed drugged all the times he spoke back then; much more than the other guys, and it makes him sound even more arrogant. He is much more with it now. Yes, I would have wanted to slap him. But he wrote great songs. I guess he knew it. I myself believe that he has always been bothered by the attention given to David and it got under his skin. He didn't need to be. He was talented in Pink Floyd.

[@voltaire6668]

Yes, David has since said this was not such a great experience for the three of them.

[@k.michaelkills]

What are you talking about? Dave agreed, you can clearly hear him say "yeah, just very lightly". It's what you do when you play in a band, especially when you haven't played together in 24 years, you exchange ideas and tell the others what you hear. And someone had to say it, cause the first ending was messy. Every musician has to know what do to on important parts such as endings, stops etc etc, and it's extremely important for the rythm section. Remember that the LP version fades out, so this song has multiple ways to end in a live setting.

[@ianrutherford878]

@@k.michaelkills Fair comment.I can't tell how Mason felt about it but I applaud the way he tried and then suggested one more run thru so they all knew what they'd be doing.

[@GoteeDevotee]

No he doesn't. Now, fuck off and listen to what Rodger really said. Stupid little girl.

[@calebsmith8892]

Rippen... R.I.P Sid and Rick. Legacy always will Shine On....

[@lcasalini]

great footage thank you

[@TheAlfsterino]

The fact that they, Roger & Dave, have played together since shows that when they split it was because of powerfully talented people falling out and Pink Floyd would not have existed as it is without their passion and sometimes that drive drives people apart. I am so glad Live 8 brought them back together and they have now a new strong relationship and they play together to this day.

[@kwik-kiwi]

13 Dislikes??? How did the Bieber fans get in here.... get them up against the wall....

[@Carrion-tv3lo]

***** There's one with beiber hair..and another with usher xD

[@Sploooks]

The Celt And that one looks like Lil wayne, And that one looks like Nicky Minaj!

[@Carrion-tv3lo]

GET EM UP AGAINST THE WALL! xD

[@communisme2.031]

make them do the great jump in the sky

[@hubba6478]

There's one a Drake shirt! Get him up against the wall! There's one in the spotlight, he don't look right!

[@kendenta2207]

I was 18 at the time when dark side of the moon found my ears. Prime time for a young man. The ultimate headphone sound.

[@kdkd693]

Ditto. I was 12 and soon had my first decent ‘stereo’ in my bedroom to feel the music at ‘8’. I worked so hard as a school cleaner at 12 to afford that, and it has been 46 further years of loving music like PF after that start.

[@korayblues865]

I love all of you... I grew up with your music and 'm 55 years old now... ''Must the show go on?''' sure!!! ''Let's the show go on''... so let me play blues... ''Everyday I have the Blues''...

[@petkoangelov7071]

Great as always !!!