Pink Floyd, The Wall, 1. In The Flesh? - A Classical Musician’s First Listen and Reaction

This is the beginning of my long journey into this double-album praised by Vlad as the best album ever composed. With a totally unexpected opening, this song showed me right away that Roger Waters left more than one meaning on story in this album.
Here’s the link to the original song by Pink Floyd:
• In The Flesh?
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[@VirginRock]

As usual, please write here your questions only.

[@ClaytonMacleod]

Don’t you think looking at the sheet music kind of defeats the purpose of listening to it in the first place? You’re supposed to be experiencing the music, not confirming what you see on paper. Perhaps it is helpful for the analysis stage, but this isn’t that. You’re supposed to be listening to a song, no?

[@blkrhino7961]

@@ClaytonMacleod We all experience things in different ways.

[@ClaytonMacleod]

@@blkrhino7961 I’ve never seen anyone in a movie theatre with the book in hand to follow along. Having the sheet music in front of you to follow along completely eliminates any chance of surprise or discovery as you already know what is coming. This channel has gone from “great idea” to “complete waste of time” very quickly.

[@diamondback2085]

When you looked at the score what was your first impression?

[@philshorten3221]

Roger Waters father was killed in WW2 while Roger was just a baby. Hence the aircraft dive bombing and dropping the baby "Pink" into the world.

[@shimewaza]

For those of you yelling for her to listen to the entire album and go watch the movie, please watch the in-depth analysis video she just posted. She did just that, and really did her homework. It's an excellent analysis IMO.

[@jonlee7039]

Agree! Thought she didn't understand but seems she does!

[@mikearchibald744]

But yelling at people online is so much fun:) Just kidding, its interesting that on social media some people think everybody should be doing their thing they way the viewer demands.

[@Gizzlefitz]

Membership subscribers have known that for over a month now. Amy's plans for the next month or more are already set.

[@mrsleep0000]

And it's ridiculous because the first thing she says is she will be doing the whole album, it's in the description. People don't watch the video or read, they just want to dunk on someone in the comments to make themselves feel better about their sad little life.

[@johnunderwood3132]

You read my mind….

[@ronbock8291]

It’s interesting that, for those of us who grew up in the 60s and 70s watching WWII movies, the final sound of a a Stuka dive bomber was unmistakable and needed no explanation, but now it is an enigma to most listeners. It’s the sound of death from above, the last sound his father probably heard.

[@AndrewFishman]

The Jericho Trumpet or Siren. Attached to the Stuka to make that signature wail as it dived to inflict fear and despair upon those about to die.

[@colinclark17]

Im 27 and knew what that sound was immediately my generation is not adequately taught history and its sad

[@bencasey3150]

Wow did not know that. Thank you. This album is my childhood.

[@tribuneband1965]

yes, generation x, but apparently not everybody,)

[@ronnietornado396]

Indiana jones taught me what a Stukka dive sounds like

[@scottward6974]

"The lyrics are kind of edgy, bitter, challenging and a bit angry." That's Roger! 😆

[@barbeerian]

I just realized you're listening to this whole album for the first time and I got goosebumps. This will be an amazing journey.

[@DaddyDoom]

Its an airplane at the end. This song pretty much acts like the death of Pink' s father in the trenches, during a bombing, tying in with the character as a small baby, in his crib. It's a life journey, yes, A man haunted by the violent loss of his father, growing with an overprotective, overbearing mother, becoming a rock star who slowly looses his mind to drugs, isolation and paranoia, building the metaphorical "wall" around him.

[@captainsunshine918]

Oh my dear goodness... Keep your therapist on speed dial as you dive into this album! This is an album that can be revisited over and over again diving deeper each time. It is often dismissed or overlooked because of it's darkness, but it is certainly one of the best compositions of all time. I look forward to your journey into it!

[@MontagZoso]

Agreed about the therapist, haha. I still cannot hear Comfortably Numb without tearing up.

[@Kira27Esc]

I'm from Mexico 🇲🇽 and this video appeared in my recommendations, but it was the best thing I could see all week, I love this video and although I can't read music, just like this educated and beautiful lady, she can, which made me understand incredibly better this song that I adore. Thank you for this amazing video, I will admire you while I look forward to the next video.

[@ronnsnow2859]

You nailed it with baby cry at the end is him being born. The sound of the plane crashing was the death of his father who died in the war when Roger was 5 months old.

[@bramilan]

Finally someone explaining that in the comments... 🙂

[@louisetalbot848]

Yes, for sure. Pity the rest of the band refused to allow “When the tigers broke free” to be part of the album. Seemingly it was too critical of the then King George and the military hierarchy for their refusal to retreat from the battle of Anzio where his father died. Masterpiece.

[@apollomemories7399]

The plane crash is only an analogy as Roger's father was in the military fighting on the ground.

[@apollomemories7399]

@@louisetalbot848 It was knocked back by the other band members as it was considered to be too personal to Roger and not on the grounds of critisism of a king that had been dead for 27 years, or any redundant aged military people.

[@jeffwaraksa2475]

@@apollomemories7399 You're right. I believe the sound is a German Stuka dive bomber. As the planes did their dive attacks the design of the plane made the distinctive sound. That's the sound troops on the ground would've heard.

[@georgeedward1226]

This is probably my favorite Floyd song. It has a ponderous and menacing guitar tone that blew me away first time I heard it way back when it came out. Great to hear a classical musician's take on it.

[@johnmackey7721]

It’s one of my favorites too, although I like the part 2 version better.

[@apollomemories7399]

I wish she hadn't.

[@pirtatejoe]

I agree. This track is so often forgotten because of how many great songs are on The Wall. This song is one of the reasons I learned to play guitar. Still love playing it.

[@chrisduff503]

I have been waiting years for just such an in depth analysis of this fantastic album. I'm in for the whole journey! Thank you for doing this and all hail Vlad for his impeccable taste in music 🤘

[@willasacco9898]

Now we can all appreciate this masterpiece even more, after Amy’s brilliant analysis.

[@hellenurcuyo7375]

This song always gives me goosebumps and even wanna cry. The lyrics, the meaning behind, the anger, death and birth. a masterpiece!

[@isthiswherewecamein6130]

That sound you here at the end is a German Stuka Dive bomber. That's the only plane that made that sound. It ties in later on, but, you'll have to keep on listening to find out why. Enjoy this album. Been a staple for me for 35 years. Never gets old, and always seem to hear something different with each listen.

[@room2180]

The Stukas were fitted with a siren, to sound, when the plane was in the dive position. Totally psychological warfare. There are stories of the sirens getting stuck...and the pilots having to listen to that all the way back to base.

[@isthiswherewecamein6130]

@@room2180 I have to say, I can't even imagine being on the ground in London during the Blitz. Truly terrifying thought of hearing dozens of these Stukas dive sirens going off around you. But, would've been kinda funny to see the German pilots getting back out of there planes after having to listen to a stuck siren for a couple hours after returning to base!!! I'm sure they were ready to jump out and rip that siren off with their bare hands!!! Lol!!

[@CraftAero]

Unfortunately "When the Tigers broke free" didn't appear on the album but is an integral part of the story. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5vJenSgZa2KaMU

[@isthiswherewecamein6130]

I know. One of the most POWERFUL songs on the wall, and integral to the story. Somehow, Roger even tried to put it on The Final Cut album, but, most versions I've ever seen of the Final Cut album doesn't have it. What a emotional part of the movie though. Pinks father frantically trying to dial out, while the Stuka dives down, to no avail. Then later, a boy, standing in front of a mirror in his dead fathers uniform. Just powerful!

[@CraftAero]

@@isthiswherewecamein6130 That's why I mentioned it here regarding the screaming Stuka. I also linked it in her initial comment, suggesting it should be included in her review. I can only hope she sees it.

[@robhardman1286]

I would recommend a clip of Roger Waters performing "In the Flesh" live in concert. It gives the full visual and audio impact of the piece. Very impressive.

[@euandrecampos]

If I was only interested in watching a reaction about the song/album, I would watch any other video. Finally a Classical Musician's not only reacting but analyzing a work with the due competence that is expected of a real musician. Excellent job. Please don't you dare stop! 10/10

[@keithhealing1115]

a band at the absolute height of their powers. I know that Dark Side gets all the plaudits, but The Wall is unique. Everyone was at the top of their game and Roger's voice is at its pathetic, emotional, crazed best. Everything about this album is glorious. This and The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway are exemplars of what rock bands are capable of.

[@wibblywobblyidiotvision]

It's like 2 entirely different bands. Dark side is a fantastic collection of tracks, but the cohesive whole of The Wall is brutal. It kicks you in the teeth from the first track, and keeps kicking until the very end.

[@audiophileman7047]

@@wibblywobblyidiotvision Whether it's Greek tragedy or Shakespearean tragedy or Floydian tragedy, tragedy is tragedy.

[@planomathandscience]

@@wibblywobblyidiotvision which is why stopping and starting it is... no, just no.

[@wibblywobblyidiotvision]

@@planomathandscience That comment really makes me want to make an hour long loop of "is this not what you expected to see" :P

[@innosanto]

The Wall is the greatest PF album for me.

[@dake4629]

The whole album, is also meant to be played on repeat. The last 2 seconds of the last song you hear a voice say "This is where" and the first 2 seconds of the first song say "we came in". "This is were...we came in" when looped.

[@agentbuckwall2806]

Actually it's "Isn't this where we came in?" But yeah awesome detail, I never would have noticed it without hearing about it online lol

[@Ray-lw2rh]

Mind blown 🤯

[@dsanj4745]

At 6:12, the "very soft, muffled-sounding drumbeat" is simulating the heartbeat of a baby soon to be born, whose cries are heard at the end of the section.

[@WindmillChef]

Amy, we all promise that you're on a glorious road ahead! ""WHAT DOES IT FEEL LIKE?"" The power, the attraction of YT reaction videos, I've watched many, to see the reaction of you, or some 20-ish year old person to music from the 60's to the 90's. But Amy I encourage you to think a little beyond, what would you feel like if last month it was announced that Mozart is coming out with, publishing a brand new work of music and performing it. And now the time has come for your first listen (I am not comparing Mozart with Pink Floyd). So it's 1979, Pink Floyd is a 15 year old band, at the height of their abilities, they are among the architects, pioneers of the direction that modern music in general has taken us in, and in an era of overwhelming abundance of material of artists trying to be a part of shaping what music is and will be, Pink Floyd is top brass, well respected, leaders and purveyors of some of the best quality shows. Pink Floyd has not released new material, a new album in nearly 3 years (an eternity in pop music), Their previous 3 albums are established monuments, reference material of sorts for other want to be rock music acts, these 3 albums are, in fact, still in the charts of well selling albums and a new album is announced (The Wall). There has been palpable anticipation, rumour-ing and speculation, there are radio stations organizing a first airing of the full album without commenter and commercials interruption events. This is the atmosphere. And you get your copy, run home, put it on your stereo system and you hear this. What does it feel like? It is an opening song, a stage setter. Amy, enjoy the rest.

[@Anautistictherapist]

I’ve heard this more times than I can count, and it occurred to me for the first time, that this has the atmosphere of a circus, and he’s the ringmaster. What you hear at the end, if no one has already mentioned it, is the sounds of a WWII dive bomber and the sound a bomb makes as it whistles through the air after being dropped.

[@josephschembri]

Quite a sound those Bombs made ha?

[@Anautistictherapist]

@@josephschembri And if I remember correctly, the screaming second part of the airplane engine sound makes it a German Stuka Dive Bomber, which had airflow sirens to make that sound to terrorize the enemy.

[@benicabanas9793]

@@Anautistictherapist Yes...

[@travtrust]

@@Anautistictherapist It struck me, today, that the War delivered Pink by Stuka (with attached siren)!

[@DanFre40]

and the way he shouts "drop it on 'em" is another indication of Waters showing his contempt for the audience, of course ultimately signalled by building the wall itself at the front of the stage, preventing them from seeing the band at all.

[@pugle1]

Not an air raid siren, but a Stuka dive bomber (the propeller driven siren mounted on one of its landing gear legs nick-named the "horns of Jericho" that was meant to strike fear in the hearts of the residents of London), yet at the end of that, instead of an explosion, the sound of a baby crying. Thank you for doing this. I absolutely loved listening to your analysis of this. Looking forward to more! Thank you!

[@jonahtaivalkoski322]

I thought the sound was from the dive flaps

[@splinesmith]

What struck me when watching this video is the similarity of the word Stuka with the word stork. Suddenly it hit me--the Stuka, an instrument of war, represents the stork who delivers instead of a bomb, a baby: Roger Waters.

[@pugle1]

@@splinesmith I just saw your reply John. I never thought of that until you mentioned it. I like your perspective. I'm not sure what the translation of "Stuka" is, but the Luftwaffe had a plane called the "Stork". It's call the "Friesler Storch". and it was an observation plane and not armed. Still, I love your interpretation better though. Cheers! - Paul

[@Gerardius]

@@pugle1 Stuka is an acronym for STUrzKAmpfflugzeug, which means dive bomber in German.

[@NinjaNein]

As an 18 year old growing up 70’s in the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne Australia left numb from the school system where the burbs were empty streets almost ghost town, a clinical sterlilexfacade of the quiet desperation Stoned listening to this made me feel normal 57 now through my life I slowly broughr words to those feelings, This album was a existential revelation Amazing analysis So happy to have found you

[@amievil3697]

I must have heard this album 1000 times and every time is as enjoyable as the first

[@jonathangilbert2456]

The wall is a theatrical production, At the beginning you hear someone say "...we came in." At the end of the album, you hear "...Isn't this where...?" It's as if someone has walked into a movie after it has started. It creates a circle.

[@DannyD714]

this is going to be an epic journey for you. thank you for taking us along. i would suggest listening to the wall in sides rather than doing a separate video for each song. some songs are very short, and a lot of them flow into each other seamlessly. you will still have the option of pausing between songs and going back. i hope you will eventually listen to it on your own uninterrupted. this work requires great attention,but its rewards are endless.

[@twcstransam]

I've always wanted to rip the cd's using flac remove all the track breaks and make it 1 track so it can be played as it is played in concert, if you've listened to the cd's the track breaks are non-existent as time is concerned, on purpose. I luckily saw Roger perform The Wall in concert a few years ago in Tulsa best concert ever. Only way it would have been better is the original tour. A buddy has the 1st release (1979) of the album there was no writing (pink Floyd the wall) on the cover it is just a white brick wall.

[@DannyD714]

@@twcstransam i saw roger doing the wall on that last tour as well,but even though it was on a monumental scale,it's the original show in 1980 that i love the most. it was still a big show in the los angeles sports arena,but it felt very intimate by comparison. the sight of gilmour doing the comfortably numb solos on top of the wall still gives me chills when i think about it.

[@kevanbodsworth9868]

@@twcstransam Import or record to good sound WAV editor and you can put them together as you like, --Then make your own CD if wanted,

[@thekaratekidpartii2169]

I assume she listened to the entire album in this sitting. She has probably just edited each individual song to be a separate video. At least, that would be, in my opinion, the most efficient way of doing it.

[@DannyD714]

@@thekaratekidpartii2169 yeah, after i posted my comment i saw her analysis video where she said she listened to the album then watched the movie.

[@rodrigosigoli]

Thank you, KZbin, for showing me this video. Watching someone discover the soundtrack of your life, especially someone so knowledgeable about music, and react to it with all her heart, is nothing short of extraordinary. This song is really something, and it's one of the very first songs I remember listening to, when I was as young as 3 years old. The airplane sound effects are spine-chilling. Congratulations on the video - I'm definitely watching the full analysis!

[@LeeKennison]

I'm so happy that you finally got started with The Wall. I have been waiting for this since it was announced in October. I'm looking forward to the rest. As always, I Love your reaction.

[@duncan4034]

First off, thank you for taking this journey, and for bringing us along. I am thoroughly enjoying it, truly. I have already learned quite a bit about musical theory from you, which has been wonderful. As for "The Wall", it takes me right to that time of discovery in life. I was 17 when it dropped, already a huge fan of Floyd's catalog. I was blessed enough to be 1 of the lucky fans to see the original tour live. My friend and I payed $118 to a scalper for 2 tickets to the Feb 28th, 1980 Nassau Coliseum show, the last night of the 12 shows they did in North America (5 in NY, 7 in LA). I remember people thought we were crazy to spend that amount then, equivalent to close to $500 now. It was worth every penny, the show was epic for my 17 year old self. It still ranks as my favorite show ever. It is a fantastic album, although "Wish You Were Here", "Dark Side of the Moon", and then "Animals" are 1-3 on my personal Floyd list. Anyway, I am really looking forward to the rest of your listen. Thank you so much for this project, my friend. 🙏

[@corralescoyote]

My favorite music reactor is you. I studied music til grad school and you’re brilliant deciphering the music.

[@Coneman3]

“Isn’t this where we came in” starts at the end and finishes at the start, implying the cycles goes round and round.

[@M.I.D.]

Yes! I've been looking forward to this. So excited.

[@jorgitoviejoamigo2736]

Listening Pink Floyd, you can believe in others worlds, and feel yourself, like in others lives, music of supernatural in this material world. I am 64, and they are my favourites.

[@mikeconway9849]

Great reaction Amy! I'm really enjoying your journey during this endeavor. I also get the feeling that you are starting to appreciate the complexity of rock and starting to understand why so many of us are in love with the genre. Thank you!

[@MrChrisStarr]

The low percussion that begins with the vocal is to the rhythm of a heartbeat. (A note for later!)

[@darkhoundslobber2028]

I can't wait to see you do this whole album. Your comments even before full analysis are rich and insightful. Can't wait for the rest!

[@elingrome5853]

Pink FLoyd has always reminded me of classical music in that every note, every tone seems perfectly placed

[@lukejonte8379]

Love this Channel due to the depth of your reactions AND that you're now doing The Wall. Lots to look forward to here 😎!

[@katalinasoto535]

I love to witness your discovery! I heard this for the first time when I was 14 when snooping into my aunt's music, I remember the moment so vividly, it marked the begging of my rebelliousness, it changed my life. It is an amazing journey, enjoy The Wall!!!!

[@jeffmann7604]

I am so excited to join you on this journey. Thank you for taking the time to explore this album!

[@OriginalLictre]

The array of sound effects is deliberately evocative of World War II, specifically the dive siren of the Stuka dive-bomber, with a falling bomb, leading to the baby's cry. The 'dive siren' of the Stuka was specifically built into those aircraft to add a terror component to the more prosaic explosive effects of dive-bombers. The presence of that sound in war meant that you were VERY close to where something was about to be bombed, and it might cause people to freeze in confusion or terror, rather than getting into effective cover.

[@gustavomontiel1939]

I love your facial expressions as the plane dives and the drums roll. Solid! Gave me goosebumps.

[@PartTimeJedi]

Goodness I love watching your breakdowns.. Its like getting to discover these classic songs I know so well like a new listener again!

[@scottward6974]

Interesting you mention the tying of the beginning and end of the song together,They do that on the grander level of the whole album. It ends with a precursor to the beginning and Roger says, "This is where..." because at the beginning he says "we came in." Also, Dark Side of the moon begins and ends with a heartbeat and Wish You Were Here begins and ends with Shine on You Crazy Diamond; it fades in on a sustained organ chord and goes out the same way. So their 3 major albums have a looping circularity to them. As a side note their stage show set up used to always feature a circular screen centrepiece framed by a ring of lights.

[@TheBryanScout]

_Animals_ also begins and ends with different halves of “Pigs on the Wing”

[@apollomemories7399]

@@TheBryanScout It didn't if you owned the 8-Track version - which was the version to own, complete with Snowy White's guitar solo in the middle.

[@paulkardash2991]

I really love the way you do your thing... so informative.. so accurate.. this entire lp is one piece... it's very deep... great reaction

[@dompstomp4673]

This album got me through high school. I enjoyed the live version of the album. The lyrics resonated so well with some of the things I went through. I'm excited to see your take on this album. Once you complete it, I'd recommend giving it a listen from start to finish if you haven't already. Thanks for the awesome content.

[@alexandrosalexandropoulos4836]

What you decided to do is very intriguing and exciting for us fans of Pink Floyd and one of their greatest albums. Early signs are very promising, can't wait for the whole album from you to analyze. Greetings from Athens, Greece.

[@ThirdEye...]

Thank you for these reactions! They are very interesting; hope you do other albums reactions in the future, old and newer bands as well!

[@maxb-me2ky]

Great lyricist Roger Waters. Very talented poet.

[@joerenner8334]

Thanks so much for undertaking this project! My heart and ears have loved this album for 40 yeats. Now, with your help, I can have a bit of music theory expained to me. BTW, the major creator of this masterpiece did write an opera!

[@pallhe]

I would check out "Echoes" on the Meddle album, the whole of the Dark Side of the Moon album, and "Shine on You Crazy Diamond" Parts I and II from the Wish You Were Here album. The Wall is unbelievably well produced and a remarkable album, but I tend to prefer those other ones musically, compositionally, artistically and temperamentally.

[@peacefulpossum2438]

Thank you for speaking up. The Wall is great, but I too prefer other Pink Floyd songs/albums.

[@adamkilroe9840]

Definitely starting with possibly the most accomplished band in terms of production quality AND musical quality AND story telling. This is akin to deciding to try whisky for the first time and taking a dram of cask strength Lagavulin or Talisker and thinking "so this is what whiskies taste like", when you're actually tasting the absolute pinnacle in it's most undiluted and best.

[@80Jay71]

I love that you listen to it first time with the sheet! The sheet can't convey the impact of the album, but together, they tell a much wider story.

[@davidstanton1261]

This is Great, and needed, these are Masterpieces of the 20th Century...Thank you❣

[@stevezio99]

I had to lol when you said "Interesting" that really does sum it up. Over the years I must have listened to this album hundreds of times.

[@greysongreyhater7667]

I wish you the very best in interpreting this album. You do a fantastic job analyzing what you hear and see on the score. Always enjoy your channel. You get a big thumbs up!

[@monitor4208]

Don’t forget the wonderful orchestration by Michael Kamen!

[@tankgurl6589]

New subscriber here! I'm a diehard Pink Floyd fan, grew up listening to them and have never stopped. I've seen quite a few 'Vocal Reactions' but this is the first time I've found a musical reactor! Fantastic! About to binge watch all of your videos! I love how you are interpreting the music and not just listening, but FEELING the art. Great stuff 😀

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

Great reaction. I saw the concert in NY and it was on a whole other level with more production than anything I’ve ever seen.

[@johnirvin943]

All I can say is THANK YOU for doing this. I now have something to watch for a while. I've enjoyed your videos before...but every one of these reactions will be you reviewing something I know I like, since this is a favorite album of mine.

[@floydiandreamscapes5145]

I remember my first time watching The Wall when it came out in theaters and that switch from softly playing organ to thunderous sound nearly scared half the theater to death. It's soft them BOOM!

[@dickwilliam3793]

the sound at the end is a "Jericho trumpet" they were attached to the wings of the Junkers Ju 87 Stuka Aircraft....used to terrify people on the ground before dropping their bombs

[@JeFilm94]

One of the most memorable moments of my teenage years was hearing this album for the first time. I was at my friends house and her dad had this vinyl player with a good pair of headphones. Listened to the whole thing and it blew my mind, some 30 years after its initial release.

[@Ryan-ff2db]

I just found this channel today, which is a bummer because I love it. Have a feeling I'm not gonna get anything done this weekend now.

[@Hobodeluxe960]

in this one we're treated to the beginning of the story as told to us by this man who is prefaced by the very military-sounding march like anthem. A fanfare with a marching drumbeat. and out comes our host. He addresses us in a sort of condescending way calling us "sweetheart" and then he tells us we have to look deeper to see who he really is and calls the production to action leading to the root of it all, the origin, the plane crash where his father was killed and the baby crying.

[@JTCT371]

Watch the movie...to have a full experience, watching the movie is a must. Incredible piece of work.

[@TheOfficialDjProduct]

As someone who has been listening to Pink Floyd for many many years. It is honestly one of the coolest experiences to watch someone with mile and miles (and I mean, many miles, even if I have played guitar for a while myself and a tiny bit of piano) of technical experience over you, analyze the music themselves. I will definitely enjoy this series and you got a "like" from me.

[@tamraanne4066]

Thank you for doing this. I’ve never listened to the whole double album. I love your analyses. You are an explicit communicator. Very enjoyable and educational!

[@GregDAgostino13]

I was waiting for this. As Samuel Andreyev's analysis of See Saw showed, there's an awful lot to appreciate with Pink Floyd from a classical perspective. Looking forward to this series, and hoping for some further analysis of Floyd's '70s masterpieces in the future.

[@michaelb1761]

Mocking is how I would describe the voice. I've listened to this album hundreds of times since my sophomore year in Highschool, so knowing the entire album might be coloring my description.

[@mikearchibald744]

Yes, thats a good term for it. Early on it was Rogers personal experience and almost a 'fantasy', in latter years its got a more political bent, but I aven't seen the show so can't say any more about it.

[@mr.nazareth4501]

@@mikearchibald744 Roger's always been a political bastard though, I just assumed he wasn't allowed to take over Pink Floyd with it. would make sense too, conflict of interest.

[@mikearchibald744]

@@mr.nazareth4501 I don't know about bastard, but I seem to recall an interview where he specifically said that why he wanted back 'in' Pink floyd is because he wanted the name brand to help with his politics. So yeah, I can understand why Dave wouldn't be on board with that, although frankly like a lot of concert goers (who can't afford those ticket prices), I really don't have any problem with what he is saying, even when sometimes he gets taken out of context or says something wrong (like when he said China didn't invade anybody, but later retracted that and talked about Tibet). But thats HIS politics. On the other hand, how cool would it be to imagine Roger and Dave now duking it out over the shows politics, because now Dave has the upper hand. But again, I can understand why Dave wouldn't want to spend his time doing that. I don't know if you saw it but apparantly that Gilmour appearance during The Wall concert was due to Dave calling up Roger to come and do a Palestinian charity concert and sing "to know him is to love him'. Dave apparantly thought that would be hysterical and if Roger agreed, he'd do an appearance at Rogers concert. So that was a palestinian charity, so their politics may not actually be THAT far apart, in the usual manner Dave is just more low key.

[@nolaspeaker5656]

What a brave thing to do! There are moments when this album makes me want to burst into tears.

[@andymccabe6712]

Yeah!! - me too.......... ......bit not, I suspect, for the same reasons......!!!!!

[@diffbreak2366]

It is, indeed, a sad story, overall.

[@MikeB12800]

Waters is a frickin genius!!! Unbelievable ❤

[@ScrewTopWine2]

So glad you are going on this journey. our reactions and analysis are awesome.

[@pantagruel6432]

Wow ! I sure will listen to the rest of your analysis. I listened to that album maybe 500 times and Im sure I will learn many things with you.

[@gino88]

I am REALLY going to enjoy this series of analysis for this album.

[@nickatnite68]

Really enjoyed your analysis. I am a classical pianist playing in a Pink Floyd Tribute Band in Los Angeles and get to play these songs a couple times a month live. I very much appreciated your dissection of this album. Imagine if Orff wrote a rock opera? Would probably sound a lot like this. Cheers. Look forward to more of your content!

[@DaddyDoom]

Yeah... "Bitter irony" describes Rogers voice. Its a voice filled with contempt, despise and spite, and usually fits the songs he sings like a glove. He was, and still is a contrarian by nature, and was never shy of showing it.

[@Daniel-gj2cd]

Would only add the word "manic" to it. Otherwise I agree.

[@rmyikzelf5604]

Loved it!

[@granadosvm]

5:37 The first time I watched this movie, a class mate from karate school dragged me to the theater, I didn't know what I was going to watch, so this line made me feel like "should I know what I had to expect seeing?". The second time around, I thought more it is a rhetoric question. The show (the movie, or rock opera however you want to name it) is going to be something entirely different to what you expected to see.

[@jackstrawno11]

You're doing a fantastic job. Shoot from the hip with your analysis of the song,no need to study. Love your reaction.

[@lolxmew6114]

I’m so excited to go through this whole album with you! Yes!

[@MrTerraphobia]

Just running across your channel and love what I've seen so far. Pink Floyd has been my favorite band ever since 1989 when my brother came home drunk or high or both in the middle of the night and put on Pink Floyd as he fell asleep. The note you made about something coming in at the beginning of the track is speaking that takes place at the end of the last track of the album. If played on a loop where when the album ends and immediately goes to track 1 you can get the full sentence spoke between the two tracks.

[@inaserene]

I am SO looking forward to going on this journey with you!

[@gustavomontiel1939]

So cool how you just know what he’s portraying in the music. I love it! I’ve been a Pink Floyd for decades and this just gives me a new appreciation.

[@Williamottelucas]

It's amazing how your marking the score brings back the piano lessons that I had almost 60 years ago. Mrs Westland, my elderly teacher would do that very freely.

[@franktraina4147]

Greatest concert I ever saw. Nassau Coliseum 1980 . Crashed through the window to get in. Complete riot.

[@anthonyparkernearlifeexp]

Imagine getting to hear the Wall for the first time again.

[@jitsroller]

The intro is the last part of the last song on the album. Love everything about your channel. A couple of the beach boys helped sing the harmony parts. Beautifully done.

[@troyjgrice]

"Whoo, that was something." Love these vids. Great stuff. Hope you make a thousand more.

[@troyjgrice]

PF was basically finished when this came out. Amazing to me how well it came together.

[@michaelsanchez7798]

I am really enjoying your analyses of music that was so important to me growing up. The wall in my mind is a master piece. I am glad you are giving this work it's due attention. You are helping me to learn more about it. Thank you.

[@BigKelvPark]

A most enjoyable analysis. I'm looking forward to see where the rest goes. I've been listening to this album for over 40 years and it still surprises me. I'd be interested to see Amy's take on the Atom Heart Mother Suite.

[@jeffreystops2897]

Thank you for validating my taste of music!

[@AndICanTalk2]

So excited to watch you enjoy this journey. I am excited to see your reaction, and hear your thoughts on an album I love.

[@kellyjohns6612]

I am 55 and I still listen to this album every now and then. It hasn't gotten old yet.

[@nzlemming]

This is a very bold move and I am here for it. It has long been one of my favourite albums (though Dark Side of the Moon is their best IMHO) and I am keen to see your analysis of each track. As for the sound effects of war, remember that Waters was born in 1943, in the middle of WWII, and a lot of his bitterness (sooo much bitterness) is the result of growing up under austerity in the 50's and the "papa knows best" sterility of Britain in that time. You'll here people in the comments say that you have to listen to the whole album as a unit to get the full effect (the same could be said of any of Pink Floyd's albums) and they're sort of right. However, you're listening for different things than those of us who don't have your training and knowledge, so you're right to do it this way as well. You're examining each brick as an item. I'd suggest that, once you're done with that process, you do listen to the whole wall as a set piece and see how the stones fit together. Subbed.

[@richpeltier9519]

In the opinion of this highly opinionated drummer, Nick Mason is one of the best composers of drum parts for modern music in the history of recorded music. The drums always support the music, and make sure every note lands with the desired/required impact. On top of all the other brilliant things that can be said about The Wall, the drums being absolutely perfect often gets overlooked. Part of why they're so good, effective without a spotlight. Really looking forward to this ride through The Wall with Amy. It's maybe the single most important work of art in the world to me, very personal. Looking forward to what insights she will have on work that I've been studying for 40 years. 🤘🧙‍♂️🤘 Rich the Ancient Metal Beast

[@mr.nazareth4501]

Him and Ringo need to get together and make a superband already, tired of people shitting on two of my favorite drum dorks of all time

[@enardone74]

Your analysis is very accurate and really interesting. I'm here to listen to the rest of the "Opera" 😉

[@williamkinsey4979]

Uterly wonderful thank you!:D I,ve always felt classic Floyd needed precisely this level of musical investigation!

[@dpall38]

This video should be called …..Mr. Rogers granddaughter listens to one of the most trippy albums ever recorded. That said, I enjoyed it a lot. Thanks.

[@JerryPaulTreeCreations]

This was fantastic. I'm looking forward to this journey you are about to experience, as well as your breakdown. I'm so glad this showed up in my feed. Subbed! Cheers, from Saskatchewan, Canada.

[@johnwesch5926]

Brilliant. Thank you for doing this album in its entirety from start to finish. ❤

[@Mi5terMarc]

This is neat. Looking forward to this! A lot of this album is the transitions between songs, so even though you can of course separate your analysis into the various tracks, I'd recommend making note of how the tracks flow together. Some later tracks actually blend together entirely, so their endings will seem weirdly abrupt if taken separately. Floyd does this on Dark Side of the Moon as well as The Wall.