Understanding Pink Floyd's Wish You Were Here

[@PeterTea]

My favorite Pink Floyd album is usually the last one I listened to.

[@ITG45]

Peter T I have been asked several times what is my favorite PF album, I always look back at them confused. A particular PF album picks me in a specific time in my life, not the other way around. I let their music come to me. So yes, I totally agree with you, my favorite album is the last one I listened to.

[@caiomolinari4790]

Exactly

[@Cdgaming4U]

I feel this.

[@piper_lori-williams-tudhope]

Peter Tea Amen!

[@dodonkedonks4764]

the last one i listened to was dark side, does that mean anything?

[@colvinatchison344]

According to one documentary I watched some time back, the remaining members of the band supported Syd Barrett financially for his entire life. This speaks volumes about the lads.

[@atinsingh7395]

David Gilmour was a good friend of Syd, and he also helped him as a bass player for Syd's solo works after his exit from Pink Floyd. David is a classy human.

[@crosstian]

@@atinsingh7395 I think David considered Syd a friend all the way to the end, and maybe even Syd him. Their bond sounds beautiful when you read David's interviews.

[@maxkemper1598]

I think they were all good people despite their flaws and differences.

[@neoleomedia1676]

@@maxkemper1598, well that’s what I think made them, well, them. It makes them unique and interesting.

[@newusernamehere4772]

This changes everything... I had a hard time listening to post-Syd Pink Floyd for a while after what happened to to him, didn't realize the rest of the band was so classy about it. I figured his insanity was a result of getting burned by the band/industry. Guess there's a few sides to every story

[@instinctbrosgaming9699]

Syd was clever even in his craziest. He wrote a song called "Have You Gotten It Yet?". The gimmick was that the song had its name because he would change the riff up slightly each time he played it.

[@FatJesus15]

I didn't know that, thank you for this little peice of knowledge

[@TimeTravelinc]

Instinct Bros Gaming Clever man. Would’ve liked to have heard that song.

[@AndreaMartinez-jm4lh]

Syd was a genius. And got to be acerbic

[@santanubanerjee6765]

Ikr, that was crazy genius

[@josesony4615]

Due to this riff change he and Roger had a fight

[@EewZEE]

"did you exchange a walk on part in the war for a lead role in a cage" is such a strong line

[@vivianfernandez1702]

EewZEE I’ve always thought that. The first time I listened to that song it really hit me

[@Seriouslydave]

Took me a minute. No Charlie ever called me n*****

[@FrancisNovello]

For sure. And thats what Syd did.

[@SaiRam-nz9sy]

Indeed.

[@larks.]

david vickers what is the last part of your comment

[@Aggie1295]

The song Wish You Were Here, is one of the saddest, most haunting, heartbreaking songs have ever heard. There are times I've heard the song and it can make me cry.

[@Spoonwranglerz]

Agreed. Joni Mitchell’s “river” is one that gets me…that and the first song on Bright Eyes’ “Fevers and Mirrors” album….that one is rough…

[@gonzalesandreit.4767]

try david's a boat lies wait

[@ZZ-rc1yw]

I always cry when I listen to it

[@wolf1066]

So, there was a group of us in our twenties who used to get together for a few drinks and a pot-luck meal. There was always a fire pit or brazier for us to sit around and Matt would break out his guitar and his go-to song to play - that we all enthusiastically sang along to - was "Wish You Were Here". Then work pressures, busy lives and such like intervened and we met up less often and then not at all. A number of years later, I got a call at work from one of the women who was part of that circle... informing me that Matt had crashed his truck and died at the scene. I took a break, took out my MP3 player and headphones and played "Wish You Were Here" in memory of Matt. I still cry when I hear that song.

[@Aggie1295]

@@wolf1066 Songs can capture a memory, a moment in time, and they can take you back to that moment each time they are played. I think the greatest songs are not only able to capture those moments, but they are able to sound almost new each time you hear them.

[@gongalicious]

The most heartbreaking part of the album to me is at the very end during the fade out of Shine On You Crazy Diamond. During the last few seconds you can hear the distant melody of See Emily Play, one of their earliest singles with Syd Barrett. Something about that tiny addition just shatters my heart every time, it's one last homage to Syd as he fades out. Great video, you analyzed the album very well. It's a tough but amazing listen and one of my faves :-)

[@michael7324]

mejasourus I'm a big fan and I never picked up on that. Thank you.

[@swansinthesea5381]

it my favorite Pink Floyd Album and my favorite album of all time....its light years better than Darkside.......- that says alot!

[@dstoneham1741]

you would think someone who would write about being moved so much by a snippet of music would include the instrument it's being played on (Farfisa Organ) and who is playing it (another underrated Rick contribution). Also - Stephane Grapelli plays at the fade of of WYWH depending on what mix / format you have.

[@hjalmarnedin2949]

@lowaces At the very end, the absolute last melody played by Rick. He plays the melody where Syd sings "Soon after dark, Emily cries" in See Emily Play.

[@ramblinman4197]

Rick was a genius also.

[@kuriaki71]

I listen to Pink Floyd music because when you listen, it’s like the music knows what you are going through. It definitely speaks to me. It’s gotten me through a lot of rough times.

[@sladeippie5841]

Pink Floyd my second favourite band. My favourite being the mighty Slade. Don't quite understand how the melancholy sound of Floyd can pick you up, i couldn't listen if i was feeling blue. Slade on the other hand is feel good upbeat music to lift any heavy heart. Give 'em a listen the louder the better: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6bCoK2gdtqSrK8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaqtlamba51_abc kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3ayoIugmdOCo9k

[@LonesomeTwin]

@@sladeippie5841 Floyd picks you up because you know exactly that someone else has been where you are now, and even managed to write a bloody good song about it. Noddy (well, Jim) had his poetic moments too, like Pouk Hill and One Way Hotel.

[@sladeippie5841]

@@LonesomeTwin Yeah 'One Way Hotel' is one of Slade's best lesser known songs.

[@stasik89]

Lonesome Twin i can def relate to that. it has a therapeutic effect on me it validates my feelings of depression, emptiness, loneliness, disappointment, abandoment, etc and it gives me the courage to carry on which may sound ironic

[@Chris-pl8rt]

There is no artist/band who can make me feel like Pink Floyd. I have built such a personal connection to the band and their art and I still get gossebumps when I listen to them

[@JimTheCurator]

David Gilmore said at one point that the title of the album should've been Wish We Were Here - cuz nobody was really there at the time.

[@virnalinebrida-sunga7748]

GilMOUR, jaysus chroist

[@thanosv.1964]

What would happen, if they were there?

[@ethnicleanserberg7975]

Jim , Wrong David never said that , Roger Waters said it

[@colvinatchison344]

Even then.... it's a brilliant work.

[@ibelieveinsomething3895]

Nobody is there today neither

[@jameswhitley4101]

My favorite thing about the song Wish You Were Here was how, after three tracks and more than half the album's run-time, which are all big and grand, held together by a persistent organ and/or synth presence, and then, suddenly... its just a guitar. Just one guitar, one little melodic line. It slowly grows adding a guitar or two... but its just so quiet and personal and tender. And it gets me every time.

[@williamzrenner7206]

I played and sang 'wish you were here' In front of my class in beginning guitar, for my younger brother (Tom) who had died a year earlier; it was ragged but heartfelt, and the class of young millenials seemed to dig it...

[@rajnandini5968]

Exactly the transition from have a cigar to wish you were here is so tender and beautiful

[@brianv5677]

Syd Barrett's last contribution to Pink Floyd was JugBand Blues. The first three lines of Jugband Blues are: It's awfully considerate of you to think of me here And I'm much obliged to you for making it clear That I'm not here I just read that and was completely blown away. WYWH is my favorite album and second favorite song, and I never made that connection. It isn't even mentioned in the WYWH documentary. I tip my hat to Roger Waters for tipping his hat in a major way to Syd's last PF song.

[@TheGlass50]

Wow… Thank you Brian. I was not aware of this.

[@DarthLore00]

Fun fact: While Syd was present during the recording of Shine On You Crazy Diamond when asked how he thought the song was he simply said: "It sounds old"

[@franbth]

cause he was ahead of time

[@shihtzupuppy823]

No proof boy

[@Goofypoof]

When was he present at that recording? He was only present in Wish You Were Here and it was a surprising visit.

[@julianbufarull7602]

Man that's dark

[@corinnefrusciante3706]

Isak He was present as shine on.

[@UlyssesM]

Pink Floyd, one of the most self aware bands of the 60s and 70s. They knew exactly what they were getting into from the beginning. Most bands from that era broke up because they had no idea what they were getting themselves into. I believe that self awareness came from Roger Waters.

[@SolidRoot]

That's an interesting, and I believe, accurate, take. They broke up anyways, so it seems self-awareness sometimes isn't enough. It may have held them together longer than they would have otherwise

[@roguenation]

Following 7 albums with little commercial success in America, it seems unlikely that any of the group could've predicted the astounding reception that _The Dark Side of the Moon_ got and that it would transform them into a household name. The reason it kept going for the remainder of the 1970s stems largely from the fact that Pink Floyd became a huge business and a source of financial support for so many people.

[@RCAvhstape]

Well, they never really "broke up", Waters quit the band, which is almost the same thing. Technically, Floyd is still a band today, with just Dave and Nick, but almost certainly permanently inactive.

[@marquelleal7123]

Ulysses M. Actually they had no idea what they were getting into

[@UlyssesM]

Marquel Leal Roger did. Watch and listen to interviews from the 60's and 70's. He always did the complete opposite of what the record companies told him. He was very self aware and that helped the band move forward. He knew of the dangers of the pop singles, top 10s, etc. Do you not think something popped in his head when he realized Syd was being distant from the game? Roger took control and thanks to him we got the Floyd everyone loves. Did you not listen to the video? The whole theme of this album is Roger's self awareness. All their records are.

[@Meatball_Wizard]

I’ve listened to Shine On countless times while falling asleep and had a different picture painted in my mind each time. Mostly bland and eerie making me feel alone, but sometimes very complex and layered making me feel more small and lost amongst a world I can’t comprehend. Truly it’s own genre of music.

[@Orcastruck]

I just thought of a desert landscape

[@mrflibble1259]

I didn't realize Syd died in 2006. Thought he was dead when they recorded wish you were here hence the "ghost" metaphor really confused me

[@sirpsychosecksi4953]

He stopped talking to anyone and became a shut in for 30 years, he did take up gardening though

[@zablorbonkloken1420]

Yeah the dude made it seem like when Syd went to the studio it was actually a ghost or some shit even though he was still alive at the time

[@benevolentdictator8947]

Well the syd that they knew didn't exist. He was a hollow shell of his former majestic self. Also the band were affectionate to syd and took care of him financially

[@karynation128]

@steven Brunton Ummm.....look who produced Syd's solo albums after he left the band. Clue: His "mates". Look who kept funneling money to Syd for decades. Clue: His "mates".

[@karynation128]

@steven Brunton Hard to keep their dirty linen out of the public when they were ALL public figures.

[@SamValiantt]

PF: "Nobody knows where you are, how near or how far." Syd: (Enters studio) Wat up folks.

[@nikolatesla537]

Sammy Who? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jimbcanine]

Very clever.

[@itkojecockot]

that was meant metaphorically...... they meant his mental state, which was very poor at that point

[@mr.pick2157]

PF: “Oh there he is.”

[@iforgotmynameiforgotmyname1660]

After hearing Those notes in Shine On you Crazy Diamond, I don’t think Syd was the only one on Heavy LSD.

[@johnobrien1528]

Iforgotmyname Iforgotmyname he was the only one who couldn't handle it properly

[@alrivers2297]

@@johnobrien1528 because he had underlying mental illness (possibly schizophrenia) and was given far too much of it without his knowledge, from so called friends.

[@grimmj0ker]

The other members stated that they all tried LSD but didn't really like it...Waters said that he had one bad trip and never did any more after that....The problem was that Syd started hanging around with people that thought it was funny to secretly dose him everyday....things went bad soon after..

[@AndreaMartinez-jm4lh]

Does dark side of the moon ring any bells? Besides acid their brilliance helped alot

[@AndreaMartinez-jm4lh]

@@grimmj0ker being dosed with out knowing is no joke.i literally lost my marbles .but came back.wont even smoke anymore.clean and happy living man

[@xMarkie]

Wish You Were Here was my grandfathers favorite song and we ultimately played it at his funeral, May he Rest In Peace.

[@MrMaxeemum]

I would like the same. At least he heard it (probably many times), I bet he's still singing along to it.

[@johnpauljones6701]

I didn't know how much I needed this video until you uploaded it. Great job!

[@zekecortez1404]

hey Jonsey.

[@dimebagdarrel7190]

real spill

[@TonySantuccistudios]

So true. Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd are my two most favorite bands of all time.

[@Rrtnns]

Oh yes please, Mr. Music Interpreter, explain to me this simple music!

[@Rrtnns]

You needed a confirmation that solid music should be overrated?

[@MannyStemarie]

Everyone in this band was a genius. All of their songs seem so simple, but when you look into them, they’re each so complicated. It’s so amazing.

[@leokimvideo]

Yep music industry using musicians and not even caring who they are, same with Google and video producers.

[@ziggywhiteduke9276]

leokimvideo Well yes, everything's a product. Art is important, but if you expect music exects to care about it, you're unbearably naiive.

[@fredi1505]

The fuck is Google's supposed to do?

[@michaelfinlay1412]

I have not seen you in a while

[@joshuamolla452]

who else is fuckking smack out of this universe rn

[@davidgilmore559]

Yeah We need to keep track of 7.6 billion people and baby them all instead of them achieving their goals on their own

[@deafheaven_enjoyer1461]

Wish You Were Here(the song) makes me cry so much.

[@joebowles06]

Definitely one that anyone can relate to. Thats one thing thats great about their music, regardless of what they're actually singing about, you can probably think of a way that their messages in a lot of their songs relate to your own life.

[@deafheaven_enjoyer1461]

joebowles06 And that is the beauty of music. But of all the songs that I can think of, it's this one that hits me the most. There is just a hauntingly melancholic vibe to it.

[@lonewolflolol8182]

Angel Pacheco the first time I heard I felt like crying

[@tammyrogne1471]

Turn it off😄

[@joeswanson5717]

Joshua Jung you must think you are real special.

[@jayhoe8174]

By the way, which one is Pink?

[@fedepallotta1]

Absolutly Roger

[@gado__]

How are people saying "Definutely Roger"?! That's not how this band worked. It's the obvious reference to executives acting like they care for the band, but don't even know that their name is not just the name of one of its members. The executives didn't care about the band, just about the money they got through the band

[@gado__]

Max Otto In the context of the wall the character is based on roger's own story, but this is not the wall. Dude it's obvious. He even says so in the video, it's the album right after their extreme success "Dark Side of The Moon" which as David Gilmour said (also in the vid) made them rethink their position in the industry as artists. The line is said by an executive who says he really likes the band but doesnt know shit about them...

[@jonathanmarth6426]

Seeing how the Protagonist of the Wall is called "Pink Floyd" I'd say Barret is Pink. While Water's father was the one who fell in the war (as described in another Brick in the Wall Part 1) the drug abuse and insanity that are thematised on the second half of the album apply best to barret.

[@Doggmatic_]

Max Otto the character in the movie the wall is based more on syd. Like when she shaved his head and eye brows. The way he wasnt all there and spaced out was the same as syd. Look at the pic @ 2:16 with his eye brows and head shaved.

[@gwgui]

Already my favourite video, Pink Floyd is my favourite band of all time

[@rickkelley4618]

It was so difficult to tell...maybe you should change your YT name to reflect your feelings for the band...

[@JC19021]

Ay

[@eldenboi8354]

Rick Kelley Like me

[@garyballard3484]

Fleeting Glimpse , yes Pink Floyd is definitely the greatest.

[@imtoostonedtocomeupwithaus5976]

Same here. Atoms Heart Mother baby!

[@thecampfire4877]

I know every word of every Floyd song..listened to the band since my youth. I understand the overtones and general meaning, but never realized there was so much more detail and hidden meaning within eveything. Thanks for the education.

[@heihat1224]

Me too..an this for some reason really tore me up..I instinctively knew what they were saying even when I was really young but I had no idea about syd..all I knew was the first singer lost his mind from to much drugs. I don't think I will ever hear these songs the same way...

[@jeneral-jeff8402]

1:58. That damn riff. Absolutely amazing

[@salvafernandez4897]

In wich song it appears? Every time I hear it it Just terrifies me... Never felt something similar wich any other music...

[@f3nrir_]

@@salvafernandez4897 shine on you crazy diamond

[@alonsovalenzuelaking9208]

There are two types of bands: 1.- Pink Floyd 2.- All the others A band from a diferent place in time, culture (and sometimes seem like another dimension). Great vid (narration, production and all).

[@freddiemoore3033]

I always like to imagine that Welcome To The Machine is a one-sided conversation between a Music Exec and a young musician in a lift heading up to a party (hence the mechanic noises and the laughing at the end) The lift is the transport from the real world into the music industry and the Exec is welcoming him to the machine

[@eduf2000]

Make one of Supertramp PLEASEEEE! Such an incredibly famous band, yet so underrated in a way. They never get the reputation they deserve for the genius work they’ve done. Please, I beg you to make this video hahaha

[@shantheman9922]

Preach!

[@redwine743]

Eduardo Fischer YES PLEASE! I love them so much but nobody ever seems to understand why, some don't even know them anymore. That's just so sad.

[@DelimitingMeasure]

Eduardo Fischer dude, if the earth were to explode and I only had time to run to either breakfast in America or dark side -- I'd choose breakfast in America.

[@michaeledwards6683]

Levi Maes There are a lot of albums I'd choose over Dark Side. If I could only listen to one last album, I'd definitely choose *In the Court of the Crimson King*

[@_Only_Zuul]

Eduardo Fischer hell yes please!

[@zerpumpkins9790]

I felt extremely emotional during this video. I think it moved me how much you've explained the album having to do with Syd. I think he would've appreciated the band remembering him in Wish You Were Here, as it sounds that the band sincerely missed him being around, but in all, I feel like Syd would've been a little bit emotional himself since he didn't really stick around as much as he could have. But he did live the life he wanted, which was to be a painter, a musician and even a gardener and that's what he intended to do. Maybe not in the way it went, but eventually he wanted to just be an artist. Gilmour was right though, he could've been so great, but that's not what Syd might not have wanted. But we had him as long as we could and he was great till the end. Shine on you diamond.

[@lostinspacetk8873]

"just two lost souls, swimming in a fish bowl year after year" story of my life

[@isoooalrock]

David Gilmour Best replacement of all time in History of a Rock N Roll

[@akanshaw]

♥️

[@-YiY-]

Exactly, Syd Barrett was garbage.

[@jedimasterobi-wankenobi6201]

What about that dude from Metallica? That is the best replacement because the dude who got replaced, soon made his own famous metal band

[@k.govardhansingh1278]

👍

[@k.govardhansingh1278]

@@navaneethsujesh850 Syd is your chance, let it be, how many album he created with Roger /Wright & mason. I never heard his music. I started my journey with pink floyd from DSOTM album.. the last pink floyd album divisional bell was one the best n it's promotional tour concert pulse is all time great video musical gig. Infact David Gilmour is the saviour of the band after Roger left... Richard Wright n nick mason combo stayed n continued with Dave to honour the band name. Anyways it is ur personal choice . David Gilmour ,mark knofler is my favourites I like clean guitarists and marathon musicians to conclude they are legends of beautiful tracks to Time pass River rolls. Take care. ✌

[@kevinhallisey5201]

I've always felt that the CD was invented so some stoned engineer didn't have to get up to flip "The Dark Side of the Moon" over.

[@buddhafyre]

The CD was originally developed as a weatherproof data storage device by the military...

[@HaikuBanter]

Necessity is the mother of invention. And laziness is the father.

[@dr.Kurynovskiy]

When I listen to this album it definitely takes me somewhere. Mental illness is a huge part of my life and I do feel deeply emotional when I hear this lp. I must listen to this one in its entirety and I need to be in a particular mood especially. The music is so beautiful on this album.

[@Justme77400]

It is a great album. Beautiful guitar work especially on Wish You Were Here.

[@Litoff90]

People: Hey, what's your fav Pink Floyd record?? Me: Yes.

[@piper_lori-williams-tudhope]

When I was just 14, I remember amazing nights chilling in bed, with all my psychedelic lights, posters Etc listening to Pink Floyd with my headphones on, and just zoning off into another world. They had that power to transfer you there! I was born in 1973 to my awesome parents listening to all these bands, Eagles, LED Zeppelin, Etc.

[@Poa93]

I've waited so long for a Pink Floyd video. This video brought me to tears. Thank you, keep delivering!

[@Yaminashi007]

you should do this for Animals

[@lordjzargo7940]

Yes!

[@TheeWindmillArchitectGroup]

Yaminashi007 qyup

[@seemeslegit3765]

Yes

[@matt8797]

yo i got mad respect for you and your interests in music lmao

[@iverstim]

There is one for Animals

[@paradox5391]

My favourite album of theirs.

[@dx1450]

"Now there's a look in your eyes like black holes in the sky" One of the band members saw Syd after not having seen him in a while, and noticed his blank, lifeless eyes compared to how he had known him before he got all messed up on drugs.

[@adamrace9314]

I always thought it was reference to the bands early days when syd had taken lots of acid and went into another room for a cigarette, when Rodger waters went and found him, the entire cigarette had turned to ash, with syd not having smoked any of it as he was staring into space where waters said his eyes were like black holes in the sky

[@dx1450]

@@adamrace9314 That too. In the movie Pink Floyd The Wall where Pink (Bob Geldof) is sitting in his chair holding a cigarette that has burned down to ash, it's a reference to that moment.

[@5jerry1]

@@adamrace9314 ~ No d in the name Roger.

[@adamrace9314]

@@5jerry1 six and two threes

[@5jerry1]

@@adamrace9314 ~ But no d's.

[@ricepuffman]

"Threatened by shadows at night, And exposed in the light." Love this line.

[@sanchaitadas8015]

I MUST say this. This video was PHENOMENALLY WELL DONE. A WELL STRUCTURED DETAILED YET SHORT AND CRISP AND EMOTIONAL ESSAY. SO WELL PRESENTED!!!

[@solhoejcrew6834]

This is probably the best video I've ever seen, honestly all of your videos are top class! If it's possible can you make a dark side of the Moon video? Greetings from Denmark

[@skypekai]

SolhoejCrew damn you have some low standards

[@matiasaraya5451]

SolhoejCrew Don't be fooled, most of his videos fail on the technical side, he doesn't really do his research.

[@ericlarson4291]

Miss. You. Sid

[@earsofdumbo]

SolhoejCrew you've clearly never typed fat people falling over into youtube before I guess

[@Rrtnns]

Dark Side of Being Mooned, a tough subject for all victims of ass exposery.

[@LieLikesMusic]

Great video! But it's weird it hasn't been banned yet because of the soundclips. It happened to me immediately after releasing a simmilar video :(

[@michaelsuder3217]

Lie Likes Music Either Pink Floyd or their label (most likely their label because they get the profits) arent usually very strict with copyright. I've seen many people do whole PF albums

[@madmac66]

The random inconsistencies of googles content strikes 😡

[@kevintate768]

That is BS. From what I have seen from other channels you gotta have some break points in your video. That is where you can hit them with fair use. Fair use is used for education etc. that is messed up though.

[@thevinyltruffle]

I have this on 180gram vinyl. We used to sing Wish You Were Here after my best friend committed suicide. That entire album became my goodbye letter to him. 18yrs ago and I still cry, hard when singing along to the album. RIP Mystik

[@theselector4733]

It seems Syd was a HUGE inspiration for them throughout their career: DSOTM, WYWH, TW etc..... all inspired by Syd. Incredible!!!!!

[@kategoss5454]

Hold on- Syd's mental health didn't just degrade because of LSD and potential schizophrenia, as harmful as that combination is. He was also viciously mistreated by his friends- dosed on huge amounts of psychedelics, often without his consent or knowledge, and was messed around with in all sorts of ways. They found him locked in a cupboard one day. The story of Syd Barrett is heartbreaking, but don't turn it into a War on Drugs commercial- he deserves the truth to be told. He was mistreated by selfish and ignorant people, from the sheltered middle-England background Floyd grew from. Crazy Diamond (by Mike Watkinson & Pete Anderson), the biographical book that tells his story, is very well put together and worth reading if you want to hear the fuller picture.

[@FALCON9]

it wasn't any of the band members. his roommates at the time were slipping lsd into his tea.

[@GeorgeRoot3]

The band members were the ones taking Syd to doctors and trying to get him help. So piss off about your false David Gilmour rumors. David and Roger were two of Syd's oldest friends. We will never know the facts about who did what. I remember seeing interviews with musicians who played with Syd after he left Floyd and they all said that Syd would seem perfectly fine but then suddenly become a bit off when he had to perform or when he was forced to record an album. Who knows? But a fact is that David and Roger were trying to get Syd help when everyone else was pointing and laughing at Syd.

[@beatleblev]

Imagine if you were nearing the most common age of the onset of schizophrenia and began tripping acid. Imagine that your roommate (an LSD dealer) began spiking your tea, your cereal, your supper. How would you distinguish reality from a trip? Now incorporate mental illness into the mix. Songs resonate with us because they are relaying genuine emotion. The laments on Wish You Were Here ring true because they are accurate reflections of how Roger felt about losing his bandmate and the downward spiral of his band that he felt powerless to halt.

[@vsGoliath96]

Wasn't that never actually proven? Because when his friends and bandmates moved him out of the apartment his behavior only worsened. I could have sworn that the whole "spiked everything he ate and drank with LSD" was just a rumor. I could be wrong, of course.

[@craigdamage]

I thought Syd had "Asperger's" and I seem to recall hearing or reading that their drug use has always been way over exaggerated. Maybe Syd ingested more LSD than the others? That said, I imagine a very young person having a complete breakdown like that is going to be the result of more than just one element. Mental illness, drug use, background and or traumatic experiences etc.

[@SoftwareAgentsTV]

2:34 Hard to see David like that. He tries to keep that British stiff upper lip, but you can see the sadness there.

[@AFryingPan]

One of my favourite albums of all time

[@pigeonoverlord9433]

Polyphonic: "You'd imagine Syd Barrett felt proud." Syd: *"Sounds a bit old"*

[@DaleSteadman]

I bought "Wish You Were Here" in 1975, it was my first and favorite Pink Floyd albums. The opening of the album was an experience, it was wrapped in green opaque plastic so you didn't know what the LP cover looked like, I would say this this has to be one of all-time great album covers.

[@izaiahpalmer743]

Do a video on the doors?

[@legend-ip2sn]

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[@TheDilemmaDrummer]

This!

[@allsystemsgo8678]

Pretty please

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[@benheaton3913]

Shine on you crazy diamond is one of my favorite songs. To think it came in a time of pain and suffering is heartbreaking.

[@ef8712]

How do you follow-up Dark Side of the Moon's iconic album cover? Why, set a man on fire, of course.

[@amojak]

and they did this too, it was no paint job.

[@yes0r787]

Burning Man

[@KenKdogg]

When I was 12 years old in 1978 I was riding my bike down Kent Kangley Rd. in Kent, WA and it was a nice warm sunny day but not too hot to melt and LP and I noticed some LP's in the ditch along the road as though someone just threw them out the car window. One was this album cover of two guys on fire shaking hands and I remember thinking it had to be cool with 2 guys shaking hands on fire....lol. I took it home and put it on my record player and that was my introduction to Pink Floyd!!!....

[@benarce3607]

Do a video on King Crimson!!

[@jamesallard7223]

King Crimson would probably require a series of videos. Which would be fine by me.

[@ThisIsReadyMade]

Ben Arce good luck with playing music in the video though. King Crimson usually takes videos with their audio down.

[@natashaeddleman8220]

Oh hell yes! & Uriah Heep!!!

[@someonerandom298]

@@marshallemmet1366 nice one

[@epitaph4606]

Yes

[@rick4electric]

The Band had their own breakdown. It just took longer. And when it happened they were in a stronger position to withstand the pressure. Syd was the smartest and most sensitive, so the machine broke him first. The machine is willing to take your money, but it is absolutely NOT willing to take your advice! Because that advice can ONLY BE, stop what you are doing, and reflect on the consequences. Narcissistic Psychopaths NEVER reflect on what they are doing to other people. They don't care! It's all about themselves! Floyd saw themselves helping the machine, and it fucked them up!

[@wladyslawaaron1443]

I looked for "music of my life" almost whole my childhood/younghood time. I found PF around my 17 and they stay with me since. Thats the best band of all time. Iv seen Waters in 2012 and I can die peacfully since that show. Im glad he still trying and I were able to see gim live.

[@wladyslawaaron1443]

@John Dough PF and drugs - that's amazing combo

[@SteelersCardinals1]

I think you could make a pretty good video on The Band.

[@JordanVanRyn]

I still manage to tear up whenever "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" part 1 and 2 come on. The Mysterious Synth, the laid-back guitar and the jazziness of the Saxophone all combined into one symphony while juxtaposing with the emotionally touching lyrics is literally Art.

[@MidwestSirenProductions]

Wish You Were Here will remain my favorite Pink Floyd album until the end of time; and Shine On will remain my favorite suite. It’s execution is just phenomenal; it really makes the listener think and feel.

[@bopdawg1082]

Love the album!!! The suffering of an artist is what makes their work so great. Shine on you crazy diamond 💎

[@twobluestars]

I think the line "Did you exchange, a walk-on part in the war, for the lead role in a cage" also represents Syd's situation quite well.

[@Ciciulins]

That intro will always gives me the chills

[@karynation128]

"...my favorite album ever." After 1000s of listens later I couldn't agree more. Ever since I heard this album on my brother's record player back in 1979 it has become my favorite.

[@jasonbean591]

I was driving home from work when WFSO, AM rock and roll radio, introduced “Wish You Were Here” in its entirety. I had to pull over, sit still and listen. Within a year, WFSO changed its format to all talk and its call letters. But I’ll always have that moment.:)

[@djw6670]

At lastttt, love this song and album. Any chance of a metal video at some point, maybe some Iron Maiden? There's definitely a lot to analyse in their music

[@rubeng9092]

a Iron maiden video would be so awesome.

[@noobxhunter5351]

*Run to the hills!!*

[@Nightshade1881]

Sadly this channel won't do metal bands like Maiden, no radio play even tho Maiden are the biggest metal band in the world they still are unheard of in the pop world.

[@maximeteppe7627]

I don't know why not: he did Led Zeppelin, which is a band instrumental to the development of hard rock, metal, in particular progressive. I would see a video about tool fitting the channel better though.

[@feerd.inandgenzz392]

Maxime Teppe tool would be great

[@shruggzdastr8-facedclown]

I've often wondered if Steve Buscemi's "Why do I have to be Pink?" line in Reservoir Dogs was, perhaps, a sly nod to Pink Floyd on the part of Tarantino referencing "Wish You Were Here".

[@quinnrollen]

If you listen to the very end of Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Side II), you hear Rick Wright play a subtle yet obvious riff to See Emily Play. ("Emily tries, but misunderstands...")

[@genesisPiano]

This was really well done and gave me some insight after Rick Beato streamed yesterday about the greatest Floyd song. Thanks for sharing what you know with me.

[@KMakoENVtuber]

The part where you bring up Syd Barrett showing up, I get goosebumps. Amazing

[@immrnoidall]

I've got a bike You can ride it if you like It's got a basket A bell that rings And things to make it look good I'd give it to you if I could But I borrowed it

[@saintroddy]

🗿

[@ebutouy760]

I don't know why I call him Gerald

[@contravariant_functor]

Definitely my favourite Pink Floyd album!

[@brownFox420]

Wow,this is a great video essay. Very well written. Could you do a video about Radiohead?

[@User-xw6kd]

Erick C.K. I agree. Kid A would be a great choice. OK Computer is very well known and beloved.

[@xboxgamer474246]

I think a video relating Kid A and Amnesiac (what went where, how Amnesiac was sequenced) would be an informative topic. I don't know if it would chart well though...

[@Lizard-of-Oz]

Real simple video straight up to the point, but a lot of information. Very, very synthesized and at the same time, wish I can hear more about it. It was really touchy!

[@robertclarkguitar]

Pink Floyd... The sound figure that lured me and my interest in music exploration... I find lots of my music I write is eerie and emotional... Like lost souls just feeling as they drift looking for where it is life is to go..I love the feeling of expression from each chord change.. Small effects of a note adds so much... I love music... Can't say much about today's music.. Seems the easier it is to allow PC loops the easier it is to find a listener.. Not wanting to feel anything. Just look cool while listening to it amongst the crowd they intend to impress..

[@Deeeejj]

We’re just two lost souls swimmin in a fish bowl year after year

[@ryanpowell9847]

In an interview, Roger admitted that only Shine On was dedicated to Syd, and the other two were really their own broad entities. But I'm sure much inspiration had leaked over!

[@PinkFloydBootlegs]

It has been said that Pink Floyd did play Shine On for Syd when he visited Abbey Roads, but he said he didn't like it, and that was when he walked out.

[@shiftymiata]

Welcome to the Machine is the song that introduced me to Pink Floyd, from an episode of Top Gear. It will always be my favorite Floyd song. I've never had a song create such a vivid, abstract emotion like Welcome to the Machine does.

[@betherpropaganda470]

You have not truly heard this album until you have heard it in modern surround sound. Mystical experience. Tears come to my eyes just thinking about how mindblowing it is.

[@gunsnhalen]

I feel dumb I never realized the entire album was about fame. This video helped me to appreciate the album more!

[@lilystoddart3439]

'Do you think you can tell?' That line gets me

[@josephst.george7841]

you guys should analyze the wall and/or dark side of the moon and/or animals

[@richardfilanderer]

The more I heard this album the more I came to the conclusion that it may very well be rock's greatest record. The self-reflection in the album is nothing more than perfection.

[@jerrygarciaisgod4409]

The best part of this story is when Syd shows up at the studio while they were recording shine on. Atleast thats what i read in Saucerful of Secrets. A great book. I see this touches upon the same story. Well done.

[@wendystwitter7199]

Wish You Were Here is my favorite Pink Floyd song

[@sisconhimejoshi]

After reading a bunch of interviews about situation with Syd, I assumed he was simply kicked out. Pretty much like Richard was during The Wall sessions. Syd had such a great potencial and inspired a lot of other musicians in UK, but damn, nobody even tried to give this 'diamond' shape it deserved. I still love his solo works (unreleased studio demos are absolute gems) more then stuff PF did after WYWH. And even WYWH looks to me not like contribution to Syd but more like attempt to get rid of his ghost that kept follow their steps.

[@badbeardbill9956]

The guy had issues. They kicked him out, yeah, but they didn't want to. He wasn't ever actually there, not really playing at gigs even when on the stage.

[@vsGoliath96]

Not quite. The problem with Syd was that he refused help and became more and more detached from reality. He would stare blankly at a wall for hours at a time, completely unmoving. During one concert, he randomly stopped playing and started detuning his guitar while everyone else kept going. Sometimes he just wouldn't play at all and just stand there before wandering off the stage. The band originally brought in Gilmour for no other reason than to cover Syd's ass in concerts. Eventually his behavior became so self destructive to himself and the band in it's entirety that they had to cut ties. Roger Waters even said that they planned to keep him as a non-touring member, just have him write and compose because of what a genius Syd was as a creator. Sadly that didn't work out either because the poor guy was so far gone he wouldn't write, or would randomly change things or stop in the middle of songs and completely abandon them. Syd had some demons he never overcame.

[@Panconciovedder]

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yes! his solo work should be very interesting to analyze

[@aleksciekalski5115]

Especially Niandra Lades and usually just some t-shirts

[@konstantinosmoys8313]

So glad that people still like and appreciate their music, and even are interested in them... Good job!

[@Greg07623]

As much as I love cultivating my own emotional experience with a piece of music, I appreciate even more that you took the time to tell the story behind the work from the point of view of the artists, and the events of the time. Yours i one of the channels that makes youtube truly special.

[@gazza2390]

Best band of all time RIP Syd

[@jordanowen42]

The question that nobody asks Pink Floyd: WHAT did they talk to Syd about when he visited them in the studio.

[@ThibaultDelattre]

This is a very good video and your whole channel is brilliant.

[@LTD-7]

Thanks for filling us in on this info about Pink Floyd. Great yet tragic story of the music industry..... THEY ARE MY FAVORITE BAND AS WELL AS MY FAVORITE MUSICIANS, WRITERS AND VOCALISTS! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@boomerboi9642]

7:19 Lol how you left us there at that line gave me chills dude

[@BluePlunger]

Finally!!! My Prayers Have Been Answered!!!!

[@kinggeedra2796]

Eddie hazel video? Or just a video on funkadelic

[@iammad3490]

KING GEEDRA maggot brain..

[@nagysamuel2575]

I fuckin love funkadelic ...

[@jamesallard7223]

King G: Ab So Lutely.

[@iammad3490]

James Allard eric andre show?

[@Ben-ee6hr]

only problem with maggot brain is that it was largely improvised. It's harder to analyse songs that weren't necessarily thought out by members of the band.

[@Brandon-sr8qd]

Excellent video, cheers.

[@slogue77]

WOW!! I want to shake your hand mate. My favorite band EVER!! I have watched all doc's , but that was the best breakdown explaining that album ever.. THANK YOU!!!!

[@snicklefritz1118]

This song became a huge part of my life when my brother developed psychosis and schizophrenia. To me it always reminded me of him and there were countless nights I broke down with this song on. Hearing the history of this song and how closely related it was to my experience is very surreal.