REACTION COMPILATION | Pink Floyd - The Great Gig in the Sky (Studio Version) | Reaction Mashup

[@brainsqueezereactions]

Love from Brain Squeeze!!!! ❤

[@WonderMommaOG]

[@markhagerman1837]

50 year old analog recording. Greatest. Album. Ever.

[@frankhoulihanfh4972]

Yep. ❤

[@barbaramelville337]

Agreed ❤❤❤

[@DRDickey]

The greatest rock vocal in history doesn't even have words

[@henrymusser2425]

@@DRDickey she says hold on repeatedly

[@LoowheezeBreeze]

Actually, Rolling Stone magazine readers voted it the 2nd greatest behind Bohemian Rhapsody...

[@DRDickey]

@@LoowheezeBreeze OK, I'll consider them tied for 1st :D

[@kurtborchers6178]

denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance...the five stages of death, and Clare's voice expressed every one without saying a word. DSOTM was my first ever concert and this album, and this song, will forever have an impact on me that words can't express.

[@Friend_Of_The_Muse]

You nailed it my Man!

[@DRDickey]

Every part of the song is brilliant. When Parsons removes the reverb at the end it pulls Claire Torry up close, it's like she's right in front of you saying, "it's ok, don't be afraid, come with me."

[@MrThedoors28]

@@kurtborchers6178 and to think she actually apologized after this recording. One of the band mates says it in a documentary I’m too high to remember specifics

[@kurtborchers6178]

@@MrThedoors28 yeah...she was certain she'd messed it all up.

[@WonderMommaOG]

💬As promised, the studio version! This was a bit of a challenge doing the same song back to back, but I made it through. It’s an amazing piece of music so it was worth it! The most challenging part was narrowing down 102 reactions to 31. I’ve never had that many to start out with. ❓I did notice a couple of things during this process that I never noticed before! That odd little bend in the fade out of the song… was that intentional? I’m betting it was. Some kind of after death symbolism? 🎹There are some amazing organ effects from 4:10 - 4:15 that I never noticed before! 😞Like with the part I marked in the live version that made me feel heavy and sad, likewise with this original at 6:23. PLEASE take a moment to show some love to the reactors used in this compilation. All of their original links are in the description. ONTO THE NEXT! 💜

[@jaskau2462]

I would guess all of it on the album is intentional, thinking how much time they used in the studio at this stretch of Pink Floyd (???) 🤘😎 🇫🇮 💙 💯 💥

[@videodavideo]

I bought the vinyl when it was released, one of my first albums growing up, listened to this a million times and I too never caught that 'bend' at the fade out till just now. Maybe part of the the later remaster.. I dunno I always knew DSOM was something beyond special. It's timeless.. Will probably still be regarded as one of the greats in another 50 years, even in next century.. Who knows. Thanks for your amazing efforts WM ❤️ No doubt, this vid will contribute to DSOM longevity!

[@lafelong]

Curious choice of using the live version for the "Making of" section. 🤔

[@thepragmatic6383]

For those interested in the many little details included in Pink Floyd's music, like the one at the end of this song, where you can hear this slight pitch variation: Look for this series of 15 videos titled: Pink Floyd - The Record Producers You will be able to hear excerpts from the original tapes before adding effects or vocals. Among other things, Great Gig In The Sky with communications between NASA and the astronauts on mission instead of Clare Torry's singing.

[@WonderMommaOG]

@@thepragmatic6383 Thank you! I am definitely going to check those out!

[@jillwanlin9558]

Thanks to older siblings, I’ve been listening to this masterpiece of an album since it was released in ‘73. Sadly, in ‘77 I had a brother who took his own life. At the time such things weren’t spoken about. There was no one to turn to. No minister, no school counsellor, no doctor, no hotline # to call. This song took on a whole new meaning and became my 14yr old self’s therapy. I don’t know how Clare Torry managed to tap into such emotion, but I’m so glad she did. Thanks WMOG for going extra mile in doing the studio version. I know you put your all into your videos. ❤ and appreciation

[@TheCheffer76]

Seriously, my sister is 8 years older than me and she introduced me to Bob Marley, Pink Floyd and the Clash.

[@WonderMommaOG]

Thank you so much. I'm sorry to hear about your loss. One that you feel to this day, no doubt. I'm almost thankful that as kids of that era that we had to rely on music for therapy and escape. It was a magical time in music to do so. Thanks for your comment, Jill. 💜

[@jillwanlin9558]

@@WonderMommaOG ty for your kind words. Life’s not always easy or fair, but I feel it’s a gift worth fighting for. Absolutely it was a great time to grow up. I’m partial to 70’s tunes but I love a wide variety of music from all the different decades, past and present. It’s really great that you’ve chosen to use your channel to connect people through music. Kinda like group therapy lol 🎵🎶☀️

[@WonderMommaOG]

@@jillwanlin9558 YES! It has been very cathartic... which was quite unintentional which makes it even better!

[@Screwtubesensorsfreespeech]

Myself also...Cheers 🇨🇦✌❤

[@FeralPatrick]

Embarrassingly, when I first heard this song at age 18, I laughed. I didn't "get" it right away and I laughed at what I didn't understand, and laughed at the unbridled emotion Clare released. I wasn't ready. Today, I have to steel my emotions when I listen to it because I feel every note, every wail. Excellent work again, Momma.

[@godbluffvdgg]

It was my least favorite on the album when I heard it in 73...I really didn't appreciate it until the 2000's Now I love it's profundity, But; Pink Floyd has MANY of those profound songs...

[@PureMetalBanzai]

Clare Torry has the voice of a damn angel. Hauntingly beautiful. ❤Masterful video per usual Momma

[@allenmccreary2359]

Dark Side was on the charts from 1973-1988 (738 weeks). Insane

[@arthurimhof2427]

Dark side of the moon One of the Greatest Albums in History .

[@jamesgarrett2815]

actually, it is THE greatest album ever produced

[@thepragmatic6383]

It is often said that tastes are not debatable, but for me, DSOTM is the best album I know. The lyrics of this album are timeless, and its music is still very avant-garde. Meaning of "avant-garde". This term is used to describe ideas, works or movements that are innovative and experimental, often breaking with established conventions.

[@mrmedallis]

@@jamesgarrett2815thanks to Alan Parsons

[@gfimadcat]

The 5 stages of grief, poured into a one of a kind vocal performance. Damn. Timeless.

[@kjellcarlsson5639]

I have listened to this for over fifty years I still get goosebumps every f….ing time.

[@patrickashwin2116]

How crazy is that. Me too.

[@Kiwinan1701]

You younger guys think you have it all that you know it all but man… You missed so much! I was a teenager in the 70s and I am so glad I was the music vibe… You will never know that and I doubt whether the music that you’re listening to will be around in 50 years or in some cases even two years.Just the best… How privileged our generation were to live through this and being part of it. Amen.

[@beccaOC-5634]

Amen. 57 here 2 pink Floyd concerts David Gilmore solo after they split....Rodger Waters twice doing the entire dark side of the moon outdoors...... I stirred the air visually with my hands .. felt the vibrations move across my entire body.... admittedly on LSD for a few of em.... Disclaimer....my adult kids account ... Her first concert with me when she was 11 ...The Who ....when Entwistle was alive.... All of Tommy.... For you youngins.....closest you may get .....The machine. Floyd cover band .....also pretty sweet

[@kay8388]

Hi, my Dadd has seen Pink Floyd 7 times in their prime. Back then concerts were like going to the symphony(certain bands). You sat and listened to the show...no cheerleader or choreography stuff. Also as the house lights went out at the start of concert everybody sparked up "spliffs" so all shared this stoned vibe. The sound and lighting was state of the art. At various parts of the show the sound went into Quad for dramatic effect. The keyboard or guitar or voices as well as birds, trains would go around or side to side. It was a spectacle and a fully immersive experience. Back in the 60's and 70's Cannabis and psychedelics were the popular drugs and the music reflected this. "Echoes" was structured like a symphony with 4 parts. Glad you could enjoy and appreciate Pink Floyd and the where they could take thought feeling and emotion and the human experience. Stay cool and open and enjoy......:) Show less

[@brianm6530]

Your editing skills are through the roof!!!!! This is a masterpiece in that regard with this material. The nuances you cull from each individual......geez! Kudos young lady. Please don't stop. Your work is an addiction. There, I hope I've said enough!😄

[@WonderMommaOG]

Thank you so much. It's comments like this one that assure my that my nerdy OCD spreadsheet works. 😅 I appreciate the kind words. 💜

[@robynhurley5119]

Amazing editing!!! Wowowow

[@trevorbryan3239]

Been listening to this for 50 yrs and I still get chills every time I hear it. Greatest ,,,, Album .... Ever

[@peterellis8688]

Music has just took so many steps back over the past 20yrs.

[@angelcartagena2375]

And music needs to move another 30 years back and hopefully be great again! No pun intended.

[@racheldavis6581]

Clare Torry went into the studio and busted this masterpiece out IN ONE TAKE! You don't have artists like this anymore.

[@andrea-v2s]

TDSOTM is way more than a lucky album.........it is a miracle. the inspiration of the musicians and that of Parsons the intervention of Torry all the elements combined perfectly to create a unique album... I would define it as an astral conjunction that cannot be repeated

[@frankhoulihanfh4972]

Yep. Something special took place here.❤

[@lizetteolsen3218]

2 takes. She did the 1st one. As she was preparing to leave, she asked if she could do a 2nd take--and the rest is history. Many years later, she was granted a credit for the composition and 10M.

[@boddaboom77]

Cool story, but it was two takes. The first take she threw in some words like "oh yeah" and "baby". Gilmour told her no words so she figured out how to use her voice as an instrument and nailed the next take. There is an interview with her on YT talking about her experience recording this.

[@racheldavis6581]

@@boddaboom77 Thanks for the correction

[@cassandracyr]

THE best concept album ever! PF Dark Side of the Moon needs to be played from start to finish to really appreciate it. You have Time right before the Great Gig in the Sky...with the amazing voice of Clare...that takes you on one of most emotional rides ever...goosebumps to tears....this is and will always be in my top three albums of all times...and Great Gig in the Sky is so hauntingly beautiful songs of life dealing with death...pain...to acceptance. Thank you, Wondermomma, for doing the original as well. This blows me away every time ...❤❤❤

[@JonPriston-ds9ec]

Story goes that PF called Clare into the studio on a Sunday afternoon, she had no idea what she was supposed to sing, did 2 takes and that was that. A brilliant moment in time.

[@Gilvana2123]

Eu aqui, que moro no Rio de Janeiro, na favela, desde novinha me delicio com essas genuínas obras de arte. Viva a cultura, viva a arte, viva o O Pink Floyd!

[@jaskau2462]

🤩👍💥💯🎼 Yet another example of classic Pink Floyd and props to our MommaOGMomma for the hard work to bring this piece of gem for all of you/us... 🤘😎 🇫🇮 💙

[@bazzer124]

Denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. Never in my life have I heard these emotions expressed better using words. Never. Thank you Clare Torry for this masterpiece from the soul. Cheers....

[@tonym6854]

The story behind this recording is as insanely good as the recording itself. She did one take and refused to do another. And the band agreed. She was paid around $60 for this and only recently received more for her incredible sound. Look up the making of Great Gig and you'll understand.

[@Star_R666]

Yes, yes and yes. You did an incredible job. Muah Back in the 70's my Mom's boyfriend asked what I wanted for Xmas. I gave him a list of albums. I never thought he would get every one of them. One was Dark Side of the Moon. Some friends had the album and inside were a couple posters, postcards, stickers and such. When I opened mine I noticed the posters and everything was different. I then noticed that I actually had a copy of the quadrophonic version of this album. Quadrophonic record players were very very rare. A few years later a friend got a job at an electronics stores for all types of record players and such. I told him about my album and he said come to the store on a particular Saturday with the album. They happened to have received a quadrophonic player and it was put in a soundproof room with 4 huge speakers. When I got there they literally locked the doors to the store and my friend invited a few people. Everyone in the store including the owner went into that room and we listened to the entire album. It was incredible and a one time thing for me for sure. In case you don't know what quadrophonic is, you know when you listen to a stereo and you can hear certain sounds in one ear only and they back and forth - stereo = 2, quadrophonic = 4. Those 4 speakers had things bouncing around to each speaker and also mixed between 2 and all 4. I'll never forget that day.

[@JB-tr6nu]

In the early 70's I somehow acquired a Sanyo 8 track Quadraphonic deck for my car with 6 Blaupunkt speakers out of Mercedes-Benz & got this Pink Floyd & Santana Abraxas albums in Quadraphonic I was 18. Me & friends would drive around all night & trip on these albums but with a little help from some Purple Micro-Dot acid that was popular at the time....Wonderful memories ❤😊❤

[@Star_R666]

@@JB-tr6nu I was all about the mescaline back then. LOL

[@kevinlakeman5043]

Damn, you ARE a wonder WondermommaOG! Thanks a hundred times over for all the time and love put into these mashups. What a boss gig you've taken on.

[@seandobson6221]

This is arguably one of the greatest interludes in rock history! This reaction is what Pink Floyd meant for someone to feel it when they heard it. Honestly I’d love to see one where they react to the entire album.

[@WonderMommaOG]

I've thought about doing the entire album... but I would need a supercomputer to edit a video that long. 🤣 My 9 year old Dell gaming laptop does a fine job and has lasted me longer than any other computer I've ever had... I might even say I've grown an attachment to it for being such a reliable computer for so long... but it struggles a little near the end of editing a 15-20 minute video. I think the whole DSOTM album would murder it and I would be super sad. 😅

[@MelodyMan69]

Clare composed this "on the spot" based on the feelings experienced when you know you are dying. Shock, Anger, Rejection and finally Acceptance etc...Wonderful.

[@Aldark22405]

I've heard this song a million times and it hits me every.single.time. Just a masterpiece.

[@factory2590]

Honestly, people should listen to this as a continuation of "Time". This is the man watching his life end in "Time" after he dies.

[@davidevans3175]

To be 17 years old when this was released, a dozen or so old friends and new friends and people you just met, sitting around in a darkly lit room on couches, chairs, many on the floor, yes I admit quite a bit of weed, everyone listening to Dark Side of the Moon turned up loud. Nobody talking, just deeply listening together.

[@johnnowakowski4062]

1973. First year in college. We were in the sweet spot of epic music from the late 60's to late 70's...

[@thegridrunner9976]

I love this montage of many of my favorite reactors experiencing what may be the best track ever made (and that is after lengthy consideration). ThanQ for putting this together.

[@sally2shoes]

I probably should’ve taken my antidepressant before I watched this 😭 there’s something about the unifying ability of music that touches my 💙 Thank you W-Momma for your hard work.

[@robk5159]

Wonderful compilation of reactions...thankyou for your efforts and hardwork. My own reaction played through all accepted stages of passing..grief, anger, acceptance and peace. Pink Floyd were and remain a gift to anyone who has a soul.

[@ruperterskin2117]

Right on. Thanks for sharing.

[@petermorgan5303]

Incredible the way you put these together. Just incredible. Thank you so much, very enjoyeable

[@achi999]

Congratulations to the maker of this vid. Well done!

[@firedoc5]

A song that cannot be done the same way twice. There have been some valiant efforts, but Clare Torrey on the DSOTM is the gold standard.

[@davidmorgan5312]

Momma, you smashed it again, I'm just in awe of the work you put in to bring us mere mortals, these great mashups. Well done.

[@Metal_Mary]

Love all 3 of these reactions! You're killing it!❤ I found you after hearing Derricks reactions & I'm so happy I did! You really outdid yourself this time though!! Keep rockin luv♥️😁🤘

[@WonderMommaOG]

Thank you, Mary! I'm so glad you found your way here. I love Derek and Shotaholic's mashups too!

[@richardpetersen2747]

That is and will always be the Best natural voice experience in my life. It is a slice of Genius.

[@siliconcowboy2010]

This is art. This is the purest expression of emotion I have ever heard in musical form. As one of the commentors said, to think she did this in just 2 1/2 takes and walked away thinking it wouldn’t be used … unbelievable. ❤

[@danieldubei]

I've listened to this song for decades now. I still cry to it.

[@buggerlugs4653]

Thank you for all the hard work you put into making this. It is wonderful ❤

[@thepragmatic6383]

I dare to repeat a comment that I already made to you for another video: Two masterpieces in one video, the song (The Great Gig in the Sky) and your video compilation. Thank you for this moment of happiness and (wonder).

[@The_Philosopher_King701]

You do nice work! Glad you had a picture of Clare Torry. I never saw that before.

[@RoadDoug]

I’m really learning to appreciate your talent in this reaction. It looks like a lot of time and effort. Again, much appreciated. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@WonderMommaOG]

Thank you, Doug. Much appreciated!

[@fzzbubble]

Funny, I watched a number of these videos and was thinking somebody should make a compilation, but I would have no idea how to even start. Excellent job on the compilation! Thanks, and thanks to all the original reactors! Well done everybody!

[@WonderMommaOG]

I was in that same position once. You have to just do it. The process develops and evolves over time. But it gets easier every video.

[@DaveBeard24]

Another Masterpiece by Pink Floyd 🤘🔥🔥🎤🎸🎸🎸🎹🎹🎹🎹🥁🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔉🔉🔉🔉🔉🔉🔉🔉

[@StaxReacts]

We appreciate your hard work momma, amazing video 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@sally2shoes]

Hey STAX was this the first Pink Floyd song you’ve heard? I haven’t seen you do much “classic rock” on your channel. Curious what you thought of it.

[@WonderMommaOG]

Thanks, mister. I too, am curious if you plan on doing any classic rock reactions on your channel eventually. If so... you probably shouldn't watch some of my videos until you are in them. 😅 As always, appreciate your kind words.

[@StaxReacts]

@@WonderMommaOGhey momma I do plan on doing those kind of reactions. I didn’t watch this one because it’s one that’s been requested on my channel, but I did stop by to support. As always you deserve it🙏🏽

[@WonderMommaOG]

@@StaxReacts That's amazing! I can't wait to witness that part of your journey. It's going to be epic. I am so excited and happy to watch your channel growing every day. You've earned it and I have to add you onto the growing list of reactors I want to adopt as my own. 😅 haha

[@StaxReacts]

@@WonderMommaOG wowww thank you so much momma. You can fully adopt me as yours🙏🏽🤣🤣❤️

[@jimmyapolis]

The singer's name is Clare Torry. I saw a documentary of the making of Dark Side of the Moon. Clare said she did it in one take. When Pink Floyd does the song live, they have three singers do it one at a time. Clare even jokes that there were no lyrics for her to sing and when she asked about them the band said, "Just use your voice as if it is an instrument" She said, "So I did", and added with a smile, "But it takes 3 different women to sing it when they do it live".

[@crypto6347]

Thank you for the great effort of producing this content....well done!

[@pew1375]

Hello from Las Vegas! I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS! This one hits different with the Floyd and Clare Torry. Keep up the amazing work!! ❤️❤️

[@johnnygaspari5805]

legend has it that when they recorded this piece in the studio Roger Waters told Clare Torry, to think about death while performing and this is what came out

[@Star_R666]

Yes, it's the 5 stages of grief - you can hear each one, denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.

[@billysheets9827]

So glad you did both! Awesome once again

I was lucky enough to see Pink Floyd in 94 in the Oakland Coliseum. They can put you in a trance. Time, Comfortably Numb and The Great Gig in the Sky will be with me forever. Im 67 and thats what is so good about Rock and Roll, you can be a rocker at any age. Shedmen meh

[@kevinakers8872]

It's individual vocal expressions for each of the emotional aspects of realizing you're dying. Anger,disbelief, acceptance at the end. Listen again with the stages in your mind.

[@ungenerationed9022]

Absolutely expert editing. Another masterpiece from the OG. Well done and thank you momma!

[@WonderMommaOG]

Thank you so very much! 💜

[@DC_GTOWN]

Thank you so much for the hours of hard work to bring this video to us. Love the song, love the video. Keep up the great work🔥❤

[@MDElam]

Love the studio version, and that you did this as well as the Pulse version. I really appreciate the time and meticulous attention to detail that you put into making this compilation, and I really see the art in it of itself!

[@carolricard1903]

Guys your reaction is priceless. At seventy I can say you rocked it.

[@Fairygrl_TW]

Hey Momma, I hate that there is a battle within and out, over this song. I love every version, theres no bad version. Its such a powerful, emotional, brilliant song. The talent surrounding this song in every way, no matter who is singing/playing is masterful. Being chronically ill and in therapy for coping with grieving my life, (which I didnt know u could do) hits in a whole new profound way. As we grow older we still go thru every emotion over death...anger, fear, depression, acceptance, but somehow find it easier to accept. Clare deserved credit for sure, what she created with Floyd was brilliant, but the grls that followed, did her creation justice. The pain of the mind is worse than the pain of the body. Thanx so so much, Blessings of Peace

[@CodeMonkey66]

Wow...alot of work putting this comp together. Well done!👌

[@RedHand_Mat]

Imagine tripping hard on acid. Listening to this song for the first time. Then in the refrain you hear the words clear as day. “If you can hear this you’re dying”. And then in your mind, for the next several hours, you have.

[@beccaOC-5634]

I was stirring the lazers with my hands at JFK when I saw them ..... Faced imagine your entire body ....feeling the music travel like it does in your headphones .., your body literally vibrates

[@nickgarcia3435]

In a world of so called "artists" this is one of the very few works of art

[@frankhoulihanfh4972]

Truth.❤

[@barbaramelville337]

Emotional for me. Cant bring back the past. 😢😢😢

[@MetalClown1974]

This song is proof that you don't need lyrics to enjoy great music.

[@Samurai_Stoner]

Growing up my cousin was a super hippy, and he introduced me to so many great bands, pink floyd being one, I couldn't imagine not knowing such great music in my life, thank you for all you do to hopefully bring these songs to people who might not otherwise know them

[@RazzleDazz72]

I bought Dark Side at a record store in South France when I was 14 in 1987. I didn’t understand this song at first, I’d often skip it. Now, I consider it the most moving piece of music ever recorded.

[@milesfilbert1229]

This is Clare Torry, in little British white girl. 😂. She asked by the producer Alan Parsons, she knew very little about Pink Floyd. She was given very little instructions, her first take she sang scat, then they told her they didn’t want any words. Her second take is the one they used. She wanted to sound like an instrument. They asked her for a 3rd take. She told them no. That was the best you’re going to get. The. She went on her way.

[@kay8388]

Thank you WonderMommaOG.........your compilations are truly moving. Thank you for your Time, your Efforts and your Thoughts. You put a Human face to these great works of Art.

[@johnnowakowski4062]

She is the spirit of the old man experiencing his life slip away in its final moments.

[@1dragonfly258]

Before there was MTV, cable or cell phones. I use to listen to them in 1973 on my old Am FM Philco stereo with record player for hours and hours.

[@darryllcagle9090]

Another beauty, Momma. Watching this at work and had to close the door so that I could enjoy it without distracting the rest of the crew I can't wait to see what's next from you. I'd love to see a compilation like this to "Fearless," but I somehow doubt enough folks have done it.

[@setlistbar2928]

This song accompanied me all day, the day my mother died. I love you Rosita🌹

[@brendanpelly213]

WOW Momma!!! 😃 You really put together an awesome compilation of reactions!!! I know nearly all of these reactors and you put it together so well Thank you for your talent 🤗❤️🙏

[@federicolavaselli9378]

Thanks! this is something really special :)

[@eugenestandingbear6516]

Alternate take is sooo beautiful ❤️😍🎉

[@mikewindisch9021]

Love it!! It makes me cry!!

[@rajkanwal7327]

This is fearless music years ahead of its time - no one would dare to create a song with no lyrics and just containing a vocal interpretation of the music itself. Such a moving piece, it’s about accepting death, first we fight it and are angry at the loss and then we accept it and come to terms with it. Only this band could be this original. The album is about birth and death- to think such brilliant music and powerful lyrics could be produced in 1973/4 is why the Floyd are such an influential band.

[@LeeQuinnell]

Yet another masterclass momma ❤.......you really are the best at this.....maybe thinking of another zeppelin one....in my time of dying would be a lot of hard work......but would be explosive...and you would do it justice....xx

[@WonderMommaOG]

I would love to do another Led Zep video already. I have more LZ songs on my list than any other artist. In My Time of Dying is one of them. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment!

[@LeeQuinnell]

No thank you ❤

[@jasonmadness7091]

Another great one Momma, please please please do Sorrow from Pulse when you can. On the reactors, as alway you chose reactors I already love/loved watching even before I discovered you. "Great gig in the sky" has always been a euphemism for death and she's singing out the five phases of grief in coming to terms with one's own demise; Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression and finally Acceptance. She sings them out beautifully without a single word. Pink Floyd is a musical genre unto themselves and in my humble opinion the greatest band in the history of the human race. Bravo and well done to them and to you my sister. Peace and love

[@markmurphy558]

In my youth, I was listening to this song with my girlfriend and I was shocked when she started crying during the singing part of this masterpiece. Nowadays it's me that cries every time I hear this.

[@Quazi-Moto]

To be able to connect to a feeling you've never felt, that you will feel only once (and will face alone), then to translate and express that feeling in such a deeply connective and relatable way with no words at all. . . . And on top of _all that,_ she somehow managed to still be a professional singer and not just lose herself in it, doubling over with the intensity of it, or otherwise move away from the mic. You'll never hear a song with more raw emotion. Yes, many songs take you to that place, but none can be called 'better'.

[@chrisstones1249]

Pure genius .

[@TeeKJay]

A beautiful job, Momma! Hate to sound like an "old head," but it's heartwarming to see so many people younger than me (64) have such an appreciation for this song and the album as a whole. Still sounds as fresh as the day it was released half a century ago. Thank you for another stellar effort. Suggestion: a mashup of reactions to Dire Straits' "Alchemy Live" version of "Sultans of Swing." The reactions I've seen are marvelous. [Love the new profile pic, BTW 😍]

[@WonderMommaOG]

Let your "Old Head" flag fly! I really try to embrace the aging thing... 'cause there's nothing I can do about it. 😁 I spent too much time when I was younger criticizing myself, making myself miserable and boo hooing about this, that and the other. I shouldn't have done it then so I'm definitely not going to do it now. See... I'm rambling like us old heads do. 😅 Thank you so much. I do agree... I can't ever hear these songs for the first time ever again, but watching others do it is a reasonable solution for yet another thing in this life I can do nothing about.

[@TeeKJay]

@@WonderMommaOG ❤

[@sheilathailand1903]

Fabulous! Thank you! ❤

[@jonathansmith3742]

That is the greatest female vocal of all time. I love watching the reactions of those who have not heard it before. Amazing.

[@justice4all772]

Near the end she whispers " if you can hear this ,you are dying"

[@campbeld63]

This is a commonly misheard line. In reality, it is Patricia "Puddy" Watts who says "I never said I was frightened of dying."

[@campbeld63]

@@2oz.of.bartendering I think a lot of people hear *something,* and when they see it written as "if you hear this..." they jump on it and assume it's right, because it sounds edgy. But the whole album is dotted with quotes from random people who happened to be at Abbey Road at the time, in response to various questions. These questions included "are you frightened of dying," and "Why are you frightened of dying," the latter prompting Puddy Watts's famous quote. I first heard The Great Gig nearly 50 years ago. My ears were fully functional back then, and I was quite certain about what I heard. When I saw suggestions that it might have been something else, I went back and re-listened, using various speakers and headphones, and to this day I am still able to hear the line clearly, and not as anything other than "I never said I *was* frightened of dying."

[@burns1210]

Oh come on, no one still believes that old myth

[@kennethcelorio4937]

My dad was a Marine who served in Vietnam and a law enforcement officer for several years in the 80s and 90s. He passed in 2020 from lung cancer and, before he died, asked that I play this and Europa (Earth's Cry, Heaven's Smile) at his funeral. I've always cried with the song has been played but never like I did that day. RIP Pop. 😔🤘🏻

[@WonderMommaOG]

I'm so sorry for your loss. What an amazing way to honor him at his final gathering... through his favorite music. That brings a tear to my eye. Thanks for sharing that. My dad, too, is a Vietnam vet... I am lucky to still have him with me today but I know that each day could be the last. He's 77 years old and ill. My dad is a lover of music too but more a country and Elvis guy. In fact, he'll probably have me play Elvira or Put Another Log on the Fire in his honor. 😅

[@davidblake5415]

When you hear this now it reminds you of your loss, but it also reminds you of the man your father was! A bitter sweet feeling. It is good to have a ‘tear jerker’ at the funeral ( tears can be cathartic and aid acceptance) Mine would be Jordan by The Rival Sons. But I would end on a more uplifting note - the track Joy by The Royal Southern Brotherhood which has the line ‘ music brings joy to my soul’!

[@timmholl9238]

Momma, it was a pleasure to watch your finished endeavor. Thank you for sharing your hard work. Can't wait to see what's next.

[@CmdrTomalak]

Goosebumps y'all!!!

[@donlengel4770]

You mean to tell me these people have never heard this album? Sad

[@MaxDugans]

They have now.

[@smittmasterflex]

My Dad bought this album when it came out and listened to it over and over and over and over again. He drove my mother crazy, she eventually threw it out of their flat window. 😂 Don't worry, he bought several different copies and versions afterwards. I grew up from a baby listening to Pink Floyd and still listen regularly. It's a part of my soul. My Dad suddenly fell I'll last year and spent two months in the hospital in the ICU. I sat at his bedside, put in his earbuds and he listened to this whole album one last time. It was the last music he heard. Pink Floyd songs were also played during his funeral along with Mike Oldfield, David Bowie, Jackson Brown and 10cc. Music is literally in our souls and grabs our hearts. This song was used when we walked out of his funeral ceremony, words cannot describe. ❤

[@WonderMommaOG]

Sorry to hear about your Dad. I lost mine in March and know first hand, it's not easy.

[@MDLOP8]

In total, the song (ESPECIALLY when Claire Torry launched her vocals) DEMANDS accountability on a scale that is frightening and without mercy: "SHOW ME in your private thoughts how much you LIVED your life and how much worth did it matter?" It's like the Egyptian Book of the Dead moment where the soul has his/her heart weighed and the outcome will be Paradise or being devoured by a crocodile. This song makes you stop instantly and think about what you want your legacy to be: of value or cast aside like dust.

[@brianneville8798]

This song always brings tears to my eyes. Thanks Momma.

[@bigron725]

Dark side of the moon blew me away . I would listen to the album all the way through every time . When I finally saw them live and this song started ...I literally had full body goose bumps and I think I may have teared up . THANKS for this video .

[@LordEagle]

This woman brings together all the BEST reactions to the music we love so we can share in ALL the new experiences. I LOVE IT !!!!! 💥💥💥👍😎 Thanks OG.🤪

[@WonderMommaOG]

And thank YOU, Lord Eagle. 😅 What a regal name you've chosen. I love parrots and raptors!

[@corbelius6]

Thank you Jamal