REACTION… “Pink Floyd : The Great Gig in the Sky” (PULSE)

[@cat793cdumpy]

I used to listen to the studio version for years and loved it. Today is the first time hearing this live version and quite honestly to me there is more power and soul in this version with these three singers. Just my opinion off course.

[@ruigen8046]

agreed. i think Sam Browns section when she goes all distorted is incredible

[@BackLooking]

Sam is screaming her heart out. But all three of them are great. Yeah, this version is my favorite. I always say that even just this performance is worth the whole price of the ticket.

[@juanjuan5658]

Sí.

[@cr10001]

The first version was improvised on the album by Clare Torrey. In the concerts, the three background singers usually took it in turns (as in this performance), generally sticking fairly close to the original but not exactly copying it. It was Sam Brown, Durga McBroom and Claudia Fontaine in this performance.

[@johnfloyd4166]

Spot on i saw this live 94❤❤❤

[@rebeccabrewer6259]

Amazing! I get you Sis!

[@TheBergstroms]

David and Richard do a nice job to stand back, quiet support, while the ladies take over. Goose bumps.

[@vidalcastillo4437]

love it..

[@alfiekelly5914]

Clare Torry done the album version in 2 takes during her lunch break!!

[@stephenhowell5611]

3 takes edited and stiched together, these ladies had to do it night after night.

[@teknotony]

I was fortunate to have seen this performed live on the A momentary Lapse of Reason tour , different backing singers but equally as beautiful

[@philshorten3221]

A must listen is the original recording by Claire Torry on the album The Dark Side of the Moon. Even better to hear it with the proceeding track "Time" these two together life & death will knock your socks off!

[@NBrixH]

Breath (in the air) before the Great Gig, and lastly Time is the preferred setup.

[@NBrixH]

@Eirie Weather small typo, I didn’t even realize

[@Rassskle]

@@NBrixH All the records, tapes , DVD’s and CD’s I have ever owned or heard do have Breathe before the other 2, but it is always Time then The Great Gig last of the 3. No one ever dies before Time is up.

[@PinkFloydBestBandEver]

♥️

[@tonyhooper2292]

1994! Three beautiful voices. The Floyd! There will never be a repeat. Thank you. Tony.

[@thepragmatic6383]

Originally, The Great Gig in the Sky was an innocuous track that was supposed to be used to fill the void ending the side A. In the first demos, a passage from the Bible was read over the piano instrumental, then this was communications from NASA astronauts on mission. With the end result unsatisfying the band members, Alan Parsons enlisted the help of Clare Torry, a studio singer. They ask her to provide them with a vocal improvisation with the only indication of thinking about death and the fear it inspires.

[@njWordsmith]

I'm surprised that no one has suggested "On the turning away" remastered 2019. Live performance at Nassau coliseum, NY 1988 Delicate Sound of Thunder tour. This is one of the few times a back up singer has actually brought me tears. Perfect timing of the vocal crescendo matching David Gilmore's guitar crescendo. If this song doesn't motivate people to start donating time and money to helping those less fortunate than themselves THEN NOTHING will because their hearts have already turned away.

[@bentindle9036]

From the album the dark side of the moon. The greatest album ever recorded. 961 weeks on the album charts according to Wikipedia. The album does need to be listened to in it’s entirety.

[@jeffhershberger1148]

Can't go wrong with PF, seen them twice, been my fav band since the 70's

[@juanjuan5658]

Yo creo que es la mejor.

[@thepragmatic6383]

Since you like to receive requests, here is one: Pink Floyd, Comfortably Numb, Pulse concert 1994. I suggest you wear headphones so you don't miss a thing.

[@gerryweed7697]

i agree 😎👍

[@rossmcconchie1316]

Make sure you get the full version, not one that cuts a whole stanza at the end. And don't look away. The light show is unbelievable.

[@Bill_Jones.]

Wonderful reaction to this song.

[@mkelly1347]

Ms. Torry actually apologized to the band for "wasting their time" when she was complete with her set. They give her very little direction other then "think of death", she put on the cans and history was made.

[@brendagilbreath9028]

It is about dying process. All the stages one goes through. Good Reaction.

[@richardlacey4923]

Greetings from New Orleans..digging the reactions and commentary!

[@LisaDeBose]

Thank you! Glad to have you🌟

[@EW-gv5ov]

Beautiful reaction . Your smile says it all.

[@LisaDeBose]

So sweet💖 thank you!

[@crazyoldworld7946]

The whole Pulse concert is phenomenal and not far off turning 30 years old.

[@burgermuncher6752]

The Fist singer was Sam Brown she wrote a song called Stop that she had a hit with in the 1980's, check out the vid on youtube, Joe bonamassa did a good cover version.

[@christianbitz-nielsen5462]

Also try another brick in the wall, wish you were, sorrow and Comfortably Numb from that concert

[@LisaDeBose]

thanks!

[@alfiekelly5914]

RIP Claudia

[@garymorse7249]

React to Jewel at woodstock 99, singing who will save your soul. At points she matches the guitar notes with her voice.

[@LisaDeBose]

thanks for the request I will try & do that this week! 💃🏻

[@abderrafibirouk5081]

Listen to the original Tori version. The song was written by Richard Wright, the keyboard player, the only song attributed to him by the "band" (Roger Waters dispute). I'm a big believer that without Richard Wright and his harmonious relationship with David Gilmour's soulful guitar and Nick Mason's dreamy drums, the band wouldn't have existed .

[@vincentpetro7310]

For your own pleasure try the great gig in the sky from the delicate sound of thunder MOVIE. Then dogs of war from same movie. Original not re-edited. you're welcome

[@keyrat1753]

Try to watch Pink Floyd perform Comfortably Numb live at the Pulse Concert (1994). The extended guitar solo and spectacular light show combine for an unforgettable performance.

[@2715bunky]

I love all versions of this song! My favorite live version is from the "Delicate Sound of Thunder" concert video, check it out!

[@clambroth1923]

Gotta listen to Clare Torry. Once you've heard her original you can't even listen to these pretender vocalists (with all due respect). Thumbs up though

[@27thangel23]

Hi, Lisa- greetings from Canada. You'll find that OGs like me will usually have the answers to your questions. The ladies were in order Sam Brown, Durga McBroom, and Claudia Fontaine (R.i.P.2018). On the record it was one sublime woman, Clare Torry on her second, but first real, take who nailed it to become a thing of joy forever. Peace and be safe.

[@Manup2day]

That there is Sam Brown. She had a mega hit in the 80s with a song called 'Stop'. Check it out. But you need to hear the original with Clare Tory.....she does all the vocals....Brilliant 👏

[@richardjones4080]

as in Joe brown's daughter ?

[@delorangeade]

@@richardjones4080 Yes.

[@richardjones4080]

@@delorangeade who was in the music industry himself of course

[@Aubury.Spartacus-Jones]

As amazing as this version is, you must listen the the original on Dark Side of the Moon - it is Stella!! Best wishes with your new baby - I hope the baby brings you joy and happiness.

[@LisaDeBose]

🥰thank you!

[@AliasMark69]

I met David Gilmour back stage at a concert in California 1984. I asked him about the meaning - reason for “Great Gig In The Sky”…. David’s answer was something like…. .I was asked if Pink Floyd would ever do a song about Religion like some others have… so I said, You are referring to the great gig in the sky they call “God“. What words could be used to describe all the pain and suffering caused by religious beliefs. All the crying and wailing from mothers who lost their husbands or sons in a war fought over religious differences. The only vocals should be just the sound of a mothers crying with pain and suffering. That’s the true intentions of the song. We didn’t want to make that public so as to avoid any religious boycott like what happened to the Beatles after Lennon made his comment about Jesus. We could not tell the singer so as to avoid her making any comments that would end up in the media. The speaking heard at the beginning was recorded at Apple records prior to the recording of the song. Roger Waters placed a recorder at the door asking anyone who walked by to answer some questions into the microphone. The janitor stopped and recorded his answer to the question….”Are You Afraid Of Dying”?. It was decided to add the recording to the start of “Great Gig In The Sky”. It leads people to believe the song is about dying, but that is actually not the case. The Great Gig In The Sky…is GOD … The incredible vocals from Clare Torry happened when she did not know what they wanted. David Gilmour told her to pretend her voice is a Saxophone like on other songs on the album, no words, just tones. Results are legendary.

[@FrankyLecostaud]

Excellent travail. Mais, et je m'en excuse à l'avance, la version originale de Clare Torry reste celle que je préfère. Ce n'est qu'un avis personnel, bien sûr.

[@kevinjones4559]

Claire Torrey got a writing credit for her part in this song after many years. Believe she received undisclosed (probably a very big cheque) back royalties after being paid originally a session singer's fee of thirty pounds. Sam Brown ,singing here, very big in the world of ukuleles. Worth finding her on KZbin.

[@martinwest8374]

Lots of people say the original Claire Torry version on DSotM is best. I love both versions - Claire's for the fact that she made it up as she went along for the album and it sounds brilliant, and this one because you can see the sheer passion of the three ladies - plus they had to do it live.

[@alfiekelly5914]

Lap steel guitar!

[@sarastromseth-troy3323]

Another great song featuring these same background singers is Pink Floyd's 'Money', from the Pulse concert. Here's the link if you ever want to check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJjQlJiVjdqeiLM

[@jamesh256]

I think you said you are pregnant…we can tell. You have such a honest, caring way about you, God Bless !

[@LisaDeBose]

That’s so sweet♥️ thank you!!

[@erichstrelow7363]

😭😭😭 touch my soul.. niceee 🤟🥰🤩

[@b1blancer1]

A wonderful example of how you can put emotion into vocals and music without ever saying a word. It's not often that backup and session singers get a chance to shine like this.

[@dr.pendyke4887]

David Gilmour is playing a pedal steel guitar in this song. he uses a metal tube for the slides and a volume pedal for the swells. Everyone on that stage for that tour is world class, and yes, those three ladies are GREAT singers. Great song and great reaction!

[@williamlane5515]

If you really want to get the correct feel and reaction, you must listen to the original song with vocals done on the fly Which is probably the best vocal performance in music history

[@neilhaydock5553]

Your particular favourite was Sam Brown. Although they were all amazing. Take it from someone who was there.

[@steveboyes3367]

great reaction. not really improvising. all three are trying to imitate the original Claire Torry--they tried i'll give em that and its great but you should really hear the studio version even if you don't react to it. Alan Parsons was an engineer at Abbey Road studio (PF was recording the same time as Beatles with Sgt Pepper btw). They brought her in and she was surprised there were no words, they really didnt have a plan. She did one take and threw in a few yeh baby's...and they said no words, make yourself sound like an instrument. She did one more take and left and never heard a word about it until she heard it on the album... rest is history lol! Song is about dying, being mad, sad, and coming to grip with it.

[@markkettlewell7441]

This is why PF are classic. They rip your heartstrings.

[@neilhaydock5553]

Sorry, Lisa. I didn't know that you'd already reacted to this song.

[@richspeel7576]

If it wasn't for Alan Parsons project there would be no clare torry. You need to educate to elevate.

[@patrickwebb7388]

Please...you are wasting your time and everyone else unless you listen to the original Claire Torry...no one else comes close

[@darleendionne6403]

Listen to original with Claire Torry and read up about how she did it.

[@raultoro7245]

Would like to see your reactions to Clare tory. ! - thx, neal a

[@michelleholland8334]

For me, the first and last ladies connect with the song the best. You can feel the fear of death and anger in the beginning. Then the final breaths and fading away into the sky at the end is spot on. Although nothing beats the studio version.

[@TheComputec]

Who needs consonants anyway...?

[@mikewindisch9021]

He was still alive, when he sang that!!🤣🤣

[@scottbaldwin7133]

don't stop

[@peppernagre3126]

If you like instrumentals, Marooned by Pink Floyd is worth a listen.

[@faithjones881]

The story they are conveying is so chilling, emotionally powerful… leaves me speechless. I feel every note❤️. Amazing ladies🙏🏻

[@kevanbodsworth9868]

A lot of grief,,,

[@PUNKinDRUBLIC72]

I was at one of the 14 nights at Earl's Court,the three backing singers were amazing! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@ruigen8046]

I had to go twice as my 1st attempt was when all the seats collapsed. The show got postponed and we had to go back again a week later.

[@PUNKinDRUBLIC72]

@@ruigen8046 in England?

[@ruigen8046]

@@PUNKinDRUBLIC72 yes Earls Court

[@PUNKinDRUBLIC72]

​@@ruigen8046 £25! (Sorry this is late but you didn't pop up.) At least we were in doors and not in a stadium!🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@thomaslibbey647]

I enjoyed you reaction the vocals so to speak where to be about the journey between life and death as you are dying the original vocalist on the album Clare Torry improvised everything

[@JM-tk8rx]

This is the most beautiful song about death ever recorded and preformed.

[@concise707]

2:12 All we Old Wrinklies who know the track thinking: "No pressure girl - barely any at all!"!!

[@flooglebinder3493]

Wonderful reaction 😊 Like many others here, I would suggest more Pink Floyd for you. The original album versions of Great Gig and also Time have some phenomenal backing vocals on them Also, I think you would love the Heart live cover of Stairway to Heaven - the backing singers are superb, plus the ending…….😉

[@s.mcpherson6354]

If you liked this, to the other good suggestions listed here, I'd add 'Sorrow,' from the '94 Pulse Tour that others have suggested great songs from. I had the good fortune to see them live many times, including that tour, and I do think it was their best. But in addition to that, I'd add one by the one composing partner in Pink Floyd who left the band and went solo. He still performs lots of their songs too, and one is 'Time,' which many people do as the studio version. That version is fantastic, but seeing it live does add something too. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJazlZaagbaSo80

[@TheRealSiberD]

I have a significant hearing loss that makes it hard to hear, especially lyrics in songs. No worry in this one and it's truly music to my ears.

[@geoffsimpkins7650]

Those two guys were two of the geniuses from the original band.

[@Tijuanabill]

Back up vocals for Pink Floyd is a pretty great gig on earth.

[@Peter-cz1ri]

Wish I heard this for the first time. Time honored masterpiece

[@paulmorrissey8078]

Great reaction, thank you!!

[@mysteris.3734]

Stages of a grieving mother.

[@donaldthomas7753]

Clare Torry is brilliant in this song.

[@Clayton.Bigsby.360]

This song is about dying, first is denial, anger and finally acceptance