Roger Waters - Roger Waters on Amused to Death (Interview Video)

Watch as Roger Waters discusses the 2015 edition of Amused to Death.
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About the album:
An unblinking look at an entertainment-obsessed society, Amused to Death addresses issues that have only grown in complexity and urgency over the past two decades. In 2015, television is just one option in an endless array of distractions available to us anytime, anywhere, courtesy of our laptops, tablets and smartphones. With eyes glued to our screens, the dilemmas and injustices of the real world can easily recede from view.
The 2015 editions of Amused to Death feature a new 5.1 surround remix of the album on high-definition Blu-ray audio and a new remastered stereo mix completed by longtime Roger Waters / Pink Floyd collaborator and co-producer, James Guthrie. The cover and gatefold art has been updated for 2015 by Sean Evans, the creative director of Waters' 2010-2013 "The Wall Live" tour and movie.
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[@GuyMarsdenMakesStuff]

Amused to Death is my favorite album of all time. Brings me to tears every time I sit down and listen from beginning to end. Brilliant and timeless.

[@LabRat6619]

Guy Marsden I agree it's outstanding

[@johnnythreefour2902]

Yeah me too. Stunning creativity.

[@Michiel1972]

It's my favorite too. Amazing guitarwork by Jeff Beck.

[@GeoffPowell65]

Absolutely. His best work.

[@InHousePussy]

Same for me. It is a wonderful album.

[@bobrocks79]

I love Amused to Death. It's a great album and I think it is often overlooked.

[@robertclarkguitar]

One of my favorites.

[@toddtoho3606]

Agreed. My belief it is better than Momentary Lapse and Division Bell. Sorry, it's hard not to compare it to the Water-less Floyd.

[@robertclarkguitar]

@@toddtoho3606 awe man. Well. I love all of Waters and Gilmour ...lol. Sid too. Lol but I get it. Roger is awesome. David is spacy blues. Love all they each put out together and separate.

[@toddtoho3606]

@@robertclarkguitar I love it all as well.

[@robertclarkguitar]

@@toddtoho3606 They are musical genius. In my opinion. My own writing I suppose is very appealing to theirs. All I hear from others is, wow very Floydy. I'll take as compliment. Lol.

[@phillwilkinson8319]

Such an underrated album, deserves more recognition!

[@diderichlangmannen]

"Amused to Death" is the best sounding recording I have ever heard on my high-end hifi system! Me and my friends had a lot of incredible moments with your music, Roger!

[@SjP_92]

Same for me, im glad my uncle introduced me to this album a couple of years ago

[@jezza22565]

The greatest Album ever written ..... every home should have one !

[@TehDubster]

What about DSOTM?

[@TruthTime-bs9ni]

Agreed.

[@mikearchibald744]

Dark Side is good, and the good thing about Dark side is you can listen to it for pleasure on variousl levels. Amused to Death is a concept album like the Wall, and frankly you really can't listen to it 'for pleasure'. Its like a Tolstoy or Dickens novel, 'enjoyment' is almost secondary to it being simply a literary and musical creation that is 'important'. The only thing I can compare it to is Les Miserables, the musical. Its the kind of album where i suspect Dave Gilmour listened to it and went "fuck, how can he write BETTER lyrics that he used to".

[@Redguard677]

@@TehDubster I prefer Amused to Death over DSOTM, because DSOTM sounds easy. I know whats coming to me when I start listening to it. Amused to Death, on the other side, is always intriguing

[@vir2lrainbow]

"Amused to Death" was always his absolute BEST creation in my opinion. He is always thought provoking and able to make me engage in questioning my own beliefs and the way they fit in to the world around me. I'm looking forward to this release... OK, I swear this is the last remastered remaster of any band I'm EVER going to buy!

[@libbygrable1112]

Amused To Death is a good album. My favorite Roger Waters solo album.

[@DaxCagle]

Listening to this album in this day, it still sounds like it came out last year! This is on my "Deserted Island" top 5 albums.

[@felipebvalee]

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[@jamiegetslost]

Roger should re- release The pros and cons of hitchhiking. Extremely underrated album. every time I "rediscover" the album I'm always left with a strange feeling after giving it a listen all the way through..

[@234cheech]

HES A GENUIS

[@Redguard677]

Pros and Cons is my second favorite after AtD

[@cardo1111]

Pros and Cons is a great album, Clapton was spot on.

[@Redguard677]

@@cardo1111 I love the songs on this album, like Running Shoes, Sexual Revolution, Go Fishing, Every Strangers Eyes and the title track. I consider this album as a brother to Animals due to its progressive structural landscape

[@Zeyes1951]

I just hope that when I'm stuck on faraway island I can still play this CD/DVD. It has to be one of the greatest piece ever made in rock music. Allready 23 years???? Sounds just like yesterday. Deep, deep, deep words and music. Thank you Roger.

[@MaidenUtah1]

I scored this upon release. I can remember the TV ad that came with it at the time (about October 1992), After the first listen, I thought of this as a "The Wall" for the 90s. Oh yeah, Immersion set and Eagle Production doc for "Animals", too please

[@incognito7479]

I bought Amused to Death as soon as it was released. I played it everyday for months. A classic in my collection. Very underrated.

[@MichaelMikey320]

Just listened to the whole album recently. People were right, this really is an under appreciated album.

[@johnnyleaf788]

+Michael Mikey I feel a headphone session and a big pack of rizzla coming on......

[@ColinTench]

About time! I don't know any album that was missed by almost everyone like this one. It is genius!

[@riadmustafa2070]

The best of best of Roger Waters , it's a masterpiece Especially the ballad of bill Hubbard and it's a miracle

[@Esch47on]

Fucking amazing. Amused to Death, what Floyd after final cut should've sounded like. Though I still like the Gilmour era Floyd. Waters was the creative genius in the Floyd. The driving force. Roger Waters, you are fucking immense.

[@johnnyleaf788]

+Andrew Teo Great comment,how i feel too.

[@Slycoomer56]

exactly how i feel he was the genius

[@234cheech]

YUP

[@UlyssesM]

Roger we want an ANIMALS IMMERSION SET!!! PLEEEASE

[@earlbrackett6742]

Ulysses M. Animals is the most neglected album in the Pink Floyd canon, and it's hardly been mentioned by the band other than Dave's remark..."oh, i like it, i like a lot !"...why you ask ?..'cuz he smokes on that album and the live shows were their best since '71...this should definitely be a "Classic Albums" candidate...and an Immersion box as Ulysses states.

[@jsvkia1]

Earl Brackett I think Nick Mason said he would love to do something special with Animals as far as a re-release goes.

[@benscheidegger122]

Earl Brackett No no no. Meddle is way more neglected. Atom Heart Mother Got way more success when Meddle was even admitted by the band a way better album. It really started their true progressive sound that transformed to Obscured By Clouds, and then the Dark Side of the Moon.

[@BenCulture]

Ulysses M. _Animals_ is to Pink Floyd what _The Empire Strikes Back_ is to Star Wars.

[@BenCulture]

Earl Brackett _Animals_ was a long and painful birth for the band. Roger had to re-write his lyrics to "Dogs" and "Sheep", and they had to re-learn "Dogs" in a lower key so they could sing it better. Probably, Gilmour doesn't promote it much because he only has one co-writing credit ("Dogs") and had composed _that_ even before _Wish You Were Here,_ so he really had nothing new to contribute, just awesome solos and singing. And it's a matter of record that Roger hated the _Animals_ tour. But in spite of all that, it's their very best album.

[@drmorqWarrenProject]

One of the top 5 albums of all time. It was the 2nd c/d I bought and I didnt even have a c/d player at the time but I had a friend who did and it was his birthday. He got my 2nd c/d and later that week, I bought another for myself and regrettably a c/d player. I say that because I stopped playing albums and only listened to c/ds and tapes... for the convenience. It was almost as if I was becoming.... 'Amused to death'.... Thank you for this great album Roger. I saw you play much of it at the Gorge in George Washington in June of 2000. The 727 flyover was incredible,.

[@Chrispypullen]

If Roger is ever bored and curious and sees this: Thanks. My three year old loves the melodies.

[@diversifieddame9682]

I remember when Amused to Death came out just before The Division Bell... And I still say, Amused to Death sounds a lot more like Pink Floyd to me.

[@chrislopez8897]

ATD by Roger Waters is as good or better than any Pink Floyd album; period. Conceptually, artistically, the writing are more mature and developed. Thank you, Roger, for this masterpiece. That's what it is to me.

[@SpinfueleMag]

One of the most brilliant artists of our time. For me it was always John Lennon and Roger Waters. But... Roger Waters has to be one of the most musically unambitious or most agonizingly perfectionist artists alive today. I still listen to KAOS and Amused at least once a month, can you imagine the music that might have been, out of this man's heart and mind? I wonder if his new album will ever really be released, or will he tinker with it and have it go out posthumously? I'm 61 Roger, we don't have a lot of time left.

[@willbeda]

"Amused to Death" is such a brilliant record. I´m glad that´s finally coming out in 5.1.

[@thornswrath]

Absolutely stoked for this reissue / remix. I have always considered Amused To Death as the finest sonic achievement in concept albums. About the only other one that I can think of which gives it a run for its money is David Bowie's futuristic serial killer concept album OUTSIDE. Bring it on, Roger!

[@HeliGirl]

Thank you so much for sharing your art with us Mr. Waters. ~~ With much love, ~~ Luna

[@HMohr]

This album has been playing in my earphones non-stop since early 2000s when it strucked me. The world, amids climate collapse, should listen to it. Roger, please play those songs on your tour.

[@Tominscv]

I absolutely adore this album, it is one of my all-time favourites! I am really excited to hear the remixed, re-released version! Awesome! Let's hope a TOUR will follow!

[@top6ear]

I bought the vinyl and its stunning , they added Hal 9000 in there too. It's best listed on the speakers for Q sound.

[@JannekeGoossens]

I love this man...

[@thevoid99]

aside from syd's solo work, that album is the best solo album by anyone from pink floyd. it's still my favorite and yes, texting has to go.... i'm so glad i don't own a phone.

[@marlaplunk2833]

I personally think David Gilmour's solo album in '78 was tops in my book. But they're all good, although to be honest, I haven't heard any of Nick's or Rick's work outside of PF.

[@harveh8669]

"i was checking earlier on the newspaper, and it's 2015" i love him

[@BenCulture]

It sounds like this re-release will actually sound noticeably different. Which is great, because usually an updated re-release only sounds louder. The CDs to Roger's studio albums are way too quiet; _Pros and Cons_ and _KAOS_ need remastering and re-release, too. Never mind vinyl; even the cassette versions sound better than the CDs.

[@BenCulture]

***** No, I have to max out the volume to appreciate the CDs at all, and it's still not really loud enough. I really don't listen to Roger's studio albums as often, because the CDs are so much weaker than the LPs were. If they were Pink Floyd albums, they'd have been remastered at least four times by now.

[@n3bruce]

I can only appreciate this album at home. The quiet passages get drowned out when listening in my last 2 cars, even though they were some of the quietest cars you could get. I think Roger was trying to take advantage of the full dynamic range a CD could offer, I kind of give him credit for bowing out of the Loudness Wars that have led to everything sounding "Squeezed to Death" these days, but still a modest remix to bring up the volume a bit would help.

[@janbostl5621]

Love this album Amused to death!! Very underrated album. You are genius Roger ❤

[@plato2030]

Amused to death is a masterpiece. Im glad Roger stood by his principles and informed all of us younger generations who were willing to learn about what actually is going on around us in the most beautiful way. True and Timeless, with the magic sound of jeff beck’s guitar

[@redk78]

Amused to death is one fine album.

[@marysell2465]

I have all your music, i love it and you. You are the best

[@shezza57]

This album is a masterpiece. It is more relevant today than it has ever been.

[@alundeere6202]

Amazing music, so good, so so good. Tears, sadness, joy. Thank you!!!

[@Domzdream]

What a genius!!! album. Seriously, what a talented lad Roger is.

[@doctorrobertghaskell6367]

This is a great album. Never got a proper tour although Roger played a lot of the songs over the years. The fidelity was ground breaking when it came out in 92. Jeff beck is outstanding on it as well. Can't wait for the reissue.

[@wezzlyn]

It absolutely is more relevant than ever. A re-release is going to be fucking awesome, and well-deserved. Hopefully well-received, too.

[@peterhaase7122]

I purchased the album 23 years ago and got it. It is still relevant today. One of my first CD purchases. If it is released on vinyl I will need to get that for sure. As Roger says and I remember putting the needle on the album as well........

[@Scratcher1960]

Thanks Roger. I listen to this at least once a year now. Usually when no one else is home. I go into my basement, crack open a large bottle of beer and put my head between my rather large Kef speakers and let it rip. This is one of your finest works IMO

[@boognishlion]

Roger Waters in my opinion is a brilliantly and moving story teller through sound and music he creates a visual image for the listener and truth through his works. What god wants, god gets, god bless us all...Roger Waters Can't you see? It all makes perfect sense! Expressed in dollars and cents...Roger Waters

[@johnnyjack1552]

One of the most brilliant albums ever mastered. The sound is 10+++++

[@cgmahony]

One of my favourite albums ever. Jeff Beck solo on WGW part 3 just perfect

[@FloydianSinan]

He is right, the subjects in this album are more relevant nowadays ;) I think most of the people did not understand the album when it came out and ATD was underrated :(

[@Jetsboy69]

Amused To Death album was played to the crowd at Guns N Roses gig at Eastern Creek,NSW Australia in Jan,1993.I enjoyed hearing it that day and still love listening to it to this day.I think it is an interesting Roger album as all Roger's works are.Lay on the floor as Roger suggests using speakers not headphones speakers and give it a listen.

[@carlosenriquetrejo3599]

The best-sound format ever released. The 2015 vinyl edition (either it might be Sony or AP). Finally this masterpiece cry for awareness ir there to be enjoyed by everyone who likes this sort of music.

[@pabloguazzotti2260]

Always good to hear from you Roger. However, I'd be nice to see what you could be up to thease days by releasing original materal.

[@henriandco]

Pablo Guazzotti He did a video a month ago talking about this Opera he is releasing this year, look it up

[@pabloguazzotti2260]

is that right? Please not another opera Roger!! Ok ok, keep remixing remastering and re releasing, I won't complain again, promise!

[@hanspendavingh5932]

henriandco that opera ain't new ...

[@pabloguazzotti2260]

For the sake of clarity the opera "Ca Ira" was realeased a few years ago (to little acclaim). henriandco is suggesting there's yet another Opera underway? I'm optimistic since Roger is too lazy for that, yet a little worried it may be true.

[@henriandco]

Oh, nevermind then. I never heard of it before a few months ago because there was an interview on Pink Floyd's page (god knows why) where Roger spoke about it (in future of course) so I was fooled by my own brain. Sorry for the scare I guess. (I don't think I'm gonna listen to it though... at least it's not my priority :) )

[@paulevans4334]

My God I bought that when it first came out, seems like only a few years ago

[@thescarletarcanatarot]

The first time I heard “ What God Wants (Part 1) was during a laser light show at the Fels Planetarium in Philly in 1996. I fell in love with it, and subsequently, the entire album. It’s even more relevant today in terms of commentary on the world at large

[@marcoman1624]

yesssssssss finally !!!! I wait July 24th, 2015 for this fantastic album (mhh... buy the SACD or BluRay version?) Please Roger also let out the long-awaited "The Wall" in SACD multichannel ... are years that we are waiting (because it is released in 2011 with the Immersion Box?)

[@alexis8130]

Desperté Con esta Gran Noticia! Grande Álbum!

[@DavidGilmourHD]

Ok, now give us the wall 1980-81 tour

[@BCS1105]

DavidGilmourHD EXACTLY!!

[@WhiteEaglePerry]

Love that album, a lot of great music, and lyrics

[@trikkerman1]

I remember he did a radio interview on the radio when his cd first came out.

[@1ablemaverick]

My favourite album, even more relevant now than ever.

[@beatleswereblues]

Cant believe this originally came out in 1992 and i only discovered it in 2020. Brilliant record

[@paulotonedef]

I love this album..and have sat in the center of the perpendicular axis many times..the Q sound is great..the Ferrari !..when I saw Reg on the In The Flesh tour, he stood 10 ft in front of me, looked me in the eye and sang " can't you see.. It all makes perfect sense..expressed in dollars and cents..".. straight to me.

[@user-qq7xo5rd8x]

my favourite album! THANX, ROGER!

[@gchance]

Changed the mix? I've ALWAYS been happy with the stereo mix, listening to headphones, there's a telephone that rings that very distinctly sounds like it's ringing on the floor next to my left leg. I'm stunned, I can't wait to hear this. TOUR WITH IT, Roger! :)

[@seanmcpoland5977]

Just purchased the HD FLAC 192/24 version from HDTRACKS. Even on the PC it sounds amazing!!! Can't wait for the whole download to finish so I can listen on the LINN Klimax system in the front room. It really does sound amazing.

[@VitalemRecords]

Can't Wait. Love.

[@PetraKann]

Magical piece of musical composition. And the cherry on top is Jeff Beck

[@jamesperrin5604]

my favorite album ever made. imperfect but equally perfect

[@lottodemi]

My all time favourite album.

[@reahshin]

i love this very much

[@MrRipeas]

Great!

[@rgaleny]

good idea !!

[@rogerwaters8057]

thaaaannkssd Roger!! you are my major hero!!

[@Superflow66]

That mans a genius that's all I have to say

[@tarkus9633]

B Murphy srry but your making a fool out of yerself

[@dennisneo8253]

+Nick Suurland Well, certainly, YOU'RE not the genius!!

[@1qwasz12]

"Arabs With Knives and West German Skies". One song title that Roger could make a whole new album for. Long overdue.

[@NirLahav]

Great album. Very relevant for today

[@pmocityzocsy]

it was great that Boston's rock station, the WAAF played What God Wants in1992, so I went to the Tower Records in Boston and picked up the Amused to Death album, What a true Masterpiece!

[@VitalemRecords]

Beautiful. Imagine a tour by a band called David Roger and Nick.

[@guiltseeker]

I love Roger, and i Love David (Gilmour)...end of.

[@johnnyleaf788]

The most Aladeen Album by Roger Waters,Jeff Beck and Bozio rocked this right out there. Awesome album and so with the times, it's 23 or 24 years since first release this album! Fucking brilliant.

[@joaoypsilon]

hitchhiking on this wave, always !!!

[@felipebvalee]

Um dos álbuns mais incríveis da História. Sem dúvida um dos meus preferidos, provavelmente estaria num top 10 particular pra ouvir numa ilha perdida.

[@jwcorept]

Great album and Roger sounds so enthusiastic about it which is refreshing and nice to hear! Crave new original material though!

[@Hertogjejan]

Still one of the best albums ever made.

[@TheMrzekerz]

Amused to death is the greatest album ever.. period!

[@JaredJonesAZ]

A true masterpiece. Empowered my teenage self, even though I discovered it in the early 200's

[@WJsodo]

Dear Roger, its a great Album, and very well worded Roger how the world is today.

[@robewan9170]

Listen thru headphones fuking amazing.....love rogers stuff superb

[@ShaneCopen]

Love the album but that entire interview was cut horribly. Let the moments play out.... and let us hear the actual interview. Chopped up answers with no questions. What do I know, expressed in dollars and cents it all makes perfect sense.

[@blondelebanese9922]

Yes, there was a definite difference when listen on a turntable. What amazes me is that NOW, November 2020, Roger Waters is more relevant than ever. He is masterful in his lyrics and his music. Oh my God, I miss our high end speakers, turntable and amplifier. When my husband died in 2017, my daughter unforgivably gave our stereo system to a charity. I hope the fuck someone that ended up with it enjoyed it as much as my husband and I did. Our speakers could vibrate every piece of crystal in the cabinet, two rooms away. LoL Annie

[@alejandrosegurasilis2279]

definitably the best work from Roger just a few steps down The Wall.........

[@belencilladelasflores1755]

Es el clasico album de Roger Waters es perfecto en su lirica musica. Imposible no tenerlo entre nuestros favoritos.

[@earlbrackett6742]

why don't they just plan on releasing 5.1 remixes of all Waters solo material...Pros & Cons is brilliant and is a no-brainer in the 5.1 mix category. I was lucky enough to see the tour...the Alien Prophet got it right on those 2 albums...Final Cut ? wtf isn't that in a surround format ? that's a crime !!

[@exinexi]

hopefully remastered doesn't mean louder with less dynamics. It was already perfect.

[@zehrajafri9252]

What a talented genuine, honest genius. 👍👍

[@SoulForce_]

because your are timeless

[@MrBluezzfunkster]

Roger, I got my eye on the ball. Just in time. Peace is more than a thought or a Word. Takes Time. We will do it!!! All Us Together. Been a Crazy Ride. Hang on. See ya soon..

[@MathBreemen]

Masterpiece!

[@lynchlfc1]

Glad its getting re released hopefully get the attention it deserves and it is possibly more relevant to the times that 20 years ago

[@lindabrennan8102]

love pink Floyd Dermy, shine on u crazy diamond, dark side of the moon and wish you were here are a few of their great ones I like. glad 👍

[@lynchlfc1]

wtc linda? aye I've like most pink floyd stuff, hard to beat!

[@moleqle]

Just noticed that on the (perfect sense pt1) track, the Hal 2001 is no longer in reverse.

[@PaulSanto]

I Can't wait for Amused To Death (2015) to come out. I was so excited for the new Pink Floyd album recently. And they really really let me down. I hope Roger can save the day. I love the concept.

[@tamashajnacs1941]

My favourite album from Roger. Great! It's fine!