Pink Floyd - Great Gig in the sky (Live) Reaction

Pink Floyd - Great Gig in the sky (Live) Reaction
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[@joeypeacock1673]

Great masterpiece by Richard Wright and Clare Torry. Makes me cry every time I hear it. RIP Mr Wright

[@enriquepina9829]

Hell Yeah!!!!!!! The PowerFull !!! Pink Floyd!!!!!! I'm 70! Still Rock n Roll!!!!!!!!

[@thepragmatic6383]

Around 6:53 in your video you say: "I don't know how to explain it, it's a powerful piece, just leaves you with your imagination". This song became one of the most important of this album, and yet originally, this "instrumental" track was only intended to fill the gap at the end side A on the album. What a wonderful way to fill an empty space. In Montreal, the three singers received a standing ovation of more than three minutes at the end of this song.

[@GranpaMike]

I love this band, been a diehard fan since back in the '70s. The original release of this song with Clare Torry doing the vocals will always be my favorite, but these three ladies did a fabulous interpretation and should be applauded long and loud. Thank you, ladies, and thank you, Sarah. Great reaction.

[@vivimos_en_una_sociedad7758]

nice pfp

[@brentravnsborg2782]

Is there a more iconic song by Pink Floyd than this? Back in the day it was one of my dreams to see them live, then after seeing my first concert it was my dream to immediately see them again. IMO they were the best live show ever bar none. thx Sarah.

[@dhtm3577]

Same for me. Listened to this for 50 years and it still brings a tear. 🙏❤️

[@fifidurand7421]

when I see claudia fontaine (third vocalist) singing with this emotion knowing that she died so early, it gives me chills RIP

[@chucklicata1362]

She was one of the best RIP Claudia

[@Vortigan07]

Arghhh nooo!!! I had no idea! This'll always hot differently now. Bless her heart, may she rest in eternal peace 🌹

[@carlbaker7242]

Wonderful choice. Music therapy.

[@edster612]

The beautiful thing about Floyd is... once it touches you, it will always get that response from your emotions. Really amazing on so many levels because PF helps you learn more about yourself as you paint the musical images in your own head.

[@hogtherapybbq2513]

I’ve saw several people die and they were all the same. The body takes its last gasps to hold on to life then peace at the end. This performance captures this perfectly.

[@prischm5462]

Pure female soul. I love their voices.

[@eldons1518]

What a beautiful reaction. I feel the same. I saw this live back in ´94 and it is engraved into my mind.. best music experience ever...

[@dropzone9639]

Souls crying out 😥😥💘💘

[@garyjerreat8521]

like so many other Pink Floyd songs, I have played this hundreds of times and it never fails to make me an emotional wreck

[@michaelp.7893]

Great music makes you feel things you can't put into words. This song is a great example of that.

[@pamagnolia]

This still touches my emotions after listening to it for nearly 50 years. Beautiful, chilling, emotional.

[@dangerfindertreasureseeker8905]

I agree 100% , saw this concert in Philly . It was absolutely beautiful but soul wrenching.

[@woolfman9394]

Same)

[@woolfman9394]

@@kristofferanensen7983 You're probably right. But the genius thing about Pink Floyd is that everyone can associate it with something else but the feelings remain the same. No other band has accompanied me my entire (57 year old) life. And btw thanks for this beautiful one Answer

[@Astronurd]

Same here. 50 years plus and it sounds even better now. Amazing!

[@Kevin6059]

Ditto

[@bobhope3716]

Saw Pink Floyd 5 times ! Consequtive nights on this tour and the Delicate Sound of Thunder tour.

[@jameshammon6121]

That was a moving reaction

[@Me-mo2ou]

An absolutely beautiful piece!

[@joydivider42]

Oh this version is well up there with the original.....very moving

[@PrimalEdge]

Pink Floyd... enough said. Groovy video, as always

[@xxx_phantom_xxxw_t_a9479]

In its wisdom and style, this Pink Floyd song is also a masterpiece. Let the voices work so intensely, simply beautiful and touching; precisely because there is no text.

[@chrisj3318]

i absolutely adore this song , great reaction video!

[@5RustyBin]

I would like to see you react to Pink Floyd High Hopes Live Pulse

[@salvatoremesa]

And You are special, very emotional... Very nice.

[@michelleswike4452]

My fav song by my fav band ❤

[@shemanic1]

The studio version on "Dark Side Of The Moon" blew me away the day I first heard it, on release of the vinyl, & it still does. This is as good a version Live, as I have ever heard.

[@davemcbroom695]

My new year resolution: Learn all the lyrics to Great Gig In The Sky.

[@capetowntrikeman]

Great reaction!

[@alfiekelly5914]

Clare Torry on the album sung this In almost one take during her lunch break.Sam Brown is awesome. RIP Claudia

[@another-near-miss1117]

Hi Sarah, my wife & I love you! Please do a first reaction to Pink Floyd's "Hey You".

[@johnquinn8796]

I never said i was afraid of dying, we all have to go sometime.

[@ktorn1]

You felt it. Welcome to the club.

[@963460]

Happy birthday to you David Gilmour ❤️❤️❤️

[@kevinbradshaw7273]

From what I've read, it's about birth, life and death.

[@oldmanghost219]

Beautiful reaction ! - Great Gig In The Sky - is one of the those songs that singers want to do. The original was done by the great Clare Torry. She set the standard and didn't know what they wanted. The band didn't do much talking and All they gave her for direction was to portray death & horror. After 2 takes she left the studio not knowing that they loved what she had done.

[@OriginalFeets]

My dad went to The Great Gig in the Sky on January 3rd, 2023. I got him into Pink Floyd: The Wall. He really liked that album.

[@sunnystormy4973]

_my mom passed away when i was 15_ _years old and my dad 10 years ago_

[@PinkFloydBestBandEver]

Pink Floyd are different...

[@bobhope3716]

I urge you to take a look at the performance from the Delicate Sound of Thunder concert. Two of the background singers are different and much better.

[@sunnystormy4973]

_my mom passed away when i was 15_ _years old and my dad 10 years ago_

[@mikec3344]

I much prefer the “Delicate Sound of Thunder” live version of this song. This (Pulse) version good, but the last lady’s voice sounded thin compared to the other two.

[@thatpatrickguy3446]

The original is still the best. No one gives full force to these lyrics like Claire Torry, who was just told to improv them from nowhere. Don't get me wrong, these three ladies did a great job, but nothing beats the original in my mind. Great video and great reaction!

[@vkaPAUL]

You are not putting yourself in a position. Life and Death is a natural process. once you accept that, live each day to it's fullest and remember this song on your last!

[@orogenicman]

Here is my great gig video. Enjoy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoi3doGDZbSAe7c

[@richspeel7576]

Now you understand...

[@jaskau2462]

🤩👌💥💯🎼 🤘😎 🇫🇮 💙

[@stuart_oneill]

wish you had increased your screen size, I've of the age I think abut the other side.

[@thegh0st1969]

If I were to pick one non Christian song to be played at my mothers funeral this would have to be it. It touches my soul every time.

[@davidsutherland667]

You know the changes in dying, could be a lot like birth.

[@JimmyRJump]

A mistake often made by people who react to music is they listen to stuff out of sequence. Not that one can't enjoy individual songs all on their own, but, we, the folks who are older and had to wait for an album to get released and then had to listen to that album in its entirety to appreciate what was really going on, well, we have a different conclusion because we were forced an approach, going from song one to the very last tune and in-between having to turn over the vinyl. So, I advise you to stop "ooh-ah" ing over something you haven't understood just because someone told you to listen to this or that tune and you're "amazed" because that someone told you to be amazed. To be honest, I think you're faking it. I could be wrong and in the end it doesn't matter. Just get "The Dark Side Of The Moon", listen to it and then come back. Cheerio.

[@SarahDengler]

I Respect your opinion but this comment is unnecessary, if you had watched to the end then you would have heard my comment about having reacted to the full Dark side of the moon, I have a full playlist for pink floyd songs, so yes I understand it and songs like mother which I misinterpreted, viewers have been kind enough to lead me to the right direction, No Jimmy, I am not FAKING IT

[@bazzer124]

Lovely cover of Clare Torry's original effort but ya can't beat what she did - in two takes, no less. Cheers....

[@lars277]

This particular rendition of 'Great Gig in the Sky' is unusually spine tingling and tear jerking. These great ladies just nail this so amazingly well.

[@lesblatnyak5947]

Happy 50th Anniversary to all us Pink Floyd fans. My first time hearing Dark Side Of The Moon was in my parents basement on their stereo with my best bud and a wine skin plus 3 fat ones in 1973. If you don't believe in the divine your not listening. 🙏 🍁

[@wjames8781]

Ah the wine skin. A must for every concert, back in the day lol

[@sunnystormy4973]

@@wjames8781 _xD_

[@bob.bobman]

Nothing beats the original version on the album.

[@ksingleton101]

I grew up in a magical time, I'm 64 and being a child with a Transistor hand held Radio in 2nd and 3rd Grade I can still remember where I was when I heard the Rolling Stones for the first time. As I listen to this I feel as if I'm traveling back in time. Thank You for sharing!

[@brentd.4093]

Your reaction pretty much sums up my reaction every time I hear this song and my reaction hasn't changed in 50 years!! The way these women express this song through their talent. Unreal!! RIP Claudia (the last singer)

[@boxtie]

We're they the Mcbroom sisters ?

[@stigandrmyrardalur5208]

This is nothing less than a masterpiece... Rest in peace Richard....

[@mikewatts867]

Even though this song is about coming to terms with your own death, in your last moments, it somehow also feels like a warm blanket. Others have probably already said that nothing can touch the original studio version with Clare Torey, but I personally like this version with three different vocalists, each representing different stages of grief, pain, and finally acceptance.

[@TheFremenBlue]

You get it exactly. It is so emotionally powerful. One of Rick's greatest compositions. My sister died unexpectedly a couple of weeks ago. This video is the first time I've dared to listen to Great Gig since then. I probably shouldn't have chosen to do so during a break at work - I had to shut my door until I could stop crying. But, it's important to feel these emotions and let them out. In the end, we must all go to our own Great Gig in the Sky. I miss you, my sister.

[@JeremyMasters87]

This song makes me remember my brother who passed as well, sorry for your loss. Good to feel it and let it out as you said

[@dayadistefano]

This song also reminds me of my dad and it describes his emotional stages during his battle with cancer... At the end there's always peace 🥺

[@danjoda755]

😥dedicated to my dear young friend, whose journey ended far too soon. It's all behind her now, no more suffering, no more stages of grieving. Fly high CW, watch over us as we watched over you. 😇😥🌹

[@SarahDengler]

💫😇🥲🙏

[@sunnystormy4973]

_my mom passed away when i was 15_ _years old and my dad 10 years ago_

[@danjoda755]

@@sunnystormy4973 Condolences. My mom passed away when I was 10 weeks old, and my Dad didn't want me. I imagine it was worse for you because you knew her, I'm sorry for that. Either way, it leaves a mark, changes us. Take care 😇✌️🕊️

[@michaelyork4554]

After 50 years, and 1000+ times listening to Dark Side Of The Moon, and this song in particular, there is no loss of Potency, if you just let yourself be in the moment, and put "life" aside.

[@BojaneBugami]

"I am not frightened of dying. Anytime will do, I don't mind. Why should we be frightened of dying? There's no reason for it, you gotta go sometime."

[@Discovery1972]

"The great gig in the sky" and "Comfortably numb" make me crying every time i listen them.... amazing!

[@MakoyUnggoy]

RIP Claudia Fontaine, your voice was beautiful

[@BojaneBugami]

RIP beautiful miss Claudia Fontaine (the last girl). She was a very accomplished, but little known singer.

[@victaylor5461]

A beautiful soul, i think she looks like an angel

[@artbagley1406]

Love the way each woman got to showcase their individual talent! Quite dramatic and still as moving as when I first heard Clare Torry on the DSotM album = TEARS IN MY EYES still after all this time and countless hearings of the song!

[@larrymurray2881]

and now my friend, you are in heaven.

[@williamoates1754]

You have to love the little smile that Claudia does when she finishes. Resignation and acceptance, yes nailed that one. Just an overall classic performance by all 3 ladies.

[@thedugzbawz72]

Welcome to 50 years of my kind of music 👍✊️✊️✊️✌️

[@LuddyVonBeat]

Hi Sarah, I believe it last you to do one of the last albums from Pink Floyd: The Division bell. It is a worthy album. Or if you want only to do songs do High Hopes, from that same album.

[@ianrosie4431]

I have what is known as a progressive terminal illness and, as you can imagine, I think about the end stage from time to time. This song, familiar from my younger days, has helped ever so much. I feel the person who wrote this must have witnessed this stage of life.

[@AliasMark69]

Is this song about death or dying?…. No. 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.

[@MrDiddyDee]

As if this piece wasn't emotional enough, there is the heart breaking knowledge that the first of the singers for this performance, Sam Brown, is no longer able to sing like this. She had produced a number of solo albums in her career but then suffered damage to her vocal chords some years back now, but still remains a positive person and hopes that maybe one day it may improve. She has tried to find ways around this with her latest album, by fully utilising current studio technology to pitch correct her damaged vocals, the technique is widely employed throughout contemporary music, but the majority of artists would not be so honest about using it.

[@boosuedon]

Yes, and it is a damn shame! She seems like she is a really nice person and although she misses singing, she is not bitter about it. Class act!

[@jukeboxdave6026]

Hi my friend grow up on these guys my favourite band of all time glad you like them love and respect from the UK 👍👍👍👍👍👍🌟😀😀 amazing channel 👍

[@darrenormsby3034]

Sam Brown!!!

[@StephenFletcher-vf9im]

I have decided never to die, because I want to listen this music forever, deep and powerful.

[@WoodJammer]

The band asked Claire to vocalize a virgins first sexual encounter. She lost her unborn child the next day. A rarely spoken part of history.

[@troyottosen8722]

So powerful! Those woman’s voice’s, just incredible! I have seen many classic rock bands live from the 70’s and 80’s, my regret, not ever seeing Pink Floyd, eagles, Rush or Dio! Simple!😉👍

[@shannontaylor1849]

This is the epitome of the Human Experience. A human can't experience this and not relate at a core level.

[@alana8863]

Great exploration of this amazing piece of music. Thank you, Sarah!

[@chipurBillWhite]

Well done, my dear. Thank you…

[@darylabbott2032]

I love this also and have for 50yrs!

[@rickb4079]

The three singers was only told to sing the emotions that they would feel if they were going through the five steps of death starting with denial and working down to accept it. It was all done in one take and all had ad libed by the singers.

[@EvilSean62]

did you get around to listening to the album version again ?... im biased but i liked it first and for sooo long it was the only version gods know when i cover a song i put my mark on it somewhere but the version here still feels "wrong " lol

[@stephanearthaud8308]

Different stages of dying are called " living". French kisses.

[@kenjohnson5498]

Hits me in the feel goods every time also

[@dingelfranz]

That pause, when she realized the first singer was white!!! Lol! I did too!

[@keymack2477]

Thank you Sarah!

[@johnmorrison3556]

Took three girls to do what Clair Torry did

[@Rhinedragon]

Studio version is much better..... The female Voice is unbelievable......

[@KnotZombie]

You must listen to Brit Floyd’s live version 🤯

[@atomic-g3j]

1:20 this part

[@markgulbranson7518]

Too many people get hung up on lyrics. Beautiful music, beautiful music.

[@michaeltaylor8835]

1st time i saw this live

[@artkeyes]

amen

[@Selena-h7n]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@johanchaillet4314]

❤

[@wayne7048]

Oh Sam❤

[@giannicullari2014]

Bravissima ❤

[@tonydelapa1911]

The other possibility here is that what we hear is our grandmothers communicating the joy of living. I really respect and appreciate the extent to which you take many songs so personally, Sarah, and share that with us.

[@eldons1518]

💜

[@salvatoremesa]

50 anniversary from this spectacular songs. The voice from Clary Torry is eternal. Then it was accompanied from Durga Mcdonald.