TRUST ME On This,, As The Years Of Your Life Go By,, The Impact Of This Song Will Grow Stronger Everytime You Hear It..TRUTH!!

I actually had the honor of touring with Pink Floyd as a backing vocalist. When the band started they composed and played music for film projects. They kept that approach in their circle screen films, light show and album art. It wasn't about being rock stars. It was all about the music. The song is called "Time." Lyrics say "No one told you when to run. You missed the starting gun." Great lyrics. Great band! 👍🏾

Most true Pink Floyd fans will tell you, "Man, you need to hear this album all at once and in one piece - without a break." And I say that too. This album is absolutely without a single flaw and every (EVERY!) song is famously brilliant. One without the other cannot tell what the creators intended with this work. Do this and you'll find that something has been missing in your life up until now... And finally: please allow subtitles for videos. I don't speak English well, so I'm helping myself a bit ;-). Thanks

Back in O.C. Calif when I was 30 my wife heard a commercial on the radio about a P.F. show coming up. Knowing I am a Floyd fan she called the radio station (KMET - LA, “The Mighty Met”) to get information on the concert, The DJ on live radio Cynthia Fox…. said...."Congratulations, YOU are caller number 10, YOU just won tickets to the show and the Sound Check Party before the show"... I met David Gilmour back stage. He gave us both a signed album that I have in my music room. We talked for 22 minutes. I called him…“The Master Of The Stratocaster” He smiled. I told him his music will stand the test of time with anything from Beethoven or Mozart. He smiled even bigger. I asked if I could shake both his hands that make such great guitar solos, he smiled bigger and said “Sure” and shook both hands at the same time, making a cross between us, I smiled HUGE. I asked him to describe his technique of playing guitar, he replied… “I strike a note, bend it, shake it and then release it”…. Yes, he does that quite well, better than any other guitarist I know. . I told him in my eyes he’s a “Legend“. He thanked me and said “Enjoy the show”…. during the concert after the song “Money” he looked right at me and said…. “On saxophone, another Legend, Mr. Raphael Ravenscroft” … acknowledging my comment to him. It is my favorite moment in over 300 shows I’ve seen. I asked David…. How do you create those awesome solos?… he said….. I sit on a stool and listen to what Roger, Nick and Rick put down and play along. I listen to what I played and pick out what I like, then I put the pieces together into one piece then learn to play it as one. Our fans are fanatics for our shows to sound like the albums so I must play it correctly each time in a show. I have the concert Brochure and album on the wall with David’s picture centerfold.

If One Is Open Minded,, Pink Floyd Has Always Had The Unique Ability To Take Your Mind On A Trip Through The Universe

BTW the end part "home, home again...." Is actually a "reprise" of an earlier track on the album called "Breathe (in the air)" It's hard to do single tracks from this masterpiece as each track transitions directly into the next and themes follow 😉😎

You need to hear the entire Dark Side of the Moon album, in one sitting. Also PLEASE do Pink Floyd "Echoes" live at Pompeii, 1972. You'll love it, I promise.

And yes this album The Dark Side of the Moon charted for well over 18 YEARS! Please please please do the final track of side 1,"The Great Gig in the Sky" But brace yourself.... I guarantee you have NEVER heard any kind of Rock band do a track like TGGITS... Its the best analysis of the emotions surrounding Death you will ever hear!

You have to listen to the entire album...it's a true masterpiece.

I always love seeing someone discover Pink Floyd the 1st time, and it's still hard to believe that they're out there

Pink Floyd is Legendary, they are a Vibe all by themselves!

The theme in this is one they revisited on the album Animals with the song "Dogs." David Gilmour is the most melodious guitarist in rock. His solos are unmatched and sublime.

I always took the part that says “half a page of scribbled lines” to refer to those things you regret not doing, like never sending out that note, apology, etc. things attempted but left undone

Allen Parsons was the recording engineer on this album as well as Assistant Recording Engineer on the Beatles albums Let It Be, and Abby Road.

I first fell in love with this album in 1973 when I was 16 and I'm 64 now. As many have mentioned, this song has more meaning to me every year. I would highly recommend you listen to the entire album because you can really get the flow and flavor out it better

Your analysis is much more in depth than most of the other reactions that I've seen. For you to pick up as much as you have on a first(?) listening is impressive. The only thing that I have to quibble about is your comment about the Beatles. The Beatles, along with the Beach Boys, are known for their creativity and even had to create the techniques to get some of the sounds on their albums (see Sgt Peppers, the White Album, Abbey Road). Pink Floyd is a beneficiary of the Beatles pushing the technological boundaries. In fact, there is a story of when Pink Floyd listened in on a studio session by the Beatles and how inspiring it was.

Greatest Floyd song!! This relates to every person that ever lived!!

I built the Fender Rhodes Electric Piano used in this song.... and many others used in classic rock from that era.

The whole album is phenomenal. The quintessential concept album, which covers all the major issues/events of life and death; birth (Speak to Me/Breathe), travel (On the Run), time (Time) and what we do or don't do with it before death/religion (Great Gig In The Sky), materialism (Money), class and inequality (Us And Them), mental illness (Brain Damage) and in a finale that seems to me to be the perfect musical accompaniment/embodiment of the final scene of 2001 A Space Odyssey - the whole frickin' journey through life; Eclipse There IS a heartbeat running pretty much through the whole album and it can be heard very clearly at the beginning and end This album was SOOOO far ahead of its time, effectively introducing the idea of sampling (done with tapes) dropping in snippets of interviews they conducted with staff and road crew answering questions like "When was the last time you were in a fight?", "Were you in the right?" and "Are you afraid of death?" So jealous that you are about to experience all this for the first time and in particular, Great Gig In The Sky. Clare Torry is going to blow your fkn head off!! 😁

Listen to this Album from beginning to end..its a must..every track relates to the last track. Every track is fire on this album. Its probably the greatest album of all time!!

For those who do not know where the name “Pink Floyd” came from…… Syd Barrett - original founder of the band had two favorite Blues Guitar Players in his record collection, two black men, “Pink Anderson and Floyd Council”. One came from North Carolina, (Pink) the other came from South Carolina, (Floyd).

Being a concept album, DSTM is best listened to from start to finish. Great analysis as usual.

Probably one of, if not, the best build ups/intros into a song. Heard it countless times and everytime it hits me.

Pink Floyd ,Dark side of the moon album ,IS the greatest album EVER made .

Actually, the informal rivalry from the sixties was between The Beatles and The Beachboys….both bands being very experimental in the mid-sixties…pushing the envelope. People often compare The album Pet Sounds by the Beachboys and Sargent Pepper’s by The Beatles which came out just a few months later. Floyd and Zeppelin are often mentioned together because they were such GIANT bands at the same time…….Looking back from decades later, those two bands just seem to be the two that most people of my generation give the most respect. Others right on their heels, but these two seem to be at the top of the mountain. I do remember hearing that Dark Side of the Moon came out just a few months before Houses of the Holy by Zeppelin, and I think that DSOTM kept it from reaching the top of the album charts. Could be wrong on that. But I don’t think these two bands had any competition going….even informally. They were such totally different genres and their music was for different purposes…their paths didn’t overlap much.

For Anyone Wondering Or Unaware,, A Bit Of Trivia,, Syd Barrett Would Name The Group After His 2 Favorite Blues Guitarists,, Pink Anderson & Floyd Council = Pink Floyd

Very insightful, thoughtful reaction! Such beautiful music. Thank you!

I've only viewed a few of your reactions so far, but loving the intellectual and analytical breakdowns. So much more intriguing than "Wow, great song, cool vibes" if you know what I mean. Keep up the good work. ✌️

Loved your reaction . I listen to loads of reactors to pink floyd and your take on this song was unlike all the rest by far, that i have heard . Thanks 🙏🙏🙏🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🙏🙏🙏

At the beginning you are hearing a heartbeat done with bass drum. The lady singing on this and others in this album is Clare Torry! Amazing voice without words!! You have a new subscriber. I always enjoy analysis with some intellect. Be safe

Great reaction. I have seen many reactions to this song and I think yours is one of the best (if not the best). Lots of fans of Pink Floyd get super upset with reactors stopping the music to react but I think you did it really well and explained your understanding throughout the piece. I really liked your break down of the music as well as the lyrics.

The precision of architects combining with the artistry of musicians ...

So the Beatles have DEFINITELY used interesting technology and sound effects in their music, you just haven't heard those parts of their repertoire yet.

Okay I'm about to seven and a half minutes into the video now and I am listening to your analysis of your interpretation of this song and it is very much spot-on and it reinforces my encouragement to you to listen to the entire album!! Because that is exactly what this album is about life from beginning to end the song before this one is called Breathe, like the first breath you take as a newborn!! You mentioned the heartbeat at the very beginning of the album it comes in as a heartbeat!! YOU MUST DO ENTIRE ALBUM!!!

Darkside of the Moon the entire album is best listened ( if you have Time) from beginning to end. Every song flows perfectly into the next. The whole album is a journey, and the composition is a true masterpiece,

Gutted you don't post anymore. Hope is all ok. You're by far one of the most articulate reviewers out there, great depth to your analysis. Love your enthusiasm, and in particular your Bob Dylan reviews - a deep well of narrative to wrap your mind around. Hope you haven't stopped due to copyright. If not music, you could review movies, books etc. You've got a great mind for it and I'm sure you could make it work on many different subjects. Love listening to you and hope you keep on posting in some form or another

The drumming is so crisp……..it’s actually genius!!!!

Man, you’ve been brilliant in catching the whole essence of the song in real time. Bravo!

Good Analysis! I appreciate you bringing me new insights into songs whose music 🎶 I’m very familiar with but I didn’t know what the lyrics meant necessarily. It’s like you’ve opened a new door in my mind to hear these songs in a new way and finally understand what they are trying to convey. Thanks so much! I’m learning new things about 50 year old songs! Incredible! I had no clue there was another way to interpret them all! 👏🏻🎸😎

This Classic Will Definitely Hit You Different,, The Stranglers "Golden Brown" R.I.P. Dave 🙏 ❤

The whole Darksidr of the moon from start to finish is an experience lol.. Also Echoes from their album Meddle is amazing.

You will hear from everyone you need to listen to the album from start to finish wearing headphones. The songs are interconnected and run into one another. Some fun facts Dark Side remained on the billboard charts for 491 weeks and singles from the album charted consecutively for 741 weeks that is over 14 years. Fucking crazy. I am old enough to had been there. People would use this album to measure the quality of stereo equipment. High end stereo store would have a copy on hand to show the capabilities of the stereo. The rivalry of Pink Floyd and Zeppelin: Led Zeppelin is in a class of their own and so is Pink Floyd. Everybody will want you to check out Comfortably Numb next, I’d agree. There you will be told, is the greatest guitar solo ever recorded. The only way to debate that is with the argument that in music there is no greatest, just great.

Also famous quote .kids ask for guitars for christmas,.. guitars ask for David Gilmour

You said it dude. The music was DOPE back then. I was there at all those concerts. I'm 67 now

Please go straight to... Pink Floyd - The Great Gig in the Sky To follow the life / death theme

Imagine being in your garage screwing around on your guitar and coming up with that rif. Amazing and never gets old.

This is an excellent reaction - thank you. Play the whole album in a darkened room, whilst you have some alcohol inside you - you won't regret it. The Great Gig in the Sky will melt your brain - try it.

Your reaction to this piece is quite brilliant in it's own right. I am probably old enough to be your father, (or Grand father, if we were in Alabama) and I can gain from your wise interpretation and your unique perspective. I have never thought that the person goes home to the afterlife and I really dig your insight on these themes. Thank you, man, for enjoying the song and doing what you do

Pink floys always set your mood with these incredible intros.... wait, listen and experience them.

I've just discovered your channel and am going through your older videos. I love that you analyze the lyrics and the deeper meanings behind these songs. A+ reactions.

Listening to random songs on a Pink Floyd album is like reading the random chapters of a book. You may like the individual chapters but you'll never understand the concept of the work as a whole

great gig in the sky is one of my favorites

A MUST HEAR Classic,, Billy Thorpe "Children Of The Sun" Absolute Ear Candy 👂🍬 R.I.P. Billy 🙏 ❤

It's basically about how we think we have all the time in the world when we are young, wasting it, doing nothing, waiting to be shown. But as we get older we begin to realise more and more how little time we actually have as the days seem to feel shorter and shorter, as we get busier and busier. So we did nothing when we were young because we thought we had infinite time, and did nothing as we age because we got so busy. Until we finally look back on our lives with regret at not having done the things we wanted to do, to make the mark we wanted to make, finally appreciating that time isn't infinite, but precious and fleeting.

You need to listen the whole album together. Seriously. The heart motif flows clear through; it's a single thought.

It's not about an individual, It's a life.

I think “thought I’d something more to say” is a magical line…. a life….

Okay you're probably going to see a lot of comments suggesting that you listen to the entire Dark Side of the Moon album in one sitting!! They are not wrong!! This album is 1,000 times better when listened to from start to finish uninterrupted definitely with headphones!!! If you want the true experience you must react to the entire album!!!

This is my favorite song! David Gilmour is the most expressive guitarists I've ever heard!

You are the second person who caught the heartbeat! Your very analytical in your reaction...try listening again just for the enjoyment of the song.

"I think they are trying to tell a story here" Welcome to Pink Floyd my friend!

insightful,articulate,appreciative.....just what reaction channels should be....bravo !!!

I watched to the end! Ha! Good to see you enjoy and analyse this wonderful piece of art. Pink Floyd's catalogue is full of such wonder. I couldn't possibly tell you where to start, because most of their albums were to be listened to from beginning to end; although I would suggest Dogs from the Animals album if you would like some good hard lyrics to chew on.

Nicely put man, I like your approach and your appreciation of deep image-full music from the masters, Pink Floyd..

As to those rivalries in the 60s and 70s, The Who was always weighing in. In terms of sound effects, Pink Floyd were big on sound effects used judiciously and they had early synthesisers at their disposal. BUT The Beatles were HUGE on sound effects, both during their later studio period, and in their earlier period though it's not necessarily obvious. Listen to Tomorrow Never Knows (1966) which involved them placing tape loops all around the studio. They loved slowing things down and speeding things up, playing things in reverse, raiding the EMI library catalogue and searching through radio stations and recording that. They also made full use of the mellotron. They did use a very early synthesiser that George Harrison bought on Abbey Road, but used it incredibly tastefully. It really just embellished and lifted the songs on which it was used.

David has NEVER met a string we wouldn't bend.

Oh yeah!!!! He's finally going down the rabbit hole that is the amazing and awesome Pink Floyd... Bro, you have to react to The Great Gig in the Sky. Original cut to hear the AMAZING Claire Torry take on a ride you will not believe possible.

we were all on acid when this came out, the best way to absorb every note, pause and harmony. Fly SyedBhai fly.

I really love your interpretation of this song and other great songs. Because you sift through the lyrics you really get to some hidden gems in the lyrics 😊

Finally a youtuber with a proper radio voice.

Interesting you note the "technology" initiative. For instance, in the intro, you hear "roto-toms" in one of the first times recorded, a variation of standard drum kit "toms." Like Led Zep, Floyd were brilliant musos in their own right (Gilmore's solo guitar is a great example) but also understood the power of using multiple tracks within the studio, synthesisers etc.

A brilliant and philosophy way reaction... So. Interesting, thanks for that, they really deserve it. Love from France 🇫🇷😘

You were sporting the look of total satisfaction during the solos.

One of my favorite songs ever. I absolutely love it. Enjoy. I will.

Lyrics aside, but to see you enjoy this song so much for the first time really brought me so much joy and excitement. Really brought me back to the first time I heard it. There's nothing like it.

Very good reaction video, and great analysis of the music and message. I have a different interpretation of the third lyric section..... It starts with an older person relaxing and getting warm by their fireplace. Then, thought the quietness of their time they hear the church bells during the funeral or memorial service of another who had just passed on. Unsaid in the lyrics, The ringing of the church bells reminds them of their passed years/life while, simultaneously reminds them of their mortality, and those bells will soon be ringing for them. That is the message that I got from the last lyric section. Much Love and Respect!!

It is not a tale or fable, this song tells you ,shows us how we taking our lifes so granted, doing such a insignificant act,while time waits nobody.You'll find out for 20 30 years later ,trust me.

Nick Mason’s drums in the intro is just SOOO good.

Love your analysis of these great old rock songs. A young person with your intelligence listening for the first time is very interesting.

Great review! I’ve always thought of this song as representing everyone’s life in a way, not necessarily a character in the song.

I think the magic of this song is that this could be, and maybe is, everyone's life.

Great reaction! The "chimes" are a Rhodes electric piano, with keys and hammers like a regular piano, though striking metal tynes vibrating under metal tuning forks, rather than piano wire strings, the Rhodes sound resembles a bell at softer volumes. When the rock-n-roll kicks in, Richard Wright plays a "Wurly" (Wurlitzer) electric piano, striking metal reeds, instead of metal tynes, and sounding quite different. I thought the end of the song was about being at home, tired, by the fire, perhaps late in life, and hearing "the iron bell" tolling from across the field, calling the faithful to church. The bar is high now, but the next song on the album "The Great Gig In the Sky" will not disappoint you!

Love your reactions and analyses. You dig deep into both the music and the lyrics and try to fathom them. I really appreciate that. Unlike some other reactors, you don't superficially characterize the Pink Floyd songs as elevator or hammock music. Thanks and God Bless!

I had the same insight about home, home again as you did today. Back to the source. But I’ve never thought that before. I think your commentary led me to that. Thank you.

Oh yeah..we might get old..this never does..no matter how many times you hear it..

The opening is being born, the songs takes you through life and then it ends in death!

Groovey 50 years later . Never get fed up of the classics, cause they are for a reason

The beginning instrumental with the metronome is the heartbeat in the womb... that is what I always felt about it. Just my feeling.. LOL 😆 And when the singing starts its like the birth. OMG!!! I wrote this before listening to you thoughts later on.. Good... then it just wasn't me.

Nice review! I enjoyed your take. Pink Floyd is the Master Class of music. Enjoy the experiences that you willl continue to have as you age and still listen to them.

I have to agree with all those who said, essentially, the longer you live the more this song will mean to you. I first heard it when I was 12. Each decade that has gone by this song has meant something else, something more or profound, as marriage came along, then kids, job changes, grandkids, and more. Now I’m 62 and have been fighting an incurable cancer for 4 years and “Time” really hits home but not in a morose way. It’s the old cliche: nobody has enough Time, yet everybody has all there is - what are you doing with yours? Listening to this epic song helps me take inventory of “Am I doing the things and appreciating the people I love the most and if not, would I have regrets if time suddenly ran out?” It’s on me to take care of those things in the Time that I have - and what an awesome gift that has been. Many people leave their home in the morning, heading to school or work, never knowing that an accident will keep them from ever coming home again. I am very fortunate that was not my fate and have been blessed with 4 yesrs (and counting) to get my relationships in the condition I would like to leave them in someday. Thanks for the fine discussion, Syed!

I Watch a lot of reaction vids and you are by far the best.

I just found you today. I'm subscribed. I like the way you are reviewing the music and lyrics. Keep up the great work. Welcome to the Pink Floyd rabbit hole. There's no turning back now. LOL

Love your take on this. You'll probably enjoy their track "Money" from the same album as well. "Great Gig in the Sky" is thematically related to "Time" though (and it's the track just before "Money") so you might listen to that first.

I have always taken that last part (Breathe reprise) as either death or those moments when you are close, in hospice care or know that you're close to dying. The Great Gig in the Sky ties into this song, and take you through the actual emotions of dying. Just brilliant, as you stated.

This was the first Pink Floyd song I ever heard.. my uncle had a great stereo system and I was visiting and this was on when I got there.. I was probably 11 years old.. 47 years ago…. Maybe…. But It blew me away…and I have enjoyed listening to it e every time ever since …. It’s a masterpiece.. and it’s timeless

True Big two of the 60's Beatles and Stones 70's Zeppelin and Floyd which two me are the best too to ever do it

You have to listen to the whole album front to back.

Fantastic analysis!!

The whole album covers the limited time we have on this planet, and the pitfalls that can waylay us! Mental Illness (a thing the band was personally aware of, btw!) The Love of the material things (covered in Money), and wasting of time, and not hearing the ‘Starting Gun” Nice reaction, man!

One of the best band ever.