The way you allow yourself to be touched by the music is beautiful. The world needs more honest, emotional empathy like you posses and share with us.

One of my all time favorites of Pink Floyd for sure

In my opinion, this is the greatest song intro of all time. Always gives me goosebumps.

The real-life sadness in this piece is immeasurable. They lost their leader to mental illness at a time when mental illness was the kiss of death. Admittedly, they didn’t know how to help Syd, so they turned inward and expressed their collective loss through music.

The song was written about Syd Barrett, one of the founding members of Pink Floyd. After their first album his behaviour became increasingly erratic due to a mixture of hallucinogenic drug intake and assumed mental illness (he was never actually diagnosed with anything at that point, but it was assumed he was ill), and he was effectively ejected from the band because it became impossible to work with him. 8 years after the release of their first album, they were recording ‘Shine On...’ when a bald, fat man entered the studio that they didn’t recognise. They carried on working for a while when one of them realised it was Syd, his appearance drastically changed. He had turned up out of the blue during the recording of the song they’d written about him. Strange but true.

The most beautiful song ever!

That three note pattern after the intro......my god. 45 years and it still hits me in the chest. David Gilmore, to this day, is my favorite guitar player. He has a way of saying so much with a few notes.

It’s incredible how you can hear the pain in Gilmours guitar

Yeah, I cried only the first 500 times I heard it. This whole album is like that.

She said it.....noone can do it like Pink Floyd..........she is hooked like the rest of us............🙂

My father, a great symphonic music lover, played by the best orchestras in the world, came to my room one day to listen to this musical piece with me. Its final verdict, this band deserved its place with the greatest composers of all time. Coming from him, it was a huge compliment. Subsequently, I played him (Dark Side Of The Moon) in full. He particularly liked the last 4 songs of this album, from (Us And Them) to (Eclipse), plus of course, (The Great Gig In The Sky).

Don't try to figure anything out, just listen and enjoy the ride

Almost all the songs imaginary graphics are all connected across all albums …..that’s the amazing thing.

This was Pink Floyd at their best, I’ve heard this scores of times and I never get sick of it. It’s as fresh and wonderful the 100th time as the first.

Thank you for reaching to pink Floyd, you are like an Egyptian princess 💚

I can feel your emotion when listening to this. Pure beauty of a song

floyd makes people fly , happy and go through all ranges of humans emotions, best band ever above all , the music at its best

It took a LOT of courage and artistic integrity for these young artists (Gilmour was only 28 when recorded) to have songs with such long intros. PF is one of a kind.

Once again dear lady your reaction was worth a million words. Music can take us away to places within our souls we otherwise might not know we even have. God bless you

This is probably my favorite Pink Floyd song. There are several great videos of them performing this live on KZfaq. Empress, as always, I love your reaction. I’m glad the internet has allowed me to see someone who lives on the other side of the world enjoying the music I love. Thank you!

A song written for Syd Barret , they used to play this song to open their concerts as a tribute to him. I've seen them live, indecently, as they were recording this in the studio Syd Barrett walked in after not seeing him for 7 yrs , they didn't recognize him .

I absolutely ADORE all your Floyd reactions!! Your face, eyes and expression relay EVERYTHING that this band is about and I consider you I walking poster child for why everyone needs to experience this incredible band.. KEEP THEM COMING!!

It’s so perfect that you used the word ‘ hypnotising’ to describe the music. I would like to use the same word to describe watching your reactions.. Thank you so much for your pure spirit ❤️

Watching various people of all genders, ages and races from around the world listen to and react to Pink Floyd brings me to tears and makes me remember when I first heard them doing these classic songs back in the day when they were making this amazing music. Her reaction is priceless. 😊 Pink Floyd, the official music of all space travel, on earth and in the heavens and forever and ever. 🎸

I love the way you really "feel" Pink Floyds music! Your many facial expressions convey quite clearly the emotions running through your body, it's like a window into your soul. Pink Floyd has a way of doing that to people. Very nice reaction!

We love you Syd Barrett...R.I.P. crazy diamond....

dude i dont even need acid for tearing cries cause of how appreciating those switching colors on that leaf, it takes me back

The absolutely perfect Reaction of my absolutely favourite Song! Thanx!👌

How could you not love and adore this song? Love that you reacted so perfectly to the music and not just the words.

Ooooohhhhhhhhhh yes! My favorite Pink Floyd song. I love how his songs are slow Burns but so powerful.

I can only imagine what it must have felt like listening to this in the mid 70s 😯

Great remarks and memories of Syd Barrett..The band members always made sure he was paid royalties he was owed . After Syd left, the band changed direction . Syd waa only 60 years old when hr died . Wrote some great songs when he was with the band .. Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett will live on forver .

You're always beautiful. Pink Floyd stand out from everyone else for their truly unique style

I don't fear how to listen to this music and name it by Syd Barrett, a great tribute from the band, every time I listen it makes me cry because all the history behind the song.

For your info: The intro you proclaimed as a guitar solo was Richard Wright on keyboard, followed by the guitar of David Gilmour.

Yes,Pink Floyd is more a feeling type of music... You are feeling what millions of people throughout the world feel with every song my dear!!!

Pink Floyd can take you on a trip without ever leaving your seat.

Impressed that you got it from the START. You obviously felt it. One of the greatest pieces of music ever.

Loved watching your first experience with this masterpiece. This really got to you! "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" is a nine-part Pink Floyd composition written by David Gilmour, Roger Waters, and Richard Wright. It appeared on Pink Floyd's 1975 concept album Wish You Were Here. The song is written about and dedicated to Syd Barrett, who left the band in 1968 due to deteriorating mental health.

Pink Floyd is masterful at making you feel the music - for another emotional listen try Ravel's Bolero...as long a version as you can find and use headphones, volume up

that synth sound you hear flowing and changing is wine glasses (wine glass organ) with different levels of liquid in each to make a certain note, they fed it through the mixing desk and used the faders to make chords, quite impressive

Watching you react to the music I grew up with is so enchanting, it means a lot to me, and you are just so touched by it and it just makes me feel so happy for you 🥲🥲

The most epic masterpiece of music ever created, and the beauty of your soul and exterior makes it even more divine❤🧡💛

A song for Sid Barrett, a member of Pink Floyd who overdosed on hallucination drugs, and later died. Sid was the shining diamond, an exceptional musician, and lead member of the group, taken in his prime. Shine on, Sid.

This masterpiece, like most of their pieces, is dripping in African American Blues and Jazz influence. Great review Empress.

Floyd's musical expressions were created,crafted and delivered for those who really feel and absorb the experience. Yes,people like you Empress. Keep shining you true diamond ❤️

I've heard this song a million times but your reaction is the first time I got emotional about it

Arguably their greatest song. So good.

"Wish you were here" was the first CD I ever bought.

Some reactions are simply better than others , and of many different people doing these reaction videos. , i can honestly say from my heart that you're one of my favorite doing these reactions . 😍🤩🥰😇💞💯

Ps. Thank you for taking the time to listen and appreciate and sharing your experience with is. It brings back my experiences and emotions of hearing these timeless works of art and sound again. Keep up the appreciated reactions.

Long time Pink Floyd fan.I must say that you are such a beautiful soulful person.Wish their were women in U.S.like you.I cannot find one.

Makes me cry every time !

Yes you Beautiful woman, Pink Floyd is an experience of a lifetime!

I've heard it for over 42 years.

this was the way I heard & absorbed a lot of Pink Floyds music, watched by the equally amazed faces of my family & friends, feeling every note every emotion it portrayed

This great song is in honor of Syd Barrett, one of the founders of Pink Floyd!

You definitely got the Floyd vibe glad you enjoyed it 👍

Empress, you have the most beautiful expressive face. You are so genuine, emotional, its a pleasure to watch you get in to bands and music we all love xx

I love David Gilmour's masterful guitar playing.

I first heard this song over 30 years ago. To see it effect you in such a way is an amazing experience as even now it still moves me to tears. I'm glad you discovered this....

Shine On You Crazy Diamond is a song about Sid Barret a founding member of the group who unfortunately flew to close to the sun and couldn't find his way home!

Pink Floyd songs are an experience.

Your heart is beating so fast because Pink Floyd plays directly to your soul. 😊🌹

Your passion and smile go thru me like the Sun ... warm and beautiful.

Thank you for bringing this music to life. Your expression is beautiful

"Shine On You Crazy Diamond" is a nine-part Pink Floyd composition written by David Gilmour, Roger Waters, and Richard Wright. It appeared on Pink Floyd's 1975 concept album Wish You Were Here. The song is written about and dedicated to Syd Barrett, who left the band in 1968 due to deteriorating mental health.

The first part was a synthesizer and guitar. Magnificent!!

One of best saxophone solos ever!

I always said it was their best song ever!

Syd Barret vanished for many years and no one knew what had become of him, and Pink Floyd wrote this some about him and scary thing is when they were recording this song about him .... he just appeared at the studio ... out of the blue.

OMG - watching you react to this made me feel like the first time I heard it - thank you xxx

This was for Syd Barrett .. the story goes he was once in the studio , nobody saw him . Later they found out he was there ..

esp. the sax at the end awesome love the Floyd

Empress you are a diamond. Shine on.

I had a similar reaction when I first heard this beautiful song about 45 years ago and I was already a fervent Pink Floyd fan. I am currently 70 years old and I still listen to and love Pink Floyd.

By 13:15 in your reaction video (end of the sax solo), I'd swear you'd want more, and so do I. You're a shining ambassador of Pink Floyd music, kudos to U 😘

I cried every time i heard it 😭

joy jean you are one very pretty lady with great taste in music...rock on !

I had always thought that THE WALL album was about Syd and his dilemma.

Girl, you don't need words cuz you so get it!😃 of course we love your words of loving encouragement😁 may I suggest Yes: Roundabout? Great instruments 😉 and the singing......

Music for the soul. If raindrops were tears.....

Come on you Piper …. if you hadn’t already got it - imagine the first time. watching you is like me. Of course Syd Barrett. RIP

This was their best album. Period.

best sax solo i have heard

Pink Floyd has two of the most beautiful songs of all time - this and The Great Gig in the Sky.

Watching is like hearing it for first time again

Id love to see you take the musical journey that is Echoes by Pink Floyd.

Not just a song but an experience

Of all your reaction videos so far, this one is my favorite. The way you felt and understand the genius that went into this piece of music tells the story. Thank you for sharing this. This by the way, is undoubtedly tops in Pink Floyd’s discography. Unbelievable, epic composition.

Pink Floyd never made music for the radio, which is why they have so many "long" songs. And yet, the radio found there way to playing their songs because they were just so damned good. No radio edits - they had a 10 minute song, you heard a 10 minute song the radio. Nobody would dare edit a Pink Floyd song.

There is still the other half of the song to hear, it's called parts 6-9 on the album

I really love watching you reacting to music. I can tell how deeply you feel the music mostly by the variety of expressions on your beautiful face:)

It turns out that there are Diamonds in Nigeria! You are the most priceless one discovered. 😹

Thank you , its fun to know whats coming and see how you react

I said it once and I'll say it again. This is one of my favorite bands from the beginning to forever.

This lady gets it

Empress...you got to see and hear..Pink Floyd..(Live-concert..)

This was 'Shine On' parts 1-5.....which opens the album ...( 'Wish You Were Here' )......BUT.....there's a 'Shine On' parts 6-9 at the end of the album too. I think people have heard parts 1-5 so often.....they tend to forget the rest is even there.

What a damn song!!!!