Oh thank you so so very much for this!❤️❤️❤️❤️you’re the very best!😍 this made my birthday so special! Check out comfortably numb live at Earls court 94 that will make you go insane! David Gilmour guitar god and vocals, nick mason drums, Rick Wright keys and vocals, Rodger waters bass and vocals. I knew you’d love it!❤️❤️❤️❤️

When my gf listened for the first time this masterpiece, she asked me how could I like a woman screaming the whole song. We are not together anymore

Clare Torry's wordless vocals, are nothing short of an actual religious experience. After 40 years of listening to 'Great Gig In The Sky', I still get goosebumps. So awesome.

It is Claire Tory she came into the studio and they told her only that she was too sing but had no lyrics and she apparently did it in one take the lady is awesome!

The song is about dying and the stages of grief. Clare knocked it out of the park. The song Time comes before it and is about your life passing so quickly, then comes Great Gig about death.

Welcome my son, welcome to the machine....

So my boy I think it´s time for you to hear the whole album "The Dark Side Of The Moon" and enter the rabit hole.

no autotune no rehearsal no lyrics she walked up to the mic and killed it

One of the most extraordinary pieces of music in the history of mankind. Period.

YOU’VE BEEN FLOYDED!! That was Clare Tory. 👍

23 year skinny white, English girl. This song changed my life when I was 15 in 1988. Great reaction.

I'm 64 yrs old, I first heard this at age 15 yrs. And never stopped listening to it. !!!

Loved your reaction, Claire Torry is the singer, a petite white woman from England. She was only paid a very small amount of money to do this, but she ended up getting a whole lot more because Pink Floyd gave her no lyrics, no instructions other than sing along to the music. So in essence she wrote the lyrics to this song, and ended up getting writers royalties for The Great Gig In The Sky. I have noticed a lot of reactors who listen to this without listening to "Time/Breathe Reprise" first are really confused about the lack of lyrics and what the song means. You have to understand, Dark Side of the Moon is a concept album, each song flows into the next, so the whole album is meant to be heard in one sitting. If you listen closely to the "Time" lyrics, they are talking about being older, shorter of breath & one day closer to death. "Breathe Reprise" talks about the tolling of the iron bell, which means in a lot of cultures, someone has passed away. "The Great Gig In the Sky" in my opinion has three stages 1. raging against dying 2. acceptance and 3. peace. So anyways, sometime you need to just sit down, put your headphones on and listen to the whole Dark Side of the Moon album at one time. Actually, Wish You Were Here, The Wall & Animals are also concept albums, and meant to be listened to from beginning to end in one sitting. I hope you enjoy your journey into the genius that is Pink Floyd. May I also suggest that you listen to at least two songs from the Pink Floyd Live at Pulse HD concert The Division Bell Tour 1994. "Comfortably Numb" from The Wall, do this after you have done the complete album, and "High Hopes" from the Momentary Lapse of Reason album.

There's a reason this album has sold a trillion copies.

Claire Tory was told not to sing the part. She was told to imagine herself as a musical instrument. I think she nailed it. I almost cry when I hear the passion in this song.

One of the greatest albums of all time, meant to be listened to from beginning to end.

"pink floyd is not women are they?" I DIED hahahaha

All glory to backup singers, the unspoken heroes of so many bands and recordings, the ones never making into the credits and to big fame, but being instrumental in making or breaking whole songs and albums… So many bands, and we all, owe them 💛🙏💛

Loved how shocked you looked when the “Scat” vocal hit! You need more Pink Floyd but they’re a concept band, gotta hear ALBUMS not songs. Thanks for your reaction, PRICELESS

In that first part she sounds a little discordant/out of control. She's depicting the fear, frustration of death, and literally dying. Then...acceptance. Pure magic.

A cute little blond white girl. She was invited to the recording session by her boyfriend I think. Pink Floyd wanted to add some vocals to the track....but weren't exactly sure what they wanted. There were NO lyrics, and they asked her to just improvise. She did this in 2 & 1/2 takes. They offered her a Heineken beer.....and she left after that. They didn't tell her if they liked it or not. She figured that it was just an experiment & that THAT would be the end of it...LOL. A few weeks later, she saw the album in the window of a record shop.....and saw her name listed as the vocalist on that song. The rest is history.

This is probably the greatest present I have ever received in my life. When I am feeling sad, I watch this and it makes me happy. Thank you so so so much for this. You have no idea what this meant to me.❤️

PINK FLOYD, "GREAT GIG IN THE SKY" Singer Claire Torry, was brought in to improvise her voice to go with this piano melody, to end side one of the Iconic Album "Dark Side of the Moon." By Album Producer Alan Parsons. She brought in her vocal sounds of this person's final moments as she went through the emotions of losing they're life. After the screaming of Fear, Confusion, Depression, memory of Family, and Friends. Quieting to the realization of acceptance that this is it, and finally her earthly voice turns into the echoing as her soul departs from her body as the dead sound of silence following the last piano chord.

The vocal solo is done by Claire Torry (a woman) and the message is to portray the 7 emotions of grief or the feelings involved before you die. Shock or Disbelief, denial, anger, bargaining, guilt, depression and acceptance. Knowing this, listen to the song and you can understand how her voice flows beautifully between every emotion.

This is about to be one of your favorite bands.

The 3 stages of death; anger, acceptance, moving on. The great Clare Torry. She was one of the back up singers.

Hahaha, I knew you'd flip out over this one man! Pink Floyd are 4 dudes, but the vocal on this song is by a guest singer, a British white woman, Claire Tory. This is the album studio recording, and they only recorded 2 takes, this is the 2nd one. Pink Floyd are known for their instrumental prowess, I personally consider the live performance of 'Comfortably Numb' from 1994 Earl's Court in London to be their best performance - the guitar solo is like 3 minutes longer than the studio version, and it's just indescribable. The stage and stadium lighting visuals are also absolutely amazing.

Ive seen quite a few reaction videos to this very special, very cherished song that i have been listening to for 50 years now, and your reaction is one of my favorites.. Thank you for loving it and being as blown away as i was the 1st time!

Clare Torry got a telephone call one day; a producer was recording an album, he remembered hearing her voice on a knock-off record, and he wanted her that voice for this record he was working on. She was quite busy, told him she'd not be able to do it until Sunday after next, in the afternoon. He was agreeable, she showed up, found it was a rather unconventional type of singing but she gave it a shot. And she nailed it on her first take.* *starting at about 1:09 The producer was Alan Parsons, the album was Pink Floyd's "Dark Side Of The Moon" which was being recorded at Abbey Road Studio. She sang her bit, thought it was quite a lark, walked on out the door. The song in context of the album " Dark Side of the Moon " is about the journey into the afterlife. Do yourself a favour and listen to the album in one sitting. It is about 45 minutes long but quite a journey in itself . You must listen with HEADPHONES. , no headphones is not an option. Love your reactions by the way.

LOL I love your reactions. You can tell when some people truly love music with all their heart and soul. Just from your reaction you can tell you are very passionate when it comes to music which is awesome not alot of young people are this passionate about good music anymore.

DIggin' your reactions man. Truly. Seeing someone hear the things I've loved since I was a kid for the first time is... emotional frankly

What an awesome reaction video!! Please keep opening your mind and heart to classic rock music! Thank you for the videos.

Comfortably numb live at pulse game changing solo the last 4 minutes

R.I.P. Richard Wright - what an incredible masterpiece, one of many this brilliant musician composed.

glad you found it. ive been listening to this for forty years. go back to it time and time and it will hit yu differently as your years go by. never. gets. old.

I’ve never seen a musician, especially a vocalist, that doesn’t run the gamut of amazed to awed to angry and back. It is an astonishing piece of music.

The ultimate Pink Floyd song for you to hear and react to is Comfortably Numb (pulse concert performance). It has arguably one of the all time best guitar solos ever performed live as well as one of the most amazing stage/light shows you will ever see.

Welcome to the Floyd rabbit hole. So happy you did this one. When you get out of that, will throw you into Rush, music nerds extraordinar, and his falcetto is unique. Maybe try Rush closer to the heart, or my favorite Working Man.

You just got a new sub! Loved this video man. One of my fav vocal songs out there. The way you appreciate it is amazing, singing with it and enjoying it

That Song with the most expression and Feelings without any Word!Just Love!

My favourite part of this incredible song, by far is 4:14, Torry is singing the sound of a human souls acceptance of death and she does it in a 3D upward spiral, I have no idea if I'll ever hear anything as good as that in my life again. It's certainly not something that could have been rehearsed, just one of those rare moments in human history caught on tape. Incredible.

Claire Tory broke my heart with this in 1972 and I never recovered. Dark side of he Moon and Wish You Were Here are the two albums that should be listened to from end to end together to get the full concept of that period of Pink Floyd from '72 to '75. The two albums together read like a book. For a taste, try ''Time'', ''Shine on you crazy diamond (parts 1-9)'' , ''Us and Them'' and ''Have a Cigar''.

Its impossible to not smile when watching your videos. Your joy is infectious.

I loved your reaction!!! As always!!

Pink Floyd in headphones, this is going to be a good reaction..

Floyd fan! 😁👍 she was a guest singer!

Love the reaction lol i knew you would LOVE this....keep up the good work and peace

I was not able to watch this year on my birthday. But I have to tell you that what you did for me was one of the most special things for a birthday that I have ever had! Love you so dearly for this.❤

Welcome to Pink Floyd dude, symphony of my youth.

Who else is having convulsions because he listened to this without listening to 'Time' first?

Been watching a lot of reactions and this is one of the best~

Hahah great reaction!! spontaneous, not edited ..loved it!!

Him: Is that a guy? Me: Wtf..

You will trip with Deep Purple "Child in time". Great reaction btw.

i was at a pink Floyd concert years ago and the speakers exploded on stage when the female vocalist hit her high note during this song and everyone thought it was a firework show. It was one best concert i ever went to

Welcome to the Floyd! Glad I got to see them live😀 Your journey starts here!

Her name is Clare Torrey. She is a tiny white English woman with the voice of a Goddess.

PLEASE listen to Stargazer by Rainbow. The singer's voice will blow you away! A powerful epic of a song. A must.

YES!! I have a ton of respect any person who points out the bass part of a song first. The bass in this song is perfect in its simplicity. Well done, sir!!

That was a very natural impressive reaction you gave to that song!

You'll love Pink Floyd "Animals"

The picture is of women with their album covers painted on their backs.

Best reaction I ever saw too this song. Warmed up my soul.

Best reaction lol melted your face right off....was glorious!

Pink Floyd is not women. Soylent green is people.

You have 2 do TIME lyric video so you can grasp the entire song. They're an experience that I think everyone needs to see for themselves..this song follows TIME on the album and the entire album Dark Side of the Moon is supposed to be listened to as a whole..

There is no instrument that can touch the human voice. I’ve played the keys most of my life because I can’t sing. I’m jealous forever, because I cannot express myself like this. Yet, its so beautiful, that I can’t be mad. I was 17 the first time I heard this in the 90’s. I wanted to cry, but was with my boys. It took my breath away, literally. That part where she is screaming like a chimpanzee.....its so primal and visceral, like the way a mother screams when her child is being harmed. This song traverses the stages of grief, but its the grief of one’s own impending death. We fight it.....fight it like nothing else, but ultimately we all know.....it is a battle that ALL have lost, so acceptance has to come.

No words pronounced and yet so much was said.... What a masterpiece!

No it's not she's a white lady you can Google her. She is not a part of the band. She was brought in to do this song. KZfaq Claire Torrey

Ladies and gentlemen, Claire Torry. 22 year old white British girl. Done in 2 takes.

Yours is one of my favorite reactions to this song...!! I have been listening to this song and Pink Floyd for 50 years and I am so pleased that you have captured on video the reaction I felt when I first heard this song so long ago... trust me this song does not EVER get old or played out even 50 years later... GODs blessings to you my friend!!!!

This as got to be the best reaction to pink Floyd that I have ever seen good on you man

as far as I know the band ask Claire Tory to use her voice as an instrument.

Can we get some Hey You next

I love you’re reaction!❤️

Watched a lot of these......and you, my friend, are the best!

Since the whole album is a theme, you really should listen to "Time" right before it at least.

Try Deep Purple Sweet Child in Time. Another banger

I keep coming back to this because you have no idea what this meant to me! This makes me happy when I feel sad. THANK YOU for making me feel like I matter!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

That bass bro is a memoribilia of relics

Robert plant could hit notes like that but this is deffinately a lady. This is a great great song

Listening to this out of context with the other songs is like opening up the middle of a book and reading a random chapter.....Go back ..turn the lights down lay back and give your self 43:00 minutes to listen to the whole album....you won't be disappointed!!

I imagine the stages of grief while she sings....denial, anger, bargaining, depression,and acceptance...she sang it...and it's amazing

I loved your reaction, but I loved your voice even more. Hell, Yes! I subscribed!

Tears in my eyes....so enjoyed your reaction!!!

Man! What a reaction! You are the Man!

It was a vocalist named Clare Torry. They have always had a group of black female backup singers and for the most part it is usually one of the back up singers who sing in concert.

I'm late to this party, but that shocked look on your face in the first couple of minutes was everything 😂😂❤ I've rewatched it like 5 times. Love your reactions and how much you feel it. You are 💯real. I'm not that expressive, but watching your reactions is how I feel inside about alot of this music.

Omg, mate. Your reaction to this was priceless. I felt the same way the first time I heard it 😊

What you just heard, is (an amazing) a vocal interpretation of grief, pain, sorrow and enlightenment all in one, there are no words for that, just emotions. Claire Tory did one hell of a performance on this song, and where she did this alone in the studio, they need 3 singers on stage to do this live. One of many masterpieces by Pink Floyd, there is a lot, whole lot to explore here :) Thnx for the great reaction video :D

Meaningful soul without words. It's the beauty of it.

What a wonderful reaction. More Pink Floyd, please! Sooo looking forward to listening "with you" :)

I cant wait to see you do more Pink Floyd reactions! Keep in mind that they did concept albums, so one song runs to the next very often, and they tell a story :)

Brilliant reaction.... "You can't just do that!!" 🤣🤣🤣

It's a vocal masterpiece! ☮️

you couldt talk hahah love your reaction.. love pink floyd.. send you a huge from argentina

Absolutely love the reaction on this one!

Absolutely my favorite Pink Floyd song. ❤️

Girl! x Love your reaction!

Great reaction, and it seems you have great singing abilities !