Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here SIDE 2 FIRST TIME HEARING

Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here SIDE 2 FIRST TIME HEARING | REACTION

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Күн бұрын

This is my first time ever listening to Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here" album. I sat and listened to the entire album in one sitting, and split it into two videos: Side One of the LP and Side Two. This is part two, "Have a Cigar", "Wish You Were Here" and "Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Pts 6-9".
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@neillenet291 Жыл бұрын

You are gonna love the next album, ANIMALS

@alsvinylcollection Жыл бұрын

I'm very excited after hearing so many recommendations!

@IanHillan Жыл бұрын

Rick Wright was an absolute genius. RIP. DSOTM, this, Animals and The Wall is probably the best ever 4 album run ever in the history of recorded music, so I can't wait. Great reaction/analysis.

@scifimonkey3 Жыл бұрын

The focus has always been on David and Rodger and their constant bickering both before and after Rodger left and both were truly great musicians but meanwhile Richard and Nick quietly got on with it being equally brilliant but not caring for the conflict. These guys were the musical glue that held the band together and particularly in the case of Richard Wright the classic sound of the band would not have been the same and the quality of the soundscapes sadly lacking without him. RIP indeed.

@TheMule71 11 ай бұрын

@@scifimonkey3 Well really "not caring for the conflict". It wasn't David vs Roger. Roger drove off Nick first, Rick second. They all thought he was impossible to work with at some point. Roger always wanted all writing credits (to be fair, it was kinda a bad habit of the times, it happened in many bands that one member would be credited all). When Roger parted, he tried - hard - to bring the PF name with him. Now, history went another way, but from their (the band's) perspective, at the time, Roger didn't leave, he kicked David out of the band. He thought he would become Pink Floyd alone. That was his plan, let's not forget it. So first he made Nick and Rick quit, then kicked David out. When that happened, Nick and Rick, who had enough, sided with David, so it was 3 vs 1 in the battle for who was going to keep the name PF. And Roger's plan crumbled. Since then, Roger has been super bitter about not being able to take full control. He also tried his best to destroy PF multiple times. E.g. all band members, plus Alan Parson, recall Clare Torry's contribution to the great gig in the sky being a mix of multiple takes, with the band giving directions, and David even playing his guitar to illustrate their concept of "instrumental solo with human voice". It was Roger that spread the lie "it was all in one take, all improvised", to downplay the role of other members. He's being doing that constantly, even recently "re-imagining" the dark side songs; of course, in his "imagination", David's guitar solos never existed. You don't believe me? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ibuGoMiKzNWVeas.html I don't remember any concert where PF downplayed the bass line in the slightest. They were always very true to the orginal. They don't live in a world where Roger was never part of the band, they didn't rewrite their music to accomodate for that fantasy. Roger literally did.

@jeffreynolds922 Жыл бұрын

This album is a true masterpiece in every sense of the word. Great reaction!

@Andy-Capp Жыл бұрын

A record executive actually did ask them which one is Pink.

@79BlackRose Жыл бұрын

Really? I didn't know that. That is like asking Phil Lynott, which one's Lizzy, lol.

@flubblert Жыл бұрын

Don't doubt that for a minute. LOL

@doscwolny2221 Жыл бұрын

@@79BlackRose Ah now I know why black rose. Are you a fan of Renegade( thin Lizzy)? Just curious. I love it many don’t

@79BlackRose Жыл бұрын

@@doscwolny2221 I like all their albums, but it is not my favourite.

@jonhenke1504 Жыл бұрын

"Which ones pink" is truer than you know!! It's truer than you know because it actually happened to Rodger Waters during a meeting with a record executive! The guys piping off at how much he loves the band and their music and all that they bring to the music industry and "oh by the way which one of you guys is Pink"? That was like the final nail in a coffin when it came to how Pink Floyd members felt about record executives! I really believe if you hang in there long enough your subscriber ship will grow exponentially because you really do get it and you're able to convey what's going on in an album probably as good as anyone I've heard if not better!! Keep on building/reacting and they will come!

@473mec Жыл бұрын

I knew a musician some years ago. We were talking about David Gilmore's solos. We were both struggling to describe why we thought they were so good when he said, Gilmore always knows to play the exact note that you want to hear, even though you didn't know. He was right. The way that Gilmore's solos flow from note to bended note is magical. Even with the first listen, each note feels like it belongs to you.

@davidbordonaro1631 Жыл бұрын

I heard this many years ago - you don't need drugs to enjoy Pink Floyd but you need Pink Floyd to enjoy drugs

@TrianglesAndCircles Жыл бұрын

I haven't heard anyone yet to mention that LSD in not addictive, has no known lethal dose, and has been studied carefully for decades since It was synthesized.

@Sabastianspreadworth Жыл бұрын

That was a brilliant analysis of a Pink Floyd album I've been listening to for over 30 years. Thanks for your input.

@jimralston7562 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic reaction! Another vote for ANIMALS!

@Rassskle Жыл бұрын

David often plays the lap steel. Sometimes I marvel at a live performance when he is seated at the steel guitar and in seconds he is standing and playing his strat and about to sing as well.

@roccaclassico9028 Жыл бұрын

Richard Wright's "Part IX" composition is exquisite; I believe his work on this album was his finest. I especially like the choice made to play the piano chords under the synth melody, which gives it so much more sonic depth. Wright also makes clear that it indeed is a tribute to Syd by playing a few bars of the melody from "See Emily Play" at the end. This album is an artistic masterpiece.

@willem-janageling3907 Жыл бұрын

I love your great reaction and I can't wait for the next one. I like this format more than how you approached Dark Side.

@RoadDoug Жыл бұрын

One of my most favorite songs ever. So simple, so deep.

@79BlackRose Жыл бұрын

It is wonderful enjoying your experience and comments on these landmark albums Al. What I find so impressive are the musical decisions they make. Sometimes they surprise you because they do not go where you expect, yet their choices always seem so right in the end. The standard does not drop as you proceed with Animals. I find it very difficult to decide if this or Animals is my favourite album.

@billhiggins1882 Жыл бұрын

This is pink floyd you need a dark room and a recliner to truly enjoy their music

@vicki1120 Жыл бұрын

I love your reactions! I think you are one of the best reactors I've seen.

@alsvinylcollection Жыл бұрын

Thank you very, very much. That really means the world to me :)

@carlosmiguel-ld4rz Жыл бұрын

When Dark Side of the Moon exploded in sales, the record label pressured them to release a new album asap without having much of a consideration for the band members, only the money they brought! This is represented in Have a Cigar

@mikeeiben3430 Жыл бұрын

Wish You Were Here brings a tear to my eye thinking about the loss of my wife's son. Shine On You Crazy Diamond part IX is incredible!

@alsvinylcollection Жыл бұрын

It brought a few very similar emotions out for me too. Thank you for sharing your connection with the song, you're a wonderful person.

@RogerM9 Жыл бұрын

Many people mistakenly think WYWH is about Syd Barrett, but in an interview Roger Waters said quite emphatically that the only song on the WYWH album that was about Syd was "Shine on you crazy diamond". He went on to say that when he wrote the lyrics to Wish You Were Here he had in mind someone close who had refused to move on in life and had been left behind. He also said that at other times it meant something else, and that some days he didn't really know what it meant himself. He deliberately made the lyrics enigmatic so that the listener could make them mean whatever they wanted them to mean, and they have become an anthem for anyone who has lost someone close to them. David Gilmour has said that he often thinks of Syd when he's performing it, even though it wasn't written about him. The opening guitar chords were composed by David Gilmour who had in mind someone listening to a poor quality radio all alone in their bedroom late at night, and upon hearing the guitar joining in himself with the crisper sound of the second guitar. Overall, a stunningly beautiful composition, both instrumentally and lyrically, and a work of complete genius. I associate it with someone very close that I lost long ago and it never fails to bring a tear to my eye.

@vicprovost2561 Жыл бұрын

Not bad for back to back Floyd albums, eh? Now the next 2 are both different but as good and cemented them as true legends forever. Nice, next up is Animals, another unreal classic which I saw live (along with what you just heard) in the old Boston Garden in 1977. You can hear audio for it on YT, it is well worth searching for, Gilmour is both aggressive and brilliant there. Enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎹🎷🎶

@GaryParris Жыл бұрын

well done, i think pink floyd albums and songs really just cement their presence in any generation across time and space to be relevant in every way from a lyrical & musical experience across all demographics the truly engage with it as it was made. lifelong fan of PF.

@j.k.1963 Жыл бұрын

I really was looking forward to your reaction to side two, Al. You did a very good job here as well. Even though the titletrack was not directly written with Syd in mind (they tried to focus on the meaning of loss in a broader sense), it is very well possible to project the lyrics on the bandmembers emotions regarding losing their friend and inspiror. David once said he could not ever perform this song without thinking of Syd. I think you are getting more comfortable with this way of reacting. It shows. Please continue and as I read requests in other comments, Animals is next, I too hope. Interesting fact: last september a new remix of that album was released: "Animals, 2018 remix". Maybe somewhere in the future a chance to put the different versions alongside each other? But the 1977 version needs to be treated with respect and therefor reacted to first.

@LakesidePhil Жыл бұрын

It's wonderful to enjoy this wonderful Sound again and to watch your reactions. Thx for that 🤗

@Zoetropeification Жыл бұрын

There is a wonderfully talented Floyd tribute band based in northeastern Ohio. They go by the name "Wish You Were Here" They have a far more authentic 1970s Floyd sound then most of the more popular tribute bands. This past year they played the entire WYWH album during their two hour plus shows. In 2023 they will do the full Animals album. Only do about six concerts a year. Members all have other responsibilities but they are a treat to see. I prefer them over Brit Floyd.

@flubblert Жыл бұрын

Well done! I never quite got a handle on the line "...for a lead role in a cage". After 45 years listening to this album, let me say your analysis is as good an explanation - understanding - as I've heard. Who says an old rocker like myself can't gain fresh insight from the younger generation. Thank you for helping me fill that in. This reaction was a joy to watch. Keep up the good work!! "Animals" next?

@iancostigan5047 Жыл бұрын

Basically he's there for everybody to gawk at for their entertainment.

@flubblert Жыл бұрын

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@iancostigan5047 Жыл бұрын

Syd Barrett being a musician/artist compared to a soldier.

@tammyphxaz Жыл бұрын

walk on part in a war, for a lead role in a cage, i always thought to mean a draft dodger imprisoned for deserting

@flubblert Жыл бұрын

@@iancostigan5047 yeah I know, that never sit right with me. I think I like his interpretation better. Of course the beauty of art is that you take away from it what you will. Your interpretation is just as legit.

@keyrat1753 Жыл бұрын

When time allows, please try to check out some of the performances from the PULSE CONCERT. All songs from Dark Side are performed, in addition to some songs from Wish You Were Here.

@toniyoung5131 Жыл бұрын

The singer on Have A Cigar is Roy Harper. The others weren't happy with their own performances, so he stepped in when asked.

@jongiometti6595 Жыл бұрын

My wife gave birth to all 3 of our children while listening to this album on headphones (without anesthesia for the first one, born in Germany). This is my desert island album. I still listen to every PF album, but this is my favorite. Thanks for the reaction!

@DorothyFarias Жыл бұрын

Great reaction!

@jarbeck1 Жыл бұрын

Love your reactions. I always thought the “here” in Wish You Were Here really meant “present” or “in the moment” and can apply to all of us. Are we participating in life or just passively “running over the same old ground”.

@williammaddox6363 Жыл бұрын

Excellent reaction and thank you for not breaking into the music with commentary every minute like other reactors do

@Codex7777 Жыл бұрын

There's usually more than one meaning to any Pink Floyd song. There's often a specific meaning, usually specific to the band. On this album the two main and specific meanings are to do with the music industry and of course, Syd. Their songs also have a more general meaning, addressed to the 'everyman'. For instance, the song, 'Welcome to the Machine' is specifically about the music industry but it also has that more general meaning, addressed to the 'everyman'. This meaning is to do with work, society, capitalism, corporatism, media etc. There is of course, always a third meaning, or meanings and that is the meaning of the song that is personal to the listener. Don't ever worry too much about the literal and 'correct' meaning. All meanings are 'correct'. None are absolutely correct but put them all together and you come close. It always saddens me when people argue about what the 'true', 'real' or 'correct' meaning of a piece of art. When it comes to art, all meanings are 'true', 'real' and 'correct'. That's the essence of what art is! So don't worry too much about trying to get the'right' meaning and definitely don't worry about people teling you that, 'you got it wrong'! You haven't. :)

@alsvinylcollection Жыл бұрын

Fantastic definition of art in the second paragraph - you hit the nail on the head and then some! I appreciate the kind words :) I agree very much on the idea of a third meaning with music though - there is always a deeper meaning that changes with each listener. Thank you again!

@seajaytea9340 Жыл бұрын

I loved the smile on your face as you listened to SOYCD Part IX. It is the same one that I have when I listen - and has been for many, many years. It recalls the genius of Rick Wright and the soulfulness of his composition and playing. As I watched you react, I was reminded of many evenings in my friend's basement playing PF (and other bands) and enjoying the music and each other's company.

@geekexmachina Жыл бұрын

Nice reaction, apparently the "which ones Pink?" was a common question. In many ways this idea of the music machine was a precurser to the movement of bands setting Indie (Independant) labels years later as a means to wrest control and keep the money from the big labels. of course this concept was used in the 80s for a Kit Kat Advert (you cant sing, you cant play , you look aweful, youll go a long way). According to an interview the intro to wish you were here is someone (possibley Syd) sitting in their room turning on the wireless then jamming to a song which is being played (which is how a lot of musicians started out). The lead role in a cage can also be seen as a reference to POW films, cold comfort for change the other type of change is of course Cash in your pocket, so esentially being paid off to take your troubles elsewhere. also note that drug addiction can cause pain when coming down.

@raymullett6571 Жыл бұрын

Great reaction and analysis. There's so much more Pink Floyd for you to hear yet. Roy Harper is also worthy of your attention, try listening to his album "H.Q." which features Dave Gilmour and also Bill Bruford from the mighty King Crimson.

@scifimonkey3 Жыл бұрын

It was the first track that also introduced me to Roy Harper who was a friend and mentor of David Gilmour and whilst folk rock is not everyones cup of tea he has produced some 22 studio albums and whilst only some would fall into my brilliant category they never failed to be interesting. He is a poet/musician described by some as the UKs answer to Bob Dylan. If you fancy a taste then the albums to check IMHO would be Stormcock, Bullinamingvase or The Unknown Soldier. The first includes tracks with Jimmy page and the latter with David Gilmour and Kate Bush.

@somersetcace1 Жыл бұрын

Another great reaction. The continuation of welcome to the machine into have a cigar is so masterfully done. The contrast in feel is like having a con/salesman pop out of a literal machine. Favorite lyric in Have a Cigar is "We're so happy, we can hardly count." Wish you were here, is such a great lament and while I think you're analysis is spot on, those lyrics have been reinterpreted by millions in almost as many ways. I always thought the way this album was put together, with the first parts of Shine and the last parts bookending the whole thing was also incredibly well done. A prologue and epilogue, with the story in the middle. That's my take on it anyway.

@geekexmachina Жыл бұрын

There are some interesting interviews with Dave Gilmour talking about his guitars and how he had the customed

@DaddyDoom Жыл бұрын

Thia second part of Shine On is the perfect soundtrack companion for the black hole scene in Interstellar.

@EricAitala Жыл бұрын

Nicely done...

@williamlovett619 Жыл бұрын

Enjoying your channel. A few bands, Traffic, Journey, Steve Miller Band, The Rolling stones, Supertramp. Thank you 🌹

@curtadams7406 Жыл бұрын

Supertramp is extremely underappreciated, also Crowded House would also make for some interesting reviews but they are seldom mentioned these days either.

@scifimonkey3 Жыл бұрын

Additional votes for Supertramp and Crowded house from me.

@alsvinylcollection Жыл бұрын

The only Supertramp song I know is "Goodbye Stranger" and I absolutely LOVE it. I'll get all of these artists on my list :)

@curtadams7406 Жыл бұрын

@@alsvinylcollection "Goodbye Stranger" is on their 6th album "Breakfast in American," which was, I believe, their best-selling album. All in all they put out eleven albums, but I am not that familiar with the first two or the last five (why I am not sure, I should rectify that). Anyhow, of the four albums in the middle, I most like "Crime of the Century" (#3) and "Crisis What Crisis" (#4), it would be great if you eventually review one or both of those. The group has an unusual back story, and the instrumentation on many of their songs makes their music very recognizable.

@eugenestandingbear6516 Жыл бұрын

English folk legend ," Roy Harper " guest lead vocalist on (have a cigar) .

@Krabelli Жыл бұрын

I don't know if it's possible, but if you do the entire PULSE concert in one take as if watching with the viewers (after listening all the albums of course) that'd be awesome:) I think nobody has done it yet on KZfaq

@gbsailing9436 Жыл бұрын

I'm subbed. Nice reaction. I've always had my own interpretations of various Pink Floyd lyrics, as do most people I guess. One which I've not heard expressed by others is the fish bowl line. I see this line two ways. Your interpretation of course comes first to mind. I see a far larger deeper one when considering the song telling the story of humanity's lack of empathy and understanding for each other and the other's situation they find themselves in (which is something Waters says about the song). So here we find that every individual's life on Earth is likened to swimming in a fish bowl (we can not escape the Earth) and, although there is much more 'ground' to cover, we end up sharing the same 'fears' in life: job security, finding love, how we deal with life's idiosyncrasies, and of course our ever approaching death. I think Water's has a great empathy for this problem that the human experience permits each of us, as is born out by his understanding - as shown in his fantastic lyrics in ALL the work they have recorded, both before and after "Dark Side' I know of one Psychology PhD thesis written on some of their works. Surely, the world over there must be a few more analysing the music and lyrical content by Pink Floyd. What a compliment that would be for your life's work!? Silently awaiting Meddle and the Live Sorrow reactions...👍💯

@alsvinylcollection Жыл бұрын

That's a really great way to look at it! Thank you for sharing :) Meddle is one that I'm excited to get to, possibly after finishing "The Wall"?

@visionproductionsnz7828 Жыл бұрын

Love your approach and conclusions Al. This is the "beautiful" album of the classic Floyd cluster and you got it very much. I must have listened to this vinyl disc over 100 times in the 70s - 90s and to revisit it through your excellent reaction has been rewarding. The scratches only help immortalise it. Only one small quibble - while I am not a fan of mind altering drugs, Syd's fall into mental illness may well have been a little different than the sort of immersion that many think. LSD is a dangerous and unpredictable mind bender that can unravel a person in one trip and doesn't rely on repeats - in fact it is less addictive than non-users think. Syd's bandmates are more sympathetic than angry in their response to the great loss and I understand it as I know people who have become "psychotic" very suddenly with only minimal bending of the acid. Thanks for the wonderful appreciation of a brilliant album.

@ericutt4935 Жыл бұрын

Great reaction

@tammyphxaz Жыл бұрын

it was a pedal steel guitar, he has/ uses a few of them extensively

@FSMDog Жыл бұрын

"Everybody else is just green" - green growth is the new branches, this is being used as a metaphor for 'naïve'....

@scifimonkey3 Жыл бұрын

I think in this instance ‘Green’ was a reference to jealousy. it is a common reference.

@DaddyDoom Жыл бұрын

From this point on, their music would become darker, bleaker, intimate and personnal, with Roger taking over pretty much creative control, until his laat album with the band, "The Final Cut", which is a deeply hard and heartbraking album to listen (in a good way imo). Then theres "The Wall", which is a whole world in itself. A treasure trove of brilliance and madness alike. Keep diggin the hole mate.

@ilovegreattits Жыл бұрын

I can tell that you really listen, digest and gain an understanding of both words and music. Your summaries are interesting, thoughtful and insightful. I’m not not sure however that your sign language/mime is the way to go! I understand your predicament and what you’re trying to achieve and admit I can’t think of a solution either. I really enjoyed this Album review, a much better format than the Dark side one. I’m really looking forward to seeing what you make of Animals. It’s an album that amazes me every time I here it. Thanks Al, No.40

@simply_psi Жыл бұрын

Sorry for the late contribution, but I've only just subscribed to the channel.Your analysis of the album is very insightful, I would like to add, the album and the pathos of "wish you were here" was more than just words, the band paid Syd royalties from all the bands work as if he was still a member of the band, up until his death, this was initially the idea of David Gilmour as he was a friend of Syd's, who Syd initially recruited into the band when he was struggling to play guitar live, and David felt he would not have gotten the opportunity without Syd. He told the band he was going to give a share of his royalties to Syd and the other band members all agreed to cut him in as the 5th member of the band.

@sourisvoleur4854 Жыл бұрын

14:29 to 15:32 - my favorite minute in all of Pink Floyd's ouevre. If it went on another 10 minutes I'd be in ecstasy.

@curtadams7406 Жыл бұрын

Nice reaction, liked your thought that the final part of the album might be likened to Syd's funeral, I had never considered that. Like a lot of their music, PF incorporates long intros and outros and very extended transitions in SOYCD. Aside from being so magical, these must have required painstaking experimentation and effort before, during, and after the studio work to have everything end up just as they wanted. I cringe when I consider how much of that effort might have would up on the cutting room floor if different, more conventional, production personnel had been involved. Question: Your channel is called "Al's Vinyl Collection" and yet you are reacting to music you've not heard, could you explain?

@alsvinylcollection Жыл бұрын

I'm a big fan of artists using long intros and outros on their music - it adds a little more depth to the story telling. As for the name, I upload a vinyl review once a week. The channel was started to be a companion to my instagram account where I posted photo reviews of my vinyl collection. So the videos I upload once a week are me going through my Vinyl collection in Alphabetical order reviewing them - but they take a LONG time to film and edit, hence why its only once per week. I found that reactions could bring more content and depth to the channel, so thats why I do these to fill the gaps between every Wednesday - Monday!

@jamieaitken9279 Жыл бұрын

Congrats on 1k subs!

@alsvinylcollection Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much my friend! It's all thanks to you wonderful people. I am eternally grateful :)

@grahamhowarth9194 Жыл бұрын

and of course on the front cover they had to set the poor stunt guy on fire as no computer generated graphics. At least they had a fire extinguisher handy !!

@Codex7777 Жыл бұрын

'Green' is green as in new, immature, untalented or untested. :)

@philshorten3221 Жыл бұрын

So now u know a little about Syd. Roger Waters... Carries the death of his father in WW2 at Anzio while Roger was just a baby heavily in his heart. Definitely listen to "When the Tigers Broke Free" (Tigers in this case are the most feared German WW2 Tank) Then its time for the monster album "The Wall". Buckle up your seat Dorethy coz Kansas is about to go bye bye!

@nodarkside Жыл бұрын

Animals..the next🖖

@llanitedave Жыл бұрын

Love your analysis and your appreciation of the artistry. You go deep, I wouldn't necessarily see it through your eyes, but I sure can't argue you got it wrong. Only Roger Waters and the group know the real truth, but since they wrote it for us, we're entitled to find our own meaning within it. There was nothing superficial about the meanings you found.

@alsvinylcollection Жыл бұрын

Thank you, comments like this really mean a lot :)