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Incomparable masterpiece. Never get sick of listening to this

This song is an absolute masterpiece - it never ages. If I had to listen to one album before I died, this would be the one and I’d die happy.

Britain generated so many incredible bands in the 1960s and 1970s. Another level.

Pink Floyd is the most patient band in the world! They don't feel a need to fill every bar with as much sound as possible. They recognize the value of sometimes less, is more.

I remember when the album came out, and we were wondering, "How can they possibly follow up to Dark Side of the Moon?". Well, they did pretty well.

If you were to put a gun to my head and demand that I choose between "Wish You Were Here" and "The Dark Side of the Moon" as albums, I'd have to say "Just shoot me," because I couldn't do it. As an individual song, however, there is no contest with this one. There has been no better piece of music since Beethoven.

No photoshop here. They actually lit that dude on fire!

A Masterpiece.

For me, Pink Floyd's best magic has always been about creating a total soundscape that you can just float with, and a big part of that is their use of individual notes surrounded by silence. This allows my brain to really process the sounds completely, before I'm treated to another elegant tone. They never use a motif when a note will do, and they will pause to let them have full effect. The phrase "all deliberate speed" comes to mind; a note or three, then let the notes settle down to near silence, then another bite of music, and pause again to let you really taste it. So many talented artists seem to want to create a wall of sound with a barrage of notes. Pink Floyd does that without the barrage. To put it in gastronomic terms, Pink Floyd lets you savor each bite of their dish, before serving you the next tidbit, while some other artists seem to shovel theirs down your throat as rapidly as possible. I guess when it comes to music, I prefer to chew my food.

A steel breeze is the sound emanating from an electric guitar. Great reaction to a great song!

The "Steel breeze" is the irresistable winds of life.

Their music is almost classical in terms of the composition, instrumentation and arrangement, so perfectly crafted and do I have to say it?…Gilmour, Gilmour, and Gilmour.

What an amazing period of musical creativity that time was. It produced the rock music that last for eons.

Great review, back story, reaction etc. Gilmour's guitar as a singer is a great observation because he is such a lyrical player. When I saw Floyd without Roger Waters, this was their opening number in 1987and 88. I loved how it took its sweet ass time to do what it does. All about absence, and in this case, Syd Barrett's disappearance from reality. Somber tones, but what a slow burn.

Really enjoyed your reaction, not too much talk. Gave your reaction after the music. Great hearing this classic uninterrupted. Thank You...

Steel Breeze is a British term, meaning cold, sharp and unpleasant wind...and was around long before Roger used it in the lyrics.

The throbbing sound at the end is the lead into the next song “ Welcome to the Machine”. I like to listen to the two songs together. They are both the entire first side of the album.

I am 67 & so many thoughts, images & memories go through my mind to this & every other Pink Floyd song from a life time of hearing their music be it radio or tape then cd. I feel sorry that you two have no history lived at all with Pink Floyd as your sound tracks. I walked around an Island up north in a Maine lake with head phones on & a Walkman listening to this album.

Beautiful Syd Barrett, so missed but what a magnificent tribute. ❤️

I've learned more about Pink Floyd from reaction videos than I ever thought I would...incredible reaction/commentary...thanks for sharing! Pink Floyd is, in my opinion, an 'experience' that must be 'listened' to with an open mind...the lyrics are thought provoking, the music is crafted like fine wine, and the musicianship is well-polished and timely....a new Pink Floyd fan has been set free...✌

Great reaction,... Amazingly the photo of the man in the lake headfirst is a real photo! It was taken at Mono Lake in California, the man did a handstand under water, as you can see, until all the ripples disappeared. Pink Floyd was always "real". I bought this album when it first came out in 1975, having previously been introduced to Pink Floyd in 1973 with their, "The Dark Side Of The Moon" album. I've been a huge fan ever since, I'm 67 today, and being a Rock guitarist my whole life, David Gilmour was the guitarist that most inspired me. That's saying a lot considering all the great Classic Rock guitarists in the 1970s when I was in my late teens and early 20s.

Just bought this remastered CD at Tune Town! The song's title comes from Syd's name: SYD is Shine on You crazy Diamond....(Steel Breeze is a cold, sharp wind. Since the UK is an island in the North Atlantic...it is a saying there).

Just as there is a story behind the recording of this song (Syd's surprise visit), there are also stories behind the photos included with the record cover. The photograph of the man on fire was taken at Warner Studios in Hollywood. It represents Powell and Thorgerson's point of view on the music industry that the record deals with. The term “consumed by the system” came up regularly during work meetings and it is an idea that has caught on. Two Hollywood stuntmen are called for the photo shoot, Ronnie Rondell (the burning man) and Danny Rogers. Rondell is dressed in a flame retardant suit and a helmet topped with a wig. Aubrey Powell is in charge of the shots and had planned several takes but a strong wind will compromise his plans, bringing the flames down on the face of the stuntman. The latter refuses to start over and only a handful of photos result from the project. The album also included like its predecessor several vignettes inside the LP. The commercial in the desert with his briefcase and the disc he offers (allusion to the music industry) has a visual aspect very close to the works of René Magritte. He "sells his soul in the desert" in the words of Thorgerson. This photograph as well as that of the swimmer in the sand, translating the theme of ABSENCE by the absence of water, were taken by Powell in the Yuma desert in California. The flying veil is another allusion to absence. The shot of the swimmer doing the handstand was made in Mono Lake, a salt lake still located in California. This time the absence is that of waves on the surface. To achieve this, the model was provided with oxygen cylinders (which did not prevent him from having to hold his breath) and clung to a chair sunk in the silt of the lake.

The live version recorded by David Gilmour in Gdansk is a must listen. Recorded around 6 weeks after Syd's death, David Gilmour's melancholy singing is heartbreaking. It also happened to be the final live recording with Rick Wright, who sadly passed away 1 week before the live album was released

The diver picture was taken at Mono Lake - because of the absence theme it was supposed to be a diver entering the water with the absence of splash, but it was achieved by the diver handstanding on a chair and holding his breath and keeping still so the ripples dissipated for Storm Thorgerson to get the picture. The guy on fire (supposed to represent someone getting burned by the music industry) actually did get burned on the first take because of a gust of wind.

david guilmour est un guitariste surdoué ,un genie ,j'adore😊😊👍👍

I have this album with the post card. The man in the water is doing a hand stand. He had to hold his breath for a long time to get the right picture. As for the silk in the photo, there are many images in there. You have to rotate the photo around to see them all. The man on fire in the photo is actually on fire - no photo shop here - he is wearing a fire suit.

Ultimate level !

In high school way back in 1975, I worked in the stock room at a women's clothing store, Ormonds. The store had a turntable in a cabinet behind the main desk. The assistant manager was cool and used to get albums from the Sam Goodys record store. Lots if Zeppelin, Floyd, Aerosmith, Who and the like. This album sounded great playing throughout the store.

The beginning bit is like a call to arms,,or a retreat from a battle,,, so beautiful and magical with the guitar solo literately speaking from the soul

Been a Pink Floyd band since 1968. Was lucky enough to see four of their concerts ( but 5 performances) one was a double header with a unexpected encore the following night. The following day tickets sold out in a few hours. Have everything they ever recorded on vinyl. Some LP's I had to wait a few weeks for them too arrive from overseas. We didn't have surround sound when this was recorded. In 69 we were introduced to quadriponics. We then had four channels instead of two. Recordings were not any more $ to produce, but reproducing the sound was. My sister had a quadraphonic 8-track her boyfriend gave her. she only ever had one eight track tape lol It was the only quadraponics 8-track player I ever seen. In 70 I purchased turntable with a quadraphonic stylus. I wouldn't have bothered but Pink Floyd recorded Atom Heart Mother in quadraphonics. The only other two they ever recorded in quadraphonics was wish you were here and Dark Side of the Moon. Because of the cost of the reproduction units quadriponics never took off. It was then shelved until the digital age allowed for surround sound. For most of us in the day our first listens were with headphones. most people like headphones because it centers the sound in the middle of your head. but you can create amazing surround sound effects with your own hands cupping your ears with fingers spread just enough to allow some sound out while listening to music on a crappy cell phone speaker. Of course surround sound has more than four channels. And almost always a odd number to accommodate the center Channel. Most music on my 9 Channel with Atmos surround sounds like crap in the surround mode instead of stereo. That's because there's only two channels Play Nothing through certain speakers. But if I put the receiver in synthesize mode then certain recordings (not all) such as Pink Floyd's throw different sounds out all speakers. When it comes to Floyd don't really have favorites. Albums Eish you Were Here, Metal, and Animals were likely played the most . Likely played over and over a few thousand times each. You may want to check out the Alan Parsons Project. he was the sound technician on Dark Side of the Moon. As well as some of the Beatles and others But he was also a accomplished musician himself. ✌️ 🤠🏞️🐂

If you watch the Floyd documentary, you`ll find out that, the guy WAS on fire, that`s not effects. Incredible stuff.

The first time I heard this I'd smoked something and was laying in a dark room alone with good headphones. Which is about the opposite of you two sitting there in chairs in a bright room on camera, with someone else... :) My favorite album of theirs that I've heard. I think there's a few I still haven't listened to yet.

A warm and soft breeze caresses you, a steel breeze pierces through you.

Dick Parry wears both saxophones when playing this live and switches in half a second.

This is in my top 10 favorite albums. And I don't know if you're old enough for this "First time I ever...", but this is the first time I ever heard a CD. CDs were a brand-new technology and most people never heard one, let alone owned an album on CD. I was visiting a friend and ... Oh! I was typing while you were talking, and I saw the naked lady in the scarf! It helps if the image is small ... anyway... my friend said I had to hear how good CDs sounded, so he put this album on. At first, I thought he didn't start playing it because there was nothing coming out of the speakers. No tiny little background noises from vinyl or that ubiquitous hiss from tapes. And I was about to say something when I heard that synthesizer off in the distance and gradually getting louder. Then the room was filled with the clearest music I ever heard. I scrapped my plans to get a new computer and used the money to buy a CD player (the brand was Emerson). The CD section in the music store was a single display case with a few rows of CDS. I bought this one, a classical one for my partner, and I forgot which other one. As for this album... it's one of their best and this song is wonderful!

If you're doing some more Pink floyd reactions, may i suggest "comfortably numb " "Echoes "( specifically the Live at pompeii version)"Pigs 3 different ones" "Time" "High hopes " "Hey You" to name just a few of so many amazing tracks they produced

I forget how much I can follow this album note for note, I've literally heard it a thousand times, possibly more, and love it just as much, although many times it was heard under the influence of mother nature. Looking forward to the next reaction, especially the finally parts of this song :) Thank you for bringing back memories of my teenage years

LEGENDARY MASTERPIECE, INIFNITE SONG

Shine on You crazy Diamond SYD

one of the main reasons this song is split into 2 sections is that all nine parts wouldn't fit on one side of an album,or on one side of a cassette tape. there weren't cds in 1975, so it was a simple matter of logistics. in the end it helps with the narrative of the album. part I - V introduce us to syd, part VI - IX express the feeling of losing him. in between we get a glimpse into the rock star life that syd couldn't handle in "welcome to the machine" and "have a cigar". the title track "wish you were here" is the band's longing for their old mate. the album is a brilliant concept start to finish.

I appreciate this album more and more each time I hear it. I saw an interview with Rick Wright, who, weirdly enough, said this album held the fondest memories for him. It really does rival The Dark Side of the Moon, though I still prefer that album to this one.

I couldm't help noticing the lady (Sorry, don't know both of your names) with teary eyes when the line: "Now there's a look in your eyes, like black holes in the sky" - and that got me emotional too. I listened so many times to this song, but now it got to me.

My 2nd favourite Floyd album (Animals is my fave in case you even cared 😂) Love the back story behind the recoding of the album, the begginings of the break up of the band etc Looking forward to Dev’s reaction to the middle songs on the album.

Thanks!

Wishi had my vinyl version playing on my old Akai separates with wharfedale speakers , takes me back to my 16 year old self full of youthful optimism

It's hard to put into words just how good this is....amazing...

I've heard many reactions to this song and many, like you, mention outer space as part of their experience. You get it.

That was excellent that!

Thank you Syd Barrett.

Brilliant

Make sure to listen to parts 6 to 9 ! It's even better.

They always have long intros to put you in the mood they want you in

good, hope to see you on part 6-9

Yeah saw and heard this live twice in 8 months ( Nov 74 and July 75), both obviously before the album was released. Not the greatest reception from the audiences at the time but it didn’t help that they also threw in two other new songs called “ Raving and Drooling” and “ You Gotta Be Crazy” as opening numbers for the set. Those songs eventually became “ Sheep” and “ Dogs” on the “ Animals” album. Personally I have to be in a very specific mood to get through parts 1 to 5 in one sitting, although it was pretty obvious the audiences at both shows were already in a certain mood enhanced condition. You could barely see the stage for smoke.Those were the days. Great job again Sir and Madam. Best wishes from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 . Come on you Lionesses!!!!!!!!

I think the two men shaking hands is representative of our inability to connect with our psyche without destroying our “self”. He’s shaking hands with himself. All we can do is just keep living.

Song is about Syd Barrett

I love the the violence of the Clawfinger version. Talking of cover versions, you should take in Jerry Williams version of John Lennox’s “Working Class Hero”. There are some exceptional covers of what is a very powerful song.

Without going into details (or I will be here all night) the general theme of the album is absence. Look at each of the pictures - there is something missing in each of them.

2:23 Interesting point about your empty handshake comment. The band wanted Storm Thorgenson of Hipgnosis to make the album cover to depict absence. Like a dive into water with no splash. The cover conveys this well as well as the title and title track. The reason behind this was because of Syd. Being there and not really there. He showed up to the studio during the recording sessions of this album, and the band hardly recognized him. 😮

This song is on Pink Floyd's Mt Rushmore. Parts 6-9 next please.

you must listen to DOGS by pink floyd, you gonna fly.

Syd Barrett tribute !!!!

About Ummagguma by the floyd

A steely breeze would be a cold wind.

If you like different versions I would recommend Dub All Stars "Dub Side of the Moon" and "Dubber Side of the Moon". Official covers.

Cute flames...

👍👍👍👍👍👍

What is steel breeze Pink Floyd? Roger is using Steel as a metaphor to describe the breeze as being cold, sharp, and unpleasant. Much like a metal steel surface could be described in the same way.

Part IX is the essence of life though.

IT'S ALL ABOUT ABSENCE

Sadly, the parts 6 thru 9 always get overlooked and frankly, I think it's the better 1/2.

Tension was Roger saying lyrics are more important than music add Roger angry ego. Syd story is a Twilight Zone moment. Note the wine glass at the being. Dave was playing in Venice when Dave & wife Polly walk up to a street vendor playing wine glasses. Instead of tipping him he ask if he wanted play the being of this song at the concert that nite. Which he did ( Dah) Dave payed him also.

raven

Splitting the track, was also driven by the final length was too long to fit on 1 side of vinyl. Obviously they had other options but splitting it won out over everything else

You should have done Meddle. That is where they transformed into what Pink Floyd became.

You need to check the other part

Shine on You crazy Diamond = SYD..........Syd Barrett founding member who had mental issues ( Drug related i think ) Gilmour replaced Syd ..this song is a tribute to Syd

Yes, the tempo picks up when it switches over to the other sax… EXCEPT for David’s arpeggios. They stay the same tempo. Clever, huh?

"What is a steel breeze?" The ambiguity allows the listener to fill in the blanks and empty definitions with your own interpretation.

The guitar part (from 7:58 ) is reminiscent of Mike Oldfield’s guitar on much of Tubular Bells. I love Floyd but Tubular Bells is a better album that WYWH You should react to Tubular Bells.

Skip the cover yeah!

Armée NIGHTWISH de France, avec un peu de retard, excellente réaction bravo et merci pour un de mes groupes préférés. Si vous voulez entendre quelque chose qui va vous clouer, écoutez la reprise/hommage à PINK FLOYD par Marko le bassiste du groupe NIGHTWISH de la chanson High Hopes pendant le changement de costume de la chanteuse du groupe. Une chanson qui va vous ravir et vous éblouir de par son incroyable force et qui me laisse sans voix même après des centaines d'écoutes, les larmes aux bords des yeux. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oL6EoMtpy6nDgoU.html , essayez et je reviendrai vers vous ensuite, j'ai hâte de voir votre réaction, vous ne serez pas déçu, croyez moi. A bientôt et portez vous bien en paix.......

Nec plus ultra

The shrinkwrap was very dark blue. Not black.🎉

they only talk about musical technics i wonder if they do feel or understand something?

Head shaved and eyebrows as well. He must have looked very strange.

I thought Steele breeze refererd to his drug habit?

a.nd the painted scary emo clown on the left.. finally opened its eyes

Not Roger singing. David

Absence

ABSENTS

Oh god that Cover of Shine On at the end is awful to my ears hahaha

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LA PRECIOCIDAD PREFIERE A BLACK SABAHT,ME PARECE QUE CON PINK FLOYD SE ABURRE.

OH! stop the music. Get some real "large" headphones. It's the ONLY way to listen to Pink Floyd..............Really.