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It was one of the biggest breakups in rock history. After creating a catalog of desert island albums, Pink Floyd was torn apart by bitter feuding, behind-the-scenes schemes, and as one band member described it, “borderline megalomania.” Sadly, the inability of its two principal members Roger Waters and David Gilmour to put their differences aside made it impossible to continue. Roger Waters said that Pink Floyd was all him and tried to dissolve the band to go solo… David Gilmour and Nick Mason kept the outfit going while Waters scoffed that they couldn’t survive without him.. they answered with the 1987 record a Momentary Lapse of Reason that returned them to #1 on the rock charts with Learning to Fly and On the Turning Away. The story of the battle of Pink Floyd.
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In a perfect world, it would’ve been #1 on both the rock and pop charts as it was a great comeback for a band that in the preceding years… had been through the gauntlet….
At some point in the 1970s, Roger Waters decided that he alone was Pink Floyd. And after being the driving conceptual force behind monumental albums like The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals, and The Wall, this was the conclusion he came to. Roger Waters was a brilliant lyricist and storyteller. But for all Pink Floyd’s success, it was never all Waters. David Gilmour was a prodigious talent on guitar and beyond, and drummer Nick Mason and keyboardist Rick Wright brought so much to the music beyond waters.
Waters however, was convinced that he was the only ‘idea man.’ And after the big bust-up of 79, when Waters fired Wright from the band, things just got tougher, especially between Gilmour and Waters. Roger began consolidating power during the creation of 1983’s The Final Cut. The album consisted entirely of Roger’s writing and apart from his guitar solos, David’s input was minimized. According to Nick Mason, Roger was studiously ignoring all of David’s suggestions. Waters also took on the bulk of the vocal duties himself, leaving David to sing only one song on the record, ‘Not Now John’. Which is a huge waste of talent. I Love both Roger and David’s voices and to have Gilmour so under-represented was just wrong.
Said Mason, “It may well have been paranoia, but it did look as though David was being frozen out.” With no writing contribution at all from David his role was inevitably eroded and what ensued was a massive argument about credits. Eventually, David’s name disappeared, although it was agreed that he would still be paid. But Mason had his own problems as well. Before he even started work on The Final Cut, Roger announced rather aggressively that since Mason was only drumming, he couldn’t claim extra royalties or credit for the record. Nick described Roger’s behavior as bordering on megalomania.

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@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

Poll: What is your pick for the best post Roger Waters Pink Floyd song? Get your pair of SUPERMOONS here: campfireaudio.qrd.by/supermoon

@killrmillr Жыл бұрын

High Hopes

@whodatcatt Жыл бұрын

One slip

@pmcgee78 Жыл бұрын

Take It Back

@kevinthetruckdriver353 Жыл бұрын

On The Turning Away

@tammybrown8707 Жыл бұрын

High Hopes

@drumdad54sdl47 Жыл бұрын

Waters ego took over..firing Rick Wright, denying Nick his rightful royalties & minimizing Gilmour's contributions were the epitome of a power trip. It was good to see them carry on & have success.

@atlasshrugged6435 Жыл бұрын

Wright got the last laugh though, because he’s the only one to make any money off of The Wall tour because he wasn’t responsible to pay for any of the elaborate stage designs Waters came up with.

@demn8042 Жыл бұрын

Waters ego sure, but their hits without him were so dumb by comparison.

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

I agree. So sad though.

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

True.

@Ycjedi Жыл бұрын

@@demn8042 Waters isn't shit without Floyd

@stuartmoore6310 Жыл бұрын

Props to David Gilmour for recognizing that there is no Pink Floyd without Rick Wright. His contributions, while not near as known or popular as the other two, are truly immeasurable and irreplaceable. Sure, "anybody" can play keyboards and sing harmony but it just wouldn't be the same.

@mgabbard Жыл бұрын

My feelings exactly. Without Wright on keyboard it just wouldn’t have been the same. There is a lot of Rick Wright though the entirety of Pink Floyd. He doesn’t get the credit he deserves.

@dave00011 Жыл бұрын

rick certainly the underrated member of PF,RIP

@ReverendDr.Thomas Жыл бұрын

About 30% of "Dark Side" is Richard. 🎹

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

Rick’s fantastic.

@racegts Жыл бұрын

Ricks arrangements and chord progressions are an essential park of The Floyd🎶🎶🎶🎶

@neverleftthe80s29 Жыл бұрын

Roger Waters was not Pink Floyd, all the members were Pink Floyd. I love all their music. Incredible talent, each and every one of them.

@mikearchibald744 Жыл бұрын

Thats the meat of it, its fun to talk about, but that ALMOST goes without saying, but fans do like to talk about and politicize it so it often gets forgotten. The point I always make is that at the time it was only PARTLY personal, in that I read and interview where Roger was recounting all the BUSINESS reasons for killing Floyd. The fact is that Floyd was a marginal band wiht some prospects when signed, they were carried by EMI during lacklustre sales, and to be fair, I think I read that the band had to trade off some royalties for more studio time, so there's that. But then Pink Floyd became that 'machine' which Roger clearly hates, despite the fact he would have gotten nowhere without it. There are THOUSANDS of bands with great songs that are barely getting by, and one guy I know of here in canada had a huge hit in the eighties, he's now a dentist and says he made FAR more money as a dentist as he ever did with his hit single. But its not a coincidence that Floyd's lyrics almost LITERALLY coincide with the audiences of the time. I had a conversation with somebody about how much impact an audience has, we didn't come to a conclusion but I recently read and article talking about youtube content creators and how they are affected by their audience, which is usually for the worst-particularly if they are political ones. But yeah, music is not 'commercial', and you can sit down and enjoy even their solo albums for what they are-not quite Pink Floyd, but related. I saw your name, so I guess you never heard The Division Bell or Amused to Death let alone the Endless River:)

@micnorton9487 Жыл бұрын

Yeah but nearly all driving Wheels in a band go on that ego trip,, with the cars it was Orr saying, well I'm tired of doing songs about older guy meets teenage girl, my girlfriend write songs too, and ocasek said,,, well I'm the source of songs for the Cars, if it's not from me, it's not The Cars, so Orr just left... The problem with Pink Floyd as with so many bands is there are more than one driving wheel in this particular band, in the Beatles it was three out of four and even Ringo had his own solo career too,, and while Mason and Wright never did any vocals they're still solid members of Pink Floyd however Pink Floyd had two driving wheels from the beginning,, actually three if you counted the sadly decaying Syd Barrett however he continued to be an influence even till now I'm sure...

@mikearchibald744 Жыл бұрын

@@micnorton9487 Well they all seem to have gone at least slightly mad, which that kind of fame likely makes fairly inevitable. But what was clear was all the wheels did something different. The simple fact is NOBODY in a band is irreplaceable, but any change will make SOME kind of difference.

@charlie-obrien Жыл бұрын

"Bye the way, Which one's Pink..." None of them.

@mikearchibald744 Жыл бұрын

@@charlie-obrien Red and white make pink. The better question is 'which one's floyd?' And that of course is the bass player in the muppets.

@shewolfcub3 Жыл бұрын

I honestly believe that Pink Floyd still remained an incredible band even without Rogers, David still carried on with some of his best guitar solos and lyricism on The Division Bell, and man the band was incredible.

@brolinofvandar Жыл бұрын

Personally, if you follow along with the progression of Pink Floyd over most of the 70's, then go to Gilmour's solo work, then back to the reformed "Waters-less" Pink Floyd, there's a consistency to it. Almost as if the band never actually broke up. On the other hand, if you follow the 70's Pink Floyd with Waters solo work, there's an divergence in style. Waters work doesn't flow from the PF work (unless you only consider "The Wall"). Waters was the playwright, Gilmour and the rest were the musicians. I'd say Waters' playing had the least to do with their overall sound of any of them.

@NBrixH Жыл бұрын

@@brolinofvandar Waters' solos stuff is consistent in the themes, however misses the contrast of the music. The way the music balances out the negative vibes and themes from Dark through the Wall, is CRITICAL, to the Pink Floyd sound, and without David or Rick, it just doesn't get there.

@kam0406 11 ай бұрын

David Gilmore proved what a talented lyricist he was by releasing his solo album. A few of his songs are my all time favorites. So Far Away is pure genius! It is one of the most beautifully haunting songs I’ve ever heard and sums up the experience of endless, sleepless nights. The line: Oh sleep Come on me soon I can’t take This lonely room It gets me every single time. I’ve had those kinds of nights after a traumatic event. The years following this were brutal and this song summed up a lot of the emotions for me.

@contrafax 11 ай бұрын

Didn't David Gilmore (sp) wife write most of the lyrics for the Division Bell?.

@garymartin1040 11 ай бұрын

OK Seinfeld having said that Pink Floyd will go down in Rock history as awesome.

@greengrass1072 Жыл бұрын

High Hopes off The Division Bell is one of my favorite songs ever by anyone, let alone Floyd. Nobody can make a guitar almost cry with emotion like David Gilmour can. He’s amazing.

@abruemmer77 Жыл бұрын

Same here. I was literally glued to the TV whenever the song ran on MTV.

@mhh7544 Жыл бұрын

Daves solo at the end of the Comfortably...... at the Delicate sound of thunder live, is pure magik.

@DonByronDukeoftheArctic Жыл бұрын

High Hopes and Coming Back to Life. Two of the best masterpieces EVER written. Mozart's and Beethoven's jaws dropped.

@stevem-h3562 Жыл бұрын

Almost. Although he was a very different guitar player to Gilmour, I'd wager that Gary Moore had half a hand on that particular title. And I adore Gilmour's playing, always have done. Also, on his day, when he's on form, Steve Rothery is worth listening to as well.

@dandtintennessee7675 Жыл бұрын

I agree. I think Division Bell was a top Pink Floyd album.i think with Roger out of the way the rest of the band was allowed to shine

@fivestring65ify Жыл бұрын

Waters is a genius. So is Gilmour. Waters never appreciated the sheer talent of his band members. Gilmour did. Waters thought that the songwriter was the only one that mattered. Great songs aren't great without musicians that can translate them to the audience. I remember when Floyd released Learning to fly. As a long time fan, this made me very happy. Thanks for another great episode professor.

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jimmy. I agree.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

For sure.

@DC8091 Жыл бұрын

In hind sight, it was like they were trying to take over for Syd instead of being a band

@maggieanaya1114 Жыл бұрын

Yep! Totally agree! I have always loved and paid attention to the lyrics of songs. But, the MUSIC can bring me to tears or give me goosebumps. David Gilmour's guitar playing has done both for me!

@SRMoore1178 Жыл бұрын

I'm not really a lyric person. I'm more into the actual music composition itself. Gilmour is one of my favorite guitarists and musicians and even though Roger wrote some great lyrics, they mean nothing to me if the music behind it sucks. The Final Cut and Roger's solo records are good examples. Roger's head got a little too big near the end of his Pink Floyd career. Still, Pink Floyd was at its best when all four members were involved.

@thomassicard3733 Жыл бұрын

As a life-long pianist and keyboardist, I truly love Richard Wright's artistic record. AWESOME stuff!!!

@monkeyHopper 10 ай бұрын

I bought „A Momentary Lapse Of Reason“ in 1990, on the day my father died. „Learning To Fly“ means to me „standing on your own feet“ and „having lost your navigator“ (my father). Because of this the whole album is one of the most important albums for me. Your personal history always matters.

@bluewater3783 8 ай бұрын

Wow. Thank you for Sharing such an Important Personal Experience with us! Such Sharing Enriches All of Our Lives! 😊 Un-Fortunately, even now into my 60s, I all too often STILL Suffer Nightmares featuring my Violent father, long (26? years!) Deceased... Of course, I'm a Tad Bit Jealous of your own Relationship...

@jayt4465 2 ай бұрын

It does nothing for me. The Division Bell is very good though.

@Dragondoc4 Жыл бұрын

This album dropped while I was in basic training learning to be a Soldier. The drill Sergeants allowed us to go to the mall in El Paso the last week of training. I stopped at a record store and discovered a new Pink Floyd album. I had to have it so I bought it as a cassette tape along with a Walkman. This album was my lullaby music while training to be a combat medic. Loved it as it helped me cope with the stress of combat medic school, the Army in general, and being 18 and away from home alone for the first time. I was definitely learning to fly.

@georgecothran4760 Жыл бұрын

That's a great story, and Thank you for your service, brother. For me, it was Stones with Sticky Fingers in 71 while in basic at Fort Ord.

@jmmartin7766 Жыл бұрын

💯 Thank you for your service!

@TylerJohnstonGuitar Жыл бұрын

Air Force medic here! Unfortunately no revolutionary albums came out back in 2018 but I remember how good it felt to listen to music again on the bus from basic training to the army base for my medic training.

@elinzmeyer3550 Жыл бұрын

My lullaby music was Ozzy, Blizzard of Oz back in August 1986, Ft. Knox. Contraband Walkman was hard to hide, but I pulled it off. Years later, my Army buddy crashed his car in Germany listening to "learning to fly". Only right that he spun his VW Golf 360 degrees in the air right in front of my car as he "learned to fly". Hid it well, no consequences, save a wrecked car. Peace!

@thomassicard3733 Жыл бұрын

Man, that was such a cool thing you shared with us, there! Thanks for your service in the military, becoming a combat medic, and for your GREAT TASTE and support of GREAT MUSIC!!

@staceyroberts3468 Жыл бұрын

I know Roger wrote most of the lyrics to Pink Floyd’s classics but Gilmours voice and guitar are what made me love their sound. They all took part in coming up with different sounds n their songs and it’s pretty cool to go back and hear how they came up with some of it. You can tell from watching their last performance that Roger is really full of himself. Each member came together to create a sound that no other group has come close to. They have so many great songs. Hard to imagine just how many more they could have come up with if Roger would have been as humble as the rest of the band 🥴

@mikearchibald744 Жыл бұрын

Uh, if you think Dave is humble you've never listened to the lyrics on Division Bell. He's as full of himself as Roger ever was. You watch Division Bell interviews, an album where his wife wrote many of the lyrics, and he talks about 'carrying' Nick and Rick as much as Roger ever said it. Thats what fame does to you. I'm not sure why anybody would want it, but its pretty hard to not have an ego. Now, David is a much nicer fellow in general, he 'acts' more humble which many like. Roger acts like a guy who has written some of the most famous songs of the past century, so he SHOULD have some ego.

@mikearchibald744 Жыл бұрын

@@nyobunknown6983 The music was not all gilmour, but its true gilmour was certainly in charge of the music, but Rick and Nick did music as well. There's no way you would EVER have heard of Wish you were hear or shine on you crazy diamond if it weren't for the lyrics, and since BOTH of them change around the music when playing it over the years, then obviously the music is NOT as important. Theres a reason that Dave wanted Roger back for the Division Bell even after the atrocity of the eighties, and there's a reason why he talks about the brilliance of the lyrics. When people sing bob dylan tunes, they sing them in any key and with any kind of music, so no, the lyrics are more important because nobody sings 'shine on' acapella with different words. As a selling product at the time they certainly are equally important. But just because you don't listen to lyrics, which is true of lots of music lovers, mostly becaues MOST song lyrics are insipid and repetitive, doesn't make it as important. And the fact even the melody gets changed by other people shows that no, the music is not as important.

@hiseverest9074 Жыл бұрын

@@mikearchibald744 When the music's good, people will listen and i think Gilmour would have written great alternative lyrics. Roger Waters couldn't even play bass properly and so Gilmour had to play bass on most of Animals and many of the songs on the other albums ('young lust' comes to mind). And yeah, Roger Waters still tours with two back up bassists who play most of the show like always.

@mikearchibald744 Жыл бұрын

@@hiseverest9074 Thats ridiculous, Pink Floyd played concerts almost literally every day for four years before Dark Side was even done. The idea that he couldn't play bass is just an online malarky meme, the guy plays acoustic just fine and wrote 'Money' on an acoustic. That he wasn't the greatest bass player in the world goes without saying, but shine on and wish are both six minute songs. Dave had solo albums, he writes shit lyrics which is why they were never hits. Even he admits that. There's no way those songs are not famous because of the lyrics. The first notes are certainly a hook but every eighties song had a hook that disappeared in ten seconds. Even Dave admits that, and talks about how many people play wish you were hear at funerals. Nobody would be writing to play 'Hope you have another beer' or some kind of shit lyrics.

@2danshepherd Жыл бұрын

It's sad that David and Roger never reconciled and reunited. I think the magic was the synergy between both their strengths. That being said, the music they did produce will endure and continue to bring joy to myself and countless others. And for that I'm grateful.

@The1stDukeDroklar Жыл бұрын

That album release probably saved my life. I was very suicidal at the time and the lyrics from a New Machine really hit me... "Don't worry, nobody lives forever... Nobody lives forever". It made me realize that I only had to make it for a few more decades and it would be over anyway so there's no need to "end it" now... nobody lives forever...

@ljpj7132 11 ай бұрын

So amazing that you had that insight from those lyrics.

@postingid3214 11 ай бұрын

Glad that you're still with us, Duke. I hope that your life from that point up to now has been great! You are important in the world. You have impact on others. Proof; you got a response from me. We all touch each other's lives, whether we know it or not. My wife has taught me to always be positive. The universe feeds on and responds back with what we give it. Give it positivity and it will do the same, back. Be well, my friend.

@gator7082 Жыл бұрын

Momentary Lapse of Reason is still one of my favorite albums of all time and has always showed up in rotation for the past 35 years. One Slip is my favorite track. The writing is excellent.

@johnw6042 Жыл бұрын

I honestly loved the Gilmour-led Floyd. I remember writing a college paper on “On the Turning Away” which is a beautiful song and still so relevant today. Momentary Lapse of Reason and Learning to Fly are great as well. And Division Bell is a fantastic album as well. David’s vocals, lyrics and guitar were amazing, and as much as I enjoyed the earlier material, it was awesome to see what he could do as the leader of the band.

@garysnow1475 Жыл бұрын

I loved division Bell in fact saw the concert at the Rose bowl in Los Angeles they played some of their older songs too but that was really a good album.

@billkeithchannel Жыл бұрын

_...all we have to do, is just keep talking..._

@neenekinskins6241 Жыл бұрын

Totally agree.

@ellefitzpatrick6339 Жыл бұрын

On the turning away is my favourite Floyd song. Truly beautiful and heart wrenching.

@demn8042 Жыл бұрын

Mlr = album. You mean one slip?

@leolundberg766 Жыл бұрын

David Gilmour is one of my favorite guitarists. His solos really touch my soul. Dark Side Of The Moon came out the year I graduated high school. It was my first Pink Floyd album, but certainly not the last. I hated to see Pink Floyd break up. A sad day indeed.

@joshuaking34 Жыл бұрын

A Momentary Lapse of Reason and The Division Bell are regular listens. Gilmour's humility and hope bring an energy that Waters couldn't match.

@ericperron4190 Жыл бұрын

Learning to Fly is my Daughter’s favorite song… I’m 52… she’s 19. Enough said. Everything by Pink Floyd was Epic. They are the Elephant of Music. Period.

@elgenetiamzon1062 Жыл бұрын

"Learning to Fly" is an absolutely majestic song! It lifts you up and takes your imagination on a journey of epic proportions. Such a beautiful song.

@chrisgriffitt Жыл бұрын

As a guitarist/singer myself.....there was no larger inspiration than PinkFloyd. Then over a period of years I discovered the truth was it was Gilmour that was my primary focus of inspiration. It has never ceased. No one could ever surpass his phrasing on guitar. Period.

@dankelly5150 Жыл бұрын

A Momentary Lapse Of Reason was a terrific Pink Floyd album and it’s a well known fact for years now that Roger Waters is a d*ck !

@chrisgriffitt Жыл бұрын

@@dankelly5150 agreed COMPLETELY !!

@stevebird9510 Жыл бұрын

PF , Peter Frampton ?????

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

There will TRULY NEVER be another Gilmour. NEVER. Nobody can clone his sound, and I stand by this very fact for the rest of my life.

@jotacalvo Жыл бұрын

Gilmour is a tone monster 🤘

@DavidaVeddar Жыл бұрын

That song changed my life- it truly blew open my young teenage mind, and STILL causes tears when I listen to it and let it touch my soul again. Like Under Pressure and many others- but this song, this album, is so deeply touching to me like the first time falling in love. As a music lover, musician, and writer I love your channel; and this episode TRULY was a beautiful ode to a cathartic song that still moves me so deeply I’m having trouble expressing how wonderful, and meaningful it is, that someone sees it too. Comment will probably get buried but, wonderful, amazing work - that’s the magic of putting your passion and heart and soul into your work. Thank you professor.

@micnorton9487 Жыл бұрын

Well if The Prof didn't see it this will put it on top till next comment but yeah,, a lot of Floyd has that feeling, you can't really describe it because it's beyond words... I think you're right that part of the more intense emotional impression of it comes from the times a person is going through and your age, but still the music matters too and Pink Floyd is art and philosophy rock at its best...

@DavidaVeddar Жыл бұрын

@@micnorton9487 thanks my brother for understanding what I was stumbling around trying to say. There’s just that time when your mind is opening, ( and sadly some people just let it shrivel back closed and ignorant) but absolutely, THIS, The Wall of course, is just as important as school to a teenager… I made sure my son also was exposed without pushing my stuff per se, and it was beautiful to watch as a parent. May I ask if your mind opening experience involved Pink Floyd, or if not what band really did it for you? Thanks again for taking the time to read and reply, meant a lot, hope to see you again in the comments section of The Professor!

@BlueJuneBug Жыл бұрын

The Division Bell is actually my favorite album, not just by Pink Floyd but EVER. The way it was put together just makes it so great to listen to from start to end.

@jerrywinter3103 Жыл бұрын

Division Bell quickly became my fav also. I saw Them in concert for this album in 94. But may fav PK album is based on a day to day reality of life.

@whatatool Жыл бұрын

I'm right there with you. People think I'm crazy when I tell them that. They clearly have never sat down and listened to it all the way through. One of the few albums of all time you can just play and not skip anything.

@brainshaker8 11 ай бұрын

1994 Division 🔔 Amazing Album & Tour!!

@jacqueso8424 11 ай бұрын

Learning to fly,the wall and comfortably numb are my top favourites all these years but the other tracks are equally great. Bands who produce material and songs like this are phenominal and they make people happy. Few great bands achieve this Im thankful for all the great bands who provided us with great music that will be ever green and never die in popularity real talent makes this happen late 70s and 80s pop and rock will never die

@pantsarmstrong863 11 ай бұрын

This album was my gateway to Pink Floyd. It made me love them and discover all of their albums. It will always be one of favorite albums of all time.

@HRHtheDude Жыл бұрын

It is easy to hear what both of them brought to the band by listening to their post break up albums. Roger definitely had the high concepts but Dave absolutely had the music.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

Agreed. Both were skilled in their own ways.

@MrKennyanders Жыл бұрын

I thought Roger would change after he found the resting place of his father

@lapelcelery42 Жыл бұрын

Dave has never been able to bring the music (specifically the Floyd sound) except on projects that also closely involved Rick.

@nectarinedreams7208 Жыл бұрын

Except Amused to Death is a masterpiece and it's, ya know, music. Roger Waters also went on to compose an opera, and his 2017 album is excellent. Music doesn't need 20 minute guitar solos to be considered music.

@gkirms Жыл бұрын

Looking at albums like Animals & The Wall Waters is all over these albums. He might have had the concept ideas but he was the one that brought these albums to life. Everyone remembers typically Gilmour singing on the radio singles but the majority of the lead vocals was Waters. Yes, a band is a team effort and both Waters and Gilmour were needed to complete their most famous albums as well as Mason and Wright. IMO Waters just let his ego get in the way. Once successful he felt the band was all him and maybe that was the band's downfall. What a shame that band members let this happen and then never can bridge the gap to come together. If they hadn't of broken up I wonder what would have happened musically with the band.

@davidpope3943 Жыл бұрын

I met Nick Mason in the mid 1980’s when he was in fact learning to fly. The aeronautical equivalent of the driving test for private pilots is the Qualifying Cross-Country flight & on his qualifying flight Nick landed at the airport where I worked in ATC. I dealt with his test paperwork, providing the time he landed, had it signed off & gave it back to him. Once he’d left the control tower and was walking back to his aircraft to complete the final leg of his flight, I said to my fellow staff, ‘That’s Nick Mason out of Pink Floyd.’ I received some derisive comments and said, ‘Ok, I’ll prove it!’ & left the tower to go after him. At first he thought I was going to add some negative comment to his documentation but I quickly disabused him of that particular threat and asked him if he was the chap I thought that he was. With a sense of relief, he told me I was the only person who’d recognised him whilst he was learning to fly. Although I had a million questions for him, this was not exactly the time & place for such a conversation so I kept it brief. He confirmed that Waters was being ‘difficult’ but that things were finally proceeding. I thanked him for his time and let him go on his way. He was a perfect gentleman. Of course, not too long afterwards, Momentary Lapse of Reason appeared and every time I hear Learning To Fly, I’m taken back to that day. The Momentary Lapse tour was quite magnificent as was the Division Bell tour. Completely different atmosphere from when I’d seen The Wall.

@jimggib Жыл бұрын

That's an amazing story David, it must have been frustrating to hold back all the questions :)

@davidpope3943 Жыл бұрын

@@jimggib It was indeed, James. But the guy was just about to set out on the next leg of his Qualifying Cross-Country test; NOT the time or place to have to undergo a fan’s inquisition! Being very mindful of that, I was most grateful that he gave me the time that he did ~ I was also quite chuffed to be able to walk back into the control tower & say to my workmates that yes, I’d been quite correct in my assumptions as to his identity! I believe he was learning to fly around the same time as David Gilmour, who ended up with such a large variety of his own planes ~ from single propeller trainers up to a bright yellow Folland Gnat jet ~ that he set up a working aviation museum at North Weald airfield to manage his collection, many of which were subsequently leased out to appear in several movies. He sold it off after a few years, saying it was becoming more of a business than a hobby ~ but I’d also heard at the time that it was because his wife wasn’t particularly happy with him having such a ‘dangerous’ hobby…..

@frankbizzoco1954 Жыл бұрын

That is a really cool story. Good idea to hold off on the fan questions lol. Very professional. For some reason the guys in Pink Floyd weren't recognized like say the guys in Rolling Stones. There is a story that they did a gig once, and walked off later on right through the audience and no one knew the wiser. I also wonder if either of them got to own any warbirds like a Spitfire or Hurricane. Kind of like Tom Cruise and his P-51. To maintain them must be some serious dough though. Thanks for sharing your story.

@davidpope3943 Жыл бұрын

@@frankbizzoco1954 Thanks Frank. I can believe the tale about them not being recognised after a gig. Then again, they weren’t in it for the image ~ the last time they appeared on one of their album covers was 1971’s Meddle! As for either of them owning a warbird, I believe Gilmour had a P51 in his ‘Intrepid Aviation’ working collection of aircraft that he used to own at North Weald, but he sold it all off when it became too much of a business rather than a hobby. I read somewhere that when he sold it, the new owner of the Mustang named it ‘Comfortably Numb’.

@robbates8874 Жыл бұрын

How could you not mention “Sorrow” when discussing Momentary Lapse of Reason? That Intro/Outro is epic beyond words.

@PinkFloydGirl Жыл бұрын

Especially is you see it live! Mind blowing and breath taking!!

@robbates8874 Жыл бұрын

@@PinkFloydGirl It shook the New Orleans SuperDome....

@bobaddonizio9476 Жыл бұрын

I have been listening to Pink Floyd since 1971. The messages of their music are extraordinary and have touched my soul throughout my life. I'm 66.

@dhollongstreet4725 Жыл бұрын

Messages? Well I guess there is one in Money.

@TheoneGodfather Жыл бұрын

I remember watching an interview with Roger years ago. He was sitting in a club and said something like “I’ll be playing here tonight for about four hundred people and Pink Floyd will be playing across town to forty thousand “. You could see the anguish it caused him to say that but I could also see, for a brief moment, a look of “I fucked up”.

@wheelsmcdealsace Жыл бұрын

i seen that. He thought that he would be the next "sting" going solo

@Scott-jf1nh Жыл бұрын

He did fk up. Big time. I remember some documentary where Nick Mason said it was nice not to have to create any more songs about lunatics, ww2 or politics.

@XZITT 11 ай бұрын

Yet The Police was at their peak . Sting obviously cared for $$ Mr Humanity

@a2ndopynyn 11 ай бұрын

@@wheelsmcdealsace - Sting has a level of talent Roger can only dream of. Ask Rick Beato.

@wheelsmcdealsace 11 ай бұрын

@@a2ndopynyn that was implied with the word thought

@charlespittsjr604 Жыл бұрын

I can't believe that you don't have more subs . This is done so professionally. Like a Friday night TV DJ talk show. I love it .

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

Surprised it’s not at 1 million already. Should have been eons ago.

@sellingpeck Жыл бұрын

100% agree. I always tell my music friends about him. It’s the perfect channel for me. It covers my favorite eras, and most importantly Adam’s passion for music shines through. It’s always so positive. Also, if I were an artist I would jump at the chance to be interviewed by him, he’s such a natural. Even though we have an age difference (I’m older) he might as well be describing what I feel when listening to music. Also, because of him I have bought a pair of Zenni sunglasses and will try them for my next rx. And now off to the web site for those in ear monitors. No, I don’t work for him, he’s just peaked my interest. Nothing better than being alone with high quality earphones and closing your eyes and getting lost.

@kristygraves320 Жыл бұрын

100% agree as well. I wish there was more we could do to help push this channel. Not sure how to affect the algorithm.

@catserver8577 Жыл бұрын

Right? So weird the channels that have millions, and this one is so well done and enjoyable.

@1393floyd Жыл бұрын

I love both Roger and David's solo albums. That being said, if they could have gotten along and brought those concepts together, how magical they would have been.

@roadiethegamecat4124 Жыл бұрын

THe concept on Radio KAOS with the music from Delicate Sound would have made a nice DSOTM quality album.

@warrenny Жыл бұрын

So glad you focused on Learning To Fly this episode. Over the years this song has gotten more attention and respect from artists and fans. It's actually a really beautiful song

@michaeldodge4271 Жыл бұрын

There is no Pink Floyd without Richard Wright. His song writing,sound contribution, and even singing is always overlooked. Summer 68 is one of my favorites

@JamesChristopherHill Жыл бұрын

Exactly! Richard helped write so many song for Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall as well as so many other songs on other albums. Wright was a musical genius and what I don't understand is that Waters fired him due to anger between the two, but why wasn't Wright immediately sought out to rejoin the band and why couldn't he be remade as a founding member as Wright was there before Gilmore came aboard. I don't understand why Wright was treated so "Wrongly" ;) But seriously, Wright deserved better treatment, much better.

@mopacwestgate Жыл бұрын

Richards playing on the Wish You Were Here Album was fantastic...

@damouze Жыл бұрын

That seems to be the one thing all Pink Floyd members seem to agree on nowadays. Too bad he had to pass away for some of them to recognize it.

@nnjsingleguy Жыл бұрын

Wright was the heart and soul of Floyd

@Jolazo-Music Жыл бұрын

@@mopacwestgate THIS! Rick Wright MADE Wish You Were Here! One of my favourite things of all is the "See Emily Play" riff at the end of "Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Part 9"

@floydcooley1 Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU for giving love to Momentary Lapse of Reason. I love this album. Plus, I saw this tour in 1987 and after 35 years it is STILL my favorite concert of all time.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

They really did have amazing concerts.

@detroitlady7201 Жыл бұрын

Was my favorite too, until Pulse concert. Never seen anything better, ever! Truly an experience and Waters has never come close!

@ArthurESnyder44 Жыл бұрын

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 my

@michaelmattson4708 Жыл бұрын

Same for me. That was an amazing concert.

@undercoverasiant696 Жыл бұрын

I saw them in 88 western springs nz When the lyrics said " my grubby halo, a vapor trail in the empty air". The lasers were drawing halos on the dry ice fog rising up from the stage.......goosebumps. I was 22 at the time.

@chrissherer2047 Жыл бұрын

I was lucky enough to get to experience the " A Momentary Lapse of Reason" show twice within a few weeks. I was at the Hollywood, Florida and the Orlando, Florida shows. They were incredible. I spoke with David while clinging to the top of a 12' high chain-link fence and he was personable and genuinely happy to talk for a minute. It rained at both shows but that did not take away from the experience. In the stadium where the Dolphins played, the amps were knocked out by the rain. David's monitor was still working and thousands of fans stayed quiet and listened intensely as he jammed for about 20 minutes as the techs got things working again. Thousands of people and you could hear a toke from the other side of the stadium. Nicest crowd ever as well at both shows.

@nancylavalley633 6 ай бұрын

This is one of my favorite albums ever. David Gilmour’s song , On the Turning Away, is genius. Incredible social commentary and one that should be played continuously on the radio to remind mankind of what is truly important.

@jamesmyers2087 Жыл бұрын

How you’ve put this much time and talent into this channel and not been recognized for consideration of a dedicated tv show of your own is beyond of me. This is world class narratives and dialogue. Connected and fact filled. Amazed at the music talent you’ve interviewed. Even your treatment of your sponsors. You obviously are a product user and you sell it well. Another one of my favorite channels just picked up a big name sponsor and honestly, their treatment of the product “demonstration” and avocation of the product was like a HS skit and very unconvincing. So, hats off you your professionalism.

@jamesmyers2087 Жыл бұрын

Hats off “to” your professionalism.

@chrisoakley5830 Жыл бұрын

Good comment. What the Professor is doing is very reminiscent to Kasey Kasems old America's Top 10 tv show of the 80s. Great stories and insightful research.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

He’s truly awesome.

@jamesmyers2087 Жыл бұрын

@@chrisoakley5830 He’s the first guy that I thought was worth it to use my KZfaq app and watch on the TV. Literally like watching a network production.

@MattSkosh Жыл бұрын

@@jamesmyers2087 You do know that you can edit your Comments?

@thatonedude1003 Жыл бұрын

As an 11 year old when this dropped, I was mesmerized by the entire album. I played Learning to Fly a billion times…and…after I post this comment, I shall put the entire record on the turntable and give it a blast right now!!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

Please do!

@SPQRTempus Жыл бұрын

After actually learning to fly, the song sums perfectly up all the different emotions experienced when undertaking that journey. There really is no sensation that compares with it.

@beatingobesity2410 Жыл бұрын

Learning To Fly played an integral part of a major transition in my life. I was heading off in a new direction, actually learning to run and by so doing challenge myself to go further in my life than I ever thought possible. Although the lyrics of the song are entirely about flying, they spoke directly to me, they fit exactly with everything I was doing. Embarking on a long distance early morning run, I would be thinking about lyrics like "there's no sensation to compare with this, suspended animation, a state of bliss" Essentially ALL of the lyrics in that song fit with running much farther than I ever thought I was capable of. "into the distance, a ribbon of black" . The song always give me chills and inspires.

@mikelouis9389 Жыл бұрын

I feel you. This song helped pull me through an extremely ugly divorce.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

I agree. It’s a symbol of finally having the chance to make your own decisions.

@vandalorianvandalorian4769 Жыл бұрын

I feel ya. I’m an ultra trail runner. There’s nothing quite like running up and down 13,000 ft. mountains.

@beatingobesity2410 Жыл бұрын

@@vandalorianvandalorian4769 I'm sure there isn't, but you're way out of my league.

@dalecorne3869 Жыл бұрын

I have to say that it was the guitar playing of David Gilmore that attracted me to Pink Floyd in the first place, and they soon became my favorite band. Of course I first heard of Pink Floyd by listening to Dark Side Of The Moon....ahhhh, those were the days

@rproctor721 Жыл бұрын

If you were born in the early 70's, A momentary Lapse of Reason was your real first 'new' Pink Floyd album and I loved it so much. Learning to Fly influenced my choice of school and profession. Whenever I play it, I am transported back to my youth.

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@wrongwaygarage Жыл бұрын

Every one of their albums had at least a couple of unforgettable songs. But for me, the Division Bell will always be my favorite. Maybe it was the music or possibly the connection for that timeframe of my life. But isn’t that the power of unforgettable music? It connects us to our own lives through memories many years after those moments are gone. ✌🏻

@tenkarabadger5244 Жыл бұрын

I think one thing worth mentioning about Momentary Lapse of Reason is that the recording was state-of-art. The sound quality of the CD was really breathtaking with soaring highs, reverberating lows and a richness that most other albums lack. The album came out in the peak 80's consumer era, when a lot of folks wanted a high-end home audio set up, and custom car audio was taking off. This was the CD you would play to show how good your "system" was. As much as I love the convenience of streaming music, you can't really compare the audio quality to CD through a high-end system.

@markchristopher420 Жыл бұрын

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@SignalCorps1 Жыл бұрын

100%

@rickymarshall4102 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this video. Very well done. Thank you.

@Damocles54 Жыл бұрын

I love absolutely everything the floyd did before Roger quit. I also enjoy listening to the division bell, and i like louder than words. But "a momentary lapse of reason" is one of my favorite albums by anyone, ever. It's great work that shows Roger wasn't the only factor that had made the floyd what it is, was, would or could ever be. He was not "pink floyd".

@Jolazo-Music Жыл бұрын

Oh by the way, which one's Pink?

@Geno5 Жыл бұрын

I was on air at a rock station when this album came out. The PD had been at the station for 20 years and thought the album was a masterpiece. Roger Waters is a lyrical genius but David Gilmore was the heart and soul.

@MrRigmunkee1 Жыл бұрын

My all time favorite band. Each and every time I listen to a song that I have heard hundreds of times, I still hear something new. That's the best way to describe it.

@veryexciting 10 ай бұрын

For Solo stuff: Roger’s Amused To Death is one of my favorite things ever recorded. Also Roger’s song flickering Flame is a near perfect piece of Art. David’s On an Island is a great album.

@digitalizeddeath 6 ай бұрын

@Dwendele Жыл бұрын

Yeah, Water wrote great lyrics, but the Gilmour/Wright duo were the musical heart of the band. You take the lyrics away, and you STILL have GREAT songs.

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

The heart! Very true.

@nectarinedreams7208 Жыл бұрын

Well, you don't because the band didn't write any great songs after Waters left lol

@jayt4465 2 ай бұрын

Except for the fact that Waters wrote almost all of the songs from DSOM until their breakup. I guess songwriting doesn't matter does it?

@amandarose4469 Жыл бұрын

Gilmore album About Face is very telling, it speaks to the breakup tension of Pink Floyd and displays the direction the band was going.

@afreightdogslife 10 ай бұрын

I started my aviation career back in 1980, and when "Learning to Fly" was released in the mid-80s, it brought a different feeling to my young career. What an awesome tune. Great memories, Professor of Rock. Thank you for bringing them back.

@sdpnz Жыл бұрын

One of my earliest memories of this album was when I was doing unpaid work for a week (for experience) at a video store roughly 22 or so years ago. The owner of the store didn't have a movie or series of film trailers on the TV in the background like most rental stores did, but instead opted for having his music collection playing. This album would be played almost constantly. By the week's end, I became very familiar with the songs on it. I'm very thankful that it wasn't something I grew to hate (or hated instantly), and that it was quality entertainment from the beginning. It's also one of my most favourite PF albums of all time.

@reneetree Жыл бұрын

My all-time favorite band, hands down! I feel so privileged that I saw them perform in 1994. I was a junior in high school. Awesome memory.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

Super cool!

@JeffHuntsinger Жыл бұрын

Mine too. Saw them in Germany in 1986

@darkstar92772 Жыл бұрын

I’m told I saw them in 1994 in Vancouver Canada. I drank too much Jack Daniels and don’t remember the show. Last thing I remember is me and my buddy getting out of the car at the border and playing frisbee. One on the US side the other on the Canadian side. Since then I mostly stay sober for concerts.

@reneetree Жыл бұрын

@@darkstar92772 oh man! It’s a cool story, but that stinks! I did the same with many concerts in my 20’s…Tom Petty, Steve Miller, Phish to name a few. And though it wasn’t a concert, back then I was so wasted at a Red Sox game, I don’t remember it at all. We were two rows behind the Red Sox dugout. I agree…it’s definitely better to just have a little fun and remember the night!

@modernenglishman7802 Жыл бұрын

I've always said, there are two bands you have to see live, Nine Inch Nails and Pink Floyd. Pink Floyd's live shows are unrivaled in visual spectacle. Paired with their unique and abstract music, the concerts are an experience like no other.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

Both GREAT live bands!

@geoffstrickler Жыл бұрын

I’ve seen both live, and I agree. I would add Rush.

@LuckyFlesh Жыл бұрын

Not to be contrary, but I saw NiN live in 1990 in Germany (I was in the Army) and I was beyond disappointed. They destroyed every instrument on stage and yet... it still sounded EXACTLY like the record.

@mikelouis9389 Жыл бұрын

Never had the joy of seeing NiN but I did see Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon tour very comfortably numb. Pure magic.

@garyeanes4747 Жыл бұрын

I'd throw Muse into that fold easily. Seen PF and NIN and they are indeed spectacular. Incredible live performances. But Muse live are absolutely incredible as well.

@mattwhaley9917 Жыл бұрын

This album came out when I was ten, almost eleven. I was fortunate to have an older cousin who played guitar and was entrenched in listening to great music and would often make tapes and give me music suggestions to check out. A Momentary Lapse to me, awakened in me a desire to listen to the first iteration of Floyd and I found myself mesmerized by their sound. This album started my journey through the rabbit-hole of just hearing great music, no matter what the genre or sound, and crafted my Love of music as a whole. This album was my Pandora's box, that opened up my ears and eyes. To me, Gilmore, as you said stood up for himself and the band that he Loves to the tyrant that Waters had become, David and Goliath, so to speak, with Momentary the stone being hurled at Waters' head. I Love this album and always will. Thank you for your take on it and the emotions it has stirred in me. Peace.

@beratnabodhi Жыл бұрын

I feel so fortunate that my mother was such a Pink Floyd fan, and raised another in me. She took me to see The Wall tour when I was in High School. I saw them post Waters on the Momentary Lapse of Reason and Division Bell tours, and Roger Waters solo Pros and Cons of Hitchhiking and Radio KAOS tours. The first concert she ever took me to was Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band opening for Blue Oyster Cult when I was in Jr. High. Thanks mom, for turning me on to such great music all my life. 《《《《♡》》》》

@J_A_3_Art4Life Жыл бұрын

Learning to fly was one of the first kinda grown up music that my kid sister and I wholeheartedly agreed with. Many years later we still feel the same about it. We new most the previous songs, but to me this was one of the fondest for me!

@couldnotbereachedforfurthe2647 Жыл бұрын

I loved A Momentary Lapse of Reason upon release, and as a youngster was complete oblivious to the behind the scenes turmoil. Years later when I saw Pulse live, it was clear Pink Floyd was much more than Waters alone. Rick Wright's emotional vocals on Wearing the Inside Out proved the remaining band members had so much more to contribute.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

They still sounded amazing without all the drama with Roger.

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

Agreed.

@blkrhino7961 Жыл бұрын

That's my favorite song on The Division Bell.

@christianfernandez384 Жыл бұрын

Great video and insight. I’m surprised you didn’t feature Sorrow. That’s one of my all time favorite Floyd songs.

@IgnitedCoyote Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure I can impress up on you how special learning to fly is to me. I've suffered chronic migraines my whole life and I do not respond the most medications and I've tried them all. It's hard to describe just how bad the pain and nausea is, I've always thought of it as being taken in a river a perfect pain where every cell in your body is crying out. I only say that so you'll know what this song means to me, so many times I've played this song low on repeat turn the lights out and lay on the bed and let it help me disassociate from the pain when nothing else could help. I've had a couple of folks tell me it also helped them to get through the worst part of chemotherapy.

@anerd8520 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. There is no other band that gives me the feels on a cellular level. Learning to Fly is indeed a masterpiece ❤

@thehangdude Жыл бұрын

I returned from overseas (October, '87) after my Army tour of duty, only to find Floyd was coming to Indy in two weeks. Knowing I had to go, but knowing it was sold out, I went to local ticket master (record store) to see if any "obstructed view" tickets might be left. The stoner behind the counter said he had two tickets but wanted to see Kenny G on the same day down in Kentucky. He sold me his tickets at cost. Best concert EVER!

@stewpacalypse7104 Жыл бұрын

Nice video. Learning To Fly has always been one of my favorite songs. And remember when MTV was about music?

@jenniferbailey2214 Жыл бұрын

I thought I knew a lot about Rock and Roll, but I must bow in humility to you sir, great job and thank you, I’m going to see The Gilmour Project next month here in Phoenix at The Celebrity Theatre, seats 6000, can’t wait!!!!

@jonserkspawn7776 Жыл бұрын

"One Slip" and "Learning To Fly" In fact "A Momentary Lapse of Reason" as a whole was a fantastic album.

@Fakeaorta Жыл бұрын

My favourite band tied with Queen and The Clash. The dynamic fighting and ego's between David and Roger gave us their best compositions.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

Just like Fleetwood Mac, the drama gave us classics.

@jesselejarzar5114 Жыл бұрын

On the turning away was one of my favorites, I would sing my daughter to sleep with it sometimes. The lyrics are beautiful, real, and sad. Learning to fly is another amazing song on this album.

@brianbailey6230 Жыл бұрын

Learning To Fly is also one of my fave songs of the late 80’s. Brilliant song, cool video. I’ve got “A Momentary Lapse Of Reason” on CD. Great segment Professor, keep up the great work.

@pamr4040 Жыл бұрын

I love this album! When "Dogs of War" comes on when I'm in the car, I crank the volume waaay up...that sax solo is other-worldly!!! 🎶🎶♥🎷

@LeeHawkinsPhoto Жыл бұрын

I liked the alarm going off…this really is such an excellent album…definitely among my favorites!

@JamesBrown-js3lm Жыл бұрын

Waters is very talented, that being said, there’s no word beyond ego and that’s been said. A band is a team and the parts they bring go into the creation of the song’s final cut. Imagine what they could have been if Waters had been a team player.

@brucetucker4847 Жыл бұрын

He was a team player while the team was still functioning as a team. Casting their failure to do so as Water's fault is one-sided and unfair - Waters felt they couldn't get along without him not because of his ego, because they had pretty much stopped functioning _with_ him for several years, leaving him to carry the load with only some help from Gilmour. Wright contributed nothing of significance, even in terms of playing, on their albums after Wish You Were Here, and Mason did the same after the Wall. In neither case was it a matter of Waters freezing them out, they simply couldn't be bothered to contribute.

@JEQvideos Жыл бұрын

@@brucetucker4847 It's also debatable that they actually got along without him. When they did A Momentary Lapse of Reason, they brought on something like 17 writers in order to put together the songs for that album, just to produce something that would sound like a Pink Floyd album. I saw them in concert for that tour and it was a real disappointment despite having the great Tony Levin on bass.

@brucetucker4847 Жыл бұрын

@@JEQvideos I agree. Mason and Wright did pretty much nothing on that album.

@steveokahn7249 Жыл бұрын

Frankly, I LOVE this album and how it renewed my faith in the band (THANK YOU David Gilmour). Atomic Heart Mother made me a fan, but I fell in love with Floyd when I first heard Echoes...still the definitive Floyd song to me. I enjoyed the ride but when the Final Cut came out, I was done...I disliked it that much. "Reason" and Division Bell are far superior and complete packages than anything Rogers has put out on his own. I think to many of us, what made Floyd different was how they painted visions and evoked emotions using sound and not words. Lyrics were secondary. I don't know if Rogers ever understood that. I'm glad he left and took his ever more negative view of life with him.

@thisaintmuhname1579 Жыл бұрын

I got this on cassette when it first came out when i was in the seventh grade. I'd lay on my water bed in the dark listening to it until I fell asleep almost every night for i dont know how long. I loved that tape.

@badgerpa9 Жыл бұрын

Nice job growing over 600K subs. You are in a difficult topic and place to grow exponentially and yet you keep growing. I admit I never gave much thought to the bands break ups and feuds. I hard a hard time understanding why they fought so often when working together had often made them rich. Growing up I also saw the individual leave many other businesses to try it on their own and I always figured that is part of life; going out on your own even though you are leaving a safe space. Just like you did, someday your kids will go out on their own and it is hard but that is life. Hope your family is safe and healthy.

@andrewhudson7108 Жыл бұрын

Hoping to get a Number of the Beast episode for 666K subs

@MattSkosh Жыл бұрын

Has the @Professor Of Rock done any Iron Maiden? I would love to see it.

@badgerpa9 Жыл бұрын

@@MattSkosh That would be nice, Maybe some HellYeah also.

@Jedizen07 Жыл бұрын

Great episode. Fun little factoid: Years ago, I had the honor to see session ace Michael Landau on a solo tour, back in 2011. Mike told me that he does the intro solos whereas Gilmour did the main solo ( during the breakdown when the plane is taking off ) and outro solos on " Learning To Fly. " The Floyd were NEVER afraid of using session players for their albums ( Jeff Porcaro is the main drummer on " Mother " from The Wall as well as Gilmour's entire " About Face " album ). You could probably do a whole new set of episodes of session aces on Floyd/solo discs ( Luke is on Water's " Amused To Death " with Jeff Beck ). Lastly, I think Waters went on Howard Stern show ( after Wright's passing ) to express regret of going after Gilmour during the period discussed here. Great episode here!

@Markie7731 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Love A Momentary Lapse of Reason top 3 pink Floyd albums for me and learning to fly is one of my favorite songs ever.

@jde9095 Жыл бұрын

truly enjoyed this, thank you

@tstevens6554 Жыл бұрын

Learning to Fly will always have a high spot in my memories of growing up in the late 80s and early 90s. I spent many a long night with A Momentary Lapse of Reason playing over and over in my Honda CRX's CD player. Lots of miles put on that car as well as the CD. Fantastic moments that will live on and on.

@wm-nu1yf Жыл бұрын

Learning to Fly has been my favorite song since it came out. I frequently get chills when I hear it. Sadly, I never got to see them in concert.

@StingrayMk1 Жыл бұрын

Spring '87, in Canterbury, New Zealand. The first FM radio station was 'testing' their signal. Learning To Fly played on repeat all day for a couple of days. For a 15 year old Floyd lover, this was magic! Love both Waters and Gilmour.

@eddiefucktrumpluera Жыл бұрын

I totally agree. I still get chills and shed a tear with “learning to fly!” Thank you, Professor!! 😥😉😁👍🏽✌🏽⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@whocraft3614 Жыл бұрын

"Sorrow" actually is my favorite A Momentary Lapse of Reason track. "On the Turning Away" might be number 2 for me -- enough said there I think. The album, from beginning to end, is better than one might think it would be. There are a lot of Pink Floyd fans who worship The Final Cut. Respectfully, I believe A Momentary Lapse of Reason is an improvement over The Final Cut. It's easier on my ears. It works differently from the '60s and '70s Pink Floyd albums, but I accept that.

@DC8091 Жыл бұрын

“By the way, which ones Pink?” is truly one of the most accurate & prophetic lines ever as seems like it could of been any of the 5 in the hotel room in that movie &/or writing the songs. Hell most of their solo songs sound like Floyd anyway

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

Agree!

@btpowers Жыл бұрын

The first time I heard "Learning to Fly", it reminded me of "Point Me at the Sky". Latter on the album, you might hear the bells from "Fat Old Sun" re-used. As a huge PF/SB fan in the 80s, it was a treat to have my favorite band making music again, AND actually seeing them in concert.

@sgsultana Жыл бұрын

love Point Me at the Sky and Fat Old Sun

@ffsteve71 Жыл бұрын

Well I learned some things I never knew..tnx man!...and Sorrow to me was a super amazing song...the High Hopes of Pulse ...and I have high hopes to see Gilmour play live just 1 more time!

@ruialmeida818 Жыл бұрын

One of my favorite songs of all time is, in fact, from the momentary lapse of reason. I'm a massive waters fan, but On the Turning Away is the most touching piece of music and lyrics ever recorded.

@albertdenton Жыл бұрын

This album is still so ahead of its time Sound wise, Terminal Frost one of the greatest instrumentals of all time

@nectarinedreams7208 Жыл бұрын

You must be joking. It's the only Pink Floyd album that sounds of its time. Awful production.

@albertdenton Жыл бұрын

@@nectarinedreams7208 your entitled to your opinion, not my mine but everyone is different

@mazzith Жыл бұрын

Learning to fly is one of my all time favorite PF songs. I’m glad Waters was unable to stop the band from continuing on.

@bunkie2100 Жыл бұрын

Learning to Fly is one of my favorite songs. I play it on acoustic guitar and it runs in my head any time I go flying. It’s a personal anthem of perserverance (I passed my checkride at the age of 58) and love of aviation.

@bluewater3783 8 ай бұрын

You're such a Kind, Empathetic--LOVEABLE! 😊--WISE, AND INTELLIGENT HUMAN BEING, PROFESSOR ADAM! 😊 I would especially draw everyone's attention to The Professor's remarks, beginning at 19:43. Adam, you are Always Measured, Reasonable--Respectful and, indeed!, Respectable!--in your Many Shows' Worth of Comments! Thank you for being there! And Thank you for being you! 😊

@user-bb8gn6sr5j Жыл бұрын

This was a great episode of your work professor. You’ve come a long way.

@Eric-qx1kx Жыл бұрын

The Momentary Lapse Of Reason tour was the 2nd rock concert I ever went too. I was just in awe, Pink Floyd concerts were amazing, just the light show alone was incredible, its like a different experience than any other concert.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

I so wish I could have seen them live at their peak.

@MF-le7fp Жыл бұрын

When Roger Waters split from Pink Floyd, it broke my heart. And despite the fact that Roger's 1987 solo LP "Radio K.A.O.S.", was imo, simply a masterpiece, Pink Floyd's release of "A Momentary Lapse of Reason" really did send me reeling. I think I was as shocked by it's brilliance, as Waters was! 😂 It was like seeing an ex girlfriend you dumped a few years back, and she was more confident, adept, and gorgeous than ever. 😂 Regardless, 1987 was a great year for all of us Floyd fans, and for them as well. We got two great albums. And they made those two, without any internal strife, or limitations. Real, or perceived. Ultimately, despite the "scar tissue", I still love them both. Great video PoR.👍 Would love to see interviews with Waters, Gilmour, Mason, or anyone closely involved, really. But specifically Waters, in regard to Radio K.A.O.S. Sadly, not much time is left. Waters is 79. Gilmore is 76, and Mason is 78. And like the rest of us, "shorter of breath, and one day closer to death." 😔

@MattSkosh Жыл бұрын

I was too young to see them in concert before they broke up, but saw Pink Floyd in 1987 and 1994 and Roger Waters in 1988. Awesome shows.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

It’s amazing how time has passed and Pink Floyd are approaching their octogenarian years!

@mikearchibald744 Жыл бұрын

I would mirror that exactly. There's a guy I forget his name but he did interviews with all the Genesis guys together and apart, and the floyd guys....apart. I was joking how amazing it would be to get Gilmour, Waters and Mason in a room answering questions about the Floyd, I wonder if they'd survive! But keep in mind Momentary Lapse of Reason is due mainly to that ultimate producer, Bob Ezrin. The floyd didn't write most of those songs, they didn't jam them out, they hired LOTS of writers. So that kind of takes some of the glamour off, its Pink Floyd playing other peoples music, which is the opposite of what prog was about. Amused to Death is even better, interestingly enough CD's came along at the right time. I got the extended cut of Radio, and the 'bonus tracks' really WERE b sides. THAT is when you realize...oh yeah, these guys ALSO write shit. But the lawsuit couldn't have been THAT bad if they settled it on christmas eve on daves houseboat. I don't know about you, but if an ex girlfriend called and said they wanted to hash things out on christmas eve, I'd tell them where to go.

@babylemonade2868 Жыл бұрын

Love radio kaos myself. Pros and cons is my favourite

@thewkovacs316 Жыл бұрын

radio kaos sucked and didnt sell

@tommychew6544 9 ай бұрын

Great video, Learning to Fly had even deeper meaning to me, as it likely would to anyone. Music is personal and to each their own.

@carolerooney407 Жыл бұрын

I still have Learning to Fly on my playlists. There’s something about it. I rotate quite a few of their other songs in and out but that one’s a keeper.

@beatlemania2006 Жыл бұрын

Learning to Fly was my formal introduction to Pink Floyd when I first saw the video on MTV. Then, through my parents, I began to hear their albums in our car. My dad put on Wish You Were Here, Animals and the Wall on the cassette player and I do remember hearing Dark Side on vinyl following the heartbeats on the gatefold sleeve.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

That video is EXTRAORDINARY!

@ericjohnson6881 Жыл бұрын

The only time my dad and I got along when I was younger was in flight. He was a pilot and paid for my flying lessons when I was a senior in high school but that was the only thing we saw eye to eye on. It was years before the war drums fell silent and we started to get along. I sent him a copy of Learning to Fly as an olive branch he called a few days later and we had a long reminiscing conversation about our time in the air. Sadly he is no longer able to fly as his health deteriorating and I wasn't able to finish my lessons as I left for the army before I could finish. I tried to restart the lessons recently to honor my dad but my health isn't up to snuff either.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

Wow, so sorry to hear that. Sending love and hugs. May you and your father improve over time.

@viggilante5349 2 күн бұрын

I was in college in Orlando in the early 90s. We had a week long show at a Universal Studios backlot. The sax player from the tour of Momentary Lapse of Reason was there and told us a lot of cool stories. He said he couldnt find David once, and mind blown to find out he was in the cockpit. Said he also liked to play with him when they were trading solos and would upstage him.

@Timbo_Zer0 Жыл бұрын

Pink Floyd was easily my favorite band when I was a kid (and still is). I was 10 years old when Learning to Fly received heavy MTV and radio play. I had no idea who Roger Waters or David Gilmour was, or that they even had a feud. All I knew was that I loved Pink Floyd and I knew I needed this cassette tape. MLoR was my first Floyd album, and I went on to get several more afterwards. Every time I went to the music department at a store, I would check to see if there was a Floyd tape I haven't heard yet. I would go on to get Dark Side, Wish You Were Here, Animals, and of course, The Wall. I still have them to this day and cherish the collection. As you said, Adam, it would be amazing if the three surviving members would put aside their differences and record one last final album for the fans.

@marcodimaio6106 Жыл бұрын

I think that guitars in" Near the end" from "About face" have to be considered as one of the Gilmour best assolo expecially when we hear the passage from acoustic to Electric Guitar. Amazing and so underrated really.

@MrTubeamps Жыл бұрын

That lead outro is without a doubt one of the most gut wrenching, emotional leads ever recorded. The acoustic to electric transition and the guitar voicings are stunning and perfectly suit the song's theme as well as David's vocals.

@calmblueocean7243 Жыл бұрын

I love the acoustic / electric solo on Near The End, Dave conveys such a lot of emotion in his playing in this solo. It's one of my faves.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

His solos are really amazing.

@amygeyer1166 Жыл бұрын

I have to choose “Louder Than Words” from Endless River. To me it reflects the pure joy they’ve shared simply creating. Also, the album is a warm tribute to Richard as tracks that he recorded during The Division Bell sessions were used throughout. I only ever listen to the entire album and am usually in 😢 by the final track (LTW).