For me it’s Echoes, a duet by David & Richard Wright.
@toddworthington63494 жыл бұрын
Iron Maiden, i agree. even the Pompeii version. they harmonized so well together. another good example is Layne Staley and Jerry Cantrell
@StringerNews14 жыл бұрын
I'm not a big fan of harmony vocals in rock music, but Dave and Rick were fantastic singing together. Listen to "Echoes" _without_ smoking dope, and appreciate it for great musicianship.
@dougtarbet61934 жыл бұрын
I love David Gilmore’s guitar playing and was already focussed on that. However after watching this video I appreciate his talents even more!
@andreascala26634 жыл бұрын
Echoes is not human..the whole song is in a different league...a different dimension
@DemilitionKiwi4 жыл бұрын
A big song that is
@ssrreevvaadd4 жыл бұрын
I have to put Comfortably Numb on this list. Aside from his legendary guitar solos, his vocal embodies the lyrics perfectly.
@dmadrion3 жыл бұрын
Lyrics written by Roger Waters.
@warnerchandler98263 жыл бұрын
@@dmadrion And...? This video is about Gilmour's vocals. You're in the wrong comment section. Or did you not even watch the video?
@MongerOfStrings82222 жыл бұрын
@@dmadrion and sung by David gilmour, your point?
@riversandroots2 жыл бұрын
For anyone that lked this, you would probably like Rick Beatos" "what makes this song great?" Comfortably Numb. There is so much great in that song, including Gilmours soaring voice.
@servicedog23252 ай бұрын
Always thought so, too. CN is a story of two sides of drug use: the dark illness represented in the verses, and the sweet euphoria of the chorus'. And Gilmour's deep, feathery sound is perfect for it.
@tangoandcars95884 жыл бұрын
I know many might disagree but Momentary Lapse of Reason is a great album. David is no roger waters but he still puts soul into the mic 🎤 like Learning to Fly or Turning Away.
@michaelfrazia45694 жыл бұрын
Love that album.
@Paul_Simon4 жыл бұрын
I came here, along with other reasons, to say the same thing 👌🏼
@j.d.b.46834 жыл бұрын
I think it is an awesome album. The guitar solo, and the words and arrangement of "On the Turning Away" just cuts into me every time. I know this is probably considered blasphemy, but i think it did David a world of good to get rid of the burden that was Roger Waters. They made some good music together, but i think it was in spite of Roger, not because of.
@94AccordAW4 жыл бұрын
I play that album the most. Powerful lyrics and great Guitar.
@Turanga1i1a4 жыл бұрын
I love it too! The grandiose scale of sound and all those amazing strata of tone color!
@quantumparadox25184 жыл бұрын
On the turning away, learning to fly!!!! These should make any Gilmore list.
@fedepallotta14 жыл бұрын
Who is Gilmore?
@robertclarkguitar4 жыл бұрын
Awesome taste!! Marrooned ! Too! CN!
@robertclarkguitar4 жыл бұрын
@@fedepallotta1 haha. Gilmour is often spelled wrong.
@kommi19744 жыл бұрын
Gilmore? What an idiot. Lol
@napoleondevilla70504 жыл бұрын
Why Learning to Fly? It's not a very demanding song to sing...
@biffbifford4024 жыл бұрын
Gilmour’s “Coming Back to Life” at Royal Albert Hall is insanely great. One of my all time favorites.
@davidmontelongo72244 жыл бұрын
Go listen to the 2016 Pompeii version, even then years later he keeps his tremendous voice
@gtr19524 жыл бұрын
That song is a masterpiece! I've played in bands for over 45 years and I have always refused to do it. I just can't come close to doing it justice. 8) JMHO... gary
@lexila274 жыл бұрын
I adore this song. I’m partial to the version on Pulse
@williamwalker95044 жыл бұрын
I sometimes use “shorter of breath, and one day closer to death” as a reply to “ how are you”. It is kind of a test to see how comfortable people are with their mortality. I have gotten hilarious responses from people who are afraid of their own mortality.
@iambecomedeafdestroyerofwords3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha ha oh man you mind if I steal that line? I never thought about using that! As to your point about peoples reactions to you saying that; the "how are you" question is almost always a surface shallow question and they never expect an honest answer back. if I respond "well my head hurts and I feel really crappy" (joking) the reactions are priceless. ✌
@danacoleman40073 жыл бұрын
I always respond with, "horrible, but thanks for asking"
@TheSwedeMcCoy3 жыл бұрын
My usual answer is (roughly translated) "Everything has gone to hell but other than that it's ok".
@Gunners_Mate_Guns3 жыл бұрын
That would also be a great way to see if the person you're replying to is a Floyd fan, too.
@BH-id6nb3 жыл бұрын
LoL! I do too!! Oh the looks I get!
@blackstone7774 жыл бұрын
Two songs at my funeral: "Wish You Were Here" and "High Hopes"
@servicedog23252 ай бұрын
Great picks. My condolences. When did you pass?
@neugey4 жыл бұрын
What a great topic!!! My Gilmour 5'er, as a vocalist: 5 - Dogs - Professor pretty much said it all! 4 - Breathe - This is where we first really heard the ethereal vocal style we love David for. 3 - Goodbye Blue Sky - The beautiful multi-tracked vocals provide a nice tranquil respite to the emotional and lyrical turbulence going on for most of the rest of The Wall. 2 - Wish You Were Here - You can tell that the sorrow and melancholy comes from a real place, his lost friendship with Syd. That is what makes this track one of the most consistent emotionally moving songs, ever. 1 - Mother - David provides the perfect response to Roger's fragile and skeptical style in the verses. The lyrics and the singing move me on a deep personal level.
@taylorvansickle89283 жыл бұрын
Always loved Mother. Such a powerful use of their distinct vocals. Not to mention that guitar solo. Just wow.
@jacklarson62812 жыл бұрын
yeah, Goodbye Blue Sky is awesome. especially when you see it on the film
@isthiswherewecamein61302 жыл бұрын
@@taylorvansickle8928 EXCELLENT JOB!!! Completely forgot about that song(Mother). I can TOTALLY remember me and my buddies sitting around his dinning room table, (around '86-'88, around there somewhere abouts) on our Snowdays off from school!!! Remember thoughs? Jamming the Wall! And, discovering them, and going from listening to Duran Duran, Elton John and WHAM! To listening g to THE WALL!! EVERYNIGHT, as I was going to sleep. I literally listened to it SO MANY times, I warped the tape THREE TIMES!!! Just crazy. And it opened my eyes to, Genesis, and The Talking Heads, and INXS!!! Just atotal flip flop in what I liked!!! So thank you Dave, Nick, Rick and Roger!!!
@davidellis51414 жыл бұрын
David Gilmour always made sure to include Syd Barrett tracks on compilations allowing him to get royalties & live a quiet life. He also was good natured enough to allow Scissor Sisters to do their very entertaining cover of " Comfortably Numb " He's a good guy.
@robgronotte14 жыл бұрын
I'm pretty sure no one had to give permission to cover Comfortably Numb. Anyone can record cover songs as long as the proper royalties are paid.
@davidellis51414 жыл бұрын
@@robgronotte1 Anyone can do what they want live but many artists have contractual contracts forbidding commercial release of their songs without their approval. Judges have ruled this to protect them from having their songs used in advertising.
@commentfreely54434 жыл бұрын
yeah, like ric ocasek pissed when a sample was used without permission. george harrison buying rights to another song to stop him paying out more in royalties 'my sweet lord'
@griffinconaway7324 жыл бұрын
Gilmour is a good guy.... unlike Roger Waters.
@MIB_634 жыл бұрын
@@robgronotte1 Not entirely true. I have worked with music copyright for 30 years. If you change the arrangement or the lyrics of a copyrighted musical work you need to seek permission from the copyright owners in order to record and release a new version.
@arcosmg4 жыл бұрын
" Where were you when I was burned and broken While the days slipped by from my window watching Where were you when I was hurt and I was helpless Because the things you say and the things you do surround me While you were hanging yourself on someone else's words dying to believe in what you heard I was staring straight into the shining sun"
@kpduffy3 жыл бұрын
No quibbles with the list, but his 1978 solo effort, "There's No Way Out of Here" probably deserves an honorable mention.
@project10033 жыл бұрын
Amen! A vastly underappreciated album.
@gbsailing94362 жыл бұрын
Totally agree!!! Great Record!
@rayvandenbosch240814 күн бұрын
Absolutely agree.
@jacobr56274 жыл бұрын
Shine On You Crazy Diamond is so beautiful!
@joeguerra84353 жыл бұрын
I’m going on almost one year since my stroke last October 2019. Dark Side of the Moon has always been one of my favorite all time albums. At age 57 going (God willing) on 58 in a few weeks, I will never hear and listen to “Time” in the same way I’ve been doing it all these years. Life is precious. Life is fleeting and not to be squandered. Don’t pass this world with your music still inside of you. And never surrender your voice to those people and those things trying to suffocate your passion and your dreams, thereby corrupting your journey, by making you live in a permanent state of fear.
@batphink26552 жыл бұрын
Joe I'm surprised no-one replied to your comment! What you said is true and means a lot. It sounds like you too are a musician? Either way I wish you the Very Best hoping you bake a full recovery or close to it, God Bless bro 🙏🎸
@seankent18074 жыл бұрын
David Gilmour is a worldwide treasure & icon! Truly an amazing artist!
@PhilliptBates4 жыл бұрын
Gilmour is a rock god. Incredible guitarist and vocalist. A true legend. Great segment!
@ze64644 жыл бұрын
and song writer too
@Rigel7WasAlreadyUsed4 жыл бұрын
"I am just a NEW BOY, a stranger in this town". That out of the way, as a guitarist whose #1 guitar hero is David Gilmour I really appreciate this look at him as a vocalist. He's somehow chronically overlooked in that regard.
@DerekBolli4 жыл бұрын
I think this was a coded dig at David by Roger who always considered him the "new boy" in the band. It's an English schoolboy term for a kid who joins the class from another school. I feel sympathy for David having to sing "I am just a new boy" every night on the Wall tour as Roger doubtless was snickering in the background.
@cosmictom52554 жыл бұрын
The harmony vocals of Dave and Rick Wright on "Echoes" from the album Meddle are Maybe the start of the Pink Floyd Sound as it became.
@jtmichaelson4 жыл бұрын
Your 5'er is nearly perfect. My honorable mention would be "Not Not John". It is the one song he sang on The Final Cut. The power and grit, anger, and sneer at criticism were perfect for his vocals there.
@BazzSelby3 жыл бұрын
"Not now, John..."
@marpsr3 жыл бұрын
Roger was so dominant on the album that when Gilmour does show up he’s on fire, vocally and guitar as well. He sounds angry as hell on both, and it’s awesome.
@dallasallen69933 жыл бұрын
I always thought that Not Now John was a nod to John Lennon. They never were able to work with him until they realized it was too late. Not sure.
@Rikalonius3 жыл бұрын
Not Now John is a very underrated song in my opinion. Not only for its vocal collaboration between Rogers and Gilmour; which, as you've noted, is powerful and gritty, but also because it also contains an underrated and almost forgotten guitar solo that I think is fabulous. Its one of Gilmour's few real rock n roll type solos, that has an elegant, almost Beat It type intensity.
@Donamtrx3 жыл бұрын
Speaking of TheFinalCut....”OneOfTheFew”...not really a “song” per se ☝🏻however..it is Roger Waters at his absolute creepiest....”make em lay down & die”🥶 He has the darkest, scariest most chilling voice EVER!! No one has ever creeped me out like Roger Waters...there’s no voice creepier..in moi opinion
@jjackomin4 жыл бұрын
Great video. You should talk to my friend. He knows David Gilmour. Gilmour actually wanted to hire my friend to be his personal chef. But like a ding-dong my friend turned the offer down on several occasions. There isn't a day that I don't remind my friend what a dumb decision that was. But he has lots of stories about Gilmour and his generosity to those in need. He is a humanitarian of the greatest order
@gregvai884 жыл бұрын
Pink Floyd is my favorite band ever. I remember listening to "Time" for the first time, I was eleven in my bedroom and my Dad gave me his Dark Side of the Moon CD. It was around 10pm and before going to bed I played the song. This memories will never fade away. Thank you for your videos
@Floyd11384 жыл бұрын
People hate me for saying....... "Syd's exit was the best thing to happen to Floyd"
@tonypoore4404 жыл бұрын
How about saying David Gilmour joining Pink Floyd was the best thing to happen to the band. That's the way I see it. RIP Syd Barrett.
@guitardds4 жыл бұрын
Syd’s solo albums testify to that. Just a bunch of senseless yammering
@andrewlast15354 жыл бұрын
I have never understood the fascination with Syd? He was a great muse for the rest of the band, but imo, way overrated. I think it gives you cred with certain types to scoff at the vast library of spectacular music Pink Floyd made after he left.
@Ottophil4 жыл бұрын
No they don’t. They hate you cause you’re a douchebag who thinks they care what you think
@jtmichaelson4 жыл бұрын
I'm a dedicated Floyd fan, I agree with you and I get lots of shit for thinking that way. But, for me at least, it is what is. And to some degree, I sometimes feel that Roger's departure ... nevermind, I get even more shit for that one, too.
@davideaston69444 жыл бұрын
Not mentioned, but I could add, beyond the sheer brilliance of the writing, playing and production of the Waters / Gilmour Floyd days, part of what I've always LOVED about all their vocals was the pure articulation and enunciation of their words; one was NEVER straining to hear the words, making listening to their songs effortless, unlike having to run to lyrics sheets and album covers to understand what Elton John or Mick Jagger were saying ???? in their muddled singing (despite their otherwise awesomeness). With Floyd, every syllable was defined as accurately as the note it was voiced on. Whether a screaming rocker, or a soft ballad, this makes listening to this band a joyful meditative experience with no stress or strain felt. Perfect.
@gliddofglood3 жыл бұрын
That is a very good point. I also liked how they didn’t pretend to be American either. They were middle class Brits and they never pretended that they weren’t.
@warnerchandler98263 жыл бұрын
Still, I have misheard their lyrics for decades. For example, Time, "Every year is getting shorter / never seem to find the time Friends like me become too old / or half a page of scribbled lines"
@rudyvalencia24474 жыл бұрын
David Gilmour is definitely the reason i fell in love with the rock guitar
@brimstonebrimstone86173 жыл бұрын
Gilmour has one of the most beautiful voices in music. My vote for Gilmour's top 5 vocal performances are: Money, Us and Them, Time, Dogs, Comfortably Numb. And honorable mention for Wish You Were Here.
@shekharmama724 жыл бұрын
I think animals is one of the most underated albums in history.
@kommi19744 жыл бұрын
My absolute favorite Floyd album.
@jeffloeffler41814 жыл бұрын
Totally agree!
@TheSwedeMcCoy3 жыл бұрын
Yes, it's their best album for sure!
@turnerbrewer71883 жыл бұрын
Animals is my favorite Floyd album too. I always find myself returning to this album frequently.
@willstooksbury14773 жыл бұрын
I think atom heart mother is more underrated
@Donamtrx3 жыл бұрын
TIME?! Am I the only one who hears funk in there?! THE GENIUS!! They can do ANYTHING & make it their own. Just BRILLIANT!
@johngonzalez54944 жыл бұрын
If Roger Waters was the heart of Pink Floyd, David Gilmour was the soul...
@andreascala26634 жыл бұрын
in my opinion Roger was the brain Dave was the heart and Rick was the soul
@paulychannel79144 жыл бұрын
Roger Waters was the head, David was the heart & soul!
@chefpegleg14 жыл бұрын
@@andreascala2663 And Syd was obviously the spirit of Pink Floyd, but where does that leave Nick?
@TheSwedeMcCoy3 жыл бұрын
@@chefpegleg1 Nick Mason, not even the best drummer in Pink Floyd!. But to answer your question about what Nick is in the group I'd say the glue or skin that kept Waters and Gilmour together for so long.
@JJJJJVVVVVLLLLL3 жыл бұрын
It’s more like one was broccoli and the other cauliflower
@oceanspruceКүн бұрын
David's unique vocals range from soft, smooth, pillowy/cushiony, soothing comfort to loud, rough/gruff, gravelly angst. So recognizable, iconic, and brilliant. And that's not even considering his truly out-of-this-world guitar playing.
@ovendelgado4 жыл бұрын
David will always be mother’s soft warm voice...
@peterlewerin42133 жыл бұрын
"Of course Mama's gonna help build a wall..."
@zorkwhouse81254 жыл бұрын
I honestly prefer his voice/vocals in Pink Floyd to that of Waters.
@bigorange0004 жыл бұрын
Gilmore was a more purer singer. Waters was more "filler." Excelant writer, but a shadow to Gilmore's vocals.
@christianhelwig4 жыл бұрын
I agree
@TheLambLive4 жыл бұрын
Gilmour (and Wright moreso) have that etherial quality to their vocals,,, Roger's voice is like the screeching slam back to reality and descent into angry madness... It's a superb contrasting combination that probably would have served the band better if they could have reconciled their creative disagreements.
@nuk5town4 жыл бұрын
Yeah most people do. I’m kinda the minority that prefers roger’s voice. I still love David’s voice tho.
@Mo-vb7hy4 жыл бұрын
NUK5TOWN I do too...especially his rendition of Learning to Fly. 😊😁
@dougmurphy17773 жыл бұрын
David Gilmour is my favourite guitarist of all time.
@neilmclanaghan49804 жыл бұрын
A friend of mine once asked if you could describe pink Floyd in two words what would they be....the only answer I could say was ,,,, Swiss watch!!!,,, beauty accuracy timing precision timelessness and meaning, am 55yo now and not have too long to live.. but these 4 people have made me so appreciate how lucky to have been alive at this time! Respected forever guys!
@stillbill18784 жыл бұрын
COMFORTABLY NUMB! guitar and vocal masterpiece
@marcodimaio61064 жыл бұрын
IMHO I think that a mention should be done for "Green Is the Colour" where we can discover a Gilmour voice of an endless sweetnees never heard before and after.
@gbsailing94363 жыл бұрын
Same voice in Grantchester Meadows...and...Pillow of Winds
@Gunners_Mate_Guns3 жыл бұрын
@@gbsailing9436 Right on. Also on "Fearless."
@peterlewerin42133 жыл бұрын
@@gbsailing9436 Grantchester Meadows, at least the studio version, is sung by Waters. The video and live version is Waters on the verses and Gilmour on the choruses.
@gbsailing94363 жыл бұрын
@@peterlewerin4213 YES, I knew that. I was referring to the version filmed with them both in.
@99krustykrab4 жыл бұрын
Wow, Adam. It's obvious that you enjoy music on a totally different level than us mortals. A level much higher than the average listener. Keep up the great symposium and dedication of homages to the great gods of pop/rock 🎸 music. I can never tire of listening to your illustrious descriptions of music that has changed our lives. Thank you Professor!
@Pwn9TV3 жыл бұрын
one of the most underrated singers of all time, outshined by his own talent on guitar
@mediadugout26843 жыл бұрын
I love that all his songs reach out to so many. "Sorrow" and "Echoes" reverberate in my mind.
@martykehoe85103 жыл бұрын
What about 'Fat Old Sun" from Atom Heart Mother?? Gilmour's voice is so angelic like. Such a mellow, soothing sounding song...until the AMAZING blistering solo at the end that nobody knows about. It's almost criminal that more people don't know this masterpiece. I would put this solo up against the solo's in "Time" and "Comfortably Numb" any day!
@anmolatwal4 жыл бұрын
I am fucking elated that you chose to make this episode. Everybody who tries to criticize David against Roger only talk about his guitar playing...but nobody mentions the most beautiful and perfect vocals for pink floyd!! Thanks again....Cheer Professor!!
@noSecretmusic4 жыл бұрын
This channel is awesome and should be required listening / watching for all musicians and budding musicians - an essential education
@marcusludwig54 жыл бұрын
Professor of Rock ... Home run with Pink Floyd and Gilmour. Best Album “Dark side of the Moon”. Your best episode so far, of many.
@fotoalive3 жыл бұрын
Dark side of the moon ! My first Album ! TIME is one of the BEST song ever written ! And then one day you find ten years as gone behind ,no one told you when to run....You miss........and you run and you run to catch-up..... still amazed by those profound overwhelming words...... and of course the body fills with shivers with BREATHE ! and all of the other Great songs.... Wish you were here,Shine on your crasy diamond and Comfortably numb too name a few..... Great channel Thank you so much! Professor of Rock! Magical discovery ! PINK FLOYD FOREVER!
@joshgardner58872 жыл бұрын
Here’s my David Gilmour vocal five spot: 5 - “And a Boat Lies Waiting” from Rattle That Lock. Aided by Crosby and Nash, old man Gilmour sings a touching tribute to his friend Rick Wright 4 - “Love On the Air” from About Face. David’s desperation and vulnerability that crescendos into defiance over the Pete Townshend-penned lyrics is gorgeous. 3 - Young Lust from The Wall. See video. 2 - Time from Dark Side. See video. 3 - Wish You Were Here. See Video. David at his purest. Honorable mentions: On the Turning Away, Julia Dream, and Childhood’s End
@MongerOfStrings82222 жыл бұрын
Never knew young lust was Gilmour, wow
@jimkanzelmeyer77223 жыл бұрын
Professor you're tribute and analysis of Pink Floyd/ David Gilmour is so good and acknowledges and honors the artistic gifts we were given by these great musicians. Well done sir!
@riversandroots4 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the Machine, Echoes, Dogs, Hey You, Run like Hell, (runners up: comfortably numb (wher the contrast between waters and gilmour is so perfect), on the turning away,
@spikemcgettigan12594 жыл бұрын
My love of Pink Floyd will never end but David’s solo albums are also worth sitting in your music collection.
@judithannem13402 жыл бұрын
Ij've been binging on your website for a couple of hours now, without an ounce of knowledge about the music, methods or backgrounds of the art and artist. I'm 76, female, lived in texas all my life as reference. So far ever single one of these tributes has brought up memories for me long lost. i didn't realize why, over the last 3 decades my love affair with music had faded almost into oblivion. most music of these years has turned into pop music.... which has it's place as simple rock and roll did in the 50s and 60s. but today's music rarely has 'CONTENT' that gives us pause for thought and evokes emotions of those lost ages. Thanks for sharing your head full of trivia and history. I will continue watching. Somehow, it feels like coming to music 'home' for me.
@bakirmessaoud20263 жыл бұрын
Echoes .. high hopes .. take it back .. on the turning away .. louder than words Best Gilmour's voice for me
@CmdrTomalak4 жыл бұрын
My Gilmour 5'er 5. Young Lust 4. Blue Light 3. Learning to Fly 2. Take it Back 1. Time
@samtowe91544 жыл бұрын
Best band of all time!!! I listen to their songs everyday! David is by far the best guitarist of all time! Truly a masterpiece of ART!!!
@stephanowe87933 жыл бұрын
I agree with the POR. David Gilmour has an unmistakably Grand and recognizable Voice. The First Time I heard him an older friend sat me down and put an old time set of ear hugging head phones on me...and said.."just relax and listen".. It was TDSOTM...I was hooked! Loved him and PF back then..Love them now!!. Thanx for the Gilmour 5'er...Loved it❤️
@richvail75514 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Pink Floyd is the only band that stuck with my maturity from a drug addict and alcoholism through up to today with over 20 years of sobriety. This band had me screaming it’s lyrics during my drunken stupors with Gilmores guitar riffs adding an inner rush that I’ve never felt at such levels. Now I’m still screaming their lyrics but I’m usually driving my vehicle at the time and getting lost in the magic of this band. Thanks Pink Floyd for making me think critically through your messages. 😘
@gucarvalho903 жыл бұрын
Great video, man! Gilmour's work is always worth studying, specially when you focus on his beautiful voice performances and great lyricism.
@theethan52502 жыл бұрын
I turned on this video. And within 10 seconds, I stopped it to look for his shirt. I needed it, it looks so cool. But I love your Pink Floyd videos, there are so many facts that I’m enthralled to hear. Thank you ☺️
@robertambrosini44424 жыл бұрын
That's a great list. My personal favorite David Gilmour song is There's No Way Out Of Here from his 1978 self titled solo album. :-)
@Sargeslide3 жыл бұрын
Same here
@gliddofglood3 жыл бұрын
Yes, that’s a great track from a great album. My copy must be about 40 years old.
@keithmorgan39293 жыл бұрын
Agreed. A great album that's often overlooked!
@noreligion23 жыл бұрын
I agree! I wish he would play it in concert!!
@DoctorJohnSmith94 жыл бұрын
This was one video I waited and waited to click the "like" button until the late great brilliance of Richard Wright was called out. I'm glad it was. I know it was to spotlight Gilmour, but he and Wright sounded so perfect together. They didn't bring vocals to a new level, they brought vocals way higher, dare I say high enough to that great gig in the sky. My fiver: 5. "Us and Them" from DSotM. Out of this world, ethereal, yet DG's voice grabs you by the throat with such urgency. 4. "Embryo" from "Works." UGH! I could take an hour and talk about how silky-smooth DG's vocal is! 3. "Fearless" from "Meddle." Light and airy, with DG's quiet manner fluttering through the melody. 2. "A Pillow of Winds" from "Meddle." Gorgeous, simply gorgeous. The song that rightfully belongs on a list of "best songs to make out by"! Again, Gilmour is beautiful on this one. 1. "Echoes" from "Meddle." Haunting, chilling, yet inspirational. Gilmour and Wright are essentially one person with two voices on this song for how perfect they go together. It gets even better on the live version from "Live at Pompeii." Thank you, Mr. Reader. This video hit home and vaulted right up to one of my most favorites of yours. Much praise and respect from this old guy in Minnesota!
@riversandroots4 жыл бұрын
Gilmour did such greatwork in Dogs. Im surprised he never played it live in the post waters period. Perhaps it reminded him of bad times in the band.
@KortKramer4 жыл бұрын
I discovered Pink Floyd late during college in the early 90s. It was a revelation. I'd heard the music, but it wasn't until this time that I actually *experienced* it. PF is one of my top 5 favorite bands of all time, and there is no way I could choose just 5 of David's vocal performances. His virtuosic guitar playing sometimes made me forget how essential his amazing vocals are, so thanks for the reminder.
@Obiwanshinobi114 жыл бұрын
David Gilmour what a legend, the dark side of the moon, the wall, wish you were here still iconic even to this day and beyond
@chrisricciardi38124 жыл бұрын
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@alanfoxman52913 жыл бұрын
"Wish You Were Here" brings me to tears everytime. I literally hear something different everytime I listen to "Money".
@iresentdoingthis15504 жыл бұрын
Professor! Bless you Man \m/ Dogs is my favourite Floyd song - I think its his best solos as well, shame its something of a deep cut. Thank you for recognising this sonic masterpiece. There are too many awesome songs to mention - Echoes, Shine On, Welcome to the Machine, Goodbye Blue Sky, Is there anybody out there, Hey you...thank you for giving Dogs some of that awesome Professor love.
@docamosroxie86863 жыл бұрын
Yes....me too.....just something in the angst, voice, guitar.......Dogs is awesome
@crispypickles84663 жыл бұрын
The combination of his vocals and guitar is otherworldly and without rival. Imo
@TheStobb504 жыл бұрын
To me comfortably numb the greatest music ever created from the introduction to the towering guitar solo
@stevem5383 Жыл бұрын
Superb coverage of David Gilmour's artistry. You do him justice. Your short musical samples left me hungering for more though.
@edahiguajardo90154 жыл бұрын
The moment I heard Time for the first time I knew, I just knew that this was what my soul was aching for, that this band and their members would change my entire vision on life and they did. To this day for me there would never be another band that would come close to doing that, and that is why they are my favourite.
@jasonmeadors35243 ай бұрын
"Comfortably Numb" is Mr. Gilmour at his best. The frustration and despair of the lyrics. And then that guitar solo, full of rage and sorrow and grief for the life that could have been but was not. I need that T-shirt, Professor.
@SyntagmaStation3 жыл бұрын
I have watched this cat for a while. Somehow, it’s been his Pink Floyd dissection that caused me to click the subscribe button. He gets it. He is a valid professor of rock.
@justsomemincedgarlic2 жыл бұрын
I’m only halfway through this video but i need to say that David and rogers best performances of all time were from live at Pompeii and that album/movie never seems to get the love and respect that i think it deserves.
@neosixty94 жыл бұрын
“Vicious musical attack on the senses”... this sums it all regarding Pink Floyd creations. Unmistakably the work of Gilmour and Waters has brought us such art to have and behold, f.e. just as Michelangelo did with his paintings and sculptures... and as for you my friend, I’m really amazed on how you bring so much to the ‘cassette table’ 😁 with all your music knowledge, a big Thanks!!
@stevefick39194 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Always loved Pink Floyd. I'm 60 years old and I STILL love Pink Floyd! You could have thrown "Echoes" in the mix. That's an excellent song. Richard Wright co-wrote it (along with the other 3 member as well). His vocals on Echoes are terrific. RIP Rick.
@mel1241773 жыл бұрын
I like the sensuality, passion and soul of Gilmour in "What Do You Want From Me?" (DB). It's within my 5'er of Gilmour's amazing vocalization. (High Hopes, Wish You Were Here, Time, Money - the other four).
@tonymeehan78593 жыл бұрын
The Division Bell is my best PF album ever - track start to end. Played this CD over hundreds of time
@michaelrochester484 жыл бұрын
I saw David Gilmour perform in Toronto about four years ago. A spectacular performance with great visuals. And he discovered Kate bush which is also kind of cool
@coolnegative4 жыл бұрын
High Hopes from Division Bell....oh my gosh. The lyrics to so many of the songs are like pages stolen from my life. Or speaks poetically of my desperations with an elegance that could never form inside my muddled brain.
@fifthof17953 жыл бұрын
Pink F had a retropective exhibition at the V&A in London, in 2017. You had to wear headphone, so it was an immersive experience. I took my 19 year old son who is not a particular fan , but loves the design and artwork plus the way the whole experience was designed. You entered through the backdoors of an old van in which they used to tour. It was a brilliant day.
@dalegoulder66543 жыл бұрын
59 years old and still I listen to the powerhouse band PinkFloyd. I remember when the Dark Side of The Moon album was first played in my friends basement. Really liked it,to this day Time is my favorite ..I get the lyrics and the deep meaning I from it. I am on my piece of ground in my hometown...
@mikedc101 Жыл бұрын
It's amazing how talented he is-both one of the best vocalists and, without a doubt, one of the best guitarists of all time.
@Gunners_Mate_Guns3 жыл бұрын
It's good to have someone talk about appreciation for Dave's excellent voice. Just listen to him on "Breathe," "Comfortably Numb," and "A Pillow of Windows," and you will get an idea of how excellent his vocals really are.
@Tweaker87th2 жыл бұрын
You forgot to mention his guitar voice solo at the end of Wish You We Here. Very difficult to pick just 5 tracks. Iconic voice and guitar skills.
@productofbelgium4 жыл бұрын
There is music and then there is Pink Floyd ... their music is really from another world . First time i heard Division Bell in 1994 i was only 12 years old. Man, when that guitar intro came in from "What do you want from me" i never looked back and became an instant fan ! And what a vocalist Gilmour is ! In no order my top 5 : Echoes,Breathe,Wish you were here,Goodbye blue sky and Poles apart .
@starseed3314 жыл бұрын
Coming back to Life One Slip Everything after these get blurry for me. Such an emotive vocalist.
@smc81444 жыл бұрын
All 5 of these songs still give me chills when I listen to the lyrics and the way they are delivered. No band changes me or my music like Pink Floyd. I feel that Gilmour doesn’t get enough credit in the rock world for his guitar playing and as a lyricist. Great video
@jeanettejack21524 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you included my #1 favorite ever!!!! ALL OF THEM!
@jandyandrade62554 жыл бұрын
I've enthusiastically following your channel ever since i bumped into it here. You definetly have this undeniable charisma and knowledge towards what you're speaking. You can tell there was an exaustive research and dedication. Congrats,man! Please, consider analysing one of the most beautiful rock balad 'How you're gonna see me now' by Alice Cooper. A true masterpiece full of remarkable pieces of harmony and melody. Lots of LOVE,light and success from BRAZIL!
@justingutube4 жыл бұрын
Well said.
@GodOfDetailing4 жыл бұрын
Damn, Jandy Andrade, I have not heard "How You're Gonna See Me Now" in at least thirty years! You're right, it is a masterpiece!
@Starlight_Silver3 жыл бұрын
On your recommendation, I listened to the song. I think you should listen to it with fresh (adult) ears. It’s not the worst rock ballad ever made, but I can easily list 30 others that are far better. Sometimes our memories of a song color our judgement of its quality, and I’m guessing that’s what’s happening here. I don’t think our dear professor will ever do a video on that song, unless he wants to cover the story of Alice getting clean. Then it would be relevant. I always loved “Poison”, but that’s about it for me and Alice Cooper. It’s hard to take him seriously when he’s dressing up like the devil and putting on a circus, LOL. I think KISS is overrated too. They’re a spectacle, not serious musicians. They don’t even mind admitting that.
@brandonmorris25134 жыл бұрын
This video is OUTSTANDING. You sir, are so detailed it is incredible. Thanks for this!!
@fernandocastro78-NUSHS4 жыл бұрын
Professor of Rock, I've been watching all of your recent videos for the past few months and really enjoyed every single one. This one I absolutely LOVED! It can't get any better than this. Man, you really know your stuff. Keep rocking Professor, thank you so much for producing this WONDERFUL content! It should be mandatory for the new generations to watch. Greetings from Brazil!
@robertwhite70718 ай бұрын
Gilmour, is simply a straight up stud. Thanks for the insight and research into this video.
@brokinarrow13 жыл бұрын
so appreciate your hard work,enthusiasm,and genuine love of music.''three chords and the truth'',sums it up nicely!
@lukebalika99674 жыл бұрын
Echoes is just beautiful
@cd45363 жыл бұрын
When I was in Kindergarten in '91 I heard my brother listening to The Wall on cassette before school. I was mesmerized. My first favorite songs were Goodbye Blue Sky and Mother.
@eddyquigley23502 ай бұрын
Comfortably numb like most of pink floyd songs got me through years of withdrawals and eventually through the other side of drug addiction and that alone is why I class pink floyd as my favourite band there music soothes the sole, coming back to like is my favourite song it also got me through my last and hardest days of addiction from the age of 15 to 29 heroine ruled my like but at 43 music from floyd was a big part of my recovery the songs bring tears to my eyes thinking of time wasted but 6 kids and a wife didn't look possible in those days but anything is life is great and love and music makes anything possible thank god for pink floyd. Ps sorry for my punctuation it's terrible ❤
@KeithKong973Ай бұрын
On The Turning Away is such a beautiful song with great vocals and awesome guitar solo. It's so underrated. It's a shame.
@seanalcala98404 жыл бұрын
One of my all tome favorites is Sarrow, from Momentary Lapse of Reason. The guitar intro, the lyrics, and the singing from David just resonates thru me. I was in Germany at the time this album released, and saw them at an outdoor event, one of the most memorable concerts I have ever seen!
@rtbrain4 жыл бұрын
David is my top guitarist ever. Bluesy rock riffs and deeply hypnotic. Sometimes I put on his instrumentals and drift off to sleep. Glad to see Time as being your top song. The lyrics are so profound and prophetic. I like the first part of the lyric, “ticking away the moments that make up a dull day. Fritter and waste the hours in an offhand way. kicking around on a piece of ground in your hometown. town. Waiting for someone or something to show you the way. Tired of lying in the sunshine staying home to watch the rain You are young and life is long and there is time to kill today And then one day you find ten years have got behind you No one told you when to run, you missed the starting gun. Man are those some true words! Try 40 years have got behind you (or me in this case)
@vkolpdj4 жыл бұрын
I put on shine on you crazy diamond almost every night to go to sleep
@maggieanaya11144 жыл бұрын
I LOVE David Gilmour! I was 9 years old the first time I heard "Money!" It blew me away and still has the same effect on me today! There will never be a band like Pink Floyd! Looking forward to the Roger Waters video! Rock on!
@estellelandry37523 жыл бұрын
Time is definitely one of my favourite songs. I fell in love with it when I was a teenager and now that I’m over 60, I feel like it’s the story of my life.
@axnyslie4 жыл бұрын
Well done. As a die hard long time Floyd fan this was well researched and presented with infectious enthusiasm.
@kenmurphy94424 жыл бұрын
So glad you focused on his vocals. David has one of those understated voices that I can listen to all day. Dogs is, by far, my favorite of his masterworks.
@mikegrady56694 жыл бұрын
David Gilmour is not only one of the greatest rock guitarist but also one of the greatest vocalist! Hands Down! Great vid yet again! Love your channel bro!
@waynem28694 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much...I'm s massive Gilmore fan, your knowledge and teaching of the Floyd history is amazing... you're a very well read Man &I respect your education.. thanks I'm really grateful Keep safe Kind regards Wayne England nr London