I am 73 years old and saw Pink Floyd live several times. I am so gratified to see younger people appreciate this music since it does not exist any longer.

This is why a lot of older people don’t like new music. We are used to hearing real singers playing real instruments, real creativity, and original, none of those things exist anymore

David Gilmour. Sings like an angel and plays guitar like a God. We are blessed to have him among us. Great reaction!

I just want to say 'thank you' for not interrupting this masterpiece, but especially the second solo by David Gilmour, which has been said by many to be the best guitar solo ever performed live anytime, anywhere.

Congratulations, you have just witnessed what is widely thought of as the best guitar solo ever.

Pink floyd literally invented the rock concert light show back in the 60's

I was at that concert (and 2 other nights) and the air was electric. By the time they got this (it was the 2nd encore) they had been playing for 2 hours and 10 minutes. Note also that NONE of band moves from their place: they don't need to, they just let the music do all the talking. PLEASE - do yourself a favour. Grab your self some nibbles and your beverage of choice, take yourself to a darkened room and watch the entire 2 hour 40 minute concert in its entirety. You will not regret it and you can thank me later.

As a 62 year old man I can tell you it sounds even better if you are high. If you know you know!

One of the beautiful things about Floyd is there's so many layers to it. The lyrics are genius, and the music soars beyond the limits of language to describe.

I have joy in my heart when young people are introduced to Pink Floyd, often reacting in disbelief. Comfortably Numb features what many people have dubbed the greatest guitar solo of all time. Many fans call this their favorite song of all time. The truthfully try not to overthink it. The meaning of the songs often change is one grows older, reflecting upon their own mortality. At times these masterpieces are almost too much to take in. But you will get it. In time

This may be my favorite songs out of all their great music. The 2nd guitar solo is one of the greatest ever. I'm a 74 year old rock musician who has heard them all. Great reaction. I'm happy that you recognize greatness! ❤❤😊😊

great gig in the sky

As someone who saw Pulse concert twice, and have seen many of the classics over many years, I can still say the Pink Floyd concerts were and still are the best I've ever seen! Insane amount of talent these guys had and they created music that is still the best even today!! Amazing band!!

It is always fun to see someone react to this for the first time, how could anyone expect such a performance? On the lyrics, the story goes that they are partly based on Roger Waters' having to perform on stage after he had a weird reaction to a medication he was taking. But I think that experience was used to convey something far more important--what you referred to as detachment. There is a lyric in Comfortably Numb that is one of the saddest ever, "The child is grown, the dream is gone."

30 years ago this month I got to see this tour 4th row seats. Best concert ever. Great reaction, the whole concert should be watched, won't be disappointed.

Detachment is a good way to put it. There is a whole story behind where this song fits into the story of the album (The Wall), but on its simplest level, yes as you get older and pain inflicted on you (both from others and from yourself), you lose that innocent wonder of childhood and become detached from your true self. There is much more to the context of this song of course but I think on that level we can all relate to it. The “pin prick” is a doctor giving him an injection of whatever to make him feel enough euphoria to get him through a performance, but it can be taken on more symbolic levels as well. Such is the magic of Pink Floyd.

From the day when the music was as important or more important than the vocals. What a bonus to have the best of both worlds with Pink Floyd

To me Comfortably Numb is about those times in life when you're going through something so difficult that your emotions shut off and you're left feeling numb. I think really it's a song which can have many interpretations. My brother has a very strong reaction to this song because it reminds him of when he was suicidal. And I know people for whom the song very much speaks to overdosing on drugs. It's an incredibly beautiful song. It's so dreamy and comforting, but also has this underlying emotion that is bursting out and proving difficult to contain. Musically it really fits the idea of repressing intense emotions.

I'm actually addicted to Gilmour's second solo. I've listened to it several times and it never gets old. Mind boggling to think a human being can be that freaking good on the guitar.

Pink Floyd created not only the greatest rock music ever but also the ultimate gig that every artist ever since have been trying to beat

I usually prefer the album versions of songs, but this blows the studio version out of the water - an amazing concert and a truly great guitar solo!

Good reaction. The entire Pulse concert was the pinnacle of a live performance that every band/artiste should seek to emulate. Perhaps you could react to the entire concert from stat to finish, one piece at a time? The exception to that being the part where they perform The Dark Side of the Moon album in it's entirety. That would need to be done in at ,least two parts.....

Bro Im 64 yr old I envy you.Experienceing Pink Floyd for the first time like I did back in the day.

It was a flashback to when he was a child with high fever. Then he is not feeling well before going on stage with the band, and gets that feeling once again after the doctor gives him a little shot to help him through the concert, bothe times he describes it as feeling Comfortably Numb (( a little high , but without pain) . This song was based on Roger Waters true experience as a child who got really sick and then as an adult, As well.....Comfortably Numb. So, it was written in early 70s when it was psychedelics in pop culture and music. The lead guitar is David Gilmour, one of the best guitarists and a soothing voice, and great harmonies. Great band. 👍 ❤

66 years and without question the best concert I've ever attended.

THANK YOU for not pausing during David Gilmour's guitar solo!

Now that's a solo. Only concert where everyone sat in there seats & experienced the music. Contact high 😎

David Gilmour.. black tshirt, dad jeans, and a strat and proceeds to melt the faces of everyone.

I do believe JAMORIS just had an eargasm!!!

I think we made our point. 😏 You are definitely on the right path... Detachment from reality. The song is from Pink Floyd's double concept album called "The Wall", considered a masterpiece. It is about a rockstar going slowly insane.. Becoming detached from reality. The whole album tells a story. This song appears about 2/3 of the way in. Good call! This is why I implore you to listen to the studio versions first as their extraordinary live performances tend to distract from the lyrics if you've never heard the song before. And Floyd's lyrics always have something to say. Not to mention the extra dimension of sound you get with a pair of good headphones. Check out the studio version of "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" 1-5 next. Good job!

It's 3 o'clock in the morning and im on highway 101 listening to the dark side of the moon album the song was (on the run) and I fell asleep and the alarm clocks from the song (time)goes off and wakes me up. That song saved my life.

Shine on You Crazy Diamond live at Pulse should be next, then High Hopes from the same concert. Then go back to their earlier days and watch "Echoes" live at Pompei.

Shame the new generation did get to hear 60's into 80's when music was real.

You just witnessed the greatest guitar solo in rock history. Every guitar wants David Gilmour for Christmas... I was fortunate enough to see them on this tour. It was EPIC! When you react to any other PF songs, please do them from this same Pulse Concert. Absolute perfection...

No worries here about your pausing, although you will get more from listening without pausing too often. I'm here to experience your reaction to the music I grew up with. I can have a listening experience any time with my collection. (I'm trying to picture us in the '70s lifting the turntable needle every several seconds to replay something. LOL) My first recommendation is the studio version of "Roundabout" by Yes, which barely beats out a great tune from my favorite band, Genesis with Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins, "Firth of Fifth." If you love Pink Floyd, there are countless deep and winding rabbit holes awaiting you. Enjoy!

Welcome to the world which was formed our teenage years. We were spoilt with such talent as Pink Floyd and we are living the sensation of hearing such magical music, for the first time, through you, - for that we are truly thankful.. A great reaction Sir!! Keep up the great work.

Thankyou for not pausing. great reaction, I was stunned after first hearing this, still am stunned every time I hear it.

welcome to the machine :D

Great to see you appreciate one of the greatest bands ever. From the same Pulse collection, please check out the LIVE version of TIME, and also SORROW. Have fun!

Great reaction! Thank you for not pausing during the solos! Pink Floyd has so many greats it’s not even funny. Another couple of bands that I think you’d enjoy are Rush (start with Tom Sawyer) and Dire Straits ( start with Sultans of Swing live Alchemy). There are so many more.

One of the greatest live guitar solos of all time

Sorrow from pulse concert is just as good! Great reaction!

Thank you for sharing this great reaction. It was so good to see your genuine emotions and admiration for this performance. It still blows me away after more than 40 years of hearing the song. This is no doubt one of the best performances of it that I have seen. I really hope you continue to explore and enjoy more of Pink Floyd's legacy of their art and professionalism. Perhaps I would suggest songs like "Sorrow", - "Run like hell", "On the turning away" or "High hopes"; - All are worthy and wonderful performances. Thank you again.

Detachment is correct! Spot on reaction!

Imagine creating a guitar solo that makes EVERYBODY react this way, this is the best live solo ever!!!

I came to hear the greatest solo...... EVER!!!!!!

I love that you include so many different kinds of music. I've been listening to Pink Floyd for 30+ years and this song still makes me cry.

Pink Floyd, Everyone is sitting, He music has the best stereo separation of all bands.

Bought my first Pink Floyd album in 1969 (ummagumma) and saw them live for the first time in 1971. Saw them 4 more times. Pink Floyd is for me the BEST music of all time! Nothing even compare to them.

Everything about this concert is amazing. Sorrow and One of These Days are both bangers and The Great Gig in the Sky will break your heart. I look forward to more of your reactions to PF. 🤘🏽💜

Check out the movie if you'd like to put the lyrics behind Pink Floyd's The Wall album into some kind of context. Directed by Alan Parker it came out several years after the album. Failing that, the wiki page does a reasonable job of telling the tale

Hey man! Great you're engaged with Pink Floyd songs! They have so many great great songs, you should explore... next time try "Have a Cigar" from Wish You Were Here album

LIKE I SAID PISSING with tHE BIG DOGS ty PINKY !

the album 'the wall' was a rock opera, ever song connected to the next. Maby the single best album of its kind

I’m so fortunate enough to have seen them 5 times. It’s mesmerizing music.

I am 42, grew up with PF, have my nest memories with my dad watching the Pulse Tour and this is an entire rabbit hole you need to go down. YOU PAUSE AS YOU WANT TO SIR! I loved how much you paused Time to understand the lyrics. That's part of the journey. Do yourself a favor and watch the Pulse tour. You won't be sorry.

Awesome reaction! Once you understand the lyrics it makes even more powerfull! Awesome!!!!❤❤❤

Please react to Pink Floyd - On the Turning Away Live

David Gilmour is a master at his trade. The man can sing and play that guitar like nobody's business. The man can play multiple instruments plus writes and composes.

I love your reactions, there is so much more Pink Floyd for you to go at, please do, you will be so much emotionally richer for it and you will have heard some of the best music ever written and performed. Try Echoes Live in Pompeii and play all of it do not cut if off in the middle there is more to come.

I'm 68-THAT'S what 'we' called a concert.

I am so blessed to have come along during the best music history will ever know. I loved your reaction.

SAW THIS PULSE TOUR live was 2 ft off the ground for a month ,, best CONCERT outta the 600 + bands ive seen LIVE

Hi, it's good to see young people getting into PF, i have been a Floydy for over 50 yr's now (i'm 70), i flew from Australia just to see this concert, a life changing experience. They did a song called Wish you were Here a long time ago about Syd Barrett the original lead guitarist, who had some mental health issues, after hearing that song i taught myself to play a guitar, and i play some Floyd every night. David Gilmour can make a guitar, talk sing and cry all at the same time. enjoy the Pink Floyd journey !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I will leave the link to the whole concert in your insta account, if i post it here it will be removed

Band: What notes will we be playing in tonight on Comfortably Numb? David Gilmour: Yes.

Great video, you are right. the song is about detachment and isolation.

I think the trick by David Gilmour is, that he unfolds his guitar solos very slowly - especially the second solo on Nunb - there's no 'Look how fast I am, dudes'. Gilmoure takes his time and let the music talk. Thank you very much for that, Mr. Gilmoure. And thak you for a very good voice.

🤗 One of my favorite bands to grow up doing Homework to. 😍 Blessed to see Pink Floyd/David Gilmore many times over 4 decades. 🥰🐰

Fantastic reaction, thank you!!!🇬🇧

I was lucky enough to see them not at this concert, but on this tour. This is as close as you can get to experiencing them in concert.

I am from a small northern region of a big country, like Alaska but without English, this song struck me as a child with the music, I did not know the lyrics, and when I watched The Wall and translated... I'll tell you, it's the sweetest song about it.

Try watching and listening to the great gig in the sky heavenly just the backing singers beautiful

Love the first time reaction.

My very first concert was Pink Floyd when I was just 8 years old and an older brother took me to see them Perform the Dark Side of the Moon way back in 1973.

First time I heard pink Floyd was 1968 I truly am a addict still. I hope that you like the show. Thank you 😊

I saw this concert in 94 in Atlanta. It was the best concert of my life.

You are awesome for realizing how great this was going to be and not stopping.

Saw them in their original iteration….and saw his tour as well. A+ reaction…super respectful…glad I checked your reaction out.

That was just one live song , can you imagine the whole concert ? They are the best experience ever . The song is about a band member who was given a shot before a concert to get him through the show . Check out Wish You Were Here too !

What i love about your music reaction channel is you've got the thing. The music bug. When the sound waves hit just right and for a moment that song is your whole world.

pink floyd shine on you crazy diamond

It's the Greatest of all Time

Great reaction- your face said it all! Still gives me goosebumps after all these years.

Roger Keith "Syd" Barrett wrote most of this and should be remembered even though lived with mental illness

High Hopes from the Pulse concert is great also. And Great Gig in The Sky

I see you have gone down the Pink Floyd rabbit hole. They are, without reservation, divinely inspired. Their music is mathematically beautiful, for lack of better terms. There is some sort of Golden Ratio involved here somehow.

I'm old and was at one of the Earl's Court gigs,spliffed up.😵‍💫🤪😵‍💫🤪😵‍💫🤪😵‍💫🤪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

I’m from the North East of England,you from across the pond in the U SA , but music has no boundaries or borders , thank you for your great reaction

dude, its your channel, react however you feel and want to.

David Gilmour is a God. Thank you for not interrupting David. When people try to reproduce what David does it takes 2 or 3 guitarists to produce what one great man does.

Thank you for not interrupting the song. Guess, you've enjoyed it in it's whole. 😘😊

Thank you for not pausing

Liked your reaction and comments. Well done mate, from Canada

That's why no one should ever pause it especially while he is playing his riff

I saw this tour in 94 and the previous one in 87. In 94 I was center stage in the 14th row. Both tours were unparalleled to any other show I’ve seen and I’ve seen some of the greats. If you watch the movie Pink Floyd: The Wall, it explains it pretty well. Roger Waters felt an ever increasing barrier between himself and the outside world/fans, to the point that he felt he didn’t even hear them. He was found in a drug induced state after trashing a hotel room and a doctor gave him an injection to bring him around so he could do a concert (just a little pin prick…that’ll keep you going through the show, cmon it’s time to go). The album and movie are brilliant. There is a song called When the Tigers Broke Free in the movie that was not included on the album because the producers thought it was too personal. It was later released on the remaster of The Final Cut. It is my favorite Pink Floyd song.

Thanks very much hadn't heard Pink Floyd in a while seen them few times & they are that good Hello from Scotland.

The best guitar solo ever.

The track comes from the album "Wall", the person (Pink) suffers from a series of damaging emotional events, his father died, his school years were oppressive, his mother was too controlling, his wife left him. each event caused him to protect himself from the outside world by adding another brick to the wall until, at this point in the album, he has has built the wall and he is untouchable from any emotional trauma, he has become comfortably numb. So numb that there is no point in living (One of the first tracks on the album the lyrics were addressed to an unborn foetus - "So you thought you might like to go to the show" i.e live.) so there is now a necessity to get him motivated again to "Go to the Show". He both claims his success at being separated from all humanity but he also realises, at some level, that he has lost all that is to be human... "When I was a child I had a fleeting glimpse out of the corner of my eye. I turned to look but it was gone, I cannot put my finger on it now, the child has grown, the dream has gone and I have become comfortable numb." Later on this separation causes him to go mad ("... and the worms ate into his brain.")

I ain't mad at you for pausing, I'm here for your reaction, you do you. You're not overthinking it, you've got the theme of the song exactly right. Check out the entire album - there's also a movie set to said album.

That, my friend, was one of the greatest solos of all time.