This song is about the music industry, how it molds you into what they think and how they want you to look like for your fans, but PINK FLOYD did it their way. No 3 minute songs for the radio they liked long songs and wore what they wanted to wear. And you see where they are now, LEDGENS.
You NEED to listen to comfortably numb from the Pulse concert!! The best guitar solo by far… not to mention the laser show to go along with it. YOU WILL NOT BE SORRY. It’s a 10 minute masterpiece !
Agree, a fantastic track. The point is, even if it is the least popular track on the album it's still a 10 out of 10. The album is faultless perfection from start to finish.
It's all about disillusionment with the music industry (The Machine). The whole album Wish You Were Here has a theme of absence, and Roger wrote this specifically about the disillusionment he felt becoming a famous rock star. The whole album is fire, you should check it out.
It's actually talking about the music industry. It's relevant to all corporate entities, but specifically it's about the music industry. The perspective of the person singing is from that corporate entity welcoming them `to the machine.` Telling them they understand where they came from and where they want to go. "We told you what to dream." Fame and fortune. It goes right into the next song "Have a Cigar," which is from the perspective of a music exec, within `the machine.` Although, it's relatable in other ways as well.
I bought this album when I was around 15 (1978), and it still gives me shivers even on a roasting hot day like today. When The Wall was released I felt like this track was a precursor to it as it deals with similar issues but in long form. I suggest you listen to Animals, which is very British in it's concerns, quite an angry album, especially Pigs (Three Different Ones). Going to have a Floyd session now, cheers.
A buddy of mine had 'Wish You Were Here' and 'Animals' and I had "Dark Side of the Moon' and another mutual friend had 'The Wall' .... all of them on 8-track. We wore those out.
Like a lot of Pink Floyd this song is not about one specific thing. It has many layers of allegory in an order to interpret a song like this one must possess critical thinking in a certain depth of cultural literacy. The machine can be any machine. But the machine is a reflection of what Society will expect you to do or believe unless you have a higher level of self-awareness.
I enjoyed your reaction, may I suggest that you check out their 1994 Pulse concert, you can enjoy the visuals with their music, Once you start down the Pink Floyd rabbit hole, there's no turning back and you will enjoy the journey, God Bless. PS: it's a sin to pause Pink Floyd music once it's started, please try not to sin so much K 😉 Oh yea, You need to be wearing headphones or ear buds when listening to Pink Floyd to get the full effect of their music
@user-jq5xe3wm8f I'm glad you enjoyed the video! We will make sure to do a whole bunch of pink floyd songs in the future, including the 1994 pulse concert. We'll also make sure to make a note on not pausing another pink floyd song since we don't like to sin, lol
I agree with everything you say until you get to the bit about headphones/earbuds. I'm fortunate enough to have been able to buy a Naim cd system with separate power and pre-amp, flat ribbon cables and Mission speakers, the stereo imaging is amazing and because I live rurally I can blast it out and bathe in the sound, which is precisely what I am doing now with Animals.
👍+ Follow you got , all the best for You and You'r Family + stay healthy . Society is the straitjacket that they put on you at school and that is supposed to suppress your self in order to become a cog in the machine to serve others, to prevent you from ever finding your self.
Hi guys yea it is about Life in general at least how i perceive it (without knowing the back story anyway tho i know it now) & ya dint notice the one lil guy at the part with school work family death scenario running away from it all & the **Prism** was pointing at him which course i think represents himself & like ALL other beings who like take the road less traveled etc & YAY i also used to listen to them in my older sisters bedroom sittin on the floor by myself lights lout headphones on full BLAST as per usual with anything i was listening to & yea man they are one of THE most **Unique** & **Creative** **Out Of This World** bands EVER i started listening to them when i was 8 years old along with **MyBelovedOtherWorldlyLedZeppelin** & my instant **MadLuv** **MyBeautifulJimmyPageMagicalMusicalGeniusWizardBabe** & these two bands to me anyway are THE most **Magical** in that they both consistently put me in a **Trance** like an out of body experience time & space stop my surroundings disappear & i am like not here it is beyond me how they do that but i absolutely **Luvit** they are two of THE **Best** bands to grace this crazy planet true **Gifts** Tho yea as ya might be able to tell already **MyBelovedLedZeppelin** IS my MOST **Luvd & Cherished** bands of ALL time heh THE **Best Band EVER!!!** to me so yea i do **Hope** you will delve into **Led Zeppelin** at some point i am subscribing in **Hopes** that ya will sometime & also cuz i like your personalities already & i can tell that you both have a very deep appreciation for **Genius Music** so Thank YOU for such a great reaction OH & i **Luvd** when **SamChowder** said it reminded him of a **Roller Coaster** i like THAT! **RockON!!!**
@CosmicVagabondPixie Thank you for your reaction and input! Pink Floyd is definitely one of those once in a lifetime bands that takes you on a journey. Also, we will definitely be giving Led Zeppelin a reaction at some point!
Try something a little different. Elton John/Have Mercy On The Criminal studio version😮😊 This song is top notch as is most of his album trax from his early works in the '70's. Don't miss out! New Subscriber
You didn't even listen to the end of the song. Floyd Council Pink Anderson Two great Blues musicians which the band was named after. The whole album is a concept album and it is about the former band member Syd Barrett. Yours earlier Sid had succumbed to mental decline due to overindulgence in LSD. If you listen to a song out of order regardless if they're listened all at the same time it's like reading a chapter in the middle of a great novel. You have no context for anything prior and no conclusion. A shell of Sids former self showed up at the recording studio in the recording this. None of the band members recognized him at first. I have been a Pink Floyd fan since 1968. Pink Floyd didn't make many videos Echoes live at Pompeii is a must see. Anything off wish you were here came much later and does not accurately represent the music. 🚜🤠🐂
This song is about the music industry, how it molds you into what they think and how they want you to look like for your fans, but PINK FLOYD did it their way. No 3 minute songs for the radio they liked long songs and wore what they wanted to wear. And you see where they are now, LEDGENS.
No it is not. Its about how society controls you.
You NEED to listen to comfortably numb from the Pulse concert!! The best guitar solo by far… not to mention the laser show to go along with it. YOU WILL NOT BE SORRY. It’s a 10 minute masterpiece !
I like "Have a Cigar" from that album, it's probably the least popular track but I really like it. The guitar playing on the "outro" is just killer.
Agree, a fantastic track. The point is, even if it is the least popular track on the album it's still a 10 out of 10. The album is faultless perfection from start to finish.
I absolutely love Have a cigar.❤️✌️🌼
Hard to believe this song as almost 50 years old and still sounds so fresh and real.
the whole album is about how the Music Machine destroyed the founding member of Pink Floyd Syd Barrett
I think Barrett's own fragile mental condition together with his use of LSD may have been more of a catalyst for his deterioration.
It's all about disillusionment with the music industry (The Machine). The whole album Wish You Were Here has a theme of absence, and Roger wrote this specifically about the disillusionment he felt becoming a famous rock star. The whole album is fire, you should check it out.
@ericsandi6619 Will do that! Thanks for the backstory!
Not about war. About the abuses of the music industry, listen to "comfortably numb" same theme.
Rick is awesome in this part..... the synt sound is so beautiful!
It's actually talking about the music industry. It's relevant to all corporate entities, but specifically it's about the music industry. The perspective of the person singing is from that corporate entity welcoming them `to the machine.` Telling them they understand where they came from and where they want to go. "We told you what to dream." Fame and fortune. It goes right into the next song "Have a Cigar," which is from the perspective of a music exec, within `the machine.` Although, it's relatable in other ways as well.
I bought this album when I was around 15 (1978), and it still gives me shivers even on a roasting hot day like today. When The Wall was released I felt like this track was a precursor to it as it deals with similar issues but in long form. I suggest you listen to Animals, which is very British in it's concerns, quite an angry album, especially Pigs (Three Different Ones). Going to have a Floyd session now, cheers.
A buddy of mine had 'Wish You Were Here' and 'Animals' and I had "Dark Side of the Moon' and another mutual friend had 'The Wall' .... all of them on 8-track. We wore those out.
@@kelleychilton2524 Wow, that really is of the era.
Loving the vibe between father and son 👍👍👍👍👍
Profound lyrics and theme
Like a lot of Pink Floyd this song is not about one specific thing. It has many layers of allegory in an order to interpret a song like this one must possess critical thinking in a certain depth of cultural literacy. The machine can be any machine. But the machine is a reflection of what Society will expect you to do or believe unless you have a higher level of self-awareness.
Subbed for Pink Floyd. You should do The Pulse Live videos. This Pink Floyd Tour was epic. Saw it at the Meadowlands in NJ. 🥰🐰
@@cityhonors1 Will do!👍
12:03 yes you are absolutely right. It's about how society and its expectations kill childhood's dreams.
Where would Pink Floyd be without ever having known Syd Barrett?
This song is about how society (the machine) forces you to fit in. And how it controls you, even if you don't realise it
We are just cogs in The Machine of Life. Gotta keep The Machine alive.
I enjoyed your reaction, may I suggest that you check out their 1994 Pulse concert, you can enjoy the visuals with their music, Once you start down the Pink Floyd rabbit hole, there's no turning back and you will enjoy the journey, God Bless. PS: it's a sin to pause Pink Floyd music once it's started, please try not to sin so much K 😉 Oh yea, You need to be wearing headphones or ear buds when listening to Pink Floyd to get the full effect of their music
@user-jq5xe3wm8f I'm glad you enjoyed the video! We will make sure to do a whole bunch of pink floyd songs in the future, including the 1994 pulse concert. We'll also make sure to make a note on not pausing another pink floyd song since we don't like to sin, lol
I agree with everything you say until you get to the bit about headphones/earbuds. I'm fortunate enough to have been able to buy a Naim cd system with separate power and pre-amp, flat ribbon cables and Mission speakers, the stereo imaging is amazing and because I live rurally I can blast it out and bathe in the sound, which is precisely what I am doing now with Animals.
@@SamChowder-nf8fy For God's sake never pause a Pink Floyd song during a David Gilmour lead guitar solo .... the music Gods will strike you DEAD!!! 😂🤣
👍+ Follow you got , all the best for You and You'r Family + stay healthy . Society is the straitjacket that they put on you at school and that is supposed to suppress your self in order to become a cog in the machine to serve others, to prevent you from ever finding your self.
@mik9124 Thanks brother! We appreciate it!
Some of the edit cuts really work!
@jessemars6760 Thank you!
Music biz.
He is talking about the music industry
@@jimwillis2318 Thank you!
the impression of freedom
I ate some fungi and listened to this, very heavy track about non conformity
Hi guys yea it is about Life in general at least how i perceive it (without knowing the back story anyway tho i know it now) & ya dint notice the one lil guy at the part with school work family death scenario running away from it all & the **Prism** was pointing at him which course i think represents himself & like ALL other beings who like take the road less traveled etc & YAY i also used to listen to them in my older sisters bedroom sittin on the floor by myself lights lout headphones on full BLAST as per usual with anything i was listening to & yea man they are one of THE most **Unique** & **Creative** **Out Of This World** bands EVER i started listening to them when i was 8 years old along with **MyBelovedOtherWorldlyLedZeppelin** & my instant **MadLuv** **MyBeautifulJimmyPageMagicalMusicalGeniusWizardBabe** & these two bands to me anyway are THE most **Magical** in that they both consistently put me in a **Trance** like an out of body experience time & space stop my surroundings disappear & i am like not here it is beyond me how they do that but i absolutely **Luvit** they are two of THE **Best** bands to grace this crazy planet true **Gifts** Tho yea as ya might be able to tell already **MyBelovedLedZeppelin** IS my MOST **Luvd & Cherished** bands of ALL time heh THE **Best Band EVER!!!** to me so yea i do **Hope** you will delve into **Led Zeppelin** at some point i am subscribing in **Hopes** that ya will sometime & also cuz i like your personalities already & i can tell that you both have a very deep appreciation for **Genius Music** so Thank YOU for such a great reaction OH & i **Luvd** when **SamChowder** said it reminded him of a **Roller Coaster** i like THAT! **RockON!!!**
@CosmicVagabondPixie Thank you for your reaction and input! Pink Floyd is definitely one of those once in a lifetime bands that takes you on a journey. Also, we will definitely be giving Led Zeppelin a reaction at some point!
Try something a little different. Elton John/Have Mercy On The Criminal studio version😮😊 This song is top notch as is most of his album trax from his early works in the '70's. Don't miss out! New Subscriber
Grow that hair out, Eli. My nephew has the same hair, and the women loved his blonde fro, bro!
Do Comfortably Numb Pulse concert 94 remastered or anything from that concert Sorrow Run like Hell it will block you away
You didn't even listen to the end of the song.
Floyd Council
Pink Anderson
Two great Blues musicians which the band was named after.
The whole album is a concept album and it is about the former band member Syd Barrett. Yours earlier Sid had succumbed to mental decline due to overindulgence in LSD.
If you listen to a song out of order regardless if they're listened all at the same time it's like reading a chapter in the middle of a great novel. You have no context for anything prior and no conclusion.
A shell of Sids former self showed up at the recording studio in the recording this. None of the band members recognized him at first.
I have been a Pink Floyd fan since 1968. Pink Floyd didn't make many videos Echoes live at Pompeii is a must see. Anything off wish you were here came much later and does not accurately represent the music.
🚜🤠🐂
That video is fan-art. Has nothing to do with Pink Floyd
7 minutes long.....LOL one of their shorter ones then..
@@gbsailing9436 😂
This video is just a distraction from the song.