Vocal Coach reacts and analyses Pink Floyd - Comfortably Numb
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Vocal Coach reacts to reaction to analyses analyzes analysis of breaks down Pink Floyd - Comfortably Numb
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Pink Floyd are an English rock band formed in London in 1965. Gaining an early following as one of the first British psychedelic groups, they were distinguished by their extended compositions, sonic experiments, philosophical lyrics and elaborate live shows. They became a leading band of the progressive rock genre, cited by some as the greatest progressive rock band of all time.
"Comfortably Numb" is a song by the English rock band Pink Floyd, released on their eleventh studio album, The Wall (1979). It was released as a single in 1980, with "Hey You" as the B-side.
Songwriters: David Gilmour and Roger Waters
Producers: Bob Ezrin, David Gilmour, James Guthrie, Roger Waters
Genre: Progressive rock, art rock, psychedelic rock
Origin: London, England
Performed by Pink Floyd
* Roger Waters - lead vocals (verses), bass guitar (verses) (original)
* Richard Wright - Vocals and keys
* David Gilmour - lead and harmony vocals (chorus), acoustic guitar (verses), electric guitar, bass guitar (chorus), pedal steel guitar, Prophet-5 synthesiser
* Nick Mason - drums
* Richard Wright - Hammond organ
Additional personnel[edit]
* Michael Kamen - orchestral arrangements
* Lee Ritenour - acoustic guitar (chorus)
Date/Location
The Division Bell Tour 1994
Live at London's Earls Court / PPV
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Turns out I made a mistake and Michael Kamen did not write the X Files (I think I misread a biography about him). He did however write A LOT of other things, including eleven ballets, a saxophone concerto and an electric guitar concerto (with Japanese guitarist Tomoyasu Hotei as a soloist, though originally performed by Eric Clapton). He also provided scores for the films The Dead Zone, For Queen and Country, Polyester, Brazil, Someone To Watch Over Me, The Adventures of Baron Munchausen, The Three Musketeers, Highlander, X-Men , Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, Licence to Kill, the Lethal Weapon series, the first three films of the Die Hard series, Mr. Holland's Opus, The Iron Giant, Splitting Heirs, Frequency and many others. He also scored both the From the Earth to the Moon and Band of Brothers series on HBO. The trailer for the 2007 release Bee Movie, the 2008 release Nim's Island, the 2008 release WALL-E, and the 2014 release Mr. Peabody & Sherman featured Kamen's "Central Services / The Office" from his score to Brazil (1985).
He also did orchestration for Metallica's S&M concert - Well worth a listen.
Some other incredible songs you need to check out!
High hopes live from Pulse.
Shine on live from Pulse
Sorrow live from Pulse
On the turning away live from the delicate sound of thunder concert.
Much love :)! x
Lighting guy: "So what's the budget?"
Floyd: "Yes."
This!
Too much talk destroy the experince. Waaaay too much talk. And NEVER interrupt a DG solo. That's just wrong.
David shows up dressed like he's their to fix your plumbing then proceeds to rip out one of the most iconic guitar riffs ever
What an delectable description, bravo you've articulated what what I thinking yet was unable to articulate 👏
Yeah what a legend
You make that same comment on several reactions to this.
@@dave3005 because its the truth
Greatest solo ever, period. On Turning Away #2
"The child is grown, the dream is gone" is such a haunting line. Hits deep every time I hear it.
I turned to look, but it was gone, I cannot put my finger on it now....
@@leftcoaster67 No one told you when to run... Oh, wait...
It's unbelievable that these guys were only in their twenties when they came up with these profound lyrics and sophisticated musical compositions involving full orchestras and new ideas with clock sounds, interview clips, tape loops, etc. It's as if they were touched by God.
Right! So true today.
@@joevarga1769
They were. Don't you understand we were blessed with great music. Our whole generation. Rock on Gen X.
The intent of Pink Floyd as a live act was unlike other acts. Most live shows are designed as a work of ego. Look at us. Listen to our songs. Buy our merch. Pink Floyd, on the contrary, invite the audience to have an immersive experience together with the band. An experience of sound and of light and of emotions. Deeply human and otherworldly at the same time. It's not about David Gilmour. It's not about Richard Wright or any of the others. It is a holistic experience that lifts each person in attendance to unexpected and profound places of heart and mind and soul. Unmatched. I love this reaction. I love the moment when the experience unexpectedly engulfed you as well. Thanks, Beth.
That outro solo kicks in and you say “emotional”. Listening to a song called “Comfortably Numb”. One cannot be comfortably numb while listening to a David Gilmour solo.
Most Pink Floyd and David Gilmore fans are both NUMB & spiritually Comfortable when listening to this solo.
This is a point that most first time reactors mention, and then continue to mention during most Pink Floyd reactions.
The music seeps inside you.....takes you to another land or puts you in a trance......you feel peace within yourself.
David Gilmour has a hauntingly beautiful voice. So gentle and warm it makes you go into meditation or something.
7:35 Beth, where you mention that Dave matches his voice to his playing style, you should listen to the version of Wish You Were Here from the same concert.
Gods, that song was CRAZY live. So, so lovely.
Both Syd Barrett references
His guitar is his voice (his wife says so) but he does scat harmonize with it.
This solo undresses the soul
I just can't handle anyone stopping in the middle of that second solo.
Have you heard about copyright issues? That's the reason acreactor have to stop during his/hers viewing. And if you want to hear the entire solo uninterrupted, look it up on youtube instead of complaing here. It is, after all, a reaction.
@@ZSAZSS09I have seen other reactors on here get through the guitar solos and not pause, but yeah, I get where you are coming from
This performance is unbelievably iconic
I saw this played live on the Roger Water's tour 'The Wall' at the O2 in May 2011 - when Roger finished the first verse, he turned to to face the wall behind him, and Dave Gilmour appeared at the top and sang the chorus (also provided the legendary guitar solo). Absolute magic; the audience singing along was just perfection. Beth, I think you would have been stunned 😉
The two guitar solos in Comfortably Numb are so opposite but magically dovetail perfectly with each other to narrate the story. The second solo in my opinion is the most haunting yet beautiful guitar solo in Rock and Roll. It conjures up emotions of despair with a hint of hope and always sends a chill down my spine. Nobody bends like Dave Gilmore!
I say those solos are one the best even done.
I noticed this version is slightly different from the "official" pulse version. Just as the mirror ball lights up he plays a section with some slightly out of key ( in a good way) bends that's not in the mainstream release, but visually I believe they're identical, camera angles and such.
Had no idea that it was edited.
Still probably the best guitar solo I've ever heard!
Beth, you looked like you were about to cry. Shows your true feeling and passion for this song! Love your reviews and commentaries. Well done!
Every reactor should sit on their hands during the second solo!
This, for sure.
That’s what reactors do. They react - verbally. You can probably find the same video somewhere else on You Tube and listen to it uninterrupted.
They should do something to prepare, like read up or ask someone who is familiar. So many reactors pause at the most inappropriate times.
@@T-bone1950 then what's the point of the reaction if they have been spoiled by asking someone.
I absolutely agree personally, but if this is how someone else enjoys it, that's alright.
We're all still enjoying the song right? Just in different ways.
Another minor observation. Look at the crowd as David goes into the final big solo. They're just sitting there soaking up every note from every instrument. Truly captivating music.
Wow! The full length version. Much appreciated! When David Gilmour plays his guitar it feels as if someone is singing. You nearly can imagine the lyrics.
The solo gets me every time too, Beth. It is wonderful and the way it crescendos upward into this amazing high point and then just crashes down leaving you blown away, satisfied yet still wanting more is one of the most magical moments in music. Just incredible artistry at work.
I’ve seen 50 of these reactions of this same concert….and you by far articulated it the best way I’ve ever seen.
You’re absolutely brilliant !! Thank you
Love the added info about the orchestration. I think it adds to the feelings of both melancholy and bopefulness while also adding the dreamy, ethereal feel. Good analysis of a truly beautiful song, that was viewed quite differently by its creators. Thank you for this!
Love the research you put into your reactions , not many others do such a deep dive
I hear something different every time i hear this solo. Perfection. Pure perfection. Im very grateful for our music. It has followed me throughout life. Also can we give the whole band credit. It took them all.
You are one of the best creators when it comes to describing and analyzing music. And I am now an expert to say that. I'm still from the generation that grew up with Pink Floyd. Why you are one of the best for me, you bring details and excellent intuitive feelings to the song, which match the actual feeling the artists wanted to achieve. And exactly your registration of the moments, are the moments that give me goosebumps (despite my age). It's special to experience and hear that from you, because you speak it out. My compliments for this gift. You are a special person. Sorry for my English, I am from the Netherlands.
Interesting point about Gilmour's singing style. Have a listen to the version of Wish You Were Here from this very concert, at one point Gilmour vocally harmonises with his acoustic guitar, a very interesting sound,
Michael Kamen is a great orchestrator of songs, my favourite is Moments of Pleasure by Kate Bush, it's simple beautiful and elevates an already great song.
Speech singing. Have a listen to the B52's (I suggest Love Shack), there's an interesting contrast between Fred's speech singing and the harmonies of Kate and Cindy.
Great work as always, Beth.
Really great analysis Beth! One of your best!
I know the feeling you have. There are certain parts of some songs that make your brain exclaim: "My God! How can this be so beautiful?
I have so many memories associated with this song. At 57 it has had different meanings depending on my stage of life. My favorite line… “the child has grown the dream is gone”. Hauntingly profound. In my minds eye is see events, lost friends and loves. I have become comfortably numb! 😢
The memories of a man in his old age are the deeds of a man in his prime
This is now my favourite review of this song by far. Such a deep understanding, and so very well said.
Well done our Beth! 🤗
Beth, you are so informative and you know your music!!
Such a great analysis, thanks very much!
In Wish you were here (in this concert) you find the culmination of the fusion of guitar and singing.
It's very good that you highlight the orchestration in this song, because, for me that is the main attraction of this song: the waves in the music perfectly intensify the song lyrics.
Thanks again and all the best from the Netherlands!
So glad to watch your analysis of this, Beth. I was at this actual show, back in Oct 94, just 4 rows from the stage, front and centre. It was the most magnificent show I’ve ever seen and this song still breaks me, every time.
I loved this! Such great analysis Beth, insightful.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Best live guitar solo ever.
It always makes my eyes moist 🥹
Not sure what was better, this performance, your reaction and insight, or that amazing Auburn hair!!
I love the way you explain the music!
Thank you for bringing so many insights to a song I know and love so much!
Thank you for the in-depth dive, it brings out what we Floridians have known for years. The song was a compromise that brought forth the finest guitar instrumental of them all, it's emotional, soul-breaking, its soul piecing, it's on another plane in music history. It's on its own in music history. The tears that in your eyes is what we all feel every time that man in his jeans picks up a guitar and plays from his soul - pure emotion.
Beautifully analysed by a beautiful person x
Thank you Beth. It is sort of cool you being a vocal coach realizing just how good Dave's solo is. Perfect tone, bends, phrasing, etc. He makes his guitar "sing" like no one
This was a genuine reaction and education. You put a lot into this and I actually took a lot away! Thank you very much Beth!
beth, having watched close to 30 reaction videos to comfortably numb, you have the best commentary and insight... thank you
Wonderful. I really enjoyed watching that with you, Beth. Lovely reaction/commentary.
Thank you!
@BethRoars you should really check out " The great gig in the sky" live from The Pulse album. That will definitely hit you in the feels.
Thank you for this Beth! Great re-review of a great song!
Glad you liked it!
I loved your reactions and responses to this song, they were visible on your face and in your eyes. ❤ There's something about this track that draws out really strong emotions in people, although that's applicable to so many of their tracks. But whatever the group's internal struggles were back then, it gave us this is a work of genius. "Coming back to life" from the same concert is another one that grabs your soul and gently tears it to shreds. Not only my favourite Pink Floyd track, but probably my favourite track ever.
Hi Beth,thank's for that!
Bring me back to my youth !
😊
Beth, I too get emotional and even cry, I did when I first heard it on its release and still do and I don't know why and I'm 59
I love the way you explain how it's song
I used to build recording studios ie sound proofing and also radio station as well so I always had to go back to make sure it all worked well, I love it.
This is your best ever video, Beth! Rawr!
The guitar speaks in a language the human voice can't express, Polly Samson his wife (and basically the lyricist from the division bell album onwards for pink floyd) if she and David had a kind of nobody's talking kind of marital arguement she would make him play the guitar to explain his frustrations to her (I saw that in a documentary online)
I seen Pink Floyd at Camp Randall in Madison WI in 1995. For some reason the more intense the song, the harder it rained. It absolutely poured during David Gilmour's solo at the end of Comfortably Numb.
Cool! I saw them in '88 at Camp Randall! I was 14. No rain at that show. But rain or shine, Pink Floyd is the best live music experience there is.
Luv ya, girl! We're all constantly evolving and revisiting that which we've heard/seen before.
I'm glad you played the full version of the song.
Loved this song from first listen when The Wall came out. I’ve heard covers of Comfortably Numb but few can pour their soul into the solos like David Gilmour!
I saw them on this tour back when I was in high school, one of the most amazing concerts I have ever seen.
There's a rawness in your reactions that is precious to me. Whether it be a rock guitar god or a small Russian girl you seem to be plugged directly into it.
I am just waiting to see a full reaction to PULSE (fans widely accredited it as one of their best live works) I think you would love it!
Also your album is awesome!
Power of the wolf is favourite 😁
Thank you for revisiting this memorable performance for our greatest pleasure.
Your training in singing allows you to put into words what my ears appreciate, but that my mouth cannot explain.
"Language is Limited" "It's only words" A piece of music and the show that it is a part of is so much more, especially when it is Pink Floyd. I enjoyed your perspective on this. Keep Reacting!
You're an excellen teacher, Beth. Thanks to reacting for this Pink Floyd song. You're amazing! 👋👋👋
It's almost a rite of passage for music reaction channels to do this video at some point in their career. This performance is generally considered to have one of the best and most emotionally laden guitar solos to have graced the airwaves. I can't wait to see your reaction when the massive disco ball opens up riggt at the peak point of tension in the solo
Yep, It's very dramatic, and one of the few times during his instrumental that you hear the muted roar of the crowd when the spots come on.
I loved your reaction to the guitar solo lifting you and bringing you to tears. It is exactly what music should do to you.
Hey I get to mention The Band again! Roger's show from Berlin (1990?) has a great version with Levon and RIck singing, Garth playing and Van Morrison - it's the one in Sopranos and the Departed.
Thank you Beth, that was wonderful. You've given me more insight into, and appreciation of, David Gilmour the singer, as opposed to David Gilmour the guitarist. If you haven't heard it, David does a beautiful version of Richard Thompson's "Dimming of the Day" which really showcases his singing.
Pink Floyd's "The Wall" came out in 1982 when I was in college, and 40 years ago in 1984 I was fortunate enough to hear David Gilmour at a small (2,500 people) theater in Boston during his solo tour. He closed the show with "Comfortably Numb" and the song was so moving, especially with a sparser production, that when it was over the crowd was stunned silent for a moment as we absorbed what we'd just heard. You're right, it's a very emotional song, both lyrically and musically.
One reactor, listening to the second solo, said, “the solo that never ends. I would love to hear that.” Me too.
'i caught a fleeting glimpse' perfect roger
I’ve always loved Gilmour as a guitarist because he does sing just as much through his guitar as he does with his voice.
Unbelievable emotion.
This performance is legendary and it is completely mindblowing and amazing. But I actually like the David Gilmour in Pompeii even more : )
People don't comment on the wave like sound and singing or even the rotating speakers. It seems to be the foundation of the sound as well as the evocation of the lyrics.
I saw Gilmores pink 1990 Knebworth with lazers in the sky playing this I'm now 60 and shivers down my spine now and then too
I paused it at 16:04 and i think the frame perfectly captures your mind during that solo 😂
Love ya Beth!
The orchestral sound behind the song is reminiscent of Phil Spectors wall of sound, especially as applied to the long and winding road. A key difference is the wall of sound underlies the rhythm tracks rather than being front and center. Brilliant work!
As someone with chronic neuromuscular pain, this is one song that means the most to me. But in some ways just listening to Pink Floyd can be a form of pain relief.
Love Your reaction!
Never interrupt the solo!
Repeat: NEVER interrupt the solo!!!
One of the greatest guitar solos ever!
As a guitarist myself,, we express our emotions through our instrument it is how we communicate our deepest emotions! Dave is possibly one of the best doing that..
Older, wiser, and just as awesome... glad you revisited this. Now you just need to listen to the entirety of Dark Side of the Moon, or maybe do it in chunks... but... it would be a great longform. Keep Roaring (I do miss that intro! :) )
There is an invisible 7th string on Gilmour's guitar, the heart string.
Greatly enjoyed your reaction to my favorite Floyd song. Totally agree with you that this live version is better than the studio version. I'm often working at my desk with Pink Floyd on, and before you know it . . . I'm behind in what I should be doing. Thank you Beth Roars for adding to an incredible Pink Floyd creation.
Great reaction video - thank you!
David gives me goosebumps
Where do we get the most comfortably numb? The middle, the dark, the light, the greed, the giving, the longing, the compromise? Masterpiece!❤
This inspired me to pick up a guitar, I’ve just learnt the studio version and I’m working on the pulse version soon.
Gets me every time as well
Guitar solo gets me too even after 1000’s of times hearing it.
I always thought that one line from the song "Time" on Dark Side encapsulated much of the tortured anguish that I associate with the progression of "The Wall". The main character seemed to embody the idea of "Hanging on in quiet desperation...". By the time we reach "Comfortably Numb" I always felt he had resigned himself to simply continue slogging in, performing what was expected.
This performance is magical. One of the things I appreciate about Pink Floyd is their use of quiet space, using very brief gaps to heighten the emotion of the performance. Gilmore is the master of this. His solos are all about emotion, not simply flashy speed. His solos are deep and penetrating. A beautiful song and version for you to analyze. Cannot wait.
I can't agree more. They have a very unique relationship with empty spaces, pun intended. The song that really puts that to the extreme is One Of My Turns. The silence from Pink when the TV turns on, the long breaks between the lyrics, it's a masterclass in negative space
Thanks Beth. I'm 60 years old and this song still gets me right in the feelers every time I hear it.
Only our beloved Beth can pause THE most epic David Gilmour guitar solo, with her profound observations and not incur my scorn.
Luvya, Beth! 🥰
This is musical beauty.
This was the first solo I've ever learned on guitar I fucking play it every week still, love it so much.
I don't think I've heard anyone describe the song as being "all about compromise," but I think you've hit on something there! Glad you brought value-added to this updated reaction, and I really like the tidbits you offer about the studio version and some of the back-story. As far as live performances go, I would argue that the version from The Delicate Sound of Thunder is musically superior; it's just a tighter performance throughout. Still, Pulse really is the height of concerts as a whole--the perfect storm of music, lights, video, etc.
I was lucky to be there that night and I’ve seen Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC etc but this was the best ever ❤❤
Mr. Gilmour plugged that damn guitar into his soul
Hail to Rick Wright, you’re not forgotten
I thought you'd reacted to Comfortably Numb before. It's nice to see your more in-depth analysis.
I miss Roger but I have to say David is what I love most about Pink Floyd. That said, Roger's The Final Cut is one of my favorite albums by him though. All Pink Floyd music is magical.
This was a great reaction. You clearly did your homework and added useful and interesting background that I have not heard before, despite having watched many reactions to this. This is what I am looking for from a reaction - well done. Don't worry about the trope reactions " don't interrupt a Guilmore guitar solo" . If I want to see it uniterrupted I can watch the original video. I want informed commentary and that is most useful if it comes at the relevant point.
Legendary performance
I'd recommend listening to David Gilmoour's version of Echoes from Live in Gdansk - perfect example of harmonic vocals
Only Pink Floyd Concert I went to. And I cried tears of joy at the guitar solo. I think he improvised a bit at the end because it was longer than I remembered. I was so there for it. It was the Division Bell Tour. Most amazing concert I've been too.
It always gets me too. I feel it is Pink trying to give up, but being forced into carrying on, which just pushes him further down his dark path. Such a powerful song