The entire album is a story. The Movie is good at explaining. It is an emotional wall that people end up building to protect themselves. And each negative thing that happens to us just adds another brick. Once your wall gets to high you will become unreachable until you break down your wall and expose yourself. It is a very deep concept.
@@mavjimboIt's not just the song, that's the underlying premise of the entire album. If you have not heard it... start to finish, in order, then you have missed out on the full context. It's a true concept album. Each song adds to the story and helps explain what the main character is experiencing and how the wall got built
It is indeed well worth watching! However, that's sadly easier said then done. It's nearly impossible to find on streaming services. And as far as physical media, it has only ever been officially released on VHS, Laserdisc and DVD. So many mediocre movies have been released on 4K UHD blu-ray but here we are in 2023 and we can't even get "Pink Floyd The Wall" on a HD one. I don't know if it's a rights thing or what but it makes me sad. Hopefully my cherished DVD will continue to work in the future.
I was just about to comment that she should watch "The Wall". I would've suggested watching it with friends on acid like I did watching it for the first time. However in hind sight that's probably not a very good idea...lol...
I was in high school when this came out. This became our anthem back in 70's. I do believe that because of this song a change took place in our generation , and yes, it really changed attitudes towards the same old same old education. We broke out and went our own ways. So Pink Floyd started something big. Your comments were Spot-On !!!!
As a concept album, it's worth watching or listening to it in its entirety. It's vulnerable and demonstrates some of the best internalization of life experiences some people go through. It's not an easy watch, but it is cathartic. Edit: This video is from the whole feature film, The Wall.
@Jeff Fredenburg Going through the stages of his life; the constant doubt and belittling that became his wall, then bringing it all down, after he recognizes that this incredible pressure was put upon him... Oh man, I connected hard with this album in the late 90's when I was in high school. It was pretty much therapy, and a lesson in what not to do.
I agree with that, I still have the vinyl album, if you look at it, it's fully played, almost deteriorated by playing it over and over again. Good I have also the album on CD.
Hard to really get the full story of any song off of The Wall album, the whole thing is one long narrative. (It's like reading one random chapter in a book). Would love to see you react to the whole album, it's a masterpiece, very emotional moments. All that said, great reaction as always.
Look not every song in The Wall is a masterpiece worth listening to! Some are just average and some are even plain garbage! Not everyone can sit through the entire album of average songs, that are not worth paying attention to! Wish You Were Here and Animals are both much much better in that regard! But The Wall is kinda weak, except maybe 4 or 5 neat songs...
@@Summon256 it's true, song by song it's certainly not their best album, but "the wall" shouldn't be judged song by song, it's in its entirety that it rises to one of the greatest masterpieces, or perhaps the best concept album in rock history. And by the way "comfortably numb" alone is worth a discography 🙂
@@emilianovicentini8755 No, it is;'t it's overrated as hell and definitely not as good as people claim it is! The live version of it made it tenfolds better because of that solo in the end, but without it it's a decent song at most...defenitely not a masterpiece people claimimng it to be! I don't even have it anywhere in my top-10 PF songs, let alone being the best one...
@@Summon256 mmm... my english is poor and i'm relying on google (apologies)... if you're talking about "comfortably numb" when i wrote "alone is worth a discography" i meant the discography of many other bands, not of Pink Floyd. "Comfortably numb" in the studio version is one of my favorite Pink Floyd songs, the live version, one of the top 3-5 for the reason you say. But these are personal tastes. I don't think it's overrated. As for the album "the Wall", out of 26 tracks, perhaps 3 are to be considered excellent songs (Definitely "hey you" and "another brick in the wall part 2" as well as "Comfortably numb"), the others are divided between good (Run like hell for example) , average and simple intro, outro or moments of passage between one episode and another, functional to the story. And that's what I meant: "the wall" is a masterpiece as a whole, as a concept. Judging them song by song, at least half should be trashed. I hope I was clearer now 🙂
The album and movie "the wall" changed my life as a 13 year old kid. It literally changed my life forever. Of course, the psychedelics helped as well...
The whole album was conceived as a "Rock Opera" and tells a story, but was intended to be listened too in its entirety. Also, this is from the film, "Pink Floyd: The Wall" (1982), which is fantastic. I would highly recommend viewing it and the poem the young boy is writing in this video is actually the lyrics to their song "Money".
This hits me so hard it's unbelievable, as a child in the 70's I was renowned amongst the family for my singing, had perfect control from my diaphragm and pitch and tone control everyone thought I would be a singer until 1 day at community singing class I was told to be quiet as I was putting everyone else off and I have never been able to sing a note in tune since, every time I hear 'mares eh dotes ' it breaks my heart thinking about what could have been, nuff said!
Jesus mate that is rough. I'm sorry one of those sadists got their claws into you early. Have you thought of just trying again now that you're older and see if you can get some pleasure out of it as a hobby? Or do you fear the revisiting of that trauma? Whatever goes on, I feel for you.
@ Kennethcurtis I was in a band as a rhythm guitarist for 18 years. The singers name was Kenneth Shane Curtis. He was a bad ass on vocals and lead guitar. I feel like I came across your comment by divine intervention. Believe in yourself man. If you could do it then, you can do it now. Praying for you 🙏 you are the only one who can kill your dreams
@@larrysims7235 With a name like ' Shane ' I can imagine him being quick on the draw and a demon shredder . Thanks very much for your kind words and thoughts, they are truly appreciated although with prayers being such rare and precious things may I ask that you reserve yours for those who are truly in need and deserving of them as that will ensure that you are doing all 3 of us a sincere kindness, once again thank you very much, its truly appreciated.
I'm 50, but I subscribe to few reaction channels for the learning and expanding of the younger generations that have no idea what has come before. This one is a standout Aileen😍. Young people have no understanding of what a "concept album", or a cohesive story in music is because algorithms HATE it. I see rays of hope every time I watch these videos hoping people will investigate further to understand how we got here. Watch "The Wall" Aileen, you will understand so much more(and no, you don't need drugs for it to make sense😂). The movie is the visual to the albums audio. Ground-breaking, mind-blowing, and anyone in power absolutely hated it.
Yea I've been poking around a bunch of different Reactors, and a lot are very similar. A small intro, they listen to the song, maybe stop once or twice, then a short outro with very little way of explaining how they felt about what they just heard. Aileen is one of a very small group that actually takes time to explain her actual thoughts and opinions on the song.
The entirety of Pink Floyds The Wall album is truly a complete masterpiece. A story so true to modern times. My fav sing has always been Comfortably Numb
Critic Leonard Maltin described the film Pink Floyd's The Wall as the world's longest rock video, certainly the most depressing. As it is the story of a person's decent into madness and the Bricks that build the Wall between him and reality, depressing is appropriate. Great film. Great album, Great story.
Way better than what Nostalgia Critic did. Make a near 40 minute parody making fun of most of the songs, has the gall to release a album full of the songs he made into parody calling it a "love letter" even though in his parody of this song he has the line "Just grow a damn set of balls", then ends it with 5 second "review" saying he liked it fine, then called it a bit pretentious. 🙄After what he pulled, he has little right to call anything pretentious.
Amazing reaction and interpretation. The look in your eyes while you're watching the video and your facial expressions shows that you've really "felt" the song and its message. And I think the way you talked about it shows that you're incredibly intelligent.
This Video was taken from the movie that accompanied the ''The Wall album. The whole 'The Wall' project was always planned as an Album, a stage live show and a movie. The live show took place only at 4 locations around the world, because the stage with this long a high wall did not fit into most arenas at this time (1980-1981). You were able to experience it 7x in Los Angeles (USA), 5x New York (USA), 11x London (England) and 8x Dortmund (Germany). After the tour the movie was shown in cinemas all over the world. You will only be able to get the full meaning of the story after you listened to the album, watched the stage show and the movie. Roger Waters staged the show once again in Berlin 1990 after the Berlin Wall fell and all over the world between 2011 and 2013.
I don't know how many times I shed a tear to songs I've heard thousands of times thanks to your reactions and comments. This is clearly one of the best if not the best reaction channels I've seen and I've seen a lot. Exactly what you said about teachers / adults encouraging us to follow our dreams only to then ridicule us when we try. Spot on! I'm a bassist myself so I know exactly what you're talking about. Your intro / outro song is totally my jam and it would be cool to see you react to the band Windhand, maybe their song Diablerie or Orchard. Thanks for restoring some hope for humanity. Cheers!
No need to apologize for talking too much, that's the whole idea of a reaction video. You're sharing your thoughts & feelings with us about how music makes you feel & in so doing, you are making it far more personal than it just feeling like you're that side of the screen & we're this side. You're making it OUR conversation. Thank you.
I grew up with Pink Floyd, both my parents were lucky enough to have seen them live. I was actually listening to this song in the car the other day and it's still so relevant. Both my kids have finished with school at 17 and 19 and with one of them being autistic and the other not being really academic, although he is intelligent enough, it's been blaringly obvious to me how much our education system is failing our kids.
I love seeing people connect with this music. I felt the same way about Pink Floyd when I was your age. Their music can mean so many things. I re-listen to their albums every few years and I always discover something new each time. Thank you for sharing your experience.
This song was No1 in the UK for 8 weeks 79/80. the film came out 2 years later. They had many great albums but their 2 monster hits were the Wall and Dark side of the Moon, 2 very different albums, not many bands have 2 defining albums. Edit: For those who disagree. Dark Side 45m Wish You Were Here 20m Animals 12m The Wall 30m.
Back in the day when that song came out, it came with a lot of controversy teachers in particular didn’t care for it, so we would have to sing it a little louder at school the good days 😂
What a fantastic song! It reminds me of my childhood when the wall fell in Germany. The song has been played many times. A piece of contemporary history in my head and heart!😍
Maybe the wall should have stayed considering your country alongside the UK are now at war again ( Germany) against Russia who again will beat the fascists from the west (Nato) 😢 peace and love from socialist Liverpool and may God protect Russia 🇷🇺
2:19 the poem here is lyrics from the Pink Floyd song "Money" off the album "Dark Side of the Moon" which is one of the longest running albums in Top Music charts & amongst the highest selling albums of all times. What I love most about Pink Floyd albums are they are a single story told over a series of songs and need to be listened to in their entirety uninterrupted to the massage of the albums. Great band that my conservative upbring meant I didn't listen to it when it was released but a massive fan of today. "The Wall" has been made into a movie that is truly worth the watch. Adults to kids " Dream big but only our dreams"
This album came out in 79 I was fortunate to see this concert in October 1980. They played all 26 songs in order. Nothing from the early catalog. Please check out the Wall movie 🎥 from 1982. Or have a watch party 🥳. Great reaction!!! 👍
Your assessment of Floyd, even with the limited amount you've heard, is dead on. There is not another band I can think of who are better at making you `feel` what they're talking about. The music always seems to match the lyrical content flawlessly. So, you're right. Even if you didn't have the lyrics, you could still tell if it was sad, or angsty, or happy, or crazy, etc etc.
Yet ANOTHER great reaction. I love watching you experience the Pink Floyd rabbit hole. Your life will forever change ( in the best way). Give us more. May I suggest “In any Tongue” live in Pompeii. I think you will love it.
Okay. So this is Part 2 which released as a Single as well. Even taken from the album in context, it helps to hear all three in order to enjoy the theme's evolution through life's experiences told in more detail from the rest of the recording. I can remember EXACTLY where I was when I first heard this: The night of The WHO's concert tragedy in Cincinnati OH several of us were sitting, listening to WEBN whom was playing all four sides of The Wall in order. In between album sides we received reports from the 'Colosseum' about the injuries and deaths. Considering the mind altering elements we were experiencing, it was quite a night, forever etched.
It is amazing timeless genius how most of Pink Floyd’s music is part of one big story of their lives and the lyrics relate back to other songs… when you speak of how kids are molded to fit certain expectations and not live their dreams, it takes me back to “Comfortably a numb”: “When I was a child I caught 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 is grow, the dream is gone…”
Pink Floyd's The Wall is a masterpiece. No matter how many times I've watched it, there was something more than seemingly missed from times before. Layers upon layers of emotions. Sid Barrett was the inspiration behind Pink Floyd's The Wall. Pink Floyd is at the top of my list of favorite bands. Seen them in concert and was awestruck by not only their performance but also their light effects and stage props. Undoubtedly, their message was delivered and received.
@@ThePflcpsa I knew of "wish you were here" but than through word of mouth then, I also related "The Wall" to Syd and never thought to look further as I were around 15 and the information stuck. Thank you for this clarification.
Excellent and exactly correct!!! PINK FLOYD AND TO LISTEN TO THEIR MUSIC IS AN EXPERIENCE TO BE ENJOYED RELAXING, ABLE TO ENJOY THE RIDE.❤❤❤❤❤ I SAW THEM 5 TIMES IN CONCERT HERE, AN AMERICAN IN THE U.S.
Fun fact, the guy in the picture at the end is Bob Geldof, singer of the Boomtown rats. They have a song called “I don’t like Mondays” written about an attempted school shooting. He also acted in the movie The Wall.
YES!!!!! I would like this reaction fifty more times, if youtube would let me. Albums like this are why Pink Floyd has the fandom it does, the irony is that the kids that grew up loving this music became the ones crushing the dreams of the next generation.
The Wall is a journey through madness with fantastic music to soundtrack it all. I urge you to listen to the whole album,in your own time if you want,but after dark side and animals with such pressure to come up to that standard,they did it again. Great album.
Powerful song, with a great beat behind it. Pink Floyd is in my top 3 favorite bands (along with Tool and Nine Inch Nails). Cool to see you break down this video and song's meaning. Good insight! Great reaction!
Oh yes, Aileen the Empath hits home! I wouldn’t say this is ahead of its time though. This issue, and many others are as old as time itself. For as far back as you want to go, there have been people seeking to rewrite history to further their agendas. It was bad in the 60’s and 70’s and this song was a reflection of that.
I love Pink Floyd and there fan's, I've been listening to them for forty years and have never tired them on drives they eat through the miles, thanks for your reaction
Do yourself a favor and watch the movie, "The Wall".... the entire Pink Floyd album set to a visual narration of each song, front to back. It flows and you will understand every song.
The first time I watched this video I was 14, and I loved the song since. I turn 40 this year, and I always thought this was made way before I was born.
I grew up with an education system like this, where the teachers mocked us and even slapping us if we did something wrong. Many years later, when the video was released, only then this song made sense to me. You see, Pink Floyd is kind of an acquired taste. You need to listen their message once, twice, three or more times to get the full depth of what they mean. As a teenager in the 80's I never cared much for the lyrics, if the rhythm was right, then I would like the music. Now, almost 60, I do appreciate music much more and better. Awesome that you picked straight away what was happening in the beginning. My dear Succubus, you have no idea of what you still have to discover, and not just this band we grew up with. Kind regards.
I’m a bit confused. While she is young and should not be faulted for her timing of birth, why do you feel the need to say dear succubus? And then…say best regards?
First I just never apologize for expressing your feelings you experience with music. This is just the tip of the iceberg the movie The Wall is an epic story in visuals,music and incredible meaning well worth the time to watch. There is so much amazing music to be discovered I personally have loved music my entire life. My Playlist is so random but I have been fortunate enough to have been exposed to so many different genres of music over the years. The greatest thing about your videos is that you have a genuine love of music of all sorts. I really don't understand how someone can limit themselves to one genre with so many incredible artists out there.
What I always thought about the portrayal of the school and the children, is as you said, the school just blends everything/everyone (like a meat grinder) into one homogenous blob and sends it out into the world, with the kids all wearing a similar mask to show them being stripped of any individuality or uniqueness. Just memorize what we teach you, don't think for yourself or outside the box, and become what we tell you to become. Feels like you can still see that happening today.
Phenomenal reaction. You really got it. That meat grinder is such a good representation of "Into the meat grinder". Into the system like the rest. You should really watch Pink Floyd the Wall movie. It's the whole album put into one long music video and it's amazing.
You need to play the entire album. It is like an opera story. Also when I was a kid growing up, the teacher unions here in the US did not want radio stations to play this song.
Lord I grew up with this band (I’m 54) and I’ve heard this song and seen this video hundreds and hundreds of times. You’re the first reactor I’ve watched react to this who gets the symbolism and the message behind the song and video..well done! Love to see young people keeping great rock music alive! Keep it up!
The INFJ in you was loving the last part of the video. Do yourself a HUGE favor, and watch The Wall, and listen to the Entire Album The Wall. You won't regret it. 👍🏼✌🏼
No if Pink Floyde does not make you think and speak they did not do their JOB my dear. Hail to the Thinkers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i remember as a young kid before i even knew what school was, my dad used to play this movie all the time as background music around the house but i loved it, but this scene set my mindset toward school my whole life nd by matric i did my final english oral about how the education system fks with people nd just churns out obedient workers, obviously along the way i discovered other stuff like the comedian George Carlin nd a documentary series called zeitgeist that ultimately shaped my outlook even more. there was a quote i used in my oral, i can't remember who said it but it was " for the first year of our lives we are taught to walk and talk, yet for the rest of our lives we are told to shut up and sit down ".
Hey Aileen - Your Pink Floyd reactions are so awesome! The movie 'The Wall' was amazing but it is a heavy watch! Check out 'Run Like Hell' next - you will absolutely love that track. Have a great week - thank you for all the amazing videos you do :) BTW please do more classic Iron Maiden!!!!!
This entire album is 1 story, each song being part of it. The teacher is Scottish because Roger Waters' teacher was Scottish, and tells him his poetry is rubbish - it's the lyrics to "Money" from the Dark Side Of The Moon album, the 2nd best selling album of all time lol. This video is from the movie of the album, which is a great movie :)
I'm not sure if I would say Darkside is the number 2 selling album of all time since the top 2 are Eagles Greatest hits with 38 mil sales (38x Plat) and Michael Jackson Thriller at 34 mil sales (34x Plat) . . Darkside is #16 in sales at 15 mil (15x Plat) . Either way it is a great album . Personally my favorite is Wish you are here especially Shine on You Crazy Diamond (all parts)
When I was 16 in 1980, I listened to the Wall album for two years non stop nearly and had a vision in my head as to what the film would be like. When I eventually watched the Movie in 82, It was nothing like I imagined. But it put the whole album and a lot more about Floyd in perspective. Well worth watching it's legendary. cheers.
Great reaction, you nailed this song. I was in maybe 5th grade when The Wall was released, the album was released before the film. I'm so happy watching the young react to the Pink Floyd rabbithole!
This video was just a clip from the movie The Wall, directed by Alan Parker and the main role was played by Bob Geldolf of Boomtown Rats and he also did the Live Aid event that was INCREDIBLE!!
Your reactions are spectacular! This album came out my Freshman year of high school and we all wore it out. At lunch time every day this would blare outside the school
I used to go to San Francisco to a place called the lazarium and they would play Pink Floyd and turn the lights out and do a lazar show on the ceiling off the building it seems crazy but those shows opened my eyes to a whole different world Floyd was such an amazing band so much talent and life changing music
Back in the day when MTV still played music videos, this is the video they played by Pink Floyd's Another Brick in the Wall. This was actually from the movie Pink Floyd The Wall
Brilliant take on this song!! Very eloquent and spot on across the board! Was 9 years-old when I heard this song and our 4th grade teacher would call us dummies on occasion. The "dark sarcasm in the classroom" back then was VERY real!! The song almost scared the hell out of me at such a young agen.
being an avid Floyd lover, you really made me chuckle when you asked if this was from a movie, priceless, and fyi, yes! its from the movie, Called Pink Floyd - The Wall, staring bob geldoff, thanks so much for making me feel old btw, loving your reactions, putting a smile on the dial.
The wall came out my Junior year of high school in 1979 . I listened to it over and over .. this year is the 50th anniversary of dark side of the moon . there are many good pink floyd tribute bands touring and all are celebrating the dark side.. I will be going to see brit floyd on april 29th I see them every time they come to my st. best tribute band out there..
I’m 65. I grew up with this. Like so many have said, you have to watch The Wall. I loved your review and reaction. You covered everything and showed that you get it. The Wall is simply a brilliant album. Another Pink Floyd album I would recommend is Animals. That album is mind blowing. It’s dark and angry. I think you’ll like it. Best wishes.
Just found this critique. Everyone’s right; this is a movie clip and you need to watch the whole movie. When Pink Floyd was dissolved as a band, in the 1980s, they were asked if they would ever play together again. The reply was, When the Berlin Wall comes down. On July 21, 1990, the band reunited to present The Wall on the torn remains of the Berlin Wall, a free concert that packed the Potsdamer Plaza.
I was a sophomore in high school when The Wall came out...immediately purchased my first stereo system to play the vinyl record on, over and over and over.... Saw the movie a year or two later with a bunch of my friends the theater - another great experience. Listening to the Wall album with headphones is really the best overall experience.
Fantastic album, songs, the movie! Aileen... want another song about Truth? Neil Young's cover of Bob Dylan's "Blowing in the Wind" Fair warning, extremely electric, however, besides shredding his guitar, the way Neil signs this song, like so many of his, like Old Man, the passion in his voice, as a plea for the whole world to wake up is, at least for me, unforgettable! There's several versions but the one to listen to, its on RUclips, is from his live Weld album. For me, the way Neil performs this song, its soul stirring and makes me long for world peace. As you know, almost every country has a national anthem like the US, Star Bangled Banner. The beautiful out of this world lyrics written by Bob Dylan and Neil's performance, if there was ever a song to be considered as a anthem for our beautiful planet, it should be this one. By the way loved your reaction to this timeless song from Pink Floyd. You go girl!
I truly appreciate your opinions and insights! Thank you! I was a child when introduced to Pink Floyd and it has definitely shaped my life….have a love of fine music for true! 😽💋🎶🖤
I can see so well in your eyes, Aileen, how deeply you're feeling this. Your eyes betray the emotions of your heart and it's a beautiful thing to see. ♥ If you've not seen it yet, I highly recommend checking out the 1927 silent movie, Metropolis, as it explores a similar theme and still resonates with modern society. I was near to graduating high school when this album came out and it was an incredible experience. Like almost all Pink Floyd albums, the full album is the complete story. The music was always amazing but half the love for Pink Floyd was deciphering the meaning of the work. Many were the nights we would turn off the room lights and sit down, joint in hand, and just listen to The Wall. At this time, videos were in their infancy and this one wasn't made until a few years afterwards. Thankfully, in my high school, we were rarely pushed into fitting in to the mold of 'proper' society - the meatgrinder that strips us of our souls. I have always taught my sons to be themselves and explore as many different facets of life as they could but to also appreciate where it all came from. Their love of all forms of music is a blessing to me and we're always giving each other suggestions for what to listen to next. When my eldest was about 4, we were in a record store and I was looking through the Pink Floyd section. Out of the blue, he tells me that if I don't eat my meat I can't have any pudding. For a grade 7 music lyrics report he chose Dear God by XTC, flooring his teacher with his comprehension of the song's cynical meaning. Good music knows no time period and no generational divide.
It's so good to see someone catching all the subtext and the whole point of this song. Honestly, loved watching you. Meat grinder is a metaphore of killing your childhood, your joy of life, your individuality.
'The Wall' was originally a movie that was produced by Roger Waters. The album doesn't have all the movie parts on it, just the music. The live performance is more in line with the album but a wall is built as the concert progresses and is torn down at a specific point during the show. The complete live performance of the wall is something everyone should see. I have had the privilege of seeing it live. Roger is a master entertainer and can connect with the audience well. In his last touring of the wall. Each brick in the wall was a T.V. that showed current events from the region in which he was performing and people recognized their own loved ones on the wall as the songs played. pure genius.
WOW!!! I had forgotten about The Wall - The Movie. This really puts the song in perspective. I've been listening to this song so many many times, that the visual from it, kind of disappeared. I remember seeing it in the theatre when it was released, and bought it when it was released on VHS. I guess it's time to dust off the tape and the machine, and watch it again.
The poem that the teacher makes fun of the kid for writing are the lyrics to "Money", another great Floyd song you should check out 🙂
It's just like Ren mocking his own songs.
That teacher would be the main character in 'The Final Cut '
Probably the most instantly memorable bass-line of all time.
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Yep. You beat me to it
The entire album is a story. The Movie is good at explaining. It is an emotional wall that people end up building to protect themselves. And each negative thing that happens to us just adds another brick. Once your wall gets to high you will become unreachable until you break down your wall and expose yourself. It is a very deep concept.
Really like how well you stated your thoughts about the song
I'll bet that at least 80% of Pink Floyd fans got jabbed.
@@mavjimboIt's not just the song, that's the underlying premise of the entire album. If you have not heard it... start to finish, in order, then you have missed out on the full context. It's a true concept album. Each song adds to the story and helps explain what the main character is experiencing and how the wall got built
Pink Floyd - The Wall movie was released in 1982 and is well worth watching in its entirety
It is indeed well worth watching! However, that's sadly easier said then done. It's nearly impossible to find on streaming services. And as far as physical media, it has only ever been officially released on VHS, Laserdisc and DVD. So many mediocre movies have been released on 4K UHD blu-ray but here we are in 2023 and we can't even get "Pink Floyd The Wall" on a HD one. I don't know if it's a rights thing or what but it makes me sad. Hopefully my cherished DVD will continue to work in the future.
Absolutely 😁👍
I was just about to comment that she should watch "The Wall". I would've suggested watching it with friends on acid like I did watching it for the first time. However in hind sight that's probably not a very good idea...lol...
Glad you reacted to this great song and for being so beautiful and great smile on your awesome channel.❤️😘🤗🤗🔥
It's on RUclips right now. Not hard to find at all.
I was in high school when this came out. This became our anthem back in 70's. I do believe that because of this song a change took place in our generation , and yes, it really changed attitudes towards the same old same old education. We broke out and went our own ways. So Pink Floyd started something big. Your comments were Spot-On !!!!
Im from Australia & i see it basicly the same as you just said. Great days & great times.Makes now look a bit shit though hey m8 lol
"...a bit shit." Love it m8. @@chrisdaldy-rowe4978
Yet still majority buys shit that media and "authorities" selling and voting for the same faces. Appalling
This wasn’t released until the 80’s
@@carymisenar862it was released in 1979
As a concept album, it's worth watching or listening to it in its entirety. It's vulnerable and demonstrates some of the best internalization of life experiences some people go through. It's not an easy watch, but it is cathartic.
Edit: This video is from the whole feature film, The Wall.
Watching the full movie is the only way to understand what is in this scene. Remember to have a good sense of Art cuz this movie gets pretty crazy
@Jeff Fredenburg Going through the stages of his life; the constant doubt and belittling that became his wall, then bringing it all down, after he recognizes that this incredible pressure was put upon him...
Oh man, I connected hard with this album in the late 90's when I was in high school. It was pretty much therapy, and a lesson in what not to do.
Concept album is another name for Opera
I agree with that, I still have the vinyl album, if you look at it, it's fully played, almost deteriorated by playing it over and over again. Good I have also the album on CD.
You have to watch the movie,even there other albums you have to listen from start to finish, Animals is great also shine on you crazy diamond
You summarised that perfectly, The horns on your headphones are particularly appropriate - and ridiculously cute!
Hard to really get the full story of any song off of The Wall album, the whole thing is one long narrative. (It's like reading one random chapter in a book). Would love to see you react to the whole album, it's a masterpiece, very emotional moments.
All that said, great reaction as always.
Facts!! It always gets me going that people don't realize The Wall in it's entirety is one story!
Look not every song in The Wall is a masterpiece worth listening to! Some are just average and some are even plain garbage! Not everyone can sit through the entire album of average songs, that are not worth paying attention to! Wish You Were Here and Animals are both much much better in that regard! But The Wall is kinda weak, except maybe 4 or 5 neat songs...
@@Summon256 it's true, song by song it's certainly not their best album, but "the wall" shouldn't be judged song by song, it's in its entirety that it rises to one of the greatest masterpieces, or perhaps the best concept album in rock history.
And by the way "comfortably numb" alone is worth a discography 🙂
@@emilianovicentini8755 No, it is;'t it's overrated as hell and definitely not as good as people claim it is! The live version of it made it tenfolds better because of that solo in the end, but without it it's a decent song at most...defenitely not a masterpiece people claimimng it to be! I don't even have it anywhere in my top-10 PF songs, let alone being the best one...
@@Summon256 mmm... my english is poor and i'm relying on google (apologies)... if you're talking about "comfortably numb" when i wrote "alone is worth a discography" i meant the discography of many other bands, not of Pink Floyd. "Comfortably numb" in the studio version is one of my favorite Pink Floyd songs, the live version, one of the top 3-5 for the reason you say. But these are personal tastes. I don't think it's overrated.
As for the album "the Wall", out of 26 tracks, perhaps 3 are to be considered excellent songs (Definitely "hey you" and "another brick in the wall part 2" as well as "Comfortably numb"), the others are divided between good (Run like hell for example) , average and simple intro, outro or moments of passage between one episode and another, functional to the story. And that's what I meant: "the wall" is a masterpiece as a whole, as a concept. Judging them song by song, at least half should be trashed. I hope I was clearer now 🙂
The album and movie "the wall" changed my life as a 13 year old kid. It literally changed my life forever. Of course, the psychedelics helped as well...
First you're listening to Pink Floyd on mushrooms, next thing you know you're listening to Porcupine Tree and dropping acid
The whole album was conceived as a "Rock Opera" and tells a story, but was intended to be listened too in its entirety.
Also, this is from the film, "Pink Floyd: The Wall" (1982), which is fantastic. I would highly recommend viewing it and the poem the young boy is writing in this video is actually the lyrics to their song "Money".
This hits me so hard it's unbelievable, as a child in the 70's I was renowned amongst the family for my singing, had perfect control from my diaphragm and pitch and tone control everyone thought I would be a singer until 1 day at community singing class I was told to be quiet as I was putting everyone else off and I have never been able to sing a note in tune since, every time I hear 'mares eh dotes ' it breaks my heart thinking about what could have been, nuff said!
Jesus mate that is rough. I'm sorry one of those sadists got their claws into you early.
Have you thought of just trying again now that you're older and see if you can get some pleasure out of it as a hobby? Or do you fear the revisiting of that trauma?
Whatever goes on, I feel for you.
@ Kennethcurtis I was in a band as a rhythm guitarist for 18 years. The singers name was Kenneth Shane Curtis. He was a bad ass on vocals and lead guitar. I feel like I came across your comment by divine intervention. Believe in yourself man. If you could do it then, you can do it now. Praying for you 🙏 you are the only one who can kill your dreams
@@larrysims7235 With a name like ' Shane ' I can imagine him being quick on the draw and a demon shredder . Thanks very much for your kind words and thoughts, they are truly appreciated although with prayers being such rare and precious things may I ask that you reserve yours for those who are truly in need and deserving of them as that will ensure that you are doing all 3 of us a sincere kindness, once again thank you very much, its truly appreciated.
"HOW CAN YOU HAVE ANY PUDDING IF YOU DON'T EAT YOUR MEAT?"
One of my favourite lines ever 😂
" STAND STILL LADDY"!
Brings back memories of my uncle at the Sunday family lunch
Was confusing to my young American ears, because here pudding is a custard
I love the way they re-purposed that line from Charles Dickens.
Its a great line. then the video shows the kids falling into the meat grinder. Dark AF
Highest compliment to a musician is that they make you think more ❤
Our generation was so lucky to have the bands we did. Pink was at the top.
We have Tool now. Lol. Just a joke. I love both bands. I know we wouldn't have the same music today if bands like Floyd didn't pioneer the way.
So powerful glad you saw the theme from the beginning. Almost brings tears to your eyes to think of the way children were stifled.
I'm 50, but I subscribe to few reaction channels for the learning and expanding of the younger generations that have no idea what has come before. This one is a standout Aileen😍. Young people have no understanding of what a "concept album", or a cohesive story in music is because algorithms HATE it. I see rays of hope every time I watch these videos hoping people will investigate further to understand how we got here. Watch "The Wall" Aileen, you will understand so much more(and no, you don't need drugs for it to make sense😂). The movie is the visual to the albums audio. Ground-breaking, mind-blowing, and anyone in power absolutely hated it.
seventeen here, can assure you young people know what a concept album is
@@mmarr17 at least someone's listening🤗
Yea I've been poking around a bunch of different Reactors, and a lot are very similar. A small intro, they listen to the song, maybe stop once or twice, then a short outro with very little way of explaining how they felt about what they just heard. Aileen is one of a very small group that actually takes time to explain her actual thoughts and opinions on the song.
The entirety of Pink Floyds The Wall album is truly a complete masterpiece. A story so true to modern times. My fav sing has always been Comfortably Numb
Critic Leonard Maltin described the film Pink Floyd's The Wall as the world's longest rock video, certainly the most depressing. As it is the story of a person's decent into madness and the Bricks that build the Wall between him and reality, depressing is appropriate. Great film. Great album, Great story.
Way better than what Nostalgia Critic did. Make a near 40 minute parody making fun of most of the songs, has the gall to release a album full of the songs he made into parody calling it a "love letter" even though in his parody of this song he has the line "Just grow a damn set of balls", then ends it with 5 second "review" saying he liked it fine, then called it a bit pretentious. 🙄After what he pulled, he has little right to call anything pretentious.
Great reaction, your analysis makes me understand the song better. Thank you!
Amazing reaction and interpretation. The look in your eyes while you're watching the video and your facial expressions shows that you've really "felt" the song and its message. And I think the way you talked about it shows that you're incredibly intelligent.
What a great, authentic review of the song and music video.
This Video was taken from the movie that accompanied the ''The Wall album. The whole 'The Wall' project was always planned as an Album, a stage live show and a movie. The live show took place only at 4 locations around the world, because the stage with this long a high wall did not fit into most arenas at this time (1980-1981). You were able to experience it 7x in Los Angeles (USA), 5x New York (USA), 11x London (England) and 8x Dortmund (Germany). After the tour the movie was shown in cinemas all over the world. You will only be able to get the full meaning of the story after you listened to the album, watched the stage show and the movie. Roger Waters staged the show once again in Berlin 1990 after the Berlin Wall fell and all over the world between 2011 and 2013.
I don't know how many times I shed a tear to songs I've heard thousands of times thanks to your reactions and comments. This is clearly one of the best if not the best reaction channels I've seen and I've seen a lot. Exactly what you said about teachers / adults encouraging us to follow our dreams only to then ridicule us when we try. Spot on! I'm a bassist myself so I know exactly what you're talking about. Your intro / outro song is totally my jam and it would be cool to see you react to the band Windhand, maybe their song Diablerie or Orchard. Thanks for restoring some hope for humanity. Cheers!
I first heard this song with my uncle. Pink Floyd is his favorite band. Great song. Korn did a good cover of this too.
No- one does covers of pink Floyd ,.cause there's none better .
No need to apologize for talking too much, that's the whole idea of a reaction video. You're sharing your thoughts & feelings with us about how music makes you feel & in so doing, you are making it far more personal than it just feeling like you're that side of the screen & we're this side. You're making it OUR conversation. Thank you.
I grew up with Pink Floyd, both my parents were lucky enough to have seen them live. I was actually listening to this song in the car the other day and it's still so relevant. Both my kids have finished with school at 17 and 19 and with one of them being autistic and the other not being really academic, although he is intelligent enough, it's been blaringly obvious to me how much our education system is failing our kids.
mind control, very dark times, kids going to school all drugged up for no real need, taught "the narrative"
I love seeing people connect with this music. I felt the same way about Pink Floyd when I was your age. Their music can mean so many things. I re-listen to their albums every few years and I always discover something new each time. Thank you for sharing your experience.
One doesn't merely listen to Pink Floyd, One experiences them.
It's amazing how relevant this song is in current day😮
Leginkább nyugat európában, itt Magyarországon rendben vagyunk.
i think its even more relevant nowadays as it was back when it was written lol
This song was No1 in the UK for 8 weeks 79/80. the film came out 2 years later. They had many great albums but their 2 monster hits were the Wall and Dark side of the Moon, 2 very different albums, not many bands have 2 defining albums. Edit: For those who disagree. Dark Side 45m Wish You Were Here 20m Animals 12m The Wall 30m.
half right..4 monster albums...add Animals and wish you were here
Animals is always on their list of top albums. Always…..🤓
Love your passion - As I've said before I adore Pink Floyd, so glad you're seeing/listening to it
Back in the day when that song came out, it came with a lot of controversy teachers in particular didn’t care for it, so we would have to sing it a little louder at school the good days 😂
You’re amazing. I discovered you a few short days ago and I’m hooked. You appreciate music, art, creativity, and intellect. I love your analysis.
What a fantastic song! It reminds me of my childhood when the wall fell in Germany. The song has been played many times. A piece of contemporary history in my head and heart!😍
Maybe the wall should have stayed considering your country alongside the UK are now at war again ( Germany) against Russia who again will beat the fascists from the west (Nato) 😢 peace and love from socialist Liverpool and may God protect Russia 🇷🇺
2:19 the poem here is lyrics from the Pink Floyd song "Money" off the album "Dark Side of the Moon" which is one of the longest running albums in Top Music charts & amongst the highest selling albums of all times. What I love most about Pink Floyd albums are they are a single story told over a series of songs and need to be listened to in their entirety uninterrupted to the massage of the albums. Great band that my conservative upbring meant I didn't listen to it when it was released but a massive fan of today. "The Wall" has been made into a movie that is truly worth the watch. Adults to kids " Dream big but only our dreams"
This album came out in 79 I was fortunate to see this concert in October 1980. They played all 26 songs in order. Nothing from the early catalog. Please check out the Wall movie 🎥 from 1982. Or have a watch party 🥳. Great reaction!!! 👍
At that time, our class teacher invited the whole school class to the cinema at his own expense. I will never forget.
check out Rogers 2015 complete "wall" concert which won many worldwide wards. Sample. "in the flesh" on you tube. warning you will want to by it.
I saw them at Nassau Colliseum in 1980 as well. An amazing show I remember vividly to this day.
Public school is a mind control meat grinder for institution minds.
Is that concert available on the Internet?
Your assessment of Floyd, even with the limited amount you've heard, is dead on. There is not another band I can think of who are better at making you `feel` what they're talking about. The music always seems to match the lyrical content flawlessly. So, you're right. Even if you didn't have the lyrics, you could still tell if it was sad, or angsty, or happy, or crazy, etc etc.
Yet ANOTHER great reaction. I love watching you experience the Pink Floyd rabbit hole.
Your life will forever change ( in the best way).
Give us more. May I suggest “In any Tongue” live in Pompeii. I think you will love it.
Okay. So this is Part 2 which released as a Single as well. Even taken from the album in context, it helps to hear all three in order to enjoy the theme's evolution through life's experiences told in more detail from the rest of the recording. I can remember EXACTLY where I was when I first heard this:
The night of The WHO's concert tragedy in Cincinnati OH several of us were sitting, listening to WEBN whom was playing all four sides of The Wall in order. In between album sides we received reports from the 'Colosseum' about the injuries and deaths. Considering the mind altering elements we were experiencing, it was quite a night, forever etched.
Damn, that was a hell of an image. Wasn't born until the 80s, but I'm putting myself there thinking about it. Thanks, man. Seriously, I mean it.
It is amazing timeless genius how most of Pink Floyd’s music is part of one big story of their lives and the lyrics relate back to other songs… when you speak of how kids are molded to fit certain expectations and not live their dreams, it takes me back to “Comfortably a numb”: “When I was a child I caught 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 is grow, the dream is gone…”
Pink Floyd's The Wall is a masterpiece.
No matter how many times I've watched it, there was something more than seemingly missed from times before.
Layers upon layers of emotions.
Sid Barrett was the inspiration behind Pink Floyd's The Wall.
Pink Floyd is at the top of my list of favorite bands. Seen them in concert and was awestruck by not only their performance but also their light effects and stage props.
Undoubtedly, their message was delivered and received.
Syd Barrett was the inspiration for Wish You Were Here. The Wall was inspired by Roger Waters experiences of growing up. His dad was killed in WWII.
@@ThePflcpsa I knew of "wish you were here" but than through word of mouth then, I also related "The Wall" to Syd and never thought to look further as I were around 15 and the information stuck. Thank you for this clarification.
Indeed, this song was well received when it came out. One of their most powerful. Thanks for your reaction.
Pink Floyd isn’t a band. It’s an experience.
Excellent and exactly correct!!! PINK FLOYD AND TO LISTEN TO THEIR MUSIC IS AN EXPERIENCE TO BE ENJOYED RELAXING, ABLE TO ENJOY THE RIDE.❤❤❤❤❤ I SAW THEM 5 TIMES IN CONCERT HERE, AN AMERICAN IN THE U.S.
That movie is the Wall. And the poetry is from the song Money by Pink Floyd.
Fun fact, the guy in the picture at the end is Bob Geldof, singer of the Boomtown rats. They have a song called “I don’t like Mondays” written about an attempted school shooting. He also acted in the movie The Wall.
Geldof is more famous for live aid
Yep Geldof played Pink in The Wall
YES!!!!! I would like this reaction fifty more times, if youtube would let me. Albums like this are why Pink Floyd has the fandom it does, the irony is that the kids that grew up loving this music became the ones crushing the dreams of the next generation.
you must listen to the entire album in order; It's an otherworldly experience!
Loved watching your heartbeat spike during te intro . this song seems to have really struck a chord in you.
The Wall is a journey through madness with fantastic music to soundtrack it all.
I urge you to listen to the whole album,in your own time if you want,but after dark side and animals with such pressure to come up to that standard,they did it again.
Great album.
Powerful song, with a great beat behind it. Pink Floyd is in my top 3 favorite bands (along with Tool and Nine Inch Nails). Cool to see you break down this video and song's meaning. Good insight! Great reaction!
Oh yes, Aileen the Empath hits home! I wouldn’t say this is ahead of its time though. This issue, and many others are as old as time itself. For as far back as you want to go, there have been people seeking to rewrite history to further their agendas. It was bad in the 60’s and 70’s and this song was a reflection of that.
I love Pink Floyd and there fan's, I've been listening to them for forty years and have never tired them on drives they eat through the miles, thanks for your reaction
Do yourself a favor and watch the movie, "The Wall".... the entire Pink Floyd album set to a visual narration of each song, front to back.
It flows and you will understand every song.
The first time I watched this video I was 14, and I loved the song since. I turn 40 this year, and I always thought this was made way before I was born.
I grew up with an education system like this, where the teachers mocked us and even slapping us if we did something wrong. Many years later, when the video was released, only then this song made sense to me. You see, Pink Floyd is kind of an acquired taste. You need to listen their message once, twice, three or more times to get the full depth of what they mean. As a teenager in the 80's I never cared much for the lyrics, if the rhythm was right, then I would like the music. Now, almost 60, I do appreciate music much more and better. Awesome that you picked straight away what was happening in the beginning. My dear Succubus, you have no idea of what you still have to discover, and not just this band we grew up with. Kind regards.
I’m a bit confused. While she is young and should not be faulted for her timing of birth, why do you feel the need to say dear succubus? And then…say best regards?
Hands-down, the top five
First I just never apologize for expressing your feelings you experience with music. This is just the tip of the iceberg the movie The Wall is an epic story in visuals,music and incredible meaning well worth the time to watch. There is so much amazing music to be discovered I personally have loved music my entire life. My Playlist is so random but I have been fortunate enough to have been exposed to so many different genres of music over the years. The greatest thing about your videos is that you have a genuine love of music of all sorts. I really don't understand how someone can limit themselves to one genre with so many incredible artists out there.
This album changed my concept of music and song writing.
What I always thought about the portrayal of the school and the children, is as you said, the school just blends everything/everyone (like a meat grinder) into one homogenous blob and sends it out into the world, with the kids all wearing a similar mask to show them being stripped of any individuality or uniqueness. Just memorize what we teach you, don't think for yourself or outside the box, and become what we tell you to become.
Feels like you can still see that happening today.
I like your honest comments and reactions
Phenomenal reaction. You really got it. That meat grinder is such a good representation of "Into the meat grinder". Into the system like the rest. You should really watch Pink Floyd the Wall movie. It's the whole album put into one long music video and it's amazing.
Amazing video and you are very perceptive to know the meaning of the song.❤
You need to play the entire album. It is like an opera story. Also when I was a kid growing up, the teacher unions here in the US did not want radio stations to play this song.
Lord I grew up with this band (I’m 54) and I’ve heard this song and seen this video hundreds and hundreds of times. You’re the first reactor I’ve watched react to this who gets the symbolism and the message behind the song and video..well done! Love to see young people keeping great rock music alive! Keep it up!
The INFJ in you was loving the last part of the video. Do yourself a HUGE favor, and watch The Wall, and listen to the Entire Album The Wall. You won't regret it. 👍🏼✌🏼
Always love your reactions Aileen 🤟♥️
No if Pink Floyde does not make you think and speak they did not do their JOB my dear. Hail to the Thinkers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i remember as a young kid before i even knew what school was, my dad used to play this movie all the time as background music around the house but i loved it, but this scene set my mindset toward school my whole life nd by matric i did my final english oral about how the education system fks with people nd just churns out obedient workers, obviously along the way i discovered other stuff like the comedian George Carlin nd a documentary series called zeitgeist that ultimately shaped my outlook even more.
there was a quote i used in my oral, i can't remember who said it but it was " for the first year of our lives we are taught to walk and talk, yet for the rest of our lives we are told to shut up and sit down ".
Hey Aileen - Your Pink Floyd reactions are so awesome! The movie 'The Wall' was amazing but it is a heavy watch! Check out 'Run Like Hell' next - you will absolutely love that track. Have a great week - thank you for all the amazing videos you do :) BTW please do more classic Iron Maiden!!!!!
So well spoken about kids, their dreams and inspirations but also about the reality of (bad) parenting and (bad) teaching ❤
This album was the backdrop to my entire teenage years :)
I love your explanation, I like hearing what you have to say. Your beautiful and smart!
This entire album is 1 story, each song being part of it. The teacher is Scottish because Roger Waters' teacher was Scottish, and tells him his poetry is rubbish - it's the lyrics to "Money" from the Dark Side Of The Moon album, the 2nd best selling album of all time lol. This video is from the movie of the album, which is a great movie :)
I'm not sure if I would say Darkside is the number 2 selling album of all time since the top 2 are Eagles Greatest hits with 38 mil sales (38x Plat) and Michael Jackson Thriller at 34 mil sales (34x Plat) . . Darkside is #16 in sales at 15 mil (15x Plat) . Either way it is a great album . Personally my favorite is Wish you are here especially Shine on You Crazy Diamond (all parts)
When I was 16 in 1980, I listened to the Wall album for two years non stop nearly and had a vision in my head as to what the film would be like. When I eventually watched the Movie in 82, It was nothing like I imagined. But it put the whole album and a lot more about Floyd in perspective. Well worth watching it's legendary. cheers.
Watch The Movie!
Great reaction, you nailed this song. I was in maybe 5th grade when The Wall was released, the album was released before the film. I'm so happy watching the young react to the Pink Floyd rabbithole!
This video was just a clip from the movie The Wall, directed by Alan Parker and the main role was played by Bob Geldolf of Boomtown Rats and he also did the Live Aid event that was INCREDIBLE!!
Your reactions are spectacular! This album came out my Freshman year of high school and we all wore it out. At lunch time every day this would blare outside the school
So happy that I stumbled upon your wonderful channel.
I used to go to San Francisco to a place called the lazarium and they would play Pink Floyd and turn the lights out and do a lazar show on the ceiling off the building it seems crazy but those shows opened my eyes to a whole different world Floyd was such an amazing band so much talent and life changing music
Back in the day when MTV still played music videos, this is the video they played by Pink Floyd's Another Brick in the Wall. This was actually from the movie Pink Floyd The Wall
AILEEN ,you summed it up beautifully.
Brilliant take on this song!! Very eloquent and spot on across the board! Was 9 years-old when I heard this song and our 4th grade teacher would call us dummies on occasion. The "dark sarcasm in the classroom" back then was VERY real!! The song almost scared the hell out of me at such a young agen.
being an avid Floyd lover, you really made me chuckle when you asked if this was from a movie, priceless, and fyi, yes! its from the movie, Called Pink Floyd - The Wall, staring bob geldoff, thanks so much for making me feel old btw, loving your reactions, putting a smile on the dial.
Greatest reaction EVER! Spot on about everything!
Spot on !!!Spot on !!!😍🤩 Everybody can do anything !!!!
The wall came out my Junior year of high school in 1979 . I listened to it over and over .. this year is the 50th anniversary of dark side of the moon . there are many good pink floyd tribute bands touring and all are celebrating the dark side.. I will be going to see brit floyd on april 29th I see them every time they come to my st. best tribute band out there..
Love your enthousiasm
Good for you and I'm glad you chose to be yourself and follow you own path.
I’m 65. I grew up with this. Like so many have said, you have to watch The Wall. I loved your review and reaction. You covered everything and showed that you get it. The Wall is simply a brilliant album. Another Pink Floyd album I would recommend is Animals. That album is mind blowing. It’s dark and angry. I think you’ll like it. Best wishes.
Just found this critique. Everyone’s right; this is a movie clip and you need to watch the whole movie. When Pink Floyd was dissolved as a band, in the 1980s, they were asked if they would ever play together again. The reply was, When the Berlin Wall comes down. On July 21, 1990, the band reunited to present The Wall on the torn remains of the Berlin Wall, a free concert that packed the Potsdamer Plaza.
I was a sophomore in high school when The Wall came out...immediately purchased my first stereo system to play the vinyl record on, over and over and over.... Saw the movie a year or two later with a bunch of my friends the theater - another great experience. Listening to the Wall album with headphones is really the best overall experience.
From my all time favorite rock album of all time - Pink Floyd's The Wall, Awesome song
Fantastic album, songs, the movie! Aileen... want another song about Truth? Neil Young's cover of Bob Dylan's "Blowing in the Wind" Fair warning, extremely electric, however, besides shredding his guitar, the way Neil signs this song, like so many of his, like Old Man, the passion in his voice, as a plea for the whole world to wake up is, at least for me, unforgettable! There's several versions but the one to listen to, its on RUclips, is from his live Weld album. For me, the way Neil performs this song, its soul stirring and makes me long for world peace. As you know, almost every country has a national anthem like the US, Star Bangled Banner. The beautiful out of this world lyrics written by Bob Dylan and Neil's performance, if there was ever a song to be considered as a anthem for our beautiful planet, it should be this one. By the way loved your reaction to this timeless song from Pink Floyd. You go girl!
I truly appreciate your opinions and insights! Thank you! I was a child when introduced to Pink Floyd and it has definitely shaped my life….have a love of fine music for true! 😽💋🎶🖤
I was a teacher back then. The kids used to sing it at the beginning of lessons. I was very proud of them.
I can see so well in your eyes, Aileen, how deeply you're feeling this. Your eyes betray the emotions of your heart and it's a beautiful thing to see. ♥ If you've not seen it yet, I highly recommend checking out the 1927 silent movie, Metropolis, as it explores a similar theme and still resonates with modern society.
I was near to graduating high school when this album came out and it was an incredible experience. Like almost all Pink Floyd albums, the full album is the complete story. The music was always amazing but half the love for Pink Floyd was deciphering the meaning of the work. Many were the nights we would turn off the room lights and sit down, joint in hand, and just listen to The Wall.
At this time, videos were in their infancy and this one wasn't made until a few years afterwards.
Thankfully, in my high school, we were rarely pushed into fitting in to the mold of 'proper' society - the meatgrinder that strips us of our souls.
I have always taught my sons to be themselves and explore as many different facets of life as they could but to also appreciate where it all came from. Their love of all forms of music is a blessing to me and we're always giving each other suggestions for what to listen to next.
When my eldest was about 4, we were in a record store and I was looking through the Pink Floyd section. Out of the blue, he tells me that if I don't eat my meat I can't have any pudding. For a grade 7 music lyrics report he chose Dear God by XTC, flooring his teacher with his comprehension of the song's cynical meaning.
Good music knows no time period and no generational divide.
It's so good to see someone catching all the subtext and the whole point of this song. Honestly, loved watching you.
Meat grinder is a metaphore of killing your childhood, your joy of life, your individuality.
'The Wall' was originally a movie that was produced by Roger Waters. The album doesn't have all the movie parts on it, just the music. The live performance is more in line with the album but a wall is built as the concert progresses and is torn down at a specific point during the show. The complete live performance of the wall is something everyone should see. I have had the privilege of seeing it live. Roger is a master entertainer and can connect with the audience well. In his last touring of the wall. Each brick in the wall was a T.V. that showed current events from the region in which he was performing and people recognized their own loved ones on the wall as the songs played. pure genius.
Not a movie. Just pink being pink. My favorite band of all time 😎
WOW!!! I had forgotten about The Wall - The Movie. This really puts the song in perspective. I've been listening to this song so many many times, that the visual from it, kind of disappeared. I remember seeing it in the theatre when it was released, and bought it when it was released on VHS. I guess it's time to dust off the tape and the machine, and watch it again.