How could anybody live through the 1970s and 1980s, and not like something by Pink Floyd? Their music was certainly creative and, while a number of their songs rather lost me, so many others made perfect sense. “Comfortably Numb” is a favorite, not only because of the interesting lyrics, but also because of David Gilmour’s gorgeous melodic guitar work which, at least from my perspective, carries the whole piece. The link below is of David Gilmour revisiting “Comfortably Numb” in 2016 … still with an absorbing guitar solo, and almost 40 years after the original recording! It’s a classic! Enjoy!
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A New Direction Perhaps? 
I loved comfortably numb when I was growing up! Blessings 😊 Debbie
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For me it is one of those recordings that will always be considered a classic! 🙂
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I realized that as I grow older, my appreciation for Pink Floyd grows bigger! 🙂
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I think that, like a lot of more complex pieces (both modern and classical), it takes a few listenings to get a sense of direction. Once that sense of direction has been established, the pleasure can be overwhelming. 🙂
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Perhaps Percy Shelley summed it beautifully when he wrote “Our sweetest songs are those that tell of saddest thought”
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A very perceptive man. 🙂
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So very true about the pleasant memories music can bring. It is such a blessing!
And I always enjoyed the Oklahoma musical ever since my sister performed in it in college. 🙂
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Fabulous, I am always hearing something different when I listen to Pink Floyd, they are also my eldest son’s favourite group 💜💜
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Your eldest son has excellent taste! 🙂
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He has indeed 💜💜
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Ahh Pink Floyd! Yes, I like them, but more for sentimental reasons. 🙂
I was probably 7 or 8 years old when I heard Pink Floyd for the first time coming from my brother’s bedroom. Can’t say I really appreciated it at the time, I probably gave my brother very strange looks. But then the next time I listened to it was after he died. The Wall CD, well actually it was his tape at the time. I still didn’t fully appreciate the music at that time, but it gave me a peaceful feeling, made me feel closer to him so I just kept listening. So thanks for letting me experience that again today. 🙂
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Music has so many properties, other than simple melodic pleasure. Brahm’s Violin Concerto makes me think of my Dad. Musicals such as Carousel and Oklahoma remind me of my Mum. Many other songs trigger memories of all kinds of life experiences! It is interesting though, because I do not associate music with any negative experiences. Always positive … such is music! 🙂
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So nice that you have special pieces that bring back memories of your Mum and Dad. 🙂
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This is a true classic Colin. I loved it the first time I heard it and still do.
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Indeed … in fact I rather think it “grows on you” even more over time!
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I was an adult before I fully appreciated their work.
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I am not sure when (if?) I became an adult, but they were certainly not your average rock band of those times! 🙂
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I think I became an adult sometime during my 60s but I can’t be sure. I have days when I wonder when I will truly be an adult! 🙂
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Most adults I have known have been generally miserable and do not seem to be enjoying life. They just complain. Most children I know are quite the opposite, so it would appear to be a no-brainer choice really. Who needs to grow up to be an adult? 🙂
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Only when you sign a financial document and then you can fake it!
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