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What Does It Mean To Be Comfortably Numb?

What does it mean to be comfortably numb?

I have become comfortably numb. This whole song is actually based on a true story from when Roger got sick (from hepatitis which was undiagnosed prior to the concert) before his show in Philadelphia in 1977. The Doctor injected him with some form of tranquilizer to enable him to perform the show.

Is Comfortably Numb the best song ever?

"Comfortably Numb" is one of Pink Floyd's most well-known songs, notable for its two guitar solos. In 2004, it was ranked number 314 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

Why is comfortably numb so good?

Comfortably numb is a spacey progressive timeless song that sounds better at every listen. It opened myself to a vast population of great music. With the right mood, it can pumps up your adrenaline and make you feel lost in a bitter sweet existential place.

How do you get comfortably numb tone?

To add space to your tone, add a clean digital delay at the end of your signal chain. Gilmour used the TC Electronic 2290, but any digital delay will do. Set it to about 370 milliseconds, mix it low, and set the repeats to about 3–4 times.

What are Pink Floyd fans called?

Us (as in "Us and Them") Crazy Diamonds. Animals (Pigs, Dogs and Sheep) Bricks in the Wall.

What is the richest band in history?

Here's a look at the world's richest rock bands, and what they do with their money.
  • The rise and fall, and rise again, of Aerosmith. ...
  • Pink Floyd was originally called The Tea Set. ...
  • The Rolling Stones are the longest performing band ever. ...
  • Metallica defined heavy metal thrash. ...
  • The Beatles remain the richest band in the world.
•15 Jun 2021

What is the best guitar solo ever?

The 10 Best Rock Guitar Solos of All Time
  1. Stevie Ray Vaughan - Little Wing.
  2. The Jimi Hendrix Experience - All Along the Watchtower.
  3. Van Halen - Eruption.
  4. Lynyrd Skynyrd - Free Bird.
  5. Dire Straits - Sultans of Swing.
  6. Led Zeppelin - Stairway to Heaven.
  7. Ozzy Osbourne - Crazy Train. Guitarist: Randy Rhoads. ...
  8. Cream - Crossroads.
•08 Apr 2020

What is the best version of Comfortably Numb?

Originally Answered: What is the best live version of comfortably numb's outro solo? The version from Division Bell Tour in 1994 released on Pulse album. And it's not only the best live version of Comfortably Numb solo, it's also one of the best and most beautiful guitar solos in human history.

Is Comfortably Numb the best guitar solo?

Last year, the Ultimate Classic Rock website conducted a poll, asking: “Waters or Gilmour: who rocked 'Comfortably Numb' the best?” Former Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour came out comfortably above his bandmate Roger Waters with nearly 80 per cent of the votes.

What effects were used on Comfortably Numb?

The main effect of course is the Electro Harmonix “ram’s head†Big Muff fed into a Hiwatt DR103 head with a WEM speaker cabinet and a Yamaha RA-200 rotating speaker. The Yamaha is mixed slightly lower than the Hiwatt adding a rich sort of undefinable character.

What does Pink Floyd stand for?

The name is derived from the given names of two blues musicians whose Piedmont blues records Barrett had in his collection, Pink Anderson and Floyd Council. ... It was around this time that Jenner suggested they drop the "Sound" part of their band name, thus becoming the Pink Floyd.

Who sold more albums Pink Floyd or the Beatles?

Pink Floyd, which the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) ranks 10th overall in U.S. sales, released one of the best-selling records of all time in 1973: The Dark Side of the Moon. Adding in its worldwide sales, that Floyd record outperformed the top sellers of The Beatles and Zeppelin.

Who is the highest paid rock band of all time?

Rolling Stones, Elton John Top Billboard's Highest-Paid Musicians List
  • The Rolling Stones – $65 million. Share. ...
  • Elton John – $43.3 million. Share. ...
  • Queen – $35.2 million. Share. ...
  • KISS – $26.7 million. Share. ...
  • Billy Joel – $26.1 million. ...
  • Cher – $25.2 million. ...
  • Paul McCartney – $23.9 million. ...
  • Trans-Siberian Orchestra – $25.2 million.
•18 Aug 2020

What is the hardest guitar solo to play?

The 10 most difficult guitar solos to play
  • Intervals – Libra.
  • Megadeth – Tornado of Souls. ...
  • Plini - Electric Sunrise. ...
  • Unprocessed - Prototype. ...
  • Born of Osiris - Follow the Signs. ...
  • Pantera – Domination. ...
  • Metallica - One. ...
  • Born of Osiris - Dissimulation. ...
•28 Aug 2019