Behind the Wall: The Secrets of Comfortably Numb

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Your humble host PJ Pat delves into the legendary Pink Floyd track 'Comfortably Numb.' The episode covers the song's background within the 1979 album 'The Wall,' largely written by Roger Waters, who drew from his personal experiences. PJ Pat highlights the pivotal moment the song represents in the album's narrative and touches on the real-life incident that inspired Waters. The episode explores the contentious creation of the song, where Waters and David Gilmour clashed over its musical direction, resulting in a unique blend of orchestral and rock elements. Listeners are treated to fascinating details about Gilmour’s iconic guitar solo, the gear he used, and memorable live performances. PJ Pat also shares his own unforgettable experience of seeing Pink Floyd live and invites listeners to share their favorite guitar solos.

00:00 Welcome to the It's 1 Louder Podcast
00:27 Background on Pink Floyd's 'The Wall'
01:14 The Story Behind 'Comfortably Numb'
02:10 The Waters-Gilmour Conflict
02:56 Iconic Guitar Solo and Gear
05:10 Personal Memories and Iconic Solos
06:35 Final Thoughts and Viewer Interaction

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