Pink Floyd’s “Comfortably Numb” Guitar Solo On iPhone!
Who Would’ve Thought An iPhone Can Do This?
“Comfortably Numb” was written by David Gilmour and Roger Waters. Its working title was “The Doctor” and was released on June 23, 1980 for Pink Floyd’s eleventh studio album “The Wall.” Gilmour worked on the chorus melody while Waters wrote lyrics and also the verse music. This is undoubtedly one of the band’s most popular and well-loved tracks. It’s mostly famous for the guitar solos.
- Number 314 on the “500 Greatest Songs of All Time” by The Rolling Stone
- WatchMojo.com and Planet Rock listeners ranked the guitar solos as the Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time
The Wall is a concept album about Pink, an embittered and alienated rock star. This song contrasts Pink’s memories of being feverishly ill as a child, and feeling nothing at all in adulthood. The lyrics feature interplay between a doctor treating the adult Pink (verses, sung by Waters) and Pink’s inner monologue (chorus, sung by Gilmour).
Being a fan favorite, this song has become a staple in Pink Floyd’s concert repertoire. Even as Waters and Gilmour ventured into their respective solo careers, it still became a part of their live performances. In addition, because of its popularity, this track has been covered by other musicians. In this particular video, Leonardo Muccari plays the famous solo using a guitar app on his iPhone. I gotta say, that is hands down impressive!
This song features two guitar solos by David Gilmour. The first solo is played over a shortened version of the chorus music, and the longer outro solo is played over the verse structure.
Enjoy this brilliant and unique cover tune!
+ LYRICS +
Hello,
Is there anybody in there?
Just nod if you can hear me.
Is there anyone at home?
Come on now
I hear you’re feeling down
Well, I can ease your pain
And get you on your feet again
Relax
I’ll need some information first
Just the basic facts
Can you show me where it hurts?
There is no pain, you are receding
A distant ship smoke on the horizon
You are only coming through in waves
Your lips move but I can’t hear what you’re saying
When I was a child I had a fever
My hands felt just like two balloons
Now I’ve got that feeling once again
I can’t explain, you would not understand
This is not how I am
I have become comfortably numb
I have become comfortably numb
O.K.
Just a little pin prick
There’ll be no more aaaaaaaah!
But you may feel a little sick
Can you stand up?
I do believe it’s working, good
That’ll keep you going through the show
Come on, it’s time to go.
There is no pain you are receding
A distant ship smoke on the horizon
You are only coming through in waves
Your lips move but I can’t hear what you’re saying
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 grown
The dream is gone
I have become comfortably numb.
