Vocalist Clare Torry talks about her great gig

 Posted by on 18 November 2009  Music
Nov 182009
 

I was really intrigued listening to this interview with Clare Torry, the vocalist who performed on Pink Floyd’s “Great Gig in the Sky.” It’s amazing that she improvised one of the most beautiful and chilling vocal performances ever.

It’s also interesting to contrast that with the memories of the band members, which you can see here.

And just in case you’ve never heard the famous track:

Amy Breen

  • thebanana

    Beauty. I lost a whole week of studies at university when that album came out.

  • Juel

    I remember listening to my brothers records, Meddle and Sgt Peppers quite a bit. I was phasing out Donny Osmond and my brother being older and cooler, I would sneak and play his records when he wasn’t around. Then came Dark Side of the Moon, wow, just listened to that over and over, also with the headphones on. I remember putting on the headphones and listening to Dark Side of the Moon, and Crime of the Century while reading Carrie…