Pulse

Released in 1995, Pulse is more than just a live album, it's a monumental chronicle of Pink Floyd's post Waters era, a sonic and visual experience that captures the band at its most refined and theatrical. Recorded during the Division Bell tour of 1994, Pulse serves both as a celebration of Pink Floyd’s expansive legacy and a showcase of their enduring musical power. What makes Pulse exceptional is its near flawless execution of live renditions that somehow manage to retain, and often heighten, the grandeur of the studio originals. The album's centerpiece, a complete live performance of The Dark Side of the Moon, is a towering achievement. Songs like Time and Us and Them are delivered with such precision and atmosphere that they rival, and for some listeners, even surpass the studio versions. David Gilmour’s guitar work is simply transcendent. His solos, especially in Comfortably Numb and Shine On You Crazy Diamond are sprawling and emotive, drenched in the kind of tone and phrasing only he can summon. Richard Wright’s keys are moody and textural, and Nick Mason’s drumming is solid, providing the pulse (pun intended) that holds everything together. The original release of Pulse was notable not only for its audio quality but also for its iconic packaging, including the blinking LED on the CD box, a perfect symbol of the album’s heartbeat like rhythm. The accompanying concert video adds an extra layer to the experience, with stunning visuals and stage production that elevated the live show into a full blown theatrical spectacle. Critics at the time were mixed, some accused the album of being overproduced or too polished. But that polish is part of Pulse's charm. It isn't a raw, gritty live album; it’s an atmospheric, immersive reproduction of a band in full command of its legacy and its sound. Pulse is not just a live album, it’s a curated journey through Pink Floyd’s most celebrated work. It offers fans a rare opportunity to hear The Dark Side of the Moon in its entirety live, wrapped in the lush sonic textures that only Gilmour, Wright, and Mason could conjure. For longtime fans, it’s essential. For newcomers, it’s a gateway to one of rock’s most influential catalogues.

Excellent PF in concert, great tracks including DSOTM live plus many others. Just wish the vinyl was cheaper to buy but CD for the priceis excellent.

VERY GOOD

I know that the recordings on this CD are taken from already available albums/Cds but I still listen to it several times a week. Great stuff.

Excellent!

This epic live-on-stage album was recorded on the `Division Bell' tour in the late summer of 1994, by the Waters-light version of Pink Floyd. All the recordings are from UK/European concert dates. Whilst acknowledging Roger's exceptional lyrical and songwriting skills during his years with Floyd, you have to say that here he's not really missed. Guy Pratt does an excellent job as fill-in bass player as David Gilmour takes centre stage with some outstanding guitar work and lead vocals, supported by Richard Wright's rich expansive soundscapes and Nick Mason's solid and energetic drumming. The first disk opens with a spine-tingling rendition of `Shine On You Crazy Diamond' followed up by the Barrett-era classic `Astronomy Domine', rarely played by the band onstage since the early 70s. The remaining material is from the seminal `Division Bell' album, and capped-off with `Another Brick in the Wall pt 2', another Gilmour composition. The second disk is a complete and truly excellent performance of `Dark Side' in its entirety, followed by three encores including Gilmour-classics the WYWH title-song and `Comfortably Numb'. `Pulse' is arguably even better than `The Delicate Sound of Thunder' as the definitive official-release live-on-stage Pink Floyd album. The rejuvenated `Division Bell' band radiates confidence, experience and professionalism. With none of the interpersonal tension so evident during Roger's last couple of years with Floyd, the band here is more relaxed and the resultant music outstanding. `Pulse' is a corker, and essential for any Pink Floyd collection.

I have to disagree with the earlier comments about 'Time'. I think the reviewer must have been comparing it with the immaculate and awe-inspiring version on DSOTM which is still one of the all time classic tracks ever recorded by anyone. OK the Pulse version does not quite meet the levels of perfection achieved in the studio but it is still pretty good for a 'live' version. I suppose the missing ingredient is Roger Waters, without whom Floyd are not quite the Real Floyd. My highlight is the extended Gilmour guitar work on 'Money'. My one slight disappointment is Great Gig the Sky - on which the female vocals fail to match the iconic voice of Clare Torry on the DSOTM original. All in all this album is well worth owning.

Live concert with Floyd post Waters. Great sound quality and the whole of Dark Side and more is stunning to hear. Highly recommend!

Certainement le meilleur album live de Pink Floyd, meilleur que "Delicate Sound of Thunder" ! Impossible de faire l'impasse sur cet album si l'on est fan de PF! Le son est extrêmement proche des versions studio ce qui est une véritable prouesse ! Le seul reproche que l'on peut lui faire est de ne pas avoir de morceaux issus de l'album Animal ! L'origine est certainement le contentieux entre Gilmour et Waters , qui déjà pointe le bout de sont nez! A posséder absolument !!

indian version. original!

DVDより、音楽に集中出来て楽しめる。パッケージデザインも良好で、使い勝手も好ましいものです。

Just love this group. Fast delivery too

Lleva lo mejor de Pink Floyd y encima en directo; no se puede pedir más. Edición muy cuidada y muy bien presentada con material extra y fotografías espectaculares del grupo y la gira. Un directo imprescindible en cualquier discografía que se precie.