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To achieve the song's "cosmic" and haunting sound, Gilmour used a unique high-strung guitar tuning where the low E string was replaced with a string two octaves higher.

Although Roger Waters was the band's bassist, the iconic fretless bass part on this track was actually played by guitarist David Gilmour . pink_floyd_hey_you

Despite being a fan favorite, the song was entirely cut from the 1982 The Wall movie because Waters felt it didn't fit the film's chronological flow. To achieve the song's "cosmic" and haunting sound,

The song opens the second disc, immediately following "Goodbye Cruel World," where Pink has finished building his metaphorical wall of isolation. The song opens the second disc, immediately following

If you're in the Kansas City area, you can experience their music live at , a tribute performance on Friday, May 29, 2026 , at the Warehouse On Broadway .

In the context of the album, marks a pivotal moment of regret: