Ahead of Roger Waters: The Wall's release, a live Pink Floyd version of staple hit "Comfortably Numb" has been released. Featured in the upcoming concert film, the rendition showcases Waters' dramatic spin on the renowned track's lyrics while guitarist David Gilmour's original segments are taken over by singer Robbie Wyckoff. The movie's soundtrack is slated for release Friday (Nov. 20), boasting the live, extended version of the 1979 anthem.
"People say, 'Why do you write gloomy stuff?' And I always go, 'Next!' Or I go, 'You don't get to choose what you paint. If you have a vision, you f*cking paint it, and you just be very, very glad that you had a fucking thought that was cogent in some way,'" Waters explained to Esquire of his tendency to craft dark material.
Furthermore, the former Pink Floyd bassist detailed certain botches throughout his impressive career, specifically mentioning the last album he recorded with the psychedelic rock band before leaving the group, 1983's The Final Cut.
"There's some stuff about the production of that album that I think are a bit clunky and heavy-handed," he admitted. "I don't love the drum sound and, if I could do it again, I would be much more naturalistic in terms of the way things are constructed. I would not try to make this thing that has these huge dynamics in it."
Earlier in the year, the 72-year-old musician explained that even though the context of The Wall may have changed over the years, it's story ultimately stays true. Known Radiohead associate Nigel Godrich, helmed the soundtrack for Roger Waters: The Wall, stringing together concert recordings from Waters' world trek from 2010 to 2013.
Pink Floyd officially called it quits after releasing one final studio album, The Endless River, which had zero participation from Waters.
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