Pink Floyd, a well-distinguished English rock band formed in the 60s, had a huge commercial and critical success with their studio album Dark Side of the Moon.
Having over 45 million copies in estimated sales, this Pink Floyd bestselling album brought this legendary band from London to international fame.
These distinguished compositions set the bar really high for those who dare to perform them.
These performances either go really well or terribly wrong. Not only do you have to be incredibly skilled to play these songs, but you need to have raw talent. Guess how it went for the Italian busker who performed three Pink Floyd songs?
Fortunately, this busker was up to the challenge.
Imagine being in Italy. You’re outside of Pantheon, a former Roman temple, and there is an improvised stage set up in front of you. There’s a performer there who says he loves Pink Floyd. Of course, you decide to hang around for a while and see what he’s got—and that’s exactly what people in the video did.
It wasn’t long before heads were turning, and everyone was stopping to listen
The talented street performer is named Serin Halim, and he’s a well-known face in Rome.
This man is a one-man show. People remember him from all over for his brilliant covers of the Pink Floyd classics. His stage is a simple setup like many other street performers, a mic, one amplifier lingering in the background, and an open guitar case on the floor. Not to mention that Halim plays a black Stratocaster, similar to David Gilmour’s signature instrument.
Apparently, an electric guitar and several pre-recorded backing tracks are all this man needs to put on a show
Halim performs three popular Pink Floyd songs in the video—“Money,” “Time” and “Another Brick in the Wall.”
After the first couple of minutes into the video, we were already convinced that this was one gifted man. He clearly plays guitar with a lot of passion. The whole square seems to be pumping with energy only that only the original band seemed able to produce.
What an awesome way to remember such an iconic band!
Known for their extended compositions, sonic experimentation, and philosophical lyrics, Pink Floyd definitely deserves their title as one of the finest rock bands in popular music history.
For his part, Halim delivers pure emotions on the street, and the sound of his guitar is just perfect. When he begins to play the famous solo from “Another Brick in the Wall,” you will be left speechless. He’s the kind of artist who makes the original musician very proud.
As this video shows, quality music can tame any raw emotions.
The most emotional and touching part of the video is probably the moment when a drunk man appears behind Halim.
He’s holding a beer in his hand and is standing by, enchanted by the music he’s hearing. He looks “comfortably numb” and calmed down. The audience was dazzled, and a huge crowd gathered around the talented performer. Halim’s voice and playing are golden. As it turns out, he makes a living and supports his family by playing in front of Pantheon.
Since it was posted three years ago, the clip has earned more than five million YouTube views.
These songs are not as easy to play as Halim makes them seem!
Serin Halim is truly an amazing performer with a beautiful gift. He still performs outside of Rome’s most famous landmark. If you ever find yourself in Italy and get the chance to hear him play, go support his pure love for music! We hope that one day he will perform for the masses where everyone will get to experience Halim’s gift.
Watch the mind-blowing performance for yourself in the link below:
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