The performance is divided into two main acts, blending Pink Floyd’s progressive rock history with Waters' recent solo work:
Released officially on October 2, 2020, the project is available in several formats: : Standard 2CD sets and a 3LP vinyl edition.
The 2019 concert film and live album Roger Waters: Us + Them documents the of the same name, capturing performances from the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam. The project, directed by Waters and Sean Evans, serves as a thematic successor to their previous collaboration, Roger Waters: The Wall . Core Themes and Narrative Roger Waters: Us Them
: Reviewers note that the production blends the dystopian "Orwellian" themes of Animals with the psychological isolation found in The Wall .
: Focuses on more aggressive political tracks including "Dogs," "Pigs (Three Different Ones)," and "Money," before concluding with "Brain Damage" and "Eclipse". Physical and Digital Releases The performance is divided into two main acts,
: The tour featured a group of session musicians, including notable vocalists like Lucius, who provided the "melodic, almost angelic" harmonies that contrast Waters' own "powerful and explosive" vocal style.
The title Us + Them is derived from the classic 1973 Pink Floyd track "Us and Them," which explores themes of isolation and conflict. The production expands these ideas into a modern "call to action" against contemporary political and social issues. Core Themes and Narrative : Reviewers note that
: Blu-ray and DVD releases include bonus footage such as the documentary "Fleeting Glimpse" and additional live performances of "Comfortably Numb" and "Smell the Roses". Collaborative Context