David Gilmour In Concert
As you may have noticed from our Latest News, the 2001 Meltdown show at London’s Royal Festival Hall – which became ‘David Gilmour In Concert’ upon its release on DVD in late 2002 – could well be appearing on a television near you.
If you live in Portugal, then RTP will broadcast it on Saturday 22 April on RTP1, with a repeat following in May.
Contrary to reports elsewhere, the UK’s Channel 4 will not be showing this concert on Saturday 15 April.
We’ll let you know the broadcast times, and which other countries are going to be airing the concert, when we have all the details.
We’ve got two full tracks and four clips from this concert on the Discography page, by the way.
Can we also put an end to the endless questions about a DVD of the ‘On An Island’ tour by saying that a DVD is being discussed and we’ll let you know when an official decision has been made.
There are no plans, however, for a live CD.
fet ed is this exactly the same show that became on the dvd david gilmour in concert or is this the meltdown show only :-) i thoutght there were 2 different shows oin the dvd
cheers
Linda
[I believe it's the same as the DVD, which was the Meltdown show of June 2001 in its entirety. The DVD extras were from the 2002 London shows. - Features Editor]
OOhhh, David Gilmour on tv perhaps this is finally the way that some of my dimwitted friends will finally see the brilliance of the guy I ramble on about all day.
How exciting!
He he
… as long as people can convert a DVD audio track to MP3′s, they’ll have a live album anyway.
I am very pleased about this news, the show I saw was excellent, and it would be a shame to lose this period of live performance to unreliable memories.
The Meltdown show was even better in person than on television.
ed, didn’t channel 4 show this in the uk aroundabouts the time the dvd came out? i remember it was on late one night.
[They did. The DVD came out the following day. - Features Editor]
Great! Love to know when the Meltdown show will be aired in the states.
Hi FEd and everyone else… hope everyone is fighting fit and looking forward to the US shows coming up?
First, great to see the blog back and firing on all cylinders (good work, Eric!). As some others have said, it has become an essential daily visit!
An hour of the DG In Concert is being aired on the UK’s Channel 4, on Saturday 15th April, at 1:30am.
Hope this helps…but then, everyone here has got it already on DVD. Right? RIGHT? If not, do yourself a massive favour and snap one up! It’s a beauty!
[I second that. Thanks, Matt. - Features Editor]
So we’ll have to look at E-Bay for bootlegged music instead? Come on guys…
John
“didn’t anybody tell you yet that you lost the election and Mr.Harper is now our prime minister.”
Merde…Personne me dit quelque chose!!
Hooray, yes as you say something good on tv shocker! Or rather something that dosen’t involve Z list ‘celebrities’ skating, singing (?) dancing, cooking or being shoved in a jungle.
[I believe it's the same as the DVD, which was the Meltdown show of June 2001 in its entirety. The DVD extras were from the 2002 London shows. - Features Editor]
o i see . nothing really exciting for me then as i have had the dvd for a good while . i probably will watch it anyway as the concert is cool . thats if it come to english or irish tv :-)
peace
Linda
Hi, dear Fed,
Je sais que ce n’est pas le lieu, mais…
Dites-moi, que pense-t-on de ce qui se passe ici, en France, quand on vit “ailleurs”? Oh, ne craignez rien, malgré ce que semblent dire vos journaux. Ce n’est pas la révolution. Vous pouvez venir en France, cher Fed, comme vous en avez eu l’idée. Nous vous accueillerons avec joie (et ce n’est pas seulement pour savoir qui vous êtes, dear Fed… non non…)
- To Clemens:
Avez-vous remarqué que les guerres de religion ont toujours été déclenchées par des religions monothéistes. Les polythéistes se sont contentées d’absorber les dieux des pays conquis pour des raisons économiques ou hégémoniques…
Bon, je sais, ce n’était pas l’endroit. Pardon, dear Fed.
Et pardon aussi pour le français (mais à l’heure qu’il est…)
PS. J’espère que vous pourrez enfin voir mes dessins (si ça ne marche pas cette fois, je… je…!)
Ikkar, with love.
[Les journaux sont pleins des mensonges. Je regret, mais je n'ai pas les mots français pour dire ce que je pense. Mon professeur français à l'école dit comment parler à la banque, la poste, la station, le restaurant, l'hôpital... Beaucoup d'endroits importants, mais rien au sujet de la politique, ou le monde, ou la vérité... la substance importante. Ainsi, j'ai besoin de beaucoup practice! J'espère que je peux voir votre art, Ikkar. Je voudrais cela beaucoup. Je vous souhaite un très bon weekend. - Features Editor]
As many others have already noted, I too missed my daily read. Also like many others I am in the process of coordinating my travel arrangements to NYC for the 4/5 show. If all goes as planned I’ll see you at the telestrater. Six days and counting…can hardly wait!!
I love Echoes but if I had to choose I’d rather hear David play two 8 minute songs than one 16 minute song. More the merrier!!
Fed,
Explain this to me. David put out a DVD of live stuff a few years ago, now they’re talking about putting out another DVD instead of a live album? That makes no sense. I personally find watching DVDs of concerts incredibly boring (though I don’t find going to concerts boring at all, go figure).
“On an Island” is a hit worldwide, I’m sure some people would love to hear some of those songs live, as well as “Dominoes” “Wut’s…uh, the Deal”, “Fat Old Sun” and the other, more obvious fan favorites. Call David and tell him that I demand a cd and not a DVD. Or we can compromise and do both. Also, tell him I’m the president of Columbia Records.
Matt
[When you write here, you are telling him yourself! - Features Editor]
In response to those that have ‘replied’ to my views – March 27, 2006 06:22 PM. I think it’s wonderful to be fortunate enough to have escaped the psychological constructs of the system and be conscience of the magnificence and infinity of space. Our scientific understanding of space is inconsequential; a worthless quest for the human ego. We already have the answers inside us – we are united elements; part of the very process. Something we need not experience to understand. The language is not important. The ruling class will not define and conquer space. The human race is but a minute part of the ultimate recycling process that is the chemistry of space. Construction and deconstruction. Earth is but one reaction in the never ending chain that is space. This reaction is not governed by emotion/ego; it is governed by chemical attraction and reaction. Life will extinguish itself and so will out planet – that is certain. I merely express the power of applied pure logic – powers of the mind that most have been trained to use for other purposes. Our system is not conducive to reality. The system is a closed circuit that rellies on feedback and distortion – an implied psychological reality that is based on appeasement of ego. Our society is an ambiguous mass delusion supported by a carefully crafted support network of delusions; reinforced by steady streams of media induced non-realities. All devised to support and add false structure to the ruling class control system.
Religion is but one of the mechanisms employed by the earths ruling class – it is the psychological foundation for many of the other systems and allows integration of given psychological constructs to be effectively employed. Most of these systems are installed over time with repetitive ritual/ceremony. These emotional disorders are installed from birth and accepted by the masses as evolutionary Trates of the human mind – as are many other constructs clouding the reality of the working class. These delusions are merely a common accepted reality imprinted on the minds of the working class by the power system that exploits our earth; abstracts that are utilised by our installed religious convictions and add a further layer of enslavement to the mind of the working class.
Science is ego. It is a tool of the system; used as a means to advance and stabilise it’s power base. The ruling class utilises science as a means to create vehicles of death and destruction. Most advances in medicine, surgery and pharmacology evolved from warfare. The drug company’s aren’t interested in cures; they merely devise ways of extending life for a given duration post disorder diagnosis. Diseases that are reactions to environmental factors caused by science in the first instance. War is a tool used to reinforce the power class and to dilute and deplete the working class of certain personality types and Trates that the system sees as a threat. War diluted the healthy and strong from our population – a price the working class will pay forever. War disease and famine is used as a means of controlling the worlds population. AIDS and many other diseases are a product of the power system/science. All of these systems are a construct of the worlds ruling class. Science serves the purpose of enabling the use of the earths resources for the economic growth of the ruling class – merely another level of control for the ruling class/system.
Tim, Clemens, Hypnoton, Thad, Angello etc. I accept that you believe what you are saying to be true, but as far as I’m concerned you are all just expunging rhetoric that has been programmed into you by the system – a defensive barrage the system has installed to protect it’s self from people that discount the ultimate value of it. I hope in the future that our final days on this planet will not be ruled by the power class and that the populous will wake and realise that we were driven to this point by a sector of people that has only their happiness and best interest at heart. Not that it really matters. Our propensity for self destruction is a flaw that lays at the very centre of our being. I will flow happily into the abyss when my time comes. I don’t fear death because I understand who I am and what we are. Anyway, I’m off to stimulate my nervous system with some of David’s album.
Thank you for the kind words Features Editor, Veronica and of course Dr Phang.
Hysteron proteron
I got the cd for my birthday and I love it. Here is the review:
This is the Pink Floyd’s guitarist 3rd solo album and it could have easily been a good Floyd cd. Its been 13 years since the last studio Floyd cd, The Divisional Bell. And its been 22 years since his last solo album, About Face. He obviously likes to take his time when it comes to making music. Coming off the heels of the Pink Floyd reunion at London’s G8 music festival last summer, Dave finally emerges with new sounds. The cd comes packaged in a nice book cover complete with lyrics and some not-too-artsy pics. Very nice package even if Hipnosis (long time Floyd design and artwork team) weren’t there to create it.
The cd kicks off with some moody sound effects and orchestral score to kind of draw in the listener. It goes on just abit long but some tasteful guitar playing comes in. The first song is the title track, which sounds in tempo like a cross between Floyd’s ‘Breathe and ‘There’s No Way Out Of Here’ from his first solo album from 1978. Fellow Floyd Rick Wright is on Hammond organ and David Crosby and Graham Nash provide backup vocals. This song has a cool 70′s AOR feel.
The next song ‘The Blue’ is a beautiful meloncholy song. One of my new fave songs. His voice is very effective, as it is throughout the whole cd. His guitar playing is fantastic and right on. There is no Stevie Ray Vaughen blues wanking here. Gilmour always plays along with the atmosphere of the songs. He is a good example for ALL guitar players to hear and understand what playing tastefully is about. Not even Clapton today can create the kind of ambience Dave gets out of his Strat.
Most of the songs were written with his wife Polly Samson and she has been a good lyricist for Dave. She co-wrote songs on Division Bell and she has a good way of expressing human interactions, both postive and negative in songs. Roger Waters tends to go off into his own rant and finds targets for his songs. Polly is more connected to universal feelings regarding relationships. She helps Dave create a proper mood with her lyrics to match his music.
The next song, ‘Take A Breath’, sounds like something that King Crimson might have recorded for their early 70′s album ‘Red’. This is a nice surprise to hear as He practically ressurrects the better aspects of Prog Rock on this track without it sounding pompous or bloated. Nope, no ELP here. It has a slight laid back feel for one of the ‘rockers’ on the cd.
Next we have ‘Red Sky At Night’ and it has a similar Melotron intro like ‘Shine On You Crazy Diamond’. The Floyd comparisons are inevitable here. This track probably should have kicked off the cd.
The rest of the cd has sound effects fading in and out and some musical passages seem to kinda go on for abit. This is down to how relaxed you are listening to the cd up to this point. The musical interludes will either enhance your mellow state or your going to hit the track select button on your cd player for the next track. Gilmour pretty much surfs laid back but the music is not lazy nor meandering. I take exception to Rolling Stone’s review of the cd when they call the cd too derivitive of adult ear candy. The point is that Gilmour/Floyd grew with its audience through the years. We have a very logical progression musically and Gilmour isn’t bothering to do rap songs or emo crap to suit Rolling Stone’s musical understanding. He is on his own musical island.
And its a nice place to visit.
[I am very pleased about this news, the show I saw was excellent, and it would be a shame to lose this period of live performance to unreliable memories.]
I agree with you 100 %
On the “David Gilmour in Concert DVD” I think I need to buy me a second copy already…
Very nice concert, I liked the acoustic versions of the songs. Great band too!
Best, Clemens
PLEASE
One more live date in Italy!!!!!!
We love you.
This is a little off topic and I’m not sure if I should post it hear but I thought I’d give everyone a little advice about getting the “island jam” cd. I live in the US and i got mine through amazon.com but they do sometimes ship internationally. There is one available on the site right now under “collectible” and it is available for international shipping. It’s $24.99 and you get the On An Island cd to. I’m sure there will be more to come, I hope this information will help. Good luck picking up a copy.
I’ve done it!!!
I can play the first solo to Comfortably Numb note for note along with DG (The Live8 version)… Now it’s onto the second one…so if anyone knows a site with a good version of the second lead break on I’d appreciate it…
I have already bought the meltdown on dvd. my question is will it be played in the states and will PBS carry it.If you find out will you lets us know. Thomas
[We'll certainly let you know. - Features Editor]
I have watched the DVD a few times and it was good. It’s nothing compared to what I’m expecting to see at Massey Hall on April 10th though. I am really, really, really, really, X1000 excited to see this show.
By the way…
Are there plans for a DVD or live CD?
How about plans for any more live US dates?
When’s Pulse coming out and will there ever be a PF reunion?
…Laughing out loud…that was just a joke. Please don’t ban me for it. Just some innocent humor about the questions that I have already seen like a thousand different times in here. People need to start reading before they post!!
[Only a thousand times? Are you reading thoroughly? - Features Editor]
Ah hell, we’ve all got that on DVD, don’t we? Plus we who have it get to see “Spare Digits” and the television viewers don’t, nyah nyah nyah.
ps – I’m packing for NYC: Guy, do you like jelly babies?
pps – David (I know you’re out there!), it would be nice if you’d consider putting some of your recipes on the website. Pick me out a vegetarian one, there’s a good lad.
xo
Deborah
“An hour of the DG In Concert is being aired on the UK’s Channel 4, on Saturday 15th April, at 1:30am”
That’s great news, but why oh why put it on at 1.30am? I know in this wonderous age of Tivo/Sky+ that the airing time isn’t a big deal anymore, but imho it deserves something the other side of midnight.
I’d love to see DG and the boys on Later with Jools at some point when they get back from conquering the world, but I’m guessing this will happen in time
Also, I rode past the Roundhouse in Camden today and the renovation work is really progressing. That’s another venue I would love to see DG play when it’s finished…
Oh yes, and I listened to Meddle today for the first time in a while, and in the context of having listened to OAI a lot recently there are so many songs that I’d love David to play (not necessarily on this tour..!!). Fearless in particular stood out as one of those songs that begs to be revisited, or maybe even San Tropez.
Caption: David wasn’t at all phased as the mothership landed stage right
N
Just a note to say how much I love the album! I just can’t get enough of it…so beautiful (just like David!). It’s such a shame I’m going to miss all of the concerts in the U.S. due to all the sold out shows. A DVD is my only chance to share the experience, so please give it every consideration. Do it for the fans!
got my ticket`s today for bridgewater hall, now it seems real, I just can`t wait!
Hi, probably RTP will broadcast it is such late hours like 3 or 4am that most people won’t be able to watch this great concert. They usually do that with no comercials whatsoever, last week the Dire Straits ‘On the Night’ was on TV at 3am.
I don’t get the whole “yes to a DVD, no to a CD” idea.
If you’re going to produce one then you might as well do both. I mean, I know I’d buy them. lol
Either way, I’m pumped for Radio City Music Hall on Wednesday! I can’t believe it’s less than a week away!!!!!
WOO HOO!!! :-D
Meltdown is so good! I have it and love it, however a DVD of this tour would be incredible—then my kids (fellow Gilmourites) could see it. Great idea!!! Think of all the unluckies with no tickets, zillions of people would be able to see this tour, which sounds fantastic!!!! OH AND I’M SEEING MY BELOVED DAVID GILMOUR TWO WEEKS FROM TODAY!!!!!!YEAH BABY!!!!!!
Love,
Elizabeth (USA)
David has mentioned the Rah shows will be taped for a Dvd on a Interview he did. There is a link on the On an Island page of my site you can view by clicking the link below. I also totally agree that if you have not got your copy of David Gilmour live in concert dvd your missing a great piece. The way David stripped down all those songs to pure form was simply amazing. Besides how else can you view David Saying F- Georges Bizet then on the Home video extra? The extras section is loaded with goodies, my particular fav is when David Does Shakspears Sonnet 18, you get a wonderful overview of the Astoria. I just wish we got a Glimpse of Phil ….He does such a great job for David!
Randy Ekstrom, extremley excited chap to see David in New York
Hi!i realy hope that it will be a dvd from the tour,and that it will conteins all songs played on the tour! WHY? think of all that realy wanted to go to ON AN ISLAND consert but was not able to get ticket ,or like my living up in Alta ,North Norway,the cost just to get down where the consert was held,will cost me 1100 Pund alone just for the airticket.So pleace think about all of us that never had the chance!
Pleace David Gilmour
think about all of us pleace:)
Sir David,
The new DAVID GILMOUR DVD will certainly be record in Montreal….if a venue date is finally announced hihihi….
Tchiao!
Claude
As I told all of my co-workers today,
“Five more days and I go to the big city…Yippee!”
The anticipation is killing me, I hope it lasts.
By Tuesday I should be driving them all crazy!
Can I just say (in purely relative terms) that David is promoting his tour as the voice and guitar of Pink Floyd and Roger is promoting his tour as the creative genius of Pink Floyd, both of which, are arguable but(to my mind)fair appreciations of your work together(not ignoring Nick and Rick’s truly outstanding contributions for a second) The Live8 set was a dream come true for Pink Floyd fans and purely for selfish reasons, I’d love to hear what you fab four could produce in the studio again but I respect, without question, David, Roger, Nick and Rick’s right (seriously, no pun intended!) to pursue your own musical and artistic course. You guys (and Syd of course) are and forever will be, a major part of popular music history- Shine on.
[I'm sorry, but I don't see how anyone can argue that David was Pink Floyd's voice and guitar. - Features Editor]
I figure here in the states the show will be on Public Broadcasting as a way of raising funds for the freespeach forums of PBS and NPR, always a thrill to hear or watch a concert on television. They usually have some sort of gift when you pledge money, perhaps autographed copies of On An Island? Or shall I wait and get mine personally autographed by the man himself? (Ah… dreams)
YAY!
I wanted this to come to DVD!
Strangely enough as I do read almost all the comments here, What are David’s plans after his 2006 Solo Tour?
[I'd imagine some time relaxing with his family sounds like a good plan. - Features Editor]
thanks for considering a DVD release of this tour, some of us just dont have the money or the proximity to see this event and this will have to do. It would be a nice addition to the Meltdown DVD & ’84 Hammersmith video.
Why Doesnt David offer Soundboards for sale through his website? it would be a GREAT way to raise money for the charities he likes to promote, and give us fans something we want. it would fill the demand that the evil scalpers on ebay are filling, and help a good cause. I WOULD BUY ALL YOU OFFERED.
I’m sure no one will pay attention to this, but here goes anyway. If anybody does read this and agrees, let David know along with me. I love “On and Island”! What a great album and a treat to all the Gilmour and Floyd fans out there. Thanks David! I’m happy it will be played in its entirety for the concert. But, I’m surprised that some of the older David Gilmour solo material isn’t being played.
I love the setlist…don’t get me wrong. It couldn’t be better (well, maybe it could be just a teensy-weensy-wee bit better hearing David sing and play “Dogs” right after “Echoes” along with Richard Wright on the Hammond B3. We love you too Richard!). But how about hearing “There’s No Way Out of Here”, “Out of the Blue” or “Love on the Air”? Or my absolute favorite Gilmour tune, “Murder”.
Is anybody with me? Let’s talk David into adding one for the North American shows! You are the best David!! See you in Rosemont, IL…
–Jonas
If concert footage is filmed, please, please be forward thinking and record it in high-definition.
Dear Mr Feated,
Terrific. This concert was terrific. Just between the european and american tours, thanks to David and Richard, Guy, Phil, Jon, Steve, Dick for their private and very special jam on my studio-barge “The Agora”, near Monaco :
-First half
Fat old dark side of the moon
Me, Alice
Obscured by money
The great narrow way in the sky (with Sam Brown)
A pocketful of dominoes
Coming back to hopes
-Second half
Where we breathe
Until we smile
Where we breathe (reprise)
Set the controls for the heart of the island
High times
A great day for echoes
-Encore
Wish you learn to fly
Comfortably eclipsed
Frédéric Barrès
(A french David Gilmour fan since 1968-A saucerful of secrets to 2050-Agay’s dreams revenge…and with the marvelous 2007-On an island Live)
Excellent photo today, so surreal. Yesterday’s blog just dragged me down after awhile regarding you know who. It’s done, let’s get on with the show at hand here. To Kasra, well done. Maybe we will all meet at the Hard Rock. Hope we can get in, it’ll be packed for sure. Nice photo of Phil and Guy yesterday, what great Smiles. Thanks.
Great to see David on TV. But 1.30am in UK can this be true? Right at peak viewing then! Bye the what what does “genre-busting” mean Fed when you described the concert in “latest News”? Is it anything to do with jeans?
Have to say that the Mermaid concert was a millions times better than “Meltdown” due to more electricity in more ways than one!
Ian Pearson
Caption
“David is caught whispering sweet nothings into the arm of a naked robot!”
Ian Pearson
Dear Fed,
is David planning to add new italian venues for another 2 or 3 gigs? Most probably Venice….
Sorry to borther you with such a question, but there are a lot of rumors in Italy.
Thank you all!
[A lot of rumours, but no hard fact unfortunately. If any were true, we'd tell you. - Features Editor]
Very nice F.E., how these forums are inspiring debates other than our fondness for David (sports,politics,meaning of life,your identity,fraud,spelling etc.)but all the while still somehow being connected to David.Many great comments and a few that may be considered offensive to many partcipants,but that’s what makes the world go round.Thank you so much for being such a fine mediator and allowing us to vent one way or the other.David should, and I’m sure he is, proud of you.
[John, you're making me blush. - Features Editor]
This composite photograph is exceptionally cool, so I thought I’d share. The combination of the Eclipse with the mention of Kastelorizo Island seems awfully coincidental, don’t you think?
They only leave these pictures on the site for 24 hours at a time, and it just went up at 2100 California time Thursday (0500 Friday UTC), so check it out soon by clicking on my name.
(Thanks, F”Ed)
Dave
Caption…
(Everybody sing along now indeed)
“Shine On You Crazy Features Editor”
–
Sorry about the bastardizaton(how’s that for a word?)of such classic lyrics and their meaning but it’s just for fun.I think we need more fun here today since yesterday was getting a little heavy.
Hello everyone,
when David Gilmour album came out (1978) I remember
some private italian TV showing the videos of few songs. I’m sure there was at least Mihalis, There’s no way out of here and So far away, but probably it was the full album. There was David and the band, playing in a studio , I don’t know where it was recorded.
I’ve never seen this videos anymore, it it possible to find them?
Ciao Marina
[It wasn't the full album, it was a short promotional film featuring David in the studio performing five tracks from his first solo album: 'No Way', 'There's No Way Out Of Here', 'Mihalis', 'I Can't Breathe Anymore' and 'So Far Away'. It was never officially released. - Features Editor]
OK, further studying of the clues leads me to revise my conclusions concerning the identity of the FEd. I think we’re close to finally solving the mystery of Lord Lucan guys.
Glad to see the blog back up and working……..I was freaking out, thinking I’d done something to my PC, and doubly freaking out because I couldn’t access the blog !! Nice to see that DG In Concert (The Meltdown Concert) will be aired again………it’s pure class !! And finally, a quick question for our dear Feat Ed – Would it be possible to number each blog entry on each daily page, as I’m not always able to view all the blog entries in one go. It’s a complete pain in the arse, having to step through each blog entry, to find the place where I left off ! It’s just that I don’t like to miss a single entry…….as we have such a bunch of nutters (in a nice way !) on here, and everyone usually posts something worth reading ! Cheers !
[That would be good, wouldn't it? I'll see if it's possible. - Features Editor]
DG in Concert appears on a TV near me every single time I put on the DVD. I might even be needing a new copy…
Hey, Ebay is being sued in the US… can we get methaphysical and say: KARMA!
Have a nice weekend FEd!
[The same to you, mate. - Features Editor]
Hallo!
Is there any chanse that the articles in the Press section can be translated into english? I think about the rewiews from Italy and France. Maybe some of all the devoted fans can help?
*Sigh*….
what a terrible feeling it is knowing that I will never see DG live in concert. Not now! Not ever.. unless i land on a million bucks and get visas to all the countries he’s touring in. sucks to not be in the western world
Caption…
(David thnking while singing)
“I’m barely flexing my left arm and look at it!!Hope they are noticing.Sleeve could be a little shorter though.Oh well..pillocks if they’re not. Match that Guy..Oh well..doesn’t matter.Looks good to me though!
Hey FEd!
Today I’m wearing David’s tour T-shirt! I’m very beautiful!!
I hope a lot of people see my t-shirt and decide to buy the album!
Have a great day!
L!
[I'm sure it looks better than a sandwich board... and the cheap eBay fakes. - Features Editor]
Happy Friday,
We are back on air. And it was a technical problem. So tapping the top of my screen was never going to work then.
I have almost caught up on the last few days bloggings and what has dissapointed me the most is the reaction to the quack from Quebec. Can we please ignore neanderthals like him and concentrate on the lovely reviews like the one recieved from Italy. Apologies to the reviewer your name escapes me now.
Finally FED, for you, a question I like to ask people is ‘what was the first record they bought’ and (if into Pink Floyd) ‘what was the first PF record they bought.
Honest answers please, we will not mock. If it helps I can give you my answers.
Pete – Coventry
[Oh, that would be telling. It would also be highly embarrassing. - Features Editor]
Hi,
Great news about the airing of the concert, know what I’ll be watching. Any news on the release of ‘on an island’ on vinyl as the date per amazon keeps changing and its already delayed. IS there a date set in stone?
[Hi Andy. As soon as I'm told, I'll tell you. - Features Editor]
In fact, everyone, lets have a Fiday smile.
Tell us:
First record bought
First record given
First Pink Floyd record heard/bought
Pete – Coventry
[I'm thinking about it, mate. - Features Editor]
Caption -
“Hi Claude. Glad to see you got a ticket. Security…”
Excellent News! I hope someone in Canada picks up this broadcast option.
CM
hi all,
after the big stadium rock ’80 and ’90 tours, the “in concert dvd” was a big surprise. really exciting with the different arrangements, i love it! my favourite is shine on – part 2, (with the wind machine). the only minor is the gospol choir. after repeated listening they are irritating. it’s good that for the On an island tour these singers are left home!
i bought a dvd player for this show!
enjoy, Marco
HI ALL JUST RECEIVED MY TICKETS TO THE GLASGOW SHOW WHICH I PURCHASED THROUGH THIS FATASTIC WEBSITE BRILLIANT SEATS!!!!!!!GETTING EVEN MORE EXCITED NOW THANK YOU BYEEEEEEEEE
Portugal, Portugal, Always Portugal!
Always pioneers with Pink Floyd: The beginning of the European leg of the Division Bell Tour, and now the broadcast of David’s concerts on National Television! I think we deserve at least a concert of David´s tour alive! Maybe in Rock in Rio-Lisboa ?
Cheers,
Pedro from Portugal
YIPPPPPPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE WOW OH WOW
Just got tickets today for Glasgow concert. Seats C 16 and 17. Couldnt be better. Am I pleased or what???????????????????????????????????????????
Cant wait now. Hyper hyper. Who is sitting in seats 15 and 18? Anyone here?
Ian Pearson
Hi all, I myself own the dvd but having come to tv is great for the fans who don’t have it.
And can I just put my words in I made up about David, as when it crashed I don’t think my post went through.
DAVID GILMOUR
Devine,Admirable,Voice,Indulging,Davids,Guitaring Inticing,Loving,Man,Oustanding,Unique,Rhythm
Bye 4 now Eclipse x I LUV U DAVID X
Caption Comp: Chooseing the New York Subway as a venue was a bad idea as the rest of the band lept out of the way leaving David infront of the incoming 2.30 from Manhatten!
[It does look like an approaching train! Spooky. - Features Editor]
Hysteron proteron -interesting opinions – too many words for me though. Remember “less is more” and “perception is the truth”. Thats why I like David’s instrumentals the best. At least one can sing along in tune to an instrumental. And I speak as Chairman of the British Society of Scientific Glassblowers who has just published our latest Journal with a name check to David. How do I send a copy to you FED?
Ian Pearson
[That's very kind of you, Ian. I'll e-mail you later. - Features Editor]
Is Hysteron proteron the Architect from the Matrix ??
Does that mean the Features Editor is in fact Neo ?? Has he drawn us to this web site in order to free us from our vats ?? What if David Gilmour doesn’t exist outside the Matrix ??? I think I’ll take the blue pill just in case.
Martin.
[Gosh, these guesses... - Features Editor]
In response to Matt’s comments about DVD or CD….
I kinda see where you’re coming from but, I guess DVD is seen as the ‘thing to do’ these days – and I will happily go out and buy a copy if one is released. But I have to be honest and say I don’t often get the chance to sit down and watch a DVD – certainly not right through – but that is probably down to my lifestyle/family circumstances. A CD is wonderful to just stick on in the back ground – only a few flashing lights on the hi-fi to watch!!
But, like most people I’ll be grateful for anything that is released, in any format.
Just one last thought, when Rush released their R30 DVD last year they also offered a ‘Deluxe’ version, which included the soundtrack on 2 CD’s…so there are ways it can be done.
Jonas wrote “Is anybody with me? Let’s talk David into adding one for the North American shows! You are the best David!! See you in Rosemont, IL…”
RTFB…
Well Done Rudders for learning the first Comfortably Numb solo, I myself learnt it a few weeks ago, it’s a cracking solo!!!!
Vince
nous sommes tres tres tres tres décus qu’aucune date de concert est prevu au quebec.
des fans touchés profondément.
I personally prefer live audio CD releases to DVD releases. For me, its all about the music and hearing the performance. Plus, the way my life is now, the only time I really get to listen to much music is in the car while commuting to and from work. DVDs certainly don’t help there!
I vote for these live CDs: About Face Tour, Meltdown Concert, and On and Island Live Tour. If David doesn’t want to go through the hassle of creating, producing and distributing CDs for a major release,why not just make the music files available for download. Hot Tuna does this with live performances on their website. We can buy them directly from David and make our own CDs! It saves time, money and hassle.
Just some thoughts from a greedy fan. Can’t wait to see the show at Radio City on April 4.
Mike from Connecticut
I Think the setlist is GREAT!… Please don’t drop Echoes.. Ping, Ping!!
I think I’m about to break some Guinness records, cause I just can’t seem to put the On an island CD down… I listen and listen to it all day, and I just love the way that Gilmour plays that guitar! The feeling, put into every solo, just makes me go nuts!…
Can’t wait for April 4th to come… See you all there!
P.S. How about asking Sam Brown to come and sing the Great Gig again!… just kiddin’ but wouldn’t it be nice?!…
that sounds nice. loving all the press accounts. is the new live echoes one of the greatest moments in music history? phil. phil. anyone. i’ll find out sunday next i suppose. if the dg live dvd isn’t enough for you, you may wish to explore live at pompeii, another great live set, with lots of explosions. kind of.
Sorry if I didn’t make my personal view clear of David’s overall contribution to the ‘Pink Floyd sound’ clearer Ed. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that he was the main voice of the band up until ‘The Final Cut’ era and that he was and remains, in my opinion, one of the most tasteful and talented guitarists and singers in rock music history, which is why I’m looking forward so much to the Glasgow gig- the tickets for which, arrived today, shine on indeed! :-)
p.s. on the subject of ‘The Final Cut’ I know David is on record as saying that this was a particularly stressful period for him personally, yet it’s a testament to his ability that the record contains (for my money) some of his best guitar work, especially in ‘Not Now John’ in which he seems to be channeling his frustration of the time into an absolutely blistering solo. I’m very happy for him now that his obviously current, blissful existence is reflected in ‘On An Island’ and the album is a joy to listen to.
[Oh, that would be telling. It would also be highly embarrassing. - Features Editor]
Right, as I suggested it I will go first:
My mum bought me ‘Little White Bull’ by Tommy Steele and ‘My old mans a dustman’ by Lonnie Donegan. First album bought was ‘Revolver’ by the Beatles.
First Pink Floyd album bought was ‘Ummagumma’
First ever concert I saw was Procal Harum.
Pete – Coventry
[Did you know that 'Little White Bull' was written by Mike Pratt, father of our very own Guy? And frankly I'm outraged that no one has requested a version of 'My Old Man's a Dustman' for the US leg of the tour. - Features Editor]
I always like Fridays but today was even better than normal.
My advanced Booking (Trinity street) tickets for Glasgow just arrived. I’m in the stalls, near the front and very happy I am too! Seems much more ‘real’ now that the tickets are in my sticky little hands.
Glad to see the blog back up and running. I check out the latest entries every day and was lost without it.
So many fantastic comments about how good the shows are and I still have two whole months to wait!! It’s getting totally unbearable.
I was at one of the RFH shows in 2002 and it was stunning, the DVD is a great reminder and has been watched many times over.
OAI was excellent the first time and has got even better with every listen and a DVD of this show is essential for those of us lucky enough to see it but also for the countless millions who missed out.
I also agree with earlier comments about inclusion of songs from DG’s earlier solo albums.
For the release of the dvd, if there will be a relaese, I hope there’ll be inside it more than one single gig. put also rome’s gig in it!!!! ciao everyone!!
To SHELLY, TIM, DEBORAH, GUS, LAURIE, TONYA & of course ANGELO and other RCMH attendees,
4 & 5 days to go for RCMH! I can’t wait to meet all. Angelo let’s try and get FED to post our group photo. What do you think?
Jonas: I agree with the addition of Dogs!
Regards to all,
Stephen
NY, USA
Love the sound clips on the main site. That David’s a clever fella isn’t he.
59 days to go before the first RAH show…
First record bought – Status Quo – Hello
First record given – Lindisfarne – Fog on the Tyne
First Pink Floyd record heard/bought – Dark Side of the Moon
Pete from Coventry -
since you asked . . . .
my first record was Moody Blues “Days of Future Passed” . . I was probably about 13 years old . . . . second record was “Dark Side of the Moon” – probably in the next 12 months . .
first time I saw Pink Floyd live was in 1975 (Phoenix, AZ) . . . I had glitter in my hair, glitter blue eye-shadow and nail-polish . . . my Mom took myself and a girlfriend and dropped us off before the show . . . her Mom picked us up afterward . . . we were 15 . . . somehow we ended up on the main floor in the 3rd or 4th row, and when that damn plane came swooping down from the back of the auditorium and CRASHED in flames on stage . . . . I almost wet myself (imagine the flood of glitter . . ).
and just so you don’t think I’m TOOOOOOO cool . . . . . . . I also owned a Bobby Sherman record around the same time (what can I say . . . I was a 13 year old girl . . . )
how ’bout you Pete???
How you feeling today F’ed? All better I hope . . . .
[Yes, thank you. I've got two fully-functioning nostrils today. Oh, the thrill. - Features Editor]
Now that the Glasgow tickets are out, any ideas when my letterbox may twinkle with the Albert Hall presale ones?
I know. We’re all so demanding.
[I'm waiting for mine, too. Soon, I'm sure. It was always going to be April. - Features Editor]
Hey Ruds,
Got time for a pint tonight? Same Bat time same Bat channel.
Cheers, Howard
Dear Fed & David,
I really appreciate the effort required to maintain this site for the benefit of us fans. I wish you would add a tour date in Atlanta, GA, but I am sure we are well past that point.
I checked the link you posted for DG merchandise, pretty skimpy, any chance you will be listing on this site? My 14 year old son is a bigger David Gilmour fan than I and he would love to now that the guitar tabs or any other guitar technique information is approved by David.
Thanks for the wonderful work!
[Hi Fred. There will be more merchandise added to that page soon and it's all completely official/approved by David. Unfortunately we don't plan to add guitar tab and the like, but many fans are hard at work trying to figure out these things. This has proved useful to many budding guitarists and you can find several examples of their efforts across Fan Fare's many pages. - Features Editor]
Pete from Coventry, Clever way of giving us an idea as to F.Ed’s age. Nice one.
Single – Can’t remember but it might have been ELO.
Album – A Trick Of The Tail, Genesis 1976
PF – The Wall 1980
Gig – Rainbow, Liverpool Empire 1977
CJD
Shouldn’t you people be working……….
Btw I’ve got an Atom heart mother live in Japan on DVD(1972 concert) how about airing that?!!
Greetings from holland
btw2: Amsterdam was great….chapeau!!
Pete -
First record – Off the Wall by Michael Jackson. Not that embarrassing, really – I listened to it recently and it’s not bad at all (pun intended!)
First Floyd – The Wall. A friend at school introduced me to it. And we were in the same school that Bob Geldof went to.
”Pete from Coventry, Clever way of giving us an idea as to F.Ed’s age. Nice one”.
I’ve been rumbled. But it is good to hears peoples 1st’s.
And none can be more embarrasing than mine.
Pete – Coventry
[It wasn't the full album, it was a short promotional film featuring David in the studio performing five tracks from his first solo album: 'No Way', 'There's No Way Out Of Here', 'Mihalis', 'I Can't Breathe Anymore' and 'So Far Away'. It was never officially released. - Features Editor]
Well what about releasing it, then? Or maybe putting it on the website? I liked it a lot!
I guess the recording has not been lost.
thanks Marina
First record bought, ‘There Goes My First Love’-The Drifters
First record bought for, ‘Masquerade’- The Skids (my Gran got that for me in Woolies on a day trip to Kirkcaldy, which I’m sure raised a few eyebrows in the store!)
First concert, OMD (Junk Culture tour) at the Glasgow Apollo (sadly, long since demolished)
First Floyd record heard/bought, ‘The Wall’
I did know a lad who, when he was 16, went down to London with a bunch of bikers he was friendly with to see his first ever live gig. The concert was ‘The Wall’ at Earls Court, which he said was astonishing but kind of spoiled subsequent concerts for him, as there was no way that they could live up to that experience!
Oh, I was very pleased and proud of you full answer in french ! thank you very much, a great attempt !
Come in France, dear Fed, not for learning to speak in french, but for enjoying yourself, you are welcome, and don’t worry about “the events” (foreign medias are to negative with us, you know you don’t have to believe news-papers !)
En ce qui concerne le message de Claude (hier), bien-sûr je n’approuve pas du tout, mais je pense que les réponses des fans manquent de tolérance, il faut respecter les idées de chacun (que l’on soit d’accord ou pas), en France, on n’aime pas la “censure”, on est pour la liberté de chacun de s’exprimer. Nobody on earth is a “pillock” ! ( well said?, I don’t know…))
Et puis, si les messages sont trop “filtrés”, cela risque de devenir ennuyeux de ne toujours entendre que des “louanges”.
[David is promoting his tour as the voice and guitar of PF, Roger is promoting his tour as the creative genius of PF...]
“la guitare et la voix de PF”, c’est un fait, ce ne peut pas être discuté, c’est objectif, ce n’est qu’une information.
mais “le génie créatif de PF”, c’est un jugement de valeur, c’est subjectif, personne n’a le droit de l’affirmer ( ni Waters ni son management), It’s presomptuous, discutable, and to my mind: not true (of course!)
hey, if David also invade the TV, what will my family do ???
Have a nice and cool week-end, dear Fed.
Et coucou à Sylvie…
Michèle.
[Les mêmes à vous pour le weekend, mon ami. Ne vous inquiétez pas, parce que j'aime la France. Parfois les journaux sont pleins de la merde! Je pense que les protestations sont fantastiques. Je voudrais marcher avec ces gens. Il est bon pour la démocratie, n'est pas? Vous avez raison au sujet de Claude. Il n'y aura aucun despots ici. Merci encore pour les compliments. Vous êtes trop aimable. Mon professeur français penserait certainement que vous êtes trop aimable avec moi, je suis sûr! - Features Editor]
Howard
I’ve had the In-laws here for a week and I seriously need to dry out!!! Thanks for the invite but this weekend I will mostly be sober… :-)
Hey Fedmeister…
Didn’t you say you were thinking about a poll of favourite OAI songs?
Today’s word is Esurient…. as in…
“I was, sitting in the public library on Thurmon Street just now, skimming through “Rogue Herrys” by Hugh Walpole, and I suddenly came over all peckish.”
“Peckish, sir?”
“Esurient”
“Eh?”
“Eeee, I were all ‘ungry like!”
“Ah, hungry!”
[Ah, from the present participle of Latin "esurire" meaning "to be hungry, to desire eagerly" from "edere" meaning "to eat", eh? Nah, it'll never catch on. - Features Editor]
I really hope a DVD from the Island Tour to come out. There’s no doubt everyone wants it, and it would be specially nice for us who live in countries where there are no plans (until now) for concerts. But … with or without the DVD, I (and many others) still hoping that David come to Brazil.
Caption Competition
When they discovered the Terracotta Warriors they also found out who Emperor Qin Shihuang’s favourite guitarist was…
Fellow BloggBroxers… (I know? what is he on?)
Do any off you have any good Music collectables/anecdotes?
I have…
- Signed vinyl copy of the Blues Brother soundtrack album and a hangover from the night I spent in the bar with them
- 1962 Fender Jaguar
- I’ve seen Peter Barden’s willy (He played in Camel)
- I once asked Rick Parfitt of Status Quo for his autograph, he asked me if I had a pen, when I said no he said… well *uck off then… :-)
And that’s about it…