David on the radio
There was a phenomenal response to our Mermaid Theatre competition. Thanks to all who entered and made us laugh. Rather worryingly, we are still receiving entries, even though the competition has now been closed since midnight Tuesday. If you’re still trying, please, give up.
Could Nick Page and Don Thompson please let us know their full postal addresses immediately? If you cannot get this information to us by midnight tonight (UK time), then I’m afraid these tickets will be offered to someone else. We have people on standby whom we will notify first thing tomorrow morning if we do not hear from you.
As we have been told by many different people, you can still win tickets to see David at the Mermaid Theatre here. The competition closes at 2PM on Monday. The best of luck to those who missed out previously (third time lucky?) and thanks again to all who wrote to tell us about this final opportunity.
We should apologise to anyone outside the UK, for whom this past week’s blog posts must have seemed just a little cruel. We do hope that the extensive US radio play, which we have informed you of over on the Latest News page, goes some small way to compensate.
From tomorrow, Mainstream and AAA stations will be playing a one-hour special (please check with your local station for full details). Do let us know what you hear and where you hear it.
Just to put the Mermaid Theatre issue to bed once and for all (at least, until our lucky competition winners tell us all about it on Wednesday), please be aware that the BBC Radio 2 website will not only be playing, but showing, exclusive footage of the gig, which you can view regardless of where in the world you happen to find yourself.
There will be an hour-long broadcast on BBC Radio 2 on Saturday 11 March at 8:30PM (UK time). You will then be able to listen to this whenever you get the urge thanks to their handy ‘Listen Again’ feature, which allows you to replay any programme a week after it is first broadcast.
Thanks to the wonders of digital television, you can see half an hour of the gig at 9:30PM – and you can keep replaying it until 14 March if you want to.
If half an hour just isn’t enough, then fans all over the world can see a full hour on the BBC Radio 2 website if their internet speed will allow them to.
This will be the first taste of what you can expect from David’s tour, so be sure to tuck in.
More tomorrow, but for now, here’s Phil Manzanera at rehearsals.
Needless to say, there are plenty more of Polly’s photographs to follow, not to mention video clips.
Keep telling us what you think. We love to hear from you.
Ummmmm!!!
I’ve got a copy of Davids new album here right in front of me. Should I wait until Monday before I play it or should I just dive straight in?
Its a lovely hardback booklet and completely Carbon Neutral, which is nice! Are you carbon neutral Features Ed?
[Go on, dive straight in. You know you want to. - Features Editor]
Not long till the album comes out, and then hopefully arrives on my doorstep. With the Radio 2 show coming up, I am wondering should I listen, watch Radio 2 broadcast, or wait till May. As for the large number of reviews we are bound to see here, do I read them? help!!!!
Oh can it be that all reviews of the Radio 2 show are kept to one area, just in case I really decide to wait till May for my first experiece of the tour.
[Decisions, decisions... - Features Editor]
Love the jazzy, Careful with that axe eugene, fist full of dynamite and albatross pastiche ‘Then I close my eyes’ so many influences its unbelievable. come on Emi release now by popular demand!
sure I heard a short electric guitar melody that Dave used on superstars in concert
Hi FEd,
Just had to say, Michael, that sounds like a great idea. That’s what I’m going to do.
Kelly – thanks for the response. So, David is a fashion guru then? After seeing that Hawaiian shirt, I still have my doubts ; )
Brad, I was sorry to read about your father – condolences to you and your family.
Vicky
Hi FeD and everyone, i just received the CD (by amazon Germany) and it is beautiful – it is like you said, Fed, but it is hard to imagine since I have never seen a CD in a “book” like that – great!! Well, I know what I will do now…I was not able to see clips or anything so I will really listen to it now for the first time!! I will attend Davids concert at the CCH in Hamburg in 8 days!!! Will you still cover the venue?
I love this site, especially the fan fare and you Fed, for doing all this (I love reading your comments…and all those “familiar” people posting here so often)! This is a such good year for PF fans…. I saw Nick Mason in January presenting his book (very funny and interesting interview) and he signed my book and I also got a picture taken with him, now Davids concert on the 11th (the absolute best thing) and in June I will see Roger in Berlin – so what a year! I cannot express that well in English how I feel but I am really really happy…
Greetings from a very cold Hamburg
Annabelle
[Enjoy it, Annabelle. We will cover all the venues in time, so keep reading. - Features Editor]
Hi all, and a big congrats to all of you Mermaid winners! I am happy for all of you! This website is the best and again I thank David and the Fea. Ed. for allowing it to exist. You know, at first I was really upset that David wasn’t coming to my town, but then my best friend asked me where would he be that was the closest to us. I told her Chicago, and she said, “Oh thats nothing, we can make it up there in a few hours.” So here’s my best friend totally willing to take a day off work and drive me 300 miles to see my fave musician, David Gilmour! Why is it such a big deal that she’s doing this for me? Well, in Sep 94 I had a stroke which left me paralyzed on my left side. I am not supposed to drive anymore. I was in the hospital for 6 weeksand my younger daughter, who was 11 at the time, brought a bag full of Floyd cds to the hospital for me, and she taped pictures of David up in my hospital room. Nurses asked if he was Brad Pitt. Make what you will out of that. Personally I think David is way more handsome than Brad Pitt. So, due to my paralysis, going to Chicago alone wasn’t going to happen. Husband would love to go, but he is staying home with the kids. Anyway, this will be my first trip alone (without husband-kids) in 25 years, I’ll be with my best friend from childhood, seeing the freaking best musician in the entire world, for the first time as I never made it to a Floyd show. I pre-ordered OAI for myself and my friend, am so anxious for it to arrive! So to anyone going to the Chicago show on April 13- see ya there, even though I won’t know who you are. Yeah I’m kinda stupid in the mornings. Oh and as always, perfectly willing to accept backstage passes or a tshirt or a baseball cap, or whatever. I know begging isn’t attractive but its worth a shot…
See you in Chicago!
Elizabeth
[Have a brilliant time, Elizabeth. - Features Editor]
WXRT (93.1) in chicago had the “exclusive” OAI-David Gilmour show on last night. Great stuff. I really like “Smile”. Its a beautiful song and stands on its own very well.
Enjoyed the interviews. Looking forward to getting on BBC2 and watching/listening to the show next week.
Jeff in Chicago
Good afternoon F’Ed and fellow Blogites….it’s Friday at last!!!!
Only 3 more days until OAI (well, for me anyway…sounds like some of you have got your presents early, lucky so and so’s!) and only 4 days until David performs some songs for me on my birthday ;-) I’m trying not to be boastful but it’s been a pretty good week to be honest!
Anyway….I was wondering F’Ed….as you are somewhat of a mysterious character perhaps you are behind certain other ‘roles’ that famously keep their real identity unknown? I’m thinking of ‘The Banker’ from Deal or No Deal or maybe even ‘The Stig’ from TV’s Top Gear?? Who knows?
Have a good weekend everyone 8-)
Chris
PS What is the plural of leaf Rudders? ;-)
PPS Did anyone else notice the number of male winners of the Mermaid compy? Would you say that DG/Floyd are more of a mans band?
[I wouldn't mind filling in for The Stig every now and again! There were far more entries from male fans, it's true, but a lot said they'd be taking their wives along, so... - Features Editor]
I have read a few reviews in the British papers that don’t favour On an Island at all. However, I won’t let this dishearten me as they both ramble on about everything but the songs themselves. Why is it so bad that David has chosen to do a personal, heart felt album & panned for it sounding like a Pink Floyd rip off? These are the same same tabloids that make Robbie Williams out to be a rock legend for gods sake. From the clips I’ve heard so far, I know I’ll be happy come monday evening.
[Well said, mate. Some of these newspapers aren't worth the paper they're printed on. Am I allowed to say that, boss? - Features Editor]
That’s wonderful news. I missed out on getting tickets but thanks to the wonders of modern technology at least I will have the chance to watch and hear at least some of the set.
And I agree with Elizabeth – David is more handsome than Brad Pitt and far more talented!!
Gee, guess I should’ve pre-ordered…..I’ve never received items before the release date?
That’s really cool!
“ROGER WATERS, the inspiration and soul of Pink Floyd, will be performing THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON – LIVE with NICK MASON as special guest star.
(The soul of Pink Floyd? Don’t think so.)
Since 2 July 2005, when Roger Waters was reunited with the other members of Pink Floyd on stage at the Live 8 concert in Hyde Park, we’ve been kept waiting.
One year on, Roger Waters will be back, this time for the centenary of the Grand Prix de France. A momentous concert to relive The Dark Side of the Moon, the third biggest-selling album in music history, for which Roger Waters penned all the tracks.
Nick Mason, the Pink Floyd drummer, will also be there, enjoying the opportunity to combine his two passions: music and racing cars.
The founder and soul of Pink Floyd will be performing The Dark Side of the Moon in full, for the first time on-stage since 1974!
(A founding member, not the founder. And it was 1975. And he’s not the soul. Maybe the brain.)
Other tracks from the hit albums Wish you were here, Animals and the towering Wall will also feature on the bill. Roger Waters will perform some tracks from his solo albums, including Radio K.A.O.S.
In short, it’s a concert you just can’t miss. It will be taking place on a highly symbolic date too: 14 July, Bastille day, as a reference to Roger Waters’ most recent work, Ca Ira (There is Hope), a three-act opera about the French Revolution.”
[Interesting... - Features Editor]
Hello, F. Ed, David, everyone.
Caption…
“How I wish, how I wish there was heat in here
I’m just way too cold, the guitar’s hard to hold,
Can’t feel my ears”
Ok, I just gotta ask, please forgive me. So was the blogger from a previous entry actually In the Flesh? F. Ed, you were quick to point out a while back that we overlooked Guy’s entry, so for those that saw the contest entry blog, was it the real deal?
RealShemp, it could be Tea Set (I think, or whichever name they used at the time) if Bob Klose comes along… That would probably be an interesting gig to see.
Another question comes to mind… Does Polly prefer to be called Polly, Ms Samson or Mrs. Gilmour? I have seen her referred to in different ways, but which would be the best?
Here’s to rooves,
Mike
Just Curious,
How will the show fare without a string section? Will Jon Carin be handling the string parts on keys?
Can’t wait..Oakland..Easter Sunday..
hey . . . . . I have a guess (o.k. a couple of them then) as to the identity of our beloved “Features Editor” – “FEd” as affectionately referred to by some.
It must be someone with time on their hands . . . someone with enough clout to be ‘on the inside’ . . . . clearly someone with a superior command of the language (shameless ass-kissing, I know . . ) . . and someone with a love of ‘the people’.
My guesses:
1. Margaret Thatcher
2. Bill Clinton (he just seems to be EVERYWHERE these days doesn’t he??)
3. Guy Ritchie (well . . he’s local, he MUST have a good sense of humor, and he’s probably looking for things to do during the day . .)
Come on Mags . . . . . fess up . . . I know it’s you.
[You nearly made me spit chocolate all over my monitor! Rudders, you've got some serious competition here, mate. - Features Editor]
“By the way, anyone knows the correct plural of octopus?
Posted by: Carlos Arias at March 2, 2006 09:58 PM”
You can say ‘octopi’ or ‘octopuses’ but really, it’s ‘octopodes’.
So I can watch it on the internet, not the t.v ?please speak slowly and precisely, I’m special. Do I watch on the radio 2 website? I’m confussled.
[If you've got digital TV or freeview and can view any of the BBC channels, then you can watch on TV if you want to. Otherwise, you want the BBC Radio 2 website. - Features Editor]
Apologies about the address – I did reply to the features editor email address when I got the confirmation of allocation and didn’t think it prudent to enter it on the blog comments as I wasn’t sure if you were/are moderating them before posting.
[Thanks for that, Don. Got it. Enjoy the show! - Features Editor]
“…one thing is absolutely certain: Nick Mason will be playing. I have sent a message to Richard Wright to invite him, saying to him that he would be really welcome joining us on Dark Side of the Moon. I said to him that I would be delighted for him to play keyboards. However, I still have not received a response from him. That was made a month ago… I do not know, I wait. I know that he has received the message. Undoubtedly I’ll get a response before not too long”. Roger Waters.
So if that happens, that’ll be 3/4 of the Floyd, maybe David to follow?!
Although if you listened to David’s interview on BBC radio 4 yesterday, he said that a reunion tour is in no way appealing to him at the moment. But you never know!
[If you read all the recent interviews in the Press section of http://www.davidgilmour.com, you'll find that David's been saying that quite a lot. - Features Editor]
“But who is the fingers behind the features editor?
[It's a secret, Zach. - Features Editor]”
Roger, is that you??
Secrets are meant to be broken and revealed! Now out with it! Just yankin’ your chain brother/sister, Im sure there are many good reasons to stay anonymous in this day in age. (although answering male or female may help to avoid being wrongly sexed on a daily basis..) There is one pressing question that comes to mind as the time draws nearer, am I one of the few when it comes to not wanting to hear any set list details? Even watching the BBC performance, as tempting as it may be, would seem to ruin the suprise of a lifetime for a overly enthusiastic fan such as myself. These things may keep me out of the features section out of fear of ruining the suspense, and possibly prevent me from viewing the site as a whole. Worst of all I would miss out on you and the other fans here! I have been checking this site constantly since early december and most likely wouldnt have gotten tickets if not for this site and its dedication to the fans. I feel as though I owe this site and its management a great debt of graditude for all it has done for us, but I cannot continue to view material that threatens to take away the mystery of this much anticipated event. That being said, will there be some kind of safety net in place for folks like me who want to experience their shows first hand? Or atleast give us fair warning so we know when to stick our fingers in our ears and begin sing “LA LA LA LA, IM NOT LISTENING! IM NOT LISTENING!” as loud as we can? Heres for hoping…
[I think that's a very fair point, Jesse. A lot of people want the shows to be a complete surprise, which is why I hope we're not giving too much away. If there is anything of interest, we tell you about it but, unlike many of the fansites, we don't ram it down your throat. - Features Editor]
Hi FeD and everyone, I have listened to it now twice and I LOVE IT!! I think my favorites are Castellorizon, Take a breath and smile…Nice picture btw on “Smile” page – this could be one taken by David – the whole “book” is just amazing! My 6 year old son, who is PF crazy ( obviously my “fault”),wants to tell David that he loves his music, he is taking guitar lessons since 1 1/2 years and wants to be like him when he is grown up…I would not mind 8-). Like many kids I guess, his favorite song is Another brick in the wall part 2, which he keeps on singing in school in his english class – lucky he has got a cool teacher.
I have also read a few reviews that are not the best and it makes me really angry, especially when people give reviews and they have not even listened to the whole album!!! I just ignore that stuff…
David and Polly, thank you so much for this, you make my life brighter and happier, I just cannot stop smiling today!
Just 7 days to go…
I hope this site will still exist after the concerts!!!! I cannot imagine to start my day without it…
All of you have a great week end!!
Love & peace
Annabelle
Hey Lucia!
Happy Birthday in advance! My birthday is the same as yours. Cento Anno! I hope I spelled that right.
Salute,
Stefano (Stephen)
NY, USA
LOL Rudders!
4. Lord Lucan – he went missing in 74, in between DSOTM and WYWH, and is back for OAI, masquerading as FEd
N
I’m actually feeling a little remorse for the Guy Ritchie cracks . . . .
Oh my, I just can’t stop commenting today…Need new CD to calm me down…
Now that the subject has come up again in today’s post by Mark.
Roger’s promoting he’s the creative genius, the heart, the soul, the brain, the founder…Heck, next he’ll be saying the real reason we haven’t seen Syd in all these years is because he is Syd!
Poor Rog…
Obviously he doesn’t realize that the music is an interegal part of Pink Floyd…
And we know from Live 8 he no longer has the voice to pull off DSOM without butchering it. (Yes, I caught David’s smile to Nick too during that performance…coincidence in timing?)…
Do you think he realizes how incredibly transparent he is in this latest stunt?
There’s some coattails dragging across Europe right now.
FEd,
You’re not going to believe this – my boss managed to get me a ticket for the concert next week!!!! I was so happy, I practically screamed the office down! My boss thought it was hilarious, and is beaming that he’s made me so happy.
Unfortunately, it’s just a single so I can’t take anyone else but if anymore come my way I’ll passs them on.
Good luck to everyone who still hasn’t gotten one, keep your hopes up as you never know what might happen. If I win any in the 6Live contest I will hand them to FEd to re-distribute.
See ya later FEd, I’m off to celebrate. This has totally made my weekend/year/life.
Vicky
[Nice one, Vicky. - Features Editor]
Just joined
Shame I’ve missed it.
Any more small gigs like these in the offing?
[I'm afraid not, mate. - Features Editor]
Hey I have a question… is the whole Roger Waters Summer Tour thing rubbing anyone else the wrong way? Why is Roger all of a suuden doing a tour now? Why play the whole DSOTM now? Why invite Nick? Why invite RICK???? Wasn’t Roger the one who wanted Rick out of the band forever? So much that Rick had to tour MLOR as an employee rather than a band member? Is Rick sitting at home wondering the same thing (he’d BETTER not be… he has rehearsing to do!)??? Could it be that Roger is currently out of the limelight (and Ca Ira didn’t put him back like he wanted it to) and now that David is basking in it, he’s getting worried??? Is Roger reading this blog each day and thinking “buggers have it all wrong- I’m the soul of Pink Floyd!!!). Does anybody really care??? Hey only 4 days to lift-off!!!! Think I’ll take TWO days off work to listen!!! Have it all planned out… listen to OAI multiple times with back Gilmour/Floyd catelogue sprinkled between with NO CHILDREN/WIFE/DISTRACTIONS!!! Can’t wait!
Tim
great, I’ll tune in and watch!
Dear David,
Yes, it’s out now here in germany. I bougt my copy (two copy’s, one is for my best friend) of your new CD. throwing my “Dreamtheater” in the back of my car, put “on an island” in and: relax!!!
Wonderfull, I had a realy bad day in my office.
Tracks 5,6,7,8,9 absoluty, the best I’ve heard for a long long time. Nobody does such music nowerdays, exept David. Peter Gabriel has such moments some time, and yes Roger too, but this CD is exeptionell, perfect. I had to stop driving, and park my car, cause of the tears in my eyes. All the stress of my day was gone in a minute. Thank you!! I hope you will play all 10 tracks live. You can realy be proud of this masterpice of music.
I wish you all the best, see ya in Frankfurt….
Werner
Dear FEd, David et al,
In light of these reports of DSOTM being played with various members of PF, my 2p:
If, in the billion to one chance, PF were to play together again, I’d want to hear new material, not the back catalogue. For me, that would be the motivation – not a greatest hits roadshow, which I think I’ve said before, is way below PF…certainly DG.
I’ll never hide the fact that I loved the chemistry between DG and RW – it was a truly magical mix, albeit unstable at times. I can’t ever help but think what DG solo albums would be like with the RW element thrown in, and vice versa – DG calming RW, RW energising DG. Two seemingly polar creative minds that were the perfect counterbalance to one another…and I would give anything to hear the results of a new creative collaboration. Anything. BUT – if I can’t have that, then I don’t want anything. Maybe cutting my nose here, but I’d much much rather hear the results of DG’s creative exploits than him spending time filling out supersize stadiums banging out the tunes of yesteryear. I think I speak for anyone who truly loves the essence of what is/was PF.
Seems to me like these reports are media spin thrown in this general direction to coincide with the impending release of OAI, which in itself is beyond childish.
There’s brand new, FRESH DG out imminently – that’s were the excitement is and should stay. David’s global credibility as a solo artist is about to through the roof and some people are throwing their toys. Shame
N
[Very well said. - Features Editor]
Hi,
I’ve just checked my emails and I’ve got one saying that I’ve won a pair of tickets to the concert on 7th March. Can you please confirm this as I don’t know to believe it or not. It just seem real that I may be going to see Dave Gilmour, dream come true
[It's completely true. Have a fabulous time, Andrew. - Features Editor]
In Italy the cd is already out! an I brought it…The package is very fine (like a small book) but there are some problems to exctract the cd.
After all, the david’s new album is very good and I’ll very happy to see (and heard) these new songs with the other floyd’s classics in Italy (Rome) at 26 March.
Hi all!! Just a quickie 4 you fed – can we assume all tickets have now been claimed???
Don’t know what i think about the possible 3 of 4 reunion, i may be totally wrong, but it just feels a teensy bit ‘sly’ on Waters part? I am the only one feeling far to over protective of Mr Gilmour??? Gosh, get me being all controversial!!!!!!!!
[I'm afraid the competition is now well and truly over, Kelly. I'm glad, because there's no way I could give someone a ticket with one hand and take it straight back again with the other. But I am sorry to anyone who had their hopes raised. Have you entered the 6 Music competition? - Features Editor]
Hi Fed and thank you for your incredible work,
I’m very excited about buying the new cd tomorrow(if I can find it in a parisian store)
Nothing can distract me of discovering David’s new work ( and certainly not the announcement of old Rog nostalgic tour : Dark Side without Gilmour’s voice, guitar and musical direction ?? HMMM…)
Cannot wait to hear it live at Le Grand Rex on 15th March ( please don’t reveal the set list ,many of us would like to disover it live !)
Sorry for my bad english
Have a nice week end !
I think this bit of news is on topic (they got his birthday wrong though):
SIRIUS Satellite Radio will devote an entire music channel to the music of David Gilmour and Pink Floyd, beginning at 7 am ET on Monday, March 6.
SIRIUS’ deep classic rock tracks channel The Vault, channel 16, will exclusively play the music of the pioneering rock band Pink Floyd and the solo music of one of its members, vocalist and guitarist David Gilmour, for one week.
The Vault channel will also broadcast an exclusive interview with David Gilmour, a Pink Floyd member since 1968. On Tuesday, March 7, Gilmour’s 60th birthday, Columbia Records will release Gilmour’s third solo album, On An Island, his first studio recording since Pink Floyd’s 1994 multi-platinum album, The Divison Bell. Gilmour will discuss his new album track-by-track in the interview, which will be broadcast at 12 pm ET and 6 pm ET on March 7.
[Thanks for that, Michael. - Features Editor]
Hi Everyone, and especially FED,
Just been casting around in my Obsessive anoraky way looking for Kastellorizon, When i found a place mark show ing the Island and Airfield/ runway and a note about aerial photograhy. A quick click and I find a servrice for flying you around Greece & taking Pix. But…
The guy is using PF music on his site- Great Gig & Hey You to name but two. They are inferior covers, but some one should be getting abob or two for there use don’t you think ?
By the way this “Genius of” & “the Voice of ” thing must stop. Don’t you agree? I can’t believe that my namesake can be that petty. Surely it’s just publicists & record companies stirring up the mud.
Can’t /Must wait till Monday…
and another thing good luck to David on the Johnathon Woss show tomorrow (Saturday) it should be enteratining in more ways than one… I hope David gives as good as he gets from Wossy
Matty
Howdy,
Here’s a anecdote for you which is ultimately and completely apropos to nothing.
A week ago while sailing through Richardson Bay in Sausalito, I happened upon and took mental note of a very peculiar house boat clearly modelled after the Taj Mahal in India: pure gaudiness, and truly awful. Last night, while cleaning out the attic, I was rifling through an old box of magazines and found a copy of some sort of home design magazine dated 1984 or 85. The name of the mag escapes me for the moment, but more importantly, on the cover was this same Taj Mahal looking houseboat monstrosity I had seen while sailing. Go figure.
Thumbing through the magazine further, I stumbled upon a pictorial that featured a beautiful and very laid back villa nesteld somewhere in the Greek Isles. This place was the polar opposite of the floating Taj. Thinking to myself, “now that’s my kind of place: a place designed for pure decompression and respite. Pillows everywhere, hanging vines, very breezy perched on a cliff overhanging the sea. Such peace. Very nice…”
But wait a minute, who is that peeking out from behind the door? It looks like…it IS…our very own Mr. Gilmour. This is his bloody place!?!? Again, go figure.
Clearly David’s been practicing this relaxation business much longer than his recent interviews suggest. Well, I say more power to the man and congrats to him for having such a lovely place, if indeed he still has it.
Upon reflection, maybe there is a point to this after all, which is simply this: I read in a Guardian interview this morning that David’s eldest daughter is now 30! Coupled with the weird- sailing, magazine, Taj Mahal, villa convergence…….WHEN THE HELL DID I GET SO OLD! (subtext….I need to get a life, or get back to it anyhow)
Apologies for clogging your wonderful blog with this silly story. Since the album is apparently en route from Amazon, you will likely be spared any more of my nonsense, and, my wife will stop nagging me for being so distracted.
As you were.
peter
“The Dark Side of the Moon, the third biggest-selling album in music history, for which Roger Waters penned all the tracks.”
Hmmmm, I guess Roger forgot that Rick Wright owns the sole writing credit on Great Gig in the Sky, and he recieved no credit for the instrumental, Any Colour You Like. Or the fact, that the majority of tracks on DSOTM have more than one person credited to them.
Funny, Roger always seems to forget that he didn’t write EVERYTHING (and lyrics don’t count as everything, when music is involved).
That said, it’s great to see Nick and Roger playing together again. Perhaps, when the moment is right, Nick will be (again), the bridge that connects all four band-mates.
Well done Vicky. Good to see it won’t be an all-bloke audience after all
SO pleased for you XX
Thanks to TonyK, Vicky Custerson, FEd and all those for your sympathies about my Dad. He was a great man and I know he was proud of all his kids and how successful we have lived our lives and raised our families.
Another thanks to TonyK about the info on Rachel Fury. Sorry to hear that she has given up singing. I think her voice was a gift to all of us and very well matched for the sounds of PF and David Gilmour.
I have been listening to all of the tracks on clear channel and this assembly of music is stunning. The best part of it is I am so happy in the confidence I can have in knowing that David Gilmour’s live show will reproduce the same great sounds with all their clarity and intricacy.
April 20th at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Los Angeles will be a highlight in my life. I am cautiously hopeful that my seats won’t be dissapointing (Log 23)since I have never been in this venue before. The seating map has left me with some reservations… But I do know that I am one of the lucky ones regardless because there are so many that tried and didn’t get any tickets at all. Good graces and peace to all…
You know your obsessed about DG and this site when…
The wife points out a large inflatable easter bunny lawn decoration at the local store and asks to buy it for the front yard.
My response..no way, that is a bit tacky..
Her response: Well I guess if it was an inflatable lawn decoration of DG you would buy it now would’nt you?
No answer from me…just the vision burned in my mind!
Oakland!!
Nickster:
RE: DG & RW
You voiced my thoughts very well. I’ve always imagined how each would have influenced the other’s solo albums and how different they would be.
I’m not sure about how I feel about the possible 3 of 4 reunion….I find it amusing and would be curious to hear how it would sound, but I’d much rather hear what a 21st century full-collaboration would sound like.
Unfortunately, that may never come to pass.
In the meantime, I think having solo works from them (including Richard Wright) is filling the void where Pink Floyd used to be,
But I have to admit, this new DG material is as satisfying as anything I’ve picked up from Floyd/Solo material since I became a fan at 15 years old (I’m 36).
I’d have to rank OAI in the top five of all Floyd/Solo material released to date.
Prezado friend, I know that these facing problems in its life, what I can say to it and that has a friend here in Curitiba in Brazil that desires everything to it of good
A couple of these Roger posts are killing me. I always found it funny how once he decided to quit PF he was so sure DG’s PF would fail but they didn’t. I also find it funny how he manages to get over himself whenever there’s a camera or big publicity to be made. When I watched the British Hall of Fame show and he was there on video, I thought to myself oh look there’s Roger again. But I guess thats just nasty of me. Wondering if his concerts are selling out in 60 seconds? Yes he’s a brilliant lyricist, and DG and RW collaborated enough to create some of the most amazing albums of all time. I mean, come on, just thinking of DSOTM without David’s sexy soulful voice and instead hearing Roger’s squeaky, painfully out of key voice in there instead would be practically blasphemous to me. Anyway so what if DG’s OAI reminds some reviewers of PF? Could it be the amazing sound of the man’s guitar perhaps? People need to get over themselves, I mean DG was in PF for what…..20 years and now he’s supposed to be sounding like Sinatra? Whats up with that? I swear to some people DG will always be PF, no matter what else he does in life. He could find a cure for cancer and the hedlines would read “Former guitarist for the super-band PInk Floyd finds cure for cancer, or Pink Floyd guitarist David gilmour brings peace to middle east. The CD packaging sounds so elegant…can’t wait to get my copy. Well I guess thats enough babbling from me tonight.
See ya in Chicago!
Elizabeth
Dear FEd, your apology (although unnecessary) is certainly accepted. It’s the luck of the draw, living at the far end of the earth. I must admit that our fair city here is frequently graced by top acts so I can’t really complain too loudly.
However I do hope that David, not wishing to spend his life on the road these days, will address the imbalance by mounting the precious few gigs he plays in support of his next album exclusively in the Southern Hemisphere. Do suggest it to him, anyway.
[Hi Warren. It is all "UK and US", isn't it? I do apologise for anyone residing in the world's many other countries who feels excluded by the constant references to Britain and America here at Fan Fare. Sadly it's the nature of the industry to gear everything to the UK and US. I do also hope that those who, no matter what they say, have had a very good chance to see David in their parts of the globe can remember that there are many people who have had merely the slimmest chance of seeing him the next time they call for more shows. - Features Editor]
92.5 KZPS in DALLAS TEXAS is giving you a trip to New York City to see the US concert date at Radio Music Hall! this weekend Im trying.
thanks david love all your music and you will all ways be part of my life
you are the best. happy birthday
Features Editor thanks for all you do you have made my day each and every day i must check this blog site about 30 times a day and listen & watch WOOOOOOOOOW its a dream come true. hats off to you
Getting sick and tired of people bashing Waters!
We all know that when they were together (Gilmour, Waters, Wright, Mason) in a band called Pink Floyd, they were unbeatable!
And promoting Gilmour’s solo album- tour with “the voice, guitar of p….” is as stupid. we all know Gilmours part in Floyd and of course same goes for Waters “the creative…” is as stupid, It’s all promotion work in both camps to influence those people who wasn’t into Floyd in the first place anyway.THink both Gilmour and Waters should have showed more class than accepting that kind of promotion!
Btw no one is more happy and exited for this new Gilmour release and the direction he’s taken. That doesn’t mean i don’t get as exited with news of an new Waters release! How would darkside have sounded without Gilmour?! how would it had touched you if the lyrics wasn’t what it is?! Case fu**ing closed….
[Fair point. Mark my words, we are not going to have the kind of petty arguments that have ruined other forums here, but it is fair for people to voice their opinions. If anyone steps over the line, then their comments will not be published. So far, in my opinion, I wouldn't say that anyone has. "Voice and guitar of Pink Floyd" is hard fact and is not open to debate. Some might question the words Roger is using and that's fair enough. Besides, this is David Gilmour's website. No doubt fans "bash" David at Roger's website. It's sad, but such is life. - Features Editor]
wow . . . . . may we simply focus on what is meaningful in all of this (and always has been) . . . . . the music. Who cares WHO created it . . . . . who cares WHO performs it . . . . . as long as it’s great and it touches you . . . . isn’t that all that really matters?
David, Roger, Richard, Nick (and for that matter – let’s not forget Syd) are ALL musical geniuses . . . . . . but also are ALL human (as are we all).
Isn’t the world trite and complicated enough . . ???? Let’s come here to celebrate that which WE ALL share . . . . the LOVE of the music and those who gave it (and continue to give) to us . . !!!
xxoo
FRONT ROW . . . . Chicago . . . .!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HOW good is life . . ??!!
Hi Fed
Any chance of knowing when the Mermaid gig will finish? roughly.I know its probable non starter but we have to book a train time to return home the same night unfortunately.
As you can imagine we don’t want to be caught out!
Great site and forum for DG and PF fans all over the world keep up the good work.
Steve
PS can someone tell me the time the Tube takes from Liverpool St to Blackfrairs?, been told its a half hours walk presuming you don’t get lost!
[It finishes at about half ten, Steve. - Features Editor]
It disturbs me that people out there put their feet firmly in either the Gilmour camp or the Waters, and defend it with all the pigheadedness they can muster. It is a debate without resolve, kind of like arguing whether red or blue is the better colour. I suggest that those who wish to persist in this pettiness go and set up their own website or forum dedicated to the issue rather than wasting space here, where we’re supposed to be celebrating David!
David said in one of the interviews in the Press section something to the effect that the Pink Floyd thing exists in people’s psyches, rather than in reality. I couldn’t agree more.
I love both Waters and Gilmour for their incredible, life-changing music. They both have their strenghs and their weaknesses, but you will never find me slagging either of them off. I think those bashing Waters on this site should stop acting so childish.
I am just catching up on the weekends comments and I for one am getting pretty pissed off by some of the remarks/inuendos being made. For me personally David has made beautiful guitar based music, Roger makes thought provoking music, Richard Wright has made a couple of cracking albums, Syds albums are timeless. I also personally think that the politics are well left alone. Make me smile. Let me read happy, positive and interesting comments. Thanks Pete – Coventry
david
your on an island cd came out today and like a true fan i pre ordered. i just wanted to say thanks for putting out another cd my daughter and i will be at radiocity on the 5th of april we are both excited to see you play. My daughter kyana is only 7 yrs old and loves your music, its really stange it must be in the dna or something because thats when i fell in love with your music too. thanks again for the music and have a wonderful birthday.
carla & kyana
13th row Yaaaaaaa
David. Sin más palabras solo quiero decir gracias por tu música, realmente es un deleite David,Roger,Richard,Nick son fantasticos, no paren nunca muuuuuuuuuuuuuchas gracias todo México te escucha especialmente desde San Luis Potosí……………..
Hey daveeeee Happy Birthday you are the best i love you so much, Good Luck
T I N C H O
F L O Y D
From Argentina
hi,
I want to know when David Gilmour gone do a show in Montreal.
thank you and excuse my english
[Not on this tour, unfortunately. - Features Editor]
UPS here in Ohio just delivered “On An Island.” Have listended to it twice so far this evening. Wow! Mr. Gilmour sure figured out how to throw himself a fine 60th birthday bash. Happy b-day, Dave.
Enough of the Roger vs. Dave. I’ve seen both on tour and both & their bands make for memorable evenings.
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE COME TO SOUTH AFRICA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!JUST ORDERED THE NEW ALBUM FROM THE UK. WANT TO BE THE FIRST IN SOUTH AFRICA TO HAVE IT!!!