Meltdown
It’s hard to believe that there have been seven shows already and many of you have been lucky enough to attend some of them. The comments you’ve left have been absolutely amazing, so thank you all very much for sharing your experiences with us. It’s vastly appreciated and has helped torment those fans who are waiting for the concerts in Italy, Canada, the US and UK just perfectly.
Lots of people are avoiding these comments, however. They don’t want the surprise to be spoiled. So, I thought I’d remind you at this point of David’s last shows in London and Paris in 2001 and 2002, as lots of people have written in asking about the nature of David’s ‘On an Island’ shows, but don’t want me to say too much.
As well as long-time fans, I’m delighted to welcome new fans who may not be as knowledgeable about David’s career and work. If you fall into this bracket and will be seeing David for the first time on his ‘On an Island’ tour, then you might like to know that you can see two full tracks and four clips from his last solo outing – at London‘s Royal Festival Hall in 2001 – online.
This was the annual Meltdown festival, which kick-started a short, but highly successful, residency in London and Paris the following year.
Have a look at the Discography page for that.
These shows were semi-acoustic by nature and featured an orchestra and gospel choir. This time, it’s just David and his band. David is playing some of his favourite Pink Floyd songs on this tour, as he did in 2001 and 2002. Add to that the new songs from ‘On an Island’, which you are now familiarising yourselves with, and what have you got?
You’ve got a great show to look forward to, that’s what!
The next show’s not until Friday, so what better than a little ‘David Gilmour In Concert’ to keep you going until then?
Hope you like it and, as always, I welcome your comments.
Caption competition:
Inexplicably the inflatable drummer had been punctured and was deflating…
(Sorry Nic…)
[Good one, Rudders! - Features Editor]
Fed,
Okay, so we know that there’s no truth to the Pink Floyd rumors, but what I think we all want to know is; when are Jokers Wild going to get back together?
[Now that one's allowed. Why is no one nagging David to do 'Beautiful Delilah'? - Features Editor]
Meltdown Concert DVD
I’ve mentioned it before but in addition to a wonderful concert the miscellaneous extras are excellent especially Sonnet 18. DG’s voice is at its best on Sonnet 18 and the footage of the Astoria houseboat is well worth seeing…
Howdy,
I love the extras to that dvd, with the sonnet, so beautiful. Is it true that David’s previous albums are being re-released, sorry if you’ve answered this but I couldn’t see it on any posts. I saw the meltdown dvd in some cruddy commercial music shop last week and it was double the price that it had been a month ago! Double! and they had sold out, just shows that people may well be developing taste in the world, but we’ll see. I do hope that there will be a dvd of this tour as so many people aren’t going to get to see it, she says with a grin as she holds a ticket in her hand, of whom I feel for, really. Are you going to be attending any shows mr fed man?
[They might be. As for shows, then I have to wait until May. - Features Editor]
ENCHANTING – BRINGS TEARS TO MY EYES & A SMILE TO MY MEMORIES – LOVELY!
One thing about the David is that he’s evolved over time as do to his mesmorizing creations.
If you liked David and the boys in ’68 (I was lucky enough to have toured w/ them then, when they played in small clubs and halls in the US – NOT huge stadiums – It was as heart felt then as it is today) or during the 70′s or 80′s and you still love them today, then you have evolved along the same path….Looks like most of you have, but please don’t feel bad if you didn’t, just go back to when you enjoyed them the most and play their music. PLEASE don’t complain because they aren’t stuck in the same space for the past 40 years…Celebrate and enjoy the change. I think Polly has added many wonderful additions to David’s creations.
I turn 60 this year as well and only wish I’d known they were touring before a few days ago so I could be seeing them in NYC.
Nance & Robert Steele
Portland, CT
Anxiously awaiting the April 4th show at Radio City! I have seen David perform before – once on the About Face tour, three times on the Momentary Lapse tour, and twice on the Division Bell tour. Every show was completely mesmerizing. For those of you who have yet to see this man perform, you will come away knowing, without a doubt, who the true Master of the Strat truly is.
I notice that several people have commented on seeing Polly at the shows, and the FEd has mentioned that she’s very supportive and attends all David’s gigs.
This begs the question – who’s home looking after the kids?
Are the young Gilmours on tour with David and Polly, or has a grandparent been drafted in to babysit?
Is there anyone who can inform us about the solo of Comfortably Numb (Duration? any improvisation).
DIMITRIS
Looks like there might be something to Amazon’s listing of the reissues/remasters of David’s first two solo albums after all. The current issue of Sound + Vision magazine mentions that:
- A surround sound mix of OIA will be forthcoming
- David Gilmour (1978) and About Face (1984) will be reissued with bonus tracks!
Meltdown Gig 2002
I can recommend this gig in DVD format to any fan.
I had the pleasure of attending the concert and also managing to get the set list from David’s guitar area (mid stage).
The list of songs played included the very unexpected “Je Crois J’entendre Encore” from Bizet’s Pearlfishers.
I have to say I am no classical fan – but David’s voice on this with the late Michael Kamen accompanying on english horn was superb.
I was privileged to meet Michael on several occasions – he is sadly missed by music fans and I hope all of David’s fans will remember him during his tour.
I managed to meet David after The Mermaid Theatre performance where I got the Meltdown setlist autographed.
enjoy the tour
dave
Meltdown is yet another fantastic Gilmour production but what was all that reading from a scrap of paper by a certain Mr Geldof for the words for Comfortably Numb?? tut tut
Anyway on another matter, sorry if this has been mentioned already but what sort of merchandising is on sale at the concerts??? can we see some pictures on this site? can we buy some from this site???
Best wishes for all concerned on Friday
[There's a programme, T-shirt, beanie hat... I forget what else, but it will be on the site soon. You can purchase this at the gigs or via the site. We'll let you know as soon as that section is ready. - Features Editor]
I was fascinated to read the interview with David in Sound & Vision which was obviously conducted a while before the tour started. His comments about his preparation for Live 8 were interesting. I sort of assumed that David would be able to sing Comfortably Numb et al in his sleep, but of course if it has not been performed for a while one would need to brush up and rehearse. This, coupled with an odd incident of forgetting words at a recent gig, is to me, a wonderfully human and endearing thing. Richard Thompson (who’s song The Dimming of the Day David covered at the Meltdown Concert) often seems to get mixed up in the middle of a verse, and at his last tour at the Barbican London, when about to play Crazy Man Michael said “if someone dies in this song, then comes back to life, I’ve got the verses mixed up again…”! :-)
Also I bought Obscured By Clouds after it was known that “Wot’s … Uh, The Deal” was in the setlist. Now I know why so many fans requested it earlier in this blog. What a great, beautiful, simple song, and I hope David keeps it in until the Royal Albert Hall..
Good luck with the rest of the tour, I look forward to the (inevitable) DVD, and maybe not so long a break before the next album??
By some strange coincidence I was just watching some tracks from that video, and I was struck by how terrific Breakthrough was, how the late Michael Kamen was jamming on Dominoes, the enthusiasm of the bass player and Geldof’s lack of it
…among other things.
But saying that there’s an orchestra on it might be overstating a bit though.
Caption Comp: Nic took Davids comments completely the wrong way after David said “let’s face it – we need a bit more on symbols in this song”
David, this comment comes from a new fan.
I grew up listening and playing classical music, admiring J.S. Bach, L.V. Beethoven, Chopin and Rachmaninoff, but thanks to my super body Armando (who introduced me to your music, you know, the one who lost his marriage because he’s going to your concerts in New York and LA) I now have the pleasure to get as excited with your music and without having to go back so many centuries.
See you in New York, row 7th. Am I lucky or what ?. Yeah !.
Eres talentoso y extraordinario.
Saludos.
Carlos
good afternoon F.ed.
It’s early afternoon in CA USA and I’ve again just finished listening to “On An Island” after “Meddle”. Wave after wave of body rushes pass through me as I close my eyes and await April 16 & 17 to finally arrive for the 2 Oakland shows. I can’t help it. I missed David and PF all through the 80′s and 90′s gigs. It’s been maybe 35 or so years since I saw PF, and I was quite young (15 or 16)and wasted on LSD so I really don’t remember much except it was a lot of Dark Side of the Moon. I do remember though that the crowd was silent to the point you could have heard a pin drop. It was in awe and respect for the show. I think a lot of people were tripping that night in Chicago. I believe it was 1972 or 73. I’m not even sure of that anymore, but concert crowds were different back then. I think the Bay area fans will know how to act for DG and band. I’d like to see the promoters make people leave cell phones at the door. Can’t help but put Echoes back on again. And David, for us old Yanks, we’re real happy with your setlist just the way it is, if the kiddies are disappointed, too damn bad!!
Dear Mr FEd, whilst there is a lull in proceedings would you share with us a few facts! How did you come by the roll of Editor, is it part of your normal job, do you have a normal job, have you been suprised at the popularity of the site and is it taking up more of your time than you thought? what nationality are you and what is your real name? Do you get to see David in person? Did you know David prior to starting this site? Have you been a long time PF/DG/RW fan?……erm that’ll do
[Blimey! Don't use your supply of questions all in one go, for goodness sake! - Features Editor]
A propos Meltdown, someone asked for the chords to Smile. Here they are.
Verse:
C Cmaj7 C Cmaj7 C Cmaj7 C Cmaj7
Dm Em7 Fmaj7 G Dm Em7 Fmaj7 G
Chorus:
C Cmaj7 [...]
Bridge:
Fmaj7 Am Fmaj7 Gsus4 G Gsus4 G C
And with bated breath I read the whole blog after avoiding this site since the tour began….
I will bring my tissue and my binoculars.
Ahhhhhh the power of music
so excited!!!
The Meltdown concert is great. I love it. Is it on cd?
[No, unfortunately not. - Features Editor]
Dear Mr. Gilmour,
Thank you indeed for your concert yesterday, 20th March in Amsterdam.
It was perfect !! My first concert of Pink Floyd was in the summer of 1980 in Earls Court in London. You were performing The Wall.
I was 21 and so impressed. Now, 26 years later, I’m still impressed. I sat on the 4th row in the Heineken Music Hall, and it was super!
Thanks again.
Marian Driessen
i thought the 2002 shows were wonderful and i was honoured to be able to attend all of the london shows. i also met the late michael kamen and he was so nice to all the fans. everyone spoke so highly of him. it’s great that david’s latest version of ‘shine on’ is similar to the semi-acoustic one from meltdown. that has to be one of my all-time favourites and i can’t wait to see how it’s performed (assuming it is performed) in london in may. great extras on this dvd, too. i thought bob geldof was quality on ‘comfortably numb’ even if he did need a lyric sheet. i didn’t like robert wyatt doing it, to be honest. my only grumble was that the one with kate bush was not included on the dvd. that was absolutely fantastic. think i’ll go and watch the meltdown dvd right now, in fact…
Being a life long fan of the Floyd and thus David. It is a source of extreme sadness that I have never seen him/them live. Please come to Ireland ??
Live sound Part II
I remember theses shows. In 2002, David Gilmour went to Paris at Le Palais des Congrès to perform the same set than in the Meltdown Festival. Unusual and almost totally accoustic. I remember when he sang Shine on alone just with a classic guitar. It was quite impressive. It’s amazing to see the difference between a show with lazers and keyboards, etc.. and just a man and his guitar. Again, I will repeat myself and I’d say that the emotion was there with the guitar play. But It was not simply a concert most some friends who were jaming together, playing there favourite songs.
This concert was a real pleasure for many reasons but especially because I’ve heard live Shine on Pt II. But it’s hard to believe that it was 4 years ago.
Good evening Dear F.Ed
I got the album asap after the 6th (happy birthday David ) It was worth waiting for and the show at the Mermaid only served to make me feel even more deprived than ever that I can’t get to see the man live. BTW both album and show were excellent and way too short!
[As well as long-time fans, we are delighted to welcome new fans who may not be as knowledgeable about David’s career and work]
If I had a few million quid, I’d nominate you for a peerage for that comment, mate. (guess my sex, I called you mate…..)
I’ve been to three concerts in my lifetime – Jimi Hendrix, ELO, and David Gilmour. I was never knowledgeable about any of them, but I knew (and still know) what I like.
I’m definitely one of those who didn’t know about David Gilmour or his work until I found this website, after watching Live 8.
So, for anyone who is new to this site, or new to the music…
welcome home!
It’s not about the concerts, it’s not about hearing him live, it’s not about what the set list was, or is, or will be…it’s not where he will play, or won’t play, or what the best song is, or what should be played or what shouldn’t be, it’s not about PF…It’s about the music, and for that, I count my blessings.
Hats off (again!) to F’ed for understanding.
Helen
[Cheers, Helen. We don’t all consider ourselves to be real aficionados who can tell you each time ‘Echoes’ was performed, after all. - Features Editor]
Hope David won’t cut “Coming back to life” from italian shows. I’ve never wait for anything as I’m waiting for Friday 24th in my whole, entire life. This is not rethoric, this is truth. See you in Milan..
Greetings David.
First of all, let me thank you sooooo much for stopping in Chicago during your abbreviated U.S. leg of your tour. I am truly looking forward to seeing you in Chicago on April 12th. In fact, my entire band will be in attendance on 4/12 because not only are we all huge fans, but we are also an up and coming Floyd tribute band (imagine that?!?) called Think Floyd USA. (Y’know, its funny. One of our favorite songs to do is not a floyd song, its one of your solo songs: No Way Out of Here). But anyway, the last time I was at the Rosemont Theater was to see Aussie Floyd, who I understand you know several members of. After their performance, we were lucky enough to be invited backstage to meet the membera of the band and we still converse with them regularly. Also, our lead guitar player is in the process of purchasing a Pete Cornish board similar to the one you use.
Shine On
Kyle
Caption Competition:
Richard’s teeth whitening procedure caused havoc with the lighting…
I bought the meltdown concert on video a decision i regret now(but I didn`t own a dvd player then!) and used to watch it over and over again whilst looking after my son jack gilmour kavanagh as a baby while his mother was on numerous night`s out!
Apart from a brilliant show, one of the highlight`s for me is “Spare Digits”, so that makes me one of the anoraks watching David`s fat finger`s at work, to quote David! LOL
My apologies to Richard for targetting him in the caption competition…
Follow the link under my name… here’s one for Guy
Caption Competition: Guy’s change of shampoo caused havoc with his dandruff…
rudders.i have the impression that i will miss you. i am going at massey hall the 10 th. will you be there. f.é. are you the person who write the latest news .if yes ,are you on vacation or what.it s beenalmost a week that there is no latest news.the last news was sam brown first guest of the tour .do you mean that there will be more guests to come.je vous embrasse et vous laisse pour aller donner les bains aux enfants. bonne soirée. sylvie de montréal
[Does it look like I'm on vacation?! I must work 12 hours a day! I'm just kidding, Sylvie. I don't mean to be rude. There will be news today, you'll see. Nobody working on the site has their feet up, trust me on that one. There just hasn't been anything to report. All the good stuff is here, thanks to you good people. - Features Editor]
RFH2002 was quite an experience for me…flying to London for a long weekend with my best mate…to catch all 3 gigs. It was my first time to England…and had a grand time, hanging with Gilmour Freaks from all over the world. I had seen PF before in 89 and again in 94, but David ~solo~…priceless! (the side trip to battlesea station was cool too, not to mention the drinking, the fish & chips, …)
It was amazing to see Michael Kaman in action on piano there, he did enjoy that…we were right in front of him in row 3 that night! I also have his signature on my ticket stub from night #1, which was the only thing I had for him to sign! I remember saying hello to him and having him excuse himself due to a phone call from his daughter. RIP Michael.
Lets see the Kate Bush version!
Another question FEd: is the woman playing Cello in 2002 shows, Caroline Dale, the same as the woman playing Cello during the sessions with orchestra that were posted on this site in the daily video clips weeks back?
Good memories all around!!
biGal
[It sure is. Caroline plays on 'Take A Breath', 'Red Sky At Night' and 'Then I Close My Eyes'. - Features Editor]
The Meltdown DVD is one of my faves nowadays, almost up there with Pompeii. David singing “Hushabye Mountain” always amazes me; it’s a nice little quirky touch that I love to hear and see performed – David talking to the audience about getting zapped across the stage all the way to the drumkit (“I felt rough.”) when he played the same venue back in ’69. David’s guitar solo on “Breakthrough” is luscious. The concert has a nice personable feel and anyone who doesn’t own the DVD should rush right out and buy it pronto. I miss Michael Kamen. He did a lot for the music world during his stay on this planet.
And now for something completely different – anyone know the significance of the title of “Wot’s…Uh the Deal?” Why is the song called that? I mean, wot’s the deal with that anyway?
2 MORE WEEKS…
xo
Deborah
Dear David,
Happy Birthday!!!
I am praying for you and your family every year since DEC 1971. I was with Mr. Adrain Maben in Paris in 1973 ( I was 16 years old) looking to bye the rights to exhibit PINK FLOYD IN POMPEII in my country. We had been together some minutes with your wife, Rick Wright and Nick Mason, during the Italy shows in 1994 with our dears Steve and Neil and my partner Fran Tomasi. Almost 35 years asking everytime to GOD gives you all the necessary health and a lot of happy moments, hoping that one day we can promote your concerts in my country EXCLUSIVELY to call the attention to many children and young boys in need, living in great risk, dying for drugs… I was a friend of our dear Steve, who always gave me a lot of respect and all attention. I am still a friend of Neil, who also gave me a lot of good words and as I always said and write to him: Nobody can offer you a better promotion, fee and the BEST reason to come and play in my country. By the way, today, inside the sea and looking to the sun, I sent my best wishes to you, as I use to do in all the good moments of my life. I would love to see you and your concerts again, maybe in New York or California, who knows? GOD bless you, your kind wife, your family and friends. Please send my big hug to Neil. Sorry my English and my way to speak, but, my name is Franco and I am a latino man, full of real emotions and a man who live by the heart, only.
GP
I’ve yet to see a concert on this tour but if Stevie D’s playing is anything like it is with CPR and CSN then you’re bang on…
As the drummer does he keep you in line?… does he sir…Oooohhh! Oooohhh!… does he? Oooohhh suits you sir!
David please play in Brazil…
it is my dream…
Pink Floyd is the best band all times…
I know you probably wont answer these questions but I have one nonetheless.
So the question, how do you guys experience this? As a lack of interest? Or more as a silent appreciation of good music (which it was in my opinion)? What do you guys prefer? A silent listening audience or the ‘blind’ and loud adoration?
Clemens,
Ideally we like a crowd who are as silent as the grave during songs and then combust in rapt appreciation at the end, perhaps cheering for particular standout moments, wouldn’t anyone?
A couple of weeks ago someone asked about the box on David’s rig (his tuner) and I gave a detailed explanation, now I see the same question and incomplete answers appearing(It’s a Conn Strobotuner), so that is why I don’t answer questions as a rule, it seems to be a waste of time.
Thanks to everyone for their sympathy re my tummy upset, I realise it could be perceived as a cheap shot for the sympathy vote….
It’s a shame noone has responded to my complimenting of Steve DiStanislao, who is doing such a great job especially considering he’s coming into a tight knit group of people who have played together for years and got the vibe immediately.
xx
Guy
Exceedingly overdue comments on my part…
First off, Happy belated birthday, David! Yes, I’m two weeks late- but better late than never! (I’ll assume I’m off the Christmas card list this year…)
Second, I cannot wait for the NYC shows!!! With the setlists and reviews floating around, the Europeans are definitely successful in their attempts at tormenting their friends in the US… Not complaining, just twitching with excitement!
Lastly, as excited as I am to hear the old material, I am even more excited to hear OAI live. It is a beautiful, rich album. Thanks for sharing it with us, David!
Best regards,
Chris
After last night’s result, on Friday in Milan may I humbly request David and the chaps dedicate ‘the Blue’ to Steve Bruce’s ‘Big Fat Head’ (copyright ‘the travelling Kop’)
I am pleased to report FEd, that not only was it an evening of unparalleled sporting success (the Reds record away FA Cup win in history) but an ex-workmate, who now resides in Boca Raton, managed to secure me a Best Buy ‘Island Jam’ bonus CD
Result!!!
[Get in! Good idea about Friday's show, Ali. Up the 'Pool. - Features Editor]
“Are the young Gilmours on tour with David and Polly, or has a grandparent been drafted in to babysit?”
Polly… do what I do… leave a pile of sandwiches and videos and they’re fine…..gotta go! Social Services are at the door…
I’ve owned the Meltdown DVD for some time now, and I have also wondered why it wasn’t on CD. I don’t know how many times I had “Je Crois Entendre Encore” and “Smile” running through my head at work. I would much rather hear them fresh in Honda Hybrid on the way to work, so it would be more clear in my mind through the day.
I’ve got an Idea (as if you need more…HA) maybe David could put out a live cd after this tour and combine tracks from Meltdown and On an Island.
Dear Mr. Gilmour,
I think it’s too hard I would play with you some day.
But some of Pink Floyd’s songs and almost all the solos on those songs made my life better.
I am a guitar player too. I am a guy with 54 years old. I am a medium guitar player, but I practice your solos and all the people of bykers groups invite me several times to play on their meetings.
I am happy to find your site and I think I wont could play with you never if I wont ask you about it. So, I am telling you this exactly how I know to say: It will be one of the most important things to me: I will wonder to play with you some day, even if I could record from Brazil and you there in England.
Thanks,
Big huge thanks to Knut Arne Vedaa for posting chords to Smile.
I tried it and sounds great and my baby boy absolutely LOVES it.
OAI is the only CD I ever bought and listened to over and over without ever changing the CD. It is brilliant and beautiful.
High-end audiophile/home theatre publication Sound & Vision have just posted a fascinating interview with David Gilmour on their website. In the chat with David, he confirms a rumour about – a surround sound mix of his new album, On An Island.
Meltdown Show
I’ve had the DVD for almost 3 months now…I’ve watched it at least 50 times. I WILL buy it this weekend.
The Wall was the first Album I ever bought as a kid and I was lucky enough to see Pink Floyd four times during the Momentary Lapse tour. Before one of the shows, on my birthday, my girlfriend at the time gave me an autographed Wall poster with David’s autograph – my most prized possesion for the last 18 years!!!
The other night my kids were watching the Meltdown show while playing with their trains and my 4 year old looked at me and said, “I don’t want to be a pilot anymore, I want to play guitar and sing like him.” It was a proud moment for me.
Anyway…I can’t wait to see the April 5th show at Radio City. On An Island is a fantastic piece of work and it’s amazing how many new “friends” I have all trying to get the other ticket. But I’m going with one of my best buds…who was sitting next to me at all 4 shows 18 short years ago.
PS: The meltdown DVD has made my mom (5 years David’s senior) a fan…she is now e-mailing me with updates of the tour! :-)
Again – thanks for all of the music…and I enjoy reading the set lists. There are so many great songs…Echoes is one that was not played at any of the 4 shows I saw…it would be nice to hear it (hint).
BTW: how come no songs from Momentary…like Sorrow, On The Turning Away or Terminal Frost…just curious – it seems like nothing ever gets played from that album…
Caption Contest:
Nic France thinking to himself, “Oh pony…why did she make me wear these shoes again?”
Cheers to all…
Hi,
This is my second posting ever to a fansite – the first here about a month ago – when anticipation was running high. One of the things I mentioned was just how preposterous the entire notion of writing like this seemed – after all – there are more movies out there in the dvd bins with my name on them than I can remember, I raised two kids as a single parent, and all of that.
But what has become clear to me over the past month of reading this blog is how alive and vibrant it is. There is a real community out who truly are connected by this music. A lot of it is due to a guiding hand and sensibility; some comes from the kinds of people who gravitate towards David’s music.
You are not likely to see gang warfare at a David Gilmour concert!
David’s music has been encouraging me in my own creative endeavors for longer than 3 decades and now the influence has leapfrogged into the next generation. My 23 year old son got his graduate degree in digital production and has been playing with his band for 3 years – mostly in San Francisco and Los Angeles.
The influence is clearly there – though it is music exploding with the exuberance of youth rather than the wisdom of age. Does David have a policy about listening to unsolicited music?
If at all affirmative, I would like to get him a disc (I will be at the Gibson Theater concert in LA) or email him an mp3. It’s a crazy notion I know and definitely circumvents normal channels, but the world is changing and what are normal channels anyway in a time when we are all connected by a blog such as this?
Feel free not to post this if you think that it could open a floodgate to receiving zillions of unsolicited songs you don’t want to hear. Or if it presents legal problems.
Blog on!
[Hi Les, thanks for posting. You're always very welcome. As for the CD or MP3, then I'm afraid we are discouraging people from sending material to David at the moment, as he is obviously extremely busy with the tour. Do enjoy the show in LA and we wish your son continued success with his band and career. - Features Editor]
I agree. The DVD is worth buying just for the Sonnet 18 track. David’s voice is amazing. Simply beautiful, timeless and soulful.
I shed a tear everytime I watch it.
Caption…
“Not much to do on this song.Think I’ll just count the ants walking by while David is doing his thing.Be something to talk about at intermission.”
Caption Competition:
I will tell you one more time, drop the cell phone and back away slowly.
Just had to pop in here and say hello, David.
Congratulations on this beautiful album. I’ve listened to ‘On an Island’ (in its entirety) now perhaps 10-11 times and it still somehow seems better each time I hear it. Your music is a wonderful gift and I’m grateful for your sharing. I think I speak for many of us yanks here when I say we’re really anxious to hear this band…
The set lists are looking great! Love the willingness you guys have to change it up some from night to night. Wots…Uh the Deal, Fat Old Sun…Echoes! Alongside your newer classics, this must be one incredible show indeed.
When was the last time you sang Green is the Colour? That scat-type singing at the end…you could really do something special with that one yet. If I had to pick one…well, Fearless would be nice too…
G’night.
Photo Caption:
Still upset over the catering crew using his favourite cymbal as sandwich platter, he decides to discretely lick the traces of corned beef and mustard while David isn’t looking.
I like how “On an Island” doesn’t only cater to the slower more melodic side of Gilmour’s style as I expected. “Take a Breath” shows that Gilmore still has the edgy style that I believe Pink Floyd became most famous for. His guitar solo’s always seem to hit that perfect note at just the right time and what I am most impressed about in the album is the overall freshness of style. I wish I could make the New York show, but hey, if Gilmour keeps it up I am sure I will have another chance to see my favorite artist perform.
i just have one small request for the show on the 4th in NY…
Absolutely Curtains (best instrumental all time) fitted nicely between wish you were here and comfortably numb.
that’s it from a fan who wants to see you make the guitar sing as only you can.
can’t wait until the 4th!!!!!!! WAHOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
People recording with cell phones?… or getting more than their fill of drink and singing along?… and GOD, do I hate that. That happened to me at the last show I saw. That and he was “dancing”, as we all were, and he would just SWING his head aroung, very nearly bashing it into mine… and this was peaceful music… And always people shouting nonsense-to-be-ignored at the stage… Man, oh man the shame. I DO hope I have an audience that appreciates the music enough to let it flow without selfish disturbances. You hear me Chicagoans? This ain’t late night at the Kingston Mines… keep it cool and easy-breezy, please.
Hoping my fair city will treat you guys right come April 13th. I’m sure we will. My brother and I, both long time Floyd fans… (though I am the better
are very eager to see whats really in store for us. As others have said: it could just be David, a guitar and a lightbulb, and it would still tickle me to no end.
SAM BROWN! GAAA! Oy. And now shes touring with Jools, I know. Y’know what? Bribe her. And bribe Jools. Everyone has a price. Get her over here! I’ll front the expenses! (not really… but I would if I had them)
The Meltdown show was great. I’m saddened to read about Michael Kamen as he seemed like the absolute perfect gentleman and I don’t know many people who can tickle my ears with an English horn. In fact he is the only thus far. (Maybe I don’t get out enough) And there was a great sharpness to his piano playing… like David’s guitar work in that, to me, it was really unique (which is a rare thing for a pianist IMO) but still absolutely top-notch professional. I liked the way his head bobbed and jerked as he played… I guess thats strange but thats the memory of him that kind of sticks for me.
G’Night
I bought Meltdown immediately when it came out knowing that David was playing the concerts a year previous. My good friend borrowed it for 2 months. Then I gave up and gave it to him for his birthday and purchased a new CD for moi. Now,my good friend and others invited me to go to the first gig at Massey. See you all at the Hard Rock Cafe on Yonge St. Angela, there are some sites to consider. The CN Tower is usually requested, nice view at the top. Okay Guy, are you using your 1951 Fender Precision on this tour. Nice relic. Be Well.
Caption Competition
“News-Flash, man gets cymbal stuck up nose creating new movement-smellody!”
Whats all this I hear about OAI being released in 5.1 and surround sound????? Whatever that is????
AND bonus tracks on releases on earlier solo releases! So next year for the “best of album eh?
I know FED cant commnet and no blame ( honest-I dont do blame)for that. Hope the band is resting well
Ian Pearson
Todays caption should read “It’s an idea someday, through my tears my dreams…”
Great interview David in “Sound and Vison”. So YOU DO read these comments. We should all be chuffed and best wishes for rest of tour
Ian Pearson
[And you didn't believe me when I told you... - Features Editor]
Photo caption:
Another day, another disappointing comment from Rudders….
Marmalade… I like marmalade
[Cheeky! - Features Editor]
[ "..lead your life the way you think is best. I would even have peace with your retirement from music ...you fully deserve it...any true fan should realise this." Clemens , March 21 ]
I totally agree mate. Anything David has done presently, or in the future if he so desires, is absolute extra icing on an already incredibly delicious cake. In indelibly and emphatically stamping his mark on some 17 (!) studio albums he has given us a lifetime of music and emotional landscapes to savour.
His choice of career; his calling, has affected all of us in ways I’m sure most of us would never be able to adequately express. The best way we can all thank him is to consume his latest hearfelt offering, to support him and friends (if fortunate enough) in concert, and to just try and understand and accept where life has taken him, …and indeed us all.
We should just be glad for his hard-earned happiness.
He deserves to enjoy his sweet icing.
Tom
[Some of you are so nice. Bless you. Are the whiners and graspers converted yet? - Features Editor]
[Carlos: I grew up listening and playing classical music, admiring J.S. Bach, L.V. Beethoven, Chopin and Rachmaninoff, but thanks to my super body Armando (who introduced me to your music, you know, the one who lost his marriage because he's going to your concerts in New York and LA) I now have the pleasure to get as excited with your music and without having to go back so many centuries.]
Are you serious about Armando?? Has he really lost his marriage because of attending these concerts?? Well, at least he will be seeing two wonderful shows, I guarantee!!
I’ve got a bootleg DVD of Dave playing his 1978 solo work. In this he plays an awesome MIHALIS – real hair standing on end stuff. Can’t wait ’till the Albert Hall gigs!
What’s Dave’s view on such bootlegs? Us genuine fans love them – we own ALL of the Floyd related releases anyhow! Such recordings (when traded freely) really fill in the gaps.
[How long have you got, Tony? - Features Editor]
Dear FEd,
Is there a chance to see on David’s official site chords or transcriptions of the songs from ‘On an Island’ ? Or maybe from the other solo albums too ?
[There are no plans for that sort of thing, I'm afraid. - Features Editor]
Hey, instead of replacing Wearing the inside out with Coming back to life, it would be better, if David simply included both of them.Wearing the inside out was never performed during DB tour and all must have chance to hear that song live..Even if DVD comes later.
I totally agree with the comments above from Bob & Nance Steele. Now, I love tracks like “Careful with that axe, Eugene” and “Saucerful of secrets.” But that was nearly 40 years ago. At some point, an artist has to find new things, to develop new interests, in order to avoid becoming the self-parody that The Rolling Stones have become. I am right there with everyone who is thrilled that David is playing “Echoes” on this tour, but I disagree with those who want David’s music to sound just as it did when Floyd were playing tiny clubs. David has progressed as an artist since then, and I delight in hearing something new. If David wants to play a classic in a new way, that gives me something to look forward to.
Being a life long fan of the Floyd and thus David. It is a source of extreme sadness that I have never seen him/them live. Please come to Ireland ??
i second that sean . it is horrible to be stuck in dublin and hearing about all the good gigs david is doing thourghout europe (and hopefully in the uk and america when the time comes ) . same when the floyd played in 1994 .
teaches me to run out of cash if i could have i would have been at all the gigs in the royal albert hall in a heart beat .
please x 40 million relase a cd and dvd form the tour .
the melt down dvd was briilliant . i wish it could have been released on cd as i would love to have had the ability to listen to it all especially breakthrough and je crois entende encore (please excuse my spellings i am dyslexic in english never mind french :-) ) in my car or on my diskman when relaxing .
peace
Linda
p.s morning feat ed . i hope you are to be found well .
[Hi Linda. I'm very well, thank you. How's your back? - Features Editor]
Hi
The David Gilmour in Concert DVD is definately worth purchasing. I was lucky enough to go to the one of the 2002 gigs at the Royal Festival Hall.
I loved the acoustic Shine on You Crazy Diamond. It was also great to hear Dominoes by Syd & Breakthrough from Richard’s last album.
Also having been very lucky to see David at the Mermaid, I love the way he now plays Shine on You Crazy Diamond, it is a great way to play such a superb piece of music. I have read several posts here talking about the way David has changed over the years. I have to agree with all those comments, he just gets better.
Long live David, The Guitar King!!!
Seems ages to wait until May & Manchester, but reading all the experiences on this blog just makes the build up even better.
F Ed., you do a great job & deserve an honour for your work, so from now on I will campaign for you to be knighted. Sir F Ed.!!!
Richard
[You're too kind, Richard. Thank you. - Features Editor]
Hi distinguised Features Ed, fellow bloggers, and avid readers!
Good to see some quality comments/humour/debates kicked around on the blog as always. I’ll add my agreement to the “please don’t use cameras, especially with flash” comments.
Mainly posted this time, though, to quote from the Sound & Vision interview with David which has just popped up on the press page – for anyone who doesn’t believe David reads our witterings…
“Q: You have your own Web site now,
davidgilmour.com. Do you like it?
A: I do like it. I particularly like the blog thing, which changes every day. I pass messages to the Web masters constantly to change this or do that. I really like it if it keeps moving. I can’t stand these sites that stay absolutely static”
I hope anyone who didn’t think this was an active site/blog – or worse thought it was a cynical marketing plan – will be heartened by this. It might ALSO discourage certain people from posting the less than helpful/polite comments which have cropped up from time to time, and no doubt driven F. Ed to throwing screwed up post-it notes at people in the office…
Keep rocking good people!
[Titus, they didn't believe me! They thought I'd made it all up when I said that David visits. I asked ever-so nicely, said many a time that it was rude to keep nagging for this, that and the other... All completely ignored. The crumpled post-it notes that I've thrown... Monitors and chairs, too. Anyway, let's hope a few people have egg on their faces now and start showing a bit more respect. Cynical marketing plan indeed! - Features Editor]
Me again,
I just want to point something out, I don’t think it’s been mentioned before…
having only recently seen the footage of the mermaid gig on bbci and indeed the solo of money at live 8, I have noticed that David has begun to pull some cracker ‘Gurns’.
I think there should be a best gurn poll. Im sure the quiet bit in the solo of money on live 8 is by far his best, but I think the mermaid ones are also whoppers. Perhaps it helps him playing, perhaps its reflex, but it sure is great entertainment.
p.s. a gurn is a type of facial expression for those who don’t know what i’m on about.
Anyone know if he pulls any on the live in concert dvd? (I plan to buy this DVD next time i’m in town anyways).
Long live the gurns
[Oh yeah, there are loads of good ones! - Features Editor]
Goose,
“Dear Mr FEd, [...] and what is your real name?”"
I can answer that, it’s Publius Enigma ;-) ;-)
“Do you get to see David in person?”
Yes, as stated he/she will be a the final Royal Albert Hall show (I wish I was too, with my wife)
Sorry, had to take some load off the FEd with all those questions
Just finished listening to On an Island (second time this morning). Will give it some extra spins this day … and “Obscured By Clouds” in between.
Piet
[Thank you, Piet. I'm glad that someone is paying attention. - Features Editor]
traveling from ireland on friday morn to see dave play in milan friday night it’s like christmas in the middle of march
boy can i not wait
About The Meltdown festival
Hello Dear F.ed,
After my yesterday’s post, I realize I have forgotten something. The 2002′s concerts were also the first time where David Gilmour performed “Smile”. But I don’t see who was the first female singer (not Sam Brown. Katie Kissoon maybe ? I’m not sure of her name) before Mrs Gilmour. And When I rewatched the video, Mr Gilmour said “This is a new one, so you can start you recorders…”. But I can’t remember if he did this same little private joke in Paris.
And there was just One thing that I did not like in the concert… It was to short !
[There were a lot of singers, weren't there? Apart from Sam Brown, there was Chris Ballin, Pete Brown, Margo Buchanan, Claudia Fontaine, Michelle John Douglas, Sonia Jones, Carol Kenyon, David Laudat, Durga McBroom, Aitch McRobbie and Beverli Skeete. Aitch McRobbie sang with David on 'Smile'. - Features Editor]
Hi all,
Helen – you saw Hendrix? Wow, I’m insanely jealous. In a parallel universe I would have loved to have heard Jimi’s interpretation of some of David’s music, especially Comfortably Numb, or maybe SOYCD in that Little Wing style. Yum…
“It’s about the music, and for that, I count my blessings.” – amen to that, brother/sister/whatever you are!
Also, to everyone interested in the Meltdown concert on CD – in the very least get the DVD because David’s version of the Thompson song, “Dimming of the Day” is amazing. Lyrically it sounds so much like a David song…a lovely choice. I was at that concert at the RFH and it was fantastic – highly recommended stuff. I don’t know how good/bad/illegal this is, but in order to get this stuff onto my iPod I extracted the audio tracks from the DVD and converted them to MP3. Now I have Meltdown on the iPod, and it’s a beautiful thing
As long as you own the DVD, I don’t think you’re doing anything wrong. FEd… sorry if this is inappropriate.
N
[That's perfectly legal and I'm sure your iPod thanks you for it. Strictly speaking, commercial releases of recordings are not designed to be copied, but alternative copies for personal use by legitimate purchasers are looked upon as part of fair usage by rights owners worldwide. (Not for giving away, swapping or selling to third parties though!) - Features Editor]
Each and every time I saw Pink Floyd live and the occasion I saw David solo in ’84 has always been very special. However, nothing prepared me for the 2002 shows. I was at the Royal Festival Hall the night that Kate Bush guested. (She must have known I was going). The show began with, what I thought, was David tuning his acoustic guitar but more and more the chords became structured and familiar and transformed into ‘Shine On’. It was an astounding version. From then on it was just shock after shock as David played a stunning set of favourites and lots of surprises. The obvious and the non obvious was covered during those shows. I saw people, me included, filling up when he played ‘Hushabye Mountain’. It was indeed a wonderful night. Captured on DVD with all the extras but never released on CD.
Pete – Coventry
Hey Guy/ED, you are double posting!! Haha since I feel I should respond to this one (at least to say thanks) I’m afraid I must follow suit…
“Thank you Guy. I understand that it would not be practical (you have accumulated far too much fans over the years
at all to answer individual questions.
On mr DiStanislao: he is playing brilliantly! You say you had never rehearsed “Coming Back to Life”? Well hats off to him then! I had the privilige of hearing that live. Since I’m paying tribute anyway I feel that I should mention Dick Parry (although I have great respect for all of you, you cant blaim me for that, Im a fan
. Sometimes I get the impression he is one of Floyds unsung heroes…”
Best to you all!
Clemens
[I think we should allow Guy to double-post, don't you? - Features Editor]
G’day David
Is there any possibility that you can get down to our Floyd starved country Australia
We caught Roger here April 02 in Melbourne he was brilliant and we know you like Oz from the time we saw you and Nick at the Adelaide GP
Please come down cos there’s heaps of Floydians here
Fan since 13y.o. 1973 Dark Side
John from Oz
if you don’t have this dvd, then you should get it because it’s fantastic. it’s a perfect introduction to david’s music if you’re a new fan. how brave was it of david to tone down these grand pink floyd numbers (bearing in mind how ridiculously obsessive pink floyd fans are, thinking the songs belong to them and demanding how they should be played… i mean, you only have to read half a dozen posts on any fan fare page to spot them) and to play them in a small theatre with no flashing lights or any of the stuff you associate with pink floyd? it’s amazing that, four/five years on, people still don’t understand why he’s playing in nice venues on this tour instead of selling out and playing in arenas. i pity those who don’t get it and i wish their tickets could be given to those who do get it instead. it would make for far better shows without all the gobby idiots who are too wrapped up in themselves to try to understand. anyway, this is also the first time we got to hear the lovely ‘smile’ and the best ‘shine on you crazy diamond’ ever in my opinion. ‘je crois entendre encore’ is a delight. i love this dvd and have played it to death! look out for it.
I had a major Gilmour dream last night:
I won a ticket to a very small, private concert in London. I was all in a tizzy getting my airline ticket, finding my passport, figuring out what to pack. Inexplicably decided on multicolored leather hotpants, sheer black pantyhose and high heels…not “me” at all. SO wrong!
I took some sort of weird lounge shuttle to the airport and either Cloris Leachman or some other aging character actress helped me and told me that everything would be fine and they’d even hold the plane until we got there. The flight lasted no time. I got a cab with some other people and the driver (seated on the left like in the US) drove with no headlights and kept coming close to hitting pedestrians. Finally got to the outdoor venue and had a front row seat. It was a beautiful night. David had on a dark shirt, jacket and pants (there’s a surprise) and stood on the lawn right in front of me. He played a very small, computerized gizmo that he held like a guitar…it looked like a tiny, strummable walkie-talkie. He smiled and joked a bit and was totally adorable. (Sorry, Polly!)
I dreamed this after reading the Mojo interview last night. Any pseudo- or authentic psychoanalysts want to weigh in on this one?
In response to Guy saying “There is absolutely no way we played it in either Cleveland, Philly or Chicago. “
According to an unofficial live CD which is supposed to be from a soundboard recording of John F. Kennedy Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA on 19th September 1987 the first song that was played was “Echoes”!!
Anyway, it was great to hear the new rearrangement of Echoes, but however much I like Echoes I cannot help feeling that it would have been so much better if Dave had played 3 or 4 other songs that we haven’t heard for so long. Maybe like in 1987, Echoes will only be played for a limited number of times, so as to make way for more of the golden oldies, like more from Obscured by Clouds (Wots … uh the deal – was fantastic) and Meddle (Fearless & San Tropez) that have never been played live.
Finally please consider making these shows to be able to buy later like so many other bands are doing these days, namely The Who and Peter Gabriel where you can buy every show from the last few tours. Making these shows available to download would not require any pressing of CDs or printing of artwork or packaging, and I am sure some of the proceeds could go to the various Charities that David is associated with.
Following on from Alternate Gilmour’s comment on the Sound & Vision interview with DG.
Follow the link under my name… he talks about 5.1, setlist and this blog…
‘What’s David’s view on such bootlegs?’
I seem to remember, and correct me if I am wrong F Ed’ but as a band Pink Floyd had an open book on bootlegs. They didnt seem to care. In fact I clearly remember at Stafford Bingley Hall 1977 people were not even attempting to hide their tape recorders.
Pete – Coventry
[Well, just because it's possible to record/film/distribute copies of an artist's performance, doesn't mean that the artist has sanctioned it or endorses it. We extracted an answer from David's management on the issue of bootlegs and here is their reply: "David Gilmour's management does not endorse bootlegging, which is the offering for sale of unapproved performances. David has made available various of his copyrighted performances in the past, free, (such as 'Island Jam'), but the principle should always be that the owner of the copyright controls the distribution. Artists have a right to ensure the quality of the reproduction and broadcast of their art, and that right is not ceded to a third party just because the technology exists to do so. It's understandable that concert-goers want to record the experience for themselves, but this shouldn't extend to sharing poor quality pictures or recordings with the rest of the world." So there you have it. Hope that's straight-forward. What they mean is, just because photocopying exists, it's not OK to photocopy the daily newspaper for your friends, whether you bought the newspaper or not. It's even less OK to distribute bad photocopies... Don't get me started on the annoying, distracting and disrespectful practice of "fans" spoiling David's shows by shoving their mobile phones in the air and flashing away - because this answer is already very long! - but there have been plenty of comments here from fans saying how annoyed they were to see so many people doing this. The concert is, at the end of the day, about the event itself. David is the only one who has the right to capture it and broadcast it - no one else. Notice that he could have banned cameras completely, but has relied so far on fans' sense of responsibility. It's just a shame that some "fans" don't appear to know the meaning of the word. I hope that answers it, Peter. - Features Editor]
Tom, Clemens,
I agree (as stated in one of my posts before) on the fact that what we get now is extra icing on the cake.
But an hour ago it dawned on me while reading the beautiful On an Island lyrics and especially David’s personal notes during my meal-break and I broke into tears realizing last sunday and monday were maybe my last changes of seeing David and Rick live (and my wife had to stay home for our youngest boy (6 weeks)). And thus I never have the chance to look at my wife and share this experience. Hopefully a DVD will help me to explain that vibe to her.
Still silent.
“So much behind us
Still far to go”
Piet
A question for David,
Is there any chance of the Pompeii soundtrack ever appearing on CD. Are the rights owned by others or is the sound quality not the best? It sounds great on the DVD.
Cheers, Howard
[Sorry, Howard. David reads the posts, but he's not about to start answering questions... especially not Pink Floyd questions. - Features Editor]
[quote; It's a shame noone has responded to my complimenting of Steve DiStanislao... .
xx
Guy end quote]
Dear Guy, (with the lovely shirt),
This is what I wrote about Steve “…And please don’t forget Steve DiStanislao, he should get a medal for his soulful & powerful drumming…”.
I know this is enough to praise the man in charge, but the start is made.
You all were great! The whole band, Polly’s lyrics, the light show, the crew, the technical staff (with a plug more or less). Think everyone at this blog, who saw you life, will agree that.
You’ve guts to play “Coming Back to live” unrehearsed… that says something about the abilities of this band and is it a way of making clear that not alone the perfection counts, but making fun, taking risks, trying new things?
Compliments what ever the reason was.
Have fun,
Nick with a lovely shirt too.
Further to my 2002 appraisal (well it was lunch time and I was rushing) I forgot the choir who were quite breathtaking.
Pete Coventry
In response to Guy’s post, I can’t really comment on the drummer. I have to wait until May to see the magic of the show myself.
In addition to F-Ed’s post, ‘In Concert’ deserves regular airing in any houshold, and at last count FIVE people have gone out and bought their own copy after watching it in my living room.
Might I add that David’s blistering performance of ‘Marooned’ on the Strat-pack DVD is also a very under-rated effort from the catalogue. ‘Marooned’ sits quite nicely beside the ‘Island’ stuff in my opinion. It would probably slot comfortably into the current set…with Rick tinkling away on the keyboard parts.
Roll on 30 May. Can’t bloody wait.
The lovers the dreamers and me (couldn’t leave that bit out, now, could I)
[There's a programme, T-shirt, beanie hat... I forget what else, but it will be on the site soon. You can purchase this at the gigs or via the site. We'll let you know as soon as that section is ready. - Features Editor]
- How about an official “I’ve been put in my place by the Features Ed! davidgilmour.co.uk” t-shirt so us bloggers can easily recognise one another at future gigs? (to go along with the club badge, ID card, secret handshake etc!). I assume there is already an “I’m Rudders. . . and so is the wife!” shirt!
[Hmm, I think there's a gap in the market... - Features Editor]
Do you think that David can be at South America? Brazilians are waiting for this moment for years…
Sylvie
We will miss each other… I’m at the April 9th concert. You enjoy and have a good time :-)
Dear Ed,
RE: Pompeii CD
That’s fine as long as he sees the post.
Cheers, Howard
Talking of t-shirts, as 1 or 2 are, I still have my Animals 77 one. I tried it on recently. I must have been a lot slimmer in my youth. However, I felt quite hip in it as it showed most of my stomach and thats a fashion nowadays isnt it.
Pete – Coventry
Hey David !
I dont know if you read this personally
Just listening to your new album on my head fones
its great ! its awesome that you are still making music and giving it to the world, for as long as i can remember pink floyd and your solo albums have inspired me, ive been writing music since i was 3 or 4 playing the piano, and have been performing for over 15 years now !, just wanted to say thank you mate !! your awesome. what you have done with your carrer and music has inspired me to do the same ! just keep going. no matter what.
good luck on the tour and i wish you all the best !
Much Regards and Respect
Jeramiah Ross
New Zealand.
“[I forget who sang with David on 'Smile'. Maybe someone who has watched the concert recently will be kind enough to tell us. - Features Editor]”
’twas Aitch McRobbie, so far as I recall. And the whole concert was spine-tinglingly wonderful, both whilst in the audience and each time I’ve watched the DVD. I really like the way David’s combined some of what was referred to as his “Chamber Rock” sound with the more “traditional” rock sound in this new live outing, (he says, no doubt provoking a torrent of additional comments about changing musical styles…)
[Aha! Thanks for that, Titus. - Features Editor]
The little video clips with Pink himself, Sir Bob Geldof singing the “other” parts of Comfortably Numb reading the lyrics as he was singing, well, he doens’t remember the lyrics? How could ANYONE forget them? But it didn’t take away from the concert at all.
I saw one of the Cleveland shows on the Division Bell/P.U.L.S.E. tour, and was completely blown away. The only time I ever got to see David perform, but I hope to see him again in the future. Sadly, I don’t have a ticket to one of the US/Canada shows, so it will have to be next tour (hint hint).
David, you are a musician deluxe. “Take A Breath” is one of the best, along with “Until We Sleep”. Thank you very much for everything.
I humbly bow to your greatness.
I’ve found a new way to enjoy “On an Island” – play it for someone else. It takes on a new thrill to throw a buddy in the car and say, “we’re going for a ride..this will take about an hour…” and turn up the stereo…last night, I played OAI for a good friend who hasn’t gotten around to purchasing it yet and he was blown away…and so was I by feeding off his reaction. Has anyone else commented on the line in “The Blue” – ‘Still, marooned’ Clever…for a man who likes to disavow his old band when talking about his solo work, he manages to make oblique musical allusions to it on the albums…About Face had a few in there as well…
And is it just me or does anyone want to know more from Bob & Nance Steele about “touring with the band” back in the old days. Please speak up! Maybe one of us can manage to get you a seat for Radio City…sounds like you’ve earned it!!!
And FEd? You simply rock…looking forward to the grand unveiling on May 31st..I’ll be there!
Peace,
Terry
Guy wrote:
“So the question, how do you guys experience this? As a lack of interest? Or more as a silent appreciation of good music (which it was in my opinion)? What do you guys prefer? A silent listening audience or the ‘blind’ and loud adoration?”
My own personal preference is that when I go to a concert i want to sit and hear the music. If i want to rock and roll and party all night long I’d go see Kiss or ACDC. But I don’t.
I hate it when people start yelling in the middle of the songs and just being a*seho*es.
I can’t wait for the Massey Hall gig April 9 and I will cheer loudly after the songs; but hopefully I’ll be able to hear them too.
Becky in “effin” Atlanta
“I dreamed this after reading the Mojo interview last night. Any pseudo- or authentic psychoanalysts want to weigh in on this one?”
Sorry Becky but my vision blurred a bit after the hot-pants, heels and sheer blac….
Oh dear… it’s gone blurry again…
Has anybody run across a site that has the tabs for the guitar for OAI. I really would like to learn to play some songs.