Night One: Dortmund
Well, we’re all dying to know the answer to the all-important question: How was it?!
If you were at the Konzerthaus tonight for the first night of David’s ‘On An Island’ tour, please let us know how you enjoyed it. We want all the details.
We can exclusively reveal the setlist, which is below with the comments. If you don’t want to know it, don’t read on.
Please also note that merchandising is available at the venues. There are T-shirts (sourced from reputable Fair Trade suppliers), as well as a beanie hat, jacket, badge and 28-page tour programme (which is printed with vegetable inks on recycled paper, no less).
This merchandise will shortly be available to buy online, so you can be properly kitted out should you be seeing David on tour. More details when we have them.
Dear Features Ed
Please can you find out whether there is a different programme for European leg and USA and Canada leg of tour. This was certainly the case for Division Bell tour in ’94.
Presumably the trucking,sound and lighting etc. changes from one continent to another.
Many thanks
dave
[Will do. - Features Editor]
I can hardly wait the 15 days til David plays Radio City Music Hall- and I can’t wait to hear about the first show! The album is incredible, I didn’t think David’s playing could actually get any better, but I think it has! And the tones are really amazing… I’ve enjoyed seeing the info on Pete Cornish’s website about David’s gear but I’m always hungry for more- Features Ed, there should be some official gear info on David’s official website! And someone please get some gear pics from tonight’s concert if you can
It was so amazing!
Never saw a Concert like this, all the new Songs (they are getting better every day) and all the old Classics. The Light, The Sound, everything was just great. Thank you David, for coming to my hometown.
All the best….Jens
For all Fans with tickets for the next shows: You will love it.
Yes, please tell us how awesome it was. I wasn’t there, but I will be at Massey Hall in Toronto on April 10th and I am having a hard time holding back my excitement. I can’t wait to hear the broadcast tomorrow so I can get an idea of how great this show is going to be.
By the way, I’m not sure if this is an appropriate place to post this question, but I can’t find anywhere else to post it. Are there any plans for a DVD release from this tour? This will be my first time seeing David in concert and I would love to be able to watch a show from the tour over and over again.
[We're thinking of it, Jesse. - Features Editor]
Please, let us all the spanish people konw if we are gonna have the chance to see you live here. I saw you once 10 years ago on that unforgettabke concert at Hyde Park.
We’d also like to know if you could release some pictures or videos of your concerts.
Good luck mate, you are the number one!!
More kudos to David for using recycled and fairly traded products – especially since this is Fair Trade fortnight.
Great to see someone who genuinely cares about this planet and the people on it who are less fortunate than we are. And who does it quietly and NOT as a publicity stunt…
The more I read about David, the more I admire him as a person and as well as a musician.
I may sadly not be going to any of the gigs but will certainly be buying the t-shirt – if only to support the cause.
As promised, here is the setlist from tonight’s show:
First half: All of ‘On An Island’
Second half: Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Wot’s… Uh The Deal, Wearing The Inside Out, Breathe/Time/Breathe Reprise, Dominoes, High Hopes, Echoes
Encores: Wish You Were Here, Comfortably Numb
Interesting stuff, eh?
Think about going to this concert twice, cause after that you can’t see any better.
Don’t know how to describe, but I try to give you a few more details.
First up was the new Album then a short break and then Pink Floyd Classics, for me “breathe”, “time”, “comfortably numb” and of course “Wish you were here” were the best. It goes from 8 pm till nearly 11 pm (including 20 minutes break).
I still can’t believe, that I was there….
Jens
wow, what a set! sounds absolutely amazing. ‘wot’s… uh the deal’ is a real surprise! hope you enjoyed it as much as the audience must have done, david. you rock! can’t wait to see you in manchester. x
Well, I had to do it, I just had to look! Thanks for listing the setlist and comments, everyone…so happy Castellorizon is being played (love the whole albums as a set execution).
Can’t wait to hear the live arrangements of the new songs, and old classics.
…
heaven sent the promised land
looks alright from where I stand
’cause I’m the man
on the outside looking in
waiting on the first step
show where the key is kept
point me down the right line
because it’s time
I see we have another Jesse on the board, so Ill go ahead and switch back to using the “B”. Hi other Jesse!! I made sure not to read the set list, but Im dropping a word in to say how much I LOVE todays picture!! Now thats a mug I would like to see on my T-shirt! Also Im sure it will become evident as the online sales begin for the T-shirts and such, but any advance knowlege as to how much the whole kitten caboodle will cost me? I dont want to sound like too much of a product hound, but this new matterial means a whole lot to me and I would like a these trinkets as mementos of this dream actualized. As always, with love….
[We'll be listing everything that's available, including prices, very soon. - Features Editor]
It was great!
I’m 28 years old and it was a dream since my youth to see Pink Floyd or especially David Gilmour live.
The sound, the light… excellent!
According to the setlist: I like the new cd, so the first part of the set was very good. In the “Oldies, but Goldies”-Part I missed some more known Pink Floyd-titles. “High Hopes”, “Wearing the inside out”, “Wish you were here”, “Shine on…” and especially “Comfortably Numb” were great, but instead of the other songs I would prefer songs that are more known to the audience, like “Learning to fly”.
However – the show was absolutely great and I hope it won’t be the last tour!!!
Stefan
Just seen the set list. Only one thing to say……..
(speechless!)
He plays Echoes live? What a GREAT surprise!
I can’t believe to hear Shine on and Echoes on the same show… I was sure he didn’t want to play it anymore after the attempt in 1986 Momentary lapse tour.
Hope he will play it even in Milan…
Thanks David for these gift.
Hello,
Thank you Fet. Editor for this “best of best” setlist. It is awesome, “Echoes”… I’m really surprised, I’ll not be disappointed if David will keep this setlist. And else? I think I’ll not be disappointed any way at all.
If I’m correct, then we’ve another birthday party today: Arnold Layne saw the daylight in 1967. Congratulations Arnold.
Hope everyone had a good time tonight, looking forward to see more comments and reviews from my German neighbours.
Keep smiling,
Nick from the lovely South of the Netherlands.
wow the set list looks awesome. Really, really special selection of songs. Unless I find something gold in my Wonka bar I’m desperate for a DVD of the tour!
Ed any chance the superstars in concert performance of Careful with that axe eugene can go on the bonus features? provided there is a DVD release…
[I don't have any say in whether or not there will be a DVD or what extras are chosen, mate. That is a good version of 'Careful With That Axe', but it's quite unlikely that it would be considered. Isn't it a CBS recording? - Features Editor]
I know, I know, I know, I know, I’m supposed to respect anyone’s wish to see some of the bigger Floyd hits on this tour, and I do. I swear. I’d be ecstatic to see David play any of their/his music.
Having said that, I do sincerely hope that this set list makes it to Oakland. I would loooove to hear Wot’s..Uh the deal, Echoes, Wearing the Inside out and Dominoes. Those are all great songs, and some of them haven’t seen the stage much if at all. Hell, throw in a Childhood’s End, Fat Old Sun and Gigolo Aunt while youre at it.
Anyway, sounds like those who went had a great night which is great news. One question I’d have for you, if our FetEd thinks it’s alright to ask: did Phil Mnazanera get any chances to solo at all? I’ve never seen him play live, and I’d love to see him get a few minutes to add his 2 cents.
Cheers,
peter
[Not that I know of, Peter. Maybe someone who was there can comment on this. - Features Editor]
ECHOES!!!! I dont believe it!! I cant wait for this , bring on 27th and 29th of May.
What a great and very interesting set list.
Didnt even think we would get to hear the full On an Island album!
“Wot’s… Uh The Deal”, I never thought he would choose something like this. We’ll also hear Rick on lead vocals for ‘Wearing the Inside out’.
But Echoes!!!!
Can it get any better?
Holy smokes….just read the set list and the comments. PLEASE PLEASE do not change a thing for the US tour. Sure glad I am going both nights in Chicago. Way to go David!!!!! This will be AWESOME! Also, have had the new CD for a few days now…great album front to back!!!
Hi Folks.
Me and my wife just came back from the concert and all I can say is: AMAZING , PERFECT , WOW !!!!!!
Thank you David for this unforgettable evening.
Hope to see you again.
By the way, the concert took 3 hours ;-)
WOW! I’m going to see him in Chicago on April 12th (I’m flying up there from Texas). I am most shocked that they played “Wearing The Inside Out”–one of two tracks from the Division Bell that had never been played until tonight (the other track is “Cluster One”.) I always wondered why throughout the entire ’94 tour they could never get around to playing “Wearing The Inside Out”. That and “Wots…Uh The Deal” lead me to assume that Richard Wright must have performed with Gilmour tonight… otherwise he wouldn’t have done those songs! I’m looking forward to seeing them on April 12th in Chicago!!!
Dear FetEd,
Please thank David for the excellent choice of songs. I was hoping that David would play the OAI disc in it’s entirety, just like Floyd used to do in the 70s. I can’t imagine what it must be like to hear that music flow from one song to another in a live setting. The song choices in the second set are brilliant. It’s fantastic that he included something from Obscured by Clouds and also from Syd. Would it be too much to ask you if David plans to change the sets a little in each town? It would be so amazing to hear a song or two from AMLOR or from either of his first two solo albums. If that’s not in the cards, no worries. Just curious.
Thanks again for everything. This is a great forum.
Regards,
Irv
[If David fancies a change at any point, then there will be changes. - Features Editor]
I have absolutely no words to express how excited I am to be seeing David live on April 10th after reading that setlist!!
ECHOES????????????????????
*whoa*
Was it a “full” Echoes…. or a shortened version?
[A full version with all the glorious 'spacey' stuff in the middle, Spence. - Features Editor]
a bit off topic, does anyone know exactly how we can hear or see Davids gig at the Mermaid Theatre on the radio 2 website
[Go to http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2 and you'll see a picture of David. Click it and you'll see details of the programme that's on tomorrow night at 8:30PM (UK time). At 8:30PM, just click the LISTEN LIVE button that's in the top right corner and you'll hear the programme as it's aired. If you can't listen at that time, go to the same page and click the purple LISTEN AGAIN button that's to the right of David's picture. - Features Editor]
Ok my jaw dropped to the floor when I saw, firstly, Wot’s… in the setlist. Then it fell right through the floor at Echoes!
Any idea if Echoes included Dick Parry’s solo from the mid 70s?
cheers
Ben.
Wow, having seen the setlist I am even more excited about seeing David in the RAH. Thanks again for running the pre-sale which enabled me to get a ticket
Brilliant set list!! I’m sure he will change things once in a while, just hope he plays ‘Wots….’ when I see him in May!
Working late tonight then F’Ed?
[Yep. I'm as interested in hearing how the night went as everybody else! - Features Editor]
Yes, he played Echoes !!!! In unbelivable quality. Really perfect !!!
He played “Shine on..” something different from other concerts. A few parts of it, just Dave + guitar, no other instruments. New, but GREAT !!!!
I have never seen such a fantastic light show in such a small theatre. Perfect sound !!!
In my opinion, the best song from “On an island” was “Take a breath”. The power of this song in a live performance is just great…with amazing light effects.
And…….he played “Echoes” !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I can’t explain how much pleasure I felt. I’m a Floyd fan for over 25 years. And this was my first live experience. All I can say is : GREAT !!!!!
I wish all the people, see him live in the next few weeks, the same great show, I saw today !!!!
Best regards
Axel
PS: Did I told you yet, that Dave played “Echoes” ???? ;-)))
[It's good to know that you enjoyed it so much. - Features Editor]
I will be in Chicago on April 13th…can’t wait.
Hey Ed. is there any way you can get word to David, that I would like him to sign my 2006 Harley Davidson Road Glide, that I designed a paint scheme that pays tribute to the Dark Side of the Moon. I know the chances are slim, but being a lifelong Pink Floyd fan, it would really make the bike special for me. If Richard Wright is with him in Chicago, I would definately want hime to as well. I think they would appreciate the rolling tribute. Thank you.
[David and Polly read these messages, so you've just done it yourself. - Features Editor]
@Spence
It was a full Echoes !!!
The show was recorded with some TV cameras. Maybe after the tour a DVD is released.
Wow, what an awesome show that must have been. I really hope that setlist stays intact for Radio City.
I think a dvd is almost certain with Dominoes being part of the show (royalties for Syd). Just a hunch..
[Not necessarily, Bill. All of David's 2002 Royal Festival Hall shows were filmed as well... - Features Editor]
OK!!! So thinking the excitement level would plateau now that I have the album, I read the set-list and that sends my excitement to a new alltime high!!! I hope David stays with this set-list for the US (Gibson!) or at least the core of the set-list (all of OAI, Wearing the Inside Out, Echos!!!). If he maintains these and just mixes it up from the back catelogue for the rest I’ll be way happy (now if he worked Marooned in somehow then that would really be it!!!). Anyway, very exciting set-list.
By the way… my buddy and I played OAI 4 times straight thru at work today. Everytime the CD ended one of us just walked over and restarted it. We never even considered the idea of playing anything else. I’ll tell ya… that is an absolute FIRST for me. I might play a really great CD a 2nd time, but never 3… then another buddy from work gave me a ride home today (truck broke down) and we listened to OAI on the way home. He is from Albania and liked it so much he is going to get it and tell his brother in Germany to get it. What a wide range of appeal already! Oh and another guy at work said he rarely ever played music anymore, but said Floyd was his all time favourite group. He stopped me to ask what the great music was that I was playing! This album should be #1 in the US soon (or is it already?)
Tim
Bravo on the set David!!!!
While I’m sure you are playing what *you* want to play, the choices especially Echoes would seem to indicate that you’ve also considered your biggest fans dreams.
Thank you VERY much…see you in Toronto, Chicago, Manchester and Glasgow.
Best regards,
Robert from Toronto
Ed/Edwina wrote:
As promised, here is the setlist from tonight’s show:
First half: All of ‘On An Island’
Second half: Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Wot’s… Uh The Deal, Wearing The Inside Out, Breathe/Time/Breathe Reprise, Dominoes, High Hopes, Echoes
Encores: Wish You Were Here, Comfortably Numb
PLEEEEEEZE tell me you’re not pulling my leg! WOT’S UH THE DEAL??!! ECHOES??????!!!!
If this setlist is only for the European shows and not for the States I will eat my head. And probably slit my wrists. At the same time.
xo
Deborah
Wow, can’t wait to hear some more comments on the arrangements
Can’t say enough how fantastic the setlist looks! David has proven many times over that he has exquisite musical taste in his setlists and arrangements (not to mention guitar playing).
Thinking about the show, some people’s comments, and listening to Obscured by Clouds just now made me imagine this ficticious scenario: what if after the first set’s performance of OAI, the lights stay down briefly, and we get a mini “set1-encore” of Rick Wright performing “Stay”, solo at his piano. I suppose it could be looked at as brief intermission entertainment, as well
It could also remind people that there’s a second set still 
Just California day-dreamin’, as they say
And many thanks to the FeD for staying up late-ish and posting the setlist, and show comments as they stream in…providing sweet relief to the Gilmourites
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stay
and help me to end the day
and if you don’t mind
we’ll break a bottle of wine
stick around
and maybe we’ll put one down
[Not for much longer, though! They'll all be posted here tomorrow morning, so keep commenting and have a good night, all. - Features Editor]
I SUGGESTED WOTS.. UH THE DEAL BACK IN DECEMBER!!! DAVID LISTENED TO ME!!!
Although that song probably has more meaning to him now that he is older, so I’ll keep that in mind to keep my head from getting too big. And I was also the one who said Echoes wouldn’t work so well without all the Floyd. But in my defense, this was before we knew Rick would be coming along, and that makes a huge difference. You NEED Rick for Echoes, Roger and Nick would have been great to have but realisically they could be replaced with good musicians. And of course David only brings the best along with him.
I like the idea of playing the whole album to open up. Just like the good old days. And OAI certainly holds up to those other albums PF used to play in full.
I’m mildly shocked that High Hopes and Wearing The Inside Out are the only post-Roger PF songs on the setlist, although if there’s only going to be two HH is certainly the one I’d have picked first, and I’m excited about the prospect of finally hearing WTIO. I’m surprised Learning To Fly and Sorrow are off the set list, but not disappointed because I did hear them in ’94 after all. I’ll take Wots and Echoes over those.
All in all I hope we get the same exact setlist at Radio City. There’s nothing I would change, although Dominoes could be exchanged with a dozen or so other Syd (PF or solo) songs and I’d still be just as happy.
looks like we are in for a great tour with these songs..
how about? Murder and No way out of here?
Just can’t wait to be in Paris and listen to David playing stuff ftom Obscured by Clouds, one of my favorite records….Maybe in Paris he’ll play Childooh’s end..and Ill be 15 again
Thanks.
Last year I saw Cream at the Albert Hall and thought that I would never ever see a better show. I even spent a small fortune on travelling to Madison Square Garden to see them again.
I sense that this is going to eclipse (yes I know!) those gigs just from looking at the set list that has been so thoughtfully put together. But then you wouldn’t expevt anything less from David and these gentlemen.
I haven’t even seen the show yet (May 30th i will thanks to the presale) and I am sad that there aren’t any more dates after May!
I would love to see David Gilmour live, but it looks as though all US tour dates are sold out. Congrats to all of you who got tickets! LUCKY! I love the new cd and I listen to it over and over again. David Gilmour is my all time favorite guitarist. Hope everyone has a good time seeing him live.
Ok. I think it’s time some Australian dates were booked…….Roger came here a few years back!
A DG concert is the only show that could knock Roger’s show from my BEST CONCERT EVER position.
Cheers
Dan
**quiet little in-awe voice**
did David really play echoes?? am I going to get to hear echoes live?
Feat. Ed/Edwina! I could kiss you for this news! And then kiss David for playing the song!!
I’ll get no sleep between now and April 5th just thinking about it. Echoes. Cannot fucking believe it. I think this calls for a drink or two, don’t you? Excuse me; I’m blithering now…
xxxooo
Deborah
Wow. Just… wow.
It’s great to see some of the old classics in the set list. Incidentally, after listening to my brand new copy of On An Island a few times, I couldn’t help but feel how David seems to have come full circle with his taste in music. a lot of this great album reminds me of David’s compositions on the “More” soundtrack (Cymbaline, Green is the Colour), and of course Echoes (Fearless, Pillow of Winds).
David’s voice is in fine form, and the recording itself is excellent. I’ve always felt that too many recording artists try to fill up every moment of a song with sound. With OAI David has captured perfectly the mood of contentment and seems to be at peace with himself.
At 45 it’s fun to be excited about music again !
Enjoy the tour David !
Steve from Montreal
The set list is amazing, with the Incredible new stuff and classic PF!
mike mack has extremely good tate with his faves, murder and no way out of here, but he misses out so far away and out of the blue, which is david at his best!
By the way features ed, do you think anyone would mind if I ducked out of the radio 2 broadcast tommorrow night, as I still have raw feelings about missing out tuesday night, and certainly raw feelings towards the BBC for giving my seats to someone else, Bastards, that`s it I`m not paying my license fee from now on, that will teach them!
[I'd feel exactly the same, Adrian. It leaves a bad taste in my mouth when I think of it. - Features Editor]
Please keep Echoes on the setlist!!!!!
This is trully a gift to his fans. Having the chance to see that in very small concerts halls is nothing but amazing. I will be in Toronto April the 10th and honnestly I just can’t believe the set list I saw tonight. The new album is nothing but excellent, so we are in for a huge moment. Thank you Mr. Gilmour to giving us the chance to appreciate your great music somewhere else than monster stadiums…
WOW! I can’t say more than has already been said! Not normal for me Fedmeister eh?
Let’s hope the bass strings on Echoes weren’t an old “flat” set because the roadie sent out to buy new ones went AWOL as happened on the original! but I’m sure GP had a new set! :-)
And what an encore, WYWH and then Comfortably Numb! and along with the Michael Kelly who suggested Wots..Uh The Deal I posted that I thought the opening songs would be Castellorizon and then in On An Island…. as they say in the Bronx *uckin’ A!
April 9th can’t come quickly enough now but when it does it will pass oh so quickly I’m sure…
And thank you Fedmeister for being on-line at such a late hour to keep the rest of us up to date… you’re a good egg!
Caption Competition:
I’m glad the Fedmeister wasn’t here in Toronto… this Fender t’shirt Rudders left for him fits me quite nicely!
Yeah! As if DG isn’t short of a few Fender t’shirts… DG has done as much for Stratocaster sales as Rossi & Parfitt have done for Telecaster sales… Oh dear… let the flaming begin! :-)
OK!
Sounds like a excellent set! Obscured by Clouds is a very under rated album – I think taht that the ‘live studio’ feel of that album is relected in David’s current work – just my 2p worth.
Love all
Matty (slightly psd)
Caption Competition:
DG thinking… c’mon then big man! you struggled over the caption for the Heineken Music Hall so let’s see what you can do with this!
As if he would ever mention my name! :-)
The new album’s stunning and improves with every listen. I’ve had it since Monday and am discovering new depths in each and every track. It’s a very mellow listen but it has darker moments and provokes some thought. On An Island is a beautiful love song and the line ‘Dreamers may leave, but they’re here ever after’ says everything about the album itself. OAI is one of those rare albums that plays over in your mind even when you’ve stopped listening.
Good luck with the rest of the tour, David.
“This merchandise will shortly be available to buy online, so you can be properly kitted out should you be seeing David on tour.”
Oh dear! don’t tell the wife…
“What’s this credit card charge?”
“No idea! I’ll find out”
and then it will be..
“I haven’t seen that t’shirt before! you’ve got a drawer full of t’shirts which you never wear.”
Wow, I read the set-list! It sounds awesome! And songs from Obscured by Clouds! AWESOME! I love that album!
I would’ve loved to have been there!
-Christian
I was just testing my fellow Bloggers when I said that Echoes had the flat bass strings… ‘onest…. 8-@
PLEASE don’t take Echoes off the setlist!!! I would get my money’s worth if that was the only song he plays on April 13th at the Rosemont!
I love the new album as well. Can’t wait, I’m going crazy.
Dear FEd, David et al,
What a great setlist! What absolute treats to hear (a) the whole of OAI (b) some rarities/connoisseur picks (Echoes and Wots) and (c) classics like WYWH, Time, Comfortably. Really can’t wait until the RAH shows now…
I’m still digesting OAI…have been listening to it since Wednesday morning and loving it. Still too early to share a full opinion, but there are some parts that bring me out in goosebumps – Red Sky at Night is fantastic and a real surprise, and not long enough! The sound for me is vaguely Supertramp (no, i’ve not finally lost the plot!) and is incredibly moody. David, if you ever want to record a whole album of moody sax soundscapes, I’d love to hear the outcome. Have tonnes of thoughts, but with the tour underway I’ll save them for another time.
Like I say, am still getting to know the album and becoming familiar with it as a piece of work, as well as individual tracks. I love that this is still something of a concept album, comprised of different parts each documenting a different emotion/aspect of the Island (well, that’s what it means to me so far). It very much feels like a journey to and from this island, and the fact that the CD is presented in an apparent book-binding just serves to reinforce this ‘tales of the island’ feeling to me.
Happy belated birthday David – and thanks again for all the music, even Dogs of War
Wishing you a fantastic tour and looking forward to seeing the set at the RAH. If you feel like breaking out ‘There’s No Way Out of Here’, you’d make my millenium….(but not at the expense of Echoes!).
Best,
N
That’s an incredible set list!!!!!
Now I’m even more upset that I don’t live in one of the cities David will be going to.
Request to David… Please please please release a live recording of this tour!!!!
David and Polly,
What a partnership. Thank you both for delivering an album that reminds us what life is really about; family and friends.
It is admirable of you to include Dominoes on the set list, not only to pay tribute to Syd, but to generate royalties for he and his family.
It is a powerful set list, and April 13th in Chicago can’t come soon enough!
One of your many fans from accross the pond,
-Jon, Nebraska
Dear Features Ed,
Can you help? I have a ticket for Toronto Sunday Night that I would like to trade for a similar seat on Monday night.
steve
[If anyone can help, please reply to this blog... and be sure to leave an e-mail address. Thanks. - Features Editor]
Great setlist. Thanks, Mr. Gilmour. April 4th and 5th cannot arrive soon enough.
Not taking anything away from that setlist, but it’s a little too Floyd-heavy for me (this coming from a guy with a DSOTM tattoo).
I fully understand and appreciate all of OAI being included, but unless the arrangements were VERY non-Floydian, having those “classics” makes the second half seem like a Floyd show (again, to me).
“Wot’s” is a GREAT addition as is “Dominoes” (though it’s on the DG DVD), but I would have loved to have seen any these solo tracks on the setlist:
Short and Sweet
There’s No Way Out of Here
So Far Away
Murder
Out of the Blue
All Lovers Are Deranged
Let’s Get Metaphysical
From the early Floyd days:
Green is the Colour
Cymbaline
The Narrow Way (some edit, I suppose)
[For full disclosure, I thought the same thing when Waters came through NYC and hardly anything from Pros and Cons, KAOS or "his" early Floyd was played.]
Just my two cents/pence.
David why didn’t yoy scheduled a concert here in Greece?We are dying to see you here!We’d like to pay a visit in Italy for the concert but unfortunately there’s been a sold out!Pls come sometime here!
Best regards
Spiros from Athens
For those of you who saw “Echoes” done live…THAT would have to be the pinnacle of this show! I seen it done in 1973…as part of the “Dark Side of the Moon” tour. That particular night it lasted better than half an hour! The greatest song ever written…in my opinion. It overshadowed everything else, and that’s a pretty strong assesment considering the entire second half of the show that night was the entire “Dark Side of the Moon”!
I can’t wait, my wife and I are flying to NY for the second Radio City show. We LOVE the new cd, we each purchased a copy to have in our cars (so we would not fight over one copy). Can anyone who was at the show in Germany tell us if David had a girl or girls singing backup?
I just saw the setlist,…. very happy with it. Looking forward to April 12. It would never happen, but wouldnt it be nice to hear him play somthing from Animals, like Pigs (three dif ones)
I just saw the setlist and I can not believe it. I was hoping he would play his whole album but I was certainly not expecting it. I’ll be seeing David on April 5th and I can not possibly explain how much I am looking forward to it now. This setlist is absolutly amazing and I have to say I was not expecting it to be this long. I’m honestly speachless right now.
WOW!!! What an incredible setlist! David….please, please, please spend more time in the US and come to Omaha or Kansas City. We want to see you and the shows closest to us sold out already. Everyone, even younger folks, at my workplace LOVES the new album, by the way. Good for you…have fun. I’ve followed you since the fall of 1972, listening to Echoes, tripping, staring at the stars from my VW Beatle. What fantastic music you’ve given us!
In my wildest dreams I never imagined I might someday experience David Gilmour performing Echoes live. Thank you so much everyone for sharing this information tonight with fans in the US. I was thinking of you all today and wondering what the experience must have been like. I’ve been a fan for over 20 years, and April 4th is going to be one of the most memorable nights of my life (July 9&10, 1994 at RFK, Division Bell are up there too =)). Thank you David and Polly for making this trip for us!!
[And fans all around the world, Lisa.. - Features Editor]
always good to get off to a great start. the first one out of the gate is always important
With “Wearing The Inside Out” on the setlist, is Rick Wright touring in the band with David?
I would give my left………pinky finger to have been able to get a ticket to one of the US shows.
And playing “Echoes”. Just fantastic. My favorite, along with its predecessor “Return of the Son of Nothing”.
[Yes, Rick is in the band. We've been discussing it rather a lot. And there have been pictures. - Features Editor]
suscpicions confirmed. i think i spelled that wrong, but i read what i thought might be. can’t wait for that. wow.
I am just tickled to read the set list. I hope that if David fancies a change, it comes after the Chicago shows. The list is perfect.
I’ve been looking for a caption competion for todays picture? (nice picture). How about “Did you think I could leave Echoes out of the show? Now will you believe that I read your posts?”
Thanks David
ok, its possible that I may die from a heart attack tonight, after seeing ECHOES on the setlist oh my God, can it get any better than this? Well yeah actually if stage passes arrived in my mail box, I guess that might be a little better. Seriously, I love the new album, Echoes has been one of my faves since my high school days…I am just so freaking excited right now that I feel like a giddy schoolgirl. David, thank you!!!!!!!God but April 13 seems like an eternity. Please, please don’t change the setlist!!!!!!
Elizabeth, a happy fan who will see you in Chicago
After reading the set list I’m even more excited about the concert in Oakland in April. I can’t believe . . . .ECHOES!!
WOW
I CAN’T AFFORD A TICKET I HOPE THERE WILL BE A DVD
The setlist leaves me speechless!
And thanks to David (AND Polly) for the new album. Although our musical taste tends to vary, my wife and I both really enjoy listening to this album together. The 1st time I played the CD she was instantly taken by it and asked in disbelief, “This is the new Gilmour?” … I just had to laugh. Thanks… its brought us closer : )
RonToon
Listened to OAI with my wife for the first time together today. She adored it. I’m so pleased to hear Echoes is on tour along with Obscured. Play those in Toronto, please. Childhoods End also if time allows us all. I’ve got to say that Take A Breath and Then I Close are incredibly soothing to the ears. David took his time to reflect on his wife,and children, and us fans all over the planet. Please , if Shine On performed, play the missing searing guitar solo as well. FED, where are you seeing any of the shows? Curious.
[London. Can't wait. - Features Editor]
Just woke up at 6 am (!!!!) and I’m on an Island again.
So relax, you just read the setlist but you haven’t see the light and hear the sound. Your expectations will be fullfilled, I promise.
By the way, I also missed Learning to fly or Us and Them with the original sax. But it doesn’t matter, it was brilliant.
I also waitet for 17 years to hear these Songs and David (also Rick) live!!!
David, please write if you enjoyed the show here in Dortmund, so I could hope to see you again here in Germany!!!
Jens … don’t know how I could ever get OFF an Island. :-)))
WOW!!! Echoes??? I don’t think anything more needs to be said after reading that so I’ll leave it at that. I just hope this is the setlist for Radio City Music hall and the US shows. Thank you for a great sounding setlist David and looking forward to April 4 and 5, 2006
Amazing setlist and I could not think of a better one..David you’ve made my dreams come true and I hope this set stays in tacted for April 5th at Radio City. You’re my hero.
im here in front of my comp listening to take a breathe completely in heaven and in total envy of everyone lucky enough to have a ticket to see the the man the voice the legend oai is by far the greatest thing since…. well… the division bell. david your gift is the iron that will never turn to rust your legacy will out live all the proud men that turn to dust….
shine on……….
Dear Ed,
A bit of topic here, but can you check with David if there are plans to release On an Island in SACD or DVD A formats. Obviously a lot of effort has gone into making this record, it would be great to hear it in the highest audio quality (by the way the std cd sounds great in anycase !)
cheers
[A lot of effort has gone into making this record, but sadly not much has gone into reading the blogs! - Features Editor]
Goodmorning,
Is there anybody who can tell if there were backing vocals of some girls? And if Caroline Dale & Lucy Wakeford played some tunes too?
Echoes… played it this night again… wonderful.
Have a nice weekend & have fun in Hamburg!
Nick from the lovely South.
I live in Oregon and waiting to see if David will be comming here or up in Seattle,Wash.Does anyone know.
Thomas
P.S. I met David and Nick many years ago while racing my 52 Chev in Mexico. They are good people and David is a great Guitarest.
[Sorry Thomas, but the tour schedule was finalised long ago. You can see it at http://www.davidgilmour.com. We honestly don’t expect any new dates to be added. If new dates were to be added, then we would let you know. For the many people who still try, requesting places for David and his band to visit doesn't make any difference whatsoever. Please give up! - Features Editor]
Hi Fed and all,
I second Geneviève (Hi Geneviève ;-)
Can’t wait seeing theses Paris shows, Obscured by clouds was/is a fine album and Childhood’s end would be great to hear.
Personnaly I’m waiting a stunning Cymbaline version… (David if you read this ;-)
Anyway, I’m waiting for OaI and the rest.. any-thing !
Cheers,
BruNo.
[First half: All of 'On An Island'
Second half: Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Wot's... Uh The Deal, Wearing The Inside Out, Breathe/Time/Breathe Reprise, Dominoes, High Hopes, Echoes
Encores: Wish You Were Here, Comfortably Numb]
OMG! Fantastic!
Wot’s Uh…the deal….I hope..I hope..I hope he plays that one at the Kodak!! I absolutely love that song. Getting very anxious for this show!!
What an amazing setlist! I hope Echoes stays! I hope Wots the Deal (or SOMETHING from Obscured by Clouds stays!) I just wish I could see this show. Dave, if you have a really great time on this tour and feel like doing a few more shows, please come to Japan!!!
What an absolutely fantastic setlist.
Well done David, you’ve striked the perfect balance between your solo career and Floyd highlights.
J
This is great! I can’t wait to see David in Oakland on the 17th! This set list really has something for every Gilmour/Floyd fan for every part of his career. I can’t wait to hear the new album live, and I am very excited to hear “Echoes”. I used to play it in my old band, and it was always the highlight of the night for the crowd.
And a special thanks to you Features Ed, for consistently updating us every day. This is a great outlet for all of us fans.
Echoes?!?! That’s it. I am going to have to throw a sickie and go up to queue for returned tickets at the RAH. The kids can get themselves to and from school and make their own tea. Some things have to take priority :-)
PLease, don’t change that wonderful set-list….
Please don’t touch Echoes….fantastic.
can’t wait….
Hi David,
I read many enthusiastic reviews and comments about the Dortmund concert. Congratulations! The setlist could not be better; please keep it for the Franfurt concert which I will visit. Thank you for your great Music! Wolfgang
Wow, I can’t believe David and the band played “Wot’s…uh the deal”!!!
Hopefully the setlist will vary a bit, especially when they play the same venue two nights in a row. But even if this is the setlist for the entire tour, I will be extremely happy.
WHOAA!!!! ECHOES!!
Man that is brilliant!! Cant wait for the Amsterdam gigs!! *just a few more days!*….
P.S. Was “Shine On” all nine parts? Just the first half? Or similar to the arrangement on “Pulse” or “Echoes”?
Hi,
Went to Dortmund yesterday. Not such a nice city but what a concert!!! I din’t have much expectations to be honest but David blew me away. I was crying half the time. And Wot’s…Uh The Deal and Echoes!!! Didn’t think I’d ever hear this live.
I’ve got tickets for six other shows and before the show I was thinking that was maybe a bit too much. But now I’ve seen the show one can only say that you can never have enough chances to see these concerts.
FED, get me some more tickets, please. I’ll give my left arm and leg. :-)
Regards,
Tom
I was 6th row, middle – eye to eye with David… and I can tell you it was one of my top 3 concerts ever (about 200 since 1978) – never expected a setlist like this… sound, lightshow and setlist… my words running out to describe this… just like they played in my living room. Still running showers over my back when I now think about this evening. It was absolut fantastic, great… thank you david and Co
Sorry for my bad english and lots of fun for those of you who`ll see this show today and in the next time (I think I`ll have to make the way to frankfurt next week too….)