Night Six: Amsterdam
Five shows down, 20 to go and it’s Amsterdam tonight.
If you are spending your Sunday night at the Heineken Music Hall, let us know. As always, we love to know how you’re feeling and how the concert went. We’re such a nosey bunch.
So please feel free to share all the details when you get home. We’re enjoying your thoughts, memories, highs, lows, and all that comes in between.
If you don‘t want to know the setlist, then please don’t read the fan comments.
Heineken music Hall comment: I would have paid double the price of the ticket just to hear echoes. Best performance I have ever seen!!!! Outstanding concert, outstanding musicians. Don’t have the language available to describe David’s musical capabilities. Lost for words…
I’ve been reading for a while now but this is my first post.
I wanted to echo the sentiments of Lesley, who said she cannot “believe how diverse, disrespectful and negative some of these comments are”. I agree.
Although I think it’s quite right that the Features Editor gives a mix of good and bad reviews, some people are being most unfair. The thing that irritates me most (apart from the selfish requests for more of everything from the country that already has more than anyone) is how people seem to think it’s Richard Wright’s show. Although I obviously respect and admire Richard a great deal, he is a mere part of David’s band like the other musicians. I don’t feel he should be singled out for special praise. What of Guy, Jon, Steve and Phil?
People have no right to expect to hear Richard’s songs, just as they have no right to keep discussing Pink Floyd’s future here.
Like David, I would imagine Richard feels lighter with the Floyd load off his shoulders and is enjoying playing in a good band for the sake of good music. I feel the constant reference to Richard shows that people, no matter what, can’t let go of Pink Floyd. I feel this is quite sad because there is a time and a place for Pink Floyd and a time and a place for the members of Pink Floyd to be free from that heavy burden. The time to be free from it is now.
Thank you for letting me have my say. I shall now go back to reading other comments until I next feel the overwhelming urge to speak out against something that has bothered me.
It was magnificent yesterday in the HMH!
Music,sound,songs…need i say more???
Thanks for a wonderful evening.hope to see u again!
Wouter (Poortugaal,Holland)
I have a major concern about my seating..although I am in the fourth row, it is left side floor (LSF) and is labeled ‘obstructed’.
Thanks!
Mikael
Mikael – What I was told by the staff at Massey was that the reason these seats are listed as obstructed is because of the angle. They are considered a roadhouse, meaning that the bands bring all their own gear and the Massey staff never know if the band is going to have a lot of amps in the way. Gilmor isn’t Godsmack so its probably going to be fine. I was told that in 99% of cases seeing the main feature ie. Mr. Gilmour, will not be a problem at all. You just might not see the drummer if he is deeply backset. No worries – if it is – hey man, just close your eyes and soak up the killer music. At least they are not playing behind a wall eh?
Wow I’ve been quoted.I’m tickled. Hi Linda..There is no doubt that David is a master,however my interpretation of being classic is not something that you achieve during your tenure.It is something that is bestowed upon you much farther down the road by the musical savants of the time much like sainthood is bestowed upon you in Christianity.Anybody else have any ideas about this?
Caption comp:
“Good grief i’ve got odd socks on!”
Can someone who has seen David’s show help me! I know I should wait to see for myself in Chicago, but what kind of guitar does he play for the amazing solo on “The Blue”? Also during “Take A Breath” there is a very spacey interlude right before he blasts away with the fantastic ending solo, does the band somehow recreate this special effect with their instruments or is it on a tape played by a sound engineer? Thanks for letting me know, I can not wait to hear these two tracks performed live!
Dave in Fort Wayne, IN.
I consider myself incredibly lucky. I have been to both shows in Paris and yesterday i saw David in Amsterdam.
It seems like he is swithing between Domino and Fat Old Sun. I also noticed that Echoes was extended yesterday in Amsterdam. In Paris it was twice 15 minutes while yesterday it was 20. No complaints here :-) They added the bit in the middle were it went back and forth between Dave and Rick.
Yesterday i went with my brother who i gave the ticket for his birthday. He did not know where we were heading for until we got at the venue. “Best birthday present ever!”
Royal Albert Hall, here I come.
PS I am pretty sure the Paris Great Gig in the Sky was a once of since Sam Brown happened to be in town.
[Indeed it was. - Features Editor]
i was looking forward for this a long time…now, almost 24 hours later i’m still feeling the vibe of the night. Thank you david (and band) for this. Highlight..? definitely Echoes…wauw what a performance…another place in my heart was filled yesterday..the man’s know how to play the guitar!
The only way to get the proper dosage (self directed amount) of Pink Floyd, and the mastery of David Gilmore is to become a roadie for the band. I cannot do that at this stage of my life as I stay at home with my two boys ages 5 and 7.5. They are exposed to select tracks of any Pink Floyd CDs I own. On Tuesdays I take my youngest and his classmate to preschool, as we drive the 14.5 minutes we crank ‘I’ve Got A Bike’ and we all sing, and we play it over and over again! Thanks, seeing the boys emerge out of their shells and grin is a blast. Whats even funnier is this little boys moms face as he requests the tune, she says what song? I say to Chris, come on, sing it for her, the mom who’s taste is Neil Diamond, has no idea how much more Chris will want Pink Floyd music.
I enjoy All of the bands music and in so much I wish I could be a roadie. Instead, I am writing a script to a movie(3-4) with imagery from my imagination set to various tracks of Pink Floyd music. I plan on getting the sample trailers done by the end of 07-08. I hope soon the music for this series of live concerts will be available on CD, as I would like to reset the sound track. I purchase all my music at music stores, as I respect the talent, and the music industry, and laws protecting the musicians.
Rarely do I listen to other music, if I do its usually classical-Mozart-(another master) or Stevie Ray Vaughn (GRHS).
Keep playing for ever and ever and ever. DLB
Having been to the Hamburg show, where David’s voice was unbelievably good, I hardly can imagine people complaining about his current vocal performance. If it was bad, then he had definitely a cold. His voice is in better shape than ever. In hamburg he sang ‘A pocketful of Stones’ just like on th album. It was amazing!
On the topic of Richard Wright being “just another one of the band”: One of the reasons why Echoes is so special and why it was the highlight of the show is definately the contribution of Richard Wright in the creation of this masterpiece, his singing and his work on the organ. It’s not the technical complexity that makes someone great (how many keys can you play in one second?), it’s all about hitting the right key at the right time.
By the way, when someone is enthousiastic about Mr Wright, this doesn’t mean that the quality of the other band members is neglected.
i was there as well in the HMH amd this was the summum, i found it very amuzing when he introducing the band, Dick Parry and Dick was nowhere to be found, but he later corrected it afther a brilliant sax solo in shine on you crazy diamond, and High Hopes and Echoes where from an othere planet
Thanks David and Bandm My mission on earth is fullfilled afther last night
many greetings from Almere Holland
Angela – Visit to Toronto
Things to see… I’m assuming you’re staying pretty centrally so here goes:
- CN Tower – You can’t miss it :-)(and the glass floor is always a good cure for constipation!)
- Hockey Hall of Fame on Yonge and Front St. (About 20 minutes walk East from the CN Tower)
- St Lawrence’s Market – bit further East on Front along from the Hockey Hall of fame
- Eaton Centre – North on Yonge (it’s a 10 minute walk or short taxi ride from the HHoF)
- Hard Rock Cafe – Just opposite the Eaton Centre on Yonge (plus its close to Massey Hall so it’ll be worth checking out in preparation for the concert)
I’ll be at both Oakland shows on the floor. I haven’t seen David since with PF in 73. I am so excited after seeing setlists and reading reviews. “On An Island” has immediately become my most listened to cd. But set 2, oh my God!! If I don’t live to see another show this is the one I waited for!
I was wondering what one might do. If they were holding on to one extra to The Kodak Theatre and One extra to Universal( Gibson) Amphitheatre in Los Angeles???????????
Angela
The Eaton Centre is a huge Shopping Mall by the way… That’ll cheer hubby up! :-)
In response to Ernie from Boston, David Gilmour is coming within FOUR HOURS of you! If you wanted to go badly enough, you could find a ticket to see him at Radio City Music Hall in New York (although I assure you the ticket would be very expensive)! I’m flying all the way to Chicago from Houston, Texas to see him. If I can do that, you can drive four hours (or ride a train… I hear you folks have great public transportation up there).
Guy,
I was at the HMH at the 19th and it was amazing! I still can’t beleive it! ECHOES was such an unreal experience… actualy the whole gig was unreal. One day after the concert I’m getting the feeling this was real.
One question for Guy…
Sitting at the 2nd row I noticed you had the eyes of someone who had been using some of the green herbs… Since it was holland where it is legal. Was this the case?
[What a rude question! Poor Guy has had a stomach bug! - Features Editor]
I agree that shouting song titles, taking flash photos or screaming and whistling during songs must be very distracting for some performers. However, I don’t care what anybody says, I’ll be singing along to WYWH at the RAH…..just like I’ve done at every other concert that I’ve been to where it has been performed in the 30 years that I’ve followed PF, DG, RWa, RWr and NM. I’m sure if DG didn’t want folks to sing along to WYWH (my daughters have been singing that song since they were two years old!), then the great crowd ‘sing-along’ version of the song wouldn’t be the one that was chosen to feature on the live Pulse CD. If the crowd can’t sing along to their favourite tunes, why bother having an audience at the concert…just film the show in an empty arena, put it out on DVD and charge the fans the same price as a concert ticket to buy it.
The first half was better than good, even a small part of the crowd came only for PF songs. Highlights are Smile and Take a breathe. The second half……… David Gilmour just has to look at a guitar and it’s starts playing itself. It was special, very special. I have several no 1 PF songs (is it possible to have more than one no 1 song?). I’ve got one more: Echoes. The way this song was played…… I realy hope this evening will be on DVD.
i agree with luis. some people seem to think it’s half of pink floyd they’re seeing. rick is great and i mean him no disrespect, but it’s david’s show. this album and tour is david’s and everything rides on david’s back. rick is playing the organ and singing. he’s doing no more than guy or jon or any of the others in david’s band. they are equal. there’s nothing wrong with a bit of nostalgia, but it’s the same thing with dick parry (who is also a great musician). get a grip! i love floyd but it’s pathetic the way some people whoop with joy for rick and dick in their reviews. i also noticed it was the same with sam brown the other night. they are all great in their own right, but how rude it must seem to them (if they cared enough to analyse it) to be getting all this acclaim because they are somehow “pink floyd” and by being there on stage with david is giving brain dead fans a “pink floyd”. i bet most of you know nothing about dick’s work with other musicians or about sam’s solo career. you just want pink floyd so you make an extra fuss over anyone who is associated with pink floyd. i’m not trying to start something but think about it. that’s so false.
Last night’s concert was ….. (I haven’t got the words to discribe it, but I’ll try)… Pure emotion, shivers, goosebumbs all over (ahum, and wet eyes, ahum), a perfect audio-visual trip!!!! MANY THNX to all the great artists!!! I only regret one thing… that I didn’t buy tickets for tonight’s show!!!!
To all visiting Toronto from out of town,
If you click on my name below you will be brought to a page that outlines a wicked deal to see/experience 6 venues including the CN Tower for an extremely low price.
I have to give a personal review of On An Island as yet, but here it goes. I must admit that it took a while to digest the album in its’ entirety. The title track was an instant winner though. It’s funny ‘cuz a similar thing happened with “Division Bell”, I did not like it at first and now it is one of my all time favorites. As such, Davids new album has found a comfortable place in my “favorites” as well.
Thank you all for providing such interesting posts and of course to the features editor for his tireless work ethic and professionalism. This journey has been and continues to be a fantastic gift to us fans. And last but not least a big HUGE thanks to David, Polly, Richard, Jon, Guy, Phil, Dick, Steve, and all the others who made this album and tour a reality.
The show was marvellous. Songs of the new album as Take a breath, Smile and Blue were fantastic, but Echoes gave me goose-skin and a tear of emotion. Please make a DVD to give me that feeling again! Thanks David for a wonderful evening.
Oh my, what a response, Luis and Victor. I wrote I was amazed that Rick was part of the band and not a special guest. Now some of you seem to trip over that little remark.
I never said he should have been treated differently. I was just amazed. In other other solo tours of other artists this is just treated otherwise. And even by David Gilmour – have a look at the Meltdown DVD, where Rick is appearing and welcomed as a special guest – and even gets to play one of his own songs. And let me point out that Dick Parry did make a sort of guest appearance, being only there at special moments, instead of playing along all the time.
Off course I wish I could have seen Pink Floyd live. But I do know this was a David Gilmour concert, and I appreciate it for it (now that is exactly why Rick should be only a guest and not part of the band hehehe). But seriously – I am not trying to make this into a PF concert. But what about David, playing PF songs more than half of the concert? As for me I would have appreciated more work from his previous solo albums.
thanks alot for de show david i was very pleasd and also thanks for de set list a get sunday a had to give the girl next to me a list and get wone for my self thanks i have somthink to remind thanks again hope to sie you by next show
what a show super a enjoyed very motsthanks alot mister gilmour and a lot of thanks for the roadie who give me a set list a was very pleased with it in one word amazig
Hello to FEd and to all.
I am trying to imagine the joy and happiness that is being spread around Europe in the last few days. The fans are like the fathers of young men who went off to war and then experienced the joy upon their safe return. Every time David Gilmour has gone off to his own life and left the followers, his return is always something to be celebrated whether it be with PF or in a solo venture.
When I first heard the entire OAI collection, I felt strange. I wanted to be so in love with the music as I was with DSOTM, The Wall, AMLOR, DSOT and Division Bell. I wasn’t right away. It didn’t have many of the same hard bites that the others had. “Take a breath” was an instant interest. “A Pocketful of Stones” & “On an Island” quickly grew on me. “Castellorizon” could probably fit on DSOTM.
But I debated with myself as to how much I liked it and whether or not I could come to love it as much as the rest. Over many days I continued reading here, compliments off David Gilmour and FEd. I developed a viewpoint that I hadn’t before.
With no disrespect intended, I had been approaching this work as that of Pink Floyd and not that of David Gilmour. It was an easy trap to fall in to seeing as how David really makes up the most significant part of what Pink Floyd is…or was….or whatever. Plus there are so many previous Floyd collaborators working with David on this creation. You think of David Gilmour – you think of Pink Floyd. It’s not automatic to think of David Gilmour and think of David Gilmour.
Then it hit. This wasn’t Pink Floyd. I mean I already knew that with my cognitive mind. But my emotions and deeper thoughts had not been convinced. After I released the expectations that would be natural of a new Pink Floyd collection, I was able to be more clear of mind and be responsive to this work as that of David Gilmour. It all made sense. The new love began…
Caption:
“Fine, Fine, you can have it. Don’t beg! Take this guitar and get off your knees.”
TO: Dave in Fort Wayne, IN. (and other interested guitarplayers)
The glissandi in “The Blue” are not produced with a slide guitar (as mentioned somewhere else on this site), but with a Digitech Whammy WH1.
This guitar effect uses a pedal to shift the tone up or down an octave or two. Other pitch-shifts are also possible. Besides that it has some other functions (detune etc.)
David uses this pedal extensively; you might listen again to “Marooned” on “The Division Bell” with this knowledge.
Digitech produced a small serie of the original WH1. After that 3 more issues were produced, but as you’ll read in reviews on the net, they are not as good as the original.
Feel free to send me an e-mail for further info.
Nickster and F.E.,with all due respect my use of the word “pop”is not intended as meaning pop music. It is just a general term meaning pleasent to the masses of the day which I think applies here.But having said so,I can see how you may have misinterpreted my meaning.Sorry if I offended.
[No need, John. You are right and it was a nice thing to say. - Features Editor]
Ivo,thanks so much for the guitar information. In your humble opinion, what makes David stand out from most guitarists? Could Clapton create the sounds David gets out of his guitar? I know Jeff Beck can, because he did a lot of Floyd like guitar sounds on Roger’s last cd-Amused to Death. One last question, is it tough to play the sit down steel guitar David plays on the Division Bell?
to ron: i wasn’t referring to your post. sorry if it looked like i was having a go. i was really referring to posts from weeks ago and the post by luis g got me thinking. as soon as it was announced that rick would be part of the band, i feel some people went over the top. i love rick and agree with everyone who says that he contributed much to pink floyd and is no doubt contributing much to this tour. but i stand by what i said about people wanting pink floyd and not getting it. i can’t say everyone is the same, but some people clearly are. no hard feelings, i hope.
Just recovering form the great show on sunday. It was the 35th time I say David live on stage (“old” Pink Floyd fan) but still the same hight quality as the past. The On An Island album is a nice replenishment of my collection (no. 29).I hope this was not the last time that we see you on stage because you can play like this for many more years.
To Rudders: Thanks for the suggestions when we visit for Toronto! Looking forward to spending time in your fine City!
Angela
Well, what can I say, what can I add ? It was mind-expanding, although I was getting pretty ill that day. Still managed to cope with it and boy what a show it was.
OaI in its enteirity was a real treat. Very silent audience, which was great, esp. for the first half and the song before the encore ! Maybe you name it tame, but maybe I call it appreciative ? I know David appreciates that even the people at the far end of the venue can actually hear every nuance in guitar and voice. And we did !!!
The audience on monday was a bit faster in applauding and cheering, but the sunday had almost every song listenable from start to finishing note, even the last few tunes from echoes and then the buzzing sounds kept the audience mesmerized. Kudos to that audience !!!
The last time I heard a live version of Echoes was in Japan in ’72 where the audience was so silent and polite towards the band. Cheering, shouting and clapping can also be done AFTER a song ;-)
Shine On was great, Dominoes had Rick puzzled, cause David (as far as I remember) told Guy (who told Phil and Steve) and Jon, but NOT Rick in the last few seconds of the song before that he would swap Fat Old Sun for Dominoes (with a great freaky solo from Phil). Maybe because of his voice ? He sounded way better on monday. And FOS on monday was the highlight (aside from Echoes). Wot’s the deal was another treat to hear live (this year for the first time EVER in Floydian history).
Well, Echoes was the true epic. A shame you couldn’t see how David was making all those sounds in the middle part, but the misterious lights added to the atmosphere. Rick’s Wearing the Inside Out was great and sorely missed on monday. Monday it was a spot at the far back of the hall for me but in the middle whereas sunday I was on the 12th row from the front at the far right. Really preferred monday because of the sound (which was also better balanced by the mixing desk). Truly two nights I’ll never forget (please, a DVD to relive this experience). Floyd in ’89 for my first time was very special, DSOTM in ’94 too, but this topped it all. It topped EVERY single gig I’ve ever witnessed before.
For those concerned about the appreciation for Rick: I know he’s rather shy and still lacks a bit of confidence 9who can blame him ? I don’t), so any support from us may help building confidence. Rick truly appreciated the cheer (now what about another solo CD ?). On monday the interplay between Rick and David in Echoes was amazing to witness.
And about David being labelled as the voice and guitar of Pink Floyd. Well, as he stated, why not advertise and use what you are. He deserves all the support (and supported he is judging from the sales of his record and gigs). And as people said before: listen to any song he contributed to (We got married from Paul McCartney, Brother Where You Bound from Supertramp, etc., etc.) and you recognise his sound.
To those of you lucky enough to visit one of the upcoming shows : ENJOY !!!
And the best part of this tour: the band is really enjoying being on stage and playing and it shows and helps building a special and intimate atmosphere ! Please David, do such ‘small’ tours once in a few years. Record an album with your friends, do a few shows and for the rest of the year enjoy your freedom with Polly and your children. You’ve greatly earned it…
Piet
TO DAVE HOLLINGSED
Hi Dave.
Personally I think David is an outstanding guitarist because of his ability to ‘speak’ with his guitar. Using his skills when playing (string bending etc.) and choosing his effects wisely (talk-box, WH1, slide-guitar), he creates an extroardinary sound and ‘feel’.
I reckon all the super-guitar-players can recreate a certain sound on their guitar. It’s a bit like reproducing a painting: anyone can use teh technique and style of Van Gogh, but these painting will never be exactly the same as the original, because the paintings are made by different persons!
Difficult to explain, but I guess David certainly has a kind of ‘fingerprint’-sound, yes.
Well, playing the slide guitar.
If you want to have a go at it yourself: go to your local guitar shop and buy a slide (metal or glass, I prefer glass).
Go back home again and put your guitar on a table or chair. Crank up your gain and use quite some delay and reverb.
Place the slide on the strings (do not push, it just touches the strings) and pick the strings with a plectrum just like normal playing.
Now move the slide and listen to the wonderful sound.
Once you’ve mastered the technique it’s time to tune the low E-string down to D.
Tuning of the lower three strings is D-A-D right now.
Now try to pick the three strings at once and slide gently with your slide (touching the three strings). This sound should revive memories of the start of “One of these days”.
When you are completely happy with you slide-playing and think you can make a living out of it, you could go to your guitar-store once again and buy a ‘real’ slide-guitar.
To answer your question shortly: no, it’s not that difficult to play slide-guitar. Use your ears wisely, its like playing a violin or trombone: they sound lovely when played in tune (which is difficult), but will scare cats and dogs away when played out of tune (not that difficult).
If you have any further questions: please mail, otherwise we might give the Feat. Ed. the impression that this is a chatbox instead of a highly appreciated weblog on one of the greatest guitarists in the world.
Cheers,
Ivo
[You're alright, Ivo. Very interesting and surely useful to many. - Features Editor]
What a great show at HMH,and Echoes live !!! Wow. Thanks guys you´ve made my day,month,year…
Mirjam
hullo, back again.
in catching up reading these posts [ill a few days] a lightbulb went on. David has drawn so many of us to this musicblog. we’re from Russia, Czech Republic, Italy, New Zealand, Brazil [how could i not mention Brazil?], Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Africa, everywhere in the UK, at least a dozen US states and half the provinces of Canada – oh, Australia and Scandinavia, too. Probably more – forgive if i’ve omitted!
i guess i could have just said ‘continents’ to save space but all these countries now have individuals whose ‘voices’ i recognize as i read, and i am happy to see them post, like friends.
we may rant and quibble, but we are all here because of our love and respect for David Gilmour and his music. our differences fall away when we write about the tremendous effect David’s music has on us all, and has had on so many of us, for DECADES.
i just wanted David to know that his talent has a unifying effect… a rare thing in the world today.
15 days to go…
laurie
p.s. i dedicate all these quotation marks to Dr Phang, wherever you are…
I came all the way from Bosnia (yes that godforsaken Bosnia) to Amsterdam just to see the David Gilmour concert on the 19th. It involved quite some planning to organize tickets (from ticket scalpers through ebay) the flight, accommodation and other bits and pieces and try not to spend my annual salary. It was an amazing experience. Messrs. Gilmour, Wright, Carin et al were truly amazing.
The highlights, which are very difficult to pinpoint since the whole concert was awesome, apart from the impeccably performed songs from the new album were brilliantly fresh and powerful Echoes, Wearing the Inside Out, with Mr. Wright in full form, and of course the encore Wish You Were Here and Comfortably Numb.
A few things – not related to the actual performance – really pissed me off. Firstly, it seems to me that even though the concert was officially sold out a portion of tickets was available on the day of the concert – not fair having in mind people like me who had to organize their trips from far away and could not rely on obtaining tickets on the day of the concert – be it legally or from ticket scalpers. I went through the same logistical ordeal of organizing a concert visit in 2002 when I went to Copenhagen to see Roger Waters live in Forum (also an amazing concert – if you do not have it already the In The Flesh tour DVD is a must). On that occasion, tickets were not available on the day of the concert as it was truly sold out.
Secondly, apart from the moron who kept yelling “Wish You Were Here for Syd Barrett”, when it was obvious that Mr. Gilmour was not going to leave the stage without having played this classic and Comfortably Numb, the locals (or natives) were getting on my nerves as a significant portion of them perceived this superb and unique musical voyage, and possibly the last opportunity for many of us to see David Gilmour or Pink Floyd live, as just another opportunity to get pissed on beer and stuffed with pizza and kept popping in and out during the concert to replenish their stocks of beer. I understand that people for whom concerts are taking place just a couple of subway stations away from home view these events as just another night out on the town but they should nonetheless pay heed to the people who had to sacrifice great many things and overcome many obstacles to come and see such a concert.
After the concert I was overwhelmed with joy of having seen this amazing concert, mad at the people who failed to appreciate the uniqueness of this event and sad that my return flight tickets were not refundable for otherwise I would have stayed for the concert on the 20th even if it meant spending my annual salary on the tickets. I am considering a trip to London for one of the 3 Royal Albert Hall concerts (end of May) even if this adventure might involve giving both of my kidneys to ticket scalpers (it was that great a concert)
In the end a word of advice to all the people living in all the great cities in Europe and North America – use wisely the fact that some of the greatest musicians in the history of humankind are coming to your doorsteps to play their music, and in the case of DG and PF their masterpieces, as this is not just a chance to have fun and hear amazing music performed live but also the material verification that your country or nation belongs to the circle of civilized nations. Enjoy this fact whenever you can. Just thinks of all those less fortunate people, or people from less fortunate countries, and things they have to go through to see a concert of such brilliance while for you it is just 50-60 euros and couple of subway stations away.
For all of you in possession of tickets for one of the coming DG shows – enjoy it as it is second to none.
Damir
[Very well said, Damir. Thank you for that. I hope people think about what you've said, because you're completely right and make a very good point. I also hope you can get to London if it's possible, because you're the type of fan I'd want to find myself sitting next to, not the loud-mouths who have no respect. Thanks for posting, mate. - Features Editor]
Hey i was in Amsterdam and it was so fantastic. Everything was perfect: Accustic, lightshow and davids voice was brilliant. I can’t believe how good this gig was. Thank you very much dear David. You are the greatest!
Damir…
Your post should be published every day for people to read!
I completely agree! Well said…and Bosnia can’t be godforsaken because it has you…:-)
I was there in Amsterdam and I loved it! I got the ticket from my dad. It was so good ^^! Everything was perfect! I believe I was the youngest there. I wish I could go to London to see a concert again. But all tickets sold out :-(
Good luck with the tour :-)!
RealShemp, that has to be one of the funniest captions so for!!!
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Damir, I’m with you…if anyone get’s loud around me April 5th I’m likely to grab a real pocketful of stones!!!
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Hey, two weeks to go for me…. David, I’d like to personally invite you and the band to a good restaurant in the Inwood section of Manhattan. I have no financial stake in the place, but whenever I have a guest from out of town I take them to Caridad Restaurant on 207th Street. Great home made Dominican Republic food with plenty of tables for you and the band (and away from the hustle and bustle of midtown).
Our house is your house…seriously, I mean that…
I’ve seen the show in Amsterdam. It was great, fantastic, amazing! Never thought that this would happen. I’m glad I’ve seen it. Thank you very much for doing this!! My dream came true.
Dear Mr. Gilmour, Band members and crew. A really great show in Amsterdam !!
thanx
I flew from Upstate New York, USA to Amsterdam to see David Gilmour and his wonderful band, it is definatly a night I will never forget. I had seats off to the side of the 6th row, but I did get to stand in front of him for Comfortably Numb and Wish You Were Here. I will see him in Toronto and in London, HOW DO I OBTAIN A BACK STAGE PASS???????
[You don't. Sorry! - Features Editor]