Night Two: Hamburg
The opening night of David’s ‘On An Island’ tour at Dortmund’s beautiful Konzerthaus last night seems to have gone down a treat, with lots of compliments flying in regarding the sound, lights and surprise setlist. Thank you very much to all who shared their experiences.
Tonight David and his band are playing in Hamburg. Again, we want to hear all the lovely details, so do let us know how it went if you were in attendance.
The setlist will, naturally, be mentioned among the fan comments below. If you don’t want to know what was performed, then please don’t read on. We don’t wish to spoil the surprise for you if you will be seeing David on tour at a later date.
Don’t forget to check past entries for features on each of the theatres that David is visiting on tour. We have already covered Dortmund and Hamburg.
More importantly, do remember to tune in to BBC Radio 2 tonight from 8:30PM (UK time) for exclusive footage of the Mermaid Theatre gig from Tuesday night. Full details are on the website.
Is Dave going to make these shows available for download like in FLAC format so we can buy the concerts we attended and not have to download crappy amature bootlegs? Please do so Dave.
Many bands are doing this nowadays. Dave seems to be on the leading edge of technology so why not?
Hell I’ll buy the whole tour.
[It's something worth considering, but there are no plans as yet. - Features Editor]
Hi there,
I was in Hamburg and the show was very fantastic, especially because I’m young enough to have the first chance in my life to hear this wonderful set live!
Someone asked about the record flyers – the sound engineer told me that he records every evening for David, but he said it’s only for Davids personal stuff
Greetings to all of you!
I’m adding my voice to the call for a DVD of the tour…
This looks like an awesome tour. I love the new album and I am so excited to hear David and the band play Wots…Uh The Deal. It is so ironic that just a few days earlier I was telling a friend how great of a song it is and how they should by the Obscured By Clouds album. What a treat! Please keep this song on the setlist. I want to hear it in Chicago. Dominoes and Echoes are two other keepers. This is going to be great!
Cheers!
Concerning the setlist: It is worth mentioning for those who place setlists of the shows on the internet that he’s indeed playing the whole ‘On an Island’ album in the first set, BUT that the song order is a bit different to that on the album. David is playing ‘Take a Breath’ closer to the end in the first half (after ‘Smile’) – at least in Hamburg he did. On the album though, ‘Take a Breath’ is number 5, I think.
[It's the fourth track on the album, Alec. - Features Editor]
“On An Island” has moved me to take the time to say Thank You!! What an enjoyable listen!!
Hi, just to quickly share my impressions from the Hamburg show. Since all the congratulations, excitements and thank-you-David type of comments are already there, I’ll try to stick to some impressions that might be helpful to those not lucky enough to see the show.
So, first, knowing the last 2002 (I think) Dave’s live performance, I was afraid I would have to experience another „Pink Floyd Lights“ type of show. Hell, it was not!
The choice of venue is something one might complain about. It is not that there is anything wrong with CCH by itself – the problem is in consuming a decent Dave Gilmour gig sitting on your ass. Unnatural, isn’t it?
David had some problems with the lyrics on “On an Island” part of the show. I wander if Polly noticed it. If she didn’t, I hope she is not reading this. After all, the guy is in his sixties. I can understand the poor guy because I have tremendous difficulties in remembering what my wife is telling me in a pretty simpler form than a song.
I’m 37 and I can hardly remember a show where I was not among the oldest in the audience. In Hamburg, I was among the youngest. Thanks for that, David.
The show by itself? Echoes alone were good enough reason to take 1200 km flight from Zagreb to Hamburg. (Thanks to Germanwings for making it cheap)
Dearest David.
I hope you read some of these comments yourself when you have the time.
I 1994 my dad and uncles went to Gothenburg, Sweden to see you in concert. I was 14 years old at the time and was told that I was too young to go.:-( I’ve been guilt-tripping him for 11 years now and alas he took me to Hamburg to see you as a father/daugter trip. I’ve only partly forgiven him though… (In theory, I could have had both ;-))
Considering the fact that we were all left in the dark regarding the possibilities of any more tours for a good decade, I must say that I’m more than content. I have been a fan since childhood. It started as a fascination with the Pink Floyd album covers and evovled from that into a deep love for the music. Nothing touches my heart and spirit more than listening to the music you have created over the years, and I thank you very much for sharing it with us all.
At your show in Hamburg I cried the whole first ten minutes and again several times during. Especially during the songs from the Division Bell album which is my all time favorite. I’ve already worn out my first copy and bought it again recently. It has gotten me through many tough times. I know every note by heart. It opens a door right to my soul and gives me serenity, as does the songs on your new album which in my humble opinion is a masterpiece.
After the concert I was dazed from taking it all in. I memorised everything.. the lights, your voice.. where you all stood on the stage during every song and the expressions on your face (let me just say that even at sixty you’re still very easy on the eyes :-)). Absolutely one of the most fantastic and emotional experiences of my life. PLEASE don’t let this be the last time we get the chance to see you live!!! You do it so well! And try to convince the rest of the band to go on tour again. We are so many who are too young to have had the honor.
As you all can see, I had a lot on my mind – and I’m not even sure I’m done.
Finally I have to say that it is forever mindblowing to me that so much beauty and wisdom can come from the mind of one man. I would like to some day get the chance to meet you in person.
-forever in awe, Pia from Denmark
P.s. Also thanks to everybody in the band for a memorable night in Hamburg. You tend to realize when you are in the presence of greatness – and I don’t think anyone there had any doubt. You are very obviously all the best of the best at what you do. Thank you.
Hello Fet ed..
Did you remove my comment? and if so. why?
curious
[No, I don't think I did. There's one further up the page. Is that the one? - Features Editor]
Ok sorry :-) I was looking last night and it wasn’t there anymore. Made me wonder. But it is back now I see. Thanks for a great site
[That's OK. - Features Editor]
Great to hear Echoes is in the set.
Cant wait to see the band at Royal Albert Hall.
Good luck with the tour.
Robert
Can’t wait for the last gig at the RAH next week. The set list sounds fantastic. Dave singing Echoe’s again must truely be the highlight. Is this the best Floyd song ever? The new album gets better every time I play it.
To everyone going to London, enjoy a master musician at his best. Hope to see you there.