David on screen
That’s screens of all sizes (Rick and Jon, too).
It was ‘The Tonight Show with Jay Leno’ on the small screen last night (which you can view online if you’re in Europe and can’t wait until Tuesday), but we can confirm that David will be appearing on the UK’s premier music show, ‘Later.. with Jools Holland’, in May.
Of course, Jools played piano on ‘The Blue’ and often joins in with his guests on his show, so expect much speculation about which songs they’ll perform. Full details next week.
A bigger screen next. Regal Cinemas will be showing the 7 March concert at London’s Mermaid Theatre on 16 May across the US. Originally filmed for a BBC webcast, the footage has been edited and enhanced by director David Mallet and is scheduled to run in around 50 cinemas.
Tickets are on sale now so click here for further details.
And today you can see David’s AOL Session online, so you could watch that on a really tiny screen if that tickles your fancy – like so many of the concert videos you keep telling us about recording on your mobile phones.
As well as short interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, you can view the entire set, which includes four songs from David’s new album (‘On An Island’, ‘Take A Breath’, ‘Smile’ and ‘This Heaven’) plus two Floyd classics (‘Comfortably Numb’ and ‘High Hopes’). That’s not to be missed.
Listen out for an interesting titbit about David’s ‘new’ guitar strap, trivia fans.
Have a good weekend.
I’ve been out of town for a week without Internet access… Looks like it was a big week for David and company. Tickets to see him @ Leno, a few more shows, then the Leno show (which I caught on TV, and tho he had to cut the songs I still thought the musicians were great!) and now the AOL thing. People complained that David had to cut the songs, but what did they expect? First, that was said here as soon as the songs were announced, and second it’s a variety show with a very tight schedule that reaches a very wide audience. It is not “The Tonight Show with David Gilmour,” after all. I for one am happy that David could get even a few minutes of his music out to such a wide audience. More people will have seen David’s performance on Leno than have purchased “OAI” (in the USA, at least) the entire time it has been in stores. I’m happy that Leno had this guest, and not some American Idol teenybopper. Let’s stop bellyachin’. This was a good thing for David.
I’m also really excited that the tour is being released on DVD. It means that people like myself who, for one reason or another, can’t get out to see David in person, can still get a taste of what the shows were like. Thank you for that, David.
Thank you, David and Rick and the entire band, and the crew (to say nothing of Ed/Edwina) for all you have given the fans. I’ve been to every show in spirit, if not in body. It is getting me through a very challenging term at Grad school and a tough period at work. David and company have that calming effect on me, even from a distance.
[WHAT ABOUT THE PEOPLE THAT WILL BE AT THE FIRST DATE OF HIS TOUR IN UK AT BRIDGEWATER HALL IN MANCHESTER AND HAVE TO TRAVEL TO THE SHOW FROM OTHER PARTS OF THE COUNTRY LIKE ME FROM BIRMINGHAM]
Ask a mate to tape it for you? honestly are you serious? you’re going to the concert aren’t you? There’s no pleasing some folks *sigh*
Just watched the AOL sessions, what can I say but absolutely stunning stuff. Really enjoyed the behind the scenes bit too, shame it was not a little bit longer but I’m not gready, was lovely to see the bit there was. :-)
Hi Fed Sorry back again just cant keep away after 2 days of not being on here I just watched AOL again and Davids interviews, so about the guitar strap and what David said, Well David if you read this you said it might make you play like hendrix. well I think you play way better than jimmy thought i’d just tell you that.I can’t stop watching the AOL luv ya’s bye MWA
David, Polly and the band -thank you soooo much for the AOL sessions. Now I, too, have gotten a taste of what all those lucky ticketholders have been hearing the past 2 months.
The end of ‘High Hopes” with David playing along with Rick is one of those special musical moments that made me a Floyd fan to begin with-it was the very end of ‘Shine on you Crazy Diamond’ where Rick is playing an extended solo and David comes in and just plays one sort of ‘harmonic’ note on the guitar and it was just one of those perfect musical moments.
I always wanted to hear David and Rick do an album of blues and jazz and this is probably as close to that as I could hope for.
I hope the band had a great time in the US, maybe you will play Philadelphia some time?
Much love to all , including the amazing FEd.
Elaine
nickster-
You hit it on the nose. David playing Little Wing would be heavenly.His guitar and voice, oh gosh. I couldn’t imagine the beauty of him covering that song with the very strap Hendrix used. Thanks for the fantasy.
Tara
In response to Ian re: the Mermaid Show, I couldn’t agree with you more. The performance was spectacular. I’m not talking performance; I’m just talking song selection/length of show. I thought I’d be seeing “Echoes” on the big screen, lights, lasers and all, so I was a tad disappointed to hear that it was the Mermaid gig being shown rather than what I heard originally, Rome.
I’m still going to GilmourMovie ™ though, you can count on that. I didn’t get to see a show on the tour, so until the DVD comes out, this is as close as I’m gonna get. :-)
In direct response to Victor regarding being “pissed off” due to the lack of other countries being graced by David Gilmour…
It has nothing to do with a country’s loyalty to a musician. I find that to be a pretty lackluster excuse used to compensate for your feelings being hurt. If you were going to stand by that argument, it can be easily reversed. The structure of music as a whole is to cater to societal expression and finding a basic premise (genres of music) to bring people together, that under different circumstances, would not ordinarily associate with each other. Should we further create divisiveness by choosing to be angry or “pissed off” because a musician cannot be in 30 places at once? You can’t cater to every one person’s needs, which is the absolute beauty in music – because with music, you inherently touch every single person in one way or another, whether good or bad. The physical presence of a person should not even be taken into account, rather their motive and undeniable passion. If you are a fan, you are a fan of their passion and not because of your own insecurities that search for a reason to complain and point fingers. There is no USA, England, Canada, etc. when talking about music. Leave the divisiveness to politicans and let us all just be music fans.
Awesome stuff – the tour is getting better and better and the tone of gilmours guitar is even more perfect then ever!!!
Just watched the aol sessions. Fantastic!! It was like reliving the(Amsterdam)show again (without Marc Brickmans lightshow magic though).
Thanks to anyone involved.
I am so very sorry for harping on this FEd, but when is David going to play Rainbow Connection? It was a joke initially, but the more I’ve thought about it, the more I’ve realised that David and the gang could do a VERY good rendition. I’ll be at the May 30 gig…so have a whisper in the big man’s ear and tell him there’s a special request (and on the DVD I’ll be the lunatic going nuts when it starts!!!).
Anyway, I just watched the AOL session and it seems like our superhero is going from strength to strength. Long may it continue!
For those who think it is just American audiences that are jerks please allow me to cite a few of my experiances with UK crowds.
At one of David’s RFH shows some idiot yelled out “when is the next floyd album coming out” David responded “Who gives a fuck”.
At the 2002 UK Waters shows the effects of fermented malt beverages were clearly shown by rude behavior.
One fellow was standing on two chairs straddling an aisle screaming during another brick while doing a Pete Townsend windmill on his air guitar.
The worst part is that his son and wife were there as he fell backward into the aisle they picked him up and removed him from the floor.
I felt very bad for his son (12-14 years old) to see his father clearly intoxicated making such an arse out of himself in front of dozens of people.
If were an artist with power the first thing I would do is ban all alcohol at any venue I was playing.
I know I would take a hit on the compesation paid me but it would cure many problems.
I’d like to say something before the blog goes on to its next iteration:
David Gilmour, you are a deep, thoughtful, principled person. True to yourself but concerned about others and about the world. Beholden to no one except yourself and your family. Lover of nature, camper extraordinaire, he of the beautiful smile.
And a consummate artist. Your music has affected me like no one else’s. Heartfelt thanks, man. Thanks to Polly, too, and your whole family for sharing your time with us. I hope you all come back and see us again soon.
Becky in beautiful Atlanta
PS–Happy Earth Day, everybody. As environmental advocate Laurie David said, this is probably the most important Earth Day we’ve had so far. We really need to attend to what we’re going to our only home.
Hi again, Fed. I just had to share my daughter’s reaction to reading my blog describing how much she loves the Castellorizon track on OAI. “Maybe one day David could have a contest, and whoever wins would get tickets to one of his concerts.” Who knows? There’s always the next tour … :-)
Kevin in Winnipeg
hey how r u plz i want this to go directly to david gilmour plz the pink floyd band is my favourite band….i saw lately LIVE AT POMPEII. it’s fabulous plz, gilmour u r the best. the way u play the guitar plz let it be a world tour of the last PINK FLOYD… and send an e mail if roger waters is joining david and rick and mason…plz
Thanks for the AOL sessions. It was a treat for me since I live in Atlanta, the mix was superb…
Cheers
RM
Now that Mr Gilmour is winding down his tour, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Fedmeister and all the Bloggers on this website for all their wonderfull posts. The show which I attended at Radio City wii probably be the highlight of my year!!!
I am looking forward to purchasing all the DVDs and Cds which David`s producers,promoters,and affiliates will create in order to accquire the”almighty dollar”(just like us shallow Americans).
Now it is time to say farewell.
On Sepember 6th ,the lyrcist,genius of Pink Floyd will be performing in my back yard.
I wonder if the RW website has a Fedmeister too!!!
Jersey Dave
Checked out the aol session a couple of times last night, this band is special, I mean David there really is nothing to be said, the man is a living legend, and so is Richard really. Roxy Music is my second favourite band, watching Phil Manzanera on guitar the man is cool. Guy, Jon and Steve round out for me anyway probably the best band performing in the world today.
Thanks Boys, for bringing your talents to your fans, and keeping this wonderful web site open for them also. Everyone in the U.K. get ready for your increditable concerts, by your brillaint countrymen. Have a good weekend everyone.
George.
Personally I think the excitement over Gilmour getting and wearing a Hendrix guitar strap is just plan ridiculous.
Gilmour is a rock guitar lengend hero and he don’t need no education or strap from another one.
I saw Hendrix live from the 15th row and I saw Gilmour from the first.
I need say no more.
First I would like to thank F’Ed, for allowing me to be a part of the Leno experience. It was incredible to witness David and the band with such a small intimate crowd. We actually were seated inside the studio for the show, then escorted out for the bands performance.
As has been written in many posts, the Kodak and Gibson shows were astronomical. Easily the two best musical evenings I have ever experienced. One of the things I will always remember from the shows, is how happy David appeared. I saw so many genuine smiles come across his face at Kodak Leno, and Gibson. It was just heart warming to see.
My trip to the LA
Well, I left Sacramento at 7am. As I posted before, I ended up going solo, which wasn’t so bad. I could do my on thing.
I paid $3.00/gallon for gas for the 1st time. I took a picture. It took me 51.50 to fill up my gas tank, which was fitting since it is f*#kin CRAZY!! I know all you on the other side of the pond are thinking, that’s nothing, but the US people understand.
Anywho, I got to Burbank around 1pm. I figured I’d go to the Gibson and try to get an autograph during sound check. However, in LA things are tight! The have seperate entrance for public and stars. So I drove over to the Leno show to try and get one, and security was tighter there.
When I was in Oakland, the stage door was easily accasable by the public. In LA it’s like a prison, locked down. Now I know why I left the LA area.
Leno was awesome!! We were right up against the stage.
One thing that I thought was really funny, that no one has mentioned . .
At the Leno show there was the studio audience and then all of us just going to the concert portion. Well I guess, they hadn’t filled up the studio audience, because they came around trying to get us to watch Leno too. All of us there for the concert only get to go into the ampatheatre before the studio audience. The studio audience was behind us. So most everyone declined the offer to be in Leno’s audience. The pages asked at least 4 times, they were so surprised that so few accepted their offer. HA HA. I said we’re David Gilmour fans, not Leno, besides, I watch Letterman.
I watched the show that night, but alas, I didn’t see myself. The next day I had all kinds of emails and phone calls saying “I saw you.” Good thing I tivo’ed it. After watching it the 3rd time, I found myself. You can see me if you don’t blink. When Leno mentions the guests and the concert series, they pan outside to the crowd, and if you look at the bottom of the screen you can see me. I’m the only one with dirty blonde, curly hair. You can’t see me at all during the concert since I’m only 5’2 and most shots were from the back.
During the concert, David looked up at one point. He had this look, I dunno how to explain it, and I felt a vibe. Angelo noticed it to, and we both turned to see what he was looking at, and there was Polly. It just showed me how strong their connection is. With the concert and the crowd, and everything going on, I still could feel it and see it in David’s eyes.
Thanks again Fed!! I put “Thanks Fed!!” on my shirt, but it wasn’t shown on Leno. I saw the same videography that was at Luka’s with Guy, and I made sure he got a shot of it. You were quite the topic of discussion w/ us bloggers. Many seem to think you are a woman, I always thought you to be a guy, but after some things were brought up, I think they may have convienced me otherwise. Maybe some day we’ll know. Thanks again.
Also, I feel so connected to y’all, I’d like to keep in touch, w/o making more work for Fed. Some of you already have my email, but for those that don’t and want to keep in touch, you can email at [...]
This is a different address then some of you have, use the one I gave you, personally. I’m using this to filter out the crazies.
The aol session were awesome! Man, that would have been quite a treat to get into that =)
~Erin
[$3 a gallon? That's nothing... You should convert to LPG. It's better for the environment and your back pocket. - Features Editor]
Sorry to have missed the Leno show but how about creating some ideas for “extras” on the forthcoming DVD? Who know…maybe some good ones will turn into reality and be credited?
Extra Video Clips
-Extended “Behind the scenes” footage of the tour
-”How To Play ___” videos by members of the band
-Guy Pratt’s Top Ten Jokes/Stories of The Tour
-Video clips of “A day in the life of the Features Editor”
-Video clips – How NOT to act at a concert (production tip-have a few small roaming cameras at the remaining shows)
Other
-Slideshow-Photos By Polly
-Slideshow-Photos of Frequent Bloggers (submitted by themselves)
-Sideshow (spelling intentional) of other photos/clips provided by concertgoers
Other Ideas? I know this is a creative bunch!
['A Day in the Life of the Features Editor' would be very dull, Craig. And there'd be a lot of bad language. - Features Editor]
Aol Session was by far the best performence yet. My god it was absolutely flawless. DG never ceases to amaze me! Yours Truly, Irene…
I take it that FEd is taking some time off. Good for you.
Does anybody know if it’s possible if we poor Americans can get “Later” somehow? My local PBS station does air some 7-10 year old shows a couple times a week, but no new shows. Or is it possible that they aren’t showing new shows because we’re in between seasons?
Even without David that show has just about the most interesting format and set I’ve seen in a music show. And Jools books all the great acts, both local and international. I highly recommend it to those who haven’t seen it.
Oh and by the way, the AOL webcast of High Hopes is just about the best version of that song I’ve ever heard. If you can listen to only one song from that session, pick that one. But of course you should listen to all of them.
[I don't know who else can see David on 'Later... with Jools Holland', Michael. If there are plans to show it around the world, I'm sure we'll let you know. I'll see if I can find out. - Features Editor]
Hello,
I would like to say that I really enjoyed the new photos from Radio City by Polly and Todd Kaplan.
I noticed that there were two groups of photos with David playing that banjo like instrument. In one he was wearing a long sleved shirt, in the other a Black Tee. Was the one with the black tee shirt from the night of the 5th, because I remember him wearing a black tee shirt for that show?
I really loved Todd’s shots of the stage with the lazers. Wish I could have brought my camera to the show like I did back in ’87, ’88, and ’94.
Keep up the good work Fed… Love this site..
I noticed a post from Nance the other day here,
If you are the right person, you will know who I am. I am Sharon formerly from Danbury Ct. Will never forget that AMLOR listening party and the friends I made there. I was looking for you at RCMH to say hello. If you are not, hello anyway. You can reach me at moodysmb@aol.com if you want to say hello.
Cheers,
Sharon
[Some are from the soundcheck, aren't they? - Features Editor]
[No competition, sorry. The BBC make all the arrangements and, as it says on the 'Later...' website, "there is a huge demand for tickets to the show and due to health and safety reasons only a small number of people are allowed in the studio each week. The waiting list for tickets is now closed. When the ticket lines re-open we'll let you know" - so it looks like there's no chance of going along, unfortunately. - Features Editor]
Thanks for the info FEd. Shame about that :-( great show…would be amazing to be there for it but oh well.
Andy :-)
It’s a wonderful strategy to have all this media available during the lull between the North American and the UK leg. I want to see/hear it all, but I’d like my experiences to marinate a little bit more and my senses recouperate before I take anything else in.
As to the other topics I’ve read here, I’d like to address a few things but won’t. I choose to edit myself and my reactions so that I stay on point and do my part to preserve this little piece of cyberspace….but I digress….
FEd, you have a GREAT weekend…..
[The same to you, mate. - Features Editor]
In response to Ryan -
It seems as though the “Big Screen Concerts” folks don’t know what day it is…tickets are not yet on-sale, even though the page states, “Tickets on Sale 4.21.”
Ryan – click my name. That’s how I got my tix. You do however, need to know which theater you’d like to get tickets to.
Good luck !
Why would Leno book someone of Mr. Gilmour’s talent, stature and accomplishment on the same show with an obnoxious bozo like Tom Green and some kid? And to lead in with a promotion for an automobile was low class. Jay Leno has gone from entertaining to annoying. The AOL Sessions is awesome and it was enjoyable to hear Mr. Gilmour’s interview responses.
Oh and by the way I’m extremely annoyed with some of the comments I been reading as of late. I think that people should keep their prejudice comments to themselves. First it was “The New Yorkers”, and now it’s Americans all together. Even if you claim that it’s American TV that you have a problem with, and not Americans ITS STILL OFFENSIVE! Why do people feel the need to complain? Where do people get these false impressions and ideas? how do you know when you never experienced whatever it is you are complaining about first hand? And for Vic: I don’t think DG’s big screen event has anything to do with loyalty, it has to do with money and record sales! And who’s to say which or who is more loyal than the other? This has nothing to do with nationalism; it has to do with respect and decency. No one’s perfect and there is any need for a reminder. The last thing I want to do is associate David Gilmour with negativity. I think we all need to stop putting words in David’s mouth!! And just so you know I’m not of the American race I am first generation here from S. Africa, and Europe. Thank you for reading, Irene…
Ok this makes me really sad watching americans and Brits arguing about meaningless opinions. I am american, and have a british wife, and live here in England. I love it here. No wonder why the boys from the floyd dont tour very often the madness is sickening. Please just enjoy the music as this is what it is all about, and your families. So lets stop the insults please, and remember why we are all on here. Thank you David for the music, and Gilmour family all the best. So lets have a good time and celebrate life as we have it. All the Best to everyone.
David
Daniel Barrett Roesli
you will always be remembered always
First I must give a HUGE thank you to the Features Editor! The Jay Leno gig was unforgettable. For those of you who have seen the footage, I’m the tall guy in the glasses standing right in front of Mr. Gilmour. My friends are the woman wearing the red shirt and her husband is right behind her. As the band was taking the stage I gave Guy a big “thumbs up” and then he gave me a nice thumbs up right back! Later at the Gibson show during the encore I was able to get close enough to the stage to give Guy another thumbs up and he responded with a nice big grin and head nod! It was cool I’m pretty sure he recognized me from the Leno gig, man I was so close at both shows! At the Leno gig the stage was small as they did not have all their lights and sound equipment, so Mr. Gilmour was only a foot or two from us. At the Gibson and Kodak shows the band was more like 10 feet from the edge of the stage. Being so close to Mr. Gilmour at the Leno show was magical! I felt like it was just me and the band, especially during WYWH!
The set lists from both the shows were fantastic! By mixing up the set list I was able to hear, Wearing the inside out, and Wots..uh the deal. The only songs he’s played on this tour I didn’t see were Dominoes and Great gig in the sky (Paris really lucked out!). There really is nothing more I can say about the shows that haven’t been said a million times on this blog, great, fantastic, magical, and more!
A couple of inside notes from the Leno gig, after OAI Leno came on stage to make some promos, Leno flubbed one of his lines and had to stop to re-do it, just then someone yells out “go on..do it again” it was great ever body laughed including the band and Mr. Gilmour. Leno flubbed a couple of other lines and finally Graham Nash said, “Don’t worry folks only another 30 minutes or so.” This got a laugh out of the audience. I was hoping that Mr. Gilmour might throw out a pick, and being where I was I thought I might have a chance to get one, but alas he did not. However I was luckier at the Gibson show. When Mr. Gilmour tossed the pick it hit my chest and I was able to grab it as it hit the floor, just then a woman runs up to me and says, “Did you get a pick? I’ll buy if from you!” I was polite but refused; I’m too big a fan to sell a David Gilmour pick! I assure you FEd, you will not see it on E-bay!
Ok, Ok not all was perfect; my seats at the Kodak were row BB (second row behind the four row pit) but the last seats on the end of the aisle. The ushers at the Kodak did a bad job of verifying peoples seats, so the scammers out there were able to get into a lot of seats; this caused a massive jumbling of people thru most of the show as the real ticket holders had to get the ushers to boot out the scammers, heck I had to kick someone out of my seat when I came back for the second set! Then during echoes, security dragged out an obnoxious drunk from down my aisle. At the Gibson my only complaint was the heat, it was hot and stuffy all night!
All in all, thanks to everyone, The band, Mr. Gilmour and Mr. Wright and everyone else involved in getting this tour on the road! You too FEd!
Hi all how is everyone, ive had 2 days of and got dragged of to the lakes with my wife, so i have only just caught up ( by the way Fed dont book your tickets for Cardif yet, theres more chance of me seeing Roger Waters on stage at the Albert Hall on the 29th May), Caught up with the AOL site and the Leno site amazing just a taste of what is to come next month , (so far away)wish i could sleep and wake up on thwe 28th may), just one thing to say at the moment lets cut out the name calling to our fellow friends accross the water im from the uk and bloody hell we have enough idiots in this country to start looking else where, what ever the country what ever the place you will always find an idiot or 2 so give it a rest love one another,be back soon god this bloody job is dull, i envy your job Fed,
[What was that about booking my ticktes to Cardiff? - Features Editor]
2 unrelated questions and a random thought:
Will there be an audio release from the On an Island tour? (something like the PULSE CD?)
Will this blog be shut down after David’s tour is done? I’m assuming so, but it will be a sad, sad day because it’ll all be over…
I’m reading over some of the other comments and I see that many audiences have been pretty rowdy and disrespectful not just in LA, but in other places in the US. I wonder if Mr. Gilmour finds us to be his least favorite audience to perform to. I’m sure of it, as most of us are loud mouthed fools lacking any sort of class or dignity. It makes me think, if David were to tour again, would he even bother coming back here? It might not mean much, but I personally apologize for the general lack of respect, and I hope he knows that there are many of us out there who truly appreciate what he has done for us.
Well thanks FEd. I don’t know how you handle reading through all our comments, and I’m pretty sure you get a lot of lousy ones too. But you certainly are a trooper.
[Thank you, Shirin. The answer's "No" to both questions and I'll even throw in a quick "Of course David knows, so don't worry" in response to your random thought. There are loud-mouthed fools everywhere. The band had a great time in the US. - Features Editor]
It has been over a week since my daughter and I traveled 1500 miles to see David and family in Chicago, and I still think about the show all the time. I just wanted to Thank You for the opportunity of a lifetime to share with my family, it really was a special event. Thanks to you FED for sifting thru all the letters and making the blog fun, and to the webmaster for a fine site, you are all a class act. It does not seem possible that 5 months ago I found the website for the first time, a new album, a tour and whatever the future holds, gives all David Gilmour fans something to look forward to.Again, thanks for everything, PK
Hi all
I got my tickets for the albert hall on the 30th May. I am from London – Yorkshire – UK
I have seen the floyd in 1990 at Knebworth and in 96 in Earls Court – and at live8 last year. I can tell you now that I have never anticipated seeing David Gilmour more then now – wicked!!!
really looking forward to going. The time cant go to quick..Not only that but I am going with 4 friends which means the event is bringing us all together for a few days – very nice
happy days
JB
Wow, what a diverse amount of subjects to cover….. where does one start?
First and foremost, I enjoyed seeing Dave on Leno. I wouldn’t spout any superlatives about the performance, it was just a nice treat to see him getting at least “some” recognition playing a new (albeit truncated) tune from his latest CD. The fact that we didn’t get to hear WYWH could have been for many reasons. The fact that they alloted us Wish You Were Here for their internet site smacks of self promotion/aggrandizement (at least to this person). On the brighter side of things, at least we CAN view that song in its entirety. Take for example, when the Who were given the prestigious BPI lifetime achievement award in 1988. Their 3 songs set was sadly cut short by the end of the program! No version of the song(s) cut were put up at a website, hence if you were a Who fan, dizzying to see your favorite band after a hiatus of 3 years with NO live output, you were shit out of luck!
To Victor: lighten up my friend. Your reasoning for our (American) “shallowness” – seemingly derived from our entertainment excesses (???) – seems odd at best. Here’s a couple of morsels for you to chew upon….
1) Though you certainly envy the US promotional machine (i.e. the Mermaide Theater limited run, ticket contests, radio interviews, etc…) consider what other countries can (or in this case, CAN’T) pull off from a promotional /price per capita standpoint.. Even with this advantage, we don’t ALWAYS get the gravy my friend! If I started a list of artists that have offered more live videos, concerts, tv appearances, bonus cd tracks, swag, etc…. I can easily point to many countries (the UK and Japan come readily to mind) where those fans are treated to an almost plethoric amount of goodies that we American’s have to pay handsomely as exports to acquire. Remember, the grass always seems greener on the other side…..
As for the “gold” and “platinum” record argument as a basis for fan loyalty, you speak of things which you know very little of. Please click my name for a quick brush up on gold/platinum album certification and how it changes from country to country.
If you scan down to the table that lists gold and platinum record thresholds you will see that, for example, for a record to go platinum in Canada, it will need to move AT LEAST 10,000 units; for platinum record status to happen in the USA, you would need to sell AT LEAST 1,000,000.
Nuff said,
Darren
Hello F.E.,..Will the new upcoming posting rules still allow for photo captions?.I well understand if they don’t, as many(especially mine)are quite lame and may offend some purists,but I, and others I’m sure may not always have something “deep” to contribute in the ongoing discussion but still like to participate in some way.
Caption…
“Scuse me for a sec Mates…photo op has just come my way.”
[I'm happy to keep them, actually. Will have to wait and see. - Features Editor]
Just seen the AOL sessions… Great as usual!!
Thank you again.
Roberto
Well RedFEd, I’ve returned from the first of my enjoyable evenings in Manchester in the next month or so. Apologies to Guy, won’t be able to get up from Cardiff to Manchester in time for your Lowry show – you must have had a premonition the Gooners weren’t going to be able to defend their trophy this year
Unlike most non-Chavski fans, I thank the Lord for Roman’s roubles arriving at the Bridge – just think FEd, it saved us Reds from suffering the permanently graceless Moronho in the Anfield hotseat
I thought the Rafatollah was taking the p*ss a bit – they bring on £35 million worth of subs, we bring on Djim-Bob LOL
Hope you get a ticket for the Final bud, we can meet up for a scoop – you know it makes sense:
Come on you mighty FEd, come on you mighty FEd,
Come on you FEd, come on you mighty FEd!
[Get in there, you f*cking beauty! Er, excuse me. - Features Editor]
Caption:
Rick and Jon model some of the poorer-selling bits of merch – the ‘wafer thin’ Chelsea double winners scarves!
[Terrible losers, Chelsea. Jose wouldn't shake Rafa's hand at the end. Can you believe it? "We won it seven times! We won it seven times! In Cardiff, we won it seven times!" Doesn't quite have the same ring to it as our delightful Istanbul ditty, does it? - Features Editor]
just watched AOL Sessions again and can’t get enough. David and the band were wonderful I thought. Kind of getting upset with the bickering and name calling on the blog because some are looking to quarrel about anything. Nobody is perfect and no matter where you live that country has flaws to. So cut Fed some slack and stay on the subject of David and his music. Is that not why we all come here anyway. Do enjoy reading everyday and the regular bloggers postings and Feds. They humor me so. Fed still think you are great even under the pressure.
Everyone have a great weekend… This means you too Fed.
[Thank you. The same to you. - Features Editor]
HI David!
I’m a big fan of yours an I love your new album, my father bought it and I always listen to it, my favourite track are “Smile” and “Pocketful of Stones”. Well done on the album, and every other Floyd and solo album you’ve worked on.
I’ve just learned abit of “Wish You Were Here” thanks to my guitar teacher who thought it to me.
Again well done!!
Regards,
Andrew
I`ve made a terrible mistake, watching the AOL sessions behind the scenes bit, in the early hours of this morning and fueled by copious amounts of beer, I misheard what Rick Wright said.
He said that, “David is actually one of the best guitar players in the world”. He did not use the word probably, and I`m very sorry, please ignore my last post!
Although I personally belive David IS the best guitar player in the world, it is easy to see how I got it wrong having consumed so much lager.
Have a good weekend all(what`s left of it)
Adrian.
[Later...with Jools Holland ... the whole band AND David Crosby & Graham Nash, who will perform On An Island with David, and their own material in their own spot.]
FANTASTIC! Cheers, Mr Gilmour.
Evenin’ F Ed.
[I choose to edit myself and my reactions so that I stay on point and do my part to preserve this little piece of cyberspace....but I digress....]
Bravo!
P.S. Sorry for wasting space by writing this.
['A Day in the Life of the Features Editor' would be very dull, Craig. And there'd be a lot of bad language. - Features Editor]
Haha! You’re quite rock ‘n’ roll!
[I threw a china mug earlier. Onto a concrete path. I was trying to break it to put some pieces in the bottom of a flower pot, but still. Rock on. - Features Editor]
[Slideshow-Photos of Frequent Bloggers (submitted by themselves)]
Haha! That’s the worst idea in the world! After voting Bush, of course.
[You were quite the topic of discussion w/ us bloggers. Many seem to think you are a woman, I always thought you to be a guy, but after some things were brought up, I think they may have convienced me otherwise. Maybe some day we'll know.]
I find all this F Ed fascination disturbing. You’ll give F Ed a nervous twitch.
[Crazy, isn't it? No wait, that's my response to the above post. Well, it works for both. - Features Editor]
Loved the headlines on the “latest news” infoblurb – How appropos. Hope the sillies aren’t getting to you, F. Ed….
Hey there features Ed- just to let you know I went to the Mermaid gig with one of the biggest ‘Pool fans i’ve ever met (he’s 6′ 4″!) and he enjoyed it almost as much as the last Champs league final! Btw, I take it ‘Fearless’ from ‘Meddle’ is up there with your favourite Floyd tracks?!
[Funnily enough... I'm still waiting for a cover of 'The Anfield Rap', though. - Features Editor]
Just watched the AOl session.For those of you not fortunate in being able to obtain tickets for the real thing,WATCH this NOW.It truly is the next best thing to being “there” at this time,(albeit without the lights spectacle) until the DVD emerges.For myself,it brought me back to my experience of having witnessed it live,with the added bonous of an Up Close and Personal feeling.There’s no holding back here.Thank you David and AOL people for this wonderful presentation!
[Personally I think the excitement over Gilmour getting and wearing a Hendrix guitar strap is just plan ridiculous.]
He did that? That’s COOL!
[You can trust us. - Features Editor]
Pompeii? Sexy smirk?
Now that the North American leg of the tour is done. Any commentary from the band regarding the overall experience of this leg? From some of the prior posts, it sure sounded like Guy Pratt had a great time, even meeting up with some bloggers.
Thanks David and band for coming “over the big pond” and giving us some great performances.
Andrew
Sorry for reposting so soon after my last one but forgot to mention…was I just imagining it,or did Richard use the “Dave” word,not once,but a few times during the “Behind the Scenes” segment of the AOL sessions presentation?…Wut up wit dat?
Just returned back to the Portland, OR metro area after spending the week on my Gilmour retreat in LA. I attended the concert at the Kodak Theatre and was lucky enough to also get a pass to the Tonight Show taping. (Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, dear Features Editor!)
I thought that by now I would have adequate words to describe the concert at the Kodak….but I just don’t. Words fail me. It was truly “The Night of Wonder.” A couple of highlights I might be able to describe: if you weren’t in tears by the end of “Fat Old Sun,” there’s something wrong with you. “Take A Breath” was blistering hot! “Echoes” is truly as brilliant as everyone says. The light show throughout the concert is unsurpassed. I thought I had a pretty good handle on “Echoes,” but seeing it with the light show completely blew me away. It was otherworldly. “Arnold Layne” was a wonderful surprise, and the UK folks are in for a great treat on this one. Forget the tidy studio version that you’ve always heard — David’s performance is a pure rock and roll blast of energy.
The inner workings of the Tonight Show taping would be a story in itself. To make a long story short, I sought out a place to sit in the shade, while we waited, and ended up meeting Marc Brickman. Had a lovely chat with him. (We shook hands — I gave him my real first name). I told him about all the wonderful comments on this blog, so I hope he gets a chance to read them all. You would have to see the light show to believe it. There just aren’t words.
One funny anecdote — on the way back to our car, we talked to one of the locals who said that when Mick Jagger appeared on the Tonight Show, the studio hired an army of supermodels (paying them $125.00 each) to stand in front of the stage for the taping. He said it was nice to see that David is secure enough that he doesn’t have to cart around a bunch of supermodels. I, for one, am so appreciative that ordinary, middle-aged folks like me were invited in to be a part of a very special moment. I’ll never forget it. Thank you again Features Editor!
Fed,
Will the AOL sessions be available later at some point? Maybe a special feature on the DVD?
[Don't know, sorry. Too early to tell. - Features Editor]
was at the first NY show and it was wonderful! just got my big screen tickets and hope to turn some friends on to david! the hour drive will be well worth it and hopefully be good for a few extra US album sales! by the way, i check the site out many times daily, but this is my first post!
How did Polly manage to convert it from a right-shouldered strap to a left-shouldered strap? The mind boggles.
no theater viewing in canada?
[Doesn't seem like it, I'm afraid. - Features Editor]
Hi Fed,How are you today hope your having a nice weekend,Fed I’m Wondering do you know if rick has a good site I could go to as I’d like to post there as well I’ve noticed a lot of fans saying about Leno not intro Rick and they how rude but remember this site is Davids, So are you able to help me out. bye 4 now LUV YA’S MWA
[Unfortunately he doesn't have anything like this, which would allow you to leave a message for him. But I'm sure someone is telling him, from all the posts here, that the fans weren't happy about his non-introduction by Jay Leno. There's great support for Richard, and rightly so. It hasn't gone unnoticed. - Features Editor]
[You should convert to LPG] – What’s LPG, Fed? Is that like a hybrid? I wouldn’t mind one of those, except they are small and WAY overpriced for the average American. I can’t wait until they convert completely to H fuel.
~Erin
[It's Liquefied Petroleum Gas, a natural hydrocarbon fuel made up of propane and butane. It's one of the cleanest vehicle fuels available, produces far less carbon dioxide than petrol (some 20% less) and fewer particulates and nitrogen oxides than diesel. As well as the environmental benefits, it's a lot cheaper, better for your engine and you even get a quieter ride. - Features Editor]
Wow! The AOL session is a gift so precious,i can watch it again and again.I really love it; David is looking so cute and handsome… I adore the high hopes version with this lovely classic guitar at the end.Did i understand well;Guy has Rick like a father in law.And one last question: the dvd is not made yet that i am dying to buy it and watch it at home over and over and over … Whennnnnnnnn….
David, in secret tonight i kiss you……….
Sylvie de Montréal.
[No news on the release date of the DVD - as the footage hasn't even been filmed yet! - but Guy is married to Richard's daughter, Gala. - Features Editor]
“Here’s a question for the American readers – is all US TV so commercial? I mean Leno introduced a f*&$ing car before he introduced the music!”
Yes it is, worse than what it was years ago and that is why I watch so little network TV these days. Even educational channels have gone downhill for ratings. It is like the joke on onion radio news…the learning channel has been changed to a 24-7 Gilligans Island format..
Speaking of bad TV…remember what MTV did during Live8? At least I had broadband & AOL… and with these AOL sessions they have come through and let Mr. Gilmour deliver a great show again. This is what MTV and VH1 SHOULD be doing.
REVIEW OF ALL CALIFORNIA SHOWS!!!!!
Well, after seeing all the California shows, the party is finally over. Words can’t describe the experiences I have had over the last week. Each show had it’s own twist and surprises that I will never forgot. David has been influencing my guitar playing for decades and being able to study his guitar licks and chops at these shows was priceless. I’m so happy he chose to perform the entire new album at the shows. It is definately true Pink Floyd style to perform a new album as a whole. I was always a little disappointed that Momentary Lapse and Division Bell were never performed in their entirety. At least as far as I know that is. And David’s decision to perform less overplayed songs such as Wots Uh the Deal, Fat Old Sun, and Wearing the Inside Out was genius. I almost melted into my seat while listening to Fat Old Sun. Arnold Layne was also brillant. What an amazing tribute to Syd and the birth of Pink Floyd. What a special treat it was to have Rick Wright at all the shows. David and Rick definately create the true sound of Pink Floyd. Especially during the guitar/keyboard jam at the end of Echoes. Crosy and Nash at the LA shows were amazing and their voices naturally blended with David’s voice. I just saw today that Roger Waters will now be coming to LA to perform Dark Side. I will see the show ofcourse, but I certainly will miss David’s guitar playing. Nothing can ever match his perfect tone and mesmerizing guitar style.
Play a raunchy, electric “Fearless” on tour, guys!
And while you’re taking requests, haha, “Ibiza Bar” from MORE, “Childhood’s End”, “Burning Bridges”, and “So Far Away”.
Hello FEd, David, Polly, Richard, Guy, Phil Steve, Jon, Dick, families and friends,
The show at the Gibson Amphitheater on April 20th was one of a few moments in my life that I will remember every single day, forever. The sound was great and the show in general was top notch. Great setlist.
Did anyone else find it funny that Graham Nash was bare footed on stage every time he appeared?
Like many other fans have posted, I too had trouble with some of the antics of other people at the show.
Here are some comments I have for some of these bozos:
Good grief, if you’re going smoke some wacky tobacky, at least do it before the show, not right in your seat. Try to respect those that do not wish to dumb down their lives with drugs. Some people work in places where drug testing is done. Show some respect for something other than your pitiful self.
If you’re going to sing along, know the friggin words and try to carry the tune…better yet, sing with your lips sealed.
When you are going to let out the applause and screams of “We love you Dave!!!”, try to do it after the music has stopped. Some of us will be able to overlook your ignorance of not even knowing that David does not like to be called Dave.
Remember, some songs have lulls in them and are not actually over yet so hold your applause until the song really is over. If you don’t know the songs then just be quiet up all together. You may find that you are better able to hear and enjoy the performance. (By the way, if you don’t know the songs of David Gilmour or PF, what the f-ck are you doing at the show?)
It really is possible to watch the show from a seated position. If you must stand, do so in the beer line or the bathroom line. You must realize that when you stand, you are forcing those behind you to also stand just to see. I am guessing that you just don’t give a sh-t about anyone but yourself.
Okay, enough of that. I am starting to make it sound as if I didn’t have a good time. I had a fantastic time.
Hey Tim Taylor, Angelo and a few others…I was at the Chop House and didn’t find any of you. I had my “Beeblebrox” button on and nobody approached me. I didn’t see anyone else wearing the button. I had spoken to the bartenders and to the Host to watch out for you guys. Not a peep from anyone. What happened? Where were you guys. I was bummed.
I went to the Rumba Room after the show (still wearing the button). I didn’t come across anyone that seemed to know anything about the button or the bloggers.
Anyway, back to my real life now. I have seen my favorite artist, wish I could have met him. Wish I could have seen more of him. Wish I could have had better seats. Wish I could have…. no, I don’t wish any of these things. I choose to be thankful for what I was given (or paid for).
Thank you to David and the rest of the band for fulfilling one of my top ten most desires in my life.
I must admit, I used a still digital camera during the show, many times. However, I turned the flash off and the view screen off. I shot pictures through the viewfinder. The bad news is, my camera must be broken because every single shot is blurry and double images are in the pictures. If anyone has any good digital images they would be willing to share, please let me know. You can send me pics or other correspondence at sixnickells@yahoo.com
A special thanks to you FEd, I do wish I could know you better and share more with you. You seem like someone that could be a TRUE friend. But what do I know?… If you ever get an itch to be in Las Vegas, knock me up…you’ll be happy you did.
I watched the AOL Session and it was fantastic. It really gives a flavour of what David is doing on this tour for people who can’t attend. I loved This Heaven, Take a Breath and particularly High Hopes. For those in the audiences that talked, shouted, yelled, screamed or whatever at the concerts, I hope they watch this Session and realise just what they missed – the solo ending of High Hopes is just magical. Every note should be savoured, and it is spine-tingling, gives you goosebumps!! Those moments are very precious!
Thanks David and band.
To Fellow Blogger David who “lost” your son Daniele. After “losing” my wife last year, I do know what to say but this is only from my point of view. I do want to thank you for sharing the information and I found writing a lot helps be it poems, stories or letters. Listen to your heart and just be true to your feelings.Hopefully people will read and listen to you but never expect anything and never assume. I found the book “Healing After Loss” by Matha Whitmore Hickman ISBN 0-380-77338-4 a great help and it was sent to me from USA by am American firnd who just “lost” her husband. E mail me privately if you want any help.
Ian Pearson
Hello all
Well that’s that then. A million thanks to all of you who helped make this tour so special. It really has been amazing, a dream band, dream crew, great audiences (for the most part…You know what I mean..) and of course the wonderful bloggers. It’s been great to have you lot to rant at when I can’t sleep and am sitting lonely (and perhaps a tad tipsy) in a hotel room. It was an honour to get to meet some of you at least, as you all contributed towards the great family vibe that permeates this band. (Apart from a certain Bleeding Heart Artist…)
Amazing music and days filled with laughter, what a life.
I’m doing a few of my one man comedy shows around England before our shows, which will be updated with stuff from this tour so if you fancy a giggle come on down. (I have to get 5 minutes of new material in as after working with the amazing, lovely, very funny David Crosby I couldn’t possibly tell the story about him that I used to..)
Thanks again.
Love to you all
xxxx
Guy
P.S. Who’s up for quitting the tabs next friday?
Hey ho,
Not long till the England dates and I can’t wait. had my letter through from the Albert Hall…it all seems to real! The only tickets I actual managed to get in the end was for the gallery (standing for 3 hours..eeek) Does anyone know what the view is like from up there and whethere its going to ruin the evening
(well looks like your of to cardiff, ill admit it i wached match of the day last night and the pool played some great football, i try and avoid the scores so i can watch motd at work,) is the band on there way home now or are they still over the water?, im asking for a friend who is a light operator is Marc Brickman the light designer and operator for the tour and also i know he designed the lights for the pulse tour but did he operate them my friend seems to think he designed them but some one else operated them can you see if you can find out for me when you get a min please, cheers. Once again we brits welcome all our friends from the usa who are coming over for the uk dates and re an earlier blog someone said you bailed us out some years ago (the war), well yes you did but lets remember you were about 4 years late, and my most important comment goes out to fellow blogger David what can i say but you are in my thoughts and prayers, words and prayers are all i have at this moment, i have 2 girls and could not even start to imagine
well this puts everything into perspective doesnt it once again im thinking about you and your son keep strong and like i said if there is anything just call
jon in nebraska:
At first I thought David was wearing his wedding ring on his right hand as well. Upon closer inspection I realized it wasn’t a ring but a guitar pic.
What a great surprise to watch the AOL session.
What a great band support David and my minds went back to the concert in Amsterdam last 19/3.
The AOL session is fantastic, thanks to everyone who made it happen. The band are getting better and better as the tour progresses.
David’s looking really sexy lately, too. Ahem. Sorry.
[Well that's that then. A million thanks ....]
What a Guy!! A real star. Must check out those solo shows ….
There has been some upset at Victor’s earlier comments about the apparent bias in favour of the US (scroll up and read it, don’t ask for a summary). We thought his point deserved a response. So we put this to our mole deep in David’s management office and he gave us this reply:
“Fair question. It must seem curious sometimes how various decisions are arrived at.
With regard to David’s touring, we started planning this last Summer, long before the album was finished, and we put a plan together that was based on David’s availability, his desire to play nice venues, and the possibility of covering costs, given the expectations that the audience would have of top-quality equipment and sound. Then we discussed the possibilities with David’s agent and he was able to have dialogues with reputable promoters around the world re: availability of the various halls we wanted to play in the various countries targetted. You might be surprised to know that in rock music terms the tour was put together at the last minute – we confirmed the dates at the end of November, with the first dates in March. Usually you would want a clear 6 months to be able to get the right run, (most UK halls at least are booked 9 months in advance), and in fact there were a couple of alternative cities we might have played if the halls had been available.
We did also consider where previous David Gilmour and Pink Floyd records sold most, which are pretty much in those countries we have visited.
Re: the Mermaid Theatre, the concert was conceived as a Radio broadcast with a bonus webcast, and it’s only because of the excellence of the performance and the filming that we have been able to expand its usage. The US Regal cinema showings were brought to us by Sony US, who have had previous experience with these presentations, so it has been a case of an opportunity in a large territory, where we have also been able to supply the material.
If it works technically, there’s no reason why other countries shouldn’t be considered, but traditionally cinema showings have been difficult because of the high costs of duplication and screening. As you say, we’re not yet Gold in the US, but we’d like to be, so the Regal showings of the Mermaid Theatre programme are hopefully a way of gaining a bigger audience where there is clearly a big potential. If there are chains set up to do the same in other countries we will certainly consider them.
Hope this is helpful”.
Imagine the value of that guitar strap, owned by both Gilmour and Hendrix.
our pleasure Guy . . . . .
THANKS again.
Hi Fed & All,Thanks for answering my last post ,shame Rick doesnt have a site like this but never mind as you said Im sure he knows that all us here think of him as well.I also want to point out something in a post from Brad N at 7:19am Where he tells you if your in Las Vegas to knock him up I laughed & laughed at that it sounds like he wanted you to get him pregnant(Sorry Brad but 2 funny)dont you think so Fed shouldnt he had said look him up. But totally agree with him about people in audience.bye 4 now LUV YA’S I LUV YOU DAVID
[I thought the same at first. I did ponder on it for a moment, but... nah. - Features Editor]
Hi Guy,
Very nice words, thank you. Its good to hear you all had such a great time. Although the internet is a limited means of communication, I guess many people on this blog did feel to have been part of something great.
You have of course been an important part in that. And perhaps the knowledge that David and Polly did enjoy reading. I wonder how they experienced that. With a smile of amusement (or maybe irritation
at reading certain rants, or moved because of some heartfelt posts. I guess a bit of both.
Anyway, we still have something to look forward too! In the meantime Guy, goodluck with your shows! Too bad Enland is not in my short term travel plans, or else I would surely come and see your show!
Best to all and especially ‘our extended family’,
Clemens
“Tickets for David’s Big Screen Concerts “One Night Only” show on May 16th go on sale today. This will be a special recording of one of David’s recent concerts, and will be shown at movie theatres across the United States.
As a seperate event, US fans should head for their local Regal Cinema, as they will be showing the full BBC recording of the Mermaid Theatre, London show, recorded on March 7th. This is the approximately one hour special that the BBC were streaming from their website for a while, and is an essential thing to see! Regal Cinemas will be showing this between May 15th – 30th. Our thanks to Mike at EA for all the info!”
Hmmm…
They make it sound like two separate events? F*Ed, is there a difference? It sounds as though the “One Night Only” show, on May 16, will *not* be the Mermaid show, but that the Mermaid show will be showing in Regal Theaters in addition to that one, and on more nights. Note the beginning of that second paragraph: “As a separate event.”
I find it VERY HARD to imagine that there would be two separate Gilmour concerts being shown, but there it is. Any further information on this?
Don’t shoot the messenger, just reporting what I am reading (from a usually very credible website).
[I see your point, Ryan. That's why you should only trust what we write! Fansites put ambiguous things like that up and then we get sent a load of queries from bemused fans looking for clear answers. Just to confirm, the Mermaid show is being shown in Regal cinemas. Nothing else. It will be for one night only. - Features Editor]
GP Wrote
P.S. Who’s up for quitting the tabs next friday?
I have a list of Bloggers who have volunteered already so if there is anyone else let me know and I’ll put the list up and we can start next Friday…
Hi Fed,I forgot in my last post when I mentioned Brad’s post just wanted to say that I totally agree with him about the way some people behave in the audience I thought he worded it very well. (And Brad I wasnt pickin on ya ok it was just funny) FED I told you quite a few posts back that I’d give up guessing who you are but I had another thought as who you may be, but maybe I should not say.Anyway take care until next post Luv Ya’s All
[Don't say. I'm really bored with all that. - Features Editor]
Hey Fed Just ignore a bit in the last post as it went through in the one before that I didnt think it went through as I back paged and edited a bit but it did go in after all sorry well I’m going to read a few more posts then call it a night after that by the time I read few more it will be midnight and I have got work 2morro so I’ll catch up 2morro Arvo ,But one last thing I bet you think most of us dont have a life as were always on here hey Well 4 most of us David is our life. Well goodnight MWA
F*Ed: thanks so much for clearing up the confusion in regards to the “One Night Only” showing. Appreciate it!
[No problem. It will be clarified on the Latest News page tomorrow, I'm sure. - Features Editor]
P.S. Who’s up for quitting the tabs next friday?
A. Not bloody me mate. Smoked about 50 when it went 2-1 on Sat.
My mate (a chelsea fan) refuses to answer my calls
strange.
and you’ll never win…the double. You’ll never win the double
To Ryan and FEd – apologies for any confusion from the “One Night Only” and Regal Cinemas screening… got the info from a representative of David’s US record company, who emailed with those details, and therefore posted it in good faith.
Thanks for clarifying matters, FEd – we do try our best to have the right info, so always good to know when we’ve been given incorrect facts.
David, I’m so sorry. What a horrible loss… I could not begin to imagine.
That changes perpective for me trying to get my daughter to eat her breakfast as I write this. Thanks for the reminder, and I wish you and your wife any solace you can find during this painful transition….
Hey F*Ed, thanks for clarifying things about the Mermaid theater exclusive as well as the reasons why its being promoted solely in the US (for now).
And now, a “serious” question:
With all your hard work, and promotions in the very near future, you could very well get promoted as Executive of davidgilmour.com (hey, you’ve got MY vote!) If this comes to pass, would we then have to start calling you FEdEx?
Sorry, bad humor on a Sunday morning… I now return you to your regularly scheduled programming now in progress!
Slinking away in shame,
Darren
[Don't apologise, that's good! It got me chuckling, anyway. - Features Editor]
A Dream oy mine ….
NEIL YOUNG AND DAVID GILMOUR PERFORMING ….
KEEP ON ROCK’IN THE FREE WORLD !!!
Thank You David for your Music. You are the Pink Floyd Sound
victor you’re an idiot:
Jay Leno is not a music show. It is not there to give DG a lengthy platform to showcase his new album. Jay Leno is a talk show. It is a strictly regimented, meticulously timed corporate machination that hosts current celebrities, does comedy, has various skits of popular interest. You’re lucky DG even got on the show. You’re lucky they showed even half of WYWH during the credits.
Leno doesn’t owe anything to you, DG, Britain, whatever. You obviously have no clue what kind of show it is, or how American television is primarily run by advertising (sadly, I regret that, it is terrible but inevitable and true).
DG does not fully cater to the broad sampling of viewers that make up the late night Leno audience. I’m sure most viewers would not be interested in hearing three or four songs from him, going on and on. They have to take breaks for advertising and keep everything to a strict time limit, and keep it moving. I agree, there was probably some stupid actress blabbing about nothing, and that’s ridiculous. But unfortunately that’s the way the machine works. It is not a calculated effort to thwart Gilmour. Obviously they’re not going to let him run wild on a show that has to have broad, lighthearted, pop culture appeal to a late night audience of millions of people.
Duh don’t start ciriticizing a market or culture you know absolutely nothing about.
That said, rock on David!
To Kurt, who asked which kind of live sound mixing console was used on the tour… Go to http://www.davidgilmour.com and see the Total Production International article in the Press section. You’ll need to scroll down slightly, but it’s under April 2006. You should find your answer in there.
Hi all,
Wow, what a weekend! Just back from a lovely weekend in Brighton (some say London-on-Sea, but it’s cooler than that). Almost caught the Aussie PF play, but decided why settle for 3rd best when there’s so much DG material around, and the RAH shows are little over a month away. Someone else said it – it really is a great time to be a DG/PF fan.
Also, came home to find my DG army green shirt waiting for me. Lovely shirt – naturally I just waded in and bought without reading (hoho, how typical around here) – the DG wireman is on the back. Going to try to see if I can somehow move it around to the front breast pocket. I want wave my DG flag, so on my back is a bit too hidden for me (it did say ‘printed on nape’ in the description…I’m just a fool who rushes in…). I feel some customisation coming on
The Spurs Arsenal game was insane. When we scored I jumped so high that I skinned a knuckle on the lowish ceiling in the pub I was in! (surrounded by gunners I might add – how to make friends and influence people, a la nickster). Good on the Reds for stopping Chelsea too – though you were definitely lucky with the free kick.
Hoping David, band, crew and families are all enjoying the break, loving sleeping back in your own beds, and enjoying the downtime. Best of luck to Gilmour Jnr with the exams too…
N
p.s. Guy/Rudders and all the soon-to-be-nonsmokers: next Friday is fine, but I may have to join you all after the RAH shows to quit smoking…
[We were lucky with the free kick (and I'm saying nothing about Spurs' goal). Makes a refreshing change that these things went our way for a change against Chelsea, though. I mean, at least we didn't feign injury to get any of their players sent off, break any legs or antagonise their fans with hand gestures. It's so much more satisfying to know that your team consists of winners in more than one sense of the word. - Features Editor]
David…
I gave my 6 and 4 year old a big hug after I read your Blog… I can’t imagine what you and your family are going through… my thoughts are with you… :-(
“So, so you think you can tell Heaven from Hell, blue skies from pain….”
i don’t want to respond to the people who have had a go at me because there’s more to life. while you were so busy attacking me and reminding everyone that your country won the war and is so great, you overlooked a comment that proves there’s much more to life… david, i am so sorry about your huge loss. i’m thinking of you… thanks for getting an answer to my question, ed. i appreciate it and am sure that many others do as well. i’m glad that you could see what i meant about american tv being shallow, even if some paranoid americans couldn’t. i say “some paranoid americans” because i know many fantastic americans who aren’t completely wrapped up in themselves and have a sense of humour. i would never insult them. can i just say this, ed? it’s not my fault that everyone hates your country right now. when you snap at people like that and bring up your twisted spielberg-created history, it’s no wonder the rest of the world mocks you. but like i said, there’s more to life. it’s just a pity that you care too much for your paranoid patriotism to see what’s really important in this blog entry. again, my condolences to you and your family, david. i can’t begin to imagine what you’re going through and i send you my love.
David,
I want to add my condolences, and apologies – for not having read and responded to your post sooner.
Please know that I’m thinking of you and your family, and I hope that all of our good thoughts help you through this dark hour.
With all my love,
N
For Daniele Barrett Roesli: I hope you are now safe in heavens arms
WOW. Just listeded to the AOL feed.
The acoustic bit at the end of high hopes almost sent me to tears.
Take a breath. Holy crap the extended solo is pumping. Really good. Kudos to JC for the slide work.
This heaven – I have said it once and I will say it again, this song on first listen had no effect on me. I LOVE it, the aol version nearly made me break 2 knuckles tapping along.
I do have one quam, Mr Wright made a mistake, David IS the best guitarist in the world!
Powerful stuff, hope that lot makes the DVD extras. (nudge nudge, double DVD!!)
Many thanks for that David, Richard, Guy, Phil Steve and ofc Jon. If thats what six of the best meant, i’d have been much more naughty back in school :p
I’m off for another blast. Cya
Brad N.- sorry we missed you. The taping of the Leno show went longer than I expected and then we hit traffic trying to get to Universal Studios. Actually on the way to Universal we saw the cut-off for our hotel and decided to check-in first. By the time we got to Universal we didn’t have time to stop at the chop house. I know Renee and Mike were there though. After the show we stopped by the Rumba room long enough to hear the cover band play Pigs (three other ones) and Have A Cigar. But My wife and I hadn’t eaten since 11:30 that morning so we left to get dinner. Sorry we missed you!
Guy- it’s been so great to have to come in and post here and to be so involved with us. We appreciate you! Aside from the fact that Leno is an idiot (never liked him- only went to the taping to see you guys!) did you at least have fun performing for us? I’m not letting the car announcement or the hand waving request bother me (in fact I DID wave my hands and I’m not even ashamed!). I had a great time, and I bet Leno’s inability to do a simple announcement just added to your reperotoire for your comedy act. I especially found the red headed stage manager that kept stopping Leno and making him do it again particularly funny… we see that Mr Leno is not actually in charge! And the comment from the crowd in Floydian fashion “Do it again” was well timed and funny… they should have put THAT on tv. Anyway, thanks again for all you’ve done.
David- I can see why one would not want to do a huge stadium tour. The headaches and problems I’ve read about doing just this small tour make one wonder why you bother at all… but thank you for bothering. There are those of us who look past the problems and appreciate what we’ve seen!
Fet ed… I know we’ve taken a lot of liberties with this blog (and your patience!) but I have thoroughly enjoyed being a part of this “thing”. As I said before I’ve never had so much fun with an album release or tour. Being able to get frequent updates and news items as well as being able to post comments has been a blast. I know you’ve said there are changes coming and we will be “robbed of our liberties” but I’ve enjoyed the liberties you’ve allowed us. I promise not to begrudge the loss of them.
I’m excited to be able to see the Mermaid performance on the Big (stupid American) Screen (he he he, had to throw that in… I won’t get into any country bashing- they all have their own quirks). My buddy picked up tickets for us while I was at Universal Studios.
LPG- good idea, but isn’t it extremely dangerous to transport? Our problem (and it is not limited by any national boundaries) is that we are approaching global peak oil. We are (at least in America) very sensitive to minor disruptions in the oil infrustructure. That and (ok, a “little” country bashing) Americans have an attitude that they have a right to cheap oil. The thought of paying higher fuel taxes to help build an alternate infrastructure is so heinous to the American public that I don’t think we will do anything about it until it is too late (after all- it takes oil to build that hybrid car or those wind turbines- and lots of it!). LPG is explosive and requires the developement of a new infrastructure. Nuclear would be a good route to go but people are so freaked out about it (and again it takes a huge amount of oil to build a plant). What we need to do is really work on our public transportation infrastructure to get away from driving SUV’s to go 40 miles to work (ok it sounds like I’m bashing America, but globally we are not being wise to the energy issue- look at China whose oil appetite growing out of control). What is really funny (disturbing) is the fact that when there is an attempt to build alternates (like wind turbines) environmentalists get upset that they don’t look pretty (I bet said environmentalists have cell phones and don’t give a thought to the ugly cell towers that are everywhere) or that they might chop up birds (I’m not an evolutionist, but for those that are this sounds a lot like survival of the fittest- stupid birds!). Anyway- I think we all are in trouble and it could be sooner than later when the poop hits the fan. Its good to be able to go “On An Island” to escape the realities of the world we live in.
Alright- enough is enough as our dear Fet ed is sure to be thinking about now!
Tim
[I enjoyed that, Tim. Thank you. Thanks also for the kind words about the blog. We have built up a community of sorts - which we've done together - and it certainly is very special. Yet for reasons that I am sure any sensible, rational person would appreciate, we do need to make a few changes. I hope these changes will be for everyone's benefit and that we can welcome more people into our community. Expect to see Phase One of Operation Happy Blog later today, as we reveal the new rules. Oh yes, I can hear the chattering of teeth from here... - Features Editor]
Hey Chaps & Chapettes…Don’t Forget!
For those of us not attending any of the RAH concerts the EMI competition to attend the final night still doesn’t close until May 1st…
Follow the link under my name…
[Ah, is that what you meant when you said you'd entered a competition, Graham (Knight)? - Features Editor]