Night 11: New York
The North American leg of David’s sell-out ‘On An Island’ tour kicks off tonight, with the first of two shows in New York.
With many of our most prolific Fan Farers in attendance, we expect to be positively overwhelmed by details.
That said, if you’re new here and haven’t posted before, now’s the time to get stuck in. We want to hear from you!
As is always the case (but still has to be said), if you don‘t want to know the setlist, please don’t read the following comments. The songs performed will almost certainly be revealed here during the course of the night, and we don’t wish to spoil the surprise for anyone who will be witnessing a later concert and hopes to stay in blissful ignorance until that special moment arrives.
So enjoy yourself if you’re going to be at Radio City Music Hall tonight and remember: Don’t be shy. We want to hear all about it.
On a serious note, it was very disappointing to learn of the way certain fans behaved at JFK airport upon David’s landing. Please bear in mind that David’s family are with him and think how you would feel if your family was being hassled in this manner. It isn’t much fun to be pestered for autographs and photographs constantly, and touring is a completely new experience for David’s younger children.
We are sure that this was a one-off, but everyone in the touring party would greatly appreciate it if, for the sake of their young children, more courtesy could be shown throughout the remainder of their stay in the US. Thank you.
Caption Competition:
DG: Now you see me… Now you don’t… now you see me…
Sorry Fedmeister… couldn’t resist that one (plus I couldn’t remember the one I originally did yesterday about the giant green Lisa Simpson over DG’s shoulder)….
Fet’Ed,
What happened exactly at JFK, are you at liberty to elaborate?
It’s very distressing to me that his family got hassled. The object here isn’t to dissuade him from ever coming back to the States. Solar eclipses are more common than David Gilmour performances in the United States.
Come on people, let’s remain respectful to Mr. Gilmour and his family. Children ought not be subjected to the antics of aggressive idiots, regardless of their motivation (the idiots not the children). I just never imagined Gilmour fans behaving aggressively this day in age; it’s completely contrary to the energy of his music.
This is very disappointing.
peter
[Hi Peter. As I understand it, there was a large crowd waiting for David at the airport and many people were rather pushy, asking for autographs and the like, not giving up easily. I just don't feel that it's very nice for young children to be caught up in that kind of thing after a particularly long flight and hope that some people who perhaps were considering hanging around outside other airports, the band's hotel or relevant concert venue might now reconsider doing so. It can be quite distressing. Seems most selfish for the sake of an autograph. - Features Editor]
Dearest FeD
O.K. have your fun all, and beat up those who would use the word “awesome”. If you must carry on so, be prepared to take on Sophocles and Anne Sexton while you’re at it…
QUOTATION: But the power of destiny is something awesome; neither wealth, nor Ares, nor a tower, nor dark-hulled ships might escape it.
ATTRIBUTION: Sophocles (497–406/5 B.C.), Greek tragedian. Antigone, l. 951.
QUOTATION: It is in the small things we see it.
The child’s first step,
as awesome as an earthquake.
The first time you rode a bike,
wallowing up the sidewalk.
ATTRIBUTION: Anne Sexton (1928–1974), U.S. poet. “Courage.”
…and of course too many uses in the Bible to even count. So at least consider the intentions those who would use the word properly, and not, in knee-jerk fashion, picture the tone of some mindless Yankee adolescent parroting it on the streets. Now where was I….
Welcome to North America David!!!
[If people want to use the word properly, then I salute them. Rudders? - Features Editor]
CAPTION: “Talk of a CLOSE SHAVE at JFK airport seemed not to have done too much damage to our hero but let it be the last we hear of it”
Rgds Geoff Duffy
I will be there on Wednesday night along with my thirteen year old son, Matthew. He is a huge Floyd fan and he realizes the importance of such an event. He recently flunked a science test and his mother and I gave him the choice of missing his junior high school’s wrestling team party ( Which he has been eagerly awaiting all year ) or not attending Dave’s concert. He looked us both in the eye and said, “Are you kidding?, I’m going to the concert!”
That display of devotion from a thirteen year old speaks volumes, sir.
It is truly a most deserved respect from father and son alike…See ya Wednesday night!
Matt and Matthew Parish
Long Island, NY
“Hanging on in quiet desperation is the English way”
Hmmmmm…. I wonder what the American version of that line would be especially if it was dedicated to the pillocks at JFK…
I know I usually stay with a comedic albeit sarcastic vein here in this little world of ours . . . . but I’m going to take this opportunity to put something out there just to sort of ‘mark it’ in history . . . . I’d like to say “THANK YOU” to David for the song “Coming Back to Life” . . . I shan’t bore you with all the details, suffice it to say that that particular song gave me hope at a time in my life when I needed it most. Those lyrics are so incredibly raw . . . they are indeed precisely what I was living and what I needed to see at the time that record was released. and to know that David has played it a couple of times (un-rehearsed I believe) on this tour just plain makes me happy . . . . even if I’m not in the audience when he plays it. thanks for ALL the music along the way . . . it’s ALL been precious, that one just a bit more so.
wow . . . . . way more personal than I EVER get . . . . . sarcasm . . . QUICK . . . !!!
thanks for the indulgence F’ed . . . (my intrepid Mr. Ritchie . . . )
[I couldn't agree more, mate. That song's dear to me, too. - Features Editor]
IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT MR GILMOUR IS HUMAN. He greatly enjoys his privacy. The nicer we are (USA) to him the more he might com back.
Caption -
“Those bloody Yanks at the airport! One of them yoinked my razor.”
It disappoints me to no end that David and his family were treated so ungraciously upon arrival in the U.S.
All U.S. fans are not as undisciplined as those who chose to be so thoughtless. Please accept our apologies.
Although the East Coast arrival was bumpy, the West Coast greeting and send off after the final L.A. show will be with given much respect.
We thank you from the bottom of our hearts that you are here.
Greetings FEd and all…
How disappointed I was when I learned of the “welcome” that the Gilmour family received in New York. I hope everyone else understands that most of us Yanks think this is unacceptable.
Bear in mind that people from NYC have a different sort of personality. Everyone else in the USA can recognize a person from New York as soon as they start talking. And I am not talking about an accent, I am talking about mannerisms and behavior.
But they are our American brothers and sisters and we still love them. We just want them to not be so obnoxious. If the folks in LA give that same sort of greeting when the Gilmour clan arrives in California, we all need to form up again and bring the pitchforks and sharp sticks.
Clemens, thank you for your thoughts and for your deference. It is not that I don’t enjoy the debate and the revelations, I just don’t think David’s (and the Fedmeister’s) weblog is necessarily the right place for it. I don’t want to feel like I am trespassing. I started a bit that grew into a bunch. I would hope that it wouldn’t turn into a bushel here on this site. (But maybe in someone’s heart–)
Hey FEd, do you know if David likes American baseball? Opening day was yesterday and he might be in a prime position to catch a game whilst here.
TTYL
[I don't know if he does like it, Brad. I believe he likes cricket, which is similar. - Features Editor]
@ Tom,
Sophocles? Who is responsible for that translation??? LOL!!
@ Brad
Yeah, enough is enough. I’ve had my say, you had yours and we can walk away smiling. Lets get on with blogging!
On another note, I’m running into some customs problems with the pointy sticks Ed! They don’t buy my story about skiing…
[How about... those big poles you stick in the ground to hold up tents? As you can probably tell, my grasp of the English language is now slipping away... - Features Editor]
Don’t take the actions of SOME as a view of the WHOLE. One can only assume that the “Fans” that waited on David to arrive at the airport where there for a selfish act such as obtaining an autograph. In obtaining that autograph, I’m sure any measure would have been taken, even disrupting ones personal life, ie David’s family. No I can only imagine if an autograph was given, where in New York, New York one would be able to purchase it, I’m sure you would’nt have to look far. Greed and Dissrespect are not qualities of FANS of David. Your arrival is exciting and Chicago is soon, can’t wait!
Be Easy,
Ryan
“Hanging on in quiet desperation is the English way”
Hmmmmm…. I wonder what the American version of that line would be especially if it was dedicated to the pillocks at JFK…
Dont Know but if it happens again it would probably be followed by :-
The songs are gone,the tours are over,Don’t think I’ll return again.
Dedicated to the brain damaged at JFK
Actually, I think David looks GREAT with the facial hair! But that’s only a woman’s opinion
ok, here it is Fed-
caption:
…David ponders, “what would rock ‘n roll actually be like without feedback…?”
-Chris McKay
[Can't fault it, mate. - Features Editor]
Well, that’s what you get for not landing at LaGuardia (lol).
Seriously, its disgraceful not to give the man (and his family) some space after such a long flight. And for what? A signature or 2 (of which I’m sure some will appear on eBay)? Well, with the frenzy worked up over the Euro tour and waiting for him to finally hop the pond, I could see why some fans would go to such lenghts… but the lack of respect and regards for the family is pretty shamefull.
We take things a bit slower here in the midwest. See you in Chicago next week!!!
RonToon
hi fet ed . i am not sure cricket is similar to baseball . i think it would be more like rounders . i know you are going to say ok you are irish what do you know about cricket but my dad is an englishman who loves the sport and every summer mom and i are afflicted by it on tv all the time as he watches it ! we even had a little celebration party with an english family friend when england won the ashes ! ( pedantic mode switched off now :-) )
i hope fet ed & my fellow bloggers (good name for a band that !) had a nice sunny day in what ever part of the world you all are in . the sun was out with avengance here today though it was ice cold . i went for a nice walk this evening .i am going to get my 3 and a half stone weight loss next monday if it kills me :-) ( yes i am a large lady who is trying to do something about it :-) )
i am sorry to hear about the trouble at JFK airport . i would give my right arm to meet david but if he is with his family i think people should think long and hard about wheather to approach him or not . also you wonder how the group of people got information about what flight he was coming in on . presumably he was flying from london . there must be more then one flight a day to new york from there . sorry for sounding like a bad conspiracy theorist :-)
good luck tonihgt david and your band . i hope you enjoy the gigs . i am looking forward to reading the set list .
peace
Linda
p.s fet ed any pictures of dick parry . i love his saxophone sound . it would be great to see red sky at night being played by both david and dick together :-)
[Baseball, rounders, cricket... It's close enough! You knew what I meant. As for photos, then there's a nice one of David and Dick on page six of the Gallery if you haven't already seen it. The next picture we get of Dick, I'll dedicate it to you, mate. - Features Editor]
“Anyone who suggests that Polly is a Yoko Ono-type figure, keeping Pink Floyd apart, is very ignorant … Personally, I’ve a good mind to get the Angry Mob together and go after that reporter with a pointy stick. – Features Editor]
Here is a chance to say “that would be awesome”!! So then, what is the proper response here…
That would be “good” (lacking in punch)
That would be “satisfactory” (too academic)
That would be “wonderful” (inappropriate)
That would be “beneficial” (come on now!!)
That would be “exemplary” (not only lacking in “teeth”, but would send the pointy stick in my direction!!)
I love the lyrics on the new album. The entire album gets better with each and every visit. All in all, a magical moment in time we will all cherish for years to come!
[I'd go for... A. It would be good. Oh, alright then, I see your point! - Features Editor]
OK,LETS NOT START “BASHING” NEW YORKERS.NO DOUBT,IT WAS A HANDFULL OF LOW-LIFE PROFITEERS LOOKING TO GET SOMETHING TO SELL ON EBAY!!!
MOST OF US DON`T GO OUT OF OUR WAY TO MEET,MINGLE, OR STALK ANY OF THE ENTOURAGE.
THE NEW YORK METRO AREA`S FANS ARE THE BEST ON THE PLANET…THATS A FACT!!!!!!
JERSEY DAVE
[No doubt about it, mate. Just a few bad eggs, that's all. - Features Editor]
People actually went to JFK to flip out at the band???
For those of you unfamiliar with New York’s fine air service facility, it’s not easy to get to. In fact no airport is easy to get to in NYC.
You all have some time on your hands. The SNL skit a few years back of William Shatner at a Trek convention berating fans to “get a life” comes to mind. And I’m a rabid classic Trek fan myself!
Er, seem to have lost my train of thought…
Oh yeah, really looking forward to tonight’s show.
ouch. hope they didn’t leave too bad an impression. we’re not all mongrels you know. and some are almost as civil as you british. haha. AAA is the adult alternative radio format. i think the first a might be advanced. something like that, see you in toronto. apologies for the rudeness conducted by my fellow countryfolks.
RE “quiet desperation.”
I believe its actually a quote from Henry David Thoreau, the American writer, philosopher and curmudgeon
Something like: “The majority of men lead lives of quiet desperation.”
Dear FeD,
Noticed in the Latest News that the request to “please: be respectful of his family; and, be polite and considerate.” was directed to his US travels. I guess that makes us in Canada above the US? Just joking. All the best to the entire Gilmour Party throughout their travels in North America. Have a great couple of shows at RCMH and we will see you on the 9th at Massey Hall. By the way, is David planning any appearances on local radio stations like, say, … Q107 in the street studio at the Hard Rock Cafe?
Steve
[If he is, I'm sure we'll announce it here. I should hope so, anyway! - Features Editor]
Hang on, Brad, was that an indiscriminate slam against New Yorkers?
How do you know that rather over exuberant bunch wasn’t a gaggle of tourists from California?
Dave, Polly and family,
I am so sorry that your family was hassled by a few rabid fans. Please accept the gracious apologies from your American Fans. Most of us are very “family oriented” and resent any assault on our children’s privacy and physical space. It is very hard to not put “another brick in the wall” in your life when we are exposed to other’s stupidity. (What did Forrest Gump say?) Thank you for promoting a passionate compassionate way of life.
I understand that you are also a fan and have been influenced by Jeff Beck. Have you ever had an occasion to see or play with Jeff? I would kill to hear the two of you pay the blues (I consider both of you the best Rock/Blues guitar players in the world!) I’ll be wearing my Jeff Beck tour shirt to the show tonight (and hope to wear your tour shirt to Jeff’s show!). Hope to meet some fans at the Heartland Brewery before the show!
Peace, Love and Understanding,
The Happy Epicurean
this one is for claude. in the montréal press today there was a huge page of madonna. she is coming in montréal and it is the only city she visits in canada. claude, in despite of seeing the great man,console yourself with the material girl…
sorry david for this unrespectful welcome in u.s.a. hope in canada is gonna be better…
sylvie de montréal.
I’m sorry to hear of my fellow Americans behaving like a bunch of idiots. I do have to say though that David is one of the greatest “rockstars” of all time, and thats just what happens when your that famous{remember the Beatles landing in the U.S.}. So I just don’t see why anyone is surprised. I would be a little flattered myself. I am very sorry though to hear that Davids family were involved. That is unfortunate.
I don’t really know what else to add re: the airport ‘welcoming party’
It’s a shame that those people could not afford David and his family the respect and courtesy they deserve. The last thing anyone needs after a long flight is a bunch of loonies swarming all over them. Good grief what the hell is wrong with some people.
F.ed, you defo need those pointy sticks of yours now.
As a fellow New Yorker, it saddens me to hear that Mr. Gilmour and his family were harrassed by unruly fans who gathered at JFK for a glimpse of him.
As one who works in this industry and travels quite a bit, it’s rather disturbing having to deal with rabid fans. They will never understand that at the end of the day the artist in question is human just like you and I.
And as much as you enjoy your privacy so do those artist. Even more so.
It is my hope that all of us understand how special it is to have Mr. Gilmour preforming here in the states. After all, the last time he was here was 1994!
Please be respectful. You never know, he may reward our kindness with a wonderful version of “Fearless” or “Fat Old Sun”
I hate to admit it, but I feel that if I had heard David was at the airport, I would’ve rushed there. But the pushiness and the apparently aggressive behaviour and such… I completely disagree with. I will try my very hardest to meet David after or before the show at Massey Hall, but if he just walks past… that’s that! After all, in the end it’s about the music.
Hello again Mr Fe/Ed what a shame about David’s reception at the airport, I think a lot of the people responsible for doing these thoughtless actions are in the main not David’s real fans.
I’m sure the vast majority of fan’s here would be mortified at the thought of upsetting our musical hero and his family.
I think we may see almost everything that was signed on ebay quite soon!.
Personally I wouldn’t want to meet David unless he is pleased to meet me, I’m just another stranger to him and for all he knows I could be a complete nutter not a good recipe for a nice meeting.
I understand peoples desire for autographs but is it worth bugging the hell out of someone you are supposed to respect.
I just hope his young children were not scared witless by those people.
If the people who did this want David to tour more often this is NOT the way to encourage him to come again is it?
I hope you all have a great time over there getting lots of practice in for the RAH in May (as if you need it)
)
well . . . I am mortified at hearing of the problems David, Polly and the family had upon their arrival. I don’t want to go into a lengthy rant about how rude, selfish and inconsiderate we the human race have become (especially in this country I hate to admit . .) I think that topic (or close enough) has been addressed to death here already. I would like to venture out and say that the crowds coming up in the next weeks will be making up for any nonsense in the beginning – of that I am sure.
and for you F’ed . . . . I’m just delighted to hear that “Coming Back to Life” is special to you too . . . just makes me that much fonder of you . . .
one week from tomorrow . . . . . . I’ll have a 4 hour drive from my home to Chicago . . . we’ll be listening to OAI (and misc. PF of course) ALLLLLLLLLL the way there (and of course, we have the portable stereo for the hotel room) . . . . . heading straight . . . into the shining sun . . .
xxoo
don’t forget F’ed . . . . next Wednesday . . . Gibson’s Steakhouse next to the theater . . . you’re “Sven” . . . . no one but us will ever know . . .
[I'll wear a fake moustache. - Features Editor]
I am going crazy with anticipation. I have never been this excited for a show in my life. I was a late bloomer and my introduction to floyd was live in 94 so I was able to sleep before that show. The night before the album came out here I couldn’t sleep, just watched the meltdown DVD and pulse video all nite. Tonite will be tough since my tickets are for wednesday. I can’t believe I will have seen dark side played live (94) and possibly echoes to. I still can’t believe “the time has come, the songs is ” not”over. thought I’d something more to say.”
shame on you jfk people,you should be punished by having your tickets taken away.
we were the luckey 2 and only 2 tickets at our ticketmaster for the wed.chicago show,sadly for my husband he cannot attend,i will be going with a friend,it will take a long time for his disappointment to fade.
i cant wait till the 12th ,and really dont dare show my excitement anymore ,like rubbing salt into the wound
In regards to Mr. Matt Parish’s post: There is nothing better than seeing a concert or a bunch of concerts with your dad. It is a very good idea that you take him even though he did bad on a test. My father and I attended some wonderful events together wheb I was a teen, Rush @ Hartford Civic Center, The Rolling Stones @ Olympic Stadium in Montreal ( I was 15).Now, At the age of 31, I appreciate these times and many others on a regular basis. These events helped form a bond( cause we both love to play AIR GUITAR) that keeps us in regular contact to the day, him in VT and me in Colorado.
I wish he was going with me to Kodak Theatre and Gibson Amphitheatre…but, I will go and give him a call before the show, just cause.
Enjoy your time at this extraordinary chance to be graced by a true Master of His Craft.
A man on the inside looking out,
Dan
Fedmeister…Tom
I think we’re all in violent agreement here that the word “awesome” is incorrectly applied… Use it correctly or don’t use it at all I say!
What the …..???
“I don’t know if he does like it, Brad. I believe he likes cricket, which is similar. – Features Editor”
Fedmeister! Stop drinking… put the bottle down and step away from the bar…
[Yeah, I know. That was slightly half-arsed, wasn't it? It's the same kind of thing, though. - Features Editor]
Dear FED and all of you
do you remember Mr Gilmour is a great rock star? Do you remember a rock show and tour? I think rockbiz system is not a paradise for young children or they have to consider their “different” way of life. We all love Mr Gilmour and his fantastic music,but the daily exhibition of the “new” family and “new” love sometime is so heavy…Really,with love
diana
PS. Hello Linda – another sensible Man Utd Fan.
A few more wins, FEd, that’s all we need and you won’t be able to catch us……
hows it going vicky . nice to see another lady united fan . united are playing arsenal next sunday so i hope we can win there . though i am sure david is not hoping the same :-)
peace
Linda
Caption-
‘No one had the faintest idea how Wurzel had stowed away on the Astoria’
I would like to add my voice to the chorus of fans who feel awful about the way David and his family were treated upon arrival in the U.S. I too think that this does not represent the vast majority of fans, most of whom would certainly treat David with respect and kindness. So, please pass along our warmest greetings, our deep appreciation for the fact that he is touring here, and our profound hope that there be no more such “incidents” during his stay.
Regards,
Irv
My apologies for the way my fellow Americans greeted David. People can be quite rude. I hope it’s not like that in every city, but I bet it probably is going to be. Keep in mind for next tour, we are not all that way.
FEd:
David must remember he is a celebrity and will attract a certain number of those fans who wish to see and interact with their idol.
It is the life he has chosen so he should expect it. I do not know the details but I do think he should reconsider before taking little ones on tour. It is a bit unrealistic that he should expect to arrive here after all the HYPE and not be approached.
I hope this incident is not repeated however.
I am very dissapointed that some people botherd David to an unacceptable point, I have to think the individuals who did that do not come around here. Those that were rude probably only know him from Pink Floyd and were told of his arrival by REAL fans. What do I mean by real fans? Simple, those who respect David enough to realize the situation, maybe give a well wish or two and then LET THE MAN BE!! No one likes to get swarmed.
Sorry, I should of remember to put this in mt last post, but I was wondering if anyone saw the Soprano’s this week. The show ended with “One of These Days” and it played through the credits. I was wondering, is that something they can just use or do they need permission (I’d imagine they do but from who?)
[They would have needed permission from the songwriter(s) and publisher, Joe. - Features Editor]
[picture the tone of some mindless Yankee adolescent parroting it on the streets. Now where was I....]
Mindless Yankee adolescent parroting it on the streets?
oh boy, I’ve got my gander up now.
What’s wrong with that? Imitation, ia, after all, the sincerest form of flattery.
(Disclaimer: this is, in no way, a personal attack, it is a genuine attempt at communication)
God bless the “mindless Yankee adolescent”
I’ve got one myself, and I’m very proud of her, she’s getting to grips with the UK and our weird ways (Try explaining sleeping policeman to a street wise Yankee adolescent….mindless or not, it’s quite a challenge)
I’ve been away from commenting on the website for a while due to a cold (and a bloody cracked rib that makes sneezing a thing from nightmares)…but I’ve really enjoyed reading the posts from the people that remember why we came here in the first place…. because we love the music.
I do so wish that everyone would put their differences aside and remember why they came here…a particular song, maybe a certain chord, or perhaps a T shirt bought so many years ago that doesn’t fit anymore….
We love our music and we’ll debate endlessly about it…. and every other darn thing under the sun.
We’ll beg and plead for our particular take on things to be expressed, because we rely on the music to speak for us.
But our legacy will be our children, and they aren’t mindless, they are priceless.
They will take our David Gilmour, and our Pink Floyd and challenge us to do more.
There was a post earlier, (and I’m sorry I can’t give credit to it, but I’m hoping F’ed can) about supporting the new bands, because in 20 years or so, we can say, we were there, and they ROCKED
Give the youngsters a break….after all, when I was a youngster, Rock and Roll was deemed to be the end of civilisation, and just look at how excellent we are now. Here we all are, defying convention, loving the music and having a bloody good time.
Once the tour is over, and there are no more airport mob scenes to endure, I hope the Gilmour family can sit back and relax with us and be proud of what’s been achieved.
We’ve taken the music out there, we’ve thrown the gauntlet down, now let’s sit back and watch them run with it.
Helen (proud mother of a mindless Yankee adolescent)
Hmm recieved some info that a NY radio station is claiming a special guest tonight. Not sure if its true or not, but if it is, I sure hope the “Special guest” is there tommorow night too when im there.
Hello F.E. Are you making a late night of it, or will we here in North America have to wait until tommorow for the details of tonight’s concert?Just wondering if I should wait up or go to beddybyes at my normal hour.
[I'm going to bed soon and will get up at the crack of dawn for you, mate. I'll be back when it's a little after midnight in New York. Judging from the previous concerts, no one really posted much before midnight. - Features Editor]
i think it’s terrible and those people who pestered david at jfk airport should feel ashamed. if i were david, i’d see what happens the next time he gets off a plane with his family and if the same things happens, i would just say “f*ck it!” and go straight home. i’m sorry, he’s not the pope and he’s not a bloody backstreet boy. i don’t buy this “he should have expected it” nonsense. what’s wrong with expecting some space? we knew his family would be with him. he’s doing the damn shows, that’s all he’s obliged to do for you grasping people. he doesn’t need to be hassled the moment he steps off a plane and his wife and kids certainly don’t need it either. remember that david is a rock god to us, but he’s a father and husband to people far more important to him than us lot. how scary it must have been for those kids to see and hear lots of big people calling for and lunging at their daddy. how very sad for grown men to behave like that (grow up!) for the sake of a bloody autograph. perhaps david should have spent the seven hours on that plane signing various things so that he could give a pile of autographs to his manager and say “there’s their bloody autographs, now keep them away from me!” maybe it would have been worth sitting on that plane for another hour until all the brats had got their goodies and cleared off.
Good afternoon, F.Ed,
Welcome to the States, David, family, and crew.
Clemens, I am on board with the pointy stick program. I could even be a distributor, and we could all be Card Carrying members of the Angry Mob. How about a special pointy stick that’s real gnarly and covered in Poison Oak, reserved for especially rude people who want to complain about where David plays.
I am sorry, but I can’t resist something. I was looking at baby names and meanings the other day, and totally by coincidence, came across Claude… It has Latin origins, and means Lame… I am not saying anything else.
If we are going after awesome’s meaning and correct use what’s next, the meaning of is? Oh yeah. that’s been done.
Again, welcome to the USA, I hope your next encounter goes smoother than the last.
Have a good day, all
Mike
[Baseball, rounders, cricket... It's close enough! You knew what I meant. As for photos, then there's a nice one of David and Dick on page six of the Gallery if you haven't already seen it. The next picture we get of Dick, I'll dedicate it to you, mate. - Features Editor]
i knew what you meant , it’s just that people outside of the uk find it very hard to understand the rules of cricket . i know i don;t understand them and i have been to see it live at the cricket old trafford . my dad took me there when we were in manchester for a trip to the football old trafford . after many fatherly explainations i still could’nt get my head round the gane :-) then again why would anyone understand rounders any better ?
as you know my posts are never meant to be taken too seriously ( unless for some insane reason i make comments about religion or politics or something like that !) i am about as deep as a teaspoon me :-)
i found the picture of dick parry you told me about . so the 2 great musucians did have a go at red sky at night together . how cool :-) i had’nt been to the gallery in a while i must admit .
thanks for the gracious offer of a picture dedication . i would like that very much :-)
one last thing . would you mind terribly if i said a huge big happy birthday to my dad who is celebrating it tommorrow . thanks fet ed :-)
peace
Linda
[Of course I wouldn't mind. "Happy birthday for tomorrow, Linda's Dad... even though I hear you support Manchester United!" Pity. I don't understand cricket or baseball, funnily enough. Both are dreadfully slow and involve much waiting around, so therefore they are similar in my book! - Features Editor]
“Solar eclipses are more common than David Gilmour performances in the United States.”
Well, there was just a solar eclips last week and whaddya know-here’s David!
I’m sorry to hear he was hassled at the airport.Some people are in need of FEd’s pointy stick.
Just a funny moment this afternoon. While driving, I stopped to make a turn. “Money” was on the radio and across the street was a gas station whose “quick mart” was called “On the Run”. I love moments like those.
RCMH UPDATE:
Still waiting for tickets while today’s Gaggle of Gilmourrim drink it up at Heartland Brewery. Tom, Shelly, and Wendy are names that you might remember…
About New Yorkkas and our attitudes….I won’t say much beyond one must be wary of generalizations…
No offense taken here by the way. I live here and know what a real New Yorker is…..
More RCMH later…..
[There are rude people everywhere, mate. Polly was hassled at the Mermaid Theatre in London. Perhaps you saw the photos. Anyway, enjoy the show tonight. I'm going to be here from half past midnight your time adding fan comments, so if that's not too late for you on a work night, feel free to spill the beans then. - Features Editor]
Thanks alot, NYC fans who mobbed David. Of the places David’s been so far, and the countries David has visited, this is the first time I recall a blog entry where F.Ed has had to ask people to leave him alone and show him more respect. I would not have faulted him one bit if he got back on the plane and went straight to Toronto. All that behavior does is fuel the stereotype of NYC being a town of nothing but enema insertion points. Thanks for giving David (a 60 year old man who has spent 7 hours on a plane, which is taxing enough as it is, with a young family in tow) a nice, warm, USA welcome by hounding, pestering and demanding autographs like he’s freaking Santa Claus. I sure hope when he gets to Chicago that people are a little more respectful. No, a LOT more respectful.
With all of the people on this side of the pond demanding a stop at their hometown, demanding a 3 hour set list, and crybabying about everything, I wouldn’t be surprised if he didn’t come here again.
Sorry, F.Ed, but when people treat people with that much blatant selfishness and disrespect, It burns me.
To the (I’m sure) overwhelming majority of us that aren’t like that, especially the ones going to the shows, please give David a better example of American hospitality and kindness than we have seen at the airport.
Sorry for venting, but come on, people, grow up.
Regards,
Mike
What a sorry country we live in where we applaude the antics of papparazzi type stalking so we can all get our bit (photo or autograph) of our hero’s. And at what expense? How would you feel if it were your family? Can’t you just be glad the Gilmour’s are coming here? Talk about cut off your nose to spite your face. Our apologies to the Gilmour family and crew. When I read this I felt the ‘ranter’ on a UK web site was probably saying ‘I told you so’. Selfish people, please don’t ruin this for the rest of us who care. These people have two months yet of touring befor they can get back to their homes. Let’s not make this the last time they will ever want to come here.
9 more days and I will be flying to Chicago to see Mr. Gilmour and I want to savor every moment. Can’t believe I missed the Floyd all these years. Was into opera. sheesh! Thank heavens I ‘discovered’ David Gilmour and the music befor he decided to grace this country with a tour. Whew! Would have missed the whole deal. Not interested at all in Waters(sorry. But Mr. Gilmour’s voice and music and guitar are superb. And all the ladies I work with think he is a mighty fine looking man. Excuse us please, Mrs. Gilmour (Polly)…Welcome to all the Gilmour’s and the band and crew!!
[Hang on, Brad, was that an indiscriminate slam against New Yorkers?
How do you know that rather over exuberant bunch wasn't a gaggle of tourists from California?]
Stephen, I wouldn’t characterize it as a “slam” per se. It is widely known that indigenous people from the areas around Manhattan Island, New Jersey & Brooklyn have what many have termed as the “New York Attitude”. Anyone who denies it exists is himself in denial.
This is a characteristic that is both genetic and environmental. So even if both parents of someone weren’t from that area originally, transplanting there can result in acquiring the condition.
But I guess you are right. It could have been a bunch of unruly tourists from California.
Or it could have even been a group of demonstrators from one of the countries that David is not traveling to on the tour.
MAaayyybeee it was really government agents that were there trying to test the Gilmour entourage’s security.
Or maybe it was really a bunch of school children waiting for their lawsuit money because they didn’t get royalties for singing “Hey, Teacher…leave those kids alone!”
But I really think it might have been workers for Kentucky Fried Chicken there protesting the arrival of David Gilmour since he is a supporter of animal rights and KFC is supposed to be a big violator of them.
Or, it might have just been some overzealous, home grown, New Yorkers that have overbearing personalities and no fear to open their mouths about it.
In New York, if you are loud and arrogant, it is not seen as rude. It is normal and that’s okay because that is how some were raised and it’s part of their culture and they don’t know anything else. It’s how you take it that really matters. And I take it with a grain of salt.
(Can anyone see me right now with my tongue in cheek??)
Could someone please pass me the ladle? This pot needs a bit more stirring….tee-hee
(Hope I didn’t get you pumped up too much Stephen)
Nice to see that “Take a Breath” is going to get some air time here in the US. I think that track will take off here.
Thanks for all you do FEd….
[I couldn't agree more, mate. That song's dear to me, too. - Features Editor]
REf COMING BACK TO LIFE:
I cant stress enough how much I agree with Frost and yourself Ed ” Coming back to life” is an absolute gem of raw emotion that proves that David can indeed with WORDS write a timeless classic . The whole mood of this song is so heartfelt its unreal. Anybody that has felf low at any stage of their life should sit in a darkened room put this song on and if anybody still disagrees with me watch the gospel version on his dvd.
When David last played this at the stratpack gig myself and my partner choked back tears . Its a place not a song.
Rgds Geoff Duffy
What happened at JFK was terrible, I know how distressing my kid`s would have found it.
But we shouldn`t be too hard on our American friends as it appears to be a minority, there are lots of postings from genuine US fans here, who are completely embarresed by the affair.
Fedmeister,
Wow, that’s late for you! You can definitely expect a post from me later. Thanks!
By the way, I’m seventh on line now with about fifty behind me. If I don’t get in tonight I at least have tomorrow….
The ‘fans’ at the airport were probably ebay autograph hounds, but I dont doubt there are also some delusional zealots mixed in with that bunch. How awful for the kids.
I hope that people who buy high priced tickets and autographs on ebay realize how they are hurting David, his family and his real fans.
p.s. on a side note, actor George Clooney has advised people to report bogus sightings to any websites that stalk celebrities to protect them. Please people, If you see David & Family anywhere please do not give out information where they are!. Hopefully us real fans can make sure they have a comfortable visit and are not hassled.
Clemens, maybe when you’re older and wiser. I hate the internet – forums/blogs are silly. I try to reply as seldom as possible. I’m sick of the internet; it’s ugly and boring – like a trucker hat. Everyone wants functionality – which is corporate, tedious, homogenizing and pathetic. I try to have as little to do with the internet as possible – It kills me slowly… If you need me, I’ll be enjoying life with my family and friends. If you agree to be my lookout while I paste ten foot tall paintings of people f*cking buildings, we can discuss whatever it is you want to discuss.
Hysteron proteron
[Maybe it is time for this discussion to end, guys. - Features Editor]
Caption…
(David thinking)
“Wonder why Nick doesn’t like pie crust.They’re tender,flaky and oh so yummy.Just don’t get it.Must be on an island somewhere.Hey, there’s an idea for a new song!”
I’m not even going to try to explain how excited I am about tomorows show because theres no way I could. I will be looking for everyone across the street from radio city music hall around 4:45 but I’m under 21 and I don’t drink anyway so me and my friend probably wont go to the bar everyone is heading to but it will still be nice to meet some new David Gilmour fans.
I hope it’s not to much to ask for the other people on this blog that will be there not to let me know what tonights setlist is……I read all the other ones but I don’t want any idea what he plays tonight.
One thing is for sure…..I will not be disapointed with anything that is played. See you all at 4:45 (as long as I make it there by then).
Please don’t spoil the setlist!!
[You'll have to give Fan Fare a miss for one day, Kevin. It will be mentioned. Sorry! - Features Editor]
I think the main difference between cricket and baseball is whether you’re eating hotdogs or cucumber sandwiches.
Also, if there’s a Chesterfield sofa on the pitch, it’s probably cricket.
[Ah, I see. I'll take note of that. - Features Editor]
Shame on those hounds. This does not sit well with me. I thought NYC had a reputation where celebraties were not hasstled or stalked.If I remember correctly Macca did not have this kind of hasstle. Welcome to North America David and family; and may your stay be sweet. I am sorry of what has happened.
Hi Fea. Ed. and David’s fans—
Sorry about the rush at JFK but those people probably just were thrilled to see david, and yeah I’m sorry if it freaked out the young’uns but doesn’t he get mobbed when walking the streets of London? I have to admit that if I was in close proximity and he wasn’t eating supper or something, I would figure out a way to say hello without tackling him. Okay so maybe I would tackle him. Oh and I’m diggin’ the facial hair as well..such a sexy, sexy man.
See ya in Chicago baby,
Elizxabeth
[One can be "thrilled" without acting selfishly, surely. - Features Editor]
Hang on, Brad, was that an indiscriminate slam against New Yorkers?
How do you know that rather over exuberant bunch wasn’t a gaggle of tourists from California?
–
Stop that! Why I oughta’……
As a NYer who has transplanted to California, let’s just leave the incident as, some overly enthusisatic fans overstepped their bounds in an irrational moment of exuberance. It’s not a bad NY’er thing, it was just excitable poor judgement. Won’t happen again Mr. Gilmour. We the people of these United States promise you that.
Have a lovely American tour.
peter
Well I got to third in line but no luck. I’ll post again later, but I’m happy I at least have tickets for tomorrow!
I’ve just a couple of pictures from today because I was on line almost the whole time, but I’ll have more tomorrow….
Caption:
A wary Cap’n Gilmour watches the mutiny of the crew, he’d feared as much after telling them the SS Astoria was about to set sail for Montreal!
My son whom I just asked what do you want to tell david gilmour tonite.. says.
David I love you… and sorta moved his mouth like gilmour lost in comfortably numbs lead.
But from a long time fan who just didnt get tickets watching you on High Definition is enuf for me these dayz. Release PULSE in HDef!
Good luck in USA. Im sure Boston fans would have greeted ya better!
-^=
I’m really sorry that David and family were treated poorly at JFK- Don’t hold it against us!! I’m sooo looking froward to tomorrow night-I can’t believe it’s finally here. Today is my birthday and this is the BEST present ever!!! See ya tomorrow!!!
[Happy birthday, Jackie. Enjoy tomorrow's concert. - Features Editor]
Hey everybody! How are ye? I’d like to share with everyone in expressing their regrets over the disgraceful behavior of so-called “fans” at JFK. Hall of Shame inductees one and all. One of these days I’m going to cut them into little pieces. So I better be careful with that axe.
Seriously though, when I first heard the news of this conduct, I, as an American (Scottirican actually) living in upstate NY, couldn’t help but feel embarrassed.
I’d like to thank you, F.Ed, for acknowledging that these were the juvenile actions actions of a “few bad eggs” and that this sort of conduct doesn’t typify westerners. I’m also very assured that David and Polly are as equally discerning. I sincerely hope they enjoy the rest of their stay. -Joe
PS To real fans: “Please bear in mind that David’s family are with him and think how you would feel if your family was being hassled in this manner.”
This is not as yet confirmed as 100% fact…but…
I have heard from someone that a friend called during the NYC show (there’s those damn cellphones again!) and that Crosby & Nash showed up and performed with Dave & Co. on “On An Island” and “The Blue.”
If true…WOW. :-)
[Hey Ryan. That would be good, wouldn't it? It's true, you know. - Features Editor]
Thank you so much to you and your family for making the trek to North America Mr. Gilmour. Looking forward to seeing you in Toronto.
Fed, I have pictures I would like to post to you, how do I do it, just cut and paste?
Oh by the way when the tour is over, does this website end as well, I will be very saddened, I may not write every day, because i hate typing, but I read it everyday, and it will be missed.
Thank you for all your dedication FED.
[That would be great, thanks. You can send them to us directly. I'll e-mail you the details. - Features Editor]
Apologies on behalf of obnoxious NY’ers -we aren’t the only ones I’m afraid.
AND – I CAN’T WAIT TO SEE DAVID TOMORROW NIGHT AND I”M PROUD TO SHOUT IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I want to express my disdain for people hounding David. We are lucky to have him here in the States. We are very fortunate to have him release an album, or tour , for that matter. I would like an autograph from David too: But you know what? Its more important for him to be relaxed and combfortable while he is here. When I am playing a gig, and trying to get into that zone of musicianship, the last thing I want to do is talk to some drunken idiot that keeps hounding me. That is what most likely he feels like on a larger scale. I can’t account for the New Yorker’s behavior. They most likely are not as laid back and cool as us Midwesterners.Chill out and have some gratitude that David is here at all. Make him a figurative cup of tea,will you? See you in Chicago. Cory
The N.Y. welcome reminds me of a time when I worked at Lake Powell. Robert Redford kept his boat there, and came in to fuel his boat up one day. I just happened to be at the spot he pulled in at, and he started talking to me, so I was bullshitting with him about nothing in perticular. We had been instructed way ahead of time not to pester him when he came in..so I became worried when a houseboat full of older women docked thier boat close to us. The women started heading down the dock to the marina store, and most of them were about 50 yards away. When all of a sudden a heard this terrible scream, I looked over much to my horror, and saw this gastly women yelling to her friends, run back!!!..(IT’S REDFORD!!!, IT’S REDFORD!!!). Robert just smilled and said untie me quick, put it on my bill, and was gone just like that.
After that moment, I realized how much celebrities sacrafice for thier fame…I hope David can blow it off as well.
“By chance two seperate classes meet, and I am you, and what I see is me”….help me with this one Fed, is that how the song goes?
["Strangers passing in the street, By chance two separate glances meet, And I am you and what I see is me. And do I take you by the hand, And lead you through the land, And help me understand the best I can…" Echoes. Good point, Stephen. I think some ladies need to control their hormonal urges better, myself. - Features Editor]
This may have been mentioned already but may I suggest that those “fans” at the airport are really professional autograph seekers who can’t wait to get home and list it on ebay?
I see that lot quite often ( I live in LA. Yes I will be at the Kodak on April 19th) and they tend to be the rudest most demanding sort.
Response to Joe’s comments (not this Joe. I hope this doesn’t seem schizophrenic):
“David must remember he is a celebrity and will attract a certain number of those fans who wish to see and interact with their idol”
Although I think David realizes this (not speaking for David), I don’t think it’s unreasonable for him to expect proper behavior from fans especially if they can clearly see his family with him. Respectful fans will feel privelged to interact with him when they buy a ticket and attend a show. That’s a special kind of intimacy.
“It is the life he has chosen so he should expect it.It is a bit unrealistic that he should expect to arrive here after all the HYPE and not be approached.”
David has been in the music business and has lived a high profile life for over 40 years. I’m sure he’s expected a lot of attention, wanted or not, more so in the past. But in this stage of his life this type of attention is is not only unwanted, it’s unwarranted and unwelcoming. “Expecting” it is one thing. He should never have to accept it.
On a lighter note, I thought the April Fools gag was a riot, F.Ed. I wanted to fool somebody with an upcoming Crosby, Gilmour and Nash album gag but never got around to it. Oh well.
[You're spot on, Joseph. It's not about how badly someone wants an autograph, how big a fan they think they are, where you're from or remembering that David is a celebrity and, therefore, should have to put up with these scenarios (the latter is a cop out for shameful behaviour and gets right up my nose). It's about being respectful and considerate and treating others as you would wish to be treated yourself. Some people are respectful, other's aren't. Simple as. The people who pester David when he's with his family are not respectful. Surely it doesn't take much for anyone to realise that maybe, just maybe, David would rather be left alone at such moments. - Features Editor]
Good Evening,
I hope that everybody’s stay here in the U.S. is safe and plesant. I was wondering if David plans on playing on any of the late night shows here in the states ie; The Tonight Show with Jay Leno or Late Night with David Letterman. Especially since Leno tapes in Los Angeles and Letterman tapes in New York city? This would be very different than a full blown concert and would get the new album even more exposure. Just wondering.
Thank You,
Mark from Virginia
[If so, we'll be the first to let you know. - Features Editor]
Joe nailed it, “It is a bit unrealistic that he should expect to arrive here after all the HYPE and not be approached.”
Dear F.ed…
Major rock stars do not walk through public airports in North America. Just because David doesn’t think of himself as a rock star anymore doesn’t mean he won’t be “MOBBED” as he strolls off his plane. People think he’s a rock GOD for goodness sake! They WORSHIP him!! He’s the KING of COOL!!! They just can’t be gentlemanly and polite around him. They want his picture. They want to see him, touch him, and get his autograph. They will not remember their manners around his wife and children. They will forget everything when they see him in person and they will do everything they can to get something from him. They are very passionate about David and I’m sure they just couldn’t help themselves. It’s easy to pass these people off as rude, crude eBay hawks but in reality they were probably just fans and they were probably overwhelmed to see this rock LEGEND…this rock GOD…coming towards them in a public airport.
David…
You don’t realize the effect you have on people over here. You and Polly need to watch your bums and the kids bums. Never mind the press and acting like a normal airline passenger walking through the airport terminal. You’re a VIP for goodness sake. Take the VIP exit and stay safe luv. See you in Toronto inside Massey Hall. NOT at the airport…LOL
AND…
A BIG WELCOME TO NORTH AMERICA!!! WOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOO You’re HERE!!! :-)))))))))))))))
P.S. F.ed. I’ve never personally mobbed anyone in me life. Oh, I tell a lie. I did run up and hug Tom Jones one time at the Airport in Toronto. But I can be excused. I was only 12 and very young and foolish…and after all…it WAS Tom Jones…so it wasn’t that unusual! ;-)
[If these people care so much for David and his wishes, they'd give him all the space he requires, particularly when getting his wife and children safely to their hotel after a long flight is his priority. I'm sorry, but no one has the right to expect pictures, autographs or to touch him! That's pure selfishness as far as I'm concerned. - Features Editor]
Lets talk about the music and perforfance and stop all of this crap about some New York city fans.
Sorry to hear about the JFK incident. I consider myself a huge Floyd fan and I would love to meet the band, but not like that. I was kind of hoping that David would have called me to play on this tour, but Mr. Manzanera was an excellent choice. Until I get the call from David to join the band, I will give him his space and continue to listen to the great music that he has provided his fans.
Hey Fed – Do you think you can put in a word for me with Jon Carin about playing with him in Roger’s band this summer?
Just kidding. Have a great day.
Caption: Dave sits down and catches a breath of relief after getting to the hotel. “That wasn’t so bad, at least I didn’t have to drive through New Jersey!”
Less than 21 hours to go for the 5th at RCMH…
There is, unfortunately, nothing we can do to erase what happened at JFK…all we can do is show our respect at the shows.
I think I’ll be too much in awe to make a sound…I really can’t wait to leave work early and take the train in and get ready for the show…I can’t believe it’s already time.
I also can’t wait to wake up early to read the set list!!!
See you all tomorrow night!!! I’ll be at the Pig N Whistle if anyone’s interested…
PS: Fed – this blog HAS been the highlight for me for a long time now…I haven’t written much, but I’ve read everything – YOU ROCK!
I’ve been waiting for David Gilmour to come to America my entire life. Now that he’s here, and I am but a poor student, I unfortunatly missed the show. However, tomorow a new day dawns and I will do everything humanly possible not to miss that show, even if it means scaling the walls of Radio City or robbing a scalper.
Hello world out there.I’m leaving @midnight4\5 to head down to N.Y.C. to see Mr. Gilmour and friends. Down from “UPSTATE” N.Y.–Rochester that is!!! I have waited 42 years for this man to do another solo tour and no-one,no-one at all is going to ruin it ,especially some stooooopid yahoo’s at the airport.Whoever you were,you ought to be ashamed of yourselves.
To David and his family I apoligize for the MORON’S who made your welcome to the states less than welcoming. Hey Fed? Don’t these idiots realise that David’s wife has taken most if not all of those great pics that we all see on this blog????
Anyhow-I’m off to RCMH to see Wed. nites show.I’ll blog back on Thurs. to let everyone know how the show by THEE NUMBER ONE GUITARIST IN THE WORLD was. Toodle-Loo Mates.
[Unfortunately, these idiots are out for all they can get and all too easily forget what they've already been given, mate. Enjoy the next show. I look forward to hearing about it. - Features Editor]
I’m probably not the first to report, but David changed the ‘On An Island’ set around so that he could be joined onstage by David Crosby and Graham Nash for a few songs. They sang harmony vocals on On An Island, The Blue and Shine On before returning between encore songs to perform their song Find The Cost of Freedom acapella with David. The second set was essentially the same as usual and included Fat Old Sun.
It was a wonderful evening and it was worth the price of admission for Echoes alone. Thanks David – see you again tomorrow night!
John Oreovicz
[You are! - Features Editor]
I’m not sure if anyone has posted this, but, there was a recent movie called “The Squid and the Whale” that used “Hey You” as part of the story. They also played bits of the song throughout the movie. Just thought my fellow Floyd fans would appreciate the info. (ps. its actually a pretty good flick if you are into Wes Anderson films).
Any news on the setlist?
RCMH: View from the outside…
Good Morning, Fedmeister!
I won’t be able to give you the detail on what happened inside, but it was very cool haning out with our fellow blog mates on the outside. As a group, we represented five different states with four of us visiting New York City for the first time. It was a great communion of sharing stories about our live show experiences, Pink Floyd, and this Blog. Yes, we even spoke about our fearless Fedmeister (all good stuff…’onest, as Rudders would say).
On line (or cue as you would say in the UK) there must have been a good fifty or sixty strong hopin for reserved tickets that were not picked up on time. Special note to those at other venues: if you’re pickin up tickets you better get there on time.
About fifteen got in tonight on stand-by (and I missed the cut by three). The last three to get in were a family: a father and two of his adolescent sons who obviously had never seen the Floyd live. The dad was so pumped he “high fived” people. That was a great thing to watch, and a story I’m sure David and Polly would like to know.
Outside RCMH were fans of all kinds. I met a guy who was of East Indian decent, another couple from Texas who spent a lot of money to be in NYC, and a poor middle aged guy on heart medication, Jeff from Connecticut, who waited on line for four hours but didn’t get in.
There had to have been hundreds of late comers, and I’m sure the word should get out about being on time. Well after 8:30pm people kept streaming in past unlucky hold outs who asked anyone and everyone at the front enterance if they had any spare tickets.
From what I saw, with the exception on two or three “anxious” fans without tickets, people were very well behaved. I walked away via a side street to the same door I listened to the sound check earlier on and again heard the music booming through despite the doors being closed. It sounded….really good….
Heartland gang: I had to leave, but it was great meeting you!!! I’ll post pictures tomorrow am.
[Sorry to hear that you weren't lucky tonight, Angelo. - Features Editor]
So who saw the show tonight…..Let’s hear about it!!!
Dear feature editors and especially to MR & Mrs Gilmour and family: I am not going to apologize for the reaction that a ‘superstar’ receives whenever they come into port or a town. I am not going to put down any group of fans whether is be americans, or otherwise. The excitement is there and it should to some extent be appreciated. I was not aware nor should i be that Mr. Gilmour would be bringing his young children around the world with him I was shocked somewhat that Polly was made mentioned of on this tour. I live again 8 hrs from New York City and though it would not be in my nature to “rush” the Gilmour family and his friends i have to admit i would be very excited indeed. I never seen a so called “celebrity”in person at an airport or any other place for that matter. I do have a question though—Mr. Gilmour is no doubt a ‘family man’ and we all know he ‘did not have to put out another cd or go on another tour’ this has been written multiple times so we all know he is not in this for monetary purposes…But does his children not know that their mother and father are far ‘different’ that lets say myself who has no children? Are they not used to this kind of greeting and not just from americans..I have seen photos of the family up and about in London and they are all in tow..One of David’s sons is well into his teens he must know the impact that his father has on people. Afterall not everyone is knighted by the Queen herself. And what about the Live 8 turn out —there in the audience is Polly with her children what do they think when they see the response and the reactions of his fans…I do not know what happened at JFK airport and I will be the first to say there is no tolerance for ignorance. Eventually if not already David’s children must indeed know that their family is beyond the “everyday” families. I am sure the youngest is still a little bit to young but after all if THE late Princess of wales can bring up two what appear to be wonderful men if anyone remembers they were once children too and had to be taught that their lives are indeed different then i will say mine ( i would love to change places at anytime for a 24 hr period)….Maybe Mr. Gilmour was expecting to have no one at JFK airport??? THat i would imagine would be horrible to say the least but then again i am not in his shoes nor do I live his lifestyle and that of his families…Anyway please extend courtsey to the Gilmours while in North America and on tour–I would love to hear that they will come back for some event in the future….Sorry for your children being so upset by your fans Mr. Gilmour. I was at work and thinking almost every second on what must have been going on through day one of your concert in NYC. Welcome again to North America Mr. & Mrs. Gilmour
Linda
[Again, I think this rather convenient insistence that David's family should know what to expect because they are "different" is missing the point completely. At the risk of getting people on their soapboxes, it is fact that Princess Diana courted publicity and had a civic duty as a Royal. David does not and never has taken advantage of the media to suit his own personal needs. The two simply cannot be compared and it's highly unfair of anyone to suggest that, just because David is a "celebrity", his family should have to tolerate such uncouth behaviour. - Features Editor]
Just got back from the show.. I can say that it was an amazing experience.. The best show I ever been to. It was great that Mr. Crosby and Mr. Nash came out and sang along on some tunes. Was truely a great show. Echoes was a highlight for me. Shine On was brilliantly done, especially after the Gm6 chord, (Sorry guys, I study music) where the drums entered. Just to conclude, the show was absolutely fantastic, it really annoyed me that people were walking about all the time getting up for their stupid bud lights.. But oh well.. David and the band did a fantastic job.. THANK YOU!!
Just got a text message from a friend who was at the show tonight. Crosby and Nash came out for On An Island, Shine On, and Wish You Were Here! Set list also included Fat Old Sun. That’s all I know now. Sounds amazing!
On the subject of JFK, a fan was forcing a copy of The Wall album under David’s nose for him to sign, completely oblivious to my 4 year old son who he managed to hit, freaking him out and making him cry.
Nice one.
[There you go. Upsetting a child for the sake of an autograph. If that doesn't put it all into perspective, then I don't know what will. If anyone can give a better definition of 'selfish', I'll eat an 'On An Island' hat. - Features Editor]
Ahh the sweet sound of Crosby, Gilmour & Nash.
Hopefully the news is true!
-Jon, Nebraska
Tonights show was amazing. Cant wait for the tomorrow night-NY show #2
The first set tonight was mixed due to two very special guest being late!
The most amazing live concert you will ever see!
Just read on the news about tonight’s special guests! am VERY excited for tomorrow night’s show. [I'll let those in attendance this evening pipe up about that] cannot believe the last time I saw Mr. Gilmour I was 14!
Wow, it’s difficult to fathom that showtime is drawing near.
Please, everyone, let’s keep the tension down. I highly doubt those involved in the airport disgrace are people who frequent this site, and as far as labeling people, well, it’s possible that someone who hasn’t heard of David Gilmour might not immediately think “inconsiderate New Yorker,” when hearing of this sad event, but perhaps, “boorish David Gilmour fan.” Stereotypes, in an direction, aren’t very nice.
Can’t wait for a beautiful show in a beautiful venue!
Cheers everyone,
conrad