Night 15: Chicago
Thank you, Toronto. The band enjoyed their stay in your fair city tremendously and, from your comments, it seems you enjoyed having them.
Did you see what David was given to hang on his wall by Sony BMG Canada? Have a look at the Latest News page for that.
The next stop is, of course, Chicago.
As if you needed proof that the band members are enjoying themselves on the road, here’s Phil Manzanera playing the guitar with his teeth – as you do.
We have many more of Polly’s fantastic photos for you. Expect to see them shortly, in all their glory, at davidgilmour.com.
Speaking of which, a few people have asked us which type of camera Polly uses. It’s a Leica 35mm film camera, which she customarily uses with a long lens (don’t ask which long lens, because I don’t know).
Anyway, if you’re heading to Chicago’s Rosemont Theater tonight for the latest from David’s hugely successful ‘On An Island’ tour, have a good one.
If you don‘t want to know the setlist, please don’t read the comments that follow each blog entry.
If you do want to know the setlist, please don’t ask me for it! It will be among the comments, trust me on that. You just have to look for it.
So, if you’ll be there tonight, be sure to let us know how it goes, won’t you?
Thats one cool picture of Phil. I predict a million caption contest entries
heres one for the off:
Phil heard about the Cheesey PF songs and thought he would try out the cheesestrings for himself.
OR
the roadies decision to attach magnetic strings to phil’s guitar played havoc with his metal fillings
Of course, no mention of this fabulous tour would be complete without a tip-o-the-bowler to our fearless Features Editor. There must be an insane amount of material to filter through each hours or so and yet it’s done efficiently and cheerfully.
Thanks for not only keeping up with us, thanks for keeping us up on all things David. Great work! Cheers.
[Thank you very much, Wray. I appreciate that. - Features Editor]
At last! David is in town! I hope David, The Gilmour family and the band/crew and their families enjoy their stay in Chitown.
Cant wait for tomorrow!
Jeff in Chicago
If anyone with an inside ear comes to read this : Do you know what I miss ? A bit of solo guitar on Echoes… The three notes on the Bb/A/G# before the first verse and the (nearly chromatic) solo beetween the verses…
That put aside : JUST – GREAT.
GREAT PHIL! This pictures is fantastic! I love very much reading that the band members are enjoying themselves! I think this is the best way to enjoy the fans too! Every show seems a great friends’ party! And this blog too! I enjoy myself very much!
Great work, David and the others! Great work FEd! Greetings to all the wives and the children of the band too (in particular Polly – who take wonderful pictures – and yours, Fed)
HAVE A GREAT EVENING!
L!
David, Band, and Crew:
Welcome to the midwest! We are all pleased you made it. I never thought April 12 and 13th would get here!
-Jon, Nebraska
David and crew,
I hope your stay in Chicago is warm and friendly. I am a few hours away, and although I cannot be there tonight, I will be thinking about being there. If I go outside to somewhere quiet, and the winds are just right coming across Lake Michigan, maybe I can hear a few familiar sounds…
(hey, a guy can hope, right?)
Best wishes, hope tonight goes well.
Mike
Congratulations to David for going platinum in Canada (and for all the gold everywhere else)! We knew he was more than a little special all along. ;-)
Ed/Edwina – that’s a very nice photo of David with his On An Island award on the main page; any chance of getting a larger photo of it up in the gallery?
So Polly uses a Leica film camera? That would be my choice as well (if I had the money) – I prefer film over digital any old day. I love my old 1970 Nikkormat and Nikon lenses a lot (I have one of the first zoom lenses made by Nikon, a 43-86mm), and it’s still working fine. If I’d had room in my carry-on to NYC I would have taken it along with the digcam.
(ps Angelo – ’tis a strange, evil tale you tell, son. We’ll discuss this Roger thing later!)
xo
Deborah
[It will be on the Gallery shortly, Deborah. - Features Editor]
I can’t tell you how happy I am for David, Polly, Rick and the band with the tremendous success of this album and tour. By being in Pink Floyd, David cannot truly understand the impact he has on his fans and what his music means to us.
I’ve always felt that way about The Beatles. They never had a “Beatles” to listen to, cheer for and follow. Same thing goes for the members of Pink Floyd.
To David and Rick it’s just their band and they can’t (as members and not fans) fully comprehend the millions of hours that their fans have spent just holding onto their album covers while listening and dreaming. “On An Island” continues this wonderful tradition by transporting the listener to where they can feel the warmth of the sun, feel the wind in their hair and smell the cocoa butter and fragrances of a far away land.
Thanks again David for such a gloriously warm return…
Sweet Home Chicago… Enjoy! :-)
I’m a lot calmer today than I was the other night so I’m looking forward to the reviews of the show…
WooHoo! You Rock Dave! Bring it on home Dave!…I’m sorry but I couldn’t resist that dig at those vacuous, malodorous, inebriated malcontents who I wouldn’t trust to sit the right way up on a lavatory…
Ahhhh…. that’s better….:-)
PS… the reason I kept HAVING to stand up at Sunday Night Massey Hall concert was because of the **nkers sat in front of me who kept lurching around drunkenly in their seats…
I’m spent now… ;-)
David, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
This is the good stuff, isnt it? Such appreciation for your new music? It’s well deserved.
All going to Chicago, have a great time!
Clem
Caption Competition:
The new water bottles issued to the band were proving somewhat difficult to use…
OR
PM’s new highly magnetic pick-ups in his Les Paul caused a few problems before he changed his metal rimmed glasses for contact lenses…
If that’s David with the guitar in today’s blog photo, I have a really good caption for it…but I’ll stop right now and save you the trouble of editing it completely out, Edwina. And trust me, you WOULD. ;-)
See? I’m trying to be helpful.
Can’t wait to hear all about Chicago but wish I was there…
xo
Deborah
[If you'd read that it's Phil Manzanera, you'd have saved us both the bother of typing. - Features Editor]
feature editor and especially to Mr.& Mrs. Gilmour:
Thank you for all the wonderful things that you are doing for us fans. Polly your photographs are the best. Have fun to all the people attending the Chicago shows on 4/12& 4/13/06. My thoughts are with you and above all the show/concert itself.
I would like to take this moment to also thank a fellow fan named: Angelo Ortiz. Mr. Ortiz youre one in a million. thank you for sharing with me and for giving me the heads up..I don’t want to get too excited but just perhaps there may be a way for me to see Mr. Gilmour’s concert. You are thoughtful and very kind and took the time to not only read my ‘rantings’ but actually acknowledged me (thank you so much).
To Tom Quinn in the last blog you specifically addressed me and a fellow named “Howard”. I have no idea what message you are trying to get across. Maybe it is my mindset or too many things on my mind but i don’t get it. Maybe “Howard” does but i do not. I would hate to think yet I am well aware that it goes on that a fan of David Gilmour’s would in some way be “making fun of them for not being able to attend this wonderful concert”?? I was not going to mention it but something inside me had to.
To all of you who have tickets you should be thankful and also more understanding of the ones that could not obtain tickets to this show. It is sad when the ones who have it deliberately put the people ‘down’ that do not or are not as LUCKY as those that do. Gloom & Doom! You have no idea what is happening in someone else’s life or the stressors that some deal with so for you to suggest that i am making it gloomy is just not true.
Thank you for letting me get that off my chest, for the most part the people who have said anything about me on this blog have been kind and considerate. Especially Mr. Ortiz & frank par just to name a few.
The raves out here in Western NY have been great regarding Mr. Gilmours new cd. I even set up an “On an Island” theme party for the 3-11pm staff and patients at my work to ‘celebrate’. I also donated more to Crisis by doing so. As always keep up the fantastic work feature editors. And to Mr. Gilmour and Polly and team good luck in Chicago and with the rest of the North American Tour and of course the touring back in the UK. David, thank you again for putting and doing this for the fans and for whatever personal reasons that you had for putting together this wonderful cd and great show. I myself have NOT heard a single bad thing about it–it must be spectacular!
Mr. Ortiz feel free to write to me anytime you wish. You are a true gentleman and i hope i don’t embarrass you by saying so. Bless you Mr. Ortiz and to all the fans and concert goers and to Mr. & Mrs Gilmour and the wonderful musicians with David.
Keep up the great work.
Linda P.
Williamsville, NY
My friends Kirk, Rolan and I are going to the Oakland shows! I can’t wait because I am going to both the 16th and 17th (9th row) shows.
Pink Floyd is the sh!t! I saw you guys (David, Richard, Guy, Jon) twice in 94 when I was 19. I am so grateful you guys decided to tour again and play small venues. David, You are the biggest musical influence in my life so thanks for the timeless tunes and the On An Island album! Richard, your keys are very smooth. Guy, you are an amazing bassist (as I am as well Ha Ha). I love it when you slap on One Slip (Delicate Sound). Jon, great keys, vocals, and guitar.
I can’t think of anything else but the shows this weekend! WoooHooooo!
I want a job, are you guys hiring?
Shawn
Welcome to Chicago Mr. Gilmour! I’ve been waiting to see you again for 12 years now-the last time I saw you was at Soldiers Field in 94! Words aren’t enough to describe my anticipation for tonight’s (and tomorrows) show! Any chance of playing a tune from your self-titled solo album? It would be nice to here “There’s no way out of here” or “Short and Sweet” Please enjoy your stay in Chicago. I live in Lombard, Il if you want to stop by and jam after the show….
CAPTION: Phil has strapped on the L plates as he takes up his first HENDRIXISM class.
CAPTION: Phill says “If David can blow into a wind instrument and we are playing the windy city well I might as well give it a go too”.
Enjoy the gig tonight guys.
Rgds Geoff Duffy ( Dublin)
welcome back DAVID and company to CHICAGO
the anticipation for these 2 concerts in this town is unreal.
i saw ANIMAL’S tour 1977 and MOMENTARY LAPSE OF REASON TOUR 93… i’ll be there on the 13th……this will be one of my and my son most magical moments of our lifes
the ROSEMONT has great sound and seating… as a good fan of yours i sold my extra tickets for cost. i was lucky enough to get them on the presale…..theres 2 people out there i’m sure appreciate that!
hope you play ECHOES on the 13th
Of course we will! I’m Sure it will be amazing! Maybe you can slip the good word to David Gilmour to play MAROONED? That would be outrageous! For the second show that is……Im sure EVERYONE would enjoy that song….thanks mate!
I’m surprised David didn’t say anything about the Platinum when he was on stage at Massey he would of got a standing ovation from the crowd.
[He's far too modest for that, Matthew! - Features Editor]
Caption Competition:
PM playing the John Hurt role in the new Broadway Musical version of Alien wasn’t quite as scary as the original…
And to all you sourpusses out there…. (__@__) It’s just a bit of fun :-)
Comportment – a word to remember as the OAI tour heads back to the land of yahoos. Do try to keep the hee-hawws and the yooohoos to a minimum, as there may be people who are actually interested in listening to the music. Perhaps you should become familiar with the On An Island album so you do not embarass yourself by screaming for “The Wall” for the entire first set. Also, if you want autographs, go to ebay and buy them. David Gilmour does not want to be bothered. Chicago, you are lucky to have him play. Give him a warm welcome
Congrats to David for OAI going platinum in Canada!
Oh there’s going to be a million of these…
“Researchers are now suggesting there may be side effects to playing music by Jimi Hendrix while patients are undergoing hypnosis therapy to quit smoking.”
congratulations to david on the platinum sales in canada and congratulations to all the lovely canadians who made it possible. that’s a huge achievement and it’s very well deserved. great album by a great man. enjoy the show tonight, guys! hope it goes as well in chicago as the toronto shows seem to have gone (give or take some noisy morons who like the sound of their own voices a bit too much).
Hi there!
Just arrived at Chicago from Minneapolis. Me and buddy, Maziar, are going to see the show tonight!
As you can guess we are extremely excited!!!
Any gathering/before party tonight?!
Roozbeh
*Caption Contest*
Phil proves that during the “ON AN ISLAND” tour with “DAVID GILMOUR” it is indeed, all “ABOUT FACE”
( See what I did there? )
*pulls a muscle patting myself on the back*
~Matt
[Genius, mate. - Features Editor]
[i saw ANIMAL'S tour 1977 and MOMENTARY LAPSE OF REASON TOUR 93]
Ed tut tut MLOR toue 93 hmmmmmmmmmmm. Unless Dr who post this message I think you will find it was Circa 87 ,88 . You are doing a top job by the way . All this time posting and it’s my first time to compliment you , for that I am sorry but rest assured a lot of us here in cyber space hang on your every word Keep it up Buddy.
Rgds Geoff Duffy ( Dublin)Humbled
[Thanks. You're quite right about the Momentary Lapse tour. You caught me slacking, there. - Features Editor]
We are off to Chicago, driving from Virginia, hope everyone has a good time.
Hey Fed Ed, I see you are awake & at your designated post. Please post this for me.
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Thx again FedEd (r u the FedEx man?)
[No. - Features Editor]
Platinum – brilliant David, congratulations. And Congratulations to the band – you guys are all brilliant! To the folks in Chicago, you are in for a treat. I would be there myself if I did not have to work. I can’t be greedy, I saw openong night at Radio City and it was a sight to see.
Sitting here in Houston waiting for tomorrow! I am flying to Chicago in the morning. I cannot wait! Please save Wots..uh the Deal for Thursday!!! ;-)
Caption:
If you don’t eat your guitar, how can you have any pudding?
How can you have any pudding if you don’t eat your guitar?
I am sitting at work right now with 2 hours left until my vacation starts. I’m departing Michigan tomorrow morning and the wife and I are coming to Chicago!
Can’t wait to get there, eat, drink, listen to good music and unwind! Tomorrow is going to be a good night.
Does anyone know how good the seating is at the Rosemont? I’m on the floor level in the back right. Row EE I believe.
These captions are great hhahah LOL
But now I’m curious, Phil man, what ARE you doing?? I’m betting that if we knew the truth it would be just like one of these captions…
Best,
Clemens
[Boys, I think I know what you guys are going through, and Howard touch on it. He thinks this may be the last time David performs live and he may very well be right, we hope not though. I think what we are all suffering from here is post concert depression.... Now the Gilmour concert is over and my son (who was at that show with me and two other buddies) and I are moping around the house like our dog just died, (my wife and daughter are now laughing at us ). I have checked in with my friends that were at the show and are also huge Floyd/Gilmour fans and they feel the same way.]
[Today I had a mixed sense of euphoria and sadness. Knowing I saw my guitar idol and inspiration has left me whirling, yet I'm sad to know I may not get the chance to see him perform again.]
Very well said! It is nearly four weeks now since the Amsterdam concerts and I am not over it yet! Especially after reading all the comments from Italy, the US and Canada.
I have a strong feeling of a great loss! I am very happy to have witnessed one of the Amsterdam shows. I had never seen Mr. Gilmour performing live before. It was absolutely marvelous. But it might well be the last time, and that makes me sad!
One can only hope there will be another time…
Hey my little French Girl Michele. How are you doing??????????
I haven’t heard back from you.
‘There were serious issues with the tour catering’
Can’t wait for tonights show. Meddle being one of my favorite Floyd albums, I’m really looking forward to hearing/seeing “Echoes”. Hope everyone enjoys tonights show!
Hi Y’all,
Bit late, but finally got back from Toronto and a chance to catch up on the blog. Some of the reviews are perplexing to say the least.
I’ve been going to concerts for over 25 years, and Monday night was easily one of the best. I was surprised and really enjoyed the much higher energy level and intensity than the Meltdown dvd. (And I’m not knocking the Meltdown dvd, which is one of the best things there is.) I’ve seen bigger spectacles, like Roger’s P&C tour, but for sheer musical bliss, you’d be hard pressed to beat this band. And it really is a band, in the sense that it is definitely not “David and the back-up musicians.” All these guys (lights included) gel together in a way that most live bands don’t. It is easy to see why Guy’s having a great time. They all look, and sound like they’re having a blast.
Although it is hard to compare new music to songs you’ve known for 20 years or more, I thought the first set held up very nicely against the second. As someone said earlier, the show could have stopped there and been plenty good. Having said that, the second set and encore were excellent. Just plain WOW.
Small venues have a wholly different feel than stadiums and coliseums. In large places, I’ve always felt like the lights and music were coming towards me from “over there” somewhere. At Massey Hall, the music and lights filled up the entire space and engulfed you. It felt like you were inside of it all, somehow.
The show was incredible. Those of you with tickets have a truly wonderful time coming to you. If the only thing you choose to take away from it is the “woohoo” people and a missed note, then I feel really bad for you. Live shows aren’t perfect–the audience makes noise, and the musicians, being human, make mistakes. The crowd was quiet by any standard other than the symphony. And like we used to say at Dead shows, “if he hits a bad note on the way to a really really good one, I’m willing to forgive him.” There was no shortage of really really good ones. Before you whine too much, you might consider the tens of thousands of people without tickets who would gladly suffer such indignities to see David Gilmour and the rest of the band play for a little while. If you want perfect, put on a CD. If you want magic, go to the show.
I have never seen so many people over 40, myself included, at a rock concert. And we old folks were grinning ear to ear from beginning to end. Few things can make grown men and women look like little kids on Christmas day. Many thanks to David and the boys (you too, Polly) for giving us that. Definitely one to remember.
You guys with tickets will have a great time,
TC
PS Angelo, enjoyed your story. I had a very similar PF upbringing–must have been something about that time period. A younger friend of mine (in his twenties) was on a similar path more recently. The Meltdown dvd started turning him around, and judging by the look on his face after the Monday show, I’d say his conversion is just about complete. Hope you keep posting.
Caption Competition:
Ah….She smells like edelberry wine.
Welcome to Chicago David! Looking forward to two incredible shows.
If anyone is interested in some deep dish Chicago style pizza between shows, might I suggest Lou Malnati’s on Higgins Rd in Elk Grove Village. It’s only eight miles from the Rosemont Theatre. Good stuff.
Here’s hoping everyone enjoys their time in Chicago!
Caption:
Desperate, as the catering caravan had been stalled for days at immigration, the band members were determined to at least get themselves some roughage on the fly.
FOR ALL OF YOU HALF SISSIES, CANNUCKS INCLUDED, THIS IS HEAVY METAL, NOT A DOG SHOW. We all love Floyd, theres no reason for name calling. The shows in New York are already legendary, oops I didn’t see Crosby and Nash in Canada. God bless America and save the Queen.
Caption:
Phil: Ooooooh baby, I’ve waited so long for this moment, now were alone we can…
David: AHEM um what are you doing here with my guitar Phil?
Phil: Oh er, I’m just tuning it up for you.
David: What, with your face?
Phil: Er yes, it’s a new technique Phil Taylor showed me.
David: Oh……………!
Going tonight! Can someone tell me about the venue?
I was told a couple of times that they refer to the Rosemont as the barn. I’m three rows back on the balcony. Good seats or not? Sound quality?
Dave, if you read this, Milwaukee loves you!
F*Ed ~
Did you know that an anagram for ~Features Editor~ is “A Fortitude Seer”
I like that in your case, it is certainly appripo…
Shine On ~
Matt
[I was expecting something really bad, then! - Features Editor]
Linda -
I want to apologize for my lumping you in with Howard. Not as an excuse, but as an explanation…
When you go (nightly)into the blog you want to take with you sense the excitement of being there and sharing these wonderful experiences with passionate lovers of this unique musical event in our lives right now. At that moment, the “One-Two” punch of both your letters in quick succession was such a downer that (in knee jerk fashion) I wrote what I felt at that time. I’ve seen (we’ve all seen) your letters for some time now, and everyone knows you to be kind and compassionate to a fault!! In fact I dare say that if suddenly we could wake up to see next to “Fan Fare”, a clickable item named “Linda Penner Ticket Fund”, you’d be going to the Chicago shows within hours. I would get a “Pay Pal” account for myself, just for the occassion, and contribute – and I’m not rich by any means. I’m a self employed musician, who will be paying for my 4/19, and 4/20 DG tickets through Christmas and beyond. But, I digress…
I apologize, Linda, and wish you all the best!
tom from san diego
Good dy Fet’Ed.
I was wondering, do you have any idea what equipment Polly uses in taking all of these photos, particularly the live ones? I presume she’s using digital. She clearly has talent as a photographer, but she must be using a nice rig as well. I guess I’m curious because I’ve been doing a lot of research on cameras recently.
Anyway, I hope the weather breaks here just a bit for the tour posse. We’ve had something like 60 days of rain out of the last 70 days. It’s beautiful here in the Bay Area, and it would be nice if the band, crew and families could enjoy that during their brief visit.
Stay in the groove gang! Knock’em out in Chicago, and then come here and do the same. Good luck.
Peter
[All I know is what I've already mentioned in today's blog entry, I'm afraid. - Features Editor]
yes geoff…….it was in 88 MLOR TOUR…..my,my it has been along time……
animals was june 17, 1977 (soldier field) it started about 1 hr after the sun set…….perfect orange sunset…. while we waited they piped through some ummagumma
…..one of these days…. and others
how could i ever forget…..must of been a momentary lapse of reason……touchee
mike heider
I am so looking forward to tonight’s show! This is going to be great. I did get into a bit of trouble with the in-laws for skipping the first night of Passover to be at this show, but it’s worth it. Perhaps David could offer a “Happy Passover” sometime during the show?
Did Phil run out of dental floss?
Enjoy the next two nights you lucky mid-westers. I was at the Sunday Toronto show and head is still in the clouds. It has been very difficult to keep focused on work since returning the 3000 kilometres or so home.
Thank you David and family, Rick, Guy, Jon, Steve, Dick and Phil for coming to Canada and doing your magic. Out of all the great tunes played “On an Island” is now constantly roaming through my head. Great tune and lyrics. The entire album gets better the more I listen to it and hearing it live in its entirety was amazing.
Thanks again David and Polly. Keep those creative juices flowing so we can “see you again”, like you said in your farewell Sunday.
Welcome to Chicago all of you. I consider it an honor and a privilege to have this chance to sit before you both nights.
I am most looking forward to the live version of your newest work. While I will no doubt enjoy it all, this newest creation is a wonderful piece of work. Congrats to all involved.
I hope you enjoy your stay and I hope the people of the midwest welcome and respect all of you for the great artists you all are.
I play some guitar myself and all of you have been a great inspiration. So before the lights even dim All I can say is Thank You for coming and enjoy your stay!
To David, The Band, and Family,
Thank you from the bottom (and top) of my (Atom) Heart!!!
Your performance on Monday at Massey Hall was as magical a show as can be. I honestly think there are very few shows in my lifetime that will go as well remembered as the show in Toronto.
It was amazing to see you again after 12 years. I noticed you were having a blast and the sound was magnificant in there. I can’t think of a better show I’ve seen in over 3 years! You consistently outdo yourself every time I see you.
I’ve noticed that this time around, you are spending a considerable more about of time and energy playing more unique and different improvisation than when I saw you last, and the various instruments you’ve learned sound amazing for a musician whom has mostly played the electric guitar on stage his whole career. The improv jams really brought the “musical” aspect of the experience out in Toronto, and I really enjoyed that you focused so clearly on the musical sounds and experimental language of the jams in each song.
I must say, along with everyone else, that the Echoes alone was more than worth the concert ticket prices, traveling expenses (I drove 5 hours one way from Ohio to see you spending 2 days in Toronto while staying in a hotel, renting a car, and spending a lot of money on the road for various costs… gas, food, etc….) and inconveniences we went through to see you and your amazing band.
I honestly wanted to get a chance to thank you very very much for all you have done for me to inspire me in my own personal life. The show blew my socks off, and touched me in places I didn’t know existed. Thanks for the concert experience of my life!!
Much love to you and the band and your family, and I wish you the best on your further travels through North America and back to your home!!! Keep the good vibes flowing.
Peace,
Angelo Giallombardo
Welcome to Illinois David and family. It will be a great honor to see you play tomorrow night.
It is going to be a beautiful 80 degree warm spring midwestern day. Hope you enjoy your stay in the Windy city. I hear the Pizza is good up there. I am from downstate Illinois, and haven’t been there in 15 years.
Have a wonderful couple of gigs. We should have some good ol’ High pressure (Atmospheric), for your intonation. Have a great day!
And thank you Features Editor: Will we ever get to know the real identity of you? Lets say, after the tour is over?
Cory
[Honestly? I doubt it. I like being anonymous. - Features Editor]
Caption:
Everyone wondered why Phil was constantly getting giggly during the concerts as each night night went on, but no one was aware of the hidden flask….
Caption: Gosh, these Guitars are not so Primative after all!
Has any of you heard Phil Manzanera’s album entitled Primative Guitars. It is brilliant.
I finally have David’s OAI and I must say it ticks all the right boxes. Well done Mr Gilmour!
I’m a professional audio engineer that tours with the USO project around the world for the troops, and I always do my inital sound checks with david gilmour/ pink floyd music. I have loved the music of david for many years the way it gets into your body and takes you to another world like no other music can do. I only wish I had the opportunity to mix for david and have him perform at one of our USO shows. I did this with the legendary willie nelson now all thats left to complete my life of touring is to work with david gilmour. What a dream this would be.
David, Polly et all. Welcome, Welcome to the (Daley) Machine. Those of you in Chicago know from where I speak with that reference. I am so damn excited about the show tonite I can hardley stand it. And I heard, David, that you were on WXRT radio today. How was that? Today was the first day in a while that I was unable to listen to XRT during the day and low and behold, you end up being on the show. I hope they recorded it for playback later today or tomorrow.
Enjoy the lovely days and nights in Chicago. It is beautiful today, albiet a bit windy. I hope everyone enjoys their stay in our Sweet Home, Chicago. We love you all!!! See you at the gig!!
Just a suggestion ~
Since there are so many folks (myself included) that have inquired about obtaining David’s autograph then perhaps when this tours DVD is offered maybe there could be signed ones offered as well?
David could do these at his leisure (I understand that this task would all but negate his leisure time rendering this point moot!) but when he did find sometime after he has had a chance to sit back and soak in all the success of the tour.
As I said before this is just a suggestion and I appreciate any and all considerations…
Matt ~
Hey all you camera flashers out there, has anybody posted pictures from any concerts on a website??
I’m sure people who didn’t get to go to the concerts want to see what we got to see.
[I'm sure people who did get to go to the concerts want to break your legs... - Features Editor]
Caption: Phil tries to show them all what he could do with his teeth in case any other autograph hounds come along. Take THAT autograph people! “I got your back, Dave!”
Caption: Mmmmm, tastes like chicken.
Congratulations David on your Platinum Certification!!! (Do these award ceremonies ever get old?)
“Milk and platinum cookies all around”!
“It’s a 106 miles to Chicago, we’ve got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarrettes, it’s dark and we’re wearing sunglasses”
“Hit it”
Welcome Mr. Gilmour and Band… As Donald “Duck” Dunn said in our film “We’ve got a band so powerful we could turn goat p*ss into gasoline” he could have been talking about you….
Those New Yorkers damn near killed you dave! They do NOT speak for everyone in this country I assure you. There are indeed good hearted people who know how to respect someones privacy. And im SURE you will enjoy your stay in Sweet Home CHICAGO…….
Is it Thursday yet? I have been listening to nothing but Floyd & On An Island & I can’t wait another minute.
I am so excited I’m not even driving to the show, I am taking a limo cause if I don’t I will end up in a ditch cause of all the excitement.
I cannot wait for this incredible show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Caption Comp: Helping out during rehersals whilst pulling up the lighting rig David inadvertantly pulls on the wrong strap!
Edwina wrote:
[If you'd read that it's Phil Manzanera, you'd have saved us both the bother of typing. - Features Editor]
Oh yeah. I must have slipped into a coma momentarily reading that sentence. My utmost apologies for being an unattentive ignoramus.
Now that I have your attention with a good word like ‘ignoramous,’ Edwina – tell us who’s playing piano on “Where We Start.” I don’t believe the information is given on the album credits (and I read it 3 times just to make sure it wasn’t Phil M. or someone else plonking away with his teeth). ;-)
xo
Deborah
[I assume it must be David, but don't know for sure. - Features Editor]
hi fet ed . thought you might like to know dad has just told me arsenal are 1-1 against portsmouth but portsmouth’s goal scorer lua lua injured himself in a goal celebration . he always does a cartwheel or a tumble or such like when he scores and he crocked his leg . silly eejit .
well i am falling asleep here so i will keep it short and sweet . i am sure arsenal will score again so i will let you know the final score .
night !
peace
Linda
[I'd forgotten they were playing tonight. - Features Editor]
caption , this is what happens when phill ran out of dental floss :-)
peace
Linda
Have a great time at the Rosemont tonight people.You will be wowed.As Mr.Guy Pratt posted earlier,this band Rocks!
wow i am so excited! i cant wait. please do Fat Old Sun!!
Got a special delivery letter today, containing 2 pre-order tickets for David at the RAH 30th May, now it all seems so real with tickets in hand. I can now get those deal tickets on the train, and look for a cheap and cheerful hotel near RAH.
One very happy camper here :-)
Caption Contest!
Phil, “how do I get that freakin pick out of there!?”
Milwaukee: Rosemont Theatre is a 4400 seat auditorium. Very small and initmate. Not a bad seat in the house.
See you at the gig!!
Dear Fed, and you all,
To Michèle:
My concerts of PF:
- December (?) 1972: Palais des Sports, Paris, with The Ballets of Roland Petit
- 1974 (June?): Palais des Sports, Paris, Dark Side of the Moon Tour (2 concerts)
- September 1975: Knebworth (Wish You Were Here)
- February 1977: La Villette, Paris, Animals Tour (4 concerts)
- June 1988 (22): Château de Versailles
- July 1994 (30): Chantilly
- March 2006 (16): Olympia…
11 concerts…
Unfortunately, I didn’t see David on stage in 2002… It was not because the concert was in a distant town from mine. No. It was just because I had not the money… It was just after Christmas… and all I could offer for that Chritmas, was… deux tablettes de chocolat… oh, a good one, but only chocolate. That is the past. Now, I haven’t much money, but I can pay for a concert. That’s the difference. A big one. Specially, when the concert is a David Gilmour’s concert… But this time… !!!On my knees! I would have gone on my knees!
Assez d’apitoiement!
For those who will be at DG’s concerts: Get good time! they are so exceptional!
Ikkar, with love.
(excuse my poor english)
Caption….
I know there has to be cheese in there somewhere.
(I promise this is my last cheese entry)
FYI
There are tickets for tonight and tomorrow avaiable on ticketmaster.com as of 5:45pm et.
Good luck, and see you all tomorrow.
CANNUCKS
Posted by: NYC at April 12, 2006 08:11 PM
With all due respect NYC,It’s CANUCKS,1 N only.
This is a non sequitur, BUT:
I’d still love to know, from Guy Pratt, what it’s like having your father-in-law in the same band.
It’s been a week since seeing Gilmour at Radio City. I’d thought that perhaps my daily check in with this blog would become a thing of the past, but I remain strangely addicted. I also can’t get Dominos out of my head–or anything from the concert for that matter. Both the new album and the second set were incredible.
A quick question: In one of the interviews linked to this site David talks about having an initial plan for the sequence of songs on the album which was then adjusted by Phil. Does the sequening of On An Island songs at Radio City (and perhaps since) represent David’s original vision of the order of songs? I loved the new order, by the way…
“Hey all you camera flashers out there has anybody posted pictures from any concerts on a website??
I’m sure people who didn’t get to go to the concerts want to see what we got to see.”
[I'm sure people who did get to go to the concerts want to break your legs... - Features Editor]
Posted by: Matthew at April 12, 2006 09:34 PM
ED, Whats going to happen come the KODAK gig? ((Again sorry.)
To Mick Heider, We all have the lapses mate!!
I’m so envious of your 77 escapades. Thats one for the gran kids. I was lucky enough to catch a paris gig on the MLOR tour , hence my chronological challenge. I’m salivating at the prospect of RAH where I think the intimate setting will not be beaten.
Rgds Geoff Duffy ( Dublin)
FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE NOT BOUGHT ON AN ISLAND…
PLEASE DO AND BUY ANOTHER COPY FOR A FRIEND. LETS MAKE IT PLATINUM IN THE U.S. LET’S SHOW THOSE CANADIANS THAT WE CARE ABOUT DAVID AS MUCH AS THEY DO. YOU DOWNLOADERS MAY NOT THINK SO, BUT NUMBERS OF RECORDS SOLD IS IMPORTANT FOR AN ARTIST. BUY SEVERAL TO GIVE AS GIFTS. IF YOU CAN AFFORD THE CONCERT YOU CAN AFFORD THE CD AND I AM CERTAIN THAT SOMEDAY YOU WILL BE GLAD YOU HAVE THE ACTUAL CD.
OK, NOW MY SOAPBOX IS BROKEN AND I HAVE TO GET OFF.
I FLY OUT OF MPLS TOMORROW MORNING AND SEE DAVID THURS APR 13. I’M ALREADY A WRECK AFTER READING DAYS AND DAYS OF THIS BLOG. I KNOW THIS WILL BE A SUPBERB CONCERT.
THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU WHO HAVE SO ELOQUENTLY AND COLORFULLY SUPPLIED YOUR VIEWS OF THE CONCERTS YOU HAVE SEEN. IT HAS HELPED ME UNDERSTAND EVEN MORE JUST HOW WONDERFUL THIS CONCERT IS GOING TO BE. I KNOW I’LL BE LIKE SOME, NOT WANTING IT TO EVER END.
F’ED, I AM NO LONGER GOING TO GUESS WHO YOU ARE. YOUR REMARKS ARE WORTH GOING THROUGH ALL THE BLOG TO READ.
NOW I AM GOING TO ‘TAKE A BREATH’ BEFORE ‘I CAN’T BREATH ANYMORE’.
I got a 10th row seat from my hot seat package too. But this is what the ticketmaster website says :
“Hot Seat Packages include: tickets in the first 20 rows, exclusive merchandise, collectible laminate and David Gilmour’s new CD, “On an Island”.”
Nothing here about the first 7 rows so cant call and shout at em.
Oakland date is drawing nearer, yay
I had won the lucky draw for the fans on davidgilmour.com and bought 2 seats for RAH 31st May. Any idea what kind of seats that get you, F’Ed? Front row?? I hope so!
[I think it's the first 20 rows, but I'll have to double-check to be sure. - Features Editor]
It has been one week since I saw the show last Tuesday at Radio City. I just want you to know that even today, when I listen on my ipod a song that was performed last Tuesday, it still makes the hair on my neck stand up.
I have seen hundreds of bands over the last 30 or so years. No other performance has ever had this kind of effect for this long.
One other comment regarding the picture posted today. I play guitar as well. I never could understand the urge some people get of playing their guitar with their teeth. To me it is the same as scratching your fingernails on a blackboard (I can see all of you cringing right now). There are so many tastier things to feast on than metal (of course, unless you are “…in the back seat, Trying to pick her locks”). Tell me, does PM also crush beer cans on his forehead??
A
I’ve just read the site statistics in Stuff & Nonsense, and I’m quite amazed to see David so far up the list. It becomes even more obvious that he is a huge star. It is hugely heartening to me that somebody as old, unfashionable and irrelevant as David probably is to the vast majority of the youth market (sorry David, no insult intended but you are over 20 and you don’t rap…) can still make such an impact.
What worries me is that at 34 years old I virtually never buy new-release music by anybody under 50. In fact it won’t be long before it’s anybody under 60. And there are others like me. What will we all do when David and his contemporaries finally retire?
On that subject, who (apart from David) are people here listening to at the moment? In terms of new or recent releases that is. Starting with you, FEd.
I’ve got Donald Fagen’s “Morph The Cat” spinning in the player right now when David’s taking a break. Robert Plant’s “Mighty Rearranger” is coming up to its first birthday but it’s still getting a regular outing. Leonard Cohen’s “Dear Heather” is also a favourite among recent releases. Anybody else?
[I really liked Jet's 'Get Born' album, Warren. Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's last was good, too. - Features Editor]
Hi all,
David et al. – grats on the platinum record!
Toronto – grats on making NYC look bad re: well behaved fans
Bloggers – grats on WAAAAAY too many funny cheesy PF references!
N
p.s. FEd – you mentioned another editor – SNEd I think? Can you enlighten us a little more…?
p.p.s. What was tonight’s setlist?
[We should make it like the game, 'Guess Who?'. "Does he... have a beard?" - Features Editor]
I’ve pretty much cut out TV-watching so that I can read all the latest news about David and keep up with the blog messages. Good trade.
As they say in Yorkshire (the centre of the know universe) “Eeeee bye gum lad, congrats to thi on t’ut plat’num in Canada” (just next to the centre of the know universe)
Cheers.
Bob Mitchell, Victoria, BC, Canada.
PS Looking forward to seeing you on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno later this month….oh and have a chat with him about his car collection….he’s a bit of a car nut like yourself!
Bob
Hey TC & Angelo, can I take a guess and say you are in your mid to late 20′s? The reason is because my experience with Pink Floyd was similar.
I remember at a young age singing along to David “We don’t need no education” What kid doesn’t like that song? My 8 and 3 yr olds love it too. Then DSOTM was laid on me. There’s no turning back after you’re exposed to that. After going through all the PF album, and then reading about Roger spliting off, I thought I’d see what they did solo. Being influence by other Waters fans I listened his stuff 1st. I found the words to be good, but the music never touched me like PF music. The I started to listen to David and found out what we all know to be true.
I won’t get into ‘Which ones Pink’, but I’ve had people who aren’t familiar with David solo work ask me “Is this Pink Floyd?” more then once. Never has anyone ever said that with Roger’s works to me.
Have fun everyone in Chicago!
Just a reminder to folks going to the Oakland shows . . . We’re meeting at Luka’s at 5 p.m. for drinks, I look forward to meet some of you.
~Erin
I leave tomarrow morning for Chicago!! I wish I could see the show tonight, but I couldn’t make it.
So finally this will be my last comment before seeing the show that I have waited to see since 1994. I am not going to be able to sleep tonight. Will you read me a bedtime story Fed?
See you boys in the windy city.
Dan
This is in response to Michele’s suggestion and for anyone else interested. The following are the Floyd related shows I’ve had the opportunity to see:
Pink Floyd-Apr 14th,1994, Jack Murphy Stadium, San Diego, California
Pink Floyd-Apr 16th,1994, Rose Bowl, Los Angeles, California
Pink Floyd-Apr 21st,1994, Oakland Coliseum Stadium, Oakland, California
Roger Waters-Jun 13th,2000, Alamodome, San Antonio,Texas
And upcoming:
David Gilmour-Apr 19th,2006, Kodak Theatre, Hollywood, California
David Gilmour-Apr 20th,2006, Gibson Amphitheatre, Universal City, California
Would love to have seen more, especially would have loved seeing Floyd in London but hey I’m very happy having the opportunity of seeing them at all.
PS. Also got to meet Nick Mason at his book signing, Virgin Megastore, Los Angeles, California, Apr, 2005. I was able to get a picture with Nick and several autographs. I’m very happy indeed!
Have a good night everyone. Anyone going to the Chicago shows, enjoy!!!
Mike L.
To NYC, a song from Stevie Ray Vaughn. That was a “Cold Shot”. Thanks, John,not from Florida. Maybe we will get to see Steven and Graham on Jay Leno, maybe, the band is practicing this tour wholeheartedly so they may perfect it elsewhwere. Did you consider that? Don’t brag, you should be honoured to see everyone you did.
To Linda, Thank You. I read your messages and wish you well. I really hope all turns out in the end.
DG to PM: “Phil, Phil, okay, let’s go for dinner.”
Caption contest: “Phil getting his licks in”
OK, so it’s a very bad caption. My apologies. Wonderful picture, though!
Hello David and all!
As others have said, we thought April 12th/13th would never get here.
We can’t wait to see you on Thursday, it will be beautiful! What a way to start the concert year!
If you can make it, you should come to Griffins Public House at Halsted and Diversy after the show, and play with the band Hack ‘N Wheeze! You join us to celebrate one of the last days Griffins is in existence!
Welcome to Chicago!
-Christine and Dan of Woodstock, IL
We think you’re neat!
How very Jimi of Phil Manzanera. Looks like a good time is being had by all.
David, as we say in Washington Heights, “Yo, repreSENT, SON!!” (translation: “Congratulations!”)
Linda P,
Good luck to you on the tickets. Let us know soon, we’re pulling for ya’!
Thad C,
I think you’re right about there being something about that period/generation of fans. It seems so silly now, doesn’t it?
Oh, Deborah, “I was a baaaaaad boy.” (said in my best Lou Costello voice)
Is there a Chris Sausville of Clifton Park, NY around here? I missed your comment to me from last week. Sorry…
Alas, I am nothing like the FEd….
Ian,
Thirty years. I can’t imagine how hard this year has been for you. The anniversary of her passing will be here soon… I’ll be thinking of you….
Cost of a gallon of gas at the pump = ~$2.78
Two tickets to OAI tour = (does it matter?)
“Sharing a dream” in Chicago tonight = priceless
~soon the Blue………so soon…………