Night 16: Chicago
It’s hard to believe, but we’re at the halfway stage of the North American tour.
It’s the second Chicago show tonight, so do let us know if you’ll be in attendance.
As ever, we’d love to know how you’re feeling ahead of the concert. It goes without saying that we’re also extremely interested in what you thought of the performance upon later reflection, so don’t by shy!
The setlist will be revealed here, as per usual, so please don’t read through the fan comments if you don’t wish to know which songs the band performed.
We appreciate that many people with tickets to the remaining shows (San Francisco, Los Angeles, Manchester, Glasgow and London) have somehow managed to avoid all mention of the previous performances, because they want to be surprised on the night, and we very much respect that.
To everyone lucky enough to have tickets for the Rosemont Theater tonight, enjoy!
Just to confirm tonight’s setlist:
First half: Castellorizon, On An Island, The Blue, Red Sky At Night, This Heaven, Then I Close My Eyes, Smile, Take A Breath, Pocketful Of Stones, Where We Start.
Second half: Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Wot’s… Uh The Deal, Dominoes, Coming Back To Life, Breathe/Time/Breathe (Reprise), High Hopes, Echoes.
Encores: Wish You Were Here, Comfortably Numb.
Good evening everyone!
What a glorious performance tonight! I have to admit that I woke up a little bit disappointed this morning when I read that David and the band played “Wot’s . . . Uh the Deal” on the 12th. But Sven, buddy, you came through for me! Second song of the second set, after Shine On, there it came! Wot’s . . .Uh the Deal”! Two nights in a row. Thank you thank you thank you David, Rick and crew. I was thoroughly enraptured.
The On An Island first half was beautiful. Hearing David solo live was the musical highlight of my life. I realised tonight that On An Island has a very special place for me. When I listen to Floyd I think about when I was younger, friends gone, times past. On An Island is the only thing by any member of the Floyd that has come out since I met and married my wife. She didn’t come to the show with me tonight and I had the most lovely time thinking about her during On An Island, especially during Smile and This Heaven. Thank you, Mr. Gilmour, for making such a beautiful record.
The Floyd half of the show was wonderful. What a nice tribute to Syd to play Shine On and to play Dominoes. I have a childhood friend who fits the role of Syd in my own life. How important it is to remember and honor those brilliant luminaries of our youth who somehow became lost along the way. All of the band were very entertaining. I love Guy’s dancing when he plays.
For the tears I shed, the happiness I felt, the beautiful melodies, harmonies, dissonances, and reemergences from dissonance (I’m thinking about Echoes especially): Thank You!
Peace
P.S. Sven, I really owe you. Are you a roadie? I felt like yelling “Thanks Sven” to the roadies as they began to take things down when the show ended. I decided not to be obnoxious in case you aren’t one. Thanks again!
[No, I'm not a roadie. So glad to hear that you enjoyed. - Features Editor]
Hi FEd and all,
I’ve been a bit distracted lately and haven’t felt up to bringing anything to the ‘bloggers’ table, although I have been reading (and reading and reading!!) through the many varied posts. It seems that everyone, save a few odd ducks, greatly enjoyed the 2 gigs in Toronto and the 2 in Chicago. Only a few more days until the big journey to Oakland and Los Angeles — if there is a cure for the low-down blues I think David and crew will be it! Spending a few days in Los Angeles with my son after the concert will be fantastic too!
Reading all the posts from people regarding the many PF/DG concerts they’ve attended makes me green with envy … the only Pink Floyd concert I went to was back in 1971 ? at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium (Ummagumma or Meddle era). Between moving to Washington State, being broke, starting a family and then a family-operated business, the tours never came at a time that ‘worked’ unfortunately. While I was able to take my kids to many other great gigs, they only knew (and loved!) PF/DG music through the albums, videos, and finally the DVD of ‘Pink Floyd at Pompeii’ that I’d been telling them about for years. I’d seen it originally back in Westwood/LA as a double feature along with ‘Gimme Shelter’. There were only about 10 other people in this theater (with the latest thing … quad sound system!), we were in a slightly altered state of mind, kicked back and thoroughly enjoyed the films!!
I would like to tell Guy that I really enjoy reading his posts … getting the band’s perspective and all! Look forward to more of those. Also, I’ve noticed in the last few days that many people have been commenting on Guy’s enthusiastic dancing on stage as well as the positive ‘groove’ that the whole band has in. Yes, a good dose of ‘musical medicine’ is just what my aching soul is in need of!
FEd, I have three available tickets for April 17 in Oakland and two for April 19 at the Kodak in Los Angeles … I’ve toyed with just putting them back into the big ‘TicketMaster Exchange’ machine if necessary, but would like someone who’s been posting on this site to be able to get them if possible. My question to you or BigAl would be how to go about it??? Anyone? I’d certainly like someone that would’nt be drunk, yelling, and embarrassing themselves if at all possible, but I guess that I could deal with them myself if necessary. Considering the ‘grand funk’ that I’ve been in I’d have no trouble playing ‘bouncer’!! Appreciate any input you or BigAl could offer at this late date.
I’m actually feeling much better just being able to blather on for a few minutes tonight … maybe I’ll actually sleep for a change! I know that you’re probably getting giddy from sleep deprivation by now … but you still are able to keep most everyone in line if they need it, offer a little consolation, as well as keeping up with the good/bad jokes, answering the multitude of questions (sometimes over and over), and maintain that good-natured sharp wit!! I’m certainly impressed! When this job is over, can I please borrow some of your positive energy for a bit??
Goodnight (or good morning in your case FEd)!
Peace and harmony!
Gabrielle
Washington State
[Thank you, I appreciate that. Good luck with the tickets. I'm sure there'll be plenty of interest here. - Features Editor]
Hi Ikkar,
Ahh Voltaire (aka François-Marie Arouet)… We just got to love these guys from our enlightenment don’t we? There are many lessons to be learned from this period and its people.
Anyway your ‘Camus’ sentence got me thinking: artists are primarily human of course, and from that humanity (and often a slighlty ‘different’ point of view) they present themselves as unique individuals with something special to express… So perhaps the characterisation of Camus only applies to the part of the human that is the artist… Anyway we generally know artists because of their work, so perhaps Camus was just having a nice fantasy at the expense of reality… It al depends on the context of his words of course…
Who said the tone of this blog was too shallow (SNED right? LOL)?
Unfortunatly my David show (a true artist [for as far as my limited observation powers allow me to judge] IMO) is already in the past. Because of that I fail miserably to comment on todays topic. I can only hope that people have a great time, and I’m looking forward to reading your comments again.
Best,
Clemens
Hello David,
It has been suggested that one of the reasons you read the comments posted here is because you are always searching for new ideas.How about including a song in one or more of the future shows on this tour from one of your favourite musicians or band.I say so because your rendition of Elvis Presley’s “Don’t” from the Meltdown DVD is amazing and I always listen to it after the main event is over. (as it is an extra.)I’m sure,no I know, that it would go over extremely well.
(Possibly an idea for another Blogger’s choice F.E?…Song from David’s faves that you would most like to hear him perform.)Beach Boys,Bob Dylan et al.Perhaps you can remind us of them as they were posted so long ago.
[The 'fantasy cover versions' entry was way back on 8 January, John. There were some interesting suggestions and, of course, anyone is welcome to add to them. Go back and have a look if you missed out. - Features Editor]
‘And lo, the Angel Wright did gaze down upon the land, and he did say unto the Gilmour, ‘Man, yo can play!’
Fat Old Sun – night one. Dominoes – night two. Wot’s…Uh The Deal – both nights. Echoes – ENOUGH SAID!!!
Thanks David, Richard, Phil, Jon, Guy, Steve & Dick for two nights of musical virtuosity.
My two brothers and I thoroughly enjoyed the shows. We hope you, in turn, enjoyed playing for us also.
Please
Let us all remember that rock-n-roll is a personal event. Every one of us is entitled to our own personal experience. Each one of us is here to enrich ourselves in the moment, not to uphold anyone else’s expectations. To assume that the crowd should shut up and listen and not allow a soul to dance and be vocal is completle absurd.
By the way, which one’s pink?
James Britton
Ahh..These comments from last night’s Rosemont show takes me back.Glad you enjoyed as I have people.Joyous memories for all of us.
[What can I say? I agree. Sorry everyone. - Richard Wexler]
Hey, well that is nice to see. We’re cool, mate. Forgiveness should not be forgotten, it’s all too easy to criticise isn’t it?
Hope you have a great time on this blog, there are really a lot of nice people around here.
By the way, I know someone with spare glasses, are you interested?
Best,
Clemens
“These are the good old days”!!
[What can I say? I agree. Sorry everyone. Richard Wexler]
Welcome Richard…Humbleness is one of our best qualities.Join us in our celebration of David’s music.Eeouw,ickk,uggh..sounds like a cult statement doesn’t it?It’s not.We simply just like him and like to say so.I’ve made a couple of questionable comments myself,(had to repost defences) but with no harm intended.(just kind of joking around)
You won’t want to post this F’Ed for obvious reasons but, if you need any evidence of the annoying behaviour of a few of our NY friends a listen to an roio from RCMH should do the trick – even the bloody taper couldn’t shut up!! Shame, because it’s a cracking show sonically……
I wonder if David did consider taking the Peter Gabriel route, offering soundboard recordings of each show through the fan site – great for those in attendance to have a permanent record. I know it’s been mentioned before but, at the end of the day it’s Davids decision and I’m sure there are a multiude of reasons for not doing it so we as fans have to abide by that and not badger the poor fella!!
Hi FEd! Hi everyone! And HI DAVID AND ALL THE BAND!
I left my pc yesterday, in “15 Night: Chicago”, and when I come back this morning I found more than 100 posts! Incredible!
I’d like to say HAPPY EASTER to everyone!!! Click my name to see my wishes.
See you!
L!
P.S. Thank you, Ikkar, for the translations!
Nothing short of OUTSTANDING………once again! April 13, 2006. Thank You!
Comparing Sky’s On-Screen info guide with the Jay Leno website listing, it looks like UK viewers get to see the show 5 days later [Sky Channel 505].
So if this pattern continues, DG will be on Tuesday 25 April at 10pm. Obviously worth checking in case things change though.
Also, I just put in a request for BBC 6 Music’s Live At Midnight show to re-broadcast PF’s 1971 BBC In Concert, which they have agreed to do.
It will be broadcast on digital radio’s BBC 6 Music [Sky:0120 / Freeview:707] on 29th May at 00:00. [ie. Sunday 28th May at midnight]
Whether or not it is coincidence but it’s nicely slotted in between the Glasgow and 1st R.A.H. show.
Yet again – let’s hear it for the BBC….
Click my name for their site and all the other live re-broadcasts on the way. It’s an excellent show.
Dave
[Nice one, Dave. - Features Editor]
To Richard W.:
I don’t speak english very well, but I would like to tell you: Ok, you had the bravery (maybe it’s not the good word ?) to come back on this blog, it’s certainly was not easy for you, but you did it, so total respect for that.Everybody can do mistakes, but not every body is able to admit them. so, welcome to you, hope you will enjoy this blog with his qualities and his defaults, ” after all, we are [just] ordinary men”…
Michèle.
I’m with you, Clemens. My David show is in the past as well and I’m already longing for the next one. Maybe we could quit our jobs and follow him around a la Grateful Dead fans. Since he’s not touring that much we’re gonna have a lotta down time….
Speaking of guitar equipment, I bought a black Squier Strat and hope to take lessons this summer. Or should I get the Pete Seeger Teaches Guitar record? That worked out brilliantly for our David.
There is a nice little article about David’s New York concert in today’s online Christian Science Monitor, of all things. Not any new insights maybe but it’s nice to see David’s shows being covered in a variety of publications and websites. Click my name for the URL….
[And it's nice to see that he's not just the 'Voice and Guitar of Pink Floyd' but the 'Soul' as well. - Features Editor]
Hey FEd…or SNEd!
I’m so confuse! Who’s FEd? Who’s SNEd? WHO AM I ?!!!!
I read the post titled “BLOG! WHAT IS IT GOOD FOR? UH…ABSOLUTELY SOMETHING!” in Stuff & Nonsense and I loved it! I’m very happy you (or SNEd) mentioned my name. Of course, the post is addressed to everyone write on…but I feel you (or SNEd) gave back my english language efforts! Thanks!
I’m thinking to improve my english reading Polly’s novel (in past you said me there aren’t italian translations) so I’m thinking to buy them on internet. But do you know if Amazon can send them in Italy? Or do you know if the books will be published in Italy too? It would be easier! ; – )
Ciao
L!
[SNEd is short for 'Stuff & Nonsense Editor'. I'm not sure about Amazon delivering to Italy or Polly's books being published in Italian, but click your name and maybe that will help you. - Features Editor]
Hi Andrew,
Nice guitar collection! Must admit, that ’71 SG sounds lovely…
I’m nowhere near competent enough to warrant a pro setup on my Ibanez. If anything it makes me a better guitarist when I pick up a tele or a strat because it’s just such a pig to play! Mostly these days I pick up and play my original classical guitar that was handed down to me by my aunt for my first guitar lesson as a child – I love the tone of nylon strings and the simplicity of accoustic….plus this particular guitar sounds like no other – such warmth and tone.
In fact I spent time yesterday playing the arpeggios of ‘Wots’ on it and loving it
N
[One more question I am curious about for some reason - do you know if David uses a Mac, or a PC?]
[A Mac. - Features Editor]
You can add that to the 357 reasons David is a man after my own heart. I loves me Macintosh. ;-)
xo
Deborah
Last night’s show was utterly amazing! I couldn’t stop smiling, so much that my jaw muscles are sore this morning!
I can easily say, that was the BEST show I’ve seen in my life.
Thanks and congrats on the album!
-Karl, Chicago
Thanks Becky! The last line of the review is really beautiful!
I’m happy to read that Richard Wexler come on his foot! Welcome!
At the end, I’m one of the few that have never seen Pink Floyd’s concert (David’s show 2006 was my first one…and it was FANTASTIC!). Can you tell me what do you remember about the young David? I’ll read you comments tommorrow…because I’m preparing a great escape from my office to came back to my little town for 2 days! New wishes!
ENJOY!
L!
CAN ANYONE WHO WENT TO THE SHOW POST THE SET LIST? THANKS
CAN ANYONE WHO WENT TO THE SHOW POST THE SET LIST? THANKS
CAN ANYONE WHO WENT TO THE SHOW POST THE SET LIST? THANKS
[I posted the setlist at 7:33am this morning. Look and you will see. - Features Editor]
[I posted the setlist at 7:33am this morning. Look and you will see. - Features Editor]
[I posted the setlist at 7:33am this morning. Look and you will see. - Features Editor]
Ciao Lucia,
you can use Amazon (English website) also from Italy. I often do it.
Salutami Roma
Ciao
Roberto
[To assume that the crowd a show should shut up and listen and not allow a soul to dance and be vocal is completle absurd - James Britton]
Ah, yes, the ‘Rights Of The Individual’? But what about everybody else’s rights too? You see, there are 2 parts to that – you have your right to enjoy yourself in any way you choose, so long as it does not interfere with my right to do the same. It’s called Give And Take. Respect For Others. Compromise.
Sounds like the band are having a riot in North America doesn’t it ….
Regards
PS – People seem to be giving the impression that this is somehow a uniquely American (specifically New York) problem. But it isn’t. I remember a concert by Richard & Linda Thompson in Norwich (UK) at the university. This would be 30+ years ago. It was by no means full yet Richard had to remonstrate with a noisy sector of the audience because Linda could not hear her cues properly.
I just wanted to say a very HAPPY EASTER to….
David
Polly + Assorted mini Gilmour’s
Rick
Guy
Jon
Steve
Phil
Dick
Fe/Ed
St/&/nons/Ed
The Easter Bunny
The Loch Ness Monster
And that alien who keeps abducting me about twice a year (next time I’ll be wearing metal underwear! HA HA)
Have a good one ;o)
[The same to you, James! - Features Editor]
Good!
So, thanks to FEd for the books’ informations! Thanks to SNEd for the mention! Thanks to everyone for our pleasant daily company! Above all THANKS To DAVID FOR ALL THAT!
See you!
L!
[I'll forgive you, seeing as you were so young at the time! - Features Editor]
thaks fet ed i knew i should have checked my facts . just after i sent the message i thought to myself i bet i am wrong . i could’nt retract my post by then . 20/20 hindsight is a wonderful thing :-)
adrian i am sorry to hear about your uncle . i know this is such a hard time for you and your family . you and your family are in my thoughts .
Linda penner good luck at getting a ticket for the gigs . never give up as you never know what can happen . there seem to be always returns . you deserve to have some luck come your way . keep trying .
well done to SN ed as well . though we have had some very good stuff on the stuff and nonsense page , when does the nonese start . i could help as fet ed will tell you i am good at nonsense :-)
peace
Linda
Fed are there any photos from the Chicago shows on the site. What a remarkable show! Past 2 days I have awoke in the morning and On An Island was going thru my mind, definitly left an impact.
[Not yet, but I'm sure there will be. - Features Editor]
Happy Easter Everyone!
)
I also wanted to say how much I’m looking forward to the concert at the Royal Albert Hall in May – and if the album and the write-ups are anything to go it’s going to be very special -
Just over a month to go…
Dear FEd,
I attended the April 12th show in Chicago. It was my first David Gilmour/PF show. It was beyond words, an out of the world experience… That’s all I can say….
Many thanks to David, Richard, Dick Parry, Jon, Phil, Guy,Steve and the rest….Saw David leave the theatre with Polly and kids (and Richard and Jon)….Unforgettable…..
Thanks again for everyone and to you too FEd..
Peace,
Kashyap.
David & Company, you ROCKED Chicago last night!!!!! All I can say is ThankyouThankyouThankyou!
From the first note of On An Island, I’d say you were enthusiastically (understatement) received. Wine, cheese, David Gilmour, some things just get better with age.
It took us 2 hours to get home after the concert, a drive in which Mother Nature supplied the light show. The lightning storm made it seem like the laser spectacular we’d just witnessed was still going on. I was too tired to write then, but this morning I’m still so charged up about the concert I had to tell everybody.
My seat was a little to the performers’ left and I had a great view of Rick in his white shirt with the sleeves rolled up.
Rick: Was that the fake fog, or were you BURNIN’ UP the keyboards during Echoes???? You are awesome, and I’m so glad you’re on this tour with David. LOVE YOU! Your vocals are right on and haven’t changed a bit. Your and David’s voices blend so beautifully. Having you there was the icing on the cake. Thanks so very much.
To Guy: What was that huge bass thingie you were playing? It thumped in my chest so hard, I wasn’t sure if it was that or my heart was trying to leap out of my chest! And by the way, loved your “hop & skip” moves on Echoes. You looked like you were having a great time up there……well, YEAH……who wouldn’t? You must have the greatest job in the world!
David: You are an amazing talent, and in my opinion, PF wouldn’t have reached the heights it did without you and your guitar. You have a distinct sound, and nobody does it better. I’m glad I bought OAI when it came out; being familiar with the songs makes the show more enjoyable, and now I like them even more. Take A Breath was well, breathtaking. (ha)
Yes, it was an awesome night. I loved the first half, but the second half was a once-in-a-lifetime experience since I’d never seen you live before. You’re the greatest.
I think maybe we kinda liked you……..could you tell???
[What can I say? I agree. Sorry everyone. - Richard Wexler]
Dear Richard, welcome back and hats off to you! Not everyone would have the character and courage to react like that!
I waited until after night 2 to comment since I went to both shows. Amazing stuff. To think you can assemble such a great show and get to see it within a small theater like this is unheard of. Its still like a dream.
Thoughts on the shows:
Wednesday I was up close and Thursday I was a bit toward the back of the main floor. Sound was better Thursday but that might have been mostly due to my seat position. Plus I’m sure the sound guys can tune better after a full show.
I would give a slight edge to the Thursday show. I thought Set #1 was better. Take a Breath is a great live song and was breath taking both nights but better Wednesday. I like the version with the Pocket Full of Stones intro better. The light show during pocket Full of Stones was good Thursday and I don’t think it was even there Wednesday. Was it me or did they run through the first set much faster Thursday night?
Set #2 was great both nights. I’m going to give the slight edge again to Thursday becaue of Coming Back to Life which is always a crowd fav and should be there every night.
Normally I ignore bass players but Guy changed all that. This “Guy” is fun to watch and brings a ton of energy. I’m not sure what he is on but make mine a double.
Its obvious some people don’t understand the diference between a stadium show and a theater performance. We had a guy in our section Thursday that in my opinion should have been kicked out. I’m sure if you were there you heard him. By the second set he had worn himself out. I’m not sure if it was the cronic or the 10 visits from security.
All I can say overall is Thanks for coming and don’t stay away too long. I can’t imagine how these 2 nights could have been better. Maybe a third so I could have completed the hat trick.
Thanks to the guy from MN for the Wednesday ticket. I met some great people both nights. I talked to many people around me last night. I hope you guys understand the way this music touches people. We can sit there and relate back to a day 20 years ago and remember the day like it was yesterday and it because of the music created by great people. There are few things in life that leave such a mark with people.
Good Luck with the rest of the tour and I can’t say thank you enough.
It’s the morning after the 2nd show and I still can’t get Echoes out of my mind. Couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate the wife and I anniversary. A show that will always be remembered.
Only complaint is the 26 year old girl behind us who talked thru the whole freaking show! How do I know how old you are? Because you couldn’t help but hear your stupid conversations! What are you there for?! I actually couldn’t hear David’s vocals on Comfortably Numb cause you were screaming so loud. It’s your favorite song; maybe learn the words next time!
Hello All DG fans- First, I want to say I was a little disappointed in the 2 write-ups I read in the Chicago newspapers. They made the shows sound dull, monotonous and bland- the show is the complete opposite of this. I was appalled at the writers who think that David should be back with PF as a whole- granted it would be a great day to see them perform- but David is at a different stage of his life and his new album and shwo are amazing. That tells me that the writers of these articles are not true musical fans but more fans of mainstream music. They should go watch American Idol and listen to Clay Aiken because apparently that is real music to them.
I attended the second NY show and I am awaiting the day the DVD comes out so I can see it again. I have watched a snippet of his 2002 concert on DVD every day since seeing the show and I miss being at the show more and more. Was without a doubt the shortest 3 hours of my life. Any idea when the DVD may be coming out Fet Ed? I was told it would be based on the 3 London shows so it would probably be towards the end of the year.
Thoughts…
Thank you,
Matt in Maine
[There are no concrete plans as yet, Matt. - Features Editor]
To Richard W. – Welcome to the blog family! I’m sure you’ll find we are a nice bunch :-)
Re: Gilmour vs Waters (Angelo, you may enjoy this)
My husband when I first met him, thought that there is no PF w/o Waters. But DB cd & concert changed his mind on that! Plus, he has acknowledged the fact that DG IS the voice & guitar, and all the BEST PF songs are co-written by Roger & David.
After getting home from the Toronto show and back to reality, I asked him who’s solo show he preferred (he saw Waters Pros & Cons tour) he said, well Roger had a bigger production, but for pure musical quality, definately the Gilmour show was way better. He has seen the light fully! After all the music IS what it’s all about!
Justin (WJK), your Dad’s band played at the Rosemont Horixon. The theatre is about a quarter of the size of that venue! Are you going to Oakland?
All I can say is WOW! I would first like to thank Mr Gilmour and his whole band for one of the best nights of music in my life. I have been blessed to see every one of my guitar heros at least twice…i.e. Brian May, Jimmy Page, Eddie Van Halen, but there is just something about Mr. Gilmour, and his sound, that makes him my favorite. The bands performance of “Echoes” was simply amazing.
I just want to thank Mr. Gilmour for all the great music through the years and hoping he makes much more in the future!
The show was great……Take a Breath in the first half was atomic…….Echoes was bombastic……..Time was timeless……Comfortably Numb left me wanting one more……
Great musicians, great sound and great light show…….Question: Is David Gilmour trying to channel Jerry Garcia, or do all older guitarist dress in all black to accent their grey hair?
Also:
Can I get a refund for half of my seat, because some fat chick sitting next to me kept on infringing on my personal space and paid for seat……I practically had to sit on my left cheek the whole show……dumb luck of the draw…..at least she bathed (I think)……the only thing that gave me partial protection was the arm rest and it was being strained to its maximum load……
I did not come to see the show expecting it to be a Pink Floyd Show. It was truly a great performance of the new Album. The second half was a bonus! I did miss your songs from MLOR and the backup girls.
Well Done!
memories from the front row – Chicago, night one . . . . . . .
what a privilege . . . one word pretty much sums up my ‘front row experience’ . . . . MAGIC . . !
I giggled every time an usher looked at my ticket and told me “keep going . . . alllll the way down front . . ” my friend (who flew in from Florida) & I hugged each other for a full minute when we finally arrived at our (dead center) seats . . . and then hugged the 2 guys sitting next to us for good measure!!!!!
one question . . . why was I the SOLE woman in the front row . ???? Ladies . . .????????? and all you men . . . you were all big and bad before the show, but once David and company arrived onstage . . . you all managed to do a fine mannequin impression . . .
the experience was . . . . EVERYTHING I could have hoped for. the facial expressions that David makes when he plays that (those) guitar(s) . . . watching the way his fingers and hands move . . . . mesmerizing. an endearing moment when he dropped his slide and made a sort of “duh” face as he bent down to retrieve it . . . for some reason it compelled me to stand up and applaud (girl thing perhaps??) . . and the rest of the band . . . . I know it’s been said multiple times before, BUT, HOW much fun is Guy Pratt having up on that stage ???? that’s a rather large . . . . . bass you have Sir. Rick was wonderful the whole night, Phil was fairly reserved but is just sooooo smooth and elegant (his look AND playing). . . Steve and Jon round out this group perfectly . . . and Dick Parry was SUCH a treat . . . the man can BLOW . .
I knew I’d ‘choke up’ when “Shine On” and “Wish You Were Here” were played (they’re special to me – what can I say . .), but I must admit . . . I think “Red Sky . .” got me more than anything else . . David and Rick together are sublime. and “Take a Breath” was FAN-FREAKIN-TASTIC also . . !!
I’d like to apologize to the band for the ever-lasting glare coming off my teeth from the spotlights shining on them . . . . I grinned from the moment I reached my seat til the moment . . . . . well . . . I’ll let you know when I get to that moment . . . . .
after seeing that show I have to say that I’d rather watch that group of guys just sitting around playing versions of “chopsticks” than see most of the bands touring the world right now.
the sole bad moment of the evening was at the end, when the guys were saying their ‘farewells’ to the crowd, some rude asswipe bruised my arm pushing me aside to get to the pick that had landed on the stage directly in front of me (I believe Guy had tossed the pick) . . . then adding insult to injury . . . as the guys were leaving the stage, he (asswipe) was shouting for a “setlist” and stomped on my left foot so hard, I believe he actually may have broken my pinky-toe . . ! what a macho man . . . roughing up a girl to get a pick and a setlist. hope it’s worth it to you dude. I however, will not speak of or think of that incident again when recalling this wonderful night. I suppose it was a small price to pay for having such an up-close and intimate experience . . . . TRULY a once in a lifetime.
so THANK YOU David, Rick, Guy, Phil, Steve, Jon and Dick Parry . . . THANK you for coming and playing for me in Chicago. what a phenomenal bunch of musicians you are !
David, I was at your April 12 show and it was absolutely amazing. I waited behind the theater too, but you didn’t sign any autographs.
I would have loved to at least just shake your hand, you are the reason I started playing guitar. I was the one who yelled re-unite Pink Floyd. Now that I think of it, that was kind of a rude comment. I apologize, it was a fantastic show and I loved every second of it. You are amazing. I saw you and Mr. Wright get into that van and it was just so cool knowing that I just saw the best guitarist ever in concert.
Hello all, the show was amazing! What a GREAT band. I just wanted to say cheers to the FOH mixer. The PA sounded wonderful. GREAT JOB!!!
Peace,
MW
FEd, a suggestion:
i keep reading comments about nonbehavers who are identified by their section, row and seat number.
when the offendee can pinpoint where the offender is sitting, i would suggest they have the person removed. it can be done simply and discretely. think of the great favor you would be doing other rapt concertgoers!!
you would improve your concert experience [and that of others], AND – this is the kicker, FEd – THEN you could post a POSITIVE and descriptive review of the concert for us all! everybody wins!! except for the offender, and a little behavior mod might allow him/her back in. then no one has to look bad!
whatcha think, FEd?
[Sounds interesting. - Features Editor]
Greetings,
I am still reeling from Toronto show. Maybe a real dumb question but is there peddlars of tickets outside every venue including the U.K.? Contemplating a trip across the pond for one more fleeting glimpse.
Regards
Jeb
To Gabrielle,
Would like info on those tickets to the Kodak on the 19th. Would love to take my 9 yr old son. He has been listening to the CD along with me. I have one ticket for the 20th because I couldn’t afford two at the time. But I got some extra cash. Contact me Please renb23@yahoo.com Thanks would greatly appreciate. Unless someone has contacted you that doesn’t have tickets then I would rather them have it
Renee B.
Fontana, Ca USA
Just got in from a hard day off at studio glassblowing and wanted to get this off my chest, ( no not the bra!!!). Really enjoyed reading all the posts and reviews of the concert. Whats realy interesting is the variety of views from different people but at same concert. Amazing.
There has been some deep messages as well and may those that need it gain strength from others. I find its the little things that take on more importance and combine this with a humour slant helps. For instance this is what I did today;
Took digital photos of my Glasgow tickets, put them on computer and printed them out. Then cut them out and sealed them inside a piece of glass, marking the glass with the message “In emergency break glass”!. I have done this with other items such as ciggies, condoms and a lobster but never with tickets let alone David Gilmour tickets. Now just imagine if I got the copies and the real tickets mixed up and sealed the wrong tickets inside. Even worse, if they were the real ones and as I was melting the glass I got the flames too close and burnt the tickets to ashes. Oh how I laughed. The big question is where do I keep the tickets in a safe place??????????????
Ian Pearson
PS Richard, you’re great.
Dear Dave and Polly.
Right, you are close to the end of your amazing tour and what a nice way to finish it of would be by coming to Victoria, British Columbia and having a nice relaxing few days. Perhaps stay in The Empress Hotel overlooking the inner harbour. What ya think? :-)
Bob in Victoria, Bc, Canada!
Phew! Just got done driving all night from Chicago (left right after the concert); 10 hours back to Alabama can sure be very tiring. I drove up on Wednesday morning to catch the 12th then stayed overnight to see the 13th.
At 19 years old I can say that these two concerts were, well how do I say this, phenomenal. I enjoyed every second of it. The entire band is so very talented, to each their own. Great music, lyrics, muscians, and fans will be impressed upon my mind. As some lyrics once said “Remember that night,” whether it be a night with some dear friends or in my case two great concerts always remember your memories and keep them close to the heart.
As Mr. Gilmour said before he left “Thank you very much, indeed” I want to thank David, his family, the entire band, stage crew, and any person who helped in creating the On An Island experience.
Regards,
Phillip from Alabama
Hi Peeps!
Its About Time! Oakland is finally next!
2nd Chicago show looks to have had a first on tour: Wot’s… Uh The Deal > Dominoes > Coming Back To Life. A first in combination.
I dont know about anyone else, but I’ve had a spreadsheet working since beginning of tour. It makes it look like i am working!!! A few variations as we always note, but it can still be one of a KIND!
SeeYa Sunday boys & Girls!
biGal
I’m thrilled that David is back doing his thing! I just don’t understand why there are so few shows. Please come to Boston, as the old song states!! Is there a chance the boys will be back again anytime soon??? (To answer an earlier Q., I saw the “Animals” tour at Boston Garden many moons ago. I still have the ‘hash-oil’ drenched ticket stub as a memento!!! lol)
Okay, i managed to avoid commenting on the concert i saw in Toronto (april 10th show) due to the fact that i’ve been feeling way too overwhelmed. But i think i’m ready now to thank David Gilmour, Richard Wright, Guy Pratt and co. for one of the best nights of my life.
In my opinion i think that this show was way better than the show i saw at RCMH (april 5th) not only because i had great seats but for several other reasons as well.
First off, the audience was quiet and respectful. Second off, David Gilmour seemed to be in a much better mood (just my opinion) which made the show all the better. I felt such good vibes from everyone and all in all my husband and I were extremely content, and impressed.
Adrian, I just wanted to reach out and extend my heartfelt sympathy, it is horrible to contemplate. My only offer of advice is to live each day to the fullest and enjoy the time left with your uncle. Too often we think we have time to say the things in our heart and we bite our tongue in embarassment of revealing our emotions, be brave and true, let him know how you feel. I also have heard that a scrapbook helps, put it together with him if you can, listen to his stories, enjoy the moments.
What I’m particularly thrilled about this weekend, is that I’m taking 4 other music afficionados to see David and the band who have never seen him nor the Floyd live before. They all like his music, but they have yet to be deflowered, so to speak. They’re going to be blown away, and they’re going to be hooked. For good. Or I’ll beat them with the dull end of my pointed stick. I’m very excited about this.
I haven’t been keeping tabs, and I’m going to be lazy in asking this: to anyone who has followed all of the setlists religously, is David alternating the songs nightly per city, or does he switch when the inspiration strikes?
peter
[I think it's more when the inspiration strikes, myself. That said, there's been a good mix for anyone who has been lucky enough to see both shows at any one venue. - Features Editor]
I don’t really want to say anything bad about April 12th in Chacago, David and the band were all Marvellous, Spectacular, Wonderful..etc.! David’s playing was spot on and the band never wavered or even remotely messed up on any song (excluding during “Smile” when David’s slide fell on the stage and he couldn’t find it for about 2 measures).
This was my first in-person David Gilmour/PF show of any sort and it was wonderful.
My only complaint was the fans in the section I was sitting in. They had no respect for David’s new album. I heared a number of comments such as (as the OAI set got over and people were exiting for the intermission) “man, I need a beer so I can wake up from the first half…that Sh*t was boring” and “FINALLY, we get to the good stuff”, and I even heard one guy say “Oh..? He put out a new album?” Those people were there for the PF aspect of the show…I was there for the David Gilmour aspect of the show. Next time I’m spending more money on tickets (poor college students don’t need to eat, right?) so I can sit with the crowd that was there for OAI and supporting David Gilmour…the peope who respect Gilmour’s work and respect him as an artist presenting his art.
IN closing…the concert was wonderful, thanks.
**Guy Pratt read**
Oh and by the way if anyone has any extra tickets that they don’t need for any of the CA shows, i’d be more than happy to take them off your hands for you.
Also i would like to personally thank Guy Pratt and Richard Wright for hanging out outside of Massey Hall and allowing me to meet them. LOL, i doubt you’ll remember me but i was the girl who asked Richard if I could take a picture of him, then decided not to and put the camera away wearing the lavender button down shirt with a dark blue jean jacket, shoulder length dark red hair.
Just to let you know i didn’t take any pictures inside or outside the venue at any point of the night. But anyway i’d like to add that Richard Wright doesn’t look a day over 25, and Guy you are absolutely hot! Are you married? hehe, j/k
thanks again guys, i had the best night of my entire life!
Irene
I am so happy I can come here and indulge in my guilty pleasure of loving David! I am having difficulty getting back to everyday living after seeing the NYC show on the April 4th. I spent two solid months dreaming of that show, and just about everything I have experienced since then pales. Now what? Well, the BLOG!!! That’s what! Thanks to all who come here to appreciate the best musician in the world! You are all feeding my fire and keeping the experience alive. I love it! And of course, thanks to FEd for all the hard work! It was nice to see that David gave you a credit in the program, although I think you should have received the VERY special thanks!
David, On a personal note to you..I don’t play guitar, but I am a singer. I am a female tenor and I am completely in your vocal range. Nothing gives my heart and soul more of an electrical charge then when I am singing with you! And I don’t just mean your words, I also love to sing your guitar solos! Nirvana!!!!
I want to harken back to the About Face days for a second. For a laugh I watched David’s video for ‘All Lovers are Deranged. Love the song, particularly live. He and Mick Ralphs had some fun with it on tour. But DEAR GOD?? What a video. That’s some pretty good comedy value there. Sorry David, but some video writer and director gave you some baaaad advice on that piece. And in this PC day and age, I don’t know that you’d get away with pushing a lady with bad ‘Human League’ hair about.
It’s a classic.
Here’s a related question that David won’t answer, but I’ll ask for a laugh anyway. Do you still have that bomber jacket that you wore in all your pics back in those days?
See you in Oaktown! Literally cannot wait! This is GREAT!
peter
You “irregulars” are making me very jealous. So many nice, kind wirds about David’s (and company)shows, which I would increasingly give great things to attend.
These blogs are getting to be challenging to read thru, when each one has over 200 entries and some are lengthy. The issue is that my time is limited, not that too much blogging is going on (which would be a ridiculous thing to say). I miss being able to read everything. I miss that place in my life where I could drop everything and drive several hours to attend a show. Luckily, I have what matters most, which is the OAI album itself.
This blog is addictive. Thanks, all who contribute.
“Anyone hear “Lie for a Lie” from Nick Mason’s Profiles? Listening to it last night I realised that, if he wanted to, DG could go the Phil Collins route and throw out top-40 pop tunes. That’s a fun track, no? (no offense to Phil Collins fans)”
Speaking of Phil Collins, I was kind of disappointed that Genesis gave up after he left. The one album that they put out with Ray Wilson wasn’t bad.
Great Show!!!! Now, I’m in the the post gig depression and wish I could see it again, but I will have to wait until the DVD. I will post again later about the show.
Thanks to David, Rick, Guy, Steve and Phil for a spectacular show.
WELL NO WORK TONIGHT, I HAVE A NIGHT OFF AT LAST BUT STILL I HAVE TO HAVE MY FIX OF THE BLOG FOR THE 4TH TIME TODAY. THANKS F ED FOR ANSWERING MY QUESTIONS.
I WANT TO SAY THANKS TO MIKE PARISH FROM THE GOOD OLD US OF A FOR ANSWERING MY EMAIL.
JUST THE ONE QUESTION TONIGHT: ARE THE ROIOS LEGAL TO DOWNLOAD? THERE ARE LOADS I WANT TO DOWNLOAD BUT WANT TO DO THE CORRECT THING BY MR GILMOUR. ANY OTHER ARTIST I WOULD NOT WORRY ABOUT, BUT I HAVE RESPECT FOR DG.
NOT THAT I LISTEN TO ANYTHING ELSE-MY IPOD HAS GOT 60 GIG WORTH OF GILMOUR/FLOYD AND NOTHING ELSE. ACCORDING TO MY WIFE, I’M SO SAD, ALTHOUGH I CAUGHT HER SINGING WISH YOU WERE HERE AND MY KIDS WERE SINGING ALONG TO COMF NUMB THE OTHER DAY. I’M SO PROUD THAT I HAVE BRAINWASHED THEM.
CHEERS F ED. WHAT A JOB YOU HAVE.
[That question is going to open a can of worms! Obviously we can't encourage bootlegging. This is David's official site and these recordings are unnofficial and illegal. - Features Editor]
It’s Friday morning here in Seattle and the rain is coming down hard. I can hardly wait to jet down to SF tomorrow, cruise around Chinatown and Golden Gate Park, maybe the Wharf for a day, then enjoy the show in Oakland Sunday night!
Have been reading the posts since the site opened and thoroughly enjoying the reviews from the Europe and US shows to date.
Anyone else from the Puget Sound going?
David, Polly, Richard, Guy, et al – see you soon!
FEd – thank you very much for keeping this site up to date and letting the fans chat! It’s been real!
Soon, oh soon!
Glenn
Seattle, WA, USA
Congratulations on a fantastic concert last night at the Rosemont Theatre outside Chicago. I flew down from Minneapolis/St. Paul to see it, and so, naturally, worried that somehow it would not be what I’d hoped for. It was everything & more. The echoes from the show are still roiling around it my head (in spite of all the airport noise & confusion). It absolutely rocked.
The blue programs hanging on the back of the seats when you walked into the theatre (misty & dreamlike with the smoke to enhance the lights) were a nice touch. It set the mood of the evening in blue (my longtime favorite color incidentally.) Right away with “Castellorization” the ocean was invoked in fog sounds, lights and rumbling ships and echoes of seagulls and wind, sand and sky. And that hung in the mind all night.
I love the new material. “On an Island” is one of the best albums ever. The walls of electric thunder strobing and breaking over you in “Take a Breath” were shattering. The balance of sound was perfect – absolutely piercing and exploding, yet when I walked outside my ears didn’t ring at all. Whatever the decibel level was, it was ideal.
The lyrics in “Take a Breath” have had particular significance in the divorce I’ve just been through. My emotions could not be more perfectly matched than with the lines “This kind of love is hard to find / I never got to you by being kind / If I’m the one to throw you overboard / At least I showed you how to swim for shore.”
My only regret is (and you can’t please everybody, right?) that the newer material wasn’t mixed with the old. I love Pink Floyd music. It would have been cool, too, to hear something like “No Way” or “There’s No Way Out of Here” from the first Gilmour solo album. I could have lived without hearing “Dominos.” My bias is that I first got into Pink Floyd/David Gimour during the Gilmour era. “Momentary Lapse of Reason” came out when I was a senior in high school. “Division Bell” – the best Pink Floyd album, bar none, of all time in my opinion – came out when I was finishing college. I’ve never thought the Roger Waters didactic anti-war hymns (no matter how much I agree with them philosophically) measured up musically. “The Wall” is a great album, but it isn’t listenable. And I’m frankly a little bored with “Shine On You Crazy Diamond.” (“Bing bing bing BONG” and the audience produces the requisite “whoop.” I was like “when will this one end. I’ve heard it, like, a million times.” Horrible Clear-Channel classic rock stations have over-played it, and “Dark Side” to death. If you, like me, follow what Lemme from Motorhead called “The new religion the electric church/The only way to go,” It is a sacrilege.
“Echoes” was – with the possible exception of “Take a Breath”- THE brilliant highlight of the evening. I never thought I’d get to hear that song live – not in a million years. It was a rock & roll evening which was a little surprising. I’d expected it to be more like the “Meltdown” concert on the DVD. I’d got kind of over-dressed (blazer) for the occasion, expecting cellos and gospel choirs or at least the (I’d thought obligatory) three women backup singers. No worries, though.
I would have liked it better if the show had not ended with “Comfortably Numb.” Finishing with that seems to undermine the message (“get your heads out of the sand”) in “A Pocket Full of Stones.” “Echoes” would have been a perfect encore and end of the show. So would “Coming Back to Life.” Just a passing thought, though.
Taken all together – three HOURS of fantastic music – I was blown away & couldn’t be happier. I hope this isn’t the last time you tour. And I hope that next time around you make it to Minneapolis.
All the best to ALL the musicians, and all the other people who made last night possible,
–Wolfe
I watched the 4/13 Rosemont show. It was an awesome show. But deep down in my heart, Floyd is songs are incomplete without Nick and Roger.
Hey Guy or anyone out there with sway…
Just a tiny request for Wot’s… Uh The Deal at the second Oakland show next Monday. It’s my favorite Pink Floyd song and my lid was pretty much blown by the fact that David decided to play it this tour.
Anyway, I realize that all the whinging around here about why didn’t you play in my town, or could I hear this, or that, and whatnot is pretty lame, but Wot’s… Uh The Deal. Well… um… please…
Cheers,
Sam
At Rosemont on Thursday fifth time for me seeing PF/DG. Second time with my kid sister & bro-in-law. First time with my wife of 23 years. After all these years SHE FINALLY UNDERSTANDS. Concert was GREAT beyond explanation, sorry for being redudnant however Echoes was like “an out of body experience”. The only way it could have been better is if David played it shirtless like at Pompeii!!
Thanks guys.
TDOS
Good evening, dear Fed, and all,
to Clemens:
of course, there is a human part in artist (fortunately!), and maybe, artist is the person who has the most important human part in him.
In fact, the problem is that people take themselves seriously, whatever they’re doing or thinking. People have no retrospect (“recul” in french), no autoderision. And it’s tragic. Maybe, true artists have. I don’t know. I hope. If this is the fact, so, they can only try to understand, and not judge… You know, I work with a lot of artists (painters, sculptors,…)and they all (except some…) think they are the best!(even when…). Oh, I’m not saying I am better than others!!! When I draw, it’s just for fun (I don’t sell what I’m doing, and the first time I exposed -it was the drawing of David you can see on my blog-, it was just because a painter didn’t come! ), and I ONLY enjoy drawing or writing some nights. I never take myself seriously. So, even when I don’t like what some artists do (and, in particular, those who make autoportraits! how self-important they are – except, of course, let say, Dürer, Dali, Van Gogh, Rembrandt, … but they ARE genious!!!-), so, even when I don’t like (which is my right, after all), I wonder (or try to wonder) what they want to say…
Maybe, the world would be better if people looked at what they do with a smile of derision.
See. The simple fact of writing, here, in english is like a joke… for me who love french passionately… but I HAVE to exercize, and finally it’s good for me, even if it’s not for you to read my poor english!
Ikkar, with love
By the way, thanks for the help with my RAH tix refund. Everything seems to have gone smoothly. Wish I could’ve gone, but there’s all that swimming to get to your shores!
Anyway, as I’ve commented before, the April 4th show was tremendous.
Best,
Stephen
Village Vanguard
NYC
[Happy to hear it, Stephen. - FEd]
To Fed, it was said previously, you are mentioned in the Tour Program. Good for you, we still don’t know who you are. Maybe in London when you attend. At least you won’t need a pointy stick, noone will know.
Good to see Chicago went well.
Hi Fed….
Hey what happened to the newest news???? ( thought i might have to answer that trivia question)
Also, do you know…are the shows in Manchester and Glasgow..going to be “full sets”….? ( ie: 3 hour type show..with all the dressings..-smiling)
Am having one of those… day dreamy ..kinda of thoughts..and any insight will be helpful….
[The newest news? Sorry, I don't follow. I've got my stupid head on today. I can tell you, however, that the Manchester and Glasgow shows will certainly be as long as the others. They're going to be great. I don't need my clever head on to tell you that! - Features Editor]
Hello,
I would like to pass along my compliments to Mr. Gilmour and the rest of the group. Last night’s show at the Rosemont was simply the best 3 hours of live music I have ever seen (I will spare everyone my “Pink Floyd” fan resume).
I think it says something about the quality of the new material that after hearing such gems as “Echoes” & “Wots… uh The Deal”, that today I have the music from the “On an Island” resonating in my brain. Keep up the good work….
-Andrew Smith
Michigan
Frost…said…
memories from the front row – Chicago, night one . . . . . . . what a privilege . . . one word pretty much sums up my ‘front row experience’ . . . . MAGIC . . !
Frost, I am sitting front row on Sunday, how was the sound mix that close?
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David & Rick,
Hey! Yes, I was at the show last night in Chicago 13 April 2006. If by chance you both read this, ABSOLUTELY SUPERB!!! More later.
I couldn’t have asked for anything better. It was more like a Pink Floyd show back in the day than anything, with the new album in the 1st set and vintage Floyd in the 2nd. An interesting assortment, especially with Echoes. Keep it up.
Will you be back for the second leg of the tour? Haaah! I’m still in AWE!
Yours sincerely,
KW Bartlett
I attending the Thursday show and it was beyond belief. Words cannot describe the feeling I got during and after the show, I do not regret going to the show by myself. I am 25 and this was my first PF/DG concert. None of my friends could afford to go and I was lucky enough to score a ticket in section 107 row M. I meant three others around me that also had to attend the show alone so that made me feel better. I might of came alone but I sure didn’t feel alone as the crowd was electric. The show was incredible. Echoes was just plain awesome, they jammed it out big time!! I loved hearing Coming back to life, as it is one of my favorite songs. Thanks to David, Richard and the rest of the band for an incredible night, I truly will never forget it.
-Scott Ullig, Michigan
SORRY MATE, DID NOT MEAN TO CAUSE YOU ANY PROBLEMS, I.E. CAN OF WORMS ROIO’S ARE EARLIER. I JUST WANTED TO GET IT RIGHT, YOU KNOW, DO THINGS PROPERLY.
I SINCERELY HOPE I HAVEN’T CAUSED YOU ANY PROBLEMS WITH MY EARLIER QUESTION. THAT IS THE LAST THING I WANTED TO DO. ALSO I DON’T WANT TO ADD TO ILLEGAL BOOTLEGGING.
SO ONCE AGAIN, SORRY.
[No worries. Everyone has their opinion on this controversial issue and, of course, the official line has to be that bootlegging, in all its forms, is wrong. Fans will obviously disagree and will continue to trade in ROIOs regardless of what I say. (No comments in defence of bootlegging, please. I've heard it all before.) - Features Editor]
I missed “Dominoes” last night? *cries* Wednesday night was stunning…I was way up in the pauper seats but it was the highlight of my concert year thus far.
Is there a full set list for the Thursday show?
“High Hopes” and “Echoes” made me a very happy girl.
Thank you very much indeed, David, Rick and the band/crew for a magnificent evening.
[Yes, there is. It's already there. Scroll up. - Features Editor]
The lawn grows colorful little yellow weedflowers and all the rain here at this old house just minutes from the Paramount is helping them get taller every day. But the mower is on holiday since discovering this incredible blog.
Just drove past the Oakland Paramount Theatre. The sign reads, DAVID GILMOUR, APRIL 16 – 17.
I have followed Pink Floyd since purchasing Ummagumma as a teen, but was never afforded the chance to see them live until the Division Bell show we were lucky enough to attend in 1994. Please consider playing Several Species Of Small Animals Gathered With A Pict. Yea right. Well, atleast I asked.
I for one will be thrilled to see Caroline work her cello.
Have a wonderful time here in the Bay Area.
Cheers, Guy R
[You won't, I'm afraid. Caroline played on the album, but is not in the band. - Features Editor]
If someone else has posted this info already, I apologize profusely…
An interview with David will be on Sirius Satellite Radio Saturday, April 14th at 3pm ET. Click on my name for the link.
ps – David, I HEARD what you said about possibly adding concert dates in the summer! Ed/Edwina will hurt me for doing this, but please come to Atlanta. I promise the front row will be filled with nice starry-eyed southern belles as opposed to all those anorak boys drooling over your stomp boxes (sorry, guys! oh no, now everyone’s gonna hurt me…).
xo
Deborah
Someone made the comment about if you knew the seat number of the idiots you should have had them thrown out. Well to be honest my opinion of the security is not very high. As for our section idiot security made a visit more than a few times and shinned their flashlights or shall I say spotlights on him numerous times.
In the end they created as much of a distraction as he did. If you have to visit the guy more than once then throw his azz out. When they shinned the lights on him it was obvious he was so wasted he wasn’t going to remember the show anyway.
As for the usher in our area, well he was too busy taking pictures of the show with his camera phone to worry about the comfort of the paying customers. In front of me was a family with their kids and they had to endure his wrath of obsenities and second hand smoke as security enjoyed the show and got some awesome pictures.
I also feel sorry for the people down front stage right that had to endure some idiot standings up all night pounding his fist in the air no matter what was being played.
There are times you just wish you had a blow gun with some poison darts and the skills to take these guys down from long range…hehehehe
Ok I feel better rank over.
Thanks again to everyone working on this tour for your hard work and dedication to deliver an experience that far far exceeded the price of admission that I will never forget.
The greatest show on earth, GILMOUR THE GREAT!
I LOVE this blog…. it makes me feel like I’m in a concert-ticket line; waiting for tickets to go on sale with other fans, all discussing our David Gilmour & Pink Floyd Memories & Experiences! I will be attending David’s last night of the US tour show at Universal. Like other bloggers, I am very concerned that there might be idiots around me spoiling the show! I hate that this happened to so many of you… I’ll be driving 450 miles to see him; but I know it’ll be worth every mile. I’m SO excited that I want to scream.. well, I DO scream, sometimes, when I’m all alone! LOL I can’t WAIT!!! I love “On An Island”, and get butterflies when I look at the set-lists for this tour!! I can’t ever remember being so excited for a show… (except for maybe the last PF tour in ’94). Thanks for sharing, everyone!!
to Mike Mack . .
in answer to your question about the sound mix down front . . . . I’ll go ahead and tell you that the sound was perfect . . . but . . . I’ll also say that I doubt you will be scrutinizing the ‘sound mix’ sitting in that fortuitous spot . . .
What a fantastic, lyserically-enhanced experience I had last night at the Rosemont! Absolutely the BEST. Thanks especially for “What’s Uh The Deal” and the peerless “Echoes”.
All I can say is “More acid!”
Thanks for everything guys, spread the love.
~N
Ahoy!
I just got back home from a nice 1500 mile drive to Chicago and back! It was worth every mile! The show on the 12th was the most amazing show I’ve ever seen. The highlights for me were ‘This Heaven’ in which David’s all out blues solo was nothing less than phenomenal. ‘Take a Breath’ rocked me harder than ever before. The band sounded incredibly tight and again, when David launched into the solo after the breakdown all hell broke loose. Then ‘Echoes’… there are really no words to describe it. The lighting along with the music completely captivated me. And finally ‘Comfortably Numb’. David added what seemed like 2 extra minutes onto the closing solo, and he was DEAD ON with the guitar. It was the best Comfortably Numb solo I’ve ever heard, he was in the zone!!! God I hope they come out with a DVD with that solo on it!!!
The only song I wished he played was Coming Back to Life! But even though I felt 110% satisfied!
There was a Guitar Center across the street from my hotel, and after seeing David rock the hell out of the guitar all night I was dying to get over there and play! The next morning when I checked out, I walked over to Guitar Center and played guitar for 3 hours until I ventured home! It was what I would consider a miracle!
Then on my 12 hour trip home I listened to the On an Island album at least 8 times! haha
But I have to say, as an aspiring musician that concert gave me a whole new perspective on live music and a ton of inspiration! Now I shall return to practicing!!!
Well,
I was in the 2nd row on the 12th at Rosemont. This is the closest seat I have ever had at a concert. My impressions were the whole night exceeded my expectations. I intentionally did not look at any setlist info. It was great getting surprised. Guy Pratt seems to be a bit of a comedian. At several points during the concert he was looking bored and yawning. he sure woke up for Take a Breath! This performance made the mix on the CD seem very weak! They really rocked it. I don’t know how David was able to switch off so much to different instruments. At times he was barely keeping up with shuffling guitars, and slides…
It was disappointing to have folks in the row behind us talk almost non-stop throughout the concert though. The best times were when they went out to get beer and use the toilet.
Anybody who likes David and Pink Floyd will be very happy with this tour.
APRIL 13, DAVID’S LAST NIGHT AT THE ROSEMONT WAS EXCELLENT. THE LIGHT SHOW WAS GREAT AND IT SOUNDED EXCELLENT. THE ONLY THING THAT I MISSED WAS “WEARING THE INSIDE OUT”.
I DIDNT COME TO SEE DAVID JUST FOR HIS OLD STUFF I CAME TO HEAR “ON AN ISLAND”, THAT ALBUM SHOULD BE #1 IN THE STATES.
THE SAD PART ABOUT IT ALL IS THAT IS OVER. MANY DOUBT HE WILL EVER TOUR AGAIN AND IT’S TAKEN THIS LONG FROM THE COLD RAINY ’94 SHOW AT THE SOLDIER FIELD FOR US TO SEE HIM AGAIN.
FOR ALL OF YOU WHO ARE GOING TO THE REST OF THE SHOWS, CHERISH THE MOMENT LIKE I DID. I GOT TO SEE MY HERO!
THANKS DAVE!! HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN!
i was at the show last night, i dont think there is a word out there to describe how cool it was. i cant belive they played time and when he sang for about a third of the song he was looking up at our section. i cant belive he played crazy diamond like he did. i freakin loved the green light clouds during the comfortably numb solo. and then to end the night as they were takin bows david looked up at me and i waved my arms and he smiled and waved.
Hi,
I have tickets already for the Gibson Theater show but BrianK offered up two of the $350 special seats I believe for the Kodak theater show. Is there someway you can put us in touch? I would love to buy Brian’s tickets from him and yes, having a baby is one of the few things that trumps Gilmour! Thanks if you can make the connection.
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Wow, what a show!!!
Got to the Crowne Plaza hotel around 12 noon Thursday morning. Checked in, walked over to the theatre (Right across the street mind you..) for some pictures by the theatre. My girlfriend loves that camera. We relaxed and got some food. Started drinking Heineken around 3:30. (Couldnt find Oranjeboom anywhere, to my dismay.) I had about 4 Heineken, a Samual Smiths pure brewed Lager pint, and lastly a Chimay Red for ceremonial purposes.
Walked to the show around 7:05.The first thing I wanted to do was get a shirt. The T-shirt line was big and disorganised. It took around 20 minutes to get my blue On an Island Tee. Then made our way to our seat. Section 209, Row R, Seats 11 and 12. I was on the end seat. I knew I would be high up so I brought my 10+25 binoculars. They helped greatly. I didn’t write the setlist down like I wanted too, I was entranced, I presume.
The sound was the best that I heard in my entire life. The acoustics, and I am guessing a Meyers sound system, did help. Wish my band had that Rig!!
Every part of the show was fantastic!! Being a guitarist, I was almost always focused on David. But with 10+25 Binoculars, I had a great view of everyone. Stevie D impressed me greatly. Top notch. Guy’s Stratwork on So Then I Close My Eyes was cool. Rick was awesome!! John was exceptional, and Phil played some wonderful chords. I was brought to tears a number of times.
The intermission came, and I went down to use the restroom, and the line was longer than you could imagine. So instead of wasting time by waiting in line, I went back to my hotel room, and chugged the rest of my Chimay! I intentionally booked my room in close proximity to the show, anticipating long lines for Beer and Urinals. My plan was executed flawlessly.
I returned to the theatre, sat down in my seat, and within seconds the lights dimmed for Shine. Perfect. So I thought. This Drunken Idiot walks up during the opening volume swell and says,”You are in my F**ing seat!!” Which I wasn’t. I stood up and told him to get the Attendant. Like a buzzing pesky fly, he went away. I thought he was going to deck me!
Then the PF set started. Again I was brought to tears time and time again. My girlfriend looked through the Binoculars and she said they were wet. I would have liked to understand what David was saying in between the songs, but the drunken shouters stoped most of that perception. How did those idiots get cameras in to the theatre anyway? Security was a bit Lax.
I loved Echoes. Flawless. Coming Back to Life caught me off guard, I wasnt expecting that. Totally awesome. Hats off to the band and crew!!
More later. Bravo!!!
Cory
Great show last night. Thanks FEd for helping out with the setlist.
Good to hear Wot’s the Deal.
Fahad, David indeed waved to everyone on his way to the van. It was also neat because he and Polly were sitting in the middle of the van where the light inside was right above them. They plan every aspect of the night!
First time I’ve gotten to see anything Pink Floyd and it blew my mind. Thanks for the experience David.
Wow! What a show! Awesome! Magic of music! Like a Magic music show!
On an Island
Peace
I have to say that I am in awe of how truly awesome David is on guitar live. From the first note my legs were shaking in excitement. When he tore into the second solo of On an Island, my thoughts were “Man, and he is just warming up!” He has been mightly blessed with a gift.
My gift to myself when I complete my Master’s degree this summer is to invest in some guitar lessons. I guess I would be dreaming if David would be interested in giving guitar lessons? Hey, everybody has to dream every now and then.
Anyway, to David: Thank you for your contribution to music and I throroughly enjoyed every moment of the concert on April 13 at Chicago.
If David as any pointers that he would like to share please let me know. Thanks again!
Rob
Angela,
LOL! This must be pretty common, then. Once you know…you just know….if that makes any sense?
The music speaks volumes.
I just want to say thank you to David, Richard, Guy, Phil and the rest of the band for making my life become a little more complete. I came into Pink Floyd and David’s passionate guitar playing many years after my brother, and never thought I’d have the opportunity to see any of you in person.
My husband bought us tickets to celebrate my 40th birthday at the Chicago show, and I couldn’t have asked for a better present. The show in Chicago was awesome and you offered more than I thought I would get to hear.
Thank you for introducing us to your new CD, but, even better, for playing some Pink Floyd songs for someone like me who missed the boat the first time around.
I can now die a peaceful death, knowing I heard David’s guitar playing in person. (Of course, I’m not planning on leaving this planet too soon).
Thanks David and band. Thanks to my husband.
Hmmm…how to describe the 2nd show in Chicago?? Mind-blowing… Orgasmic… Out-of-this-world… – but that still doesn’t even come close to giving the performance its due!! I’m 23 and brought my favorite girl Emily along (we’re both writers – shout-out to Polly). It was very special to hear “coming back to life” – it’s our song and has guided us through good and bad times. “Echoes” was simply epic with David and Richard feeding off each other and flowing beautifully.
The encore was a dream. We were sitting in folding chairs detached from any of the theatre’s sections, so when people began pouring into the aisles to get closer to the stage, we were able to likewise move up. It was a sea of people, standing and singing along in appreciation of David’s wondrous finale. As he plunged into the second solo of CN, you could tell how focused he was on pushing that guitar to new horizons. It sounded so beautiful, so wonderful. I am so thankful I had the opportunity to see him play. For everyone yet to see the show, enjoy, you will be blown away.
Can’t wait for the DVD. Please come back to the States SOON.
Hi Ikkar!
What can I say, I think I agree with you 100 % mate. I can hear ED sighing in relief, no art debate…
Anyway, I generally don’t mind a few sentences in French. I don’t speak it very well, but do enjoy dredging up old memories to ‘decipher the code’.
Complete texts do offer more of a problem. In that case I have to flee to humanities passive memory, the internet, and more specifically the old babelfish
Best,
Clemens
Did someone say there are rumors that David might play some dates this summer? If he plays anywhere near here, I’ll be there. Just the rumor has made my day, but I know better than to get my hopes up before any official word.
[They're just rumours, Dan. Please don't get your hopes up. - Features Editor]