Night 17/18: San Francisco
Due to the Jay Leno ticket give-away, I’m afraid the two San Francisco shows get just the one entry.
Please note that there are several reviews of the first night from Oakland in the previous entry (Tonight Show with Jay Leno, 16 April) – and I ain’t gonna move them. For the sake of orderliness, please post any further comments of relevance here, and all future comments in the right place. Thank you.
Do let us know if you were at the concert at the Oakland Paramount Theater last night, or if you’ll be in attendance tonight. We’d love to know how last night’s show went, and how you’re feeling ahead of tonight’s.
As usual, the setlists will be revealed among the comments, so don’t read through them if you don’t want to know what was played.
If you’ve got a ticket for tonight’s show, I hope you have a wonderful time and look forward to hearing from you.
The setlist from the first San Francisco show (Sunday 16 April) was as follows:
First half: Breathe/Time/Breathe (Reprise), 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, High Hopes, Echoes.
Encores: Wish You Were Here, Comfortably Numb.
Caption Competition…
Spoken by two members of the Pointy Stick Brigade just out of picture…
William: Longshanks!? Where’s your pointy stick?
Longshanks: Sorry William but it was taken off me by security along with my Canon EOS so I found this piece of wood called Stratocaster!… I will call it Stratocaster of Stirling and poke the Drunken WooHoo malcontents with it…
Hi Fed,
Any chance of this performance appearing on the web (so those of us not there can see what we missed)?
Thanks,
Johnny
PS: Thanks very much for the pic of David with his Platinum award! Here’s to many more such presentations.
[The entire San Francisco show? No, I don't think so. Sorry! - Features Editor]
Congratulations to those who will recieve tickets for the Leno performance! “Wish I was There”
I just finished reading yesterdays postings and enjoyed your responses, Fed, to the regular contributers that wanted tickets.
Sorry you had to work on Easter, keep up the good work.
All the best.
Caption Competition
Berk opened The Trap Door to find David and Drutt rehearsing the intro to Comfortably Numb…
(Fedmeister… I bet that takes you back)
I still need two pins!
Isn’t there anyone I can de-pinned on for these?
Matt
You ask, what is the quality of life….
seeking to justify the parts we play…
Oh, my quality of life is being severely hindered knowing that for the 1st time ever in my adult life, I’ll be missing the show. Oh woh is me…
I was too young to see the Animals tour, at least according to my parents. “We know what they do at those concerts”. Oh…always wished I coulda been there…the last tour with Pink all together.
I saw “The Wall” in LA. It caught me quite offguard, not knowing it was a theatrical production…it completely blew my freaking mind.
Then, David in Berkeley in 1982. Awesome!
Then, Floyd remade for 1987 was it? Momentary lapse of reason tour. I touched the great flying pig! Of course at that exact moment I was deluged with security guards. At the 2nd show I attended.. I headed for the floor after the intermission… distracted the security just long enough…
Then I think it was Roger out on his own. Also an awesome show. Oakland.
Yes, then Floyd again! In the 90′s, and lastly Roger just a few years back in Mountain View.
So…it pains me ever so greatly to have learned David has a tour planned, but for so very few people.
I wore out 2 copies of Wish you were here on LP, and one on CD. Same with Dark Side of the moon.
I still own all my vinyl. Everything from Ummugumma to Davids 2 previous solo albums, and even Rick’s solo album. Pretty much every floyd album ever pressed. Ha, but none of Roger’s.
More than anything I’ve always loved David’s soaring guitar sound…the endless sustain, like on the 1st solo album….cranked way up….Less is more is true with David…but with a style uniquely his own…I think my favorite mental image of him will always be, from the top of the wall, playing comfortably numb..
Anyone have an extra ticket for tonights show?
Hmm, I notice David and crew have moved Breathe/Time to open the show. Is this a strategy to keep the idjits who only came to hear Floyd songs in their seats for the (excellent) OAI set? Whack ‘em over the head first thing, that’s the ticket. Shut up and sit down.
Though extremely jealous, I’m still excited to hear everyone’s reviews of the shows in CA. Bring it on.
(move along; nothing to edit here…)
xo
Deborah
Dear Fed, and all
to Laurie: thanks for your kind comment on my blog. Nice. You’se so sweet…
… I hope you had good Easter. Don’t ask me: I was working!!!
Good evening, and be careful with chocolate!!!
Ikkar, with love.
Hey Ed, just to wish you and the band a great Easter time (in Italy today it’s holiday, so fortunately I’m not working):
just a question, please….is David going to realise his live gigs available for download? I’m really tired of listening to crappy bootlegs and love to have some decent recordings of the dates I attended in March (Milan and Rome). Many bands or solo artist do it (for example Pearl Jam, Gov’t Mule, Phish, The Who, Peter Gabriel and so on).
Please, consider my suggestion and give all the fans the possibility to download songs in shorten format or flac one.
Hope you’ll pass my request to David. Thx a lot!
Cheers,
Alessandro
Hmmm…interesting how David mixed up the set in SF by taking the DSOTM stuff and starting off the show with it. It seems as if the show was still the same in length as other performances on the tour, it just made the first set longer.
Personally, I love the fact that you have no idea how the set will work out from night to night. I realize that it ticks off some people and raises the questions of “How come you didn’t play…” But it is also what makes each show special and allows fans to say, “I saw/heard….”
It probably also keeps thing fresh for the band. Curious as to how the set list develops for each performance. Do they use a big hat with little slips of paper to determine the set list?? Or did David write a program on his Mac that does a random generation each night?
Guy, So sorry, we were there starting at 5:45 or so…until 7:30. Tim Aves and a gang of 12 were in the front, and my group of 6 was in the middle. Turned out I was sitting at a table next to fellow-blogger Brian Slater. When we said hello, and mentioned the blog…we figured out that I had his Tuesday tickets…so we were able to ‘share a moment’ on the way from Luka’s to The Paramount.
What a night. Guy’s non-stop bouncing was either his interpretation of the Easter Bunny or just one excited and happy bass player to be playing in a brilliant band, and obviously ‘in the pocket’ with SteveD. Your slapping in OAI was very nice, and your bouncing throughout energetic to say teh least.
Gee, you think I am going to be working much today?
Guy – If you go to Luka’s tonight(I won’t mob you don’t worry), I’ll be at the bar(starting at lunch?)…but now that I have a better idea of what you look like in person, I can keep my eye out for you. Seriously though, maybe I’ll just wear my superman outfit?
I just don’t know what I’ll be wearing. Certainly not one of the many boot tee-shirts @ Luka’s or outside.
California dreaming…on the run…
biGal
ps – taxes are due in case David and band have any last minute deductions…
Dear FEd,
I don’t suppose you happen to have any Spurs v Arsenal tickets for next Saturday on the surprise ticket list??!
N
- desperately trying…!
p.s. Happy Easter matey…
[I wouldn't mind seeing that one myself! - Features Editor]
Wow!
Did anyone see this comment by Guy (posted on the last post-”Tonight show…, april 16″)?
“OK Fellow Bloggers, I’m upset and disappointed. We finished soundcheck at 6 and I went straight round to Luka’s to say hello to the bloggers who were supposedly gathering there, but after walking round the restaurant twice, seeing no “Gilmour Bloggers” sign and even asking the Maitre’d if you were there I had to give up. All I wanted to do was show you some support and encouragement..Oh well.”
Hi all,
The BBC is running a feature on favourite lyrics, and I thought you’d want to know about this because I bet a certain DG has sung some of your favourite lyrics of all time. This is something we ought to do as a group sometime (favourite lyrics) but good ole FEd is prolly in meltdown already with the recent volume of posts for the competition.
So, in the meantime why not express your favourite DG or PF lyrics over there
Head over to the BBC News site, find Have Your Say on the left navigation bar, and then you’ll see What’s Your Favourite Lyric (wanted to put Wots Uh Your Fave Lyric, but it would confuse!).
They’ve got a U2 lyric down as the nation’s favourite, and whilst I’m not knocking U2, the rest of the nation is clearly having a momentary lapse of reason
N
Brilliant! Love the new Set 1 opener!! It’s quite a catchy little ditty you know!
Guy:
Any stories or insights into the decision to move Breathe/Time/Breathe to the first set in SF?
Hello to everyone attending the shows in California!!
I was at the Chicago show, 4/12, and I left speechless. Please understand what you are seeing is the chance of a lifetime, so appreciate it for all its worth.
Dave will not entertain your vocal requests for ‘Floyd’ during his OAI show. I just will not happen. The people at the Chicago shows were great. Yea, we have the occassional putz that has to scream and yell between songs, but overall, great crowds.
And leave your damn camera phones at home. The pics in the galleries are better than what you would take anyway.
That being said, the song/set-list is fantastic. “Take a Breath” and “Echoes” stole the show. I have to say that “Echoes” was masterfully done. Rick and Dave were jamming like I have never seen before. WOW!!! And the light show…..good lord. Never expected it to be this good.
Folks, please enjoy the show(s). You are in for a real treat. To Dave, Rick and all of the band, I want to thank you for the show of all shows. The memories of that evening will remain with me forever. Best of luck with the final legs of the US tour.
Very sincerely Shining On,
Bill Hayden, Ft Lauderdale, Florida
What a show last night. Unforgettable!! I can hardly wait for tonight. The laser show was so spectacular. I was mesmerized! I thought that the audience behaved pretty well compared to blogs from the other shows although I had two idoits in front of me who did not stop talking throughout the entire show. (I did tell them to shut up and listen during On An Island). Please tonight do not make Comfortably Numb into a sing along tonight. This is not a Tom Petty concert. Up until the end the yuppies behaved pretty well. The old hippies tolerated the jackasses with a grain of salt.
Thank you so much David!! Take a Breath, Take a Deep Breath Now!!!
Thank You FEd.
ken
Didn’t go to the local show last night but EVERYONE here in the Bay Area said it was GREAT!
Much thanks & appreciation to David & Co. for a truly memorable evening at the Paramount Theatre. I thought I had died and gone to heaven … :0) The SF Bay Area luvs ya!!
Best,
Julie & Jonathan Fenno, too
BTW: Did anyone notice the fan dressed up in light bulbs sitting in the balcony? OMG … LOL!
Hey everyone! I already have my bags packed for LA, even though we are not leaving until thursday morning
I’m going to California! I don’t know if many people from the blog are going to be at the concert, but I will post the night before what my fiance and I will be wearing ( and where our seats are) that way some of you could tell us hi! By the way, those people at the leno show, wave to us on the camera 
j/k
Bye!
Hello,
I was with my family far from home, far from my computer and far from David’s blog for Easter and I ‘m happy to come back for one day, because this night I get away on holidays to Croatie for 12 days !!
Sorry, dear Fed, I know it’s difficult for you to work these days…
I’m happy for those winners of the previous days, enjoy and tell us your feelings !!What a pity we could not have this kind of opportunity in Europe!
Hey, isn’t it a pic from The Olympia to-day? I remember the very nice solo on the acoustic guitar after the lap-steel on High Hopes…What a night!
Je vous souhaite -en retard- de joyeuses fêtes de Pâques, dear fed, et total respect de continuer à travailler pour nous, même les jours de fête! A quand les vacances ? Je ne pourrai même pas vous envoyer de carte postale de Croatie !
Michèle.
Wow, I wonder why they did Breathe/Time/Breathe (Reprise) before On an Island. Sounds cool.
“Breathe/Time/Breathe (Reprise), Castellorizon, On An Island”
This is a brilliant show opener!
I always thought that “Castellorizon” should have been followed by, “On An Island” but I understand why it was not at the RCMH dates. ( It would have diluted the “special guest” announcement a bit )
Nicely done David !
Guy -
Sorry we missed you at Luka’s last night. We’ll make sure to have a sign tonight. I wasn’t there personally, as I only have tickets for tonight’s show. I’m pretty sure at least Erin, Dave Warner, BigAl and myself we be there tonight.
So all bloggers attending tonight’s show, let’s get to Lukas early tonight and hopefully Guy will have time for a quick stop. Eleven hours and counting. I don’t think I’ll be getting any work done in the office today. I’ll have my headphones on with OAI->Meddle on a loop.
See you at the show tonight.
“Berk opened The Trap Door to find David and Drutt rehearsing the intro to Comfortably Numb…”
I used to love Trap Door!
Interesting to see Breathe and Time opening the show. Wonder why that is.
hey FeatEd, how come they started off with breathe/time/breathe reprise??
Hi Features Editor, most excellent work on this Blog!
There is a good interview with David in Saturday’s April 15th Toronto Globe and Mail newspaper. Not sure if anyone out there has an electronic subscription to the paper and could forward the article or if you have journalistic connections in order to post in the Press section. Not sure on copyright requirements here.
I can always take it to work tomorrow, scan and send if thats allowed.
hugh
[It would be great if you could, thank you very much. I'll e-mail you tomorrow if that's alright. - Features Editor]
Congrats on the winners to the Leno show- I know it is going to be a long day of work here on Friday staying up to see David (and I know I can Tivo it) but seeing it when they run it should be great.
Sorry Fet Ed you had to work on Easter, hope you still got some candy!
Hope all goes well with David this last week in the States and that he has enjoyed his stay here. I know I have enjoyed knowing he was bringing his art to us and it has been a great experience.
Thank you Fet Ed!
this tour looks like its goin great, great band and a great setlist.
Im just counting down the days till I see the band on the 27/ in glasgow and then ill be flying out to london the next day for the first RAH show.
Hey Guy if your up for meetin bloggers I certainly wouldnt mind catchin you in Glasgow!
Cheers
Kris
the crush of anticipation is unbearable. blog reading has become an excercise in frustration as I am powerless to do anything but watching the days of the calendar count down to this week. with friends flying in from all over the country and relentless phone calls coordinating everyones itineries…theres still time for pacing and staring at my tickets for the last two shows of this sparse and amazing tour.
I simply can not wait!! Echoes! finally!
I remember the 87 tour started out with Echoes only to be pulled in Chicago never to be seen again. In april 88, we were fortunate to score front row seats at the LA coliseum. we used some form feed printer paper and made this really long message, “Play Echoes Please”!!!
we convinced the rest of the row to help us and as comfortably numb was finishing up, we unfolded it and waved it in dave’s face, and also all during the two encores. Dave just kept looking down at us laughing as he was playing his arse off. as the final bowing was completed dave finally “spoke” to us and said “not tonight boys”.
while there is no room for dissappointment, seeing dave and the boys after 12 years, sure wish he would be doing a song or two from his his first two solo LPs. maybe he will break off something on the last two nights!?
thank you dave for putting this together and allowing us to be priviledged to witness more live performances.
[ Interesting to see Breathe and Time opening the show. Wonder why that is. ]
What better way to start the show than with a softly spoken magic spell?
CAPTION SAN FRAN :
What shade of colour is in that light? Blue oyster I think.
Rgds Geoff Duffy ( Dublin)
I know I should be working on my paper, but this blog is so addicting.
I wanted to comment on Ken’s statement about idiots singing along and being loud at a David Gilmour show.
I saw Robert Plant in October and you couldn’t even enjoy the concert because people were so loud screaming “Robert!”, holding up led zeppelin pictures, and spilling their beer everywhere.
Also, nobody cared to hear Robert’s new stuff, but when he played Zep tunes everybody went crazy. I just hope that there aren’t people like that at David’s show.
Is this just a U.S. thing?
Thankfully David and his band can look past the idiots and put on a great performance for the fans that aren’t annoying!
Luka’s tonight…I’ll be at the bar at 4:45 or so…if i can make it that long at work!
Green is the Colour…of my shirt. Short & Sweet…with goatee…The Blue jacket too.
Light Bulb guy was in Luka’s last night.
more tonight…more more more
BigAl
Ok In response to Angelo’s post and anyone else going to the show on the 20th at the Gibson. How about meeting up at a restaurant at Citywalk? Here are three choices….Hard Rock Cafe, Wasabi, or Camacho’s. Kind of got different types of food. Let’s see what happens. I will make sure I keep up on the posts
Hope everyone has a good time tonight.
Renee B.
Fontana, Ca USA
Regarding the Leno opportunity …
What a lovely gift to the fan fare regulars from David and this site!
Congrats to all who win their seats. I’m sure it will be memorable.
Lovely too that Guy took time out of his personal schedule to seek out bloggers and say hello.
Belated Happy Easter to all. (I may be all done with my quota of ham for awhile but there is no quota on chocolate ever).
Karima
I’m going to the show tonight and I can’t wait I’m like a kid floating on cloud nine I don’t think I’ve been this excited since I got 3rd row seet for ozzy like 7or8 years ago for the Sabbath Reunion. But I can’t believe all this time thinking I’m never gonna get to see anypink floyd in my life is now over. I wish I had gone last night as to but I wasn’t able to get a ticket I almost drove out there to see if there were any scalpers were there anyone just wondering? Tonights gonna be one of the best show I’ll ever see. Just in case anybody wondering I’ll be the guy in the darkside of the moon pants.I CAN’T WAIT FOR TONIGHT!!!!!!!
Darren said:
The kick drum was miked way too loud during the entire show. I was in row 11 and my ears were pounding.
D..I don’t think so…I was in the front row directly in front of that kick drum and it sounded awesome. I am very sensitive about loud concerts and overblown mixes and I must say there was nothing wrong with the mix. Although the very front may be a bit lighter in volume now that i think of it..
Since no one has posted regarding the Oakland show # 1 yet, I guess I’ll chime in, albeit it briefly.
No one will be surprised when I say that the show was excellent, or at least the band and the music were. The band is so tight and so versatile. It really is something to behold. So effortless.
It was good to see Phil grab a few solos (Dominoes and OAI). John Carin has added slide guitarist to his repertoire, so that he basically plays the part of vocalist, guitarist and midi symphony orchestra concurrently. Guy’s been David’s bass player for nearly 20 years now, and it shows. He is master of the groove. It’s the first time I’ve seen Steve play. He’s a good fit for the band. He managed to play very energetically, but with restraint. It’s hard to describe unless you see him. He had a good time on Echoes.
Which leaves Rick and David. I was caught off guard by them. When the lights went up for Breathe, it was a very surreal moment. I’ve been listening to their music for 35 years, have seen them both live multiple number of times, and yet they still caught me off guard. They have a different presence, aura mybe(?) then I remember. It’s probably in my head, but I felt it nonetheless. Even though I’ve always known of their status in the pantheon of history’s great musical innovators, I don’t think I ever paid much attention to that. I always just wanted to hear the music. But last night, I definitely had the “HOLY CRAP! THAT’S DAVID GILMOUR!” moment.
Point is, it was an honor to see them again after all of these years, and I felt a little bewildered that it was actually in person, and not on dvd.
What surprised me about David, is just how strong his voice is. Honestly, I don’t think he has ever had a better voice live than he does now. At the interval my wife told me that she was surprised at his voice and said that he must have been a choirboy when he was a kid. And as for his guitar work: all I could do was shake my head and smile. He hasn’t lost a step, in fact, in some ways he’s better than he’s ever been. He uses less volume than I remember and less tremolo trickery, but his tone and feel for the music is awe inspiring. Even his finger dexterity seems to have improved. I count myself very lucky to have been able to see David again. It means a lot to me, and I thank him, and the band for the music. Pure magic.
The Paramount: This is a stunning art decco theater. Very comfortable and clean and very beautiful. BUT, the sound isn’t good in my opinion. The acoustics could be very muddy, and it was hard to hear the vocals clearly at times.
The crowd: Somewhat strange vibe from the crowd I thought, though maybe it’s because I haven’t been to a concert in a while. They were well behaved enough; quiet when they needed to be. It was hard to gauge the level of enthusiasm of the crowd. We’ve all got a bit older, so maybe that’s what it was: with age comes restraint. What was a completely new phenomenon for me was the intrusion of the digital eequipment. People would walk right up the aisles with their camera phones and snap pics or film mpegs. It felt like these people were at the zoo or a museum. “I’m just going to get a little closer to get a picture of the lion honey.” Weirder still, and fairly annoying I might add: the fellow sitting next to me felt the need to check his email on his blackberry every 10 minutes or so. Seriously??
Overall, a brilliant experience. I look forward to tonight.
Cheers.
peter
[People have posted regarding the first Oakland show. As it says at the top of this page, "Please note that there are several reviews of the first night from Oakland in the previous blog entry (Tonight Show with Jay Leno, 16 April)." Admit it, none of you bother reading what I write, do you? I am wasting my time. - Features Editor]
Hi to All
Back home in Blighty,
to stop the twitching affliction I have developed over the last few weeks,I called the RAH London UK, and enquired about said tickets for a show there on the 29th, [in chior section].[gloat].
Dont worry they will be released 1 month before;so patience is virtue.
Hope thats stopped a few twitchers.
I used to love Trap Door!
Gem… methinks the Fedmeister is too young to remember The Trap Door…
[I vaguely remember it, but, then again, I'm trying very hard to resist the urge to stick my head through my monitor at the moment, so I can't think too much about anything too wacky. - Features Editor]
Sorry, I wanted to post but wanting for the Leno madness to calm down. Awesome pictures from Radio City. It takes me back viewing them. Thank You!
Hmmm…interesting how Deborah and I both started our posts with the same words and thoughts.
Strange…
Just wondering, was there a technical reason for moving Breathe/Time/Breathe to the first set (like perhaps to even out the lengths of the two sets) or was it just to keep things interesting for the band? Or was it to punish those who show up late (David’s version of a pointy stick)?
[Most likely the band just fancied a change, Michael. - Features Editor]
I live in Berkeley and have seen numerous shows at the beautiful Paramount.That may have been the best last night! I saw the Wall in LA, Gilmour in a small club in SF in ’84 and at the Greek theater the next day…plus 3 shows on the 87 “pink floyd” tour. this could have topped them all. Echoes was unbelievably fanstastic. Rick and Dave’s jamming was awesome. The opener from Dark Side was a nice surprise and all of OAI sounded even better live. Crowd was extremely enthusiastic. Dave please keep making music!
[Admit it, none of you bother to read, do you? I am wasting my time. - Features Editor]
We love you Fed!
How else but through this amazing blog could we have Guy wander into the local bar looking for fans to chat with? I’m just kicking myself for not being there.
[...Admit it, none of you bother reading what I write, do you? Am I wasting my time. - Features Editor]
No, many of us do read what you write, every single word. And others just have an affliction called select reading.
Hope that makes you feel a little better.
Andrew
[A little. Nah, not really. Sorry. Tell me, are the rules to the ticket give-away easy enough to grasp? - Features Editor]
Fedmeister…
[Admit it, none of you bother reading what I write, do you? I am wasting my time. - Features Editor]
Pardon?… sorry?… I missed that… :-)
Most of us “irregulars” hang on your every word so maybe we could volunteer to edit the “Pillock Posters” for you… could be entertaining if not potentially litigious though! If we all contribute to a PSF (Pillock Slush Fund) then we may just get away with it…
[I'm loving the idea, mate. Maybe you could just teach them to read? They only have to read what's in bold text, for goodness sake. It's so clear, isn't it? Yes, there's a lot to read, but it all has to be there because otherwise people ask questions and get stroppy if they don't have an answer within the hour. We are still getting people saying "Yes, I'm going to the Gibson, so give me a free ticket, damn you!" Lord, give me strength... - Features Editor]
Guy -
If you happen by Luka’s tonight, look for the sign: “Features Editor ROCKS.”
If it wasn’t for the great job he’s been doing, we wouldn’t have this great community.
[Bless you. If it wasn't for the nice, sensible, kind-hearted among you (the ones who can be bothered to READ), I really would rock. Constantly. Back and forth. In an old rickety chair that faces a wall, whilst muttering something incoherent about the black and the bold. - Features Editor]
Fed,
The ticket give-away is easy to grasp, however there are lots of people out there who just want to get in and don’t care about anything else.
Sounds like your having a tough day. I hope it gets better =)
~Erin
[Thank you. The thing is, some of these people are seriously p*ssing me off, so they won't get in. That's the downside. It's also what's keeping me going. And yes, I did cackle as I typed that. - Features Editor]
best show ever last night. still speechless that I just saw my favorite band play the best floyd songs ever. Might have to find tickets for tonights show to see it all again.
Fedmeister
[A little. Nah, not really. Sorry. Tell me, are the rules to the ticket give-away easy enough to grasp? - Features Editor]
They are easy to grasp but I would suggest that because people didn’t know the prize they entered anyway in the vain hope they may win something…so don’t beat yourself up over it… just wait for a new poster to say something vaguely controversial then you can grammatically dissect them with a manic smile on your face…
[Oh, just grammatical dissection? That's no fun. - Features Editor]
[Tell me, are the rules to the ticket give-away easy enough to grasp? - Features Editor]
Absolutely. But human nature says that if you are giving something away – people will always line up and assume it includes them as well. Even if they don’t qualify. You can also translate to the generalization: People are greedy.
However, it was also nice to see how many people who did qualify, replied with “I only need one ticket” or “I’m only bringing two people.” As well as people who replied, “Thanks, but I wouldn’t be able to make it.”
[Indeed and hats off to them. It's not going unnoticed, believe me. Now let's see the change in approach as people who have acted like greedy b*stards thus far try to redeem themselves... - Features Editor]
We were at Luka’s last night before the show. The place was packed with fans and I even saw a few of my blogger mates there. It turns out I was sitting next to BigAl. Very nice people and great fun that we share the same interests in music.
The concert was nothing short of spectacular. David was on the mark in his playing and singing. David, you have seriously inspired me to continue with my Tenor Sax lessons! I was speachless!!!Steve D’s drumming was incredibly on time and during Echoes I was mindblowingly elevated and images of Pompeii ran through my head. Guy Pratt was stunning on the stand-up bass and of course using what appeared to be a slide on parts of Echoes. It was an absolute thrill to watch Phil play on that beautiful Les Paul. Richard, I can’t say enough about you and how well the sounds you create take all of those songs to the peak of audio delight!! Jon Carin played the slide guitar?! Well done Jon! It shows as much diversity as David on the Saxophone.
You made my night, gentlemen! On an Island is beautifully written and exquisitely performed live. The Cumbus, the slide guitar, the crowd was at your full undivided attention throughout. I can only imagine how much more this performance can sound with a live orchestra! I’m sure there may be plans for such at the RAH shows. You lucky dogs!!
For those who have already seen the performance, I’m sure you will agree, and for those about to see it, you will soon know how intimate this venue truly is. I felt as though it were a private viewing for a select few fans that were treated to a night of wonderment and awe. Nothing short of complete delivery for any amount paid for entrance. I will go to my grave enlightened by this experience and will aspire to see, hear, and play music to this degree always.
Thank you to David, Richard, Guy, Phil, Steve, and Jon for your performance last night. A special thank you to Crosby and Nash for your contribution to this elegent album and especially to Polly for inspiring David to write such a heartfelt masterpiece that has many tangents to my marriage and the love of my life, Jennifer.
Please know how much the Bay Area loves you all and Thank You for stopping here on your journey to share that special moment with us.
Cheers!
Brian Slater
Bay Area, California
[I really would rock. Constantly. Back and forth. In an old rickety chair that faces a wall, whilst muttering something incoherent about the black and the bold. - Features Editor]
And he has a sense of humor too, What a great guy!
Thanks Fed for all your great work. Our little community could be possible w/o you. We can’t thank you enough.
[Thank you. - Features Editor]
[Bless you. If it wasn't for the nice, sensible, kind-hearted among you (the ones who can be bothered to READ), I really would rock. Constantly. Back and forth. In an old rickety chair that faces a wall, whilst muttering something incoherent about the black and the bold. - Features Editor]
Don’t forget the Pins! You lock me in the cellar and feed me Pins!
[I'm ruining my painting and pushing over Mother's easel as I type... if it's possible to do all that. - Features Editor]
Chin up, F Ed. :-)
Sod the blog for an hour or so, and instead frolic in the sunshine with your doggy.
[Thanks, mate. The trouble is, you leave the blog for an hour or two and you find 1,642 messages waiting for you when you get back. - Features Editor]
Oh, Guy!
First, thanks for a spectacular show; looking forward to seeing you again tonight.
Second, thank you so much for trying to meet with us at Luka’s. I know I speak for all of us when I say I’m heartbroken to have missed you.
We were never able to muster any energy or commitment on the blog for a Sunday night get-together, so for some weeks now we’ve been planning it for tonight, as Erin and EchoesBob have tickets for tonight’s show only.
It is most assuredly a go for tonight, with Erin in her “Bloggers” T-Shirt and my lovely Jennifer making a second “David Gilmour Bloggers” sign even as I type.
With admiration and disappointment,
Dave
Caption…
(David to audience member,perhaps Rudders)
“You needn’t bring your guitar tonight,that’s my job”
“frolic in the sunshine with your doggy” is this some sort of euphemism for a salacious activity!
I have no idea what’s going on with this Blog! If you were my son, Fetaures Editor, I’d bend you over my knee and give you a good span……… Oh dear!…………… I’ll get my coat…
[All very innocent and respectable, I assure you. - Features Editor]
[Admit it, none of you bother to read, do you? I am wasting my time. - Features Editor]
I will pretend I did not read that…
[All the intelligent, observant people who do read are coming out now. I'll get me coat. - Features Editor]
Oakland, CA APRIL 16TH
I’ve seen Pink Floyd a few times over the years and I’ve seen hundreds upon hundreds of concerts in general. For me, the show last night ranks as the best Post Jerry Garcia Show since 1995 and ranks as one of the Top 5 shows I’ve ever seen.
I don’t know if the song list I’ve seen posted is correct. Seems like something is missing.
The light show, the sound system, the band, the music was just amazing.
The crowd needed to be still a few times…they were clapping when the band was making some quiet music but all in all the crowd was great.
I’d sure like to know where one could find a copy of these shows out there. If the band doesn’t put this out there for free they should. They would sell more music this way.
Other bands as you know often post “free” music for download and for sharing with others.
I’m so buzzed from last night. I hope a DVD comes out in the future.
Thank you band and all involved.
Lanny
Kris said, “Hey Guy if your up for meetin blogers I certainly wouldnt mind catchin you in Glasgow!”
I second that, but fear this would be too much pressure on Guy and am content to just see him play. Where you sitting Kris? I will be in row 3.
Talking of merchandise which I wasnt but… Are there any posters on sale? Sorry of this question has been answered and I havent read it, thus upsetting Fed
Thats the last thing I would want to do, actually its the second last thing!
Ian Pearson
[No problem, Ian. That does need to be addressed. There are posters for sale at the shows, but we don't seem to have any for sale through the website. I'm waiting for a good reason as to why they're not on the website. The same goes for the pin badges that are for sale online for Europe, but not North America. As soon as I hear anything, I will be sure to offer an explanation here. - Features Editor]
This isn’t a request, but I was just listening to “Green is the colour” and David’s voice is just amazing on that song. It would be a nice old nugget for future tours.
Nine and a half hours to go to showtime. I really am not going to get any work done today.
Fet ed… did you say something??? I’m sorry, I wasn’t listening (reading). J/K
Now I know I promised not to write today Fet Ed, and I have been trying hard all morning to keep my word (trembling hands hovering over the comment box). But you obviously are NOT taking a day off. And everytime I click refresh, Rudders has said something else… I can hold back no longer. I feel totally left out this morning!
Now, you said “I really would rock. Constantly. Back and forth. In an old rickety chair that faces a wall, whilst muttering something incoherent about the black and the bold. – Features Editor”
You crack me up Fet Ed!!! Reminded me of the good ol’ days when I worked (yes WORKED) in a locked psychiatric Hospital! What a mental picture!
Rudders, I’m with Fet ed… grammatical? I have an old dull scalpel that goes back to my high school biology course in the 80′s… in fact I could get some bailing wire and give the “pointy stick” a whole new lease on life!
Renee, OK- I’m gonna see if my wife would want to go meet up with you fellow bloggers before the show. Once all those who plan to meet finalize plans (where and what time) I’ll see if I can make it there. Hey wouldn’t it be cool if Guy tried again at the Gibson? I dunno- I’m hoping to be one of the lucky ones to go to the Leno taping. If I do any meet-up would be after that.
Guy- how cool of you to try to meet some of the bloggers! You just keep breaking the norm for “rock stars” doncha? I’m sorry you didn’t run into any of them. You may see me around at some point that night… I’ll have a “Zaphod Beeblebrox For President” name tag on. I’ll buy ya a beer!
I have not seen any response to my question for the bloggers- forgive me if I missed it- but didn’t someone say there was a Pink Floyd cover band playing around the time Davids’ show ends somewhere close to the Gibson? Any plans for an after show drink? Bloggers? Guy?
Ok fet ed, for someone who intended not to post today I’m getting awefully long winded. I’ll stop. Whenever you get your day off, I hope you enjoy it (perhaps the night you get to see David at the RAH???).
Tim
[I wouldn't count on it! We'll either have to get someone in to moderate the blog or just close it for a night or two. These ideas are all being considered. - Features Editor]
[Tell me, are the rules to the ticket give-away easy enough to grasp? - Features Editor]
1. You must have posted one time or less.
2. You must be planning to make elaborate travel plans to attend, coming a long distance.
3. You may bring as many people as you like, provided you notify Fed at some point after the initial posting.
4. Any other extraneous information you provide will improve your chances.
How did I do? What do I win?
[Oh, I don't know... Tickets to the Gibson show itself? It's all in bold. You've got to love the bold. - Features Editor]
“[Oh, just grammatical dissection? That's no fun. - Features Editor]”
We’re reading alright, and very afraid right now. For the sake of your pets do we need to hide your sharpened spoons?! :-)
[No, my dog reads better than many of the people who have posted today. He's perfectly safe. - Features Editor]
1,642 messages!? I hope they pay you well, you deserve it.
Going to the show tonight!! Front ROW!!….did I say front?….I mean, the folding chairs they set up right in FRONT of the stage!
Yes, I admit. I got the hookup.
Cant wait. I met Nick Mason at his book signing last year. And now this. AND a new Kate Bush CD last year? AND a Dead Can Dance concert last year?
What did i do to deserve this?
Tim..
“Rudders, I’m with Fet ed… grammatical? I have an old dull scalpel that goes back to my high school biology course in the 80′s… in fact I could get some bailing wire and give the “pointy stick” a whole new lease on life!”
Scalpel!… let’s get that old rusty Speculum out just for the hell of it…
“…but didn’t someone say there was a Pink Floyd cover band playing around the time Davids’ show ends somewhere close to the Gibson?”
just so Dan doesn’t have to write this…
20 minutes after the Gibson show, at The Rumba Room, on the Universal City Walk, walking distance from the Gibson. No cover – excellent band!
hmm, occurs to me that my computer-deficient self probably missed the boat posting about the 2nd Chicago show on Monday (doh!), so just at the risk of trying the patience of the “fabulous FED,” I’ll repost it here, and by the way, pleasepleaseplease release a DVD of this, or a CD, or a record, anything! I would have bought a copy of the shwo I saw in a heartbeat had it been available.
so here’s my somewhat dated post:
well, a bit late here, but first off on behalf off all Chicagoans let me fully apologize for our lame-ass rock critics.
They suck.
Always have, always will. It’s what happens when you’re too busy critiquing during a show and can’t actually loosen up and enjoy the moment.
moving on, what an incredible, incredible experience. from the first note of Dave’s guitar I knew my expectations were going to be left in the dust, and indeed they were.
the OAI set was great, wonderfully dreamy at parts, rockin’ at others, but most importantly to me was the opportunity to hear new melodies and sounds coming from Dave & Company, somehow the critics get so caught up in their own expectations that they lose track of what is happening, an evolution of sound, rhythm, melody and harmony in real time. it gave me a whole new appreciation for the classic material in the 2nd set to boot.
and what a 2nd set – my wife & I were thrilled to hear Dominoes, we had just seen (highly recommended) a new DVD on Syd that has great interviews with David and the other PF members, and I believe Robyn Hitchcock plays this song on the DVD (my wife is a big fan of him as well).
and of course, Shine On was magical, the few people trying to sing louder than Dave didn’t last all that long, fortunately. I hung on every micropscopic twist and turn Dave put on his original vocals, it was beyond a treat to hear him essentially harmonizing with the vocal on WYWH.
Breathe and Time were just sick, completely crazy – it was like a DSOTM full body massage, the bass notes were hitting me in the chest like a sledgehammer, I’m amazed I didn’t actually drool.
Wot’s Uh the Deal is one of my all time favorites, and this was a beautiful rendition. Especially love the solo by Rick at the end, what joy!
Coming Back to Life was amazing, and I was overjoyed to hear my two favorite cuts from the Division Bell, but Echoes -
Echoes rivalled any piece of live music (or otherwise) I’ve ever seen, and I have to imagine it rivaled any piece of music EVER played. Every note was impeccable, the tones were sheer beauty, with a depth and precision Mozart would have been proud of. But the famous transition from the chromatic C#m – A descending/ascending line to the C#m funk jam was pure over-the-top rock god bombastica.
I would have paid the full ticket price for just Echoes, so WYWH and Comfortably Numb were just icing on the cake – and at one point in Comfortably Numb it felt like time just stopped (no, I wasn’t on acid, either!), and Dave was just WAILING, I don’t know where he pulled this guitar solo out of, but it was incredible beyond words.
What an honor and a privilege to have been a part of this tour, thanks to all who made this happen.
Carter
[People have posted regarding the first Oakland show. As it says at the top of this page, "Please note that there are several reviews of the first night from Oakland in the previous blog entry (Tonight Show with Jay Leno, 16 April)." Admit it, none of you bother reading what I write, do you? I am wasting my time. - Features Editor]
Simmer down junior. When I started my post there were no other postings re: the show. When I clicked submit post last night, I left the computer and went about my business, which is to say, I went to bed. This morning I found that my computer had frozen and that my post had not gone through. Yes, by then other people had posted. I had to get to work so rather than editing the post I merely re-submitted it, thus prompting you to hold your breath until your face turns blue. I read all of your announcements. I don’t read all of the posts, but I read all of your announcements.
I wish I had read about the bloggers meeting up with Guy. I was at Lukas at 6:00 PM in the pool room. I’ll be there again if he’s still inclined. It would be my pleasure to offer him my support, mainly in the form of a pint.
Cheers,
Peter
ed, i haven’t posted in a few days because of it being easter and seeing how busy you’ve been. you’re supposed to be on holiday, ffs! hope you get a day off soon. we must drive you up the wall. sorry to hear that so many people are too lazy or stupid to read the rules. (not to mention fickle! why the hell should they get a freebie if they’ve never even posted here before? i bet they never even read the blog!) you’ll have the last laugh when you don’t give them a ticket, hehe. anyway, seeing as i’ve started now and made more work for you, i should finish. let me just say good on you for taking the time to make sure that the regulars get the goodies. that means a lot in a world where the person with the most money and/or power usually gets the goods. it shows you care and it obviously means more work for you. i’m in the uk, so i can’t win, but i still say thanks. it would be nice if a few of the hopefuls said it as well, but there you go. it’s times like this that you see who’s selfish and greedy and who’s not. shine on, ed. take it easy.
Hey Rob,
How ’bout hookin up a fellow blogger? A folding chair should great to me =)
(Never hurts to ask)
~Erin
Talk about front row bullcrap…a long-haired gent in fron row last night CENTER got up at least 5 times, MID-SONG. One time, during High Hopes, just as David was shuffling over to his slide…the guy gets up and proudly walks out…same thing during Echoes!
I hope he paid way too much for that ticket…he clearly did not deserve it!
Nice job by the ushers last night and the screamers were kept to a minimum…bathrooom lines at set-break werent even too bad. Lots of pix being taken…guy in front of us mustve took hundreds…it was like he watched the show thru the lens of his camera phone. What a fool.
All in All…AMAZING NIGHT!
SeeYa tonight
["frolic in the sunshine with your doggy" is this some sort of euphemism for a salacious activity! - Posted by: Mary Whitehouse]
Hey you Whitehouse, ha ha, charade you are.
This was my first concert involving anyone associated with the Floyd; on past tours, I’ve either been too young or too financially unsound to pay the inevitably eye-gouging prices the brokers charge to get decent seats. But on this occasion, I made a Faustian pact for approximately 1/3 of my soul, mortgaged over 30 years at 98.9% interest. In return, I got the approximate “street” amount of $375.00 to score a sixth-row seat. It was well worth it. :-)
Although I risk sounding like a broken record (or is that CD player?), Dave and Co. sounded fantastic. The “On an Island” set carried beautifully through the Paramount’s cavernous, high-ceilinged interior, sounding almost more like vintage Floyd than the Floyd stuff did. There was the requisite number of mooks shouting Floyd requests throughout many of the tunes, but they were at least respectful enough to quiet down for some of the more reflective moments of songs like “Smile”, and the sax solo on “Red Sky at Night.”
As for the Floyd stuff… well, it was spectacular, of course. The opening, with “Breathe” and “Time” moved up in the setlist, was a big surprise. Even if it was essentially a “throwing the dogs a boney” move, it was a smart one; it revved up the crowd and got them into the show, making the first half more than just a “snooze until the second half” affair. I loved the jazz-inflected variations on the vocals for “Shine On”, and DP’s sax solo at the end was massive. “Wot’s… Uh the Deal” and “Echoes” both sounded terrific as well (Rick was a madman on the latter!); they were the highlights for me.
I sat for most of the show, as did the rest of the crowd, but I had to stand for “Comfortably Numb”, because really, how can you not? Fortunately, I was in exile at the far edge of the aisle, so with the exception of a couple of security guards trying very hard to look professional whilst tapping their feet, I don’t think I obstructed anyone’s view.
Thanks very much to Dave and the band for making it out to Oakland on this tour; it was an amazing evening. Here’s to a great show tonight…
[All the intelligent, observant people who do read are coming out now. I'll get me coat. - Features Editor]
I don’t understand that… What you are saying is: if there are intelligent observant people on the blog, its a reason for you to leave??
Ok I’m sorry for that…
You are doing a great job mate. All those greedy (and dumb) people would probably ruin my day too. Ah well, thats life. Just know that there are many people who do indeed appreciate your “Herculean efforts”. Or perhaps you feel like Atlas, carrying a part of Davids fanworld on your shoulders…
To all blog buddies, have a great time at your shows!
To Guy: I have respect for you mate. Too bad your suprise didnt work out the way you would have wanted.
To David and Polly: thanks again. What WOULD the world be like without artists like you two people… For what its worth to you, you have my respect and gratitude.
Best,
Clemens
[Hi Clemens. I was just saying that you, and the other good guys, had proved my accusation (about no one reading) wrong, so I might as well give up and leave before anyone else proved me wrong! Of course, you know I'm glad to have you lot onboard. It's nice to be proved wrong sometimes. - Features Editor]
I vote for Rudders as the stand in moderator for Fed’s nights at RAH. He’ll keep the unruly mob in order.
Fed – Any requests for the design of your “Feature Editor ROCKS” sign? I was thinking OAI blue might be nice.
[OAI blue sounds good to me, mate. - Features Editor]
Tim wrote…
“Whenever you get your day off, I hope you enjoy it (perhaps the night you get to see David at the RAH???).”
For some reason I got the image in my head of you sitting in one of the nice seats at RAH, maybe your own private box complete with waiter service, WiFi laptop on your knee, moderating the blog in between numbers. There is no escape, surely the robots from the other day told you that. Well…they told me.
CJD
[Those pesky robots. They should have told you that my seats aren't as good as I'd hoped, but I'm just glad to be there. I probably will end up moderating the blog on the train. - Features Editor]
Fe’ Ed,
Please understand the needs of the many don’t necessarily reflect the hearts of the few. We enjoy your dilligence and commitment to this site. Thanks for doing what you do. Thought these positive words may soften the heart a little…chin up!
[Cheers, mate. - Features Editor]
Fellow Blogmours…
“I wouldn’t count on it! We’ll either have to get someone in to moderate the blog or just close it for a night or two. These ideas are all being considered. – Features Editor]”
Vacancies at the Addictions Unit of The Priory are quickly disappearing so for non-attendees of the final RAH show best book sooner rather than later…
[The job plays hell on your obsessive-compulsiveness, I tell you. - Features Editor]
Nice change in the setlist. I bet that grabs everyones’ attention. I saw someone else mention scans of reviews. Features Editor, I have scans of the New York Times and New York Post reviews if you are interested. Thanks.
[We're always on the look-out for newspaper scans, William. If it's not too much trouble, we'd love them. - Features Editor]
Fantastic show! Took my 12 year old son (+ a couple friends) to his first concert last night. They were blown away as was I!
Yes, I saw the light bulb man.
Hope to see a live DVD come from this tour.
Eric
David Gilmour on Broadway (downtown Oakland)…
The tap room (the closet watering hole to The Paramount Theatre in downtown Oakland) was bumping with excitement before the first of two bay area stops for the David Gilmour tour.
Let’s roll another one for candy, the current bun and the man in the light bulb suit.
Cheers to the lucky few who were proudly displaying freshly signed “on an island” cd’s. It seems that Mr. Gilmour is keen on signing all things OAI related while items with the brand Pink Floyd are given less priority. If it is an autograph you are seeking, you may want to take note of that.
The Paramount Theatre is a true bay area jewel. These two dates must be two of the most intimate of all the OAI tour stops. Upon entrance to the performance room two things become very clear: we are all very lucky to be where we are and the dream like haze inside the venue, perhaps a sign of foggy memories to come.
Set list transporters are a gasp when Oakland night one is treated to an unexpected set list rearrangement. The theatre goes dark as does the east bay moon with two classic cuts from the best selling classic rock record of all time. The sounds of Richard Wright’s fragile vocals hit home with tear jerking affects… “Never seem to find the time” . Comments were made from David about the other type of smoke quickly filling the theatre “smells like the west coast”. I guess some things in the past 30 years have not change. A complete performance of OAI follows with impressive detail. Every one of these songs sound far better than the recorded album versions. I think you would be hard pressed to find anyone inside The Paramount tonight, who would choose to disagree. Speaking of hard pressed…The Paramount was oddly filled with OAI handouts/ads on every seat in the house. This strange waste of paper should be reconsidered for night two. Not only is this a very non-eco friendly move it also smacks of record label intervention. Are sales for OAI low in the bay area or in the entire US market?
Has this been done at other venues on this short and sweet tour? Most of these print out ads ended on the floor of the theatre by the night’s end.
“Shine on” leads the way into the second set with blinding precision followed by the obscure classic “WUTD”. The lap steel solo cuts through the thick fog and leads us into a stark and focused Syd Barret classic called “Dominoes”. It was so very nice to hear a Barrett song on such a magical night of music. A couple of Division Bell songs pave the way for “a million bright ambassadors of morning” which shine upon this art deco marvel like a prism in world class jewel display case. The band is ultra tight, the lasers sharp and bright and the crowd simply ecstatic. This is easily the finest live version of a Pink Floyd song I have ever had the pleasure of witnessing live…bar none, hands way folking down! This performance is worth the price of admission alone. Two complete FM Radio classics follow in a short third set before we are released back onto the streets of Oakland. No pig, no mirror balls and no flying/exploding beds just “the voice and guitar of Pink Floyd”, Richard Wright and one hell of a band making music that will ring out for ages inside the walls of this legendary art deco era theatre.
Last nights show at the Paramount was incredible, maybe too incredible for words.
I first saw David in 84 at the Greek Theatre in what I thought at the time was the best show I had ever seen, then of course The Pink Floyd tours, which totally blew me away, I saw Roger Waters a couple of times, and then David again last night, WOW is about all I can say.
I was in row 8, and could feel the bass guitar pulsing through my body, the song list was great, Echoes blew me away, Breathe/Time was a great way to start the show, the new CD sounded great live.
Thanks David, Richard & the rest of the band for taking the time out of your lives to thourghly entertain us for 3 hours last night, it was an unforgetable performance, David NEVER sounded better, wish I could go tonight.
Paul
Manteca, CA
hello and happy passed Easter
back to “my” blog after a heavy job (here, in Italy terrible days for…political causes) and a short easter holiday.
This blog is a very sweet chain and I’m blog addict…Thank you FED
Big kisses
diana
WELL HI ALL BACK AT WORK ON NIGHTS WORKING SECURITY THANK THE LORD FOR THIS SITE, IM NOT SUPPOSED TO BE USING THE COMPUTERS AT WORK BUT THIS SITE IS WORTH THE RISK,F ED I WENT TO SEE FLOYD AT KNEBWORTH IN 1990 I THINK CAN YOU PRINT THE FULL SET LIST AS I HAVE BEEN HAVING A DISCUSSION WITH A FRIEND AND CANT FULLY REMEMBER ALL I CAN REMEMBER IS HAVING TO SIT THROUGH CLIFF RICHARD TO WAIT FOR THE FLOYD, IT RAINED WICH ONLY ADDED TO THE LIGHT SHOW , HOPE THATS POSSIB LE FOR A REGULAR BLOGGER (CANT BELIEVE IM A BLOGGER I NEVER NEW WHAT ONE WAS BEFORE FINDING THIS SITE CHEERS F ED
[I'll leave one of our experts to answer it, Simon, as I'm swamped with names, addresses, shoe sizes, allergy lists... I remember they did 'Wish You Were Here', 'Sorrow', 'Comfortably Numb' and 'Run Like Hell'. I'm sure there was more than that, though. - Features Editor]
Ed,
I can only imagine the begging letters coming your way for the Jay Leno thing .Do you know if Jools Holland will be doing a simular dip for fans this side of the pond . Mind you if I was you I would be washing my hands of the process in finding that audience.
Rgds Geoff Duffy ( Dublin)
[I don't know, Geoff. Jools is great though, isn't he? - Features Editor]
Rudders- speculum? Dunno what it is but it sounds hideous… it has that raunchy, snotty sound like “sputum”… it’s gotta be bad. You get your disks yet?
Tim
Finally! The time has arrived to make my descent down the Sierras to see David Gilmour, live, in concert! I’m beyond excited at this point, as reading the blog almost daily has steadily built the anticipation for this DAY since I rec’d the tix from my husband as a Christmas gift (he’s even staying home with our twins who turn three tomorrow, so I can attend tonight – phenomenal!).
I also hope to meet some of the people behind the familiar names at Luka’s tonight – what a bonus
I saw the recent post about the merchandise. I am a diehard collector and want everything from this tour. I went to both NYC shows, flew up from Florida with my girlfriend and another couple. Had the Hot seats night one and 3rd mezz night 2. Beatiful!!!
About these tour pins! I didn’t see them at radio city and I see only the european website has them. Are we Americans going to see them at the merch site, or did I miss out?
Thanks…………….ScottH
[As I've said before, I have asked the people behind the merchandise for an explanation. As soon as I get one, I'll let you know. You could contact Anthill and ask them yourself. If enough people request them, it would carry a lot more weight than my query. - Features Editor]
My concert experience is over since Chicago, but I needed to get a complaint off my chest.
Has U2 or any members ever given any credit to PF, Roger or David? The critics go nuts over these guys no matter what they put out, but so many of their riffs are ripped right off of old Floyd tunes. If it wasn’t for David G., the Edge would be a dull blade!
Those two critics from the Chicago newspapers need to look carefully who really are the icons of music. Yes U2 are great, but they better thank the legacy of Pink Floyd because without that influence- their sound would not be the same!
Sorry to rant, but this drives me crazy!
Dave in Fort Wayne, IN
[Hmm, I notice David and crew have moved Breathe/Time to open the show. Is this a strategy to keep the idjits who only came to hear Floyd songs in their seats for the (excellent) OAI set? Whack 'em over the head first thing, that's the ticket. Shut up and sit down. - Deborah]
David said after the Beathe/Time/Breathe opening, and I paraphrase quote.”How was that? Thought we’d just warm you up a bit. And now I’d like to play my new album in entirety, so just sit down, relax and enjoy.”
I just wanted to say I was unable to catch Dave at Radio City,my buddy won the chance to buy two for RAH and of course because of work and my infant child we can’t go.
none the less I have seen floyd Wash. dc. 94 tour and Roger twice in 99 and 2000. Floyd and Compay are by far the best Rock band in the history of Rock. Dave a brilliant gutairist and writer Roger a Brilliant bassist and writer.
I was able to catch Dave interview on Sirius this weekend and looking forward to Leno!!!!
Please lets see if Dave can do more gigs in more cities. You know it will be a sellout. Maybe during the Summer or in the Fall.
Please Dave I am begging of you.
[Admit it, none of you bother to read, do you? I am wasting my time. - Features Editor]
FEd, you’re doing a splendid job…I promise you some of us do read every word, yours and others! Would a nice cup of tea and a sit down help?
Kxx
caught the show last night. a great show despite the absence of “fat old sun”. (i will admit it good psychology to get the dsotm stuff out of the way and then tell the kiddies to sit down and listen to the music….but at the cost of f.o.s.???) we will catch tonight’s show as well and hope for the restoration of fat old sun. great to hear ‘echoes’ again (i would have been really bummed if that had vanished again.) i am sure that the o.a.i. material will be getting a few more, and more attentive, listens by many who caught the show, perhaps even the “pink floyd rulz!!” dude, who was, fortunately, not very vocal last night. with luck, tonight he’ll stay home too…and f.o.s. will return.