Special edition CD
As you may have come across an incorrect story about a certain live DVD on some of the fansites today (possibly proving that I was right to liken fansites to tabloids?), then I hope you have seen the true story over on the Latest News page.
In short, there is to be a special edition ‘On An Island’ CD which comes with a bonus DVD of the six songs that made up the AOL Sessions (still available to watch online, by the way) plus ‘Astronomy Domine’, filmed at Abbey Road recently.
So, that means live versions of ‘On An Island’, ‘This Heaven’, ‘Smile’, ‘Take A Breath’, ‘High Hopes’ and ‘Comfortably Numb’ from New York, plus ‘Astronomy Domine’ from London’s famous recording studio.
This will be available, for a limited time, from 20 November across Europe and the following day across North America.
If it’s just the live DVD that you’re after, then we’ll have a limited quantity available from this website from the day of release. Details to follow, so please don’t ask.
By the way, we didn’t win any BT Digital Music awards on Tuesday. To see who did, click here. The blog finished in third place (and DavidGilmour.com in 21st), which is pretty good considering our very late entry into the competition. Our thanks again to all who voted.
Don’t forget, there’s a chat tomorrow at 10AM (UK time) where you can discuss all of the above and more. Hope you can make it.
FEd,
Forgot to mention this on today’s chatroom.You weren’t in Leeds yesterday afternoon were you?
I was walking into work from the train station and a silver Jaguar XKR passed me with the number plate S123FED.
Have you been treating yourself for your birthday?
[Jag? Personalised plates? I wish! Must have been Britney's husband or son. - Features Editor]
We want relive the magic moments of echoes, fat old sun, on the turning away,wots uh the deal… and more…all the concert…..on a dvd not only few songs…please DO SOMETHING….
bye bye
Via the latest news page I clicked on the AOL sessions link. It did not take me directly to David’ videos but I found them after searching.
If the first one is anything to go by they look rather excellent.
It made me think that I am probably the last persion on this blog to realise they were available to watch.
Better late than never though.
Happy weekend
Pete – Coventry
[I would break new ground by offering "special order" live cd's and dvd's of each show I did]
Actually Pearl Jam did the CD thing already from their 2000 tour.
And I don’t think that David had recorded video footage of every show.
In any event, I feel that would be a bit of overkill. If the eventual OAI DVD that comes out includes some of the special performances such as Arnold Layne, Astronomy Domine, On the Turning Away and others then that should be enough.
Keep in mind that DG has very high performance standards and I’m sure that there were certain moments throughout the tour where things just weren’t quite right. Plus the production costs to pull off something like this at a high-level of standards could be quite costly in itself.
I would rather have ONE high-quality item than 40 crappy ones.
Andrew
It’s rather a stupid expression, Michèle. I should have said that I’m always behaving well.
Don’t feel bad Fed. When my husband was a child, his mom would always say to him, “You had better behave”. So one day she says this to him and he asked, “mommy what’s a have?”.
Have a gooooood weekend all.
Melissa (*_*)
[Children say the funniest things. I always enjoy reading those dodgy exam answers, such as "What does benign mean?" It's what you'll be after you've been eight, of course. - Features Editor]
For You Fed and all the Americans who got up early for the chat this A.M.
TEN BEST THINGS TO SAY IF YOU GET CAUGHT SLEEPING AT YOUR DESK
10. “They told me at the Blood Bank this might happen.”
9. “This is just a 15 minute power nap they raved about in the time management course you sent me to.”
8. “Whew! Guess I left the top off the Whiteout. You probably got here just in time.”
7. “I wasn’t sleeping! I was meditating on the mission statement and envisioning a new business strategy.”
6. “I was testing my keyboard for drool resistance.”
5. “I was doing a highly specific Yoga exercise to relieve work-related stress. Are you discriminatory toward people who practice Yoga?”
4. “Why did you interrupt me? I had almost figured out how to handle that big accounting problem.”
3. “Did you ever notice sound coming out of these keyboards when you put your ear down real close?”
2. “Who put decaf in the wrong pot?!?”
AND, THE NUMBER ONE BEST THING TO SAY IF YOU GET CAUGHT SLEEPING AT YOUR DESK:
1. Raise your head slowly and say, “…in Jesus name, Amen.”
Melissa (*_*)
At the risk of sounding repetitive, congratulations to you FEd and everyone else involved in keeping up the blog. Third place is pretty impressive =)
And now about the AOL sessions dvd… I can’t wait to have it! Thank you, thank you, thank you for releasing it!
With love,
-ayako-
Oh yay!!!!!!!!! I can finally relive Abbey road over and over and over, yay the prospect of exams and evil christmas things seems brighter.
Glad to hear that you had a good birthday.
Any idea when that interview with David in Q mag will be on here, I can’t find a copy anyware!
[I haven't been able to get one, either. It seems that my local Tesco has just about every cover except David's. - Features Editor]
[I'm always behaving, Jorge. - Features Editor]
Fed, you are so full of it. I remember a few days ago when you taught me the difference between being English and British, and since you’re British all the time . . . the above statement can’t be true.
Looking forward to meeting w/ bloggers again next week at . . .Jon Carin’s concert (tee hee)
~Erin
[ I would rather have ONE high-quality item than 40 crappy ones. ]
David and the band have always had a high standard for releases of any kind. This is why there is so little archival performance material released by the Floyd.
I agree that one per tour is the ideal. The problem is that David and Co. spend quite a bit of time in the release of any archival material, in order to ensure that the release is up to their standards.
Since there is only so much of David’s time to go around, I’d rather have spend his time noodling in his home studio, putting together ideas that can go on the next album ( there will be another album, right ?)
Of course if David feels compelled to spiffy up some soundboard recordings from the Meddle, Dark Side and WYWH tours for official release, I’ll be the first in line.
But my vote is for the next album and tour as soon as David feels the inclination.
That said, I’ll be getting the November release no matter what the format is. The AOL High Hopes is priceless.
Sorry, Fed, I’ve exceeded my blog space for the day… ( I trust you didn’t venture into the kitchen on your birthday.) Erin, David W, Marcus B and I will be drinking a toast to your BDay on Tuesday. Take care.
FEd,
Awesome news on the prospect of getting the AOL sessions on DVD, with at least one clip from the forthcoming Abbey road special. It continues to amaze me how we still, after all the months gone by since the OAI tour cessation, we are offered generous gifts of one bounty or another. Just that much more testimonial of what a top notch character Mr Gilmour is.
Like Rudders, I own 2 version of OAI (well, one and a half with the Island jam extra disk), but will gladly purchase the AOL Sessions DVD on its own (not to mention the forthcoming tour DVD early next year).
This certainly is the year of the Gilmour, eh?
Cheers!
Darren
This is all good, but where is the promised dvd with Davids Royal Albert Hall concerts?
[Early next year. - Features Editor]
[I think it's alright. How about you? - Features Editor]
Definitely a success I’d say! Everyone seems to behave themselves – if anyone inadvertantly steps out of line they are politely put back on track, so it’s almost self policing. Have there been any issues Fed?
I just wish I could find the time to be there/here more often – it’s just a crazy time of year – but it’s great to chat ‘real time’ with people and get to know a little more about each other.
Yep, thumbs up from me!
[I don't know about it being self-policing, but the Eject button comes in quite handy. If one or two people read the rules or took heed of the constant reminders, it wouldn't be needed - and that would be much better for me. - Features Editor]
there’s a point on the radiocity show where DG (Director General! lol I make me laugh sometimes
where was I? oh yeah, where Mr Gilmour is playing the notes for the audiance so they can hit the right notes when they sing along to the song, moments like that are what I’d love to see on the dvd…
shame those new yorkers cant keep up tho!
andy
ps – so gutted I didnt get a ticket for the OAI tour
or for Mr Waters tour too! might never get to see them play live ever 
Hye fed
i have just been watching some of the OAI sessions new york as well as the interview with dave. Im really looking forward to the dvd release. It is great to see dave and the boys playing live, it brings it all back. The tour even though i did miss the venice gig i was still there in spirit.
It is also special to hear someone like david stand up for the EARTH we live on and take so much for granted.
Im moving house next saturday so i may not hit the blog for a while im moving out into the sticks and im not sure if a will get broadband. But the good thing about the move is the house is right on the front of a trout lake where i will have 24/7 access to some top fly fishing and its included in the rent
hope you had a great birthday fed see you soon if you ever fancy a days fishing give me a shout.
[Good luck with the move, Damian. - Features Editor]
Alternate gilmour,
Pearl Jam has steadily released CDs from most of their concert appearances starting in the year 2000 to present date. The Who joined in (starting with their year 2000 tour) via the wonderful Encore series; upping the ante for this tour, they are even releasing DVDs for all shows!! For the record, all the proceeds for these CDs/DVDs are given, in total, to charity.
What I like about this mind set is that the fan and artists are BOTH catered to (and the charitable income makes this a win/win proposition on all sides); what else would make the perfect souvenir of a show you witnessed yourself? Though its true that the performances may not ALWAYS be perfunctory, sometimes (as in the Who’s case) this adds to the zest and dangerous appeal to their live repertoire (to those who are fans of the original group, you know what I’m talking about). Perhaps its different for Mr Gilmour, but then again I’ve never asked so I’m only assuming this to be so.
In response to Andrew’s post about the “overkill” of too many Gilmour live performance CDs or DVDs I ask you…. to what existing criteria are you basing this belief? The sound quality/mix of the live releases by The Who and Pearl jam are pristine and wonderful; the volume of releases don’t compromise the quality of said recordings.
I see both sides, particularly when you have someone as attuned to perfection and detail as Mr Gilmour and associates. However, if one show was more spirited than another, or the obvious “I was there” feeling spurs you to purchase a show, the fact that these recordings are available would be indispensible to any fan, far and above any possible deterrence of clunker notes or missed cues.
Finally, I just don’t see the arguement of cost per item when Mssr Gilmour has donated royalties of the Floyd catalog (post Live
to charity, sold instruments and donated the funds to worthy causes, etc….
Darren
Good morning FED and bloggers!
I would like to have the DVD alone (me and Katia have 5 CDs of OAI- like DVD pulse) but it’s not a problem to buy both.
FED you have announced the high definition images for the OAI DVD; will be the same for the AOL DVD?
good weekend to all!
Cheers Rudders, are you OK?
[We'll have more details about the bonus live DVD for you tomorrow, Claudio. - Features Editor]
[but I was completely bummed out that the dvd wouldn't play.]
To Gabrielle:
It’s a sad story, so, you’re disappointed of course. I thought maybe you couldn’t play the DVD in a “living room” (?) DVD player in the US, but I don’t understand why you cannot play it on your computer!
Here, but too late of course, a link to a site which allows you to chose the DVD format (click my name).
Sorry to have been at the origin of our disappointment.
Michèle
What’s all this about? Prizes? Sorry I don’t pay attention to that, I just hear the music and I have the shamanic voyage as a result.
Keep on strokin’ that guitar, David.
nice realase, I am going to buy it.
Thanks for it.
What great news fed all around regarding the polls and dvd! If the dvd includes the cd all the better for me as I find myself having to cart mine back and forth from the studio to the car. I’ve been in need of a second cd. for awhile ;-)
Just keeps getting better and better. Here’s a well deserved pat on the back to all!
(-:Tomi Sue:-)
[I think it's alright. How about you? - Features Editor]
I don’t know this chat thing works anywhere else, but I think it’s a wonderful thing! It boggles the mind to think that you are having a simultaneous conversation with people of shared interest from ALL OVER the world?!
It’s a virtual reality blogger meet-up without the concert!
Belated congrats to all, ( yeah not just Fed eh!) for making this site 3rd best-is there a prize? Only way it would be of no value if there were only two runners and I pressume there were more than this.
Hows the kitchen fed? Any advice? i only use mine to cook in.
Great news about the special DVD and I just wonder if people are e mailing this site more (me included) just in case you might run a competition eligible to those that post more than a million times a second. Apols for not contrubuting more
Finally a big thank you to Simon-cant wait.
Ian Pearson
[The best advice I can give is to get some experts in who work quickly and don't make too much mess. I don't know how easy they are to find, though. - Features Editor]
Hi Fed,
On a slightly different matter, but still David Gilmour related; I’m looking forward to viewing DG and friends at the Abbey Road Studios session when it is broadcast on UK’s Channel 4 TV station.
There will inevitably be comments posted here by UK viewers, which will probably leave worldwide DG fans a something of a disadvantage.
Will this session be broadcast in any other countries, or issued as part of a CH4 DVD set and including all the other programmes in the series, featuring other famous artists?
Vince.
[You'd have to ask Channel 4 about that, sorry. If we have any news on this, we'll let you know. - Features Editor]
The AOL sessions were wonderful. Reading about the CD/DVD inspired me to go back look at them again
Well done on coming third. I hope we will have reason to vote for David’s website and blog in the years to come
Rudders,you are so…so…I like you very much!
Sylvie de Montréal
hi fet ed and everyone else how you are all having a good weekend .as the song goes i am having a lazy sunday afternoon :-)
a question for you if i may . i was browsing i tunes seeing what 2 tracks to buy to fill up my song buying budget this week ( i give myself a budget of 5 euros ever 2 weeks for buying individual songs that i like but are on albums i would’nt buy, as i could bankrupt my dads credit card otherwise :-) )
what i want to know is this . i bought the single of smile as i wanted to get the island jam on a cd . i love that track .
anyway i clicked on the smile single sleve to see what other solo material by david is avialible . i came across a single that seems to be recorded by a group of people of which david was listed as one . it seems to have been recorded as a tribute to john peel and is called ever fallen in love with someomne .
is that really david on that . it is really good and i will buy it if it is . excuse my circumlocution but i think you get the idea of what i am trying to ask :-)
no premiership footie today to talk about but neither the irish or the english did very well in the international matches yesterday .
peace
Linda Island Lady .
[It really is David, it's a good song and it's a fine tribute to a great man. I'd recommend it. And as long as you only talk about how the Irish and English did over the weekend, we'll get along fine this week. - Features Editor]
Just want to say Happy Thanksgiving to all the Canadian Bloggers out there. What am I thankful for? Seeing David for the 13th time, and the DVDs coming out soon.
Thanks Fed and Sned.
[Don't forget Ped. - Features Editor]
Hi FEd and all,
Apologies for my long silence… since the second chat session! I’m quite busy, well, more than busy, I’ve just begun taking a MBA and I’ve lost all my spare time. And once you fail to read the blog regularly it’s quite difficult to break into it again.
Anyway, congrats for the third place and happy birthday, FEd. I’m glad to hear about the bonus DVD and I’ll be happy to buy the standalone version, if possible.
Hope I can make it to the chat again soon,
César
well, as many others said, great to enjoy a new dvd release… the aol session was certainly great… the band was on fire! i’m looking forward to it!
but still, a whole-concert-dvd would be even more amazing… i’m among the lucky people because i’ve seen him live… and a dvd would be more than just a great thing to remember that wonderful tour…
“echoes” in dvd quality… i can’t even think of it… and all the other great songs that he performed…
a full-length concert dvd would be THE absolute gift, i tell you…
well, i really hope that this dream will become true… i’m watching the “david gilmour in concert” dvd pretty much every day – it’s marvellous… i’d love to have something similar from the OAI tour…
danny
[There will be a full-length concert DVD early next year, Danny. It will document the London shows, with plenty of interesting extras thrown in for good measure. - Features Editor]
OMG Fed,
No updates Saturday or Sunday, you better hurry back before we break out our pointy sticks. Just kidding, hoped you enjoyed your weekend, but I bet you were busy working in the kitchen huh? Are you done yet?
~Erin
[I wish! But there is some wallpaper up now. - Features Editor]
What great news! the AOL session is great I still vist the site now, I`ve even saved it as one of my favourites.
I don`t think third place for the best music blog is any disgrace when you consider how long this blog has been going!
Hope you had a good birthday, Features ed!
If it includes Island Jam, possibly some other bonus tracks I don’t already own (in some cases several copies already lol) yes. However I probably will order the dvd on the site just because David is so good live.
Off-topic, is there any chance that “David Gilmour in Concert” will ever come out on CD?
[That would be good. I don't believe there are any plans to release it at this time, however. - Features Editor]
I’m not the biggest fan of putting out a “new” CD with add-on’s soon after it just came out.
Steve Winwood did this with About Time with a bonus live disc.
Though, I’m glad the livd DVD is getting out there… regardless of how it’s coming out :-D
It would be super cool if the videos from the DVD were also available for purchase on itunes
PS The ” pulse ” is racing when I see that the OAI DVD is now a 2007 release.Please be kind to us. Early 2007 is generally code for April which then slips to July which then pushes to the Christmas market for Sept/Oct. I’m sure David will get it out in hopefully February so it doesn’t clash with his “new album” I wish!!!!!!!!
Good morning F’ed, have a great week!
[Thanks very much, George. The same to you. - Features Editor]
[It really is David, it's a good song and it's a fine tribute to a great man. I'd recommend it. And as long as you only talk about how the Irish and English did over the weekend, we'll get along fine this week. - Features Editor]
thanks fet ed . thats cool . i will buy it soon off i tunes . though i spent 6 quid this week catching up with the blue man group gary moore and the b52′s !
i promise not to take the rise out of you for the fottie until the next chat :-) nah i am only kidding would i ever take the rise out of you ? i leave that for you to answer :-) although with the way ireland played last saturday i think you have more of the rise taking rights then i do
anyway off to see if any home brew buyers have
e-mailed me !
peace
Linda island lady .
Good morning Fed, I just wanted to say Hi! I hope things are going well in the kitchen Fix up.
I am looking forward to the release of the bonus DVD/CD of On an Island. The AOL sessions are good when watching it on the computer, But it will look a whole lot better on a Big screen TV.
I checked the calender this morning to see when the chat room will be open, But it was empty. I hope it will be soon.
Take Care,
Thomas
[There'll be one towards the end of the week, Thomas. - Features Editor]
To Michele,
You’re right, of course. My son came back with the news that the dvd played just fine on his computer. He popped the dvd into mine and, after the title and two parts came up on the screen he tells me “mom, you might just want to watch the second part — the documentary itself is pretty advanced stuff!!”
Anyway, thanks Michele for both the info on the book/dvd itself and the follow-up advice! And, just for the record, I found the documentary to be very interesting and the music, of course, is fantastic!!
Peace,
Gabrielle
Washington State
It would seem I have exposed myself amongst my peers.
Well….not really. I have long said I stopped buying and listening to “other” music over 20 years ago. With few exceptions I just listen to the old classics. I keep up with our Floyd guys and any new classical stuff. My own stuff…that’s about it. I don’t even listen to radio.
Hate that I didn’t know my “ideas” were thought of long ago. But, thats what happens when you live in a cave.
The direct link to the AOL Sessions is below. May be easier to use this link so the player navigates direct to the Gilmour content!! Save looking at 50 Cent! ;-)
If I have some money left for this one I’ll buy it of course! (been to 7 live gigs this year wasn’t cheap but worth every penny)
I was saving for the R.A.H. dvd guess that’s going to take 4-5 months to finish .
Is there going to be an official dvd of the 84 tour now every thing is out remasterd again ? would be nice with new footage maybe
well fed keep up the good work !
cheers
Bas
[A DVD of the 1984 tour is not in the pipeline, purely because David is far more interested in the present than the past, but the 'On An Island' DVD will definitely be worth saving for. - Features Editor]
Well done on the third place – you deserve it – it has always been a good read and i have made some good friends here.
Matty
[Thanks very much. - Features Editor]
Oh my God !!!!
This is the best news ever !!
C’mon,FE,you can tell me…did my constant begging for this have anything to do with the release? LOL
I’ll die a happy man/fan thinking that you might have whispered in David’s ear…”You know, Dave…there’s this loser named MoresbyO who’s always yammering on about the AOL sessions gig…” LOL
Thanks a mill, all !!!! Can’t wait !!!
Best,
MoresbyO
[... purely because David is far more interested in the present than the past, - Features Editor]
Sure, Fed ! it’s why he so enjoyed performing “Wot’s…Uh The Deal”, “Fat Old Sun” and “Echoes” !!! Wow ! You made me laugh ! Thank you, it’s so good to laugh !
Michèle
[I think most people would agree that David's perfectly entitled to perform new renditions of any song he chooses from his past. However, he doesn't have to spend his time working on an old tour if he's more interested in the current one. - Features Editor]
To Gabrielle,
So happy for you and your son, Gabrielle !
All’s well that ends well ! (correct, Fed ?)
Michèle
[Absolutely. - Features Editor]
Why don’t they sell the DVD stuff separately, so that people aren’t forced to buy the CD again? Disappointed that DG allows this sort of marketing crap.
[The bonus live DVD will be available to buy separately. Try reading it again. - Features Editor]
robert, they are selling the dvd separately. why not read properly before moaning about the same old because it’s right up there. see?
fed, i think it’s clear to the irregulars that some people come on here after reading something on another site or forum and just want to have a cheap dig because they think they can get at david here. you must get tired of it.
[Indeed. - Features Editor]
Wow. Don’t read the blog for few days and all sorts of presents waiting. Great news for the long winter months F Ed. Guess thats the Christmas presents sorted for family and friends!! Thanks for making it easy. Guess we are all turning into DG disciples at Christmas!
Agree with the posting from alternate gilmour and think he could be on to a winner. Not many gaffs at RAH and even so would be great memories that make each concert a unique memory.
Got to get back to reading rest of posts now!
Good work on awards, v well deserved, top team.