Did you enjoy, Europe?
Well, what did you think of that, then?
I’d love to know how you enjoyed Thursday’s premiere of ‘Remember That Night’, shown at cinemas across Europe.
Where did you see it? What was it like? Who did you meet? How did you enjoy the live performance? What did you think of the questions and answers? Favourite song? Favourite moment? Could you bear to go through it all again on Saturday in Brixton?
I want to know each and every juicy detail, so bring it on.
If you’ve already written at length in preparation for the blog’s re-opening – yes, I know who you are – please could you post it in bite-size pieces? There is a character limit in place and, as well as making it easier for everyone to read if it’s not too extensive, I obviously wouldn’t want your message to be truncated.
Thank you.
Hi,
Went to the event in cinemec Holland. They were running it in TWO cinemas as demand was too high to only use one.
It was great. DVD will be for sale on Friday in Holland too. Can’t wait and the whole family will enjoy the first full show.
Pim
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Welcome back, FEd!! We missed you dearly…
We also enjoyed Chat! Thank you for leaving Chat open for so many fun days!! It was exciting to hear first-hand about everyone’s experience at the Odeon. It sounds like I missed an absolutely
positively FABULOUS time…. Too bad London is so far from Nevada!! LOL
Now looking forward to Saturday along with everyone else!
~Susan
Dear Fed.
I’ve had Arnold Layne on my mind all day. And my sister wants to know if she can get Island Jam in Morrisons.
Oh happy days.
Shine on!
Love and plumbs. Cori xxx
I was at the Odeon Leicester Square with my sister, and it turned out to be the best night of my entire life.
We arrived at 6.30 and hung around in the bar area where the media people were waiting. I was informed David was making his way up so I stood just to the right of the media at the front. David walked past right in front of me with his wife Polly behind him with their two children racing about being kids.
Whilst David was being interviewed I kindly asked Polly to sign my OAI album and she obliged. After about 10 minutes David walked back and I asked him to sign also but his reply was, ‘Sorry, no’. But it didn’t matter, I spoke to him and he replied, I can now die a very happy man.
The other highlights for me were his playing Castellorizon – absoltely brilliant, and Echoes – what an amazing spectacle- lights, lasers and smoke, it was just like watching at the RAH on 29th.
The film itself was awesome and the Q & A was very interesting. David really knows how to please his fans, and then the band came on – what a night, I shall definitely always remember it.
Thank you David and everyone involved for such a memorable night.
Steve.
I went to see it at Henley on Thames’s Regal Cinema. It was amazing!!
Particularly the performance of Echoes at the end… and everything was magnificent. The amazing solos in On an Island, Time, etc… incredible.
I love the fact that we have David and his music. He may be long gone in MANY years from now… but his music will stay with us forever.. could you say that of P Diddy?? lol…
I loved the interview…the questions… David seems like a very down to earth guy…who’s seen and lived it all.. and one must follow his advice.
I just wanted to say thanx to whoever came up with this idea of broadcasting it in cinemas… thumbs up guys! excellent! and thanx to everyone involved in the filming and post production of the DVD… Masterpiece indeed.
cheers dave.. see you tomorrow lunch time… bring the black one please
Germany – NRW – Hattingen
I can not find the right words about that day.
I have been there really early – have seen how the big poster was mounted at the front of the cinema.
After a cool pint in “the moon under water pub” I was still waiting for what will happen next and my time of waiting found an special final – the first person I met was guy…I made some nice pictures ..and than the whole band was following…. special thanks to steve ….very nice guy….
I really had a nice small talk … david came out for the english photographs…..and i made a lot of very nice photos…… finally there was Polly….. her bodyguard shoots a very very nice photo of both of us…..
hope there will be chance to see them again…thanks a lot for this unforgettable day…..
Frank ;o)
Hi All,
I saw the DVD presentation in the Tuschinski theatre in Amsterdam.
The Tuschinski is a nice cosy theatre in 1920′s style (Jugendstil I guess) and that really added to the experience. I was amazed at how flawlessly Castellorizon segued in the the DVD part of the show :-)
I absolutely liked the exerpt of the DVD and it was all I had expected and then a little bit more. Can’t wait for september 17 to arrive ;-)
The Q&A was just what I expected and I had hoped for a news flash or two, but hey, you can’t win them all.
I thought this was going to be all for the evening, but I was very pleasantly surprised by the great version of Island Jam.
I think a warm and big thank you David is in place here!
Dear FEd
Thank you very much for allocating me a Ritzy ticket, I am extremely grateful and promise to look suitably enthusiastic and look dead keen this Saturday evening; how could one be anything but?
The Odeon premiere was another one of those nights, where you felt it was an absolute privilege to be there. We did visit the Imperial, but wanted to spend as much time as possible at the Odeon, so we left after one drink.
David’s Castellorizon intro to On An Island was indeed seamless and as such peerless. Seeing the big screen version of the DVD with its 5.1 sound quality, in a cinema of the quality of Leicester Square Odeon was as close as it gets to being at the RAH.
I do agree that the quality of the picture was not always perfect but I suspect it is time to upgrade my 15 year old TV to enjoy the full benefit of the DVD at home.
Watching recordings of the show(s) you really get a sense of the intimacy of the event and just how at ease and happy the band and guests were, I do however hope that Graham Nash didn’t pick up any splinters in his feet. Seeing and hearing the reception Mr Bowie deservedly got almost brought a lump to my throat.
In my opinion, the dry-ice/laser aided Echoes was the highlight of the tracks shown on Thursday.
The Q&A session was enjoyable and I have already told my seven year old son who is learning to play the guitar, that he should try to copy anything he likes, in keeping with the advice from the master.
And of course the Island Jam was a wonderful bonus and a worthy ending to a perfect night.
We went to Leicester Square with much anticipation and left with smiles on our faces with the knowledge that it surpassed our expectations. Thank you to everyone involved.
One disappointment though; there were some empty seats in front of us. I couldn’t help thinking that there would be a lot of people who would have to loved to have been there, if only they had had the opportunity.
[We'd love to know how you enjoyed Thursday's premiere of 'Remember That Night', shown at cinemas across Europe. We want to know each and every juicy detail, so bring it on. - Features Editor]
I’d love to know how you (Fed) enjoyed Thursday’s premiere of ‘Remember That Night’, shown at cinemas across Europe.
I would like to know each and every juicy detail, so bring it on, Fed.
Please…
Michèle
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DG doing and giving more than expected, again. And from what I read here it really shines off of you all: great stories.
And for those who were not there, we really cannot complain either can we? the coverage on the net, the radio and television was plenty. Marc Brickman getting a fair bit of attention was a plesant surprise for me.
[The trouble is what next? - Posted by: Nick Page at September]
Was exactly what I was asking myself. Brixton that will be, and gosh unless one of my kids start suddenly growing a tail this week, it will be the only thing on my mind.
And because I respect the artist and the audience, I promice to keep the monkey inside me on a leach during the show. One cold shower from today to saturday on should do the trick to help me keep my cool.
And did I tell you, not that anyone cares, but with a bit of help from Ian, I can bend a lovely wireman out of an electric scooter.
I cannot believe people are selling the free programme from the premiere on Thursday on e-bay!!!
It is a sad reflection on their attitude to life that they are trying to profit from what was for me (and most others) a great night.
I hope David realises that he brought a great deal of pleasure to a large number of people. For me it was well worth the ticket price and my free programme will be a treasured reminder of a great evening in the company of some very talented musicians and thoroughly nice people.
Hi FEd ~
First off, I hope you thoroughly enjoyed your holiday — short but, hopefully, sweet. And please tell me you’re going to be able to enjoy some of the upcoming Remember That Night activities! After all the hand work and coordinating that you’ve done it’d be a shame for you to miss out!
All work and no play makes FEd _____ (fill in the blank space).
I was thrilled to catch up with nickster in the chatroom just as he arrived home from the Remember That Night extravaganza! Man, was he flyin’ high. What a great experience for everyone lucky enough to have attended and now preparing to do it again! Woo-hoo indeed my friends!!!!!!!
Watching the clips (which required technical advice from Thomas) gave me chills! Opening with Castellorizon was fantastic! David seemed to me to be pretty much at ease with the Q & A for the most part although I’m sure he’d rather be playing that black Strat than talking about it! I’m just stuck by how relaxed and amazingly pleasant/personable he is — truly a man enjoying his life, both professionally and personally as well he should!
And what’s this about Guy in a suit and no Converse tennies??? Will wonders never cease?
A Happy Belated Birthday to Tomi Sue and Happy Birthday today to Ian (Glassman) Pearson!! All the best to you good people:-)
Peace and love to you all!
Gabrielle
[All work and no play makes FEd... Grumpy? Irritable? So many possibilities. - Features Editor]
Hi Fed,have a good holiday?
I know this comment is supposed to be about the show at Odeon but I have to say something.
I, like many others, often go on a certain auction site just to see what’s on offer! Tonight I went on and had a look around and to my disgust,there in multicolour,people are selling their programmes that they recieved (FOR FREE) from the show on the 6th????
You’d think these people would be thankfull they got the chance to be involved in such an amazing occasion? but no, they feel they have to make money from it.
How these people can call themselves fans is beyond me!!
If such things are given away FREE on the 15th I can honestly say, hand on heart, I will be keeping mine so as to remind me of the amazing opportunity I got.
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Glad to hear everyone had a great time at Leicester Square. I got to watch it from the BBC website. It was totally cool.
Unfortunatly I will be missing the North American version because my kids both start their soccer games that day and since I am coaching I need to be there. Oh well. Everyone needs to give me an update on how it went.
Hope you had a great time off Fed. So my son’s team name this season is the Green Arsenal….lol I laughed when I saw it.
Well have a wonderful day.
Renee B
Fontana, Ca
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My thoughts about the picture quality that I happened to be studying throughout the presentation from the second row.
There are a whole host of reasons why the quality of the image appeared variable at times and I imagine that the filming of these concerts must have had the cameramen and technicians pulling their hair out. There were obviously no alterations made to the lighting setup in order to satisfy the need of the HD cameras being used so therefore when the light level is low the image appears grainy. This is a limitation of the camera technology that was used. This will mostly be eradicated if you are watching your standard DVD as the majority of the grain will be lost at the lower resolution.
It will only really be an issue if you are watching an HD DVD on a 1080P Display and then you can be assured that any grain you can see will be, as an old friend of mine used to say, ‘so sharp that it’ll cut your eyes’
Personally, I was content to be able to see the numerals on Richard’s watch, the imperfections in the metal of the frets, the ‘grooves’ on David’s strings, the fine decoration on Mr Parry’s saxophones and right through the microphone mesh.
For those of you having problems viewing on-line, I also had problems viewing the concert clips.
Once I downloaded Real Player it worked fine ….
Last Thursday was just amazing, highlight of the day for me was watching my daughter turn from being a quiet 14 year old into a David Gilmour seeking missile – a proud moment in any mother’s life!
The show was brilliant and as usual it was so much more than I expected, there was such a happy, friendly atmosphere.
It was great fun putting faces to names with the Bloggers too – what a fine bunch we are!
And the really, really good bit – we get to do it all again this Saturday. It’s going to be a loooooooooong week.
Well if any of you are still with us, a word from your Cambridge correspondent …
Having left plenty of time to navigate the notoriously car unfriendly streets of the Floyd spiritual home, I found the Picturehouse in the upstairs of a converted old Odeon and still had time to do a quick walk around Downing College with its charming Pathology centre, find a memorably bad chicken kebab and watch a few overs of cricket in the late summer sunshine on Parker’s Piece.
My spirits suitably lifted I got to the Cinema [Floyd playing in the lobby (nice)] in time to take my seat at 7:05 pm and was pleasantly surprised to catch the best part the DVD tour diary playing and got a glimpse of most of those spectacular summer venues.
The cinema was disappointingly not more than 2/3rds full and mostly with people old enough to remember what Ummagumma meant the first time around.
As to the show …. to be continued …
Hi F’Ed,
Just a quickie….
I sent my entry off for the Brixton tickets just before scooting off on hols. We’ve been away on a boat (and stayed on a few islands!) for a week and to come back and find we’ve got tickets to Brixton was just the icing on the cake! (I must point out at this point, however exotic it sounds this was the Thames we are talking about here, not the Med! – Still it rocked my boat…)
Thank you so much. It has made going back to work this week seem so much more pleasurable! (as the weekend draws ever closer!)
I can’t wait!
(P.S. I recorded the BBC footage over the weekend, but have been in emotional turmoil over the past fews days about whether to watch it or not – in case it spoils any of my excitement for the weekend…such a tease!!)
Cheers!
Emma
[Hope you enjoy, Emma. (I'd save the BBC footage for Sunday.) - Features Editor]
Cambridge part two …
The show … I confess a little disappointment when it appeared that the “one song with electric guitar” would be Castellorison because it is after all on the short side but it sequenced in beautifully to On an Island viw the satellite link.
Our picture was not perfect but, frankly, my ears didn’t give a hoot about that.
Highlights – well we already knew that the guitar solo of Take a Breath is an absolute barnstormer, that Bowie did an excellent job on Arnold Layne and that Mr Gilmour is the greatest thing since King Alfred burnt those mythological cakes, but boy oh boy was that a fantastic show.
My fellow irregulars never tire of me whining about never having caught a show this time around (oh my God, I regret that) so this was MY TIME.
I sat in that theatre knowing that we will quite simply never see the guitar played more beautifully again. I have watched Pulse, In concert, live at Pompei, the delicate sound … etc etc but I have never seen a performance so delicate and relaxed, and yet so powerful when required. The purity and fluidity of the sound was stunning.
Favourite bits – the Blue was just beautiful, Shine-on deconstructed (again) in the most perfect way (the Arpeggio chorus with Crosby and Nash and those beautiful slow-strummed chords)and finally Echoes – so lauded in all the concert reviews – and perfectly rendered (with a big mention to Rick also) are the bits I can’t wait to see again at The Ritzy.
Next the Q&A … after a nice cup of PG Tips ;-)
Cambridge Part 3
The Q&A saw David in a relaxed, if typically diffident, mood. I thought Stuart Maconie did a good job anchoring and asking the follow up question, even if the experiment of using the filmed bloggers didn’t quite pay – apart from the “Brian May” comment which was a hoot.
Generally I was left wanting a bit more although that cannot be said of all of the questioners from the floor, one or two of whom left me wanting considerably less ! But hey, I defy anyone to keep it together in the presence of greatness.
Oh and with apologies to some opinion above, but managing to subvert even the Brazilians and get a live “pleeeeeeeeease David come and play in Cambridge” got the loudest cheer of the night amongst the swamp-dwellers of this fair city. After all we feel a burning desire to see a stage erected on those manicured lawns of Kings College and the lunatics given their day in the sun.
And the final treat – the closing jam, the WHOLE band – just fantastic and left me eating my words re Castellorison – oh me of little faith !
That made me look forward to Brixton all the more … although it has since occurred to me that the Ritzy may not be able to accomodate a repeat performance … but surely we cannot deny our American friends .. can we ?
Met nobody … but looking forward to seeing a few faces at Brixton … Lorraine remember that shirt ….
DG following up an answer to question about future plans and him not having any with “But I’m not done yet”…
Rudders – I echo that emotion …
After the Q&A’s, I thought it was all over but then David slung his guitar strap over his head and began to play … and then each member of the band followed on … wow, was this really happening … and then I nearly fell out of my leopard print chair when Rick walked on stage.
This is a fantastic DVD … Echoes was … well, just wait and see!
What I can tell you is, there were loads of fascinating Rick handy, plinky bits on keyboards, Dave bendy strings close up bits, guitar face and pursing ruby lip bits as well as some exceptionally harmonious Dave, Rick, Jon, Crosby and Nash singy bits (I’m actually glad they did away with the female backing singers for once).
Anyway, it was fantastic and I reckon the whole thing is going to be better than Pulse!
Welcome back FEd. We’ve missed you and your elegant retorts.
“Fed – tell us a little about Edinburgh.”
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What a GEM… the break has obviously done you no harm. Is that where you saw the premiere?
I watched the RTN premiere in awe and with envy from York, where there were approx. 100 other viewers in attendance, about half full at a guess.
David’s “live” segue into the DVD performance was seamlessly spectacular.
The 85-minute “edit” seemed to pass in an instant with a varied track-list which culminated with a fine rendition of Echoes.
The Q&A turned out to be more than I had anticipated, with David taking questions from the floor, as well as the pre-recorded ones. Stuart McConie did a good job of extemporising the proceedings, which seemed to help matters. The Q&A session lasted for about 25 minutes.
Personally, the most pleasing comment was to hear David say that he isn’t finished yet!!!
PG Tips and Marmite will undoubtedly keep his grey matter active (keep taking the Folic acid, David).
The Marmite was swapped at the end of the night for some (Island) Jam, it was spread liberally with the assistance of the rest of the band. A really tasteful way to end another impeccable performance that we have come to expect.
What will be on the menu at the Brixton Ritzy? I feel sure that Canada & USA will be served something different to the UK & Euro recipe, but no doubt it will be equally as palatable.
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Off topic a bit & apologies if this has been asked before.
Are there any plans to release the 2 songs from the RTN DVD available on UK iTunes on US iTunes?
No big deal if not. I’d certainly scarf them up if they were on offer.
Sounds like the Euro premiere was a resounding success. Can’t wait to see this DVD!
Cheers,
peter
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After reading all these comments, I’m about to explode with excitement!!
I’m driving 200 miles to see the NA premier live in Phoenix, AZ with my father (long time Pink Floyd fan) and my brother.
As this may be my only chance to see David live-ish, I will cherish every second of it.
[I hope you all enjoy, David. Do come back to us and let us know, won't you? - Features Editor]
Any chance for the rest of us [who couldn't make it to a cinema] of seeing the live Island Jam on line some time in the future?
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I love the Q&A Wireman!!
He looks wonderful with his lovely glass of wine.
I reckon the wine should make it easier to answer all those questions.
Melissa(*_*)
Just flew back in literally half an hour ago and I am still on a high after Thursday night.
The Imperial was a very special meeting with so many that were just names but now are true friends. Ian P thanks so much for the glass guitar. What a wonderful memento of a tremendous night. I think I got the better bargain that’s for sure.. Pete, Mike, Geoff, Tomasz..the names go on..was a real thrill getting to talk to you all.
The show was fantastic. David coming on at the beginning was just electic and the jam at the end superb. Especially dead centre row D. Loved the live light show during Echoes..that really drew you into the performance.
Oh boy I am tired and heading to bed soon…I have to work tomorrow??!! LOL
Take care all and am looking forward to this weekend’s show in Burlington Ontario with Rudders
Cheers, Howard
PS All you lot at the Ritzy are in for a real treat.
Here in Canada, we weren’t so lucky as to have Remember That Night in the theaters. I wonder if we even have the technology for that in America — Canada and USA are so many years behind on so many things!
However, I can’t wait to get the DVD in a few days. ;-)
I have discovered Pink Floyd very late, in 1993, was lucky to see them live the next year for Division Bell tour, and I also saw R.W. a few months ago — hopefully Mr. Gilmour will come on tour here as well, it would be a pleasure for me to be in the first row! :-D
On An Island is a very smooth album, listening to it while driving was the most relaxing experience I’ve ever had… although driving should be stressful! ;-)
Thank you, Mr. Gilmour! :-)
[You get it on Saturday, Pierre: broadcast live from The Ritzy in Brixton to 54 cinemas across Canada, and another 112 across the US. Please click your name below for a full list of venues and get yourself a ticket. It's really not to be missed. - Features Editor]
[You could wait until we have all the footage here, Koen. Possibly tomorrow. - Features Editor]
Great, ’cause I haven’t been able to see it at BBC2 either.
It seems like this was a wonderful event…thanks for all the comments everyone!
Saw the articles in the press section. Gnarls Barkely’s ‘Crazy’, huh? I happen to dig that track too…
Hi again FEd!
It’s 6:24 p.m. Monday evening ~ lo and behold, a new Wireman has appeared since I last checked in!! David Gilmour: Answer Man, walking in, hanging his shingle, and then kicking back with a glass of fine wine whilst sorting through a multitude of questions from the masses. Very nice!
Thank you to whomever is the creative genius behind our new Wireman. You’ve just put a smile on my face:-)
And FEd, I have a quick question just for you — just what’s the deal with Marmite anyway??? ;-)
I’ll just have to wait to see what tomorrow might bring. There are surprises at every turn here on davidgilmour.com aren’t there? heh-heh …
Peace! (hmmm, there’s a thought)
Gabrielle
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From one who anxiously waited until the evening to see what I could stream over the ‘net, I was very impressed.
BBC coverage by Radio 2, if you skipped at 5 min. intervals, could be focussed on the DG parts, and then they put the whole Q&A out, that was a treat to see.
David came across as a very nice fellow but I too was a little worried about him taking the pressie from the unknown person, nice but not always the safest decision in this day and age.
I was not surprised to hear about the extras and surprises for the audience, David has always seemed more then generous in making sure that an audience got more then they could ever expect. Not many would bring along light effects and a full band to a film night, not many, perhaps only one.
I’m glad everyone enjoyed the show, can’t wait until Saturday when it is our turn to listen, watch and enjoy.
Would you happen to have one more of the programs that were given out Thursday night? (not to sell, how tacky of some people, but to keep). I would love to have one if not too much trouble Fed.
I have really enjoyed reading everyones take on the special night. Thanks to all for sharing!
Here is my address just in case you have a program to send on a little trip to Alabama! I would consider it a true treasure.
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All the talk of the Europe presentation is making me look forward to the weekend.
Last week I purchased tickets for my son and I for the showing in NY.
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Saw the Q and A on Real Player. Very nice to see David up close and personal, Ian’s question, and Happy Birthday to you and Tomi Sue as well.
Looking forward to Saturday in Canada.
Fed, glad you had time for yourself.
[Thank you, Frank. Three days of peace and quiet is not too much to ask for, is it? - Features Editor]
Just back home. Great Thursday night at Imperial. Everyone I met seemed so “normal”!!!! and friendly. You really are the best.
Thanks to all who signed my birthday “notebook”. I shall treasure that for ever.
It was great sitting next to Howard when my face appeared on screen to ask question and to “feel” Howards surprise. Well you told us FEd to keep it a secret and I did.
Loved the jam obviously and great close ups from the DVD but agree with “grainy” comments. Thankfully my TV is smaller than Odeon.
I shall remember that night and although not with you all on 15th will drink your health. I think the Imperial must have sold a lot of Laphroiag Thursday night.
Hope you enjoyed Edinburgh FEd and did you see Andy Warhol?
Ian Pearson
[I thoroughly enjoyed, Ian, but didn't find time to visit the National Gallery. You could hardly miss his soup tins outside, though. I did see the Hard Rain exhibition at the Botanic Gardens (a series of photographs illustrating the lyrics of Dylan's fine song). Very powerful, that. Did more for my soul than soup ever could. - Features Editor]
A New Wireman!!!!! Yipee!!!!! Did you just sneak that in Fed?
(-:Tomi:-)
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It was amazing!
Saw the show in the sold out Copenhagen theater here in Denmark.
When that first note from Castellorizon hit me I went comfortably numb! I just sat there and watched the amazing performance while the music surrounded me. Davids playing was 100% tight and the band was amazing.
When that 1st note from Echoes was played I got goosebumps. This really was the single best version of Echoes every performed!
The whole evening had a nice atmosphere surrounding it. Being there was the only thing that could have made this evening better!
I also got a chance to meet up with a Norwegian Gilmour fan. Very nice guy.
The signal from London was perfect except for that one split second during the solo for The Blue where the signal was lost. However, this was, as stated, only for a maximum of ½ second. Pretty cool technology, if you ask me :-)
BTW: They didn’t hand out programs in Denmark (at least I didn’t see anybody with programs and I wasn’t offered one). Could I get a program sent to me as well?
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Hello Fed,
Just back from London.I attended the Leicester Square premier,I cannot state exatly how I feel,I went there just for this event from Italy,and believe me,it was more than I had expected.
I was in the middle of the first row and David played in front of me,you may imagine my joy,a joy of a boy who has been growing up with his music;if David was my idol before going to London,now I can only say that he’s the man,he is really kind.
However,the band is unique,reflects the happiness of every single member of it.
Congratulations to the management and to Fed.I spent one of the greatest nights of the 23 years of my life and I was proud to be there.
Thank you very much is all I can say.
Piero
I did not enjoy the UK premiere because here in France no theatre broadcast the event.
So frustrating.
hi
great night on thursday, it was like being at a real gig, great light show too. the best part of the night for me was thanking David in person for the album, the albert hall gig and the premiere.
finally got to shake your hand. also met Guy Pratt.
many thanks again
stephen
[I cannot believe people are selling the free programme from the premiere on Thursday on e-bay!!!]
Me neither, none of the people in there looked like they were short of a bob (cent) or 2. Maybe they are being sold on behalf of a charity.
Ian Pearson – firstly, happy birthday. You have only given us half the story. You need to finish your tale about how you got up at 3 in the morning to begin your journey to London. It was a pleasure chatting to you.
Just read about someone meeting Guy. So did I. I was looking for the Imperial at the time and all of a sudden I just happened to pass Guy and Jon. No hello or how are you from me. Oh no. All I managed to say was ‘do you happen to know where the meet up pub is ?’. Very rude of me.
So Guy, if you happen to read this – apologies.
Pete – Coventry
Hi all,
The premiere was wonderful, my girlfriend and I enjoyed a splendid evening in the Tuchinski Theater in Amsterdam.
Our plan was to collect the tickets at the counter and go for a quick bite, but the lady at the counter was kind enough to tell us that the show already started.
A bit puzzled we entered the “picturehouse” to find out that the tourfilm was projected. It comprised a lot of beautiful, funny and sometimes sad (with LOTS of rain) moments of the tour. I loved the remix of On an Island that was used during the tourfilm!
The concertfilm was a great appetizer for the DVD. Extremely sharp picturequality and sound. A superb job.
Great Q&A part, with a very chatty and relaxed Mr. Gilmour. And “Island Jam” was the icing on the cake!!!
Fed, if you happen to have a programbooklet left, you would do me a great favour with it. I would love to frame it next to my RAH-poster.
If so, my address is: [...]
Cheers,
Ivo
i’m still on a high after thursday. i will always remember that night!!!
i can’t add anything to what’s already been said, but i agree with sue that this dvd is going to top ‘pulse’. i can’t wait to get my hands on it!!!
i can’t thank david and polly enough for all that’s happened since ‘on an island’. you are a great team and have been so good to us fans. thank you!!!
Could I have a drop of blue wine please?
I’m a lover not a hater
[Thanks to all who signed my birthday "notebook". I shall treasure that for ever.]
That was a brilliant idea Ian and a very unique momento.
How many people signed it in total and how many countries do you think are represented in it.
It would be interesting to hear.
Pete – Coventry
Well, what to say. Thursday was simply, unbelievably superb ! Astoundingly good on many levels.
It was great to meet up with everyone beforehand, seeing old and new faces, although I agree with Nate, we should have had name badges ! What a suprise to sit down in the Odeon and find I was sitting by Veronica from Miami !
Castellorizon was superb, as always and the way it seemlessly flowed into the Dvd was perfect.
The picture was excellent, apart from the grainier parts that others have mentioned. But they didn’t detract from the experience.
The sound was phenomenal, especially during the harmonies on ‘Shine On’.
Then there is Echoes. The inclusion of live lighting was inspired ! Incredibly effective. It really did help you ‘Remember that Night’.
The Q and A was good, I thought all the questions were good. Adrian, your out of sync audio was unfortunate, but amusing !
The suprise jam at the end was a fantastic treat.
A superb evening. Thanks to all involved.
Martin.
Nate:
Hello FEd
Thanks for seeing what you can do about Brixton.
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Hope it’s good news – if not, thanks for giving it a shot.
Best,
Mark
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[.... you either love it, or you hate it. I'm afraid I'm a hater. - Features Editor]
On toast, mmmm lovely, it’s good for you too.
Talking to some collegues here at work about Pink Floyd, some did not know who they were, while another one suggested they were a “Marmite” band, he then went on to say, you either love ‘em or hate them, i’m not sure if thats true but to me Marmite & Floyd are like peas in a pod, eh?
Glad to have you back Fed.
[Thanks very much. - Features Editor]
Warm batch toast, melted butter, some lovely marmite on top. beautiful. defo a lover.
Rgds Geoff Duffy ( Dublin )
“He just smiled and gave me a vegamite sandwich”
Hi FEd,
In case you’re able to pick a rabbit, or 2 tickets, out of the hat!
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Best Regards
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Hi again FED!
Sorry, forgot my address: [...]
Thank you!
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I hope i havent triggered a lot of extra work your way by asking about the programs….if i do, please accept my apologies!!!!!
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What a wounderful evening, the dvd was excellent, the sound was amazing, could not wish for a better evening
I was one of the double booked and was very lucky to receive 2 tickets from fed and the gang!!!!!!!!!
As i was looking for the imperial pub where everyone was meeting, i found myself at the back of the cinima and guess who pulled up? no other than polly samson. what a surprise.
so i ended up eventually finding the meeting place. nice bunch of bloggers there, had a chat then had to pop off to meet a mate.
then we went into the cinema and the evening was full of suprises. nice one David you did a good job
hope to see you soon at brixton
cheers
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Thursday afternoon and evening at Leicester Square, far above expectations
Everything worked out perfectly so I have not any problems to get to the Leicester Square. When I got there I noticed David at the balcony of the cinema during photo session for press. In just a few minutes David come down and the session was continued at the front of the cinema, this time with the famous black Strat.
Event couldn’t start better for me and just in few minutes I met the man who took care of me and other bloggers at Abbey Road last year. It was nice to see him again, chat a bit and thank him once again for the “favor”. Then more and more bloggers appeared on the horizon, Cori, Geoff, Ian, Mat, Ralph and so on…
At about 5 we moved to the Imperial, where more and more people come. It was real pressure for me to meet (I do not remember all the names, I’m sorry) Howard, Piotr, a man from Switzerland, who used to work in Poland and was in Gdańsk concert as well, Lorraine and her daughter, Martin, Nate, Howard from Canada, Neil, another Mat and of course Pete from Coventry. Great people, great memories. Great pleasure to meet you all there.
Just around 7 all decided to come back to Odeon were celebrities entered the venue with camera flashes.
When I found my seat the tour documentary was on the screen and it was a particularly great pleasure to relive Gdańsk gig from other perspective. What can I say Comfortably Numb was real fantastic. Of course not only Gdańsk was shown there, but for obvious reason I enjoyed that the most.
tbc…
After documentary intro to Castelorizon sounded and David appeared on stage and performed that one “on electric” guitar and then it smoothly went into On An Island from the DVD. During that one David returned to his seat.
I enjoyed all the songs, they were perfect, (it was very clever to change the order, even David had enough Blotto game, me thinks) but the real treat was Echoes, and what I found very interesting was Rick’s preparations for that one. Pushing many buttons to get this Ping sound, and then of course extras in Odeon, smoke, lights and lasers.
During that one David left his seat and of course received extra cheer from the people from the Circle.
I found Q&A interesting and liked it, but it was by far more entertaining when David picked up his golden Les Paul, and shortly after the other tour band members joined him on stage. Sound was great, and the band seemed to be still on tour. It was 3 guitar version with saxophone solo and Jon Carin without keyboards as a highlight.
I’m very happy that I was there, and what is more important for me I can’t wait for Saturday.
Thank you David for such brilliant event, FED thanks for your assistance for Leicester Square tickets back in July,
Tomasz
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[Send in your address, JP, and we'll send one out to you. - Features Editor]
FEd, that’s… simply amazing. Thank you.
My address details are: [...]
Also amazing was the moment David Bowie appeared on stage. Gotta love the crowd’s reaction. “Arnold Layne…”
It sounds like it was a wondrous night. Can you hear me heave a long envious sigh?
I have watched what I could of the evening on the net and yes, I do remember that night. 29 May, RAH.
It was magical then, and watching the DVD in the darkness of my home will no doubt bring it all back.
Posting as I have post concert – too irregularly to even be an irregular – is as much a function of the melancholy of it all being over as anything else. I think we would all wish for things to anticipate (loved that little ‘perhaps’ hint David gave in the Q&A) rather than things to reflect on, but that doesn’t mean the memory is anything less than treasured.
Thanks again David!
[I cannot believe people are selling the free programme from the premiere on Thursday on e-bay!!!]
It gets even more crazier!! Someone is willing to pay the starting price of 10 pounds!! a.k.a. 15 euro!!!! According to the seller it costs another 10 pounds to have it sent!!! Madness……..
[He just smiled and gave me a vegamite sandwich - Posted by: Geoff Duffy]
I wonder what happened to Men at Work?
Cheers, Howard
Hi all, we had a fab time on Thursday along with all the other bloggers at Leicester Square.
Echoes was our song of the night. The laser show was spectacular.
Can’t wait for Sat at the Ritzy. See you all there.
Chris and Caroline
I just read the Q&A section from Thursday evening. Very entertaining and looking forward to the North American Q&A this Saturday.
In fact, just really looking forward to the entire event on Saturday.
Thanks.
Andrew
Hullo FED and All !!!
First off, I just want to convey my belated birthday wishes to Ian Pearson and Tomi Sue.
H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y !!!! And many more to come !
Okay, now I can continue in good conscience : )
Just got done watching the new goodies. I really enjoyed them. David looked positively relaxed and at ease, even if I found some answers either cryptic or, if I dare say, insufficient at some junctions in the Q & A. Oh well, I love the man all the same.
I am so looking forward to seeing this wondrous event on Saturday ! I called the movie theatre that I’ll be going to and to my surprise I was told that there were still seats available. Let’s fill up that theratre folks !
To be continued…
I was one of the few caught up in the great double booking swindle and was so grateful to receive my tickets. I noticed a few empty seats in the row J and K area of the front stalls which made a charade of the shortage in the first place. I feel really sorry for anyone who missed out.
What a cracking show. I didn’t meet any rock stars, wasnt brave enough to stand and ask a question, got no autographs, or photos etc and it still took none of the sparkle away from what was a great night.
I’ve seen Pink Floyd, David Gilmour and RW a few times and didnt know what to expect as this wasnt a live concert like we all know and love but I really enjoyed it for the quality interactive entertainment it was.
David seems to be a very humble man considering all the things he has achieved and given to the world. It was a pleasure to be in the presence of a great man. I’m glad he’s not finished yet.
Do you think theres enough interest to start a blog guessing the contents of the mystery gifts to David and Polly ????
Was at the Imperial before and after the show but was very surprised at getting kicked out around 11 ish. Forgot to take my RTN booklet on the way, went back a couple of minutes later and it was still there on the table directly opposite the bar. Cheers to the honest clientelle that drink there. Maybe regret not socialising a bit more than I did but will have the chance to make up for that in Brixton next weekend. I will be on my best behaviour as it’s my sons first time at a David Gilmour show. He should be a veteran by the age of 10
(Thank you very much for the tickets FEd.)
Thanks to David and the band. I can’t wait to do it all over again this weekend.
I’ve never posted on here before, but I thought I’d drop by to say everything was amazing (apart from losing my railcard and thus having to empty my bank account for a week to get a train ticket home).
Chris and Caroline, whom I met in the Imperial, and have just posted above me, are very friendly Welsh people, cheers for the company!
I got a spectacular picture of Dave playing, and thoroughly enjoyed Echoes. No Comfortably Numb though?!?!
Thanks for everything, Jonny
Tomasz,
It really was a pleasure meeting up with you. Even though it was only for just over 1 hour.
Thanks very much for emailing me the photo of the 2 of us. It is a great picture with the Odeon behind us.
It is a souvenir from a great evening and will make me smile each and every time I look at it.
Thanks for the memory. Priceless !!
Pete – Coventry
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Thanks Fed, you are a treasure yourself!
Will you be attending the live show Saturday for North America? Do you have any news to share about what may take place live?
Saturday will be hard to beat from what I have seen and read on this site about last Thursday…. I am very much looking forward to Saturday !
Hope you get to enjoy Saturday also Fed.
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Must have been fantastic to see David perform, thanks for all the comments.
Many thanks to all involved for posting the videos in the multiple formats on the ‘Latest News’ page. This should reduce the amount of tech support that has been required for everyone to be able to view the same content on the BBC site
Oh, and thanks for including the transition to the concert footage. That whole introduction was so well done!
…and I have just realised that you could change the ‘Remember Me? on the blog comment form to ‘Remember That Name’?
Continued…
I guess if there would be one question for me to ask David would be : Mr. Gilmour, I was in Venice last year for an extended holiday, what possessed you to spring ‘On The Turning Away’ on everybody, and I do mean everybody, you took the band by surprise even. What inspired you to break out with (OTTA) ?
And also, FED, I am not sure, but I know you cannot say with any real certainty probably at the moment, but…will there be programmes available for us as well ? I certainly hope so.
And only provided they do not would I be able to receive one ?
BTW, I bought my copy of PATGoD. Absolutely lovely ! Been wearing it out already ! As if !!
Anyhoo, I hope that you had a restful respite away from it all on your abbreviated holiday. I wanted to thank you personally for extending the chance for me to attend the Brixton Ritzy, but the bank is a little bare. Pity ! I would’ve loved it ! I am so glad for all of you that were able to take in the show last week.
Well, I must be off now…..
Peace and Love to All !!! Cazart !
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We just arrived a few hours ago and what a show that was! I am still living in every minute of it. It was nothing my husband and I expected. I was totally hypnotized from the minute when the first glimpse of smoke arose up on the stage; and for my husband, he was definitely focused and tuned in to his world of OAI.
The smoke and the lighting effects at the opening with Mr. David Gilmour playing “Castellorizon” were captivating. It blended in flawlessly with the start of the “Remember That Night”. The song selections, the sound, the laser lights…I thought I was in the concert and was absolutely connected; I just can’t resist but applauding at the end of each song.
The experience throughout the concert was astounding, overwhelming and breath-taking.
This was the first time I’ve seen Mr. David Gilmour live on stage, not to mention Mr. Gilmour’s Q&A, which was interesting and attention grabbing; and seeing the band playing together at the conclusion was absolutely an icing on the cake and we were thrilled.
Shamefully, we were late meeting up at the Imperial (got lost on our way to the Imperial – to be honest). The place was jammed with people. I really couldn’t tell who’s who with the bloggers; frankly, I was too shy to go around and introduced myself. Thanks to Ulli and Stephanie who introduced me to Ralph, Peter and Nate who then introduced me to Charlotte and her beautiful daughter.
At the end of the show, I had the luxury of meeting Lorraine who’d also brought along her beautiful daughter. And of course, we had Martin who sat right next to us throughout the concert. I wish I get to say “hi” personally to those who were there and whom I had not met
Thank you Mr. David Gilmour, you are a kind and generous man, the show was a thrill and no doubt it exceeded our expectation. It’s been an eventful experience for me and my husband.
Special thanks to FEd for all of your hard work for getting all of us together at “REMEMBER THAT NIGHT”.
By the way, FEd, hope your time off was as wonderful and exciting as ours was!
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Hi FEd,
Brilliant news on the tickets.
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Best Wishes
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Cheers for the lovely compliment Jonny, was a pleasure to meet you and hope we can meet up again sometime in the future.
Lovely to receive the post this morning as the tickets for the Ritzy were there. Thank you Fed.
Chris & Caroline
There was an ad that played for two weeks on radio Arrow Classic Rock for the cinema event in The Netherlands. It was well done, in terms of catching ones attention. It started with a second of silence, and then the intro of SOYCD went off. Every time in a split second, German Shepperd wise, my ears went stiff and my head turned quickly towards the radio.
Quite dangerous that was, using powertools and stuff.
Pete,
I’m happy you like it, but I think we need to say thank you to Martin, at least he was the man who pressed the button.
Tomasz
The Marmite link was really entertaining! We really got a laugh watching it. Does it taste like chocolate? I don’t think it will be found at our local “Piggly Wiggly” food store here in Alabama!
I noticed on the Latest News Page it states you are taking additional questions for the North American Premiere. Did you have an area to post more questions for Saturday? I’m sorry I missed it.
[It's as far from chocolate as you can get. Nutella, it ain't. There's no designated area for questions. If you want to leave one, please do. You can leave it anywhere. - Features Editor]
Yes, very much!! I wasn’t able to leave earlier, because I was ill.
I can’t wait till next Saturday!!
See you all soon.
Carlos
Just had the chance to watch the Q&A Session.
It was fantastic! David was so courteous, nice and patient.
Wish I could’ve been there.