Programme give-away
I’ve happily given away some programmes commemorating the two cinema events at the Odeon and Ritzy. Now I’d like to give away some more, and David has very kindly signed some of them.
If you’d like one, all you have to do is tell me why you want one, using no more than five short sentences.
Only trusted regular contributors will be considered eligible recipients of such a rare, signed item.
Runners-up will receive an identical, non-signed programme.
These were only available in the UK, don’t forget: at the two London premieres, as well as the 14 participating cinemas.
If you attended either Odeon or Ritzy premiere, we know that, chances are, you already have a programme (or two, three, four, five…). And I know who attended, of course. The same goes for anyone who attended any participating UK cinema on Thursday 6 September.
Therefore, I’ll only send the non-signed ones to addresses outside the UK, due to the fact that these are still being auctioned at ridiculous prices by UK fans. I have no desire whatsoever to assist anyone with their shameless profiteering.
Furthermore, David has given some signed items to Crisis, the homelessness charity, to auction on eBay. Unlike the people trying to make a quick buck, any money raised from these auctions will assist Crisis with their work. I’ll let you know when they’re up and running, should you wish to place a bid.
So, tell me why you think you should have one, include the name of your country, and please do so by 12 midday (UK) tomorrow.
You have exactly 24-hours, so please put some thought into it. Don’t be boring. Sincerity is good, honesty is always a delight (believe me, I know) and it’s also good to laugh. Your entry has to stand out to stand a chance of winning.
Only one entry per person, please. Good luck to all of you.
The chatroom has just opened, should you wish to call in. Closing time today is at 2PM (UK time).
I really enjoyed the 2 pages of the book.Thanks for the preview,it’s sure a great piece of David’s history and sure it’s not only for guitarists!
[I'm sure it will be of interest to all Pink Floyd fans, because it includes a history of what was going on within the band at the time of a certain modification, etc. - Features Editor]
Hello
I wanna have a signed one, because David is the only musician in the world who make me weep.
I´ve wept in Franfurt in the 80s.
I´ve wept in Hockenheim in the 90s.
And in Hamburg 06, nearly the hole concert.
It would be a tearful gift…
Andreas from germany
Hola,
I´d like to get one, because I couldn´t see the DVD premiere in Spain, and I couldn´t attend any show from 2006 tour.
Regards
Manel (Barcelona, Spain)
*Five Lines*
(as sung to Bowie’s “Five Years”)
Pushing thru the bloggers there, so many posters sighin’
F*Ed’s news had just come over, we had five lines left to try in
The new guy’s wept and told us, they were really trying
They cried so much their face was wet, then I knew they weren’t lying…
I watched DVD’s, Odeon’s, attended The Ritzy
I saw Phil, Guy, Richard and our drummer Stevie
Our brains hurt like a warehouse, they had no room to spare
We had to cram so many thoughts to store everything in there…
And all those wonderful people, and all Gilmourian people
And all the fantastic people, and all the tantastic people!
I never thought I’d meet so many nice people…
We’ve got five lines, stuck on my eyes
Five lines, to win something signed!
We’ve got five lines, our brains hurt a lot
Five lines, thats all we’ve got…
I don’t know what to write, the admiration for David is so big that words will never express what’s in my heart. To have one of these programs will be one of my dreams coming true…
Cheers
Raffaele
Living overseas,far from Albert Hall, even farther from David’s live concerts…
I guess it would help a lot a Brazilian big fan to “Remember that Night”, at the very moment of playing the DVD. Getting closer to its atmosphere, will be of such big value as having the Last Supper’s menu…
But with no betrayal or auctions involved,ok?!
“I’m off to see Gilmour,” I had told my wife
She’d said: “He’s in the UK! Get a life!”
She cancelled plans as I fled with the car
I’ve never convinced her I really “went” that far
A signed programme may help end the strife
(NOTE TO PATRONS: The abovementioned events bear no resemblance to real life and have been put together solely to try to win something.)
I live in Canada.
Fed,
I would very much like to have the opportunity of winning a signed programme because thanks to you Fed, this competition has given me the perfect excuse to avoid visiting my dear mother in law!!
Oops
Got so excited I didn’t read to the end of your message
I am from Canada, just south of Rudders
Fed,I’ve changed my mind,I don’t know if now I can take part of the contest but I would love it.I will place a bid anyway because it’s a great thing help people.
So…I would like a signed programme because David has always been my idol.I attended to all David’s concerts last year in Italy only for love and passion.I went to the premier.I passed four hours in front of my pc to get a ticket in front of him the 13th july.And naturally,I love him as a person and musician.
I’m from Italy Fed.
Piero
I like to have one exemplar. I have been there for the premiere at Leicester Square and enjoyed an unforgettable night. Special greets to Steve ;o)
Best regards
Frank
Oh ! the rules ! Paris is in France…
Michèle
I have been a fan of David’s and Pink Floyd since the early 70s.
My teenage son discovered Pink Floyd when he heard Another Brick In The Wall and was then drawn to the haunting guitar playing of the rest of their music.
That was three years ago and he has developed into an amazing guitarist and a bigger David Gilmour fan than even his father.
We were unable to attend any of the shows during the OAI tour and the programme would take center stage in his room if we were lucky enough to win.
Thanks
I am impressed that Lynne Carter fessed up – IMHO she should put them on eBay all proceeds to a local homeless charity or similar that will really make a difference locally.
Its sad reading about the greedy people who took copies off the seats at the ritzy and Odeon. At the RAH lots of the Smile cd covers were left on seats and the floor later to appear on EBay.
Anyways I wont enter the compo – I would rather David kept all his energy to play the guitar than sign autographs – which most of us know that he dislikes anyway.
One suggestion could be that prog be put on the website in PDF format…saving lots of greenhouse gases…Then I can enjoy looking as well, guilt free.
PS: Fed the 12hour compos are mean to us people 8hrs behind!!!
Good evening,
I would love one of these programs because :
- Everything about On An Island and this tour makes me happy.
- I never won a prize of my life and I hope I’ll be a little more lucky this time.
- I love David Gilmour’s solo career.
- I’ll complete my collection.
- Each time I’ll read it, memories of the last time I saw David in concert come back.
Sincerely,
Aurelien
From Paris, France.
Sorry Fed
US is my country.
I never read the direction thoroughly until after the fact.
aaahhh! always late for the chat!
I’d like to have a programm because:
-When DG came to my neigbourhood, The Netherlands, I was soooo incredibly pregnant that I couldn’t go see the show.
-And motherhood prevented me from any other shows. Priorities…whatever…:)
-However, my little one is being brought up to the sound of MrG’s guitars.
-..and of course, I’ve been a fan (intercontinental one…in South America and Europe) for a loooong time
-Most importantly….please?? pretty please…
Marian, The Netherlands.
Hi Ho FEd,
I can’t think of a reason why, but the nagging mental voice in the back of my head keeps saying “bugger it, just ask for one”. So, can I have one? “No numbnut, ask nicely!”. Sorry, mental voice. Can I have one please?
Rock On
Christopher (in Australia)
Cori you’re a great person.Even if I take part in the contest I will bid to give some money to poorer people than me,and I’m not rich,but I can eat everyday and I can do lots of things,these people cannot do that.
Love,Piero
Fed, This could go a long way to winning my wife’s approval of “our” new music room (she hates it). Not the music, just the room.
She actually attended the premier of “Remember That Night” with me and loved it. Imagine what a difference a framed, autographed programme from David would make. It would turn a drab little room with a computer, an amp, a guitar, and a lonely wing-back chair into a virtual Rock’n'Roll shrine!
Help keep a loyal fan out of divorce court…please.
BTW, any TRUE fan of David’s knows there could be no monetary value placed on an item such as this… shameless is right!
Cheers, Cevin from Fairhaven, MA. U.S.A.
Hi FED, interesting contest on why would I like one. Well, here goes it;
It’s been some time since I last seen David Gilmour with Floyd and the year was 1975 or 76 in Vancouver. I was in Ahh with the set up of the sound system as the show began with “One Of These Days” to the best concert in all my years.
Since then, along the way I got lost in a lot of pain and misery (as a result of alcohol) and with GOD’S grace have found a spiritual recovery.
Having had a spiritual expierience watching/listening to David’s “On An Island” and Remember That Night dvd’s has brought the echoes back in my life.
In closing Mother do ya think they’ll drop the bomb and let me have a program?
Enjoy the moments in a dull day with love.
I would like to have a David Gilmour signed program because I have a small special collection of signed stuff from meeting Pink Floyd regulars which include:
Pulse CD- Signed by Steve O’Rourke at the old Portland office in 1998.
Dark Side of the Moon Program- Signed by Roger Waters and Nick Mason after a recent Hollywood Bowl show in 2006.
David Gilmour OAI Program- Signed by Guy Pratt in Oakland after one of many cigarette breaks 2006.
Pink Floyd 30th Anniversary Tree of Half Life- Signed by Storm Thorgerson while at his studio finishing logos for a new coffee lounge dubbed UFO for a Unique Futuristic Oasis. This print is one X of two XX artists proof… I also have many other prints which are to say the least, priceless!!!
Nothing from David Gilmour though and a signed program would complete my collection nicely.
I “almost” would pass on the opportunity because to acquire an autographed anything from anyone without meeting the artist when he signs it, and it’s not personalized to me makes it “almost” not worth having.
Hi Fed, nice idea this.
I would like a signed copy of the programme because…
It is my one wish a signed programme I win
You’d see on my face a massive grin
If you gave it to me I’d go on a bender
I’d rejoice all night and get out of my head
And sure If I don’t win that I’d settle for a strat from Fender
Regards,
Tom B – Ireland
Having been privileged to have attended both of the London premieres, I can not think of any greater memento of those wonderful nights than a signed programme.
Should I be a successful, after getting over the shock, I will if required, make a humbling but sincere speech, declaring that I am of course eternally grateful and promise to give it a loving home where it will be loved and cherished forever and ever.
In addition I will state that it would never be abused or misused and solemnly declare that it will not be offered for sale via an auction site, at a warehouse sale, by Dutch auction or through some shabby backstreet enterprise. Honest Guv. Should my declaration be deemed dubious then my recent acquaintances, Shifty, Dodgy and Weasel have promised to vouch (at a small price) for my good reputation.
However, on a more realistic note (once I have got over the disappointment of not winning), it will be interesting to see what David has signed on behalf of Crisis. A good cause and a top man.
I would like a program because I couldn’t came to the Odeon for family reasons. I live in France, bought tickets for Odeon and plane…and couldn’t go at the last minute…
I dont worry if I can’t get one, sure that it will go to someone who’ll deserve it.
I want one because My Best Friend Tracy got to go to the premier and i saw hers and it was awesome and i would like one to have to keep also.
Hola, pasè por aquì (tal vez no fuè casualidad) ……
Mi deseo es dejar un respetuoso saludo y agradecimiento a Mr Gilmour por su mùsica ….. por sus letras.
Muy, muy inspirador.
Saludos desde Uruguay Sud America.
I would like a program because:
1. I have been with the blog since the beginning
2.I have never caused trouble
3.The program will never leave my possesion..in fact I will be buried with it.
4.I didn’t get to go to the Theatre event because I was coaching and being a referee for my kids soccer(football game)
5.I love Fed with all my heart and I think he is the best in the world
Hey doesn’t hurt to brown nose does it?
I really would be happy with whatever.
Renee B
Fontana, Ca USA
Because it will give me something to read while I wait for David’s superb On an Island concert to be perfomed live on an Island – Australia!!
cheers,
Steve
CAPTION:
Don’t worry, guys. When the barn lands in Oz, we turn into glorious technicolor!
Love Cori XXX
Can i have another go?
1-It would mean a lot to me
2-I would like it beside my RAH Litho…
3-It might help me read.
4-Emilio’s got one and i haven’t
5-Like the DG Strat,i need it not want it, or so i told “her indoors”.
Hi FEd
Time to plead my case for the signed programme!!
Having been a fan of PF and DG since the first time I heard DSOTM in 1976 I’ve decided to set up a sanctuary for those “over-hunted” DG goodies that end their days (along with the fakes) on Ebay. Here in my sanctuary they will never endure the perils of unscrupulous traders.
I have the perfect spot for a signed programme where he can stand proud and everytime a visitor says “Who’s David Gilmour?”, I can show them!
I also have a spot for a signed Litho if Emilio wants somewhere safe to keep his:-)
It’s also my birthday on Saturday and my partner, Renee, has bought me a replica Gilmour (nee Hendrix) guitar strap, how cool is that!!
It would also be a great way to top off a great year for us fans.
BTW I’ve also got room for a black strat next time David wants to loan it out, and I guarantee to look after it far better than the HRC in Dallas! I’ll also get rid of those pesky extra dots!!! (Whoops bet that’s blown it!)
Paul (UK)
[Happy Birthday for Saturday, Paul. Have a good one. - Features Editor]
[tell us why you want one - FEd]
Why shouldn’t I want it?!
More seriously: who wouldn’t like to have it?!
Still more serious: I would have liked to attend the events but I missed it. But if I have the programme, I will be able to lie to my grandchildren and boast myself telling them I was there!
No, seriously, it would be a great memory of great missed event…so, the next time, I will be less stupid to miss it.
I wish you all a nice day and my best thoughts to Gabrielle
L!
Well, I’dd like a signed program in order to analyze David’s handwriting of course!
Becky
FE’d and Gilmour and co.
I am among the many who would love to have one of the programs. I will only state that I would cherish it as I do David’s music. It would be framed most ‘Deafinitely’.
Thank you for the possibility.
(United States)
Love,
Jan
I probably shouldn’t try to win this one because I’ve already won the CD and that’s such a wonderful gift that I couldn’t ask for more. As long as David keeps making music, that’s all I need.
But for kicks, for the sheer purpose of letting someone know why what they do is meaningful:
I would like a program signed by David because it would be a souvenir of my life and who I am to show my kids one day. I could pull it out and tell them how much I love his music (which they’ll already know because they will love it, too, there’s not going to be any other wayin my house!) and tell them what a wonderful role-model he was musically and as a humanitarian and even as a person (even though I probably will not have met him). At this point right here in my life, I have not seen David live in concert, and this could be the closet thing to him that I could get, his own signature in his own hand.
He is awesome and his music is very important to me and thousands and thousands of other people and so this prize will be treasured by whoever wins it, and everyone else will treasure the thought from David of extending himself to us in this way.
Good Luck to everyone. There are lots of good ones already!
Caption:
Guy: Well I don’t care about what you say (or laugh about), I love my bowling, velcro shoes”
LOL! Hope there’s no old ladies around with minds thinking of asking you to help them across the street. Hi-YAAAAAA! (Karate- chops old lady’s cane) I know you wouldn’t be that mean…or would you…;-) Just kidding!
Oh and Gabrielle, I hope that your son-in-law is doing alright, after that accident. Hope he feels better in the next few days.
K.C.
“F” eatures “ED” itor,
- Floyd/Gilmour fan since age 12 (43 now).
- I was first to buy tickets for the theatre premier in my area.
- I accidentally found only one Easter egg.
- My Wife is going to leave me for watching the dvd non stop.
- I bet you never sent anything to North Tonawanda NY USA.
Thanks
Please give me one so I can show how cool I am!!! ;-))
Where have good manners gone…
Michèle! Au moins,tu l’as vu de près,chanceuse…
sylvie de montréal
[Your entry has to stand out to stand a chance of winning.]
Here goes:
Well, when Guy came and visited us at Luka’s in Oakland, we all signed a “David Gilmour Bloggers” poster. As can be seen on RTN. Now, I dunno if Guy still has it, or if it’s made its way to David, but . . .fair’s fair. Autograph for an Autograph =)
Second, and from the heart . . I obviously don’t need to go on about how much I love David’s music, and how much I admire him as a human being. We all do that, that’s why we’re here. The impact this man has had upon my life is unreal.
A few years ago, when I first started reading and doing research (if you will) about David, I heard him say in an interview how he has a mini-recorder with him and as he thinks of things, he sings or hums or whatever . .into this recorder. That is something I have done for years.
At that point, I didn’t play or sing. When I heard him say that, I thought ‘I do what this guy does, and he’s pretty good
maybe I’ll give this a go. So I got a guitar and took some lessons and classes, and now singing classes. I’m by no means good, but playing in itself gives me so much.
It truly enhanced my life in every way imaginable. I’m happier then I’ve ever been in my life. I have a wonderful circle of friends here and I’ve met the man I love here. It would be wonderful to have something so special (the programme) from someone who means so much to me.
Either way, he’s given me more then I could ask for. Yet, here I am asking . . .see the irony there . .ok I’ll get my coat.
~Erin
USA
I want a program because, I went to the Desert Ridge in Phoenix with my wife Marilyn.
The “On an Island” album has become a very special and personal album for both of us. My wife has been getting everybody she works with to listen to it, and didn’t know much about David two years ago.
I have program’s and ticket stubs saved from Davids shows from four decades. I want a copy to frame with the theatre stub I saved, and hang on the wall next to a Muddy Water’s ticket stub I have framed in my project room.
Hi Fed. I’ve missed several great competitions, blogs and chats traveling for vacation and work lately, but thanks to the clarification you gave to Stephanie, it seems okay to submit for a chance at the signed programme, so here goes:
I would travel from the US to UK to see David in person, but I would never have the nerve nor inclination to approach him and bother him for his autograph – even tho I would be very grateful to get his autograph. Several of us stood outside the Ritzy to catch a glimpse of him as he left with Polly and I was happy to see no one tried to stop him for an autograph.
I got one of the great programmes (the extra next to me was too sticky with beer to take (sacrilege!), but to receive an actual signed version would be an exciting way to commemorate that wonderful night.
Thanks much, CT in the US
I would like a program to keep forever because my birthday is coming up and my wife never gets me anything.
It’d be amazing to win a program because I hear it looks stunning! Moreover, it would make me extremely happy; and happy people are a lot more pleasant to be around!
What’s more, I’d like a program because it would be awesome (haha, did I just blow my chances of winning one?) to have one!
Many thanks!
-ayako (US)
PS. Do I get extra points for the use of transitions?
Darn, reading comprehension failure on my part, ew live in Florida, USA.
Oops! Wisconsin USA
I am still learning to read the instructions. Typical man huh! lol
Hey FEd. You once said that “Maybe” we would be able to see, or at least hear, in a proper manner the Jam that Gilmour and his band gave to the Lucky ones that attended his DVD Launch. ehehh, my message is to remind you about it. will we see it (or hear it) one day?
[Maybe. - Features Editor]
…FEd, what a great contest again!
I loved to get a SIGNED programme, cause…
1. (as you know) – I missed my plane to get to the Ritzy event – and maybe this was MY CHANCE to meet David an ask him for an autograph in person!? Maybe…, could be…, I know.
2. I am a REAL FAN since 1980, not a person like to sell those great things through eBay etc.! I will of course FRAME THIS an keep it FOREVER! It will be a pleasure for me to sent a photo to you when it was framed on the wall…! ;-)
3. 9.11. will be my 40th BIRTHDAY and this will be the GREATEST GIFT for me of course!
4. There is no chance to get any of these programmes here in Germany, only when I buy one from eBay-people, which I not prefer. You know I am a REAL COLLECTOR.
5. I collect Pink Floyd, David Gilmour and other solo items now for over 15 years I think. There were concert posters, tickets, programmes etc. from early 70`s to present in my collection. My dream is to present all that stuff someday in a museum or exhibition – NOT JOKING!
OK, you see hopefully that this will be going to a REAL FAN and I really will love it!
Thanks again FEd, hope all is well and THANKS AGAIN for all the great things you arrange…,
best wishes from Germany
PETE
I am from the United States.
I wish I could say I had a sick friend or relative that I would give the signed program to, but I don’t.
I did not miss a plane or a train trying to get to the UK premier making me miss out on a program.
I do not want to put it up for auction for profit or charity.
I can’t say I would like one for my birthday because it is not until May.
I can say I would like one just simply because it would be from David Gilmour, wow, what else needs to be said about that!
Thanks for another contest Fed and have a good weekend!
I carried around my OAI album last year just in case I had the chance to get it signed at the concert.
I DID have the chance, but when David walked by, a nod and a smile seemed more appropriate than “Autograph Please!!”.
I wouldn’t take back that moment, as I received a nod and smile in return.
The signed programme would make a great addition to my already framed concert tickets and album cover…I certainly wouldn’t sell it on ebay.
If I won the autographed programme, and took a picture of myself holding it, how much do you think I could sell the picture for on ebay
?
Patrick (US)
Hi Fed,
ty so much for offering us another goodie to be won.
I´d like to win a signed programme as I remember that night at the Odeon as one of the best this year, and as it would be a wonderful honor to have a signed copy of David, and as I sadly couldn´t attend the Ritzy event.
Have you all a great WE
Ulli
Hi Fed…and David, here it goes in five short sentences – from Rob P in CT (USA):
At one time had two tickets for the Odeon, but sadly could not go so I mailed my credit card to a friend in the UK to return them to the Odeon box office.
It was also my birthday last Sunday and what a fine present it would be if an autographed copy were to find it’s way to me.
I assure you that the program would find itself in a clean, comfortable, yet prominent spot in the house for all to see.
It would also be kept safe from the evils of ebay or other auction sites by the future guarding of it by my 4 young children and generations to come.
Lastly, I can’t think of a better home for an autographed program to be (except on any of the other ir-regular’s walls that is).
Whew! Fed you might have to split this post up.
I would like a signed programme not because I feel I deserve it but because It would have signicant amount of meaning for me.
Okay this may be too long to post and I understand so no one might read it but you Fed but it is story time and it is all 100% true. Here we go;
It was my father who turned me on to classic rock. A local radio station was his favorite and on it was the usual suspects, Zeppelin, Who, Skynryd, AC/DC, and of course a certain band David happend to be in. Well, my father was a stoic man who didn’t converse a whole lot with me (this is partially my fault as well, since I am for the most part a shy person). However this one song never failed to elicit conversation, that song was “Have A Cigar”, particulary the last bit with the harsh fade out. Since we did not own “Wish You Were Here” all we could do is speculate as to why the song ended like that and we had quite lenghty back and forths about this.
This is signifcant, because from the time I was 7 to the time I was 18 my father was battling a whole host of ailments including Stage 4 Non-Hodgkins Lymphnoma cancer and later on, diabetes. He was in and out of the hospital for my childhood and during that whole time his health was centre of focus, ALWAYS!!!!! It was very difficult, we didn’t have much money, his health mentally and physically was never very high and his spirits were quite naturally drained most of the time….BUT that song would always lift both of our spirits.
To be continued…
Fed
I would really treasure an autographed programme because;
1.I have been an unbelievably good fan since 1972
2.The music of DG and PF have been a huge part of my life and I’ve not a lot of memorabelia to show for it
3.It was a big ask to get to the opening when you live in Australia
4.It would give me something to hassle my 4 sons with as I drive them crazy with PF music now
5.I’m really, at heart, a half decent person who really digs David’s music and how else could I possibly get a copy of the programme.
Thanks
Charles
Well maybe this is a little shameless, but here goes:
Before I explain why I deserve an autographed programme, let me get some facts on the table.
The number of Category 4 and 5 hurricanes has almost doubled in the last 30 years.
The flow of ice from glaciers in Greenland has more than doubled over the past decade.
Global sea levels could rise by more than 20 feet with the loss of shelf ice in Greenland and Antarctica, devastating coastal areas worldwide.
The Arctic Ocean could be ice free in summer by 2050.
Given these facts from peer reviewed scientific research, here’s what I’ve been doing:
I commute over 80 miles a day using only a combination of walking, trains and buses. Combined, my family puts less than 5000 miles on our cars a year. That puts us in the bottom 10% of the US population.
I pay extra (more than double) to my public utility to source my electricity from clean, renewable energy sources such as wind, water and solar.
Here’s the ultimate sacrifice. I skipped flying to the UK from California for both the Odeon and Ritzy premieres. Those two trips would have added needless carbon emissions into the atmosphere.
Now doesn’t someone who is making such sacrifices for the environment deserve an autographed premiere programme?
Besides, I have the coolest nickname on the Blog.
Scratch my entry for blatant forgetting of the rules. I even read them before I posted but promptly forgot as I got going. I’m too tired these days.
Take care, Fed.
I couldn’t afford the trip to london to see the premier.
I have an autographed banner that I bought at a charity rock aution that was from a concert I attended back in ’88. I have never sold it nor do I plan to.
As for Ebay…something from there is not personal and only in it for the money. I would appreciate anything from this site as I consider it part of the family.
Thank You,
(-:Tomi Sue:-)
from the States
*Caption*
Guy audioning for the part of Olive Oyl in PopeyeII.
Good luck to those who enter the contest.
My husband and I are all set, we each received our own copy at the Odeon; though without the autograph; it still means a lot to us. Thankfully, we didn’t give one away as two guys did approach us by telling us that they are collecting the extra programs back. Aren’t we lucky! Now I have a copy at home for us to enjoy and a copy is kept at work. I am a happy camper.
Needless to say, David Gilmour is not just one fine musician, he is also a generous soul.
I would love a signed programme because:
I haven’t had the opportunity to meet David yet, so this would be the next best thing.
David’s music has touched me more than any other artist.
Buying someone’s autograph doesn’t appeal to me.
I could make up all kinds of stories to tell my friends and family about how David’s signature was obtained.
Wade
USA.
Hi Everyone…
Why would I participate to this give-away ?
I live in France, and I was not able to come to London at Odeon due to my work. Because when I watch the DVD it makes me remember that night in Paris at the Grand Rex in 2006, when I saw my grilfriend crying during High Hopes. It was so emotional.
Thanks David and all the band
Julien
Sorry forgot to say Fed, (like several others it appears), in my entry-(Oct 18. 12.37pm) that I am in UK. Actually confused with what to say cos really I am in Scotland but at certain times it feels Scotland isnt in UK. Hmmmmm.
Understand and appreciate that this makes entry invalid. So be it, there are lots of worthy entries and its great fun to read them all.
Enjoy weekend and hope all is well with everyone.
Ian Pearson
I would like to state that the photo of the Phil Taylor book is phenomenal, where was that taken? It’s mind bloggling.
For the record Fed, I am from CANADA.
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I would Gladly offer my dog for one of these!
His name is Lucky, he only has 3 legs, is deaf in one ear, blind in one eye, and wont fetch for anything, but is a great dog…
i traveled halfway across the USA to see both nights at the Rosemont Theater and would love to have something “from the man himself”
Happy Friday,
[Oops, forgot to say I was in the UK !]
Me too !!.
Pete – Coventry (UK)
I would really love this particular programme signed.
I was both in the Odeon and the Ritzy, but the Ritzy event in particular I found very, very special. I had never, ever seen or heard him play from that close by and it still makes me happy to think about it. I would like something special to remember that night by (no pun intented).
I’m from The Netherlands…
Fed,
I already have two “un-signed” programmes as my wife and I attended The Odeon so I would feel a bit greedy having a third, even if it was signed by my hero…
Have a good weekend all.
Mat (UK)
Hi FEd,
The two tempter pages from Phil Taylor’s forthcoming book “The Black Strat” are tantalizing, even to me, a non-techie. Looks like it will provide an intriguing read.
It’s now on my Christmas list.
Thanks for the preview.
I’d really like a autographed programme, because David is one of my heroes, and his signature would be treasured! It would be a great piece of memorabilia to have, and with David being reluctant to autograph things, this is a amazing opportunity.
- James.
The cover is typically appropriate too.
The landscape contours merging with the sounscape contortions that David effortlessly extracts from his “Black Strat”.
Hey Fed
Out there on your own always doing what you’re told can you help me ?
1/I don’t want I need one of these signed Programs.
2/I was at the Ritzy And David walked passed me and I did not want to hastle him for an autograph.
3/I play in a cover band and do Floyd material to keep the name alive.
4/Had to cancel a gig to be at Ritzy.
5/I swear you will never see this on Ebay or I will never sell this .
I am in the UK (Come on you know I want it, I am always on here every day I check the blog)
Anthony
Hi Fed
Since i saw David half-naked in Pompeii, more than 30 years ago, he´s my man. My sexiest man alive!
I know i can´t own him :-) but it would be phantasic to own a little piece, his signature.
Thank you and love from germany
Brigitte
Continued…
In September of 2003 a month after I turned 18 my father lost his battle with all his ailments the final culprit, as it were was heart failure, his body was just done fighting. In the hospital someone decided to put on the radio to this radio station for him to ease his passing and the mood in the room. The song that played while he passed was Steve Miller Band’s “Joker” the song that played immediately after he passed, eeirly was none other than, “Have A Cigar”.
After about a month and the intense grieving faded I went on a tear looking for the song, I knew little about The Floyd besides a few songs, Dark Side and Wall but so I was on a bit of a mission, we did have a copy of Dark Side and I listened to that over and over the song of course, was not on there but the album proved cathartic.
Then I purchased “The Wall” it wasn’t on there either but again, the songs proved soothing for my grief, anger and pain, for the passing of my father and for other issues I was going through. Then I finally found “Cigar” on “Wish You Were Here” and it just struck me. However by now I had dipped my toe in the Floyd waters and now I could not stop, eventually I purchased the entire back-catalog.
During that long process I set about learning who was BEHIND the Floyd. Who had written those words that touched my heart? Who had played those soaring guitar solo’s that warmed my soul? I eventually learned about everybody, including Mr. Gilmour. I found myself identifying with all the members, and the music took THAT MUCH more meaning. Ever since, I have been into just about everything the Floyd and its members have done.
After I bought the Floyd stuff I bought Roger and of course David’s solo stuff. I found even more appreciation for BOTH artists in thier solo careers. I learned why they are in the state they are in and I have respect for everyone in the band and their talents. So I was there at home watching Live 8 with tears in my eyes, as my new favorite band reunited and played on wishing the whole time my father was there with me watching, (“Wish You Were Here” has since taken on a whole new meaning for me).
To be continued…
Continued…
There is a feeling of peace and also discomfort as I watch David’s “In Concert” DVD as I know my father would also appreciate the songs and talents of David. I thought of him as I watched “Pulse” and how much he would have enjoyed that. I thought of him as I listend to “On An Island” and some of the albums themes refering to lost friends, I thought of him as I watched “Remember That Night” in the theater thinking how cool it would be to sit there with him. I likewise think about it everytime I re-watch the DVD and all Floyd-related DVD’s.
The Floyd’s, David’s and Roger’s music has meant a lot to me after all this time and unfortunately, I was too young to see the Floyd when they were touring and David decided not to visit my part of the country on his visit but I have gone to both shows Roger has put on and during the first one I wished my dad was there (he was too sick to go) and the second one I really wished he was there. And if David ever plays here again, I will still wish he was there with me to enjoy the happening.
So what does all this have to do with a programme? Well I know David doesn’t sign many autographs but if I got one it would mean so much more than I can explain. To have that kind of validation from a man who has been largely responsible for helping me cope with the loss of my father and other assorted demons.
WOW!! Told you that was long, sorry about that Fed but thank you for reading it, and I would just like to say even if I don’t get one, I want to AGAIN thank David for playing such beautiful music that has helped me more than I can say in my life.
Josh Martin
Washington State, United States of America
Thank YOU very much indeed, good night to you.
….yes indeed, and dad ….”How I wish how I wish you were here.”
Wow ! For a long time I’ve wanted to get David’s autograph but do not trust what I see on the E Bay site etc.
I met Rick (what a gentleman!) and he was kind enough to sign my Gibson scratch plate – To get David’s autograph would be awesome and something to treasure along with Rick’s which is now back in pride of place on my Gibson Les Paul!
Hi Fed
I’d like a signed programme for my best friend Malcolm. We both went to the RAH concert but he couldn’t make the Odeon with me, and thought he could make the Ritzy. Sadly he just couldn’t get back from Scotland in time to make it. It was his birthday on 15th and I gave him David’s DVD, so a signed programme would be a fantastic extra birthday present for him.
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Thanks a lot,
Peter
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Hi Fed
I made a note to say happy birthday to you on the 4th, and then stupidly sent David a happy birthday message by mistake. Very sorry about that and hope you had a great day.
Best wishes,
Peter
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I would relish the opportunity to have a signed copy because:
1) Every morning when I get up, I check the site, the blog and the Calendar. Ok, I bet we all do that, but, I do it in the nude. Dedication, people!
2) I went to the Ritzy performance, and being a man its hard for me to say this, but, during Castellorizon, I had a couple of tears in my eyes (Thanks again Mr. Gilmour)
3) I went into the performance after about 15 pints of Cider. I could have been a pain in the arse, but, I’m Welsh, so when I arrived, the party started!
4) A signed copy will make me double-happy this weekend, after South Africa thrash England (Touchy subject, I know, but hey!)
and..
5) This would honestly make me the happiest man alive. I listen to David every night from coming back from the pub, and it makes the day complete. All in all, Happy Days!
Thank you, and Happy Days to all,
Simon (UK – Wales)
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Thanks Josh for sharing story. Your Dad is here and everywhere, as all so called “departed” ones are. Never forget that bereavement is a priviIege and those that grieve are so very lucky.
I regard myself as lucky to love someone so much that the grief will always remind me of that, even if it might bore others.
As someone said to me “chin up”. I think of that phrase a lot and it helps.
Ian Pearson
Happy Birthday to Jon Carin (Sunday 21st) and thanks for his continued contribution to David’s Music.
Perhaps he might like a signed programme?
Paul
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Hope you all have a great weekend,and hope we can have some good news from Gabrielle soon.
love
emi
Hello FEd,
I would like a signed programme to go in my display cabinet.
For the reasons stated in your reply to Taki, I do not bother David with asking for an autograph, but when he decides to sit down and sign a few, I would most certainly enjoy being lucky enough to get one.
I can’t think of a good reason. It’s something very irrational, I guess.
And Ebay, no way.
Have a nice weekend,
Ralph
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I read the extract on the news this morning and, I have to say, it did leave you hanging.
I will add it to my xmas list.
Pete – Coventry
Alright…Contest still going? Good
ok…let’s see…I’ve been a devoted fan for at least 2 years…and who knows how long I’ll be one so let’s just say if I were 50 I’d probably still be a fan
, I could use a programme as a birthday present :-P
I won’t DARE sell this on Ebay (I hate it when people do that), I’d like something signed, you know maybe put it in my musicroom, who knows it might give me some inspiration to a song “that little programme, that sweet little programme..” yeah you don’t want to the hear the rest of that.
Oh and I’m from Canada. Cheers!
K.C.
In my contest entry, I forgot to mention that I’m in the US.
If I got one of the programmes, I would treasure it forever. I still have, somewhere, the programme from “The Wall” show in 1980.
i’d personally love a little momento of the concerts as someone swiped my arnold layne cd thingy from 29th may and then someone swiped my programmes from the premiere in the odeon
and i had 2 flippin seats
oh and i do NOT have an ebay account
anyhoo have a good weekend all! thanks for the opportunity!
Thanks to everyone for pleading your case. We’ll let you know who succeeded on Monday.
To stop the inevitable late entries and desperate country add-ons, we’ll be closed over the weekend.
Don’t miss this place too much, will you?