One wish for the live album
We did it for the ‘Remember That Night’ DVD a few months before it was released, so it’s only right that we do it now for David’s forthcoming live album. (Note the deliberate ambiguity of that opening line, won’t you? It’s still on for a September release… hopefully, by the way.)
Just for fun, please share just one wish for this live package.
That’s one wish, as hard as it may be to select only one. It would be nice to know what you’re hoping for more than anything else.
You know the title, have already seen the cover, and are hopefully curious about the documentary that is said to be included in some shape or form.
The chatroom will be open from 12:00 (UK) tomorrow, should you care to drop by.
Narration by Gilmour himself…
One wish? A “David Gilmour” guitar plectrum to be included within the package.
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My wish: extra bonus DVD with all concert :-)
On the Turning Away from Venice… on additional DVD:)
An insert detailing how to obtain priority tickets for the David Gilmour 2009 World Tour.
CJD
Take me there for the concert.
I think my one wish would be something similiar to the DVD in that David had a premiere or performance, or something like that.
Happy Days,
Simon J
The full setlist released!
how about another round of premieres? we could either all sit round a cd player in a venue of your choosing, with a Q&A with mr gilmour & co.
or much more sensible, have a one off performance of the entire live at gdansk album to mark its release.
I’m hoping for some video! =P
The documentary is what I’m looking forward to, hopefully with a few excerpts of live songs thrown in…
The documentary would focus specifically on the back room guys and gals. A good idea would be to write some questions on cards and ask the crew one by one… don’t think that’s been done before…
Maybe the full track “a great day for freedom” as part of the documentary.
I hope it’s 2 discs with the full set.
Regards,
Tom B
Hello.
I really wish there will be a documentary/more documentaries about David Gilmour, kind of more private, and about his gear, guitars, amps, where he tells us about how he is using all his effects.
There are millions of fans that want to know more about how he is using his effects and why he love his guitars so much.
I really wish to see that.
Special ‘Blog’ Edition which includes a ‘David Gilmour’ plectrum and… Oh OK! Just the one.
[Just the one plectrum, you mean? - FEd]
I would love a DVD documentary.
Can’t make it to chat today. Love to you all though.
I hope everyone’s week is going well. I’m very much looking forward to the weekend. Marcus and I are celebrating a year together with a very special dinner at a very special restaurant.
A little story I have to tell.
A couple of weeks ago, Marcus and I went to an English pub, in the Bay area. He ordered Bangers and Mash, I had fish and chips. They had an internet juxebox, which I hadn’t seen before. Lo and behold, there was Echoes. So there we were, eating, drinking some brews and listening to Echoes in a pub. It was a first for us. I’ve never heard Echoes in a pub. It was pretty magical.
Peace
~Erin
[I should hope you can't make it today, as the chatroom's not open until tomorrow. - FEd]
Wow, there’s a tough one. I’d have to throw in a request for perhaps the complete rehearsals for this monumental show (if a camera crew were present).
Great question, albeit a tough one!
Darren
I wish for a duet between David Gilmour and Hannah Montana. And, someplace on the cover, should be the Blog entry that said if you listen to Hannah Montana, you have no right to be a Gilmour fan.
In all seriousness, I’m all about the music itself. Anything that does not sound like the music that David has already released in one form or another… Anything with an alternate ending, or a different version of the solo, should be included.
Any song that was NOT included on RTN, or as part of the Meltdown DVD, should be included.
[We did it for the 'Remember That Night' DVD a few months before it was released, so it's only right that we do it now for David's forthcoming live album. - FEd]
What are you speaking of ? The Blotto thing ?…
Oops! It was not your question ? Sorry…
Michèle
[It wasn't, but please click your name to see what I meant. - FEd]
1 Euro extra charge for a charity proposed, preferably for children in eastern Europe…
Taki
Bavaria
[Nice idea, Taki. - FEd]
Guitar tab and solo notation.
One of the extras on the Meltdown DVD was David singing Shakespeare’s ‘Sonnet 18′.
My wish would be to have something similar; him reciting/singing a poem. Lord Byron’s ‘We’ll Go No More A-Roving’ comes to mind…
My one wish is already being planned (I think). I am hoping for yet another documentary DVD to be included with his upcoming live CD. If it is on par with “Breaking Bread, Drinking Wine”, then I will simply be in yet another state of “Gilmour Bliss”.
Thanks all who run this wonderful site…you do a GREAT job! Definately looking forward to the release!
- Johnnie Floyd
Maybe some moments of Vienne’s concert … I hope so.
I was lucky with RTN wish as I wanted Island Jam to be included, and it is.
What about Gdańsk? It was fantastic night, band was great, open air mixes were really different, and I would say they were better so I would like to find out that the whole gig is released even with Time and with false start of Fat Old Sun, I hope that I don’t want too much.
Can’t wait,
Tomasz
It’s going to have “Wots…” on it, yeah? Because it makes me cry. In a good way.
BTW, thanks to you for permanently impacting my Gilmour fanhood. I was watching “The Road to Albert Hall” the other day and I kept getting excited every time I saw the Black Strat. “OOOOOH, it’s the Black Strat!” I never noticed before. **loud thump as head meets desk**
It would be great to have a “Shine on You Crazy Diamond” ghost track at the end of the disc, taken from one of the two Venice concerts, due to listen to the intro played with water glasses…
Cheers
Riccardo
I am just happy it is coming out. I really just want to hear the songs with the orchestra. Melissa told us about the concert and I was happy when I heard that the live album was being released.
So, thank you.
Renee B
Chola
this is a tough one…
maybe with the documentary dvd there could be songs that weren’t included on RTN.
The whole gig from start to finish.
Gary Hurley, London, England.
It would be nice if in the live package, there was a set of cards made with rare and artistic photos taken by Polly. I do miss Polly’s artwork.
Michèle
A special edition of the CD to include a DVD showing, say, 90 mins of the the best songs from the Gdansk concert.
Whilst, I’m sure David wouldn’t want to replicate the RTN release, it would be such a shame for the fans not be able to see at least some of this unique concert.
ONE wish… booklet of pics included with CD.
My wish is for a sample of new music that we can hope for on future a David Gilmour release. (Kind of like the treat of hearing Smile on the Meltdown DVD.)
As much as I love the old stuff, it’s the new stuff that I relish the most. And while I’m sure he’ll want some family time after this project is up, I can’t see him going into full retirement.
an unreleased song…
That inside one lucky copy is a golden ticket which means that DG will play a personal set in your own front room, and I win!
my wish is for some video footage from gdansk. i’m really looking forward to this!
good to have you back, fed.
[Thanks very much. - FEd]
NO fixings, NO editing tracks (Great Gig in The Sky from Albert Hall for instance!), NO overdubs and NOOOOOOOOOOOOO cutting of solos!
Pulse was ruined by overdubs on High Hopes’ slide solo and edited ending of Great Gig In The Sky and LESS FORGIVINGLY great chunks missing from SORROW and COMFORTABLY NUMB solos!!!
i think its about time that some new material is released. a preview of something new on a bonus dvd disc would finish the live at gdansk album and the whole on an island phase.
i think we have everything on an island has to offer and its been a fantastic time for lovers of pink floyd and david. now is the time to say that we dont need no pink floyd reunions and that david should stick to his solo career.
My wish is for the album to be of the highest possible quality with crisp, clean sound. I say this because sometimes bands can sound distant when playing with orchestras.
On the Turning Away and NO CUTTING OF SOLOS.
In fact, please release Delicate Sound of Thunder on DVD with the solos uncut.
Thanks.
[That's one wish, is it? - FEd]
One wish….. release the CD at midnight tonight.
My one wish for this live package, is that it include a 2020 Solidarity Whistle, designed by Storm Thorgerson. Representing the liberation of a new vision, in perfect focus, for 2020.
Celebrating the Independent Self-governing Trade Union “Solidarity”, Lech Walesa remembers:
“That was a time of man. Not a time of politics – as the authorities perceive and form that period. And I must say that this is our greatest achievement, one that has consolidated and that is still used as a model for every undertaking in this country. Fortunately, we managed to find the most important compass. This is why – unlike our great critics, severe politicians instructing us from the heights of their positions – I do not assess negatively those masses of people, those attitudes that were not political enough. Because all this permitted to notice man. […] The coming century must be a time of man rather than a time of politics and ideology.”
One Wish? Include a bonus DVD with the out-of-print “David Gilmour Live 1984″.
That would be a treat “Out of The Blue”!
Rex
If someone ’round here is granting wishes; I’d like to relive the whole show please.
On, RTN, I really enjoyed hearing David and Richard’s memories of earlier days. I would like to hear and see more of that. I like the sittin’ ’round the campfire sorta talk.
Shine on…
Melissa(*_*)
My one wish?
That’s tough, I guess I would have to go with some sort of interview about the band and their gear, and how they combine the elements to bring David/Pink Floyd’s music to the fans in such an emotional and inspiring way.
Hi Fed, hope you had a nice break?
Sam Brown singing Great Gig In The Sky from that French gig as part of the Documentary.
[I did, thanks. - FEd]
Well ‘wish’ sounds a bit strong but I wish that a poster is included in the packaging.
Which reminds me, is there anywhere in the UK that I can get OAI on Vinyl? I can only find American websites selling it and I’m not sure I want to risk vinyl travelling as airmail.
[It's currently £17.99 from HMV (click your name). - FEd]
Hi FEd, thanks for this unique opportunity!
I didn’t have to ponder: The live version of the Island Jam (either as video or audio track) would be marvellous, because it was so different (and even better) as the album version!
My one wish…for my two front teeth (actually just one) :-)
Seriously, other than Taki’s great idea – Kudos to Taki, my one wish would be for a bonus video (even if it was just one song) to show the emotion of the crowd…
Hope to see you all at the chat tomorrow and congrats to Erin and Marcus!!!!!!
Any photographs from the tour that weren’t necessarily included on the Gallery section of David’s website. And perhaps a special edition for Bloggers…?
Or a surround sound edition of the album even.
My wish is that a live version of Coming Back to Life from one of the concerts from OAI in MP3 form makes it to the release. That would be fantastic.
Diane B
[NO fixings, NO editing tracks (Great Gig in The Sky from Albert Hall for instance!), NO overdubs and NOOOOOOOOOOOOO cutting of solos! Pulse was ruined by overdubs... - Steve]
That’s odd. I spent my Monday watching ‘Pulse’, and I enjoyed every moment of it. Lucky for me, the grass was greener
My one wish…. DVD with documentary and a few tracks from the concert (audio+video) with Fat Old Sun’s false start and Rick Wright’s confused face after the mistake in Time
Happy Birthday to Martin S.
He’s opening a pub called ‘Dark Marty’s', in case anyone’s interested.
[Have a good one, Martin. - FEd]
I was just listening to the original version of Island Jam in the car, which reminded me that a live version was played at the Odeon premiere. I would like that to be included as a bonus track.
Release it as a SACD. SACDs are backward compatible, so it will play in all CD players and at the same time, offer a high-resolution 5.1 mix. BTW anyone who wants surround David need only listen to RTN as the mix is 5.1 compatible.
And yes, listening to 23 minutes of Echoes in a half full pub was pretty surreal. We were going to the Maker Faire, and I do believe the pub was more full when we left than when we got there. No question it was the ghostly howls of Echoes that brought them in!
I’ll go for 5% extra charge for charity.
When David tours to promote the new DVD will he do more than one venue in England and come to the north east? This would be fantastic for his many fans in this neck of the woods.
[Surely it should be Wales and Ireland only this time? - FEd]
It didn’t happen in Gdansk but the inclusion of On The Turning Away would be splendid and very appropriate given current events (Mynamar, China,).
Lest I break any rules (I would never want to do that) BUT…..I do think the previously mentioned suggestion of a donation option to some charity (CRISIS?) is a very good idea; kudos Taki.
Thank you very much indeed, good night to you.
This is a good pursuit.
I believe the CD should be just that, a CD. As much as I am a fan of the well-produced DVD, I am something of a simpl-est (word?) when it comes to the task at hand: if this is a CD, then let’s do that well. (Forgive me, just my opinion.)
Having said that, maybe a piece or two, or an extended track featuring the orchestra and it’s conductor, Zbigniew Preisner – maybe executing a David Gilmour/OAI selection by their own (40) selves (primarily alone, although the band could contribute) if such a track exists or could be newly produced. Or, maybe an original ZP composition that is evocative of what Solidarity was and is about while relating well to the feeling of Mr. Gilmour’s music and the CD overall.
Probably that is asking for to big a thing? But, thanks for asking.
Hello!
I would be happy about a real live-album. The fact, that it is anounced for September, makes me wonder. What are David and his soundcrew doing all the time? I hope they are not doing that, what was written here some postings earlier (overdubbing tracks…) For me, a live recording should be authentically as much as possible, even if there’s a wrong chord or so… There a people playing, not machines.
My one wish is a good documentary about making the record, the concert in Gdansk, with some deeper technical details (as a technician I’m always interested in that) how to protect a violin against the soundpressure of a bass-guitar and so on.
Regards
Herbert
My wish is for the album to be exclusive to ONE STORE in the US and that is Best Buy.
Best Buy have given us American DG fans bonus things with the bonus CD on OAI (with Island Jam) and the AOL Sessions EP which came with initial copies of the DVD.
The Eagles successfully pulled off selling their new album Long Road Out of Eden out of one store chain in the US and Genesis will be selling their new DVD When in Rome at one chain in the US.
Gilmour sold most of the copies of OAI and RTN mainly at Best Buy here in the US cos they had bonuses and also cheaper than selling out to the FYE devil.
my only wish is that it includes the whole concert (which it probably won’t).
The same incredible multimedia mix of live music, bonus tracks, a documentary or two; easter eggs, and booklet full of info and Polly photos as compiled for Remember That Night two-disc set. The best packaging ever.
Oh yeah — and the continued iconic presence of Wireman.
Cheers,
Lola from Maine
[That's a big wish, Lola. - FEd]
On The Turning Away (Venice).
I do like the idea of including a plectrum. One that has been used of course.
On the Turning Away. Please do not interrupt the solo.
One wish…that ‘Dogs’ would be on there, or anything from Animals. I think it is interesting that Animals is the album with the most aggressive guitars and Gilmour hasn’t played any of it in 31 years.
IMO, I would love a reunion. I know it aint that popular here w/ some people but the thought of all of that onstage gives me goosebumps. Tell me you wouldn’t go!
I do understand and totally respect Gilmour’s decision however and am glad that it is really his choice.
Have a great week..
Blake in Nashville
how about the audio of the one off performance of on the turning away and a whole bunch of random tracks from the other shows and some sort of video and or documentary?
that would be good.
DVD with all the concert!!! It’ll be the best present for me (maybe us)… Please… :]
shine on
Nataliii
Off Topic, but Fed, why does it say on Google maps that David Gilmour is playing at the Liverpool Echo Arena on 5-15-08? Tickets for Roger Waters for that date (at that venue) are also saying “with Special Guest”…
Is something going on?
Thanks Fed!
[Does it?! I think they must have their Creative Geniuses muddled up. (And yes, before anyone points it out, 'Genii' is just about as stupid as 'Roofs' to my fragile mind.) - FEd]
Hello, it’s been a while but I felt the need to respond to this question.
Anyway, my wish would be a full version of “On The Turning Away” on a potential extra DVD!
Or a new jam version of “On The Turning Away” played in Davids barn. It may be wishful thinking but that is what you asked….
Best to all,
Clemens
Inclusion of a full size poster of the album cover, or of today’s exceptional photo, would be great and make me very happy.
Please put On An Island live from Abbey Road, please.
Echoes from Vienne, I beg of thee.
F’Ed..you really know how to stir things up. Or open that ‘can of worms’. After the posts from the other day where so much of that ‘we are never satisfied’ was going on, I tried very hard not to preach or be a part of that. I wanted to avoid being classified as one of the sheep.
I keep thinking that maybe I am not as thoughtful as some bloggers. Perhaps I am too easily pleased. I feel that anytime a new version of Mr. Gilmours works are released, I need the dvd or cd. I do not feel taken advantage of. I am perfectly able to say no, until it comes to more of that voice and guitar. I love the new endings to old songs. Best tho are the new songs.
So my wish is that Tomasz, Taki and Renee’s wishes be considered. Great wishes.
My ‘fantasy’ wish is: I go to the Gilmours, help do chores (muck the stables, make sure the guitars aren’t left out in the weather, etc) so that I can sit quietly in the background when they are having jam sessions and just listen.
Thank you,
Jan
Only one??
Well, I had a lot of fun getting ready with the premiere so…that’s my contribution for a few days.
Cheers
ROLLER COASTER K.C. :-)
I quite like the plectrum idea, mentioned by Julie and Nate. So I`ll have that as my wish too!
Hope everyone is well.
Adrian.
I’m a simple soul.
If it sounds as good as the RTN DVD, that’s all I’d wish for.
A bonus DVD with the full show.
Hi FEd,
How are you doing?
One wish…hmm.
How about, as a prize of some sort, have a guided tour, by David and Polly, of the Astoria, as a sort of “kick off” for the new cd. With me as the winner of course!
Maybe dinner and a movie…
Penny
[I'm good, thank you. How are you doing? - FEd]
[The whole gig from start to finish. - Gary Hurley]
That’s my wish, thanks Gary.
George
Ok, ok I know..this is not the right section but…
David, listen to me: Why don’t you make a version of Old and Wise (the Alan Parsons Project)…the singer is very similar to you and the music too!!!
You can spend 4-5 days to make this cover, I suppose…why not?
A big fan
Riccardo
I would like to hear some of the tracks that didn’t make it to the OAI final cut (haha, Final Cut!!)
I think David’s nice, so he’ll do it. I know it, he will.
[I should hope you can't make it today, as the chatroom's not open until tomorrow. - FEd]
Well, better to run a day ahead than a day behind, right? Life has been crazy the past two weeks. Finals next week for me. Good luck to all taking finals.
~Erin
[Damn right. - FEd]
I’d like to see on the bonus dvd, the Q + A session from the second premiere of the RTN dvd. El Magnifico was more entertaining than the other guy from the first premiere.
Hope you had a nice time off FEd.
[Thanks very much. - FEd]
My wish is to be included, in DVD or audio, the Full Band version of ‘Island Jam’ (11 minutes) that the guys played on the RTN premiere.
By the way FEd, you twice said that this jam maybe one day would see the light of day!
Hi FEd, my 1 wish would be that it is released in September and not pushed back to a later date.
thanks,
joefromCanada
[That's a good one. - FEd]
My one wish is to lay down in a dark room and play this album through my headphones and feel close to the band, to be onstage as they perform, [most importantly] for the music to take me places.
A dream is a wish your heart makes… an’ my heart’s burnin’, still yearnin’.
["The light in this place is so bad, making me sick in the head..." - FEd]
I thought Roger Waters’ release of In The Flesh was really enhanced by having the CD accompany a live DVD. This would be nice, but my true wish is for David to perform again and give me plenty of notice to arrange flights from Australia and get time off work to come. This was my birthday wish to my wife and she tentatively agreed.
Anyway Fed, I’ll be just glad to get my copy of the CD.
Bye
Wilko
I am hoping it is released on vinyl.
A double live LP. Perfect mate for the “On An Island” LP don’t ya’ think?
“Island Jam Live” from the RTN premiere at the Odeon Leicester Square – hope it was being recorded.
Welcome back FEd.
[Thank you. Did you miss me? - FEd]
Hi FED, my one wish goes something like this; Lime and limpid green, the sound resounds around the icy waters underground.
In other words a bonus DVD as a treat.
Have a great day.
My wish is to hear the entire cast of the orchestra give their opinions of this finale.
P.S. Has anyone heard if David will be attending Paul’s show in Liverpool? Special guests. He should be invited hopefully. Hmmmmm?
[I haven't. - FEd]
My wish would have to be a DVD including a documentary and Island Jam…in fact, if David was to do a DVD of all the shows he did, especially Klam Castle, Vienne, Florence, Venice etc., I’d get the lot…. I can hardly wait as it is….
Another premiere would be nice as well.
My only wish is a line of text at the end of the credits: “We’ll be back….”
How about including a real pop-up book style insert? Just a thought.
Hi FED.
In some shape or form? What could you mean with this mystical description? I would expect the documentary in the form of a DVD. What other form could it be?
The documentary is already the best what I can think of.
One other wish?
David should bring out a limited edition 3CD/DVD Box and put everything in it what is left from his great Tour: Audio, Videos, Photos … !
Bye
Werner
[It doesn't have to be a DVD with video footage... - FEd]
One wish for this “live” package… I wish it won’t be the last one.