Easter eggs
If you don’t want to know, please don’t read on.
There will be no further mention of Easter eggs on any page other than this one, so you only need to avoid this post (and, if you want it, bookmark it, because comments left anywhere else will be deleted).
Did you find any? (You have to find a copy of ‘Live in Gdańsk’ first, I know…)
‘Live in Gdańsk’ is released today in Argentina, Canada, Uruguay and the USA. It’s out in Australia on Saturday (and the vinyl will be available in France on Monday, apologies for the delay).
If you missed my notes yesterday, I’m sorry to say that the two-disc set will not be available in Spain; the three-disc set will not be available in Belgium, Holland or Italy; the four-disc set will not be available in Germany, Spain or Switzerland; and the five-disc set will be not be available in Portugal (and is proving hard to find all over Europe, it seems, due to insufficient orders having been placed).
Don’t forget Later… with Jools Holland: BBC2 and BBC HD, tonight, 22:00 (UK).
Hi, David.
Today 24/09 I received by mail the 2CD/2DVD live in Gdansk.
I have no words, it’s fantastic, and it’s fantastic to see the very important work of Rick on keyboards and voice. Every time I listen or I see your song I dream with open eyes!
I remember your gig with Pink Floyd in Cinecittà (Division Bell tour 19/9/1994), and unfortunately I can see your Tour in 2006 just by DVD.
You’re simply the greatest!
David….. we wait for you in Sardegna! When will you come here??
Ciao David,
Palau – Sardegna (Italy)
Right on time last Friday at noon I received my 5-disk set bought from Amazon Germany for 56 Euros. Great price for a great music experience.
The CDs are magnificent and the DVDs are brilliant. After the sad days last week, the weekend with this package was fantastic except two things:
The first one in my opinion are the long played tracks on the Gdansk documentary. It´s nice to hear but they are included in the concert, so some is doubled and I would be more interested in one or two more tracks on the concert instead to more complete it.
The second thing was: I had to make a break of enjoying the discs because of a concert of Queen here in Berlin on Sunday for which I had bought a ticket in Spring this year. Of course I like Queen very much, especially that it is possible at all to see them still alive and the concert was great, but it was the wrong time for it due to David’s package.
All in all the 5-disk set is one of my best concert memories I have together with RTN and P.U.L.S.E.
To Ryan and Robert (and anyone else who’s wondering what’s going on over at iTunes),
I’m really sorry to have to tell you that the iTunes offer of ‘Wot’s Uh… The Deal’ is now only open to EMI territories.
For Sony regions, which includes the USA, downloading the whole album for $14.99 gets you a free digital booklet (no, I don’t know, either).
For $16.99, you get the digital booklet and the videos.
Again, I can only apologise profusely for the confusion surrounding this release, particularly the lack of updates concerning obvious changes to the iTunes deal.
If I’d been made aware of these changes, of course I’d have updated you through this forum.
I really am sorry.
As far as I’m concerned, I can’t imagine why you would have to apologise for something beyond your control, but I know there are those who swing by for flippant shallow requests and complaints (we know who they are).
Regardless, it is rather annoying that after two years of ticket fiascos and release complicatuons these powers-that-be can’t get one right. Too many chefs mixing the pot perhaps….
well, i didn’t get my pre ordered copy (5 disc set) yet. but i’ve received an email today that they have sent it already.
i’m looking forward to opening my mail box tomorrow.
everyone who is not satisfied, please hang on, that’ll be just a few days. better a few days delay than “p.u.l.s.e like” waiting for years.
marcel
[Good point, Marcel. That was a very long wait. - FEd]
To Michal, Pawel and Tomasz,
It’s very, very hard to believe, but apparently the new release date for Poland is Monday 29 September.
That’s what I’m told, anyway. I’m taking it with a pinch of salt, so you might want to do the same. I just wanted to update you.
Hi,
I’m really chuffed to be the proud owner of the five disc box set which came today and is even better than I dared hope.
Just one thing, when I tried to download “Wots… Uh The Deal” with the web pass it keeps crashing my computer!!!
Has anyone else had any trouble accessing the site? Bit gutted about this. My PC is pretty new and has no viruses or bugs……
Cheers,
Nimius
[I'm sorry to hear that. Have you contacted Support? If not, please click your name above and see the FAQ & Support link at the foot of the page. - FEd]
Hello!
I’m still waiting for 5-disc set in Russia. Hope it’ll become available this week. 2CD and 2CD+2DVD are available in Moscow since last Friday.
P.S. Here you can see 2 press articles in Russian newspapers about Rick: [...]
F.Ed. Maybe you’ll find a place for them in the “Press” section. Russia misses Rick too.
[Thank you for those. They've been passed on to the webmaster. - FEd]
I wrote in yesterday regarding the Live in Gdansk set. Well, fortunately I received my copy today, and what a treat it is.
5 discs packaged in such a beautiful way, it’s awesome! Can’t wait to watch/listen to it all, I’m particularly excited about the 5.1 version of On An Island. I’ve listened to the barn jams so far and they’re incredible, especially the first one.
Hope you all receive your copies soon, it’ll be well worth the wait!
God bless you, FEd.
Angelo, whenever you want.
[Let's see if it really will be Monday. I hope you won't have to wait much longer. - FEd]
I ordered the 3 disc set through my local (Warminster, Wilts.) branch of Woolworths last Tuesday and it arrived in the post on Saturday.
I have listened to both CDs it is a brilliant concert.
[I think some of us forget about Woolies these days. Shame. - FEd]
Found the 5 disc set, they only had 2 at the store I was at, so I snatched one (don’t worry I paid for it).
Now if I could only have the patience to find the eggs!! ;-)
Thank you very much, FEd.
[My fingers are crossed for Monday, Michal. - FEd]
I never thought about pre ordering and having it sent to the store. Duh…. What a good tip.
I just opened my 5 disc box and wow! Very nice. I am proud to own it and will start listening and watching a little at a time. That might sound silly but I want to make it last.
I like the way it is packaged and the photographs are really a nice touch, especially the one of Richard and the one of David smiling at Polly. They are such a lovely couple… I appreciate the fact that they give us a glimpse of their lives together. Thank you David and Polly.
Hang in there Fed with the complaints. They will all iron out soon. Everyone knows the problems are not your fault. If it counts, I couldn’t be happier.
Barbara P
[Thanks, Barbara. - FEd]
I just wanted to thank Georg for the tips on the Easter eggs and I found them and they were really good.
Again thank you Georg,
Thomas
[Let's see if it really will be Monday. I hope you won't have to wait much longer. - FEd]
Polish fans had waited for David to play in Poland for so long, that now it is not really important if it will be this coming Monday or another (only mere few weeks). What is important, Gdańsk is released and the content is great.
BTW merlin.pl lists 15th of October as a release date and rockserwis.pl 20th of October, I mean of deluxe boxes.
EMI Poland said the release date will be declared later for deluxe, when they got enough stock for every customer. Maybe some kind of reserves were shipped to Poland and it will really be available on 29th of September, but retailers don’t know it at least now.
The more important thing in my view is crisis management, EMI Poland they did not properly inform retailers and individuals, most people received emails that their orders were cancelled and the links to deluxe version disappeared. They did not know what to do, buy an alternative version or wait.
I received my vinyl version yesterday, and I can only say State Of The Art, it is wonderful. I bought it at merlin.pl where you can buy vinyl with shipping within 24 h. I recommend vinyl there, as it is currently about 90 $, due to the weaker zloty, and shipping is not too expensive about 10$. (If you enter on that site scroll down to the bottom and you will find links Merlin In English and international shipping. Click my name for a direct link.)
It is shipped properly packaged 2xCD with bonus Wot’s… Uh The Deal from Portland, Oregon’s MilleniumMusic is in the post, and now I’m more relaxed and patiently waiting. Reviews here are positive, and so many people can’t be wrong. That’s good.
Thanks for your time Fed.
[Always a pleasure, Tomasz. - FEd]
I purchased the 5 disc Special Edition from Best Buy for $49.99. I have not found any Easter eggs yet. I am very impressed with it. I love “Dominoes” and “Echoes”.
This is a very impressive live CD/DVD set with some neat collectibles (pick, poster, booklet, replica ticket, pass, etc). I highly recommend getting the special edition if you are a big Gilmour fan. I love it.
The only problem for me now is I wish I could afford a black Strat.
I don’t know if or how I will ever be able to afford one.
Why can’t we anti-digital people get a, say, 3LP vinyl set with a selection of tracks sans the whole ‘On an Island’ regurgitated live?
The last two live “Floyd” albums had no ‘Wot’s… Uh The Deal ‘ or ‘Echoes’ or ‘Fat Old Sun’. That is the real gear !!!
Moreover I’d be happier to hear ‘Murder’ and ‘ There’s No Way Out Of Here’ as a more balanced solo play list.
Best Buy delivered the 5 disc box to my door yesterday, and I am loving it !!!
This all started a couple of weeks ago while buying music DVDs for my collection. Being a 35 year fan of Floyd, I ordered both David’s and Roger’s DVDs. Who knew I would go absolutely MAD for the music David is making now? I was wearing out “Remember That Night,” & “Meltdown,” now I’ll be playing Gdansk constantly as well.
My deepest sympathies for the loss of a friend, Richard as well. I was shocked the day the sad news was announced.
Thank you to anyone who can enlighten me as to further purchases of such beautiful, peaceful music.
Thank God you’re still with us David…I mean that.
What a great set! I got the 5 disc special edition! Another great concert from Dave and the band.
It is very sad watching perhaps the last images we will get to see of the amazing Mr. Wright. : (
The Barn Jams are a great extra (especially 121). Great having “Echoes” on CD and DVD!
I have downloaded “Wot’s…Uh The Deal” on two computers. Unfortunately, at around 1:55 (“Stone after stone”) it skips. This happens on both of my computers, so it appears to be in the track itself. Is there any way they can upload the corrected track?
Besides this small complaint, very happy with the set.
[Have you contacted Support about that, Lance? Please do. Click your name above and you'll see FAQ & Support at the foot of the page. - FEd]
fed, i would like to ask: what about greece? have you got a clue about our little country??
i need to know if the vinyl and the 5 disc will arrive, because i’m still searching for them, and i cannot find them anywhere! so, if you know, please tell me.
[If I can get any information for Greece, I'll be sure to tell you. - FEd]
Question for all…
I purchased the 5 disc boxed set at Best Buy in CT, USA. Unfortunately, I was disappointed when I opened it. The booklet had a few pages that were inserted upside down? I can send pics if anyone would like to see. I’m assuming a machine puts together the packaging and somehow these pages got inserted upside down and then stapled.
Secondly and more importantly, Disc#5 was missing? The sleeve was included but no disc!?!?
The box was completely sealed when I purchased and there were 5 more boxes on the shelf at the time.
I am curious to see if anyone else had this problem and what I can do to get the missing disc along with the booklet w/ all pages going the same way. I assume I can try returning to Best Buy but I fear they may not take it back since it has already been opened and I no longer have the receipt…
Please help.
[I'm very sorry to hear about this, Rob. Please do take it back to Best Buy and let me know if you have any trouble getting a replacement or your money back. - FEd]
With respect to any “Easter eggs”–I’m a 51 year old grumpus, a loyal fan of David and the Floyd from the first time I heard “Dark Side of the Moon” as a 15 year old runaway in San Francisco. I’ve bought the box set and I’ve bought the music only version for my car. And I own insane amounts of David and Floyd music and stuff.
That said, I hate “Easter Eggs.” I don’t want to waste my time trying to find stuff, and wondering what I’m missing. I shouldn’t have to. I’m a grumpy old fart. If I pay 80 bucks for a deluxe box set, I want to be able to click my remote and have access to everything on the discs without having to hunt. I don’t have time for that. It pisses me off when I have to hunt.
And while I’m at it, the graphics on “On an Island” in the lyric booklet sucked. There is this bizarre lettering that gets superimposed on dark backgrounds and it’s nearly impossible to read. It may be artistic, but I want to F-ing read the lyrics. Crazy!
wow, what an awesome package!!!!
well, the 5 disc package is wonderful!!! i really don’t know with which words to describe it!!! by far the buy of 2008!!!!
i have found only 3 easter eggs…
are there supposed to be some more? or am i wrong?
fed, will you help me.
[I will tell you next week if you remind me. That should give more people a chance to receive their copy. - FEd]
I was able to pick up the 5 disk set at Best Buy in the Orlando Fl. area this week, they have plenty of copies.
Yay!
Brilliant work and a welcome addition to my extensive collection of all things Pink.
How very sad Rick didn’t live to see how well received Live In Gdansk has been.
My husband runs an ‘Open Mike’ on Monday nights at a local college bar and had heard the sad news on Monday afternoon. When he went in to play that night, all of the college kids that came in played Pink Floyd songs in honor of Rick. Comforting to know that the younger generation appreciates Rick and his contribution to the PF sound. They may be confused about the details, or simply not care about the band politics that surely hurt Richard deeply during the period Cap’n Jolly “I’m a genius” Roger had lashed himself to the mast (at least it got him out of The Final Cut sessions…) but the young players loved Rick and his style. That is as fine a legacy as any player can leave.
Greetings from OZ!
Just got my 4 disc version today from eBay…Au$39.99. Great price and a great set.
Started off with the doco first and am now listing to the 5.1 On An Island.
Saving the main concert till the weekend to watch on the Overhead with DTS….COOL!!!!!!
Pete
Further to Rob G’s comment on his missing disc #5, in my copy which I got from Amazon UK the #5 disc has something totally different on which is also terrible quality so not even sure what it is!!
I am sure I will get a refund but it has put a bit of a dampener on what is an otherwise excellent package.
They don’t have any more copies either, so hoping I can get one somewhere else. It was a hunt getting that one after HMV decided it would be 6 weeks before I got my order with them.
PS, have any more Easter eggs been found??