Apologies
I really am sorry that so many of you are still waiting for your copy of ‘Live in Gdańsk’.
If you have a question concerning its availability, please send it in and I’ll try to get an answer for you, but information will be here just as soon as I have it.
For now, I’m afraid I can only apologise for the uncertainty and confusion, and hopefully not patronise you by saying that I fully understand how annoying and disappointing it is to have to wait for something you have been looking forward to for quite some time.
I’m sure you’ll find that it will be worth waiting for, however; and hope you know that your comments, both while you wait and once you’ve enjoyed all there is to enjoy from Gdańsk as many times as you can manage, are always welcome here.
With regards to this weekend’s centenary tribute to James Bond author, Ian Fleming, which takes place at the London Palladium on Sunday and was briefly touched upon in a comment last week, please note that David will not be appearing.
[I'm happy to hear that, Chris. Enjoy it. - FEd]
I will do. Happy birthday tomorrow by the way, I hope you have lots of fun!
[I'll do my best. - FEd]
The last track on the second disc of Live in Gdansk (Comfortably Numb) has a little problem, in the last part, when I import it to iTunes. Do you know why?
[Sorry, I don't. Has anyone else noticed this? - FEd]
I am waiting for November for 4 or 5 disc version in Brazil!!!
re: gdansk / texas panhandle report
best buy does indeed have the 5 spot in stock at $69 which is fair considering the exclusive (jack up) deal. also 2 in stock and 1 other. they were unclear if it was the 3 or 4 and the vinyl shows at $108 but backordered…1 or 2 weeks? but it will show up.
hastings as before has the 2, 3 and 4 in stock and will carry the 5 after the time limit and vinyl is ordered.
“uncle” and i know there are alot of old cowboys looking for an excuse to dust off the old “garrard” and fire up the system one more time and the DG 4 pack LP is as good as any…besides harvest is in and they have a little coin to spread around “uncle” knows this…that’s how he got hastings where it is today…
take care FEd, good job keeping the ship upright.
fats
Hi! I’m from Argentina and I would like to know if the 5 disc edition will be available here! Cause I’ve already seen the 4 disc edition, but I’m really interested in the 5 disc edition (3 CD and 2 DVD).
Does anybody know?
Thank you very much!
[Hi Ariel. The five-disc/deluxe version is difficult to find everywhere right now, but the only versions you will find in Argentina are likely to be imports. Only the following Sony territories have ordered the five-disc version for sale locally: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Taiwan and Thailand. - FEd]
I’m sitting here in rainy Germany, but the Live in Gdansk DVD has been running for several hours now and I can’t get enough of it!
As David said at the end the concert “It’s been terrific”!!! There’s no better version of ECHOES than on this DVD, and all the other versions on the several CDs and DVDs were already great! But I got a bit sad when I saw Rick Wright knowing that I can never see him on stage again.
All in all: A fantastic concert and interesting background information, and I hope it was not the last one…
David, come back to Germany, too, we are waiting for you!!!!! But don’t forget to bring all your fantastic musicians with you!!!!!
Dear friends,
I’d like to know when David Gilmour is coming to Italy on tour. And I hope he will come to south Italy and not only to Milan or Bologna etc. etc.
Thanks much.
[There are no concerts planned right now. - FEd]
Feedback on vinyl order in US:
Sept 19 order, Oct 1 received, Oct 2-4 floored.
There’s a nice “!” in the dead wax, 1st Mother pressing! Very professional and collectors presentation. However, 3 of the LP covers came with serious ring wear, 3rd LP had a split seem and the face of the 1st cover had wet spots and smears all over it.
I mention this not to complain but to log a possible concern for future shipments with repeated comments. Who is doing the packing?
Quality Control has done an outstanding job, from the audio utility plugging in the XLRs, the on-site recordists to post re-mixers and finally the Mastering Engineer transferring the brilliance of tape to the rich lushness of vinyl. This is definitely a release done right. The small things like LP cover damage on a new item seems more glaring than it should be, the music is enjoyed nonetheless.
[I appreciate the feedback, Steve. - FEd]
Hi!
Now I know my 5 discs edition will arrive next week and I’ve no doubt it will be worth waiting for it!
You don’t need to apologize, because you are doing a really good job!
Have a good weekend!
Alessandra
[I'm so glad to hear that it's finally on its way, Alessandra. - FEd]
hi all,
i have had my 5 disc boxset on order at jb hifi, brisbane, australia for 4 weeks. no one knows when it will be get here.
could anyone shed some light on this please?
thanks.
[I wish I could, Les. There's been a shortage of five-disc sets, unfortunately, but they're starting to appear now. Please wait another week and update us, if you can. - FEd]
Talked to a guy who works in Zavvi here in Scotland. He said that not one shop in Scotland has the 5 disc set and he wasn’t (I think) meaning only Zavvi shops…
Amazing, neither wonder Macca left EMI!
Went to Amazon.com, they will get some in by the end of Oct so I just ordered mine that way.
Will be waiting patiently.
rob
Olá Fed…
Quero dizer-lhe que faz otimo trabalho no blog, sempre respondendo e atencioso com todos que esperam noticias de Gilmour e em especial Gdansk…
Obrigada por tudo.
Gostaria de saber se estes comentarios chegam até David Gilmour???
Ou de e-mail para comunicar com Ele. Tenho palavras particulares e urgentes a Ele.
Abraço,
Rosangela
Brasil
[David does read, but I don't know how good his Portuguese is. - FEd]
[I'm still waiting for an update, sorry. - FEd]
No need to apologise FEd. Good news is that my vinyl set is on the way from Amazon.fr. They had dispatched it on Saturday, so either they finally got stock of the vinyl set in France, or they just imported a few sets to fill the pre-orders. Anyway I should get it on Thursday, so I am pretty excited!
I also ordered the 2 and 3 disc sets from an Indie store, who promised to ship 2 copies of “Wot’s… Uh The Deal?”, so I am really feeling pretty happy!
Hello,
I have, finally, my box set (from Amazon UK). It’s impossible to find it in my hometown, Bilbao (Spain). Here you only can buy the 3 disc version in stores.
Box set is amazing, photographs, guitar pick, etc. CDs and DVDs sound better than Remember That Night.
Juan.
5 disc arrived today and only ordered on 01.10.2008. What’s all the fuss about?
It’s as good as it looks by the way.
When using the web pass don’t panic when it appears that Shine is the only one currently available because if you continue Wot’s appears with it.
Happy listening/viewing,
Stevo
Olá Gilmour…
Venha ao Brasil.
Rosangela
Hi,
just purchased the 5-disc box. It’s brilliant!
Thank you so much to all who’s responsible for making this happening.
Andres
Estonia, Tartu
[Thank you for writing, Andres. I'm happy that you like it. - FEd]
It’s a bit hard to get the 5 disc version and LPs downunder at the moment.
The first music retailer I tried said that it already had been deleted, then rang me back and told me that they MAY be able to get me the vinyl version and all the 5 disc sets that they have ordered are already pre-sold.
I rang another retailer and they did have the 5 disc set, with the help of a credit card I think that I have got it, but I wont know for certain until it’s it my hand. I asked if any more would be available and the answer was “not sure”. Talk about a HOT item.
I can hardly wait, your crew make the BEST music DVD I’ve ever seen. Thank goodness you re-released P.U.L.S.E on DVD because my VHS tape was just about worn out.
Thanks guys/gals and of course David.
snow
It’s obvious that the availability of the 5-disc set varies a lot. I’m quite amazed that it does actually.
I bought mine in a record store here in Norway September 23rd, just one day after its release. So I guess I’m a very lucky guy compared to those who have to wait a lifetime for it.
OK, I picked-up my 5 disc set today from Sunflower Music.
I asked how many they had left, the answer was “1″.
I asked if they were getting some more in, the answer was “not sure”.
I asked if the LP version was available, the answer was “not yet”.
So I have the feeling that at the moment in the land downunder the 5 disc set & vinyl set are a bit like rocking horse droppings, but I don’t care because I have 5 disc set and I can’t wait to play it and I will buy the vinyl set if it becomes available.
Personally I think that all David, Richard (RIP), Floyd & the crew fans are after this last release featuring the late Mr Wright.
It was great to see him perform in “Remember That Night” and then a big shock & loss when he passed away.
Thanks again to all the crew,
snow
Hi,
I ordered the 5-CD set at Best Buy on-line (in the US) for the original price of $74.99. I received a $21 credit today to reduce it to the sale price, which is nice. So check your e-mail!
Hi from France !
I have pre-ordered the vinyl set in mid-August and it was sent a few days ago so it should arrive very soon now. I ordered the 5-disc set on Sept 22nd and I was lucky enough to receive it 3 days later!!!!
Disc 5 offers great versions, and I’m quite disappointed that one of these tracks (Shine On You Crazy Diamond) is available as a bonus download. Instead, I wish it were the version played in Paris on March 15th…
Another thought : I just find it is a big shame that some people order some sets just to put it on damn eBay…
If it’s any use to anyone, I ordered my 5 disk set on 28 Sept at Amazon UK, it was shipped on 6 Oct and arrived today, hence my sitting here like a smug child. But it does seem as though it is available from that source for the time being. I’m about to pop it into the DVD player shortly…
My birthday was great incidentally, 5 disk-set being the last of my presents. Unless, that is, I do find a shop storing the Gilmour Edition Fender…
[Happy hunting, Neil. - FEd]
All right!
Better if it had happened in Brazil, ok? It would be unforgettable …yeeessssssssssss.
Wie kann ich das 5-dise Set kaufen oder beziehen in Deutschland ich hoche sei den 70 schon Pink Floyd und bin ein groß vehn von David Gilmour.
Pink Floyd, the show must go on.
Hi, just thought I’d alert those of you wishing to purchase the 5 album boxed set to the risks involved!
I happened to be in New York & wandered into the Virgin megastore, there in front of me was the limited boxed set. Naturally I picked this up. I was then followed & approached by 5 different people asking me “Is that the new David Gilmour?” (implant NY accent). They demanded to know where I had got it, were there others (no, it was the last of 2 that store had received), could they hold it?!
I took to hiding & planning my approach to the cash desk. Even there one of the staff started to look at it longingly, declaring how great it was (I know, that was why I wanted it!). They had been playing it in store all week in the run up to the launch apparently.
It was with great trepidation that I managed to sneak it through airport security & hide it on the aircraft.
So now under lock & key in West Sussex I’m almost scared to play it as it’s SOOOO BRILLIANT!
Thx David et al 4 a gr8 album,
Caroline