David Gilmour - On an Island (CD/DVD)
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Free Music Review: sit back and relax... with HEADPHONES on
Hit: 5 Stars
This is NOT Pink Floyd. David Gilmour doesn't want it to be Pink Floyd. But it is a fantastic album by an amazing artist. It is best appreciated listening undisturbed start to finish with headphones on. David has gone all out in many ways... his web site gave tickets to see him perform on the Jay Leno show (which I was lucky enough to be a part of), he performed the first concert promoting his new album at the Mermaid Theater for lucky fans who won tickets from his web site. Later the Mermaid show appeared on the Big Screen. This cd has been re-released with a DVD of a performance for AOL, a song from his upcoming DVD Remember That Night, as well as a track from a performance he gave at Abbey Road studios for an upcoming tv event (I bought the DVD from his web site as a limited edition stand alone DVD and it is alone worth the price of the CD, but you get both!). His web site has gone all out with a blog and constant updates. Oh yeah- this is a review of the album... the title track is excellent with classic Gilmour guitar solos. The Blue features a guitar solo that gives a whole new meaning to the idea of "bending notes". Take a Breath has an incredible guitar solo at the end (and fares even better in the two(!) live versions on the DVD- and before you ask, yes both versions are worthy of being on the same DVD). I would say the only weak track is Smile, which I didn't care for much on his Meltdown DVD either. Aside from that, this is a really great album! And the more I listen to it the more it seems to just fit like a comfortable old shoe. Terrible imagery, but you know what I'm trying to say- right?Free Music Review: A hypnotic, beautiful, flawless musical masterpiece .
Hit: 5 Stars
The sounds of Pink Floyd, and both Waters' and Gilmour's solo works have been constants soundtracks throughout my life. This album joins the others in this auspicious place.
Gilmour has crafted a thoroughly beautiful album, both lyrically and musically. This is truly soul-soothing stuff. Its one of those that when you get to the end, only silence or the repeat button are worthy follow-ons.
This is a quiet album, one that calls for an undisturbed afternoon in your favourite lounge. But quiet means neither slow nor boring. This is album is proof why Gilmour is one of the wolds greatest musicians.
The haunting ethereal beauty of the songs and the impeccable virtuous guitar solos will have you stopping whatever you are doing to listen. It is full of subtle and refined details, even witty and quirky, yet never a sound out of place. It is minimalist yet lush. It is warm and organic. It is consistent in its vibe altough the songs are quite different from one another. It will make you feel good, make your eyes water, it will make you shiver and smile.
This album is not Pink Floyd, it is 100% David Gilmour. If you are a DG fan, this is an outstanding continuation/evolution of his solo work. If you are not familiar with his work, then this is the album to get familiar with. This is a fantastic timeless album that defies description. Get it. Get into it. Its a masterpiece.
Free Music Review: Excellent Album, a must have for any music fan
Hit: 5 Stars
You do not have to be a pink floyd fan to pick this album up. I have had it since the day it was first released, and have continued to enjoy it ever since. David Gilmour teams up with Rick Wright and has an album of well written and quite memorable songs. Smile is a good slower tune, along with the title track, but my favorite is "take a breath". This just has a haunting quality to it. This album at times sounds like newer pink floyd (division bell, momentary lapse), but by no ways is it meant to be a floyd album, and for the most part, is very distinct in it's own right. Sure, two of the members of floyd are playing here, but it was not labled floyd for a reason. David Gilmour's previous two solo records were good (especially the self titled one), but this by far tops his previous work. Pick this up, you will not be dissapointed.
As for the bonus edition with the bonus DVD, it is well worth it. There is almost 50 minutes of live performance here, all shot with great clarity and sound. I purchased as second copy of the album to get it, but I would have paid the price for just the dvd. 8 total tracks, 48:30 run time, great collection of songs. Check this out.
Free Music Review: Please get over it and do something postive
Hit: 5 Stars
I'm sure I'm not alone when I say give it up on the David / Roger feud.
Both are excellent in their field. Comparing this mini DVD to the "IN THE FLESH" full out concert is ridiculous. A more comparision would be with PULSE and DELICATE SOUND OF THUNDER. Both mind blowing concerts.
At least David is putting out some film lately.
Anyway, the point of this post is to ask that everyone go to David "and" Roger's websites and ask for more video footage.
Plead with David to release DELICATE SOUND OF THUNDER.
Let's face it, age is a factor and we need more live footage for keepsake.
Release anything. We'll buy it.
We need more to archive for when the day comes that the infamous Pink Floyd is no more. So please contact David, Pink Floyd, Roger and ask for more of their legacy to be put on film so that we have much to enjoy and pass on to future generations. Check their websites or any way you can contact them.
Thanks
Anon4
Free Music Review: Gilmour Shines On!!
Hit: 5 Stars
For anyone that's been alive and listening to music for the last 30 years you know that David Gilmour is high on a very short list that makes up the greatest guitar players to ever pick up the instrument. Here he gives us his first new music in over 10 years. If you are looking for the unmistakable sound and feel of Pink Floyd, you may not find it. Gilmour shows us that although his name was made producing that sound and feel, it does not define his talent. This album for me was not as accesible as his previous solo efforts, but where it is good, it's better than just about anything else out there. He went exploring for some new sounds, some new styles and a fresh feel for his guitar magic to fit into. Although at times he may have gotten a little off the path, it is still refreshing to hear an established talent growing with his music and not trying to regurgitate the same things he has done his whole career.