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Personnel: David Gilmour (vocals, guitar, saxophone, piano, electric piano, percussion); David Gilmour; Polly Samson (vocals, piano); Richard Wright , Crosby & Nash (vocals); ...Read more
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Worth the Wait from Mr. Gilmour
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"On An Island", the 3rd solo release from Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour, is an instant excursion into an almost zen-like state of mind. Don`t expect any up-temp...Read more
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| Album Features | |
| UPC: | 828768028025 |
| Artist: | David Gilmour |
| Format: | CD |
| Release Year: | 2006 |
| Record Label: | Columbia (USA) |
| Genre: | Art Rock, Rock & Pop |
Track Listing
1. Castellorizon
2. On an Island
3. Blue, The
4. Take a Breath
5. Red Sky at Night
6. This Heaven
7. Then I Close My Eyes
8. Smile
9. Pocketful of Stones, A
10. Where We Start
| Details | |
| Producer: | David Gilmour, Phil Manzanera, Chris E. Thomas |
| Distributor: | Sony Music Distribution ( |
| Recording Type: | Studio |
| Recording Mode: | Stereo |
| SPAR Code: | n/a |
Album Notes
Personnel: David Gilmour (vocals, guitar, saxophone, piano, electric piano, percussion); David Gilmour; Polly Samson (vocals, piano); Richard Wright , Crosby & Nash (vocals); Rado Klose (guitar); Lucy Wakeford (harp); Caroline Dale (cello); Leszek Mozdzer (piano); Chris E. Thomas (keyboards); Chris Laurence (double bass); Willie Wilson & The Tunemasters, Ged Lynch (drums); Alasdair Malloy (glass armonica); Ilan Eshkeri (programming); Graham Nash (vocals); Robert Wyatt (cornet, percussion); Phil Manzanera (piano, keyboards); Jools Holland (piano); Andy Newmark (drums, percussion); David Crosby.Recording information: Astoria, NY; At Home; British Grove; EMI Abbey Road Studios, London, England; Gallery Studio.Photographers: David Gilmour; Jeremy Young ; Sandra Kamen; Harry Borden.The men of Pink Floyd have always taken their time, turning out stately epics at a less than hectic clip. Accordingly, 22 years separate ON AN ISLAND from ABOUT FACE, the previous solo album by Floyd axeman/singer David Gilmour. On the latter, Gilmour was still trying to distance his own sound from Floyd's, but with that band mostly a memory in 2006, he was free to honor its legacy, much as Paul McCartney's later albums acknowledged the Beatles' work.The template for ON AN ISLAND seems to be tracks like "Breathe" from DARK SIDE OF THE MOON. The mood is an overwhelmingly mellow, spacious one, with Gilmour's trademark double-tracked vocals and plangent, liquid guitar tones flowing gracefully across almost exclusively slow-to-mid-tempo arrangements. But with Roger Waters missing from the equation, there's a notable lack of misanthropy in Gilmore's lyrical sentiments. The themes are more in keeping with the life of a fabulously wealthy elder statesman of British rock: placidly philosophical, with a luxurious air that finds its parallel in the elegant layers of guitar and keyboard lines that color the album in shimmering pastel shades.
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Worth the Wait from Mr. Gilmour
Created: 09/12/06
) "On An Island", the 3rd solo release from Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour, is an instant excursion into an almost zen-like state of mind. Don`t expect any up-tempo Floyd-type rockers like "Money" or "Run Like Hell"; (if you do, you may be in for a let-down.) The mood is one of comfort and exudes a laid-back smoothness, punctuated with his trademark exquisite guitar soloing and unmistakeable voice. The title cut, "Blue", and "Where We Start" are my favorite tracks. I get the feeling that David Gilmour has given us a glimpse into his world with this release; a world in which he finds himself very content and reflective. This CD will no doubt leave you feeling much the same. I am a big Floyd/Gilmour fan, and knew I wouldn`t be disappointed by adding it to my music collection.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Created: 14/06/06
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I greatly awaited this CD and wasn't disappointed. If the various periods and albums of Pink Floyd music could be ascribed colors, this CD hits me as having shades of the entire spectrum. A hint of Interstellar Overdrive, Goodbye Blue Sky, Wish you were here,Us and Them woven into new music. I appreciate some of the other reviews that characterize this CD as too laid back but don't personally agree. It could be an age difference perhaps not, I'm 58 and have worshipped at the altar of Pink Floyd since the mid 60s, hence an appreciation for David Gilmours maturing process. Considering his age and life experiences as a musician, I've grown with him and have a deep connection to his music and poetry.
The sonics on this CD are incredible. Listened to through a high resolution audio system, you won't be disappointed. The bass and drums are punchy when they need to be. The guitar lines are vintage Gilmour and immediately an old friend mixed down familiarly to the sound of Pink Floyd of Darkside and Wish You Were Here. The vocals are equally well attended to. For a man of his age, he leaves nothing to be desired in terms of voice loss or guitar dexterity.
Too mellow, not in my opinion. No memorable songs, again, not in my opinion. Am I biased? Yes.Perhaps it's not for everyone but there is a taste of everything he's ever had a musical hand in within this CD. I highly recommend it to his fans and even newcomers looking for a mellow metal music with a definite edge and inspired artistry.
This guitarist / musician is one of a kind. Read about Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page regarding their sincere respect for this man. I hope he is around for a long time to come and continues to share his love of music with the rest of us that have traveled with him and enjoyed his gifts.
The sonics on this CD are incredible. Listened to through a high resolution audio system, you won't be disappointed. The bass and drums are punchy when they need to be. The guitar lines are vintage Gilmour and immediately an old friend mixed down familiarly to the sound of Pink Floyd of Darkside and Wish You Were Here. The vocals are equally well attended to. For a man of his age, he leaves nothing to be desired in terms of voice loss or guitar dexterity.
Too mellow, not in my opinion. No memorable songs, again, not in my opinion. Am I biased? Yes.Perhaps it's not for everyone but there is a taste of everything he's ever had a musical hand in within this CD. I highly recommend it to his fans and even newcomers looking for a mellow metal music with a definite edge and inspired artistry.
This guitarist / musician is one of a kind. Read about Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page regarding their sincere respect for this man. I hope he is around for a long time to come and continues to share his love of music with the rest of us that have traveled with him and enjoyed his gifts.
6 of 6 people found this review helpful.
It makes me feel like I'm on a warm breezy island.
Created: 02/09/06
This CD is so very fine...It has that spacey, reflective mambo going on throughout, very sexy, warm, breezy island, drift-away sounds... Which may take you away to where you want to be... As Gilmour splashes his wonderful guitar in-n-out all through the concept tracks... Interesting, mesmerizing, laid-back thought provoking (mostly)instrumental loveliness...It's a different plane your riding on...Floating & stoney, but a sure ride...I can see that Blue Water right now and the introspective island we're all on, yet mostly chose to ignore...I adore Floyd just as I love where Gilmour is going here in his life...Surrounded by emptiness that we all feel from time to time and want to just get away, yet we are...we're just on an island...The music flows from track to track, with not any real surprises(but to me that the restrained beauty of this CD)... warm sunny feelings, days of contemplation...to get us just right...I'm always ready for the trippy, soaring Gilmour with Floyd However, this is just as incredibly moving and cool it's own way...A great musician throwing out some perfect sounds to create & set the mood...MTV will never have a place for this great laid-back & soaring at the right time music...But, there's always a place for this music in my life...Stoney Chris Rea would be quite comfortable along for the ride here...Gilmour shows what a cosmic master is capable of...When your done smiling and tripping...Well, perhaps you might put on something else that breaks this mood...(though, I listen to it over & over)...This is an eloquent, insightful, dreamy CD!
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.
David Gilmour - On An Island
Created: 11/06/06
Pink Floyd is one of my favorite bands or rock. They're a british band and are peopled by fabulous musicians. David Gilmour is one of my favorite guitarists and his style of singing has kept Pink Floyd on the charts for many years. Since Pink Floyd hasn't released an album since 1994 I was very excited that David Gilmour has released his third solo album this year. On An Island is smooth with sophisticated guitar alluring vocals. It is reminiscent of Pink Floyd music but without the soulful call of Roger Waters. On An Island is a classic and no lover of Pink Floyd should be without it. It has the ability to attract a new audience that will open the doors to a large Pink Floyd library. This album is long overdue and it is exceptional.... DC in San Diego..
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
BRILLIANT FULL OF LIGHT SHINING GIFTED DAVID GILMOUR
Created: 12/04/08
) DAVID GILMOUR HE SEEMS TO CAST A SPELL WHEN HE DOES A SONG VERY GIFTED!
I HAVE LISTENED TO HIS MUSIC SINCE THE EARLY 70'S HE JUST KEEPS GETTING BETTER OVER THE YEARS LIKE A FINE WINE.WHERE WOULD ROCK BE WITHOUT DAVID AND HIS MATES IN PINK FLOYD.HE HAS DONE A LOT TO HELP THE NEEDY WITH HIS CHAIRTY WORK SELLING HIS OWN HOME AND DONATING THE MONEY TO THE HOMELESS.PEOPLE LIKE DAVID ONLY COME ALONG ONCE IN A BLUE MOON SO FLUID WITH HIS GUITAR PLAYING HE MAKE'S
IT LOOK SO EASY I WISH COULD PLAY AS WELL AS HE DOES LIKE I SAID BEFORE VERY GIFTED. I HOPE HE HAS MANY MORE YEARS WITH US IN THIS PLANE
I HAVE LISTENED TO HIS MUSIC SINCE THE EARLY 70'S HE JUST KEEPS GETTING BETTER OVER THE YEARS LIKE A FINE WINE.WHERE WOULD ROCK BE WITHOUT DAVID AND HIS MATES IN PINK FLOYD.HE HAS DONE A LOT TO HELP THE NEEDY WITH HIS CHAIRTY WORK SELLING HIS OWN HOME AND DONATING THE MONEY TO THE HOMELESS.PEOPLE LIKE DAVID ONLY COME ALONG ONCE IN A BLUE MOON SO FLUID WITH HIS GUITAR PLAYING HE MAKE'S
IT LOOK SO EASY I WISH COULD PLAY AS WELL AS HE DOES LIKE I SAID BEFORE VERY GIFTED. I HOPE HE HAS MANY MORE YEARS WITH US IN THIS PLANE
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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