Coolest Release of 2006...

[oddmud]

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David Gilmour is set to release his first solo album in 22 years. (sans the divison bell, which was argueably pink floyd).

On An Island is set to be released next week, March 6th, 2006

I AM STOKED!!!! HERE'S THE PRESS PACK!



ON AN ISLAND

The new album from David Gilmour

Release date: 6 March 2006

EMI Records

On An Island is the third David Gilmour album and his first studio recording since
Pink Floyd’s 1994 multi-platinum ‘The Division Bell’. From the first moments of the
sound collage that begins ‘On An Island’, you know it’s a special experience that not
only bears comparison with the best of Pink Floyd, but also confirms their lead
guitarist and singer as an outstanding solo artist. Here he reveals a personal vision
and a breadth of styles – folk, jazz, orchestral and rock – brought together as a
unified piece by his lyrical guitar playing and instantly recognisable voice.
With orchestrations by the renowned Polish composer Zbigniew Preisner and a
luminous production (assisted by Roxy Music’s Phil Manzanera), there is virtuosity a
plenty. Crosby and Nash sing harmonies, Robert Wyatt plays the cornet, Caroline
Dale the cello and Alasdair Molloy the glass harmonica. Pink Floyd’s Richard Wright
guests on Hammond organ, while Gilmour sweeps and soars with his often soulpiercing
guitar and vocals. Yet the album never becomes grandiose. At its heart, it
remains a reflective piece, not least because of the lyrics.

Although Gilmour takes some writing credits, most go to writer Polly Samson,
continuing a collaborative partnership that began with The Division Bell. The songs
tell of shared experiences that evoke a breadth of moods, from the hauntingly
beautiful title track ‘On An Island’ (with a guitar performance set to enter the Gilmour
canon of classics) to the meditative ‘The Blue’ and ‘A Pocketful of Stones’, as well as
the heavier rock and blues numbers ‘Take A Breath’ and ‘This Heaven’. In the spirit
of intimacy, this album sees Gilmour’s debut on the saxophone, as well as
contributions by contemporaries from his pre-Floyd days.
On An Island is a collection of songs and instrumentals that had its genus in the
critically acclaimed 2002 London Festival Hall concerts. Gilmour has stepped out of
his super-group to discover he’s still at his peak - and he’s rightly pleased. ‘It’s my
best and most personal work,’ he says. ‘Making it with my musician friends has
been a positive experience on so many levels.’ And touring it this spring can only
take him to a new high.
The ten tracks on the album, which has been produced by David Gilmour, Phil
Manzanera and Chris Thomas, are:
Castellorizon
On An Island
The Blue
Take a Breath
Red Sky at Night
This Heaven
Then I Close My Eyes
Smile
A Pocketful of Stones
Where We Start

Additional performers on the album include David Crosby, Graham Nash, Richard
Wright, Robert Wyatt, Phil Manzanera, Jools Holland, Georgie Fame, Caroline Dale,
Guy Pratt, Willie Wilson, and, from Pink Floyd’s earliest incarnation, Rado ‘Bob’
Klose.

The ON AN ISLAND tour starts in Europe in March, goes to USA in April and returns
to the UK at the end of May, with concerts in Manchester, Glasgow and London.

[tiedye]

I've heard the title track on Rock 101 a few times now.. it's essentially what Gilmoure does best - Pink Floyd without Roger Waters' unique sense of humour. Killer stuff though, despite the lack of Waters throughout the album. Although, former Pink Floyd members are apparently present on the album here and there

[FeelGood]

hwo can it be the coolest release of 2006 when its only march?

[oddmud]

Originally Posted by eighty5

hwo can it be the coolest release of 2006 when its only march?

because of what it is... david gilmour man!

[oxide]

i'd think hes past his prime; though i haven't heard the new stuff

I say

tipper - relish the trough
is the best of 2006

[P.A.R.T.Y]

Obviously I'm going to get the album. However, this track doesn't do it for me, just sound like 'momentary lapse of reason,' minus good enegry and decent lyrics. I hope there are some better tracks. No, Waters was the true genius.

[oddmud]

Originally Posted by P.A.R.T.Y

Obviously I'm going to get the album. However, this track doesn't do it for me, just sound like 'momentary lapse of reason,' minus good enegry and decent lyrics. I hope there are some better tracks. No, Waters was the true genius.

Everyone has their own opinion. To me, Gilmour was the best voice, and guitarist. Yes Waters was a huge part of that, without that Gilmour may not have been as big as he is. Even in the videos I watched he stated that he can't even write lyrics, he's just the voice and the guitar.