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Summary: To that person with dissapointment:
Review: You seem very concerned about the bass player's fingernails, is that something you;d like to share with us?You said " I was horrified to see my hero(s) look so human" You are not a pink floyd fan but an everyday moron, give your collection to someone who deserves it.
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Summary: quality performance best ever quality sound
Review: Gilmour poored out his soul and just let it flow like he's never done before. This concert is not just another concert,it's an experience of quality sound from a man who cares about what he does. SHINE ON"
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Summary: A big , big dissapointment
Review: As a huge Pink Floyd fan, owning just about everything they have ever done, I anxiously peeled the plastic off of this DVD case and popped in the disc. The whole package seemed to good to be true. David Gilmour, one of the best guitarists ever doing solo accoustic Pink Floyd tunes with a surprise appearance by Rick Wright? how could you lose? As a huge fan of Gilmour and Waters ( I think they both equally made Floyd wat it was), I was all set to really enjoy this DVD. The first thing I noticed is the poor picture quality. It's not very sharp or colorful, unlike Waters In the Flesh DVD, or other concert DVD's. Seocndly, I noticed the sound was rather poor. And I was horrified, absolutely horrified to even consider the thought that Gilmour just didn't sound very good in this, either vocally or with his guitar. I couldn't believe it. It just doesn't sound that good, and Gilmours guitar playing seemed rather boring and uninspired. Has too many years of wine softened his touch? It seemed that way. I was very said to even confront this thought, but it is true. The mix with the band wasn't that great either. A major irritation was DJ Jazzy Jeff on the accoustic bass with his arm flairs and black painted finger nails. The female chellist was incredible, and added much to the show.
However, im not sure the whole mix was very good. The mix of Floyd songs with a gypsy configuration just doesn't pay off. It does not fit well with the Pink Floyd songs. The choir was beautiful, but overdone. the choice of songs were rather boring. The Floyd classics were played poorly, and were uninspired. The two best tunes of the show were Fat Old Sun and Terrpain, the rest was just going through the motions. I was very excited to see the Rick Wright performance, and I have to say I had to change it midway through. The performance was incredibly sad for a long time Floyd fan who really cherished the band. The Wright performance basically confirms that the band, and it's solo memebers have lost all of their past ability to create and perform with cutting edge style. As a huge Pink Floyd fan, I was horrified to see my hero(s) look so human. The guitar playing seemed week, the performances matching, and the DVD is a very, very dull affair. Unless you are a completist , stay away from this DVD. I cannot honestly and in good faith reccomend it.
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Summary: Gilmour Shines On, surrounded by very high caliber musicians
Review: Not much to say other than I truly enjoyed this concert. The musicians Gilmour has assemled together are top notch, as well as the singing and guitar playing by Gilmour himself. His immense talent and contribution to Floyd's success is very evident in this concert. And contrary to some of the other reviews, I thought the guest singers on Comfortably Numb were great, preferring the first of the two versions. And I LOVED the Cello! Get this video!!!
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Summary: A treat for your senses
Review: I must divulge the fact that I am not a die-hard Pink Flyod fan. My husband is, though, and I've been listening to their music off and on for the last 7 years. When my husband bought this DVD and we settled down to watch it, I was mesmerized. A beautiful set, masterfully filmed, will keep your undivided attention as long as any feature length film would. Many PF favorites ("Wish You Were Here", "High Hopes") are performed, plus a new song Gilmour wrote for his wife called "Smile" ("this is a new song", he informs the audience", so if you're bootlegging, start your recorders now!"). Look for guest appearances by Bob Geldof and Richard Wright. Extras include interviews with Gilmour, special features (Gilmour does a cover of Elvis Presley's "Don't"), and a few videos, one of which is filmed in his fabulous houseboat recording studio right on the Thames. In it, Gilmour has composed music for Shakespeare's 18th sonnet ("Shall I compare thee to a summer's day..."), and sings it. So gorgeous! One of the best DVD's we own.
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Summary: Gilmour or Waters
Review: If you must choose between David Gilmour's DVD or Roger Waters' DVD, I would recommend Gilmour's. His musicianship is impeccable. If you are really sensitive, you might be distracted by his disheveled appearance on most of the tracks. Just close your eyes and let sterling guitar, the music, and that voice take you away and back. While I own both, and really enjoy Waters' work and voice, from a purely musical standpoint, you are better served by David Gilmour. His singing of Shakespeare's sonnet is worth the price of the DVD by itself.
An absolute masterpiece.
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Summary: Gilmour thrills as always
Review: There was a time when I went nowhere without a Pink Floyd album close at hand. "The Wall" and "The Final Cut" formed the crux of my listening habits for nearly two years back in the days when such things mattered more than they do now. Eventually, I picked up every Pink Floyd album I could lay my hands on, along with solo albums from Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Richard Wright, and Syd Barrett. Probably the capper of my Pink Floyd listening days was finally getting to see them live in 1994. I don't listen to this stuff as much as I once did, but anytime I get a chance to check out something new I usually do it. That is why I decided to watch "David Gilmour in Concert," a collection of concert footage shot between 2001 and 2002 in London's Royal Festival Hall. There are no fireworks, no huge video screens, and no massive sound system belting out the hits to tens of thousands of people here. Instead, you just get Dave along with a small group of musicians and a few backup singers. Those used to seeing Gilmour blasting out Pink Floyd hits with the rest of the band--sans Roger Waters, of course--will still enjoy how effortlessly he cranks out the music in a much smaller venue than he is probably used to playing. Arguably the most notable songs on this DVD are the Syd Barrett tunes Gilmour adds to his play list. Hearing "Terrapin" and "Dominoes" performed live really thrills, even if it isn't Syd Barrett doing them. Gilmour has a perfect right to play these songs, in my opinion, because he helped produce Barrett's solo albums back in the early 1970s. Heck, he even provided back up on more than a few of them as well as performing live with Barrett during a few abortive live shows. History has it that Gilmour and Barrett were very close friends, and the two even spent a summer slumming through France playing tunes for pocket change years before Pink Floyd morphed into the stadium powerhouse we are familiar with today. Fans know that several Floyd albums pay tribute to their crazy founder in one way or another, so finally seeing someone from the band play some of Syd's solo songs provides more than an additional reason to pick up this DVD. Gilmour certainly doesn't stop there. Several Pink Floyd tunes find there way onto the play list. There are two separate versions of the guitar anthem "Comfortably Numb," both of which are excellent renditions. On one of them, none other than Bob Geldof--looking very old and sporting a huge comb over--walks out on stage to recite a few of the lyrics, on the other version Soft Machine member Robert Wyatt (I think) does the honors. The guitarist performs a stellar interpretation of parts of "Shine on You Crazy Diamond" from the Wish You Were Here album along with several lively cuts from the Division Bell album. The real treat, for me at least, was finally hearing a live rendition of "Fat Old Sun" from the Atom Heart Mother recordings. I have always considered this one of Gilmour's finest contributions to Pink Floyd's body of work, and he doesn't disappoint with the treatment given to it here. Well, he disappoints slightly because the version is acoustic. The vocals sound perfect, but hearing that soaring, groovy electric guitar would have been nice. Gilmour proves that he still has what it takes to make it all look effortless. Pink Floyd fans should not express much disappointment with these performances. A few odds and ends make their way on the disc. "Smile" is a nice little tune that Gilmour says is new. Before playing the song, he goes so far to advise bootleggers to "start recording now." "Hushabye Mountain," "Je Crois Entendre," and a Richard Wright tune, which the Floyd keyboardist turns up to play, "Breakthrough," rounds out the DVD. Also included is a nifty little tune, "Sonnet 18," on the disc that shows us the inside of Gilmour's floating recording studio while letting us know that his voice is as strong as ever. It is always nice to hear Gilmour play some non-Pink Floyd material. My only problem is he didn't do enough of his solo songs, songs that are often excellent in their own right. You have completely lost it if you cannot find something to like on this disc. Pink Floyd fans often see Gilmour as a lesser force, usually submerging his talents and importance under the contributions of master lyricist Roger Waters. That's true to some extent, but Pink Floyd would never have made it this far without Gilmour's stellar guitar work. This disc underscores what an excellent musician this man is even without any Pink Floyd influences to fall back upon. He makes it all look so effortless, as though he is merely crossing the street or doing his laundry. Actually, Gilmour could probably set his laundry list to music and people would turn out to hear it because it would sound so good! Pink Floyd fans will want to add this DVD to their collection, but even those interested in good music should give this one a go. Attention: Gilmour goes acoustic for most of the songs on the disc, so stadium fans should take note of this and act accordingly.
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Summary: 6 Stars
Review: If you at all like David Gilmour, this to me is a totally perfect DVD, unplugged and perfect, elegant and perfect. It even captivates my 18 year old guitar playing son. This is a fine wine of listening.
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Summary: One more powerful reason I NEEED to see David in Concert
Review: I can't say that I have heard anything more beautiful. This has a great mix of work from each era, songs from other writers and one previously unreleased song (smile) as far as I know. I would suggest this to anyone that has even a minor interest in the band. Even my wife, who wasn't really a fan, has now changed her opinion. She will actually sit and listen when I put in the DVD. In some songs the digital audio is awesome (The grand piano seems to be right in the room with you.) and in some others it isn't too noticeable, but all of them sound great. David's voice along with the way he plays the guitar is unmatched by any other artist. The only improvement would be to re-record David's rendition of "Don't" from the tribute concert in 5.1 channel audio (It is still wonderful though) and to have MORE, MORE, MORE. Something from the Momentary Lapse of Reason would be nice.
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Summary: Awesome
Review: So what if David has gained a few pounds !!!! He is still the sexiest man alive -- not to mention the best guitar player and vocalist in the world !! I have tremendous admiration for his courage and self-confidence to break away from some of the old Pink Floyd music and do his "own thing" during this concert. We've all changed in the past 30 years and David Gilmour has proven that even after all these years -- he RULES !!!!! This DVD is to die for !! I've worn it out watching and listening to it. Long live the Queen !! She knows it too !!!
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