Luck and Strange - David Gilmour - First Impressions
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- Опубликовано: 16 дек 2024
- My thoughts on the new solo album by David Gilmour of Pink Floyd, Luck and Strange. The album contains tracks like The Title Track (featuring Richard Wright on keyboards) The Piper's Call, Dark and Velvet Nights, Between Two Points (featuring Romany Gilmour on vocals) and the finale Scattered with a signature Gilmour guitar solo. Here are my first impressions of the album.
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David Gilmour is of course the guitarist and singer for Pink Floyd. He took over for their original leader Syd Barrett in 1968 joining the lineup of Roger Waters on bass, Richard Wright on keyboards and Nick Mason on drums. His first album with the band was A Saucerful of Secrets. He would contribute to albums such as More, Ummagumma, and Atom Heart Mother (the later would include his composition "Fat Old Sun.") 1971's Meddle was a turning point for the band, featuring the epic "Echoes" which Dave and Rick sang together, with Roger's lyrics, and classics such as "One of These Days." This was also the time when they filmed the landmark movie Live at Pompeii. The 1972 soundtrack Obscured by Clouds would include another solo composition by David called "Childhood's End" and he would collaboration with Roger and Rick on tracks like "Mudmen" and "Wots Uh the Deal." But 1973's Dark Side of the Moon was the album that made Pink Floyd a household name. With Roger taking over the lyric department and collaborating with Dave and Rick on the musical side of things, David's soulful voice and burning guitar made songs like "Time" and "Money" rock and roll classics. Their live shows would also start becoming more spectacle driven with light shows, projections and flying pigs! 1975's Wish You Were Here remains David's personal favorite Floyd album, the acoustic title track remains one of the most loved tunes while the epic "Shine on You Crazy Diamond" (dedicated to Syd) emerged from Dave's iconic 4-note guitar arpeggio. 1977's Animals found Roger emerging more as the dominating writer, though Dave contributed the epic "Dogs" and continued to add unforgettable solos to songs like "Pigs." It was after this tour that Dave released his first solo album in 1978 simply titled David Gilmour. Highlights included "There's No Way Out of Here," "Short and Sweet," "Raise My Rent," and "I Can't Breathe Anymore." But back with Pink Floyd, tensions were high as Roger and David had intense arguments and Roger fired Rick. Still The Wall was released in 1979 with David's contributions "Run Like Hell" and "Comfortably Numb" being highlights, the later being referred to as one of rock's greatest guitar solos. Tensions continued on 1983's The Final Cut which featured no Gilmour compositions, so he released his second album About Face in 1984, a more commercial sounding record with songs like "Blue Light" and "Murder." Roger left the band (but not without suing his bandmates) leaving David to take up the reins as band leader (with Rick rejoining) for A Momentary Lapse of Reason in 1987 and The Division Bell in 1994. The later showed a return to form with songs like "What Do You Want From Me," "Marooned," and "High Hopes" with lyrics by his wife Polly Samson. After a decade of little activity, aside from a final Pink Floyd reunion with Roger for Live 8 in 2005, David released his third album in 2006, On and Island. It was met with great reception thanks to songs like the title track and "The Blue" (another favorite guitar solo). His tour would be the last with Richard Wright who died in 2008. The final Pink Floyd album The Endless River would be dedicated in his honor. 2015 saw the release of Rattle That Lock, featuring the title track and "Today." During his tour, he would return to Pompeii for a live album. Now in 2024, he has returned for his 5th solo album produced with Charlie Andrew and featuring Guy Pratt, Steve Gadd and many star players.
It's amazing that absolutely everyone loved Romany's performance ❤️ she'll become a great artist
I love Romany's voice on Between Two Points. It was originally performed by The Montgolfier Brothers.
I actually find Romany’s voice hauntingly beautiful. It’s similar to how David’s voice sounded when he was younger. Dave’s voice is a little weathered now at his advanced age and it’s nice to have his daughter echo her dad’s tone from the past. It’s the highlight of the album for me.
It would be amazing if she could pull off Great Gig in the Sky
@@MrKennyanders Although I do like her voice, I'm not sure she has shown to have the pipes for the Great Gig in the Sky. That song is on a different level!
@@KevinSaleeba based on what I’ve heard, no, she’s not singing Great Gig in the Sky anytime soon, but with practice, maybe in the future.
True but I bet she doesn’t have much range. Or maybe because of the song. I’d like to hear more. Her backing vocals on the track Luck and Strange is pretty high though.
@@MrKennyanders We saw the first Rome show and she joined a few other singers in that..Did amazing!
I’ve seen Roger live twice, this upcoming November I’m finally gonna see David live. Now I just gotta see nick live! I personally am very 50/50 on David’s solo albums, so going into this album I didn’t know what to expect. I listened to the new album and I gotta say I enjoyed it a lot more than I thought I would.
Your comments regards Between Two Points and Romany's voice are interesting to me, and quite at odds with other reviews of this album which consider the song and indeed her to be a highlight. I'm fascinated by the whole album. I suspect its got stuff locked up inside it which will be revealed with successive listens. Thanks for the vid. Sorry about your hand; I hope you'll be able to play again soon.
I agreed with the others. It is a stand-out track on the LP. I look forward to hearing more from Romany.
Polly Samson, his wife, wrote most of the lyrics so that's why you're feeling a difference from Division Bell etc. Sings...doesn't strike me at all about the pandemic. It strikes me about wanting to just shut this crazy world out and stay in our cocoon. Scattered... anyone younger than 40 won't get it. At 62 the song moved me to tears. Time is a tide that disobeys.
57 here…DITTO!
Ehh.. I'm 39 n I lovvve Floyd and Gilmour
Agreed I am 58🎉
@@PeterKoolenditto🎉
@@PeterKoolen58 here.🎉
One of my favourite albums ever. Loving it.
Two videos in one day! Goldfish for me, Scattered nearly brought me to tears and it’s up there with my favorite solos by him. Quick thoughts on other Gilmour solo records.
Gilmour 78-Goldish
About Face-Spotted Fish
On an Island-Goldfish
Rattle that Lock-Spotted Fish
Luck and Strange-Goldfish
This album is a goldfish for me. On an Island is still my favorite solo album from David Gilmour, but this album has a ton of highlights like the title track, Scattered, and especially Between Two Points.
PS, I would love to see you do a ranking of all the solo albums from Pink Floyd.
I was finally able to see him live in nyc. Grat show, pleas edo a video sharing your impressions , after all who know when will be hitting the stage again, tho porbably a live album will be released next year.
I love Sing it’s my favorite song on the album 💿
The lyrics for SCATTERED were written by his stepson Charlie. I think he does better than his mom and may have stumbled on a career choice! My opinion, SCATTERED lyrics closer to sounding like a true Pink Floyd vibe.
The solo is absolutely one of my favorites of all time. You should see how my face contorts!!
"Between two points" was originally made by the Montgolfier Brothers - I checked out some of their music after hearing this from David, and was pleasantly surprised.
Dave is 78! His playing is still top notch. Have to disagree about Romany's voice. She is perfect for this song (by Montgolfier Brothers originally, is this the first time David has had a cover on one of his solo albums?) In interviews he accepted his voice was wrong for the song, so he changed the key to suit Ro's pristine voice. I hope we'll see and hear more from her.
He covered There’s No Way Out Of Here in his first album. I agree about Romany. She has a beautiful voice and perfect for that song.
@r.a.fiallos234 I would have to say yes and no for it being a cover, as he produced the song to begin with when it was recorded by unicorn.
Which MSG Gilmour show will you be at? I'll be there on the 5th. Can't wait!
Pink Floyd Review Series are alive and well. Glad David Gilmour is doing some cool Progressive Blue Rock again.
was hyped for this video
I really hope the upcoming tour is released as a video and live album. With limited dates, cities, and expensive tickets, it’s sadly not a possibility for most people to see him again.
Almost a certainty given that he has done this for his previous four albums, two solo and two as PF.
I've followed all your Floyd podcasts and been in agreement with your comments to a great degree. But I was astonished of your comments about Romany. She has a rare luminescence in her voice - vulnerable, wistful and one to listen out for in future. In fact your likes/dislikes were polar opposite to mine. Dark and Velvet Nights was my least loved track, seemed like forced energy, while other tracks felt more the right vibe for a legend now well into his seventies. Hey I hope you find after a deeper dive that the mellower Gilmour sound will grow on you.
Hey JT! Absolutely loved all your pink floyd videos, some of them I watched multiple times. I listened to the album today and have enjoyed it. Stand out tracks for me are Dark and Velvet nights, luck and strange and especially scattered which I adore. Pipers call is nice as well. Funnily not a big fan of "sings". It drags on a bit to much for me its a bit boring, although I'll have to give it a few more listens. The synth solo is good.
Hope you feel better soon and I'm excited for the full review video!!!
I have been a big fan of Pink Floyd for 36 years. I am incredibly excited to see David Gilmour in Rome in October in four weeks. I think the first part of the concert will be beautiful and elegant, but very quiet and delicate. We will probably all be sitting and looking forward to the second part with legendary Pink Floyd songs.
I am going to the concert alone (traveling from Denmark just to see the concert). I will always love Pink Floyd, but I am looking forward to saying goodbye to Gilmour."
Some nice tunes on this album. I have listened to it a few times. He's still got it!
I like it reminded me of his earlier works his guitar work now is amazing he creates a great album hes proud and his daughter singing works u forget age factors in but the body gets richer
I think Dr. Steve Gadd absolutely KILLS it on the album. Especially Pipers Call, Dark and Velvet Nights, Scattered, and Between two points.
He sounds so damn good.
Between two Points like most People are saying is their Favourite. It could be a big hit if released and marketed right. Give Roger something to chew on.
Sings i think is more about being with family given it starts with a sample of his infant son asking his Dad to Sing. The Concept of the Album if you could give it one seems to be about Family, Friends, getting old and losing people as we Clock up the years. Pefect at his age to do this now. I loved it and Cant wait to see him in Rome in two weeks.
So far I vibe with the album! I’m just happy David continues to do his own thing! My fiancé, my best friend from high school, and myself are excited to see him in New York in November!
P.S. - hope your hand heals fast bro!
I'll also be in NY for the show on the 6th. My first impressions of this album were a lot different than I feel about it now. I felt almost uncomfortable and unsettled. Almost disturbed. It was a very odd feeling. As I've gone through the album a few more times, I'm enjoying it considerably more than I did initially. But I was struck by that feeling as I haven't had an initial reaction like that before. This is a super emotional dark album.
what a good album. have their one unique style of music... for me, in this moment, the piper's call and luck and strange are my favorite, they fit so well... the others songs are good too, but i need to hear more times to understand better the lyrics and the musically. hugs from brazil!
All I can say is if you get a chance to see him in concert, do it. This legend is 78…this we I’ll probably be his last tour.
Yeah its pretty good Ive listened to about 60% so far and I love Between Two Points with Romany its haunting and she sings perfectly...and the Haunting Harp just brings chills and the title track has hints of Animals (Dogs) running through the whole song it gives me goose bumps...yeah and its crazy that he got Steve Gadd. I am a drummer and he is up there with the Best....
Yeah I noticed Dogs. There's also the Echoes piano and I think the High Hopes bell somewhere too. In fact I bet there are more little nods.. must have a closer listen.
Great album in my opinion, loved it ❤
I get While my guitar gently weeps vibes from the song luck and strange.
Love this album, it flows really well with luck and strange and scattered being my favourites. Just wish there was one more 7 minute song with lots of guitar and maybe make the final track scattered a little longer, at least 10 minutes.
Interesting because Between Two Points was the absolute standout for me, especially when paired with the video
I agree with most of what you said, although I prefer About Face over his first solo record.
As for the new one - overall I think I like it ; I've only listened to it right through once so far, and that was in the car.
Romany's contrubution, I thought, was excellent. The first lyric of The Piper's Call struck me as a little akward, but I suspect it'll grow on me.
I generally like Polly's lyrics, as a novelist she's adept at painting pictures with words, whereas Gilmour's lyrics tend to be a bit more direct and descriptive.
A very minor criticism if I may; he doesn't like being called Dave apparently. The only person whoever got away with that was Rick.
You'd be surprised how many people refer to him as "Dave" and, I dunno maybe going by an abbreviated name myself, it's just second nature to me. Referring to "Dave and Rick" sounds like "John and Paul" I guess.
@@JTCurtisMusic it does happen a lot.
They'll likely do High Hopes too, as you can see the bell as part of the drum kit.
They probably will play HH but I think I also heard that bell somewhere on Luck and Strange.
2:34 crazy how i have this video playing and the newest mrbeast video opened on another tab for later
I really hope dave plays some songs from On an Island on his tour- cant wait to see him!!
He is playing The Blue and the title track
@@TJR-ClassicRockCorner0124 the setlist is public or?
@@octavianus077 I know that he’s playing some OaI tracks
@@TJR-ClassicRockCorner0124 Surely! Fingers crossed to -A Pocketful of Stones for me :)
David Gilmour's shows this tour are all insanely expensive.
I had to wait in que when they first went on sale and got the first two tix I could get my hands on.
@@JTCurtisMusic Lucky. By the time I realised it was worth the effort to go to one of his shows, they were all sold out.
Agreed. Seen The Floyd twice but wasn't prepared to stump up the cash for David's solo tours...too few tickets and too many scalpers. Shame.
huh? They cost the same as any other concert. You can still get $120 tickets for the Hollywood bowl, 4 months after they went on sale.
@@PhilWare1I am not traveling and I was lucky enough to see Metallica and they were amazing and possibly are taking over Pink Floyd as favorite band.
For all the Pink Floyd fans hoping the sale of their recorded catalogue will result in more archival releases, especially live material, sorry to say, but not happening.
They officially released the best of what was in the archive with all the box sets they put out in the 2010's. All that's left is the footage of shows on the Wall Tour that were pro shot on both 35mm film and videotape. Waters said years ago he was editing that footage, but then nothing came of it. Probably Gilmour, Mason and the Wright estate voted against releasing that footage. Now it might, finally, happen. A 4K & Blu-ray box set of all the shows in their entirety would be cool.
Also, except for the 2 shows recorded by the BBC at Wembley Arena in November '74, which have been officially released, there are no multitrack or soundboard recordings of shows between '73-'77. Mason said all there is of the '77 tour are monitor mix recordings, and those sound awful.
If the new ownership is willing to do it, they could do an official bootleg series that releases the best audience recordings from that period, which there are a few. Like: Mike Millard's recording of a 1975 L.A. Forum show, Oakland Colosseum 1977 & Nassau Colosseum 1980. There have been Japanese bootlegs released in recent years of those recordings, that I own, and sound great. But if they were professionally remixed and remastered, they would sound WAY better. Here's hoping!
Speaking of Mike Millard, JT, you should do an episode on him, and other legendary concert tapers from back in the day. It's a great topic.
Can you make a review of the dark Side of the Moon live 1974
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I'm digging the album, but I have to admit that I like anything if it's Dave's guitar or voice.
Can someone tell David there is more to the US than Los Angeles and New York City? I know he comes from a country the size of Alabama, but two cities in the US is not a tour.
@@alanpreston1822 I don’t think he wanted to tour for real.
@@JTCurtisMusic yeah, I know it is selfish of me, but I never got to see Floyd, I have seen Roger twice, I was looking to add Gilmour and Mason.
I thought dark and velvet night also sounded like a Bond song!! Crazy you said that lol
I think we're in agreement? "Luck and Strange" is ok. It's got some nice songs ("Scattered", "Between Two Points," "Luck and Strange"). It's also got some bad songs (first half of "The Piper's Call", "A Single Spark") and two completely wasteful filler super-short instrumentals in "Black Cat" and "Vita Brevis." Like, why bother with those tracks when they're given no chance to develop into something interesting?
But even the best songs on "Luck and Strange" don't really compare to the best songs on Gilmour's previous two solo albums.
"On An Island" is easily David Gilmour's best solo work, and this album isn't anywhere close to that level. It's not even on the level of "Rattle That Lock." It's somewhere in-between his debut solo album and "About Face," depending on how one personally ranks those two albums.
I really enjoy your videos! Great first review, waiting a full one for sure but I can’t disagree about Sings more. The weakest in the album for many reasons that are totally logical in MY head.
Great Video!
I agree mostly. The only thing I disagree with you is Between Two Points. I thought that was incredibly moving. I couldn’t belive they came up with those lyrics then found out it was a cover. It’s still great.
I liked the album
Between Two Points is the best song on the disc!
Difficult to agree with your comments about Between Two Points . Romany sounds delightful and it’s a lovely song. Maybe it isn’t fashionable for reviewers to say it’s nice. I have seen general apathy among reviewers to say good things about songs that appeal to the masses and are immensely popular.
If I wanted to be fashionable I'd be reviewing the latest Sabrina Carpenter single by now...
I prefer About Face to On an Island but such as life. KAOS I prefer to Is This the Life
This album is too slow and sedate for me but the guitar solos are as good as anything he has done. Awesome.
I probably have seen close to 1 million images of Billie Eilish and I still have no idea what she sings, nor any desire to hear her stuff. On the other hand, I think Romany has great potential and will do well. Hopefully her and her dad will make an album together.
I think you young pinkfloyd fans got to chill he's david freaking gilmour he eared his respect!!!!
i love meddle
Yeah who doesn’t
Romany's superb vocal performance is very c!ose to stealing the album tho.......
where did you got your tickets, tciket master is absurdly expensive right now.
@@alfaecotangoromeo I signed up through the David Gilmour website which gave me first access to some seats
@@JTCurtisMusicLondon gigs were absolutely out of reaching immediately after having been opened ať the time
Other than liking the S/T album, we're poles apart on Gilmour's solo albums. I like RTL more than AF and OAI and put L&S at the bottom. I'd rather listen to the barn jams or Wright's solo albums than this latest one.
BTW, don't read too much into Gilmour's voice during rehearsals. He isn't giving 100%.
Its a good album but does any where compete with dark side of the moon
happy to be watching a jtcurtis video
I'm worried about Dave voice...
I thought the album was good. I think Rattle the lock was better though. Will def give it another listen.
On an Island is great
IMO, Luck And Strange is the 2nd best album in Gilmour's solo (#1 1978 self-titled album) discography. This album contains Samson's most impressive lyrics and Gilmour's best guitar work since 1994's The Division Bell. I realize that you consider On An Island to be a "masterpiece," but unlike the lone rocker (e.g., Take A Breath) on OAI, the lone rocker (e.g., Dark And Velvet Nights) on Luck And Strange has David's voice out in front of the mix. There is also not a bad track on Luck And Strange whereas On An Island contains a few underwhelming tracks. At minimum, this is an outstanding piece of work from a 78 year old man who recently admitted that he was in poor health when constructing his previous album Rattle That Lock. Gilmour's vocal performance on Luck And Strange is in stark contrast to his vocal struggles on RTL.
Imust say i don't think Charlie Andrews was right for the album
The solo (both acoustic and electric) are ICONIC. See you at the Intuit Dome.
personally I consider Division Bell to be Gilmour's absolute best solo album... heheh ... but I expect to enjoy this...
I wouldn't consider it a solo album... While I do agree he was the main creative force in that era, Richard Wright was also creatively involved. A Momentary Lapse of Reason is basically a solo Gilmour album though.
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You described Scattered perfectly. Just adding that the piano part is completely unique.
I do feel his voice is very noticeable on this album. To the point where it detracted from the album because he tried and failed to achieve the vocal range, specifically on the title track. His guitar licks are as great as always, but I would’ve preferred Romany to sing the title track because of the higher range. In terms of his solo records, I feel it’s 3/5. Nice to hear Rick for one last time😢
how likely are you to play this new LP over and over...
Not likely ....like i do with On An Island , his first solo LP and Division Bell
It's a fantastic album. My only criticism is that the two small instrumentals, as lovely as they are, could have merged into the following tracks instead off having the gaps. They are not long, or strong enough to be stand alone numbers. Small criticism though, this is this best work. I hope the reviewer comes around to this conclusion with repeat listening.
I'm not even sure I wanna listen lol
all the lyrics remind me of when we were in 10th grade and thought we might be a poet. Amateur stuff. I’ve written my share of crap so I know what it looks like.
He hates being referred to as Dave It is David,,
@@TeaandTickers and yet everyone refers to him as ‘Dave’
@@JTCurtisMusic I posted a link as to why he hates it but you decided to remove it.
@@TeaandTickers links are automatically removed due to scammers.
In the Dark Side documentary:
Roger refers to him as Dave. (This was the first time I ever heard his name uttered).
Rick refers to him as Dave.
Nick refers to him as Dave.
Alan Parsons refers to him as Dave.
I don’t really care if one Q article says otherwise 3 years after I kept referring to him as Dave.
If David sends me a message and tells me to stop calling him ‘Dave’, fine I’ll stop referring to him as such.
watching a jtcurtis video rn
It's a very good album, but those two short instrumentals are pointless and dull. And the melody of Ghosts is plain mediocre. And yes the barn jam is just repetitive.
Strangely the title track should have been a minute shorter. The solo just meanders and is an anti climax to a great song.
I also don't think the organ and bass outro to Sings was great either - too deliberately lofi for my taste, and actually unpleasant. I understand it's a nod to Wright's Farfisa, but I find it distasteful.
So a couple of strange choices by Gilmour.
first. hello jt
It's not bad and may improve with listening but it's all a bit slow and downbeat for me. As regards the lyrics, "that voodoo that you do" is cringe inducing and at one point he is singing about having a cup of tea and a snooze!?! WTF!?! It's just lacking the kind of edge that love him or loathe him, Roger Waters brought to the party.
@@peteblanchard5696 funny “Darling, don't make the tea / Stay and snooze here with me” from Sings was one of the lyrics that stood out to me in a positive way. The song reads like it was written during the pandemic, and I could relate to the sentiment of feeling the need to keep the one you love in your arms a little longer. Even Roger wrote many romantic lyrics in his songs, check “The Moment Of Clarity” from Pros and Cons of Hitchhiking.
@@JTCurtisMusic Thanks for the reply and hope your arm gets better soon. I just think the album could do with being a bit more uptempo at times. Point taken but I still can't see Roger coming out with a line quite like that now where's my pipe and slippers!
"That voodoo that you do" is an old line from so many classic songs. I can't hate it
It's not a question of hating the line but rather it's use here which is hugely unoriginal for the reasons you correctly identify.
The album is mostly boring. His best solo effort IMHO was his first.
So, you don’t like this album very much and neither Billie Eilish… 🙄
The lyrics are terrible… Sorry Poly…
David Gilmour's songs are a mile wide but an inch deep. Mostly songs about nothing.
He's been trotting out the same old, boring, tired licks for decades and the lyrics have never been good, doesn't his wife write them? Well she's no Roger Waters that's for sure. Same old same old, he's a broken record
@@dan44762000 Roger Waters was never no Glimour either or even a good musician in general and pretty poor vocalist too - Next 👉
@@Davo-007 that’s your opinion, worthless! Next-
Think of Pink Floyd as a person which had a lobotomy. The muscle memory is still there, it looks and sounds like Pink Floyd - it just is not. The mind is gone and the vessel is empty.
Dave’s voice has never been good. But his music is awesome
😂 are you serious
And his daughter’s voice is a little bit more than just confident that must’ve came out of the pain in your arm. You probably were in the clearly thinking or hearing things correctly while you were in all that pain
@@vjc812 I said “competent” not “confident.”
Well, at least he doesn’t use autotune and pitch correction and bullshit correction and fakeness and overdubs and background tracks for vocals
The solo (both acoustic and electric) are ICONIC. See you at the Intuit Dome.