Agree. I am a Musician myself and I get frustrated when People expect me to maintain a certain style. I even started a side project to vent what my main Listeners don't like. I understand what David is trying to do here and I am enjoying it for what it is and very inspired by his departure from what is expected.

I absolutely agree. What has caught my attention this time is the fact that David is venturing into something different. The two songs we've heard so far is OK but what can you expect from a 78 year old like you say. The fact that he is evolving sonically tells me that he still has an urge to make and record music, which is really rare among older artists these days. There's for sure no money in it. David's living in it. In his life and in his music. He writes and record what feels natural to him. We have a very different approach and expectations because we're fans. We know all the albums and every song and want to hear our heroes make more of the same or hit that nerve once again. Being both a fan and a musician myself I understand that but I think it's wise to adjust any expectation and perhaps listen to new music a little differently than just "oh, this isn't as good as the last one".

@@gilmourishofficial I think it's best to completely ignore which artists made the song/album and just enjoy it for what it is on its own. Steven Wilson has talked about this a couple of times on his podcast The Album Years, saying that we shouldn’t think of certain albums as being a golden age of the band, and everything after that being inferior. With Pink Floyd, Dark Side and Wish You Were Here are my top 2 favorite albums of theirs, but my third favorite is The Division Bell, which was made 20 years later, and had quite a different sound. Music is art, and artists are humans, that make art based on how they feel at that moment. Humans change over time, and so will their art. You just can’t ask artists to repeat themselves. You can’t ask Pink Floyd to make another Dark Side, or Genesis to make another A Trick of the Tail, or Yes to make another Close to the Edge.

I agree . The question is are they choose to cover the right song? Yes of course it is a beautiful song.

It's not that people are approaching this album the wrong way. It's that, obviously, if you like an artist for his work in the past, you are going to expect something similar. People understand that they are not "buying" a banana in the market that you expect to taste like a banana. Artist evolve. But yes, I expect, at least, some kind of similar piece of what made me a fan of that particular artist.In this case, I expect some electric guitar, some delays, some songs in a minor key with a dark sound, some solos. David Gilmour is an "architect of the sound" with his guitar. I would like to listen to some more of that David Gilmour. Specially given that he record an album and tour every ten years or more. Having said that, I've liked both singles so far. But yes, I would like to hear some more of the classic David Gilmour. And I also really like Rattle that lock as an album. But On a island was better.

Is like a whistle 😙

Right on!

Thank you!!!!

Oh, and yeah I'm not a fan of his work lately sad to say. Take A Breath was the last song of his I liked. I hate to say it. The man is a genius

Thanks for your kind words! Glad you find my site and channel useful :)

Thank you!

I haven't planned to.

@@gilmourishofficial I see, thanks for responding! By any chance are you planning to reupload the 2015 RAH review? :)

Thanks!

I think the tone, although not spectacular, is very fitting for the song. An odd choice to use a fast rotary for something as mellow but there you go. My issue is that he sounds bored and repetitive.

@@gilmourishofficial My only criticism on/of the solo would be that there is this repetitive, rhythmic phrase ( "A,B,B,A,C,B,A,B - A,B,B,A,C,B,A,B") , something very much like that, if that notation makes any sense, that does not fit into a song about wrong decisions, heartbreaks, etc. It seemed to me to be the result of an autopilot cruise and not pondering what the song means and needs as musical sentences go.

Definitely

Agree

It's absolutely OK when you try to lay the path for your children, but when Gilmour does that - that's somehow a blasphemy.

@@ChuckNorris-bf5cj who said it's blasphemy? I was just describing what I think happened.

@@olivarionline I was just describing what you sounded like.

Well, I don't agree with that. About Face was a product of the record company wanting to groom David as a modern guitar hero, with strong control over the production and promotion. He had an unknown name in 1984 and made some bad decisions. I love that album and era though. Rattle That Lock is a confused attaempt at making a huge sounding Floyd style album and reclaim name you associate with Floyd. I think David was more concerned about what Roger did at the time, rather than making a good album. I went to the tour, saw him several times and thought both he and the band sounded amazing though. To me, his 78 solo album and On an Island are the only two solo albums where David sound relaxed and true to himself. Say what you will about the performance, production etc but he is not a flashy rock star. He has always been more comfortable with keeping things close and intimate. I love those tow albums mainly because they sound like David Gilmour. No one else. That's why I'm now beginning to have hopes for this new album. Based on the two singles, I can hear strong similarities with the 78 solo album and On an Island. A David Gilmour that is true to himself.

Yes, these songs reminds me of his 78 solo album. The vibe and feel. Still one of my favourite albums.

Many!

No, I haven't got any. I'm sure I'm going to regret that decision when time comes...

Ah bummer! Well luckily got trough in Rome, Royal Albert was a pain in the a**.. saw him in tienen so could not skip the maybe last time to see him again. Also did you order the Boonar tube deluxe? Or gonna test it?

Review coming!

Hard to say what amps he used but there's definitely compression, probably a hint of overdrive and a noticeable rotary effect going on. The dark tone could be anything.... mic placement, amp and pedal settings, EQing in the mix and obviously the fact that he's using the neck pickup.

Well, being a professional musician I totally understand where Gilmour is coming from so in that sense, I don't expect to be wowed. But I did explain in this review and the one that I did for Piper's Call that I'm very much surprised and inspired by the direction he is taking and the production we've heard so far. Music and art is subjective and for me, the solo in this track didn't do anything for me.

Not redefine but maybe not repeating him self either. Again I like the song, the production and the tone of his guitar but his playing is just mehhh... A bit uninspired.

I think you're missing the point. A good song is a good song. Doesn't matter if it's full blown stadium rock or not. I like these two new songs because they are good IMO and I'm very excited to hear the production.

On the contrary. If anything, these two singles has regained my interest. Watch my reviews again and pay attention to what I'm saying.

A matter of taste.

But You are not Gilmour! You probably have never heard music that is actually terrible, if you think Gilmour’s new stuff is.

​@@CedricsSpecialLP it's unlistenable so it's equally as bad as any other terrible music.

@@McLguitars WELL THEN DON’T LISTEN TO IT! It’s that simple. But hey, if you have all this amazing gear, why don’t you go write a song that will blow people's minds?

Well, it's a fair opinion not to like the song but I'm always amazed when people, like you, are telling others to hang it up. Should he quit doing what he wants just because you lost interest or should you just move on?

@@gilmourishofficial Right! Music is art, not a product. It can’t be expected that every album of a certain artist will appeal to everyone. People like this guy make me dislike music fans so much. How can a LISTENER be so pretentious?