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Chelon · 27-06-2018 10:50pm

WishUWereHere wrote: »

Just home from Roger's Gig tonight.

Not going to spoil it for anyone who might be going tomorrow night, suffice to say very pleasant surprise the 2nd & 2nd last track He played.......assuming tomorrow night's line up is the same.

Full house as expected, and for anyone humming and hawing about going tomorrow night...GO! You won't be disappointed.

Oh and donald trump, if You are reading this:p don't bother your arse going, somehow I don't think you'll be welcome.

I did enjoy it....however - in my opinion the Aussie & Brit Floyds deliver a better show. Musicianship pretty much the same and with better backing singers. For me the two girls sharing Great Gig in the Sky just didn't work. Far too showy for such a song.

Also the tribute bands visuals are better than what was on show last night. Don't get me wrong it was still a great show anyway.

Ash.J.Williams · 27-06-2018 11:36pm

Chelon wrote: »

I did enjoy it....however - in my opinion the Aussie & Brit Floyds deliver a better show. Musicianship pretty much the same and with better backing singers. For me the two girls sharing Great Gig in the Sky just didn't work. Far too showy for such a song.

Also the tribute bands visuals are better than what was on show last night. Don't get me wrong it was still a great show anyway.

Yeah but they can't write a song to save their lives

poundhound · 28-06-2018 8:51am

Re "I did enjoy it....however - in my opinion the Aussie & Brit Floyds deliver a better show." ?!?!

Surely that was a joke....right?!

Chelon · 28-06-2018 9:32am

poundhound wrote: »

Re "I did enjoy it....however - in my opinion the Aussie & Brit Floyds deliver a better show." ?!?!

Surely that was a joke....right?!

Afraid not, but I did forget the caveat - they're not great in small venues, eg Olympia. When they used to play the Point they put on some show. Have you seen them there?

Ash.J.Williams · 28-06-2018 1:44pm

Chelon wrote: »

Afraid not, but I did forget the caveat - they're not great in small venues, eg Olympia. When they used to play the Point they put on some show. Have you seen them there?

I have seen them in the point and there is no comparison to Roger waters on any level. They're a cover band.

Chelon · 28-06-2018 6:14pm

Ash.J.Williams wrote: »

I have seen them in the point and there is no comparison to Roger waters on any level. They're a cover band.

That's a bit harsh, did you not think they were superb in their own right? How many of Rogers' band contributed to any of the albums?

poundhound · 28-06-2018 6:34pm

@Chelon
I agree with Ash.J.Williams. I've seen the Australian Pink Floyd show 4 times and Brit Floyd twice.

I've also seen David Gilmour twice and Roger Waters seven times.

There is simply no comparison. Tribute acts are tribute acts. However, I respect your opinion.

Ash.J.Williams · 28-06-2018 6:41pm

Chelon wrote: »

That's a bit harsh, did you not think they were superb in their own right? How many of Rogers' band contributed to any of the albums?

They're a top gun tribute band

WishUWereHere · 28-06-2018 6:59pm

poundhound wrote: »

@Chelon
I agree with Ash.J.Williams. I've seen the Australian Pink Floyd show 4 times and Brit Floyd twice.

I've also seen David Gilmour twice and Roger Waters seven times.

There is simply no comparison. Tribute acts are tribute acts. However, I respect your opinion.

Well said. I agree, both the Aussie and Brit Floyd are great tribute bands ( saw an amazing gig in the Bord Gáis Theatre by the Brit Floyd ) but what and whose songs are they singing?

Also Roger playing Danny Boy was a brilliant move, but my night was made with ( I think ) the 2nd track of the night 'One Of These Days'. Up to Tuesday night, I had never heard Roger perform that live. Saw David play it 2 years ago in Wroclaw. Huge contrast between both acts, but both also were brilliant in their own ways.

The Gig was worth every cent of the €132. My only complaint and this has absolutely nothing to do with Roger was the heat in the auditorium - it was melting there. But no complaints from me on the Gig. And I wonder how many 74yo's can go for almost 3 hours?

Roger...Wish You Come Back!

WishUWereHere · 09-09-2018 7:00pm

Would love to have been there:

https://www.independent.ie/videos/irish-news/watch-incredible-moment-over-120-voices-belt-out-pink-floyd-wish-you-were-here-at-dublins-heuston-station-37297257.html

OldMrBrennan83 · 09-09-2018 7:02pm

Was it for an advertising campaign or what?

WishUWereHere · 09-09-2018 8:15pm

Patww79 wrote: »

Was it for an advertising campaign or what?

I'm not certain Pat, but I think Pieta House had something to do with it.

If it had, and a collection was held, it sure was for a good cause.

Certainly had something to do with World Suicide Preventation Day.

WishUWereHere · 09-09-2018 8:23pm

A friend of mine in Denmark sent me this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=IXVnKrk9QAc&app=desktop

Enjoy!

porsche boy · 18-09-2018 11:17pm

5 years ago today Roger Waters played 'The Wall' in the Aviva stadium. I was there. It was awesome.

OldRio · 24-09-2018 7:29pm

WishUWereHere wrote: »

A friend of mine in Denmark sent me this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=IXVnKrk9QAc&app=desktop

Enjoy!

Great stuff enjoying the full show on YouTube of that Gig. Good quality and sound. Tis a pity they are not playing Ireland.

WishUWereHere · 02-12-2018 11:27am

Excellent article with some fantastic links too:

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OpenCulture/~3/gjISEEckilc/when-south-africa-banned-pink-floyds-the-wall.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email

PropJoe10 · 02-12-2018 11:38am

Hoping to catch one of Nick Mason's gigs in the UK next year at some point. He's getting great reviews.

WishUWereHere · 02-12-2018 2:56pm

PropJoe10 wrote: »

Hoping to catch one of Nick Mason's gigs in the UK next year at some point. He's getting great reviews.

My post above: That's a recording of Nick in Copenhagen.

REALLY hope He does cross the Irish Sea.

K.Flyer · 05-05-2019 6:22pm

Time to break open the piggy bank!!!

Dave is auctioning off more than 100 of his own personal guitars including his legendary "Black Strat".
I would love to be in a position to pick up a piece of music history, but I will just have to settle for the auctioneer's catalogue

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David Gilmour’s legendary ‘Black Strat’ comes to auction

View more than 120 guitars coming to auction from the personal collection of the Pink Floyd singer and songwriter, including the iconic Fender Stratocaster played on The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals and The Wall.

Ash.J.Williams · 05-05-2019 6:28pm

The black strat must have developed a fret buzz that he can't get rid of... Might as well move it on

PropJoe10 · 05-05-2019 7:01pm

WishUWereHere wrote: »

My post above: That's a recording of Nick in Copenhagen.

REALLY hope He does cross the Irish Sea.

Saw Nick's show last week as it happens in Aylesbury. Super stuff. Great to see a genuine legend and his band is great! Guy Pratt really shines on vocals.

WishUWereHere · 06-05-2019 9:54pm

K.Flyer wrote: »

Time to break open the piggy bank!!!

Dave is auctioning off more than 100 of his own personal guitars including his legendary "Black Strat".

I would love to be in a position to pick up a piece of music history, but I will just have to settle for the auctioneer's catalogue .

David Gilmour’s legendary ‘Black Strat’ comes to auction

Does that mean David is finished touring?

Certainly hope not. A\lso, would love another chance to see Roger here.

notobtuse · 07-05-2019 4:33pm

I’m not a fan of tribute bands but I got a couple free tickets to a local venue that is having The Machine play at the end of this month. Seen so many classic rock groups (well, they weren’t ‘classic’ at the time) play in concert but never Pink Floyd. I’d wondering if it would be worth it.

sydthebeat · 07-05-2019 4:50pm

notobtuse wrote: »

I’m not a fan of tribute bands but I got a couple free tickets to a local venue that is having The Machine play at the end of this month. Seen so many classic rock groups (well, they weren’t ‘classic’ at the time) play in concert but never Pink Floyd. I’d wondering if it would be worth it.

theres a hint in there somewhere

;)

notobtuse · 08-05-2019 1:31pm

sydthebeat wrote: »

theres a hint in there somewhere

;)

You’d think. But the venue has a restaurant and serves alcohol in the concert hall. Those free tickets would probably end up costing me about $200 US.

sydthebeat · 08-05-2019 3:04pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-rhpZaLPp0

this is what they will be giving you id expect... not bad.... but ive heard better

rednik · 13-09-2019 1:48pm

Nick Mason will bring his Saucerful of Secrets tour to the Convention Centre Dublin on April 29th 2020. Tickets go on sale Thursday 19th Sept at 10am.

Chelon · 13-09-2019 1:53pm

rednik wrote: »

Nick Mason will bring his Saucerful of Secrets tour to the Convention Centre Dublin on April 29th 2020. Tickets go on sale Thursday 19th Sept at 10am.

That could be very interesting - what stuff does he play?

Seen the Waterboys play the convention centre before. I was sceptical at first but it is a very good venue to appreciate quality musicians.

K.Flyer · 13-09-2019 2:30pm

Chelon wrote: »

That could be very interesting - what stuff does he play?

Seen the Waterboys play the convention centre before. I was sceptical at first but it is a very good venue to appreciate quality musicians.

Early Floyd, Syd era, Piper at the gates of Dawn, Saucerful of Secrets with a few other bits thrown in.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MF8hh5luP4

PropJoe10 · 13-09-2019 2:44pm

Chelon wrote: »

That could be very interesting - what stuff does he play?

Seen the Waterboys play the convention centre before. I was sceptical at first but it is a very good venue to appreciate quality musicians.

Saw them last year in the UK and the entire set was pre-Dark Side of the Moon era. It was fantastic. Particularly cool to hear stuff like the Atom Heart Mother piece (sections of it). Loved the show, the band is rock solid and Nick is a genuine rock legend. Highly recommend going!

Ash.J.Williams · 13-09-2019 3:01pm

PropJoe10 wrote: »

Saw them last year in the UK and the entire set was pre-Dark Side of the Moon era. It was fantastic. Particularly cool to hear stuff like the Atom Heart Mother piece (sections of it). Loved the show, the band is rock solid and Nick is a genuine rock legend. Highly recommend going!

Yeeeeesssssss

WishUWereHere · 13-09-2019 7:56pm

Chelon wrote: »

That could be very interesting - what stuff does he play?

Seen the Waterboys play the convention centre before. I was sceptical at first but it is a very good venue to appreciate quality musicians.

A friend of mine living in Denmark was at Nick’s gig there last year, I think. He sent me a copy of the gig. I sent the link in then. I’ll try & find it later and repost. Excellent gig.

Edit: Here is the Gig https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=IXVnKrk9QAc&app=desktop

rednik · 19-09-2019 10:13am

Tickets secured for April, ticking away the moments ...............................

K.Flyer · 19-09-2019 11:38am

Set Your Controls for Nick Mason's Dublin April 2020 Show thread >>>>

OldRio · 17-04-2020 4:51pm

On YouTube at 5 ó clock tonight. A full screening of the 90 minutes restored and re edited of Pulse.
It's on the Pink Floyd channel.

Hope everyone is well.

OldRio · 20-05-2020 7:31pm

Roger has a new version of 'Mother' up on YouTube. Very very good.
Also a YouTube talk to camera called 'Announcement'. Some interesting things said about David Gilmour.

sydthebeat · 20-05-2020 7:54pm

OldRio wrote: »

Roger has a new version of 'Mother' up on YouTube. Very very good.
Also a YouTube talk to camera called 'Announcement'. Some interesting things said about David Gilmour.

Dead right too

That van trapped series is the biggest load of crap.

PropJoe10 · 20-05-2020 9:05pm

sydthebeat wrote: »

Dead right too

That van trapped series is the biggest load of crap.

Not a fan of that either, but Waters is old and bitter at this stage. He hasn't been in Pink Floyd since 1985. I don't see Gilmour asking to share Pink Floyd stuff on Waters' social media channels. And I wouldn't expect to be able to use the social media platforms of a business that I worked with close to 50 years ago.

sydthebeat · 20-05-2020 10:09pm

PropJoe10 wrote: »

Not a fan of that either, but Waters is old and bitter at this stage. He hasn't been in Pink Floyd since 1985. I don't see Gilmour asking to share Pink Floyd stuff on Waters' social media channels. And I wouldn't expect to be able to use the social media platforms of a business that I worked with close to 50 years ago.

waters was old and bitter in 1967 !

i can see the difference between sharing the individual ex members work on the "Official Pink Floyd" website, as compared to share Pink Floyd work on the individual ex-members sites??? there is a big difference.

I can Rogers point though, having work by Polly Sampson (successful enough in her own right) advertised and (practically) for sale on the Pink Floyd website is a bit much.

while the ex PF members solo albums are listed, theres no link to sale, which Polly gets??

also, why hasnt it been updated to include Rogers most recent work?

OldRio · 22-05-2020 2:23pm

Not sure if this will work.

https://mobile.twitter.com/pinkfloyd

WishUWereHere · 23-05-2020 11:08am

OldRio wrote: »

Not sure if this will work.

https://mobile.twitter.com/pinkfloyd

Worked for me ( and I'm not a twitter lol). Thanks for sharing!

rednik · 09-07-2020 8:45pm

Recent song from David with daughter Romany.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwI1RmYaVB0

Echoes675 · 10-07-2020 8:49am

rednik wrote: »

Recent song from David with daughter Romany.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwI1RmYaVB0

I'm not a huge fan of Gilmour's solo stuff. To me, it's fairly bland and doesn't really have a lot musically or lyrically to say; his solo stuff just seems to sound the same. At this point in his career he's totally free to write and record whatever he wants without needing to consider other people's views and that's a nice place to be for him.

That being said I do like this in so far as gives me a kind of Fat Old Sun and WYWH vibe. Do you think there'll be another album/tour?

rednik · 10-07-2020 8:57am

Echoes675 wrote: »

I'm not a huge fan of Gilmour's solo stuff. To me, it's fairly bland and doesn't really have a lot musically or lyrically to say; his solo stuff just seems to sound the same. At this point in his career he's totally free to write and record whatever he wants without needing to consider other people's views and that's a nice place to be for him.

That being said I do like this in so far as gives me a kind of Fat Old Sun and WYWH vibe. Do you think there'll be another album/tour?

Very hard to say but obviously I would love it. David's best solo stuff is from his first release which he sadly ignores.

sydthebeat · 27-08-2020 3:57pm

just to help you out K.Flyer....

K.Flyer · 27-08-2020 3:58pm

sydthebeat wrote: »

just to help you out K.Flyer....

Cheers, been a long time since I posted, was getting my tags wrong.

WishUWereHere · 30-08-2020 10:50am

Hope I'm not coming across as patronising here but......

Great to see a post on this Thread. 2020 has been a terrible year gig wise ( waited so long for Nick's gig ) and with so little Pink Floyd being played on Nova these days/months/years, one tends to forget there are musical magicians still out there.

Can picture Roger saying something like 'Where the fcuk is that vaccine?

).

Sorry, I'll climb back into my cage now.

WishUWereHere · 18-09-2020 5:49pm

Anyone else see Nick on BBC1 this morning? He was on their breakfast show @ around 08h55 it was only 3-4 minutes long. He was promoting an album, titled Saucerful of Secrets, Live at the Roundhouse, which was released today.

Hope they bring it out on DVD as the lighting looked pure Pink Floyd.

sydthebeat · 18-09-2020 9:22pm

WishUWereHere wrote: »

Anyone else see Nick on BBC1 this morning? He was on their breakfast show @ around 08h55 it was only 3-4 minutes long. He was promoting an album, titled Saucerful of Secrets, Live at the Roundhouse, which was released today.

Hope they bring it out on DVD as the lighting looked pure Pink Floyd.

Hope he actually comes across and play a gig!

WishUWereHere · 19-09-2020 3:04am

sydthebeat wrote: »

Hope he actually comes across and play a gig!

Agree. He did say He cannot wait to get back on the road again especially after basically sitting on His butt for the past 20 years.

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