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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 8287680280256
Label: Sony
Manufacturer: Sony
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Sony
Release Date: March 07, 2006
Sales Rank: 1743
Studio: Sony
Disc 1:- 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
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Japanese Digipak pressing. On An Island is the third David Gilmour solo 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. 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.' EMI. 2006.
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David Gilmour’s solo career hasn’t exactly been creatively restless; this is but the third album by the Pink Floyd guitarist, and first in 18 years. But that seemingly lackadaisical career ethos hasn’t prevented Gilmour from producing some of his finest work here, an album whose soaring, lyrical guitar lines will be familiar to Floyd fans, yet one also blessed by often surprising nuances and delicate musical textures. Gilmour’s Division Bell collaborator Polly Samson is credited with most of the writing, helping conjure a moody, texturally rich 'island' that’s as much musical as it is personally and lyrically metaphorical. 'Castellorizon,' the impressionistic opening instrumental collage, presages much of what’s to come in subtle ways, with Gilmour’s emotionally-charged guitar lines climbing into realms usually staked out by contemporary Jeff Beck.
Gilmour’s choice of collaborators is equally compelling, from the evocative orchestrations of Polish classical modernist Zbigniew Preisner and expected contributions from Floyd (Richard Wright and proto-Pink mate Rado 'Bob' Klose) to a host of guest turns that span both decades and styles: Georgie Fame, Phil Manzanera, Jools Holland, Caroline Dale and Robert Wyatt. The title track is graced by the stately harmonies of David Crosby and Graham Nash while the instrumental 'Then I Close My Eyes' spins a hypnotic, bayou-meets-boho ethos where Dale’s gentle cello lines meet the melancholy cornet flourishes of Wyatt to challenge the very notions of genre itself. 'This Heaven' finds Gilmour in unexpected R&B territory, weaving playful riffs with ‘60s London scenester Fame’s Hammond organ and finding its lyrical spirituality in simple, personal intimacy, a subtext that wafts through the upbeat airiness of 'The Blue' to the spare 'Smile,' spinning a surprisingly romantic elegy that co! mes satisfyingly full circle on the closing 'Where We Start.' No man may be an island, but Gilmour has nonetheless crafted a rewarding artistic oasis on this, his finest and most gently personal album. -- Jerry McCulley
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For all true Gilmour fans, this is just further proof of his genius. He plays no less than four instruments on each song as well as writing the lyrics. Many teamed up with his wife. This is a true love story put to music. From his ever intense lyrics to his soaring and sustaining guitar licks, this is true Gilmour at his finest. This has become one of my favorite all time albums. There is no one as brillant as Gilmour.
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If you are looking for more DARK SIDE OF THE MOON go buy a NEKTAR album. This is more mature deeply spiritual and intellectual music. Some complained calling it bedtime music, But I say its wonderful dreamy music to relax or slide off to dreamland with. Davids best solo effort thus far and thats not knocking the other two at all. Its complicated and rich full soundscapes require several listens to really appreciate. You Waters fans who give Gilmour bad reviews because you are bitter, just ask ... Read More
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David Gilmour has a winner with this CD. What an awesome follow-up to a great career playing in Pink Floyd (Awesome Group) Highly recommended!!!
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David Gilmour is a great guitar player with outstanding vocals, but he has done much better in my opinion.
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This is the best solo album from Dave Gilmour to date. Being an avid Floyd fan, i expected a Floyd continuation and was pleasantly surprised by a very mellow Gilmour, who is reflecting on his life and where he is musically today. A fine album with Crosby and Nash contributing to some beautifull three part harmony. Also add Phil Manzanera ( from Roxy Musis), on guitar and you have a beautifull album with lovely melodies.
Buy it!!!
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