Classical Composer Reacts to Echoes-Live in Gdansk (David Gilmour) | The Daily Doug (Episode 127)

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In this edition of #TheDailyDoug, I'm reacting to and analyzing Echoes. The song was originally written and released by Pink Floyd on their 1971 album Meddle. This version is a live performance by David Gilmour. It's an epic listening experience!

[JakeBrannan]

Pink Floyd wasn't playing Phantom of the Opera, Phantom of the Opera was playing Pink Floyd

[alantattersall]

You really MUST watch 'Echoes' Live in Pompeii 1972. Watch them play this masterpiece while they were young. An awrsome experience.

[koot]

Keyboardist is Richard Wright, original Pink Floyd player. This show was the last time they played the song before Richard died, after that David Gilmour said he won't play this song without him

[brandonlbartlett]

Considering this was the last time Echoes was played, and will ever be played by David Gilmour since the passing of Richard Wright, makes this so poignant and beautiful. Richard Wright deserves more credit for pink floyds sound than he is given. my favorite song of all time.

[stevehazael]

In case nobody has noted Doug, Echoes was released in 1971 on the album Meddle. Phantom of the Opera was released in 1986.

[Bubbalou]

In a press release when David Gilmour announced he would be playing at the Pompeii ruins (after 45 years or so since the Live at Pompeii film), many fans were asking and begging him to play Echoes there (as they did in 1972). He declined to. His reasoning was solid and relevant to your analysis. He said that Echoes (musically) was always intended to be a "musical conversation" between himself and Richard Wright. Since Rick had passed from cancer a few years prior he added "regrettably, that's a conversation which can never happen again."

My two cents worth.

Thanks, Doug!

[Captnken]

You called it "The Phantom of the Opera progression"... In reality, the Phantom should be called the "Echoes" Progress as it was written 15 years prior to POTO Musical release.

Very moving performance, two old friends playing toghether for the last time. R.I.P. Richard Right.

[joannefrancia]

David likens this song to a “conversation between two old friends” meaning himself and Rick. He has said that he will no longer perform Echoes. In his words, “Not without Rick”.
Thank God for YouTube so we can still enjoy the talents of all the great performers who’ve passed away but that were recorded on video to be enjoyed forever! RIP Rick!

[BRbassedu]

"lyrics are just as good as everything else"

One of the main reasons I love PF so much. No show-offs and virtuosisms, just a full dose of art!

[xfiazc]

That beautiful exchange at the end between Rick and David, it was them saying goodbye to each other, they knew it was going to be the last time they played the song together. They kept Rick's cancer hidden from the public. I've never seen anything so solem and moving in all of music.

[allisonrich]

Richard Wright and David Gilmour's voices always complimented so nicely.

[martin.coronado]

I love the way the crowd reacts to the very first sound. Just ONE note and everyone is always screaming. Love it.

[adambrzezinski]

I live in Gdańsk and I watched it live. Amazing concert :)

[siddhanthgirish]

RIP richard Wright. An absolutely beautiful composition from these two legends. Thanks Doug for reviewing this song

[Ospif]

Gilmour has that uncanny ability to evoke emotion from that guitar that I have never heard anyone else achieve.

[ChrisRash]

In 2 weeks, Shine On You Crazy Diamond! Please?!

[srbaran]

Small correction: Phantom of the Opera was playing Echoes. I think there was a legal battle over it, but it may have not escalated to that.

[asgeirosnes]

I think this was the last time David Gilmour and Richard Wright played together. Wright was terminally ill here. And there is a couple of moments in this concert, where they are looking and smiling to each other as saying "Thank you old friend. It's been a blast!" Very very moving. RIP Richard! BTW. Richard Wright on keys was one of the founding members of the bands that eventualy became Pink Floyd along with Nick Mason and Roger Waters (and Bob Klose). Guy Pratt on bass has played with Pink Floyd/Gilmour since 1987, and also played with Madonna and Michael Jackson. Phil Manzanera on guitar was a member of Roxy Music. Steve DiStanislao on drums was a drummer for Crosby, Stills, Nash ans Young. Jon Carin on keys has played with Pink Floyd/Gilmour since 1987, and has also played with Roger Waters, Pete Townsed, Eddie Vedder and Kate Bush. Quite a band.

[georgeclarke]

I'm trying to immerse myself into the music and you are interrupting with your analysis. Having followed them for 50 years, I know how great they are. I also know that their music will live forever. Their like will never be seen again. I have perfect pitch and play the violin. Your non-stop analysis detracts from the music and spoils a wonderful performance.