David GIlmour - Dark and Velvet Nights (Animated Official Video)

Artist: Julia Soboleva
Animator: Levan Kvanchakhadze
Director and Editor: Gavin Elder

*ABOUT LUCK AND STRANGE*
‘Luck and Strange’ was recorded over five months in Brighton and London and is Gilmour’s first album of new material in nine years. The record was produced by David and Charlie Andrew, best known for his work with ALT-J and Marika Hackman. Of this new working relationship, David says, “We invited Charlie to the house, so he came and listened to some demos, and said things like, “Well, why does there have to be a guitar solo there?” and “Do they all fade out? Can’t some of them just end?”. He has a wonderful lack of knowledge or respect for this past of mine. He’s very direct and not in any way overawed, and I love that. That is just so good for me because the last thing you want is people just deferring to you.”

The majority of the album’s lyrics have been composed by Polly Samson, Gilmour’s co-writer and collaborator for the past thirty years. Samson says of the lyrical themes covered on ‘Luck and Strange’, “It’s written from the point of view of being older; mortality is the constant.” Gilmour elaborates, “We spent a load of time during and after lockdown talking about and thinking about those kind of things.” Polly has also found the experience of working with Charlie Andrew liberating, “He wants to know what the songs are about, he wants everyone who’s playing on them to have the ideas that are in the lyric informing their playing. I have particularly loved it for that reason.”

The album features eight new tracks along with a beautiful reworking of The Montgolfier Brothers’ ‘Between Two Points’ and has artwork and photography by the renowned artist Anton Corbijn.

Musicians contributing to the record include Guy Pratt & Tom Herbert on bass, Adam Betts, Steve Gadd and Steve DiStanislao on drums, Rob Gentry & Roger Eno on keyboards with string and choral arrangements by Will Gardner. The title track also features the late Pink Floyd keyboard player Richard Wright, recorded in 2007 at a jam in a barn at David’s house.

Some contributions emerged from the live streams that Gilmour and family performed to a global audience during the lockdowns of 2020 and 2021; Romany Gilmour sings, plays the harp and appears on lead vocals on ‘Between Two Points’. Gabriel Gilmour also sings backing vocals.

The album’s cover image, photographed and designed by Anton Corbijn, is inspired by a lyric written by Charlie Gilmour for the album’s final song ‘Scattered’. Of working with his family on ‘Luck and Strange’, David says, “Polly and I have been writing together for over thirty years and the Von Trapped live streams showed the great blend of Romany’s voice and harp-playing and that led us into a feeling of discarding some of the past that I’d felt bound to and that I could throw those rules out and do whatever I felt like doing, and that has been such a joy.”

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*ABOUT DAVID GILMOUR*

A Cambridge friend of Syd Barrett, David joined Syd, with Roger Waters, Richard Wright, and Nick Mason, in Pink Floyd in early 1968, only for Syd to leave the group five gigs later. Pink Floyd's subsequent huge worldwide success continued after Roger Waters' departure in 1985, with the albums A Momentary Lapse Of Reason and The Division Bell both charting at No. 1 in the UK and the US, and sell-out world tours. Rattle That Lock released in 2015 and David’s 4th solo album, went to No. 1 in 13 countries. In 2017, Live at Pompeii released as a live album and film which was recorded at the Amphitheatre of Pompeii.

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[mattychapati]

Love this animation! I was at the Royal Albert Hall with my wife for the David Gilmour gig on the opening night, 9th October 2024. I haven't seen Dave Gilmour since Pink Floyd played Earls Court on the Division Bell tour in 1994. Amazing night and an amazing band! As for the critics. David hasn't been out on tour for a long time and let's not forget that he's 78 years old! He still exudes the magic that he had when I first saw Floyd in 1981 playing The Wall. Beautiful night! Again, what an amazing band and David is such a legend! 🔥 🎸 💥 🔥

[LindenLight]

Artwork of beautifully surreal and weirdly intimate feel, the underlying darkness a velvety friend to soothe the rainbow of anguish. Thank you for yesterday’s encounter in the RAH, a loud and incredibly cherished time.

[zoesellers]

We flew from Edmonton Canada to see the Concert at The Hollywood bowl on October 29th. It was a performance we will never forget. ❤

[GaryWoodVet]

Im 65, grew up in LA, Pink Floyd's music drives my spirit still! This year, this album by David Gilmore and complete team is my new favorite. It'll inspire my grandkids when they're 65! Thank you all!

[Zootallures]

The impact of the animation at Circo Massimo was astonishing. The song sounded great live

[WalterProg]

This song and the entire album is a perfect example of Dave's career evolution!
I was at the first gig in Rome..
great band, great show..
a real living legend!!

[Coolwhip]

Same here only my scenario occurred in the US. Regret letting time pass by and missing shows between. I saw them at MSG 11/6 and just got tickets for the last night on 11/10. Brought my kids and bringing them again. Can’t pass this chance up!!

[itsyoboyk]

Animations are superb! Kudos Levan Kvanchakhadze and the whole production team!🏆

[pulse]

For me, this video Is an Eye Candy, Gilmour is the best 🙂♥️💪

[pamelahughes]

Well, I enjoyed that!! Anything David Gilmour touches turns to gold!! Excellent!!

[danieloscarcantarella]

Gracias Gilmour, me encanta la conexión sentimental con animales, naturaleza, magia, espíritu y ese entender de la impermanencia de la vida.
Excelente video, otra genialidad musical. Admirable.!!!!

[kevingoolden]

This melted my face off last night at MSG. All hail King David! Back and better than ever 🙏🙏🐈‍⬛🎸

[daniloculle]

Bello! Visto per la prima volta al circo Massimo ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[mustyguitar]

best from the album along with the title track!

[SteveIceT]

I saw Floyd Dark Side Of The Moon launch concert at Earls Court or was it Empire Pool? Memory wanders but David continues to inspire and delight👏👏👏👏 🎉❤🎶🎶🎶🎸🎸🎸👏👏🤩🤩🤩

[laurencewaring]

There is a joyful, contented, serene and love filled vibe that I have felt seeing the videos about this latest album. Money rarely buys those things, as is visible with other people. I couldn’t be happier for all involved, they look, sound and feel like good people.

[PlaylistMaker]

I've been waiting for that😂😂😂 It's a perfect song for an animation video and tge whole thing with the lyrics being a poem for a wedding anniversary, it's ideal. Gonna enjoy that.

[LinusBarnes]

Saw this while Gilmour melted my soul at Royal Albert’s Hall (10/16). Insane video, insane music ❤️

[adrianabogdan]

A fabulous declaration for love and Mr.DG holds the magic key 🫶

[anaoniamelia]

They felt the excitement. Always style. Beautiful quality. David GILMOUR.