David Gilmour - Between Two Points (with Romany Gilmour) [Tour Rehearsal]

*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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[YodaSF]

I've been playing this for days now. My 21 year old daughter walked in, listened, and said Wow...is that David Gilmour playing? 😊 I did it. I raised my child correctly 😁

[NiekketWalke]

We are lucky to have witnessed two generations of the Gilmours.

[bryandamkaer]

My wife bought me the vinyl album for Christmas.... a work of art . Absolutely love how Romany's voice enhances David's guitar mastery.
Thank you so much Dave and Romany.
Been a fan since I was 6... I'm 61 now.

[style]

I have been a Pink Floyd fan for 50 years and have just come across this. What a delightful surprise Romany is. Such a beautiful voice and David's magic as always. The whole thing, I'm totally blown away..

[leonardwashington]

My goodness. Voice of an angel, daughter of a guitar god.

[mikewade]

Dad's a guitar genius because of his emotional use of simplicity (which doesn't mean it's easy) and Romany sings like that, too. No gymnastics, no dramatic phrasing, just a devastating purity.

[Petrie]

Romany's voice breaks hearts and her dad's guitar mends them.

[RDArts]

I honestly cant stop listening to this song

[petermalin]

I am grateful I have lived long enough to see productions like this. One of the most talented artists of my generation performing an original on an equal level with his beautiful and talented daughter.

[Cara_de_Cavalo]

As a father, holding my daughter in my arms while i watch this video, all i can think is how blessed you are Mr. Gilmour. Well done! Really well done.

[danielduesentriebjunior]

His guitar solo is so unique and instantly recognizable.

[robtus]

I absolutely lost myself... Between Two Points... Angel's voice and God's guitar have melted my heart, my soul... and I feel again as a human being. Thank you!

[KCfan-ru]

Haunting and mesmerizing....brilliant in every way. How refreshing ....to hear QUALITY music today. No bad words....no foul language and disgusting lyrics with lack of musical talent. Just pure music and simple video. This is what the world needs to hear right now. I am very lucky to have stumbled to this video. ...and many blessings !!!!

[festonfusha]

A gift from the Gilmour Family for those of us who grew up with Pink Floyd music. We are lucky to have grown up with this source of your music, you are an example and we wish you health and peace in life.

[elainewalls]

I have had 59 years to immerse myself in every note Mr. Gilmour has played on his guitar. Now I have 2 Gilmours that are producing pure Heaven to my ears. I know he must be so proud of young Miss Romany. Well done Dad.

[eggplantrenew]

A very beautiful song David and his daughter are incredible

[neilwest]

As a father, how can you keep a dry eye watching and hearing your child being everything that you could have ever wished for being right there beside you. Truly blessed.

[mrdavemyles]

I can't imagine how big a thrill it is for David to play with his daughter. What father wouldn't love that? She's gorgeous and has a lovely voice.

[MARIANOmza]

I have no words to describe how this song and video make me feel. Romany's voice, David's strings, the whole band. Perfection, love, magic.

THANK YOU

[burrbonus]

If you've been looking for perfection, rest here.