David Gilmour Premiere

In an historically significant technological first David and his incredible team pulled off a marvel - the first ever satellite simulcast in 5.1 surround sound from England to 162 theatres in North America incorporating a live feed of David playing 'Castellorizon', segueing into the DVD broadcast of 'Remember That Night'. We saw an editted version of what will be available on the DVD as of Tuesdays release. Following the music portion of the broadcast we were taken back live to Brixton where bandmate Phil Manzanera emceed a Q & A session with David who fielded questions submitted to the blog on his website. (Phil should stick to writing, producing and playing music - an emcee he isn't; sorry Phil.) [The best question was asked by a 13 year old girl from Florida regarding David's music and lyric writing process.]

Both Lynda and I were moved by the performance; there were a number of 'hair-raising' moments throughout. Beautiful music played brilliantly. A couple of highlights; Graham Nash and David Crosby reprising their vocal contribution to the title track 'On An Island', then sticking around for another few tunes. An incredible rendition of an early Pink Floyd tune 'Arnold Layne' with a cameo vocal by David Bowie - he owned that song. Other standout songs: 'Blue', 'Time', 'Echoes', 'Take A Breath'. And, of course, the common thread throughout, David Gilmours seamless, fluid, seemingly effortless guitar playing.

Via his website and its blog there have been great pains taken to include his fans on the journey right from the recording of the album and straight through the tour. Before and after the simulcast documentary footage was shown from the tour showing a variety of their stops. Many thanks to David and his entire team for taking us on the road. It was a blast. Time for you to enjoy a holiday with Polly and the kids, David.

I'll be picking up my copy of the DVD come Tuesday; it'll be a terrific keepsake and reminder of when the tour stopped at Toronto's Massey Hall back in April '06. Our favourite concert ever.