Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3077 in DVD
• Released on: 2002-10-21
• Rating: Exempt
• Aspect ratio: 1.77:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Format: PAL
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 97 minutes

Amazon.co.uk Review
Stripped to the bare essentials, and the antithesis of Pink Floyd's epic live performances, David Gilmour in Concert is a low-key, classy affair. Using footage from 2001's Meltdown Concert and his Royal Festival Hall show in 2002, Gilmour performs a mix of solo compositions and Floyd classics. Opening with a lengthy acoustic version of "Shine On You Crazy Diamond", the show gradually gathers momentum as "Fat Old Sun" and "High Hopes" are tackled. Other legends such as Richard Wright and Bob Geldof make guest appearances, with Geldof providing complementary vocals for the second live version of "Comfortably Numb" featured. "Shine On" is also reprised mid-way, this time with added backing band, choir and electric guitar. Resembling more a classical than a rock concert, the audience attentively soak up Gilmour's performance, politely clapping at the right moments and never doing anything as undignified as standing up (although there are the occasional cat-calls). It's an excellent live recording that should appeal to all Gilmour's fans.

On the DVD: David Gilmour in Concert on disc enhances the exclusivity and quality of the performances with crisp 5.1 surround (an ordinary stereo soundtrack is also available) and an anamorphically enhanced picture. --John Galilee

Special Features
Spare Digits
Home Movie
'High Hopes' choral
Lyrics
Performances of 'I Put A Spell On You' (with Mica Paris and Jools Holland), 'Don't' (from Leiber and Stoller tribute concert 2001) and 'Sonnet 18' (by William Shakespeare)
5.1 sound tester
Disc Format: DVD-9
Running Time: 130 mins. approx
Languages: English
Audio: English Dolby Digital Stereo; Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Stereo
Region Code: 0
Subtitles: None

Track listing (of 'Meltdown Concert' and 'Royal Festival Hall Concert 2002')
Shine On You Crazy Diamond
Terrapin
Fat Old Sun
Coming Back To Life
High Hopes
Je Crois Entendre Encore
Smile
Wish You Were Here
Comfortably Numb
Dimming Of The Day
Shine On You Crazy Diamond
A Great Day For Freedom
Hushabye Mountain
Dominoes
Breakthrough
Comfortably Numb

Synopsis
David Gilmour's place in rock music's history is assured due to his role as Pink Floyd's guitarist and vocalist. Whilst his legendary band are on an extended hiatus, he has been taking the opportunity to play some solo show such as this performance at the Meltdown Festival in London in 2002. The set include Floyd classics such as "Shine On You Crazy Diamond," "Wish You Were Here" and "Comfortably Numb" as well as special guest appearances from Robert Wyatt and Bob Geldof and fellow Floyd member Richard Wright. A must for all Pink Floyd fans.

Customer Reviews

Was it worth the wait
I don't think so. I only gave it 1 because I couldn't give it 0. After all the hype and publicity surrounding his solo career I was interested to see what all the fuss was about. Not being a Floyd fan, (you had to be out of your bonce on mandrax or similar to get off on their early stuff) the words "Turgid" and "Overblown Hype" seem to fit quite well.

I write this as a warning to other rock music fans who are expecting some 5 star sounds, don't go near it with a muddy stick.

I've always considered the legend that is Dave Gilmore to be another of the "in the right place at the right time brigade" like many other mediocre but overrated artists DG isn't a particularly good guitarist - competent is about as far I would go - but then again I don't rate Clapton that much either, and he is apparently GOD - DG bumbles through agonisingly dull, downbeat songs with not a hint of talent or fingerboard wizardry, the most exciting thing that happens is the occasional bent note. This is not for the musically astute; Oh and he's a very poor vocalist as well. If he had just arrived on the music scene today, he would get nowhere, because he's neither original nor inventive, in fact he's not very entertaining at all. I vote NOOOOOOOOOOO

When's the next Floyd album, Dave?
I was fortunate enough to be at the first Meltdown show that forms the bulk of the DVD, and the DVD captures the quality of the performance beautifully. Both stereo and surround soundtracks are immaculate.

Sadly, they, erm, omitted a couple of highly amusing moments. Firstly, a heckler shouted out "When's the next Floyd album, Dave?" between songs, to which Gilmour replied instantly to much applause, "Who gives a f***?". Secondly, a heckler (possibly the same one) shouted, "Where's Roger?", which brought the response, "If you want him you can have him!".

This DVD is a great record of a great show, and I hope there will be a release from the "On an Island" tour in due course. If I could give it six stars, I would.

Don't Call Him Dave!
Before the triumphant return of the Floyd at last years Live 8 concert in Hyde Park, this DVD had been the last chance to see legendary, guitarist David Gilmour perform. Recorded at 2001's Meltdown show and the Royal Festival Hall, this is a rare chance to experience the full impact of Mr Gilmour sans Pink (almost, thanks to a sneaky appearance from Rick Wright).
I've always found David Gilmour to be, on the whole, inappropriately bombastic. He certainly deserves the title of "guitar great", however I can't help but feel his recent output (Momentary Lapse of Reason, Division Bell, On An Island) is nothing but a guitar solo waiting to happen.
I always felt that the genius of Pink Floyd was due to Roger Waters' unique writing style, there were always certain spaces that were perfect to be filled by Gilmours soaring Fender (Comfortably Numb, Time, the whole Animals album etc). Due to the tension existing inside the band, you feel that every solo was there for a reason, proving a point, serving the song (check out how well Gilmour played the Comfortably Numb solo at Live 8 with Waters just off to his left. Haven't heard it played like that for years). Pink Floyd after Waters never seemed to be anything other than a bloke who couldn't play drums that well, Rick Wright looking like he would rather be anywhere else, but needed to pay the bills and a human shaped guitar solo called David.
However, I was genuinely suprised at this DVD. From the opening trickery of Shine On You Crazy Diamond (beautifully constructed and played), through old Syd hits, right up to High Hopes from the Division Bell. If only that album could have sounded like this. Measured, emotional, unproduced... The joy of hearing familiar songs stripped to their basic elements and rebuilt into these stunning arrangements will keep you captivated throughout.
Why 4 stars? In all honesty, everything's abit too safe. Pink Floyd were perceived as a safe band, but lyrically they challenged and together, they were forceful enough to convey musically, exactly what the spirit of the song was. Apart, the impact is far less substantial, but still worthwhile all the same.