David Gilmour Talks About Why Pink Floyd?

With the launch of the WHY PINK FLOYD? campaign on Tuesday, September 27, Pink Floyd's DAVID GILMOUR speaks about the making of THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON, WISH YOU WERE HERE & THE WALL on his houseboat/recording studio, Astoria.
David even takes a moment to play "BREATHE" and "US & THEM"

[@ExMachina70]

To have that guy play Breathe in front of you would have to be one of the single most epic experiences.

[@almfoto]

Yeah, I interviewed some guy named David Gilmour, he played some track called breath, I just don't get it...

[@ExMachina70]

Adrian Massi XD

[@ExMachina70]

Oh! I'm so sorry, "Breathe" Does that make you feel better now?

[@stevelane1956]

@@ExMachina70 Locomotive breathe! lol.

[@praingmantis1]

Oh yeah. I love watching him play all songs but in person one on one would be so mind blowing.

[@jessicaking3744]

I love how Gilmore always gives credits to the others

[@ethnicleanserberg7975]

Gilmore never does that though.

[@adityachouksey6417]

He is an Angel

[@MrPINKFL0YD]

I'M PINK FLOYD WATERS IS A DICK AND THE COMPLETE OPPOSITE

[@simontaylor2319]

Because he was the last one in

[@PeteWizzle]

It's Gilmour, ffs.

[@glispie]

When he played Breathe... chills.

[@73optimusprime]

Indeed; an out of body experience

[@paulhare662]

There is a simple beauty to his playing that reminds me of Hank Marvin.

[@shanemahler6830]

Every one has their own opinions but for me... Pink Floyd is and will always be the best band ever. There is a song by them that fills every emotion.

[@uh0oo]

Thats a cool way to put it.

[@dirrtbikekid7]

I agree pinkfloyd is the best band of all time. I love the way you worded this. It is true you can listen to them white you're happy, sad or angry. I just wish I could have heard them but in the day but I want even born then.

[@jameswatson4394]

shane mahler i agree. i recently came to the conclusion i want echoes played as i die and at my funeral. what song were you talking about?

[@DonHaka]

the song I want at my funeral is High Hopes or On the turning away, both of which have the best solos David has ever made.

[@adityachouksey7006]

Roger that

[@Theakker3B]

Hearing him play 'Breathe' is eargasmic

[@ChannelGilly]

I guess that makes it " Breathe" taking then ? Pardon the Pun and the rotten spelling for effect !

[@hudriedmd]

To have Mr. Gilmour playing in his studio just for yourself.. must be the most thrilling experience anyone could ever have...

[@stevefick3919]

David is such an eloquent man. Love listening to him speak. Very bright, indeed.

[@josbruls]

Dave Gilmour adds soul to his guitar playing.

[@justinhemboorger1620]

Jos Bruls thats what makes the difference for me

[@capgpro100]

...and funk too.

[@hubijuniper6446]

he slips over to another world when he is playing, he lays all his passion and soul in it. with his playing he takes you with him in this world.

[@Skootsem]

With every caress

[@guitarnut4568]

Gilmour is probably the coolest man ever! The guitar playing and the voice aside, terrific presence and charisma, evidently intelligent and very well-spoken. His self-possession on stage performing in front of massive crowds, on such elaborate Pink Floyd stages was so spectacular and arresting. What a man! The sort that grown ups hope to be when they grow up!

[@davidconnelly1793]

Every time that dude plays a Strat, the share price of Fender Guitars goes up a few notches.

[@classica1fungus]

Lol so true... Gilmour is the reason fender strat is my fav guitar

[@rickc2102]

Gibsons fit my hands better, so I play them better, but the sound of a Strat is always a welcome thing.

[@TheDCGuitar13]

I’ll still never get why Gibson’s and fenders are priced so differently. They’re just as famous, just as iconic, just as good feeling. I love my Gibson’s but i dont think my es-339 is a guitar 1500 dollars better than my highway one strat with fralin pickups and a humbucker. In fact that $500 guitar and 250 dollar pickup set can do a lot more.

[@Badhabitches]

And believe it or not, that amazing solo on another brick in the wall, was played on a gold top Les Paul going directly into the board. Heard Gilmour say it himself.

[@nowhereman7813]

God bless America

[@MicahBuzanANIMATION]

So much creativity in this band. The music is just as relevant today.

[@davidlewis66]

Micah Buzan no longer wish I had

[@davidlewis66]

The other way. I

[@ChannelGilly]

And will be in a 100 Years from now . One of the few Groups whose Talent doesn't conform to the pitiful Human invention of Time......

[@soyboy3833]

@@ChannelGilly I agree, Pink Floyd's music appeals to deeper more eternal things.

[@SourPatchPuss]

“How the pressures of modern life can effect your sanity” that one sentence sums up the statement of the album pretty damn well. Amazing.

[@Mr02071961]

Nobody ever got even close to musical-intellectual-emotional depths they have reached. Their work is beyond music, it is a whole new level of artistic expression.

[@drazenbudis7881]

Thats exactly what makes them above any other band/musician/art project in human history. Their music and their influence on it can only be compared to big composers of the past.

[@chrissett4924]

Add some LSD It was and still is one of my favorite epic trips through music.. I swear you can see the sounds. Epic is probably a understatement. 😎

[@mikearchibald744]

@@chrissett4924 And yet at the time they hardly even touched drugs.

[@psychforthechildren]

For being one of the best players in the world, david is so humble.

[@AnonymousUserDawg]

The man knows how to make a guitar talk to the person listening. It tells a story as he's playing, that's surreal and entrancing. It's like he becomes one with the guitar. Amazing, amazing man.

[@lettersfromhelen]

David Gilmour - The Master of Time & Space

[@brown22sugar25]

lettersfromhelen Robert Plant- Traveler of both time and space

[@carltaylor4942]

Dave Gilmour - Such a cool, modest, gentle-mannered guy.

[@PaulTheSkeptic]

Yeah he is.

[@jamestiscareno4387]

David Gilmour is my favorite guitar player of all time.

[@jerrywilson4113]

Mine, too!

[@Chris-zf1de]

James Tiscareno easily! Other guitarists are technically good but don’t have the same depth and feel as him. He is unparalleled for creating genuine atmosphere and story.

[@sardonicus76]

I’ve always loved his solos. Always very tasteful, without all the over the top, self indulgent wankery of so many other guitarists from that era.

[@acloversgoodluck]

He's so calm, cool and classy. Then when he plays, I just close my eyes and imagine I'm sitting in the same room. David Gilmour will always be my absolute favorite musician of all time.

[@Cloud-ok6wy]

when he started playing Breathe guitar lines ... oh man it sounds so great

[@mandk6089]

dark side of the moon is one of the best albums ever made!

[@mandiferrer]

Dark Side of the Moon... and Abbey Road... both albums had one common denominator, Alan Parsons

[@Colddeed]

I'd also throw in Yes, Close To The Edge. Perhaps not as commercially successful as those 2 albums, but no less a masterpiece, IMO.

[@MrWadsox]

Especially the opening song.

[@Itschotsch]

What about _Wish You Were Here_ for example?

[@MrWadsox]

Itschotsch My favorite Floyd album. "Dark Side of the Moon was way too gimmicky for my tastes and aimed at top 40 radio. "Meddle" is better as well.

[@praingmantis1]

I'm glad to see he was gracious towards the other members especially Roger. But that is the kind of guy he is. Great dude.

[@calebhurleymusic8035]

Roger: The Brain David: The Talent Rick: The Soul Nick: The Power

[@RobQos]

Syd the genius

[@martincorrea4031]

great!

[@peter9962]

That's pretty good. I like that.

[@lewstone5430]

Wow, that’s right.

[@chuckgeronimo2450]

And who is the heart?

[@lethrbear32]

David is such a great guy. A class act! I love all the guys in Floyd. Even Roger.

[@LaberintoAzul]

I am happy. He still among us.

[@itkojecockot]

greatest rock band period.......

[@jimjefferies2891]

itkojecockot absolutely

[@craigwhitehead3476]

Loved those guys. RIP Richard Wright.

[@squarebird]

and Syd Barrett.

[@vingaxoc6543]

That guitar tone is so frickin’ iconic. Amazing.

[@BeeBumper]

People talk about them being drug oriented but if you watch them in the Pompeii video these are very driven professional guys. They earned it the hard way.

[@wormholesuperette8822]

It’s true. Very driven professional guys. On drugs.

[@wandersagro]

This insinuates that drugs are some sort of cheat code to rock fame lmao

[@thanatossassin]

They've always maintained a clear identity as a band that stayed away from drugs. I think the trauma of having their friend and bandmate, Syd, figuratively lose his mind to drugs was impactful enough, not to mention him reappearing during the WYWH sessions as an unrecognizable figure. Anyone that suggests the band was drug induced, with the exception of Piper at the gates of Dawn, Syd's album, is a clear indication they are not educated in Pink Floyd.

[@jerrywilson4113]

David Gilmour is just the most wonderful man,... incredibly full of grace. I won a record label contest back in `84 and got to meet him and actually got an autographed guitar from him. He and his crew were so nice to me that I will never forget every minute of that day!!

[@kerryfoster1]

Gilmour! No one plays or sounds like him. Truly masterful!

[@davidevans3175]

Beatles/Floyd/Zeppelin. Leave it to the English to perfect rock music.

[@Macconator2010]

Floyd for the win, I could take or leave the other two. Probably would like Beatles over Zeppelin.

[@howardhoffman9496]

not sure it can be said who is the best? how can you not include queen? abba was very creative. over here in the u s a , we have our eagles. I was lucky to see their last concert here in Columbus , ohio last week. and I hope Europe is prepared to go see the eagles as they are coming your way in may , 2014. I would hope david Gilmour and joe walsh would get a chance to meet. that would be a interview I would like to see. can you imagine it all started with bill haley and the comets with a simple song called rock around the clock??? anyway when david does his song "wish you were here" , I think of john lennon. how much the world misses him and needs him today. but you are all correct , in that we only have the eagles to compete with the beatles , Floyd , and zeppelin. they are all great.

[@Macconator2010]

David Evans Hey just realised The Edge from U2 - his real name is David Evans :p

[@USABradUSA]

i agree, but talent in music dosent relate to a place of birth, legends have been made all over the world. I would put ACDC, Hendrix and joan jett up there too.

[@datkins9570]

Brad Roach # bands that have played the same song for years

[@MarvRoberts]

I wish that Dave Gilmour was my grandfather.

[@werdgerl]

+Marv Roberts I wish that he was my Husband!;)

[@MarvRoberts]

werdgerl Can I call you 'Grand Mama'?

[@werdgerl]

Marv Roberts Sure I would like that Esp. since I've been called A Lot worse!

[@thegoldentroll]

He is!

[@beesnort4944]

werdgerl you may have to fight for him! Lol😂😂

[@bryancorley5068]

Gilmour is not some run of the mill super shredder you find on every street corner. His guitar phrases and leads are some of the most beautiful ever written and extends down into your soul.

[@margaretlouiseable]

Pink Floyd is the best band out of a sea of greats. David's playing is supremely sexy and spiritual at the same time. It's unique and full of life and meaning. I love him.

[@waynedome5469]

Well yeah , I'd be the same if I was female lol.

[@Happyheretic2308]

@@waynedome5469 I am, and I agree with Maggy

[@charltonross2347]

David Gilmour is unmistakable as a guitar player, I could pick him out of 10,000 guitarists and identify his wonderful melodic playing over the rest .He is a class act and has a lovely voice also! Pink Floyd's contribution to music will never be forgotten!

[@J24777]

David is so Awesome! Love the way he plays the Guitar! And that Tone!

[@donpixote3321]

"everyone of the four of us is vital to the mix" is the absolute truth.

[@mrmapegothe13th]

David is such a cool guy. Can't wait for his new album. Hopefully he does a world tour with it. I've got to see him live at least once.

[@cinemar]

yes once would be good... Please dave.

[@Ben-oe8xp]

cinemar whatya know Dave an Rodger both did concerts.

[@PaulTheSkeptic]

The times when it actually pays to be an old fart. I saw Floyd in 95, the last time they toured under the name Pink Floyd. Okay so maybe I'm bragging a little bit. There are very few things in this life I get to brag about. Seeing Floyd is definitely one of them.

[@ExxylcrothEagle]

wow, that Breathe was so fluid!! sounds amazing. Thank you, David

[@royfield2775]

A timeless classic,a true legend, and gentleman.Everyone should own a copy of The Dark Side of the Moon

[@Obliv69]

773 weeks in the top 200 albums, no other album has beaten it. even now with the vinyl revival (people buying records again) its become the #1 selling record, 40 years later. unbeatable

[@PhilG999]

I have it on Vinyl, cassette, CD and have ripped it to MP3. Put on my Studio headphones and fall inti the experience. Who else knows the connection with "The Wizard of Oz"?

[@sportz2493]

I see it this way. When I find out that someone doesn't like dogs.....well, you know, I'll defend their right to exist but I KNOW we're never really going to be friends. And if someone doesn't "get" Dark Side of the Moon. Jesus. It sort of ends right there, doesn't it? I guess it's alright that you're sharing the same planet but I'm not going to be thrilled with you. EVER. (This doesn't apply to people who, so very sadly, know not about the Floyd)

[@SuV33358]

Amen.......and I do😄

[@patrickfoster4586]

I think pretty much everyone does own a copy of DSOTM.

[@deantait8326]

Breath, to me, is the sound of dark side of the moon. Most beautiful!

[@SharpEdgeStandardOfficial]

WOW! I love that he asks David to play Breathe and when he does it’s absolutely mesmerizing!

[@keechothemaskedmanfromtexa2917]

The guitar solo at the end of comfortably numb is the best of all time. ALL TIME!

[@fonkenful]

Keecho The masked Man from Texas For me almost any of Dave’s solos beat the hell outta the favorite of a former workmate - Hotel California.

[@drunkdave5677]

There is one better IMO. Check out Pigs (Three Different Ones) from the Oakland '77 concert

[@SeenACowSki]

@@drunkdave5677 Great mention. Incredible performance!

[@edgardohernandezvila634]

Don’t forget his guitar on No More Lonely Nights with Macca!!!!!!

[@bustedxpils1288]

Naw dogs solo are crazzzy

[@TheSeanRed38]

"you'd be in deep trouble if that was your heartbeat..." hilarious!

[@zenblender9684]

David Gilmour Rocks! He has always, and continues to be an inspiration to those of you out there who are really listening.

[@MarcVbytheSea]

Few have ever moved me so powerfully through music - ever since I first saw PF just before Dark Side of the Moon came out ... still one of the most amazing concerts ever and I went through the late 60's and 70's seeing virtually everyone. Long live David Gilmour and thanks to him for so much powerfully emotive and brilliantly ROCKING music!

[@saunakdas1686]

yes Mr Dave, you are right.. Without Nick.. Comfortably numb won´t feel the same.. Respect...

[@PaulTheSkeptic]

Yeah, Nick's the best. They're all great.

[@SpaceCattttt]

Rick Wright's contribution has been overlooked by a lot of people. But I think it's impossible to do so on Dark Side of the Moon. I mean, not only is his playing very prominent on that, but his harmony vocals are scattered all over the album. In fact, I'd say that, vocally, he's as important to that album's success as the quartet of ladies who sing the other harmonies.

[@twilightsymphony1371]

I agree with you teppolundgren.

[@mrelischott]

Just listen to the intro to Time. The keyboards are amazing.

[@brockolsen3689]

+teppolundgren Absolutely, Pink Floyd is the only band I can think of where the keyboardist is irreplaceable. He was much more than just that of course. David Gilmour said it well on "A Boat Lies Waiting" from his new Rattle That Lock Album. The song is a tribute to Rick and in it he says "what I lost was an ocean, now I'm rowing behind you."

[@ffjsb]

+teppolundgren Exactly. You can sing harmony, but it's very hard to find a MATCHING vocal harmony to someone's melody. Wright's harmonies fit with Glimour's vocals like nothing else.

[@mightymartianca]

Great Gig In The Sky was mostly Rick's... 'nuff said

[@sambia11]

David Gilmour is one of my few inspirations as a guitarist. He has such an expressive, soulful approach to the instrument. Just forever in gratitude.

[@Sarconthewolf]

They say one man can't change the world, but for some of us, he changed us forever. There is no, going back. Its the love of good music that makes you. You are your experiences. The moment built in time, and a song to remember it by. That is why music is so strong in every one. It's what humans do, since the beginning of time.

[@atomi62]

His voice, intellect and karisma, ah ;-)...his whole presence is so soothing...Amazing man, person and artist...:-) I would like to see him perform live so much !!!

[@hdrake99]

his voice is so calming

[@ZippyRiffs]

Love the way David Gilmour plays, Im 11 yrs old and just performed The Wall. It's amazing album. I've uploaded some of my covers of it.

[@basswanderer2765]

4:30 what a wonderful melodic passage of licks and chords.

[@janetwilhelm4435]

Nick mason and Ringo starr belonged right where they were. Perfectly fit.

[@josephliptak3183]

Also Charlie Watts as well!!

[@Bruce15485]

However, they did add that extra dimensional aspect to their bands. You could not be without them !

[@ollyb7371]

Rings Starr❓So overrated

[@carljohnson8732]

@Joel Banning yeah, somehow Neil Peart would have been too much for the Beatles. Over qualified and probably bored, not that the music itself was boring.

[@matthewferguson7084]

@@carljohnson8732 that's like having a v8 powered blender

[@bwdrums1]

That little snippet of "Breathe" sounded so good, loved it !

[@johnkent6766]

I THINK THAT DAVID GILMOUR IS IN MY OPINION THE BEST GUITARIST AND A GREAT SINGER ALSO & HE IS SO POLITE I COULD GO ON LIKE ON AN ISLAND IS A GREAT SOLO ALBUM .

[@squarebird]

Better than Link Wray?

[@MrJackrockerman]

+Carbona 👍👍 batmannnnn🎶

[@avaleighgunter8139]

He always was and still is freakin hot, too! 😍

[@jeffreyvonstetten5852]

Right? He’s always very polite and respectful and cordial. it’s very admirable

[@OriginalPuro]

Why scream?

[@Donamtrx]

Gilmour doesn't talk much..but when he does..he is one smooth operator. Smooth as silk😍

[@racer111259]

im a zeppelin guy but the older i get the more i appreciate pink floyd and particularly gilmour.

[@antoniomena8436]

Dan Evans i feel the same. I didn’t appreciate Pink Floyd until I was about 40. Zeppelin has been #1 for me for 45 years, always will be, but I’m sure glad I came around and didn’t go through life not seeing the magic of Floyd. Page and Gilmour touch my soul with their guitar playing.

[@Wheelio]

Used to be a big time Zeppelin fan here as well and have preferred Floyd over the years. Pink Floyd's music just aged better imo.

[@ninjavigilante5311]

Why jus zepplin and Floyd? The band was up there as the greatest as well, they could all song and swap musical instruments

[@blurgle9185]

I was a diehard Zeppelin fan, but when I was 14-15 I found Pink Floyd and nothing else, musically, mattered. I thought I'd ride the Zeppelin again given time and distance, but as some are saying here, their music just doesn't age as well so to this day, their music oddly gives me nothing. I actually thought the same thing would happen Pink Floyd (and it did for a while) but now I am here again, enjoying their music with new/different ears and I'm just loving it.

[@ugaais]

I’m 51 and tend to listen to Floyd and Rush more than other bands….

[@brb0713]

Roger was the Brain of the band, David was the Voice and Musical storyteller of the Band Richard was the Sound and Soul of the band , Nick was the Timekeeper and Peacekeeper of the band

[@DropTehBazz]

People sure like to sum things up in neat little definitive packages.

[@MrPINKFL0YD]

True and that tension Between Waters and Gilmore is what made it

[@MrMallorcaboy]

what was syd then, he must have been something.

[@KarmaPeter]

the liar king Syd was the kick-starter and then when he left the everlasting inspiration and his soul flow over dsotm and wywh as a pink hazy cloud

[@fredflintstoner596]

@@MrMallorcaboy HE WAS A TRIPPER THAT'S ALL THAT MATTER'S

[@Aliof]

Time is brutal but PF and its brilliance defy all elements short of perfection.

[@cseeger1]

A bottle of water sitting on a $150,000 mixing console. Priceless.

[@stejac133]

cseeger1 not priceless, $150,000

[@basedbear1605]

@@stejac133 and insured, you can be sure.

[@jpr3665]

Anybody other than Dave would have rammed it up the interviewers arse

[@ericscaillet2232]

@@jpr3665 yes but whose bottle is it...

[@haywardward8602]

Could've been sitting there, dont clean up all the time

[@justme6263]

I am a 21 year old Floyd fan, they are and have been my favourite band since the ages of 10 when my uncle gave me 'Echoes: The Best of Pink Floyd'. See Emily Play got me hooked at that tender age and I haven't looked back since, I couldn't put into words how important this band is to me. They have literally been the soundtrack to my life, they have help me through the bad times and taken the good times to a completely new level. It makes me immensely sad that I will never see Floyd live...

[@davesunhammer4218]

I am 55, and I feel the same. Pink Floyd helped define my world view as I grew up. Their music got me through major dark times. A seed of hope planted in my soul. I had been through so much torment as a child that The Wall was instantly relatable, and I wondered "how they knew how I felt". It was their story, but somehow it was my story. And I will never see them live. I will never meet a single member. But, I did win tickets to the premier (back then that word meant something) of 'The Wall' in Portland, OR. No clue if there was a single song that hooked me: "One of these Days" - "Money".. I really liked "Brain Damage". "Comfortably Numb" though. As soon as I heard it... yea. That is so me. Even today, it is my anthem.

[@dadautube]

@@davesunhammer4218 63 here and pretty much same/similar feelings and thoughts ... so, it's not just the Internet that's bringing generations closer together ... it's also music, and especially Pink Floyd ...

[@dadautube]

and yes, i have seen only once concert of Roger Waters, In The Flesh tour, in the year 2000 i think ... but none of the whole Pink Floyd band ... grateful at least there are some good videos and the original albums of course ... and with Syd gone decades ago and Rick passing away not so long ago, the band will no longer be THE BAND anyway ... how long more will i have myself after all?

[@bobhook336]

I’m 21 and some and some more and as ,much as I loved Floyd, especially live. The one thing that turned me off is when politics got involved in both the music content and the band members relationships. Roger became hard left and a bit of an activist, some may say anti Semitic and Animals was born out of an Animal Farm copy album, from then on I switched off a bit but appreciated the music without the underlying meaning. Religion and politics spoil everything. As for watching live they were almost studio perfect and not the best band to watch per se. Floyd is made for headphones, alone in a dark room. I

[@garyheather6870]

I was lucky to see the Wall Live, in 1980. Earls Court. But I totally get what you are saying n feel your pain. When they got together for Live 8, my chin was on the floor. Live aid - Qyeen, especially Freddie Live 8 - Floyd were the act everyone stopped for So iconic n mesmerising. Beautiful music

[@jordandelgado7571]

Pink Floyd released Dark Side when I was a freshman in high school,and was still on the Billboard best seller list when I graduated four years later.

[@MrPINKFL0YD]

It's still in

[@vivian39191]

David is the most beautiful man ever. Inside out !!!!!!

[@The3sw]

He's a bit dull

[@cindymass7122]

jo bloggs He's mellow. A perfect contrast to Roger. And he's gorgeous still, after all these years.

[@awol2602]

I bet you missed the humour !

[@ozricaurora6943]

Why are girls always so thirsty on these videos?

[@lisa_5325]

Art & Anarchy because that man is one of the best looking as well enormous talented... Once in a while,come this kind of humans...very rare..

[@dvd11811]

David Gilmour is my Guitar Hero ... his note bending on the guitar is ICONIC ...

[@bababooey7576]

his voice, intellect and karisma indeed! He doesn't waste words. every word that comes out of him, you hang on to every syllable....I saw him live in 2006 in an old smaller venue than the huge stadiums and it was a natural high i'll never forget.

[@H0tchips]

Physical Graffiti, Dark Side of the Moon. Two best albums EVER. There are a lot that vie for third, but those two for mine - incredible. Every second.

[@jimjefferies2891]

H0tchips cmon the wall ?

[@ChannelGilly]

Yep , and I'd chuck The Wall , Led Zep III , Animals and Led Zep I in for candidates for number 3 !

[@Kando0615]

I don't mean to praise Gilmour, but I really haven't come across a more developed person overall in my life. His whole being just emanates excellence in all aspects. My favorite guitarist and band!

[@russelldaye4101]

Love to you David Gilmour, I can see a modest humble man with incredible musical talent. There is no one who plays an instrument the way you play your guitar. It's magical!🍁🍁🍁

[@spiralarray1969]

Have respected and loved Pink Floyd for a long time. Probably more and more, actually. What an interesting, well spoken man David Gilmour is. Amazing, creative guitarist too.

[@navillus420]

I'll always love Pink Floyd. This was a great interview; as always, a pleasure. To this day, even that little bit of "Breathe" still brings a welcome chill over me.

[@Chicagohitman000]

Pink Floyd is in a category all to themselves in that their sound and style is inimitable.they are brilliant

[@steveforwarduk]

For all of the technical aspects of my playing... nothing quite beats playing wish you were here or in the flesh. Nothing. Their music is so iconic it virtually overshadows anything else. Pink Floyd will still be talked about in 500 years time. Listening to DSOTM on immersion is truly breathtaking.

[@javiparis04]

I could be listening to him for a whole day

[@chetwilson8792]

I have seen pink floyd 10 times and everytime I seen them I get really emotional best band of all time

[@adrianlackey5107]

"Breathe" and "Us and Them" were originally intended for the soundtrack for Zabriskie Point and were rejected by Antonioni? Floyd fans: What a *huge* bullet was dodged there!!!!

[@PotatoeChipz]

Thanks for uploading this. Grew up listening to Pink Floyd with my first gf then fast forward 20 years--my wife likes a few of Gilmour's or Rogers' songs. I'm not intimidated talking to a billionaire if I had the chance. My heart would be pounding talking to legends like this.

[@sustayne]

Any time I hear Mr. Gilmour play, I am ever inspired to work harder to create a tone on my guitar that takes not only my soul for a ride in the sky but the souls of anyone who may be listening. The road to heaven, I think, is a road of music, walked upon by angels...angels who have seen the way to God.

[@basedbear1605]

My advice (I played in a Pink Floyd Tribute band for years): 1) Get the DG-20 active pickups (shown in my moniker on my '79 strat) 2) Get a modified Blues Driver 3) Spend the $400 and get the Butler BK Tube Driver 4) Get an old Hiwatt 50W tube amp (mine is 1976) 5) Practice, practice, practice (I used Guitar Pro6 to learn the solos) 6) Repeat #5 until you die I've been complimented on my tone on many occasions. I don't claim to play as good as David or be even close, but if you put in the time to learn how to bend properly, and practice his music enough, then that setup will help you get as close as possible to his sound. Good Luck and Rock On!

[@basedbear1605]

@Robert Hubbard He seems to be your buddy, troll. You can go ahead and go straight to Hell. Muted because you're human trash for joking about your master, Satan.

[@sgt.grinch3299]

When Mr. Gilmore plays guitar, close your eyes and you can hear the gates of heaven open.

[@lotusesprit38]

David is a true living legend a great person and always a gentleman

[@LoneWolf-1975]

GOD bless David Gilmour and all of Pink Floyd!!!

[@barbarawells6845]

Rest in Peace Storm you were a true genius your work will live forever 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@realJonSpringer]

Absolutely the best band ever. Nothing like them around even today.

[@I_Have_The_Most_Japanese_Music]

Radiohead

[@realJonSpringer]

@@I_Have_The_Most_Japanese_Music They’re in my top 5... 🤙

[@andym2633]

AHHH I love this man ❤️

[@mcgaminghellas4342]

damn i see u under every pink floyd video :P

[@andym2633]

+MCGaming Hellas well, I love them

[@MrJackrockerman]

+Andy Cobain marry me🙏

[@andym2633]

😂💕👍🏽

[@Justincasedee]

Andy M which one? There are two of them

[@atomi62]

I'm not generally generous when it comes to compliments,but people like David definitely deserve all that...amazing man, incredible artist and utter gentleman :-)

[@fredfloyd34]

Wow!Just like it what a wonderful ecperience to interview David and then have him play breathe...one of my favorite tunes.

[@isoooalrock]

To be honest i think because of david gilmour people here in middle east know about the rock n roll Coz most of arabs dont bother by listening english songs But bcoz of david gilmour's guitar work or exactly because of pink floyd they love rock So i personally consider them as the greatest band of all time ps: "pink floyd is the only band which is better known in the whole middlle east

[@petermacgregor2004]

One of the best bands of all time. So many lost opportunities when Roger walked away. On a par with the Beatles, the Stones, the Doors and Deep Purple.

[@I_Have_The_Most_Japanese_Music]

I like Roger's solo work but yeah that was a gut punch.

[@mikearchibald744]

I think ATD and RK would have been better musically, but I doubt Roger would have let any of DSOT or DB anywhere near the studio. By that time they weren't even talking or recording together so had Roger stayed IN the band, they would have had more of The Final Cut, which really doesn't sound much like Pink Floyd.

[@philhamilton7718]

Pink floyds music is beyond heaven, it just flows like a gentle stream through your brain, the ultimate musicians and will live the test of time.

[@andytekno]

I could listen to his voice for ever

[@edguitarstanleyeisen6179]

Wow, it was all going so well until " I was wondering if you would play something from Breathe?" Then I started crying...

[@sportz2493]

I hear you, buddy. Me too.

[@tonyunwin5500]

It's a magical thing if music can move you in that way. I'm the same and can't imagine life without great music. Keep being moved guys

[@RastaSaiyaman]

Rick's contribution, letś have the song David just played here "breathe" it was Rick who came up with that strange heavy jazz chord which makes the whole thing go "Whoa what was that?" Turns out that Rick was a big fan of the album "Kind of Blue" by Miles Davis and Bill Evans who played Piano on that album had such chords and Rick went *Ding!*

[@dbo514]

Rick is behind all my favorite PF songs. A superb musician.

[@rodneycaupp5962]

What a great interview... It touched my soul, the place where all music has meaning.

[@alexanderscott3790]

My favorite artists of all time, the Floyd entourage. Something magical from these Brits! Never be anyone like them ever again.... right time.. right guys.. right music!! NOTHING moves one's emotions, stirs the imagination, makes you reflect on one's experiences, relationships, and all of lifes meanings quite like listening to Floyd! Its always the journey when i put on their music. Suppose it will always be that way .. THANKS gentlemen!! (*and Syd too)

[@jliz6435]

David Gilmore is my favorite lead guitarist hands down 😎

[@plasticbudgie]

Gotta love the Brits :O the're so classy, and for a tiny island to give the world literally 50% if not more of the worlds top 100 bands of all time is outstanding.

[@MrPINKFL0YD]

Yup we are! 😂

[@JoelHernandez-yl6yw]

They just needed a little sauce called “the blues”, from America, that’s all.

[@elvin0166]

Haha tiny island?

[@Arjun-tg1go]

Yes, you can give 50% by destroying others 100%

[@roccobierman4985]

Too bad the Brits are being ethnically replaced in their own country and they are going away....

[@beesnort4944]

He is just pure class and such a music god! They all are of course. They will be listened to just like Beethoven and Mozart and all the timeless greats. Best band in history.

[@decruzyserao6994]

this entire interview is a gift