David Gilmour — Luck and Strange
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In the light before the dawn
Shadows snake in my peripheral
Mesmerise me, bring it on
Heart beats with fear here in the theatre of my soul
You see, I hope it will go on and on
And when the curtain call is done
Morning always comes
It was a fine time to be born
Demob Happy Street
And free milk for us all
It was the right place, to be sure
Those dreaming spires and, yeah, oh so pastoral
But let's hope it's not just luck and strange
A one-off peaceful golden age
That's a dark thought in the dark
Seek what you won't find
That is a wasted life
Or so the Ancients dropped by to tell me
They drank me dry
But my oh my so far…
Quite the time to be a boy
Six-string masters of an expanding universe
It was a high time, to be sure
Soaring and free from the bounds of the Earth
But let's hope it's not just luck and strange
A one-off peaceful golden age
That's a dark thought in the dark
Time for this mortal man to love the child that holds my hand
And the woman who smiles when I embrace her
These eyes stay dry but my oh my guitar
Shadows snake in my peripheral
Mesmerise me, bring it on
Heart beats with fear here in the theatre of my soul
You see, I hope it will go on and on
And when the curtain call is done
Morning always comes
It was a fine time to be born
Demob Happy Street
And free milk for us all
It was the right place, to be sure
Those dreaming spires and, yeah, oh so pastoral
But let's hope it's not just luck and strange
A one-off peaceful golden age
That's a dark thought in the dark
Seek what you won't find
That is a wasted life
Or so the Ancients dropped by to tell me
They drank me dry
But my oh my so far…
Quite the time to be a boy
Six-string masters of an expanding universe
It was a high time, to be sure
Soaring and free from the bounds of the Earth
But let's hope it's not just luck and strange
A one-off peaceful golden age
That's a dark thought in the dark
Time for this mortal man to love the child that holds my hand
And the woman who smiles when I embrace her
These eyes stay dry but my oh my guitar
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I love D.G. His guitar playing is #1 in my book. But when he hits those high notes in this song, I cringe a bit. Sounds like he's pushing SO hard on his vocal cords. I wish he'd chosen to go down in his register for those couple of parts that he sounds like he's straining so hard. Otherwise, my fav song on this album is the beautiful duet with his daughter.
I usually love Gilmour but this sounds too much like Steely Dan.
Pitjes wrote:
Could he take some singing lessons?
If you listen to him more often, one may think evrything sounds the same. But it isn't! To me he's capable of inventing himself new every single day.
Could he take some singing lessons?
Saw Mr Gilmour at the Royal Albert Hall in London - the last night of his London shows - he was fantastic along with the rest of the band and backing which included his daughter - you just have to close your eyes during the solos and get wrapped up in them - the more I listed to this album the more I love it. For Mr G to include a cover track 'Between Two Points' on an album is most unusal - thank you Mr Gilmour for almost 60 years of great music
If you listen to him more often, one may think evrything sounds the same. But it isn't! To me he's capable of inventing himself new every single day.
tompoll wrote:
See above comment. Also, hear William's comments.
I noticed Richard Wright is credited as playing keyboards on this track. But... how can that be, I thought? Richard died in 2008. Here's what Wikipedia says:
"Luck and Strange" features keyboards recorded by the Pink Floyd keyboardist, Richard Wright, during a jam in Gilmour's barn in 2007. Wright died in 2008. Gilmour built on the recording to create the final song, saying it "started developing a depth that I'd forgotten about. The playing on it is unmistakably Richard."
See above comment. Also, hear William's comments.
Rather Steely Dan-ish. Not a bad thing.
I love it, new Gilmour!!! This song sounded so familiar...then it hit me...Gamma's tune Voyager. Obviously not a rip off, just a great chord combo....
Too much from the master.
The magic has gone, the repetitive milking of the PF fans has taken its place.
So folks, answer this post as usual!
3,2,1...
The magic has gone, the repetitive milking of the PF fans has taken its place.
So folks, answer this post as usual!
3,2,1...
For those who are interested, David Gilmour has a YouTube channel with lots of videos of rehearsals for the tour he's currently doing in support of this album.
It's amazing, David Gilmour plays guitar and sings like a young god. And he's 78 years old. Many young musicians could learn something from him. Greetings from Germany. I've just seen that when it's day in Germany and night in the USA, we in Germany have the most RP listeners of any country.
tompoll wrote:
On first listen, I was thinking: "someone's doing a good Richard Wright" impression on this.
...guess so.
I noticed Richard Wright is credited as playing keyboards on this track. But... how can that be, I thought? Richard died in 2008. Here's what Wikipedia says:
"Luck and Strange" features keyboards recorded by the Pink Floyd keyboardist, Richard Wright, during a jam in Gilmour's barn in 2007. Wright died in 2008. Gilmour built on the recording to create the final song, saying it "started developing a depth that I'd forgotten about. The playing on it is unmistakably Richard."
On first listen, I was thinking: "someone's doing a good Richard Wright" impression on this.
...guess so.
I noticed Richard Wright is credited as playing keyboards on this track. But... how can that be, I thought? Richard died in 2008. Here's what Wikipedia says:
"Luck and Strange" features keyboards recorded by the Pink Floyd keyboardist, Richard Wright, during a jam in Gilmour's barn in 2007. Wright died in 2008. Gilmour built on the recording to create the final song, saying it "started developing a depth that I'd forgotten about. The playing on it is unmistakably Richard."
"Luck and Strange" features keyboards recorded by the Pink Floyd keyboardist, Richard Wright, during a jam in Gilmour's barn in 2007. Wright died in 2008. Gilmour built on the recording to create the final song, saying it "started developing a depth that I'd forgotten about. The playing on it is unmistakably Richard."
Geezer rockers still making vital music. Gilmour, the Rolling Stones new album, latest Pearl Jam . . . all great music. I love it! There's hope for us older folks yet!
Distinguished, genius guitar god worthy of worship! David G has always held a high altar in my head-space, and it glows anew with every delightfully bent note.
I cannot help but notice that the lyrics harken back to themes he explored on The Division Bell, reminding us that there was undeniably Magic in Our Time, and there still is...and what a dark thought in the dark it is to imagine it was only luck and strange that it wasn't darker, or that the magic won't be there in the future. I smile to think of Syd and David in their early high times, busking around Ibiza when they were young "six-string Masters of an expanding Universe...soaring and free from the bounds of the Earth..." By gratefully remembering and revering the magic, and telling the tales, we can hope to keep things alive! Thanks, DG!
I cannot help but notice that the lyrics harken back to themes he explored on The Division Bell, reminding us that there was undeniably Magic in Our Time, and there still is...and what a dark thought in the dark it is to imagine it was only luck and strange that it wasn't darker, or that the magic won't be there in the future. I smile to think of Syd and David in their early high times, busking around Ibiza when they were young "six-string Masters of an expanding Universe...soaring and free from the bounds of the Earth..." By gratefully remembering and revering the magic, and telling the tales, we can hope to keep things alive! Thanks, DG!
Mr. Consistency. You hear it, you know who it is. Great vocals and excellent catchy leads. I heard this is old recordings, years old, that Gilmour had from days jamming with the late Richard Wright in the studio. Great use of old recordings. A true keeper. 
never fails to create an amazing sound. always a 10
Hey, Gilmoure is 80. He get an 8 from me.
More magic from the master! 
Very nice. Me likes it. 8 on first listen 
An easy 10 from the get-go, from the Portland (UK) jury!
If I had anything to say I could post the first comment
I usually love Gilmour but this sounds too much like Steely Dan.