More details have emerged of David Gilmour's appearance in front of a
tiny, invited audience at London's Abbey Road Studios, courtesy of his
own website.
David and his full touring band were in Studio One, the largest at the
Studios, on Tuesday, August 29th. Studio One is where many classic
orchestral scores and recordings have been made over the years, from
film soundtracks through to orchestral segments on David's "On An
Island" album.
His appearance there last week was for his part in a major new music
series - Live From Abbey Road - which will see some of the world's
biggest artists performing their songs there. Other artists due to take
part (on other days) include The Who, Paul Simon and Diana Ross.
David's site reveals what occurred behind those very famous, closed
doors: the band performed several takes of On An Island, The Blue, Take
A Breath, and Smile, from David's On An Island album, as well as
Astronomy Domine from Pink Floyd's very first album, The Piper at The
Gates of Dawn, before surprising everyone with an impromptu acoustic
portion of Echoes.
They continue by revealing that, off camera, the band also jammed on
tracks such as The Beatles' Come Together, Wild Cherry's Play That
Funky Music and The Rolling Stones' Play With Fire. Mouthwatering
stuff, and what a shame the whole lot wasn't captured on tape!
The complete series of twelve, sixty minute specials will have their
premiere on the UK's Channel 4 TV from November 26th, 2006, coinciding
with the studios' 75th anniversary, and David's special is due to air
on December 3rd.
The good news for Floyd fans worldwide is that the series will be shown
internationally, as the distribution rights have been picked up by a
major media concern. Currently, Europe looks to be in Spring 2007, and
the US/Canada from June 2007. As we get more details of the show in the
various countries we will let you know.
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