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| David Gilmour - In Concert [2002] | ![David Gilmour - In Concert [2002]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31lXprA333L._SL160_.jpg)
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| Director: David Mallet
Actors: David Gilmour, Bob Geldof, Richard Wright (ii), Caroline Dale
Studio: EMI
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  26 reviews
Sales Rank: 8645
Format: Pal
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Exempt
Running Time: 97 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
UPC: 724349295896
EAN: 0724349295896
ASIN: B00006FR4D
Theatrical Release Date: 2002
Release Date: October 21, 2002
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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
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| Customer Reviews: Read 21 more reviews...
 Was it worth the wait August 31, 2007
1 out of 25 found this review helpful
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? July 30, 2006
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
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! April 12, 2006
22 out of 26 found this review helpful
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.
Love Floyd? Love this DVD... March 15, 2006
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
I have to say that on paper a reworking of a selection of Pink Floyd classics played mostly on acoustic guitars, lots of percussion, muted drums and even a 'cello(!) sounds like a recipe for an embarrassing self indulgent effort from an old rocker way past his sell by date. In fact, Gilmour successfully confounds everyone and underlines his enduring ability to effortlessly transform an illustrious back catalogue into something completely new and rather wonderful - all with the graceful ease one expects from this most reserved and revered of axemen.
The intimate mood is set from the opening track, a reworking of Shine On You Crazy Diamond, with Gilmour striding out onto the stage alone and conjuring up the familiar opening notes out of a couple of lazy blues licks before being joined by the rest of his band for a journey through Floyd ('Fat Old Sun' and a selection from 'Division Bell' alongside the usual mid-70s canon) Syd Barrett ('Dominoes' and 'Terrapin' are included) and even a reworking of Bizet's 'Je Crois Entendre Encore' (ambitious and interesting - but doesn't really work). Also worthy of note is the Rick Wright track ('Breakthrough') which is a great teaser for his under-rated solo material.
If you didn't manage to attend these concerts ("I did" he says smugly) then this is a great way to indulge your Floyd fetish until next time....
Gilmour - electric or acoustic shows his class February 26, 2006
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
For any fan of Pink Floyd or Dave Gilmour this DVD is a real treat. It strips some of his best works down to just Dave Gilmour performing solo on his acoustic guitar,then other musicians,all of whom are of the highest quality, take it in turn to join in with him. The choir he uses in accompaniment are also excellent and at one stage are invited to perform a short piece on their own in testimony to their skill at delivering absolutely wonderful vocal harmonies with such a beautiful blend of voices.
This DVD captures every second of this concert in excellent detail, at certain points you can hear a pin drop between each note as a gripped audience show their respect for the quality of the numbers being performed before them.A particular joy is the special features section of this DVD which include clips of a rehearsal taking place in David Gilmour's home and for those who love David's renouned guitar solos the best of these are captured in wonderful close up as a seperate feature in their own right, a fitting tribute and real unexpected treat.
The quality of picture,sound and especially the content of this DVD make this an absolute must have for any genuine Gilmour/Floyd fan.
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