As a bit of advance notice for you, BBC Television are repeating David Gilmour: Wider Horizons at 1:30am on Friday, December 18th, on BBC2 and BBC2 HD. Having seen the entire 72-minute programme, we are sure that those of you who missed its original screenings will - like we did - find it a fascinating look at the man and musician, taking in the various elements of his life. There are a lot of archive photographs and footage of David from his early days before Pink Floyd, but more than that, it is a warm and relaxed glimpse into life with his family.
The BBC website describes the documentary as follows: 'After a break of nine years, David Gilmour steps back into the spotlight with a number one album and world tour. This film is an intimate portrait of one of the greatest guitarists and singers of all time, exploring his past and present. With unprecedented access, the film crew have captured and detailed key moments in David Gilmour's personal and professional life that have shaped him both as a person and a musician.'
BBC2 and BBC2 HD are viewable via digital terrestrial, the various digital platforms including Virgin Media and Sky, and online at the BBC website.
On Thursday night, Roger Waters was interviewed at length on Italian TV station La7. The interview lasts for some 20 minutes, but unfortunately for those that don't speak Italian, a translator talks over the interview, making it hard to hear Roger's words clearly at times. Nevertheless, it is an interesting chat with Roger.
Our thanks to Johnny, Guy, Massimiliano and Marco for the information about this interview.
In a joint venue between Footes Music, a London drum and percussion specialist store, and Rockarchive, rock photography specialists, a special Christmas 'Pop-up Store' will be open between 12pm-4pm on Sunday.
The store will enable you to purchase limited edition rock and roll prints, musical instruments, music accessories, and lots more. As a special treat, Nick Mason's new custom DW drum kit will be on display - and, as Nick's kit just wouldn't be the same without the man himself, he will be there too!
The store will be at One Alfred Place in London, just off Tottenham Court Road, and will give those able to attend the perfect opportunity to purchase the ideal Christmas gift for a friend or loved one (or indeed a special treat for themselves!) whilst having the chance to meet Nick Mason during the afternoon.
David Gilmour's 2016 tour is growing with the official announcement this afternoon of the four nights that he and his band are performing at London's Royal Albert Hall next year. The shows take place on:
Tickets go on sale from 10:00am (UK time) on Friday, December 4th through the Royal Albert Hall box office, Ticketmaster, Seetickets, and Stargreen. These are David's only UK concerts to be announced for 2016, and tickets are restricted to four per person in total - that's across all the nights, so not as previously when it was four per person per night. Photo ID will also be needed when arriving at the venue, so the lead booker (who's name will be printed on the tickets) will have to attend, and any others on the same booking will need to enter the venue with the lead booker.
In separate news about David, a fascinating, 20 minute interview took place today on BBC Radio 6 Music in the UK. You can listen to the interview, which starts around the two hours, ten minute mark, through this link.
This afternoon, David Gilmour was interviewed on the UK's BBC Radio 2. Chatting with presenter Steve Wright, David talked about the new album, touring, and revealed that he is planning to play four nights (David: "I think") next September at London's Royal Albert Hall.
Before you ask, we have no idea of what days in September he is due to play there, nor do we have any details of any other concerts, other than what is already shown in the gig calendar in the right hand column of this site! Once we have more information, we will let you know...
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