To celebrate an incredible year which has seen David Gilmour's new album. Luck And Strange, hit the #1 spot in 8 countries and top ten in a further 14, as well as multiple sold-out shows in Rome, London, Los Angeles and New York, Gilmour has today released a very special live version of the first single from Luck And Strange, "The Piper's Call".
The Piper's Call Live Around The World is a digital only release and was recorded at The Brighton Centre, Circus Maximus in Rome, the Royal Albert Hall in London, the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles and Madison Square Garden in New York and edited together by Gilmour, Charlie Andrew and Matt Glasby to form one seamless track recorded throughout the Luck And Strange tour.
David Gilmour: “On the Luck and Strange tour, I played with the best band I've ever had. Their personalities, playing abilities and enthusiasm for my new music have made for a fabulous experience for Polly and me. Romany's voice really stands out and has its own particular character, she brings a sense of mischief and fun to the live performance, which I think we needed. Thank you to everyone who attended the shows in Europe and America and thank you for buying 'Luck and Strange’. I hope you found as much enjoyment in the music as we did while performing it.”
Luck And Strange was recorded over five months in Brighton and London and is Gilmour's first album of new material in nine years. The record was produced by David and Charlie Andrew, best known for his work with alt-J and Marika Hackman. The album features nine tracks, including the singles "The Piper's Call", "Dark And Velvet Nights", and a beautiful reworking of The Montgolfier Brothers' 1999 song, "Between Two Points", which features 22-year-old Romany Gilmour on vocals and harp; the lead-off track, "The Piper's Call", and the title track, which features the late Pink Floyd keyboard player Richard Wright, recorded in 2007 at a jam in a barn at David's house. The album features artwork and photography by the renowned artist Anton Corbijn.
The Luck And Strange tour began with two sold-out warm-up shows at the Brighton Centre before moving to Circus Maximus in Rome for six sold-out nights, followed by the same about at London's Royal Albert Hall before moving Stateside for sold-out evenings at the Intuit Dome and Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles before concluding with five sold-out nights at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Order the album here.
Luck And Strange tracklistings:
Vinyl: Black vinyl, gatefold sleeve and booklet with photography and design by Anton Corbijn
Side One:
"Black Cat"*
"Luck And Strange"
"The Piper’s Call"
"A Single Spark"
"Vita Brevis"*
"Between Two Points"** - with Romany Gilmour
Side Two:
"Dark And Velvet Nights"
"Sings"
"Scattered"***
CD: Album plus two bonus tracks. Digipak and booklet with photography and design by Anton Corbijn
"Black Cat"*
"Luck And Strange"
"The Piper’s Call"
"A Single Spark"
"Vita Brevis"*
"Between Two Points"** - with Romany Gilmour
"Dark And Velvet Nights"
"Sings"
"Scattered"***
Bonus tracks:
"Yes, I Have Ghosts"
"Luck And Strange (original Barn Jam)"*
Blu-Ray - Audio Only: Album in Dolby Atmos and high-resolution stereo mixes plus four bonus tracks. Digipak and booklet with photography and design by Anton Corbijn
"Black Cat*
"Luck And Strange"
"The Piper’s Call "
"A Single Spark "
"Vita Brevis"*
"Between Two Points"** - with Romany Gilmour
"Dark And Velvet Nights"
"Sings "
"Scattered"***
Bonus tracks (In Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res stereo):
"Yes, I Have Ghosts"
"Luck And Strange (original Barn Jam)"*
"A Single Spark (Orchestral)"*
"Scattered (Orchestral)"*
Deluxe LP & CD boxsets will be announced in the coming weeks.
All songs Music: David Gilmour. Lyrics: Polly Samson.
Except:
*Music: David Gilmour.
**Music: Mark Tranmer. Lyrics by Roger Quigley.
***Music: David Gilmour. Lyrics: David Gilmour, Charlie Gilmour and Polly Samson.
Produced by David Gilmour and Charlie Andrew
Engineered by Matt Glasbey, Charlie Andrew, David Gilmour and Damon Iddins
Mixed by David Gilmour, Charlie Andrew and Matt Glasbey
Additional engineering by Andy Jackson and Luie Stylianou
"Luck And Strange" video:
"Dark And Velvet Nights" music video:
"Between Two Points" lyric video:
"The Piper’s Call" music video:
