I remember a quote from years ago from an interview. Gilmour was getting derided for not being able to play very fast. He said "I soon realised that I couldn't ever play fast. So instead I decided to play WELL". Says it all! Great analysis too. Leaned a lot!

It's not all about speed. Gilmour feels every note. He's just amazing.

@aylbdrmadison1051

4 жыл бұрын

Sometimes it actually is about speed. But most of the time it is not. Sometimes it's about slow, but not even half of the time. Sometimes it is about precision, yet some times it is even about making a sloppy mess. Why limit any artist to the very narrow emotive constraints of just one or the other?

@Katerina9256

4 жыл бұрын

I've always been attracted to the players who 'feel' and have a lot of soul, rather than the technically-proficient flying fingers types.

@billb.5183

4 жыл бұрын

@@aylbdrmadison1051 I wasn't limiting anybody. I was just pointing out that Gilmour's style is refreshing compared to a lot of guitarists you see these days. I enjoy the speed demons as well.

@rexvisitor44

4 жыл бұрын

Would love to hear him play with Jeff Beck.

@Immortalheart66

4 жыл бұрын

David Gilmour is proof that you don’t have to play fast to be a true master,.....like you said.The master of the feel,... and invoking emotion......

Fil, as I stated in a recent comment I love your channel. No foul language no ripping on someone all the time, I have yet to hear a bad comment. The world has plenty of those but your attitude is refreshing. Thank you!!!

@drewpall2598

4 жыл бұрын

Humble Wisdom... Fil, is a gentleman and a scholar!

@lawrencetaylor4101

4 жыл бұрын

You have expressed this channel in a very concise sentence. It is probably for this reason that he also has the most interesting comments section on YT. Most of the time I put on my flak vest to read comments, especially with musical tastes. But Fil is the unifier of music as a communication form. My dream is to save the world with renewable energy with the Windyday Concept. I just might become President of the World. I will make Fil my Secretary of a Cool State.

@Ed30675

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed....and it is very refreshing that it is this way...

@eugenemitchell4513

4 жыл бұрын

I second that

@tuxjunkie

4 жыл бұрын

@@drewpall2598 - not mention great teeth...white as a freshly laundered sheet.

He is the master of bending strings. I've never seen anyone come close, and I've been playing since 1967. Great analysis Fil, cheers.

@rogereisnaugle3634

4 жыл бұрын

@snappytoetapper6 I remember when Robin Trower as a household word, though he had no pop hits. That was the power of FM. Crisp, clean, and commercial free.

@jimmycampbell78

4 жыл бұрын

I like Trower, Rory G, Kossoff and Peter Green as well when it comes to those blues rock guitarists who can really bend the notes, along with Gilmour.

@Varksterable

4 жыл бұрын

@@rogereisnaugle3634 5

@pulse4503

4 жыл бұрын

You can tell his bending from miles

@williamjc7195

4 жыл бұрын

check out Roy Buchanan, he's blues and note bender deluxe :)

I could listen to Gilmour all day every day. So many guitarists show off with their speed, or complexity, Gilmour seems to be sharing a moment with the audience.

Fil, you can just tell by the look on your face while watching David play how much admiration you have for him as an artist. Another great analysis video!

@wingsofpegasus

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Even in his advanced years, David Gilmour is still in a league of his own. It's incredible that he can still hit the notes vocally.

David Gilmour, a god among men. He bends strings like no one else. IMO, he should have ranked higher on those RS lists. You’re an excellent guitarist too Fil, btw.

@flyinpigmusic331

4 жыл бұрын

Those lists are a joke. I hate them.

@johnvrabec9747

4 жыл бұрын

He bends his notes perfectly, never sharp or flat. Sometimes I get chills when I hear a PF song that I haven't heard in a long time, it's almost like the first time listening to it. If Clapton is God then DG is Infinity.

@Lewisjls

4 жыл бұрын

The Tasteless Public.

Gilmour's playing to me embodies the phrase "less is more". I think it was Dave Mustaine who said that he gets more out of a single note than most players do out of the entire fretboard.

@sector7g549

4 жыл бұрын

Thats what I wanted to say👍

@mmccartney6579

4 жыл бұрын

Ala B.B. King. :)

@Varksterable

4 жыл бұрын

The first guitar note in "echoes" makes me pause, wonder, cry, applause, reflect, whatever depending on my mood. One note.

@lostvikinga

4 жыл бұрын

Less is Mour

@steveryan1799

4 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure I read an article by Rick Emmett eons ago about this very thing; it's often what you DON'T play that matters most.

Gilmour has the unique ability to transform the guitar into a device that emits feeling and emotion like no other.

Everyone talks about what an amazing guitar player he is but I'm always caught off-guard when I hear him sing. I love his voice.

This guy..this guitar hero..this David Gilmour plays in a way that makes the notes get right to my heart and pull on those strings that have a direct link to my emotions in my brain.. fuck I can’t remember the amount times a little lick or a 4 note run has made the tears well up in my eyes. I can’t explain it..I don’t think anyone can other than it’s the power of music played by a craftsman at the peak of his game.

He is without any doubt the greatest living guitarist.

Gilmour is transcendent. I've always appreciated the way his solo bits don't always resolve to an expected note against the tonic chord. True master. No flash. No tricks. Just brilliant playing. Thank you, Fil. Dead on as always! Peace.✌

David Gilmour is the gold standard. I love his sound.

The mark of a true legend is when you describe his/her style as distinctly their own. Very few artists of any kind can be described in that manner. David is absolutely 1 of them. When you hear his guitar work it’s instantly recognizable as David Gilmour. His style is rooted in blues and progressive styles but it isn’t blues or progressive. It’s David Gilmour. Give him a spoon with strings on it and it’s still going to sound like David.

@dougyates7218

4 жыл бұрын

Right on!

@dougwebb704

4 жыл бұрын

I agree completely. He has a very unique sound that one can recognize immediately. I saw Gilmour in his last tour and I said to my friend that I went to the concert with that I could just sit and watch the guy play guitar for hours.

@dougyates7218

4 жыл бұрын

@@dougwebb704 I've never seem him but I 'worship' him as he is the very best at what he does. A PF fan, forever and ever. Peace ya'll.

I adore David Gilmour. I honestly cry every time I hear his guitar solo in Comfortably Numb and I’ve listened to that song hundreds of times.🖤

@AnamCara69

3 жыл бұрын

That solo on Comfortably numb from Pompeii..

My # 1 rock Guitar player . He put his hrs in listing to old blues records . His touch /feel and selection of notes knock me out.

Gilmour is by far my favorite musician of all time. Love his playing and LOVE his voice.

Fil, your demonstrations truly opens up the experience of listening to the selected artist. Always enjoy your vids. Thank you.

@wingsofpegasus

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great analysis because you understand the guitar. David, to me, is one of the greatest guitarists out there. So many think you have to shred on a guitar to be good. They are wrong. "Feel" is everything. David has that feel.

I absolutely *love* the look on your face in this one, Fil ... you look like a little kid waking up on Christmas morning 🎅🎅🎅😍😍😍

Fil, I love how it seems you always (or nearly always) keep eye contact with us whether talking or playing these break downs. I also love your passion of music from all genres, I don't know if you're aware but when an artist or band is doing something especially nice or well you get a big smile that shows your love of your chosen art and it comes out in your playing as well. You're awesome Sir Fil, I'm sure glad I found your channel. Love your live feeds too, it shows your dedication to your art and fans. You're a class act.

Gosh, david gilmour is so mesmerizing. His singing and playing draws you slowly into the emotion of the song. Thank you for the demonstrations here and in previous videos. Tonight, you've really helped me get my head around the pentatonic scale/shape.

Analysis like these keep me coming back night after night! keep Rockin' through the history of music and thanks for teaching us a thing or two Fil.

David is always impressive, the man can sure play.

David Gilmour is just freakin' awesome! I grew up on Pink Floyd! Thanks Fil! 😎✌️❤️

David’s always been my favourite guitarist, now I have an even deeper appreciation of his skill. Thanks Fil.

David sure can get on well. On of my all time favorites, so expressive.

Oh, there is one thing. Having watched the Von Trapped acoustic sessions, David Gilmour played some excellent and faithful covers of Leonard Cohen songs. The interesting part is that when he released his first song (and I believe now an album) in five years, the song sounded like it could have been composed by Cohen. The playing and his age-deepened voice were perfectly complimentary and the song was definitely David's but at the same time he could have been channeling Leonard. It was beautiful!

One of my all time guitar heroes! So expressive and emotional in his playing. ❤️

British Guitarist, I enjoy this so much! I am not a guitar player but love to see how it is done to get all those different sounds that make me float in the clouds. So thank you very much for doing this one and the others over the years. One more thing is my hat is off for you taking on David and the other great guitarists. I would never dare to do that on youtube ! So Hello from North Dakota.

@wingsofpegasus

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Hi!

He makes grown men cry. I don't stand a chance...

@Varksterable

4 жыл бұрын

If you don't consider yourself a 'grown man' you possibly have a better chance than the rest of us. Make the most of it. Listen and just marvel in the music. It is pretty damn good music. It will still be after many years. But you may cry more in later years. Enjoy it without the crying while you can. 😁

@lynndow3185

4 жыл бұрын

@@Varksterable Thank you. Crying is inevitable for me, but doesn't detract from the beauty, just makes it hard to see!

@Varksterable

4 жыл бұрын

@@lynndow3185 Crying does make it harder to see, yes. But just listen. And bawl. And grow.

@CrankCase08

4 жыл бұрын

Man up!

@sabbat34

4 жыл бұрын

nailed it. i do this often. tried playing high hopes the other day -i can play it, then he started singing the chorus. Devastating.

You're spot on at @24.00. He puts so much of his own inflection and technique into his playing that no one can copy it and it shows. Despite your audio difficulties, I learned alot from it. Not a musician and had no idea how much there actually was involved in "playing a bunch of notes." Nice!

David is a total blues monster.

Thanx, Fil! I'm really lovin' the demos you've been doing lately!! Please keep 'em coming!! 😊👍

An absolute legend. One of the greatest guitarists of all time. My equal favourite along with Steve Morse 🤟

No disrespect to Eric Johnson or SRV fans, but Gilmour's is the greatest live Strat lead tone.

David Gilmour is one of my favourite artists ever. He puts more feeling into his solos than most - he’s an amazing guitarist, and every song is sublime. His singing is rough and creaky, but somehow that just works brilliantly with the songs. They make you feel something, every time. I’d love to see you analyse Comfortably Numb when he did it live in Pompeii…the two guitar solos there are just incredible. Such feeling and tone and emotion. I listen to it at least once a week…like medicine… Love the combination of his guitar playing and voice combined. Perfect. Nice analysis, as always. Well done, Fil. Enjoying your channel 👍

You've broken the space-time continuum Fil and entered another dimension. Rock! :-)

@wingsofpegasus

4 жыл бұрын

😂👍

@annemickelson2621

4 жыл бұрын

@@wingsofpegasus Professor of special string theory.

This man has been giving me goose-bumps since the summer of 1972 when I bought one of my first albums *Obscured by Clouds* Another great one Fil!

Hey Fil, thanks for a great review again. Just want to say how much its appreciated from a non players point of view to have you explain and break down such iconic playing. Just love it. cheers.

Hey, i like the echo, adds to your great analysis! David Gilmore a great vocalist and guitarist,i love your lessons on the different artists, still,Greek to me but i love the sounds!

David’s another great guitarist who took the Strat to atmospheric and new places that always puts me in a state of relaxation!

I just discovered you right now, I have to admit I didn't except such a good analysis, you are very good! I'm glad KZread recommend me this, you are very great, thank you!

@wingsofpegasus

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Absolutely speechless! He is incredible! Your demonstrations and hacks are so helpful and eye opening , making sense to it all once again. Thank you so much for taking the time to include all the information / educational points during this incredible analysis of a legend! 🎸🔥

my favourite guitarist. one of my favourite PF tracks. love his voice, too. such a unique sound. i think he's a far better guitarist than many of the 'speed freaks'. not being a guitarist, though, i've never been able to truly understand quite why he's so good, even though, intuitively, i could always sense just how the subtle nuances of his playing made him so skilful, in ways that other guitarists aren't. so i love to hear you explaining it all to me [the basics, at least]

Is he Pink or Floyd? 😁 WHAT A wonderful sound. IMO Gilmore and Santana are the two most expressive and emotional guitar sounds. The feeling is spectacular! God blessed me to be 19, in 1969.... spectacular music, we did have. Now KZread makes us feel young again! Thanks Fil.

@swinetrek

4 жыл бұрын

Mate, it's GILMOUR not Gilmore.

@deantait8326

4 жыл бұрын

@@swinetrek oops, I knew that but wasn't paying attention. Brits throw in a silent U... and I'm 70 bought dark side in 73.

DG has been my favorite guitarist since I first heard his solo in Time back in 1973! Just think of all the great music he has made with that black strat!

Oh my gosh Fil. I've been dreaming of the day you would critique Gilmour. I've spent a lifetime chasing his guitar. Still have all the ticket stubs and t-shirts. For me personally he will go down as the number one guitarist ever. He could break your heart with a note and then heal it with the next. Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii documentary is remarkable. Roger Waters is coming to Seattle. Can't wait to see that. Thank you so much buddy this was a treat. ;)

I love David Gilmour, he is a legend,💝Pink Floyd💝 I love the sound of your stratocaster, and I love watching your channel, especially when you play.

Been listening to Gilmour since mid70's and this video made me enjoy him even more. Great job.👏

Great video and analysis of his playing. Thanks for your hard work!

Please please continue to accent your analysis with demonstrations on a guitar! As a player, it makes so much sense and underlines the points you make. Terrific work on an amazing talent. David Gilmour is my all time favourite player in this progressive rock genre. The last time Pink Floyd were in Vancouver BC in was lucky enough to have seats in the 10th row on the floor. We heard the show mainly through the stage monitors which was excellent sound, and I watched Gilmour almost exclusively. Cheers !

Fil, I got to hand it to you. This was a great lesson taught by you using David Gilmour as a vehicle for a master class in playing electric guitar. Many of the things you mentioned I wish my old semi-arthritic hands could do. I think you had as much fun watching as we did. It took three notes before your grin spread over your face showing the pearly whites. Gilmour has that “signature sound” every guitar player strives for. Rory Gallagher, Mark knoffler, Jimmy Page, Johnny Winter and few others were able to match their signature sound. You know in a few notes who is playing guitar. Billy Gibbons, Duane Allman and Derek Trucks are a couple more. I got to see this video when it came out, and inside I was just so overjoyed at Gilmour’s playing. Sadly, this may be very near the end of us seeing him live on tour, like so many of the other greats. Thanks again Fil for aging me on one of my guitar heroes from my misspent youth.

The Division Bell is a GREAT concept album about a relationship, my favorite Gilmore album!

David Gilmour, one of the great many musicians out there that plays with feeling. Love his tone his playing and his melodic way. So captivating to the ears, mind and soul. David's voice and his playing take you away for that moment. You can easily get lost in his playing ... A great analysis Fil and thank you for sharing.

Thanks for this. Your guitar breakdown is a perfect doorway to David Gilmore's playing.

Mad skillz,one of the best ever 😎🎸 Thank you Fil for the video & of course the best analysis on KZread 😆🤘

I love that concert so much! Watched it about 50 times.

So very tasteful and artistic...like watching a fine art painter...mesmerizing! The subtleties in his playing define his awesome sound. Truly how to create beautiful music! 🎸✌🏻🎼

Love David Gilmore. That clean tone sounds so cool in an arena. Nice pick demo on your end there. I’m a sucker for a solid Strat tone.

@swinetrek

4 жыл бұрын

It's Gilmour you idiot.

Your comments on where to finish in minor or major is so simple and helpful!

Proabally the best guitar player ever.. of course vocals are as well. Huge fan

Excellent analysis Fil....you could do multiple videos on him and I would never get bored. As an artist and a person, he is amazing. He's the only artist who has brought me to tears with his guitar, alone! You FEEL it! As a person who appreciates his fans, I love that he is uploading his work to both of his channels for us! He's even upgraded old videos to high def! This shows who he is as a person while others are banning! Meeting Polly was a beautiful match of souls and magic, with her writing some wonderful lyrics! Thank you, again and continue to do more PF and Gilmour! Maybe even a Guy Pratt, for those who thought that Roger was not replaceable!! Rock! ✌️

6:21 please show me the list of 13 people better than David!! Not possible

Found you while listening to Emmylou Harris as you went through her performing Tulsa Queen. I had a hunch you might have talked about this performance, so I searched for it. Great channel and very informative 👍

@wingsofpegasus

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Fil, Love your videos and glad you reviewed David Gilmour. I was lucky to be at his show at Radio City Music Hall on his 2016 tour. As a long time Floyd/Gilmour fan it was great to see him so close as Radio City has a 6000 seat capacity. I have seen him many times over the years at very large venues but I was close enough to see him work his magic on the fretboard. Yes, his voice cracked a few time but he did not miss a note on the Black Strat. I'm happy I got to see him one last time as I think his touring days are over.

Love The Davinator !! Lol plus YOU must be best teacher of ALL TIME !! INSPIRED beginner (@58yr)! Thx so much!

Pure mastery to the point where his playing is like a new language.

Love what you do 'mate . 👍 - how you explained major/minor, and how to finish ,is the most uncomplicated, direct explanation on KZread. Good work young man.

@wingsofpegasus

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Excellent Video 👍👍👍. Wonderful breakdown of David Gilmour's Playing! As you said it would take years to Teach the Technique of a player such as David Gilmour, but in the short time you had, excellent job👍. Take care ♥️🎸👍. Melbourne, Australia.

@wingsofpegasus

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

You are granted permission to pause midway as you did a fascinating job of widening our Brains... Respect!

I know the whole history of Sid and its a sad thing, but having said that we would not have Pink Floyd as we know and love it without David Gilmore. Yes David is one of a kind with vocal and guitar. I have studied Davids tech. And concluded that the way he plays is so natural to him it comes from his heart and soul.

You're talking about my all time favorite guitarist. I followed Pink Floyd since before David joined and was glad for the change. I was hooked. I'm an unashamed Floyd Junkie. Saw every P.F. tour (Gilmour also) of the US from 1968. Flew throughout the Western US to see them, often several venues. Our motto at Electronics Diversified was "We light everyone but Floyd" (they lit themselves). Truly a great group of lyricists, musicians and stage show artists. You are right in everything you talk about here. Live, David was outstanding - inventive and intelligent. Thanks again for your evaluation and narrative. Spot on.

Oh, I very much liked how you got more technical with the demo tonight, and really enjoyed your explanations of exactly how this artist produces his subtle sounds. Very cool stuff. You certainly left this audience wanting more!

What a beautiful episode and getting to enjoy your own playing to boot. Perfect ending to a long day before I get to bed and will most certainly have sweet dreams (and they are made of this). Thank you!

Love the video Fil! Sorry I haven't been around the past month. My old phone broke and had to get a new one. I about went crazy not being able to watch your reaction videos and live streams! 🤣 Missed you my friend! 🤘🤗🤗🤘 Love and greetings from central Pennsylvania! ❤

Your analysis is right up there with Rick Beato. Very insightful thank you.

He is one of the best guitarist around. Just appreciate him so much.

Fil, your work deserves a million views. Of course this thought crosses my mind every time I watch one of your videos.

@wingsofpegasus

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

The combination of David’s outstanding guitar playing his amazing voice is just entrancing! Truly in a league of his own Fil! Articulate, melodic and soulful! An Incredible musical genius! Outstanding Fil! Cheers Mario! 😀🤘👌

And that little upstroke @22:30... what sets it apart. The axe talks non stop. And agree, his varied attack leads to that. That little upstroke just gets me.

Amazing breakdown, love that you play it the same way as well, great for me who wants to learn it!

Fil, as a non-guitar player I do very much appreciate your guitar technical abilities and the way you use them to help me understand your analyses. Cheers!

@wingsofpegasus

4 жыл бұрын

No problem!

Before he auctioned off the legendary Black Strat I'm guessing. Thanks for this one. David has to be my absolute favourite guitarist. No other player can seem to elicit emotions from the listener. Perfection!

Nice coincidence. I've been watching and listening to the concert performances of "On the Turning Away" from the late 1980s lately. And as always, thanks for your wonderful analyses!

Always great to cover Gilmour. Thanks.

Hi Fil! I became a big fan of David Gilmour when I first heard Pink Floyd's PULSE production from 1994. One of the most musically balanced recordings I have ever heard. A real masterpiece. This song; "Coming back to life" - I got caught up in early on and have been surprised in these youtube times that it has not received so much attention - but now it is starting to come. Thanks!

Riveted and fascinated through the whole explanation. Thank you, Professor Fil!💖

Best song from the show. Could listen to it all day.

Great video, thanks. This is such a beautiful song. The intro always sends a shiver down my spine, and David's solos just reach in to my skull, then finds and plucks all the nerve endings, forcing me smile whether I want to or not. And when the music stops, you feel something is inside is missing. It's some kind of witchcraft! 😁

What a great musician. Thank you Fil for your awesome analysis! I will never get weary of getting my daily dose of you, never! You are soooooo gooood!😍😚💕👏🤗😗

@wingsofpegasus

4 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks!

5:44am good morning it's an echo but you sound great even with the delay. Great technique demonstration and never heard of this gentleman but respect and appreciate him when time I will look him up and learn Fil. Going out the door now be gone today and the entire weekend then class next week so, and I will comment next week on your live stream Tuesday. Have a good weekend. Amazing ,Mr. Gilmour Fil, you are the genius of guitar too.🤘Rock .....

I love that first smile you reacted with. Happens every time I hear David's first note ! Tone porn.

The best analysis of Gilmour‘s playing I‘ve ever seen. Well done! Thank you for this video.

David Gilmour's guitar playing here fills my heart with a kind of beautiful sweet melancholy. In a good way of course. How fascinating to think that he could get such a mysterious sound starting with basically the Major pentatonic shape of C with bending strings. Your explanation of picking techniques was very interesting for me as well. Hmmmm. I wonder if I should start playing more electric guitar again. Anyway, your analysis was amazing and interesting as always.

Excellent analysis. David is an inspiration. Division Bell is my favorite album of the moment.

Dave is an awesome musician. What I love about him is that he focuses more on playing with feel and creativity than he does on being "overly" technical. Dave can take the simplest scales and work magic with them. The guy just has the touch, and that is even better than technical ability.

Oh God, Fil. Thank you. Thank you so much. My favorite guitarist of all time, from my favorite band of all time. Perfect tone, every time. Keep up the good work.