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2 days ago · Recorded over five months in Brighton and London, this is Gilmour’s first album of new material in nine years. The record was produced by Gilmour and Charlie Andrew, best known for his work with ALT-J and Marika Hackman; with lyrics mostly by Polly Samson, Gilmour’s wife and co-writer for the past 30 years. Prizes courtesy of Sony/Legacy.
1 day ago · The bulk of the lyrics were written by Gilmour's wife, author Polly Samson. Luck and Strange was produced by Gilmour and Charlie Andrew, engineered by Matt Glasbey and Damon Iddins, mixed by Matt Glasbey, Gilmour, and Charlie Andrew, and mastered by Dick Beetham.
5 days ago · The interplay between Polly Samson’s lyrics and Gilmour’s guitar playing creates a magical connection. The way they complement each other speaks to a bond that goes beyond mere collaboration—it’s as if their hearts and minds are in perfect sync. Gilmour’s guitar is weeping through his playing, adding layers of meaning to every note.
3 days ago · Perhaps the brief lull is all part of the ‘journey’ because everything changes with Coming Back To Life, prefaced by a dedication to his wife, “the most brilliant lyricist ever” Polly Samson. We’ve now hit the most personal section of the night – after Gilmour’s rock bottom during the 1980s, the rebirth.
5 days ago · In the end, the album ends in a big way when the bonus track “Luck and Strange – original Barn Jam” arrives. A fourteen-minute epic overflowing with magical moments, it is a song that could go on for days. With this Gilmour shows his goal is not to smack you over the noggin, but to slowly and firmly draw you into his reality.
2 days ago · Het merendeel van de songteksten van het album is geschreven door David’s echtgenote Polly Samson, de afgelopen dertig jaar de co-schrijver en medewerker van Gilmour. Samson zegt over de lyrische thema’s die in ‘Luck And Strange’ aan bod komen: “Het is geschreven vanuit het perspectief van ouder zijn; sterfte is de constante.”.
3 days ago · Go to this location for complete tour information.. Gilmour celebrated his third solo #1 album in the UK with Luck And Strange, reports Official Charts.. The Pink Floyd guitarist, singer and songwriter’s fifth studio collection, Luck And Strange, was recorded over five months in Brighton and London and is Gilmour’s first album of new material in nine years.
