David Gilmour and his best guitar solos: list, tracks, videos and facts
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There's a certain category guitaristsThey have many peculiarities that place them in a class of their own. They have many features that put them in a separate class. И David Gilmorethe mastermind behind the universal sound Pink FloydHe's one of those few guitarists who can play just one note and the listener can easily recognise that it's Gilmore! He is one of those few guitarists who can play just one note and the listener will easily recognise that it is Gilmour! His organic balance between minimalism and astronomical reverb theatre is just one of the endless reasons why he is one of the greatest guitar gurus of all time.
When he joined Pink Floyd in 1967The band had already released its debut album with then frontman and founder Sid Barrett. Sid and David were old school friends who often played together in their spare time. Alas, after the release of the second album, Barrett had already slipped into his madness, which eventually led to his dismissal... And it was Gilmour who took over his role, which later made him the heart of Floyd's wonderfully transcendent sound. Today, we've decided to pay tribute to the man by remembering some of his best work guitar solo.
"Echoes."
This song was the first real step towards Pink Floyd's eventual domination of the progressive rockand Gilmour's solo here is perhaps the most crystal clear vision of that future. Like a true guitar guru, David combines aggression and fluidity to create an atmospheric tone you're unlikely to hear from any other band....
As soon as the solo ends, we are confronted with a rather ominous guitar effect, which was the result of Gilmour accidentally connecting the cables of his wah-wah pedal: all those piercing sounds, similar to the cries of seagulls or whales, were achieved by switching the volume knobs. After this section ends, the tension only begins to rise: Gilmour enters with a few quick notes before exploding with an endless stream of harmonies! Finally, "Echoes." goes back to the main verse.
"Shine On You Crazy Diamond"
A classic, inspired by and addressed to. Sid Barrett. Even after his dismissal, the ex-frontman (or rather his enigmatic personality) continued to influence his erstwhile comrades... Remarkably, this is also the longest recording in the band's arsenal, lasting a little over a 26 minutes!
Gilmore is creating gloomy atmosphere at the beginning with its beautiful bluesy tones, and then gradually turns the suite into a bittersweet farewell to a tormented genius. And yes: just because it was written for Syd doesn't mean it can't speak on a universal level....
"Dogs."
Pink Floyd concept album from 1977 "Animals." - one of their greatest. This record was inspired by the story George Orwell's "Animal Farm."where Roger Waters used animals as a symbol of different layers of social classes. If we are talking about dogs - here the allegory refers to the ruthless upper class of capitalism.
The song, which lasts 17 minutes, is a compelling story in itself. But Gilmore's guitar solos, especially his second in the middle section, are the highlights.
"Comfortably Numb"
If you want to feel an army of goosebumps running down your back, then. "Comfortably Numb" will help you realise what you want! This is without a doubt Gilmour's greatest solo, and one of the most legendary and instantly recognisable tunes of all time Pink Floydwhich was the crown jewel of "The Wall" album.
Sounds incredibly great. But to be honest, a lot of fans are more into live versionperformed by the band in concert in the mid-90s.
Well - Gilmour is the genius king of improvisations, so we won't argue with the majority (and, by the way, we offer to enjoy this version as well).
"Time."
This song contains one of Gilmour's most famous solos of all time.
That sounds forcefully and shrillyas befits a well-trained artist with something to prove.
"Have a Cigar."
This song is one of the most remarkable in the band's repertoire. And not only because of the sumptuous solo....
Loyal fans must have noticed that in the "Have a Cigar." we're not hearing the vocals of Roger Waters or David Gilmore. And it is. It's taken over Roy Harperwho happened to be recording with the band in the same studio. The Floyd's had some performance difficulties and Harper was called in to help.
"Money."
This is probably Floyd's most depressing song, and pretty much sums up life in general. But it also sounds incredibly beautiful, and it's mostly due to the guitar solo. The way he emphasises every note, and the way he chooses the right passages, proves that you can tell a story and impress as a guitarist without playing a million notes a second!
We're sure that after our selection today, you'll have the urge to re-listen Floyd recordsas this man is a genius with a charming signature style. And lastly, three more tracks on which David Gilmore sparkles especially bright! Enjoy listening to it.
