first time hearing David Gilmour - On An Island (Reaction!!) 

The lyrics were principally written by Gilmour's wife, writer Polly Samson. On an Island is the third solo studio album by Pink Floyd member David Gilmour. Much of the album was recorded in Gilmour's private studio aboard his houseboat Astoria. Peace out. Peace out.

You know you are a God when you have Davis Crosby and Graham Nash as your backup singers.

Crosby and Nash from the band Crosby, Stills, Nash and then Neil Young joined. Gilmore is and always will be next level for me and for many others. Genius level guitar playing. The way he can get his guitars to convey emotion has always been incredible. For me, whenever I work out, it’s got to be jazz. It just puts my mind at ease. Great reaction to this song Polo.

One of my favorites from Solo Gilmore, add in Crosby & Nash, and it's even better. Thanks, Polo.

The combined talent on that stage was amazing.A true musical moment in time.

This is likely my favorite song off this album. As always, David paints a picture with his music. I have a feeling of warmth and family when I hear this. Polly, his wife, has written/co-written most of the lyrics for the past 25-30 years. I love that David Crosby and Graham Nash lent their harmonies to this song. David’s voice is still strong after all these years-pretty amazing!

I had the great fortune to be at that concert in London’s Royal Albert Hall. It was an amazing night. The musicians on stage are all just amazing. Not only do you have two thirds of the legendary group Crosby stills and Nash on stage, but you also have Rick Wright from pink Floyd on keyboards, Phil Manzanera from Roxy Music on guitar, Guy Pratt on bass who has worked with Pink Floyd, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Gary Moore, The Smiths, Roxy Music, Iggy Pop, Tom Jones, and many many others. Then we have Jon Carin on keyboards, who has worked with Pink Floyd, Brian Ferry, Kate Bush, The Who, Roger Waters and many more. And Steve DiStanislao on drums, who has toured with David Crosby, and Don Felder (ex the eagles). It really is testament to how respected David Gilmour is, that he was able to put together a whole tour with those musicians, not just a single night. And it was a long musty date tour taking in some of the most iconic venues across Europe.

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It is great to see 3 prominent performers from the 1960s performing together decades later. David Crosby & Graham Nash (Crosby, Stills, and Nash) were masters at harmonizing.

David Gilmour is the G.O.A.T. when it comes to guitar playing. Just love him. Thanks Polo.

As a guitarist I have always been in awe of David's ability to convey feeling through slow solos. And the bending of the string is a mastery I am struggling to think of anybody close to his ability.

David Crosby and Graham Nash from Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young (CSNY) Ya Neil Young

I love watching David Crosby watch David Gilmour play in this video.

Dude! David effing Gilmore! You are about to leave Earth 💜

David Crosby and Graham Nash on backing vocals. Brilliant.

Oh shit! That’s Crosby and Nash. Wow. I guess I missed that show. Damn.

Yeah having David Crosby and Graham Nash as your backup singers doesn't hurt!

Dude, you got two members of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. Those guys were monster famous before Gilmore was ever on the music scene. Never knew they collaborated on anything like this.

David Gilmour.RAISE MY RENT. That song is a whole other level. Heard it for the first time last month and I was blown away.

Good grief. "The twins" happen to be the now late David Cosby and Graham Nash from Crosby, Sills, Nash & Young!! Im kind of shocked that so many "reactors" don't even look into the most basic background on what they're reacting to! It makes people appear ignorant and unprepared for what they say they're doing. Just my opinion. I like to know that somebody is putting the time in to educate themselves if they're calling themselves reactors. Otherwise its basically just like somebody hearing a song on the radio & saying they like it (or dont).

David is amazing, Murder has a epic fretless bass solo. Cruise is another great song . Thank you Polo

The “twins” are David Crosby and Graham Nash, from legendary folk rock group Crosby, Stills & Nash. Yeah, they sound good for a reason. 😂

Theres No Way Out Of Here is a single from a solo album of Davids. Its well worth listen.

I've been captivated by Floyd/David Gilmour music for 45+ years now, and I can honestly say that this is my favorite album of all, whether as a group or solo. Yeah, it's that good. In addition to the tremendous songwriting and elite level musicianship throughout, there's an overriding sense of a man who has come to terms with his place in this world yet is very much at peace with his life and has a great appreciation for all the blessings therein. Do yourself a favor and listen to this entire album, preferably on or near a body of water on a beautiful day, perhaps enjoying an adult beverage or two ;-)

I remember when this record came out. I listened to it all through spring break.

Polo, I subscribed. How do I message you. Reactions/requests and what not. Thanks

You'll soon need a Pink Floyd playlist and then you'll have to move this into it. Trust me.

Dude, doing deep dives on bands like Tool & Pink Floyd is anything but crazy!! Looking forward to more Pink Floyd, you won't be disappointed!! And we'll enjoy the ride!!

Hi. You asked in a previous reaction, "High Hopes", whether there was any instrument which David Gilmour can't play. Well from this same concert at the Royal Albert Hall in London I give you "Red Sky At Night" featuring David on Sax. Truly beautiful, David seems to have his own unique sound on any instrument he chooses to pick up. Also well worth watching from this concert "Remember that Night" is the version of "Comfortably Numb" featuring David Bowie where Bowie, like all great artists, truly makes the song his own. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-HiliWUh9jZ0.html

Haha. Sir, you have been fully caught by the Gilmore spell. Congrats.

edit your title to Gilmour

Crosby and Nash are icons themselves and now they have to realize they experienced GREATNESS ha ha

Gilmour is a musical world unto himself.

@0:27 Part II lol. Great workout tunes for "Weirdo's". James Brown: 1981 Live at North Sea Jazz Netherlands (my homecountry, but nevermind) Cheers! 😉Complete James brown 1981 concert: includes "Kool & The Gang - Celebration" James and his brand new bag..entering stage @34:30 though enjoy! My favourite part Unleash the beast from @42:55 Old school, but not..."Everybody feel good?..Hit Me!" Enjoy Complete concert: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-m-Oq54jFAAs.html

Any song from the Division Bell is peak Gilmour. His solos on Poles Apart, Marooned, Great Day for Freedom… You’ve done High Hopes which was the best way to close out Pink Floyd imaginable.

You should check out Child in Time, by Deep Purple. It’s a live recording from 1970…..you will be impressed with the whole band, but the vocals are amazing!

On an Island was a great album. Love the reaction! A couple more Pink Floyd songs to add to your list: Sorrow, live Pulse tour and On the Turning Away remastered. Both songs are incredible and David delivers with solos that will blow your mind!!Thanks for the great work!

There's a video of this whole concert, "David Gilmour, Live in Gdansk" that is just phenomenal. I think you can watch the whole thing here on RU-vid. * edit the Live at Gdansk Concert is not the same show as this. It's without the Crosby and Nash backup but it's a wonderful show.

FYI the other solo guitar player is Phil Manzanera from the band Roxy Music which is an amazing band you should give a listen to.

Man the amount of comments misspelling David’s name because the reactor misspelled it is funny 😂

Cool reaction mate, the 2 'back up' singers are also legends. Please check out Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young especially if you like Simon and Garfunkel. Crosby and Nash also part of The Birds and The Hollies respectively. Probably lots of predictive spelling errors going by the amount of people who can't spell GILMOUR in the comments section lol

When I am in the gym, I listen to Anthrax… or shout out to Biohazard, I haven’t been in the gym in a while. I mean, unless you’re Neo from the Matrix, you must be on a whole different level to listen to slow music.

I'm so happy and impressed that you did this song!! The whole album is incredible but somehow doesn't seem to be really well known, except by the true fans 😊

I'm one of those strange guys who doesn't listen to any type of music or podcasts while working out with weights at the gym - it's simply a complete distraction and I can't focus properly or keep any type of mind/muscle connection during the exercise while listening to music! I also don't carry my cell phone on me and gawk at it between sets! Trust me, your life won't come to an end if you put your phone down for an hour and actually focus on your workout... ;-)

I liked his song 'The A Breath' off of this same solo album. Also footage from his 'live In Gdansk concert...

When I exercise or workout I mainly listen to Christian music but lately after losing my earbuds I've haven't listened to any music but I just focus or count

This whole album is like a battle of wine….the older David Gilmour. It just keeps getting.

Bumping Mics with Jeff Ross and Dave Atell

I'm a big Pink Floyd fan, but I have never been hooked by Dave's solo music.

He and his wife’s lyrics paint an amazing picture! And Dave’s solos paint another (always fitting) picture!

Be sure to check out David Gilmour - A Great Day For Freedom (Live In Gdansk). It's famous. A great concert where the band is accompanied by a Polish symphony orchestra and there is an absolutely brilliant guitar solo here too. You will be thrilled!

Often, I listen to Eartha Kitt when I work out, and I was managing a 24 Fitness club and always listened to music when I lifted.

David’s wife wrote most of the lyrics.

Pink Floyd has like 16 releases. David didn't join the band until their 2nd release.

Babymetal😂❤ all the way for work out😊

Very good song, like many others that David Gilmore has come out with. Thank you for the video reaction to this song

Uptempo rock for me, particularly for weight lifting. Prog rock (Yes, Pink Floyd, Genesis) for distance running. This song would make a playlist for running-contemplative and flowing.

Amazing song. I’ve been listening to that album since it came out. This song and The Blue are on my sleep list every single night.

The guitar David's playing in this song is the black strat that he sold in 2019 at an auction for charity! He sold 120 of his guitars and amassed a sum of 23 million for charity and that one black strat sold for just under 4 million dollars which was the record at the time! Also it doesn't hurt when your backup singers are from a group who have sold over 70 million albums themselves!! That group is Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. Here you have David Crosby and Graham Nash! A group known for their incredible harmonies!

Love to see you discover British greats from 40 odd years ago- Mark Knopfler, Eric Clapton, David Gilmore. Brian May ...

For Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. Almost Cut My Hair, Deja Vu and Wooden Ships are all incredible. Ohio and Woodstock too.

You’re kidding right? Crosby & Nash of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young? Do yourself a favor and watch Woodstock from 1969.

Love Dave Gilmour so much. My dad was an animator on a lot of Pink Floyd's stuff in the 70s (Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, The Wall). Mum never really loved Pink Floyd though (despite having otherwise great musical taste) until she watched this concert and particularly song. She literally turned to me with a "OK, I was wrong, that was brilliant" look on her face, like I hadn't just seen her spend an hour totally enraptured.

Polo, you gotta check out Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. The 2 back up singers are David Crosby and Graham Nash.

David Crosby and graham Nash from Crosby Stills and Nash.

Look for a group under the name of "Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young", this armonies are Crosby & Nash, from that group!!

Yeah check out Crosby and Nash - Carry on ..... Also check out Deja vu.

Crosby and Nash are legends in their own right. Listen to some Crosby Nash and Young! Or Crosby Stills and Nash.

Ok -- I am suggesting ... and recommending ... the studio version. This is a nice version, no doubt. But the studio version packs a heavier punch.

His wife Polly Sampson writes the lyrics, and she also wrote the lyrics to the last Pink Floyd album without credit.

"The Twins"! Haha bro,... that's David Crosby and Graham Nash from the band "Crosby, Stills, Nash and, (sometimes), Young", (Neil Young), all legends in their own right. One of the best, maybe THE best, Acoustic Rock band from the 1970s. They were in the same type genre as "Simon and Garfunkel", James Taylor, "America" and many others too, it used to be called "Acoustic Rock". All great singers that harmonized beautifully, CSNY and "Simon and Garfunkel" were the Giants of Acoustic Rock back in the day!

David Crosby and Graham Nash did this concert with David Gilmour. Also at that same concert, they did one of Crosby, Stills, and Nash's songs with David Gilmour. The video is probably too short for a reaction, but the harmony was very awesome! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-U-Y0SMitMpk.htmlsi=L03LECl4OPPXlCin

You want a playlist...? Just play the whole On An Island album. In my opinion, it is perfection as far as David Gilmour's output is concerned.

Great gig this one, but for my money, the Live in Gdańsk gig was better. Better production, better sound, better playing. And, the track before it, Castellorizon, segues beautifully into On An Island, it’s well worth hearing them together…

I listen to all genres. Depends on my mood Hard rock , like Deep purple, Operatic heavy metal like Nightwish. Santana or world music(usually african).

Those twins as you call them, are David Crosby and Steven Stills. Yes, that's right. Look up that band.

I recommend Kyuss Gardenia. Tuned down, super groove. You won't be disappointed

You should check out David Gilmour live at Pompeii doing the Floyd song "Run Like Hell".

The first solo is one of the few of Gilmour's where I prefer the studio version. Splitting it with the other guitarist, Phil Manzanera, ruined the flow of it, IMO. Regardless, an amazing concert. They had a one-time showing in movie theaters with a separate live jam at the end, which was the last recorded performance of Pink Floyd keyboardist Richard Wright. It was a wonderful experience.

David like Pink Floyd music is better at a sit down vibe with no outside distraction. That's why in the past they didn't get a lot of radio play, Must people that listen to the radio are looking for music that you just hear as they are out and about( 4 beat music) not LISTEN to. Check Dave on his concert tour "Live at Pompeii" " In any Tongue" " in the Blue". his final paying of "comfortably numb".

My favorite live version of this song is definitely " Live at Gadansk" from somewhere around 2010 with full orchestra. It was light years better than this version. He was possessed that night.

My word!!! My first time hearing this one as well. Saw Nash n Crosby standing there, and knew the harmonies would be off the scale... but damn. I'm bout to listen again!

You might want to have a listen to Silver sun by MOE. It’s got a part that is very Pink Floydish and overall very nice.

Side note…His wife bought that guitar sling for his birthday, and was previously owned by Jimi Hendrix

'the twins" are david cosby and I believe Nash from cosby stills, nash and young. surprised to see them there

Going hit like regardless, but I'm not super-enthused for this one... can't help feeling there's a point where mellow becomes mushy. I know they're all iconic musicians, it's just me.

Is Gilmour the greatest technical guitarist ever? No. Does he have an unmistakable soul wrenching sound to his guitatr work the same way BB King and Stevie Ray Vaughn do? Yes Absolutely and is the main reason i love Pink Floyd The Wall so much.

There's a reason Paul McCartney hired David Gilmour to play in ''No more Lonely nights''

David's guitar playing has such emotional depth!

Polo you know that guitar strap he's wearing with the xxx on it his wife Polly bought that for David it used to be Jimi Hendrixs strap.its on the right guitarist neck huh Jimi looking down proudly

Later songs after the split with Roger Waters he David wrote but before the split Roger Waters was the the mainspring for songwriting and texts,,

That's David Crosby & Grahem Nash singing harmony.

When I workout, I put my noise-cancelling earbuds in and listen to nothing. If the gym is busy/loud, I listen to white noise to further drown out the distractions.

After the 1994 Pink Floyd album 'The Division bell' and massive tour... David Gilmour had come to a consensus w/ (the late) Rick Wright and Nick Mason that Pink Floyd should come to rest... There was no official announcement that Pink Floyd was over; fans waited for a new album or tour, but nothing happened by 2000... former bassist Roger Waters was back on tour playing Floyd songs in concert. David Gilmour had released 2 solo albums (self-titled in 1978... and 'About face' in 1984) and neither were commercial hits at the time... Gilmour announced plans to reunite Pink Floyd in 1986 - he felt that he was too old to "restart his career". Pink Floyd reunited w/ Roger Waters to play their final show for charity in 2005 - the Live 8 concert. After a long absence, David Gilmour announced his 3rd solo album 'On an island' in 2006 using the same musicians on Floyd's 'The Division bell' album (Floyd keyboardist Rick Wright also contributed and played in his live band) and wife Polly Ann Samson contributed the lyrics... the album was a success (#1 in the UK, #6 in the US charts) and the tour was a huge success as well... Gilmour released a live album 'Live in Gdansk' in 2008... it would be the last live recordings w/ Rick Wright (who passed away in 2008). Gilmour returned w/ a 4th solo album 'Rattle that lock' in 2015, and it was different from Pink Floyd's somber style... Gilmour launched another massive tour in support of the album and released 'Live at Pompeii' in2017 (Where Pink Floyd had filmed a set in 1972)

Not sure if you've done it yet but "on the turning away" Live from Delicate Sound of Thunder is amazing the Solo is top notch

Hey man, I love your videos. Even the ones of the songs I love that you cant even get through, I love your honesty. Much love from the UK. Keep doing what you do.

I liked a lot the gym questions. For me, its impossible to not listen music. Its almost a need, if i dont play music, its like if my body doesnt have the energy for exercise or as if I would suffocate on the treadmill. Music give me focus. I hear a lot of weird stuff, but also I have my basic gym playlist. Like you said: if I love what I’m hearing, it gives me energy.

Best workout music: "The Very Best of War"--all 34 songs.

Love your channel; but it's GILMOUR. 😁