The HAUNTING Solo That "Slipped out" of His PARTS-caster 

You will note that what gives the Gilmore solo its gravitas, and majesty, along with that intense gut-level emotion is the steady, almost slow pacing, none of the note sequences are rushed or sped up, this is like a majestic vessel sailing over the horizon, speed is completely unimportant, David is a master of articulate statements perfectly placed in the flow of the music: I had to get that out, thank you.

Let's face it guys, we've all got our own personal favourites, but almost everything Mr Gilmour does is bloody brilliant!

He's a masterful musician, but when he plays his most iconic solos, it's like his spirit takes over, and guides his hands. Pure feeling. It moves the soul.

Gilmore is an absolute master. His sense of melody and timing are unmatched.

I love how Gilmour does the call and response. That gap between phrases is like a pause in a conversation where both people are carefully listening to one another ... never talking over each other.

Dave is a living legend. His solos are timeless. Really expanded my mind when I discovered him.

Gilmour is a master! His note selection and his feel are insane. No flash, just all the good stuff right from the soul.

I spoke with Alan Parains about this solo when it was recorded. He said they knew immediately thst they were making a part of history. He said he remembered how expensive the notes were, and how wisely they were spent. Imagine being there for the inception of this piece of work.

Good God man.. You're playing a lesson and it's giving me goose bumps and chills. You amaze me...

The thing I've noticed about Comfortably Numb is the first solo is uplifting and happy, like childhood, and the second final solo is so desperately haunting, like the reckoning of getting old. It really ties into the entire theme of the song. It doesn't hurt the solos to be surrounded by one of the greatest songs of all time.

I love it. But my favourite of Gilmour's has always been the "Time" solo. That's what first tipped me off to how incredible this man is.

Tim,I didn’t think anyone could demystify this solo. When Floyd played Nashville at Vanderbilt stadium,you could hear this solo about 2 miles away fading in and out with the wind! Additionally, David has a bit of mythology surrounding him. I’ve heard some stories! In this solo, I love how he takes his time using space to build a sonic masterpiece. He made some history for himself with this one. Splendid work Sir! Thanks

I love to watch Tim play guitar, especially the smile he gets when the great stuff is going down.

Few players can tap into those emotions the way David Gilmour does. My favorite tones of his have always been Animals, so sharp and powerful. He played a Tele on Dogs and Sheep. I also love how he can do really creative clean sounds, his rhythm parts are often overlooked imo.

Hi just found your channel. Wow where have I been. Comfortably Numb is my soul song. Even the title was me 10 years ok when I was critically ill. So much medication comfortably numb. Unfortunately my health took my guitar ability with it, with the brain tumours and strokes. I have recently managed to listen to the song without a breakdown. I just can play for toffee. Muscle memory gone, years of playing gone, but memories of playing still exists. I have finally plucked up the courage to relearn guitar. You my friend are my new teacher. Your reproduction of the solo is unbelievable on point. Far better than even when I could play. This song is my soul, it’s my heart beat. It’s Gilmour at his finest. It has passion, flare, excitement and drama. You my friend played that like the man himself with all the emotion that makes this song arguably one of the best ever solos ever period. Thank you for the content and lesson and the juicy tip bits. Tim thank you, and I hope my journey leads me to obtain a small fraction of your talent and majestic playing, I will be again a happy man. 🤞🤘🏻👍🏻

Been a music lover for over 60 years now and Gilmour's solo is still the only one that can move me. And I've probably heard a thousand times. The timing is majestic. The transitions even better. Pure genius.

Gilmour feels every note to the fullest. Beautifully brilliant expression.

It is without a doubt the greatest solo in rock history. There is no argument about it.

Lol I get asked often ..aren’t you sick of listening to Floyd or Gilmore. I just turn it up .. 👊🏻👌🏻🔥🔥

Tim Pierce: One of the more ethical and honest guitar mavens on TubeYou.

never get tired of seeing/hearing you play, my friend. you always come on looking like you couldn't be happier, just playing guitar.

I would love to see a concert with Tim, with a 20 meter high screen showing only Tim's smile when he relishes in each single note he plays. Such an aura of positivity - each second of your life with THIS is a celebration. Cherish every moment.

Absolutely amazing. What this man does not know about playing the guitar is not worth knowing. So amazingly informative as well as playing a piece so damned well it could have been the original. Thank you so very much for this fascinating guitar demonstration and also the information you gave us about guitars, wonderful!

Couldn't agree more! I have listened to this solo hundreds of times and it literally raises the hairs on my head EVERY time. What other music (or anything really) can you say that about? Actually, now that I've read the commen by Sean Baines, the Time solo has a very similar effect on me. Thanks Tim, you rule!

Tim is one hell of a player !! …. And plays all the cool stuff and stuff of his own ! …. Great inspiration

Killer video, Tim. Very thorough breakdown. Enough can't be said about DG or this song. Absolutely one of the (IMO) most beautiful guitar performances ever caught on record. Thanks again 🤘

Tim! I can only play a dozen chords but love watching your videos. Thank you so much for making them! Keep doing what you do!

This is a fun and fabulous tim pierce session full of reverence for david gilmour!! Thank you!

Tim you absolutely are my favorite guitar player, teacher and educational musician by far. Thanks so much for this piece.

I love the first solo.. but the second is cosmic brilliance.. I’m 71 & been playing for 50 odd years & I’m in tears listening to him play.. Dave is my favourite guitarist & the second solo is the best I’ve ever heard.

The way he played off Rick Wright was incredible. Rick laying down the canvas David used to create his masterpieces

Some of the most compelling parts are the gaps or silences between which bring on an anxious feeling of anticipation, promoting emotional intensity, timing of when to play a note AND when to leave one out is everything, what a great summary and your playing is awesome 👌 😮

Tim. Love your channel. This is without a doubt the best most melodic and moving guitar solo of all time. I have had the opportunity to see and hear David and Pink Floyd in person. Mind changing experience.

That solo is a perfect example of what can happen when you take the time to love every note and let every note have its say. It's all about being in no rush.

What a great lesson and commentary. Well done, Tim, very well done! Thank you.

So many try to emulate DG's tone and feel, but Tim is one of very, very few who actually succeed. For me, my favourite solo is 'High Hopes' from 'Bell'. As for Tim's comments about pauses, playing slowly and breaking solos into 'broken phrases' are all equally applicable to the playing of Peter Green in his early days.

excellent work Tim. Thanks for the content!

Love this guitar solo from Gilmore. Classic.

My road band did this song for years. Gilmour is probably my biggest influence, and i tried hard to do him justice.

Great playing Tim, as always! And very informative video. Thank you!

The chord structure is incredibly important, as it gives single notes space to develop and resolve. Never forget to to properly compose the music that you intend on soloing over.

Your knowledge is unbelievable....your playing is totally awesome.God bless you ❤❤❤

Tim, I have to say - you are an amazing player. We all work hard to be as good as we can, but some of us have the innate ability to be musical, whether playing one note per bar, or 80. You, sir, are one of those, that make beautiful music seem easy. Thankyou. Your playing always gives me pleasure.

Hi Tim. I'm almost 70 years young. My guitar playing ihas been stuck in the 70's as well. I would like you to know that I feel that you are one of nicest guitar players that I've watched/heard in my life. You get a great sound out of anything that you play. Eric Clapton is the only player that gets that tone no matter what he plays. So, I watch all of your videos. There's no sense in me paying for your classes. I've settled for what I can do but I truly wanted to tell you how good a guitarist Ithat you are and to thank you again for all the videos that you bmake.

No one can replicate David’s solo’s. He plays them different every time…

I love Gilmour solos and tone... it's just magical. Listening to you play that was so nice. Blasted it out on my studio monitors. I have seen so many pieces of musical history hanging fancy free in a hard rock restaurant. It's tragic.

I really like your videos - your insights and knowledge and the way that you share them are very refreshing. TY!

You are amazing. Everything is so smooth.

I absolutely love this solo too, his style is very distinctively him. I've always liked the hauntingly beautiful solo on time as my personal fav. It was was the lead I wanted to mimic in tone and feel more than any other. His mastery of using time and compression based pedals along with his phrasing and dramatic timing is what makes him so unique imho

1) All Along the Watchtower 2) Time 3) Ten Years Gone

This song is the mastery that is Gilmore! And Tim you bring it all back home! the song is pretty simple but it’s the tone and feeling that’s incredible he gets kind of a glassy metallic sound just that’s incredible for it’s time. Thx for for this one tim great episode!

watching and listening to your playing is always a great joy.

Great to see the Hiwatt in use. I have 2 and people are always astounded when they hear these things.....

To me, this is the best solo on the best album by the best guitarist in the best band that's ever existed. There's just nothing else that's even close to it.

Without a doubt, the solos on this song are my favorites, from the very first moment I heard the song. That has endured to this day. A masterpiece!

Live at Gdansk, David's solo on Comfortably Numb, extended version, THE BEST EVER!

Nice video Tim. The solos from Dogs are the pinnacle of Rock guitar for me. The aggression and emotion he wrings out of the 2 fuzz solos always leave me astounded and completely drained...... Amazing stuff.

If you switch out the tone pot nearest the jack for a push/pull pot with the switch in the pot connecting the bridge pickup permanently on, position 4 of the 5 way switch will give all 3 pickups together and position 5 (normally neck only) will be neck + bridge. A cool mod because it's invisible and with the knob down it's a regular Strat.

New to your channel as someone who is about 9 months into this journey, i just want you to know this is the most informing video i have herd on gear. Your amazing on the guitar as well

When I say him play this in LA during the wall tour I broke down crying. It's freakin' magic.

Time is my favorite as well. His work on Animals is underrated to some degree I think. He may not fall in the outright virtuoso class, but he IS THE Virtuoso of Fills in my opinion. Funny I was working on Have a Cigar when this popped up. Always great stuff Tim, thanks!

I always preferred the second solo, to be honest. I tend towards minor sounds I guess, and I guess they're both epic, one major, one minor, but if you're playing that outro solo it's so easy to get lost and absorbed in it. Majestic AF!!!

Amazing playing. Can’t wait to share with my little musician! Thanks

-- _Such a pleasure to listen. Thank you _*_Tim Pierce!_*

This solo is so melodic it can be sung, I think that is what many like about it.

I've always been jealous of the chord progression under that second solo. Instantly epic. 😄

That was amazing, great playing and lots of techy detail, we love it!

Thank you. Boy does that song bring back memories. Comfortably numb has always been One of the Best songs for me. The song touches your soul.

Gilmour played with patience and made sure you could sing the lines. Amazing.

Just another example of how speed is not greatness. The way people make you feel is greatness and Gilmore is always been my most favorite guitarist of all time

So excited to hear a shoutout for Xotic. I have tried several of their Tele models and they are exquisite. Definitely a bucket list guitar purchase.

...and once again Tim, you are spot on with your insights. Your enthusiasm is infectious as well.

Thanks Tim for all that you share with us. DG and Pink Floyd have an amazing history. DG solos seem to speak in an amazing different way. Love DG and seem to never get to produce his great feel and timing. Great Job. Keep the videos coming.

I play bass. Every note with a Gilmour tone, for me, is a solo. 🙏 You nailed the tone and the notes there, dear Tim! 😉 Personally, I liked the red strat with EMG’s he used in the late ‘80’s the most. Great playing & tone there, Tim. Love to have it for a ringtone on my iPhone, for my alarm in the morning, so I can wake up with a smile... 😄 I love Xotic too! Been using their Bass RC Booster as an always on for almost twenty years. I’ve got six or seven of them (V1 & V2), but I’ve been using my first one still: they just won’t break, 🤣.

I saw them live when they did they’re opening US tour of Dark Side in Madison Wis. I was 17, they performed in Quad Stereo. Unbelievable! Been a Gilmore fan before 73 and ever since. Living legend and one of the greatest!

I love seeing the look of sheer joy on Tim's place when he plays.

What God wants has one of my favorite songs no one has heard. Becks licks on it are among my favorites he ever did, the rhythm, it just rocks all three parts. that is so crazy you were in it. Good job btw, I just got a letter from snowy white actually. So glad I got a hold of him!

Gilmour and those two solos are the reason I picked up a guitar. Love what you did with it too. 🤘🏻

someone told me you had a youtube channel so here i am and you have not disappointed!! thank you for sharing this is the first video of yours i've seen... i will watch the past ones and what ever comes next :)

His solo on the song Coming Back to Life is phenomenal. One of the best. ✌️👍.

There’s a concert where Tim Renwick plays parts along with Gilmour and it’s just an amazing combo of styles.

The solo from comfortably numb is the best solo of all time. I believed that when I first heard it and only years later hearing experts seem to agree makes it so. 😀

Wonderful lesson thanks Tim

Great video and one of my favorite solos for sure and I never get tired of playing it.

So happy to see Charlie Chandler get a mention! He’s been an absolute legend and I’m so grateful for all his skills and awesome staff he has onboard.

Great job Tim. A quick nod to the keys strings downward arpeggios, and slight brass resonant comps in the background of this solo - they counter the sustained guitar notes, and add to the feeling of ‘flying’ - if you listen closely on the studio recording. Subtle but important nuance. Cheers

Thank you for another great video, Tim! You are the most knowledgeable and experienced great player on RU-vid!

it's on my top 5 list and has been for 30 years.... emotion filled / phrasing amazing. Great playing and story

The outro solo tone on record is so mysterious. I haven’t heard anyone get close. It’s magic.

Brilliantly done.. spot on..

this song and the solos.. they are evocative ...mystical.. organically arising. impossibly slow..ethereal .. brilliant. it makes you forget all about technique and shredding. it just is

Always a pleasure to hear & watch your videos Tim! I'm like....a....just soaking all the knowledge in! The stories....To many more videos to come! Cheers from Slovenia

I've played this solo a million times. And Money and Time. Dave Gilmour and Peter Frampton were my earliest influences. Its interesting in todays shreddy world that people have to learn how to slow it down and put some feel into it. I can't shred for shit now but i can pull this stuff out all day. Hooray for me !!

Nice work and rendition, and thanks for the interesting info and lesson!

It's definitely my favourite solo - ever. Nicely played :)

My favorite Gilmour solo is from "Shine On You Crazy Diamond".

One of the greatest, I will agree. Frank Zappa has some amazing solos & "Watermelon In Easter Hay" is a complete guitar filled gem.

You're amazing! Thanks for doing this.

Thanks much for this trip down memory lane ! I am always amazed that every piece of outstanding music in the last 100 years seems to be from my teenage years through my 30's .... Youngns always shocked if I get them to listen to my music & they then agree ..... Nothing present era , comes close ! Rock On ! Nick , NavyBlueSmoke , LST-1195

Really love this video, Tim. David is, to me, one of the best at his phrasing during a solo. I’m personally of the opinion that he was a frustrated saxophonist; all of his solos would be brilliant on a sax as well. Cheers!