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THE REVIEW
Imagine yourself alone, with the woman you love, on a deserted island. You are there watching the sea, or rather the deep blue, and you think? You think about the good times spent together, and then memories resurface.
"Do you remember that night?"
That's how "On An Island" begins, the song that gave the title to the latest album by David Gilmour, guitar and voice of Pink Floyd. The CD starts with a beautiful song that serves as a prelude to what follows. Costellorizon is instrumental, but it says more than many other songs. It starts with what sounds like the noise of a ship departing, and various sounds begin to intersect, including a guitar riff and a trumpet sound, ending with the spectacular (though brief) guitar solo.
Immediately after, we hear the beginning of "On An Island", which draws the listener into a calm as if they were on a deserted island. From here, David Gilmour describes what it’s like to live as he did, with his wife, in the countryside, somewhat in the shadows for about ten years, but who returns with this album that is something more.
It is the return of David Gilmour to the world rock scene.
After this splendid song, other scenes alternate, which we could relate to the singer's current life and his idea of the island and the surrounding sea (the blue). In the album, there are also some instrumental pieces in addition to "Castellorizon", such as "Red Sky At Night" and "Then I Close My Eyes", which serve as a frame for the whole album.
Generally speaking, it can certainly be said that Gilmour did not want to return (at least for now) to the psychedelia of Pink Floyd, but rather to a calm album, that describes his state of mind, entirely written and produced by him.
"On An Island" was released in Italy and in the UK on March 6, 2006, and won two platinum discs and eight gold discs.
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David Gilmour's 'On an Island' invites listeners into a serene musical experience inspired by solitude and reflection. The album blends instrumental pieces with calm, lyrical songs that evoke personal and peaceful imagery. Gilmour’s guitar work and thoughtful production mark his return to the rock scene with a mature, introspective sound. Praised for its beauty, the album won multiple platinum and gold discs upon release.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
David Gilmour
David Gilmour is an English singer, songwriter and guitarist, best known for his work with Pink Floyd and for a solo career often evaluated in relation to the band’s legacy.19 Reviews
Other reviews
By Torre Ste
The anticipation is truly high, but Gilmour seems used to it and delivers an album filled with compositions of the highest quality.
It is obvious that a Gilmour without Waters (and vice versa) is not able to compose a better work than the entire discography of one of the most important groups in music history.
By Vinsex
Pink Floyd is greater than the sum of its parts, and 'the voice and the guitar' represents just a limb of that fabulous creature.
An self-commemorative album, which has disappointed me quite a bit, but which I hope (though I doubt it) to re-evaluate over time.
By tiziocaio1
The intro entrusted to "Castellorizon" is in full Pink Floyd style, a worthy opening to show us that things are serious.
Again "Then I Close my Eyes" recommended during makeout sessions.
By Ginger Drummer
Class is like fine wine, the older it gets, the more crystalline it becomes.
A wonderful, intense, emotional album, a true pearl of rare beauty and craftsmanship packaged by that genius sir David Gilmour.
By iside
The first track starts slow, slow, feels a bit like an old Pink Floyd hit, slips away without leaving a trace.
Hell, it sounds like an old Pink Floyd song.
