This Wednesday, the 6th, David Gilmour, from Pink Floyd, turns 78
There are few guitarists who can use a Fender Stratocaster masterfully, producing a unique and crystalline sound that gives the listener the feeling of being in heaven – or hell. Among them are Jimi Hendrix,Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Buddy Guy, John Frusciante and obviously David Gilmourof pink Floydwho turns 78 this Wednesday, the 6th.
Responsible for the most transcendental, cosmic and unimaginable trips offered by pink Floyd, David Gilmour He displays skills considered almost extraterrestrial when he wields the guitar. There’s no denying that when he joined the band in 1967, he helped shape the band’s sound and future. pink Floydin addition to all the space rock and progressive rock that we know.
It is a fact that David GilmourHe is one of the best guitarists that England has given to the world – and the competition in the Land of the Queen has always been great. So, to celebrate the birthday of this spectacular musician, the website Far Out Magazinechose the ten best guitar solos performed by him in the pink Floyd. Check out:
10. “Another Brick In The Wall (Part 2)”
“Another Brick In The Wall (Part 2)”, from the album The Wall (1979), is probably the most famous song in the pink Floyd. Between the initial guitar riff and the striking chorus sung by a choir of children, the solo of David Gilmour easily stands out in this protest anthem.
9. “Let The Be More Light”
Although it is not one of the longest solos that Gilmour already done, the opening track of the album ASacerful of Secrets(1968) already showed how he was a serious musician, one of the best guitarists of his generation and who would take the pink Floyd to explore other dimensions far beyond psychedelia.
8. “Money”
Absolute album classic The Dark Side of The Moon (1973). “Money” has a swing based on the blues, different from the pink Floyd been doing and puts the band in their best form as an ensemble. The soil of Gilmourit is a true masterpiece.
7. “Have A Cigar”
Album withdrawal Wish You Were Here(1975), “Have a Cigar”, which features the legendary folk artist Roy Harper on vocals, he has one of the most beautiful solos of Gilmour. According to the website, if someone belittles you for your place in Guitar Hall of Famejust show this song and wait for the excuses to arrive.
6. “Dogs”
From the concept album Animals (1977), inspired by the novel Animal Revolutionin George Orwell“Dogs” focuses on the perversity of capitalism and Gilmour protests in the form of beautiful musical notes coming from his guitar during the more than 17 minutes of the track.
5. “Shine On You Crazy Diamonds”
“Shine On You Crazy Diamonds”, from the album Wish You Were Here (1975), is one of the best moments of the artist’s career. pink Floyd. The track works as a tribute to the band’s founder, Syd Barretton what Gilmour tells the story of the deceased genius through his guitar.
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