i should have gone to see both David Gilmour shows in Oakland. No doubt, I am having the best night ever! I really can’t believe I will have this privilege to see half of the Pink Floyd members. Eventhough i was probably the only person watching the show alone, i did have a freaking good time!!
i am so so glad that the keyboard is played by Richard Wright, and he sangs many songs tonight as well. Echoes, oh my god, I can’t believe they played this song with the most spectacular light effect. When I almost burst into tears during the show, they played Arnold Layne!! Ah, they can totally read my mind huh? it was such a fun song and Richard Wright did a great great job in singing…of course, it made me think of Syd Barret.
So they started out with Speak To Me/Breathe/Time/Breathe Reprise. And then back to the tracks in On The Island..I really like Smile and Take A Breath, it is just so my type, haha. In between tracks from the new album, David played Dominoes with acoustic guitar. David Gilmour also played the sax and banjo! What a surprise! But it was funny to see him carried the sax as if it were guitar
The second half of the show…Shine On You Like Crazy Diamond! I was thrill when I heard it, it is definitely one of my favorite of all time! (of course, there are many more ) And then it was Mr Wright showtime-Wearing the inside out. The floydian next to me kindly lended the binocular to me, so I could see how Richard Wright beautifully played the keyboard and how amazing when David Gilmour playing the guitar! Even the mistakes he made are still AWESOME! His hand and figure movement are so unique, I swear I never see anybody play like that and stand like that.
Here comes the surprise, FAT OLD SUN! GOSH, it was very nicely done especially the ending. And the single yellow laser light from the stage was floating around the theater, it was so beautiful and this song ended with one of the highlight tonight, the laser light show was just magnificent!
Then, then then…Coming Back To Life! My favorite favorite song! (ok, equally favorite with many more) It was so moving and I enjoyed it much better than the CD. David’s voice sounds even smoother in live, very bright and very very powerful. When I almost can feel my tears in my eyes, here comes Arnold Layne, sung by Mr Wright! Very nice!
Finally, the last song..Echoes! I am wordless, I can’t think of any word to describe how great it was presented on stage. It totally took my breath away! And … of course nobody want to leave right after this song. The all time favorite Wish You Were Here and Comfortably Numb were the encores. Everyone in the theater sang together, and the green laser light! Gosh, it was the same one as they used in Wembley! I am definitely the happiest person!!
OK, now i am back home and my eyes are tired, probably because of all the laser lights?! but even i am going to be blind is worth the experience! I can’t wait for another tour…whoever, whenever, as long as i can make it, i won’t miss it!!
"Pink Floyd reunited. Pigs Have Flown." i hope that day will come again!!