David Gilmour – Luck and Strange [CD]

Description

The brand-new album byDavidGilmour, Luck and Strange was recorded over five months in Brighton and London and isGilmours first album of new material in nine years. The record was produced byDavidand Charlie Andrew, best known for his work with ALT-J and Marika Hackman, with lyrics mostly written by Polly Samson,Gilmours co-writer for the past thirty years.

The album features eight new tracks along with a beautiful reworking of The Montgolfier Brothers Between Two Points,which sees RomanyGilmour, who performs backing vocals across the album, on vocals and harp.

Musicians contributing to the record include Guy Pratt & Tom Herbert on bass, Adam Betts, Steve Gadd and Steve DiStanislao on drums, Rob Gentry & Roger Eno on keyboards and the string and choral arrangements are by Will Gardner. The title track also features the late Pink Floyd keyboard player Richard Wright, recorded in 2007 during a Barn Jam atDavids house.

The albums cover image, photographed and designed by renowned artist Anton Corbijn, is inspired by lyrics written by CharlieGilmourfor the albums final song Scattered.

1 x CD – album +2 bonus tracks; Softpak and booklet with photography and design by Anton Corbijn

Tracklist:

1. Black Cat
2. Luck and Strange
3. The Pipers Call
4. A Single Spark
5. Vita Brevis
6. Between Two Points with Romany Gilmour
7. Dark and Velvet Nights
8. Sings
9. Scattered
10. Yes, I Have Ghosts
11. Luck and Strange (Original Barn Jam)

UPC: 198028046022
Label: Sony Legacy
Release Date: 9.6.24
Format: CD