David Gilmour The Piper's Call - Is it any good?
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I feel Gilmour goes more and more his own way, he has found his foundation in life!! So to me it's very personal and honest, i feel the heart behind the performance! The Voice is David!
He's been entertaining us for 55 years. If he chooses to do tuba and triangle duets now, that would be fine with me. I'd listen.
@@grahambentley4442 Yes your right!
He is like a part of our lifes in many ways!
I love the way the song builds and the opens wide at "the promise of eternal youth, the spoils of fame, a carpe diem attitude " Very much looking forward to the September release
Anything DG will never be bad.
I happily agree 100%!
the last minute and a half of the song is perfect to me
Just got tickets for his concert at the Hollywood Bowl on October 30th. Saw Floyd in 1987
The acoustic guitar at the beggining is beautiful and I loved the Les Paul with P90's.
Melodies are good.. Lyrics even better... I say it's a good song!
Oh... and his daughter doing the backing vocals .... beautiful!
It’s so full of his emotion and heart.
I think at this point you're either in for what Gilmour does with his solo efforts or you aren't. I don't suspect this will be a wild departure from his sound on any of his last two albums, and I imagine the lyrical content being done with Polly means that will also likely be similar.
I doubt it'll enter the rotation as much as some of his other stuff, but I'm glad the man is out there making more music.
I just heard The Piper's Call. Listened to it a couple of times and going to listen to it again and again. I think it is a well created piece of music and very interesting lyrically.
Whatever this album will end up being, we shouldn’t have too high expectations. Gilmour at this point is only doing music that he likes, and that he wants to make. Don’t go into this album expecting something on par with Pink Floyd. That is not what he is trying to do. Personally, I think that Rattle That Lock is his best solo album. Faces of Stone and In Any Tongue are absolutely amazing songs. So far I love The Pipers Call and it makes me excited for the new album. But as I have learned from his previous album, every song could sound completely different from each other. This guy is my musical hero, and he completely obliterates any popular musician of the last 2 decades in my opinion.
I feel that many Gilmour solo songs channel the pre-Dark Side Floyd and I'm fine with that as that is my favorite era. He's my musical hero as well. I put On An Island as my top album of the 21st Century so far. I have to say that I love this new song.
I agree with everything you said..is & will always be my guitar hero.Been playing for over 3 decades now because of him & I enjoyed Rattle that lock especially In any tongue & Love the opening 5 A.M & Faces of Stone so I know everyone has their own opinion and that’s fine but I am happy with what I heard and can’t wait for my vinyl & couple weeks before my birthday so 🤘🎸🤘
"Faces of Stone" - Gilmour's personal "Mother". I just like every song from the first two solo albums without exception. The last two albums spread a strange basic atmosphere that is somehow fascinating, but in no way makes me comfortable. Except maybe in the car, on the country road, which perhaps serves as a balancing pole for me. Edit: Saw Gilmour live for the first time in 1984.
I think that's accurate
I completely agree. Too many fans are still expecting everything he does to sound like Pink Floyd and that’s just not what he wants to be doing anymore. Personally, I loved both On an Island and Rattle That Lock and every time I hear The Piper’s Call, I like it more and more. I love how it builds, the layers of the ukulele, to the classical guitar, to the lap steel, capped off with the Les Paul solo. I also like the production. It is different to anything David’s done before but that’s what I like about it. The man is almost 80 and still exploring new ideas and new directions. It’s fantastic! I think we’re in for a real treat come September!
Lyrics are better than a lot of the modern stuff
I am certainly grateful that David Gilmour is still creating new music for all of us to hear. I have to admit in reading that producer, Charlie Andrews, questioned in certain instances "why does there need to be a guitar solo there" ?, left me wondering if we would hear the David Gilmour we know and love. In my opinion, The Piper's Call does not disappoint and leads me to believe that we will continue to be fortunate listeners of the creations of David Gilmour on this new album. The lyrical contribution of Polly Samson is, as always, a wonderful marriage of the written word and melody. I completely agree, Bjorn, the chorus is elevating and the guitar tone on the outro solo is raw and present. Can't wait to dig in to the full album. Like @ClassicRockSolo states- the song, in the context of the full album, will likely only add strength to it.
One of my first thoughts hearing the new Gilmour song was: "What's Gilmourish gonna think?"
Been perusing the website ever since I stumbled upon my dad's CD of Division Bell and fell in love with everything Floyd and Gilmour's simply beautiful playing. Whilst I never picked up guitar playing myself (although I did play a bit of bass) I've always been fascinated by how Gilmour builds his sound. From his love of effects and fuzzboxes to those ear blisteringly loud Hiwatt amps. Oh and rotating speakers. That detail always sounded so wild to me.
Pollys cautionary lyrics of truth and Davids music/melody helps bring it home for me.😎👍👍
Another one I can whistle/play on my guitar... m all day long😁👍👍
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So excited! Thanks Bjørn! ✌️😌🎸
Hard to define a single release without hearing the story of the album.
It’s definitely a grower.
Not really, you hear the tone of the song and it sets the tone for the album. Gilmour lost his touch. Hopefully this is his final album. Hes too old to make any good music anymore
He had great work pre 2010, but he started slacking when he released Rattle that lock. This new albums gonna be worse, Right now David is ruining his legacy
@@TehDubster Come on, he has only released one album since 2010, so how is that ruining his legacy? Rattle That Lock wasn't as good as On An Island but it was still good. The new song channels the sound that he had on On An Island in many ways. His solo material has a lot of that pre-Dark Side Floyd sound. In no way is he ruining his legacy, not in the least.
@@TehDubster I prefer Roger's solo work over David's but holy shit the pretentiousness of "fans" when it comes to artists releasing stuff simply for the enjoyment of indulging in a creative project that they want to do. Nothing is being ruined, the man is nearly 80 for god's sake. Be grateful he's still kicking and putting out something new even if every song isn't Comfortably Numb over and over. I say the same thing to the overreacting crybabies who think Roger's DSOTM "ruined" the original album.
@@rft2001 You're entitled to your opinion. There's no floyd sound in his music anymore really.
Gilmour's solo work has always felt pretty solid to me and a lot of that comes from him just doing what he enjoys. More importantly. He is willing to Let his music age alongside him. He isn't trying to recapture his time in Pink Floyd or just maintain what the consumer expects of him. He isn't trying to just be a jukebox of his prior hits. He is older and his music reflects that in a honest, endearing way.
As far as this track goes. I quite like it. I can't wait to hear the rest of the album.
I absolutely love it and hope it's like his earlier material. Im pre ordering on vinyl regardless.
I can relate to most of your comments. Interestingly enough, I really enjoyed the different melodies on this song. I love the dynamic and how incredibly powerful the chorus was. Then the surprise solo. If you’ll recall on Rattle That Lock, there existed tracks that contained no solos. I had an idea those tunes represented absents. Absent the beloved Rick Wright and it was Dave’ way of saying, “I’m figuring it out”. I loved On an Island and Rattle that Lock. So I have every expectation that Luck and Strange will not disappoint.
Good stuff! I love Gilmour’s solo work, the high standard he maintains and his willingness to still try different sounds and include many musicians in his elaborate arrangements!
Fabulous summarry. ❤👍🏼🎸
I agree, Bjorn, about Rattle, and it looks that this may be an improvement. I'm guessing it's been produced as a studio album only rather than tour material. But it's great to hear new material. 😊
I loved his new song and looking forward to getting the album ❤
Yep the chorus is excellent and love the solo. I really like the song. Can't wait to hear more.
I agree with your take. It’s much different than a lot of his solo work. The production is nice. I noticed the drums seem to have a more forward placement in the mix. I like the many different guitar textures throughout the song. And that solo….very nice!
Quite a fair review 👏 thank you.
I absolutely LOVE IT… ❤❤❤ it’s a great song all around, video is awesome too… shows what a perfectionist David is with his music!
I feel like he winged it. Does not move me. And David is my favorite guitar player of all time.
Im really really excited to see what the rest of the album sounds like! And of course if he's going to be touring. Do we know if he will Bjorn?! Thanks for the content!
On a side note, i dont think these days we tend to think of David's current music compositions as Floyd'esque sounds, i feel that he's been on his own path for a very long time.
I expect that he will tour along similar lines to his 2016-17 outing. Last week, Guy Pratt on instagram posted a photo of his new pedal board with a caption that said something to the effect of, “this baby’s going to get a lot of work over the next year “. And Nick’s band only has dates set for June so I think that was a pretty good clue. Also, if you’re David, why release a song in April but not the album until September? Because you want to build excitement while you’re rehearsing for the tour. That’s the best reason I can think of.
A typical epic studio work, i like the beginnig and the last part.
Hope there will be even some more “easier” pieces .
Anyway, welcome David !
I love this song. One of the best he has done for ages. It combines the style of division bell with those great guitar tunes at trhe end that remind me a lot of syd. So not only the title seemed to refer to Mr. Pink Floyd. 🙂
I was hooked first listen, and that doesn't usually happen for me. So I'm hyped.
I listened to it for the first time just this last weekend. And many times since. I love it. I'm happy for all of those involved. I am interested to know what that old slide guitar was. Bjørn, can you tell us? I love the solo at the end, and the hard ending as well. Cheers and thank you!
Me too! Even it got interesting harmonies, starts sounding like the myxolidian scale then the root note changes from major to minor on the chorus, then starts to get more power and that Solo is amazing cause mixes the pentatonic scale with some blues notes and 6ths, the final brings you that feeling as “hey this stopped suddenly but looks like much more is coming”. Master piece!
For me, the answer to this question is: 1. it’s David Gilmour, and 2. Steve Gadd is playing drums. My wife has this saying about James Taylor, “I’d listen to him reading the telephone directory”. Well I feel the same about David Gilmour. 🎸🍾❤️
I'll be honest, I haven't been excited at all about anything David has done for quite a long time. But, after hearing your review I'll definitely have to check the new tune out. I had no idea he'd released it :)
I hear elements from the album Rattle That Lock. Maybe that's a new direction in terms of composition, but I also can't help wondering if some of this material will be leftover tracks from Rattle That Lock, with a smattering of new material thrown in. I love Gilmour's music, and ultimately I don't care which time frame the tracks were recorded in, but when he auctioned off his guitar collection, I (perhaps incorrectly) assumed that he was done. I didn't really expect a new album from him at all. This is a pleasant surprise.
He should have stopped after Rattle that lock. That album was dogshit except for "In any tongue"
@@TehDubster What an over-reaction. Maybe to you it is terrible, but it isn't a bad album to me. Not one of his best but not nearly like you are describing. This song is absolutely groovy so I'm happy that Dave's still going.
Lovely song, sounds like something from Floyd circa 68-70, slightly psychedelic at times.
I liked it first listen, and it’s growing. I thought he’d do another verse or chorus too. But I can handle it. I’m saying now, even if I must go to Europe, I will see him on tour. Yes, as someone noted, it builds .. that is unusual I think. Nice.
Why the hate for rattle that lock, it was an awesome album ❤
I don’t hate it. I don’t like much of the material.
Thank you.
The song is fantastic, very fresh and forward looking, the beats pattern reminds of "coming back to life". Just 1 complaint, the Guitar solo despite being so good is somewhere lost in the mix, but that's alright, given that the overall song is so good. David Gilmour is the undisputed Guitar God
I like the song very much as a whole. The chorus is beautiful, and I also find the arrangements amazing.
I like it. It's Gilmore stretching out. If he wanted to explore yodeling, I'd give it a chance and at least have a listen.
Where I think the song suffers somewhat is in the lyrics. They seem laboured and strained. I'm squarely in the school of less is more when it comes to impactful communication.
...something Waters could learn from...(ahem)...
I'm particularly looking forward to his collaboration with Romany.
Something tells me to keep an eye on her and see where her career goes.
Every musician has a journey and where that takes each one of us is not always for everyone else, more and more I feel it’s important to that it means something to the writer, unfortunately there are so few “popular” artists who satisfy themselves before anyone else
agree. I also didn't care for Rattle That Lock, but really love this track so far. Fantastic.
Yes! It is! It's kind of a new sound for him and I find that very exciting. That's my opinion, at least.
Very interesting what you said. You mentioned the 60s and yeah I already had to go back to the album "More". Quite reminiscent. It even shares the same high pitched screams. So nice!
And yeah, I got the same goosebumps ☺️ He really nailed it in the chorus section, in every department. It makes it definite an earworm ☺️ "The promise of eternal youth..." 🎶🎵 And I really like the effect he used when introducing the electric guitar. It's like a... worked up tremolo? So nice the first one. And the synths... with the absence of Richard Wright (if he was that of an influence on the direction of that sounds in Gilmour's solo albums)... gave this song a new style indeed. It reminded me of the sound of the band "Air". Very nice!
What should I try to cop the tone from the Rickenbacker Electro lap steel? I have a 60s Supro with a similar (but not identical) kind of pickup. Maybe I can get that close...
With Gilmour's solo work I have the same feelings as with Knopfler's solo work. They just enjoy making their music leaving behind prior stages of their careers. Davis voice and guitar are amazing for someone who is 78 I think. The song is fully enjoyable and if a short tour comes out we must be delightful and fast to grab a ticket 😃
Great song and liking much the new direction ! Not easy for the almost 80 year old to still explore new sounds, respect. Looking fwd to hear the whole album.
Hi Bjorn, little off topic question: which is that head on the top of the Reeves Custom 50?
Loved it! Much better than his latest work. I completely skipped Rattle that lock, maybe I'll give it a chance in the future but the main song, I didn't like it. This song bring me joy and expectations.
The song grows on a person pretty quickly.
Nice review. I've really enjoyed Gilmour's solo work and I totally get his wish to, as he says, 'move-on' (presumably from Floyd/Water's et al) which for a man of his age and fame is a remarkable and noteworthy trait! Bring it on!
I get Barrett era Floyd with some Santana vibes, and the guitar tones are reminiscent of the WYWH era to my ear. I dig it. Definitely excited and optimistic. I hope he does do more of that folky, psychedelic thing on this record.
Yeah man, me too. That pastoral acid folk (or folk psych) sound from 1969 to 1972 is my favorite Floyd.
I've said in other reviews, his guitar is reminiscent of the More/Obscured by Clouds era of Floyd. Some hints of his first solo album as well. Jury's out on how the whole album will sound. Hopefully we'll get some more teasers without spoiling the release with too much being put out there.
I am reminded of Bowie's last album when I listen to it.
I find that "The Piper's Call" is very fresh. A bit of a surprise for David. It still has the typical Gilmour parts, the guitar solo. The solo is modest I think, certainly, compared with earlier solos. It is not type a song that you would expect from a man this age.
Roger Keith Barrett continues to inspire long after he was left behind in ‘67.
Have you noticed that there is a reference “you piper” in both shine on you crazy diamond and Pipers call.?
I personally was hoping for something different. Which he did, and it works really well. I must say that I've been really enjoying listening to this one. And indeed some Division Bell vibes on this one. Certainly Poles Apart comes to mind for me soundscape wise. (But that's probably just me hehehe)
I was very surprised about what you said about "Rattle that Lock" 😯 I really enjoyed it... as I always do with everything he does. Well there's some that I like more than others but, for example, Rattle did throw "On an Island" into oblivion, for me. I have to cross with some music from "On an Island" to remind myself to go into addiction again and play it ☺️ Even if I could reduce Rattle to just one song, I could: that monumental "In any Tongue". That's so over the charts to me, just like "Comfortably Numb-level". But that's just my opinion...
Now I'm curious to find your opinion about "Rattle that Lock" ☺️ Let's go...
I pretty much share your sentiments. There`s something new, but at the same time it reminds me of both "Take a Breath" (On An Island) and "Coming Back to Life" (Division Bell). It builds. That`s part of it`s success, and I have to say like many others; "- love the chorus and the guitar solo!" There`s a lot going on, but it`s subtle; -an artist in total control of his medium. There are Bryan Ferryesque tam-tams at the beginning. Its lovable, especially together with the video. Let`s hope the other songs on the new album are just as good as this, and not mellow fillers; - a rock album that flows. Like some other here, I don`t think the last album "Rattle That Lock" deserves much praise; -comfort music for the broken hearted.
I have one huge question about david. How does he keep his guitar in tune on sorrow intro and other songs were he uses the bar on regular strat?
A good set up and fresh strings.
I heard one of the songs was with Richard Wright just before he died
It usually takes me a few listens to appreciate new music, and I've only heard the new track once so far. Initial thoughts were that it was "ok". I'm just glad that he's still making music at nearly 80 years old. There will be some who complain that it's not like his old stuff, or it's not as good, and that's fair enough for them to think that. If he's happy making this sort of music now, I think he's earned the right to make whatever the hell he wants.
BTW, I liked RTL. Took me a few listens to that one too, but it definitely grew on me. Except his move into the jazz scene. When I saw his concert in the Royal Albert Hall in 2015, I think many others felt the same - the toilet was pretty busy during that track! But I really liked Faces of Stone and In Any Tongue.
Piper's call is a Gilmours album, although we would like to be pinkfloydish, it isn't. Finnally is Gilmours enjoying playing more than 6 guitars, playing in an empty cathedral rather simulating an rare reverb, simple drums that are guiding all the song and when you are thinking where the solo is ... pammm there is a wonderfull but simple playing with a espectacular ending. He´s 82 years young ... he´s really a legacy, andyes there is a sneak peak of a black strat ... ie everithing, the subtle things that are saying outloud, it's me the new one, but still the old one. FAN TAS TIC! ...imho Greetings to all!
I'd say that it is very Floydian. It channels a lot of the sound of the PF sound from 69 to 72, which is my favorite PF era. I don't want him to revisit the post 73 Pink Floyd sound.
heh. I listened to Rattle that Lock once. only once. I didn’t even know he had something new, I’ll have to give it a listen.
ok, I listened. the jam was incredible and it would be a perfect vehicle for a long jam, but the lyrics are dross.
Gilmour's first album was awesome but he's at his best when he translates strong concepts into his powerful guitar playing. The anger of Shine On, Have a Cigar and the whole of Animals, The Final Cut and The Wall are without equal. Everything else he does is so-so topped with sublime guitar.
Couldn't have said it better myself, including your underwhelmed assessment of Rattle That Lock - with the exception of A Boat Lies Waiting, which rips my heart out and stomps on it every time. Given his age and the glacial pace at which he produces his art, I wouldn't be surprised if this is his last release of new material (though I want to be wrong about that!), and if so, I hope he rows off into the sunset on a high note. This song resonated with me on first listen, so I have.....not going to say the obvious thing.....raised expectations.
I like it!! It's David "Cruising" ...Cruising music. Early Pink Floyd was a "Sonic Experience" with all sorts of experimental s interwoven. Although this song in my opinion is not one of his greatest..I do like it and he has incorporated a little of those sonic moments into the back ground. Of course the solo is laid back, cruising, & unmistakably David Gilmour. ( I was of course waiting for something out of the box here) However, it fits with the overall theme of the song. I've played it quite a few times, the more you play it, the more you like it. Looking forward to the album!! 😎✅
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Still got the goosebumps on hearing the end solo. Overall a great listen, but I didn’t get any echoes of Syd Barrett here, as you obviously do, apart from the mention of Piper in the title. Good review though.
I like sublime
That describes Pink Floyd to a tee ok I'll listen now
yes it is good
Very mellow track and fitting for a man of his age. I particularly liked the arrangement and the use of several guitars and even a ukulele to start the song. I don’t think he’ll be going the Floyd route on the new album.
I admit it has grown on me- but I didn't like it at first, which has been my feeling about much of his solo work over the years. And the reason for that is entirely my fault. I set expectations on him in a way I don't think I do with others. So when I come to meet him at the work he's doing and wants to do, I do tend to fall in love with it. I'm looking forward to the album and hope he goes on tour. I finally have both money and live back in civilization :P
Are you the guitarist from airbag?
Yes
It’s a continuation of things from TDB and Rattle that lock.
I agree with you. The last albums have been not good at all. He's playing to his strengths here with this song. Love it.
Gilmour's been an obsessed Beach Boys fan all his life and it showed very often, even in early Floyd material. Vocal harmonies, song structures, songwriting, very BB influenced. Every time I hear these sickly sweet, mellow, middle of the road folky songs, I get the feeling he's trying to write his best attempt at Beach Boys album he could never really write. Yet, Sisyphus keeps trying, rolls that rock up a hill..
I sometimes think he`s an Eagles fan too.
I liked the classical guitar parts and it's fitting for a personal piece like this. But I cant help but feel sad that there was NO BLACK STRAT in it ... the les paul took a bit getting used to.
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Jepp!
This has got to be my favorite David gilmour song
Why would you say the track is short? It certainly isn't at 5:14.
Yes, the verse section is weird and not very easy to enjoy, and he increasingly has a habit of over-emphasising the lyrics (which really annoys me). However, the chorus was a pleasant surprise. On the whole, the song was a solid 3/5 or even a 3.5/5 for me.
Nice to hear an honest critical review, instead of all the mindless worship comments.
I think the new single is very much in the same vein as the Rattle That Lock album, which was more of a departure from what Floyd fans would expect - I think it's time for you to give it another listen! Contrast Gilmour's decision to bring in a co-producer that doesn't want him to make more of the same, with Waters being persuaded to let Nigel Godrich make "his version" of a Pink Floyd album, and then dismissing it as "throwaway songs." David was very much in quiet family mode when he made On An Island, surrounded by toddlers that are now adults who are actively influencing and contributing to his current work.
I am no expert but to me this song is reminiscent of the Pink Floyd of the 70s. I was pulled to imagine some long groovy Wright parts into it.
At 52 im still too young to enjoy his last few albums.
Its davids style. Play a solo we want it he knows we want it
Love the Floyd albums ''Meddle'' through to ''Animals'' and quite like a lot of his solo stuff up to ''Rattle that Lock'' but I am seriously underwhelmed by this offering. It is pedestrian, with no real dynamic changes. Yes Dave plays as well as he always does, but it all seems so safe and unadventurous. His voice seems tired and the lyrics (Polly is no Waters) are like a watered down retread of previous songs (''Lost for Words'' for instance) voicing the same disillusionment but without the venom and it ultimately just falls flat.
Hope the rest of the album is a bit different / better.
I love the new direction of the new song, it is different. It takes a lot of courage to branch out and go a new way at the ripe old age of 78. Most artists keep doing the same old stuff in their advanced years, an angry former PF member comes to mind.
I agree completely! I would go as far as to say this might be the best song of his entire solo catalogue. It sounded new and refreshing.
We have fans upset that something sounds nothing like Floyd, and fans upset when something sounds too much like Floyd. Can't please anyone.
Ser nesten litt ut som et black metal album cover...
I enjoyed it. Still miss Rogers Water’s lyrics though. Not as much of a fan of Polly’s.
The line "steer clear of the snakes" had me curious why David didn't steer clear of Polly Samson. I mean, if that line is directed at Roger, no matter how tough, controlling and brutal Roger was in early days, his concepts and his ideas brought the other three members fame and truckloads of money. They didn't have any of those ideas, Roger had them. Yet it is Roger who is always blamed for everything and never gets a thanks from anybody. It's certainly convenient for other parties involved to make him the scapegoat and the villain.
I have a bootleg somewhere from the Pulse era where Gilmour says something like "Thanks to Roger, even if he doesn't want to hear it." I think he's been pretty clear about how they were a team and that at a certain point the relationship fell apart.
@@DavidDyte1969 Yes, and that was 30 years ago, Pulse. Today it's different. David hides under Polly's dress while she harasses Roger on social media. And David gladly approves like a henpecked sponge of a submissive, complacent husband. Things have catastrophically worsened since Pulse, beyond repair. During Pulse days they even invited Roger to participate and play as a band. This won't happen today, not even a theoretical chance of seeing the two together. I'm sure David still knows inside Roger's vision and direction in the 70's was vital. Yet here we are, "Yoko" has totally subdued her "John"..
Everything that he records doesn't have to sound like Pink Floyd. He is done with that portion of his life. On to the next thing.
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Yep, it sure is...
"a new direction" is that what you call it? that's being very kind to David... "production that is un-Floyd" is spot on. dryish sound that is made for an engineer's pleasure, not a listener.... i thought the song was square, monotonously slow, musically simple, no glue, and just boring.... i'm as big a fan as anyone but this song is well below expectations.
The only interesting thing on that song is the guitar solo at the end.
David's guitar work is amazing as always, and the production is superb, but Poly's lyrics are typically bland and unmemorable. So, Pink Floyd this is not, and I suspect this is deliberate on David's part. The only song with lyrics on his recent solo albums that stood out for me was Sorrow. His first solo album was superb, and I think the simpler production on his debut solo album brings his voice and guitar to the forefront. But of course I've pre-ordered the new album off Amazon. And of course I'd see him play live in a heartbeat. So I'm happy for the new music. I just won't pay too much attention to the lyrics. Here's hoping for a couple of instrumental tracks!
The voice is great, but the guitar sound is a departure from his much more signature sound. As you said, very un-Floyd.