Comfortably Strummed

It’s hard to imagine the world of progressive music without David Gilmour’s distinctive and accomplished playing. His soaring solos and sweeping soundscapes helped elevate Pink Floyd’s music, and led him to become one of the most instantly recognisable guitarists of the modern age. To celebrate the upcoming release of his fifth solo album, we asked 30 fellow musicians and collaborators to name their favourite Gilmour performances. Prepare to be surprised!

David West

“I think I’m quite lucky that – like ’em or not – my voice and my guitar playing are distinctive. They’re me and recognisably so, and that ties everything together,” observed David Gilmour in conversation with Prog in 2016. That somewhat modest assessment might be something of an understatement. While it may be wilfully provocative, and sure to irritate a certain irascible bass player, there’s a strong case to be made that David Gilmour’s guitar is the defining ingredient in the sound of Pink Floyd, an instantly identifiable signature that sets them apart from their peers. In terms of contributions, that’s not bad going for a musician who originally joined the band in the capacity of support guitarist to the ailing Syd Barrett. Gilmour’s influence on Floyd’s development is undeniable,…

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