Brain Damage

Sun, 22 May 2011

Show #170, Release date: 22. May, 2011

In keeping with the tradition of featuring a Wall gig for every city I've seen it in, as promised, here's the big show from London. This was my ninth time seeing The Wall and by far the most special. It was the night David Gilmour returned the favor to Roger. As things would have it, Nick Mason was also there and joined in. The surviving members of Pink Floyd, reunited on stage for the first time since Live8. It was amazing! Roger and the band sounded tight and the sound is incredable! I had an excellent location to record from and I'm pleased to present it to you.

Live at the O2 Arena, London, U.K., 12. May 2011. With Special guests... David Gilmour and Nick Mason!

A huge special thanks to Jeff (aka Ravingandrooling) for lending me his recording gear. Photo taken from my seat with an iPhone3Gs. Section B3, Row A, Seat 50

Direct download: BD170_-_floydpodcast_-_5-22-11.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 8:52 PM

Comments[32]

Superb sounding show. Great job.Can't wait to see it in Sydney next Feb.
posted by: Kevin Weir on 2011-07-22 05:18:01
@ribincant.... was falsch?
posted by: Doc on 2011-07-05 22:59:38
Ich denke, dass Sie den Fehler zulassen. Es ich kann beweisen. Schreiben Sie mir in PM.
posted by: ribincant on 2011-07-05 19:39:41
Hi,

Thanks for this wonderful recording, it is great to hear the whole 'Gilmour' show. What's even better is the quality, which is superb and there aren't any annoying idiots close by shouting and screaming as you often hear on boot's. Once again, many thanks and keep up the good work.

Cheers, Kevan.
posted by: Kevan on 2011-06-13 15:02:28
Funny thing is that that Quebec performance has few songs from Radio KAOS. In fact, it doesn't even include The Tide is Turning(!).
posted by: Brian on 2011-06-10 07:52:42
Doc,
Have you seen this?
A bootleg video of Radio KAOS live in Quebec, 1987. It's of surprisingly good quality. 12 parts on youtube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuK0CtXPrbo&feature=related
posted by: Brian on 2011-06-08 05:55:54
EXCELLENT SOUND! THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!! SALUDOS DESDE ARGENTINA!
posted by: CristianZappa on 2011-06-06 07:47:07
Floyd history, captured. So fantastic you were there with Si and the bunch. Can't wait to listen to this a bit later tonight.
posted by: Zoyd on 2011-06-03 17:30:40
Hey Doc! Can't get over how good this recording is! I'm loving it, su-bloody-perb! CALL TO ALL BRAIN DAMAGE LISTENERS: If you really, really dig this recording please consider donating to the Doc (button on the right). I'd be happy to pay $30 for this recording alone! Obviously it's here free for your listening pleasure but the podcast as a whole is an expensive hobby. I know the Doc and I know he ploughs any donations back into the costs so please consider donating if you havn't before, THANKS.
posted by: BarryBURBs on 2011-06-02 16:53:45
great, it was incredible !!
BERCY PARIS 05 31 2011
posted by: bonojh on 2011-06-01 18:20:36
Wow. This is exactly what as I was hoping for since the moment I heard the news about the O2. Twitter seemed to buzzing with news and Polly Samson too tweeted about polishing David's mandolin, haha. Anyway, great podcast and great recording!
posted by: Upa on 2011-06-01 18:03:52
Hi Doc, Thanks for another great recording! I've enjoyed many of your excellent shows in the last 12 months. I was hoping to meet you guys at the london gigs, but unfortunately we were pushed for time.
I intend to record the Manchester 28 June gig, with some high quality equipment, and if we are successful i wish to send you the wav files. Would you please e-mail me back doc, so we can discuss this more. Thanks.
posted by: Anthony Metcalfe on 2011-05-30 23:36:17
Thanks Guys... there seems to be a slight issue with comments getting through to me. If you do not see your comment, please try again. Be sure to leave an email and name.

@Dean.... Tha tune is a sample from "Echoes". I lifted it from David Gilmour's "Remember That Night" DVD

posted by: Doc on 2011-05-30 11:43:35
Doc, thanks for another great show! I was wondering, what is the tune that plays during your breaks now? I like it, it sounds rather ominous.
posted by: Dean on 2011-05-30 07:04:06
Yes......Great recording indeed..... and what a show !!!!!!!1 took it from Y ofcourse....Thanks for all the work you put in this.....

Greetings fromm Uden (Holland)

posted by: Frog on 2011-05-29 05:19:06
An awesome recording from the master. It's just about flawless, man. And coming from the Doctor himself...

It's like having Wolfgang Puck cut your steak for you. Or Tommy Hilfigger hand sew your jeans. It's that good.

How you could keep quiet during the whole show, let alone upon Mr. Gilmour's appearance, is beyond me. Thanks for putting us in your seat for this amazing show.
posted by: scalzmoney on 2011-05-27 14:56:28
Hey Doc.. It was great to finally ( briefly ) meet you at the Pilot on Sunday the 15th, got a nice photo with you me & my brother Nick.. I'll get him to email it across to you.. & the gig in the evening was of course amazing, even if we were 3 days out with our Gilmour calculations..!
Many thanks for the Podcast ( & doing the recording ) as well, will be giving it a listen later..!
Chris.
posted by: Chris Hardie on 2011-05-26 17:56:53
the 15th is the show I had tickets for but I could not go in the end. Had the tickets for 10 months. totally gutted, last chance will be Manchester in June.
posted by: Maff on 2011-05-26 15:55:56
Great picture of David and Roger:)
posted by: Steve on 2011-05-24 23:49:57
Fantastic to here this special night in full. I was there at the 02 on the 17th and it was, easily, the best arena show I've ever seen. But this must have been something else.
posted by: Mike C on 2011-05-24 20:34:25
Awesome gig, awesome night, awesome recording. For the umpteenth time, THANKS DOC!
posted by: BarryBURBs on 2011-05-24 15:45:26
Oh, Doc! I was there the night before! Many thanks for this! (and for the Cleveland show, which is awesome and gets a lot of listening to when I'm editing my pictures of the show!)
Cheers, man. :-)
posted by: The Funkapuss on 2011-05-24 13:58:45
Great recording Doc, I listened to it twice back to back.
posted by: Pete on 2011-05-24 09:01:28
Thanks so much Doc. This is a wonderful reminder of a very xpecial night - I'll treasure it.
posted by: Simon Peacock on 2011-05-24 08:33:17
Nobody deserves the honor of capturing this historic performance more than you. Well done for this and all your contributions to the community.
posted by: ravingandrooling on 2011-05-24 03:23:57
@ acousticPhenomena... rare is an understatement. I don't normally record shows. In general, this was the 3rd gig I recorded in 11 years.

@Maff... Its unlikely, but is there a particular reason why you want to hear the 15th?
posted by: Doc on 2011-05-23 18:03:19
I hope you will feature another London Show the 15th
posted by: Maff on 2011-05-23 17:23:50
Can't wait to get this one fired up. It's rare we get a doctor-recorded show, or am I mistaken? Very interested to hear everyone rolling along before Gilmour shows up. Thanks again Doc!
posted by: acousticPhenomena on 2011-05-23 12:34:31
Welcome back Doc. What can I say? FANTASTIC. Thanks a lot. Getting a recording from this special show is one great gift. Getting such an excellent audio is a huge goodie.Thanks again and thanks also to Ravingandrooling for lending you his recording gear.
Regards
Thomas
posted by: Thomas on 2011-05-23 10:00:47
Priceless! Thank you Doc.
posted by: yuval on 2011-05-23 09:43:39
Was awesome sharing this experience with you my friend.
posted by: Greg on 2011-05-22 23:35:49
Thank you Doc ! Excellent sound indeed and what a thrill when David begins to sing and plays... I am looking forward to next Friday show, in Antwerp, Belgium. I'll be there.
posted by: Philippe on 2011-05-22 21:22:59

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