LONDON 1984

Gilmour as a solo artist often disappoints. With the exception of his excellent first album, his compositions are rather mediocre and the delivery is closer to reasonable - but hardly sensational - Rock than what we could expect from a former PF front man.

Here, he plays with his usual elegance, something that he deserves credit for. The problem is the actual song selection and live interpretation of such. That is before I touch on his backing band consisting of capable artist seriously underutilized.

Mick Ralphs (Bad Co.) doesn't get much chance to shine and his presence is a complete waste here. Same for Chris Slade (MMEB) on drums, who is relegated to keeping time only and one wouldn't realize that we are dealing with an otherwise excellent artist. The rest of the band too, are doing what they are paid for (and doing it well), but exciting they are not. (Perhaps not permitted?) I am not familiar with the sax player/singer and whilst he seems like a very likable person, both his voice and style on sax appears to be a serious mismatch to the material he is featured on.

Contrary to Gilmour's excellent singing and guitar work, due to track selection and interpretation, the overall effect of this performance as a whole is not much more than mediocre.

(This input is offered via the actual DVD release, something that's not listed on PA.)