David Gilmour vs. Roger Waters

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Just to set the record straight before we even start, I am fully aware that Pink Floyd would not be Pink Floyd without both David Gilmour and Roger Waters.  I think everyone can agree to that. However, who do you like more?
My vote is very clear, David Gilmour.  

Let's compare their recent activity.   David Gilmour releases a great album "On an Island", then goes on tour supporting that album.  I saw him in Toronto's Massey Hall which was an intimate 1500 capacity theater.  His first set was the entire new album.  His second set, consisted of Pink Floyd songs...rare Floyd songs.  He played Echoes....all 24 minutes of it!  Fat Old Sun, Wots...uh the deal, etc...

Now, let's look at Rogers Waters.  On his last tour, he played the entire DSOTM album, in arenas.  

David, plays small intimate venues, playing new material, and rare Floyd - great for the fans, and not so much for his pocket.  See the difference?

As for the past, well then we have a more heated debate, but ultimately, I believe the relationship and chemistry of these 2 guys in the same studio along with Richard and Nick created the magic.

David does not need Roger to create great music, but a new album would have been just something out of this world.  Too bad this will never happened (we miss Richard).

David wins this one for me.  

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LOUDTRAX Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: October 08 2009 Location: MONTREAL Status: Offline Points: 102	Topic: David Gilmour vs. Roger Waters Posted: November 09 2009 at 13:35
	Just to set the record straight before we even start, I am fully aware that Pink Floyd would not be Pink Floyd without both David Gilmour and Roger Waters. I think everyone can agree to that. However, who do you like more? My vote is very clear, David Gilmour. Let's compare their recent activity. David Gilmour releases a great album "On an Island", then goes on tour supporting that album. I saw him in Toronto's Massey Hall which was an intimate 1500 capacity theater. His first set was the entire new album. His second set, consisted of Pink Floyd songs...rare Floyd songs. He played Echoes....all 24 minutes of it! Fat Old Sun, Wots...uh the deal, etc... Now, let's look at Rogers Waters. On his last tour, he played the entire DSOTM album, in arenas. David, plays small intimate venues, playing new material, and rare Floyd - great for the fans, and not so much for his pocket. See the difference? As for the past, well then we have a more heated debate, but ultimately, I believe the relationship and chemistry of these 2 guys in the same studio along with Richard and Nick created the magic. David does not need Roger to create great music, but a new album would have been just something out of this world. Too bad this will never happened (we miss Richard). David wins this one for me.
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O666 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: September 20 2009 Location: TEHRAN-IRAN Status: Offline Points: 2618	Posted: November 09 2009 at 13:43
	Dont forget ABOUT FACE!!!!!!!

LOUDTRAX Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: October 08 2009 Location: MONTREAL Status: Offline Points: 102	Posted: November 09 2009 at 14:27
	About Face is really good as well. Also, the Gilmour DVD "David Gilmour in Concert..." where he plays the Bizet piece, great band and the back vocals section on that show were just amazing. Has anyone heard the Rogers Waters opera?
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snobb Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: August 20 2009 Location: Vilnius,LT,EU Status: Offline Points: 3577	Posted: November 09 2009 at 14:30
	Waters. Gilmor is not bad guitar-guy, but Waters is author of Pink Floydian dark lyrics and atmosphere. Pink Floyd without Waters is in fact David Gilmour band = average rock band, never more

WalterDigsTunes Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: September 11 2007 Location: SanDiegoTijuana Status: Offline Points: 4373	Posted: November 09 2009 at 14:35
	SNORE vs. SNORE I guess Gilmour doesn't whine as much, though it'd be nice if he played more than one guitar note every 24 seconds.

J-Man Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: August 07 2008 Location: Philadelphia,PA Status: Offline Points: 7826	Posted: November 09 2009 at 14:39
	David Gilmour no contest.
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snobb Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: August 20 2009 Location: Vilnius,LT,EU Status: Offline Points: 3577	Posted: November 09 2009 at 14:41
	Let take last Gilmour album - nice mainstream/pop-rock, in a manner of Jack Bruce

snobb Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: August 20 2009 Location: Vilnius,LT,EU Status: Offline Points: 3577	Posted: November 09 2009 at 14:42
	I just agree, that Waters (solo) isn't as good as with band (PF). But at least from his solo works you can feel, where from Pink Floyd got it's atmosphere.

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	There's only one way to sort this one out! ........................................ ..............................FIGHT!
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Evan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Groupie Joined: April 13 2009 Location: California Status: Offline Points: 98	Posted: November 09 2009 at 15:10
	I prefer Gilmour's musicianship and character, but theres no question Waters is the better songwriter, especially during his tenure with Floyd.

CPicard Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: October 03 2008 Location: Là, sui monti. Status: Offline Points: 10837	Posted: November 09 2009 at 15:49
	Roger Waters, of course.

jagp20 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: April 25 2007 Location: Spain Status: Offline Points: 6	Posted: November 09 2009 at 15:50
	Both
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Hercules Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: June 14 2007 Location: Near York UK Status: Offline Points: 7024	Posted: November 09 2009 at 17:39
	Gilmour, easily. Great guitar player (he has a tone and style which is only matched by a few, Andy Latimer for one) wrote many of Floyd's best songs and is a much better singer than Waters. Waters was a great songwriter but an average bass player and his voice has gone.
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A Person Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: November 10 2008 Location: __ Status: Offline Points: 65760	Posted: November 09 2009 at 17:44
	As good a guitarist Gilmour is, I pick Waters, no contest.

Alberto Muñoz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: July 26 2006 Location: Mexico Status: Offline Points: 3577	Posted: November 09 2009 at 17:59
	Both are good in tis own way. no vote


ghost_of_morphy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: March 08 2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2755	Posted: November 09 2009 at 18:27
	Gilmour is clearly more talented. Waters is clearly more creative. I vote for creativity. Viva Waters!


The Truth Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: April 19 2009 Location: Kansas Status: Offline Points: 21795	Posted: November 09 2009 at 20:09
	They are nothing without each other. Amused to Death was good but with a little Gilmour input it'd be great


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	Hard to say, both are living icons. Iván


JROCHA Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: October 18 2007 Location: Oakland, KS Status: Offline Points: 1501	Posted: November 09 2009 at 20:25
	What Ghost of Morphy said above

terryl Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: February 03 2007 Location: Thailand Status: Offline Points: 183	Posted: November 09 2009 at 21:22
	Waters, for the brilliance in his songwriting. tough choice. Gilmour's great at his axe ONLY (bad writing), and Waters at his songwriting ONLY (bad playing). but anyway, im for Waters here
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