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October 3, 2007
Another 24-hour contest
Following the tremendous reaction to last week's 24-hour contest, here's another.
'Remember That Night' prizes are as follows:
- Exclusive Borders DVD (available only in the US, comes with an Abbey Road mini-poster)
- Exclusive Best Buy DVD (again, US-only, includes three-track CD from the AOL Sessions)
- Rare promo CD, issued only to radio stations in the run-up to the DVD's release
Everyone is welcome to enter.
To be considered eligible, leave a caption for the above photo by 5PM (UK time) tomorrow, please. Only one caption is allowed per person.
You can click the image to see a larger version.
Three names will be drawn at random. Winners to be announced, and all captions published, on Friday.
Good luck, all.
If you are one of our latest winners and await delivery of your prize, please be prepared to wait a little longer. Management have moved to a new office, and many things are still in boxes.
'Remember That Night' is now Number One in Portugal. It has also topped the Music DVD charts in Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Sweden, the UK and the US.
© All rights reserved.
Posted by Features Editor at October 3, 2007 5:00 PM
Comments
Yes here we go guys it goes something like this!!!!!!!!1
Posted by: Michael Donovan at October 3, 2007 5:18 PM
caption:
National Museum for Holographic Rock Legends, London, 2032: "And here, in the right corner, the figures of David Gilmour and his band as they were during rehearsal for the legendary On An Island tour, back in 2006".
Posted by: Adriano at October 3, 2007 5:18 PM
*Caption Contest*
Boy! That lincoln log set I got last christmas sure came in handy! Thanks Santa:-)
(-:Tomi Sue:-)
Posted by: Tomi Sue at October 3, 2007 5:21 PM
Hey FED,
Caption:
David: Maybe I should start thinking about insulating the barn roof...
Congrats on the well deserved award and have a great Birthday tomorrow from one Libra to another.
Cheers, Howard
Posted by: Howard Bayliss at October 3, 2007 5:24 PM
My Dream jamming session!
Manuel
Posted by: manuel at October 3, 2007 5:25 PM
Caption competition:
Richard and Guy are still unaware as David and Steve see a pig floating by......
Posted by: Emiel Schuurman at October 3, 2007 5:26 PM
Caption:
The band is doing a run through of This Heaven, totally oblivious to the fact that a pack of rare British Anacondas, attracted by the music, has slithered into the barn.
Posted by: Andrew S in Toronto at October 3, 2007 5:26 PM
*Concerned about the impending winter and bare ceiling, David channels the great Carol King and rehearses his new hit single, "In-su-late"
"Insulate baby, now insulate...though we really did try to make it..."*
Posted by: Matt at October 3, 2007 5:28 PM
David suddenly realizes that auditioning the band for Disney World's Country Bear Jamboree may not have been such a good idea.
Posted by: DavidK at October 3, 2007 5:40 PM
This is heaven on earth
Posted by: Ferry at October 3, 2007 5:46 PM
Caption:
"Super-imposed band plays at world famous club - Noahs Arc"
The lighting makes it look as if the band is super imposed. Just in case I'm too strange for anyone to understand it.
Posted by: Andrew McHarg at October 3, 2007 5:50 PM
CAPTION
Guy & Rick appear totally oblivious to the leaky roof.
Posted by: Alex Paterson at October 3, 2007 5:52 PM
CAPTION:
Everyone had to keep really still, as the giant barn worm sought out its prey.
Martin.
Posted by: MartinS. at October 3, 2007 5:58 PM
David: I'll count 8 barns and then you come in.
Posted by: Cori Burns at October 3, 2007 5:59 PM
Caption:
The spare Madame Tussauds models of himself and the band that David had got hold of were very useful when they wanted to slip off to the pub without anyone noticing.
Posted by: Thomas Robinson (hoping for a live CD) at October 3, 2007 5:59 PM
Just realised (after having sent off my caption) are the DVDs region 1? If so should people in the UK not send off a caption or will they get the CD instead? Or will the extra goody from the DVDs be sent with a Region 2 DVD if the winner is not in America?
Thanks. Sorry about all the questions.
[Everyone was welcome to send in a caption, but they will get a Region 1 disc if they win. If they can't play it on their DVD player, I think it's still nice to have a copy in the collection, because these disc sets are exclusive to Borders, Best Buy and, ultimately, the US. There's also the small matter of the extra poster and CD... - Features Editor]
Posted by: Thomas Robinson (hoping for a live CD) at October 3, 2007 6:03 PM
Hi all... another competition! Here's my entry:
Though Ree-chard continued to fume long after the "Happy Birthday Copyright Debaucle", David secrectly wished they could all just put it behind them.
Good luck everyone!
Tim
Posted by: tim taylor at October 3, 2007 6:04 PM
"The Barnd"
Posted by: Andreas at October 3, 2007 6:09 PM
Back in the ol' Barn!
Posted by: John Hortatsos at October 3, 2007 6:18 PM
While the band played they all contemplated that tiny stand-up bass.
Posted by: PJ at October 3, 2007 6:20 PM
Caption......
"I am a cider drinker......"
Maybe not.
Posted by: Matt Porter at October 3, 2007 6:31 PM
.....Shock anouncement and to our surprise for loyalty from the fans the band decide to do a show at the irregulars barnfest..... more pictures to follow.
at last im back on broadband. do you know a certain supplier made me wait 5 weeks to swap over from sloooooooooooooooow dial up to broadband, im only the paying customer
anyway im back. how are you Fed, is it you or are you on a Rafa rotation as well as your team. can you believe he is still rotating the squad. this could be your best year yet mate, your thoughts Fed on the Rafa rotation, for or against. surely Torres must play, or maybe us at Leeds united could loan him out for £100 a week but it would have to be a post dated cheque
well done on your award. speak soon.
hello to all who remember me out there
[I'm actually one of the few fans in favour of Rafa's policy of rotation, having seen how he used it to such effect at Valencia. I'm sure he knows what he's doing. I would like to see more of Torres, though. My feeling is that the players ought to be proud to pull on that red shirt, they get paid a lot of money to do so, and so they should give their all whenever called upon. They're also professional athletes and need to be rested from time to time. I just don't have much sympathy for them when they start whining in the papers about not playing as often as they'd like to, especially considering that, when selected, they often play like headless chickens (wearing flippers). - Features Editor]
Posted by: simonemery at October 3, 2007 6:38 PM
If someone gets a microphone, i'll stop playing Apache!...
Posted by: Paul Sexton at October 3, 2007 6:39 PM
CAPTION
Stevie says: "Hey! David. What on earth is Jon doing up there?"
Regards
Julie
Posted by: Julie Davies at October 3, 2007 6:58 PM
Down at David's Barn
Posted by: Wendy at October 3, 2007 7:02 PM
'I knew we could raise the roof but I did expect it to be higher'
Posted by: Lynne Carter at October 3, 2007 7:04 PM
Caption: Only Guy and Rick didnt realise that santa was coming to town.
Take care
Posted by: Kasper J at October 3, 2007 7:08 PM
"David couldnt concentrate for the spider on the wall"
Posted by: Kristopher Junner at October 3, 2007 7:18 PM
For the Caption contest:
"David and Steve have a look at the luckiest barn-swallows ever..."
Posted by: George Gipe at October 3, 2007 7:37 PM
Caption:
Right on! We can jam til the cows come home to reclaim their barn.
Very hearty congratulations for recognition that this is, in fact, the Best Music Blog!!
Happy Birthday to you dear Fed!
Posted by: Christine T. at October 3, 2007 7:39 PM
David thinking; I was once in a band called Pink.., ah well this one's much better than that!
Sorry Rog.
Posted by: Wild Featha in New Hampshire at October 3, 2007 7:41 PM
CAPTION:
Anybody seen Jon and Phil?
Posted by: Joedawg at October 3, 2007 7:48 PM
"hmmmm...I don't think that lightbulb is energy efficient"
Posted by: pookers at October 3, 2007 8:00 PM
Richard was the only one not worried about the creaking of the roof structure.
Posted by: Peter at October 3, 2007 8:04 PM
Hi Fed!
It's me again. A little bit off-topic, but you might be interested in another "contest" which ended on Oct.,2nd 2007 on german radiostation wdr2
Three Pink Floyd albums in the top ten of 200 !!!
More to read here: (click my name).
Yours
Herbert
[Thanks, Herbert. - Features Editor]
Posted by: Herbert / Germany, Ruhrgebiet at October 3, 2007 8:15 PM
Watts for Rafters?!
Posted by: Jonathan at October 3, 2007 8:17 PM
Guys, we're gonna have to sack the new lighting director. His effort at being carbon neutral is gonna kill the next tour!!
Posted by: Neil Brocken at October 3, 2007 8:18 PM
Caption:
David : " A barn party ? ... cool ... but, where are all those bloggers ? ... celebrating Fed's birthday, maybe ... cool ... "
Michèle
Posted by: Michèle at October 3, 2007 8:34 PM
Is there anybody up there?
Posted by: Jeremy King at October 3, 2007 8:35 PM
"We hope you enjoyed our Ho-Down! Ya'll come back and see us sometime!"
Posted by: Chris Royle at October 3, 2007 8:39 PM
Caption:
"David Gilmour and pals practice for the upcoming reunion tour of Jokers Wild 2007..."
Posted by: AxPxM88 at October 3, 2007 8:40 PM
This is what we do best.
Posted by: Michael at October 3, 2007 8:46 PM
The only word that comes to mind when I look at the above photo of Dave, Guy, Steve and Rick is "HEAVEN"
I hope this was the correct way to enter the contest. I have never posted any blogs before, but I check this web site daily and went to both On An Island tour shows in Chicago at the Rosemont Theatre on 4-12-06 and 4-13-06, and that was also "HEAVEN"
Later, Kelly K. USA
[Absolutely correct, Kelly. Thanks for having a go. - Features Editor]
Posted by: Kelly Kennedy at October 3, 2007 8:52 PM
Caption :
"As they did in the RAH gigs, David and his fellow musicians have another go at playing the roof off."
Posted by: Ralph at October 3, 2007 8:58 PM
Rock the barn
Posted by: Koen at October 3, 2007 8:58 PM
I hope we'll hear those jams one of these days... :)
Posted by: Rafal at October 3, 2007 9:01 PM
Ethereal air.
Posted by: Chris Wilson at October 3, 2007 9:08 PM
And now for something completely different:
"Where's Jon, has anyone seen Jon Carin, please?"
Cheers, Ernest
Posted by: Ernest Peske at October 3, 2007 9:16 PM
Here's a caption for you:
"Remember That NOTE?" We can't seem to agree on which key to play in.
Posted by: Brian Orton at October 3, 2007 9:32 PM
David told the boys in the band, "We will playing some top venues later this year."
What he meant to say was, "We will be playing at the top of my barn, bring your own beer."
Gary Hurley.
London England.
Posted by: Gary Hurley at October 3, 2007 9:41 PM
Careful with that Axe, Guy.
Posted by: EchoesBob at October 3, 2007 9:42 PM
my caption:
Four men,idyllic and inspirational at David's barn.
Piero
PS:Fed,I won't be able to tell you this tomorrow,Happy Birthday,have an awesome day,maybe different and with a great surprise.We all love you.
[Thank you, Piero. - Features Editor]
Posted by: Piero at October 3, 2007 9:45 PM
A Light in The Attic
Posted by: Christian Noe at October 3, 2007 10:04 PM
The band celebrate their continued success with another 'barnstorming' effort..!
Congratulations on the blog award, well deserved.
Posted by: Nick Page at October 3, 2007 10:16 PM
*Caption*
Stevie: *thinking* That cymbal right there is next!
Guy: *thinking* Don't I do well?
Richard: *thinking* Roll over, Beethoven, you got nothin' on me!
David: *thinking* Do I reeeeaaally want mayo on my sandwich later?
Oh and congrats for winning the music blog award. Huzzah for the democratic process. :)
Posted by: Jessica at October 3, 2007 10:26 PM
Pretty nice picture!!!
I want to be in the contest!
JF
Posted by: Jean-Francois at October 3, 2007 10:33 PM
caption contest:
"Toys in the attic"
Posted by: Robert at October 3, 2007 10:38 PM
Caption...
Love is in the air...
David and Stevie appear distracted as they observe cute little bats mating up above in the rafters while serenading them with Echoes...(get it?..bats..echoes..)
Posted by: John nff at October 3, 2007 10:38 PM
caption;
**Hey, Steve, isn't it too early for Santa claus in the chimney???**
sylvie de montréal
P.S. Hey Rudders, you can win this one,go my dear friend...
Posted by: sylvie at October 3, 2007 10:43 PM
Hi Fed,
My caption entry...
"Whilst searching the barn for something to spread on her toast, Polly comes across a ripe old jam..."
Cheers, Jon
Posted by: Jon Green at October 3, 2007 10:46 PM
Caption
'Now if only I had a microphone I'd sing a song'
Posted by: Anthony at October 3, 2007 10:50 PM
'Rustic Jammin'
Posted by: Steve Carr at October 3, 2007 10:54 PM
CAPTION:
After the Blog-award ceremony, Madame Tussaud's justly enlarged their exposition with a scene depicting the David Gilmour-"On an Island"-band.
Cheers,
Ivo
Posted by: Ivo Linssen at October 3, 2007 11:06 PM
Uh .. how did these instruments end up in the attic?
Posted by: Steven Plunkett at October 3, 2007 11:11 PM
"Barn Dance"
Posted by: Bob Womack at October 3, 2007 11:29 PM
Caption,
`Has Guy, farted again?`
I apologise in advance for my childish sense of humour!
Cheers.
Adrian.
Posted by: adrian kavanagh at October 3, 2007 11:38 PM
Caption
David comments to Steve. "Yep, that's those bloody death-watch beetles at it again!!"
Posted by: Tom Byars at October 3, 2007 11:39 PM
"When David stated he wanted this tour to be played in smaller intimate venues, little did we know that a full scale barn tour was about to entail..."
Posted by: David Gray at October 3, 2007 11:40 PM
David and Steve can't help but watch as El Magnifico prepares yet again to jump out of the loft onto a pile of mattresses wearing his signature cape.
Posted by: craig at October 3, 2007 11:40 PM
"...with my FRIENDS AROUND ME...",
...halfway to the stars..., ebb and flow - let it go...
This is what I think & feel when I saw this great photo!
Thanks again to another great contest, FED! Hope all is well.
GOOD LUCK to you all, best wishes
PETE from Germany
Posted by: PETEFLOYD at October 3, 2007 11:45 PM
Stevie D (singing) "and again guy's, *Robin Hood, Robin Hood riding through the glen....*"
David (to himself) 'why wont that bloody beam fall,that's all I ask'
Sorry Stevie:)
Melanie
Posted by: melanie at October 3, 2007 11:45 PM
Hello FEd,
Congrats on winning the BT Digital Music Award for Best Music Blog, 2007! It is all due to your tireless efforts - thank you so much for maintaining order and a modicum of sanity in this wonderful blog!
Here is my (lame) attempt at a caption...
Rehearsals for the song "The Barn" before it morphed into "The Blue".
Posted by: Randall at October 3, 2007 11:46 PM
my caption reads:
now, what was I supposed to pick up at the store on my way home???
Posted by: kittyjackcolo at October 3, 2007 11:48 PM
It's bright in here
Posted by: Jonathan at October 3, 2007 11:51 PM
David thinking to himself:
Will Guy's Bass and Ego be strong enough to hold the roof if that dodgy beam gives out?
Robert
Posted by: Robert at October 3, 2007 11:56 PM
la briethe shona dhuit a fet ed .
i hope you have a good day . don't forget, how ever old you are, you can't have a birthday without a huge cake and hopefully lots of presents !
peace
Linda
[Thank you, Linda. - Features Editor]
Posted by: Linda Island Lady . at October 4, 2007 12:03 AM
another barnstorming performance
Posted by: mike simmonds at October 4, 2007 12:04 AM
Happy birthday Fed.
Posted by: lorraine at October 4, 2007 12:04 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FEd!!!
Have a blessed day.
Penny
[Thanks very much. - Features Editor]
Posted by: Penny at October 4, 2007 12:07 AM
*caption*
David Is Thinking " I love my wife"
Posted by: tracy at October 4, 2007 12:21 AM
Hi FEd, congratulations on the Best Music Blog Award - you truly deserve this!
My caption for the photo: Barn yard Attic Jam
thanks,
joefromCanada
Posted by: joefromCanada at October 4, 2007 12:37 AM
How's this Fed:
'I should have put a colorbond roof on this shed'
Everything else I thought of was just plain too corny.
I thought I'd add a bit of an Aussie touch to DG, in fact he should live over here part of the year, he'd make a great Aussie.
All the best
Charles
Posted by: Charles Wilkinson at October 4, 2007 12:44 AM
Kickin it Old School.
Posted by: David at October 4, 2007 12:45 AM
Another 24 Hour Contest - Photo Caption Entry
"Barntastic"
Posted by: Gregg Hooker at October 4, 2007 1:23 AM
Caption: David thinks to himself "maybe Stevie shouldn't have had that extra pint".
Good luck all.
P.s. Happy birthday Fed, enjoy.
Posted by: Amedeo at October 4, 2007 1:26 AM
CAPTION:
"I told you not to send Phil out for grub, he always screws the order up!"
Posted by: Stephen Barnhart at October 4, 2007 1:33 AM
"The Barn loft supports the weight of infinite and timeless talent and skill"
Posted by: Cory at October 4, 2007 1:42 AM
Hello Fed,
I think in this picture David is saying " Hey Polly, could you bring us another pot of tea?"
Thanks for another contest!
Posted by: Barbara Phillips at October 4, 2007 1:51 AM
"Does noen erindre det kveld?"
(Norwegian for "Does anyone remember that night?")
Posted by: Christian at October 4, 2007 1:56 AM
A work of Art of the highest nature
Posted by: Roger Nixon at October 4, 2007 2:09 AM
A place where I wanted to be.
Posted by: Ivan at October 4, 2007 2:20 AM
"Do you see that?"
Posted by: Christopher Borne at October 4, 2007 2:31 AM
Reading the minds of the band...
Rick: How the hell does Jon make heads or tails out of this techie crap.
David: What's that up there? We're not supposed to raccoons in in England!
Guy: Now this is our best selling model, and can get the toughest dirt and debris out of the longest shag carpets using only 100 watts of power! See how quiet that is?
Steve: I wonder who will be the first to find the raccoon I planted up there? This is going to be SO good.
(I know, it's lame.)
Posted by: Michael Kelly at October 4, 2007 2:33 AM
caption compo:
David: It Sounds like its raining.(Breaks into song) ‘Raindrops keep falling on my head………..
Richard: You guys will have to carry on without me while I Mop me Kurzweil.
FED......Without your happy conduits we could never have won the Best Music Blog Award. Good on Ya!!
[Thank you, Nigel. - Features Editor]
Posted by: Nigel Lurksmore at October 4, 2007 2:37 AM
"The Great Gig In The Barn"
they look so happy xD
Posted by: Pepe at October 4, 2007 2:42 AM
My caption: "May I come in? I promise I will be very quiet!"
Renato MS - São Paulo, Brazil
Posted by: Renato Martins Selman at October 4, 2007 2:44 AM
CAPTION: Hmmm? How can I insulate the ceiling and still keep the 'open beam' look?
Thank you, Polly, for sharing the lovely photos. Seeing them makes me feel like family! Any chance of getting a few made up as wall murals? I think that would be awesome!
Posted by: Katherine_in_Fullerton at October 4, 2007 3:10 AM
"hey guys...check out this riff"
Posted by: john at October 4, 2007 3:19 AM
My caption would be:
Our Fab Four are rocking again, and they conduit!
Posted by: Ulli at October 4, 2007 4:01 AM
Caption: David is wondering "If only Neil Young could be here Jamming with us"
Take Care, Thomas
[I think this may have something to do with his 'Harvest' album, am I right? - Features Editor]
Posted by: Thomas at October 4, 2007 4:10 AM
COMMENT:
David wonders "Is this what Barnfest was like??"
Posted by: Susan at October 4, 2007 4:25 AM
Happy Happy Birthday Dear Fed. Have a pint on me! I hope your day is a great one.
If one doesn't do it then you better make it three. Wait....phone ringing....maybe it's Hallmark;-)
Seriously, Hope your day is great.
(-:Tomi Sue:-)
[Bless you. - Features Editor]
Posted by: Tomi Sue at October 4, 2007 6:07 AM
Happy Birthday Fed, enjoy.
Caption: After a full day of practice in Arkstoria, David ponders and says, "How about playing Puff The Magic Dragon?"
Posted by: frank par at October 4, 2007 6:22 AM
Caption:
"My friends and I"
Carlos
Posted by: Carlos Wiesemann at October 4, 2007 6:23 AM
CAPTION CONTEST:
"Then I wish upon a star,
And Island Jam begins to flow
This Barn is better than the RAH by far
So much behind us, so far to go."
Nisha
Posted by: Movado in India at October 4, 2007 6:29 AM
Hello
My caption is : A marvellous jam from the barn !
Fred
Posted by: Frédéric Barrès at October 4, 2007 6:31 AM
Happy Birthday FEd. Whats it feel like to be 21 (again????)
Entry for caption contest as follows:-
"As the band play inside the upside down viking ship, (wicker version), David hopes that this isnt the time of the great viking ship burning ceremony!!"
Ian Pearson
Posted by: Ian.Pearson at October 4, 2007 6:39 AM
Happy Birthday, FEd.
Wishing you all the joys of living on your birthday and always.
Posted by: Veronica_from_Miami at October 4, 2007 6:56 AM
Photo caption 04/10/07: Mellow Fruitfulness
Posted by: Gwendoline Parker at October 4, 2007 7:02 AM
I always enjoy reading the captions from Rudders, Angelo, Andrew to name a few; this contest is a real challenge to me, but here it goes:
Caption: David was wondering if the band should move to the undersea bunker to practice instead of staying in the barn. Sadly, no comments were made from Richard, Guy and Steve, not to mention about Phil and Jon, both went hiding.
p.s Congratulations David Gilmour and company for the continuous success on the Music DVD charts.
Posted by: Veronica_from_Miami at October 4, 2007 7:25 AM
Caption...
David saying "I must fix that hole in the roof"
Mat
Posted by: Mat at October 4, 2007 7:52 AM
I just bought the DVD yesterday after finally getting a copy here (Australia). I was annoyed at the delays, but hell if I knew it was this good I would of been willing to wait an extra week. Amazing. Good to see someone putting some worthwhile extras on a music DVD for once!
Performances are amazing but the thing that stuck out to me was the shot selections and camera movement (being a filmmaker I guess it's hard not to notice these things). Props to the director on that one, did an awesome job.
Posted by: Lennon at October 4, 2007 7:57 AM
CAPTION: David suspects Steve finished the Marmite.
Posted by: Justin Lewis at October 4, 2007 8:03 AM
My caption: "The Best Wedding Band In The Universe" :-)
Posted by: Pawel at October 4, 2007 8:20 AM
CAPTION :
Stevie D : "Isn't it about time you got rid of those pigeons out of the loft, David?"
Guy : "I'll shoot 'em down "Robin"... pass me a couple of them Nano arrows."
David : "Hmmm... you're right "Robin"!!! And I do need to de-clutter. I know... lose the pigeons, install some CONDUIT. Tantastic."
Richard : "It's OK David. I've already been barnstorming. I'm drawing up the plans right now."
Posted by: KenF at October 4, 2007 8:20 AM
CAPTION FOR THE COMP.
The boys nearly blew the rafters off the roof with this one.
Posted by: Graham Knight at October 4, 2007 8:20 AM
Happy,sweet,fantastic,birthday "our" FEd!
Thank you (everyday) for this space that's a window on the music and on a "new family"...
How many moons dear FEd?Not too many to have got a very very young heart.
Have a nice life dawn by dawn
diana
Posted by: diana at October 4, 2007 8:22 AM
Sorry the Reds failed to deliver an early birthday present, FEd.
Good luck and best wishes for Cori with her op, today...
Posted by: KenF at October 4, 2007 8:23 AM
My caption about this photo
DG: "Come on boys, let's come to an end. 5 o'clock-tea is ready"
regards
Herbert
Posted by: Herbert / Germany, Ruhrgebiet at October 4, 2007 8:34 AM
Steve stares at the flock approaching his kick drum when David decided to reharse Sheep in the barn to have a more realistic sound.
Posted by: GianLuca at October 4, 2007 8:38 AM
Hm, let me see... jamming in February, new album out before Christmas, tour in 2008. You see it too, Steve, right?
Posted by: Liz at October 4, 2007 8:43 AM
As David and his friends were making so much noise, Polly sent them into the loft to play.
Posted by: pete at October 4, 2007 8:45 AM
Caption: David thinking to himself, I really should get this loft insulated!!!
Take care all.
Ciarán
Posted by: Ciarán at October 4, 2007 8:45 AM
Nice award!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU FED!!!!all the best and enjoy your day.
Excuse me for my absence on chat last night..I was in the studio.
a hug
ciao
emi
p.s.still thinkin' of my caption:)
[Thanks, Emilio. - Features Editor]
Posted by: Emilio at October 4, 2007 8:45 AM
The best I can do is:
“Those builders we got in to do the loft conversion have a bloody loud radio, I said to them sort out the roof void not play Pink Floyd! But they ignored me and played Animals to the animals.”
Cheers
Kieran
Posted by: Kieran Fleck at October 4, 2007 8:55 AM
"Ooh, I've got a brand new combine harvester...."
Posted by: Ruan Milborrow at October 4, 2007 9:24 AM
I´m thinking an intimate little "barn-party" ;)
Posted by: Thomas S. Haugan at October 4, 2007 9:30 AM
Where's Dick Parry when you need him?
Posted by: wrightee at October 4, 2007 9:35 AM
"Steve, Guy, David and Rick jamming at the barn."
That's honestly the best I could think of.
- James.
Posted by: James Ward at October 4, 2007 9:38 AM
David looking reflective - "Maybe the Dog and Duck'll give us our breakthrough gig!"
Posted by: Gordon at October 4, 2007 9:57 AM
*David with Stevie looking on*
Look FEd, I know the blog winning that award had a lot to do with you but please, will you come down from those rafters?
Posted by: GeorgeMaciver at October 4, 2007 10:10 AM
"...all together as a team under the roof!"
again Happy Birthday, dear F.Ed.
ciao Elisabetta
Posted by: Elisabetta Corsi-Italy N.E. at October 4, 2007 10:15 AM
CAPTION:
"The Barn Blues Shuffle"
Posted by: Jonathan Parsons at October 4, 2007 10:41 AM
While rehearsing "Candy and a Currant Bun" for their next tour, the band slighty changed the lyrics:
"Oh my FEd, sitting in the blog
go buy new laptop and a currant mouse
I like, to see you reply
Like that......
Oooh, don't talk to me
Please just chat!!! with me..."
Here the band bursted out into laughter and sung "Happy birthday to you, FEd"
Have a nice day!!!
César
Posted by: Cesar at October 4, 2007 10:47 AM
CAPTION: NOT COMP ENTRY!!
Happy Birthday to you!
Happy Birthday to you!
Happy Birthday to you!
Happy Birthday Dear Fed!
Happy Birthday to you!
[I thank you. - Features Editor]
Posted by: Graham Knight at October 4, 2007 10:53 AM
Hello FED!
Yesterday we had an official holiday, now I am back online.
Congratulations to win the BT Digital Music Awards' for Best Music Blog (I voted for you many times)!!!
My spontaneous caption for this nice photo is: “David´s Musikantenscheune”
All the best from Berlin
Ina
Posted by: ina at October 4, 2007 10:55 AM
David, Richard, Guy and Steve improvising at the Barn.
Posted by: Martin at October 4, 2007 11:06 AM
*caption*
David:hmmm, what will be the new album's name?? on a barn?
Posted by: Emilio at October 4, 2007 11:28 AM
Aloha FED AND ALL
CAPTION : DAVID PONDERS THE WISDOM OF AGREEING TO STAR IN A NEW VERSION OF THE 'WICKER MAN'
good luck
Martin_D
Posted by: martin_d at October 4, 2007 11:46 AM
As the giant worms enter the barn the band plays on
Posted by: David Turner at October 4, 2007 11:49 AM
Hi FEd,
I was looking for the DVD Chart positions i Denmark, and found this: (click my name).
I believe this is the official list in Denmark, but am not 100 % sure. But if the information is valid, I'm glad to see that Remember that Night tops the list in Denmark as well as many other countries!
(And happy birthday - hope you'll enjoy mocking your bowling friends...:-)
Lene
[Oh, I did. Thanks for the link, Lene. - Features Editor]
Posted by: Lene at October 4, 2007 11:56 AM
Caption:
As the Three Musketeers look on with disbelief as Robin Hood cries......"I get to play with sticks!'
Posted by: Simon J at October 4, 2007 12:11 PM
Happy Birthday again Fed ! Health, luck and that all your wishes come true.
Today the caption for the picture can only be:
"Lets play: For he´s a jolly good fellow, for he´s a jolly good fellow ......."
Posted by: stephanie at October 4, 2007 12:17 PM
Awwww Stevie-d's drum...
It looks like our chatroom emoticon. You know, we never gave the little fella a name. :))))) We don't even know if it's a boy or a girl. Let's name it Lola. L-O-L-A, Lola...la la la la
LoooLaaa...
Caption:
David: See that spider's web up in the corner there? If I could find a way to tune it, I think we could use it.
Happy Birthday, Fed.
Melissa(*_*)
[Thank you. - Features Editor]
Posted by: Melissa at October 4, 2007 12:18 PM
so many possibilities with this one but ill go with:
"Keep pumping Phil, the inflatable Gilmour is almost at operational size"
just for fun here's another 2:
"Aw nuts the roof's leakin' again"
"Phil stop showing off with that levitation thing"
Posted by: ripper at October 4, 2007 12:38 PM
"Due to constant complaints from old Mrs. Busybody, Davey and The Buckeroos were forced to practice in the attic."
Posted by: Raymond at October 4, 2007 12:45 PM
What do you mean spend money on a studio !?! We are saving for retirement you know.
Posted by: Liam at October 4, 2007 12:46 PM
CAPTION:
Though Hagrid and the Frog Choir were tough to follow, David and company figured out the melody to 'Grawp's Lullaby'...
Posted by: Angelo Ortiz at October 4, 2007 12:47 PM
Competition title:
Barnstorming at David's
Posted by: Geoff Cook at October 4, 2007 12:47 PM
Great photo, here's my caption.....
"I wish Rick would put that comic down and concentrate!"
Posted by: Paul at October 4, 2007 12:55 PM
CAPTION:
"A band this good you better believe I'd buy them by the crate load. "
Rgds Geoff Duffy ( Dublin )
Posted by: Geoff Duffy at October 4, 2007 12:59 PM
Caption Competition...
Stevie lost the game of statues because the inflatable doll that Guy had filled with helium became untethered and floated over the mixing desk.....
Posted by: Rudders - Toronto at October 4, 2007 1:30 PM
Cold on the outside, cosy on the inside
Posted by: Bart at October 4, 2007 1:31 PM
Fedmeister...
Penblwydd Hapus i Chi...
Enjoy your day...
[Diolch yn fawr. - Features Editor]
Posted by: Rudders - Toronto at October 4, 2007 1:36 PM
::Caption Competition::
'Hanging on in quiet desperation is the English way' thought David, '...but not the American way!', thought Steve, as he broke wind...
Posted by: Brian_Kildare at October 4, 2007 1:37 PM
Caption: Fortunately for the band, the Irregulars had opted for a barn rather than a bunker when chosing the venue for the Blogfest.
What a good way of keeping us occupied while you take a well deserved break for your birthday FEd. I hope you had a good one.
Posted by: LynnR at October 4, 2007 1:44 PM
Caption: David chose to play even smaller venues this time.
Happy Birthaday FED. Enjoy your day
Tomasz
Posted by: Tomasz at October 4, 2007 1:51 PM
the Barn Side of the Room
Posted by: Gicken at October 4, 2007 1:51 PM
"So, guys, think we've got a shot at this rock'n'roll thing?"
With love,
Becky
PS--Hoppy Boitday, FEd!!!
Posted by: Becky in Atlanta at October 4, 2007 2:13 PM
Just jammin with the guys
Posted by: Clarice Hickman at October 4, 2007 2:20 PM
My first ever caption attempt...now I know why that is :-)
"This should keep those pesky bats out for good...now let's just keep jamming - see, its working!"
Have a great day everyone!
PS: A big Happy Birthday to Fed!!! I'd sing but...
Posted by: Rob P from CT at October 4, 2007 2:20 PM
CAPTION:- "Okay one more time... "We are the champions my friends..."
Dear Fed, I wonder if you can help, we've been away walking in the Cotswolds so have only had a chance to speed read the postings so if you have already covered this I apologise. [...]
Hope everyone out there in blogland is fit and well and can I join the party as well as my birthdays' Sunday..... After 2 wonderful evenings last month and a superb DVD I think I've been very lucky.
[Happy Birthday for Sunday, Heather. It's still too early to discuss the hidden extras, sorry. Glad that you're finding them, though. Keep looking. - Features Editor]
Posted by: Heather at October 4, 2007 2:22 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FED. Hope you have a great day!!!!!
Wow, we won the music blog award, thats cool, good job fed. I told you last year we would win this year, we're cool like that and we have some very cool and dedicated bloggers also. so yeah we're cool!
Posted by: Clarice Hickman at October 4, 2007 2:25 PM
Caption: Having told Dick Parry to "vamp" the solo, the band looks on in wonder as he dons a cape and hangs upside down from the rafters....
Posted by: Michael in New Jersey at October 4, 2007 2:34 PM
Music always rewards greater Friendship
Posted by: emmanuel at October 4, 2007 2:38 PM
Caption: "Yee-haw!!"
Posted by: NewYorkDan at October 4, 2007 2:45 PM
Wishing you a very Happy Birthday, FEd! Hope you get to kick back and celebrate in style! All good wishes to you in the year ahead....enjoy your day!
[Thank you very much, Lynn. - Features Editor]
Posted by: Lynn at October 4, 2007 2:53 PM
Caption:
The barn dance quartet wasn't quite what everyone expected.
Posted by: Gerry Menzies at October 4, 2007 2:56 PM
CAPTION CONTEST:
David: "I believe you're right, Stevie. That IS a rather large cobweb, isn't it?"
Posted by: Lynn at October 4, 2007 2:56 PM
While Cookie monster is sneaking up on Steve's biscuit tins, the other band members are trying hard to pretend they haven't seen him.
(No need to put me in the hat, I have had my share for this year.)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FED!
Posted by: ronny at October 4, 2007 3:07 PM
Do you smell something?
Posted by: john arenburg at October 4, 2007 3:14 PM
Caption: If the barn's a rockin'...
Congrats for FED and Irregulars on the prize. Well deserved!
If I'm allowed to drift off topic for awhile: I've yet to see the DVD unfortunately as I'm currently doing some volunteer work in Nepal. The only way to get it here seems to be to wait for Chinese hideously and hilariously pirated copies to get here (though I'm heading to China pretty soon myself!). I couldn't find a single legit music shop around!
Hope everyone are enjoying it though. I was obsessing a bit over missing the DVD before I got here (managed to catch the amazing Fat Old Sun clip) but once I did, I suppose there's a different perspective on these things. Seeing children really starving is very hard, but I have some mixed feelings.
Volunteering a bit, I get the chance to see many donations from many countries going to waste over politics and negligence. There's a sense that some interest groups are benefiting greatly from the poverty of their fellow citizens. It seems to me a pretty complicated matter. I'm especially thinking, of course, of Mr. Gilmour's great generosity and involvement in many helpful organizations.
Oh heck, I just want to watch me some High Hopes! :)
[Keep up the good work, mate. It's good to know that some people still care. - Features Editor]
Posted by: Yoni H at October 4, 2007 3:16 PM
Despite assurances that Pink Floyd were a huge band, the rest of the guys seemed a little confused having to practice in David's attic.
Posted by: Lewis McInnes at October 4, 2007 3:18 PM
"Is there anybody out there"
Posted by: Mike at October 4, 2007 3:25 PM
Hi FEd,
Congratulations again on your birthday ! Have a splendid one.
Best regards,
Ralph
Posted by: Ralph at October 4, 2007 3:43 PM
CAPTION:
Finally we get a glimpse under Steve's tea cosy hat.
Rgds Geoff Duffy ( Dublin )
[One entry per person, Geoff. Sorry, but this one doesn't count. - Features Editor]
Posted by: Geoff Duffy at October 4, 2007 3:51 PM
Once they hit the island they made Skipper and Gilligan move in with the Howells on the promise of taking them with them when they head back to the main land.
Posted by: dave at October 4, 2007 3:55 PM
Hi Fed. How are you, mate?
Do you have any news about a delay on the brazilian release of Remember That Night?
I have ordered it 20 days ago, in one of the major DVD stores here and they say it still haven´t been released. And asked more 15 days to bring the imported version, for more than US$ 50.00!!!
Then I told them about the release date, october 3rd, and they said Sony hasn´t comfirmed anything...
Well, I have checked brazilian SonyBMG website today - october 4th - and...there´s absolutely nothing. Not even on october releases or the back catalogue.
I just want a confirmation if it has been or will be released this month yet, or should I (sigh) buy the imported one.
Can you help me? (yes, I have sent Sony an e-mail, since it´s seems impossible to catch a free phone line avaliable there...)
[If it has been delayed, nobody thought to tell me. Will try and find out what's going on, Adriano. Sincere apologies for the disappointment. - Features Editor]
Posted by: Adriano at October 4, 2007 4:12 PM
Caption competition
"How does that one go again?......Happy Birthday to yooooooooooou, Happy Birthday to yoooooooooou, Happy Birthday dear Fe - ed, Happy Birthday to yoooooooooooooooooooou!"
PM. Don't enter me in the competition - ta xx
Posted by: lorraine at October 4, 2007 4:13 PM
The Four Wise Musical Monkeys: 'Bang-No-Evil', 'Slap-No-Evil', 'Bend-No-Evil' & 'Ping-No-Evil'.
Posted by: Nate at October 4, 2007 4:21 PM
thanks for the opportunity...
caption: "this earthly heaven is enough for me".
wonderful DVD by the way, and congratulations for the blog award :)
Posted by: Jon Egia at October 4, 2007 4:23 PM
"Look, I just don't see it."
"Err, no, don't look 'cause then you won't see it either."
ash X
[Please know that this is the last eligible entry. Note the following timestamps. - Features Editor]
Posted by: ash at October 4, 2007 4:43 PM
Who left the barn door open?
Posted by: Eric Silva at October 4, 2007 5:05 PM
Here is my caption submission. Some of those timbers in David’s barn look a little scary. Do you know how old that barn is?
Start Caption:
David Gilmour and his band jamming under the ancient timbers of his barn on a brisk day in February 2007 in preparation for his upcoming DVD release Remember that Night. Photo: Polly Samson.
End Caption:
Thanks
Wade
Posted by: Wade Lengele at October 4, 2007 5:12 PM
Barnstormin'
Posted by: Bobh at October 4, 2007 5:25 PM
Simple in daily living, to be unrestrained at the opera
Posted by: Davide Bia at October 4, 2007 5:25 PM
YAY! :)
Posted by: Trygve at October 4, 2007 5:35 PM
I know I am late, but I will take a shot at my first caption.
"David Gilmour stares in wonder as he entertains the seagulls with Echoes in the crows nests"
I know, don't quit my day job.
Posted by: Wendy at October 4, 2007 5:46 PM
"David and Stevie gaze in hypnotic wonder at the bright ambassadors of morning streaming into the barn, while Richard and Guy seem transfixed by the sound of a distant echo ..."
I think I may be late with this, not to mention that these captions are best left to the Caption Masters amongst us, but, what the hell! Gotta try it once!
Peace,
Gabrielle
Posted by: Gabrielle Childers at October 4, 2007 5:57 PM
My caption:
Wouldn't you like to be there?
Posted by: Claudio Roberto Cussuol at October 4, 2007 6:09 PM
Home Sweet Home.
Posted by: Harald at October 4, 2007 6:21 PM
Caption--
Stevie: "Quick, Smile Polly has a camera!"
Hope everyone has a wonderful day.
Renee B
Posted by: Renee B at October 4, 2007 6:36 PM
where's polly with that iced tea???
Posted by: don alcott at October 4, 2007 6:55 PM
Any chance of an audio version of the dvd coming out?
[No, sorry. - Features Editor]
Posted by: Stefano at October 4, 2007 7:20 PM
Subliminally Sublime
Posted by: Dana at October 4, 2007 8:07 PM
(David-spacing out, thinks..): "I feel like soup tonight..yes, soup tonight for sure..maybe a hearty vegetable..or barley...yummmm, soup!)
(Drummer Steve chuckling to himself, thinks..): "I think we were supposed to change two measures ago..hee hee)
Posted by: T.Willie at October 4, 2007 8:12 PM
can we move yet?
Posted by: MadJedi at October 4, 2007 8:44 PM
David, Richard, Guy and Steve finding the groove.
Posted by: Howard at October 4, 2007 9:04 PM
*caption*
David thinking to himself: "I really should get someone to fix that hole in the roof."
While Stevie is thinking to himself: "Why doesn't David get someone to fix that hole in the roof?"
Thanks.
Andrew
Posted by: Andrew at October 4, 2007 9:08 PM
Hi FEd - Can you please help sort out some confusion over Phil Taylor's upcoming book on David's black strat.
Although I've pre-ordered through Amazon, I've read elsewhere that the book will only be sold through Phil's website. Some say only to buyers of the new DG signature strat.
It is said to be a limited print run so I'd hate to be waiting for Amazon if it's not going to arrive and miss the chance of buying elsewhere. Can you please help?
[I can, but not without first saying that there wouldn't be any confusion if certain websites waited until Phil's book, and site, are even ready before talking about how you can buy one. You'll get a copy of Phil's book if you purchase the David Gilmour Strat. You can also get a copy by ordering one from Phil's website. When it's up and running, we'll let you know. The last I heard, the book would not be available through Amazon, or any other retailer. As many details are still being finalised, we'll let you know as soon as possible if this, or anything else, changes. - Features Editor]
Posted by: Paul_C at October 4, 2007 9:27 PM
Hi FEd, great idea. My entry is: "Masterpiece... in a barn."
Posted by: JP at October 4, 2007 9:28 PM
I'd like to know when the Pink Floyd: Delicate sound of thinder is going to be released on dvd?
My third vhs tape is worn out already, and I can't find another copy!!!!
[There are no plans to release this concert on DVD, sorry. - Features Editor]
Posted by: Jeff at October 4, 2007 9:34 PM
I was reading - careful now - and couldn´t help but noticing that it is your birthday today.
I´m sorry if I didn´t before, but I wish you all the best, mate. Happy Birthday!
A big hug,
Adriano
[Thank you very much. - Features Editor]
Posted by: Adriano at October 4, 2007 9:40 PM
Too consumed by creating competition captions, Richard was oblivious to the fact he had clearly forgotten to press play...
Posted by: Davie101 at October 4, 2007 9:55 PM
Lost in thought and lost in time:
Richard - 'Hello? Is there anybody in there?...'
David - 'Remember that night...'
Guy - 'And I am you and what I see is me...'
Steve - 'Smile...'
Posted by: Emmanuel VH at October 4, 2007 10:05 PM
Heaven in the Barn?
Posted by: Henk Deen at October 4, 2007 10:59 PM
From an attic comes sounds to kill some and to revive others, the sound of David Gilmour.
Posted by: mike hovdesven at October 4, 2007 11:06 PM
Just watched the DVD ........ blown away!
There is no other way of putting it, musically, vocally, lighting, guests, ......etc, fantastic.
David, thank you.
Posted by: Adrian Jones at October 4, 2007 11:08 PM
Jam on it! Jam on it! I say jam jjjjj-jam on it!
Posted by: Chris at October 4, 2007 11:15 PM
Thank you all for your captions.
There were some very good ones, which is why there are five winning captions, not three.
The winners are:
National Museum for Holographic Rock Legends, London, 2032: "And here, in the right corner, the figures of David Gilmour and his band as they were during rehearsal for the legendary On An Island tour, back in 2006". - Adriano
The band is doing a run through of This Heaven, totally oblivious to the fact that a pack of rare British Anacondas, attracted by the music, has slithered into the barn. - Andrew S in Toronto
David Gilmour and pals practice for the upcoming reunion tour of Jokers Wild 2007... - Ax
David and Steve can't help but watch as El Magnifico prepares yet again to jump out of the loft onto a pile of mattresses wearing his signature cape. - Craig
Having told Dick Parry to "vamp" the solo, the band looks on in wonder as he dons a cape and hangs upside down from the rafters.... - Michael in New Jersey
Please leave your address with your next post. Of course, they won't be published.
There is a postal strike underway in the UK at the moment, so please be patient in waiting for your prize to arrive.
Posted by: Features Editor at October 5, 2007 6:53 PM
