David Gilmour, the renowned Pink Floyd guitarist, is reportedly planning a tour in support of his forthcoming album, "Luck and Strange," set to release on September 6th. This revelation was made in ‘Uncut’ magazine.
In the interview, Gilmour discusses the preparations for the tour, stating that rehearsals need to be scheduled and a set list put together. He reveals his unique system for choosing songs, where three asterisks next to a song guarantee its place on the list, two suggest it's likely, and one indicates an outside chance. All new songs from "Luck and Strange" have been given three asterisks. As for performing Pink Floyd songs, he expresses a preference for tracks from the '60s, '80s, and '90s over those from the '70s. The '60s track "Astronomy" is a particular favorite, which he describes as "always entertaining and fun and gets people off to a happy start."
Gilmour also admits to having changed the band around last time, citing the previous setup as too robotic. His aim is to incorporate musicians who are genuinely creative and give them more space. The new lineup will include some younger members alongside bassist Guy Pratt and the Webb Sisters, who previously sang with Leonard Cohen on his last tours. This tour marks Gilmour's return to the stage after his 2016 tour in support of his last album, "Rattle That Lock."
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