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David Gilmour

David Gilmour's Emotional Guitar Solo in Comfortably Numb - Live in Pompeii

Venue: Live in Pompeii Location: Pompeii, Italy Date: August 4, 2016

David Gilmour's live performance at the Pompeii Amphitheater on August 4, 2016, came during a pivotal period in his career. Prior to this performance, he released his fourth solo album, "Rattle That Lock," in September 2015, which showcased his evolving musical style and deepened his commitment to both instrumental exploration and poignant lyrical storytelling. The live recording features an iconic rendition of "Comfortably Numb," where Gilmour delivers a guitar solo that is frequently regarded as one of his best, illustrating his mastery and emotional expressiveness even as he approached his 70th birthday. Notably, this performance was part of his "Rattle That Lock Tour," which celebrated his solo works while continuing to honor the legacy of Pink Floyd. This concert was especially significant as it marked Gilmour's return to the historic venue, having previously performed there in a non-audience film concert in 1971, highlighting the connection between his past and present musical jo

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