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Legendary guitarist David Gilmour has announced the release of his highly anticipated solo album, ‘Luck And Strange’, marking his first solo project in nine years. The album’s lead single, ‘A Piper’s Call,’ will be unveiled on the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show on April 25th, accompanied by a music video set for release the following day. Recorded over five months in Brighton and London, ‘Luck And Strange’ features collaborations with Gilmour’s wife, Polly Sampson, and producer Charlie Andrew (Alt-J, Wolf Alice). The album’s tracklist includes eight original compositions and a reimagined version of The Montgolfier Brothers’ ‘Between Two Points,’ showcasing an eclectic blend of guest musicians and contributions from Gilmour’s family.

Legendary Pink Floyd guitarist and singer David Gilmour returns with his first solo album in nearly a decade. ‘Luck and Strange’ is set to be released on September 6th and features eight new original songs along with a cover of the Montgolfier Brothers’ ‘Between Two Points’. The album was recorded over five months in Brighton, England, and London with producer Charlie Andrew, who has worked with Alt-J, Marika Hackman, and Wolf Alice. The majority of the lyrics are by Gilmour’s wife and longtime collaborator, author Polly Samson, who said in a statement that she appreciated Andrew wanting to know what the songs were about and relaying the messages to the musicians who played on the album. The backing band includes bassist Guy Pratt, who played on Pink Floyd’s ‘The Division Bell’ and Gilmour’s recent solo releases. Other musicians who contributed to ‘Luck and Strange’ include bassist Tom Herbert, drummers Adam Betts, Steve Gadd and Steve DiStanislao, and keyboardists Rob Gentry and Roger Eno. Keyboards recorded by Pink Floyd’s Richard Wright, who died in 2008, feature on the title track; he and Gilmour recorded them during a barn jam at Gilmour’s house in 2007. The album will be available in a variety of formats including digitally, on vinyl, CD, and Blu-ray.