| Gilmour, David - Let Us Play (AVI) |
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| Recorded at the Union Chapel, London UK. AVI movies, from various quality, probably taken and converted from youtube. From the info file: From davidgilmour.com: Monday 25th May 2009 Let Us Play - Union Chapel Show Tonight Islington's Union Chapel was the 'hidden' venue for tonight's musical collaboration between Amadou & Mariam and David Gilmour. A packed house had been given event details only 48 hours in advance, as part of homeless charity Crisis' campaign to highlight 'hidden' homelessness. Amadou Bagayoko (Guitar/Vocals) and Mariam Doumbia (Vocals) were backed by their usual band: Laurent Griffon (Bass), Yves Abadi (Drums), and Boubacar Dembele (Percussion) and their set included a selection from their albums including the two most recent, Welcome to Mali and Dimanche à Bamako. The set opener was Welcome to Mali, with David onstage right from the start, adding his distinctive flourishes to remind the world (should it need reminding) of his complete command of the fretboard. David played for the whole 9-song set, which included Radio Mogo, Ce n'est pas bon, and Masiteladi, all with a solid rhythmic base, allowing frequent space for both Amadou and David to stretch out. Percussionist Boubacar Debele added dynamics throughout the set, an unexpected inclusion in which was No Way from the David Gilmour album. Given a distinctly Malian flavour, with both Amadou and Mariam taking lead vocals, it was a surprise and a delight. Leaping to its feet in acclaim for the 70-minute show, the audience was rewarded with one last song, an impromptu Dimanche à Bamako that rocked the hall. All in all, an evening that delivered on its considerable promise. |