On an Island
by David Gilmour
- Type: Album
- Released: 6 March 2006
- Label: EMI
- Country: United Kingdom
- Length: 51:40
- Community rating: 3.71/5 from 4 ratings
Album Notes & Community Reviews
David Gilmour's third solo album is a tranquil, melodic reflection on life and mortality. Released on his 60th birthday, 'On an Island' features lush orchestration and his signature soaring guitar solos. It is a gentle, comforting companion to Pink Floyd's work.
Genres
Descriptors: atmospheric, orchestral, elegant, instrumental, expansive
Tracklist
- Castellorizon (03:53)
- On an Island (06:47)
- The Blue (05:26)
- Take a Breath (05:44)
- Red Sky at Night (02:53)
- This Heaven (04:25)
- Then I Close My Eyes (05:27)
- Smile (04:03)
- A Pocketful of Stones (06:18)
- Where We Start (06:44)
Credits
- Zbigniew Preisner - arranged by [orchestra]
- Blade Design Ltd. - artwork
- Robert Ziegler - conductor
- Hilary Skewes - contractor [strings contracted by]
- Scott Stratton - lacquer cut by [runout etching `!麓]
- Paul Loasby - management
- Doug Sax - mastered by
- James Guthrie - mastered by
- David Gilmour - photography by
- Harry Borden - photography by
- Jeremy Young - photography by
- Sandra Kamen - photography by
- Chris Thomas - producer
- Phil Manzanera - producer
- Andy Jackson - recorded by
- Damon Iddins - recorded by [assistant]
- Devin Workman - recorded by [assistant]
- Jamie Johnson - recorded by [assistant]
- Simon Rhodes - recorded by [orchestra]
- Phil Taylor - technician [support]
- Polly Samson - written-by