Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond David Gilmour
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Oct 23, 2025 
David Gilmour, the legendary guitarist and vocalist of Pink Floyd, shares insights into his creative journey in music. He discusses his new album, "Luck and Strange," and the unique experience of recording on his houseboat studio. Gilmour opens up about collaborating with family, particularly his daughter Romany, and the challenges of recreating the magic of live solos. He emphasizes the role of producer Charlie Andrew in shaping the album and reflects on balancing improvisation with composition in his performances.
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Buying And Converting A Studio Boat
- David Gilmour bought a riverboat he first spotted from a road and converted it into a studio after seeing it for sale in a magazine a week later.
- He moored it securely so it slides with river levels and reduces road rumble, making it surprisingly practical for recording.
Boat Studio Focused On Mixing
- Gilmour mixed Luck And Strange aboard his houseboat and built a dedicated Dolby Atmos room to run mixes concurrently.
- He still recorded basic tracks at other studios, using the boat mainly for mixing and Atmos work.
Five Days With Steve Gadd
- Gilmour booked five days with drummer Steve Gadd and recorded many basic tracks at Mark Knopfler's British Grove studio.
- The sessions produced core songs like "Pipers Call," "Dark and Velvet Nights," and several other album basics.