After nearly a decade of silence, David Gilmour—Pink Floyd’s quietly commanding voice and guitar—is stepping back into the spotlight. His long-awaited solo return, the album Luck and Strange, is not just another project. It’s personal. It’s poetic. And it’s deeply tied to family, memory, and legacy.
Set for release on September 6, 2024, Luck and Strange will be Gilmour’s first solo album of entirely new material since 2015’s Rattle That Lock. He’s co-producing it alongside Charlie Andrew (known for his work with alt-J), and recording has taken place at British Grove Studios in London and at his own setup in Brighton.
But this time, the process feels different. Gilmour’s daughter, Romany, contributes vocals and harp, while his wife, novelist Polly Samson, has once again crafted the lyrics—many inspired by mortality, aging, and reflection. One track, the title song, even includes a previously unreleased keyboard piece by late Pink Floyd bandmate Rick Wright, giving the album an echo of the past with the breath of the present.
Recent singles like “The Piper’s Call”, “Dark and Velvet Nights”, and a haunting cover of “Between Two Points” have already stirred fans and critics alike. Romany sings on the cover—showing that, in true Gilmour fashion, legacy and innovation go hand in hand.
As if the album wasn’t enough, Gilmour was recently awarded the 2025 O2 Silver Clef Award by Nordoff & Robbins, honoring his lifelong musical impact and decades of support for music therapy. Accepting the prize from Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood, Gilmour thanked the organization for their “miraculous” work—a reminder that his influence goes far beyond studio walls.
Meanwhile, Pink Floyd’s legacy also continues to thrive. A fully remastered version of their legendary 1972 concert film Live at Pompeii is set to return to cinemas with newly mixed audio. There’s even buzz about a companion live album.
As his fellow Floyd alumni stay busy—Nick Mason with Saucerful of Secrets, Roger Waters on his farewell tour—Gilmour’s return feels especially vital. It isn’t just about nostalgia. It’s about evolution. From the shadows of Pompeii to the echoes of Dark Side, Gilmour’s next chapter might just be his most intimate yet.
