Watch David Gilmour Cover Syd Barrett’s ‘Octopus’ For ‘Von Trapped Family’ Livestream Series
Jun 5, 2021
Syd Barrett’s “Octopus.” The clip is from the 2020
Von Trapped Family livestream series.
Gilmour performed Barrett’s “Octopus” during the May 7, 2020 edition of
Von Trapped Family. The episode also saw the legendary guitarist discussing his relationship with Syd and also playing Barrett’s “Dominoes.” “Octopus” appears on Syd’s 1970 debut solo album,
The Madcap Laughs, which Gilmour co-produced with Roger Waters and others.
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David Gilmour Covers Leonard Cohen’s ‘Thanks For The Dance’ For ‘Von Trapped Family’ Livestream Series
Apr 9, 2021
David Gilmour continues to roll out videos from the
Von Trapped Family livestream series which took place last year during quarantine. The latest from the Pink Floyd guitarist and family is Leonard Cohen’s “Thanks For The Dance,” recorded on April 16, 2020.
“Thanks For The Dance” from Cohen’s posthumously released 2019 album of the same name is among a number of Cohen covers Gilmour did for
Von Trapped Family. He previously shared video for “Bird On The Wire” and also performed “If It Be Your Will.” As with previous Cohen covers, David’s daughter