NBC's Tsunami Aid - A Concert Of Hope

Last night (15th January) saw former Pink Floyd frontman Roger Waters performing a wonderful melancolic version of "Wish You Were Here" acoustically with Eric Clapton, with the help of backing singers Katie Kissoon, Carol Kenyon and PP Arnold, as part of NBC's charity gala, Tsunami Aid: A Concert Of Hope. Some screen shots from the performance are shown below...

The performance, which was not shown live, having been pre-recorded at the NBC studio in New York City, featured Roger and Eric sat on stools, playing acoustic guitars, with the lyric delivered in a quiet and almost mournful style which suited the occasion perfectly. Eric chose to simply play guitar, and the subtle backing vocal of Katie, Carol, and PP, complemented the respectful reading of the Floyd classic.

Donations can still be made to the charity supported by the show - The American Red Cross, or alternatively, you can make a donation to the Disasters Emergency Committee who share all contributions around twelve different charities, ensuring each has the right funding at the right time. Funds raised through the show will support the American Red Cross two-phased assistance plan which includes specialized relief immediately and over the long term in the following areas: food and safe water; healthcare and disease prevention; immediate family supplies; mental health counselling; disaster preparedness and prevention measures.

(Notes courtesy of Brain-Damage.co.uk)

Special thanks to Sara (aka YGBC) for this excellent recording.

1. Wish You Were Here [2.55]

Lineage Details: Recorder: Mini DV > mpeg (Recorded by Mr T)

New version on VCD, thanks to Nick Farey, which now plays better than above. The only difference is that the VCD version does not include Hugh Grant introducing the performance.