Rattle That Lock

Rattle That Lock

• Rattle That Lock

"Rattle That Lock" is the new solo album by David Gilmour, the voice and guitar of Pink Floyd. This is David's fourth solo album, and the first since 2006's # 1 album "On An Island". The primary lyricist for "Rattle That Lock" is Gilmour s long-term writing partner, Polly Samson, and the album is co-produced by David Gilmour and Roxy Music s Phil Manzanera. The album's striking cover has been art directed by Dave Stansbie. <br> <br>The lead single of this album is the title track, "Rattle That Lock". The song begins with the four notes, created by Michael Boumendil, which precede announcements at French SNCF railway stations which Gilmour recorded on his iphone at Aix station. Samson s lyrics are inspired by Book 2 of John Milton s Paradise Lost, which is also featured in her recent acclaimed novel, The Kindness. The single also features the Liberty Choir and singers Mica Paris and Louise Marshall.<br> <br>There are four versions available for "Rattle That Lock". The single disc CD package is a hard cover bound book with gold foil blocking on cloth spine, along with a 22 page photo/lyric booklet including artist photographs by Kevin Westenberg along with album session photographs by Polly Samson. The second version is a 2 disc Deluxe Box that includes the CD package, along with a Standard DVD featuring 10 bonus audio-visual tracks, 4 bonus audio tracks, the complete album in Surround Sound, and memorabilia. The third version is a 2 disc Deluxe Box that features the CD package, along with a Blu-Ray DVD featuring 10 bonus audio-visual tracks, 4 bonus audio tracks, the complete album in Surround Sound, and memorabilia. Both Deluxe Box versions include a 32 page hard back photo/lyric book including artist photographs by Kevin Westenberg along with album session photographs by Polly Samson, a 48 page book 'Paradise Lost' (Book II), and memorabilia including a poster, postcard, and plectrum. And finally, the vinyl version is a single heavyweight LP in a gatefold jacket and download insert, along with a 16 page full sized booklet including artist photographs by Kevin Westenberg and album session photographs by Polly Samson.