Editing David Gilmour (section)

=== 2000s: Pink Floyd reunion and ''On an Island'' ===
In 2001 and 2002, Gilmour performed six acoustic solo concerts in London and Paris, along with a small band and choir, which was documented on the ''[[David Gilmour in Concert|In Concert]]'' release.{{sfn|Povey|2008|pp=306, 314–315}} On 24 September 2004, he performed a three-song set at [[the Strat Pack]] concert at London's [[Wembley Arena]], marking the 50th anniversary of the [[Fender Stratocaster]].{{sfn|Povey|2008|p=315}}

On 2 July 2005, Pink Floyd reunited with Waters to perform at [[Live 8]]. The performance caused a sales increase of Pink Floyd's compilation album ''[[Echoes: The Best of Pink Floyd]]'' (2001).<ref name="giveback">{{cite web |title=Pink Floyd gives back |url=http://www.soulshine.ca/news/newsarticle.php?nid=2241 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110815025128/http://www.soulshine.ca/news/newsarticle.php?nid=2241 |archive-date=15 August 2011 |access-date=2 December 2007}}</ref> Gilmour donated his profits to charities that reflect the goals of Live 8, saying: "Though the main objective has been to raise consciousness and put pressure on the [[G8]] leaders, I will not profit from the concert. This is money that should be used to save lives."<ref name="giveback" /> He called upon all Live 8 artists to donate their extra revenue to Live 8 fundraising. After the concert, Pink Floyd turned down an offer to tour the US for £150&nbsp;million.<ref name="askmen">{{cite web |title=Pink Floyd offered millions to tour |url=http://www.askmen.com/celebs/entertainment-news/pink/pink-floyd-offered-millions-to-tour.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081219091320/http://www.askmen.com/celebs/entertainment-news/pink/pink-floyd-offered-millions-to-tour.html |archive-date=19 December 2008 |access-date=2 December 2007}}</ref>

[[File:David Gilmour in Munich July 2006-ed-.JPG|thumb|right|upright=0.9|Gilmour performing in [[Munich]], 2006]]
In 2006, Gilmour said that Pink Floyd would likely never tour or write material again: "I think enough is enough. I am 60 years old. I don't have the will to work as much any more. Pink Floyd was an important part in my life, I have had a wonderful time, but it's over. For me it's much less complicated to work alone."<ref name="repubblica">{{cite web |date=3 February 2006 |title=Il requiem di David Gilmour "I Pink Floyd? Sono finiti" |url=http://www.repubblica.it/2006/b/sezioni/spettacoli_e_cultura/gilmo/gilmo/gilmo.html |access-date=20 July 2011 |work=la Repubblica |archive-date=8 June 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150608025104/http://www.repubblica.it/2006/b/sezioni/spettacoli_e_cultura/gilmo/gilmo/gilmo.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

On 6 March, Gilmour's 60th birthday, he released his third solo album, ''[[On an Island]]''.{{sfn|Blake|2008|p=387}} It featured guest musicians including Wright and lyrics by Gilmour's wife, the writer [[Polly Samson]].{{sfn|Mabbett|2010|pp=139–140}} It debuted at number 1 on the [[UK Albums Chart]]<ref name="dg1">{{cite web |title=David Gilmour Biography |url=http://www.davidgilmour.com/island.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071203041905/http://www.davidgilmour.com/island.htm <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archive-date=3 December 2007 |access-date=4 December 2007}}</ref> and became Gilmour's first solo album to enter the top ten in the US, reaching number six on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]].<ref name="bbd1">{{cite magazine |date=25 March 2006 |title=Top 200 Albums (March 26, 2006) |url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-200/2006-03-25 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date=4 October 2015 |archive-date=8 May 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170508071251/http://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-200/2006-03-25 |url-status=live }}</ref> On 21 September 2011 ''On an Island'' was [[music recording sales certification|certified gold]] in Canada, with sales of more than 50,000 copies.<ref>{{cite web |title=Gold/Platinum |url=https://musiccanada.com/gold-platinum/?_gp_search=On+An+Island%20David+Gilmour |website=Music Canada |access-date=6 June 2024 |date=21 September 2011}}</ref>

Gilmour toured Europe, US and Canada in May 2006, with a band including Wright and the Pink Floyd collaborators [[Dick Parry]], [[Guy Pratt]], and [[Jon Carin]].{{sfn|Povey|2008|pp=306–310}} A DVD, ''Remember That Night&nbsp;– Live at the Royal Albert Hall'', was released on 17 September 2007.{{sfn|Mabbett|2010|pp=141–142}} For the final show, Gilmour performed with the 38-piece string section of the [[Polish Baltic Philharmonic]] orchestra.{{sfn|Povey|2008|p=310}} It was released as ''[[Live in Gdańsk]]'' (2008).<ref name="Mabbett-2">{{harvnb|Mabbett|2010|p={{page needed|date=May 2021}}}}</ref>

In December 2006, Gilmour released a tribute to Barrett, who died that year, in the form of his own version of Pink Floyd's first single, "[[Arnold Layne]]".{{sfn|Mabbett|2010|pp=140–141}} Recorded live at London's Royal Albert Hall, it featured versions of the song performed by Wright and [[David Bowie]].{{sfn|Mabbett|2010|pp=140–141}} It reached number 19 on the UK Singles Chart.<ref name="acharts">{{cite web |title=Arnold Layne chart position |url=http://acharts.us/song/11777 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111113024916/http://acharts.us/song/11777 |archive-date=13 November 2011 |access-date=4 December 2007 |website=αCharts}}</ref> In early 2007, Gilmour reconvened his touring band and spent a week recording in a barn in his farm. Some of the recordings were released on his later solo albums.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Collis |first=Clark |date=15 September 2015 |title=David Gilmour on Pink Floyd's end: 'I can't really see myself going back' |url=https://ew.com/article/2015/09/15/david-gilmour-pink-floyd/ |access-date=4 May 2024 |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |language=en}}</ref>

On 25 May 2009, Gilmour participated in a concert at the [[Union Chapel, Islington|Union Chapel in Islington]], London, with the Malian musicians [[Amadou & Mariam]]. The concert was part of the Hidden Gigs campaign against hidden homelessness, organised by the charity [[Crisis (charity)|Crisis]].<ref>{{cite web |date=27 May 2009 |title=Pink Floyd news resource |url=http://www.brain-damage.co.uk/concerts/amadou-mariam-with-david-gilmour-union-chapel-london-may-25.html |access-date=20 July 2011 |publisher=Brain Damage |archive-date=15 June 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110615125819/http://www.brain-damage.co.uk/concerts/amadou-mariam-with-david-gilmour-union-chapel-london-may-25.html |url-status=live }}</ref> On 4 July, Gilmour joined his friend [[Jeff Beck]] onstage at the [[Royal Albert Hall]], London. Gilmour and Beck traded solos on "Jerusalem" and closed the show with "[[Hi Ho Silver Lining]]". In August 2009, Gilmour released an online single, "Chicago&nbsp;– Change the World", to promote awareness for [[Gary McKinnon]], who was accused of computer hacking. A retitled cover of the [[Graham Nash]] song "[[Chicago (Graham Nash song)|Chicago]]", it featured MicKinon, [[Chrissie Hynde]] and [[Bob Geldof]]. It was produced by the longtime Pink Floyd collaborator Chris Thomas.<ref>{{cite web |title=Chicago |url=http://www.londontv.net/freegarymckinnon.html |access-date=4 August 2009 |archive-date=26 February 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120226005557/http://www.londontv.net/freegarymckinnon.html |url-status=live }}</ref>