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Marooning used to be the intentional leaving of someone in a remote area such as an uninhabited island. The word first appears in writing in approximately 1709, and is derived from the term maroon, a word for a fugitive slave, which could be a corruption of Spanish cimarrón, meaning a household animal (or slave) who has run "wild".
In earlier centuries it was a penalty for crewmen or for captains at the hands of a crew in cases of mutiny. Then, marooning meant setting a man on a deserted island, often no more than a sand bar at low tide. He would be given some food, a container of water, and a loaded pistol so he could commit suicide if he desired. The outcome of marooning was usually fatal, but William Greenaway and some men loyal to him survived being marooned, as did pirate captain Edward England.
The chief practitioners of marooning were 17th and 18th century pirates, to such a degree that they were frequently referred to as "marooners." The pirate articles of captains Bartholomew Roberts and John Phillips specify marooning as a punishment for cheating one's fellow pirates or other offenses. In this context, to be marooned is euphemistically to be "made governor of an island".
David Jon Gilmour, CBE (born 6 March 1946), is an English musician, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. In a career spanning more than 50 years, he is best known for his work as the guitarist and co-lead vocalist of the progressive rock band Pink Floyd. It was estimated that by 2012 the group had sold over 250 million records worldwide, including 75 million units sold in the United States.
In addition to his work with Pink Floyd, Gilmour has produced a variety of artists, for example the Dream Academy, and has had a solo career. In 2005, Gilmour was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his services to music. He was awarded with the Outstanding Contribution title at the 2008 Q Awards. In 2011, Rolling Stone magazine ranked him number 14 in their list of the greatest guitarists of all time. Additionally, Gilmour was voted number 36 in the greatest voices in rock by Planet Rock listeners in 2009.
David Jon Gilmour was born on 6 March 1946, in Cambridge, England. His father, Douglas Gilmour, eventually became a senior lecturer in zoology at the University of Cambridge, and his mother, Sylvia (born Wilson), trained as a teacher and later worked as a film editor for the BBC. At the time of Gilmour's birth they lived in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, but in 1956, after several relocations, the couple moved their family to Grantchester Meadows.
Pink Floyd - Marooned (Official Video) The 20th Anniversary Edition of Pink Floyd's 'The Division Bell' is now available. http://smarturl.it/DB20PF #TDB20 The 20th anniversary box set features six discs, collectors' prints, a Blu-ray disc and for the first time a 5.1 version of The Division Bell, mixed and mastered by Andy Jackson and Damon Iddins. The Blu-ray disc also features a new video for Marooned directed by Aubrey Powell at Hipgnosis. A double vinyl edition will also be available. For more info go to http://smarturl.it/DB20PF The definitive Early Years box set, released 11th November 2016 Pre-Order Boxset for $550 http://smarturl.it/PF_TER_box Pre-Order 2 CD Edition for $15.99 http://smarturl.it/PF_TER_2CD Pre-Order Digital http://smarturl.it/PF_TER_DIGI Pre-Order Via PinkF...
A journey through the Universe accompained by the notes of one of the most amazing David Gilmour' solos... My new astronomy animation, I hope you like it... Credits: http://hubblesite.org/ "Marooned" is an instrumental track on Pink Floyd's 1994 album, The Division Bell; the track won a Grammy Award in 1995. The piece was written by David Gilmour and Richard Wright.It has sounds that describe the setting as an island (such as seagulls and waves crashing on the shore). It was composed while jamming aboard the Astoria in early 1993. The high-pitch guitar sounds on the track came from a Whammy pedal which makes the guitar sound an octave higher, also known as a pitch shifter. Also in the background can be heard the wailing guitar effects from the original recording of the Pink Floyd...
David Gilmour Marooned - Coming Back To Life Wembley Arena de Londres Reunión para conmemorar el 50 aniversario de la guitarra "Fender Stratocaster". Septiembre 2004
Title: Marooned Track: 04 Artist: Pink Floyd Album: The Division Bell Year: 1994
Naked And Marooned with Ed Stafford Part 2 Olorua Island 60 day. Good Luck For Fun Vs Ed Stafford!!
Marooned on Norway's rugged west coast south of the Arctic Circle. Ed is lightened up by a sudden discovery in the freezing environment. In each self-contained episode of Marooned, Ed goes into isolation for approximately 10 days in a remote and potentially deadly location. Want more Marooned With Ed Stafford? Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/2daokw6 About Discovery Channel: Discovery Channel brings you the best of real-world entertainment that is both visceral and experiential. We make you lean forward, as you journey with us across the globe, with compelling stories and engaging characters. Website: http://www.discoverychannelasia.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DiscoverySEAsia Twitter: https://twitter.com/discoveryseasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discoverychannel/
Marooned follows the fortunes of Páidí Ó Sé and the Westmeath team as they journeyed together to their historic Leinster title.
This is David Gilmour playing Marooned at The 50th Anniversary Fender Stratocaster. This song is fucking amazing. The sound is just incredible. Gilmour sure knows how to write music!
[Music: Kasparek, Lyrics: Finlay/Kasparek]
Fire. Fore and aft
Man the boats and put to the sea
Crashing yardarms - cries of pain
A will to live - a chance to flee
Panic on the boats to save
Stricken hands the first on board
Leading to eternal grave
Dragging down what they could hoard
Thirty days and night have I seen the brink of death
Troubled seas - my only friend
Drag me down - gasping for breath
Cursing eternal black
Bloodied by the dogs of war
Memories come clawing back
Treasured friends - their sight no more
Eternal cruise
I feel the fires of madness
Burning holes into my wounds
This hell on earth
I feel the power of sadness
No way out - I'm marooned
Lonely this hell on earth
Demons screaming in my mind
Wading thru debris of life
A thousand souls their graves to find
Flotsam with death on board
Bodies ripped until the bone
Nothing but the sounds of time
No sign of life - am I alone ?
Eternal curse
I feel the fires of madness
Burning holes into my wounds
This hell on earth
I feel the power of sadness
No way out - I'm 'marooned
Eternal curse
Could I really be stranded
Start to count 1000 moons
This hell on earth
To me the dogs have handed
No way out I'm marooned