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Take a Deep Dive Into David Gilmour’s ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ Gear, Tone and Technique With the July 2023 Issue of 'Guitar Player' By Guitar Player Staff published 2 June 23 Don’t miss our latest issue – out now!
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“This Album Is Demonstrative of Us Growing and Building Again”: Watch the New Yes “Circles of Time” Music Video By Rod Brakes published 25 May 23 Video The band’s latest single is taken from their sensational new studio album, ‘Mirror to the Sky’
