David Gilmour played a Dobro on 'A Pillow of Winds'.

Yes. Specifically a Dobro — a resonator guitar with a metal cone, played with a slide. It gives that warm, slightly twangy, almost Hawaiian sound you hear on the track.

Gilmour rarely used one. He’s known for his Stratocaster, but for this song he pulled out a Dobro, possibly a late-20s model. It fits the dreamy, floating vibe of the song perfectly. The slide work is subtle, not in-your-face.

Next time you hear it, listen for that metallic shimmer. That’s the Dobro, not any regular acoustic.