All of them gave a perfect performance on a high level - and this was only the fifth gig they played as a band! The only thing that takes away from the “real” live feeling is the slightly formal studio atmosphere.įor this DVD, the original broadcast of almost 60 minutes was augmented by 14 minutes of additional material that can be seen here for the very first time. The line-up consisted of John Shearer on drums, Dick Cadbury on bass guitar, Pete Hicks on vocals and Steve’s long-time partners-in-crime Nick Magnus (keyboards) and brother John Hackett (guitar, bass pedals and flute). It is interesting to note that, though there was enough (released) material available, there already are a number of songs from an album that had not yet been released: Spectral Mornings was to become Steve’s third and probably best-known record. Hackett’s second solo album (and his first after his departure from Genesis) had already been published when the recording was made, but he had already put together the new band with whom he was to record the next two solo records. It was first broadcast on May 24, 1979, and therefore it is the oldest live film material of Genesis & Co. One of these “Musikladen Extra” shows was recorded at Radio Bremen’s studios on Octo, which makes it Steve Hackett’s fifth solo concert ever. Occasionally they would broadcast a show that was be produced especially for the programme. Radio Bremen, one of the regional branches of ARD, used to produce a very popular (chart) music programme. Apparently they remembered that Genesis’ former guitarist still commands a respectable fan base.
#Spectral mornings steve hackett rar tv#
It is therefore hardly surprising that the initiative for this release was not taken by Hackett or his label, but by the TV station that was responsible for the recording. It is the more surprising because Genesis and its (former) members are not exactly known for releasing archived video material from the 70s. It is the Spectral Mornings DVD which features concert of Steve’s that was recorded for TV broadcast back in 1978. Good to see that the Genesis camp is still good for some unexpected surprises.
Please Don't Miss! Steve Hackett’s fifth solo gig ever officially released on DVD
0 kommentar(er)
