Genesis Revisited Band & Orchestra: Live at the Royal Festival Hall
Steve Hackett · 2019
114 min · 27 tracks · progressive rock
Orchestral arrangements breathe new life into classic Genesis tracks, merging Hackett's virtuoso guitar with lush symphonic textures.
Why this album works
This live album not only highlights Hackett's prowess but also serves as a tribute to Genesis, featuring timeless tracks that resonate with both longtime fans and newer audiences. It reached notable chart positions in various countries and reinforced Hackett's status within the progressive rock scene, celebrated for its orchestral reinterpretations that brought renewed attention to classic material.
- Career context
- Released in 2019, 'Genesis Revisited Band & Orchestra: Live at the Royal Festival Hall' showcases Steve Hackett's ongoing commitment to revisiting his Genesis roots after decades as a solo artist. This album follows his 2017 studio release, 'The Night Siren', and reflects a period of nostalgia and celebration of the progressive rock legacy he helped create.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Eric Clapton· Elton John· Ringo Starr· Paul McCartney· David Bowie· John Lennon· Bee Gees· George Harrison
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Dance on a Volcano 6:36
- 2 Out of the Body 2:30
- 3 The Steppes 7:16
- 4 Firth of Fifth Standout 10:44
- 5 Dancing With the Moonlit Knight 8:33
- 6 Acoustic Guitar Solo 0:19
- 7 Blood on the Rooftops Standout 5:53
- 8 Shadow of the Hierophant 11:27
Disc 2
- 1 In That Quiet Earth 5:19
- 2 Afterglow 4:24
- 3 Serpentine Song 7:10
- 4 El Niño 4:04
- 5 Supper’s Ready Standout 28:01
- 6 The Musical Box 12:08
Disc 3
- 1 Dance on a Volcano
- 2 Out of the Body
- 3 The Steppes
- 4 Firth of Fifth Standout
- 5 Dancing With the Moonlit Knight
- 6 Blood on the Rooftops Standout
- 7 Shadow of the Hierophant
- 8 In That Quiet Earth
- 9 Afterglow
- 10 Serpentine Song
- 11 El Niño
- 12 Supper’s Ready Standout
- 13 The Musical Box
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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