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NEWS IN THE WORLD OF GENESIS
January
2009
January 31, 2009
Rhino Records To Release 180
gram LP pressing of Genesis 1970-1975
Genesis fans in North America will be pleased to know that Rhino Records
will be issuing a special edition 180 gram 6 vinyl LP pressing of Genesis
1970-1975. Like the EMI Records LP version of the box set in Europe, it
will only include the actual albums housed in a deluxe 12" box, not the
bonus audio and video material that are included in the
U.S. CD+DVD (NTSC) version or the European
SACD+DVD (PAL) version of the box set. The manufacturer's suggested
retail price (MSRP) for the Rhino box is $149.99, which with today's
exchange rates with Europe and the cost of shipping from Europe, makes the
Rhino LP box far more economical than the
European 200 gram LP counterpart. Rhino reports that the U.S. release
date is April 14, 2009. Pre-orders for the U.S. 6 LP box set of 1970-1975
should be coming soon! Stay tuned!
January 31, 2009
Bill Bruford Retires From
Public Performance
According to the official Bill Bruford
site, after 41 years of touring with legendary acts like King Crimson,
Yes, Earthworks, UK, and Genesis, drummer Bill Bruford has announced his
retirement from public performance this month. Despite this retirement from
touring, Bruford confirms that he will continue to work on studio projects.
In other Bruford news, you now purchase
Bill's new official autobiography as well as Bill's two anthologies:
The Winterfold Collection 1978-1986 and The Summerfold Collection
1987-2008. To read the archive World of Genesis interview with Bill
click here.
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January 23, 2009
Peter Gabriel Featured In
Hear The World Magazine
Recent Academy Award and Golden Globe-nominee Peter Gabriel is on the cover
of the latest issue of
Hear The World.
Inside, Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel, artist Takahashi Murakami,
crooner Frank Sinatra, architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and German actor
Sky du Mont are featured, among others. The latest issue of Hear the
World also features a new series of photographs taken by musician and
photographer Bryan Adams in his role as official photographer for Hear the
World. Images of Elle Macpherson, Lenny Kravitz, Jude Law, John Legend,
Emilia Fox, and Charlie Siem are all captured in a pose of conscious
hearing. And for the first time, Adams has contributed a portrait he shot of
himself in the signature Hear the World pose.
Hear the World is published quarterly
and is available at select newsstands, such as Hudson News, and at airports
internationally for $8 per issue. A
free copy of the magazine can
be ordered at
www.hear-the-world.com. Net proceeds of the
magazine benefit the Hear the World Foundation.
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January 23, 2009
Nick Davis Provides Update On
The Forthcoming Genesis Live 5.1 Box Set(s)
On the official Genesis site, Nick Davis answered World of Genesis'
request/question about the potential remixing of the band's live album,
The Way We Walk. WOG asked Nick whether and the band would consider
putting the album back in the correct concert set list order as opposed to
separating the shorter commercial hits from the longer epic pieces as it was
initially released in the '90s. According to Nick, the plan is to return the
album to the correct set list order as requested! Also, revealed is that the
band is considering adding extra tracks to these live reissues. It is still
unknown as to when these 5.1 surround mixes will become available, but I
suspect it will be quite some time before they are available to the public.
Nick shared that they are having some difficulty finding the multi-track
mastertapes for the first Genesis live album, aptly titled Live. Stay
tuned for more details!
January 23, 2009
Peter Gabriel Loses Golden
Globe Award; Gains Further Recognition With Academy Award Nomination
While Peter Gabriel lost the Golden Globe Award for his work on
Wall-E's "Down to Earth" to Bruce Springsteen's "The Wrestler" (from
the film of the same name), he continues to get accolades for this
soundtrack work. Gabriel has received an Academy Award nomination for Best
Song for "Down to Earth."
Wall-E was also nominated for Best Musical Score for Thomas Newman's
score to the film. Consequently, Springsteen failed to earn an Academy Award
nomination, which makes Gabriel a sure favorite with the Academy for the
award.
January 23, 2009
Genesis Gift Pack Released In
Japan
As previously mentioned last year, the Genesis Gift Pack (which is
essentially the double disc
Turn It On Again: The Hits 2007 Tour Edition and the Genesis
Video Show DVD repackaged in a special gatefold sleeve in a digipack)
has now been released as it was in Europe at the end of the year.
Collector's should note that the Japanese Gift Pack is identical to the
European issue. Literally, the only difference is the Japanese sticker on
the front of the package and an added booklet shrink wrapped outside of the
slipcase with all of the lyrics and information in Japanese. So, it's
basically the EU package with a sticker and a separate book in Japanese...
not even a Japanese made pressing! How disappointing!
January 15, 2009
Genesis 1970-1975 LP Box Set
Released!
If the
CD+DVD or the
SACD+DVD versions of Genesis 1970-1975 box set were not your
version of choice, the European only EMI Records
Limited
Edition LP version of 1970-1975 is out now! The LP version
includes all five of the Genesis studio albums released between 1970 and
1975 on six 200 gram audiophile quality LPs in a deluxe slipcase. Unlike the
CD+DVD and SACD+DVD versions, it does not include the non-album tracks or
rare video (just the original albums).
January 15, 2009
Nick Davis Gives Update on
Possible Live Genesis Box Set
On the forum of the
official Genesis site, Nick Davis, Genesis' long-time producer and
engineer, revealed that he and Geoff Callingham are currently sorting out
the tapes at the band's studio, The Farm, for a Genesis live album box set.
There has been no official confirmation from Genesis' management, but it
appears that we may be able to look forward to additional newly remixed
Genesis albums in surround sound! More details will be posted when known.
January 15, 2009
Details Announced on
Forthcoming Genesis/Collins Tribute Project
Paul D'Adamo, the musician who's forthcoming album Loving Me Back To Life,
featuring several members of Phil Collins' touring band (see January 10th
news for details) has revealed the tentative track listing for the album
(subject to change):
Please Don't Ask
(Genesis)
Tell Me something (D'Adamo/Remediani)
Constant Change (Chan)
Like it or Not (Genesis)
Since I Lost You (Genesis)
Entangled (Genesis)
Long Long Way to Go (Collins)
Doesn't Anybody Stay Together Anymore
(Collins)
Miss You (D'Adamo)
A Woman Like You (D'Adamo)
Loving Me Back to Life (D'Adamo/Remediani)
Guide Vocal (Genesis)
Sessions for the project continue in February with a release expected this
summer. Further details are expected on the project and a possible tour in
the coming weeks.
January 15, 2009
Peter Gabriel Download of
Vampire Weekend Song Coming to iTunes and Amazon
As previously announced Peter Gabriel recorded a version of Vampire
Weekend's "Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa." The track, recorded with Hot Chip, can
be heard
here. The song will reportedly be available in the future via iTunes and
Amazon.com (it is not currently available for sale on these sites).
January 10, 2009
Japanese Only Audiophile Blu-Spec
CD Released For Classic Chester Thompson Album
Sony Music Entertainment in Japan has issued an audiophile Blu-Spec CD for
Weather Report's
Black Market featuring Chester Thompson (among other Weather Report
titles). The limited edition audiophile pressing (catalog number:
SICP-20008) is available now!
Blu Spec is Sony's answer to Universal's SHM-CD audiophile format (both of
which play in traditional CD players). This version of Black Market
is not scheduled for release outside of Japan.
January 10, 2009
Peter Gabriel and Others Join
Pro-Palestinian Demonstration
In London Today
According to
The Daily Mail, a national demonstration against Israel's attack
will march from Speakers' Corner at Hyde Park in London today.
Peter Gabriel, Annie Lennox, Vanesse Redgrave and others are expected to
take to the streets as part of the pro-Palestinian demonstration. Their
march will end near the Israeli embassy in Kensington.
January 10, 2009
Peter Gabriel Comments On
Possibility of a Genesis Reunion
"In principle, I have no real objection to playing with Genesis at some
point in the future," said Peter Gabriel in
a recent interview. While there are reportedly no official plans for a
reunion in 2009, comments like this one continue to leave hope in the minds
and hearts of Genesis fans everywhere.
January 10, 2009
New Genesis Piano Tribute
Released
Italian pianist
Paolo Chiarandini has released the aptly titled Paolo Chiarandini
Plays Genesis, an 8-track tribute to Genesis focusing on compositions
featured on albums from 1971's Nursery Cryme through 1977's Wind
and Wuthering.
January 10, 2009
Yet Another New Genesis/Phil
Collins Tribute In The Works!
Paul D'Adamo is currently working on a new album which largely features
tributes to the music of Genesis and Phil Collins (along with a couple of
original compositions). Samples of some of the rough mixes of these songs
(including "Entangled", "Why Doesn't Anybody Stay Together Anymore", "Like
It Or Not", "Please Don't Ask" and "Long Long Way To Go") are available on
Paul's MySpace
page. Among the musicians that appear on D'Adamo's forthcoming album are
many former members of Phil Collins' touring band, including: Daryl
Stuermer, Brad Cole, Lee Sklar, Luis Conte, Amy Keys, and Chester Thompson.
No release date is available at this time, but stay tuned here for details.
January 7, 2009
Steve Hackett Launches A New
Website!
Steve Hackett starts off 2009 with a bang by launching a new website...
http://hackettsongs.com, the new
official home of all things Steve Hackett! Among the new features are a new
exclusive interview with Steve including news on three forthcoming projects
Steve is working on, a forthcoming blog feature, 2009 tour dates, and much
more!
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