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Steve Hackett: Cruise to the Edge si svolgerà dal 25 al 30 aprile 2022
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Steve Hackett: Christmas Acoustic Show in Switzerland – VIDEO & Steve’s blog
By Old King Cole -
Steve Hackett Acoustic Trio show - Fondation Beyeler, Basel, Switzerland - 12 December 2019 - VIDEO.
Steve Hackett has performed at the Fondation Beyeler with his acoustic trio, featuring Roger King on keyboard and Rob Townsend on saxophone and flute.
The trio has reinterpreted classic Genesis hits as well as solo pieces by Hackett.
Steve Hackett has reduced the acoustic set to be played at the Fondation Beyeler to its musical essence, making this a one-of-a-kind concert.
Steve Hackett has joined a distinguished list of outstanding artists of international standing, following up on sensational and highly praised performances by Patti Smith (2015), John Cale (2016) and Bryan Ferry (2018).
Check out Steve's blog on the trip to Basel and the show: CLICK HERE
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Steve Hackett: Genesis Revisited Selling England By The Pound UK tour – NEW VIDEO
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Steve Hackett: The Genesis Revisited Selling England By The Pound UK tour begins today. Updates via SOCIAL MEDIA.
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Steve Hackett: “It’s been a fantastic tour in USA & Canada… a big thank you” – LIVE SOCIAL MEDIA & VIDEOS
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Steve Hackett: the end of the North American tour dates. SOCIAL MEDIA & VIDEOS.
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Steve Hackett: the North American tour – LIVE SOCIAL MEDIA, VIDEOS & TICKETS
Steve Hackett: the North American tour dates. SOCIAL MEDIA, VIDEO, TICKETS & Meet & Greet.
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Phil Collins, Steve Hackett & Ray Wilson: in September on stage – INFO & TICKETS
Ex Genesis tour dates 2019. INFO & TICKETS.
SEPTEMBER
Sep 4th, 2019 (Wed)
(Germany) Wilson – Zickengang, Golzow – RAY WILSON: TICKETS
Sep 5th, 2019 (Thu)
(Germany) Wilson – Zickengang, Golzow
Sep 6th, 2019 (Fri)
(Germany) Wilson – Peter-Pauls-Kirche Beierfel, Beierfeld
Sep 12th, 2019 (Thu)
(USA) Hackett – Riviera Theatre, North Tonawanda, NY – STEVE HACKETT: TICKETS & Meet & Greet
Sep 13th, 2019 (Fri)
(USA) Hackett – State Theatre, Ithaca, NY
Sep 14th, 2019 (Sat)
(Germany) Wilson – Elbauenpark, Magdeburg
Sep 15th, 2019 (Sun)
(Canada) Hackett – Grand Theatre de Quebec, Quebec
Sep 17th, 2019 (Tue)
(Canada) Hackett – Oakville Centre for Performing Arts, Oakville
Sep 18th, 2019 (Wed)
(Greece) Wilson – Herodes Atticus Odeon, Athens
Sep 18th, 2019 (Wed)
(Canada) Hackett – Oakville Centre for Performing Arts, Oakville
Sep 20th, 2019 (Fri)
(Canada) Hackett – Danforth Music Hall, Toronto
Sep 21st, 2019 (Sat)
(Canada) Hackett – Place des Arts Theatre Maisonneuve, Montreal
(Italy) Wilson – When Ray in Rome @ Stazione – BIGLIETTI
Press Review: Ray Wilson | Stazione | 21/09/2019 | Concerti A Roma
Sep 22nd, 2019 (Sun)
(Canada) Hackett – Place des Arts Theatre Maisonneuve, Montreal
Sep 23rd, 2019 (Mon)
(USA) Collins – American Airlines Center, Dallas TX – PHIL COLLINS: TICKETS
Sep 24th, 2019 (Tue)
(USA) Hackett – Wilbur Theatre, Boston, MA
Sep 24th, 2019 (Tue)
(USA) Collins – Toyota Center, Houston TX
Sep 25th, 2019 (Wed)
(USA) Hackett – Beacon Theatre, NYC, NY
Sep 26th, 2019 (Thu)
(USA) Collins – Amalie Arena, Tampa FL
Sep 26th, 2019 (Thu)
(USA) Hackett – The Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield, CT
Sep 26th, 2019 (Thu)
(Poland) Wilson – Hala Sportowo-Widowiskowa Spodek, Katowice
Sep 27th, 2019 (Fri)
(USA) Hackett – Keswick Theatre, Glenside, PA
Sep 28th, 2019 (Sat)
(USA) Hackett – Keswick Theatre, Glenside, PA
Sep 28th, 2019 (Sat)
(Germany) Wilson – Hypothalamus, Rheine
Sep 28th, 2019 (Sat)
(USA) Collins – Infinite Energy Center, Atlanta GA
Sep 29th, 2019 (Sun)
(USA) Collins – Spectrum Center, Charlotte NC
NOVEMBER
Nov 1st, 2019 (Fri)
(Germany) Wilson – Downtown Bluesclub, Hamburg
Nov 2nd, 2019 (Sat)
(England) Hackett – Waterside, Aylesbury
Nov 3rd, 2019 (Sun)
(England) Hackett – Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone
Nov 5th, 2019 (Tue)
(England) Hackett – City Hall, Sheffield
Nov 6th, 2019 (Wed)
(England) Hackett – Corn Exchange Cambridge
Nov 8th, 2019 (Fri)
(England) Hackett – De Montfort Hall, Leicester
Nov 8th, 2019 (Fri)
(Germany) Wilson – Colos-Saal, Aschaffenburg
Nov 9th, 2019 (Sat)
(Wales) Hackett – St. David’s Hall, Cardiff
Nov 9th, 2019 (Sat)
(Germany) Wilson – Stadthalle, Landstuhl
Nov 10th, 2019 (Sun)
(Germany) Wilson – Theaterhaus, Stuttgart
Nov 11th, 2019 (Mon)
(England) Hackett – Philharmonic, Liverpool
Nov 12th, 2019 (Tue)
(England) Hackett – Dome, Brighton
Nov 13th, 2019 (Wed)
(England) Hackett – Guildhall, Portsmouth
FRIDAY 15TH NOVEMBER & SATURDAY 16TH NOVEMBER:
AN EVENING OF ANTHONY PHILLIPS & MIKE RUTHERFORD SOLO ALBUMS
Nov 15th, 2019 (Fri)
(Germany) Wilson – Blues Garage, Isernhagen
Nov 15th, 2019 (Fri)
(England) Hackett – City Hall, Salisbury
Nov 16th, 2019 (Sat)
(Germany) Wilson – Blues Garage, Isernhagen
Nov 16th, 2019 (Sat)
(England) Hackett – Hexagon, Reading
Nov 18th, 2019 (Mon)
(England) Hackett – Barbican, York
Nov 18th, 2019 (Mon)
(England) Hackett – Symphony Hall, Birmingham
Nov 20th, 2019 (Wed)
(England) Hackett – Forum, Bath
Nov 22nd, 2019 (Fri)
(England) Hackett – Victoria Theatre, Halifax
Nov 22nd, 2019 (Fri)
(England) Hackett – The Sage, Gateshead
Nov 22nd, 2019 (Fri)
(Germany) Wilson – KUBANA, Siegburg
Nov 23rd, 2019 (Sat)
(Germany) Wilson – Music Hall Worpswede, Worpswede
Nov 25th, 2019 (Mon)
(England) Hackett – Usher Hall, Edinburgh
Nov 26th, 2019 (Tue)
(England) Hackett – Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Nov 27th, 2019 (Wed)
(England) Hackett – Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
Nov 29th, 2019 (Fri)
(Germany) Wilson – Kulturkirche, Neuruppin
Nov 29th, 2019 (Fri)
(England) Hackett – Hammersmith Eventim Apollo, London
Nov 30th, 2019 (Sat)
(Germany) Wilson – Warwick- Framus -Event Hall, Markneukirchen
From Genesis Movement
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Steve Hackett with Djabe in Hungary & Czech Republic – SOCIAL & VIDEO
Steve Hackett joins Djabe as a special guest on The Journey Continues Tour in Hungary & Czech Republic. INFO, TICKETS & SOCIAL.
By Old King Cole
Arrived in Budapest, Hungary and now rehearsing with Djabe... pic.twitter.com/XCPbjbn3bK
— Steve Hackett (@HackettOfficial) July 29, 2019
30 July - Show 1 - 19:00 - Budapest Jazz Club, Budapest, HUNGARY
30 July - Show 2 - 20:45 - Budapest Jazz Club, Budapest, HUNGARY - SOCIAL:
Magical feel in Budapest for two shows with Djabe last night... here on “The last train to Istanbul”... pic.twitter.com/58rBFMDk48
— Steve Hackett (@HackettOfficial) July 31, 2019
31 July - Korumni Pevnustka, Olomouc, CZECH REPUBLIC - Tickets
1 August - Ady Endre Kűvelődési Ház, Miskolc, HUNGARY
2 August - Lellei Borhét, Main square, open air free show, Balatonlelle, HUNGARY - Free open air show
3 August - Váci Mihály Kulturális Központ, Nyíregyháza, HUNGARY -
Steve Hackett – guitar, vocal
Barabás Tamás – bass guitar
Égerházi Attila – guitar, percussions
Kaszás Péter – drums
Koós-Hutás Áron – trumpet
Nagy János – keyboards
Djabe & Steve Hackett – The Journey Continues Tour
Attila Égerházi, founder and band leader of Djabe has a friendship of 20 years with Steve Hackett, guitar player of Genesis. Their first musical cooperation took place in 2003 when working on Djabe: Sheafs Are Dancing. The first joint gig happened in summer 2004, in the Spitz Club, London. In 2007 Steve helped in filling the Petőfi Csarnok venue in Budapest, at the memorial concert for András Sipos. Hackett was greatly influenced by Djabe’s musical spirituality, openness and playing style that finally he himself asked to continue this joint adventure. Every year since 2008, Hackett and Djabe joins for a tour, featuring Djabe, Steve Hackett and Genesis pieces. Steve Hackett was featured on 6 joint albums with the band since 2011. The last 3 of these released under Cherry Red Records’s Esoteric Antenna label. Thanks to Cherry Red these albums are globally available and sold in the thousands. Besides these joint albums, Steve frequently features as a guest star on Djabe’s albums, while Djabe musicians participate on numerous recordings of Hackett.
Life Is A Journey – The Sardinia Tapes, recorded on the island of Sardinia (unique in its sounding and instrumental-progressive genre) brought great success to the Djabe & Steve Hackett formation. This album was born after 3 days together in the island, doing impros, when Tamás Barabás (bass player of Djabe) made it into a full-length studio album. Both Steve and all Djabe members found his work amazing, and Life Is A Journey – The Sardinia Tapesreleased globally on 4 October 2017, followed by a premiere gig in Budapest. The recordings of latter gig served as basis for Life Is A Journey – The Budapest Live Tapes, released on 12 September 2018.
The DVD version features a video documentary with recordings of the concert: Tour Is A Journey.
The journey continues in 2019: Steve Hackett and Djabe once again will be on tour in July-August.
From djabe.hu
THE TOUR IN ITALY - SPECIAL:
Italian adventures - Pedestals, Ports and Piazzas - Steve’s latest tour blog.
14 July - Arena del Mare, Genova - Setlist, SOCIAL, VIDEO & PRESS REVIEWS:
Great to be here in spectacular Genoa! Show tonight... details via https://t.co/ZN5QwletyT pic.twitter.com/G90Na5uDf2
— Steve Hackett (@HackettOfficial) July 14, 2019
Wonderful evening last night in Genoa with an amazing crowd and huge cruise ships passing by... pic.twitter.com/XapIojfdVK
— Steve Hackett (@HackettOfficial) July 15, 2019
After a a few weeks of teaching, programming and masterclasses I’m back out with @HackettOfficial on the Genesis Revisited Tour of Italy pic.twitter.com/rzYF074cJT
— Craig Blundell (@craigblundell) July 14, 2019
16 July - Parco San Valentino, Pordenone - Setlist, SOCIAL & VIDEO:
It was special to meet the Mayor of Pordenone today when he presented me with the “keys of the city” honour. Looking forward to tonight’s show #pordenone pic.twitter.com/Lgn88Lvz4q
— Steve Hackett (@HackettOfficial) July 16, 2019
Oggi, il sindaco del @comunedipordenone , Alessandro Ciriani, ha conferito il sigillo della città a #SteveHackett @HackettOfficial in occasione della 28a edizione del #PNBluesFest pic.twitter.com/pL04Db8CYD
— Pordenone Blues Fest (@PNBluesFestival) July 16, 2019
17 July - Piazza Sordello, Mantova - Setlist & SOCIAL:
Magical show in Moonlit Mantova last night... Firenze tonight! pic.twitter.com/WWggZtarhi
— Steve Hackett (@HackettOfficial) July 18, 2019
18 July - Piazza Santissima Annunziata, Firenze - Setlist, SOCIAL & VIDEO:
Wonderful to play in a beautiful Firenze piazza to such a terrific crowd last night... Rome tomorrow! pic.twitter.com/7H5omB0A9q
— Steve Hackett (@HackettOfficial) July 19, 2019
20 July - Auditorium Parco della Musica - Cavea, Roma - Setlist, SOCIAL & VIDEO:
Wonderful to be in extraordinary Rome! Looking forward to tonight’s show... pic.twitter.com/O10VWd4buL
— Steve Hackett (@HackettOfficial) July 20, 2019
Fantastic audience in Roma yesterday for @HackettOfficial ‘s last Italian gig. Bravissimo! pic.twitter.com/F5qL2MIjIl
— Paul Gosling (@CrookedHandProd) July 20, 2019
The Rome show was incredible! Grazie Mille Roma, Grazie Mille Italia! I look forward to returning as soon as possible... pic.twitter.com/NbnFR24r45
— Steve Hackett (@HackettOfficial) July 21, 2019
LEGGI ANCHE: Steve Hackett in tour in Italia aprile/maggio – SPECIAL
Steve Hackett: “Grazie mille Roma, grazie mille Italia” – SPECIAL Italy Summer Tour 2019 – SETLISTS, SOCIAL & VIDEO
Steve Hackett: ecco lo SPECIAL "Italy Summer Tour 2019", il DIARIO, i VIDEO, i SOCIAL, le SETLIST delle date italiane di luglio.
Italian adventures - Pedestals, Ports and Piazzas - Steve’s latest tour blog.
14 July - Arena del Mare, Genova - Setlist, SOCIAL, VIDEO & PRESS REVIEWS:
Great to be here in spectacular Genoa! Show tonight... details via https://t.co/ZN5QwletyT pic.twitter.com/G90Na5uDf2
— Steve Hackett (@HackettOfficial) July 14, 2019
Wonderful evening last night in Genoa with an amazing crowd and huge cruise ships passing by... pic.twitter.com/XapIojfdVK
— Steve Hackett (@HackettOfficial) July 15, 2019
After a a few weeks of teaching, programming and masterclasses I’m back out with @HackettOfficial on the Genesis Revisited Tour of Italy pic.twitter.com/rzYF074cJT
— Craig Blundell (@craigblundell) July 14, 2019
16 July - Parco San Valentino, Pordenone - Setlist, SOCIAL & VIDEO:
It was special to meet the Mayor of Pordenone today when he presented me with the “keys of the city” honour. Looking forward to tonight’s show #pordenone pic.twitter.com/Lgn88Lvz4q
— Steve Hackett (@HackettOfficial) July 16, 2019
Oggi, il sindaco del @comunedipordenone , Alessandro Ciriani, ha conferito il sigillo della città a #SteveHackett @HackettOfficial in occasione della 28a edizione del #PNBluesFest pic.twitter.com/pL04Db8CYD
— Pordenone Blues Fest (@PNBluesFestival) July 16, 2019
17 July - Piazza Sordello, Mantova - Setlist & SOCIAL:
Magical show in Moonlit Mantova last night... Firenze tonight! pic.twitter.com/WWggZtarhi
— Steve Hackett (@HackettOfficial) July 18, 2019
18 July - Piazza Santissima Annunziata, Firenze - Setlist, SOCIAL & VIDEO:
Wonderful to play in a beautiful Firenze piazza to such a terrific crowd last night... Rome tomorrow! pic.twitter.com/7H5omB0A9q
— Steve Hackett (@HackettOfficial) July 19, 2019
20 July - Auditorium Parco della Musica - Cavea, Roma - Setlist, SOCIAL & VIDEO:
Wonderful to be in extraordinary Rome! Looking forward to tonight’s show... pic.twitter.com/O10VWd4buL
— Steve Hackett (@HackettOfficial) July 20, 2019
Fantastic audience in Roma yesterday for @HackettOfficial ‘s last Italian gig. Bravissimo! pic.twitter.com/F5qL2MIjIl
— Paul Gosling (@CrookedHandProd) July 20, 2019
The Rome show was incredible! Grazie Mille Roma, Grazie Mille Italia! I look forward to returning as soon as possible... pic.twitter.com/NbnFR24r45
— Steve Hackett (@HackettOfficial) July 21, 2019
LEGGI ANCHE: Steve Hackett in tour in Italia aprile/maggio – SPECIAL
Steve Hackett, i concerti in Italia – SPECIAL
Steve Hackett in Italia con il suo tour 2019. IMMAGINI, COMMENTI SOCIAL, VIDEO & INTERVISTA.
3 Maggio - Teatro Creberg Bergamo:
Fantastic vibe in Bergamo last night... Thank you Italy! Photo by Jaqueline Reberschak pic.twitter.com/MsFh8LMdWg
— Steve Hackett (@HackettOfficial) May 4, 2019
Photos By SaimonP ©
Photos By D.B. ©
Mostra il numero 9 di bergamo .. il fiordo di quinto @HackettOfficial pic.twitter.com/gpApqm7nhY
— Chris Curran (@CurranLighting) May 4, 2019
Bergamo. 12 hours to showtime and the wonderful Italian Sound and Lighting Crew busy themselves setting it all up @HackettOfficial pic.twitter.com/ChcoJT7Cwq
— Chris Curran (@CurranLighting) May 3, 2019
2 Maggio - Teatro Colosseo Torino:
Turin was special, and Bergamo is tonight... A wonderful welcome from the Italians! pic.twitter.com/ro2aYuGu0t
— Steve Hackett (@HackettOfficial) May 3, 2019
Wonderful to be in mystical Turin! Pic here with our special friend Vania Santi. Show beginning shortly! pic.twitter.com/P3Ti3QTRbC
— Steve Hackett (@HackettOfficial) May 2, 2019
30 Aprile - Teatro Europauditorium Bologna:
What a fantastic crowd at last night’s Bologna show... Tomorrow Turin! pic.twitter.com/AIdQ2CXftl
— Steve Hackett (@HackettOfficial) May 1, 2019
Thank you so much Steve for another great gig ... proud to be there to see one of the most talented musician and guitarist along with truly inspired band.
It was a BLAST !!!— Marco Madalosso (@AnnapaolaMarco) May 1, 2019
Last night in Bologna with @HackettOfficial Much more than a concert....An unforgettable music experience !!!Thank you guys! You are the best of the best ???? pic.twitter.com/7kgoSlewVq
— Patty Ferri (@PattyFerri) May 1, 2019
Special drive through beautiful Italian scenery... and now the Bologna show is about to begin! pic.twitter.com/0VqzmfdxQT
— Steve Hackett (@HackettOfficial) April 30, 2019
29 Aprile - Teatro Brancaccio Roma:
Terrific vibe last night and always magical to be in Rome! pic.twitter.com/Kix5xaS9B7
— Steve Hackett (@HackettOfficial) April 30, 2019
@HackettOfficial Fantastic show in Rome tonight. Thank you Steve and the band ???? pic.twitter.com/euwAvRnUNa
— MrBaldyMan64 (@baldy_man64) April 29, 2019
@HackettOfficial thank you, guys! #GenesisRevisited #teatrobrancaccio #Rome pic.twitter.com/DELRTEKA6n
— Marco Valerio (@MarcoValerio68) April 30, 2019
@HackettOfficial Thank you for amazing and unbeliveble concert in Brancaccio Theatre tonight. A great, great performance of all band. Steve, the notes of your guitar are essential part of the soundtrack of my live!
— rudepravo61 (@rudepravo61) April 29, 2019
Check out this interview link https://t.co/iBzb21JxqQ
— Steve Hackett (@HackettOfficial) April 30, 2019
Steve ha tornerà per altre quattro date estive in luglio. Quella fiorentina prevede uno speciale Vip Pack ricco di possibilità per i fan. Eccole:
14 luglio - Arena del Mare, Genova -Tickets
16 luglio - Parco San Valentino, Pordenone -Tickets
17 luglio - Piazza Sordello, Mantova - Tickets
18 luglio - Piazza Santissima Annunziata, Firenze - Tickets
18 luglio - Piazza Santissima Annunziata, Firenze - Vip Pack Steve Hackett Genesis Revisited - Tickets
Il Gold Package include:
- Un biglietto di Primo Settore
– Catering con buffet
- Carnet di ingressi e riduzioni per mostre, musei e attività culturali
- Visita guidata ai luoghi d’arte legati al progetto MusArt
- Un biglietto di Primo Settore
– Catering con buffet
- Carnet di ingressi e riduzioni per mostre, musei e attività culturali
- Visita guidata ai luoghi d’arte legati al progetto MusArt
Great to have mum join us in Rome! Looking forward to tonight... pic.twitter.com/MoVxayOKO8
— Steve Hackett (@HackettOfficial) April 29, 2019
Qualche giorno prima dell'inizio del tour, Steve ha raccontato a Horizons Radio lo spirito di questa lunga serie di concerti. By D.B. & Saimon P.
H.R.: Steve, sei di nuovo in viaggio. Non ti stanchi mai di questa vita on the road?
S.H.: Essere in viaggio ha fatto parte della mia vita per così tanto tempo. È sempre una gioia suonare per tutti e amo essere sul palco con la fantastica band che lavora con me.
H.R.: Steve, sei contento di tornare in Italia? C’è una città italiana in particolare in cui sei felice di suonare?
S.H.: Adoro sempre tornare in Italia. Le persone sono sempre così accoglienti e abbiamo molti amici lì. Adoro ogni città italiana! L'Italia è un paese incredibilmente bello con borghi e città spettacolari.
Per la prima volta in assoluto, Steve esegue l'album dei Genesis Selling England By The Pound nella sua totalità.
H.R.: Che tipo di legame hai con Selling England By The Pound? Qual è il tuo brano preferito?
S.H.: Selling England By The Pound è sempre stato il mio album di Genesis preferito perché in quel momento tutto si stava sviluppando musicalmente per noi. La mia canzone preferita è Dancing With The Moonlit Knight, che attraversa così tante affascinanti modifiche.
H.R.: Hai riscoperto la "missing song" Déjà Vu iniziata Peter Gabriel e ultimata da te per Genesis Revisited 1. Come viene cantata da Nad?
S.H.: Nad canta splendidamente su Déjà Vu. (...) È una meravigliosa esibizione di quella straordinaria "missing song" di Selling England.
H.R.: Hai dichiarato che ai tempi di Selling England By The Pound sentivi che stavi suonando la chitarra nella migliore band del mondo, e che tutte le porte si stavano aprendo per voi; che atmosfera c’era nella band allora?
S.H.: La band era molto felice in quel momento. Sentivamo che il mondo si stava aprendo per noi e noi eravamo molto creativi musicalmente.
Sono presenti nello show anche altri brani classici dei Genesis.
H.R.: Quali?
S.H.: Dance on a Volcano e Los Endos. Selling England con l'aggiunta di Déjà Vu occuperà la maggior parte del set dedicato ai Genesis.
Inoltre il 2019 segna il 40° anniversario di uno degli album solisti più famosi di Hackett, Spectral Mornings, e Steve celebra giustamente questa pietra miliare eseguendo alcuni dei capolavori dell'album.
H.R.: Che tipo di legame hai con Spectral Mornings? E' un album che esegui molto in concerto. Avremo dele sorprese?
S.H.: Anche se amo tutti allo stesso modo, Spectral Mornings è sempre stato un album speciale per me e anche per molti fan. Eseguiremo alcune canzoni suonate in tempi recenti come Every Day, Spectral Mornings e Clocks, ma anche brani non suonati da molto tempo come Virgin and the Gypsy, Tigermoth e The Red Flower Of Tai Chi Blooms Everywhere.
E ovviamente non mancano brani del nuovo album di Steve, At The Edge Of Light, uscito nel gennaio 2019, accolto ottimamente da critica e pubblico.
H.R.: Che tipo di scelta hai fatto sui brani di At The Edge Of Light? E’ stato doloroso lasciarne qualcuno fuori?
S.H.: Ho scelto quelle tracce che penso funzionino meglio dal vivo. Mi piace sempre proporre parte del mio nuovo materiale per mantenere il set vitale.
https://www.facebook.com/stevehackettofficial/videos/433228730785533/
Novità anche nella line-up che lo accompagna: alla batteria Craig Blundell sostituisce Gary O'Toole che ha lasciato la band nell'ottobre scorso.
H.R.: Come va con Craig Blundell che sostituisce Gary O'Toole alla batteria? Avete avuto difficoltà con l’inserimento in una band così affiatata da anni?
S.H.: Craig si è ambientato bene sin dall'inizio. È un batterista fantastico e un ragazzo eccezionale. Siamo tutti entusiasti di averlo con noi.
Me and my rig. Some behind the scenes pictures of my current touring rig on the @HackettOfficial #GenesisRevisited tour taken by the brilliant #DianaSeifert in Stuttgart 26-4-19 pic.twitter.com/gm6ipVKped
— Craig Blundell (@craigblundell) April 28, 2019
Ecco quindi l'attuale line-up:
Steve Hackett: Vocals, Guitars
Roger King: Keyboards
Craig Blundell: Drums, Percussion
Rob Townsend: Saxes, flutes
Jonas Reingold: Bass, 12-string guitar
Nad Sylvan: Vocals
Roger King: Keyboards
Craig Blundell: Drums, Percussion
Rob Townsend: Saxes, flutes
Jonas Reingold: Bass, 12-string guitar
Nad Sylvan: Vocals
H.R.: C'è qualche artista, vivo o morto, con cui ti piacerebbe collaborare? O esibirti dal vivo sul palco?
S.H.: Mi sarebbe piaciuto esibirmi dal vivo con Richie Havens, che aveva una voce e una presenza scenica così straordinarie.
H.R.: Un sacco di chitarristi ti guardano in termini di musicalità. Crescendo, hai un musicista che hai ammirato? E adesso?
S.H.: Quando ero molto giovane, era Hank Marvin dei The Shadows. Successivamente è stato Brian Jones degli Stones e in seguito ancora Jimi Hendrix. Poi ho sviluppato molto il mio stile. Ci sono ancora chitarristi che mi piacciono oggi come Joe Bonamassa.
H.R.: Come si è evoluto il tuo stile musicale nel corso degli anni? Cosa ti influenza di più?
S.H.: Inizialmente sono stato influenzato dal Blues, ma poi sono stato elettrizzato dall'esplosione di nuovi suoni di band come i Beatles, Procul Harum e King Crimson alla fine degli anni '60. Poi con i Genesis ho apprezzato il modo in cui molti generi musicali differenti possono essere collegati e sviluppati.
H.R.: Picasso una volta disse che l'arte è una reinterpretazione di vecchi modelli, con un nuovo tocco. Diresti che questo vale anche per la musica?
S.H.: Sì, tutti i modelli di base sono stati realizzati prima, ma quando sviluppi e colleghi diversi generi e idee, dai vita a nuove forme. È qui che la musica diventa eccitante!
Un caldo ringraziamento a Steve, sempre disponibile e profondo nelle sue risposte. Per leggere l'intervista integrale in inglese CLICCA QUI.
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