Classic Rock (Phil Collins lives, run for the hills)

[chesterbells]

While I’m here, for info for any Rush fans - the 2024 European Convention event is taking place 18 & 19 October at the Live Rooms in Chester.

 

[Brightwell’s left peg]

Went to see Steve Hackett last night. Really first class show once again. He is the once and has been for the last few decades, who keep the spirit of Genesis alive and well. I wonder if any of the band members ever go to see his shows.

Played about an hour of his solo stuff including the ever sublime Everyday, and some new tracks, the opening couple of which were refreshingly different and enjoyable.

After the break songs from The Lamb mostly, followed by some from Selling and the inevitable Los Endos finale. His rendition of Cinema Show brought tears to my eyes and his version of Fly on a Windshield was the greatest I think I’ve ever heard. Moonlight Knight was the other ‘best of the best’ moment.

It did make me realise what a great record The Lamb was - I think he played 9 or so superb tracks from it, but that didn’t even include Back in NYC, Riding the Rapids or In The bloody Cage.

The only critical point I’d make is the overuse of the wind instruments. I know Gabriel played flute on some tracks, but this was overdone here on too many tracks so it ended up obscuring the keyboard sounds which were so integral to the Genesis sound, esp back then. Unnecessary spoiling imho, esp when so high in the mix.

Anyway, fabulous evening, and as long as he keeps touring, I’ll keep going :-)

We saw the same/similar set list. I watched him in Bristol. Second half was simply epic, as was Shadow of the Heirophant at the end of the first.

Cinema show and Moonlit Knight were staggeringly good.

Hoping for a Trick of the Tail tour soon. I never knew until recently but the Hackett sound is the Genesis sound as far as I’m concerned.

 

[chesterbells]

We saw the same/similar set list. I watched him in Bristol. Second half was simply epic, as was Shadow of the Heirophant at the end of the first.

Cinema show and Moonlit Knight were staggeringly good.

Hoping for a Trick of the Tail tour soon. I never knew until recently but the Hackett sound is the Genesis sound as far as I’m concerned.

Brilliant stuff pal.

I’d also certainly be up for Trick or even a Trick/W&W show too :-)

 

[bavarian blue]

Trick & W/w are superb albums.

 

[chesterbells]

1980 Genesis Friday Show Special In Concert, 2 hours

 

[Brightwell’s left peg]

Brilliant stuff pal.

I’d also certainly be up for Trick or even a Trick/W&W show too :-)

Forgot to say it was a three generation trip. Took my dad who got me into Genesis, and my lad (at uni), who loves them.

My lad’s most played track last year on Spotify was ‘dancing with the moonlit knight’. He nearly jumped out of his chair when Steve said he was playing it!

 

[chesterbells]

Forgot to say it was a three generation trip. Took my dad who got me into Genesis, and my lad (at uni), who loves them.

My lad’s most played track last year on Spotify was ‘dancing with the moonlit knight’. He nearly jumped out of his chair when Steve said he was playing it!

A son with taste

 

[lefty goldblatt]

Went to see Steve Hackett last night. Really first class show once again. He is the once and has been for the last few decades, who keep the spirit of Genesis alive and well. I wonder if any of the band members ever go to see his shows.

Played about an hour of his solo stuff including the ever sublime Everyday, and some new tracks, the opening couple of which were refreshingly different and enjoyable.

After the break songs from The Lamb mostly, followed by some from Selling and the inevitable Los Endos finale. His rendition of Cinema Show brought tears to my eyes and his version of Fly on a Windshield was the greatest I think I’ve ever heard. Moonlight Knight was the other ‘best of the best’ moment.

It did make me realise what a great record The Lamb was - I think he played 9 or so superb tracks from it, but that didn’t even include Back in NYC, Riding the Rapids or In The bloody Cage.

The only critical point I’d make is the overuse of the wind instruments. I know Gabriel played flute on some tracks, but this was overdone here on too many tracks so it ended up obscuring the keyboard sounds which were so integral to the Genesis sound, esp back then. Unnecessary spoiling imho, esp when so high in the mix.

Anyway, fabulous evening, and as long as he keeps touring, I’ll keep going :-)

Not enough likes for this post.
Sadly, I didn't get / forgot to get tickets for this tour, but I've seen a couple of clips posted on Genesis Facebook pages, and he continues to do the business.

Everyday is my favourite song of his. The guitar solo (for me) is better than Firth of Fifth, but still behind The Lamia.

The Lamb just shades SEBTP as my favourite ever album. That "loud bit" on Fly on a Windshield, where all the instruments come in, is music perfection.

P. S. That wind fella really gets on my tits, too. I've got the DVD of the SEBTP/Spectral MORNINGS, and he turns I Know What I Like into some dreadful jazz ensemble, ruining what was always a Genesis live classic.

 

[lefty goldblatt]

1980 Genesis Friday Show Special In Concert, 2 hours

Love that gig.
I went to see a version of it at Liverpool Philharmonic's basement , a couple of weeks before the Covid lockdown, by a tribute act called Visible Touch. They are very good.

The bit which "bridges" Volcano to Los Endos (not on Seconds Out) is sensational

 

[chesterbells]

Love that gig.
I went to see a version of it at Liverpool Philharmonic's basement , a couple of weeks before the Covid lockdown, by a tribute act called Visible Touch. They are very good.

The bit which "bridges" Volcano to Los Endos (not on Seconds Out) is sensational

I’m always on the look out for decent tribute bands and I haven’t heard of them, so I’ll add them to the list, ta!