NEW YORK, NY -- 11/19/07 --
Atlantic Records has announced the release
tomorrow, November 20th, of "GENESIS: LIVE OVER EUROPE 2007," a 2-CD set
capturing the group's acclaimed "Turn It On Again" world tour. For the
first time in 15 years, Tony Banks, Phil Collins, and Mike Rutherford
joined together to return to the concert stage, playing to sold-out
stadiums and arenas across Europe and North America. "LIVE OVER EUROPE
2007" was culled from performances in 11 different cities on the group's
11-country/21-city tour of the UK and the Continent this past June and
July.
"LIVE OVER EUROPE 2007" features 21 songs spanning the diverse eras of the
group's career, from such early gems as "I Know What I Like (In Your
Wardrobe)," "In The Cage," and "Carpet Crawlers" to such late-'70s classics
as "Ripples," "Afterglow," and "Follow You Follow Me" to such major hits as
"Invisible Touch," "Land Of Confusion," and "I Can't Dance." Joining Banks
(keyboards), Collins (vocals, drums), and Rutherford (guitars) on stage
were longstanding touring Genesis members Daryl Stuermer (guitars) and
Chester Thompson (drums).
Produced and mixed by Nick Davis, "LIVE OVER EUROPE 2007" is a complete
replication of the Genesis 2007 shows, featuring the exact set list of the
tour, in the same running order. Containing over two hours of Genesis
music, the package also includes a 24-page booklet and a link to exclusive
extra content on-line. In addition to the physical CD release, a special
iTunes Exclusive Edition features the 21 tracks plus a video bundle.
The European tour saw Genesis play for 1.4 million fans, earning rave
reviews from the public and media alike. The Times of London called the
show "Passionate, energetic, imaginative... Brilliant." The European leg
wrapped up with a spectacular free concert before 500,000 fans at Rome's
ancient Circo Massimo. The biggest Genesis concert ever, the event is
captured on the forthcoming DVD, "GENESIS: WHEN IN ROME 2007," slated for
release in February 2008. The package will also include a second disc
featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes footage documenting the entire tour,
beginning with the band's first rehearsals in October 2006.
A 25-city tour across North America followed in September and October 2007,
again generating enormous acclaim from coast to coast. To match its
impressive musical scope, the Genesis tour featured a stunning stage
presentation, with a visually dramatic set designed by Mark Fisher and
brilliant lighting designed by Patrick Woodroffe. For the outdoor stadium
shows, the band premiered the largest video screen ever used in a concert
setting, spanning 210 feet in width and rising to a height of 40 feet.
The release of "LIVE OVER EUROPE 2007" coincides with the same-day release
of the Atlantic/Rhino boxed set, "GENESIS: 1983-1998," the second of three
historic boxed sets marking the complete upgrade of the Genesis catalog.
The 5-CD/5-DVD collection spotlights four studio albums -- "GENESIS,"
"INVISIBLE TOUCH," "WE CAN'T DANCE," and "CALLING ALL STATIONS" -- plus
"EXTRA TRACKS," a compilation only available in this set. Featured are new
stereo mixes of the original albums on CD, along with DVDs including each
original album in 5.1 DTS Surround Sound, plus bonus videos and new
exclusive interviews with band members. The collection gathers more than
three hours of previously unreleased video as well as photo galleries
featuring rare pictures and tour memorabilia.
2007 marks the 40th Anniversary of the first official recording session by
the original Genesis line-up, which featured British schoolmates Tony
Banks, Peter Gabriel, Mike Rutherford, and Anthony Phillips. Since then,
the story of Genesis has been an extraordinary saga, marked by distinct
eras that each spawned groundbreaking and influential music. The departure
of Anthony Phillips in 1970 led to the addition of Phil Collins and Steve
Hackett. With Gabriel's departure in 1975, Collins assumed the lead vocal
position. And with Hackett's departure two years later, then there were
three, with Rutherford taking on double guitar and bass duties.
Despite personnel changes that would have been the undoing of groups of
lesser character and vision, Genesis continued to enjoy a rare combination
of steady growth in popularity and continued musical evolution. By the
time the Banks/Collins/Rutherford line-up played its last live show in
November 1992, Genesis had recorded 14 studio albums, sold some 130 million
records (a figure now up to 150 million), and played over 1,400 live shows
to a total of 15 million people. Coming back together 15 years later,
Genesis proved that the band's timeless music remains as powerful and
moving as ever, four decades down the line.
For more Genesis information, please visit: www.genesis-music.com
"GENESIS: LIVE OVER EUROPE 2007"
Tracklisting
Disc I
1. Dukes Intro (Manchester)
2. Turn It On Again (Amsterdam)
3. No Son Of Mine (Amsterdam)
4. Land Of Confusion (Helsinki)
5. In The Cage including excerpts from Cinema Show and Dukes Travels
(Manchester)
6. Afterglow (Manchester)
7. Hold On My Heart (Hanover)
8. Home By The Sea (Dusseldorf/Rome)
9. Follow You, Follow Me (Paris)
10. Firth Of Fifth (excerpt) (Manchester)
11. I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe) (Manchester)
Disc II
1. Mama (Frankfurt)
2. Ripples (Prague)
3. Throwing it All Away (Paris)
4. Domino (Rome)
5. Conversations With 2 Stools (Munich)
6. Los Endos (Twickenham)
7. Tonight Tonight Tonight (excerpt) (Rome)
8. Invisible Touch (Rome)
9. I Can't Dance (Munich)
10. Carpet Crawlers (Manchester)
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Contact:
Bob Kaus
Atlantic Records
212-707-2026
bob.kaus@atlanticrecords.com
