LAMB HIGHLIGHTS & SOLO TOUR.
BRIDGEWATER HALL MANCHESTER SUNDAY 20th OCTOBER 2024.
Stephen Richard Hackett ( Born 12 February 1950 Age 74 ) . Is an English
Guitarist who gained prominence as the Lead Guitarist of Progressive Rock
Band Genesis from 1971 -1977 Hackett contributed to Six Genesis Studio,
Three Live Albums , Seven Singles & One EP. Before he left to pursue a Solo
Career . He was inducted into the Rock “N ” Roll Hall Of Fame as a Member
Of Genesis in 1975 . Hackett released his First Solo Album ” Voyage Of The
Acolyte while still a member of Genesis in 1975 . After a serious of further
Solo Albums Beginning in 1978 . Hackett Co Founded The Supergroup GTR
with Steve Howe 1986 . The Group released their Self Titled Studio Album
GTR. which Peaked at No11 on the Billboard 2000 in the United States &
Spawned The Top 20 Single ” When The Heart Rules The Mind ” When
Hackett Left GTR in 1987 . The Group Disbanded . Hackett then resumed
his Solo Career . He has released 28 Solo Studio Albums & Toured World-
Wide on a regular Basis Since . Hackett Body work encompasses many
styles , in addition to his work in Progressive Rock , He has explored Pop ,
Blues , World Music & Classical music on his Solo Recordings according
to Guitar World ” Hackett’s early exploration’s of the two handed tapping
& sweep picking were far ahead of their time” , & Influenced Eddie Van
Halen & Brian May . Other Guitarists Influenced by Hackett include Alex
Lifeson & Steve Rothery . Genres Progressive Rock . Blues , Classical ,
World Beat & Pop Rock . Years Active 1968 – 2024 . Labels Charism ,
Grammy , Lamborghini ,Start , Wolf work , Blue Plate , Caroline ( US ) &
Inside Out . Line Up Steve Hackett Lead Guitar & Acoustic Guitar & B/V
( 1978 – 2024 ) ex. ex. ex. Rodger King Keyboards ( 1997 -2024 ) ex. ex.
ex. Rob Townsend Saxophone , Flute , Clarinet , Keyboards , Percussion ,
Bass Pedals & B/V ( 2001 -2004 ) ( 2009 -2024 ) ex. ex. ex. Nad Sylvan
Lead Vocals & Tambourine ( 2013 – 2024 ) ex. ex. ex. Jonas Reingold
Bass Guitar , 12 String Guitar , Bass Pedals & B/V ( 2018 – 2024 ) ex. ex. ex.
Craig Blundell Drums & Percussion & B/V ( 2018 -2024 ) ex. ex. ex. Amada
Leigham Guitar & Vocals ex. ex. ex. & Guest Julian Hackett Flute ex. ex. ex.
SET ONE SOLO SONGS.
SONG 1. People Of The Smoke ex. ” Pop , I’m sorry will you cheer her soul ”
” ” Members of Parliament , we began the year , & we went to the poll ” ” Are
you sitting comfortably ? ” Amazing arrangement & outstanding Song writing.
SONG 2. Circo Inferno ex. ” The Circus goes around & around ” ” & the Circus
goes around & around & around ” Crowd going wild with delight Just Love It.
SONG 3. These Passing Clouds ex, This truly is amazing Song & Brilliant Playing.
SONG 4. The Devil’s Cathedral ex. ” I am the stand in for Mr K ” I never needed
him anyway ” ” I waited in the wings ,with all his precious things ” ” I took his
Life & then his wife ” ” Stand In ” Another amazing Song & Vocals & Playing.
SONG 5. Every Day ex. ” Can you light a fire in winter’s face ” ” Or say why a
life has gone to waste ” ” Pleasure Island was a overcrowded place ” Great
SONG 6 Hand’s Of The Priestess ex. ( Special Guest Julian Hackett Flute )
Instrumental . Outstanding arrangement Just Julian & Steve Great Flute &
Acoustic Guitar so much Magic in there wonderful overall Sounds . Love It.
SONG 7. A Tower Struck Down ex. ” Struck down by a Vision Of Beauty ”
” Said I was struck down by a long legged Archer ” ” Oh the City was hot
but my blood ran cold ” ” Oh the City went dark , Keep Calm & carry on ”
with Instrumental Pieces ” Outstanding overall sounds & Playing & Vocals.
SONG 8. Basic Instincts ex. Amazing Song then into a Bass Solo very
Instrumental . Outstanding Lights & Brilliant Mixing with Crowd going Wild.
SONG 9. Camino Royale ex. ” Walking on the Camino Royale ” ” The
Mississippi sighs ” ” Soft in the night when the wind start to rise ” ” & I’m
lifted high around the corner ” ” So I spin , fast as a ride at the fair ” ” Like
a snake that flies through the Air ” ” When I cry enough I’m fired from a
Gun & thrown through the doors ” ” Only the fool learns to get through ”
SONG 10 . Shadow of the Hierophant ex. ” Veiling the nightshade Bride
stalks a flower revealed ” ” Nearing the Hour make haste to their threshold
concealed ” ( C ) ” Lost in thought in search of vision ” ” As the Moon
eclipsed the Sun. Amazing arrangement with outstanding Vocals & Playing.
SET 2. LAMB HIGHLIGHTS MORE GENESIS & SOLO.
SONG 11. The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway ex INTRO ” & The Lamb Lies
Down On Broadway ” With Instrumental Pieces . Verse ” Early morning
Manhattan ” ” Ocean winds blow on the land ” ” The movie palace is now
undone ” ” The all night watchmen have had their fun ” ” Sleeping cheaply
on the midnight show ” ” It’s the same old ending , time to go ” ” Get out ”
” It seems they cannot leave their dream ” ” There’s something moving in
the sidewalk steam ” Another outstanding arrangement & Vocals & Playing.
SONG 12. Fly On The Windscreen ex. ” There something solid forming in
the Air ” ” The wall of death is lowered in Time Square ” ” No one seems to
care ” ” They carry on as nothing was there ” ” The wind is blowing harder
now ” Amazing Song writing . This Album was a very theatrical production.
SONG 13. Broadway Melody Of 1974 ex. ” Echoes of the Broadway
Everglades ” ” With her Mythical Madonna’s still walking in their shade ”
” Lenny Bruce , declares a truce & plays his other hand ” ” Marshall Mc
Luhan , casual viewin’ ” ” Head buried in the sand ” Outstanding Sounds.
SONG 14. Hairless Heart ex. Instrumental Just Magical Brilliant Playing,
SONG 15. Carpet Crawlers ” There is Lamb’s Wool under my naked feet ”
” The wool is soft & warm ” ” It gives off some kind of heat ” ” A Salamander
scurries into the flame to be destroyed ” ” Imaginary creatures are trapped
in birth on celluloid ” Another amazing arrangement with Vocals & Playing .
SONG 16. The Chamber Of 32 Doors ex. ” At the Top of the stairs ” ” There’s
hundreds of people ” ” Running around to all the doors ” ” They try to find ,
themselves an audience ” ” Their deducting need applause ” Just Love It.
SONG 17. Lilywhite Lilith ex. ( C ) ” Lilywhite Lilith ” ” She gonna take me
through the tunnel of night ” ” Lilywhite Lilith ” ” She gonna lead you right”
SONG 18. The Lamia ex. ” The scent grows richer he knows he must be
near ” ” He finds a long passage way lit by a chandelier ” ” Each step he
takes . the perfumes change ” ” From a familiar to flavours strange ” ” A
Magnificent Chamber meets his eyes ” Brilliant Vocals & Playing Love It.
SONG 19. It ex. Intro ” When it’s cold , it comes slow ” ” It’s is warm , just
let it grow ” ” All around me ” ” It is here , It is now ” Outstanding Sounds.
SONG 20 . Dancing With The Moonlit Knight ex. ” Can you tell me where
my country Lies ? ” ” Said the Uni Faun to his true loves eyes ” ” It lies with
me ! , cried the Queen of maybe ” ” For her merchandise , he traded in his
Prize ” Some out of this world Playing from the Band & Heavenly Vocals .
SONG 21. The Cinema Show ex. ” Home from work our Juliet clears her
morning meal ” ” She dabs her skin with pretty smells concealing to appeal”
” I will make my bed ,she said but turned to go ” ” Can she be late for her
Cinema Show ” ” Cinema Show ” Steve is on Fire tonight with his Band Magic.
SONG 22 . Aisle Of Plenty ex. ” I don’t belong here , said old Tessa out loud ”
” Easy , Love , there’s the safe way home ” ” Thank full for her fine fare
discount , Tess Co -Operates ” ” Still alone in O -Hell -0-See the deadly
might shade grow ” Amazing Vocals & Harmonies & Brilliant Song writing
ENCORE.
SONG 23. Firth Of Fifth ( Instrumental Intro ) ” The path is clear ” ” Though
no eyes can see ” ” The curse laid down , long before ” ” & so with Gods &
Men ” ” The sheep remain inside their Pen ” ” Though many times , they’ve
seen the way to leave ” Another amazing arrangement of the highest order.
SONG 24. Los Endos ex. ( Instrumental with Drum Solo ) Some outstanding
Drumming Just Fabulous. ( Outro Lyrics ) ” There an Angel standing in the
Sun ” ( Repeat Once ) ” Free to get back home ” ( From Trick Of The Tail
Album Genesis Cover ) There was so much energy in their Playing Love It.
SONG 25. Slogans ex. Instrumental ” Beware The Mighty Magnetron ”
Amazing arrangement with outstanding playing . Crowd going Wild. Magic.
SONG 26 The Waiting Room ex. Another amazing Instrumental Brilliant.
This has been such Amazing Concert from this Fantastic Artist & his
Brilliant Band of Talented Musicians at the wonderful Bridgewater Hall
Manchester where all your Dreams Come True . Just Pure Magic .
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