â??At The Edge Of Lightâ??, which features ten songs, sees Steve unite a vast amount of styles ranging from guitar driven rock to epic orchestration, from world music to the reflective and atmospheric all brought together in Steve Hackettâ??s unique style.
The album was mainly recorded in Steve's own studio but also around the world. The album features international artists, including Durga and Loreley of Pink Floyd vocal fame with drummers Nick D'Virgilio and Simon Phillips from USA, Sheema on sitar from India, Icelandic drummer/percussionist Gulli Briem, tar player Malik Mansurov and Swedish bass player Jonas Reingold... This album also features Paul Stillwell on didgeridoo, Rob Townsend on sax, bass clarinet and duduk, Amanda Lehmann on vocals, John Hackett on flute, drummer Gary Oâ??Toole, Roger King and Ben Fenner on keyboards, Dick Driver on double bass, violinist and viola player Christine Townsend... All magically honed and engineered by Roger King.
At The Edge Of Light is released in a number of formats including a Mediabook CD plus extra DVD with 5.1 surround sound mix & behind the scenes documentary, double vinyl LP + CD and Jewelcase CD. -
"At The Edge Of Light" is a captivating studio album by legendary guitarist Steve Hackett, released in CD format by InsideOutMusic Catalog. This record showcases Hackett?s signature blend of progressive rock, world music influences, and symphonic elements. Across its tracks, listeners are taken on an immersive journey through intricate guitar work, lush orchestration, and evocative storytelling. Notable for his pioneering role as the former Genesis guitarist during their classic era (1971?1977), Steve Hackett has built a prolific solo career with critically acclaimed albums such as "Spectral Mornings," "Voyage of the Acolyte," and "The Night Siren." His innovative approach to guitar playing?especially tapping techniques?influenced generations of musicians. InsideOutMusic Catalog is renowned for supporting progressive artists worldwide; their commitment to high-quality releases makes them a leading label in modern prog-rock.
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Technical specifications
Language
Features
Distribution type
Physical media
Genre
Pop rock
Media type
CD
Number of optical discs
1 discs
Release date (DD/MM/YYYY)
24/01/2019
Song titles
Disc 1:
1 Fallen Walls And Pedestals
2 Beasts In Our Time
3 Under The Eye Of The Sun
4 Underground Railroad
5 Those Golden Wings
6 Shadow And Flame
7 Hungry Years
8 Descent
9 Conflict
10 Peace
Rock&Pop
97.710
