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1.1 Watcher of the Skies1.2 Riding the Colossus1.3 Firth of Fifth1.4 Battle Lines1.5 Camino Royale1.6 The Court of the Crimson King1.7 Horizons1.8 Walking Away from Rainbows1.9 Heat of the Moment1.10 In That Quiet Earth1.11 Vampyre with a Healthy Appetite1.12 I Talk to the Wind1.13 Shadow of the Hierophant1.14 Los Endos1.15 Black Light1.16 The Steppes1.17 I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)1.18 Firewall (Studio Recording)1.19 The Dealer (Studio Recording)1.20 All Along the Watchtower (Studio Recording) |
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Description: | WHITE 3xLP. What would happen if occasional members of Genesis, King Crimson, Asia, Yes, Frank Zappa & Weather Report all got together to form a unique team for just one night?" - Such an event did take place in December 1996 in Tokyo, Japan when Steve Hackett gathered together a group featuring JOHN WETTON (Bass / Vocals), IAN McDONALD (Flute / Sax / Guitar / Keyboards / Vocals), CHESTER THOMPSON (Drums) and JULIAN COLBECK (Keyboards / Vocals) to perform a wonderful set that featured classic Genesis, King Crimson and Hackett solo tracks such as "Watcher of the Skies", "Firth of Fifth", "The Court of the Crimson King", Shadow of the Hierophant", "Los Endos" and many more. Esoteric Antenna are pleased to announce the first ever triple LP vinyl release of "THE TOKYO TAPES" exclusively for Record Store Day 2022. It includes a studio track not featured on the first release of the album, a version of Bob Dylan's "All Along the Watchtower" by STEVE HACKETT & JOHN WETTON, along with two studio tracks featured on the original 1997 CD release. This Record Store Day limited edition of "Tokyo Tapes" is the ultimate version of this classic live albumRSD 2022 release (June Drop).
Quantity: 1500 copies
Issued for the first time on white vinyl. Recorded live in Japan in December 1996. Featuring John Wetton, Ian McDonald, Chester Thompson & Julian Colbeck. With three studio recordings including "All Along the Watchtower" with John Wetton. Cut at Abbey Road Studios
"Tokyo Tapes" is a remarkable live album by renowned guitarist Steve Hackett, released in the LP format and produced by ESOTERIC for Record Store Day 2022. This release captures an electrifying performance recorded in Tokyo, featuring Hackett alongside an all-star lineup of progressive rock legends. The setlist spans classics from his solo career as well as iconic Genesis tracks, offering listeners a dynamic journey through the golden era of prog rock. Steve Hackett, celebrated for his innovative guitar work with Genesis during their most influential years and his prolific solo output, has been instrumental in shaping the soundscape of progressive music worldwide. His technical mastery and compositional brilliance have earned him critical acclaim and a dedicated global fanbase. ESOTERIC is known for its high-quality reissues and audiophile releases that pay homage to classic albums with meticulous attention to detail?making this edition of "Tokyo Tapes" a must-have collector's item. |
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Manufacturer No.: |
5013929472112 |
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