STEVE HACKETT - Spectral Mornings 40th Anniversary (2019)
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- Опубликовано: 16 май 2019
- Steve reflects on the making of his classic 1979 album, SPECTRAL MORNINGS, together with Nick Magnus and John Hackett. Includes rehearsal footage of Steve and his current band as they prepare to celebrate the album live on tour in 2019.
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This is my personal favorite Hackett solo albums. Nick Magnus is fantastic.
In 1979, the title song Spectral Mornings was a gracious goodbye to late 60s and 70s music, ideals and spiritualy, only Steve Hackett and Peter Gabriel never gave up on those ideals and that spirituality, which is why they're both still great musicians and people. It's their integrity and consistency that makes them great, and also Jon Anderson and David Gilmour. They don't exploit the good old times, they keep them alive, and God knows it's needed.
I saw his gig last week in Oslo. A was accompanied by a ladyfriend who had never heard of Steve and wasn't much into Genesis.
During the "Firth of Fifth" guitar solo she grabbed my arm and whispered:
"This is SO beautiful".
And now she bloody well knows who Steve Hackett is.
My dearest album ever, the most incredible mood, the most incredible sound
The Virgin and The Gypsy is the unheralded gem on this album. The vocals are crushing.....
HACKETT , J ai pas de mots
Shocked out of my mind to hear it love last month in Minneapolis. It was brilliant and those vocals gave me shivers.
Peter Hicks has a fabulous voice and he shines on “The Virgin and the Gypsy”.
It' s beautiful. They pulled it off no problem on the '79 tour.
Yeah ill second that notion!!
All the vocals thru that whole gem is just beautiful!!and Awesome-tacular!!🍺✌🍺🤘🍺🤙
Beautiful album! Steve is my favorite guitarist and he is so much more than simply a guitar player. A composer of highest order.
STEVE! You're a class act, and a _fabulous_ composer! Gentle, and Kind! We ALL love YOU!! Thank you for taking such great care of yourself!
Absolute musical genius and fine gentleman. I've loved Steve's music since the 70s and Spectral Mornings is one of my all time favorite albums. Thanks for the great memories.
Great to see Nick Magnus and Steve s brother, who after this record, and later, recorded solo albums with Steve playing. Spectral Mornings did receive a lot of airplay here in Panamá, and when Steve played a concert here, he did one song from it.
I love Steve Hackett's music and LPs throughout all the years, but this one is most definitely my very favorite...it pierces to the core; emotionally, psychologically, and spiritually for me....a true masterwork in my opinion.
What a deep veneration of music. Steve Hackett is absolutely unique.
I still get chills everytime i hear that opening intro from the title track and the level of guitar work is just absolutely amazing and second to none. 40 years later and i still consider Spectral Mornings be the greatest Steve Hackett album of all time
Steve is a top bloke. Just saw his band two weeks ago. Brilliant as always!
Spectral Mornings my favorite Steve Hackett solo album, so thanks for this...
Been seeing steve live from the 70.s and with early genesis always great live always great musicians bought this album when it came out classic nice to see nick magnus and brother on the interview Steve's playing is brilliant great sound he gets and creative and best of all rock and classical the new line up of musicians are brilliant still touring and making great albums still seeing him live its been a few years now
The biggest shift in Genesis was Steve leaving , not Peter.
So True!
i dont know...but yes you are right!
I totally agree.
SpoonWood Gennaro
Abso-fucking-lutely!!
totally agreed
For me, one of the greatest albums ever - it's going with me upstairs.
Yes will be in my soul forever. Heard it in late seventies in a pub in Halifax with my brother. Changed my life. Saw Hackett perform it 30 years later at the Victoria theatre with my brother. Full circle.
Such a great album. I've been a Genesis fan (pre-pop) for decades, but never really gave Steve's work much of a listen until the past few years. What the hell was I thinking? This was one of the first solo albums I listened to and have been a huge fan of Steve's work since. We're so amazingly fortunate that Steve is still out there putting out new music and touring. If you get a chance, go see his shows. You will be amazed.
Frank ~ Oh my Gosh Frank! The part when Steve was with Genesis is the only part where Genesis really _Makes SENSE!_ They were _so dumb_ to have let him go!! He was the shining gem AND the greatest composer! Daryl Sturmer is SO WRONG compared to the brilliance of Steve!!
Steve has proven that it is him who has the true spirit of classic era Genesis. He embodies that special feel that defined that era!
I actually never heard Spectral Mornings because that was the one Steve Hackett album my dad didn’t have. Then I saw Hackett at the Beacon Theatre this year and I have to say, what an album! I listen to this almost everyday!
Such a beautiful album and a great band. So many great memories as a young teen heading down the Piccadilly Line towards Hammersmith Odeon in anticipation of seeing this live in 1979 and being totally blown away. Life changing moment for me as a kid and an aspiring musician
There's been times when I've just kept this whole album on loop for days. Love the album, love this clip! Thank you!
Ha, I was just going to say a similar thing; I just never tire of it, even after 40 years.
Such a Great album
It is no nice to meet Mr Nick Magnus again after all these years, thanks for sharing this and have him invited! Loved all of his sounds at the Musikladen gig on german tv in 1978 (the red shirt gig as I cal it) specially his work at the optigan vst choir voices and the Mellotron strings along mostly all (deep) thick synths lines for the ¨Voyage¨ and ¨Spectral¨ songs. Cheers
I saw this tour at Alex Cooleys Ballroom in Atlanta. Fantastic show. In the front, where I was standing it was extraordinarily LOUD. My ears rang for days afterward. We were standing at the entrance before the show, in order to get to the fore and Mr. Hackett walk up to go in for the sound check. We asked if he was going to play Horizons on the acoustic and he said "why certainly, we have lots of guitars! Well, cheers then!" Very pleasant, as one would imagine.
The intro of “Spectral Mornings” is the most beautiful piece of music ever. On stage in the early 80s, a solo spotlight on Steve playing the introduction to the piece, accompanied by falling snow was a visual feast.
40 years ago! - where have the years gone. I was lucky enough to be sitting on the floor in front of Steve at his first UK solo gig in Cardiff Uni in 1978. His guitar tone at this time was superb and when the rest of the band played it was such a glorious sound. I have to say that even after all this time this is still my favourite Hackett album. By the way Nick Magnus is currently working on his new album - such a nice guy. Check out www.magnus-music.com
Loved Spectral when it came out and it was nearly 35 years till I finally saw Steve play live . Glad to say I am going to see him again along with my son (also a proggie) to see this played along with Selling England in November. Can’t wait.
Thank you Steve... 'Spectral Mornings' and 'Please Don't Touch' were so very formative in my musical discoveries. Living in Anglesey at the time, hanging out with a friends 'garage band' with very varied tastes. Steve Hacket was my first visited concert in Liverpool, 40yrs ago (aged 17yr). Hope to catch this tour and relive soooo many good memories👌.
Not my first concert, but the first I actually wanted to go to and looked forward to seeing at the same age. Oxford New Theatre; centre seats third row of the stalls... . I remember John H really whacking his bass pedals and Nick Magnus in his YMCA/ChiPs police outfit... Then the glitterball during Spectral Mornings, a highlight in the pre-VariLight era. Also saw the 'Defector' and 'Cured' tour at the same venue - almost the same seats.
So cool, amazing album and a great insight of the recording process, delightful
Thank you, Steve.
wow...has it really been 40 years???...and coming off of Please Dont Touch,I thought that Steve had really truly began coming into his own with this record.New Band and intriguing new sounds.This was Prog at it's very best. Thanks for the video. I just wish Steve would come to Western Canada so I could finally see him LIVE......oh well. (deep sigh)
Since the mid eighties, when I was a teen, this record has been one of my dearest musical companies. Thanks SH, and see you alive three times in Chile has been another milestone!
love that album. I'm from Germany and not in England too often. I did a gig or two in England in 2007 and drove from London to Norwich on one foggy morning, and listened to all the early Steve Hackett albums on the way. Spectral Mornings came on while there was a spectral morning, driving through England for a gig. I was so happy
Hackett's best album
Just saw the tour last Saturday. What an amazing show. Even managed to get a handshake from Steve.
Absolutely stunning music and great behind the scenes insight.
Steve's interest in the technicalities of the music, naturally, allowed him to regard the content of the melodies and lyrical message with detachment.
I hope and believe that I will fly again, as will you.
Fantastic album Fantastic people! Thank you Steve, Jo, John & Nick!
What a great video. Nick Magnus is a swell guy and also has been creating lots of great music himself. I bought Hexameron from him (tremendous album with Steve and his brother John) and Nick wrote me a note thanking me! Imagine that. We also conversed a couple of times on email. Checkout his music. I saw this band live and they were great!
Great to hear the guys thoughts. I was a big Genesis fan even then and I remember hearing Spectral Mornings (the track) for the first time and not knowing who it was. It haunted me a bit that I didn't know who it was then one day I was going thru Steve's stuff in a record shop and saw the album and I was overjoyed that I'd, firstly found it and then that it was from a Genesis member. Perfect. As an album, nothing will ever beat Please Don't Touch, as innovative an album as I will ever hear.
tomorrow....Steve is here(yes he finally came to Edmonton) and I'm looking forward very much to hearing him LIVE for the first time and this album brings back so many warm memories for me....it's going to be an absolute treat....:P The last concert I was at was 1991....so I'm way overdue(yes I am a musician-52 years now). Gosh,how time flies...
Fascinating watching how Steve and the guys work on the album so many things that they all contribute too the making of a great album!
Wonderful documentary and great to see Craig singing!
Thank you Steve for being the heart and soul of genesis...loved them until you left and you kept the flag flying ever since . Bravo
The best Steve Hackett Album recorded in my Country, just as the best Genesis Album Wind & Wuthering was. (with Blood on the Rooftops as the most beautiful - made by Steve Hackett - track :)
Love this album
Spectral Steve...and all the band members.
Best Hackett album BY FAR
I saw Steve in 1980 for the first time in GENOVA...performing DEFECTOR....UNFORGETTABLE.
Nick Magnus came up with these beautiful sounds that were a big part of this wonderful album.
I saw the Spectral Mornings show at Hammersmith Odeon.
Fantastic show, and yes, I can't believe it's 40 years either.
And who are all these people in my living room?
neigbours????????????????????????????
@@sjaakstoop1673 "The Ballad of the Decomposing Man" - listen to the commentary at the end.
This is great! One of my favorite albums comes to life in this video. It's amazing Nick Magnus remembers all the parts :)
Great documentary. Great album. Looking forward to seeing SH and band play this at Hammersmith in November 2019! First saw Steve when he was still with Genesis in 1977 - and I've been enjoying his music for 42 years!! Thank you Mr Hackett. 😁
Beautiful Documentary! Of course with Master Steve Magical, his Brother, and also we can hear finally Nick Magnus, beautiful Soul amd major contributor on Steve's albums! All the other members, the drummer.... Very nice stories and spiritual explanations regarding what the songs are about! Love this much! Thank you for this great album that I listened since it's out!
Wonderful doc; I love this music with all my heart. First heard it at age 18 and have listened off and on ever since.
So lucky and happy we’re able too See Steve and his great band these days 👍🏻
Some thing never change so as Steve´s music and his excellent look
thank you for sharing this footage! very interesting listening to the memories of Spectral Mornings' recording sessions
Beautiful
My Dad, who often appreciated classical music only, loved "Lost Time...".
Me too-it's actually my all-time favorite Hackett piece. I bet your dad would have liked 'Bay Of Kings'.
Valhalla is real, Steve. Here I am, back again. The boy returned. Thanx for the inspiration of your music and outlook.
Wow, nice to get the inside story, if only I had put an ad in melody maker for keyboard player that week ! Thanks Steve and all you guys
One of my all time favourite albums!
Awesome Documentary , it gave me a glimpse of what kind of person you are. I've been a great fan since the 70's and you sometimes look so stoic, then you crack a grin or a smile and it's clear to the audience that you really enjoy playing and you are very focused and always striving for excellence. I'm so glad you are still doing it and so full of life (not like those other three guys) I just wish you would treat us Americans to some shows. Do you remember playing the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium ?
Wonderful! I had this album in my head travelling around USA on a Greyhound bus when I was 18. There where no portable sound systems at the time ( The sony walkman would come to market that year). I had bought the LP a couple of days before leaving Washington DC for a month on the road and listened to it at length for 48 hours. It was a joy to witness the beautiful countryside pass my window and remembering the great songs on this album. What was especially eched into my mind was "Spectral Mornings" with that high hat.
Thank you for uploading.
Best wishes
hello i used to use this album as background personal music mood while studying philosophy and poetry, kierkegaard schopemhauer schelling william blake and nietsche, cheers from Rome, and thank you for all the high sensations you gave me
My late uncle R.J Hollingdale was the President of the Nietzche society.
First time I saw them was the Lamb Lies Down on Broadway tour. Looking forward to Steve coming to town (again) in Vancouver later this year.
Absolute an impossible thing for me throughout the years, and now.......you gave me the opportunity to whitness a rehearsel .
Awesome, one of the last things on my bucketlist. Thanks for sharing!!!!!
THANK YOU for posting this. Excellent document of a classic album and time; but this music is timeless. The songs and atmosphere are enduring with a warmth and charm that soothes and soars the soul all at once. The English touch and production values reached across the pond to us in America and touched our souls; and have remained. This insight into a classic, innovative recording has been long overdue - great job.
This is in my top five albums ever.
Wow what an honor to be the first to comment. You have been a huge influence in my life and career.
Where has the time gone....40 years, damn.
Heard them live the other night in Odense Denmark - better than ever, and hope too see Steve in Denmark soon again :-)
Without Steve's prog influence, Genesis lost itself in the mainstream pop culture. 😴. A true gentleman, he proves time and time again why he is one of our most cherished gifts to music. Thank you Steve.
Two of the best concerts for myself. 1979 and 81.
Spectral Mornings is superb!
Fond memories from those days, and those concerts.
Thank you
Le 1er 33 tours que j'ai acheté de ma vie...🤩
Caught the tour and it was fantastic. Spectral paired wirh Selling England
Looking forward to Steve's Foxtrot show in Chicago on Nov. 2. But as much as I love the Genesis Revisited shows he does, I so wish he would tour with his solo work like The Night Siren and At the Edge of Light, my 2 faves. These are masterworks! here's hoping someday!
Colston Hall , Bristol, November '79.....my first ever gig. What an incredible experience it was.
Phenomenal album.
Genial !!!!! Amo esta cancion !!!!
I am so happy that Steve continued the neo progressive element of Genesis in his solo material. I miss Genesis! Hell! There are bands older than Genesis that still put out the Prog! Thank you Steve Hackett for keeping Prog alive and well in the 21st century!!
I just played clocks for my 14 year old and asked him what the drum solo sounds like. He said it sounds like a bunch of elephants. Bang on son just what Steve thought.
Masterpiece with out a doubt, Love you Steve.
SM is a part of my life .
So great
Love love love this album so much. So great to hear from Nick Magnus on this doc! What a player - anybody know what he's up to these days?
Nick has released some excellent solo albums - the latest, 'Catharsis' is well worth a lsten.
I bought it when it was 4 years old in very early 1983. Love it.
Still for me one of the best albums ever made….
I love Spectral Mornings, to me it's Steve's Sgt Pepper album in that it has everything: magical, ethereal sounds, driving rock, moving and emotional in places plus the quirky and unexpected. As fresh today as it was 40 years ago....wonderful!
20:28 I love that riff!!!
This album album was a masterpiece. Btw, anybody noticed that Steve is playing a ENGL amp ?
Yes and live it sounds MARVELLOUS!
Maravilhoso!
Craig sings! Great little documentary.
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Fine work Paul - A pleasure to get the sort of detail, some geeky, that the fans really want to hear. More geeky detail please. How about getting Roger to go through how he reproduces all those Vintage sounds etc...
Thanks, Mark - good thought! A 'Hackett pedalboard rundown video, anyone?
Crooked Hand Productions Yes please - pedalboard just the sort of thing. What else is Rob doing apart from wind, what is he playing on his keyboard? Who does Bass Pedals on each song. For Selling England for example, how do they forensically establish exactly who played what on it all those years ago, do they have the original recordings track by track, then how does that come together in rehearsals? Anyway, that's quite enough geekiness form me! Keep 'em coming, marvellous stuff.