WAYNE, Jeff - Jeff Wayne's Musical Version Of The War Of The Worlds - 2xLP
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Jeff WAYNE
Jeff Wayne's Musical Version Of The War Of The Worlds (limited gatefold green & red marbled vinyl 2xLP + booklet + insert)
Sony
Cat: 198028 093910. Rel: 1 Jul 24
Progressive Rock
Side 1 - Track 1. The Eye Of The War Side 1 - Track 2. Horsell Common & The Heat Ray Side 2 - Track 1. The Artilleryman & The Fighting Machine Side 2 - Track 2. Forever Autumn Side 2 - Track 3. Thunder Child Side 3 - Track 1. The Red Weed (part 1) Side 3 - Track 2. The Spirit Of Man Side 3 - Track 3. The Red Weed (part 2) Side 4 - Track 1. The Artilleryman Returns Side 4 - Track 2. Brave New World Side 4 - Track 3. Dead London Side 4 - Track 4. Epilogue (part 1) Side 4 - Track 5. Epilogue (part 2)
Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of the War of the Worlds - The New Generation revisits the 1978 classic with a fresh cast, packing a powerful punch. This updated version, like the original, evokes the feel of an old-style radio drama, now narrated by Liam Neeson. His softer Celtic tone contrasts Richard Burton's original sombre delivery, although his cues are sometimes overshadowed by repetitive music. Notable contributions include Gary Barlow's plaintive 'Forever Autumn,' Joss Stone's thoughtful 'The Spirit of Man,' and Ricky Wilson's fervent ''Brave New World.' The revamped instrumentation and eerie new Martian music add a modern twist, yet the piece retains its grandiose symphonic rock roots. The music recalls early Rice/Lloyd Webber and John Barry's film scores, blending nostalgia with innovation. The sound recording delivers a hefty impact, perfect for the UK tour celebrating H.G. Wells, the father of science fiction. Now available on double vinyl, this release honors the timeless appeal of Wells' visionary work while introducing it to a new generation.
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