. On 23 June 2005 the original album was re-released in two forms: one in a remastered 2-disc hybrid multichannel Super Audio CD set; another in a 7-disc "Collector's Edition" featuring additional remixes, outtakes, the actors reading from the unabridged script, excerpts from the Quinn and Jrgens performances, as well as a seventh disc being a DVD showing the making of the album, produced by Phoenix Film & Television Productions. [10] Throughout mid to late 2012, tracks from The New Generation were released through various radio shows, which included all the guest artists tracks and a premier of "The Eve of the War". [15] Most of the musicians on the album had also played on Essex's debut studio album Rock On (1973). All tickets purchased for previously the advertised date . [29], In September 1978, Wayne had entered negotiations with Paramount Pictures over the film rights and with two concert producers, one of which being Showco, to present a live stage version of the album. [10] In September 1978, the album reached its peak position of No. [3] Wayne lived close to Primrose Hill at the time of writing, which is where the Martians come to their demise in the novel. As Beth attempts to restore his faith in humanity, a Martian cylinder crashes into the cottage and she is buried under the rubble. Book your tour tickets now for March & April 2022 at thewaroftheworlds.com/tickets. Liam Neeson will return to his role in 3D holography as The Journalist and Jeff Wayne will conduct the 8-piece Black Smoke Band and symphonic ULLAdubULLA Strings. * Sales figures based on certification alone.^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. One of the most trailblazing tours of all time, Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of 'The War of The Worlds' - Alive on Stage! On the evening of Oct. 30, 1938, Orson Welles and his troupe went on the air to say that Martians had invaded New Jersey. The production returns with Jeff Wayne conducting the nine-piece Black Smoke Band and Liam Neeson reprising his 3D hologram role as the Journalist. [8] Wayne used artistic license to create a love interest by replacing The Journalist's brother for Carrie, his wife. [24][25], Later in the year, the final guest was announced as actor Callum O'Neill, who portrayed H.G. Based on HG Wells' dark Victorian tale, the production remains a favourite to millions around the world, exciting audiences of all ages. Wayne found it amusing as the Spanish division of CBS had recommended him to use Quinn for the role. The New Generation", "The War of the Worlds Alive on Stage! On 28 September 2021, the full cast was announced, including Duncan James as Parson Nathaniel, Nathan James again playing his role of The Voice of Humanity, Anna-Marie Wayne as Carrie; the Journalist's Fianc, and, from the original 1978 album, Justin Hayward as The Sung Thoughts of the Journalist. A "virtual" Richard Burton (a large bust of the Journalist onto which was projected an image of a young Burton with a super-imposed actor's mouth and jaw lip synched to the original Burton recordings) performed as The Journalist. [30] DVD releases of The Final Arena and 40th Anniversary tours are unlikely to ever come to fruition. The show starred Newton Faulker as the Sung Thoughts of the Journalist, Adam Garcia as the Artilleryman, Anna-Marie Wayne as Carrie, Inglorious' Nathan James as The Voice of Humanity, Jason Donovan as Parson Nathaniel, Carrie Hope Fletcher as Beth, Lily Osborne as Vera May, and Jonathan Vickers as the NASA Controller. On 2 June 1978, an edited version of "Forever Autumn" was released which went to No. It was also released in Germany as Jeff Wayne's Video Version von Der Krieg der Welten. Although Wayne had not previously met the other voice actors: Thin Lizzy frontman Phil Lynott as Parson Nathaniel, Moody Blues vocalist Justin Hayward singing the Journalist's thoughts, and Manfred Mann's Earth Band guitarist and vocalist Chris Thompson as the Voice of Humanity, he was "thrilled" that they took part "because they each brought their own sort of magic, their style and performance and singing." [32] Im very proud that role has been performed beautifully by my daughter, Anna-Marie. Wells's original text. The Bombarding Machine carries a Black Smoke mortar as its primary armament. The piece is the only part of the album that derived from pre-existing material. Wayne spent three months locating Frank Wells, and found his ideas were well received because it was the first adaptation that stayed true to the story. We've achieved more than we ever thought was possible both musically and technologically. On 18 November 2011, Jeff Wayne announced at a press conference in London that there was to be a new release of his musical version of H. G. Wells 1898 novel, titled Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds The New Generation. As these launching cylinders are held separately, it has been suggested that some other device was intended to use the cylinders and they were brought out in a makeshift fashion by the Tripods. When recording finished, 77 reels of multitrack tapes had been used. The Spirit of Man 8.The Red Weed (Part 2) 9. A two disc Region 2 DVD of the 2006 Wembley Arena, London show was released 6 November 2006 by Universal. The Black Smoke Band once again includes Bassist Herbie Flowers and Guitarist Chris Spedding, both from the original 1978 album and its original 2006 tour. The Black Smoke Band too give the production their all and gave the alien-ness of the Martians such an amazing quality when coupled with the CGI effects. 'The War of The Worlds'. He approached John Pasche, who went on to design the logo on the front cover, and direct the overall design of the record's sleeve which features paintings from three artists: Geoff Taylor, Mike Trim, and Peter Goodfellow. Marti Pellow (lead singer of the Scottish pop group Wet Wet Wet) is the Sung Thoughts of the Journalist. The invaders easily defeat the British army thanks to their advanced. "[3] Wayne started by "organising a cast of characters", while having the book adapted to fit the content of the songs he had outlined for it by Doreen Wayne, his future stepmother who at the time was an established script writer and journalist. The steamer escapes, but Thunder Child and her crew are destroyed by the Martian heat-rays, leaving England defenseless against the invasion. Kevin is best known as a Pro Dancer on BBC Ones, Strictly Come Dancing being the only pro dancer to ever dance in four consecutive finals. Jeff Wayne's Musical Version: The War of the Worlds, Live on stage is a music dvd/video recording by JEFF WAYNE (Crossover Prog/Progressive Rock) released in 2006 on dvd, blu-ray disc and/or vhs. The large-scale and constantly evolving production of Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds, which has been touring arenas for 16 years, . In November 2013, it was confirmed that Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds The New Generation would tour arenas again in late November through December 2014 for The Final Arena tour. Steps and stage star Claire Richards makes her debut as Beth, The Parsons Wife. The press release state that 'new features for the 2021 tour include the giant arched bridge now running from the lip of the stage out over the audience to the front of house desk, three panoramic screens with two hours of cutting edge CGI and other content. [6][7], In January 1975,[6] Wayne and his father acquired the rights to adapt the work from Wells's estate, which at the time was overseen by Wells's son Frank. In 1975 I first read HG Wells dark Victorian tale The War of The Worlds, gifted to me by my father, Jerry, as he knew Id been looking for a unique story that could inspire me as a composer. Steve Lamacq presents The War of the Worlds recorded live at London's 02 Arena, featuring Jeff Wayne conducting The Black Smoke Band and The ULLAdubULLA Strings. The press release announced "new features for the 2021 tour include the giant arched bridge now running from the lip of the stage out over the audience to the front of house desk" and "three panoramic screens with two hours of cutting edge CGI". The album was released in November 2012 by Sony Music Entertainment,[32] and peaked at No. 13 in the UK chart. Alongside them was Michael Praed as George Herbert, Madalena Alberto playing Carrie, and singer-songwriter-producer David Essex as The Voice Of Humanity (Essex worked with Jeff Wayne even before he played the Artilleryman in the original 1978 album). Many ran out of their homes screaming while others packed up their cars and fled. Also from the original recording were Spedding playing lead guitar and Flowers on bass guitar. Several musical changes were made for the West End production including a key change for the song "Thunder Child", a new song written for the production titled "With Joy and Hope and Wonder", as well as a "Forever Autumn" duet at the beginning of Act II. All in all it IS another huge step forward for this late 70's idea. Hayward and Thompson reprised their roles as The Sung Thoughts of the Journalist and The Voice of Humanity respectively, with Rhydian Roberts as Parson Nathaniel, Jason Donovan as The Artilleryman, and Liz McClarnon as Beth. The Journalist is an amalgam of two of Wells' characters: a writer of speculative philosophy, who narrates much of the novel, and his younger brother who is a medical student and narrates the flight from London and HMS Thunder Child sequences. Due to the indisposition of Daniel Bedingfield during the run, the Artilleryman was played by understudy and West End performer Simon Shorten for a number of shows; later Shorten took over as the Artilleryman for the remaining month of the run. [9] Later he secured a 70,000 recording deal with Dick Asher of CBS Records during an American tour with Essex. [3][7] Neeson revealed he was impressed and intimidated by the prospect of narrating and starring in Wayne's project. The Eve of The War 2. [14] Wayne wanted to create the Martian's "ooll-la" sound of their heat-rays with a synthesiser, but he could only create sounds that resemble "ooo" and "ahhh", not the "l". "So we had to do it wild. In a prologue, the Journalist notes that in the late 19th century few people had even considered the possible existence of extraterrestrial life, yet planet Earth had in fact long been enviously observed by advanced beings. [8], The album was recorded at Advision from 18 May 1976 to 30 June 1977. It used much of the 1998 game's music and graphical elements, but featured an entirely different campaign with a focus on vehicular combat. The cast features actor Liam Neeson as the Narrator and Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson as the Artilleryman. The new Liam Neeson hologram planned for the tour was demonstrated at the press conference with Neeson and Wayne and was also shown on The Alan Titchmarsh Show, on which an "Eve of the War" and "Forever Autumn" medley was performed with Wayne conducting. [5] He later said that a musical adaptation of other books were possible, and recalled being impressed by 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne, The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham, and Brave New World by Aldous Huxley. Liam Neeson's holographic footage was once again used in the show. We've achieved more than we ever thought was possible both musically and technologically. [16] However, the label was unaware that Wayne had also produced an alternate version of the album with the songs reduced to three or four minutes and with new introductions and endings, making it easier to get the album on the radio. In 2010 and 2011, live dates took place in the UK, Ireland, Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium. [23] Tickets went on sale 22 November 2013. Liam Neeson retains his role in 3D holography as The Journalist while Jeff Wayne again conducts the 8-piece Black Smoke Band and symphonic ULLAdubULLA Strings. [15] Michael Falzon and Lily Osborne appear as new characters William Rowland and Vera May respectively, appearing in a new prologue that segues into a re-animated version of the Martians' preparations for their invasion of Earth, introduced to the tour in 2009. A 1989 version of "The Eve of the War" remixed by Ben Liebrand reached number 3 in the UK singles chart. The ground shook. You . Leaf drops over the audience. Updated on July 03, 2019. A filmed production of Jeff Wayne's The War of the Worlds will be streamed for free online from Christmas Day. In November 2013, it was confirmed that Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds The New Generation would tour arenas again in late November through December 2014 for The Final Arena Tour. A company of soldiers is deployed at the common, and that evening an injured and exhausted Artilleryman wanders into the Journalist's house and tells him his comrades have been killed by fighting machinestripod vehicles built and controlled by Martians, each armed with its own Heat-Ray. production coordinator See also Release Dates | Official Sites | Company Credits | Filming & Production | Technical Specs Tickets purchased for the 2021 shows are valid for the 2022 dates, and the remaining tickets are on sale now. Huge cans that the Martians had in black bundles. Horsell Common and the Heat Ray 3. The original The War of the Worlds story recounts a Martian invasion of Great Britain around the turn of the 20th century. It was announced that The War of the Worlds was to make its theatrical debut in a "re-imagined" West End production at the Dominion Theatre in London's West End, produced by Wayne and Bill Kenwright. Set across 22,000 sq. He introduces himself and his work on The War of the Worlds before the on-screen introduction of the Martians. The wandering Journalist discovers that red weedthe vegetation that gives Mars its colourhas taken root on Earth and spread rapidly across the landscape. There's also audio and visual elements featuring Richard Burton, as well as the ten-piece Black Smoke Band and the 48-piece Ulladubulla Strings. [10], The album features Ken Freeman on synthesisers, who started with a Minimoog and ARP Odyssey. The album features guest artists David Essex, Justin Hayward, Phil Lynott, Chris Thompson, and Julie Covington, with actor Richard Burton as the narrator. 5 on the UK Singles Chart. [21] The DVD film was later shown on Universal's The Shows Must Go On! In celebration of our first steps back into normality, Jeff & TWOTW team are excited to announce the release of our Limited Edition Life Begins Again T-shirt! "[26], In 2020, writing for Prog, Alex Burrows described the record as "the ultimate concept album and best-selling prog soundtrack of all time", concluding "it's still an album that certainly ticks all the boxes of the true definition of 'progressive': groundbreaking, cutting-edge and seminal."[1]. . Wells on stage in three separate stages of his life. Nearly 40 years on, based on HG Wells' dark Victorian tale, Jeff Waynes Musical Version of The War of The Worlds remains a firm favourite to millions around the world. [8] Although plans for versions in Japanese, Russian, French, and Italian were planned, none of them came into fruition.[8]. The touring cast includes Jason Donovan (who previously played the Artilleryman on tour) as Parson Nathaniel and West End theatre star Kerry Ellis as Beth. The controller tries to contact NASA, but all communication seems to have been blocked. The Black smoke is rarely depicted in other media, and when it is, it is only on unusual occasions. This is a rescheduled event. The newly arrived Martians construct a handling machine: a squat, spider-like vehicle used to capture and collect humans. With lasers, pyrotechnics and incredible stage lighting effects as well as astounding audio effects, this will be one memorable event. Performed by The Brave New World Singers and conducted by Jeff Wayne, it features all our Guest Artists from 2014, 2018, and recently announced for 2022 - Claire Richards and Kevin Clifton. The smoke was even enough to disorient Superman, although his Kryptonian biology allowed him to go for minutes without inhaling it, with it being so thick that not even he could see through it. The idea came to nothing, and it took Wayne until 2006 to stage a concert tour of the album.[10]. The New Generation", "Casting Announced For Jeff Wayne's Musical Phenomenon The War Of The Worlds With Liam Neeson In 3D Hologram", "Irish-charts.com Discography Jeff Wayne", "British album certifications Jeff Wayne The War Of The Worlds - New Generation", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jeff_Wayne%27s_Musical_Version_of_The_War_of_the_Worlds__The_New_Generation&oldid=1141779285, "The Artilleryman and The Fighting Machine", "The Spirit of Man" (Lyrics by Gary Osborne), "Brave New World" (Lyrics by Gary Osborne). This is a brand new 5-hour Audible Original Production based upon Jeff's Musical Version and HG Wells dark Victorian tale featuring new story and musical content. [6], The New Generation features Academy Award nominated actor Liam Neeson as the Narrator, formerly played by Richard Burton. Where was the black smoke coming from? Known for Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of the War of the Worlds Alive on Stage! The Journalist flees with the crowd. They set off for Londonthe Journalist to ensure his lover Carrie is safe, the Artilleryman to report to headquartersbut are soon caught in a crossfire between soldiers and Martians and are separated. This latest touring performance of Jeff Wayne's bestselling War of the Worlds sci-fi rock symphony has been dubbed the New Generation, a somewhat specious rebranding which amounts to a new cast. Later announcements confirmed Shayne Ward as the Artilleryman, Joseph Whelan as the Voice of Humanity, and Jonathan Vickers as the NASA Controller (voiced again by Jerry Wayne). The controller sees a green flare erupt from Mars' surface. The Tempest Heavy Fighting Machine carries a Black Smoke cannon in conjunction with a twin-linked Heat-Ray blaster. The music is intermixed with re-voiced narration and leitmotifs to carry the story forward via rhyming melodic lyrics that express the feelings of the various characters. 7 in the UK.[6]. 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