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Steve Hackett Talks about his latest album 'The Circus and The Nightwhale Interview
Jan 29, 2024
Steve Hackett, guitarist and musician, discusses his 30th solo album 'The Circus and The Nightwhale,' his approach to guitar playing, the influence of John Lennon and Jeff Beck, and details of his next tour. They explore the blending of sounds and influences on the album, discuss tracks with elements of blues, orchestration, and Genesis, and touch on the album's dark atmosphere. They also discuss the album's pre-order options, artwork, packaging, and upcoming tour.
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- Steve Hackett's 30th solo album, 'The Circus and The Night Whale', is a concept album that tells a story of his life, focusing on relationships and personal experiences.
- Hackett emphasizes the importance of combining different musical elements, such as acoustic and electric guitars, orchestral Spanish guitar, and bluesy vibes, to create a cohesive and theatrical atmosphere in his album 'The Circus and The Night Whale'.
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Steve Hackett discusses his 30th solo album, 'The Circus and The Night Whale', and emphasizes that it is a concept album with a beginning, middle, and end. He describes it as a musical storytelling of his life, particularly focusing on relationships and personal experiences. Hackett explains that the album started with one track, and as the songs were developed, the concept evolved parallelly, shaping the narrative of the album.
