HACKETT, STEVE - WOLFLIGHT (CD+BR-5.1 SS/2 BONUS TRACKS/MEDIA-BOOK)

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First original solo studio album since 2011’s ‘Beyond The Shrouded Horizon’ - The BluRay contains a 5.1 Surround Mix plus Interviews & 2 BONUS TRACKS!

This SPECIAL LIMITED DELUXE EDITION MEDIA-BOOK contains the CD Album plus a BLUY-RAY disc that features the entire album in 5.1 SURROUND SOUND!

* * * PLEASE NOTE: As this is the first CD+Bluray to be released by this label, the prices quoted above are currently prospective and may well come down over the coming weeks when the final pricing is confirmed, in which case all initial pre-orders we have will be charged as per that new price – and as you all know, Fully Registered Customers don’t pay ’til release day anyway! * * *

Primal and orchestral, ‘Wolflight’ retains the Hackett trademark sound as electric guitar runs right the way through with a regular sprinkling of acoustic music. The concept behind it is a new unexplored chapter in the guitarist's career.
The ten tracks take the listener through a journey in space and time looking at the different faces of the endless fight for freedom. Wandering between parallel universes, Hackett explores contemporary and ancient cultures, from Greece (‘Corycian Fire’) to the Far East (‘Wolflight’), the USA and Martin Luther King (‘Black Thunder’), but also his very own childhood memories (‘The Wheel's Turning’) and the unresolved drama of domestic violence (‘Love Song To A Vampire’).

An excited Steve Hackett tells us more about the record: "My new rock album: ‘Wolflight’ is at the ready and lying in wait. It reflects everybody's struggle for freedom on a journey travelling through both inner and outer space. It explores sounds from as far afield as Greece, Azerbaijan, the deep American South, Sahara desert and beyond, from all our yesterdays, evoking the ancient past".

Steve Hackett’s electric guitar plays a powerful role; whilst we also hear him on acoustic guitar, Arabian lute and twelve string, along with his strong lead vocals. Guest musicians include long time collaborators Roger King (keyboards & programming), Gary O'Toole (drums), Rob Townsend (sax, duduk), Nick Beggs (bass & stick) and Amanda Lehmann (harmony vocals). Malik Mansurov on tar and Sara Kovaks on didgeridoo add an extra exotic element, plus YES bassist Chris Squire plays on: ‘Love Song To A Vampire’ and Hugo Dagenhardt plays drums on: ‘Dust And Dreams’. The innovative song-writing team includes: Steve Hackett, his wife Jo Hackett and also Roger King.

Steve has also announced UK dates for his tour dubbed: 'From Acolyte to Wolflight - with a sprinkling of Genesis'. The set will span his history, from earliest album: ‘Voyage Of The Acolyte’ celebrating its 40th Anniversary to his new rock album: ‘Wolflight’, with addition of GENESIS songs. Steve enthuses: "I'm hugely excited about the new album and incorporating it into next year's tour, which will involve both classic and contemporary, with several surprises!"

‘Wolflight’ is also available as a Standard CD – Stock # 1749337
‘Wolflight’ is also available as a Double 180gm Vinyl LP with CD Version in a PVC Wallet – Stock # 1749336

‘Wolflight’ is released on 30th March 2015.

STEVE HACKETT: WOLFLIGHT CD+BluRay Track List:

Disc 1 [CD]:
01. Out Of The Body
02. Wolflight
03. Love Song To A Vampire
04. Wheel's Turning
05. Corycian Fire
06. Earthshine
07. Loving Sea
08. Black Thunder
09. Dust And Dreams
10. Heart Song

Disc 2 [BluRay – 5.1 Surround Mix]:
01. Out Of The Body
02. Wolflight
03. Love Song To A Vampire
04. Wheel's Turning
05. Corycian Fire
06. Earthshine
07. Loving Sea
08. Black Thunder
09. Dust And Dreams
10. Heart Song
11. Interviews
12. Bonus Stereo Audio Track – Title TBC
13. Bonus Stereo Audio Track – Title TBC