The Black Smoke is stored in special canisters and fired by a cylinder-shaped device, both of which are carried in the tentacles of the Tripods as separate objects. [4] From the start Wayne saw his adaptation as an opera, with "story, lemotifs, musical phrases, sounds and compositions that relate to the whole. 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. [2][21], The album spawned two singles. [9] British singer-songwriter Alex Clare is the Voice of Humanity. If you are new to the Invasion, let me tell you a little about myself. THE MULTI-AWARD WINNING MASTERPIECE RETURNS IN 2022. . One of the most trailblazing arena tours of all time, Jeff Waynes Musical Version of The War of The Worlds - Alive on Stage! 2008 marked the 30th anniversary of the original album release and a number of events took place, including a "30th Anniversary Tour" which started on 7 June 2009 in Dublin. [8] Although plans for versions in Japanese, Russian, French, and Italian were planned, none of them came into fruition.[8]. 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. Effects were applied to Jerry's voice to make it sound more individual. [4] The Who frontman Roger Daltrey was to also make an appearance. British rock band Jettblack's lead vocalist Will Stapleton is the Voice of Humanity. Kevin Clifton said: "I am unbelievably excited to be joining the cast of Jeff Wayne's The War of The Worlds. [8] Gary Barlow (lead singer and songwriter of the British vocal pop group Take That) is the Sung Thoughts of the Journalist, formerly voiced by Justin Hayward. Filmed at London's Wembley Arena, and using a blend of theatre, music and visual . The Final Arena Tour ended on 16 December 2014 in Amsterdam. [3] Some of the North American and European pressings featured new lead vocals from Thompson. Later, hammering sounds are heard from the pit. [15] The album's packaging includes a 16-page colour booklet with artwork and a synopsis of the tracks. The music is performed by the live nine piece rock band Black Smoke Band accompanied by the ULLAdubULLA symphonic string orchestra, conducted by Jeff Wayne himself. The two-night stint at Bournemouth sees Jeff leading the ULLAdubULLA symphonic strings and the 8-piece Black Smoke Band in a mash-up of classical and rock music styles synergised with a. The New Generation 7.7 Music Department (Black Smoke Band - harp) 2013 Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of 'The War of the Worlds' 8.8 Video Music Department (Blacksmoke band - percussion) 2006 Credits Edit IMDbPro Music Department Previous 2 The canisters also do not explode when they hit the ground, but rather shatter, and the smoke inside billows out. The described size of the clouds of the Smoke strongly suggests that the smoke within the canisters is highly compressed. The new song for the 40th Anniversary tour, which was first seen in the 2016 West End production, was a reprise of "Forever Autumn". Warning: contains spoilers for War of the Worlds Season 2. It was first performed live in London in 2006, and has since toured the world several times over. The final version runs at 95 minutes. Known for Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of the War of the Worlds Alive on Stage! By 2022, which marks 16 years of live touring, the production will be up to 12 trucks, with a host of ingredients and special effects to challenge and excite . Video. He introduces himself and his work on The War of the Worlds before the on-screen introduction of the Martians. 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. [14] The live show, titled Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds The New Generation: Alive on Stage!, includes a holographic performance of Liam Neeson, interacting with the other performers. This is a rescheduled event. Newton Faulkner starred 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 returned to play Parson Nathaniel, Carrie Hope Fletcher again as Beth, Lily Osborne reprised her role as Vera May, and Jonathan Vickers again played the NASA Controller. I should also add that since we began touring in 2006, the role of Carrie, The Journalists fiance has become very much part of the heart of the story. Speaking about the last show, Jeff Wayne said, "Bringing The War of the Worlds to life in many of the world's finest arenas has been the most amazing experience for me over the last seven years. April 7 - Newcastle Utilita Arena. The album originated when Wayne was touring with singer-songwriter David Essex, for whom he also worked as his producer and musical director. The show also includes effects used previously on tours including the use of pyrotechnics, now much improved, in which the audience is blasted by real heat rays, leaves fall upon the audience during "Forever Autumn", and a levitation effect is used after Beth is killed during the Spirit of Man.[18]. Set across 22,000 sq. 5 on the UK Albums Chart, during a 20-week stay in the top ten. O'Neill appears a final time at the end of the show, just before the NASA epilogue, this time as a 79-year-old Wells, elderly and in a wheelchair. A two disc Region 2 DVD of the 2006 Wembley Arena, London show was released 6 November 2006 by Universal. Wells. All tracks are written by Jeff Wayne except where noted. [4] The role of Parson Nathaniel was originally given to Free and Bad Company singer Paul Rodgers, and although Wayne thought he delivered "fantastic" vocals, Rodgers was reluctant to take on the speaking part and dropped out. War of the Worlds (2012) Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds - Alive On Stage! 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. 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. [3] Upon learning that Burton was in a production of the play Equus in New York City, Wayne delivered a letter with a copy of the album's script to the stage doorman and hoped for him to read it. The New Generation Opening Date: Dec 15, 2012 Closing Date: Dec 15, 2012 (dates reflect O2 Arena run) Air date: April 2013 Medium: cinema, DVD, and Blu-Ray Where to watch: DVD and Blu-Ray (UK/Europe only) Stage Production Notes [9], The album won two Ivor Novello Awards, including one for Wayne and Osborne for Best Instrumental or Popular Orchestral Work. The Life Begins Again tour is named after an existing song within the Musical Version, a song about life returning to normal following the Martians' failure to foresee Earth's bacteria. In 1999, a third-person shooter, also entitled Jeff Wayne's The War of the Worlds, was developed by Pixelogic and released for the Sony PlayStation. [16][5] After reviewing the album for thirty days, CBS praised its strong story, songs, guest artists, and uniqueness, but doubted if people were willing to listen to a double album of continuous material, and believed its chance of success would suffer with Wayne, an American, producing an adaptation of an English novel. The black smoke, or black powder, is a fictitious poisonous gas in H. G. Wells' 1898 science fiction novel The War of the Worlds, used by the Martians to eliminate groups of humans, especially artillery crews, and conveyed by shells fired from a gun-like "black tube" carried by the Tripods' whip-like tentacles. Opposite them are The ULLAdubULLA Strings, an all-female string team of equal . 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. Wells on stage in three separate stages of his life. The announcement discussed the postponement of its previously announced 2021 UK and European Tour. Thunder Child 6. Where was the black smoke coming from? The piece is the only part of the album that derived from pre-existing material. The tour visited Australia and New Zealand in 2007; the former leg featured Australian Idol runner-up Shannon Noll as Parson Nathaniel, actress Rachael Beck as Beth, and Michael Falzon as the Artilleryman, alongside Hayward, Thompson, Spedding and Flowers in the band. NEW FOR 2022: The . Nathan James' performance as the Voice of Humanity also received praise, and the inclusion of Anna-Marie Wayne as Carrie was also acclaimed. 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. 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. Jimmy Nail played Parson Nathaniel, Daniel Bedingfield was The Artilleryman, and Heidi Range appeared as Beth. Jeff Wayne conducts The Black Smoke Band and the ULLAdubULLA Strings as he has done on tours before. Other changes included adding the character of Carrie's Father (actor Nigel Barber) and lyrics to the song "Life Begins Again". The New Generation", "The War of the Worlds Alive on Stage! The visuals and effects were exciting from where we where sitting and smoke and fire effects added to the atmosphere, but it was the music that shone above al,l the mixed of the orchestra and rock band worked just as well today, as it did in my bedroom in the 80s on cassette some of the tracks were a little dated but maybe retro is the word to use nowadays. The musical live tour has, in the past, seen performances from the likes of a virtual Richard Burton, Jennifer Ellison, Rhydian Roberts, Jason Donovan, Liz McClarnon, Ricky Wilson, Liam Neeson, Marti Pellow and more. The whole. In a churchyard, he encounters the Parson Nathaniel and his wife Beth. Huge cans that the Martians had in black bundles. [26], The Final Arena tour ended on 16 December 2014 in Amsterdam. Fighting machines then approach, threatening the steamer, but they are engaged by the Royal Navy battleship Thunder Child and two are destroyed. 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). In 2018, it was the UK's 32nd best-selling studio album of all time, and has sold an estimated 15 million copies worldwide. [11] In January 2013, a music video was released for the song "Forever Autumn", performed by Gary Barlow, however Barlow does not appear in the video. In addition to English, the album has been released in Spanish and German. Credits adapted from the 1978 LP and 2005 CD liner notes.[8]. FEATURING: The iconic 3-tonne, 30-foot tall Martian Fighting Machine firing real-flame Heat Rays at the audience. [9], Because Wayne wanted to keep his adaptation set in Victorian England, this eliminated the possibility of hiring American people in the main cast. The cast of players for the 40th Anniversary tour received critical acclaim, with many praising the acting, singing, and chemistry between Jason Donovan and Carrie Hope Fletcher during "The Spirit of Man". [16][17], Alive on Stage! [4] Wayne thought Hayward was the right singer for "Forever Autumn" and sent him a demo with the invitation to participate, but Hayward was unconvinced. A model Fighting Machine featured on stage. When the album was finished, its cost totalled 240,000, half of which was paid by CBS. [12] The New Generation album was produced by Jeff Wayne and Damian Collier and was recorded at Olliewood Recording Studios in Hertfordshire by Gaetan Schurrer and Tom Woodstock. returns to arenas throughout the UK in 2021. [8], The album was recorded at Advision from 18 May 1976 to 30 June 1977. The Journalist knocks him unconscious to silence his ravings, but the Martians are already alerted. Wayne went to great lengths to ensure there was interaction with the audience. Top Drawer Tours Ltd 1978 - 2020. Jeff Wayne, based on HG Wells's novel . Wayne said the one that he is asked about the most is the sound of the cylinder unscrewing when the Martians emerge from their spaceship, which he achieved by turning and scraping two kitchen saucepans together that Young then amplified and captured in stereo. Leaf drops over the audience. The album premiered at a launch party at the London Planetarium on 1 June 1978, and featured a playback accompanied by a laser show. A 1995 edition of the album featured additional remixes of some tracks and additional conceptual art. [9] Wayne's initial version of the work was a little over two hours, which had to be refined in order to fit four sides of a vinyl record. Wayne found it amusing as the Spanish division of CBS had recommended him to use Quinn for the role. The cast of players for the 40th Anniversary tour received critical acclaim, with many praising the acting, singing and chemistry between Jason Donovan and Carrie Hope Fletcher during "The Spirit of Man". On 2 June 1978, an edited version of "Forever Autumn" was released which went to No. The Black Smoke is truly more of an aerosol as it is dense and sinks to the ground (meaning that one could climb to a high place and survive) and that as it clears, it leaves behind a black, powdery residue that is cleared away by Martians with jets of hot steam. How fast were the Martian's able to repair their fighting machines? On 10 September 2020, Jeff Wayne announced the Life Begins Again 2022 tour. [13] Initially the deal involved a single album of "thematic pieces" and without any guest artists, but his idea for the album had grown to produce a full-scale musical adaptation of Wells's novel which could not fit on one record, and the idea expanded into a double album with CBS agreeing to fund an additional 34,500 and cover a part of Burton's fees. Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds - The New Generation is a 2012 concept album by Jeff Wayne and is a re-working of his 1978 concept album, retelling the story of the 1898 novel The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells. This was performed by both Anna-Marie Wayne and Newton Faulkner as their respective characters at the beginning of Act II. In March 2020, Jeff Wayne announced a new tour of The War of the Worlds for 2021 with new technological advances being added to the production. ft of space, the 2-hour experience combines music from the album, immersive theatre, virtual reality, 5-D effects, holograms, and other technological features to put visitors in at the scene of the Martian invasion across 24 scenes. A huge thank you to the cast, crew, The ULLAdubULLA Strings and The Black Smoke Band for making it the incredible production it has turned out to be. Very quickly. The first Spanish edition featured Anthony Quinn re-recording the Journalist's narration and other dialogue originally voiced by Essex, Covington, and Lynott. [3] The final effect was achieved with a multitrack "voicebox guitar effect" devised and voiced by Jo Partridge, who plays guitar on the album[4] and made the sound "as dramatic as possible. The press release compared the planned 2021 tour to its original 2006 counterpart: "In 2006, TWOTW was already considered a cutting edge production with six trucks filled to the brim. Later announcements confirmed Shayne Ward as the Artilleryman, Joseph Whelan as the Voice of Humanity, and Jonathan Vickers as the NASA Controller (the voice of the NASA Controller for this production was voiced by Jerry Wayne). Carrie, The Journalist's fiance, does not exist in the novel, where the narrator has an unnamed wife. * Sales figures based on certification alone. [8], The album had a positive review in Record Mirror, with review Bev Briggs declaring it as "four sides of sheer excellence" and after reading the novel and feature film, the album is "the most easily stomachable of the lot." [8] Wayne used artistic license to create a love interest by replacing The Journalist's brother for Carrie, his wife. The controller sees a green flare erupt from Mars' surface. 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