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"PG Plays Live", released in June 1983, is more than a live album: it is the end of an era. As Rush did, publishing a live at the end of every period, Gabriel places a milestone on his probably best tour: the 1982 tour of his self titled LP: Peter Gabriel. As a matter of fact, the first 4 PG LPs are named Peter Gabriel. PG IV is known in U.S. market as Security. Its sound reaches the ethnic, dark atmosphere which Peter has developed through a obsessive sound research since his III album, a unique style which influenced lots of artists (from Kate Bush & U2 to Prodigy & 80's King Crimson - Frippmore… will say the opposite). In Plays Live, the PG Band is very different from current ensemble (Secret World Tour), in which only Levin & Rhodes survive: Peter Gabriel on lead vocals, synthesizer, piano Jerry Marotta on drums, percussion, b-vox Tony Levin on stick, bass, b-vox David Rhodes on guitar, b-vox Larry Fast - synthesizer, piano This version of P.G. Band was more monolithic and powerful, while last tour's Band is more skilled, jazzy and versatile, (just think about French Afro drummer Manù Katchè). Lucky fans attending any date of 1982 tour saw an hypnotic lightshow, reflecting concert's sound, and a very strong, empathic link between performers, with an almost military discipline on the stage. PG performances in the 90's are an example of World Music: female vocalists and musicians, Womad musicians cameos, dancing choreographies and a lighter climax. Apart from his golden voice, the main quality of this fantastic artist on stage is his acting ability: Gabriel can give life to every word of his lyrics, being a master of live communication, winning every culture and language difference. This album was originally a double LP, and you can find 2 Cd versions: this is double CD edition, which I advice to buy: beware of 1 CD version, in Europe titled Plays Live highlights! All the tracks are wonderful versions of his best songs: in RHYTHM OF THE HEAT, you will feel alone in the jungle; you will be moved to tears in FAMILY SNAPSHOT; will admire the power of Peter's voice in DIY and start to shiver with FAMILY AND THE FISHING NET. I GO SWIMMING is a musical scherzo, and SAN JACINTO a masterpiece, introducing avant-garde musical concepts. There are classics and singles, like SOLSBURY HILL and SHOCK THE MONKEY. The concert (and the record) end with BIKO, the final anthem of every Peter Gabriel's concert from 1980 on. Plays Live album, whose highest U.S. chart position was #44 has been slightly improved in Studio by PG with some overdubs. Compared to other live recordings of the same period is without any doubt richer, but very close to this Band's live standard.
| Disc 1 |
| 1 |
Rhythm of the heat |
| 2 |
I have the touch |
| 3 |
Not one of us |
| 4 |
Family snapshot |
| 5 |
DIY |
| 6 |
Family and the fishing net |
| 7 |
Intruders |
| Disc 2 |
| 1 |
San Jacinto |
| 2 |
Solsbury Hill |
| 3 |
No self control |
| 4 |
Shock the monkey |
| 5 |
I don't remember |
| 6 |
Humdrum |
| 7 |
On the air |
| 8 |
Biko |
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- CD
- Release Type:
- Retail
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- Title:
- Peter Gabriel - Plays Live (1988) Retail CD
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- Front
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- 712 x 704 px
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