Samuel LoveFinally available on Blu-ray, Peter Gabriel: Taking the Pulse presents the celebrated musician’s 2010 orchestral concert with the New Blood Orchestra at the epic Arena di Verona, featuring stellar audio quality but visuals that struggle a little under the arty, abstract direction from Anna Gabriel. While some may find this release a little redundant as another similar show from this tour has already been available on disc for many years, more Peter Gabriel can never be a bad thing, and the performances captured in this film are quite magnificent. Fans and completists will eat this up.
Synopsis
Peter Gabriel takes the stage with 50 musicians from The New Blood Orchestra, conducted by Ben Foster. They, along with vocalists Melanie Gabriel and Ane Brun, deliver bold new arrangements, by John Metcalfe, of classic Gabriel songs, with the striking rule: no guitars, no drums – just orchestra. The result is a dramatic, visually striking experience. Peter Gabriel and The New Blood Orchestra perform against a backdrop of massive screens projecting vibrant animations and visuals, dramatically contrasting with the night sky. From the thunderous intensity of the opener Rhythm of the Heat, to the haunting mood of Intruder, and the euphoric energy of Solsbury Hill, the orchestra navigates every shift in emotion and tempo with precision and passion.
PETER GABRIEL: TAKING THE PULSE is available now from Mercury Studios
