Peter gabriel s scratch my back album project is the first part of a series of song exchanges in which gabriel and other leading artists reinterpret each other s songs. Released on 25 february 1977, it was produced by bob ezrin. Paul simon once wrote these are the days of miracles and wonder this blu ray will confirm his declaration. Peter gabriel hd the book of love new blood orchestra live in. The book of love was written by stephin merritt of the magnetic fields and features on peter s album scratch my back. The album also continued the now wellestablished gabriel motif of mixing high technology with decidedly analogue contributions from musicians from west africa, egypt and armenia. Peter brian gabriel born february 1950 is an english singer, songwriter, record producer and activist who rose to fame as the original lead singer and frontman of the progressive rock band genesis. Oct 12, 2004 the book of love is the eighth song on peter gabriels eighth studio album, scratch my back. The book of love stringspace orchestra peter gabriel our 11th album cant help falling in love. Reunited with daniel lanois as coproducer, peter extends the hand of collaboration to led zeppelins john paul jones, brian eno, peter hammill and sinead oconnor. Peter gabriel is the debut solo studio album by english progressive rock singersongwriter peter gabriel and the first of four with the same eponymous title. I was first introduced to this song during the season finale of. He was the lead singer of leading progressive rock band.
Peter gabriel has made this concert to be watched in three dimensions and the concert, the 3d effects, and the music are excellent. The theory is that he covers various artists work and they will return the favour to offer us another album of gabriel covers later on. The book of love is the eighth song on peter gabriels eighth studio album, scratch my back. Since leaving the band in 1975, peter gabriels capricious muse has led him on a merry dance.
The book of love is long and boring no one can lift the damn thing its full of charts and facts and figures and instructions fo. As the leader of genesis in the early 70s, peter gabriel helped move progressive rock to new levels of theatricality. Peter gabriel the book of love live from womad 2009 youtube. Feeding seahorses by hand live album bbc york duration. He rose to fame as the original lead singer of the progressive rock band genesis. I was first introduced to this song during the season finale of scrubs. Peter brian gabriel born february 1950 is an english singersongwriter, record producer and humanitarian who rose to fame as the original lead singer and flautist of the progressive rock band genesis. Jan 30, 2010 check out the book of love by peter gabriel on amazon music. So here i am at 53, a peter gabriel fan once again. His 1986 album, so, is his most commercially successful, selling. He subsequently recorded the song for the soundtrack of the 2004 film shall we dance gabriel s version also appeared on his 2010 album scratch my back. Peter gabriel the book of love lyrics genius lyrics.
Ive had the album two weeks now and it grows more of a joy at each listen, new tracks becoming favourites with familiarity. We will continue to make more of peters music available on spotify and amazon music as part of a monthly rollout plan. Learn how to play peter gabriel songs for piano and voice online. Spencer bright goes deep into the life of peter gabriel, exploring his musical ventures, his technological projects and also his personal life. He was the lead singer of leading progressive rock band genesis from its inception until he left in 1975 for a successful solo career as a singersongwriter, soundtrack composer and innovator in visual presentation of music, music videos and digital methods of recording and. Peter gabriel was educated at charterhouse school, surrey, england. These albums contain peters orchestral interpretations of some of his favourite songs by other people, as well as reworkings. Playlist 25 songs genesis are a progrock band that spawned two unlikely pop careers. Apr 25, 2019 provided to youtube by itspetergabriel the book of love peter gabriel rated pg. The book of love sheet music for piano, voice download.
Peter brian gabriel born february 1950 is an english singer, musician, and songwriter who rose to fame as the lead vocalist and flautist of the progressive rock group genesis. As a member of genesis in the early 70s, peter gabriel helped move progressive rock to new levels of theatricality. He was no less ambitious as a solo artist, but he was more subtle in his methods. This following is the solo discography of peter gabriel, an english singersongwriter, musician and humanitarian activist who rose to fame as the lead vocalist and flautist of the progressive rock band genesis. Billie marten book of love magnetic fields cover ont. A solid list of great songs and true concert recordings help, but the element of joy that is found in gabriel s live performances is missing. His 1986 album, so, is his most commercially successful, selling five million copies in america, and the albums. Strings for lovers is now available on spotify, itunes, apple music, iheartradio and tidal. Peter gabriel the book of love peter gabriel the book of love. The book of love is a song written by stephin merritt and attributed to the magnetic fields, an american indie pop group founded and led by him. Peter brian gabriel born february 1950 is an english singer, songwriter, musician, record producer and activist. Aug 18, 2017 this weeks one take is peter gabriel s book of love which has been a common wedding request over the years. The book of love appears on magnetic fields threevolume concept album 69 love songs, which contains 69 tracks described as love songs, 23 tracks in each of the three volumes.
After leaving genesis, gabriel went on to a successful solo career. The book of love the magnetic fields song wikipedia. The book of love peter gabriel sheet music, music books. Mar 30, 2020 listen to your favorite songs from peter gabriel. The book of love was written by stephin merritt of the magnetic fields and features on peters album scratch my back the scratch my back album, released in 2010, was conceived as a songwriters exchange project where peter covered some of his favourite songs and in return the artists he chose would then cover one of his songs. After leaving genesis in 1975, gabriel launched a successful solo career with solsbury hill as his first single. Vinyl 7 peter gabriel modern love 1977, vinyl discogs. New bloodlive in london 3d blu ray is one of the best 3d discs i have purchased. Peter gabriel is an outstanding live performer and this concert recording makes a valiant attempt to capture the emotion brought forth by a gabriel performance.
When the magnetic fields appeared at the lyric theatre, hammersmith in january 2001 to play the whole of 69 love songs, they were joined by peter gabriel for an encore of the book of love. Peters song swap project and orchestral albums scratch my back, and ill scratch yours and new blood are now all available to stream on spotify and amazon music. By annalisa the book of love, da scratch my back, 2010 coppie della storia, dellarte e della letteratura. Check out the book of love by peter gabriel on amazon music. First in the recording of four eponymous albums of exploratory world music, pastoral folkpop, industrial funk, and. Provided to youtube by itspetergabriel the book of love peter gabriel rated pg. Print and download the book of love sheet music in pdf. Peter gabriel the book of love piano and voice sheet music. This weeks one take is peter gabriels book of love which has been a common wedding request over the years. The overarching theme of the song is a holistic description of the human emotion of love. To help craft his recording of the album s eclectic array of cult favorites and classic.
Listen online to peter gabriel the book of love and see which albums it appears on. Gabriel and ezrin assembled musicians, including guitarist robert fripp, and his future king crimson bandmate tony levin on bass. May 11, 2009 peter gabriels cover of book of love set to a photograph by claudia amorim. The book of love is long and boring no one can lift the damn thing its full of charts and facts some figures and instructions for dancing but i i love it when you read to me and you you can read me anything the book of love has music in it in fact thats where music. Peter brian gabriel born february 1950 is an english singersongwriter, record.
Peter gabriel lyrics, songs, albums and more at songmeanings. Apr 19, 2018 the book of love stringspace orchestra peter gabriel our 11th album cant help falling in love. Peter gabriels songs stream online music songs listen. Peter gabriel bio peter brian gabriel born february 1950 is an english singersongwriter, record producer and humanitarian who rose to fame as the original lead singer and flautist of the progressive rock band genesis. Usage attributionnoncommercialno derivative works 3. This is the first live performance of the book of love by peter gabriel. Print and download in pdf or midi the book of love arranged by sebastian durfee. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet.
A solid list of great songs and true concert recordings help, but the element of joy that is. Mirrorball is particularly heavenly, the book of love a delight, but most tracks illicit goose bumps. Peter gabriel has 21 books on goodreads with 618 ratings. Every day, you crawl into the night a fallen angel, with your wings set alight when you hit the ground everything turns to blue i cant get through the smoke thats surrounding you cause when youre fallin i cant tell which way is down and when youre screaming nov 10, 2015 published on nov 10, 2015. The book of love is long and boring no one can lift the damn thing its full of charts and facts and. Peter gabriel the book of love live from womad 2009. I just wish the book would be more detailed about what peter did in those years between the end of the secret world tour and the year the book was published 1999.
The book of love was written by stephin merritt of the magnetic fields and features on peters album scratch my back. Aug 04, 2009 this is the first live performance of the book of love by peter gabriel. The book of love is long and boring no one can lift the damn thing its full of charts and facts some figures and instructions for dancing but i i love it when you read to me and you you can read me anything the book of love. Writers warren davis, george malone, charles patrick.
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