Steve Hackett discusses his new album The Circus and The Nightwhale (Part 1 of 2)

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This is a very candid January 2024 interview with Steve Hackett about his new largely autobiographical album The Circus and The Nightwhale, due to be released on 16 February 2024. We discuss not just the album but Steve's own personal life journey and the challenges he had to overcome. Also available as an audio podcast by searching That's My Vinyl Answer. More videos are available on our KZfaq channel ‪@thatsmyvinylanswer2612‬

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@davidtellett179 4 ай бұрын

Absolutely outstanding interview with Steve. Thank you. Having now listened to Circus and the Nightwhale a few times, I have to say it's lived up to the descriptions. Its a great, complex ride, an emotional "suite" of songs. One of his best I would say, it has a focus and thread which pulls you through.

@thatsmyvinylanswer2612 4 ай бұрын

Thank you David. Yes, I think the album is right up there with some of hist best work. Steve seems to have been on a new creative hot streak ever since Out of the Tunnel's Mouth in 2009.

@Deepwatermusic 5 ай бұрын

Great interview with one of music's treasures!

@thatsmyvinylanswer2612 4 ай бұрын

Many thanks!

@timothyclaffey9138 4 ай бұрын

I so wish Steve would tour showcasing his prolific solo material which is so brilliant. The Night Siren and At The Edge of Light are my favorites. Saw his last 2 tour stops in Chicago featuring Genesis classics. I believe his fans would warm to him concentrating on his recent works. They are simply too good to leave out in favor of the old Genesis stuff, much as I like that too. Am I alone in this?

@vinylforcharity4132 4 ай бұрын

Personally I agree. I think there is currently an imbalance between the Genesis and solo material and have said as much to Steve. Superb to have both but in the right proportions.

@timothyclaffey9138 4 ай бұрын

@@vinylforcharity4132 Wondering, did he seem open/inclined to doing so? Perhaps the addition of orchestration and additional musicians would be too much of a logistical and/or financial challenge.

@thatsmyvinylanswer2612 4 ай бұрын

@@timothyclaffey9138 I got the impression Steve would very much like to, the question seems to be as you suggest, which is whether it would be commercially viable. Let's hope so!

@philipbunney9445 5 ай бұрын

What a true gentleman Steve is. From my own analysis of Steve & his contributions to Genesis & his solo work; the biggest obstacle for him to overcome was his self-doubt. To me he really was crucial to the bands sound & songwriting back in the classic era.

@thatsmyvinylanswer2612 5 ай бұрын

Indeed he is. I could not have been made more welcome.

@philipbunney9445 5 ай бұрын

@@thatsmyvinylanswer2612 I’m taking part in the Birmingham Q&A event for the release of his new album. I have a list of over 12 questions atm.

@davidjoyce3467 4 ай бұрын

Hi. I have followed Genesis and Steve since 1975. I can say a lot of things but I think Steve should just forget Genesis. He has a mass of solo stuff, is an excellent guitar player and I look forward to seeing him live again this year. Living is now. Let's hear new songs.

@vinylforcharity4132 4 ай бұрын

Personally I don't think he should forget Genesis. After all he contributed hugely personally to 6 of their best, and probably the 6 best, albums they ever made. But I do completely agree with your sentiment that his solo material needs so much more live air time. For some gigs it would be good to see the balance flipped around completely.