It was one of the curiosities of the European Genesis tour: a peculiar Phil Collins DVD in a cardsleeve. The title The Long Goodnight gives away nothing and everything. It was an item the fans discussed a lot, particularly in June, and an item we were looking for at the merchandising stands. Then it turned out that The Long Goodnight is a documentary of the 2005 First Final Farewell Tour. It was made by Anthony Mathile, the same film maker who is currently on tour with Genesis.

We have checked out the DVD for you. Go here to read our review.

It seems that the advertised book (link in German) has now reached the merchandising stands of the tour. Interestingly, there is a copy of an e-mail Tony Banks sent to stage designer Patrick Woodruffe in it. Dating from February 20, 2007, it mentions a preliminary set list for the tour with a couple of comments:

Duke intro
TIOA
No Son
Cage / Cinema Show / Afterglow
Hold on my Heart
Jesus he knows me
Firth of Fifth instrumental
Follow You
———
In too Deep*
That’s All*
———
Domino
Carpet Crawl
Land of Confusion
Mama
Throwing it all Away
Home by the Sea
Drum duet
Los Endos
I Can’t Dance

TTT
Invisible Touch
???

* Banks adds “US only, optional, vary with Hold on / Carpet?”

(original post by Steffen)

During the past two weeks, we had the chance to interview both Genesis (Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford) and Chester Thompson. Both interviews are now available online!

>> Genesis in conversation with it / GNC in Hannover (23rd June) | Photogallery
>> Chester Thompson in conversation with it / GNC in Düsseldorf (26th June) | Photogallery

We have met Chester Thompson for a brief interview in Düsseldorf before Genesis’ first show there (on June 26). In it he also talks about when he is going to stop playing the drums.

The interview will be published in a couple of days.

Photos taken during the interview will follow soon.

Here is a little greeting from Chester to you in the meantime:

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In Hannover Tony and Mike found the time for an interview with us (see below). One result of this was a brief video greeting we would like to show you as an appetizer.

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Before the show in Hannover yesterday, we had the chance to meet the Genesis-veterans Mike Rutherford and Tony Banks for an interview. They talked about the tour and possible setlist variations, the upcoming boxsets and future plans. Also, Mike demonstrated his artistic skills…

The interview will be online in a few days.

A few days ago, Daryl was interviewed on WKLH. He gave some interesting insights on the tour and the rehearsals.

Listen to it here:

PART 1 / PART 2

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Anthony Mathile is also the guy who will supply the official website with exclusive footage throughout the tour. This footage might probably only be available for paying members.

A special occasion for all British fans!

The 2nd Düsseldorf concert on June 27th will be broadcasted live in HD quality and Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound in British Vue cinemas.

For details & tickets check the cinema website: www.myvue.co.uk.

At this point it’s still pure speculation but this broadcasting might hint to a possible DVD release of the Düsseldorf show(s).

EDIT: According to Nick Davis, Genesis’ sound engineer, the show will not be released as the tour DVD! Here’s the quote from the official Genesis Forum: “It’s Düsseldorf because this is the only venue with 2 shows one after the other. I will use the first show as a soundcheck - the second show being the one broadcast to the cinemas. The dvd will not be being filmed here - the cameras will be working to screen the show for the cinemas.”