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1. Shadow of the Heirophant is the closing track on Steve Hackett's 1975 debut solo album Voyage of the Acolyte. With a running time just under 12 minutes, sophisticated instrumentation that grows to a forceful crescendo and vocals by Sally Oldfield many have called described the recording as one of Hackett's best solo tracks, some even calling it a masterpiece.
2. Steve Hackett about the Genesis Revisited II version of Shadow Of The Hierophant: "This was a co-write with Mike Rutherford, part of which was rehearsed by Genesis for the Foxtrot sessions. This version is a little faster than the original and partly in a lower key and this time we've used two twelve strings plus a keyboard twelve string, giving it the English Rose feel behind Amanda's glorious vocal. The spirit of Genesis from a mere forty years ago is back, sounding fresher than ever, mellotrons scream, bass pedals thunder, and Gary's drums sounding like his life depended on it. There's a dead stop to give the piece an explosive finale." Personnel: Amanda Lehmann: Vocals, Steve Hackett: Guitars, Steven Wilson: Guitar, Nick Beggs: Bass, Roger King: Keyboards, Gary O'Toole: Drums, Rob Townsend: Soprano Sax, Flute
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