Combo:  “The Ultimate Collection” -- 2-CD set + Box set with 2 DVDs and book

Box set with 2 DVDs and book, Jeff Wayne’s War of The Worlds 30th Anniversary – Alive on Stage!
DVD #1 Description: In 1978 Jeff Wayne composed and produced one of the most groundbreaking and best selling musical works of all time, which has gone on to sell over 15 million double albums and reach the Top 10 in 22 countries around the world (Number 1 in 11 of them). In 2006, after much anticipation, Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds – Alive On Stage! was brought to life for the first time, playing to sold-out arenas across the UK -- and is a spectacular mix of live music, theatre, multi-media and visual arts on a grand scale.

The musical was inspired by H.G. Wells’s classic science fiction story, The War of The Worlds (published in 1898), the first modern tale of an alien invasion -- with the whole of human civilization under threat from the powerful Martians. The DVD combines the brilliance of the original performers including Jeff Wayne, Justin Hayward, Chris Thompson and even the late Richard Burton (‘In Sight and Sound’) along with a brand new cast, the 10-piece Black Smoke Band, the 48-piece Strings, 100 feet of screens showing cutting edge CGI-animation and an unforgettable fully operating 35ft Martian Fighting Machine, which fires Heat Rays at the audience and scans them with its bug-like eyes! Filmed at Wembley Arena on April 26, 2006.

The War of The Worlds Live Show Bonus Features:

An interview with Jeff Wayne
Carrie and the Cannons; Behind the scenes on the CGI sequences
Bringing Back Burton
Making a Martian Fighting Machine

DVD #2 Description: To celebrate the 30th anniversary of this spectacular show, this special edition box set also contains a bonus disc packed full of brand new features.

The Tour 2006 Bonus Features:

Sculpting the Richard Burton Head
Rehearsing “Thunder Child”
Rehearsing “Forever Autumn”
Mars Comes to Wembley
Jeff Wayne in conversation with Russell Watson
Animating the Martian Machines

The Tour 2006

Book Description: The 30th anniversary box set also included a limited edition copy of the Penguin Classic Book The War of The Worlds by HG Wells. The first modern tale of alien invasion, The War of the Worlds remains one of the most influential of all science fiction works. Part of a brand new Penguin series of HG Wells’ works, this edition includes a newly established text, a full biographical essay on Wells, a further reading list and detailed notes. An introduction, written by Brian Aldiss, considers the novel’s view of religion and society.

Softcover, 199 pages

2-CD set, Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds

Description: This studio recording captures the thrilling narration and gripping musical score that fuses progressive rock, hard rock, classical and literary influences. Also included is a 48-page booklet with illustrations, a descriptive track list and biographies of the cast, etc.

Track List:

Disc 1

1. Eve of the War – vocals by Justin Hayward
2. Horsell Common and the Heat Ray – featuring Richard Burton
3. Artilleryman and the Fighting Machine – featuring Richard Burton, David Essex
4. Forever Autumn – vocals by Justin Hayward, featuring Richard Burton
5. Thunder Child – vocals by Chris Thompson, featuring Richard Burton

Disc 2

1. Red Weed, Pt. 1 – featuring Richard Burton
2. Spirit of Man – featuring Richard Burton, Julie Covington, Phil Lynott
3. Red Weed, Pt. 2 – featuring Richard Burton, Phil Lynott
4. Artilleryman Returns – featuring Richard Burton, David Essex
5. Brave New World – featuring Richard Burton, David Essex
6. Dead London – featuring Richard Burton
7. Epilogue, Pt. 1 – featuring Richard Burton
8. Epilogue, Pt. 2 (NASA) – featuring Jeff Wayne as the NASA voices

Box set with 2 DVDs and book, Jeff Wayne’s War of The Worlds 30th Anniversary – Alive on Stage!

DVD #1 Description: In 1978 Jeff Wayne composed and produced one of the most groundbreaking and best selling musical works of all time, which has gone on to sell over 15 million double albums and reach the Top 10 in 22 countries around the world (Number 1 in 11 of them). In 2006, after much anticipation, Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds – Alive On Stage! was brought to life for the first time, playing to sold-out arenas across the UK -- and is a spectacular mix of live music, theatre, multi-media and visual arts on a grand scale.

The musical was inspired by H.G. Wells’s classic science fiction story, The War of The Worlds (published in 1898), the first modern tale of an alien invasion -- with the whole of human civilization under threat from the powerful Martians. The DVD combines the brilliance of the original performers including Jeff Wayne, Justin Hayward, Chris Thompson and even the late Richard Burton (‘In Sight and Sound’) along with a brand new cast, the 10-piece Black Smoke Band, the 48-piece Strings, 100 feet of screens showing cutting edge CGI-animation and an unforgettable fully operating 35ft Martian Fighting Machine, which fires Heat Rays at the audience and scans them with its bug-like eyes! Filmed at Wembley Arena on April 26, 2006.

The War of The Worlds Live Show Bonus Features:

An interview with Jeff Wayne
Carrie and the Cannons; Behind the scenes on the CGI sequences
Bringing Back Burton
Making a Martian Fighting Machine

DVD #2 Description: To celebrate the 30th anniversary of this spectacular show, this special edition box set also contains a bonus disc packed full of brand new features.

The Tour 2006 Bonus Features:

Sculpting the Richard Burton Head
Rehearsing “Thunder Child”
Rehearsing “Forever Autumn”
Mars Comes to Wembley
Jeff Wayne in conversation with Russell Watson
Animating the Martian Machines

The Tour 2006

Book Description: The 30th anniversary box set also included a limited edition copy of the Penguin Classic Book The War of The Worlds by HG Wells. The first modern tale of alien invasion, The War of the Worlds remains one of the most influential of all science fiction works. Part of a brand new Penguin series of HG Wells’ works, this edition includes a newly established text, a full biographical essay on Wells, a further reading list and detailed notes. An introduction, written by Brian Aldiss, considers the novel’s view of religion and society.

Softcover, 199 pages

2-CD set, Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds

Description: This studio recording captures the thrilling narration and gripping musical score that fuses progressive rock, hard rock, classical and literary influences. Also included is a 48-page booklet with illustrations, a descriptive track list and biographies of the cast, etc.

Track List:

Disc 1

1. Eve of the War – vocals by Justin Hayward
2. Horsell Common and the Heat Ray – featuring Richard Burton
3. Artilleryman and the Fighting Machine – featuring Richard Burton, David Essex
4. Forever Autumn – vocals by Justin Hayward, featuring Richard Burton
5. Thunder Child – vocals by Chris Thompson, featuring Richard Burton

Disc 2

1. Red Weed, Pt. 1 – featuring Richard Burton
2. Spirit of Man – featuring Richard Burton, Julie Covington, Phil Lynott
3. Red Weed, Pt. 2 – featuring Richard Burton, Phil Lynott
4. Artilleryman Returns – featuring Richard Burton, David Essex
5. Brave New World – featuring Richard Burton, David Essex
6. Dead London – featuring Richard Burton
7. Epilogue, Pt. 1 – featuring Richard Burton
8. Epilogue, Pt. 2 (NASA) – featuring Jeff Wayne as the NASA voices

DVD, Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds – Live on Stage!

Description: In 1978 Jeff Wayne composed and produced one of the most groundbreaking and best selling musical works of all time, which has gone on to sell over 15 million double albums and reach the Top 10 in 22 countries around the world (Number 1 in 11 of them). In 2006, after much anticipation, Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds – Alive On Stage! was brought to life for the first time, playing to sold-out arenas across the UK -- and is a spectacular mix of live music, theatre, multi-media and visual arts on a grand scale.

The musical was inspired by H.G. Wells’s classic science fiction story, The War of The Worlds (published in 1898), the first modern tale of an alien invasion -- with the whole of human civilization under threat from the powerful Martians. The DVD combines the brilliance of the original performers including Jeff Wayne, Justin Hayward, Chris Thompson and even the late Richard Burton (‘In Sight and Sound’) along with a brand new cast, the 10-piece Black Smoke Band, the 48-piece Strings, 100 feet of screens showing cutting edge CGI-animation and an unforgettable fully operating 35ft Martian Fighting Machine, which fires Heat Rays at the audience and scans them with its bug-like eyes! Filmed at Wembley Arena on April 26, 2006.

The War of The Worlds Live Show Bonus Features:

An interview with Jeff Wayne
Carrie and the Cannons; Behind the scenes on the CGI sequences
Bringing Back Burton

Making a Martian Fighting Machine