Peter Gabriel - So: Classic Albums (DVD)

UPC: 5034504993174

Product Features

• Artist: Peter Gabriel
• Album: So (1986)
• Director: George Scott
• Contributors: Peter Gabriel, Daniel Lanois, Kevin Killen, Jerry Marotta, Tony Levin, Manu Katché, Laurie Anderson
• Bonus Material: 35 minutes of extra content, including The Making of Sledgehammer
• Sound Format: Dolby Digital Stereo
• Subtitles: English, German, Spanish
• Picture Format: 16:9
• Region Code: NTSC
• Running Time: 94 minutes
• Publisher: Eagle Rock Entertainment
• Release Year: 2012

Overview

This DVD from the Classic Albums series delves into the making of Peter Gabriel's landmark 1986 album So, which propelled him to global stardom. Featuring interviews with Gabriel and key collaborators like Daniel Lanois and Tony Levin, the documentary explores the creative process behind iconic hits such as Sledgehammer, Big Time, Don't Give Up (featuring Kate Bush), and In Your Eyes. The album was a critical and commercial success, becoming a multi-platinum record and a defining album of the MTV generation.

The bonus features provide an additional 35 minutes of behind-the-scenes footage, including the story behind the groundbreaking Sledgehammer video. Directed by George Scott, this documentary offers a comprehensive look at the making of one of the greatest albums of the 1980s.

Interesting Facts

• So was Peter Gabriel’s first solo album to have an official title, with his previous four releases all named Peter Gabriel.
• The music video for Sledgehammer is one of the most acclaimed videos of all time, earning numerous awards and remaining iconic to this day.
• The documentary features in-depth interviews with Daniel Lanois, Gabriel’s co-producer, and several of the musicians who helped create the album’s unique sound.
• So reached No. 1 in the UK and No. 2 in the US, driven by its innovative music videos and Gabriel’s experimental approach to songwriting.

Track Listing

1. Red Rain
2. Sledgehammer
3. Big Time
4. Don't Give Up
5. In Your Eyes

Bonus Material

• The Making of Sledgehammer
• Additional 35 minutes of footage not included in the TV broadcast

Publishers

• Eagle Rock Entertainment
• Real World

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