Genesis - The Path

| the album

Calling All Stations
On the left you see the cover of Alan Hewitt's new book, currently in the process of printing. "Opening The Musical Box" will be available early March. Hewitt has tried to make a detailed and informative analysis of the band's over 30 years of musical activity. The book will be published by Helter Skelter Books. The author has also made a little teaser for the book, which is available from several stores. The author has also made a little teaser for the book, which is available from several stores.The author has also made a little teaser for the book, which is available from several stores.The author has also made a little teaser for the book, which is available from several stores.The author has also made a little teaser for the book, which is available from several stores.A review will follow soon | read more | and - you can order it at timelapse records

| the tour

Genesis on the road - Europe 1998

Last week, an email from Carol Willis Impey of Hit and Run telling us that the future of Genesis is still undecided. They may decide to record or tour some time in the future, but at the moment not even the management know what to think. Anyway, we're being calmed down by another box set - the second compilation of rare material should be out the first week of November 2000. We can expect a three disc set with rare stuff from between 1976-92, including a work in progress version of Mama with the group jamming in the studio. Let's hope for some really nice material, including b-sides, live rarities and hopefully some more demos. I'll keep you posted on further details.

| feature

With Jim Beckwith down at the Farm

Finally we have some output from Peter Gabriel, this time his musical contribution to the show at London's Millennium Dome. This album is not a follow-up to 'Us' from 1992, but rather a musical intermezzo for all of us waiting for Peter's next solo effort. But it works. In the spirit from 'Passion', Peter and his musicians keep us following OVO's journey through life - from life to death. There are several musical highlights on the album, everything from abstract soundscapes to rhythmic and heavy pieces like 'The Tower That Ate People'. There are also strong contributions from old Hackett friend Richie Havens and Afro Celt System's Iarla O Lionaird. And of course, Peter is very present all the time. My guess is that his forthcoming 'Up' will not be too different from this

| cd review

Another side of Daryl Stuermer
Earlier this month, Daryl Stuermer released his third solo album - this time a tribute to Genesis, called 'Another Side of Genesis'. Genesis' long time live guitarist ('78-'92) touches jazz with his this album - and for a Spyro Gyra and jazz fusion enthusiast like me, I really enjoy Daryl's live interpretations of some of the most important hits by Genesis. None of the Gabriel era songs are played, though - solely stuff written during Daryl's years with the band. So, there are few "prog" elements on 'Another Side of Genesis' - but Daryl plays catchy versions of catchy Genesis. His guitar playing is very good - and there is a good variation between acoustic and electric playing. 'Another Side of Genesis' is definately another side - but I really enjoy it.
Check out more info on | www.darylstuermer.com

| literature

Opening The Musical Box - available!
On the left you see the cover of Alan Hewitt's new book, currently in the process of printing. "Opening The Musical Box" will be available early March. Hewitt has tried to make a detailed and informative analysis of the band's over 30 years of musical activity. The book will be published by Helter Skelter Books. The author has also made a little teaser for the book, which is available from several stores. A review will follow soon | read more | and - you can order it at timelapse records

| tributes

The Musical Box - back on stage

Early June, the Canadian tribute band The Musical Box played two shows at The Montreal Spectrum. Alan Hewitt reports from this spectacular event - and reveals in his article some of the band's future plans. I saw The Musical Box myself in November 1998 - and I know how beautifully, powerfully and authentically they interpret these early Genesis shows | read more

| links

External articles
- 'Masken sagen die Wahrheit' | Spiegel Online, June 5
- 'This Gabriel still has wings' | This is London, June 5
- 'In his father's footsteps' | JamMusic, May 25
- 'Mike Rutherford' | intermusic.com, May 2000
- 'Collins buy stake in website' | JamMusic, February 14
- 'Genesis' Murky Future' | Wall of Sound, November 17

Current favourites
- "Pastoral Shades of Green" - by Uwe Hoppe
- Volker Down on The Farm - March 22, 2000
- The Musical Box - exciting stuff in the pipeline
- Camino Records - best at Genesis shopping
- Tony Levin's Road Diary - always interesting
- Ghostland - a great source for progressive rock
- Asahi's collection - to keep myself informed
- Ebay's Genesis items - lots of collectibles

Always there to help...
- VH1's Genesis artist page
- The Waiting Room - by Alan Hewitt
- G2 - The 2001 Genesis Fan Convention
- The Genesis FAQ - by Michael Ostrich
- The Way They Walk - by Gary Best
- Galleria Testabianca - Paul Whitehead's site
- The Genesis Discography - by Scott McMahan
- The Fountain of Salmacis - another great source
- The Genesis Jukebox - by J.C. Gardea
- alt.music.genesis - the Genesis newsgroup
- Dusk - the Italian Genesis Magazine
- The Ultra Phil Collins fan page - by Shawn Bishop
- The Phil Collins Café - by Dale Mugford