Supper's Ready The story of the band, Genesis, has taken almost three decades to unfold. From the earliest, struggling days in England to their commercial breakthrough mid-period (post- Peter Gabriel) to their pop and dance hits of their later years, Genesis have always created a stir. Yet, it is the first half of this band's career that most of their fans care about. Genesis created something new stylistically and musically. It wasn't until the late1970's that most of the world would pay attention. Genesis music from that period is revered because of its complexity and musicality. It sounded unusual and intricate compared to other music of that time but it had such great melodies and compelling rhythms that even the most left-field songs became favorites of the musically aware.
1995 marks 20 years since Peter Gabriel left the band. Today, we have a new generation of musicians who have cut their musical teeth on early Genesis. Magna Carta felt that bringing together the older music and the newer musicians would make a great package for fans of this important band. Many of the artists included on "Supper's Ready..." are cult artists with devoted followings. These are all artists who currently travel the same musical terrain that Genesis explored so long ago. The fan base for Genesis is unique in composition. The fans know that there is no possibility that their beloved band will re-form to create the music that is remembered so fondly. Yet, a collection of music such as "Supper's Ready..." can give the fans "new" music of another type to digest...reinterpretations by credible artists. Arguments can go on for years about Peter versus Phil, etc., etc.. The bottom line is that the songs are timeless and deserve to be heard again. So, wash your hands and faces..."Supper's Ready".
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released October 24, 1995
WATCHER OF THE SKIES ~
(Banks, Rutherford, Collins, Gabriel, Hackett)
Performed by Robert Berry and Hush
Produced & Arranged by Robert Berry
Instrumentation on Introduction by Robert Berry
Robert Berry - Vocals, Bass and Rhythm Guitar
Paul Keller - Lead Guitar
Mike Wible - Keyboards
Roger Bonasera - Drums
Gene Perrault - Percussion
Recorded & mixed at Soundtek Studios, Campbell, CA
FIRTH OF FIFTH *
(Banks, Rutherford, Collins, Gabriel, Hackett)
The “Don’t Fix It If It Ain’t Broke” Mix
Performed by Over The Garden Wall
Greg Bennett - Guitars
Sue Bennett - Keyboards and Vocals
Marc Leveille - Lead Vocals
Paul Marangoni - Percussion
Gene Stout - Bass Guitar
Recorded June 95 at Street Brothers Studios, Toronto
Produced by Don Garbutt
Engineered by John Carr
Executive Producer - Dave Kirby
Artist Representation- The Agency Group, New York City
UNDERTOW ∞
(Banks)
Performed by David Hentschel with Jay Tausig
Produced By David Hentschel and Jay Tausig for
Raised Roof Productions
David Hentschel - Keyboards
Jay Tausig- Vocals and Guitars
Daniel Todd Carter - Drums
Engineered by Scott Robertson
Recorded at Muzic Unlimited, Bronx, NY and somewhere
in London
Thank You to Ensoniq for the keyboards
RIPPLES ∞
(Banks, Rutherford)
Performed By Annie Haslam
Annie Haslam - Lead and Background Vocals
David Biglin - Arrangement, Instruments,
Background Vocals
Produced by David Biglin, Annie Haslam &
Denny Bridges
Engineered by Denny Bridges
Recorded at Shadow Gallery Studios
Thanks to Marc Hoffman, Milan and Sandra Billy
and Matt Billy.
BACK IN N.Y.C. *
(Banks, Rutherford, Collins, Gabriel, Hackett)
Performed by Kevin Gilbert
Kevin Gilbert - Vox, Guitars, Bass, Keys, Cellos, Recorder
Mike Keneally - Guitars, Kalimba, Bell Piano, Recorder
Nick D’Virgilio - Drums, Backing Vox
Toby Holmes - Trombone Solo
Produced and Engineered by Kevin Gilbert at
Lawnmower & Garden Supplies, Pasadena, CA
Dennis Hill - 2nd Engineer
Mike Keneally appears courtesy of Immune Records
FOR ABSENT FRIENDS ~
(Banks, Rutherford, Collins, Gabriel, Hackett)
Performed by Richard Sinclair
Richard Sinclair - Vocals
David Rees-Williams - Piano, Harpsichord, Keyboards
Arranged and Produced by Richard Sinclair at
Elsewhere Studios, 3 July 95 Canterbury, England
Engineered by Gus Hilton
Richard Sinclair appears courtesy of Sinclair Songs
MAMA *
(Banks, Rutherford, Collins)
Performed and Produced by Magellan
Trent Gardner - Lead Vocal and Keyboards
Wayne Gardner - Guitars and Taurus Pedals
Roger Patterson - Drums and Percussion
Engineered by Trent Gardner
Recorded and mixed at Studio Sasquatch July 95
A special thanks to Genesis (Past and Present) for the
inspiration their music has left in its wake. Also thanks
to Executive Producers Pete Morticelli and Mike Varney
at Magna Carta
MAN OF OUR TIMES *
(Rutherford)
Performed By Enchant
Ted Leonard - Voice
Douglas A. Ott - Guitars and Keys
Paul Craddick - Drums
Ed Platt - Bass
Produced & Mixed by Douglas A. Ott and Bob Madsen
Engineered by Bob Madsen
Recorded and Mixed at Highlander Co. Studio,
Pacheco, CA
Enchant Thanks: Bob, Daphne, Kayleigh, Logan, Maxx
and Selina Madsen, Highlander Co. Studio, Pete
Morticelli and all at Magna Carta, Ron Cataldo, Robin
Ott, Spawn, The Tick, Alesis and Genesis for inspiration.
MANY TOO MANY ∞
(Banks)
Performed by Pete Bardens “Mirage”
Pete Bardens - Keyboards
Nick D’Virgilio - Lead Vocals and Drums
Desha Dunnahoe - Bass
Stevie Adams - Guitar
Produced by Pete Bardens
Engineered by Eric Fahlborg
Recorded at Trax Studio, Hollywood, Ca 5 & 11 July 95
Executive Producers & Management - Shawn Ahearn/
Sami Kaneda for Pangea Music Int’l, Long Beach, CA
ENTANGLED ∞
(Hackett, Banks)
Performed by Shadow Gallery
Mike Baker - Vocals
Brendt Allman - Guitar
Gary Wehrkamp - Guitar
Chris Ingles - Piano
Carl Cadden-James - Backing Vocals
Produced, Engineered & Mixed by Carl Cadden-James
at Shadow Gallery Studios
SQUONK ∞
(Rutherford, Banks)
Performed by Cairo
Mark Robertson - Keyboards
Jeff Brockman - Drums
Alec Fuhrman - Guitars
Bret Douglas - Lead Vocals
Rob Fordyce - Bass
Co-Produced by Brockman, Fuhrman and
Robertson
Engineered and Mixed by Brockman and Fuhrman
at CairoWest Studios, Marin County, CA
I KNOW WHAT I LIKE (IN YOUR WARDROBE) *
(Banks, Rutherford, Collins, Gabriel, Hackett)
Performed by Crack The Sky
John Palumbo - Keyboards, Guitar, Lead Voice
Ian Palumbo - Guitar, Backing Vocals
Tim Deaner - Backing Vocals
Dr. Maurice Hayes - Narration
Produced by John Palumbo, Rich Cox and Jeff Green
Engineered by Rich Cox
Recorded at “Nashville”, Mount Holly, New Jersey
Special Thanks to Nash Cohen, Jerry Love and
Peter Morticelli
CARPET CRAWLERS *
(Banks, Rutherford, Collins, Gabriel, Hackett)
Performed by John Goodsall with Michael Zentner
John Goodsall - Guitar
Michael Zentner - Vocals
Tommy Mars - Keyboards
Jeff Berlin - Bass
Tos Panos - Drums
Ty Parr - Backing Vocals
Susan Willett - Backing Vocals
Produced by Michael Zentner
Engineered and Mixed by Dave Jenkins
KEEP IT DARK *
(Banks, Rutherford, Collins)
Performed By World Trade
Billy Sherwood - Vocals, Bass, Guitar and Keyboards
Jay Schellen - Drums
Recorded and Produced by Billy Sherwood
Recorded and Mixed at The Office, Van Nuys, CA
World Trade would like to thank ART, AKG, Gibson, DW
Drums and Zildjian
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