Games Without Frontiers: When Peter Gabriel Went Political I New British Canon
Peter Gabriel has inhabited many roles. From a costumed prog poet in Genesis to a conservationist balladeer on the Wall-E soundtrack. However his run of self-titled albums are where he found himself as a musician.
On his third album in 1980, he took all the post punk, synth pop and world music happening around him and blended it into his twitchy lopsided art rock. Gabriel spun tales of mental health disarray and anthems of dissatisfaction, and, with help from a French game show and Kate Bush, whistled his way to one of his biggest hits. This is New British Canon and This is the Story of “Games Without Frontiers.”
#petergabriel #postpunk #musicdocumentary
Fact-checking and Additional Writing by Chad Van Wagner.
00:00 Introduction
00:44 Leaving Genesis & Taking a Leap of Faith
07:47 The Recording of Peter Gabriel 3
14:04 A One, Two, Four... - “Games Without Frontiers“
20:42 “Biko“ - It Was Business as Usual
27:20 The Legacy & Influence of Peter Gabriel 3
Bibliography
Experiencing Peter Gabriel: A Listener’s Companion by Durrell Bowman, 2016, Rowman & Littlefield
Without Frontiers: The Life and Music of Peter Gabriel by Daryl Easlea, 2013, Omnibus Press
Peter Gabriel: In His Words by Mick St Michael, 1994, Omnibus Press
The Story of... Peter Gabriel (2002) prod. Bill Welychka for MuchMoreMusic
Genesis - The Story So Far Documentary (1991) prod. Robert Sidaway
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“The Ghost That Haunts Genesis“ by Harry Doherty, Melody Maker, Feb 1976
“Peter Gabriel: Toronto Tales Of The Overkill Kid“ by Barbara Charone, Sounds, Oct 1976
“The Re-Genesis Of Peter Gabriel“ by Tony Stewart, NME, Oct 1977
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“Peter Gabriel: The Lamb Stands Up“ by Barbara Charone, Sounds, Apr 1977
“Peter Gabriel“ by Caroline Coon, Sounds, June 1978
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“Geopolitical Jams and No Cymbals: Peter Gabriel (3) at 40“ by Jim Allen, Rock and Roll Globe, May 2020
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“Without Frontiers“ by Graeme Thomson, Uncut, Sep 2020
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Soundtrack
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Jesse Gallagher - The Golden Present
Luar - Into ()
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