Genesis - Live at Wembley Stadium
Invisible Touch Tour is a live video by the English rock band Genesis, released in 1988 on Virgin Music Video. It was the first concert ever shot in High Definition and cameras and lenses had to be flown in from the USA and Japan. It was directed by Jim Yukich and produced by Paul Flattery of FYI. It was edited at the band's facilities known as The Farm by Jerry Behrens and David Foster. It documents the band's four sold out shows at Wembley Stadium in London between 1–4 July 1987 at the end of their Invisible Touch Tour promoting their thirteenth studio album, Invisible Touch. A limited edition release included a CD single containing the live version of "Domino" as performed on the video. In 2003, the video was reissued on DVD and renamed Genesis Live at Wembley Stadium.
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Plot Summary
Filmed during their Invisible Touch Tour, this concert captures Genesis performing to a massive crowd at Wembley Stadium. The band delivers a high-energy setlist featuring their biggest hits, showcasing their signature blend of progressive rock roots and stadium-filling pop anthems. The performance highlights their musical prowess and stage presence, creating an unforgettable spectacle for fans.
Critical Reception
The concert film is widely regarded as a definitive record of Genesis's peak popularity in the late 1980s. It effectively captures the scale and excitement of their stadium tours, with critics and fans alike praising the band's performance and the high production values of the recording. It's seen as a must-have for fans of the band and live rock music.
What Reviewers Say
- A spectacular live performance capturing Genesis at the height of their global success.
- Features an impressive setlist of their most beloved hits, executed with precision and energy.
- Visually dynamic and sonically rich, showcasing the band's mastery of stadium rock.
Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly praise the concert film, highlighting the band's incredible energy, iconic songs, and the overall thrilling experience of watching Genesis perform live at Wembley. Many appreciate the quality of the recording and the sheer spectacle of the event.
Fun Fact
The Invisible Touch Tour, from which this concert was filmed, was the highest-grossing concert tour of 1987 in the United States, demonstrating Genesis's immense popularity at the time.
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