Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of the War of the Worlds

Description

Studio double album by American-born British musician, composer, and record producer Jeff Wayne, originally released on 9th June 1978. It is an album musical adapted from the science-fiction novel ‘The War of the Worlds’ by H. G. Wells in a rock opera style with a rock band, orchestra, narrator, and leitmotifs to carry the story and lyrics that express the feelings of the various characters. The album features guest artists David Essex, Justin Hayward, Phil Lynott, Chris Thompson, and Julie Covington, with actor Richard Burton as the narrator.

Tracklisting

Disc 1
1. The Eve of the War (Feat. Richard Burton and Justin Hayward) – Jeff Wayne (9.08)
2. Horsell Common and the Heat Ray (Feat. Richard Burton) – Jeff Wayne (11.36)
3. The Artilleryman and the Fighting Machine – Jeff Wayne (10.36)
4. Forever Autumn (Feat. Richard Burton and Justin Hayward) – Jeff Wayne (7.43)
5. Thunder Child (Feat. Richard Burton and Chris Thompson) – Jeff Wayne (6.07)
Disc 2
1. The Red Weed (Part 1) [feat. Richard Burton] – Jeff Wayne (5.53)
2. The Spirit of Man (Feat. Richard Burton, Phil Lynott & Julie Covington) – Jeff Wayne (11.38)
3. The Red Weed (Part 2) [feat. Richard Burton] – Jeff Wayne (5.26)
4. The Artilleryman Returns – Jeff Wayne (1.27)
5. Brave New World (Feat. Richard Burton & David Essex) – Jeff Wayne (12.12)
6. Dead London (Part 1) [feat. Richard Burton] – Jeff Wayne (5.28)
7. Dead London (Part 2) [feat. Richard Burton] – Jeff Wayne (3.35)
8. Epilogue (Part 1) [feat. Richard Burton] – Jeff Wayne (2.31)
9. Epilogue (Part 2) [NASA] – Jeff Wayne (1.50)