Release Date: 17 June 2022
Label: Kscope
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 2
Barcode: 802644871578
Release Date: 17 June 2022
Label: Kscope
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 2
Barcode: 802644871578
Description
THE STUNNING 2012 CONCERT FILM CAPTURING ANATHEMA LIVE IN THE BEAUTIFUL ANCIENT ROMAN THEATRE OF PHILIPPOPOLIS.
In May 2012 Anathema released 'Weather Systems', the most acclaimed & successful album of a career that has spanned over two decades. The album scored high in numerous critics end of year polls around the world & cemented their reputation as one of the most exciting & progressive bands around.
Following the release of the album, the band embarked on a lengthy world tour. The European leg of the tour opened with a triumphant one-off show at the ancient Roman theatre of Philippopolis with the Plovdiv Philharmonic Orchestra in September 2012.
Directed by celebrated filmmaker Lasse Hoile (Steven Wilson, Porcupine Tree, Opeth, Dream Theater), 'Universal' captures the magic of the event on a 2 Disc (CD DVD) set that will be presented in a digipak.
PRAISE FOR WEATHER SYSTEMS:
'this is another breathtaking piece of work... a nailed-on album of the year contender'
Metal Hammer 9/10
'It is truly majestic, heavenly - Is it another masterpiece? Of course, it is.' Terrorizer 5/5
'Anathema continue to make music that glows with meaning and a love for art's external power to touch the soul. Still special, increasingly extraordinary; the band and this album will be cherished.' Prog #1 CRITICS CHOICE 2012
Description
THE STUNNING CONCERT FILM FROM THE ANCIENT ROMAN THEATRE OF PHILIPPOPOLIS WITH THE PLOVDIV PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA.
In May 2012, Anathema released Weather Systems', the most acclaimed & successful album of a career that has spanned over two decades. The album scored high in numerous critics end of year polls around the world & cemented their reputation as one of the most exciting & progressive bands around. Following the release of the album, the band embarked on a lengthy world tour. The European leg of the tour opened with a triumphant one-off show at the ancient Roman theatre of Philippopolis with the Plovdiv Philharmonic Orchestra in September 2012.
Directed by celebrated filmmaker Lasse Hoile (Steven Wilson, Porcupine Tree, Opeth, Dream Theater), Universal' captures the magic of the event in high-definition Blu-ray.
Blu-ray extras include the Plovdiv show's 30-minute encore, as well as footage from the band's Award-Winning acoustic show at the Union Chapel, London on September 30th 2011.
PRAISE FOR WEATHER SYSTEMS':
this is another breathtaking piece of work...a nailed-on album of the year contender'
Metal Hammer 9/10
It is truly majestic, heavenly - Is it another masterpiece? Of course, it is.' Terrorizer 5/5
Anathema continue to make music that glows with meaning & a love for art's external power to touch the soul. Still special, increasingly extraordinary; the band & this album will be cherished.'
Prog #1 CRITICS CHOICE 2012
Tracklisting
Tracklisting
Ozric Tentacles
The Pineapple Thief
Tangerine Dream
Ihlo
Storm Corrosion
The Radicant
Tangerine Dream
Tim Bowness
Anathema
Anathema
Anathema
Anathema
Anathema
Anathema
Anathema