Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version Of The War Of The Worlds (18-disc Deluxe Box Set) [Blu-ray]

Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version Of The War Of The Worlds will be released as a huge 18-disc box set based on the original 1978 album and its subsequent theatrical casts from 2006 and 2012.

It has been more than 25 years since Jeff Wayne made a musical version of "War of the Worlds". It was based on the book by H.G. Wells from 1898, which founded an entire SF genre - the conquest of Earth by aliens. in 1938, Orson Welles caused a panic with the fake radio broadcast. Jeff Wayne's musical version is considered a true classic after selling 12 million records and has created a new generation of enthusiastic imitators, with an ingenious mixture of progressive rock with classical and literary influences, enriched and connected by the rousing narration of the speakers, first and foremost of course Richard Burton as well as David Essex, Phil Lynott, Julie Covington, Justin Hayward, Chris Thompson and others with the hits "The eve of the war" and "Forever autumn".

Рок-опера Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version Of The War Of The Worlds (от британского композитора Джеффа Уэйна в стиле прогрессивный рок по мотивам одноименного романа Герберта Уэллса «Война миров») выйдет в виде бокс-сета из 18 дисков, основанного на оригинальном альбоме 1978 года и его последующих театральных постановках 2006 и 2012 годов. В коробке 16 компакт-дисков и два Blu-ray. На Blu-ray представлены 96/24 стереомикса
оригинального альбома и The New Generation; дополнительные Dolby Atmos и 5.1-миксы оригинального альбома; записи выступлений 2006 и 2012 годов; а также новое интервью с Уэйном.

Contents of the box:

- 16 CDs and 2 Blu-ray discs

- 156-page hardcover book featuring a comprehensive new essay by acclaimed author Peter Doggett, stunning newly designed artwork and an in-depth look at a treasure trove of rare memorabilia.

- 24-page Jerry Wayne book: a fascinating insight into the creative journey of Jeff Wayne's father, whose vision played a crucial role in the realization of this masterpiece.

- 12-page script book: A faithful reproduction of the original script, a unique insight into the narrative and dramatic structure of the musical.

- Detailed Story Map: A beautifully crafted visual representation of the plot of The War Of The Worlds, charting the Martian invasion and the humans' struggle for survival.

- Two exclusive art prints

- Certificate of Authenticity: Official verification that this is an authentic edition.