The show played in thirty-two cities across the USA, Canada and Europe during 20 and this concert film was recorded over two nights at Filaforum, Milan in May 2003. The tour saw Peter collaborate again with Robert Lepage ( Secret World Live) on the production and was notable for its ‘in-the-round’ set design. Plus, he does his gimmicky things on his circular (literally center) stage. Growing Up Live captures the live tour, Peter’s first in 10 years, that accompanied the release of his seventh studio album UP. Part of a series of live LP releases, which includes Plays Live (released 28 August), Live In Athens 1987 (released 25 September) and Secret World Live (released 23 October). However, his distinct voice sounds through, and the concert is an audio treat in DTS.
The LP also comes with a hi-res audio download code (24bit or 16bit).
The album has been Half-Speed Remastered and cut to lacquers at 33RPM by Matt Colton at Alchemy Mastering, mastered by Tony Cousins at Metropolis and overseen by Peter Gabriel’s sound engineer Richard Chappell. Previously a concert film, this is the first time on vinyl for ‘Growing Up Live’, presented as a 3LP set in gatefold sleeve, designed by Marc Bessant. The touring band captured by the recordings consists of Peter, alongside Ged Lynch (drums), Tony Levin (bass, vocals), David Rhodes (guitar, vocals), Richard Evans (guitar, mandolin, whistle), Rachel Z (keyboards, vocals) and Melanie Gabriel (vocals). The concert was recorded over two nights at the Filaforum in Milan in May 2003 and features notable contributions from the likes of The Blind Boys of Alabama, Hukwe and Charles Zawose, Sevara Nazarkhan and the voice of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. Once again collaborating with production designer Robert Lepage to create a spectacular and theatrical live experience, with the band performing in the round. Following the release of his album ‘UP’, Peter Gabriel went on the road for the first time in a decade. Growing Up Live, released on 3LP on 27 November 2020. Growing Up Live – 3LP Half Speed Remaster