The first in an on-going series of 3 box sets focusing on the live collection of John Wetton.
Out on November 15th, 2024
Spirit of Unicorn Music are pleased to announce the forthcoming release of Concentus: The John Wetton Live Collection, Volume I : the first in an ongoing series of 3 box sets celebrating the life and times of this incredible musician, focusing on his live canon.
The Concentus: Volume I box set features 10 CDs, the first selection of John’s live albums, all of which have been newly mastered by Andy Pearce. Also included is a selection of bonus material, including rare and hard-to-find cuts. The collection is presented in a compact box and comes with new and extensive sleeve notes from Prog Magazine editor, Jerry Ewing.
The collection has been specially curated by Rick Nelson, Wetton archivist and John’s close friend. Packaging and artwork has been designed by John’s long-time collaborator Michael Inns. The entire project releases with the blessing of John’s wife, Lisa and son, Dylan and has the full support of the Wetton Estate.
Wetton’s dear friend, song-writing partner and co-member of supergroup Asia, Geoff Downes commented “These songs and recordings will live forever and continue to bring joy to those who listen to them. John has left us all a gift and it is a very precious one.”
With a career spanning more than four decades, John Wetton’s rich baritone voice and accomplished bass playing has adorned many recordings. Concentus: Volume I is the second release by Spirit of Unicorn Music which pays tribute to this fine musician and fulfills the Wetton Estate’s commitment to uphold John’s musical legacy. Last year saw the release of An Extraordinary Life, an 8-CD box set which featured Wetton’s solo studio albums.
John Wetton has a unique place in British music history. In a glittering career that spans more than forty years, Wetton was a member of several influential and much-loved bands, including Family, King Crimson, Uriah Heep, Wishbone Ash, Roxy Music, UK, Asia and Icon. He also appeared on a host of albums as a guest or session player, including for Bryan Ferry, Steve Hackett, Brian Eno, Renaissance, and Galahad.
Watch the trailer for Concentus: The John Wetton Live Collection, Volume I here:
Track Listing:
DISC ONE: Chasing The Dragon
Heat Of the Moment
Don’t Cry
Rendezvous 6:02
Crime Of Passion
Caught In the Crossfire
Easy Money
In The Dead of Night
Thirty Years
Only Time Will Tell
Hold Me Now
Starless
Book Of Saturday
Battle Lines
Open Your Eyes
The Smile Has Left Your Eyes
DISC TWO: Akustika Live in Amerika
Voice Of America
Hold Me Now
Rendezvous 6:02
Christina
Thirty Years
Only Time Will Tell
Book Of Saturday
Don’t Cry
Battle Lines
The Smile Has Left Your Eyes
Heat Of the Moment
You’re Not the Only One
DISC THREE: Live in Argentina
In The Dead of Night
Sole Survivor
Only Time Will Tell
Voice Of America
Book Of Saturday
The Smile Has Left Your Eyes
Thirty Years
Hold Me Now
Quilmes
Rendezvous 6:02
DISC FOUR: Live in Argentina
Thomas Lang’s Drum Solo
Caught In the Crossfire
Easy Money
Battle Lines
Heat Of the Moment
Starless
Don’t Cry
DISC FIVE: Hazy Monet
The Circle of St. Giles
Heat Of the Moment
Book Of Saturday
Sole Survivor
The Smile Has Left Your Eyes
Thirty Years
Hold Me Now
Rendezvous 6:02
Quilmes
The Night Watch
Arkangel
Battle Lines
Starless
Easy Money
DISC SIX: Live in Osaka
Intro
The Last Thing on My Mind
Sole Survivor
I Can’t Lie Anymore
Battle Lines
John Young’s Keyboard Solo
Arkangel
Emma
The Smile Has Left Your Eyes
The Night Watch
Thirty Years
Hold Me Now
Only Time Will Tell
DISC SEVEN: Live in Osaka
Rendezvous 6:02
Thomas Lang’s Drum Solo
Easy Money
In The Dead of Night
After All
Heat Of the Moment
Starless
Don’t Cry
DISC EIGHT: ADAMA
The Circle Of St. Giles
In The Dead Of Night
Sole Survivor
Voice Of America
Billy Liesegang’s Guitar Solo
Battle Lines
Arkangel
The Night Watch
The Smile Has Left Your Eyes
Thirty Years
Hold Me Now
Only Time Will Tell
Quilmes
DISC NINE: ADAMA
Rendezvous 6:02
Thomas Lang’s Drum Solo
Caught In the Crossfire
Easy Money
Starless
Heat Of the Moment
Don’t Cry
Short Jam (soundcheck)
All Along the Watchtower (soundcheck)
Starless (soundcheck)
DISC TEN: AKUSTISCHA
AKUSTISCHA
Heat Of the Moment
The Smile Has Left Your Eyes
Hold Me Now
Don’t Cry
Open Your Eyes
Battle Lines
Rendezvous 6:02
Book Of Saturday (rehearsal)
Lament (rehearsal)
You’re Not the Only One (rehearsal)
Starless (rehearsal)
Thirty Years (rehearsal)
PROGFEST 1997
In The Dead of Night
Rendezvous 6:02
Sole Survivor
Battle Lines
Starless
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