Steve Hackett – Wuthering Nights: Live In Birmingham
Bass, Twelve-String Guitar, Vocals, Guitar – Nick Beggs
Drums, Percussion, Vocals – Gary O'Toole
Flute – John Hackett
Guitar, Vocals – Amanda Lehmann
Guitar - Steve Hackett
Keyboards – Roger King
Saxophone, Woodwind, Percussion, Keyboards – Rob Townsend
A hierophant is an ancient Greek term for a high priest, interpreter of sacred mysteries, or religious leader. In the Tarot deck, the Hierophant (often depicted as the Pope) is a Major Arcana card that symbolizes traditional values, organized religion, conformity, and rules. Steve Hackett named the epic closing track for his 1975 debut solo album, Voyage of the Acolyte, because the album was conceptually based on the imagery, personalities, and meanings of Tarot cards.The phrase refers to the ominous or restrictive "shadow" cast by rigid dogma, conventional rules, and organized religion. The song itself—co-written with Mike Rutherford and originally rehearsed by Genesis during the 1972 Foxtrot sessions—builds into a massive, repeating climax that reflects the looming, inescapable weight of traditional authority and esoteric power.
Bass, Twelve-String Guitar, Vocals, Guitar – Nick Beggs
Drums, Percussion, Vocals – Gary O'Toole
Flute – John Hackett
Guitar, Vocals – Amanda Lehmann
Guitar - Steve Hackett
Keyboards – Roger King
Saxophone, Woodwind, Percussion, Keyboards – Rob Townsend
A hierophant is an ancient Greek term for a high priest, interpreter of sacred mysteries, or religious leader. In the Tarot deck, the Hierophant (often depicted as the Pope) is a Major Arcana card that symbolizes traditional values, organized religion, conformity, and rules. Steve Hackett named the epic closing track for his 1975 debut solo album, Voyage of the Acolyte, because the album was conceptually based on the imagery, personalities, and meanings of Tarot cards.The phrase refers to the ominous or restrictive "shadow" cast by rigid dogma, conventional rules, and organized religion. The song itself—co-written with Mike Rutherford and originally rehearsed by Genesis during the 1972 Foxtrot sessions—builds into a massive, repeating climax that reflects the looming, inescapable weight of traditional authority and esoteric power.
Steve Hackett - Shadow of the Hierophant