The Archive Boxset #1 Interviews

 

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Below is the list of questions that corresponds with the answers on the Archive Interviews CDs

CD1
1. What is the idea behind this Genesis box set? (MR)
2. Why Release It Now? (PG)
3. Why Release It Now? (TB)
4. You probably haven't heard a lot of this stuff for years... (PG)
5. How difficult was it to track down all the archive material? (TB)
6. How difficult was it to track down all the archive material? (PC)
7. Did founder member Anthony Phillips come up with anything? (TB)
8. So Anthony, can you take us back and tell us how Genesis got started? (AP)
9. What inspired you to get together as a band? (PG)
10. Tell us about the early days of Genesis as a school band (TB)
11. John, you joined this school band - how seriously did you all view the group and it's future at this stage? (John Silver)
12. How important was Jonathan King in getting the band off the ground? (PG)
13. How important was Jonathan King in getting the band off the ground? (TB)
14. Did Jonathan King actually have a lot of creating input as a producer? (MR)
15. Did Jonathan King actually have a lot of creating input as a producer? (John Silver)
16. Where did the name Genesis come from? (TB)
17. Where did the name Genesis come from? (PG)
18. What are your memories of recording that first album? (AP)
19. How do you feel you developed from the first album to the second? (AP)
20. John, why did you decide to leave the band? (John Silver)
21. Anthony, why did you leave? (AP)
22. Did those personnel changes fundamentally affect the way the band sounded? (TB)
23. Peter, I understand you auditioned for new members at your parents' house (PG)
24. What are your memories of that day, Phil? (PC)
25. Talking of friars, do you recall those early friars gigs with nostalgia? (PG)
26. Were you building up a good live following? (PC)
27. Phil, you came from a very different background from the other guys - did you find it difficult to fit in? (PC)
28. Did Phil bring a welcome sense of humor to Genesis? (PG)
29. Did Phil bring a welcome sense of humor to Genesis? (MR)
30. So did you find them a little serious, Phil? (PC)
31. Steve Hackett, you were the next new boy. Were you aware of the band before you joined? (SH)
32. Phil, as a new boy yourself, what do you recall about Steve joining? (PC)
33. Do you remember your audition, Steve? (SH)
34. Did Steve bring a new element into the band? (TB)

CD2
35. How do you look back on those early Genesis albums? (PG)
36. Do any individual songs stand out in your memory? (PG)
37. Was the creative process enjoyable? (TB)
38. Then came the costumes! Do you have a vivid recollection of Peter's red dress and fox's head? (PC)
39. What was the idea behind these costumes? (PG)
40. The 'Slipperman' costume was probably the most bizarre... (PG)
41. The 'Slipperman' costume was probably the most bizarre... (PC)
42. Peter, you seem to suggest that the 'Lamb' tour was a difficult experience... (PG)
43. What are your memories of the 'Lamb' album and tour? (PC)
44. What are your memories of the 'Lamb' album and tour? (SH)
45. There was a lot of tension within the band at this time... (PG)
46. Peter, what was the reaction when you said you wanted to leave the band? (PG)
47. What did you feel about him leaving, Phil? (PC)
48. Do you have any regrets about leaving Genesis? (PG)
49. When Peter left, were you worried about the future of the band? (PC
50. Back to the box set, what exactly have we got on each disc? (TB)
51. How much does it represent the story of the genesis of Genesis? (TB
52. Fans will probably be the most intrigued by the new version of The Lamb. What did you do with it? (TB)
53. So did you find it a little frustrating listening back to these tracks with the benefit of hindsight? (PG)
54. Why did you decide to redo The Lamb? (PG)
55. Do you still think The Lamb would make a good film? (PG)
56. Personally, what are your favourite parts of this collection, Phil? (PC)
57. Getting back together to promote this box set an enjoyable experience? (PC)
58. Would you consider reforming the early Genesis line-up for a tour? (TB)
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Would you consider reforming the early Genesis line-up for a tour? (PC)
60. Would you consider reforming the early Genesis line-up for a tour? (PG)
61. Looking back, how do you like to sum up your time with Genesis? (PG
62. Why does the music from those early early days still have its fans today? (PG)

 

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