Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of the War of the Worlds Alive on Stage! The New Generation

The album was amazing, unlike anything, and very listenable, although Disc 1 (on vinyl) was far superior to Disc 2.

There have been numerous live re-incarnations, which have received great reviews generally. This version, with a 3D Liam Neeson (that really works and he has a great voice) dates from 2012-2013, and was the only version (of 9 live productions) that has the risible Marti Pellow destroying "Forever Autumn", the wonderful song that Wayne adapted from a Lego advert for the incredible voice of Justin Hayward (Moody Blues; Blue Jays; solo).

I have to admit that Pellow destroying this song, with his horrific teeth emotionless delivery and fake sincerity was where me and this DVD parted company. I gave up in disgust. Adding to the general meh factor was Wayne supposedly "conducting" by doing Dad Dancing whilst being hilariously ignored by the various highly talented session musicians. Special credit must be given to the guitarist / vocoder / mandolin ? Balalaika) player, he is truly amazing, his tone, technical accomplishment and general IDGAF attitude was the best thing about this show, I think it is Huw Edwards and the bassist also was superb, who knew some of those sound effects came from a bass guitar?

Even after seeing this I'd probably still go to a live show, but not if tombstone-teeth is singing, and I'd be more than happy if they just did a 3D version of Wayne to fist punch from the sidelines, like a Travis Kelce style interpreter for the deaf.