Performing its first show in three years, “The Sound Of Joy Division Orchestrated” returns October 2022
with London Palladium & O2 Apollo Manchester Concerts.
Curated by Joy Diviosn founder member Peter Hook with Manchester Camerata, then performed by Hooky, the orchestra, members of Peter Hook & The Light and guest vocalists.
The widely acclaimed show previously sold out London's Royal Albert Hall & Sydney Opera House in 2019.
“A Not To Be Missed Collaboration.” Louder Than War
“An Immense, Mesmerising Show” The Rockpit Australia
Friday 14th October 2022 O2 Apollo Manchester
Saturday 15th October 2022 The London Palladium
Tickets On Sale Now Here - gigst.rs/PHMCOrchestrated
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZokJ_54R6ZE
(Live At Royal Albert Hall July 2019)
Returning with the production which received great reactions from fans and media alike on its debut shows pre pandemic, “The Sound Of Joy Division Orchestrated” celebrates one of the most influential bands in music history as it performs seminal Joy Division classics and lesser known tracks from their respected catalogue with a full orchestra and additional musicians to create an intensely powerful, moving, unique live experience,
Curated by Joy Division founding member and bassist Peter Hook with musical director Tim Crooks and Manchester Camerata, the concerts bring together the orchestra, members of Peter Hook & The Light and guest vocalists including Bastien Marshal, Mica Millar and others with over fifty musicians on stage for the performances.
With new dates for the production now set for October 2022 following the enforced hiatus, “The Sound Of Joy Division Orchestrated” come to the historic London Palladium Saturday 15th October, returning to the capital after its July 2019 Royal Albert Hall show and the day after its Manchester debut at O2 Apollo Manchester Friday 14th October
Having sold out both London’s Royal Albert Hall and Sydney Opera House in 2019, the show revisits the post punk elements that shaped Joy Division’s ground-breaking sound, aligned with a full orchestra to reflect and respect the spirt which defines their considerable heritage.
This is the first time a founder member of the group has developed such a project, pouring heart and soul into the orchestral representations of the band’s repertoire. With this in mind, the set list has been carefully constructed and includes not only many of the trademark songs that made the band’s name across their all too short career but also some more unexpected tracks as well as surprise inclusions, all of which delighted audiences at previous gigs,
Expectations for the show were certainly high at the first Royal Albert Hall concert but reactions were excellent with a standing ovation and reviews including Classic Pop calling the show “the euphoric celebration forty years of this elemental music deserved” whilst Flick Of The Finger described it as “seminal, bold & innovative” as well as “a joyous, stunning performance, delivered with love, honour and passion.”
A mini documentary about the Royal Albert Hall concert can be viewed here - https://bit.ly/SoundOfJoyDivisionOrchestratedDoc with a clip of “New Dawn Fades” from the concert here – https://bit.ly/NewDawnFadesRAH
The tour of Australia carried on with these strongly positive reactions with sold out concerts down under including most notably Sydney Opera House. Reviews again were very appreciative and admiring as The Rockpit said it was “an immense, mesmerising show” while Scenester Australia called it as “a breathtaking display of musicianship as well as a touching tribute.”
Further review quotes follow below this press release.
Approaching the gigs, Peter Hook commented;
“Covid has given these events strange timings, but after touring and playing Joy Division normally shall we say, I am looking forward to this new working more than ever. It takes JD's music to a whole different place, emotionally and aurally. It is difficult to transcribe but I love the challenge, and it brings a freshness to the whole concept.”
“After those two amazing concerts at The Royal Albert Hall and Sydney Opera House, I did wonder how we could possibly surpass it. Playing those gigs did give me a great insight in how to improve the impact for future shows. Both venues are very historic. The Palladium is as famous as the RAH and Sydney, another great feather in our cap, and The Apollo has played a huge part of my musical career, so they seemed a great fit. Both great venues for a great show!”
Musical director, Tim Crooks, added;
“It’s fantastic news that we’ll be bringing this amazing show to The Palladium and The Apollo, two of my favourite ever venues. As musicians we’ve all missed being able to perform and as we finally return with the show, I do hope the concerts bring a great deal of pleasure for everybody there.”
A four track EP from “The Sound Of Joy Division Orchestrated”, “Dreams EP” has also been released showcasing “Love Will Tear Us Apart (Piano Version)”, “Atmosphere”, “New Dawn Fades” and “A Means To An End” from the set.
With October’s shows marking only the second time that “The Sound Of Joy Division Orchestrated” will have been performed in the UK, don’t pass up the opportunity to catch this emotive show as it captures the unique legacy of one of music culture’s most iconic bands in an innovative and exceptional way.
For tickets go to gigst.rs/PHMCOrchestrated