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Peter Gabriel @itspetergabriel.bsky.social · 5d

Jane Goodall was and will always be an inspiration to the world - and to me.
Thank you.
-pg
Read in full >> petergabriel.com/news/jane-go...

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Peter Gabriel @itspetergabriel.bsky.social · 5d

I guess it was no surprise that Jane Goodall died working, she died in service.
One of the most extraordinary people I have ever met - so full of life, enthusiasm, good humour and passion for the conservation work she championed and absolutely determined to protect the planet and all of its species.

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Peter Gabriel @itspetergabriel.bsky.social · 12d

“We were perfectionists, just obsessing about every little detail – and often not getting it to where we wanted. But the imperfections that irritated you hugely at the time, sometimes I think they give it a bit of charm” – pg
The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway Super Deluxe Edition is released today...

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Peter Gabriel @itspetergabriel.bsky.social · Aug 8

We performed inside in the Showering Pavilion in the Royal Bath and West Showground. It was also the first time I had performed with Ekomé... it was a thrilling collaboration.
Out Now: lnk.to/pg23

Live at WOMAD 1982

Listen to content by Peter Gabriel.

lnk.to

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Peter Gabriel @itspetergabriel.bsky.social · Aug 8

Because WOMAD was unique in its focus on music and art from around the world, and mixing it with up with rock and jazz, no-one knew how many people might turn up... but those that had decided to check out WOMAD and its weird and wonderful lineup were open-minded, bold and curious - a great audience.

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Peter Gabriel @itspetergabriel.bsky.social · Aug 1

It was a landmark and edgy gig for me both personally and musically and brings back lots of memories.” - pg
Live at WOMAD 1982 - lnk.to/pg23

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Peter Gabriel @itspetergabriel.bsky.social · Aug 1

“I remember this gig well. We played a mix of old and brand-new material. I would normally be very nervous about playing some of this stuff for the first time, however my mind was very preoccupied with the running of our very first WOMAD festival...

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Peter Gabriel @itspetergabriel.bsky.social · Jul 11

You can catch up with them all in the YouTube playlist below
youtube.com/playlist?lis...

5050 Playlist - YouTube

A playlist of videos submitted to the 5050 video channel. Find out more at https://www.5050.dev

youtube.com

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Peter Gabriel @itspetergabriel.bsky.social · Jul 11

Our video project continues at www.5050.dev and since our last posting here, there have been videos added for And Still, The Family and the Fishing Net, Sledgehammer, Road to Joy, Washing of the Water and more. Today's new video is for Intruder.

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Peter Gabriel @itspetergabriel.bsky.social · Jul 8

I’ve always been a big fan of tennis and support Tony Hawks' campaign -pg
www.change.org/p/keep-publi...

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Peter Gabriel @itspetergabriel.bsky.social · Jun 30

What is Big Room?
'I’d not really taken advantage of the big room as a performance space myself and when, in 2003, the opportunity came up, we grabbed it...'
petergabriel.com/focus/what-i...
📸 York Tillyer

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Peter Gabriel @itspetergabriel.bsky.social · Jun 12

Brian Wilson single-handedly raised the bar on how to write and arrange a great pop song. He inspired and touched so many songwriters, including me. It pushed the Beatles towards Sergeant Pepper and in God Only Knows he created a masterpiece that remains unmatched to this day.
God speed, Brian.
-pg

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Peter Gabriel @itspetergabriel.bsky.social · May 31

If you can access BBC Two or BBC iPlayer, then you might interested to know that Peter has contributed to a new documentary 'When Bruce Springsteen Came to Britain' which airs tonight (Sat 31 May) at 9.30pm.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

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Peter Gabriel @itspetergabriel.bsky.social · May 9

From BBC Archive, Andy Batten-Foster interviews futurist Ray Hammond and PG about the impact that the synthesizer is having on popular and classical music...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=91NC...

1983: The SYNTHESIZER - a BLESSING or a CURSE? | RPM | Classic BBC Music | BBC Archive

YouTube video by BBC Archive

www.youtube.com

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Peter Gabriel @itspetergabriel.bsky.social · Apr 25

Peter was honoured with the inaugural MPG Pioneer Award which is bestowed upon a person whose 'unparalleled legacy has shaped the ever-evolving landscape of the music industry.'
Head engineer at Real World Studios, Katie May, won the Recording Engineer of the Year award.

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Peter Gabriel @itspetergabriel.bsky.social · Apr 25

The Music Producers Guild - MPG Awards, held in association with Dolby and Mix with the Masters, took place at the Troxy in London last night.
petergabriel.com/news/mpg-pio...
📸 Gabriel Bush

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Peter Gabriel @itspetergabriel.bsky.social · Apr 17

'It is heavily inspired by the 1969 film ’The Colour of Pomegranates’ by Sergei Parajanov.'
Watch in full via the 5050 playlist: youtube.com/playlist?lis...

5050 Playlist - YouTube

A playlist of videos submitted to the 5050 video channel. Find out more at https://www.5050.dev

youtube.com

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Peter Gabriel @itspetergabriel.bsky.social · Apr 17

More new videos have been added to the 50:50 project including this one from Mike Bennion, for a track called 'Before Night Falls' from Passion.
'This piece is a visual poem, attempting to complement the exotic and sacral nature of the music,' says Mike.

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Peter Gabriel @itspetergabriel.bsky.social · Apr 12

It's @recordstoreday.bsky.social / @recordstoredayuk.bsky.social
Following on from Live Blood in 2022, Rated PG in 2019 and the two Scratch My Back 7"s of way back in 2010, this year it is the turn of OVO. First time on vinyl.
#RSD2025

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Peter Gabriel @itspetergabriel.bsky.social · Mar 30

I was very upset to learn of the death of Kanzi, the Bonobo ape last week.
One of the most remarkable experiences of my life was making music with Kanzi and Panbanisha, two extraordinary Bonobo apes - pg
petergabriel.com/news/kanzi/
Photo courtesy of Ape Initiative

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Peter Gabriel @itspetergabriel.bsky.social · Mar 28

Peter has signed a tambourine for the Donne Foundation Silent Auction. Money raised will support the foundation’s mission to amplify women in music, ensuring their voices are heard and celebrated. More info >>
auctions.nationalfundingscheme.org/auction/159/...

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Peter Gabriel @itspetergabriel.bsky.social · Mar 19

A school shooting happens almost every day in America. This isn’t what childhood should look like. Watch and share the new PSA from @sandyhookpromise.bsky.social "A Teddy Bear's Dream" to help raise awareness and create change.
youtu.be/DDaBBn9HzfY?...

A Teddy Bear's Dream | Sandy Hook Promise

YouTube video by Sandy Hook Promise

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Peter Gabriel @itspetergabriel.bsky.social · Mar 18

The deep love he had for his own Garifuna people will always be remembered, but it is most of all his own generosity and warmth that will be badly missed by all of us who loved him at Real World and WOMAD Festival. - pg
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Peter Gabriel @itspetergabriel.bsky.social · Mar 18

I was very upset to learn of the death yesterday of Aurelio Martinez, one of our most popular Real World Records artists, in a plane crash in the Caribbean. His music will, I am sure, live on with all its artistry, sensitivity and musicianship. 1/2
📸 York Tillyer.

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Peter Gabriel @itspetergabriel.bsky.social · Feb 13

Happy Birthday, Peter!
Photo @yorktillyer.bsky.social at Real World Studios, Feb 2025. With @tonylevin.bsky.social, David Rhodes and Manu Katche.

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