1. Jeff Wayne Interview - Eoghan's Substack
22 dec 2023 · ... Wayne explains: “My dad and I were keen to stick to the Victorian England of the book and keep to that atmosphere, which impressed Frank ...
Originally published in 2018

2. The story behind Jeff Wayne's The War Of The Worlds - Louder Sound
26 sep 2020 · “HG Wells was taking a pop at the expanding British Empire,” says Wayne. “He created these Martians with tentacles as an analogy for Britain's ...
It’s the ultimate concept album and best-selling prog soundtrack of all time. Prog spoke to Jeff Wayne about his epic creation inspired by a classic of 19th century literature.

3. Jeff Wayne on the story behind 'The Eve Of The War' | Ticketmaster IE Blog
2 apr 2024 · The composer takes us back to the opening track of The War Of the Worlds – and talks literature, legacy and how to woo Richard Burton.
The composer takes us back to the opening track of The War Of the Worlds – and talks literature, legacy and how to woo Richard Burton.

4. Interview: Jeff Wayne on War Of The Worlds | Den of Geek
11 jun 2009 · The interview with Jeff Wayne the composer of one of the music industry's biggest selling albums ever, The War Of The Worlds, was set for 5pm and I was excited.
The man behind one of the most successful concept albums ever chats with us...

5. Anatomy of a Musical: An Analysis of the Structure of Jeff Wayne's ...
Wayne describes this piece as his, “fat man theme” where he uses a combination of Tar (an ancient plucked instrument) and wobbly synth sounds to ...
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6. Jeff Wayne on The War of the Worlds evolution and 2025 Spirit of Man tour
Jeff Wayne talks The War of the Worlds evolution through the years and the 2025 Spirit of Man tour.
Jeff Wayne talks The War of the Worlds evolution through the years and the 2025 Spirit of Man tour

7. A Life During Wartime: Jeff Wayne Interviewed | The Quietus
20 dec 2013 · Best remembered by much of contemporary middle-aged England as the soundtrack to family road trips, Jeff Wayne's Musical Version Of The War ...
Best remembered by much of contemporary middle-aged England as the soundtrack to family road trips, Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version Of The War Of The Worlds is not the kind of thing you bring up among your highbrow friends for muso points. But its simplicity and naivety give it a unique form of accessible entertainment value […]

8. Composer Jeff Wayne Reveals Halloween Connection to The War ...
31 okt 2024 · Jeff Wayne explains, “Orson Welles' legendary 1938 radio broadcast vividly brought H.G. Wells' The War of The Worlds to life, blurring the ...
Today, on Halloween, there’s no better time to immerse yourself in the thrill of a Martian invasion at Jeff Wayne's The War of The Worlds: The Immersive Experience in London. This year, Halloween coincides with the 86th anniversary of Orson Welles...
