Steve Hackett shares new live clip of Defector track Jacuzzi

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Steve Hackett has shared a new live clip of him performing the track Jacuzzi, originally from his 1980 album Defector.

The new version is taken from Hackett's upcoming Live Magic At Trading Boundaries, which he will release through InsideOut Music on January 17.

“I’m thrilled to be releasing such a special album of live virtuoso performances over the years at such a magical venue," Hackett states.

In what has become something of a tradition for Hackett, he performs annually at the Trading Boundaries venue in Fletching, East Sussex. The new live release finds Hackett presenting stripped-down material and showcasing his acclaimed classical compositions.

The live album collects various recordings from these shows over the years and also features appearances from regular collaborators, including brother John Hackett on flute, Roger King on keys, Rob Townsend on flute sax, and Amanda Lehmann on guitar and vocals.

"Somehow, you can feel the special atmosphere through the sound of the music on this new live album, which is a complete contrast to my live rock shows," Hackett continues. "I love the delicate dreamlike quality of this show with John and Rob interplaying beautifully on flute and sax, interspersed by surprising moments of power, such as the point when Roger’s keys become the sound of a full-blown pipe organ!”

The release is timed to coincide with Hackett’s next two live appearances at the venue, on January 18 and 19.

Live Magic At Trading Boundaries will be available as a limited-edition CD digipak, gatefold 180g 2LP, digital album, mixed by long-time live sound engineer Ben Fenner.

Pre-order Live Magic At Trading Boundaries.

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Writer and broadcaster Jerry Ewing is the Editor of Prog Magazine which he founded for Future Publishing in 2009. He grew up in Sydney and began his writing career in London for Metal Forces magazine in 1989. He has since written for Metal Hammer, Maxim, Vox, Stuff and Bizarre magazines, among others. He created and edited Classic Rock Magazine for Dennis Publishing in 1998 and is the author of a variety of books on both music and sport, including Wonderous Stories; A Journey Through The Landscape Of Progressive Rock.