By 10 September 2020, it was announced that The True Story of the Martian Invasion would be cancelled due to laws that were brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic prohibiting the number of individuals that could be present during indoor events. And thats how I and the Martians met and started working together - we remain very close, except when our show erupts and were arch enemies, although we always wind up in the pub with cast, musicians and crew, sharing a brew. On 10 September 2020, Jeff Wayne announced the Life Begins Again 2022 tour. What did the black smoke the Martians were shooting do to people? Menu. [8] Gary Barlow (lead singer and songwriter of the British vocal pop group Take That) is the Sung Thoughts of the Journalist, formerly voiced by Justin Hayward. Tickets purchased for the 2021 shows are valid for the 2022 dates, and the remaining tickets are on sale now. Jeff Wayne came out and cranked up the 'Black Smoke Band' - featuring the original guitar and bass players - and the ULLAdubULLA string orchestra, and then our journey began. II and III Fighting Machines, and as bombs on Flying Machines. Martian Fighting Machines fire the Black Smoke. Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds did just that, selling over 15 million copies worldwide and becoming one of the biggest selling albums of all time in the UK. I won two Ivor Novello Awards, my double album went Top 10 in 22 countries and No.1 in 11 of them. - JEFF WAYNE 9th April 2022 THANK YOU Last performance at the O2 tonight! The production returns with Jeff Wayne conducting the nine-piece Black Smoke Band and Liam Neeson reprising his 3D hologram role as the Journalist. With Jeff Wayne conducting theULLAdubULLA strings and the Black Smoke Band featuring guitarist Chris Spedding from the original album and one time Wishbone Ash . Show more 2 hours Last on. [13] The album was released on 9 June;[8][17] four weeks later, Wayne said he was able to repay CBS its share of the album's costs due to strong sales. Take a bow guys and gals. The full cast is still to be announced. Dead London 12. [2][21], The album spawned two singles. Wayne also explained that it would allow him to re-interpret his compositions with the new production techniques of today. This latest touring performance of Jeff Wayne's bestselling War of the Worlds sci-fi rock symphony has been dubbed the New Generation, a somewhat specious rebranding which amounts to a new cast. The described size of the clouds of the Smoke strongly suggests that the smoke within the canisters is highly compressed. [14] Wayne wanted to create the Martian's "ooll-la" sound of their heat-rays with a synthesiser, but he could only create sounds that resemble "ooo" and "ahhh", not the "l". This would mark the 15th anniversary of the first War of the Worlds live tour, based on the 1978 album, which began in the UK and Ireland in April 2006. [31] It ran from 8 February to 30 April 2016[31] and featured direction by Bob Thompson, an onstage orchestra conducted by Jeff Wayne, and Liam Neeson as the Journalist in the usual 3D holography. The whole. The press release state that 'new features for the 2021 tour include the giant arched bridge now running from the lip of the stage out over the audience to the front of house desk, three panoramic screens with two hours of cutting edge CGI and other content. And if you have a spare minute, please tag us and use the hashtag #LBATWOTW. The Sung Thoughts of the Journalist is then heard. Liam Neeson retains his role in 3D holography as The Journalist while Jeff Wayne again conducts the Black Smoke Band and symphonic ULLAdubULLA Strings while the show also features the iconic 3-tonne, 35-foot tall Martian Fighting Machine firing real-flame Heat Rays over the audience. Tom Woodstock guitars (The Heat Ray), additional keyboards, Gaetan Schurrer programming, keyboards, additional drum production, Chris Spedding electric guitar, acoustic guitar, Tom Woodstock guitars, keyboards, backing vocals, Huw Davies guitars, mandolin, autoharp, tar, voice box (Farewell Thunder Child tour), Olivia Jageurs percussion, harp (Farewell Thunder Child tour), This page was last edited on 26 February 2023, at 19:21. This was performed by both Anna-Marie Wayne and Newton Faulker as their respective characters at the beginning of Act II. Black Smoke also features in a number of comic book versions, where it often dissolves the flesh off of human bodies. Black smoke or Black Smoke may refer to: Soot, which appears as black smoke; Black smoke (The War of the Worlds), a fictional alien weapon; Black Smoke, a 2015 German Eurovision entry; Black Smoke Rising, an album by Greta Van Fleet; Black Smoke Band, the creators of Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds The Forever Autumn . It was a great way to engage the audience in the interval and we got a few I Love you Jason and Terry from Barry visiting the show with his mum, a few of mine ended up on screen as well which was nice. In the first epilogue, the Journalist reports that the Martians were defeated by Earth's bacteriato which they had no resistanceand that, as humanity recovered from the invasion, he was reunited with Carrie. The invaders easily defeat the British army thanks to their advanced. The trio takes refuge in a nearby cottage that is soon surrounded by black smokea Martian chemical weapon. With Steps, Claire has amassed fourteen Top 5 singles (including three Number 1s), and three multi Platinum albums, including 20 million in record sales and seven sold-out arena tours. Alive on Stage! With Jason Donovan reprising his role as Parson Nathaniel descending into madness, a far cry from his role in TV show Neighbours, his interaction with wife Beth, played by Carrie Hope Fletcher, was gripping and their on-stage chemistry was electrifying. British rock band Jettblack's lead vocalist Will Stapleton is the Voice of Humanity. This was performed by both Anna-Marie Wayne and Newton Faulkner as their respective characters at the beginning of Act II. The Artilleryman and the Fighting Machine 4. The cast features actor Liam Neeson as the Narrator and Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson as the Artilleryman. As the attack builds up to a searing climax, a 3 ton, 30-foot fully animated Martian descends from the lighting rig firing its heat ray across the Arena. It was also released in Germany as Jeff Wayne's Video Version von Der Krieg der Welten. Giant bridge from the lip of the stage out over the audience. The Red Weed (Part 1) 7. [18] Elsewhere, it charted in 22 countries and reached number one in 11 of them including Australia, where it was top for seven weeks. The idea proved to be a productive for Wayne, who completed a draft of the entire work in six weeks. In a churchyard, he encounters the Parson Nathaniel and his wife Beth. . On 18 November 2011, Jeff Wayne announced at a press conference in London that there was to be a new release of his musical version of H. G. Wells 1898 novel, titled Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds The New Generation. [15] Among the synthesisers used was the Thunderchild SZ3540, a custom made monophonic model built by JWM Electronics after Wayne sought for a fatter, bassy sound. Later announcements confirmed Shayne Ward as the Artilleryman, Joseph Whelan as the Voice of Humanity, and Jonathan Vickers as the NASA Controller (the voice of the NASA Controller for this production was voiced by Jerry Wayne). . The visuals and effects were exciting from where we where sitting and smoke and fire effects added to the atmosphere, but it was the music that shone above al,l the mixed of the orchestra and rock band worked just as well today, as it did in my bedroom in the 80s on cassette some of the tracks were a little dated but maybe retro is the word to use nowadays. Jeff Wayne himself produced the musical arrangements for the game, consisting of 45 minutes of material re-scored and remixed in a newer electronica style with techno beats. They donned gas masks, but continued to cough, and died after some time. Liam Neeson's narration and holography was once again used in the show. The album became a commercial success in the UK, peaking at number 5 on the chart and selling over 2.7 million copies there since its release. * Sales figures based on certification alone.^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. A 1995 edition of the album featured additional remixes of some tracks and additional conceptual art. returns to arenas throughout the UK in 2022. . The original The War of the Worlds story recounts a Martian invasion of Great Britain around the turn of the 20th century. She praised the music, ideas, script, and voices, all of which complement each other, but thought the continuous, 95-minute structure forces the listener to digest it straight through. The cast includes Tom Brittney, Anna-Marie Wayne, Carrie Hope Fletcher, and David Burnett, who are joined by a live cast of 12 actors.[35]. On stage was a three-ton, menacing Martian fighting machine standing 30 feet tall, which fired a heat ray and surprised the audience by dropping from above, alongside a giant 100-foot wide CGI wall. 5 on the UK Singles Chart. Later, just before Act II begins, O'Neill appears again as a 53-year-old Wells, discussing the end of World War I and speaking about the destructive capabilities of humankind. The Bombarding Machine carries a Black Smoke mortar as its primary armament. Liam Neeson retains his role in 3D holography as The Journalist while Jeff Wayne again conducts the 8-piece Black Smoke Band and symphonic ULLAdubULLA Strings. He introduces himself and his work on The War of the Worlds before the on-screen introduction of the Martians. The live version of Jeff Wayne's 1978 bestselling album was brought to the stage in 2006 for a tour of the UK. [9] In the early stages, he realised the importance of finding the right person to narrate the story, and actor Richard Burton was at the top of "a very short list" of candidates, and compared his voice to a musical instrument. at the O2 Arena was recorded and released across cinemas in the UK and Europe in April 2013. I love the long pieces like the Horsell Common and the Heat Ray but the more popular and well know Forever Autumn got the most reaction from the audience- its a shame that the falling leaves from the ceiling did not reach us . [23] Tickets went on sale 22 November 2013. Last night I had the pleasure of going to see Jeff Wayne conducting the 10-piece Black Smoke Band and 36-piece ULLAdubULLA Strings playing his version of the The War of The Worlds, I have loved this since I was a kid (it must have been the prog rock that Jeff used back 1978 production) but []. A 100-foot cinema screen shows stunning CGI graphics of the monstrous Martian invasion as the lights and smoke effects create the illusion of a world under attack. [13], A live tour based on the album began on 29 November 2012 and began playing across the UK and Europe. The album originated when Wayne was touring with singer-songwriter David Essex, for whom he also worked as his producer and musical director. There is no safety from the Black Smoke but in instant flight." That was all, but it was enough. Tag Archives | The Black Smoke Band Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds - LG Arena, Birmingham and Touring By Admin on Saturday, 6 December, 2014 in Onstage, Review Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds was reviewed at the LG Arena, Birmingham. Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds - The New Generation is a 2012 concept album by Jeff Wayne and is a re-working of his 1978 concept album, retelling the story of the 1898 novel The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells. ft of space, the 2-hour experience combines music from the album, immersive theatre, virtual reality, 5-D effects, holograms, and other technological features to put visitors in at the scene of the Martian invasion across 24 scenes. It was announced that The War of the Worlds was to make its theatrical debut in a "re-imagined" West End production at the Dominion Theatre in London's West End, produced by Wayne and Bill Kenwright. Wayne found it amusing as the Spanish division of CBS had recommended him to use Quinn for the role. 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The wandering Journalist discovers that red weedthe vegetation that gives Mars its colourhas taken root on Earth and spread rapidly across the landscape. [8][19] In April 1979, the album exceeded platinum status in the Netherlands, New Zealand, and Australia, and gold certification in Canada, Spain, Israel, and Belgium. War of the Worlds. [3] Wayne agreed to give CBS another month to decide, after which its UK division gave it the green-light for release.[5]. The release mentioned "the incineration of a cast member in full view of the audience" and "the release of deadly Black Smoke from the Martian Fighting Machine". In celebration of our upcoming 2022 tour and the world starting to ease back into normality, were thrilled to share with you our brand new version of Life Begins Again. The idea came to nothing, and it took Wayne until 2006 to stage a concert tour of the album.[10]. Casting has been announced for Jeff Wayne's musical version of H G Wells' The War of the Worlds, which will embark on a UK tour next year. After Dean produced some designs, Wayne felt the work did not quite fit for what he had in mind, and proceeded to look elsewhere. [11] In January 2013, a music video was released for the song "Forever Autumn", performed by Gary Barlow, however Barlow does not appear in the video. Nathan James' performance as the Voice of Humanity also received praise, and the inclusion of Anna-Marie Wayne as Carrie was also acclaimed. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . A great modern/interwebby audience participation feature was that punters were asked to Tweet to the shows stream @twotwofficial and certain ones where picked to appear on the giant screen at the back in the break. Later announcements confirmed Shayne Ward as the Artilleryman, Joseph Whelan as the Voice of Humanity, and Jonathan Vickers as the NASA Controller (voiced again by Jerry Wayne). The Bombarding Machine carries a Black Smoke mortar as its primary armament. You can see the dates below. The Black Smoke Band once again includes Bassist Herbie Flowers and Guitarist Chris Spedding, both from the original 1978 album and its original 2006 tour. The cylinder launchers launch the canisters of the Black Smoke in such a way that it produces no smoke (other than the Black Smoke itself, of course); compressed air and electromagnets have been suggested as the propulsive device. The New Generation", "Casting Announced For Jeff Wayne's Musical Phenomenon The War Of The Worlds With Liam Neeson In 3D Hologram", "Irish-charts.com Discography Jeff Wayne", "British album certifications Jeff Wayne The War Of The Worlds - New Generation", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jeff_Wayne%27s_Musical_Version_of_The_War_of_the_Worlds__The_New_Generation&oldid=1141779285, "The Artilleryman and The Fighting Machine", "The Spirit of Man" (Lyrics by Gary Osborne), "Brave New World" (Lyrics by Gary Osborne). The rest of our cast were musically based - and what a diverse and special group they were. By now a crowd has gathered on the common, and when a group of inquisitive men approaches the cylinder they are incinerated by the Heat-Rayan advanced Martian weapon. He again encounters the Artilleryman, who is planning a new life underground that would allow humans to evade the Martians and ultimately strike back with reverse-engineered fighting machines. In March 2020, Jeff Wayne announced a new tour of The War of the Worlds for 2021 with new technological advances being added to the production. Liam Neeson's filmed footage would be used once again. This new piece, entitled "Distant Shores", is an exchange between the two after they have been separated and is seen onstage via holographic projections of both characters in which they express hope they may one day see each other again, speaking as though to each other, from distant shores. One of the most trailblazing arena tours of all time, Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War Of The Worlds returns to UK arenas in 2022 with The Life Begins Again Tour. Wayne went to great lengths to ensure there was interaction with the audience. In 2011, Wayne held a press conference in London to announce the release of a new version of the original album, titled Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds The New Generation. The 8-piece Black Smoke Band and symphonic ULLAdubULLA strings. The New Generation album received mixed to positive reactions from music critics and lifelong fans of Wayne's original album, with many praising Liam Neeson's performance as The Journalist, though some fans of the original were not impressed, comparing his performance to that of Richard Burton's. I love the long pieces like the "Horsell Common and the Heat Ray" but the more popular and well know "Forever Autumn" got the most reaction from the audience- it's a shame that the falling leaves from the ceiling did not reach us Top Drawer Tours Ltd 1978 - 2020. "[3] Wayne started by "organising a cast of characters", while having the book adapted to fit the content of the songs he had outlined for it by Doreen Wayne, his future stepmother who at the time was an established script writer and journalist. The album features guest artists David Essex, Justin Hayward, Phil Lynott, Chris Thompson, and Julie Covington, with actor Richard Burton as the narrator. Based on HG Wells' dark Victorian tale, the production remains a favourite to millions around the world, exciting audiences of all ages. This release was dedicated to Falzon, who died on 23 June 2020 from germ cell cancer, and included link to a donation page for the Chris O'Brien Lifehouse where he was treated. War Of The Worlds Wiki is a FANDOM Books Community. Watch the video here! Wells on stage in three separate stages of his life. Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. Three of the guest performers were confirmed at the time of the tour announcement. Wells on stage in three separate stages of his life. Wayne had to convince the guest artists that they were the right performers for their role, and got them keen to carry out their parts. When Noll had to leave the show halfway through its 2009 tour, the role of Parson Nathaniel went to Damien Edwards, who completed the run. [4] Wayne has these early recordings on his original multitrack tapes, but has no interest in releasing them. Earlier notes by H.G. 'The War of The Worlds'. They panicked when they learned of the Martians' ferocious and seemingly unstoppable attack on Earth. Forever Autumn 5. [23] Tickets went on sale 22 November 2013. Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds is a studio double album by American-born British musician, composer, and record producer Jeff Wayne, released on 9 June 1978 by CBS Records. The Journalist knocks him unconscious to silence his ravings, but the Martians are already alerted. The new song for the 40th Anniversary tour, which was first seen in the 2016 West End production, was a reprise of "Forever Autumn". Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds is a studio double album by American-born British musician, composer, and record producer Jeff Wayne, released on 9 June 1978 by CBS Records.It is an album musical adapted from the science-fiction novel The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells in a rock opera style with a rock band, orchestra, narrator, and leitmotifs to carry the story and . [9][14] Soon after mixing was complete, the tape operator accidentally slashed through the tape containing side four as he thought it was a reel of unwanted outtakes. FEATURING: The iconic 3-tonne, 30-foot tall Martian Fighting Machine firing real-flame Heat Rays at the audience. The ground shook. However, the time is right to take The War of the Worlds in new directions after the 2014 tour."[27]. Known for Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of the War of the Worlds Alive on Stage! Three days later the Journalist arrives at Carrie's house but finds it empty. The new Liam Neeson hologram planned for the tour was demonstrated at the press conference with Neeson and Wayne and was also shown on The Alan Titchmarsh Show, on which an "Eve of the War" and "Forever Autumn" medley was performed with Wayne conducting. Last night I had the pleasure of going to see Jeff Wayne conducting the 10-piece Black Smoke Band and 36-piece ULLAdubULLA Strings playing his version of the The War of The Worlds, I have loved this since I was a kid (it must have been the prog rock that Jeff used back 1978 production) but also the voice of Richard Burton (as George Herbert, The Journalist) that haunts the whole thing and in particular with this production his hologram hangs over the CIA in Cardiff. He approached John Pasche, who went on to design the logo on the front cover, and direct the overall design of the record's sleeve which features paintings from three artists: Geoff Taylor, Mike Trim, and Peter Goodfellow. In the 1998 strategy game, Black Smoke grenades are mounted, as in the novel, as secondary weapons on mk. Westlife's Brian McFadden played the role of the Sung Thoughts of the Journalist (played by Martin on the previous tour), Les Misrables' Carrie Hope Fletcher played Beth (Played by Kerry Ellis on the 2012 tour), and Jason Donovan reprised his role of Parson Nathaniel. Performed by The Brave New World Singers and conducted by Jeff Wayne, it features all our Guest Artists from 2014, 2018, and recently announced for 2022 - Claire Richards and Kevin Clifton. Speaking about the last show, Jeff Wayne said, "Bringing The War of the Worlds to life in many of the world's finest arenas has been the most amazing experience for me over the last seven years. 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But in 2021, which marks a momentous 15 years of live touring, the production is up to 12 trucks, and with it, a host of ingredients and special effects that will challenge and excite the senses.". Last edited on 26 February 2023, at 19:21, Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of Spartacus, Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Liam Neeson's hologram will narrate 'War of the Worlds' musical", "The Official Top 40 biggest selling albums of all-time", "Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the WorldsThe New Generation! Music Department (Blacksmoke band - electric guitar) All lyrics by Jeff Wayne and Paul Vigrass and Gary Osborne, with script by Doreen Wayne. In May 2019, an immersive experience named Jeff Wayne's The War of The Worlds: The Immersive Experience opened to the public in London. Speaking about the last show, Jeff Wayne said, "Bringing The War of the Worlds to life in many of the world's finest arenas has been the most amazing experience for me over the last seven years. Fighting machines then approach, threatening the steamer, but they are engaged by the Royal Navy battleship Thunder Child and two are destroyed. The War Of The Worlds Wayne conducted the entire show, which featured ' The Black Smoke Band ' as well as the 36-piece ULLAdubULLA strings ensemble. The success was instant, and the support received was totally unexpected. Based on HG Wells' dark Victorian tale, it remains a firm favourite to millions around the world, exciting audiences of all ages. The black smoke, or black powder, is a fictitious poisonous gas in H. G. Wells' 1898 science fiction novel The War of the Worlds, used by the Martians to eliminate groups of humans, especially artillery crews, and conveyed by shells fired from a gun-like "black tube" carried by the Tripods' whip-like tentacles. [13], Initially Wayne had Carlos Santana record guitar riffs and hooks to interpret the Martian's heat-ray, but his involvement ended after one day when Santana's manager spotted an issue in the contract and certain requests could not be met. He changed his mind when a "young lad" and employee of The Moody Blues' record shop in Cobham, heard the demo and told Hayward it was an ideal song for him. Last performance at the O2 tonight! It stars Jeff Wayne's daughter Anna-Marie Wayne as Carrie and Neeson as the Journalist and looks further into the story of Carrie, rather than from the Journalist's point of view as heard on the album. Anyway tickets may be still available for the rest of the tour, its not cheap but if you are a fan well worth it. [16][17], Alive on Stage! Richard Burton spoken words (The Journalist) (via a "virtual" Richard Burton: a large, Justin Hayward vocals (The Sung Thoughts of the Journalist) (all tours: 2006, 2007 Australian, 2007 UK, 2009 30th Anniversary,2010, 2022 Life Begins Again tour), Alexis James spoken words and vocals (The Artilleryman) (2006, 2007 UK, and 2009 30th Anniversary tour), Ricky Wilson - spoken words and vocals ( The Artilleryman) 2012 The New Generation, Damien Edwards spoken words and vocals (Parson Nathaniel) (second half of 2009 30th Anniversary tour), Callum O'Neill spoken words (HG Wells) (2014 tour, and 2022 Life Begins Again Tour), Nathan James vocals (The Voice of Humanity) (2018 40th Anniversary tour, 2022 Life Begins Again Tour), Jonathan Vickers spoken words and vocals (NASA Controller) (2014, 2018 40th anniversary tour, 2022 Life Begins Again Tour), Stephanie Aves (2022 Life Begins Again Tour), Chris Spedding electric guitar, acoustic guitar, Paul Bond - electric guitar, acoustic guitar, keyboards, backing vocals, Tom Woodstock guitars, keyboards, backing vocals, Jeff Wayne composer, orchestrator, producer, Jerry Wayne director of "dramatic and narrative sections", Charles Dubin director of "dramatic and narrative sections", Bill Foster mastering at Tape One, London, This page was last edited on 16 February 2023, at 16:30. The whole population of the great six-million city was stirring, slipping, running; presently it would be pouring en masse northward. The Black Smoke is truly more of an aerosol as it is dense and sinks to the ground (meaning that one could climb to a high place and survive) and that as it clears, it leaves behind a black, powdery residue that is cleared away by Martians with jets of hot steam. [17][21] The War of the Worlds team worked with the distribution company More2Screen, a company that brings special events to cinema. [5][7][4] Burton had already committed to start work on Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977) in Los Angeles after the Equus run, so Wayne organised to record the narration there to avoid further delays. Black Smoke was mentioned in the Orson Welles radio broadcast, where two soldiers were firing at a fighting machine. Wells. In 2006 TWOTW was already . Test footage of some Martian machines was released, but the film itself never materialised. Driven to suicide by intense despair and loneliness, he surrenders to a fighting machine but realizes it is inert, the Martian inside dead. Published by Unknown in 1898. The black smoke, or black powder, is a fictitious poisonous gas in H. G. Wells' 1898 science fiction novel The War of the Worlds, used by the Martians to eliminate groups of humans, especially artillery crews, and conveyed by shells fired from a gun-like "black tube" carried by the Tripods' whip-like tentacles. [7] The Black Smoke Band once again includes Bassist Herbie Flowers and Guitarist Chris Spedding, both from the original 1978 album and its original 2006 tour. Strictly and West End star Star Kevin Clifton will debut as The Artilleryman. The 8-piece Black Smoke Band and symphonic ULLAdubULLA strings Leaf drops over the audience Mixed live in Surround Sound Giant bridge from the lip of the stage out over the audience Three panoramic screens featuring 2 hours of cutting edge CGI & Video content The incineration of a Cast member in full view of the audience. Nathaniel resolves to confront the 'demons', believing that he has been chosen to destroy them with his prayers and holy cross. Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of the War of the Worlds - Alive on Stage! However, the time is right to take The War of the Worlds in new directions after the 2014 tour.".