Steve Hackett - Shadow of the Hierophant (Genesis Revisited Band & Orchestra)

DISCLAIMER: No copyright infringement intended. This video is for entertainment and educational purposes only. The rights to the song and video belong to the band & the music company. Buy CD Blu Ray : ********** The song Shadow of the Hierophant was written by Steve Hackett and Mike Rutherford and was first released by Steve Hackett in 1975. The theme revolves around the spiritual journey, interpreted according to the meaning of the tarot cards, performed by an acolyte in his quest for self-knowledge. The eighth card is the Hierophant (or High Priest) of the Greater Arcanum. This letter is related to teachings, knowledge, elucidation and instruction. The lyrics, sung by Sally Oldfield, however reveal that the (conscious) sun was eclipsed by the moon (unconscious). In other words, the acolyte’s thinking was overshadowed by his feeling. The cover image from inside the album shows the small spheres (life exper
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