Full Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.521973 Composed by Jeff Wayne. Arranged by Kevin Riley. 20th Century,Film/TV,Rock. Score and parts. 77 pages. Kevin Riley #132537. Published by Kevin Riley (A0.521973). Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds is the debut album by Jeff Wayne, retelling the story of The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells. It was released in the UK on 9 June 1978. A concept album and a rock opera, its main format is progressive rock and string orchestra, using narration and leitmotifs to carry the story and rhyming melodic lyrics that express the feelings of the various characters. The double album remains a bestseller, having sold 15 million copies worldwide, with more than 200,000 copies sold in the US, and nearly 3 million in the UK. In 2018, it was named the 32nd best-selling studio album of all time in the UK.[8] It has spawned multiple versions including video games, DVDs, and live tours.
