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‘The Seeker’ offers literary & musical reinvention of Herman Hesse novel

Book by Rachel Fuller • Music by Pete Townsend and friends

By Paul Sinclair

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Pete Townshend and Elton John are amongst two artists who have collaborated on what is being called a ‘literary and musical reinvention’ of Herman Hesse’s classic novel Siddhartha.

The German-Swiss writer’s 1922 novel deals with the spiritual journey of self-discovery of a man named Siddhartha during the time of the Buddha, and it has now been reimagined in print and as a record.

Rachel Fuller’s book, The Seeker

Rachel Fuller (who’s married to Pete Townshend) has reimagined the story as a graphic novel with artwork by Emelia Wharfe. But there will also be a double vinyl album version which sees the story narrated by the late Christopher Plummer, and features performances by Pete Townshend, Sir Elto John, Nakhane, Emeli Sandé, Layton Williams, Sunidhi Chauhan and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and choir. The album features additional music and lyrics by Pete Townshend.

Inevitably, as well as the hardcover book and the 2LP vinyl, there will be a deluxe edition that brings music and book together. This is only available via the official shop. If you don’t opt for the deluxe version, the standard book has a QR code which gives access to the audio.

Alongside these products will be a new podcast series featuring conversations with guests including Pete Townshend and members of the album cast, together with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and choir, will perform the music at a special concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane on 6 November.

The book, album and deluxe edition are released on 7 November 2024.

Spread from the book, The Seeker (click image to enlarge)

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