Taking the Pulse" focuses on Peter Gabriel, one of the most visionary and influential artists on the music scene. He performs songs from his album "New Blood". Gabriel takes to the stage with 50 musicians from The New Blood Orchestra under the direction of Ben Foster. Together with singers Melanie Gabriel and Ane Brun, he presents new arrangements of classic Gabriel songs by John Metcalfe - with the conspicuous rule: no guitars, no drums, just orchestra. Peter Gabriel and The New Blood Orchestra perform in front of a backdrop of giant screens. Vivid animations and images are projected onto these, creating a dramatic contrast to the night sky.