In an effort to raise funds to aid Italy's battle against COVID-19, Peter Gabriel has shared two documentaries, Scratch My Back and Taking The Pulse - Live in Verona, online. Both films document his September 2010 show in Verona, Italy.

In a statement shared on his website, Gabriel reflected on his relationship with Italy and the Italian people.

"Italy offered us work when there was none, especially each summer in the 70s," he writes. "Gigs were always found and some of our best and most chaotic tour experiences were when we were driving ourselves all over the country for a hodge-bodge of brilliant gigs, from seaside discos to football pitches in the mountains.

"Both Genesis and my music found wonderful and passionate audiences that used to sing along with us throughout the gigs and whenever I was doing a live album I would always ask first whether it could be arranged in Italy."

The concert films, he continues, were recorded by his daughter Anna Gabriel and her collaborator Andrew Gaston – and "have not been seen by a wide enough audience".

In sharing the films for free online via his Real World record label's Vimeo channel, Gabriel requests that people donate to Italy's Civil Protection Department or the Italian Red Cross.

Watch both films below: