The entire Fear of a Blank Planet album is a masterpiece.

@justinbennett8057

3 жыл бұрын

And the Nil Recurring EP from the same sessions

@bulfcrog

3 жыл бұрын

too real, i struggle to listen to it despite loving it. i was that kid whose xbox was a god

@Daedalus-ed5nd

3 жыл бұрын

@@bulfcrog For me PS/PS2, computer, it's the same in essence. It's fine to play, but be careful, EVERYTHING now adays is out to get you. TV most of all. Brainwash you. Control you. Sedate you. Anesthetize you. Look out the window. There's a whole world out there. It's mostly shit, but enough of it is lovely. There are trees and mountains, love and kisses. Guns and licorice. Beer!

@tomdaniels7564

3 жыл бұрын

That's a fact.

@kirbortar7727

3 жыл бұрын

The entire Porcupine Tree discography is a masterpiece

Aw shit, here we go again

@andrewhart9310

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers, bro!

@PPTheKop

3 жыл бұрын

Great to see reactors supporting each other. I've been following your reactions since Tool days, Drew. You're a top bloke. Cheers!

@redirect008

3 жыл бұрын

Ayy, nice seeing you here!

@DrewFortune97

3 жыл бұрын

Sup dudes

@danielsilvaespinoza1324

3 жыл бұрын

your reaction is among the best I've seen from this song by far!

"17 minutes. What am i in for?" Greatness. You are in for greatness.

It is even better live. Gavin Harrison is a top tier drummer.

@digdoug9352

3 жыл бұрын

I respect his skills, but I never really felt his drumming "fit" exactly right.I Can't really put my finger on it. Still love the music though.

@EiriUesugiKun

3 жыл бұрын

@@digdoug9352 Oh, I personally feel that he compliments all songs so well. Perfect example how we all listen and experience music differently. :)

@tarkenton3895

3 жыл бұрын

@@digdoug9352 I personally feel he was absolutely perfect for PT. His drumming just always seems to play into the rest of the instrumentation. Tracks like Blackest Eyes and Sound Of Muzak where he follows the riff in such interesting ways are stellar.

@redshift912

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah . Saw them a few times around 2001 .. great live performance

@musicmademejester

3 жыл бұрын

I agree, this Live in Tilburg is the best version out. Keys of Geebz, react to that version. It's amazing!

First guitar solo is Alex Lifeson of Rush....

@jordanbenson2980

3 жыл бұрын

Is it?!?

@RileyMerlino

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it is!

@blipbobeep8345

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@raindropcleaners

3 жыл бұрын

Sure is!!

@worldtriper1956

3 жыл бұрын

lerxst himself

Porcupine Tree-Arriving Somewhere But Not Here (live)

@martine7456

3 жыл бұрын

Their best song.

@coreymcnaught

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely the next step for him to check out this band.

@lopolik

3 жыл бұрын

so where was he arriving?

@Atraeos

3 жыл бұрын

Real MVP for mentioning this. That song's beautiful.

@mikesmith1290

3 жыл бұрын

I just discovered that song a couple of days ago. Their absolute best!

"The greatest band you never heard of."

@chrisbell6295

3 жыл бұрын

This is the only way to describe this band.

@patthewoodboy

3 жыл бұрын

yep

@ToveriJuri

3 жыл бұрын

If you are at all into 90s + prog rock or prog metal you've heard of Porcupine Tree and Steven Wilson.

@lorenzoferraro6484

3 жыл бұрын

@@ToveriJuri of course yes, but that's exactly why most people don't know 'em

@erikstaflin2336

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah this quote is great and true, I saw it somewhere too

This song is BETTER live. That cannot be overstated. It actually is BETTER live. Everything is just.... more. Gavin ( the drummer) improvises throughout ,and the ending is even more soulful ,and intense.

@ManWithoutThePants

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. When I think which songs are better live than studio recording this it THE song that immediately comes to my mind. Live in Tilburg version of course.

@swingonthespiral

3 жыл бұрын

Arriving somewhere but not here live is even better to me. But this song's studio recording is great

@thegreatestmoo

3 жыл бұрын

I like the studio way more

@michaelheinrich5219

3 жыл бұрын

Been there almost every time I could get tickets to Porcupine Tree and I could not agree more to your comment

@swingonthespiral

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelheinrich5219 So far the best concert experience I've had was either Opeth or Tool. Seen them twice. But the most clean sounding and studio accurate was Nine Inch Nails.

We can thank Mikael Akerfeldt (opeth) for this side of porcupine tree. I love how both artists influenced each other after their collaboration on the Opeth albums.

@blppt

2 жыл бұрын

TBH, I don't actually enjoy a whole lot of Porcupine Tree or Steven's solo career--a lot of their catalog is just too soft for me (not really my kind of rock). But Anesthetize is brilliant, and one of my favorite tracks by anybody. So, if Mikael had a hand in helping Steven do some heavier stuff, kudos to him.

4 things to know here... 1) the keyboard player is richard barbieri, who was once in a band called japan [check out their album "tin drum"]... 2) the insane guitar solo at 10:02 is alex lifeson, from rush... 3) the drummer is a monster player [gavin harrison] & is currently in king crimson [check out his drum clinic version of this song!]... 4) the live version from tilburg is killer!

@w.geoffreyspaulding6588

3 жыл бұрын

Thought he was currently in The Pineapple Thief?

@bernardmurray1148

3 жыл бұрын

@@w.geoffreyspaulding6588 1 of 3 drummers in King Crimson

@luisorozco989

3 жыл бұрын

@@w.geoffreyspaulding6588 He's part of The Pineapple Thief now and has been for a while but he's also an official drummer for KC.

@robigianotti1934

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry, the guitar solo (live) is played by John Wesley...

@robigianotti1934

3 жыл бұрын

Alex played it on the Studio Album....

I’ve heard this song dozens of times and it still gives me “chicken skin”

@darktoranaga

3 жыл бұрын

Goose bumps. In my language is also literally chicken skin, though.

@waveoflight

3 жыл бұрын

Bock bock bock.

@TeaOnTue

3 жыл бұрын

@@darktoranaga Hey there! Where are you from?

@TheVincentism

2 жыл бұрын

@@darktoranaga Same in Vietnamese

Fun fact: the guitar solo in the first part is played by none other than Alex Lifeson of Rush

@caydespliff181

3 жыл бұрын

I always tell people that when I first show them this song 😬

@w.geoffreyspaulding6588

3 жыл бұрын

For real???? That’s so VERY cool! What a fun fact!

@bobby666666

3 жыл бұрын

@@w.geoffreyspaulding6588 and the Soundscape at the end of the track Way Out of Here features Robert Fripp of King Crimson. Robert also features on six of the tracks on Flowermouth by No-Man. Another of Steven Wilson Group.

@lantzkeefer6

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, never would of made any connection between the two,been a fan since the 70's,thxs🙂

@bobby666666

3 жыл бұрын

@@lantzkeefer6 Elton John is also featured on Steven's new album released this week. Mind you, I think Elton gets everyhere.

Brother, seeing your pure, genuine reaction to this song, particularly to the last third of it, made me laugh of joy. I still remember the first time I ever heard this song back in 2008, and I have been absolutely in love with this record since then. Thank you for this.

Gavin Harrison is the drummer on this track. He is one of the greats. Also, he's been accompanying King Crimson live to cover for Bill Bruford, so.

@ShiivaWilding

3 жыл бұрын

They have three drummers trying to cover Bruford, cause you need that many!

@daniel_bonatto

3 жыл бұрын

Gavin is an awesome drummer, considered one of the best Prog drummers. What is interesting is that he brings a heavy jazz background into prog.

@quintinallen7219

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. I was also going to say that King Crimson has like 30 drummers in the band now it seems. I think even Robert Fripp is a drummer now. You see them in present times and you'll just see a stage full of drumsets and just the one guy who sings holding a guitar standing in the center.

@quemice

3 жыл бұрын

@@quintinallen7219 I'd love to see Fripp hitting drums¡¡ :V

@jpfreshful

3 жыл бұрын

Don't forget about Pineapple Thief

The drummer is one of the greatest ever. Gavin Harrison. One of the most musical and technical drummers. I'm glad you checked out this song, it's phenomenal and one of my favourites. It stands the test of time.

@sandenson

Жыл бұрын

No wonder he's in King Crimson. He's a beast.

@colinwallace5286

10 ай бұрын

The crazy part is how he completely reworked it by the time we hear the version from Tilburg. You can tell it’s different by the way the other members of the band keep watching him and smiling when he puts in a crazy fill or transition. It’s funny how he really wasn’t all that interested in being part of this band.

@Quintessentguy

5 ай бұрын

I've never listened to the studio version before. I believe it's worth it to hear Mikael Affeldt? Play the solo. I've listened to the live in Tilburg so often I know all the parts. What a brilliant song!

Porcupine Tree - Arriving Somewhere But Not Here is another great longer song. It also has Opeth frontman on it

I swear there’s no other drummer on earth that compares to Gavin Harrison. He’s been my favorite drummer for a long time. So creative and precise.

A thing to know about Steven Wilson: he's an even more prolific producer than he is a musician. Look up his credits and you'll be shocked at how many albums he's had his hands on in one way or another. He can be very arrogant about how things should sound but... he knows what he wants and he knows how to get it.

@floridabelle

3 жыл бұрын

He's amazing! Ridiculously talented in everything.

@La_sagne

3 жыл бұрын

he remastered a ton of 70s prog rock classics (like the old jethro tull albums) all on his own

@MrMnchstr

3 жыл бұрын

I came to know Steven thru Opeth, his work on Deliverance & Damnation.

@bloodtruck3554

3 жыл бұрын

Amen would love to hear and watch Geebz go through Ancestral or Permanating in contrast with something like.. Eminent Sleaze.. Wilson is all over the charts in terms of his styles. True master of the craft.

@ThomasGiles

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah and he is in like 10 bands it feels like XD Great stuff...

Cool, I think Steven Wilson is the most complete musician/producer in last 20 years, well balanced.

@LifeOfBryan8

3 жыл бұрын

Devin Townsend is up there too

@immaculatetoilet

3 жыл бұрын

@@LifeOfBryan8 Steven Wilson: "nothing in life matters..." Devin Townsend: "Yeah! Nothing in life matters!" *Air guitar*

The vocal harmonies at the end are called canons, I think the last two minutes of this song is so ambient and beautiful, takes me with it every single time!

I saw that almost spiritual moment when the vocals came in a round in part 3. Yep. That's Porcupune Tree. This whole album, Fear of a Blank Planet, is VERY worth a one session listen front to back. It tells the rest of the story this song is a part of, both musically and lyrically. Steven Wilson is the lead singer and songwriter for the band. He has some really cool solo stuff, but in my opinion nothing as magical as Porcupine Tree's final 4 albums. In Absentia, Deadwing, Fear of a Blank Planet, and The Incident. Also worth looking at the other projects of Gavin Harrison, the drummer. He plays with King Crimson and Pineapple Thief as well. He has some killer live videos that are worth looking at. Genuinely the most underrated prog drummer in the world, he's right up there with Danny Carey in my book.

@swingonthespiral

3 жыл бұрын

They've never really spoken to me that much. I'd love have seen them live, but idk, it comes down to the songwriting. The production is top notch of course. Steven Wilson is an underrated audio engineer.

@BricktowneMedia

3 жыл бұрын

totally agree!

@themetalpig7613

3 жыл бұрын

I'd add Brann Dailor from Mastodon and Lucius Borich from Cog to that list. Not a prog drummer but I feel Frank Fontesre from Stuck Mojo/Fozzy is a highly underrated drummer, probably because of the band's he's in.

@trottingfoxinc

3 жыл бұрын

@@themetalpig7613 Brann is 100% on that list too, think Mastodon and Tool are about tied for listening time for me personally...Actually had never heard of Cog until your comment but I had to look them up based on the company you put them in. Do not regret. Think I found my next rabbit hole, thanks dude!

@jordansbeard

3 жыл бұрын

The album was played live straight through before it was released

The vocal harmonies in the final section are just blissful.

You mentioned Marco Minneman when you wanted to describe the drummer (who is Gavin Garrison, just a master at drums). He has actually worked with Steven Wilson (the leader of Porcupine Tree) many times on his solo projects. I heavily recommend "Luminol" from The Raven That Refused to Sing. It contains some of the most incredible instrumental passages I've ever heard.

@La_sagne

3 жыл бұрын

marco is the funnest guy in the drumming scene

@raz0rcarich99

3 жыл бұрын

@@La_sagne The man is the perfect blend of childlike enthusiasm and otherworldly virtuosity.

@davidburke8311

3 жыл бұрын

And the mention of Guthrie Govan - who also has been the co-guitarist on Steven Wilson's solo tours. Echo what you're saying Carl-Richard - Mr Geebz - YOU NEED to hear Luminal, if for nothing else the work of Nick Beggs

@fernandohenriqueribeiro9337

3 жыл бұрын

i'm so mad at marco, he used to be on of my main inspirations as a drummer until he started diminishing the artists he worked before (steven included)

@raz0rcarich99

3 жыл бұрын

@@fernandohenriqueribeiro9337 What does that even mean?

When you see someone who understands music reacting to one of the best compositions ever made. The whole world should know this track / band. This is not just a song, it is a journey, a philosophy, it is something that completes you, that takes you to another level that is difficult to explain in words, this isn't just to be listened, it is to be felt. This should be in every radio station, to open people's minds and souls, especially young people who only hear (mostly) trash. If this song were a movie, it would undoubtedly win all the Oscars and had the highest score ever given on imdb. It even touches me to see the reactions that a composer like this with a great musical background had during the track, is beautiful isn't it? I know, it's a work of art. What a pleasure was to see you enjoying and most importantly feeling porcupine tree. Cheers

@TeaOnTue

3 жыл бұрын

Beautifully put and I agree with every word.

@ElectRocnicOfficial

3 жыл бұрын

I would say the same about Steven Wilson's album Hand. Cannot. Erase!

@tobyornot

3 жыл бұрын

Beautifully written, txs!

@silverballs9399

2 жыл бұрын

It's a great song.. But there are many other great songs too.. So.. Yeah

Dude don't worry about your vids being long, it's why we're all here, to listen to you break this stuff down. Thanks for doing this track, it's a thing of beauty, as is most of Porcupine Tree/Steven Wilson. Would love for you to check out one of Steven Wilson's solo albums 'The Raven Who Refused To Sing', you could basically take your pick from any track on that record and it would be a trip! True sonic candy!

@EdwardLammBass

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed 100%, but the title track from Raven is best left for feels and cries. Especially with the video accompaniment. I think I read somewhere SW described it as the saddest song he's ever written.

@talaniel

3 жыл бұрын

@@EdwardLammBass IDK, I think Drive Home and The Watchmaker are way better than the title track, but well, that's great about music that it is so subjective.

@EdwardLammBass

3 жыл бұрын

@@talaniel Every song on that album is amazing-- "Drive Home" is definitely a stand out track for me as well. What I was getting at is that the title track (for me) is the most evocative song on the album. And with that, I think doing a reaction and stopping the music several times on your first listen you'd miss out on the emotional/storytelling element. You could certainly analyze the song's composition, but I think its beauty greatly overshadows everything else about it, being arguably the simplest song on the record. Shame to waste that gift analyzing something which needs no analysis. It's songs like "The Raven..." that prove The Birth of Tragedy to be timelessly relevant.

@talaniel

3 жыл бұрын

@@EdwardLammBass ah, now I understand your previous comment better :-) Yeah, some songs are better left for "personal" experience. In this regard, maybe, it would be the best to do a reaction to Luminol from this album :-)

@SimonE-fr2pl

3 жыл бұрын

@@talaniel I agree. If I had to pick a fave it would be The Watchmaker, and Drive Home is just sumptuous, particularly the guitar solo. The whole thing is near on perfection to me.

Watching this I was wondering why you have a painting of a couch and lamp on your wall. Then I realized it was a mirror.

Marco Minneman plays with this guy too!! Also Guthrie Govan!

@Scirzo

3 жыл бұрын

Played though...but yeah! Saw them live with Steven Wilson twice!

@andrewkarp5067

3 жыл бұрын

Both guys are long gone from Steven’s band.

Interesting reaction, but how I wish you would have reacted to Porcupine Tree - Anesthetize - live (Tilburg, Netherlands), because as others have said they are even better live.

@christopherblowers443

3 жыл бұрын

I'm sure he will do the live version.

@christopherblowers443

3 жыл бұрын

@@rmr5044 i like the studio version better but live is special.

@GodZefir

3 жыл бұрын

The vocals on the live version are so different to me. He sounds so much angrier, I love it.

"I'll go deeper in Porcupine Tree" ? Stay calm everyone, Christmas is back already

One of the best vocal arrangements you'll ever hear is the ending of Porcupine Tree - Mellotron Scratch. Just unreal! Also, fun fact, Alex Lifeson of Rush played the guitar solo in Anesthetize. 🎸

@shrimptunes3463

3 жыл бұрын

I’d love to hear your reaction to the vocal arrangement of this GG 1978 live tune. kzread.info/dash/bejne/rGqLta6AZdWTp6g.html Vocals start around 3:00

DUDE AGAIN! This has literally been my favorite song for 12 years. (I was in 8th grade when my friend showed me this) Tool is my favorite band, but this song is such a masterpiece that it’s number 1 for me. It’s such a shame they broke up. I got to see Steven Wilson live, but it would be amazing to see the whole band. I’m sure it’s been mentioned, but Alex Lifeson does the guitar solo. Imagine that, one of my favorite guitarists is featured in one of my favorite songs by one of my favorite bands!😂Great analysis!

@Gt-zs9gd

3 жыл бұрын

BRO I FEEL YOU 100% WTFFFFF..

@dharlow5810

3 жыл бұрын

I saw SW live in Pensacola in 2019. It was so fantastic. The booker kinda messed up and booked the group in a small venue that only held 200 people. We ALL had front row "seats"...of course, it was standing room only. It is one of my best memories. Even though there were only 200 people, Steven still put on a show that equaled his performance at The Royal Albert Hall.

@fuerzabestial5070

3 жыл бұрын

God Bless You Riley 🙏

@RileyMerlino

3 жыл бұрын

@@Gt-zs9gd that’s so crazy! This has become my favorite KZread channel, no joke

@RileyMerlino

3 жыл бұрын

@@dharlow5810 that’s so awesome! I am so jealous. I got to see him in 2019 in Seattle and he was great. But I want Porcupine Tree back so bad!

If you think these vocal counter-points are amazing you need to try listening to Heart Attack in a Lay-by or Collapse the Light Into Earth.

@portishphonic

3 жыл бұрын

finally someone mentioning Collapse, a massively underrated yet heartbreakingly beautiful song.

Steven Wilson (lead singer & song writer for Porcupine Tree) is pretty amazing. He's also produced some of Opeth's albums, including Blackwater Park. I'd love to hear your breakdown on the title track from that album. If ever there was a face melter... BLACKWATER PARK! 🤙🤘

@Purpledream.

3 жыл бұрын

*co-produced !!

@MrTelorix

3 жыл бұрын

Blackwater Park is one hell of a song. One of my all time favorites. I hope he'll decompose more Opeth-songs

2 жыл бұрын

Wilson's pretty much the reincarnated Jesus of proge lol

Steven Wilson at this time had the voice of a depressed, intellectualy precocious and soulful teenager. Edit: Even Less, Fadeaway and the Sky moves Sideways (Phase 2) are some of my personal favourites.

I was in bed yesterday listening to this song thinking to myself: "Man, what if Key of Geebz were to experience this in a video, that would be cool." Then I woke up and saw this video... Talk about a pleasant surprise.

Richard Barbieri is a MONSTER on keyboard. I love the ambient he creates in songs.

The live version recorded in tilburg is insanely good

Same song but live is my fave! Also, Hatesong Live by porcupine tree. Very good.

Now ya talking 👍❤ Welcome to Wilson and the world of Gavin Harrison(my fav. drummer)

Dude, you're rocking that hat.

The keyboardist is the atmosphere. Hes so good

@c.w_

2 жыл бұрын

Ex-Japan keyboardist.

You should react to The Last Baron by Mastodon. It's easily one of the best modern prog songs.

@vonclod123

3 жыл бұрын

He should, the whole album though!

@swingonthespiral

3 жыл бұрын

@@vonclod123 I wish but yeah the last baron for sure

@PHLCoffeeSnob

3 жыл бұрын

The Czar is better

@diegoleiva7242

3 жыл бұрын

Either The Last Baron or The Czar are killer choices. I also wouldn't mind Hearts Alive from Leviathan!

The composer rhythm guitarist singer is Steve Wilson.

@bulfcrog

3 жыл бұрын

not completely true, Steve was the genius behined the general sound. but compared to his solo stuff, rhythm isnt the same in porcupine, just in my opinion, maybe im just nostalgic

@lilpoo22

3 жыл бұрын

*Steven Wilson 😉

Me and one of my friends always talked about this song and how it "bends time and space", cause'you can hear it and dont even realize that you've been almost 20 minutes into it. A masterpiece, you rock Geebz keep up the good work.

Tool, Porcupine Tree and Opeth! ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥 Great reaction. It's so fun to watch you in action doing your thing.

@chriscoote2690

3 жыл бұрын

My 3 favorite bands...🤘🤘🤘

Steven Wilson of Porcupine Tree was a co-producer to the albums Damnation and Blackwater Park from Opeth. I recall Mikael saying that Steven inspired them a lot during this collaboration.

This song is such a grower. When you know all the 3 parts of it and you listen, you build the expectation for the next part... and when that comes, it just delivers! Great video! Watched until the end and i think it's quite common for those prog rock aritsts with lots of different dynamics to mix the drums differently for each "mood". Still has to sound consistent from one to another, though... so it's probably a tough job for the producers. That's why we celebrate that kind of song so much, there's a satisfaction that comes when you see something hard to pull off being pulled off so good

Porcupine Tree - Russia on Ice would also make a great reaction. It's also a long track but quite different compared to this.

@adamwebb1987

3 жыл бұрын

Have you listened to Russia on ice/ the pills I'm taking? It from the octane twisted live album. Half Russia on Ice with part of anesthetize

@ibd1977

3 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah, Russia On Ice is awesome. This song needs more love.

There are so many interesting things to say about this band. - Frontman, composer and producer, Steven Wilson is a legend of our time. Look into his work, please! - Wilson has a fantastic solo project, and has also produced and featured on Opeth's album "Blackwater Park". - Gavin Harrison, the drummer, is probably the tightest drummer in the world. - Keyboard player, Richard Barbieri, was also in the UK band "Japan". - Colin Edwin is the happiest looking bass player I have ever seen. - The band is legitimately even better live. Consider listening to "Steven Wilson - Routine".

I feel like everyone has adopted this guy as their new favorite uncle. He rocks.

Wow! Simply wow! . . . I've heard prog rock several times during my whole life. I have no idea where the story may lead to because I don't know Procupine Tree. This is because we here in Germany don't have much chances to hear such kind of music. Whoever recommended to go through this song is brilliant. Sometimes prog rock song are very difficult to follow, because of things the middle part of this song "Pills I'm taking" tells about. You know, what I mean? This was not the case with this song. Yes, it's a long song. But it always took me with it on its trip. And by the way, the more I listen to you, the more I am familiar with pronouncing "Aloha" and "Hawaii". Thank you for taking us through this wonderful song.

Awesome to see you analyzing this masterpiece! Also would really love to see more Opeth if you don’t have more of them lined up already. Side note: Steven Wilson of Porcupine Tree worked with them in producing their album Blackwater Park and a few others as well I believe. Some tracks such as Bleak actually feature Wilson on vocals

@aoaoa605

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, also Damnation/Deliverance

@IvanIvanov-qx5oz

3 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to mention Black Rose Immortal

I love both versions (live & Studio) but you can tell that Gavin Harrison is holding back on the studio version for sure. He is "leash off" on the live version and it makes for such a better experience

The drummer, Gavin Harrison, is playing now for The Pineapple Thief. He also was drummer for King Crimson. You can see him with Pineapple Thief here kzread.info/dash/bejne/h2qctJmemrefgrg.html

@terrymtbnurse4760

3 жыл бұрын

Love The Pineapple Thief. Had the pleasure of seeing them live in Pontiac Mi just before Covid hit. Bruce Soord is pretty amazing himself. Rock on man.

@gabriellacsarsen7814

3 жыл бұрын

@@terrymtbnurse4760 Lucky you! Never seen them live, actually I recently heard of them because of Gavin / Porcupine Tree. I hope I'l be able to see Pineapple Thief in Copenhagen. Peace and stay well🤟

@sauzeeee

3 жыл бұрын

Lmao that explains why the drums from Pineapple Thief sounded familiar.

@StephenCothren

3 жыл бұрын

@@sauzeeee he only started drumming for them on Your Wilderness.

@andrewkarp5067

3 жыл бұрын

He’s still in Crimson...

Anesthetize is an album in itself, an absolute master composition. Steven is a modern day Vivaldi.

After listening to the studio version you're gonna appreciate the live even more. The performance is simply elevated in every measure ( except maybe the first solo). Gavin adds some amazing fills and nuances to his drumming that one appreciates on every listen. I don't wanna spoil anything more to be honest as there is so much to experience.

How did I miss this band? * grumble grumble * mahalo!

@coriaan

3 жыл бұрын

Now you are to late, because they are no more... But you can enjoy Steven Wilson solo, who plays a lot of Porcupine tree songs live.... A must see....

You need to listen to this song again but while watching the drummer Gavin Harrison play. It will give you a better appreciation of Gavin’s timing and ability. He is amazing! Also check him out with the band Pineapple thief.

Destination unknown is the perfect description of Steven Wilsons compositions

Yes! And now you've arrived at possibly my favorite track of the 21st century. Completely sublime. A little backstory: in January 2008 my brother of 39 years passed away unexpectedly. In the week I was back in my home state for the funeral and such, I listened to the album this is from every chance I had. This song in particular brings me back to that awful week, but in a cathartic way. Especially that coda...it's so melancholic and has an air of mourning that is impossible for me to separate from the things I was dealing with in that terrible week. But I love it...I see this as my personal song that I dedicate to my brother every time I hear and I can't get through it without choking up.

The guitar solo is Alex Lifeson from Rush.

@ShiivaWilding

3 жыл бұрын

The first one crutially, the final solo to end the track is Steven Wilson.

You are one of the few reactors who pronounced the title correctly. Props (and listen to the live version at Tilburg, for your own enjoyment)

A stunning masterpiece, modern classic.

The lead singer and chief composer Steve Wilson, has been working under his own name for a decade now. His work there spans so many genres, but a couple of tracks I think are worth investigating compositionally are Steven Wilson - Routine (one of his favourite songs he's written) Steven Wilson - Ancestral They're both off the same album, both long but not Anesthetize long.

Porcupine Tree is awesome! Also (again) DO A HAKEN REACT lol

@OmiP42

3 жыл бұрын

The new album is crazy good and probably my favorite out of their discography.

@victorfeital5333

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, haken is awesome

@swingonthespiral

3 жыл бұрын

@@OmiP42 I think Affinity is the best but Virus is a close second and I think they found their unique sound finally. Its literally the blend of Affinity and Vector. Richard Henshall's solo album is just as incredible.

@talaniel

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, Haken would be great: Crystallised, The Architect, Puzzle Box, Pareidolia, Invasion, Visions, Celestial Elixir! So many great tracks to pick from :-)

@michaelkey9549

3 жыл бұрын

@@swingonthespiral Affinity for the win.

My recommendation Porcupine tree - Time flies, Dark matter, Arriving somewhere but not here

THE BEST song of Porcupine Tree.... ! As simple as that!

you have to watch the live version!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

There's a video of Gavin Harrison playing this song at a drum clinic. One of the things that is most impressive about his playing is how relaxed he is behind the kit for as powerful of a sound as he creates. You would think that he's beating the daylights out of his drums... Especially during the more aggressive parts. But he's just back there chillin' and enjoying it.

@Virvum_Juggernaut

10 ай бұрын

Gavin’s technique and control are just sublime.

Live in Tilburg version is perfection

One other thing, keyboard player Richard Barbieri was in the group Japan with David Sylvian...back in the era that those AKG headphones were invented. He’s a textural master for sure. 🎹

this song turned me into a Porcupine Tree fan quite a while ago. The percussions in this song blow me away every time I hear this song. The vocals are almost intoxicating. You should listen to the entire album from start to finish, its a concept album and you will enjoy it if you liked this one.

Do A perfect circle

15:31 - one of the coolest bits of music I've ever heard. It's ingrained in my memory, but I see you were still trying to figure out the meter. I'm sure you're going to listen to this again and be able to appreciate some of these awesome passages without having to think too much! Thanks for the great analysis. Keep it up!

I love how musical Gavin is on the drums. He adds so many cool colors and textures to this song. Great reaction as usual.

I fully agree with you about the drum sound. It definitely changes, but the sound is so well-done all through.

Mars Volta-“Goliath” Don Caballero-anything off of “American Don”

@robdaniel3211

3 жыл бұрын

And LOVE your reactions and breakdowns musically.

@redshift912

3 жыл бұрын

Ehhhh .. I would go for what burns never returns or even world class listening problem over American don

@shryggur

3 жыл бұрын

Bulk Eye would be my choice

@kristjan79

3 жыл бұрын

Great Mars Volta track off of my favorite album by them... Miss them! I'm ready for a Mars Volta reboot

@MarcelVincent

3 жыл бұрын

Don cab, such a great band.... I would suggest reacting to some "battles"

AT LAST! my all time favourite. i'm looking forward to this

Oh man, I wish you had done the live in Tilburg version. It's almost doing a separate video of that! Or you could do What Happens Now from that same concert. It has a section that starts out with the same 5/8 riff from this song, overlaid with drums in 7/8, overlaid with a 12/8 guitar riff, before it all resolves into 3/3. It is nuts.

Steven Wilson is awesome, and Porcupine Tree always blows my mind

I gotta say I've never seen you this amazed. Goes to show what an amazing band PT was and what a great vocalist/composer/engineer Steven Wilson is. Great stuff!

Watching Gavin Harrison play this on drums is mesmerizing. Dude's so deep in the pocket and has the tastiest fills. 🤘

you should listen to this live video. unbelievable performance

Ultimate level composition. I write while watching this video, so I don't know your opinion yet. I also clicked thumbs up because you've chosen to listen to this one. Cheers

You should do a theorical analysis of the songs (time signatures, composition of the song and structures), it would be so helpful!

Awesome! Glad you listened to the album version actually. People tend to request the live for this one but I also really like the album recording.

One of my favorite songs. The keyboardist, Richard Barbieri, is who drew me to Porcupine Tree, as he played in another favorite band of mine - Japan. As a drummer, however, Gavin Harrison is what keeps me riveted to Porcupine Tree's compositions.

First time I've watched your channel and it had to be Porcupine Tree. I'm 68 and I've heard of them a lot but the first time I actually HEARD them was 2 months ago... I've fallen hard. Such stunning writing and playing... PLEASE watch and react to the live version of this song... it's just as stunning but subtly different... just watching the four band members and an extra guitarist/backing singer recreate this is something else... Stay safe and Keep on Rocking

So glad you reacted to this one. Not sure if you would do another video for it, but maybe for yourself, the live version is well worth watching. It's probably my favourite live performance.

Recommending Wilderun again! Hoping to put these guys on your radar. "The Tyranny of Imagination." Excellent musicianship all around. Like a new-age Opeth of sorts.

@GuidoPerdomo

3 жыл бұрын

yeees yes yes that song must must must be preceded by the ending minutes of Scentless Core (Fading). the transition is absolutely mindblowing

@LifeOfBryan8

3 жыл бұрын

Just got their cd and that song blew me away.

@linkiny

3 жыл бұрын

Yesssss please!

I always get tears in my eyes when I listen to the last movement of this song. And I've got 10 more tears seeing your reaction to these unearthly chord progressions. I'm not alone. That's fine.

Enjoying your videos 👍 That’s Alex Lifeson from Rush doing that guitar solo. Porcupine Tree have an amazing catalog. Also check out Steven Wilson’s solo stuff - he’s a genius!

The singer Steven Wilson is one of the most accomplished musicians of the 20th and 21st century. I can recommend you listen to Luminol, Raven That Refused To Sing, and any other tracks the comments recommend!

never heard of this but OMG the live version is night and day better

There's No one on earth like you thank goodness you are a wonderful person your breakdowns have brought tears of joy to my eyes your aural perception is beautiful long may it continue

YES Thanks you!!! I absolutely adore this song and band.

Great reaction. Porcupine tree is realy better live. Gavin Harrison is my all time favorite drummer. Please do PT live a next time, youre mind will be blown even more.

@OlafoWaffle

3 жыл бұрын

I finally saw Gavin live when The Pineapple Thief did their first US tour back in 2019. He broke a drumhead by song 3. Bruce was taking the piss on him and Gavin replied with a little bike bell.

You might as well do a reaction on the aristocrats since you brought up Guthrie and Marco! It’s also pretty funny you mentioned those two guys because they joined forces with Steven Wilson (main man from this band) on two of his solo albums...raven that refused to sing and hand cannot erase. You’d dig any song off those albums. Thanks for all the content!

@randydobkin5432

3 жыл бұрын

Funny I'd seen some Aristocrats videos and am a big SW fan. Watched the making of Hand Cannot Erase and didn't make the connection.

One of my favourite songs of all time. The live version, in 013, Tilburg, The Netherlands, is out off this world, studio quality, playing wise, though a great recording as well. It's on YT, really deserves a watch/ listen. Their drummer is (was, they disbanded in 2010) Gavin Harrison, who went on to drum with Pineapple Thief (from a porcupine, to a pineapple, go figure), and is "currently" drumming with King Crimson, as part of their triple percussion assault. The singer is/ was Steven Wilson, who has gone solo since, and, actually, Marco Minneman and Guthrie Govan were part of his initial line-up and live band for a bit. Marco can be seen/ heard on the live version of Luminol, also on YT. The baseline of that song is insane, and Marco just goes balls to the wall full steam, great track. As an aside; may I suggest doing (mostly) live version in the future? Not only do I feel it shows of the true quality and musicianship of the band and its members, but it also more fun to watch for us. LOL Couple of recommendations I want to leave, not for a react per se, just for enjoyment. From Porcupine Tree: Time Flies, Even Less, Trains, Arriving Somewhere, and a personal favourite, I Drive The Hearse. And by Steven Wilson: The Watchmaker, The Raven Who Refused To Sing, The Holy Drinker, and Pariah. Enjoy!

they may have standard time progressions, but the chop and change, and fitting it makes it a journey. love how you tie the fans and newcomers, just review the music as it is. Wish i had a member of my family who understood that just putting on a headset and immersing myself in tunes was a good thing