4K - Sledgehammer - Peter Gabriel - Verona 2023

[@Woutico]

Absolutely brilliant live version. Gabriel's voice is unbelievably good at the age of 73.

[@douglascutler1037]

Great sound. Better than a lot of stage versions.

[@rolandbouchat7462]

exactly this is astonishing, I was thinking the same thing

[@gedtoon6451]

Brilliant! Three old guys having fun on stage.

[@sjefhendrickx2257]

With electronic assistance!

[@scottfraser7118]

Sounds Brilliant No need to ware one of my Auntie Georgina , s Tops x

[@mizzury54]

Not many of us can expect to be this cool at 73

[@davidyardley512]

Original key, 37 years later. Much respect PG.

[@GNeuman]

@@bourbon77 rubbish.. That was live

[@donmackie6086]

Yes! Great observation! That IS impressive! As for the troll comment about pre recorded, dude! Move out of your parent's basement and begin living your life with purpose. The dissemination of negative energy never ends well for the distributor. Best of luck to you on your journey of spiritual awakening my friend. Baby steps. One little adjustment of vibrational amplification each week. Stay focused and let love into your life. You'll be amazed at how much happier you'll feel and how much brighter the world now appears. Source allows for complete freedom of choice, you can opt for darkness and dystopian narratives, or you can go with light, love, and tolerance for all you encounter. I'd recommend the latter path, it has a much higher ceiling. The dark road is a dead end, an environment of suspicion, hate, self interest, and intolerance. Its apathetic, cynical, and has deceived itself in the belief of the supremacy of the egoic construct that sees Ego as separate from the Interconnected Oneness of the Everything. Good luck my brother.

[@bourbon77]

@@donmackie6086 Lol😂 bless the non musician

[@donmackie6086]

@bourbon77 lol. Yes indeed. After all, we are all extensions of a single consciousness.

[@GNeuman]

@@donmackie6086 well written...he probably works for the WEF, lol.

[@Kaktuskastl]

what does levin at the age of 76 use to spread the vibes of a young guy in his best years!?!? no doubt god is a bass player. maybe it's this guy.

[@bleedingkansan]

His voice is in astoundingly good shape.

[@ZappaIrl]

It sounds great here. I watched some videos from the first night and was worried but seems like it’s opened up a bit after that show. I’m seeing him in October

[@gallagc1]

His body isn’t so fortunate.

[@leepd1]

I was thinking the same.. he hasnt lost anything.

[@chamber32doors]

@@gallagc1 Time comes for us all.

[@tfm362]

@@chamber32doors Tony Levin looks pretty fit. If your only going to tour every 20 years, go on a diet first. Also Morrissey keep your shirt on.

[@VicHart-b4j]

slipped a disc dancing to this...a warning should accompany this clip...for god sake some of us are in our 70's and paying for the sins of our ...youth?

[@corysmith5228]

i might do a Tai Chi video with this song ! 😂

[@dystopian..]

🤦🏻‍♂️

[@scottfraser7118]

Is that something to eat 😘

[@756ollie]

67 here.

[@michaelholmes1869]

@@scottfraser7118 kebeb??

[@erichavenbass]

Seriously....how is it even remotely possible that Peter Gabriel is 73 and Tony Levin is 76???? These guys possess chops and skills that put players twenty years younger to shame! True inspirations and legends!

[@Doesitmatter113]

I agree. Levin, however in my experience with him in 1987, in music school and later in the late 2000s where he played a few shows in Baltimore in a studio I built he was basically a jerk talking shit about other musicians he was hired to perform with.

[@moreheff]

20 years younger? And the rest!!!!

[@TheVideoLounge]

@@Doesitmatter113 "He was hired to perform with" ? I don't recall Peter Gabriel ever being hired as a session musician for another group.

[@Doesitmatter113]

@@TheVideoLounge Tony Levin, pay attention. Never mentioned Peter Gabriel.

[@Acujeremy]

Genesis Reunion tour anyone?

[@EricBlackmonGuitar]

That voice is as good as NEW!

[@peterdefrankrijker]

Two things astound me. 1: the quality of Peter Gabriel’s voice at 73, and 2: Tony Levin looking exactly like he did 35 yrs ago.

[@mayab.9056]

How is it even possible that Peter Gabriel still sounds so good? Amazing.

[@jdsalinger73]

Adrenochrome

[@weallmakechoices7456]

And autotune

[@joshbengston4316]

@@weallmakechoices7456no

[@Jaspertine]

​@@weallmakechoices7456 autotune corrects pitch, not breathiness. If he's still able to belt at 73 without running out of breath, he's either got a great singing coach or he's been taking good care of his lungs and throat. Probably a bit of both.

[@ekathe85]

And the moves!

[@KristyMcClellan]

73 years old and still killing it on stage. What an amazing talent. ❤

[@Crunkboy415]

And Ringo Starr is still doing it at 82! Paul is also , but his voice is totally gone not like Peter and Ringo.

[@andrewmair7371]

Age irrelevant 🤷🏻‍♂️😆🤣😂

[@geoffjoffy]

I'd say more like 43.

[@TheOldTapeArchive]

I agree...he sounds great. The only thing I'd change is that outfit.

[@KristyMcClellan]

@@TheOldTapeArchive Yeah, not a fan of that look either.

[@shamsam69]

Probably the best pop record ever recorded. Tony Levin is a beast

[@jpl1107]

It is indeed

[@lab4389]

Straight out of King Crimson. Yes, he is.

[@LeeBattick]

I remember buying the lp when it came out, red rain through headphones in a dark room was truly spiritual.

[@chrisbueneman736]

I was so prepared to be disappointed at an aging legend but I am blown away. Peter Gabriel sounds phenomenal and he still got it. What a joy to see.

[@Kissmysixnow]

It's called auto tune

[@AlainHubert]

@@Kissmysixnow Not. You can clearly hear that he's very slightly off-key sometimes... Purely a live performance, no trickery here. An amazing feat for a 73-year-old man. The only thing is that you can see him looking at a monitor for the lyrics at times, probably because his memory isn't what it used to be. But that's understandable.

[@NuntiusInfestissumam]

@@Kissmysixnow - that would be the worst autotune ever used - he is on key 98%, but that 2% off-keyness would not be present with autotune. He is a real musician, and this gives it a natural feeling - he is the best!

[@Saerkal]

@@AlainHubert Could also be mic/digital stuff, timing etc. PG has an excellent memory from what I gather

[@ThatOldGrey]

@@Saerkal Teleprompters have been pretty common onstage for many years, you'd be surprised. And there's no shame in it, particularly when the artist is drawing from 50 years of songwriting.

[@yvonnemason9137]

Peter Gabriel looks and moves like a older man now, but wow, he sings like he hasn't aged a day since this song was first released! Fantastic! :D

[@positivelybobby]

Rarely do performers insist on keeping the original key of the song when they perform it 40 years later -- a massive testimonial to his talent and how well he has preserved his voice. He's still the very best.

[@theatremusician]

Jon Anderson of Yes fame is 78 and is doing a better job than Peter. It's time to modulate this song down a full step so he doesn't to gliss into the high notes. Still, not a bad performance though.

[@theatremusician]

@mipmipmipmipmip yes. Why?

[@shacktime]

A genius then, a genius now.

[@jlinms8721]

The guy from Yes 😂😂😂😂 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 hey buddy, go kick rocks.

[@shacktime]

@@theatremusician Nitpickers gonna nitpick🙄 Pretentious much, ya’ donk🤔🤨

[@Peter-vn6gl]

Shout out to Tony Levin, wielding that sledgehammer of a bass! Seen him with Crimson, and definitely will catch this tour, when it comes around.

[@lwcarr3879]

And he's even a bit older than Peter, at 76! Still got it.

[@donmackie6086]

Met Levin in 84 after their KC show in Vancouver. I was outside the theatre hoping to ask Fripp a question. Tony emerged from the building first, he had a female companion, and was munching on an apple. Me : you're great! Him : thanks man! He then extends his arm and we shook hands. I wasn't there to talk to him but you always remember how encounters with important artists went. If they were positive, you stay a fan of the person for life. If it was negative, you no longer pay attention to their work. My encounters with a handful of culturally significant people have been predominantly positive. The only negative event was with a Canadian comedian Brent Butt. He was off my radar after that day. Anyways...ya. Gabriel's voice is remarkable for someone 73 years old!

[@paulvandijk2204]

Tony is the best of the best ever!!

[@timmerred5]

About 20 years ago, Tony and his band (pretty much Peter’s touring band) played at a small club that I’d worked at. He actually doesn’t live far from the city I was in. They were the nicest people you could meet. I’m a bass player, so it was a big deal for me meeting him. He signed my copy of Bass Player with him in the cover. He let me try out his gear. At the end of the night we all went to the bar on the first floor and just talked about music, it was fantastic. After they had left, the tour manager came back in with an armful of Tony’s CD’s and said “We almost forgot, Tony wanted you to have these”. A perfect ending to the evening. Thank you Mr. Levin for spending that time with all of us and for giving me some outstanding memories.

[@donmackie6086]

@timmerred5 great story! He's my favorite bassist for a bunch of reasons. I once met him as well and came away with the same feeling. He was down to Earth, friendly, and attentive. A person who's the opposite of the typical self absorbed, narcissistic, attention seeking diva personality that permeates the music industry.

[@detomaso_6235]

40 years ago they looked completely different, but now it's apparent that Billy Joel & Peter Gabriel have morphed into the same chubby, bald, goateed singer. And both still sound fantastic.

[@SteveOuimette]

It's amazing to see Peter at 73 pulling this off with this level of quality. Really shines a sad light on poor Phil Collins' condition. We all age at different speeds.

[@ryankramer]

Peter was the tortise and Phil was the hare. Phil just completely burned himself out and then took really poor care of himself on his time off. Which stinks, because Phil was still 90% his old self in 2007. Less than a decade later and he wasn't even half that. Bums me out.

[@SteveOuimette]

@@ryankramer Life is funny that way, in a not so funny way. Totally hear you on that...a great way of putting it.

[@thekeyboardess1150]

Well, take a look at "young" Sting - 72 in October! Awesome shape and voice too!

[@SteveOuimette]

@@thekeyboardess1150 Indeed! Great example for sure.

[@shanenichols1052]

Just what i was thinking

[@cathystruska1558]

Peter Gabriel still sounds the same at 73 just as he did in his younger years. He's an amazing performer. He can keep the audience raving. Liked him in Genesis too. This song is decades old but I still listen to it at 66yrs old in 2024. Peter Gabriel really captures the mood with his incredible talent 👏 😍. Keep on playing Peter Gabriel with your excellent music. 👏

[@plumpsterharris8125]

Apparently the prerequisite to being on the front line in Gabriel's touring band is to be completely bald! Sounding excellent.

[@lisakoch1886]

The same guitar players he's had for years. Glad he kept them in this tour. 😊

[@ostevoostevo1592]

Just what I was thinking...Perhaps Gabriel doesn't like his band members to have more hair than him...Sounds pretty good , but looks crappy with that silly walk and attempted dancing...

[@charlenemack7040]

Peter Gabriel 73 and still rockin… Legend! 😊❤❤❤

[@ostevoostevo1592]

A mere spring chicken compared to Mick Jagger...and nowhere near as fit or in shape. As for the "dancing"....Reminds me of that Steve Martin movie...

[@Ct0ne]

He still has it. Not many at his age still have it.

[@OhioCoastie94]

He didn't adjust the key, and fuckin' NAILED IT. The man is a legend.

[@jr82sporty]

This guy is one of the greatest fucking singers I've ever seen

[@tomtalker2000]

Very impressed with this live performance. Boy his voice has aged very well. Nice job Peter.

[@Jerry-OSBB]

DANG he sounds as good as ever!

[@YishaiGidon]

It's not just that he can still bring it but that he just has no fear. Man what a role model for anyone at that stage of life. He is the Hammer.

[@troygaspard6732]

He has always been a consumate performer. Since his beginnings with Genisis.

[@GuyMorey]

I'm not really a Peter Gabriel fan, but this performance is simply incredible. It was like I just turned on the radio and was listening to it. It just goes to show that the music 40 years ago is STILL better than 99% of the music today. These "older" musicians have earned their keep. They all play REAL instruments. These are REAL songs. The deserve the utmost respect. Today's musicians pale in comparison as to what music and talent really is.

[@jimmythebold589]

eh. get over yourself. from, a real instrumentalist and producer who knows that technique is not the end all. If it sounds good, and feels good, and people love it. its' good. IT DOESNT MATTER HOW IT'S MADE. Seriously. I"m sixty years old, i grew up with this music, but don't be a sad sack!

[@mm9773]

There’s always the one guy who admits he’s too lazy to discover new music.

[@herbiecactus6687]

Lots of awful music being made today. Lots of great music being made today. Lots of awful music being made 40 years ago. Lots of great music being made 40 years ago.

[@nunocarvalhoguerra7190]

Uhhhh. Check out this and tell me it’s not “REAL MUSIC” kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2ishWmEnJ6be8Ufeature=shared

[@Itsjustjess352]

⁠​⁠I don’t know….I think I can appreciate a comment like that more coming from someone who isn’t necessarily a fan of the artist. I don’t think that’s being a sad sack.

[@jordanfats1997]

watching the live version from 1987 then seeing this one is still like magic ngl

[@michaelvaneekhout126]

I love watching Peter, David, and Tony do their little walk together.

[@nilosantosfilho6307]

O mesmo baixista de anos! Meu respeito por eles

[@davidjavids2431]

AWESOME JOB THANKS

[@avanti6058]

I really want to move like this at 73 years old. They are called great because they do things that few do.

[@RussMEagle]

Excellent 👏🏼👏🏼👌🇬🇧

[@johannOplease]

Tony Levin, David Rhodes, Manu Karché and PG is a match made in heaven ♥️

[@igorbelkin]

Oh my god. Aged like fine wine.

[@bobbysands6923]

You wouldn't know it to look at him, but you sure as hell know it is him when he sings. My God...he sounds like the record. This is an amazing performance.

[@AngelusNielson]

He's still got it 40 years lter.

[@janetjohnson6897]

The man’s a legend . How many sound the same after all these years ? ♥️

[@ericarussel558]

Saw him tonight in LA and it was such a great show ❤️

[@frankdiscussion2069]

simply one of the best frontman/composers in rock of all time

[@edmundblackaddercoc8522]

Remember this on MTV when it first came out, where has time gone?

[@stephanforseilles]

Peter Gabriel and Tony Levin are magical together.

[@zenos.5315]

Sledgehammer was my nickname back in high school 1970.

[@jaygee6823]

I was 21 when this came out....one of the great songs of my youth! Peter sounds awesome!

[@mic-2748]

Tony - you are the only one!

[@armlovesmetal1036]

He still has it and so does Tony Levin. He is such a legend. I had the opportunity to see him twice back in the 1980's and I was blown away. My hubby is a great fan of his and Genesis since he was a teenager. He has such great taste in music. I met Tony Levin when he played with Frampton and he was so nice, kind and funny. I might add handsome too. I spoke with him for 15 minutes.

[@armlovesmetal1036]

@@ThePUNisher2112YYZ At The Playpen down the Jersey Shore before they demolished it for condos. I also saw The Greg Allman Band that week. It was an amazing week of Rock and Roll. It is ashamed that all these great clubs are gone.

[@peterstocking4792]

They are having such a great time!

[@fernandogarajalde4066]

Peter Gabriel and Tony Levin: “topless”, athletically fit, sure footed and looking younger with each tour. 🎸💞🎤

[@mccypr]

Sounds great! Thanks! 😎

[@JureJerebic]

This is the first video I've seen from this tour and did NOT expect Peter to be as youthful and sounding absolutely incredible. Truly amazing in every sense of the word. The highest respect.

[@XpansionTheory]

Can’t wait for this

[@engmix]

As long as you're not suffering from something physically catastrophic, talent does not stop aging, the growth is continual. These guys are a testament....

[@davidraymer397]

I watched a very recent 2 hour concert from Germany and it was really good.

[@hughcdavies]

David, Peter and Tony still as tight as 40 years ago.

[@PceLveHppiness72]

Every concert sounds as good as the recording❤❤❤

[@gordonriddell9082]

Both Tony Levin and Peter Gabriel are legends because of this songs longevity and relevance after so many years. Bravo

[@Kaktuskastl]

as long they two are playing together the world can't be lost...

[@BeezusFafoon1971]

Don't forget David Rhodes on guitar. He's been with Peter and Tony for over 40 years.

[@sinzan777]

This dynamism reminded me of a Genesis concert in the 70s.

[@TA_Freak]

Gabriel's vocals are still what they were at 25. Incredible!

[@Chris-ImperialAerosolKid]

Not quite but impressive still

[@viljakainu1548]

I'm with Intothewind, not at all the same, but great nonetheless. I went to what I thought would be his last tour 10 years ago, and from this, I'd say his vocals were in better shape this night than than night in Helsinki 10 years ago

[@wildoscar416]

@@Chris-ImperialAerosolKid oh shut up

[@paulhenry7]

I first heard him when he was 22.

[@ElevenHotel40]

Such talent at bass - wish I could hear it

[@joethelion6016]

The synth at 03:25 takes me right back to 1986 when I was in my mid 20's. The best decade *EVER* for music. We were so lucky to be young at such a time.

[@SukitTrabeck]

1986 released and he is still the king!

[@willconroy6837]

Gotta hand it to these guys. I came here from watching the 80's Athens video, and you can tell how much they love this s***. Kept up the energy for 40+ years

[@clayh9624]

Cool find. Peter the musical genius.

[@flipfloppingwithMike]

Peter Gabriel is an icon. He deserves all the respect and accolades. I truly hope that we can all enjoy his music for many more years to come.

[@jr82sporty]

We need to get some credit to the violinist in this video her sound is unbelievable over everybody else's

[@albertz2392]

One of the greatest 80s songs! Peter still rocks❤

[@Canine77]

Excellent!

[@augustmozart1055]

He's having a blast up there! Looking great!

[@mrwirrall]

Top work that man!

[@erikmaronde2244]

Saw PG live in 1986 in Bremen Germany. 37 years later he and the band are still smoking! 🎶🖖

[@jooei2810]

He struts the place like he owns it, as he does.

[@massimocalvi9054]

My wife and I were here, amazing

[@bkktony]

Brilliant

[@Bassman1999]

Undiminished…..unbelievable, his voice is still all there! A unique talent

[@michaelthomas366]

Gabriel sounds good !

[@LeoDowney-z7m]

Tony Levin my bass hero. Just awesome. No else could do better!

[@marceltiel7919]

Wow man....even with crappy sounds on my smartphone, already the intro gives me instant goosebumps....❤❤❤❤

[@polyscroll]

Brilliant performance of an absolute classic!

[@DashiellParr411]

Peter still sounds the same! And Tony Levin still rocking it on bass!

[@OLH3rd]

How can he sound so good still??!! Just an absolute ICON!!!

[@stuartpearce2997]

Peter is as incredible as always, Tony is always frikin awesome, and Manu is groovin while kicken!!

[@robotron17]

If I listened to this, and didn't know this was recorded a few weeks ago, I would have believed it was recorded a few decades ago.

[@TheFLOMAN76]

Love me some Peter!! Wait.. 🤔 Oh, you know what I mean... Lol He sounds amazing!

[@kelamram]

Still a babe rocking it at 73. Can't wait to finally see him Live in October!!!

[@lindanoble7047]

Still sounding fantastic.. And the amazing Tony Levin

[@HistoriasMinimasdeAmor]

PG is in the house !!!

[@passsamp]

Bellissimo video! Complimenti Il concerto davvero bellissimo, grandissima band, la voce è ok, meglio che all’ultimo tour. L’Arena è… l’Arena!

[@edwardwilliams2438]

Was always a FAN...but he and the band looks as though they are having so much FUN! KUDOS!!

[@mustafa1name]

Great to see Gabriel's superb showmanship is alive and kicking! Fabulous artist Ayanna Witter-Johnson can be glimpsed, top right, at 0:36 (on cello).

[@paolaluti7891]

Un mito. Gli anni passano ma la musica resta

[@soundshaper]

He sounds great! And you can't go wrong with Tony Levin on bass!

[@bigsistahtips]

Can't wait to hear you live, genius!

[@thomasdemooka4341]

At 73 years old Peter is still an AMAZING performer!

[@alejandroy.l.4115]

Peter keep on man!! 🤟🤟

[@Lonnie32120031]

Genius.

[@23wojtekk]

I saw him in Cracow. Incredible voice and energy. I hope I can be like that in my 70s. I'm (positively) surprised by the amount of new material he premiered live on stage. i'm definitely looking forward to hearing new record in full

[@dlvox5222]

Damn good. I like it

[@MrAKbass]

Damn, this sounds fantastic! Awesome to see Tony Levin and Manu Katche, solid rythm section!

[@janmuenther]

Bit more than solid, don’t you think? Two of the best in the world on their respective instruments.

[@emaciel55]

grandisimo Peter Gabriel 👏👏👏👏