Classical Composer reacts to GENESIS: THE MUSICAL BOX (Live in 1972) | The Daily Doug

[@TheSomsom3]

That song started when Anthony Philips was still in the band. He was responsible for the initial guitar sequence. Then he left the band. Genesis then toured as a four-piece band for a certain time, which led Tony to use his electric piano (clavinet) with a fuzz box (the middle section). As Mike was busy developing the rhythm guitar part, he bought a Moog bass pedal section to play his bass part. Then Phil came along and developed that complicated drum part in the middle. Then Steve came along and elaborated the guitar solo. In the end, Tony composed the majestic ending on his Hammond organ over which Peter sung his closing lyrics. It's funny how that song evolved over that important one year period. When they came into the studio, in September 1971, they had spent the preceding year developing that masterpiece. That song wasn't done overnight with Cubase. It was the result of everybody's input, which makes this song a very band song. Great stuff!!!

[@user-wy1ev4yq5d]

Thank you for sharing the information. Been a fan of this band since Trespass and have been on onboard since that time period. Have to admit, I prefer the earlier compositions, but their place in history is embedded with their entire body of work. Thank the powers that be Steve continues to carry the torch for this band.

[@PaulPengelly]

😊​@@user-wy1ev4yq5d

[@michastarzewski2445]

You forgot to mention Mick Barnard, a temporary Genesis' guitarist who's contributed a lot at this song.

[@Schimnesthai]

Apparently, you can list atleast 7 people responsible for composing this track, making it the largest amount of direct contributors that any Genesis song has.

[@eddievhfan1984]

Solid info, although Moog didn't make the Taurus until the mid-70s; the bass pedals were made under the brand "Dewtron Mister Bassman".

[@OliverHanmer55]

Steve Hackett….a most accomplished and underrated talent and responsible for SO much of the early Genesis sound.

[@stevecanfield8089]

And Steve included tapping in his solos! Brilliant!

[@thomasgueniat2822]

And it's still great to listen to his concerts.

[@ernaolsson6763]

Brilliant and still touring with a great great band!

[@Mario-zv2lo]

how they managed to compose such masterpieces at only 20 years old, only the God of music knows❤

[@acfiv1421]

This is true with most bands. Their best work is done when they are young and hungry, eager to prove themselves, playing maybe 300 shows per year, living on the road, without any other distractions like family, where band is tight, playing together every single day. Eventually band members get married, more successful and don't feel the pressure to work that hard. That's not a criticism - that's just how life works.

[@twitafftwitaff7029]

Produced during the golden age of Acid.

[@louise_rose]

The section between 8:12 and 10:00 here - mostly instrumental and dominated by those guitars and Phil's subtle drumming and cymbal work - so admirably conveys a dreamlike feeling, a journey into a cjharmed space, or outside of ordinary time.I love how Phil avoids hitting at the points where you'd have expected him to strike and instead striking the timpani off beat, pulling us inside Harry's fantasies

[@docpangasinan]

@@acfiv1421 This isn't an explanation for the question how 20-year-old guys are able to write and compose and perform such grown-up stuff. The question is where this kind of genius comes from, not the hard work or dedication.

[@dannylgriffin]

Rick Beato has explained this.

[@ziktomek]

"Phil looks like Phil, only with hair". What a fabulous line!

[@suzycreamchez123]

Funny, this is the way I always picture them when I listen.

[@piershollott339]

Damn... Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins singing together live are such a joy to behold, and a lot of the character in their voices was already their in 1972, and it just didn't come through in the studio until they went solo. Peter's growl and Phil's angelic descants are just phenomenal.

[@richarddobson815]

I first saw Genesis play this on the Foxtrot tour in late 1972 in Birmingham. The whole show astounded me, not just the great music but all of Peter's costumes and theatricality. I saw Steve and his band play two weeks ago in Manchester, and it was just as astounding. He received a standing ovation at the end of the first half of the show, before the interval. I've never witnessed that before.

[@mrduffin1663]

Richard I saw them as well in 1972 in London I went to see Lindisfarne and Genesis were the support act and just blew me away. I have to admit as a 15 year old I wasn’t quite sure what I was witnessing . The Musical Box was the Highlight for me with Peter’s Old Man Persona 👌🎶

[@mcolville]

This song gets so HEAVY!

[@ExcaliburPaladin]

Collins with double kick drum at that years is something else

[@massimolombardi1367]

@@ExcaliburPaladin no double kick.His bass drum work was realized with only one kick.Phenomenal foot speed in Musical Box.

[@rk41gator]

Masterpiece it is. I think Genesis is the best band of the 20th century, but I am floored they won such a showdown with so many others in your poll. Bravo!

[@evaitkus5647]

You and Rick Beato both talking about artists being at their peak creativity in their 20s recently!

[@Yetimon]

"Phil looks like Phil, just with hair" F'n love you Doug :)

[@guypoulin8454]

They were young , so talented creative musiciens, ahead of their times, a tour de force, they complete each other so much.

[@lukameah853]

It's a brilliant suite and the precursor to Supper's Ready.

[@raymondduduryn7573]

Genesis played in my home town back in the day probably 1972 promoting the nursery crime album, absolutely fantastic show in a small venue, l was down at the front and could almost touch Peter Gabriels platform shoes, I was about 16 at the time, changed my life, I've never forgotten that night, 🔊👍

[@crimsonking70]

Tony Banks' hymnal chords on the Hammond are so epic. When Peter sings "casting doubt on all I have to say" over Tony's move to the vi chord, you feel the despair and weight of the lyric and the story.

[@aurinrakkun8589]

Tony’s always said there was NOT supposed to be vocals on that part, and that Peter just started singing over it, and it actually pissed him off! But later he heard a mix of it and was like ‘Damn, that takes it to a whole other level!’ Same thing with the last part of Apocalypse In 9/8ths from Supper’s Ready.

[@EixtremeDrummer]

One of the few songs that still produces goosebumps on me, no matter the thousands of times you listen to it.

[@aeropilot4419]

@@EixtremeDrummer me too … I saw them perform this live in 1975 and it was shocking and breathtaking

[@EixtremeDrummer]

OMG, I missed The Lamb tour concert on March 1975, as I listen to them that summer for the first time. Even some friends of mine, which are not Genesis fans, confess that it was the best concert they ever attended.

[@aeropilot4419]

@@EixtremeDrummer there’s a bootleg vinyl of the Los Angeles show, the one I attended as a Senior in High School … it was so memorable that when I saw Hackett play in 2014 I cried it was so moving to hear those songs live again

[@EixtremeDrummer]

​@@aeropilot4419I've been in London Royal Albert Hall last Oct 23th, Hackett played Lamb highlights. It's been an amazing concert (again).

[@luisdavid_1990]

I was here at the beginning of Daily Doug. You helped me extremely to pass through the Covid Pandemic and here in Brazil, specially, with darker times than you could possibly imagine... Now i see 22 thousands of views on a video recently released and this warms my heart. I think the Progressive Rock community have this happines in ourselves because it's not a common type of music outside our cultural niche (And here in Brazil then... You can't even imagine). So glad to see you covering all the bands i love and beign enthusiastic with it. Your content alongside with Rick Beato's are a true bless to KZbin and to humanity.

[@jonahcornish]

That voice! I saw Peter Gabriel in concert in 1986 on the 'So' tour - one of my best gigs ever.

[@mattleppard1970]

From bedroom guitarist straight to Genesis guitarist… the genius of Steve Hackett

[@aeropilot4419]

@@mattleppard1970 👍🏼

[@avantprog6902]

Hey Doug, I was just a kid when this was going on. I did get to see probably the greatest tribute band perform the entire," Selling England By the Pound", tour complete with original stage sets, slide shows, lighting, and costumes. The singer even had Peter's patter with story's between tunes. I was like a play. They included The Musical Box and the encore was Watchers of the Sky's and Supper's Ready complete with costumes. I read Phil Collins was so impressed that he did a leg of their tour with them. And they are named The Musical Box.

[@chrisl7902]

So glad that Steve is still around to play these classics. I saw him maybe 10 years ago doing his Genesis Revisited sets and he played this and other classics. And saw him just the other week playing excerpts from the Lamb. He’s as good as ever.

[@aeropilot4419]

@@chrisl7902 well worth the ticket price especially if you like the early material … saw Steve and his band in 2014 and 2019 … very good and brought me to tears at several points during the show 🙂

[@yes_head]

We are blessed to have such early live footage of these first wave prog bands. This was back when Genesis were still a little cult band just starting to make headway on the continent. Peter's voice did always have a lot of color; which is why he was drawn to soul music as a kid as much as anything else. But what's also good to see is how involved Phil was with the vocals even on his first album with the band. Note also the early bass pedal unit at Mike's feet, Steve's early use of tapping, and Peter's bass drum (he started as a drummer, which explains why he's always been interested in percussion). Re: the creepiness factor, welcome to the Wonderful World of Peter Gabriel! Have you heard "Intruder" yet?

[@cybore213]

Have you read Peter's short story that is printed on the back of the Genesis Live album? It's pretty wild.

[@theBRT1955]

@@cybore213 Intruder - yes! A great vocal performance.

[@aeropilot4419]

@@cybore213 great album … my first from this band

[@Toasterfinal5]

Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think an analysis of a Gabriel Era Genesis song would ever happen on a YT channel. An analysis of a live performance of The Musical Box is icing on the cake ! Well done! Thank You for giving this band some much deserved recognition.

[@matthew-1710]

He's already listened to 4 full Gabriel-era albums

[@Toasterfinal5]

@ As far as I know, this channel is one of the few that have. The Musical Box was a very pleasant surprise to me.

[@eddieloid]

@@matthew-1710which four?

[@matthew-1710]

@@eddieloid Nursery Cryme, Foxtrot, Selling England by the Pound and The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway, he's also done Wind & Wuthering and the Duke Suite which are post-Gabriel. Pretty much all of them are over on his Patreon.

[@eddieloid]

@@matthew-1710 ok, thanks. I’m only a KZbin subscriber so I’ll have to wait patiently for SEbtP

[@MrBrabo1]

I know this song so well, still I"m amazed...

[@reneelyons6836]

Masterpiece!! Greatest live band EVER!! 🤣🤣 Well, one of the greatest . 💙💙🎵🎶🎶🎶

[@dannylgriffin]

Genesis, ELP, Zappa, Jean Luc Ponty, Floyd, so many great live bands in the 70's.

[@iznone]

Steve is brilliant as always, out of this world!

[@richardbradley1532]

Steve is normally the one you can't see.

[@johnmavroudis2054]

@@richardbradley1532 Yeah too many ignorant directors failed to capture his exquisit guitar work because he didn’t stand up and play for the camera. Often they would show Mike strumming along, or Gabriel doing nothing (understandable, as he was the focal point), or Tony playing some chords, while missing Hackett’s brilliant tapping or underrated coloring for the song.

[@xnonsuchx]

I knew Tony played guitar from seeing it in album credits, but don’t think I ever saw video of him doing so. He’s always been one of my top 5 keyboardists. And Firth Of Fifth alone makes him an amazing composer/performer!

[@SixDayWar67]

I saw Genesis in 1973 doing this at New Yorks Philharmonic Hall as to this day being the only band to perform there. The start of the concert was epic with "Watcher of the Skies"

[@alanfine9825]

Saw them at the end of their career, 1975, The Lamb Still a amazing performance and loved all Gabriel era songs. Magical Band!

[@hamiltonburger4574]

Me too! Shrine Auditorium LA January, 1975. That one concert experience forever changed the way I would approach music from that point on...

[@lukaf2393]

When Genesis were Genesis!

[@jandekker6055]

‘The end of their career’. That would be a fundamentalist position ha ha.

[@aeropilot4419]

@@alanfine9825 same same, Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, 1975 … there’s a bootleg of that show on vinyl

[@aeropilot4419]

@@hamiltonburger4574 I was at that show … Phil was comical if memory serves and the place was packed

[@neilmclean450]

This reminds me of seeing them live, 3 times in 71 and 72 at Farnborough technical college. Always ended with “The Knife” but Musical Box was always my favourite. Sitting on the floor, chilling out after a doobie, 17 and loving the music. Thanks for the memory Doug.

[@sharona256]

I have a piece of Peter Gabriel’s tambourine. I was honored. Don’t be jealous. 😉 seriously, this was a great video. I have loved them for decades and was lucky enough to see Genesis at Madison Square Garden a couple of times, and Gabriel on his own. Love them all together in the early years though. The best.

[@peteharper2687]

Peter made me cry, yet again! I'm a wreck. The end of this song always has the same effect on me, but this recording is so powerful.

[@pcart2785]

Such a raw performance. Steve and Phil in the zone. Definitely my favorite live performance of this song

[@craigkowald3055]

My all-time favorite prog song. I especially enjoy the Italian opera overture ending.

[@andersondavies3589]

This band originated mostly from Charterhouse School. They were allowed to use the piano in the dining room outside the eating hours to do their songs (to see where the came from, listen to their first album, From Genesis To Revelation. Yes. Genesis is a schoolband :) At the time of this TV performance they were still driving around England for gigs, sometimes entertaining people who actually had come to dance to some live music. They didn't, just sat down to listen. That must have been a fascinating time to follow their rise, starting with Foxtrot when they hit Italy with it and their fame exploded!

[@rk41gator]

A dark Victorian murder tale put to music. Who does that?! Genesis. Amazing. They were so avant-garde at that time. Still, these London guys were not naive, but maybe a little cynical. What an era! Energy, yes. Impact, yes. Giving us mind-blowing excellence. We are so lucky to have had this time and all these performers. So many great bands and music!

[@Paul71H]

Peter Gabriel was about 22 years old here (though he looks like he could be just 18 or 19). And even though I think Peter is one of the greatest singers and recording artists of the rock era, with many amazing songs and performances, I don't know that he has ever topped this particular performance from 1972. He was absolutely on fire here.

[@markjohnson4217]

I think his vocal performance of this song from the first Genesis Live album is one of the greatest vocal deliveries in rock. This version is also terrific. But Gabriel's real peak for powerful vocal moments has still got to be Supper's Ready' esp from Apocalypse til the end, this raised the bar for rock singing both for sheer power with the tonal spread of three people and a devastating emotional delivery that made it clear that this singer really means every word he utters..

[@beamer.electronics]

@@markjohnson4217 For me, the emotional delivery of Peter Gabriel - Heroes (Live in Verona 2010) is his pinnacle performance, and I think all of Genesis musical works are superb. Thanks, Doug.

[@grahamnunn8998]

When Steve did Genesis Revisted someone asked him if he was going to use the original gear. He reply was something along the lines of "are you mad?" 😂 Just incredible they could pull this off at all, let alone with with what they had to play through. It still looks and sounds amazing.

[@dannylgriffin]

Today who would use an RMI 368 like Tony used? I threw mine away. I had no idea people would pay me for "vintage gear." As for Mellotron, no one would use that today! Arp Pro Soloist? Can be done with a keyboard that incorporates the rest.

[@PierreRanger-QC]

early genesis was the best Genesis

[@Chris-ImperialAerosolKid]

Good songs but not the best version...

[@PierreRanger-QC]

@@Chris-ImperialAerosolKid with the technology of 1972 and the quality of the television show of that time... come on

[@Chris-ImperialAerosolKid]

@@PierreRanger-QC you can't disregard that. It's a reason for it

[@docnflossie7351]

Each era has benefits and drawbacks. The circle of life and all that ❤🎉😊❤🎉

[@giorgioceroni3008]

By far! ❤

[@micaelmelomachado]

My favorite Genesis' song. This Belgium TV Special was my introduction to Genesis live! I've seen it on a VHS tape back in 1989 or 1990, and still one of my favorite performances by them! Unfortunatelly, I've never had a chance to get it on vinyl (it does exist, but I vener find a bootleg with this), but it still sounds amazing over 50 years later! And this special introduced me to "Twilight Olehouse", that I've never heard before this, and become one of my favorites also!

[@markscott6102]

Twilight Alehouse

[@herrNielsson]

Thanks for your personal review in the last words, Doug. Besides the great music we can enjoy on this channel, you are kind of like the best buddy, sitting beside on the couch, with whom I used to chat about the songs. Which I miss since school days. Keep on grooving!

[@gavindadds4414]

Reminders of what an absolute beast of a drummer Phil Collins was. Compare this to the more straight ahead pop stuff they did after Peter Gabriel left. It made them commercially much more successful but were they ever this creative and adventurous post Peter?

[@MarceloLarrosaMoura]

Wind and Wuthering is one of the best albums from Genesis. No Peter.

[@andrewpatuasic9738]

A trick of a Tail album

[@lynxtavastiae3425]

Thank you for this reaction. This is truly a wonderful song - of the kind that nobody makes anymore. The dynamic range is incredible, from soft to loud and all over again (some kinship to "When the Music's over" in this respect). Composition wise a bit unpolished at times but that is actually something that enhances the golden 1970's prog vibe.

[@Doom1491]

I never heard this song before and I must say Doug, it was a hell of ride

[@bolandjd]

Oh, lucky you! Nothing like the first time. If you think that was a hell of ride, go listen to Supper’s Ready!

[@Doom1491]

@bolandjd well that one and Carpet Crawlers are the two Songs I know of the old Genesis, but thanks for the recommendation

[@dannylgriffin]

Really? Have you heard Cinema Show? Be prepared to fall out of your couch, then. This is a youtube link. Apparently yt won't let me paste it in here. vE-TbFommzk

[@jacquesdemolay2699]

enjoyable video far beyond the sheer fandom that Genesis of that time has gathered. thank you for sharing.

[@stevenbrill9066]

Ladies and gentlemen on drums Mr Phil Collins!!👏👏😎😆 Phil's drum set was very small and basic back? then Bass or kick drum snare drum 1 tom tom Did he have 1 or 2 floor toms at that time? I'm not sure But he was such an incredible drummer even when he was playing on a very small drum kit!!

[@garyfromlondonuk4771]

Amazed at how much Nic Collins looks like his Dad when he was young.(twins) 😂😂😂😂

[@mattleppard1970]

What an amazing treat. Thanks Doug 😊

[@illiamdeebe7579]

God remember when music had dynamics, both tempo and amplitude? It's like whispering raindrops on my ears.

[@keithgreggo77]

Wow, never heard that before, I always meant to listen to early Genisis. Just awesome.

[@johnirwin3276]

My fave Genesis. Never saw them live BUT got to see the tribute band 'Musical Box' in UK. Unbelievable! So Genesis!

[@adriangoodrich4306]

Thanks to Doug, I've watched this recording a few times now. Not least, the wonderful Fan Favourites episode. And I agree with many others - its about the best of this fantastic song. Mostly, because it showcases all the actual band members who wrote the song, but playing it in its original context and who actually played and sang what on the album. And how YOUNG they all were - all such brilliant musicians. Loved seeing Steve's true contribution - not the mixed-down versions of the future. And proof that Steve was using tapping in 1971 - OK, he did not invent the technique (I think that goes well back to Jazz) but he can surely claim to be the one who introduced it into mainstream rock, I think (hold my tea, Eddie...?) And of And Phil's early backing vocals - back in the day, few of us realised just how much Phil added to the vocals, right from the start. I didn't. And Tony playing lovely 12-string â la Supper's Ready. And Mike's guitar and bass pedals - easy to forget just how important Mike's guitar always was, complementing Steve. But, perhaps especially, seeing Pete at his very best. No gimmicks, just passion and colour and power. LOVED it! Hope you and Meg are having a great vacation, buddy!!

[@pongosnodgrass7014]

Emmett Chapman (theStick) was tapping his guitar in the late 60s, although in the jazz/rock genre

[@adriangoodrich4306]

@@pongosnodgrass7014 Indeed he was! And some jazz guitarists well before him. Hackett was probably the first to introduce the technique into prog/heavy rock.

[@Kevin-wj1jy8hu1t]

Nice one Doug, not seen before - thanks

[@nodrog567]

Hi Doug! Ex Genesis guitarist Anthony Phillips played a big part in writing The Musical Box before he departed the band. I wonder if you’d consider doing a review of his songs The Geese And The Ghost parts 1 & 2. Rutherford and he composed in 1969 and released in 1977. I think you’d find it the similarities between his work and Genesis’ fascinating. Anthony is an incredible composer and musician!

[@shull57]

Hey Doug, you been watching Rick Beato :D He had a great Tube a couple of days ago about the difference between creativity before the age of 30 and afterwards.

[@naturaldesigns3482]

Thank You! Great closing remarks...glad i stayed in tune to the end. I appreciate you

[@jamescpotter]

I saw Genesis play The Musical Box live as an encore following the complete The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway concert. Their energy and musicality was off the charts and the ensemble was electric.

[@78zappaf]

It's great to revisit some early Genesis, especially seeing that footage.

[@sallocurto1571]

VERY EXCITING! I needed this this week! 😅

[@davidberge5851]

There is a decent “cover” band called “The Musical Box” that does a great job doing Genesis (I think even endorsed byPG but you didn’t hear that from me) … they did the “Lamb” as well as other early Genesis …

[@johnheyyuri231]

"Lamb" was the first music by Genesis I ever heard...such visuality.

[@minty_Joe]

Phil Collins joined TMB on stage in 2005 to play drums on Musical Box. Phil played Martin Levac's drum kit.

[@davidberge5851]

@@johnheyyuri231 my first concert EVER was Genesis February 1977 … I sadly missed out on the PG years… it was an incredible show… they certainly had their moments after PG but “Follow You/Follow Me” IMHO marked their demise…

[@hogwash1462]

Seeing them in again in 2025 - they are so good!

[@jeffbrown321]

I've seen the Musical Box a few times, twice in 97 and again last year. Great tribute to one of the greatest bands.

[@marilynsullivan7549]

I saw them play this live several times. I still listen to this album regularly. Such great music.

[@paulmoore7964]

saw them live at the rainbow in 73 - amazing

[@nealjones255]

Superb

[@Pugwash.]

That's some great archive footage! Keep up the good work Doug as you've even introduced me to new music.

[@brianbreen6414]

Great choice…wow, Steve’s melodic/rhythmic choices are always unexpected, never what a typical ‘70’s lead guitarist would make!

[@brianbreen6414]

Also P Gabriel is still writing, recording & performing great music in his ‘70’s!! We saw him a little over a year ago & it was a brilliant show!

[@atheistbushman]

When I first heard The Musical Box as a teen in the early 70s I was utterly fascinated and confused

[@robertdoknes8499]

Best band ever

[@tzr000]

You should do Plague of Lighthouse Keepers by Van der Graaf Generator on Belgian TV also aired in early 70's. 😊

[@lilaelsi5766]

YES, YES, YES! ❤

[@Eduardo-Ferreira1982]

No, no, no... Doug should do Peter Hammill 1974 Swiss TV performance. I don't get it if one isn't astounded with that!

[@xyz-md2mv]

Absolutely!

[@xyz-md2mv]

​@@Eduardo-Ferreira1982Agreed

[@goodev88]

Having watched your brilliant conversation with the beautiful Annie Haslam again the other day I’ve just listened to her version of Going Home from the album she mentioned, Wow I’d love you to give that a listen to see what you think of it. She has the voice of an angel. Great channel Doug.

[@MrMjp58]

Great video. This live version was good, their studio version was perfection.

[@tomratcliff3755]

Your brain actually continues to grow until your mid twenties. Once the neuro pathways are set, a certain age comes into play 'You can't teach an old dog new tricks'. Obviously learning and creativity don't stop, but there is an impact.

[@cloudoftime]

You're referring to fluid vs crystallized intelligence.

[@johndrx165]

You should see the performances a little later with Peter in full costumes. Peak Genesis.

[@aeropilot4419]

@@johndrx165 yes, the “old man” mask is always quite shocking

[@annalizmontilla]

GENESIS forever and ever thanks for sharing💕

[@matchofyourday8853]

I'd like to make a suggestion Doug - Brand X - And So To F from Product in 79 - great tune, fantastic drumming from Phil, you'd love it.

[@EduardOgg-z5o]

Thank you for making my day with this comment👌. I was a teenager when I heard this song for the first time and was immediately emotionally captured by Genesis and Peter Gabriel. luckily I was able to see them live in the 80's. Afterwards you talk about David Gilmour and Nightwisch, their new albums are great, and yes "Floor Jansen's voice" conquers everyone.😘

[@SolarMusicZ]

Doug doing Genesis on a friday? What a great way to end the week 😎

[@bobfoale3000]

For the Nursery Cryme, Foxtrot and Selling England albums, Peter Gabriel asked Paul Whitehead to paint a picture for the cover and he wrote songs around the images. Whitehead included the same image of the croquet game on the rear of Foxtrot (hence the reference during Supper’s Ready)

[@grahamharley4895]

Good quality recording and vid, thanks. Still think the most impactful view is the 'Midnight Special' with Gabriel's theatrics, makeup and prosthetics.

[@watcher171]

I do believe the best music was done by musicians when they are in early 20s…creativity at its peak !

[@seandonaldson6498]

Great clip. Never seen that before. Very interesting concept. Some of my favourite TV performances include Curtis Mayfield on the Beat Club Workshop in 1972, Kendrick Lamar I on SNL and The Jam on The Old Grey Whistle Test in 1978.

[@kivo3d541]

They came and played at my school the month before Nursery Cryme came out. I have seen them numerous times since and also go to see Steve Hackett and The Musical Box and an amazing Italian cover band called the Watch.

[@aurinrakkun8589]

The Watch are fantastic! I love the Genesis cover videos they have, their version of this is really good, but their cover of Stagnation is absolutely incredible.

[@ExcaliburPaladin]

What a beautiful speech at the end, than you Doug!

[@leoalexhorta]

Great ideas and words at the end Doug! 🙌

[@jimdukeproject]

Just truly great. Just listened to them yesterday. And periodically to reset.

[@Sarahlaguiri]

This is how they looked when I saw them in a small-ish venue in the 1970s. Bliss!

[@johnmavroudis2054]

LOVE THIS… but I would say that an even more stunning (though shortened) was their live performance on “THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL”… (you can find it online) Gabriel dons makeup and costume and acts out the ending in a magnificent way. Even changes his vocals to reflect the Old Henry… It’s mesmerizing and worth your time. Cheers!

[@dimebag6384]

Phil Collins was a beast on the kit!!

[@kpaasial]

It's so clear looking at this performance that Peter wasn't very comfortable being on stage and being the center of attention during his Genesis years. He really developed his stage persona and precence we know only after launching his solo career.

[@dannylgriffin]

You think? I thought he always wanted to be the center of attention.

[@CoolCoyote]

wow peters voice . so impactful. but yes a very different band considered rock but art. I love the British bands being so creative, not afraid to be different. in new Zealand the closest we had with this type of art rock progressive new wave was Split Enz whos music was super different but they had enough conventional stuff to keep you guessing. they moved onto Crowded House after that for more commercial stuff Neil Finn is world renowned for writing songs.

[@jimipalmer5041]

Heads,will roll.🕊💖🎸

[@peterfhere9461]

Saw this line up live several times around this time, both before and after Peter Gabriel left. It was common for bands of this era to perform in local sports centres and civic halls with a few hundreds of people in the audience.....I was in the last few years of secondary school (high school in the US...).

[@matthew-1710]

They sound extraordinary considering how young they are. Steve and Peter had only just turned 22 a month prior, with everyone else being 21.

[@splitimage137.]

What a great song!

[@raymondregis6219]

The first 2/3 music was written by Mike and Anthony Phillipes.

[@tonycook1624]

Steve tapping at 11:00

[@ShiivaWilding]

Steve Hackett's band played the very best version of this with Nad Sylvan, any of the live recordings are fantastic!

[@chassetterfield9559]

A then current girlfriend & I discovered the , shall we say, 'physical' rhythm of this track one afternoon while listening to 'Seconds Out', even on the lounge floor perhaps. Whenever I've heard this track since, that memory always comes back, even before I heard your explanation of the background to the lyrics. ( Totally true story )

[@naturaldesigns3482]

Another great video from the Doug.....only comment is i would had you in the small box on lower corner and Genesis on large screen.

[@chacob3380]

Always interesting to see how Peter assumed the personas of the characters from the song (the old man mask though he skips that for this performance) as well as Steve Hackett’s two-hand tapping technique (at the forefront of that technique). Thanks for reacting to the is one Doug.

[@chrisgadsby5700]

"She's a problem solver" (says Doug) 😂

[@ledded1]

1972 was the first time I saw Genesis who were support to the UK folk rock band Lindisfarne.