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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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?

[@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.

[@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.

[@EricBlackmonGuitar]

That voice is as good as NEW!

[@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.

[@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. 👏

[@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.

[@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.

[@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🤔🤨

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 😘

[@michaelvaneekhout126]

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

[@tomtalker2000]

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

[@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.

[@johannOplease]

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

[@TheLarriveeman]

What an amazing performer,and fantastic band,and song 👏👏👏👏👏

[@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

[@marceltiel7919]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@albertz2392]

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

[@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.

[@stephanforseilles]

Peter Gabriel and Tony Levin are magical together.

[@LeoDowney-z7m]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@Bassman1999]

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

[@lindanoble7047]

Still sounding fantastic.. And the amazing Tony Levin

[@polyscroll]

Brilliant performance of an absolute classic!

[@OLH3rd]

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

[@davidjavids2431]

AWESOME JOB THANKS

[@edwardwilliams2438]

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

[@OhioCoastie94]

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

[@XpansionTheory]

Can’t wait for this

[@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...

[@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.

[@augustmozart1055]

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

[@janetjohnson6897]

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

[@jackmike2920]

Peter Gabriel is as awesome as ever!! A musical genius!!❤🎤🎶🎵🥁🎸🎹🎻

[@mccypr]

Sounds great! Thanks! 😎

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@Lysdexia]

Mr. Gabriel is a magnificent artist. The creativity is there to scorch your soul - or to smile your face. Either way it's something to cherish. Much love.

[@soundshaper]

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

[@peterstocking4792]

They are having such a great time!

[@jaygee6823]

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

[@waymire5]

A masterpiece. Thanks. I enjoyed that. Lovely to see Mr. Wakeman continuing to shred! ❤

[@peterschmitz6446]

Voice still great and the dancing moves rock the audience.... And the new songs are fantastic too . PG is an everlasting phenomen.

[@zeitakulobusta]

Incredible, clean, clear and powerful.....and what a band, supremely tight....all tied together in a spectacular live mix. True class, best of the best

[@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.

[@davidraymer397]

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

[@stefanomocellin1559]

Yesterday in Verona very very beautiful ❤❤❤Peter sublime.

[@Canine77]

Excellent!

[@RicPeters]

Sounds amazing. Thanks for sharing.

[@ElevenHotel40]

Such talent at bass - wish I could hear it

[@bigdavekilbride9972]

Absolutely Brilliant.

[@jbooks888]

Top song. I always liked it. And a great performance too!

[@bigsistahtips]

Can't wait to hear you live, genius!

[@SodiumWage]

He sounds fantastic! The whole band sounds great!!

[@pneptun]

that's a lot of musicians on stage 😀 bass, drum, 2 guitars, 2 strings, trumpet, keys, backing vocals, an of course - Peter Gabriel. also - almost every other musician has keyboards too (bass, one of the guitar players, the trumpet player, and Peter himself) - i bet everything or almost everything from the sounds we hear is being produced live and it sounds like a million dollars! very rare these days.

[@kevinkane3891]

I like it , you sound good Peter. It's nice to hear from people you weren't sure was still with us. So many of the artists I grew up listening to are passing away. This is a part of my life that I don't like. It's tough getting old. But I love ❤️ seeing this , it does my heart good. Thank you Peter ❤

[@RussMEagle]

Excellent 👏🏼👏🏼👌🇬🇧

[@grahamhowes6904]

What a showman - what an artist!

[@HailRider]

DANG he sounds as good as ever!

[@chrismoody9855]

Wow, definitely my favorite song from Peter, & him nor the band disappointed. Geez he sounds incredible, band is on point. What a performance. Sooo groovy.

[@lilithUdie]

I was at this concert, PG is absolutely amazing, those guys never age. His energy and voice are impressive.

[@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).

[@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

[@robk3596]

Absolute fucking legend! Amazing song writer & vocalist & still kicking it out the park in 23! We are indeed very fortunate to have such a great musician still in our midst! 👍😉

[@davek8427]

Love it! Talked with Tony this week. Shared great stories working with Peter. And this performance is amazing !

[@miker9101]

Great to see Peter back on stage again. It looks like he's having fun.

[@nilosantosfilho6307]

O mesmo baixista de anos! Meu respeito por eles

[@fernandogarajalde4066]

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

[@clayh9624]

Cool find. Peter the musical genius.

[@discodave6153]

Sounds fantastic, he’s still got it live

[@СлавикСлавский-м2б]

Счастлив жить в одно время с такими музыкантами,которые живут не только деньгами,а в основе сердцем,эмоциями и большой любовью к тому,что они делают..!

[@wkc073406]

Saw him in Dallas for this. Sledgehammer garnered the most energy by far. Lots of smiles on stage.

[@keithpatrick156]

Hearing this song always makes me smile. It takes me back to peak - PEAK - MTV, when videos were big deals, and the vid for this one was groundbreaking.

[@erikmaronde2244]

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

[@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....

[@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

[@markusmaximus629]

I been a fan of Peter since I was little. And now we are old. Good journey. Thanks.

[@mootbooxle]

This brought me to tears! Pete sounds absolutely fantastic. And the band is wonderful as ever! What a thrill to hear in 2023!

[@jasoneverett]

calm down weirdo

[@steven_scattergood]

I absolutely love this song and Peter Gabriel. Great to see Tony Levin on bass. Awesome stuff all the way from this Aussie loving Sledgehammer.👌🖖

[@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.

[@paulweber9945]

Legend legend legend!! great to see such musicianship AND FUN on display 🙂

[@mk3driftmotion]

I love Perter Gabriel, so much awesome music for so many years, he's a real treasure!

[@cameddy4081]

Wow !! Just wow !! Nth time watching this ……Peter you are something most impressive !! What a band , what a voice - this song has a deep place in my heart and in my life - powerful , funky , beautiful- thank you thank you thank you 🙏🌏✌️🎼🎶🎸⚡️⚡️⚡️👏👏👏👏👏

[@gianlucaveneri5408]

I watched this show yesterday...simply fantastic!

[@lab4389]

Peter and his band sound better than ever! Very sensual song. 😎

[@TexasJackdaw]

What a gift. He still amazes me. Such an inspiration. Thank you for sharing 🙏

[@jamessayer913]

Sounding as good as ever and evidently having an infectiously good time. Love Peter G.

[@avanti6058]

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