Genesis: Artists Who Changed Music - Part 1

[@Producelikeapro]

What is your favourite Genesis tune? Please comment below!

[@kieranchris7416]

the knife slaps

[@Ingens_Scherz]

These days, A Trick of the Tail. It's fantastically catchy and there's something so uplifting but also menacing about it that it can never get old for me. It's just such rich work - and from the great, post-Gabriel album too, of course.

[@RickDelmonico]

Carpet crawlers

[@bogdonovichbustedcasey170]

Home by the Sea

[@KellyDavidMusic]

There are so many great Genesis songs, but I am going to say Ripples (yes an unusual choice) from the Album "Trick of a Tail", which was maybe the most definitive Genesis album.

[@carlasker9285]

Together with Rush, I think Genesis is my favourite band of all time. In terms of songwriting they are unbeatable and the diversity of their career, musicianship and inventiveness between 1970 and 1991 is simply incredible. Most importantly, while other prog rock bands’ music is just as complex, well-played and virtousticly performed, no other band wrote more BEAUTIFUL music than Genesis, from Visions of Angels to Fading Lights.

[@jaegervand2112]

My favourites too. To me late 70s/early 80s Genesis and Rush through the 80s had the perfect blend of creativity, complexity and beautiful melodies.

[@cozmicpfunk]

I love them both as well- with Genesis, having the larger band really assists in expanding the sound. Rush did an amazing job for 3, they had such a solid core that lasted their entire career. Genesis like Rush also changed their musical styles and songwriting through the 70's and 80's. I love all of the classic Genesis, but for some reason I really Love "Trick of the Tail"- that has to be my most favorite entire record. I also want to make a nod to Yes "Close to the Edge" which is another favorite. I think these 3 bands did so much in just ten years (70's to the 80's). All 3 of them adjusted their sound in the 80's which I like and respect their evolutions with the New Wave Era :)

[@242-f5u]

Well said!

[@Edmond347]

I’m not going to disagree with you. I appreciate the musicianship and the progressiveness of the music, but it just doesn’t do anything for me. I much prefer Gabriel’s solo efforts. Same with Rush - love their first two albums (Caress and 2112), but the rest is just high level musicianship, but not much of a “wow.” I ignore Yes altogether as they just sound like a garage band to me. Sorry.

[@Humberto661002]

For me there is a podium occupied by Genesis, Rush and Yes with a tendence in the last 20 years to put Genesis in the first place and Rush in second place.

[@anthonycortez9191]

one of my favorite bands ever. the album run from 1970 - 1981 is literal perfection.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much for sharing

[@ToxicTurquoise454]

So you like Abacab but not their self-titled album even though it was considered an improvement on Abacab?

[@anthonycortez9191]

@ToxicTurquoise454 I dont think the self titled is an improvement

[@peterlaffey6328]

I think " And Then There Was Three " is an underrated Genesis classic that was the finale to their prog years before they went pop !

[@roughtakes7271]

That album was the final nail for me. Once I'd heard "Misunderstanding" from the subsequent Duke Album I was like "Nope!" lol. There's only a few songs I like of theirs since 1980 with notable ones being "Domino" and "Driving The Last Spike".....I can understand why they changed though

[@Robert-tu9ec]

I think it's a great album, too. Underrated.

[@giraffezebra2698]

Motherlode is good. Otherwise this album is near the bottom for me, but that’s the kind of music people wanted. I can’t fault them for that. Prog was dying. You adapt or call it quits.

[@benjaminbutton50]

Yes I agree this one seems to go under the radar

[@lisamoroney3036]

My fav album . I wore it out !!! I’m not understanding the indifference of loving this album.

[@goatfromhell666]

I grew up only hearing their 80s and 90s offerings and the Lamb.... and carpet crawlers. Then a coworker introduced me to their earlier works a few years ago, and all I can say is that it has been life changing both spiritually and creatively.

[@alanmatthew5713]

Personally, I think every Genesis record from 1968 - 1983 is great, but the "Nursery Chryme" to "The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway" period is my favorite period, like the Mach 2 line-up of Deep Purple.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much for sharing

[@RickDelmonico]

Italy loved Genesis right out of the gate.

[@AHTOtv]

That's because Italy is AWESOME

[@scifiwriter98]

Without the fans in Italy the band wouldn't have lasted past 1973.

[@svatoplukkurka4417]

Yeah, Italy's always been a prog stronghold...

[@rivereuphrates8103]

Yeah they are still massive there. In general it seems Italy really embraced the more progressive side of what was coming out of the UK and the rest of the Continent in the 70's. Y'all have great taste, always have!

[@Trobtwillis]

Photographer & Biographer Armando Gallo said that people in Italy liked operatic pop groups. Genesis was one of those bands who's songs & concerts had operatic elements. I hear stylistic similarities between the introduction to "Get 'em out by Friday" from Foxtrot, and the Prelude to Il Paliacci.

[@hilzabub]

Favourite song? Of course it's "Supper's Ready", but "Can-Utility and the Coastliners" is one I've listened to more than any other song from this period. Love the episode.

[@ljgittingeriii3199]

My favorite Genesis song is the one that starts with "Looking for Someone" (Trespass, Tract one, side one)and ends with "Follow you follow me"(and Then There Were Three, side two, final tract)! They are all excellent and sublime with my absolute favorites being the Peter Gabriel and Steve Hackett era. In my humble opinion The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway is the absolute best album in Genesis’s catalog as well as the best album in progressive rock history! Exquisite, haunting, gorgeous, majestic, regal music-like the windows of heaven opened and poured down godly beautiful musical revelation from the Eternal Throne upon us thirsty, hungry, receptive, and needful audiophile mortals!

[@flavormod]

Hackett-era Genesis is truly tops, producing some of the finest-ever prog or rock. Yet another fine video, well done!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Tim

[@charlesedward5047]

1:20 Everybody "blames" Phil for the shorter, catchier songs, but it was Tony himself who admitted that him (Tony) and Mike were the ones who always wanted to try to be more pop. This he said in a biography.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much for that insight!

[@IAmInfinitus208]

My only regret is never seeing them live, even the reunion last year. But all 5 members have touched me with all their musicianship! Loved both Gabriel and Collins years!

[@fredzep01]

I know some people will moan that it's not the same, but there is a band called The Musical Box, and they are doing about 50 dates over these next coming months. I've seen them three times, and I am going in February to watch them again, but this time it's the Lamb, and it's supposed to be their best show they do. Even Genesis gave them their touring gear, and also endorse the band, they really are that good. The Genesis members go to the shows from time to time, they even said while sitting in the audience Ok, we see what the fuss was about now ! That's a killer endorsement all by its self. See if you can catch them sometime, trust me friend, you won't regret it.

[@newforestpixie5297]

The Musical Box are brilliant . My older brother has always been into Genesis & me only since Feb 1978 when hearing Foxtrot .We watched them in Portsmouth in February. U r correct. The only downside was the audience whom must’ve all been with them in 1972 as they were all very old & acted very English & applauded enthusiastically when appropriate. I actually felt young & vaped into my closed jacket as if being back at school…but Musical Box are as close as we’ll ever get 😁👍

[@BrennanYoung]

Go see Hackett live, he has been touring doing the old Genesis material, note perfect

[@stevenbrill9066]

Hi Warren April 22nd 2005 I went to see a band called The Musical Box perform The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway at The Cambridge Corn Exchange It was a night I will never forget They performed the whole album in its entirety Then they played Watcher Of The Skies Then finally The Musical box I was completely speechless I'd had seen many photos in Genesis books of this tour And wondered What it would have been like to have been there and experienced it My dream came true that night

[@ExxylcrothEagle]

Amazing!!

[@gabrielabusby9966]

I'm going to see The Musical Box performing The Lamb in June! Now after reading this I really can't wait!

[@rk41gator]

"Its sounds better and better with the passing of time" Steve Hackett's statement is my sentiment. Your segment on Genesis is sublime. It is a succinct, thorough and entertaining historical document that I completely enjoyed. I look forward to your second part. Such a group of influential musicians will ever be difficult to equal and their esteem only continue to grow. Bravo.

[@paolorampichini1444]

I completely share what you wrote

[@ftolead]

Standout tracks from The Lamb.... ...and The Lamia.... goosebumps for mentioning this song. If I was to introduce someone to Progressive Rock I would pick this song. It's not overly long, or complicated, yet it's still a perfect prog song.

[@falcodog2917]

Thanks for throwing me back to my childhood! For me The Firth of Fifth is probably my favorite track from this band. I was fortunate to see them play live three time in the late seventies. My 16 yr old son play drums and started to listen to King Crimson with Bill Bruford. I introduced him to Genesis by playing Watcher of the Skies so I could show him the awesome bass line and drums, to which he instantly started to learn and share with his band mates and friends. Imagine ,16 yr old 70s prog heads! Good music remains good music with no respect to the passage of time.

[@docsavage8640]

Music is a time machine. Whenever you first hear a song it becomes new music.

[@EBguitar]

I’m a 16 year old drummer/guitar/keyboard player and genesis is absolutely fascinating to me I’m glad other teens dig their music as well!

[@emanuelemartinelli2330]

Firth of fifth anche per me come tutto l’album che lo contiene

[@TheGothamite3]

One of the best Genesis retrospectives I've seen on KZbin

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much! I really appreciate it

[@stephenwilliams3807]

Supper's Ready. The drop at the end of the long break and the way Gabriel sings "to take them to the new Jerusalem"...

[@ApexLaneProductions]

I've always been awed by Genesis. Nursery Cryme was such a groundbreaking album. Nothing like it had ever been done before and is was just so sophisticated coming from a bunch of 19 year olds. Together with a few other bands like King Crimson, these young guys formed the nucleus of all of the best music of the late 20th Century and beyond. And that's not just in the prog world. These guys touched and influenced all the best pop music too. When you actually get into everyone of the artists that these guys collaborated with over the years and connect all the dots, you really start to see that these young early prog guys always come out in the center.

[@SHAd0Eheart]

I really like that you make mention of all the extensive hardware they used. The little details that documentary’s often lack. 👍

[@Producelikeapro]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks ever so much for sharing!

[@Steedonline]

Genesis is my fav band. All incarnations are brilliant to me as well as all their solo work. Band of geniuses 🙌

[@jonwagstaff4150]

These albums were being released as I was a teenager discovering music. I saw Genesis live several times. I consider myself very lucky.

[@Producelikeapro]

You are very lucky indeed! Thanks ever so much for sharing

[@x-roytube2218]

Me, too...I saw their first live show in North America a couple of miles from my house in Waltham, saw "Supper's Ready" live with Peter Gabriel and "The Lamb" live in Boston!! Only drawback is I'm OLD enough to have seen it, but was only still in high school back then...I remember it well, though.

[@Billfish57]

I was 16 in 73 when I first saw Genesis blowing us all away in a beautiful Miami concert hall that filled with sights and sounds I'll never forget, mostly because I instantly bought that live album that was exactly the show I just saw, The next year I saw them in West Palm play the Lamb concert and everything was new and just as amazing if not more so. I lived them, Peter is such a talent and original performer and writer. I feel sorry for the kids growing up over the last 3 decades with almost nothing, nothing like those days. Oh well, I was there and in manny ways, I still am.

[@Doministry]

One of the best bands ever. Thanks for this. The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway is my favourite rock record.

[@geob3963]

Your love of the music shines through this and all your presentations. The time and effort you’ve taken researching, creating and presenting is entertaining, informative and compelling. Thank you for showcasing great art for us and future generations.

[@YearsOfLeadPoisoning]

King Crimson and now Genesis. This is awesome

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@rogersmith7396]

@@Producelikeapro History of Yes could keep you busy.

[@Silkyfur]

Genesis was one of the most important bands to me during my formative and teenage years. The four albums Trespass, Nursery Cryme, Foxtrot and Selling England by the Pound, is for me the absolute highlight, with Nursery Cryme standing out as the best album they ever did, in my humble opinion. The Fountain of Salmacis is my number one favourite song by them. I do however enjoy every single album they've made during their career, with the exception of From Genesis to Revelation and Calling all Stations. But the Phil Collins years cannot compare with the Gabirel years in absolute magnificence.

[@VitoGregoliMusic]

I agree that Hackett's departure is the turning moment...however And Then There Were Three still keeps that vibe going. Duke is when things really start to shift.

[@fideldely5988]

The fact you also get goosebumps... oh my... what an album... what a band. What a video!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@stanqbrick9535]

Without any doubt : Supper's ready It defines everything what makes Prog Rock so special. Greetings Form Germany

[@alanFconrad]

Amen

[@mlfett6307]

I still quite often play Suppers Ready in the art studio while I am working. I did get to see Gabriel in his 1985 tour in an outdoor venue in Montreal - I still have a lot of their vinyl; I even have a copy of GTR - the album Steve Hackett and Steve Howe did together.

[@DeekinBlooz]

I love when you go off script at the end a bit and voice your own joy about these artists and their work - the professional and informative delivery turns into genuine adoration. An excellent video!

[@chroniclesofbap6170]

Selling England by the Pound is one of my "Desert Island" albums

[@michaelwagner8859]

I was fortunate to see Genesis on their Foxtrot tour in 1973 - it was indescribably great. Now in 2023 I've tickets to see Steve Hackett do this show with his band 50 years latter. I'm anticipating that it sound every bit as good!!

[@BlueCityProductions]

I like the live version of Watcher of the Skies from Genesis Live (1973). Cool album cover as well!

[@paulkartsyart4415]

Genesis was my main favorite band during high school. I worked flipping burgers so I could buy all their albums, go to their concerts, buy stickers for my car and buttons to wear at work, and even integrated some of their characters as dungeon master in dungeons and dragons. Great times, and I still listen to their music all these years later

[@markvandenberg4606]

As a lifelong Genesis fan I greatly appreciated this! I’ll be watching part 2 shortly. Thanks, and happy new year!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Mark! I really appreciate it

[@simonbrenner1258]

We are so fortunate to have gifted presenters like yourself take us through the history and influence of these epic bands. First King Crimson and now Genesis. I am very much looking forward to the next installment. Keep up the good work!

[@MrJasonsanderson]

Goosebumps mate, I bloody love this era of Genesis. Selling England is a Masterpeice.

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed! Thanks ever so much

[@scottolson6858]

My favorite album by anyone! Love it!!

[@KarlVaughan]

I've been a fan of Genesis since the late 1980s and have since delved into their earlier stuff starting with The Lamb. I had no idea what I was in for but I loved the sounds and creativity. Also, I'm from Aylesbury which is where Genesis had a huge following in their early career. They often mention Friars in interviews as being one of their favourite venues to play. I'm proud of that and Steve Hackett has played at Aylesbury a number of times in recents years. I've seen him every time and it's such joy to hear him play those old songs. So, favourite Genesis songs... difficult one as there are so many. Supper's Ready, Horizons, Firth of Fifth, The Lamia, Cinema Show, Duke's Travels, Musical Box, Driving The Last Spike, Domino etc....

[@MSmith-Photography]

Thank you for giving Genesis the attention that they deserve. I feel that they haven't been given the love and respect from the mainstream since they fell out of favour in the mid-90s. They've been my favourite band since I was a kid in the early/mid-80s.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much for sharing

[@rogersmith7396]

Hard to take a band that makes beer commercials seriously.

[@scifiwriter98]

I can appreciate your remarks, but the band died after releasing Then There Were Three.

[@estebanmorales6487]

My favourite band ever. I keep coming back to Genesis since I was a teenager, and the vocals on Dancing with the Moonlit Knight are my way out of anxiety.

[@evildrganymede]

I think "Selling England By The Pound" and "Wind & Wuthering" are my favourites. And yes, Gabriel's opening vocals on "Dancing with the Moonlit Knight" definitely grab your attention! I think "Blood on the Rooftops" is one of the best melancholy songs ever made (and still relevant!), I never get tired of listening to that. :)

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much for sharing!!

[@dapliff]

First King Crimson, now Genesis…thank you very much!!!!👏👏👏👏

[@electreelife]

I feel fortunate growing up on their albums...thanks for yet another remarkable video!

[@danielpalmersofficial]

I love every album Genesis has done, each album has at least 2 or 3 tracks I really enjoy!! 😁👍

[@Siabod57]

Thanks Warren for such a thorough Genesis history. I was pleased you mentioned their time at Kingston. For the record the place was called Barwell Court near Chessington where they lived and worked in a ramshackle cottage in the garden. I lived and worked there too 🙏

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@mikebozik]

Beans and Bangers!!! I can tell you put a lot of research into this, and it paid off! After watching many retrospectives on Genesis, I think this is near the top of the list. It is concise with no distracting digressions and covers every turning point in the band's history. Brilliant writing! I've always wondered, "What would happen if you put a bunch of geniuses together in the same room?" Can't wait for Part Two... I'm hoping there might be a Part Three, as well... Cheers!

[@FernandoCuadro]

i love that you are doing this videos, i'm a drummer that follows your channel for years, and the crimson videos are amazing!!! keep it going!!! let's shed more light onto the progressive era!

[@thecompleteetcthecompleteetc]

Brilliant potted history. As for Goosebump moments, You were spot on. The Firth of Fifth guitar solo by Steve does it to me every time. Same with Anyway from Lamb Lies Down. The Keyboard parts played by Banks and the Lyrics by Gabriel on Anyway are a perfect marriage of Tone poem orchestration and Borges style poetic lyricism.

[@davidpett]

A lot of Gabriel’s flute solos are also goose fleshing.

[@kevjak51]

Genesis have been one of my favourite bands, thank you for doing this Rockumentary Warren.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Kevin

[@fabioramos5222]

What a beautiful analysis about one of my favourite bands ever. I've a profound respect for all Genesis have produced , but in my opinion "A Lamb Lies down on Broadway" is timeless and far ahead from his time even today. Thanks for sharing .....you're really a pro. Greetings from Brazil

[@fredzep01]

Everything from Trespass to Duke, particularly Blood on the rooftops, can utility and the coastliners, Fly on a windshield, The Musical Box, Battle Of Epping Forrest, firth of fifth, Stagnation. I could go on, hahaha.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much for sharing!

[@christschinwon]

Great selection, can't fault any track there!

[@Trobtwillis]

Good songs.

[@ronbo11]

Great job on making an overview of the first decade of Genesis. I didn't grow up with that, but having been a Peter Gabriel fan I delved back into this era and I found it to be very creative, agreeable and artistic. These studio albums became my favorites (Foxtrot/Selling especially), but there were a few in the post Prog era that stand up on their own very well indeed. Thanks!

[@thegood9]

Fantastically done. Can't wait to hear the rest from you. My fave group of all time. And as a keyboardist, Tony was and is one of my biggest influences... thank you for the detail! Quite well done, mate!

[@stevebowman6135]

It’s really quite wonderful to see how sensitively and deeply you are detailing and sharing the pastoral synth majesty and sonic breadth that is Genesis. It sired Gabriel, Hackett is still maintaining a vital career and LOL the drummer became the vocalist, then a top 40 hitmaker. Just knowing that alone make one need to know more. You provide the missing pieces - thanks. - Steve Bowman, Maine USA

[@theactorjohnlarroquette]

Anthony Phillips’ The Geese and The Ghost is my favorite Genesis album. And Genesis is one of my favorite bands. Seriously worth checking out. Turn it on on a sunny or rainy day and let it play.

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes, huge Anthony Phillips fan! Private Parts and Pieces is amazing

[@x-roytube2218]

"Supper's Ready" IS the definitive example of Genesis at their pinnacle as well as prog rock in general...period.😇

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks for sharing!

[@HeavyMetalTones]

Can i just say that your passion and love for music is wonderful and how you relate this is something i really enjoy. like me you just love music and i often tell people you to watch your stuff it really is wonderful. On behalf of all of us music lovers THANK YOU

[@jerejaco]

Fantastic overview, I really enjoyed this video. That Genesis documentary you kept showing clips from - I watched that back in the early 90s. Back then, I only knew Genesis as a pop outfit. I was stunned to learn that Peter Gabriel had been the original singer. I watched that documentary over and over again before plunging into their discography and becoming a life-long fan. I love their prog years and I love most of their pop years. Just a fantastic group of musicians/songwriters making some of the best music ever.

[@vegardyrnes1793]

Tnx. I just love nerding out to your videos. Learning a lot! Enjoying music and having a very good time! Cheers.🍻

[@rayrecordings]

The Lamia, Supper’s Ready, Firth Of Fifth, Anyway, Ripples, Get Em Out By Friday, Dance On A Volcano, The Battle Of Epping Forest, Anyway, Back In NYC, The Return Of Giant Hogweed, Watcher Of The Skies, Blood On The Rooftops, One For The Vine, The Fountain Of Salmacis , Can Utility and The Coastliners are the outstanding pieces of the 1970-1976 era . For me. Deep In The Motherlode, The Lady Lies…, but most of Duke is very good too. Then after that it’s another band. Also good in a different way, but another band.

[@netuno60]

Supper's Ready is the best for me. Great melodies and harmonies, keys changing, and odds time signatures, make this work a collage of 6 or 7 pieces blended so well that it became a prog rock classic.

[@lenpey]

I bought my 1st Genesis album, Foxtrot, in Nov. 1972. I bought my last Genesis album, I.T., in 1986. That was it for me.

[@michaelsstatement]

Thanks Warren for making great videos about my favourite bands of all times...Genesis and King Crimson. Because of Genesis I become a full time musician. I love all eras of Genesis because even the pop songs like Jesus He Knows me are great songs in a pop context. They always proved that they can do something special in other genres. Ofcourse I love the prog stuff more but as I get older I know how hard it can be writing something that can enjoy "more" people. Genesis rules!

[@tranquilitybase6417]

David Hentschel was my neighbor in LA back in the early 90’s. Great guy.

[@Trobtwillis]

I love his sound with artists such as Genesis, and Elton John. 🎹

[@parissimons6385]

Thank you for your excellent video about a great band! The first period (until Steve Hackett's departure) is my favourite version of Genesis. Of the second period LPs, I still liked "Duke". Favourite song? Keeps changing, whether "Supper's Ready" from Foxtrot, or "Dancing with the Moonlit Knight" or "Firth of Fifth" from Selling England by the Pound, or "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway" or "Back in NYC" or "Carpet Crawlers" or more from The Lamb. And my choice can move beyond those, too, depending on my moods and what I've been listening to recently. And I was listening to these Genesis albums in the 1980s (along with some Jethro Tull, Yes, King Crimson), while also appreciating XTC, Magazine, Gang of Four, solo Peter Gabriel, Roxy Music, Buzzcocks, The Police, The Jam, The Smiths, Madness and The Specials, REM, Talking Heads; Motown; The Beatles, etc.

[@richardlewis4367]

SUPPER'S READY hands down , Genesis has been a big part of my life and my family's life. I love showing the younger gen. at work this band. Stoners of 2024 seem to like GENESIS just like the old stoners..

[@jonelliott9553]

This music was so influential in my young life and continues today. Thank you so much for putting this video together, it truly made my day.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much! I really appreciate it

[@charles-mr4oz]

I saw Genesis several times between 81 and 84. The gigs were amazing. There was always a sense of sadness afterwards because there was feeling that I would never see something as good again. I lost interest after that but bought a 4cd compilation in the early 2000s and I rediscovered them. The second time around I realised that primarily they are crafters of songs as opposed to other prog band who were more about showcasing individual talents. In the middle of those long, expansive peices that they were writing in the 70's were 4 minute crafted songs. I was sad to see them do that last tour. I couldn't really understand why they did it.

[@rogersmith7396]

Try Yes Relayer. One of the most complex recordings ever.

[@robertkroberjr.157]

I didn't discover Genesis till their later years. Thanks to you-tube I'm discovering their early stuff. I love it! 😎👍 Born in 63' grew up on classic rock.

[@Kkidzz]

Great songs on each album up through Duke...... Back In NYC, Carpet Crawlers, Squonk, I Know What I Like, Deep In The Motherlode etc etc.

[@seansrecords]

Selling England is one of the all time great albums ... however trick of the tail is my favourite Genesis album. I love the simplicity of it in comparison to the other albums and the powerful rock sound. But pretty much everything the band put out is incredible

[@Sverre58]

Wow! Just WOW! Stunning work on this video. Looking forward to part 2. Thx.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@PeterMayer]

We got to walk on the stage when Genesis played in Nashville, 1977, my senior year of high school. I was an eighteen year old guitarist here in Cincinnati, and needless to say, I was impressed with all their pedals!

[@Producelikeapro]

That sounds truly wonderful

[@PeterMayer]

@@Producelikeapro it was! And only $4!!

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[@Hammillian7]

One of the best Genesis history video I've seen (from many ones seen). Being my all-time fave music, my hair stands on end also.

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow! Thanks ever so much! I really appreciate it!

[@juanitaelizabeth]

The best era! 👍👏 Genesis in Gabriel years ❤️❤️❤️

[@Vesohag]

Yes!! An episode on one of my favourite bands! If it is not the very favourite, is close. And part 1?! Thank you, Warren!

[@AHTOtv]

Magnificent. Thank you. Glad I have the notifications on. Just what I needed.

[@mikeschrammel1790]

My favourite album is Selling England by the pound, a tremendous album.

[@Producelikeapro]

Marvellous

[@RickCT2000]

Great video. Great musical history and superb production

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@Producelikeapro]

Really glad you enjoyed the video

[@burmesecolourneedles4680]

Absolutely superb - the most concise, complete, perceptive and appreciative account yet. Kudos and huge thanks! And the regular goosebumps continue here too! How a bunch of guys in their early 20s came up with this complex, richly emotional, beautifully crafted and superbly performed music defies belief. The creation of music is different today and such a thing will probably never happen again - a sobering thought.

[@Jellybeantiger]

My fav band ❤️Genesis,gday from Oz.🕊

[@chuckamok12]

"It sounds better and better with the passing of time." Absolutely true! Genesis stands the test of time because they were outstanding melodicists (esp Tony), and regardless of the complexity, the melodies held up beautifully (notice how rarely they fell into a simple ABAB pattern). They weren't an overblown pop band, they truly were composers of a higher caliber than most (all?) of their peers.

[@christophstoll1848]

"Selling England By The Pound" coined my taste. It was my brother's first LP and I was not allowed to use his Hifi, but I knew the album by heart weeks before him. 🤷‍♀

[@timhall7123]

I know what I like,back in 73,and still liked all the way to the end. Saw the trick,and invisible touch tours,live,consider myself very fortunate.

[@Richard_Hood]

Another superb video for my musical education Warren thank you. Being 2 yrs old in 1967 I didn't experience the in the moment impact of Genesis and my older brother who was 9 yrs my senior didn't play Genesis records. But it's never too late to go through those earlier Genesis albums ❤

[@MisterBrimm]

I love Genesis and this was a great encapsulation of their career during their best era!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much! I really appreciate it

[@admiralbenbow5083]

White Mountain, Musical Box, Suppers Ready, Cinema show, Fly on a windshield to name but a few!

[@gcarlton]

Firth of Fifth is very hard to type without being autocorrected. It is also one of the finest 9-1/2 minutes of music ever recorded.

[@Producelikeapro]

Absolutely! Masterpiece

[@mysticrhythms3348]

Genesis is amazing. great video

[@VitoGregoliMusic]

totally agree on chicken skin for Firth of Fifth...but lets also recognize that during the keyboard solo, Collins and Rutherford are killin' it, esp in the Seconds Out version. Also a hair stand on end moment is the 'major' section keyboard solo in the middle of Cinema Show, this melody is sublime.

[@scifiwriter98]

The Cinema Show solo section is a perfect example of why Banks is so much more than a prog keyboard player. Yes, players like Wakeman and Emerson may possess better technical proficiency, according to the experts, at least, but neither has ever composed a multiple keyboard solo with such a variety of tones and dynamic impact. The mellotron choir vocals have never been used to such great effect. And Banks mastery of the ARP Pro Soloist is a master class on the finicky instrument. To his great credit, Banks never even tried to compete in the 'notes per second' aspect of keyboard playing, preferring instead to create emotional structures that added new dimensions to the composition it was part of.

[@VitoGregoliMusic]

@@scifiwriter98 totally agree. It's not like he's not capable of fast licks either. 🤷🏻 He's just not living there all the time such as Wakeman, Moraz, etc...

[@jrgennilssen9821]

I found this channel because of the death metal mixing video, and I loved it! But please make more of these. You mentioned Caravan *hint hint* 😁

[@Producelikeapro]

I love Caravan! One of my favourite bands

[@jornspirit]

very well done, an as excellent as breathless ride through their first decade... I happened to be lucky enough to be 17 years old in 1973, when I discovered them, and quickly brought myself up to speed with all material that had been released up to that point, and from then on purchasing every new album with sweaty hands and racing pulses... the album the blasted my mind soon after for good was 'A Trick of the Tail' - it was beyond belief, how good they sounded at that stage, even with just having lost Peter... your essential review showdown following the time-line has been immaculate, except for one small glitch: the song on Nursery Crime, that you mentioned, was not 'mountain of salmacis' but 'fountain of salmacis', which makes a lot of sense, once you follow the mythological story line in it... but that can be easily forgiven... thank you so much for this homage to one of the most important bands of the birth time of ProgRock... and I happily agree: their music hasn't only survived to these very times, but even sounds better than ever... I'm so grateful, that Steve made it his vision to keep it alive... xx

[@thomasvincennie3910]

Favorite Genesis song...for me also happens to be the very best ever I have ever heard by anyone....Supper's Ready is a masterpiece of modern music. Favorite album is the Lamb....my favorite album of all time by an band....Genesis are top 3 for me all time with the Beatles and Zeppelin. Good review - you have a new subscriber!

[@scifiwriter98]

Great choices. The Lamb sounds like nothing the band recorded before or since. A true outlier of composition and structure, and yet it still sums the band up perfectly.

[@coreycrossman3447]

For me it's nearly impossible to choose between any of the 70s albums their all just so great

[@cmg7583]

Genesis changed the paradigm of music since they appeared

[@Producelikeapro]

Well said

[@pacochuquiure5459]

Warren, I am gonna start collecting the Peter Gabriel/Steve Hackett era of Genesis. Thank you very much!

[@shearn666]

I'm not a huge Genesis fan, but they intrigue me. This is a fabulous video. Thank you, thank you, thank you, for delving into the minutiae of each musician's gear - that really is the icing on the cake. There are people like me out here who just can't get enough of this stuff, even for bands that they only have a passing interest in. I've always enjoyed your videos, Warren, be they "song" or "production" oriented. Great work.

[@kevinn1158]

I bought Genesis Live in 1976. Loved it so much I bought Selling England by the pound. I was 12. Ha. Amazingly, I never got to see them live. I was too young. I did see Gentle Giant. I kept buying Genesis albums after Gabriel left but I could see they were on a path to straight pop. I ended up going backward and bought 2 earlier Genesis albums and obviously bought Gabriel's first solo album. Now that solo album is awesome. As I grew up, I moved to buying Clash albums and ska and reggae albums in the late 70s and early 80s. I still have all of my original albums and am amused by the resurgence of vinyl nowadays. 60 dollars for a LP??? I feel sooooo old. I bought mine for 3.99-5.99.