Richard Barbieri is a genius at creating emotion with his soundscapes. I discovered this band before they were famous. They have grown so much over the years and I feel very honored to have witnessed it.
@Hybbeman3 жыл бұрын
Mikael Åkerfeldt from Opeth sings the little hook in the chorus and he also plays the guitar solo in the interlude. The solo sounds unmistakably Mikael.
@nomorecrap7773 жыл бұрын
I did not know that. Really cool!
@RohannvanRensburg3 жыл бұрын
I could recognize Mikael's soloing from 1000 miles away. You just look for that "I think I need to cry" feeling.
@krombopulousmichael52513 жыл бұрын
Check out Storm Corrosion if you haven't already
@barkingmadman11693 жыл бұрын
Storm Corrosion is an awesome collab between Mikael and Steven Wilson. Very unexpected masterpiece.
@sarahm46693 жыл бұрын
Wait which line?
@Lancelot303 жыл бұрын
Porcupine Tree - Russia on Ice. An unsung masterpiece from an underrated album.
@terrymtbnurse47603 жыл бұрын
Good pick, hope he does it
@dharlow58103 жыл бұрын
YES!!
@pomat223 жыл бұрын
yep amazing song
@jarmake19233 жыл бұрын
Indeed. It feels like nobody ever suggests russia on ice, but it's a freaking masterpiece of a song.
@IKwebz3 жыл бұрын
I've been suggesting this for a while now!
@HectorLopez-ct3kq3 жыл бұрын
Why nobody say nothing about Richard Barbieri? the master of these ambient sound escapes !
@PoweReserv3 жыл бұрын
And when you know this you hear Japan.
@johnpbh2 жыл бұрын
What that man said....!!!
@johnnicholson83452 жыл бұрын
no doubt. Give PT it's flavor for sure
@collinswartz72533 жыл бұрын
Fun fact: Steven Wilson produced Opeth's album Blackwater Park!
@Rassalcon3 жыл бұрын
@Hellig Usvart he also produced deliverance and damnation, as well as mastered pale communion, and mikael is the one playing that beautiful little guitar solo on this track. they worked very closely together for a long time.
@tiernanrea17263 жыл бұрын
@@Rassalcon Not to mention their collaborative effort "Storm Corrosion" ! Terrific album.
@Rassalcon3 жыл бұрын
@@tiernanrea1726 One of a kind masterpiece that.
@TheAskald3 жыл бұрын
@@Rassalcon He also sings on Master's Apprentices, and came up with the "The Drapery Falls" lead melody
@Rassalcon3 жыл бұрын
@@TheAskald he sings on drapery falls as well you know
@bassslinger81913 жыл бұрын
You just became my favorite reactions youtuber. Biased because this is one of my favorite tracks, by one of my favorite bands and musicians, but the patience you had in resetting the song after the buffer or loading issues in the beginning was really awesome. You wanted to hear what you were hearing for everything it was, a true reaction. I can really see you do this as a passion, whereas a lot of others do it because it's a popular thing to do.
@philrob44683 жыл бұрын
Yup dec my fav band... I've been expanding and trying to get them all on vinyl and all of Steven's solo stuff on vinyl and blackfield.... jiat found pineapple thief they are pretty good check em out
@Yosef19523 жыл бұрын
One of the great songs of the modern era. A true masterpiece, imho. Thank you for doing this one. Porcupine Tree has SO much great music.
@ToadLick3 жыл бұрын
Agree man... this track has it all! (among others, but so so good)
@TFFgeek3 жыл бұрын
I believe Steven once called this 'About as much fun as you can have with 2 chords.'
@TheAlibabatree3 жыл бұрын
Its the Built to Spill philosophy.
@TFFgeek3 жыл бұрын
That's new to me. Could you give a quick explanation?
@TheAlibabatree3 жыл бұрын
@@TFFgeek Oh, that’s just my own phrasing. Built to Spill is an indie/jam band, and most of their music is like that. They take a well written 3 or 4 chord progression, and expand on it for 5-7 minutes. They have a song “Traces” that’s a good representation of that.
@TFFgeek3 жыл бұрын
@@TheAlibabatree Allright. I'll check it. Always interesting to delve into new bands. Thanx! :D
@TheAlibabatree3 жыл бұрын
@@TFFgeek No problem. They have a lot of indie pop elements, so you may not enjoy all of their stuff, depending on your palate.
@mantiz8x3 жыл бұрын
Allrighttttt!! ^ My brain, as soon as I saw this thumbnail
@quark67663 жыл бұрын
Listen to Porcupine Tree, start of something beautiful. It`s amazing.
@robgas75073 жыл бұрын
STORM CORROSION - Drag Ropes PORCUPINE TREE's Steven Wilson and Mikael Åkerfeldt of OPETH made this album.
@dirtydan20073 жыл бұрын
I just came here to recommend this.
@nahuelolivera8283 жыл бұрын
@@dirtydan2007 Same
@Prognosis__3 жыл бұрын
Mikeal does the solo too?
@joakimskurk3 жыл бұрын
Yes! Do Storm Corrosion🤩
@revylokesh17833 жыл бұрын
If you want great _VOCAL_ arrangements from Porcupine Tree, be sure to listen to the song _"Heartattack in a layby"_ That song is a real tear-jerker, too.
@lorebroker523 жыл бұрын
I prefer Collapse Light Into Earth for that...
@Alex395753 жыл бұрын
Both are amazing Porcupine Tree songs!
@manco8283 жыл бұрын
In Absentia is a great album.
@golgol49033 жыл бұрын
YES! "Heartattack in a layby" touches my soul every time I listen to it.
@JustATotalNerd3 жыл бұрын
It's really nice but I find it too repetitive
@davidburke83113 жыл бұрын
Colin Edwin was PT's bassist - criminally underrated. Now in a band called O.R.K.
@4ctmam3 жыл бұрын
...and about 50 other projects and solo stuff.
@Rassalcon3 жыл бұрын
My favourite bassist. there are more technical players, but he does not play a bad note ever.
@HCXWinchester3 жыл бұрын
Yes, the smile of prog scene
@Strikr3 жыл бұрын
@@HCXWinchester legend has it that he hasn’t stopped smiling since he joined the band in ‘93
@LucadiCaro3 жыл бұрын
one of the cleanest, tastefull and on-point bass player alive
@inkubuzz3 жыл бұрын
I think Geebz needs to do be presented to the genius that is Daniel Gindelöw from Pain Of Salvation. A Trace of Blood, Rope Ends or Undertow maybe?
@Chrael3 жыл бұрын
I'd recommend King of Loss or going back a bit further to People Passing By. Either way, Pain of Salvation's a must!
@vl4dster3 жыл бұрын
Definitely yes to any of those 3! I'll add On A Tuesday to that list
@inkubuzz3 жыл бұрын
We could always suggest the entire "Be" album 😬
@vl4dster3 жыл бұрын
@@inkubuzz Yes! I'd be happy with the entirety of Remedy Lane and Perfect Element as well... Maybe just do all of them? 😁
@DeagleLas3 жыл бұрын
I did point him out on that direction some videos ago! :D
@SchteeKx3 жыл бұрын
When my grandfather died 2 years ago I listend to this song and it still makes me cry! Arriving somewhere..but not here really gets me! Thank you for reacting to this!!
@ed88453 жыл бұрын
You absolutely have to listen to Porcupine Tree- Buying a New Soul :) !
@martinmiller41813 жыл бұрын
Yep, another classic !
@omkarbharambe86733 жыл бұрын
btw the soulful guitar solo after the heavy part in this song is played by Mikael Akerfeldt from Opeth. As Steven was the producer and a guest musician in Blackwater Park, similarly Mikael was a guest musician in this album. You gotta do more Opeth. May be "The Drapery Falls" or "Burden" by them.
@davguev3 жыл бұрын
Yes! Burden!
@philip8633 жыл бұрын
Drapery falls is a must
@snworbatory3863 жыл бұрын
Burden for sure
@jingles71172 жыл бұрын
What’s really enticing about this piece is the deliberate incremental progression from seemingly random notes, instruments and rhythms into an intense full on assault of the audio spectrum. This is just part of Steven Wilson’s experimental nature, and why I am always expecting something new and exciting from him. Steven creates soundscapes that manipulate the ambiance as noted by ye olde composer, but he always surprises me with his unusual integration of musical tangents…them changes…lol.
@RafaPiloni3 жыл бұрын
Man, you NEED to listen to Pain of Salvation. Some amazing songs are: The Perfect Element, Beyond the Pale, In the Flesh, A Trace of Blood, Enter Rain, Sisters, Kingdom of Loss, Mrs. Modern Mother Mary, Reconciliation..... the list goes on and on. I know it's a lot, but they're ALL ridiculously amazing songs and worth listening to. But you do need to read the lyrics as their albums/songs are highly conceptual and follow a line of events. Anyway, you're goddamn awesome and your videos are precious. Thank you for doing what you do!
@mvunit33 жыл бұрын
Geebz! - VERY much agree! Please check them out, the vocals and musicianship is astounding, can be complex, moody, straight forward and all in 1 track. Very emotional stuff as well, hope you get around to them. Thank you Rafael, been a fan since "One Hour by the Concrete Lake" \m/.
@mtlman9063 жыл бұрын
The entire Be album
@nourgaser68383 жыл бұрын
I like PoS a lot, most of their music honestly is great stuff, Remedy Lane is one of my favorite albums. But their last album was shit.
@Daniel-zh2fl3 жыл бұрын
Nice that you reacted to this song, it's great. I'd recommend The Pineapple Thief - White Mist.
@HCXWinchester3 жыл бұрын
+111111
@terrymtbnurse47603 жыл бұрын
That's awesome. I just posted the same thing. Had a opportunity to see Pineapple Thief live up here in Michigan before the pandemic. Absolutely phenomenal.
@prometheusfallen3 жыл бұрын
At 6:45, I can actually see the wonderment in anticipating what the next chord could possibly be, and at 6:47, that half-grin and nod of approval as if to say, "Those cheeky bastards!" My wife says you and I react identically to music. (Old DeComposer here, too. Lol) AWWRIGHT!!!
@bredding12032 жыл бұрын
Oh man, I love this song! First time hearing. Porcupine Tree has always been at the top of my list of bands to dive into. Now I’m finally going to do it. Beautiful work
@jeremyunseld68463 жыл бұрын
One of my absolute favorite Porcupine Tree songs is "What Happens Now?" Part of my soundtrack of life. Edit: Still here, and Steven Wilson is the singer, guitar player, and founding member of Porcupine Tree. He has done a lot of work on other albums though, like Blackwater Park by Opeth. His solo work is excellent also. No Twilight Within the Courts of the Sun is a really fun song from his first solo album.
@CartrKillsGrunt3 жыл бұрын
Gavin's drumming in that song makes me question reality, it's unreal how good they are.
@JustATotalNerd3 жыл бұрын
One of my favourite guitar solos ever. Such a great build, and using a lot of layering. Also really showcases how beautiful the cry of a stratocaster can be
@kgur3 жыл бұрын
this
@jah92533 жыл бұрын
All 4 songs on Nil Recurring are exceptional.
@DefinitelyGerman3 жыл бұрын
I truly consider this one of the best atmospheric songs ever written. Great example of how sometimes, less can be more in terms of a profound impact. Great reaction as always! :)
@琴酒-x6m2 жыл бұрын
Just found this Channel, I just want to tell you that this is one of the most beautiful things I ever experienced for the past few weeks. I mean Steven Wilson knows what he's doing, and you actually know what he's doing and make us viewers easy to understand. You might be the only reacter on KZbin that truly convince me. I can see that by your expression, profession, and attitude to your work. Really touched. To me the key to enter Porcupine Tree's world is the imageness of their music. Images pop up in your head when you listen to them, like OST of a film. And the way they composed and engineered is just like the the scenarios of a film. Thank you so much to do this dissection and sorry for my bad English.
@paulthesaintsfan91373 жыл бұрын
Sound of Muzak by Porcupine Tree is also very good 🤙
@almor24453 жыл бұрын
I once played that to a pro musician and he nearly wet himself with immediate affection for it. I've always loved it but had no idea is was as complex as he went on to say it was.
@clarkt54392 жыл бұрын
"The Drummer" (Gavin Harrison) is also one of the drummer's for King Crimson.
@prachiverma98523 жыл бұрын
Above all the technicalities and heavy discussion on music composition and production,the best part is how music unites all of us throughout different parts of the world. His priceless reaction over hearing the song for the first time,and all of our priceless reactions when we hear gems like this,is the gift of music❤️
@nomorecrap7773 жыл бұрын
Arriving Somewhere But Not Here is my all-time favorite Porcupine Tree song! This video made my day!
@LesPaulManiac3 жыл бұрын
This was one of the songs that really got me into Porcupine Tree. I remember going on to an IMDb forum (when they had those) and there was a Music forum. I asked for some new music and talked about bands I liked, and someone had recommended Porcupine Tree. They showed me "Blackest Eyes", "Lazarus", and "Arriving Somewhere..." and I fell in love. Steven Wilson has been my favorite artist since that day 14 years ago. This really solidified my love for progressive rock/art rock as my favorite style and preferred way to approach composing music. Using it as a way to create a soundscape and a journey for someone instead of a just a 'song'. Recommendations: Fear of a Blank Planet Blackest Eyes Lazarus (My personal favorite) Blind House
3 жыл бұрын
Great song and great reaction. Also, the album is based on a screenplay written by Steven Wilson and Mike Bennion, and is a ghost story. Wilson has stated that the songs "Deadwing", "Lazarus", "Arriving Somewhere but Not Here", "Open Car", and "Mellotron Scratch" were originally intended for the film soundtrack, but when the project failed to find the funding they were instead recorded for the next Porcupine Tree album.
@tristanbatchler3 жыл бұрын
1:44 - man apparently not enough coffee yet. "The first coffee morning sip" "Arriving somewhere but nowhere"
@HimanshuPuri3 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂
@brizza723 жыл бұрын
Opeth's Mikael Akerfeldt does backing vocals and the clean solo midway through the song.
@emmamason34803 жыл бұрын
I never realised this and am a massive Opeth fan. In fact it was Opeth that led me to Porcupine Tree.
@DimashCastellucci3 жыл бұрын
Could be some of the best PT songs to react to: Trains 🚊 Time flies Blackest eyes Sound of Muzak Shesmovedon Lazarus Mellotron scratch Open Car
@Aardvarked883 жыл бұрын
Glad you've got around to more Steven Wilson/Porcupine Tree. Please listen to 'Drive Home' next time you circle back to him, the solo from Guthrie Govan will blow you away.
@willrichardson5193 жыл бұрын
Routine is a must, Perfect Life is haunting in its own way, too
@emjem993 жыл бұрын
Guthrie's solo btings me to tears on Drive Home. Just so profoundly beautiful.
@Aardvarked883 жыл бұрын
@@emjem99 Totally, it's my favourite solo I've ever heard. Completely stopped me in my tracks the first time I heard it.
@Insanalyst3 жыл бұрын
Mikael Akerfelt plays guitar and does backing vocals for this track.
@davh87413 жыл бұрын
dude I think of myself as a huge opeth and wilson fan and I didnt even know this thats super cool
@semaj_50223 жыл бұрын
F**k yes! Such a great band and incredible song. Steven Wilson is an absolute genius and when he works with Mikael Akerfeldt it's just magic.
@a4tdi1403 жыл бұрын
you have to see it live, also "Anesthetize "The start of something beautiful " "The sound of Muzak" just great live !!
@inkubuzz3 жыл бұрын
He already did Anesthetize, I just dont remember if it was studio or live version.
@a4tdi1403 жыл бұрын
@@inkubuzz yes he did the studio version.
@samuelbalavoine50313 жыл бұрын
@@inkubuzz live is so much more than the studio version 😍
@inkubuzz3 жыл бұрын
Cant disagree.... I love both thou. 😃
@jethrofloyd673 жыл бұрын
Steven Wilson is the main dude of PT, he writes and produces everything himself as well as playing guitar and singing. Little fun fact, for the last few years he's been remixing classic prog albums by Jethro Tull, Gentle Giant, Genesis, Yes, and others. Retains the vibe of the original mixes but significantly cleans up noise and adds clarity.
@kdcndw13 жыл бұрын
Richard Barbier was the keyboard player. His career goes back all the way to 1977 with the English band Japan. A band that started out as a kind of New York Dolls pastiche, transformed to one of the more influential New Romantic New Wave bands. After Japan broke up, each member became virtuoso musicians, especially the bassist Mick Karn (RIP) Richard's use of synthesizers in all the bands and projects he has played with has always been a highlight of the music.
@tommasoscalici3 жыл бұрын
Yes, Steven Wilson is lead singer and producer of Porcupine Tree, and he also plays a lot of instruments as well (guitar, keys and I thinks bass too on this track). Mikael Åkerfeldt from Opeth is doing backing vocals on this track and one of the guitar solos.
@HectorLopez-ct3kq3 жыл бұрын
Keyboards by Richard Barbieri🤘🏼😃
@loqjaw3 жыл бұрын
I've heard this song countless times, but from reading these comments I just learnt that Mikael Akerfeldt is on this track. I never knew this. So not only do I get to enjoy your reactions, but I'm learning new things about my favourite tracks and artists. Thank you so much dude!
@grothd095 ай бұрын
Coming back to these in 2024…Porcupine Tree all day!
@johnseward29343 жыл бұрын
One of the things that has always drawn me to PT, is the intentionality of their song structure and soundscape...without being overwrought or clunky. Steven Wilson is undoubtedly a musical genius and the band members, esp Gavin the drummer, are excellent to exceptional, and I just love how organic and smooth their music sounds.
@c0unt1ng5heep43 жыл бұрын
That heavy breakdown is one of the best you will hear in any song!!!
@MetteC5 Жыл бұрын
Even with the buffer issues in the beginning, you stayed calm, closed your eyes, breathed quietly and deeply, taking in the fantastic intro to this masterpiece. You're not just "Old" (you and I are +/- the same age ;)), you're also and especially wise - proud to be a subscriber!
@loopmusic56243 жыл бұрын
Ive been watching "reaction" video for the longest.you have been the most genuine of all of them, your style of breakdown feels like a professor talking to a student. very inspiring
@Liparini3 жыл бұрын
Maybe you could make a reaction to Steven Wilson's Drive Home! It's a masterpiece! Greetings from a Brazilian viewer
@TheNateWalking3 жыл бұрын
I never see people mention “In Absentia” but I think that is their best album start to finish. Masterpiece.
@passerbycmc3 жыл бұрын
some other albums have better songs, but over all start to end yeah In absentia is great and might even hold up to Fear of a Blank Planet
@davedewsnap288 Жыл бұрын
One of my favourites as well.
@jagvirdi9915 Жыл бұрын
@@passerbycmc agreed. arriving somewhere but not here is my fav PT song but in absentia is a their best album.
@Quintessentguy9 ай бұрын
@@passerbycmcI could listen to those 2 albums on repeat repeatedly. Haha. P.T. is such a gem, mainstream can't handle the overarching genius.
@DlSASTERCHlLD3 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy hearing you talk about the music and analyze it, and seeing your immediate knee-jerk reactions while you listen. It's good entertainment! I kind of wish my works were popular enough to deserve a break down by you, just because I'd love to see you take it apart. Good stuff, dude!
@Powick013 жыл бұрын
Hit the nail on the head with your comment 'wish you could listen to a certain piece forever'. Both Steven Wilson and heavier songs from Opeth accomplish exactly this. You get a killer riff and they draw it out across several more bars than you'd expect.
@fleian3 жыл бұрын
His little sly smiles throughout this video resonate with the feeling we all get listen to Steven Wilson
@jonthebeloved60943 жыл бұрын
As much as this song appeals to me as a musician, the lyrics on this one always hit me emotionally. It's like revisiting grief. Nice choice!
@jasonjenkins63733 жыл бұрын
Porcupine tree,opeth,tool. My fave 3 proggy bands.
@Duplicitousthoughtformentity3 жыл бұрын
Love tool, and opeth. Both one of a kind bands, once in a generation levels of artistic prestige. Mesmerizing musicians, that lot.
@Rassalcon3 жыл бұрын
It sounds like you would absolutely love lucid planet, go check them out, they've done an extraordinary job on both of their albums, i recommend listening to both
@chriscoote26903 жыл бұрын
My top 3 as well.
@jametowne3 жыл бұрын
The holiest of trinities
@cheesecracker8353 жыл бұрын
Great bands add Pink Floyd and the list is complete
@tommysouza60143 жыл бұрын
One of my all time favorite!!! Hello from "but not here" (state of Goias, Brazil)
@hellesndergaardpetersen82663 жыл бұрын
The song that got me into PT which is now my fave band ❤️. Please do “Time Flies” from the album “The Incident” 😊
@koanikal3 жыл бұрын
"The older I get, the better I was". That's a good line. Haven't heard that before. I'm gonna use it
@aka.Mr.French3 жыл бұрын
You've commented, both here and on Wilson's "Home Invasion / Regret #9," about his production technique; in fact, in several interviews he's remarked that he considers himself primarily a producer. Guy's pretty much his own "cottage industry" -- plays guitars, keyboards, bass, sings, writes most of the music and lyrics, engineers a lot of it, mixes and produces, and has been at this since his teens.
@Kiery863 жыл бұрын
The Moon Touches Your Shoulder, Up The Downstair, Moonlioop, The Sky Moves Sideways, Radioactive Toy. All phenomenal PT songs, Geebz!😊👍🏽
@SeanMitchell45743 жыл бұрын
In a live setting, with all the power and dynamics, this song is an emotional journey unlike any other.
@Gt-zs9gd3 жыл бұрын
FINALLY, this is one of my fav song!!!! thank you for the reaction.. keep going with PT (also the 1st pause, it killed me man xd)
@integraleric3 жыл бұрын
I highly recommend "Every Home is Wired" off PT's Signify album.
@TFFgeek3 жыл бұрын
Not just a spooky foresight into things te come and a nice jam at the end, but you gotta love the wordplay in that title/lyric.
3 жыл бұрын
That smile you make after the first vocal line. Like "ah, this IS going to be good".
@skoottar Жыл бұрын
This is a perfect song. I only discovered Porcupine Tree during lockdown a couple of years ago. I’m 47 & am glad I’ve found Porcupine Tree but pissed off I didn’t discover them sooner. They are musical mastery & genius.
@jasonjenkins6373 Жыл бұрын
they are touring this summer in Europe so you can catch them live. UK, Germany, France, Netherlands etc...
@TravisGreen_Music3 жыл бұрын
It doesn't have to be the next PT song you do, but please please please react to "The Sky Moves Sideways" as soon as you can get to it. It is absolutely mesmerizing, probably my personal favorite song/album by PT
@Downstreamphoto3 жыл бұрын
I still remember discovering Porcupine Tree back in 2000. Saw the album art on a listening station at the local record store and checked out Lightbulb Sun. Bought it that day and after listening to it at home, ran back to the store and bought everything I could find from them. That night I heard The Sky Moves Sideways for the first time and put that track on repeat for a couple more listen throughs. That night was over 20 years ago and I still remember it vividly.
@Gravityys3 жыл бұрын
Criminally underrated album
@shri081 Жыл бұрын
Richard Barbieri is such a magician man….the added textures he brings to an already colourful palate is otherworldly…or maybe his work was the seed to the inception of this masterpiece….either ways….Porcupine Tree as an entity is heavenly…..
@THERAMMSTEINFAN4903 жыл бұрын
Insanely good band. "The Start of Something Beautiful" is my top song of theirs currently. Heard Mikael say in an interview, that there's something for everyone to love in Porcupine Tree's music, and he couldnt be more right. Imminent band
@muhammadakbarfauzi2013 жыл бұрын
Yesss, the bridge part very beautiful
@HeathInHeath3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the amazing insights into the songwriting and production aspects of creating music. I really love this particular song (the whole album is great) and your analysis was useful. Looking forward to more PT/Steven Wilson reactions...
@richardluevano89963 жыл бұрын
“Trains” is a great tune by PT. Check it out!!!
@mattjscott263 жыл бұрын
Also .3, which is criminally underrated but a masterpiece of production.
@patthewoodboy3 жыл бұрын
yep
@Gabriel-Cabana3 жыл бұрын
He finally got to it. His suggestion list must be pretty long!
@hailstone.3 жыл бұрын
Love the music youve been picking recently. Thanks for all the content!
@TheJeepie3 жыл бұрын
Love to see the reaction of a person experiencing for the firt time a song that you know so much.
@paulmorris63423 жыл бұрын
This is the 2nd video of yours I’ve seen. Definitely enjoy hearing how someone else perceives, hears, enjoys and dissects a song. Keep ‘em coming!
@mrx713 жыл бұрын
You got me when you said you love the long fade as much as I do … I know, that was 27 minutes after the beginning of the video… I Know 🙂 One of my favourite songs, and first time watching a video from you. Absolutely great! Congratulations. I don’t know if you did it already, but if not, here’s a suggestion also from Porcupine Tree… “Voyage 34 (Phase One). What a master piece!
@noisypinkbubble8753 жыл бұрын
You are getting all the best songs in your recent reactions. I'm excited to see what you think of this masterclass in composition. :) You were right - this is Steven Wilson. He was the main brain behind PT, and also the lead vocalist/guitar player. You were also right that he's in tune with the compositions of the 70's. Some of PT's older catalog is a lot more reminiscent of that era of music. For other PT reactions I think you'd really enjoy: Yellow Hedgerow Dreamscape, Gravity Eyelids, Deadwing (the song, on an album of the same name)
@udayandutta31212 жыл бұрын
I special mention for you Geebz for throwing lights into their sound recordings, mixing and sound creation especially in a studio environment.
@metalqueen173 жыл бұрын
I am new to your channel. I am also so happy you hopped on board the PT train - welcome and I hope you do stay! This is the first song I heard by them back in 2008 and I've been hooked ever since. They are on my top 10. I am also a big fan of Steven's solo stuff. I was lucky enough to see him 4 times and meet him once. Never got to see PT tho 😪 The dude is my hero and he hires the best of the the best to work with him. Great video and descriptions! Greetings from Ontario, Canada ☺
@AdamEwart3 жыл бұрын
Porcupine Tree...you, sir, have now emerged into the world. Tool are one thing (and my fave band), but when you make the crossing to PT, you finally get what a hypnotic and beautiful beast music can be. Even as an accomplished producer and teacher. Welcome. It's so good to see you here 😊
@James-30003 жыл бұрын
maybe the best band I never would've heard of if not for this channel!
@lorebroker523 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it's insane they are not known more widely.
@UntitledHypocrisy3 жыл бұрын
I'm always a bit hesitant to speak up, but I feel that you come off as appreciative of comments, so here goes nothing. =-) First, wanted to say that I've been enjoying your content. The way you approach these breakdowns/decompositions is refreshing, not too technical, not too much fangirling. You clearly know what you're talking about too, which is always a nice find. So from that angle, thank you for the time and effort you've put into your channel, it's appreciated! Second, if you're still wanting some suggestions, several come to mind. One of my favorite bands is Before The Dawn (melodic death metal), "Deadsong" from their 2007 album "Deadlight" is great, and "Monsters" from their 2008 album Soundscape Of Silence is, to me, downright haunting. Another favorite, and perhaps less known, is Slumber (also melodic death metal), who sadly only had one album back in 2004, Fallout, their song "Where Nothing Was Left" is one I always come back to. Something about their production/composition always keeps me wanting more. If you would like something a bit more akin to Unleash The Archers, check out Beast In Black (power metal), the vocals are unreal in "Blind And Frozen" from their 2017 album Berserker. On the complete opposite end of the spectrum, there's The Midnight (retrowave), lately I'm caught up in their song "Fire In The Sky" from their 2020 album Monsters. Lastly, there a couple of bands with long-standing careers I think you'll love. Paradise Lost (gothic metal), I would point you to what got them on the scene, "Gothic" from their 1991 album of the same name. That band is crazy, from early death metal to synth pop, they've done a lot of different styles. Also fun fact, with the exception of the drummer, they've had the same lineup since the mid-to-late 1980s, when they formed. If you want to check out their synth pop phase, "So Much Is Lost" from their 1999 album Host will scratch the itch. Dark Tranquillity (melodic death metal) emerged around the same time as Paradise Lost, far as I recall, you might enjoy "Monochromatic Stains," from their 2002 album Damage Done. I hope you and your family are staying safe during these crazy times, and again, thanks for the content!
@SGIABC3 жыл бұрын
Start of Something Beautiful. Such a great musical arrangement, and one of my favorite outros in any song. Please, Geebz! :D
@Fitbrit883 жыл бұрын
I love this song! Thank you so much for featuring it- Mahalo!
@patrishiou3 жыл бұрын
I really apreciate the way in where you struggle just to don't mess some little detail and make the "decomposing" as accurate as possible, I really do love your content, keep up
@tood64593 жыл бұрын
Porcupine Tree - "Time Flies" and "Blind House"
@LegendaryGoetz3 жыл бұрын
That entire album start to finish is amazing.
@dharlow58103 жыл бұрын
Time Flies is one of my favorites that flies under the radar. No pun intended.
@antoniogonzalez42523 жыл бұрын
I always found 'The Incident' to be an amazing piece of music, one of my favourites by them actually, I really don't get the hate towards that record
@TheMinster19603 жыл бұрын
Even Less is the song that got me hooked on Porcupine Tree, and I think you would find much to appreciate in it. It's from the album Stupid Dream which was released at the end of the 90s.
@almor24453 жыл бұрын
POrcupine Tree have done so many classic long songs. One of my favourites was Russia on Ice from Lightbulb Sun or "Even Less" for something shorter.
@TFFgeek3 жыл бұрын
Which version of Even Less? The demo, the first version or the final version? :p
@almor24453 жыл бұрын
Good question! I've heard and loved 2 of those but I was referring to the shorter one on the album.
@TFFgeek3 жыл бұрын
@@almor2445 Allright, that's fair. But to be honest, I can't listen to the short version alone. I feel that is was meant as an 13+ epic, so therefor I always listen to a 'full version'. But hey, that's me. :)
@almor24453 жыл бұрын
Ok I've reminded myself what you mean and while I do like the longer version it meanders a bit for my taste. I can see why others might love it.
@ryankirch90993 жыл бұрын
FYI. Gavin Harrison is THE drum machine in the background on that bridge. No loop.
@yumislinkard28162 жыл бұрын
Unlike most Rock Bands--these guys know how to use dynamics...and with great effect
@Arenow3 жыл бұрын
I liked Porcupine Tree, and then I heard this song and fell in love. The music fits the lyrics so well it really seems it's getting somewhere but never fits completely. It fits a feeling we all know in life. Also, all instruments work on that all around the song. Take anything away from this piece, and it would not work. Thank you Geebz, love to hear what you have to say.
@Woodenhue73 жыл бұрын
Great reaction...!!.....You are a very intelligent person......first reaction personage that I have subscribed to.....
@eskimomadness3 ай бұрын
Also you sir, are so knowledgeable I’ve leaned a lot just by listening to your videos, even if I came to a lot of similar conclusions upon listening. You got a new devoted follower you’re awesome man!
@kriswiesend2514 Жыл бұрын
Drums - Gavin Harrison. The sounds you hear are real. His set is quite the set-up.
@darksunwithin3 жыл бұрын
21:12 Most likely a loop, since Gavin likes to do at least a few "musical embellishments", which are not present at all here. But it's definitely samples of his drumming. Unmistakable sound, even with the filter👌
@XistoKente3 жыл бұрын
1:48 you did it again with the title, I find it so cute haha
@KeyOfGeebz3 жыл бұрын
And to boot - it was right ion front of my and mind did what it wanted!!! Like I say, the older I get the better I was!!! LOL!!
@SV-hn7xx3 жыл бұрын
Hello Mr. Sun...goober on my friend. Great band, great reaction!! 🤘☮️🤘
@SorooshMhs3 жыл бұрын
Steven Wilson is the frontman (lead singer and composer) of Porcupine Tree! The band split up around 2010 i think, and around that time, he had started his solo project. But he’s also been in numerous other projects such as Blackfield, No-Man, Bass Communion, and Storm Corrosion.
@TFFgeek3 жыл бұрын
His solo carreer started relatively early with Insurgentes (2008) and PT's last album, The Incident, came out in 2009. They split up soon afterwards. And beside the ones you mentioned he also did the Incredible Expanding Mindfuck (his attempt at krautrock) and some interesting Cover Versions.
@SorooshMhs3 жыл бұрын
@@TFFgeek yeah i said “around that time” not “exactly” when PT split up. Ya his covers are pretty cool too. Overall my favorite project of his besides PT might be Blackfield.
@Taradhish3 жыл бұрын
Actually they never really split up, Steven just did his thing and said that is solo project is the only thing that matters to him. But I remember also Steven saying many many years ago that he would never have a family (wife and kids) because he choose music, and look what happened last year. I really hope PT will come back one day and i'm sure it's not totally dead.
@TFFgeek3 жыл бұрын
@@SorooshMhs Allright, didn't mean to be a wise-ass about it. Just clearifying. :) Blackfield is very nice. V suprised me, it was like a nice mix of the old and new Blackfield.
@SorooshMhs3 жыл бұрын
@@Taradhish yeah that’s fair. But with the musical direction he’s heading, i dont think he’ll be interested in Porcupine Tree anytime soon. Or if he is, it wouldn’t sound anything like their previous albums.
@Cleve_Crudgington3 жыл бұрын
Steven Wilson is the main guy. Singer, guitarist, main song writer, one of the producers. In the early days it was basically a solo project where he wrote and played everything: guitar, bass, keys. Didn't play drums so they were all programmed. It wasn't until the fourth Porcupine Tree album that he put a full band together (and this is their eighth album, just for context).
@LuckyDuke4683 жыл бұрын
It's amazing to see you enjoy this group, really, you are very communicative on what you are feeling, and what you feel is usually good so it's a pleasure to see you experiencing all of that
@SurfGreenTelecaster3 жыл бұрын
Funny note on your first series of comments, Porcupine Tree has a song called 'Four Chords that Made a Million'.
@pilchtastic3 жыл бұрын
Don't Hate Me is one of my favourite Porcupine Tree songs, some truly mesmerising solos
@ericsartanahorner2 жыл бұрын
This band is basically a supergroup. Gavin Harrison is my favorite drummer. Great stuff. The Tree!!!!!