Old de Composer REACTS to PORCUPINE TREE DARK MATTER | A Composer POV

I really, really love this first experience with Porcupine Tree. As I said in the video I know that most wanted to hear me react to Anestitize but as I said, really need to prep for that one :) Thank you all for the guidance to PORCUPINE TREE!!
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[@4ctmam]

You've just had a heavy session of electro-shock therapy and you're more relaxed than you've been in weeks. All those childhood traumas magically wiped away, along with most of your personality.

[@huffpappy]

If you ever wondered where those lines came from, here ya go (laughed my ass of the first time I saw this back in the 70s) kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHfNl5J4hLd8pc0&ab_channel=TheNotReadyForPrimeTimePlayers-Topic

[@piotrgpt-4178]

Riverside. This band needs to be talked about more often. Highly rocommended.

[@davguev]

Second Life Syndrome!

[@musicmademejester]

Yes!!! Love Riverside! Second Life Syndrome was the first song I heard by Riverside and probably still my favorite, but they have lots of good music, though. RIP Piotr Grudziński

[@piotrgpt-4178]

My type for a DECOMPOSER would be a track that a lot of things is happening in. So Left Out or Egoist Hedonist both from heavy proggy album Anno Domini High Definition. Cheers.

[@6lillium]

Excellent band. More interested in song craft , emotion , and composition , as opposed to blistering technicality. They aren't afraid to let a song or theme develope . One of my favorite groups , along with Steven Wilson ( Porcupine Tree) , Rush , and Opeth .... Older - The Curtain Falls , The Same River Middle - Second Life Syndrome , Ultimate Trip, or Hybrid Times Later - Escalator Shrine , Towards The Blue Horizon , or Acid Rain.....my two cents. I'll throw Lunatic Soul in also. It is the side project of Mariusz Duda ( singer- songwriter- bassist from Riverside) Gutter , Summer Land , Summoning Dance There are no " electric guitars" on his albums . Only bass ,and piccolo bass, acoustic guitar, ukulele ,and just about anything else he can play himself ( exception is drum kit)

[@hackandslash873]

@@6lillium Hybrid times bruv, a phrygian extravaganza!

[@patthewoodboy]

"Ambient hug" great term , Richard does that so well

[@bikerbuncle]

Richard Barbieri the keyboard soundscape wizard.

[@V.F.D.DaleSalvador]

Porcupine Tree: Anesthetize Opeth: Harlequin Forest Tool: The Grudge, Disposition/Reflection/Triad

[@UndeadSasuke34]

Do Operh, you will be amazed

[@Guttersniper35]

@@UndeadSasuke34 Agreed! Seen them live numerous times. Royal Albert Hall Show blew me away! I'd recommend watching that in its entirety.

[@lucaspegoretto1561]

Cant go wrong with those

[@Totally_Not_The_ATF]

This.

[@IvanIvanov-qx5oz]

He's done Harlequin Forest. Bless your soul for suggesting that song.

[@gabrielfagundesdasilva7386]

You should definetely listen to Steven Wilson's "Drive Home".

[@AliceDamnation]

Yeap! That guitar solo...

[@jasonjenkins6373]

raven that refused to sing and drive home might be his top 2 songs for his person catalogue?

[@BoardGameBill]

You'll probably also appreciate the fact that Steven Wilson (singer, guitarist, sometimes keyboardist, and general driving force behind PT) has also done the 5.1 surround mixes for a number of classic albums from groups like King Crimson, Roxy Music, Jethro Tull, Yes, XTC, Tears for Fears, etc. Safe to say he knows his way around a studio. :)

[@cndluluv]

saw the Raven that Refused to Sing tour at a small venue & wept my way through the show- that incredible

[@VogonPoet67]

Please try Porcupine Tree's song "The Start of Something Beautiful." Studio version - and just close your eyes from the 4.45 mark til the 6.35 mark.

[@jimmux_v0]

Underrated song. It's my go-to for testing out audio equipment. If the bass doesn't shine in the later half then whatever you're playing it on isn't good enough.

[@VogonPoet67]

@@jimmux_v0 That two minute section starting at 4.45 gives me chills every time. I'd love to hear it on the kind of equipment you're talking about :-) Whenever I hear it, I picture someone driving on a desert highway at 3:00 am with the convertible top down, no other cars or lights for hundreds of miles - just sand spread out below and stars spread out above.

[@sopwithsnoopy8779]

Or even the live version from 'Arriving Somewhere...' dvd. Great live version :)

[@edwnorris]

Another great sound check is Lips of Ashes. Brilliant atmospherics, depth of sound, and arranging in that one.

[@thatsprettylunchean]

Absolutely YES!! Also Mellotron Scratch is another beautiful piece and goes next level in the last section of the song.

[@vanilla_milkshake]

Steven Wilson (singer/guitarist of Porcupine Tree) has a song called "Routine" that you need to hear. It brings me to tears every time 😭

[@stevemuzak8526]

Not many people can handle that song. It's damn powerful.

[@austinwilhelm4041]

And what a powerful music video, too!

[@hackandslash873]

Hey dude. Great band and a significant step closer to Opeth ;)

[@dolinofolde]

I'd like to see an opeth decomposition. Watershed or before preferably. Would also to see Mestis (guitarist from animals as leaders)

[@Splooie010]

Can't wait for Blackwater Park!

[@hackandslash873]

@@5thPhoenix I'm a big fan of their newer prog rock/metal stuff without the harsh vocals but can't help preferring the raw power of their progressive death metal with all that sublime beauty seamlessly meandering in and out. Still Life to Watershed. Without any pussy footing about I prefer to initiate new listeners hard with tracks that combine all of the above, hoping the ambient sections will sooth the assaults. Baying of the Hounds, Hessian Peel, Blackwater Park, Harlequin Forest to name but a few.

[@dolinofolde]

@@5thPhoenix yeah the production value is great, not that it was anywhere near bad on the early albums but those are the ones I grew up with so I'm biased lol.

[@hackandslash873]

@@5thPhoenix Yeah mate I hear you. I hope the "old guy" gives us a thorough break down of a few tracks covering these styles.

[@catsidhe]

The trouble with recommending Porcupine Tree songs is that when you start trying to pick even a handful of "these are the best ones", you end up with a recommendation list which can be summarised as "almost all of them". So these are just the ones that speak loudest to me: Fear of a Blank Planet, from the album of the same name, which also has Anesthetize. Fear of a Blank Planet is my single favourite song of Porcupine Tree's Don't Hate Me and A Smart Kid from Stupid Dream. (And basically everything else on that album.) Radioactive Toy from On The Sunday Of Life. (Which is much more surreal in general. Linton Samuel Dawson, for instance, is a paean to LSD...) Four Chords That Made A Million and Hatesong from Lightbulb Sun Time Flies and Octane Twisted from The Incident

[@CyberDwarf1949]

I think you missed a couple of hundred... 😎

[@patthewoodboy]

yep .. I am obsessed :-)

[@BoardGameBill]

Glad to hear that you plan on getting around to Anesthetize, and yes, the Tilburg live version is the way to go. Don't expect the same thing you heard here, though. Porcupine Tree was a band that was definitely progressive in the sense that they always grew and changed from one release to the next, so by the time Fear of a Blank Planet came out, the feel was quite different, while still definitely being Porcupine Tree somehow. One of the big differences was the addition of Gavin Harrison, who replaced Chris Maitland, the drummer on this track. Nothing bad to say about Chris, but Gavin is an absolute beast, incredibly technical, while still remaining tasteful in terms of what is best for the song.

[@mrkitewine7700]

Lots of porcupine tree to love : arriving somewhere (but not here), sound of muzak, Even less Anesthetise The start of something beautiful Plus many many more. You then have Steven Wilson’s solo work. With one foot in the Tool rabbit hole and another in the Porcupine Tree/Steven Wilson one, you may never escape.

[@XxiLuSii0NzxX]

I will forever love Porcupine Tree. You need to see the live performance of this song :D

[@TFOLLT]

Great reaction, and great random choice! This song is often overlooked when people recommend Porcupine Tree, but I couldn't have chosen better. I hope you delve in more of there songs, since this band is one of the greatest under the radar progbands ever imo. When you do Anesthetize you might be more amazed by their individual skill(their drummer is at least as good as Danny Carey), but this song represents the atmospheric music PT grew to be big with.

[@scpmar]

AT LEAST AS GOOD?! Nah not gonna argue on that. But come on, we need to give credit to Gavin. He's god. Period.

[@TitanTacGaming]

@@scpmar Big facts Gavin Harrison is quite literally the goat.

[@TheAskald]

It tends to be my 2nd favorite of Porcupine Tree after Anest. It's a perfectly executed 8 min song while I feel that Arriving, while being more ambitious, has issues. Dark Matter might be more straight forward but it feels flawless to me. Russia On Ice is close, if not equal.

[@tatnip]

By the way, Chris Maitland plays drums on some of the tracks on Signify. SW programs the rest of the drum tracks. No Gavin here, unfortunately. And you can tell. 😏

[@hhansen599]

Do Anesthetized live. You will be floored.

[@hackandslash873]

@@rmr5044 The Gavin Harrison drum clinic footage is pretty damn good as well!

[@raz0rcarich99]

You're talking to an audio engineer. Live shows are crap for that.

[@MawcDrums]

@@raz0rcarich99 Steven Wilson is a recording / production master, and the live in Tilburg was recorded very well. I love the studio version too, don't get me wrong, but it's not like the version people are recommending is recorded with a cell phone or something lol.

[@raz0rcarich99]

@@MawcDrums It's an extremely well-done live performance, yes.

[@mattridgley9095]

Everyone and his dog have sone that song though!

[@stevendejong6394]

Oh and once you do Anesthetize, go for the one live in Tilburg. I was there.

[@Lexcoaster]

You lucky bastard! 😁

[@briandonnell5434]

If I could only see one song live again it would be anesthetize. That song is such a different experience live.

[@stefanovitali2925]

@@Lexcoaster was going to type the exact same thing!

[@hiighflyer13]

Man that was really a great song. I definitely was getting the Level 42 "Something About You" vibe but in a slower tempo. Also had vibes from the old true prog rock era of Genesis. Keep 'em coming brother!

[@Dollaroz]

Patiently waiting for Tool Wings for Marie part 1/2

[@danknstein6504]

probably my favorite song by this band and I don't say that with ease, there are too many good songs to choose from but this one is special to me. I'm really glad you happened to pick this one as your intro to these dudes.

[@federicozabatta1612]

The first time I heard Dark Matter I remember that I felt a knot in my throat after listening the final solo. Steven Wilson has that "musical touch" that always makes me feel that way. Even their solo material... Hand.Cannot.Erase is a MASTERPIECE

[@samgraham6990]

loving your content man, just please keep going! we appreciate your insights and especially your "virgin" reactions, they really show a lot.

[@HollowGolem]

Fun fact: Keyboards/synths/electronics on this album (minus some organs, pianos, and mellotron, which were WIlson) were done by Richard Barbieri, of the band Japan, which you might be familiar with. The vocals, guitar, songwriting, and much of the production is done by Steven Wilson, who is sort of the creative visionary behind the band. Their first three albums were basically just solo projects by him. He has more recently done remasters of the discographies of groups like Yes, Genesis, and King Crimson, since he's considered one of the foremost British producers in the prog sphere. He's also done production work with Opeth and has been involved with side projects like Blackfield, as well as his own solo career with some spectacular albums like _Hand. Cannot. Erase_ , _The Raven that Revused to Sing_ and a new album coming out soon called _The Future Bites_ which has a few songs released as singles so far ("Personal Shopper," with a guest spot from Elton John, "Eminent Sleaze," and "King Ghost")

[@plexus]

His quadrophonic mixes of the King Crimson albums are phenomenal and a true treat for King Crimson fans... fucking amazing... it’s like listening to it for the first time again!

[@joelk.3917]

Don't forget the fact that mr Wilson played together with Mick Karn, Steve Jansen and Richard Barbieri for years!

[@masonb9788]

I did not know that about Richard Barbieri! Are you into the Rain Tree Crow album?

[@davidgormley7990]

Also worth checking out his work with Steve H from the mighty Marillion.

[@davidcoyne7291]

What an amazing random pick. The musical gods must have been guiding your hand. Believe it or not this is the first time i listened to this song on head phones and i bought the CD when it was first released. Wilson is a master.

[@shrimptunes3463]

Impeccably engineered, inventive in the syncopation, really well thought out music. I always think of Peter Gabriel a bit hearing this vocal. Thanks for hitting this one!

[@ottolehto]

Enjoy your perspective a lot!! Steven Wilson of PT has actually remixed and remastered several Yes albums, as well as King Crimson and many others, so the prog influences run deep with this one.

[@shrimptunes3463]

He’s done Gentle Giant’s “Octopus” as well 👍🎶🦐

[@SV-hn7xx]

Steven Wilson solo & PT collective are a phenomenal rabbit hole of musical genius to fall in to... enjoy the journey!

[@aojigman]

Your analysis at 11:50 is fascinating !!! I wonder how much of your interpretation is what the band was actually trying to convey. I went back and listened to the section you were talking about and could definitely pick up what you were saying. I understand exactly what you mean by wishing you were just one of us listening to music instead of decomposition. Hopefully you can turn it off and on when you want. GREAT reaction!! Your channel is now my absolute favorite. It gives me a whole new perspective on great music now. Thanks !!

[@pranaysingh6280]

Pls do more porcupine tree!! Some lesser known songs that completely blow my mind : What happens now?, Four chords that made a million, nil recurring .

[@wishnewsky]

Thank you for your videos, watching all of them! The keyboardist here (synths and soo many different effects changing during the song) is Richard Barbieri, originally from band "Japan" with Mick Karn. And the Porcupine Tree can be considered as one of the most underrated band amongst the famous ones. ADD: on occasion, you can check out Even Less / Blackest Eyes / Prodigal songs. There are many others as well by them, no doubt. It will be a journey with any of those!!!

[@michaelajaderose]

Love you dude. You rule. ❤

[@Dwendele]

Man, I miss this band! Really wish Steven Wilson would revisit the idea of making more PT

[@wojciechwisniewski8984]

Yes! His solo work is brilliant, but I really miss Richard Barbieri's sounds...

[@tabrown97]

Congratulations to you both! Rejoice, for PT is back!

[@JacksContent]

Have you guys listened to the new pt album "CLOSURE/CONTINUATION" Its PHENOMENAL

[@POVLA]

One of my favorite songs of all time. Enjoyed your reaction! Thanks!

[@lingertherabbit6653]

This groove in 7 is one of my favorites of any band/song. Loved it for years, and there are great ways to layer it like this song has done. 👍🏼

[@davidbailey6397]

One of the most criminally undermined and underrated bands in progressive music today.

[@planetcaravan2925]

Underrated underrated underrated

[@cjayhorton6356]

Awesome reaction! You are spot on regarding those chord changes @11:53. PT and Steven Wilson are masters at invoking feelings into their music. PT is one of my favorite bands. Steve Wilson's solo stuff is fantastic as well.

[@KeyOfGeebz]

Thanks, CJ :)

[@dpt318]

Stop apologizing...keep doing what you are doing...there is a reason we are watching what you are recording...we value your expertise and opinion... :) Love the breakdowns!

[@TricksyDK]

This is going to be so good... Happy journey

[@dharlow5810]

It is a deep rabbit hole you have discovered with PT/SW. This was a great review. Completely different from any other one I've heard. 👍

[@evanbennett9667]

When are you going to do the Steven Wilson deep dive and take on Luminol and The Holy Drinker? You'll really dig Luminol

[@tonys2899]

And the Watchmaker!

[@stevendejong6394]

YES YES YES INTO THE PT HOLE WITH YOU! Start Of Something Beautiful for me, if I get to choose. :)

[@stevendejong6394]

Dark Matter is a pretty early but great song of this band that went from Floydian to more metal later. (My recommendation is a later, but rather quiet song too, with a gorgeous 9/8 vs 5/4 feel and a bridge to weep for.)

[@abhisheksivaram7722]

One of my favorites as well! My sound check song for any new headphones that I buy.

[@greatezalor]

My fave song song by theirs. Just before I went to go sleep this randomly popped up. Can’t describe what it felt like listening to this for the first time. Thanks for your amazing input!

[@MikeKobb]

The live version of this track from the Tilburg concert is absolutely fantastic. Gavin's drumming adds a lot to the feel, IMO. One of the things I love about this track being in 7 is how the snare falls on 3 and 6-and. You end up with the snare hits evenly spaced in the measure, even though one falls on an up-beat.

[@CitroChannel]

Love it! Steven Wilson is one of my favorite songwriters/music composers alive right now. He's a musical genius!

[@s2kmatters1]

I want to thank you for what you're doing. You're an absolute godsend and I am completely addicted to your reaction videos. You're covering, for the most part, my favorite subgenre of Prog rock and Prog Metal which is the worlds biggest secret! Tool, Opeth, Meshuggah, and Porcupine Tree are my fav bands of all time. You couldn't have a better first song with Porcupine Tree in Dark Matter. Sometimes i succumb to emotion when I listen to that guitar solo at the end. I would implore you to add another band to your videos. The band is called Riverside and they hail from Poland. You will never hear more meter changes than with Riverside. Again I want to thank you. You have helped me listen to my favorite bands in a whole new way. You should teach a course entitled, The Language of Music:)

[@dl7905]

Massive props for the nod to Level 42 :D

[@karlknudsen9184]

I really enjoy your reactions!

[@KeyOfGeebz]

I appreciate that

[@johnseward2934]

Can't go wrong with PT. Some of the best arranged and produced music you'll hear. The entire In Absentia, Fear of a Blank Planet, and Deadwing albums are stellar with multiple masterpiece songs on each.

[@SurfGreenTelecaster]

Can't believe you referenced Level 42 - It's Over. Mike Lindup's synths in 'It's Over' is one of the best examples of keyboard padding ever. Not sure if KZbin recommended your channel because it knows that I'm a huge Porcupine Tree fan for many years, or that I have more recently gotten heavy into Level 42's catalog, or that I like surfing haha.

[@spiral2012]

Ussually don't reccomend reactions to live versions, but rest assured Anesthetize Live in TIlburg is the correct version to react to. Better than the studio version.

[@6lillium]

I second that

[@HollowGolem]

The only thing the live version is missing is the guest solo from Alex Lifeson. Other than that, perfect.

[@markcox2663]

Agreed: because Gavin is heroic!

[@Rassalcon]

i disagree that it's better than the studio version. that being said it's still the best live performance i've ever heard.

[@DuhQuanNigstix]

I'll third that recommendation.

[@wordswordseverywhere9113]

Great commentary and love your chill vibe. As others have said, definitely check out the live version of Anesthetize :)

[@KeyOfGeebz]

Awesome thank you!

[@tarundugar2281]

Please never stop posting! You are an inspiration! _/\_

[@danielnstr]

I agree with Jason here. Opeth would be a great band to look into. Maybe their Ghost Reveries or Pale Communion album. Enjoying the content while I work on CAD.

[@xedasxedas]

I liked the fact that you "saw" it like a conversation.

[@hatman44tapman38]

If no one's said this to you yet, here goes. Thank you! Thank you for sharing your reactions with us. It's refreshing to be hearing reactions from someone focused on whats going on with the music creatively and not about the video setting or what crazy outfit the singers wearing. Not sure if you're looking for suggestions, but Textures 'Sanguine Draws the Oath' & Blotted Science 'Synaptic Plasticity' are a couple fun ones I would recommend. Looking forward to future reactions from you!

[@colbybeltz8836]

First time hearing this song, wow so 70s influenced! Really intriguing track and great analysis of it

[@TheKut0klan]

Wow wow wow! This was also my introduction to PT and entered the rabbit hole. See you at 50k subs :)

[@HollowGolem]

Just be aware: there are basically two Porcupine Trees. The one from the 90's is more mellow, psychadelica, and the 2000's and afterwards has more elements of progressive metal, and gets a bit more aggressive.

[@6lillium]

Anesthetize LIVE

[@plexus]

Seconded. I think you would really enjoy seeing their live performance of this... ESPECIALLY Gavin’s drumwork and performance

[@kwgob13]

I can’t be the only person wanting The Mars Volta! They’re a Latin/experimental/prog rock band. I’d love to hear you talk about their stuff. A good starting point would be “Cygnus....Vismund Cygnus.” The ultimate would be the 30 minute “Cassandra Gemini”

[@theyseemlikeowls7166]

So glad to see Porcupine Tree on here. Their song "Trains" from "In Absentia" is a must listen.

[@kennethroth2823]

I also hear a major Pink Floyd influence in this band. They have that sweeping epic sound.

[@justyo96]

First influence that came to mind. I hear Gilmour/Waters in the arrangement and overall composition, and Barrett in the progression and melody.

[@wolframreactor74]

It’s like Pink Floyd and Tool got together and had kids...

[@theoutsider5311]

100% agree - I’m a huge Floyd fan

[@styx85]

Ha, yeah, this reaction made me want to suggest he react to "something classic like Pink Floyd".

[@penusliski]

This tune wakens me up every morning for months now. It already became a part of my subconscious lol

[@loud7070]

Thanks Geebz for another great reaction! Just an FYI, this is an older PT song where Chris Maitland is and was the original drummer.

[@adrianaslund8605]

Something that puts Steven Wilson in a special place is how his songs are always very tastefully arranged. He's a producer/musician.

[@Martin2112]

There's a great live version of this track (Live in Tilburg if you want to look it up). Also some trivia as you brought up Yes a few times, Steven Wilson who's the main composer/writer in PT is also a well renowned sound engineer who did the remastering work on a chunk of Yes albums.

[@rk41gator]

Love the shot of the tubes rolling. Epic. Two questions: 1) Where were your favorite surfing spots? 2) Did you listen to a lot of Genesis as a youngster and is that why there is nothing of theirs on your site?

[@KeyOfGeebz]

1) Lani's, Hultons, Chuns 2)Just started this reaction journey, GENISIS is on my list :)

[@rkress9349]

@@KeyOfGeebz thanks. I will assume you are familiar with them, but even as my favorite band, I was so ignorant of the earlier work and even Duke. 'The Lamb' was all I needed to be hooked! good to hear they are on your list.

[@bobliberty69]

Please Please Please Do more PORCUPINE TREE tracks. Specially their live versions. Thank you

[@jmanwild87]

Ah been a while! Love your content and while I'm not really a fan of Porcupine Tree i figured I'd watch this to see other perspectives. Keep going with this kinda stuff and i Recommend you check out Between the Buried and Me. Specifically something like Famine Wolf, the Coma Machine, Voice of Trespass, or Selkies the Endless Obsession. Admittedly i love their music so pretty much anything will do.

[@kalimero86]

If you didnt reasearch already: Steven Wilson is an all around musician, he's the composer, singer, guitar (sometimes keyboard and bass) player, and the producer of his music along of other bands like Opeth and side projects like blackfield. There are dozens of good songs to choose from him eather in Porcupine Tree or his solo carrer, and i'm sure you will enjoy most of them for their composition. I would try 'Home invasion/Regret#9', 'Don't hate me' or 'waiting part 1&2' to name a few, the list is too long.

[@EiriUesugiKun]

Great vid again! And yes, you really need to take a look of "Porcupine Tree - Anesthetize" and I would strongly recommend the "live in Tilburg" video. STRONGLY recommend that. When you are ready. ;D

[@CarCoSaNoLa]

A perfect circle. First 2 albums.

[@138NastyNate]

Really have been enjoying your reactions. Reaction channels with Muscians are the best and I can tell you sir know what you are talking about. Looking forward to watching you take this journey.

[@MustObeyTheRules]

Man this song is so hypnotic

[@pariah206]

What a vibe. I can see where The Contortionist get their influence from. So glad I watched this.

[@crysias]

I think you found yourself another rabbit hole to dive into with Porcupine Tree, love your insights man. Also i'd love for you to react to Third Eye by Tool, that's a tasty one. Getting closer to Opeth :)

[@samgraham6990]

and another note, people will hate. that's a given. but your content speaks more volumes than the haters and I hope these words can express that to you!

[@thomasrosamond1727]

One song that I would suggest you to listen to would be Long Distance Runaround by Yes. I am very glad you’re a KZbinr as I have always wanted a composer to react to a variety of songs! Keep up the good work!!!

[@draugr789]

I just discovered you channel, and I must say it's awesome!!!!, keep up with you amazing reactions, I wish you the best of luck!

[@merriangaahman]

12:12.....you nailed it exactly!

[@Totally_Not_The_ATF]

The guitar solo in the live version is waaaaay better. Love this song.

[@iys6890]

Nice beginning 7/4 meter ;) I love all the chord changes!!

[@Afasia420]

Steven Wilson is a great artist to delve deeper! Good stuffs dude, thanks for your insight!

[@theomindschrddr7983]

Porcupine tree... mine favourite band. Riverside indeed a really great suggestion! One of mine favourite also, so as Steven Wilson not to forget

[@miguelsaavedrums]

Believe me, Anesthetize Live in Tilburg won’t feel like a 17 minute song!

[@jeremysdrumming]

Loving your videos! I think your viewers would love your reaction to/analysis of the early Rush epics (Cygnus X-1: Book I The Voyage , La Villa Strangiato, Xanadu, The Necromancer, etc.... ). Musical masterpieces!

[@Zapdos964]

Yeesss! Porcupine Tree! Have fun, they're such a cool band. :)

[@KelValMax]

You do a nice job with these. I'm an old guy like you. Grew up on Yes, Genesis, Rush... Tool and Porcupine Tree are about all I listen to anymore. Check out Time Flies, Arriving Somewhere But Not Here, Anesthetize, Darkest Eyes. Steven Wilson's solo stuff is genius as well. Try My Book of Regrets

[@chriscoote2690]

Same...51 yr old here...Tool and PT are probably my favorite bands...recently discovered Opeth which is now probably my number 1...

[@KelValMax]

@@chriscoote2690 Fan of Opeth as well! Especially the work that doesn't have the screamo stuff in it. Not a huge fan of that. I also like a prog band out of Poland called Riverside.

[@chriscoote2690]

@@KelValMax I prefer the non growly Opeth, but it does grow on you...

[@MawcDrums]

Love the feel of 7 when it grooves like this.

[@richardbustos6619]

this song is beautiful!

[@dolinofolde]

One of their best songs! Ty for this!

[@dolinofolde]

Cant tell if its mixed meter or 7/8

[@MustObeyTheRules]

They have no best songs

[@hansOrf]

Quite possibly one of the greatest songs I've ever heard and my favorite PT song by far. Try 'Arriving somewhere but not here' but a live version, bloody amazing imho.

[@alanwaine4186]

Magnificent song. Great reaction and interesting info from your good self

[@garanceadrosehn9691]

"Dark Matter" is from the earlier albums from Porcupine Tree. Once you've listened to a few other PTree songs, I'd go with "Arriving Somewhere, But Not Here" as their best song. "Mellotron Scratch" is another excellent song off of the album "Deadwing". There are plenty of other excellent songs in the Porcupine Tree catalog. Maybe a live version of "Radioactive Toy". Other worthy songs (IMO) are "Hate Song", "Russia on Ice", "Buying New Soul". I'm sure each fan will have their own list of favorite songs. If you want a *really* long song, you could go for the full version of "Moonloop", which is 40 minutes long. Or you could go with the shorter version on "The Sky Moves Sideways". That's the album where Porcupine Tree comes the closest to sounding like Pink Floyd. "Anesthetize" is basically three different songs mushed together, which kinda annoys me. Three excellent songs, but I think it's dumb that it was presented as a single song.

[@danieldbor]

Awesome Channel mate. I'm getting some Beatles vibes from this song and at the end I even caught a little Black Sabbath.

[@KeyOfGeebz]

OMG you said Black Sabbath!!! Wait till you see what I have in store for you :)

[@mattvsmetaverse]

Your random choice happens to be one of my favorites! You're gonna love this band, man. You won't even notice when the longer tracks reach the end. So go grab that heavy SD card. :p Since you're on this album (Signify, 1996; great starting place), you should check out, "Waiting, Phase One", "Sleep of No Dreaming" and "Sever".

[@FelixSalazar]

I like how you mentioned in other videos you "third purple eye". Not sure what you mean. But it might be that you're ready to Tool's Third Eye. It's a long ride, over 13 mins long, but a very enjoyable ride. Keeping with Tool, 7empest (the 7 can pronounced like a T. It's the 7th track of the album, that's why the substitution, but SevenEmpest is also acceptable). I think it's the longest song to ever win a Grammy award for Metal (over 15 mins long). There's some serious riffs here. Adam Jones takes the spotlight from Danny's drums. Thanks for reacting to Porcupine Tree. Steven Wilson is a musician, and an artist. I believe his Wikipedia page doesn't have a Personal Life section, because he doesn't have a Personal Life. He release an album with a side project, tours with it, then another project, another tour, then solo album, another tour. Then produce a remastered album of a classic Prog Rock album from Yes or King Crimson, then another album of himself. Rinse and repeat. His solo work is awesome. Blackfield is like the radio friendly version of his talent. PT is out of this world. Check Drive Home, from SW The Raven that Refused to Sing. That album has as backup musicians Guthrie Goven (playing face melting solos in a fretless guitar) Nick Beggs on the bass (the guy from Kajagoogoo), and Marco Minnemann on the drums (a guy who was offered the drummer spot for Dream Theater and he rejected it, because he was not a fan of the band)

[@JackSchitte]

I am no casual listener of music but you have pointed out things I had no knowledge of; having no musical training. I am an old guy listener and realize anything that brings me closer to the music I love is a good thing. Your succinct explanations are informative and enjoyable. Well done sir. Also I agree with your premise to ignore the lyrics and concentrate on the song. My favorite group is Steely Dan and it was 15 years into my 40 year trek with them before I ever read a lyric..... Man what a surprise when the two met. Fagen is a brilliant lyricist with a sardonic view to most subjects. Basically my point is, lyrics never on the first listen but sooner than rather than later....jack

[@SeanMitchell4574]

Great old school PT! Love all things in 7 and 5, lol

[@siavashdarmani1190]

what you said about the chord choices is just right. Usually stenven wilson chords are normal tonal chord progressions with a tasty bit of modal interchange in between.

[@sabrina_alexa]

YAAAASSS, psychedelic rock at last! I can highly recommend is the band Colour Haze (kind of a niche band). They also feel at home in the psychedelic rock realm, but you can hear some jazz & blues influences in their songs, which btw are almost like classical pieces. If you are interested, check out their song "Love" . Not the "best" vocals, but the composition - pure emotion... definitely one of the main tracks of the soundtrack of my life.