OUR FIRST REACTION TO Porcupine Tree - Don’t Hate Me | COUPLE REACTION (BMC Request)

[@kevinhale1771]

For anyone hearing PT for the first time, if you're a lover of Floyd/Rush/Genesis/Yes and any of the other prog-rock greats, do yourself a favor and jump in head first with this band. I've been a superfan since discovering them in '02 and they've become my favorite band, replacing Rush. I realize that's a bold statement. But if you don't give them a 20 song listen before deciding, you'll be depriving yourself of one of the modern greats. Steven Wilson, the singer and band leader, is a world-respected engineer, and Gavin Harrison, the band's second drummer, is considered the best drummer in the world right now. These guys have worked with Yes, King Crimson, The Pineapple Thief, and many others. Find everything PT and Wilson do, and you'll have a huge new catalogue to fall in love with. I'd love to have you come back here and tell me personally what you think. I've turned 30 or so friends on to this band and they ALL have thanked me. You will too.

[@cometogether999]

I'm very new to the band and very late to the party. But I'm currently 5 songs deep into their catalogue and am eager to delve deeper.

[@integraleric]

Totally agree. Have been a fan since '98. The fact that PT's latter career introduced the world to Gavin Harrison is just the cherry on top.

[@michelemichele3375]

Yes. PT, Stephen Wilson. And Gavin Harrison! I’m also a fan of The Pineapple Thief and King Crimson ... and Gavin is a common factor to all. I requested The Pineapple Thief track, “In Exile” that cracks to a start with Gavin’s drumming. Funny to realize that Steven is singing, “Don’t hate me.” “In Exile” contains a lyric, “Don’t be afraid to hate me.” Thanks for your comment. ✨🤪

[@hellesndergaardpetersen8266]

I couldn’t agree with you more 😊❤️, I’ve loved Pink Floyd, Moody Blues, The “old” genesis etc. my whole life, but unfortunately I didn’t discover PT/Steven Wilson until 2017. SW is now my fav. artist. So many will be greatful to you because of this post 😘😊

[@cometogether999]

@@michelemichele3375 Time Flies clearly pays homage to Pink Floyd's "Dogs" I like it, but I'm surprised Roger Waters didn't get in a kerfuffle over it. That being said it definitely goes much deeper than that.

[@Lightmane]

I've listened to very little Porcupine Tree. That was some great music.

[@samir_rod]

I recommend you to hear The Sky Moves Sideways, their third album, If u havent listen it

[@Lightmane]

@@samir_rod I haven't. Thanks

[@sevans1966]

A good alternative version of this song on Steven Wilsons 4 1/2 album, where he shares vocals with Ninet Tayeb who has provided vocals on quite a few SW tracks.

[@firecatwess1794]

Totally agree about the 4 1/2 version of this song featuring Ninet Tayeb. Everything I hear with Ninet I seem to love. Her solo work is also worth checking out. Even her albums in Hebrew which I don't understand a word of I enjoy. Heck I don't even know the names of any of those songs so it is hard to recommend any of those songs but her album & song called Paper Parachute is worth a listen. Also a video of her & the Red Band performing a song called Crazy is a must watch.

[@Fran-hd7ft]

Never ever laugh at someone who gets emotional with this awesome music, never...... ever.

[@cometogether999]

I just listened to Anesthetize for the first time, and no hyperbole, it's amazing!

[@hellesndergaardpetersen8266]

My fav. PT song 😃, I personally think that “Time Flies” from the album “ The incident” is one of their best songs too, but for some reason underrated. I love that song so much too.

[@kirbywilliamson2942]

The whole Incident album is great, and I agree under valued.

[@petergiffes1239]

To me…. One of their best albums.

[@mandrillion2524]

One of my top 10 PT favourite tracks

[@Bilsenkraut]

I became a fan of PT around 2003, after hearing songs like "Stars Die" and "Waiting". Each phase of the band's development has its own style and every album is unique and great ... Especially worth mentioning are the albums Up the Downstair (1993) and The Sky Moves Sideways (1995) on which the band oriented itself towards the psychedelic rock of the seventies. Then Sygnify from 1998, where the style gradually changed to rock music, via Supid Dream and Lightbulb Sun, elements of Britpop were processed among other style elements here, up to In Absentia and Deadwing, where the band also oriented towards heavy metal ... a incredible back catalog with great songs on every album. When Gavin Harrison joined the Band in 2002, they won i.m.h.o. the world's best drummer (beside Neal Peart R.I.P.). Hear the incredible drumming of Gavin on the song "Anesthetize" on the album Fear Of A Blank Planet (2007). Anesthetize is my wish for a new reaction video. I like your great work! Greetings from Switzerland.

[@LoudModeOn]

It's been said many many times but Steven Wilson is an absolute genius. I give you guys credit for not just diving head first into PT and his solo work. Must be so difficult to stop yourself for the sake of making these vids. But do yourselves a favour and check out the albums "The Raven That Refused To Sing" and "Hand.Cannot.Erase". Listen to them in full, front to back, not for your reaction, just for your own pleasure.

[@michaelforsyth2039]

But do it as a reaction video if you want too 🤣🤣💙

[@LoudModeOn]

@@michaelforsyth2039 Yes! 😂

[@rasix86]

You guys *need* to listen to the Raven that refused to sing album. The opener also has a pretty great flute part. And yes, the album with this very song too....

[@LoudModeOn]

Steven Wilson's finest work. Maybe if we keep asking they'll do it!

[@tonys2899]

I would love to see them do the whole Raven album, but Luminol and Watchmaker for sure.

[@xlerb_again_to_music7908]

I think the video adds hugely to The Raven that Refused to Sing...

[@sevans1966]

I've requested Luminol before - still waiting.

[@cometogether999]

Ooooo. Me like!!! First time hearing and I love it! I feel like listening to this several more times today. Oh and Happy Fourth of July.

[@Downstreamphoto]

Forgot how much I love this song. It starts slow but by the middle it is absolutely dripping in sauce.

[@kevinbillig3731]

Porcupine Tree's Groove infected music takes me to another place. Their sophisticated writing and arrangements make me drift away. Don't hate me is very hypnotic!

[@swirll360]

Nick & Lex, this is PT in their Pink Floyd era. Saying it's their Pink Floyd era is not a negative because they still make the music their own. PT doesn't have a bad era for their music nor is there a bad album. PT is one of those rare bands where you can put on any album and not want to skip songs. For me PT has the best blend of 70's progressive and contemporary prog. What I appreciate most about PT is they let you breathe. Even in their most heavy prog metal era (most notably In Absentia) they have great harmonies (Trains, Darkest Eyes for examples) and rich melodies woven in with the heavy parts. I have a difficult time often listening to metal prog because there's no real let up or if there is a breathable passage it's accompanied by growling or in your face vocals, I need air in my music along with grit and PT is the epitome of both IMHO. As always another great job and keep loving each other. HAPPY 4th!

[@TFOLLT]

Lol you worded perfectly why I rate Riverside and Porcupine Tree higher than any other band. I love grid, I love heavyness. I love progmetal. But progmetal can be a lot, like a whole lot. I love the grid, but I need the air; the pauses, the atmospheric medative instrumentals. I love progmetal over progrock, but PT and Riverside are just the perfect blend of heavy yet relaxing. Truly heavenly.

[@tobyornot]

Totally agree.

[@hilocus]

To the widening PT fan base, if you haven't already, checkout the amazing collection of live and radio broadcast recordings available on Bandcamp. Porcupine Tree Heaven!! porcupinetreeofficial.bandcamp.com/

[@raiderfan346]

What a great holiday treat to get some more Porcupine Tree. You always hear people talk about what a great musician and composer Steven Wilson is but I think he is really strong vocally too. I hope that someday you get to react to PT's Lazarus. It is a song that you not only hear but feel and it stays with you long after you experience it. Have you two ever thought of doing a live feed sometime and taking requests for an evening? I think that would be amazing for all of us. Happy 4th of July to you both and Marley. Thanks for all the great content that you supply to your fans. We really appreciate it.

[@benoitrenaud519]

Some of it reminds me of a 70’s Québec band called Harmonium. You could try Comme un fou or Si on avait une cinquième saison.

[@markspooner1224]

Great reaction, Theo Travis (sax and flute) is part of the band on Steven Wilson's wonderful The Raven That Refused to Sing.

[@breenschipke]

Welcome to Porcupine Tree Version 1 - which is effectively anything prior to 2000. Guys you must explore this song further and take a look and a listen to a LIVE version that Steven Wilson and his band shot in Ahoy, Rotterdam in 2016 where they played as part of the North Sea Jazz Festival that year. Phenominal!

[@willhous19]

Love this song and always glad to see you give PT some love. I know you don't have any more PT in the pipeline as of now, but PLEASE make sure you circle back and listen to Anesthetize!!! (Although the entire Fear of a Blank Planet would also be my next full album suggestion!) Love your channel and love what you guys do for great music

[@Bilsenkraut]

I totally agree with Will! For me, Anesthetize is one of the greatest PT Songs... really a trip! Especially the drumming of Gavin Harrison is out of this world. I think, beside the Professor Neil Peart (R.I.P.) is Gavin Harrisson one of the most talented drummers of today. (Hear also his drumming for King Crimson!)

[@tobyornot]

I got Stupid Dream from a friend in 2000 and I can't thank him enough, for this album has been really life changing for me. I basically collected their whole catalogue and have seen SW live (including No Man, Blackfield - other SW projects/collaborations) some 42 times, in 3 countries. It would be nice to check out another gem, from No Man (=SW together with his friend Tim Bowness). The album is called ''Returning Jesus'', the song is called ''Lighthouse.'' The whole album blew me away as well. Very different from Porcupine tree, yet sublime. ( BTW: on Don't Hate Me, Chris Maitland is on drums, Theo Travis on flutes and saxes.)

[@a.k.1740]

A great track from a great album by a great band ! (saw them for the first time on the Stupid Dream tour in 1999 and it was as good live as on record !). The Ambient aspect of part of this piece is not surprising from Steven Wilson since at the same time as the album Stupid Dream, he had among his many other and various musical projects an Ambient solo project under the name of Bass Communion (with recurring participant Theo Travis whom you heard on flute and saxophone in this piece).

[@hellesndergaardpetersen8266]

OMG I’m so envious of you that you’ve been to a PT concert and especially this one :) Love this album so much, but didn’t discover PT until 2017 😢, It must have been an amazing experience 😊😃

[@integraleric]

And Steven was also doing that experimental, Kraut-rock IEM project around the same time. Very cool that you got to see them on the Stupid Dream tour.

[@a.k.1740]

@@integraleric I actually saw Porcupine Tree twice and four months apart in 1999 in two small capacity venues which was cool as it was more intimate and close to the band. I saw them several times afterwards .... but my best memories of the band are these two concerts on the Stupid Dream tour !

[@lkeslinke]

It's a little shocking U guy's never heard the song by PT called: 'Even Less' and please go live from their DVD "Arriving Somewhere" from studio album called: Stupid Dream...

[@gregcormier2379]

PT music always takes you on a journey. I hear elements of all the great prog bands the at preceded it including, Floyd, Genesis, and yes.

[@porflepopnecker4376]

This was my first PT album and I really love it. "Piano Lessons" has one of the most gorgeous choruses I've ever heard.

[@louaguado995]

My first time hearing this song, so good! Has a Pink Floyd feel to me, especially the saxophone like on shine on you crazy diamond. And the flute always gives me Jethro Tull vibes. Great choice, and Lex's beautiful eyes still make me melt. 😊

[@hellesndergaardpetersen8266]

My fav. PT album together with “Fear of a Blank Planet” can’t decide which one I like the best, depending of the day I guess :) totally different albums both soo awsome. But there’s not a single PT song, I don’t like, how many bands can you say that about? Thanks for doing my fav. band once again. Love that you enjoy PT as much as I do 😘❤️😊

[@jancrommenacker9556]

Stupid Dream is my fave PT album, this track, Piano lessons and specialy a Smart Kid are amazing highlights on a brilliant album

[@murdockreviews]

A track that started fairly 90s alt-rock, but got more and more interesting, making you wonder: "Okay, what's gonna happen next, guys?" 😀

[@mvellis3863]

Steven Wilson rerecorded this song on his album 4.5, with singer Ninet Tayeb. It's incredible.

[@samir_rod]

You guys definetly need to hear the music from the old Porcupine Tree, this is a band that has evolve a lot with the time, just listen to Jupiter Island from their first album, and you will see how much have they evolve.

[@alanthorne3921]

After being a lifelong Rush fan and things were starting wind down I got into the PT in the early 2000s.This was my first of their albums.Amazing

[@rokkkrinn2793]

This is Pink Floyd with that sax solo. Chris was so good on drums. You need to hear the live version with Nynet Tyeb on vocals.

[@karlj.9501]

This is great, but the song that got me into Porcupine Tree was "The Moon Touches Your Shoulder" from "The Sky Moves Sideways" Album. A haunting vocal and incredible guitar tone. That song is really special.

[@Tintop]

oouuuh... you should do "Even Less" from Stupid Dream, but the full version (not the album version). Stupid Dream introduced me to Porcupine Tree in 2001 and then I quickly also bought "Lightbulb Sun". Still my two favourite albums. The first song I've ever heard from Porcupine Tree was "Stranger By The Minute" (from Stupid Dream, obviously)

[@vinylmusicbyyonibagan736]

you should see the live version of this song. the live version is the best

[@markmaxwell1013]

Never searched them out but always like them when I hear them. Thanks! PLEASE check out Van der Graaf Generator's Man- Erg or Pilgrims. VdGG has been a progressive music must since the 70s. Stay cool!

[@mikenichols3965]

Another winner from PT. Apparently I need to get all their stuff. Cool. Try the tune "Bullet Hole Memory" by Bill Laswell. 😀 You two have been on a great run lately. Some awesome tracks from solid recommendations. Keep 'em coming! Love this channel.

[@tobytanzer]

Wow! I have liked the small number of songs by PT that I heard since 2002 or so, and much of SW solo. Now I must dig into more of the back catalogue. Thanks for this one.

[@hasltisl]

I own a bunch of Steven Wilson remixes for Yes, ELP, Gentle Giant, and Jethro Tull, but my journey into Porcupine Tree had been with both of you. What a treasure! Oh, and BTW, Take a Pebble!

[@stevensabella7287]

This Track is an hommage to the band Gong ( with Steve Hillage ) from the seventies. The guitar solo seems to me to be a hommage to King Crimson's Robert Fripp. The earlier Porcupine Tree are MUCH trippier than the later ( more metal ) material.

[@michelemichele3375]

Wow. Great channel. To go from the Spectacular Nightwish to the quiet and deep Brilliance of Porcupine Tree! Thanks, Eric. Still watching but saying it already: Great reaction, N & L! Happy Happy Joy Joy 4th! ✨🤪

[@refia288]

Have you seen that famous old photo of two young men losing their mind listening to a saxophone player in a jazz bar ? That's how I feel in that middle part.

[@xlerb_again_to_music7908]

Still recommend early PT's "Sky Moves Sideways" PF-like work, a sort-of slowed-down homage to PF's Echoes / Meddle. A 4-song, 4-side / 2 LP set, side 1 is a good intro. Nice reaction!

[@jimled50jl49]

Yes a wonderful track and as you go back you discover just how different they sound with this earlier material. Do yourselves a favour and watch any of the two dvd's they have Live in concert. No reactions, just enjoy a concert together. Watch just how cool and chilled their bass player is. Lol - Hey what's wrong with 30 minute videos with more talking after the track than usual ? You got my vote ! Great reaction again thankyou both. Love your company. X

[@shoryuken3305]

I am so happy everytime you guys listen to Porcupine Tree or Steven Wilson :D Special day! great as always

[@robertwhite7234]

On your own, listen to Even Less. The numbers at the end are very interesting.

[@CO6883-o3c]

Better yet, the full-length version of 'Even Less' off of Recordings. 🤘

[@LucicPower]

BABY dream in Cellophane is a PT song with gorgeous Harmonies

[@madmadmads3103]

I highly recommend “Sleep together” from the live album “Anesthetize”.

[@tonys2899]

No more Porcupine Tree scheduled, waaa, but ok.. But Do Steven Wilson Luminol and Watchmaker next!

[@miroslavkozisek3986]

again your great reactions, I have exactly the same feelings when I listen to Steven Wilson, he is an amazing composer who can build a song like no other. Please make a song A smart kids is a masterpiece, as always !!!

[@nanskate]

Thanks, Porcupine Tree is awesome. I would like you to revisit one of the songs live, ''Hatesong'' is very different and imo better live.

[@benoitrenaud519]

This is brand new to me and I really like it! Reminds me of Dead can Dance and Radiohead.

[@dyrkeschaefer]

I must not have listened to this track for a really long time. I could swear there was a different version of this track that was slightly faster. I think my brain stored this one slightly different. Not sure if you two have already done the Steven Wilson track Drive Home ( SOOOO Beautiful!! ).

[@nluengov]

You guys are amazing!. I highly recommend listening to the song "Kitchenware & Candybars" by Stone Temple Pilots. Such an overwhelmingly emotional song!.

[@Panoptese19]

Listen to that breakdown after the Sax solo and think Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun by Pink Floyd. Thanks you guys!

[@figgybass]

Hey, I like this!! Thanks!!

[@thegoatchild3545]

Since you guys both love bass I think you need to hear Interpol. Their bassist was amazing! Check out Obstacle 1.👍👍

[@MonicaRodriguez-nj3pn]

Es un tema bello, misterioso. Oh, la cara de Nick empieza a cambiar de color otra vez...

[@glenndespres5317]

There are no ‘bad’ PT songs. I will wait patiently until they come back around on your schedule. I won’t be sad because I know you two will be doing some great music; perhaps Mahavishnu Orchestra- Lila’s Dance! I feel it coming…. 😊

[@Verdant_Eternity]

Soo atmospheric right from the get go! It’s ridiculously good but you don’t expect it even though you know their pedigree? But it’s like most of their catalog that would genuinely surprise. Also please get into Wilson solo albums at least for your own enjoyment if not mutually with viewers

[@benoitrenaud519]

Great bass!

[@srj6678]

En sus comienzos se declaraban grandes seguidores de Pink Floyd. Tienen un recital en vivo en Chicago que no tiene desperdicio. Música con Mayúsculas. Saludos desde Argentina

[@sevans1966]

Luminol by Steven Wilson please. I guarantee you'll love it

[@PianoDentist]

Great track, but I prefer the remake that is on Steven Wilsons album: "4 1/2" (four and a half). This track really has a Floyd and a Gong influence to my ears.

[@anurag750]

Guys why did you stop putting up the album art in the screen behind you? I miss seeing it. It was such a quirky easter egg. Love from New Delhi, India. 🇮🇳

[@grahamhowes6904]

Never enough PORCUPINE TREE or STEVEN WILSON .. each album he explores new turf - ever questing. ANIMALS was the first thing Steven bought. His Father used to constantly play DARK SIDE so yes a part of ‘his musical DNA.’ Also part of his dna are the bands he has been trusted to remix KING CRIMSON, GENTLE GIANT , JETHRO TULL - surprisingly the holy grail for Steven would be to remix a KATE BUSH album! Can you imagine as both are famously control freaks. She said ‘no’ when he asked by the way.

[@PCmaatje]

Sorry to learn that you won't do any Porcupine Tree reactions within the coming months. I was so hoping that you would react to Anesthetize from the album Fear Of A Blank Planet! That is my absolute fav! Perhaps, if I pursuade the mystic Eric to convince you of doing Anesthetize...?!! 😉

[@NicknLex]

Hi! Lex here to clarify that what Nick meant was that we don’t have any *scheduled* PT from requests, but there are definitely several tracks out there that are heavily on our radar that we WILL be doing! Anesthesize being one of them ;) Sorry about the confusion and thanks for your support! :)

[@PCmaatje]

@@NicknLex that's great!! I really look forward to that!! Keep on rocking!! 🤘 Cheers from the Netherlands!

[@arthurmarx6427]

What would you call this? "Late Prog"? I haven't really kept up, but there's something I like more recently by Mostly Autumn called "Sight of Day." This Porcupine Tree reminded me of that. Or, as I listen further, maybe not.

[@grahamhowes6904]

Interestingly STEVEN WILSON hates the label prog rock because he felt it became a ‘style’ and ironically stopped progressing. He is however in the genre of prog while continuing to evolve all the time - the new album has little guitar because he had begun to sense what chords came next and was boring himself. That’s not to say he’s given up on the guitar just gone in a different direction for now - he will still do the back catalogue live. Steven has phases you get the Floyd influenced stuff, the metal period, the jazzier stuff and electronica. He keeps on moving

[@LucicPower]

If u like sax in your prog try Lunar Sea by Camel(LIVE)

[@eduardorojas7966]

Ahí escuchas la influencia del maestro Fripp

[@iappcl]

Personally prefer albums since Gavin Harrison played drums, a little more rock, better arrangements, more tasty music, in fact I used pre-Gavin albums as white noise for better concetration, or fall asleep. For a good comparison listen t"Hate song" original and the live one with Gavin in the drums

[@maggaw9869]

Nightwish Beauty Of The Best Live Tarja Turunen & Marko Hietala.

[@bulletproofvita]

This one is my least favourite track off this album lol Please do 'Even Less' off Stupid Dream if you've never heard it, one of thier best tracks. I have a suggestion for a reaction, if you love Porcupine tree and Radiohead this band is like a merger of them ...The Pineapple Thief, try thier song 'preparation for meltdown' would be a good start and it's such an amazing track.

[@kph1034]

Good shout for Pineapple Thief. They've got even better now Gavin Harrison is on the drums

[@jimhardiman3836]

Rhythmically it's the same beginning and end.

[@generoberts9151]

Music has some Steely Dan vibe elements to it. Not quite rock or jazz.

[@scifimonkey3]

No more porcupine tree reactions…….why oh why would you do that? You hardly scratched the surface………… I will always check what you are listening to but checking out your responses to PT and Stephen Wilson is a cornerstone of my sub. ☹️😢☹️😢☹️😢

[@glenndespres5317]

I think they said they ‘have none scheduled’. I’m sure they will get back to them. They have to; they’re hooked like all of us!

[@NicknLex]

Exactly like Glenn said (thank you!) we have no upcoming requests for them, but absolutely plan on more PT. We are HOOKED and have several on our radar that we’re eager to cover! :) - Lex

[@kevinhale1771]

@@NicknLex Get to scheduling!

[@glenndespres5317]

@@NicknLex Glad to help out. I could feel the distress! But when you do get back to PT requests, I would love to hear Lazarus from Dead Wing. It is such a beautiful song.