OUR FIRST REACTION to Porcupine Tree - Last Chance to Evacuate Planet Earth Before It Is Recycled

[@integraleric]

Beautiful reaction! Thank you! It blows my mind that this music was so good, yet relatively few people were aware of Porcupine Tree when this album came out.

[@NicknLex]

Thank you so much for your support, Eric! We can't wait for the full-albums; we were SO excited to see those come through!! :)

[@jimled50jl49]

Hi I was late discovering Porcupine Tree about 5 years ago approx. I heard just 3 songs - "Trains" - "Arriving Somewhere But Not Here" & "Blackest Eyes" & within two weeks I had bought their entire back catalogue. Every album is brilliant & I was amazed how much their earlier stuff was obviously influenced by Pink Floyd. Truly Prog at it's finest. Boy are you gonna love discovering more....."Arriving Somewhere...." is utterly mind blowing !

[@drpscotland3677]

"Arriving...." is outstanding. I found PT thanks to this track. Steven Wilson solo stuff is great too

[@jimled50jl49]

@@drpscotland3677 - Have you heard any "Blackfield" ? Another of Steven Wilson's projects. They have had quite a few albums released over the years....Here is a favourite track of mine called "1,000 People". Steven on vocals. - kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJK8oXyNo5aClck

[@drpscotland3677]

@@jimled50jl49 hadn't heard if that.. I'll look it out.. Cheers! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@mpkelley20]

I recently watched the documentary on Heavens Gate and whenever the guy leader spoke it reminded me of this song. Love the song but it is creepy as hell when you really think about that guy and how he and his wife got people to follow them and then kill themselves thinking they were going on some spaceship.

[@jameskubica5463]

It's always amazing to me how well Porcupine Tree/SW can craft such beautiful music out of such dark topics

[@HollowGolem]

Fun fact: I got my undergrad and masters degrees from the same college that Applewhite went to. As far as I'm aware, he is still our most well-known alumnus.

[@santiagoimbachi6381]

Actually, the speech is from the Heavens Gate leader.

[@mpkelley20]

@@santiagoimbachi6381 yes, that is what we are talking about above. Applewhite was the leader.

[@glenndespres5317]

@@santiagoimbachi6381 was he known as Commander Doo? Or something like that?

[@scifimonkey3]

Oh yes on this one straight away, great song and should give your headphones a test, so many terrific accents to pick up. Please more Porcupine tree....

[@morningfog532]

Guys! I just found y’all but I’m loving your reactions to P Tree & Steven Wilson! I found them in 2007 and have been in love with them since. What I would give to be able to experience them for the first time again! But watching your reactions helps me to vicariously experience it again. I’m happy you are are enjoying them as much as you are. I truly believe they are the floyd of my era.

[@koot3418]

one of my favourite porcupine tree songs:) you should check out "Buying new soul" by them

[@SM-ri2df]

I discovered them in 1996, They are my favorite band. Me and a friend drove from Spokane Wa. To Seattle to see the Fear of a Blank Planet Tour. We met Alan White former drummer for Yes at a cafe down the street from the venue before the show. He joined us since he was alone. It was a fantastic night. The Tree was AMAZING. Seen Steve Wilson solo twice since then. Great reaction.

[@miroslavkozisek3986]

Hi from the Czech Republic, great reactions, and if I can start listening from the beginning of Steven Wilson's work, No -Man, Blackfield, Porcupine Tree ... He's a genius, and let's be glad we can listen to him and maybe go to a concert sometime again, I've seen him about 4, both Porcupine Tree and solo ... amazing lifelong experiences!

[@closeencounter1954]

PT has an album called “Recordings”, a mix of singles that did not make it on other albums and a couple recorded specifically for this record. The first song, “Buying New Soul” will absolutely, positively blow you guys away…..

[@Scirzo]

Yes! Do this. I have heard that song a thousand times probably and it still freaks me out every time. To me it's one of the best dark songs ever written.

[@adrianaslund8605]

The full version of Even Less is very good as well. The finished version of Disappear features in Recordings but the epic demo version of that song might be one of my favourite songs by PT. Its super obscure but mindblowingly good. I also like Access Denied of Recordings because its incredibly quirky and completely different.

[@markclaypool5414]

The voice was Marshall Applewhite...Heaven’s Gate (cult). Look it up. Doesn’t seem like you guys made that connection. Creepy 😲

[@raiderfan346]

Great selection Eric! I can't believe this song is 20 years old. i love all the stuff Steven puts into the background of his songs.

[@anuragiyer2427]

Waiting for your Anesthetize reaction!!! That's gonna be an epic reaction. A few hidden gems in the PT repertoire i would suggest for you guys : 1. Mellotron Scratch 2. Sentimental + normal 3. Waiting (phase 1) Enjoy Guys!!!

[@closeencounter1954]

Anesthetize LIVE from Tilburg!!!

[@Scirzo]

Finally someone that knows which songs deserve more attention! Although I would throw in the live version (on album Coma divine) of The waiting, both phases!

[@miketraceur8643]

@@closeencounter1954 Yes!! the tillburg version!!

[@daniel456509]

Even more reason to more porcupine tree, keep it up!

[@sidecardog5244]

After Porcupine Tree, check out Blackfield (1000 People) or SW’s solo work (Luminol). Ps, “I’ll leave with Mr Applegate as soon as I separate paper from plastic”

[@philplasma]

I came here after the 'Arriving Somewhere but not here' reaction to check out a second Porcupine Tree song and you've got me totally convinced. Thank you again to Eric for suggesting this and for you reviewing it. I'll definitely be adding them to my playlist.

[@PCmaatje]

As aPT fan I obviously knew this song for many years. But listening to this 'through your ears' gives a whole new dimention to the song! For me it always was 'one of the songs on the album', but now it has gotten more body due to this video. Thank you for that!!

[@paulmaric5325]

First time hearing Porcupine Tree. Wow, brilliant.

[@willhous19]

I love how Nick does high bass thing in every single video lol, I'm really enjoying this channel!!

[@panoseddie9975]

Its Porcupine Tree my friend. Welcome ! Every song is a Masterpiece. React to anything and you dont regret it.

[@mhump23]

Such good musicians. I too am on the Steven Wilson bandwagon. Musical genius. Lest us not forget Gavin Harrison, drummer par excellence! So underrated. I think he’s in the same level as Neil P and Mr. Carey. Its a resonator guitar btw 🙂

[@thecentralscrutinizer5730]

One thing Steven Wilson has a thing singing about cult killers and Serial killers. This one is about the 39 souls who willingly committed suicide in 1997 I believe. Marshall Applewhite 😢😢 Heavens Gate

[@rk41gator]

Such an interesting group. Pink Floyd meets Genesis......

[@jameskubica5463]

The combination of Colin's fretless bass and Richard's synth work is just mesmerising!

[@anurag750]

It is wonderful to see you guys checking out the older songs of PT. I am reliving my PT journey with you guys. Thank you. "Buying New Soul" is one of the most beautiful melodies of PT. Definitely keep in on your list! Cheers from India.

[@waynecox3958]

Love love the Wilson. He remixed Close to the Edge and created an even cleaner piece of sonic heaven. Can’t wait til you get there. ‘’A dewdrop can exalt us like the music of the sun”.

[@brettking1014]

Oh my gosh! Steven Wilson is a musical genius. I think he writes it all, and then hires a band to play it. He’s the Trent Reznor of Prog. Correct me if I’m wrong, but I’ve watched his future bites, and it seems that way...great selection! My first time hearing it too.

[@LorenzJahn]

In Porcupine Tree every band member was composer in one or another song.

[@bandit4690]

@@LorenzJahn yes but steven wrote almost everything himself

[@bobford100]

What a great choice of track... (Thanks Eric). Steven Wilson is definitely the master of prog music, and he never disappoints. Maybe you could try some of his less well known music too. 'Stop Swimming', a very haunting piece he's been quoted as saying its his favourite, or even his cover of Cardiacs 'Stoneage Dinosaur'. Anyways, keep up the great content. Cheers Bob....

[@drpscotland3677]

One of my favourite PT tracks ...amazing

[@ericmeredith8754]

Im so glad and very excited that you did this! I love this song! Just got off a hard day of work and been waiting to get off work and watch. Made my day! Love you guys

[@6chhelipilot]

'Lazarus' is an excellent song by PT.

[@raiderfan346]

I agree with you. Lazarus is hauntingly beautiful.

[@michaelforsyth2039]

Really enjoyed this reaction guys, so much great porcupine tree and Wilson music out there, enjoy the journey 😀

[@QTKLarryca]

A resonator guitar, dobro and fender has some beautiful ones

[@richardframeiii7371]

In regards to Nick mentioning a possible Porcupine Tree reunion.. great news is that, in the last month or 2, Steven Wilson has stated that a PT reunion will happen when you least expect it. Previous to this comment, he always said he was done with PT but I think he's now considering a reunion which is so good for the fans. Great video guys. Love ya!

[@MrMegaChervy]

De este disco, me gusta mucho el tema "Russia On Ice", otra joyita escondida. Saludos!

[@gregcormier2379]

Another awesome song by Porcupine tree. There is so much detail in the music and the instrumentation is so lush and penetrating. This is definitely headphone music!

[@jeffmpvd7689]

Wow, never heard of this band/song. Very nice!

[@martymead]

Keep up the great work guys. The quality of the sound is great too. When I first heard Porcupine Tree a few years ago I just had to listen to every album. And yes every song is mostly great and few are good. No bad songs from SW. If i was to recommend a song, it would be the full length version of Even Less from the album Recordings. At just over 14 mins it will command your attention throughout. Another great early song would be The Sky Moves Sideways, parts 1 & 2. Keep listening NicknLex.

[@dyrkeschaefer]

Sounds like a banjo with a steel stringed guitar in the background ( the intro ). The steel or metal guitar to which you were referring is, I believe, a National. A dulcimer lays flat and can be played with a pick, but is more often played with a sort of wooden hammers. A guy I knew in high school was a dulcimer master.

[@shoryuken3305]

YAY! I love this song so beautiful and haunting! love the reaction! I have to also mention how lucky you both are to enjoy this music, my partner doesnt much care for it and she tries but ultimately its not her thing wish it was because what you guys are doing looks like so much fun! please "dark matter , dont hate me, routine or watchmaker" by mr wilson,

[@jeffreycook2112]

Great reaction guys. I love Porcupine Tree. Anesthetize is another song you should react to. But it’s a long one. 17 plus minutes, but well worth the effort.

[@quintinallen7219]

To say Steven Wilson is a genius is an understatement. Whenever he does a record, he always has the best musicians right there with him. He's kind of like Chick Corea that way. You should check out "Harmony Korine" from his solo album Insurgentes. Colin Edwin is on bass and he is simply amazing.

[@dennismoore3383]

And they all lived happily ever after on a spaceship in the tail of the Hale-Bopp comet. Great reaction!!! Check out some stuff off Porcupine Tree's Stupid Dream album. Thank you, NickNLex.

[@MJ-yp3hr]

Thanks for going deep in the PT canon...

[@progrocker2112]

My favorite PT song. Bluegrass to country to Pink floyd to heaven's gate. I live on Jupiter Island so I get it.

[@alexdavi1074]

1. What Happens Now 2. Nil Recurring 3. Fear Of The Blank Planet 4. Russia On Ice 5. In Formaldehyde 6. Drown With Me 7. My Ashes 8. Sleep Togethe 9. Fadeaway 10. Stars Die Need like air, peace

[@joemercury100]

Suggestion for future full lp - Abraxas by Santana.

[@chrismcardle4958]

Just another gem from Steven and Porcupine Tree. Check out She’s Moved On from the same album.

[@shiftingperception]

Ooh another new one for me. ❤❤❤

[@CO6883-o3c]

This is an excellent album to do in full 🤘 And Anesthetize awaits!

[@orogenicman]

When I first heard this song, I thought it was inspired by the book "Hitch hiker's guide to the galaxy". I was wrong. There is a KZbin video of a live performance of Porcupine Tree in which Steve Wilson explains that the song is about the religious cult "Heaven's Gate". In fact, the audio of the man saying the song's name was the leader of the cult. And as we know, they all died by poisoning. So the song is much more sinister than even I had imagined.

[@MonsterSound.Bradley]

Fretless bass sounds so tight in this mix. God I hate it when you pause. You almost always get me when my eyes are closed 👀 such a shock. I understand why you have to do it. So, don't worry, but ... damn. 🟥🍁🟥

[@franzriether3752]

First time for me and i love it.

[@tylerhodge6360]

A seriously under rated band, try "shesmovedon" which is live from the album Warszawa. Also, "Radioactive Toy" is over 10 minutes and you will be glad it is, because the groove in that one is fierce. Thank you two for your freshness and cheerful enthusiasm! I also forgot to mention "Nine Cats".

[@erikberg5363]

Two words: COLIN EDWIN. 🤘🤘 Such an underrated bassist; his playing makes the song for me. PT also would not be the same without Richard Barbieri’s amazing keyboard textures and the fantastic drumming from both Chris Maitland and Gavin Harrison (very different from each other but both unique and incredible in their own right). And yes, of course Steven Wilson is a bona fide musical genius! It seems like he just knows exactly what sound needs to go where to create the most impactful song out of whatever elements are being used. What a great band.

[@glenndespres5317]

What a song... what an album. Using the actual voice of the Heaven’s Gate cult leader to full effect. Just like on Stars Die, they use the audio from then President Nixon speaking from the Oval Office to the astronauts who were the first to land on the Moon in 1969.

[@-R.Gray-]

I think that was a banjo at the beginning. You might have been thinking of the Dobro, used with a slide and held horizontally in country music, or the metal version used by blues slide players called the National Steel Guitar. See the cover of Johnny Winter's 1968 album Progressive Blues Experiment. If I have questions about further song requests, (I have 1 in), do I email them to the address : NicknLex ? or is it something shorter ? - P.S. Never mind- another address popped up when I tried it.

[@CaryOn11]

Saw this song performed live and John Wesley played the part you are referencing on an electric guitar so probably just a pedal effect.

[@mvunit3]

@@CaryOn11 - Well remember; "Trains" has a Banjo solo, and live the part is played on an Acoustic Guitar. I think its out of convenience, they may have particular parts that they feel they don't have to bring the specific instrument on tour. And looking at the Wiki page for the album, it does say Wilson plays on the album: guitars, piano, mellotron, hammered dulcimer, banjo, harp and samples.

[@nightsdew8136]

@NicknLex that "dada dadam, dada dadam" that you mention @6:08, they will recycle it (pun intended) in 2009 song, "Time Flies".

[@adrianaslund8605]

XMII and Warzawa version of this song kinda rocks.

[@kph1034]

Think this is my favourite PT album ( although In Abstentia is up there. 2 tracks to try next Russian on Ice ( off this album ) and Blackest Eyes which is a bit of an unsettling song but brilliant all the same.

[@LOUANTON1]

The live version is a hundred times better because at the ending, Steven Wilson plays an amazing guitar solo. This version sounds empty by comparison but still awesome song.

[@battleofalgiers]

Do the whole "Deadwing"

[@rafetizer]

How about that natural harmonic on the bass that he somehow slides? (just after 2:24 here)

[@grahamhowes6904]

Change of pace - try the STEVEN WILSON remix of the brilliant GENTLE GIANT - OCTOPUS

[@drumvc8060]

As great as PT are, the impact of Colin Edwin cannot be understated; listen to the last album - it’s screaming for Colin

[@ianhepplewhite8334]

If you like long, crazy song titles, how about Pink Floyd from Ummagumma - ‘Several Species of Small Furry Animals Gathered Together in a Cave and Grooving with a Pict’.

[@KBH27]

Also, OSI - "Invisible Men" kzbin.info/www/bejne/omfSnKupp8hsia8

[@tariqulislamakash5749]

Full album reaction not available

[@sergioilari3585]

For me P/T after Pink floyd

[@rudolfbecker4313]

the spoken part reminds me of Space Dye Vest of DT's Images and Words... nice song, but I think, there are better ones by PT

[@robertwhite7234]

Try the Stupid Dream album and the song Even Less. Haunting.

[@muratguven8579]

Dimash i miss you, Know, Ogni pietra reaction please super

[@garywright7686]

Awesome! "Lightbulb Sun" definitely one of my favorite PT albums. Other tunes just from that one - Shesmovedon is probably my favorite. Four Chords That Made a Million, and Hatesong both deserve a listen.

[@rafetizer]

Such a nice song about such terrible subject matter lmao