Peter Gabriel's Solsbury Hill is in 7/4?? What a song and video (Reacton!)

[@henriktownsend9334]

I cannot recommend his duet with Kate Bush 'Don't give up' enough. Would love to see you do a reaction to that. The video with them holding each other is lovely.

[@thomasdempsey721]

And Gabriel's vocal reach is amazing in that song!! (Hard to stand out in a duet with Kate Bush!)

[@carolynhoffman9757]

Agree. But don’t forget Biko. Gets me every time

[@chrisvickers7928]

I was very jealous of that especially knowing a 3 min video probably required a much longer time than that.

[@MrPolleyr]

@@henriktownsend9334 sorry, I have to disagree. I think the best performance of this song was done by Peter and Paula Cole on the Secret World Tour live album……it is a must watch. The entire video is a masterpiece.👍❤️🇨🇦

[@jimmazurek5589]

A must see!!!!

[@mvellis3863]

You should definitely check out Gabriel's video of "Don't Give Up," his duet with the great Kate Bush (Peter and Kate are both musical geniuses). This song has been credited by many hurting people of saving their lives from suicide (even Elton John who said the song changed his mind about taking his own life by drug overdose).

[@darrylmitchell7619]

“Should we checkout Genesis?” Absolutely! Especially if you compare early Genesis, with Peter fronting, to Genesis with Phil Collins taking over lead singing responsibilities.

[@linabmoniz]

So let's tell my story. I saw Peter Gabriel when he was the lead singer of Genesis. The concert was in Cascais, Portugal, in March 1975, many years ago. It was unforgettable for several reasons: it was Genesis, the entrance control didn't work very well and there was chaos with the police trying to control the crowd. It ended very well. A late dinner with the Band at the hotel where they were staying, I was with the producers of the show who were my friends

[@CQuinnLady]

Solisbury Hill, made me feel closer to the earth. It was my absolute fave song of his and reminds me of times with my dearly departed best friend.

[@epistte]

Sebs needs to listen to Games w/o frontiers

[@podrunner743]

I saw him in the 80s the the Forum in Los Angeles (Inglewood). Best live show I've ever seen. During "Lay Your Hands On Me" he stood at the edge of the stage, turned his back to the crowd, and dropped backward. They caught him and crowd-surfed him to the back of the arena and back to the stage while the band vamped. It took about 10 minutes and the crowd went mental. He made it back minus a shoe and picked up where he'd left off. This was a decade before grunge crowd-surfing & stage diving became a thing (though admittedly punk had kinda pioneered it). You certainly never saw anyone this famous do it. The trust was astounding. He ended with "Biko" -- a track moving enough as it is, but during the outro, with the crowd singing along, the band laid down their instruments one by one and left the stage until it was only the drummer and the crowd singing. Then the drummer stopped and it was ten thousand people singing acapella. It went on and the lights came up and we all looked at each other and laughed and cheered. Other than at raves, I have never felt so connected with a crowd. His sound quality, band, and technology were exceptional -- he was one of the first to go completely wireless, to use in-ear monitors and headset mics. He and his band's freedom of movement on the stage were extremely unusual at the time. Truly an amazing singer, composer, and performer.

[@rk41gator]

Peter Gabriel IS still making music. His i/o album tour was just last year! It was my first live concert with him and he did not disappoint. Gabriel's voice was better than ever. A great show.

[@rubyswaim1441]

I hear Peter Gabriel not only with my ears, but also with my heart.

[@schmoock100]

The Secret World Tour in 1993 is to this day the best concert I’ve ever been to. Not even close. It was an experience I will never forget. And I have seen a lot of great bands and artists. Springsteen, Clapton, Genesis, Metallica, Sting, Pearl Jam and so many others. But this show was just unbelievable!

[@michaelrunner8201]

Same and I agree, nothing really close and I've been to a lot of concerts over the years.

[@chrisconversino6294]

To this day watching him get beamed up at the end of this song was one of the most amazing things I've ever seen on stage.

[@Patsy_Parisi]

Saw the tour at the Worcester, MA Centrum.

[@stephenheffington2795]

Many years ago, I went to England and stayed in the beautiful and picturesque city of Bath and one day I did go up to Solsbury Hill which overlooks the city... a breath taking view of the city that inspires the Jane Austen novels, the terrace (row) homes shaped in arcs... the memory of being there was that of joy.

[@JonHammerHeart]

Gabriel is a genius. The song is in 7/4 but by starting the vocal melody on the 5, (which most people will believe is the 1 of the next measure) he effortlessly takes the listener past "skipped" beat. He is one of the most important figures in Prog Rock due to his founding work with Genesis and his incredible solo work which includes movie scores like "The Last Temptation of Christ" by Martin Scorsese. He is truly a rare talent.

[@franckgrandis2956]

The Last Temptation of Christ is an incredible album... an extraordinary journey. ❤❤❤

[@debkennedy7371]

I went to every one of Peter's US concerts since he left Genesis - and saw all the different reditions of Solsbury Hill in this video. He also did it during his I/O tour in 2023. ALL 100% excellent performances (he's also a phenomenal human being - kind, caring & humble). Tony Levin, David Rhodes and Manu Katche have been with him forever -- that says a lot about the kind of man he is!

[@allforoneandoneforall]

*** Biko must listen, this makes me weep *** Solsbury Hill, depends on your state of mind, although I am not religious, I took it to mean that I'm ready to die let go of all that pain and anguish...it felt as though I was going to get the help I needed and begin anew...it is one of my favourite songs, I would listen to it over and over, it lifted me. I thought I was never going to make io my 18th birthday and now I'm 61 as of Wednesday,; this song still makes me weep, I was waiting for my knight in shining armor to save me and now I know that I am my Knight in shining armor.

[@mandyireson5101]

I was lucky enough to go to the Wembley concert back in 1990 after Nelson Mandela had been released. He was there and Peter did Biko then - over 70k fans punching the air sing the OH OH OHs back to him. Still gives me goosebumps and I had no voice for the next three days. Wallflower (written after reading an Amnesty Ineternational article about S American political prisoners) is the one that one makes me cry.

[@LouB146]

I’ve seen Peter Gabriel twice. The first I was standing right in front of the stage and I will never ever forget it. It was the best night of my life. I was introduced to the music of Genesis, and Peter Gabriel when I was very young listening to my brother playing albums in the next room. I loved them then and I love them now.

[@johnpbh]

Well Sebs, I'm here because I'm one of those very old dudes... Old enough to be your grandad... and I bought the album that this was on way back in 1977. And I'm here on this day to relieve that "first time" listening moment with you. If was off of his first solo album. And yes, I was lucky enough to go and see him back in 2013 when he toured the anniversary of the So album.. (you know the one with Sledgehammer and Big Time on it - along with so much more)... Typically with Peter he made each night special and not only did you get an amazing live performance, along with light show and wonderful musicians, I was also able to go to his website and order a CD of the concert, recorded on the night I was there... He did that for every night on that tour, so everyone could have a CD of THEIR own special night. That is the care and thought the Peter puts into making sure his fans and, ultimately, audience are rewarded for their support. As I said in the beginning i'm old enough to have been listening to him when he was the singer for Genesis.... and i think it would be good for you to experience one of the premier prog bands playing you their music.. And of course, you might of heard of their drummer.... One Phil Collins.. Glad you enjoyed the song and thank you for that walk down memory lane..!! Keep on Rocking young sir

[@skip92025]

I saw him on that same tour, Back to Front, when he played So in reverse order, the order in which he set it before being overruled by the record company. Amazing performer who hasn't lost his fire!

[@annas9131]

This song from 1977 is 'our' song. I met my husband in 1979 and together we've been to four of his concerts over time. These concerts are etched in my memory. I cannot begin to tell you what the experience was. And always, at every concert, he plays Solsbury Hill. And always it is a party, uplifting, just feeling awesome. My husband died 6 years ago and every time I hear Sollsbury Hill I feel the uplifting again and he's with me dancing around. It makes me smile and be grateful for having such good memory's.

[@MrPolleyr]

That instrument the bass player is playing is a Chapman Stick. It’s the string equivalent of Uilleann Pipes which are both used by some Celtic bands. Love it.👍🇨🇦

[@davidtooke5964]

Tony Levin is the bass player

[@MrPolleyr]

@@davidtooke5964 …who I believe is also the bass player for Gentle Giant.

[@JeffTaylor-tr7my]

@@MrPolleyr and King Crimson. An amazing musician.

[@MrPolleyr]

@@JeffTaylor-tr7my …yes, I knew I was wrong after I replied, but I couldn’t get back to correct it. Thanks.👍🇨🇦

[@CreativeMagique]

@@davidtooke5964 I’ve seen him perform with The, California guitar Trio-and another stick player, Tom Greisgraber. TRANSPORTIVE.

[@bdog50000]

1983 saw Peter Gabriel, The Tubes, and David Bowie in concert in Edmonton Alberta, one of the best shows ever. Felt like I was walking on air, so in the music, so in the moment.

[@courtneywelch8618]

I was sixteen and almost hitch-hiked from Winnipeg to see that show, being a fan of all three. I still kind of regret not doing so!

[@waltercrain2910]

wow! what a swing.

[@bdog50000]

@@courtneywelch8618 Frankly, I'm sorry you missed one hell of a show. More importantly, I'm glad your safe and sound. 16 years old, I'm not sure I would have had the common sense that you showed.

[@courtneywelch8618]

@@bdog50000 I wasn't particularly known for it myself :D

[@jwine4145]

What a fantastic video showing him performing over 40+ years.

[@allforoneandoneforall]

Excellent job on the splicing of his work capturing him at varying life stages singing this song live.

[@redfog42]

I love Pete Gabriel. He is one of my favourites. Thanks Kimberly! 👍🏻This is the best reaction yet! 👏🏻

[@CoraTreeCustomGuitars]

The instrument Tony Levin is playing is a Chapman Stick: guitar and bass on a single neck, and it's played by tapping the strings instead of picking.

[@Oliverdobbins]

4:51 Yes. I saw Peter Gabriel live at Wembley Arena in London around some where in the early 2000s. For one song, he and his daughter walked upside down on an upside-down stage above the actual stage. 🤯

[@mariaconstant6325]

I was at that show too. Absolutely incredible. I've adored his music forever and was so glad i actually got to see him live. Even though he was older he had the energy of him in his youth.

[@pierinaiachino9682]

I saw his concert when he came to Montreal! Absolutely amazing showman and excellent musicians. He gives it his all...

[@uncletom618]

Pete was the only member of Genesis who had a wife, and when she was experiencing a very touch and go childbirth with his first daughter Anna , ye hd to consider, and choose grown up decisions, Genesis and Rock Star stuff, vs a wife/kid and other grown up stuff, and pursuing music on his own terms. The odd instrument played by bassist Tony Levin is called The Chapman Stick, played by “tapping” a string rather than plucking or strumming, and uses highly sensitive pickups. I saw his show about 6 times during the 80s and 90s, but my most memorable experience at a Gabriel show was at my first show of his, when he performed Lay Your Hands On Me, and proceeded to let himself fall backwards of the stage, caught, and passed around by the crowd, all the while singing, Lay Your Hands On Me. Chills to this day at the memory!

[@snikkerr1949]

Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford were both married.

[@goosebump801]

The first time I heard this song was watching Live Aid on my mom’s black & white TV. I was blown away!

[@ThatGirl-ku5dq]

In Your Eyes is a beautiful song too.

[@onemerlin]

The instrument the bass player is playing is a Chapman Stick, which has 12 strings, 6 bass and 6 treble. Tony Levin is one of the greatest Stick players, and has been playing it with Peter since he was brought in as a sideman to work on Peter's first solo album in 1976, and showed up with his brand new Stick which had just been delivered, and which he was still learning. Tony and Peter have been playing together ever since. Also, Tony met King Crimson leader Robert Fripp in those same sessions (same week, in fact), and Tony would play with him in Crimson from its reformation in 1981 until its most recent end in 2021. I was lucky enough to see Peter in concert first in 1982, on the tour for his Security album, and it was amazing. I saw his tours for every album from then up through the tour for Us in 1993(?). He has been at the forefront of stage dramatics since his start in Genesis in the very early 1970s, originally to hide his stage fright in his early appearances. My wife (who also loves his work) insists that he continues to stage the big set-pieces in order to help mask that he really can't dance. :)

[@Eddy0042]

Saw Peter 4th June 2004 in Newcastle England - I've been to a lot of shows over the years, seen amazing artists of many genres - but NOTHING has ever come close to that one - what a showman - his love of the music and the way he integrates the warm-up acts in. And he put every night out on CD via the Encore Series - so I can enjoy it over and over...

[@leekarr4909]

Happily i have seen him live, back in the late 90's or early 2000's. He was incredible! Also very cool was his daughter performing with him. Must listen to Biko and Don't Give Up. The reason I watch your reaction videos is to watch you experience the joy i had when I first heard the song, joy i still feel all these decades later. 💞🎶

[@joet.7980]

My very favorite artist of all time. An endless catalog of music. You are spot on about the uniqueness of his voice. If you have a chance either on a reaction video or just on your own, watch BIKO. It's probably the single most important song to Peter. It's always the last song of his concert... and yes you should react to Genesis.

[@mikefetterman6782]

I saw Peter in 1994 do this and his biggest hits at Woodstock 94. I am here because you are a bit of a musician and understand the all might groove, and the intricacies of dynamics, and even the cheats that musicians (and posers) use. You have a very honest approach in your analysis, and a level headiness(most of the time, some songs are overwhelming) in your descriptions. Thanks for making it feel like hanging at a friends house, listening to songs and actually talking about them. Not only the music is nostalgic, but the whole setting takes me back.

[@mikefetterman6782]

Check out his world music hit,......WHEN YOU"RE FALLING circa mid 1990s.

[@mandyireson5101]

I've seen him live 4 times, all here in the US (expat Brit). The first time was in 2002 for the Growing Up Tour (the one in the video when he's riding the bicycle), twice at Red Rocks Ampitheatre - his concert with the New Blood Orchestra in 2011 (Denver happened to have a spectacular lightning storm that night so the atmosphere was especially electric) and again the following year for the Back To Front tour. Finally again, back in Denver in 2023 for his newest album i/o (at the ripe old age of 73....him, not me!). Peter Gabriel is pure joy to the ears and the soul. I guess you could technically say I've seen him 5 times live as I was also at Wembley back in the UK in 1990 for the concert for Nelson Mandela's release celebration and he was there and sang Biko. 70,000+ fans with fist pumping the air and singing along to Biko is a moment I will never forget and also the reason I decided that I had to go.

[@skaye19]

I saw Peter Gabriel in concert four times I’ve seen many other concerts but Peter Gabriel is the greatest performer I ever saw not my favorite artist but the greatest in concert

[@AuntieDeb71]

When we visited England in 2012, while in Bath I insisted that we go climbing up on Solsbury Hill, which was an Iron Age hill fort. I put an earphone splitter in the iPod and we listened to the song and started dancing around like fools. No eagles flew out of the night, but three hot air balloons did appear cresting the hill from Batheaston below and went straight over us, so low we could see the people looking down and their burners going on and off. It was magical. Until some local dogs pissed off the bull who was up there with a herd of cows, and the bull looked at us as if to say "hey, leave your things, I've come to chase you home". Great memory every time I hear this song.

[@cheryltheisen8397]

Saw Peter in the 80s, maybe 86. Profound introduction for me into world music. He was passed on his back up the crowd on his back. Then again in 2023 for the I/O tour. Again, such a performer even into his 70s. Voice still strong…..made me cry. So fun, and so uplifting. Crowd participation….he is just so inspiring.

[@robertwhite7234]

Started seeing Peter at the last Genesis tour for "Lamb Lies Down". Saw each of his solo concerts coming through my area until the "Us" Tour. He is one of the most consummate performers and front men ever. He made the audience feel as if he was part of the show.

[@dianesorensen2549]

The man's music is magnificent

[@sopdox]

I never got to see Peter Gabriel in his younger days but saw him 2 years ago. He still put on an amazing show.

[@semchen9]

I was at all the PG Tours shown here - PG 2 1978 (Scratch ) Tour, SO 1986 Tour, US 1992 Tour, Up 2002 Tour, and the 2016 Tour.

[@jayslater3964]

Watch, or listen, to the original album version. The audio just takes you away. You love it, you move with it, you sing with it, and then you are let down because it over. So you simply play it again. His performances were the true story of his life. It would be worth your while to dig into. Seriously, very few people took performance & production value to the level Peter did. Enjoy your videos very much.😃🎶🎧

[@kimmysophiabrown4807]

you got me in tears again Seb, this performance and your sweet heart

[@RandyHall324]

You often ask what brings us to these videos...for me, it's a combination of things. I think I just enjoy seeing people who love music having a chance to discover something I've loved for ages. Think it goes back to my college days around the dorm, when everyone had a bunch of albums that you'd never heard before, and we'd all try to turn each other on to what we enjoyed. Sometimes a buddy would mention that he didn't like a particular band that I did, and I'd take that as a challenge to handpick a selection they would like - it was just fun to play DJ and "convert" someone into a fan. For this one in particular, I've known the song for years, but I'd never seen the video, but being somewhat familiar with how he's performed, I knew it'd be worthwhile. Enjoy your reactions, because they're always thoughtful, and it's clear you really just enjoy good music!

[@GDM-f4i]

You have the most insightful, informative and emotional music reactions. In college I bought Peter Gabriel’s album where all of his songs were based on Edgar Allan Poe’s poetry/short stories. This is the album: Tales of Mystery and Imagination (Edgar Allan Poe)

[@craigmorris4083]

Fifty years old and I still have a tear when hearing (and ok, singing along) this song. :)

[@docnflossie7351]

This tune describes his departure from Genesis. From his 1st album. Adrian on guitar! Heaven on earth 🎉❤🎉😊

[@6916dog]

Gabriel's music creates an atmosphere that draws the listener in and transports you to the world he creates. ❤❤❤

[@orvillegibson188]

Recorded in the unusual time signature of 7/4. This gives the music a 'heartbeat' rythm. 7/4 is close to the natural sound of a human heart.

[@tammydean3003]

So glad you picked this version. It's the best and my very favorite of his songs.

[@27thangel23]

Greetings from Canada. Peter has had Tony Levin (from King Crimson) on every record after going solo. On bass, Chapman stick and FunkFingers. Peace, love and bellbottoms

[@cappyroo]

I saw Peter in Vancouver BC as part of his Secret World Tour in 1993. I've seen a lot of great concerts that that is still a total stand-out.

[@johncolbeck2839]

I saw him in 96 in Oakland. One of my oldest and best friends Vince Foster was his lighting designer so we went early for sound check. Vince had an idea that Peter should pop in through a trap door in the stage on a little bed at the start of Shock the Monkey. They tried it and put it in the show. The newspaper review the next day mentioned it as a highlight of the show! It was so cool to witness the theatrical artistic openness to try something new. Hats off to Vince also for the idea and courage to suggest. He told me when we were teenagers growing up in Hitchin UK that one day he was going to work for Gabriel and Phill Collin’s and he has done both proving all our dreams are given to achieve. Sebs, your channel is superb and your character, compassion and soul are what makes it awesome. Thank YOU. That vid of Shock the monkey would be another winner by the way.

[@RonPower]

This song plays over the final minutes and credits of a seriously underrated tv show called Halt and Catch Fire. It's literally the perfect song to play, and one of the finest exits of a tv show ever.

[@scoobidou]

I went to one of his shows (the one where "in you eyes" was filmed). Best show of my life. Great music, great musicians, great singers, fantastic scenography, and a feeling of friendship between all the artists and the public. Such a fond memory.

[@Salmacis99]

I've seen Peter Gabriel 4 times solo, and once when he and Sting and Sting's band shared the same stage. All of these shows were simply stunning. As you pointed out, they are true experiences that take you out of yourself and into the music. A legendary and priceless artist.

[@njg247]

What a delight to see you enjoy this. Peter Gabriel is such a wonderful lyricist and his voice, that voice! There's something so comforting in it. You must explore the song Don't Give Up with the magnificent Kate Bush. Storytelling at its best.

[@elizabethagren]

I was there, truly amazing show!

[@RonnieT44]

Absolutely loved this track when it was first released in 1977. Played it constantly, on vinyl.

[@danqueens1970]

song is about a religious awaking he had and how his rich famous friends would think he is crazy

[@HedwigvanWuijkhuijse]

Saw him on his I/O tour last year, and he put on an amazing show....again. We started off in the dark, with him and his backing band sort of sitting around a camp fire, telling stories. The focus is on new material, that hasn't been released yet. Gradually though, the older songs get an airing as well, and the set ends with Solsbury Hill, of course. Encores: In Your Eyes and Biko. Very impressive.

[@jimgore1278]

I've seen him twice, once in the 1974 with Genesis, then not again until 2014. Amazing both times.

[@timothymunger3186]

Solsbury Hill is still one of my favorite Peter Gabriel songs. If you want to take a really deep dive, listen to the first album Genesis did (From Genesis To Revelation - it has been re released under different titles) when Peter Gabriel and the other original members were still in High school. "The Serpent" and "In Hiding" show Peter Gabriel's talent even as a teenager.

[@elizabethanderson2125]

Love Peter Gabriel you can never go wrong with Peter Gabriel

[@IanHallWrites]

GENESIS... "Forth of Fifth". Phil Collins on drums and vocal. WONDERFUL!

[@loadedorygun]

Peter was part of the legendary Amnesty International concerts in 1986. He played a set at the massive JFK in Philly (105,000 stone bench seats) along with Tracy Chapman, Sting, and Bruce Springsteen. I saw that show. Aside from the Jersey people shouting BRUUUUUCE the whole time through other sets, it was magical. I’ve seen him once before and once since but that was epic.

[@davidtooke5964]

I am 50 and was fortunate to have older sisters with great record collections. I’m pretty sure Peter Gabriel Plays Live is the first live album I heard. It was captivating

[@bdeeley]

Saw him in ‘82 and was really a really creative and magical show. He was an also an early experimenter with multimedia and was probably the first to do crowd-surfing any sort of artistic way, which was just mind-blowing at the time.

[@jgladwig]

Many shows. Since 75. 😊All magic. He’s always been at the frontier. Saw this tour in Boston.

[@miguelconceicao9562]

Finally got to see him live, in 2023! Wonderful show.

[@Kevin-wj1jy8hu1t]

I have seen Peter quite a few times, also him and his New Blood orchestra - amazing

[@michaellynch9550]

Definitely wish this was the studio version. Definitely listen to that right after this.

[@filton12]

Rick Beato just did a great interview with Tony Levin, the bass player in these videos. Levin also played with Robert Fripp and King Crimson.

[@nickshields1011]

I was at the tour with the white jacket, mid 1980s. It was amazing, such a performer. It was in Glasgow and I sat beside the band Simple Minds. Such a great gig, great songs such as Biko, Games without Frontiers and In your eyes.

[@bradboy1975]

At 5:28 I believe you’re looking at Tony Levin playing the Chapman Stick. Levin worked with many people as a season player. The producer of Gabriel’s first solo album, Bob Ezrin, brought Tony in. One of the greatest bass players ever.

[@ginawatts2982]

Today I told my husband all about you and the love that you have for you family. Love Peter Gabriel singing Salisbury Hill. Can I please suggest that you have a listen to Nik Kershaw a star in the 90’s writes his own songs and is still doing gigs today. Keep doing what you do Seb and Mrs Seb.😊

[@elizabethanderson2125]

Genesis is Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins and you can't go wrong with those two

[@EverendeverGroup]

Gabriel is a slower moving phenomenon. As time goes by, the greater his music is appreciated. Love the guy.

[@envirogeekyyc]

I wasn’t able to see him on his big solo tours. But, I did see him on a David Bowie tour when he was still doing some of the face paint and costumes of the Genesis era. Great concert - Bowie, Peter Gabriel and the Tubes on the same bill, stadium concert on a warm sunny day in Alberta. I first got into Genesis around the Selling England by the Pound era. Many great Genesis tunes you might like.

[@johngreen3587]

Your positive energy is awesome all your comments were 100 percent spot on 😀😀🙏

[@Jmatt455]

Whenever you're going to listen & react to a song for the first time, you should do the studio version. The bands have played these songs hundreds of times, and when performing live, tend to "Take liberties" with the music or the lyrics. This works in a concert setting, cause everyone is amped up and into it. But if you're doing a reaction, you should be listening to the song the way it was recorded, the way the public first heard it, the way that made it a hit in the first place.

[@BruceRichardsonMusic]

The bass instrument you're asking about is a Chapman Stick. Full range instrument that's tapped rather than plucked, so you play it with both hands on the fingerboard. Tony Levin uses it mostly as a bass with PG. And live? Yes...dude, if Peter Gabriel tours again, go. Every show is amazing in its own way. Tony (the bass player) is 78 years old, now. Peter Gabriel is 74. The last show I saw was last October, 2023. Before that was the "bicycle show" and that was in 2011. I hope he will tour again soon. I don't miss Peter Gabriel shows...you really can't find anyone quite like him. Everything you said about the last video you reviewed was true of all his shows. He only works with amazing people. He is as generous as anyone alive with stage time, and featuring his fellow musicians. The projection show from the last tour was INSANE. Really like nothing I'd ever seen, just the inventive way they used video. I can't say enough good things about him. This was the first song of his I ever heard, and it's still special to me. I'm not that big a music fan. I'm a musician, so I've got my own little world to worry about. But I will swim through a river of whatever I have to swim through to get to a Peter Gabriel show. You've really caught onto what is special about him. Even in a huge arena, the way he connects with the audience is stunning. I'm not sure there will ever be anyone who can equal him--the way he makes everything seem effortless. Then you walk away and think about what you saw, and realize just how difficult his shows are on every level. The amount of personal responsibility for each person on that stage is insane..

[@edwardjbrewer2733]

Magic, pure magic. Seen multiple times, the best

[@saverioc2929]

One of my most Fav. Artist, No one like him and no one will ever come close

[@chrisvickers7928]

I love Solsbury Hill and San Jacinto, favourites of his solo career.

[@rk41gator]

ALL of the members of Genesis were of the highest quality. Excellent to notice how long Peter's musicians have been with him. Phil Collins is the same. Genesis had great songwriters. They were amazing in how they could use unusual time signatures to create the mode. Tony Banks wrote 'Mad Man Moon' metaphorically asking Gabriel "Why did you leave?" Solsbury Hill was Peter's answer. The eagle that flies out to him is a metaphor for Peter's father who gave him guidance during this momentous decision time in his life.

[@tomratcliff3755]

Should I listen to Genesis? YES,YES,A THOUSAND TIMES YES!

[@thorstenglockner5700]

Saw him 4 times since 1994 its always a rock show, theater and more - check out also heś album „Us“. He has been on the forefront using new technologies in the music and also for he’s live performances and was really pushing the world music movement from the 80s on.

[@garrywalston6577]

I just discovered your channel and love it. Kept me up until 1 in the morning the first time I watched. But...the generational differences fascinate. I'm 60, and the idea that you had never heard of Mark Knopfler and Dire Straights baffles me. If you want to hear a thing of beauty, watch Tina Turner's Private Dancer, the long version. Mark Knopfler wrote the entire song and plays the extended guitar solo. It's amazing

[@Rowenband]

Of course you should listen to Genesis. Start with the Gabriel era, please, if you do. I saw Gabriel twice when he started his solo career. He is just amazing on scene. Great memory. It was the first time I saw someone jumping in the audience and letting people carry him through the hall (that was in Strasbourg, France).

[@NYCNibbles]

You should definitely check out Genesis, before and after Peter Gabriel left. I was only 10-11 at the time and discovering Genesis, without even knowing at the time that he had been a part of the group. I saw him solo once in the 80's, and saw Genesis a bunch of times but never got to see a Phil Collins solo concert.

[@johngreen3587]

Great reaction

[@stuBdoc]

To fully appreciate this song, you must listen to the studio version and pay attention to the kick drum to pick up on the unusual time signature. One of my favorite songs of all time. And yes, Genesis both with and after Peter Gabriel (very different music under Phil Collins' direction) are worth a listen.

You should look at early Genesis with Peter Gabriel what he was dressed as a flower and other weird costumes

[@alrodack4695]

I saw Peter earlier this year. Although not as active on stage, the show is still remarkable with the combination of art, music and technology. He played most of his newest album. If you really liked "Book of Love" please check out "Playing For Time" from the latest album.

[@iamthepapa]

Peter Gabriel was so awesome, that I took my ex girlfriend and my new girlfriend on our first real outing (who became my wife) to his concert. We already had tickets before things had fallen apart, but he put on an unforgettable show and we all had a good time. He always put on a fantastic and well thought out presentation of his music which made his concerts unforgettable.

[@colleenwilkin5705]

I saw Peter Gabriel and Phil Collin’s together while they were with Genesis in the early 80s a few times! Best concert!

[@marleneobstnash5517]

Nice comment that this particular song isn't formulaic. Yes, please listen to Genesis! Many of their songs were truly unique! ❤

[@nancymjohnson]

Peter wrote this song when he was considering leaving Genesis and going solo. Saw him last year, again, spectacular!

[@johngreen3587]

Legendary

[@jrusso4753]

Been a Gabriel fan since I first saw him with Genesis at CWRU in Cleveland, 1973. They performed in the gym!!!! Last saw Peter in 2023 for the I/O tour. That show was almost a religious experience. The band sounded magnificent and the video throughout was otherworldly. Not sure if anyone else commented here, but the instrument you saw Tony Levin playing is a Chapman Stick. It's a 10 string instrument that one plays by "tapping" the strings for notes and chords. Levin is one of probably 8 people in the world that have mastered this thing. If you haven't heard Gabriel doing Firth of Fifth with Genesis, do so. Not Phil Collins Genesis version(s). Do the original with Peter.

[@coyotej4895]

I got to see him with friends in 04. It was a great concert. I had tickets to see him here in this current tour, but I couldn't go due to my brother being in the hospital. Rather spend time with him.