Porcupine Tree - Arriving Somewhere But Not Here | First REACTION!

[@DrewFortune97]

RaySky’s Channel: kzbin.info/door/MBPxj0BvRqIOpDZa9IEYAg Please go show them some love guys - a lot of potential from these guys 🔥

[@sebaxextremo]

Steven Wilson - Routine, and please react to the official video!

[@bjrnkarehilmen8406]

You must check out the live version, its even better than the studio version.

[@miguelramos8201]

Nice reaction Drew. Continue down the Porcupine tree/Steven Wilson route. You now have more than 75k subscribers. Congratulations. You will reach 100k fast, better start aiming even higher. Cheers man.

[@lincebizantino1177]

Heartattack on a Layby , PLEASE

[@laicifo1]

You should check "Hatesong" live in Chicago, amazing performance.

[@666Brutalhead]

Fun fact: that juicy jazzy slow solo guitar in the middle of the song is played by Mikael Åkerfeldt from Opeth.

[@brizza72]

And the backing vocals, too.

[@Taunic]

These bands are legends

[@kaje0801]

Steven himself calls this guitar sound the lonely swede-sound

[@ThePolo77j]

Not previously knowing this, but listening to it now - it sounds like something Akerfeldt would play/write.

[@thegroovingpict4363]

Home invasion/ regret#9 guitar part at the end by Guthrie Govan you’ll love it .

[@rohanpoojarira3671]

Drive home and The raven that refused to sing by Steven Wilson.

[@suhridguha2560]

yes!!

[@Jens94]

But not lyric videos or something but the official music videos!

[@IvanVallebona]

Drive home has the best fucking solo ever

[@davguev]

And Routine too. The official video.

[@Malkovith2]

Routine is the best imo

[@jan7362]

This is one of the best songs i ever heard: deep lyrics, mesmorizing melody, fantastic harmonies, headbanging metal, contrasts. This song is in my personal top 5!

[@daniele_93]

Not enough people recommending my favourite one: The Start of Something Beautiful

[@BaphomentIsAwsome666]

Gavin is a high hat wizard in that song

[@zitawillingham4391]

Mine as well

[@kateiniv]

@@BaphomentIsAwsome666 gavin is always a f* god!

[@ianbarnes1274]

Fun Fact: Opeth’s The Drapery Falls had Steven Wilson I’m backing vocals, and this song has Mikael Akerfeldt on backing vocals (in the ah-ah-ah-ah bit)

[@viktorjohansson4424]

Actually, many songs from Deliverance and Damnation had backing vocals and also some guitar tracks from Wilson. Opeth and Porcupine Tree were a bit in love there for a while :)

[@ianbarnes1274]

Viktor Johansson Oh yeah for sure, I only singled out Drapery cause Drew did a reaction vid to it last week.

[@tomandrehansen8827]

And bleak

[@manitobanmisanthrope2495]

@@viktorjohansson4424 Steven Wilson and Mikael Akerfeldt did a collab called Storm Corrosion.

[@joselopes8204]

@@manitobanmisanthrope2495 i know this is a late comment but if you dont know Steven Wilson was the producer of Blackwater Park , Deliverance and Damnation and the main heavy riff in blackest eyes was a birthday gift from Mikael Arkerfeldt to Steven Wilson . Just some fun facts haha :)

[@BlackAngel-wk1ir]

Steven Wilson: Home Invasion/Regret Luminol (live) Routine Drive Home

[@lionman1982]

home invasion/regret hell funkin yes

[@allenvrabac4827]

Oh yes, Drive Home with the music video is stunning Drew. That fucknig solo.

[@danielfuentes117]

Totally Agree on HOME INVASION/REGRET #9.

[@amydpnw]

Oh yeah. Home Invasion!!

[@darkamyntas3820]

For his solo work: Steven Wilson - Routine (Music Video). The music video is an absolute must for this song. You will cry homie.

[@maam4352]

I agree! And the last live version is completely stunning. He takes such great care of sound and quality

[@suhridguha2560]

I saw routine live. it was better than the studio version. the man is an enigma.

[@darylquintana1420]

Routine is such an intense and emotional video. I highly recommend it, but it is hard.

[@meta9727]

Best to react to video version to get the full experience with the video clip. Live version next time round...

[@marcovanveen5287]

Drew; a must do ! Routine

[@DamianWise462]

Porcupine Tree - Blackest Eyes is good choice for the next video

[@tombellmont]

Yes, then Shallow

[@rustybean36]

Some recommendations for Steven Wilson solo stuff: -Home Invasion/Regret #9 -Drive Home -Pariah -Routine -The Raven that Refused to Sing I'd probably say give Drive Home a listen first, but any of them are fine.

[@austin5732]

DRIVE HOME

[@suhridguha2560]

YES

[@seanrogers8145]

I mean, are we not even going to talk about ANCESTRAL?

[@rustybean36]

@@seanrogers8145 I thought about adding that one too, but then I thought I better stop otherwise I'd list half the discography lol but I do agree that's a great one to choose as well.

[@austin5732]

@@seanrogers8145 it's good but not quite as good as drive, he may get bored with ancestral

[@Fahrenlynx]

Good videos as always, Drew. A few suggestions: Porcupine Tree: Lazarus, Lips of Ashes, The Start of Something Beautiful, Buying a New Soul Opeth: Burden, The Moor, Eternal Rains Will Come, In My Time of Need, All Things Will Pass, Heart in Hand Dream Theater: The Glass Prison, Learning to Live, Octavarium, The Count of Tuscany, Breaking All Illusions, A Change of Seasons Cheers!

[@rohanpoojarira3671]

The Grand Conjuration by Opeth too.

[@jofvenom]

Omg Eternal Rains WIll Come YES!!

[@mak4rno]

React to Steven Wilson - First Regret/3 Years older. Steven Wilson is the leadman on Porcupine Tree and now does music by himself. But actually PT was always his own band, so its kinda the same.

[@ryans8907]

The Raven that refused to sing is the peak of Stevens vocals imo. Different sound from porcupine tree but really highlights his great singing

[@WardenOfSouls]

I Already recommended Katatonia - Takeover I want to add their Songs "Old heart Falls" and "Forsaker" from them. I dont see many Katatonia Recommendations on YT and i think its very sad, such a fantastic band

[@nathananderson7295]

Can't recommend Katatonia enough, Forsaker would be a great introduction

[@Rassalcon]

I think Ambitions is where people should start with katatonia. but yeah more people should them out for sure

[@WardenOfSouls]

@@nathananderson7295 Yeah Forsaker is a very good first impression song for them i agree. Has everything in it that makes them so damn good. Takeover was the first thing comming to my mind cause of that jaw dropping main riff

[@WardenOfSouls]

@@Rassalcon Also a very nice song yes.. i mean i dont know any Katatonia Song that i dont like but i think Ambitions is maybe a bit to easy for an introduction. Its super nice but it doesnt have that super powerful, heavy parts in it that are one of the things that make Katatonia so he wouldnt get a complete feel for the band with that. Just a feeling tho could be completly wrong with that :)

[@adjentb]

Yes!!

[@nerdydrummer8815]

fear of a blank planet-live version.... you'll love it

[@floridabelle]

Great recommendation. You beat me to it.

[@lionman1982]

honestly - I am watching this and still cannot believe you went to tool and PT - top 10 bands in my lifetime! damn!

[@DrewFortune97]

Lionman 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@tomopeth]

Ancestral by Steven is one of his top works, from his album "Hand.Cannot.Erase" Definitely a must.

[@gojirarules1547]

I'm going to start recommending Alcest, very good band! Alcest - Protection

[@noisypinkbubble875]

fucking golden. I adore alcest

[@IvefoundthetruthonMay]

I like Protection but I think there are better songs to recommend to start with. I think "Souvenirs d'un autre monde" and "Oiseaux de proie" are better songs to start with

[@caio-jl6qw]

Alcest is awesome. Alcest - Sur L'Océan Couleur De Fer is my favorite one.

[@jojogpt]

Awesome band. I had recommended them earlier...

[@sebaxextremo]

Steven Wilson - Routine official video

[@IronSide_Gamer]

Great choice.

[@Diesel_Budgie]

It's an incredible piece of music. But get ready to feel...things.

[@resiseven7407]

recommendations for stevens solo work: ancestral deform to form a star first regret / three years older the raven that refused to sing luminol (live) index (live)

[@geetbehera3593]

Drive home. If nothing else, just for Guthrie’s solo

[@gwshaddaimary0352]

i second first regret/3 years older too

[@roverfavela]

INDEX (Live) Yes!!

[@Shiaxonna]

First regret/Three years older is just beautiful! And long!

[@nikelodeon6852]

Add raider 2 as well

[@sebaa_cl]

My favorite song ever. Haven't heard anything like this before. It's so beautiful and unique.

[@peterpotter999]

It's so much fun seeing you enjoy Porcupine Tree for the first time! I'm so jealous. I discovered them at 14 and I wish I could experience them for the first time again.

[@moonyman90]

Would love to see you react to the band OSI. The drummer on this track is the drummer for their albums Blood and Fire Make Thunder. The song The Escape Artist would be a good starting point. Steven Wilson also appears as the lead vocals on their track Shutdown

[@noisypinkbubble875]

I loved Kevin Moore in OSI 🤘

[@moonyman90]

Have you checked out Kevin Moore's solo project Chroma Key? Not as heavy as OSI but still has that suck you out of the room sound.

[@stephengarvey509]

OSI OMG yes

[@lookerhood-peru]

Please react Porcupine Tree - Blackest Eyes

[@nimbo2622]

What`s this, a guy reacting to Porcupine tree in 2020??? God bless this reaction.

[@caio-jl6qw]

I've seen people recommending Katatonia. I've been thinking about recommending it too, so there it goes: Lethean, by Katatonia.

[@alexandremarchand8815]

The guitar solo in that track hits like a truck :D

[@caio-jl6qw]

@@alexandremarchand8815 yep, it's a nice solo on the harmonic minor mode

[@johnbyrnes3790]

Serein is another one. the drums are fantastic on that track

[@medicineballers2396]

Definitely glad your enjoying the prog metal scene, but I can’t help but suggest some prog rock legends to react to as well. Genesis, Pink Floyd, and King Crimson are great starting points.

[@goldenostrichman]

One More Red Nightmare!

[@jimofthenorth8090]

I'll continue my shouting out for you to check out Mastodon, their tracks Halloween, Jaguar God or The Last Baron for starters. Oh man, you like guitar riffs and groove, Mastodon have them both in loads :)

[@BonsaiRaygun21]

I back this, I'd start with Oblivion or Deviations, anything off of Crack The Skye

[@aaronsladek1339]

I'm really happy to see more people discovering Porcupine Tree and Steven Wilson. I've been a fan since In Absentia came out when I was a freshman in high school. I never got to see PT live but I saw Steven Wilson in 2018 and it was an excellent show.

[@david-eler]

Every track of this band is between AWESOME and OUTSTANDING... My list of tracks for you to check out: Lightbulb Sun Last Chance To Evacuate Planet Earth Before It Is Recycled The Sleep Of No Dreaming Even Less Drown With Me Blackest Eyes Strip The Soul The Sound Of Muzak Halo

[@Tintop]

and add to that: Stranger by the Minute Russia On Ice Slave Called Shiver Dark Matter Mellotron Scratch Don't Hate Me .3 Buying New Soul Stars Die Half-Light etc.. lol.. we could go on and on..

[@jeffreykatz3579]

Don't forget: The Creator Has a Mastertape Sentimental Fear of a Blank Planet

[@Achw3l]

This comment thread just goes to show how fantastic Porcupine Tree is. Essential tracks: every single track they've ever produced Also: - Burning sky - Don't hate me - Heart attack in a layby - Sleep together - Normal (the entire nil recurring EP is sick btw)

[@inthedream9127]

MARS VOLTA!!

[@mpg8314]

oh, please

[@inthedream9127]

Mirko Pizarro ??

[@biorythmicshifter]

Mike from Opeth also provides the backing vocals at the beginning verses. It would also be interesting to check out some of Porcupine Tree’s earlier material like A Smart Kid from the Stupid Dream album. It will show you how they evolved their sound. They always kept their sound moving...

[@lintupaistn9055]

Shesmovedon from the Lightbulb Sun album just for the solo.

[@amydpnw]

If you can, watch the entire SW Royal Albert Hall concert. Simply amazing seeing and hearing it in super high quality. Plus, you get a really good sample across projects and albums.

[@UnrealKap]

Porcupine Tree suggestions : The Start of Something Beautiful Fear of a blank Planet Russia on Ice Way out of Here(Live version because it is insane) The Sky Moves Sideways(for a much more older psychedelic sound) Steven Wilsons Solo work: Drive Home Deform to form a star Home Invasion/Regret #9 Happy Returns All of his music is epic, but these are some I HAVE TO listen to once a week

[@ugh_dad]

I LOVE PT so much, and it is awesome watching someone groove to the song for the first time, chilling getting into the beauty of it, then, "Wait, final sound as a gun, smashing windscreen, fading out to song...is this gorgeous song about dying unexpectedly?" Time Flies, Bonnie the Cat, or Sleep of No Dreaming!

[@SaxenaJi_]

Blackest Eyes Live - Porcupine Tree A Smart Kid Live - Porcupine Tree Folklore - Opeth In my time of need - Opeth Heartattack in a layby Live - Porcupine Tree

[@SaxenaJi_]

Also the start of something beautiful by PT

[@roverfavela]

Porcupine tree is the best start to Steven Wilson ‘s music. And more if your favorite band is Tool 👍🏻 you will not be disappointed.

[@tomasjimenez6908]

Me leíste la mente

[@ElLorenSES]

TOOL is my favorite band, and when I discovered SW he became my god

[@riveralph3687]

This is such a great slow burn/builder. Dark lyrics. Love it! Great reaction! Steven is a mad genius. Glad you are diving in. Anything solo is gonna be fantastic. The Raven That Refused To Sing, Hand Cannot Erase and To the Bone are great albums. So much from which to choose!

[@pasit1738]

Instant chills. This song is just perfect in all it's aspects.

[@euanclark1154]

Love the channel mate. Your prog discovery is a treat to watch unfold. Next steps might be VOLA or Leprous if grand instrumentality is your kind of thing. Owls and The Price might be good starting points from each. Enjoy the journey mate. love from Glasgow

[@samaruton]

WHooooooooo...new Porcupine Tree song to make Drew ......shake?! :D

[@riblo72]

Welcome on planet Porcupine Tree by a long time fan! I saw them three times live until now and when these covid emergency will finish and they will return to Italy (i am italian) i am gonna go to see them live again!

[@Tarble9000]

You might be interested to know that the leader of Opeth teamed up with Steven Wilson and did an album called Storm Corrosion. It would be a cool way to tie your opeth videos into porcupine tree/Wilson videos! Keep up the good work dude! I like the channel.

[@roverfavela]

Steven Wilson: Luminol, Drive Home, Perfect Life, Harmony Korine. 👌🏻

[@floridabelle]

❤️ I absolutely love this one. I listen to it soooo much! I'm so thrilled to have discovered them here on your channel. Thank you Drew!

[@DrewFortune97]

😁🙏🏻

[@floridabelle]

@@DrewFortune97 ❤️

[@ZediBaptista]

From Porcupine Tree, Time Flies is one of my personal favs. Has that nostalgic, mysterious feel they do so well

[@nathananderson7295]

I highly recommend doing some videos on The Pineapple Thief, they are kind of like Porcupine Tree. Their song Too Much to Lose is up there with Anesthetize, both in length and quality, with multiple parts and multiple build ups

[@aayushdahal1098]

He should start with in exile that song gives me goosebumps everytime

[@artemiyegerev3256]

I have just realized that Dream theater is the band that will definitely blow YOUR mind! Check out change of seasons or Octavarium Or if you don’t want to start with huge epics, here are some of my other suggestions Panic attack(mustcheck!), take the time, learning to live(along with wait for sleep), glass prison, metropolis pt1 And yeah metropolis part 2 is my favorite album of all time, this is a conceptual album please do the whole album reaction

[@IronSide_Gamer]

DT after the reaction of the entire tool's production.

[@lionman1982]

yessssss

[@fiiuwu]

Oh yes, I think he should react to stuff from Octavarium, the whole album is such a masterpiece.

[@caio-jl6qw]

1 hour of video

[@wifflebat14]

Metropolis pt 2 is the album that got me into prog metal. Such a good album all the way through but Home is an absolute standout

[@Darkest_of_Winter]

You’re getting it now!!! Yes! Great choice of song too! Now for something to mess up your mind: Car Bomb “Constant Sleep”

[@gustavomon7003]

listen to the live version... amazing

[@danielsinnott2343]

Man, do I love this song. Never gets old. Great reaction!

[@henriklarsson8741]

Loved it my brother. Steven Wilson is majestic yet thetrical. For solo work you have to follow this order... Steven Wilson - Drive home (official animated video) Steven Wilson - The Raven That Refused to Sing (official animated video) Steven Wilson - Routine (definitely official animated video) Please and thank you.

[@celestegurevich5786]

It’s always like, “Oh fecking hell, magical, aaaand not done with you yet during every bridge and outro”, “ or any fecking song we lay down” You HAVE to see the live concert versions, your brain will EXPLODE.

[@raheelsaeed1]

“The start of something beautiful”

[@BrodyReyno]

That “metal” breakdown midway through is just so satisfying.

[@Justcallmeavish]

Beauty of prog rock 😄

[@raheelsaeed1]

The song is about living your fullest life where you don’t regret wasting time on endeavours that give you no joy, because you could go and life could end any time

[@МихаилФомин-с4ц]

Try “buying new soul”, it’s my second best after anesthetise. There are very many really good songs of porcupine tree

[@selueen3028]

That's a great choice actually.

[@jopi_opositivo]

"Heart Attack In A Layby"!

[@IronSide_Gamer]

This is a simple drum track. For Gavin.

[@cookiedoughhead]

LOL, I’ve listened to this a thousand times, and I always play the air maracas, just like you!!!! 😃

[@davidmglines]

Just do every single PT and Steven Wilson song because you will love them all

[@kevinlynch2248]

I agree with you. There really isn't a bad one in all of the songs SW has written as he really is an incredible songwriter. Funny thing is that I first heard of PT many years ago. Like probably in the late 90's, but never gave them a listen until a couple of months ago. Now I cant get enough of them and I have gone back through Apple Music listening to everything that is in their library!!

[@DaJesta088]

This is the song that hooked me on PT... 15 years later they're still my favorite band, bar NONE. I hope they hook you folks, too...

[@DragonFlopp]

Along the prog rock lines, I'd recommend Close to the Edge by Yes. It's like classic prog, but so well put together, with lush harmonies and melodies from every instrument. One of my favorite pieces of music.

[@reneskarmyr]

Leprous, lets do it🥳 Rewind or The Sky Is Red (or whatover Leprous song, they’re all great in their own ways).

[@josueblackmetal1202]

Live Version next!

[@rosettastoned6877]

all time favorite.. i can dance forever in last part of the song.

[@danielkerryann]

The Tree are easily my favourite prog band.... these reactions are f'in awesome...

[@kaje0801]

Steven Wilson - Routine (animated music video), Ancestral, Luminol, Ancestral, Drive Home (animated music video), pariah (live albert royal hall), home invasion... There are sooo many good songs to start with. I think its funny that you walk down the same path into wilson and purcupine tree that i did, by listening to and falling in love with Anesthetize. I have to say i love wilsons solo work even more than PT. I also discovered opeth by diving into wilsons work. Opeth and wilson are now my favourite artists. You are in for a treat boi!

[@linkinpark7898]

'The start of something beautiful'! You have to! Absolutely have to!

[@jasontackett7559]

Well done!!

[@felipecampos4214]

Nothing beats Porcupine Tree tbh. What you are experiencing right now its me 12 years ago... is magnificent. Enjoy all that's to come

[@nevar23]

I usually describe this song as an Experience. It feels like you just went through something when you listen to it all the way through.

[@WardenOfSouls]

Steven Wilson Solo stuff? gladly! also really cool Musik. I recommend "Nowhere now"

[@DarthBowie]

Keep the PT reactions coming man, I love that you like them so much. Top tracks you should react to: Time Flies, Blackest Eyes, The Sound Of Muzak, Sleep Forever... Top SW tracks: Luminol, Harmony Korine, Home Invasion/ Regret #9, Routine, Detonation.

[@Groaverandout]

The solo towards the end of the live version is just awesome.

[@troystiefer7986]

Fear of a blank planet live as well as Dark Matter live from same concert. Mind blowing.

[@LuckykidA]

Folking magical!

[@RandyLott]

One of Steven Wilson's most atmospheric songs is Abandoner. It's like a horror movie with crazy sound design.

[@Thiago_Alves_Souza]

This was the very first PT song I listened to back in 08 and haven't looked back since! And it made it even more happy to learn the guys were really good friends with Opeth, Dream Theater, Haken, and other prog greats. Steven is a damned walking prog library and remixes the more classic prog masterpieces. I have nothing but deep respect and admiration for the man.

[@JackSchitte]

You got it right Drew. Simply put without any discussion needed... it is a masterpiece about Death, a subject Steven Wilson explores often .

[@pasticle]

11:00 that transition really makes u arrive somewhere. Fucking magical indeed

[@BlackAngel-wk1ir]

Live version next

[@cdf3073]

There are dozens of Porcupine Tree tracks you wont be disappointed with,have a listen to Russia on ice, The Blind house and Way out of here.

[@lawrenceblyth3478]

Agreed - good live

[@SurfGreenTelecaster]

If you want to go back to some classic prog: King Crimson - Frame By Frame. They were a huge influence on Porcupine Tree, Opeth, and Tool (who actually toured with King Crimson). Also Yes - Awaken would be an epic old school prog react.

[@jch5150]

Another great PT album I love!!

[@ashrutsood02]

So glad you got to listen this mate, 🔥

[@hansOrf]

Nice to see you rockin with it, great taste our kid.

[@DrewFortune97]

David Hammond yessir🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@DarkwolfNetwork]

If you want some real Wilson prog - 'Remainder the black dog' from him is classic chaotic beautiful prog. But honestly, any song of his is class.

[@Tintop]

Grace for Drowning is imo his best solo album. but he's getting more and more leaned to the mainstream with every album he releases. Not my cup of tea, but to each their own. I'm a Porcupine Tree fan for 20 years now and always loved what he did (ok, only like a few songs from Blackfield). His new solo album will be quite a surprise to us I think.

[@DarkwolfNetwork]

@@Tintop Grace is great, but Raven for me is my fav. I love even his more mainstream stuff, because it still feels different. Love bone and personal shopper is in itself a fun listen.

[@חואניטהורניק]

They are the best.... Drown With Me, Sever, too many to love

[@ahedmoualla1922]

React to Mellotron scratch just for the ending of it

[@res0nanc320]

This. Even the rockpalast version with Wes doing “the bit”.

[@hivision3610]

Thums up bro you got one new sub Cause youre into pt and pt is my life

[@juanpabloisi3400]

React to "in absentia" full album

[@indigoiozzi]

The amount of good Porcupine Tree material is immense. I could write a gigantic list here. So I will instead suggest you check Steven Wilson's solo project after Porcupine Tree broke up. Specially anything from "The Raven that Refused to Sing" album. Every track in that album is amazing.

[@yashchavan9268]

You need to react to Alter Bridge--Blackbird

[@ryanwiblin7828]

Steven Wilson tracks to listen to (similar to what you've been enjoying): Drive Home, The Raven That Refused to Sing, 3 Years Older, Routine, Refuge. There's heaps to discover from his stuff (first 2 albums are a darker, more acquired taste, check out Harmony Korine though), but there's a starting point.

[@artemis213]

I think he is definitely talking about an unexpected death. There is a larger narrative here though, one which we never got to know in full. “Deadwing” is an album accompanied by a screenplay of the same name. To my knowledge, the script never saw production. I really recommend listening to the album on your own straight through and this becomes apparent. It’s great fun to tease out bits of the story.

[@sfunfens]

Hey man. Blackest Eyes, The Sound of Muzak, Fear of a Blank Planet, Deadwing to name a few masterpieces. You're welcome. Keep it up. Best regards from Portugal

[@surajsingh108talk]

"Luminol" is the sickest piece by Steven Wilson.

[@rorydevice3366]

Here are some songs from Porcupine Tree Prodigal Fear Of A Blank Planet Lightbulb Sun Buying New Soul Black Matter The Sound Of Muzak Blackest Eyes Lips Of Ashes Shallow Even Less Dislocated Day Halo Way Out Of Here Piano Lessons Don't Hate Me Stars Die Sleep Together Waiting Phase One Times Flies Stranger By The Minute