PORCUPINE TREE - "ARRIVING SOMEWHERE BUT NOT HERE" (reaction)

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[@bjwnashe5589]

English band. Porcupine Tree is a band worth diving into. Deep. Stephen Wilson's solo work is also brilliant.

[@rusbell2981]

Steven Wilson is a true genius

[@bald38]

Still one of my favourite live bands I always return to after many years, always check out their live performance's they are always 2nd to none

[@letstalk3265]

Another GREAT band. How blessed are we to have these wonderful artists share their genius with us. YYYEEEEEEEAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!

[@stephendenning5943]

You will be on a musical journey of excellence if you follow this band!

[@vinylmusicbyyonibagan736]

porcupine tree English band. I recommend seeing Anesthetize live in Tilburg. this is one of their best live shows. more recommended songs: way out of here, fear of a blank planet, hatesong and more...

[@hilocus]

The 'aged' keyboard player is Richard Barbieri who began his career with the band Japan, fronted by David Sylvian. Seriously talented band and one deep rabbit hole of music to explore. But then, so are Porcupine Tree. Steven Wilson and PT are extraordinary. Thanks for doing it.

[@SightAfterDark]

Thanks for watching!

[@davelafferty5728]

They are an English band except for the 2nd guitarist, he's from Florida. The lead singer/guitarist is Steven Wilson, a musical prodigy. He created Porcupine Tree as a fictitious band, kind of like Spinal Tap. He created and performed all the music. It caught on, he was signed to record deal and was told he would have to tour and he would have to create a band to perform with him. He ended Porcupine Tree around 2010 and has been a solo artist since, with another amazing group of musicians around him. He also had about 4 or 5 side projects, the two biggest being No-Man and Blackfield.

[@SightAfterDark]

Thanks Dave!

[@breenschipke]

Almost correct :-) Except the base player is (was) one of ours! An Australian

[@spiderbass65]

While you were watching this, this drummer (Gavin Harrison) was playing right up the street from you with King Crimson. Spooky! Going to see them tonight in Boston. Steven Wilson is awsome, and i love Porcupine Tree.

[@SightAfterDark]

They put on a great show!

[@breenschipke]

The acoustic guitar sound used by John Wesley is actually a piezo pickup that he switches to - not a pedal.

[@paulfenwick8767]

his own music catalogue is huge but ontop of that he has remastered/remixed many albums from top class bands. King Crimson, he has worked on many of their early classic albums. Also worked on another prog rock giants albums, Yes. There are other big bands too who's albums he has worked on. Rock giants don't let just anyone re work their albums, lol.

[@ludofuzz3012]

I fell in love with 'radioactive toy ' when i heard it. Only a genius can make this all by himself. Prog is all my life too

[@stevejones18]

First new Porcupine Tree song in 12 years just dropped on Monday. New album next year. New Song is "Harridan". Absolutely brilliant! Strongly recommend you do a reaction to that as soon as you can. New song is blowing people away.

[@SightAfterDark]

Awesome

[@EiriUesugiKun]

My humble suggestion for next Porcupine Tree songs are: 1) Hatesong (PT's antidote for Boy/Girl bands cheesy love songs): kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWbRcnSVhr11hrs 2) Anesthetize (PT's Opus Magnum): kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3PJimtsmNCnhJI Both are great live version. :)

[@paulfenwick8767]

Steven Wilson, English through and through, lol. He has big Floyd influences. The drummer is Gavin Harrison, who was one of 3 drummers on your recent King Crimson video. I was a "mild" Wilson fan until i saw and heard this then i got into him big time. To me, since Frank is no longer here, Steven is the greatest living singer/song writer/composer/multi instumentalist/ producer/mixer etc around. A tit-bit, when Steven plays live, he is bare footed. He did the "Routine" song you reacted to not long ago

[@SightAfterDark]

He’s amazing! Didn’t realize this was the same person as “Routine”. I guess cause that video was all animated

[@swimszoots]

This was the song that got me too! I especially love the way it transitions from the "head banging" part into a soaring groove. I had even seen them live a couple of times and it just didn't click. Now I'm wondering what was wrong with me that it took me so long to get it. 😂. Huge fan now.

[@plantfeeder6677]

This is epic. A tour de force of so many genres in one song. I'm getting Pink Floyd and Rush vibes all throughout this song. Great choice. This is some fun new/old music. They "sing" english very well, Sifa😉

[@markclaypool5414]

Didn’t you guys do Routine by Steven Wilson? Straight up musical genius. English through and through! This was 10 years before Routine. Steven Wilson was the founder, writer, composer and frontman of Porcupine Tree.

[@SightAfterDark]

Yup! Didn’t realize it was him since the routine video is all animated. He’s so talented!

[@jonathanwhite5640]

Like,er England UK,Yo.Respect to the Floyd. Richard B. the keyboard player has been about since late 70`s was in a band called Japan. BIG respect to the man ,my reckoning abt 64-5ishP/T SWilson started in his bedroom on his own and sold cassettes,the rest wiki`

[@grahamhowes6904]

Porcupine tree have reformed and will be touring this year … don’t miss … they are extraordinary! They have had some of the top players in the world. Three drummers who have worked with STEVEN are top drawer GAVIN HARRISON MARCO MINNEMAN CRAIG BLUNDELL. Steven is also a world class producer who has re mixed many classic artists like YES KING CRIMSON GENTLE GIANT. Definitely check out two concerts; live in TILBURG for PORCUPINE TREE and HOME INVASION at the royal Albert Hall for Steven’s other band.

[@michaelforsyth2039]

Loved this reaction guys! Love this band, seen them loads here in the UK. As most have said Wilson is a genius, it is a great journey if you have time to take it. Hopefully you will react to more from Wilson/PT , “Anesthetize” and “way out of here” from PT would be great starters, both live versions from Tilburg. Cheers again guys. Keep doing what your doing 😉

[@SightAfterDark]

Thanks Michael! Glad you enjoyed!

[@governmentflu81]

Watching young folks get so lost in incredible music gives me hope. When Im gone I know you will carry it forward. Thank you for taking the time....and yes I have always thought PT was a extension of PF......

[@SightAfterDark]

Thanks for your support Governmentflu81❤️!

[@akel135]

You two give me a fear of a blank planet

[@SightAfterDark]

Thanks for watching! 😘

[@richiemartinezdiaz527]

That is Real Music

[@assaultk47]

Anesthetize Live in Tilburg is a must listen song. Please review it.

[@damonhines8187]

Nice build to begin, simple layered textures, hypnotizin' boogie, and so forth. Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!! ✌😘🎶🎤🎸🎹💥💎💞 Yeah, dope!

[@SightAfterDark]

Yeahhhh

[@emihatov]

More Steven Wilson genius. The band's beginning is a very interesting story. It started as a joke but became a monster. They were almost unheard of in the mainstream, but sold out whenever they toured. Deadwing is one of my favourite albums of all time. The first and title track is like getting hit by a train travelling at 200mph and being dragged along through a snowstorm for nearly 10mins. Lots of dark and light, really unique guitar phrasing but yeah, with Knopfler, Gilmore, influences... The drummer in PP is inhuman, the accuracy, the commitment to the performance, is their trademark. They worked really hard to give a wonderful show. Yeah. I thought you'd dig these guys. They were a great band.

[@SightAfterDark]

Hell yeah! This was so awesome

[@rokkkrinn2793]

So, Porcupine Tree are a British band that started with Steven Wilson (guitar, keys, bass and vocals) and Chris Maitland (drums and vocals]). They recorded music heavily inspired by Pink Floyd. They sent their recordings to their local radio station, with a note that said they thought they'd found lost Pink Floyd songs. They got played on the station, and listeners clambered for more. One great hoax of the late 80's. They were signed, and the rest is...

[@SightAfterDark]

Thanks for the info!

[@pomat22]

3:25... Ok she blinked. Ufff. Was a bit worried there not gonna lie

[@SightAfterDark]

☺️we changed her battery!

[@SM-ri2df]

Steven Wilson is also highly sought after producer. He has remastered all the Jethro Tull albums. The Peter Gabriel era Genisis and more. Please dive into the Tree. You've already done Routine by Wison and his solo stuff is a definite must. Great reaction

[@SightAfterDark]

Wow. Thanks so much!

[@stretchgilbert]

Wow! That's some good shit there! Giving me Floydish vibes mixed with something else that I can't put my finger on. The guitar playing is so melodic. That's Nice ✌❤🙏🤘

[@SightAfterDark]

Definitely a great song!

[@palantir135]

Looks like this is from their epic live concert in 013 Tilburg. I can recommend the whole concert. Best song from that live concert: Anesthetize. This live song is a must. Stephen Wilson is a musical genius imho. Also look at his solo works.

[@SightAfterDark]

Were you there???!

[@palantir135]

@@SightAfterDark Tilburg is my hometown, but no. I didn’t even know Porcupine tree back then.

[@JimNewstead]

This is the funniest video I've seen in ages.....you know who speaks English "really really well"? The English!!!! Porcupine Tree - frickin' amazing British band.

[@SightAfterDark]

Do they speak American though??? 😉

[@robertnshine]

Porcupine Tree are amazing! They are/were a British Progressive Rock/Metal band. You HAVE to check out more of their stuff. Some of it is insanely good. Steven Wilson, the composer, lead singer and all round musical genius that heads up the band is a modern day maestro. His solo stuff after PT is also fantastic. Check out his Hand. Cannot. Erase album, which includes the track ‘Routine’ that you have already reviewed, for some of the most fantastic modern day compositions with the very best musicians currently anywhere out there.

[@SightAfterDark]

Thanks Rob!

[@loup5044]

'Hatesong' live from same gig

[@michaelforsyth2039]

I second this 😁

[@jaemyrick5277]

Damn your wife or girlfriend is way too calm. I’m rocking to this. She should be Jammin to this. You cannot sit there. This is a masterpiece!

[@SightAfterDark]

She’s not either. Why do we have to be a couple to listen to music and why does she have to react the way you want her to?

[@Fitchie69]

Anesthetize live in Tilburg please!

[@jonthebeloved6094]

New subscriber. You are reacting to my favorite band. A deep well! Maybe not the perfect starting point, but at least a live track. They shine brightest live. I recommend Hate Song from this same show, Anesthetize and Cheating the Polygraph from the Tilburg concert and Bonnie the Cat from their final album. The drummer, Gavin Harrison is phenomenal! Cheers!

[@SightAfterDark]

Thanks Jon!

[@jonathanwhite5640]

Totally Sick Yo, from GB

[@Vampagan]

I just can't. It's like watching a pink robot.

[@SightAfterDark]

😆 🤖

[@-R.Gray-]

You've reacted to him before - but you didn't see him. He wrote the music that had that sad animation - "Routine". He also has done many remixes of classic albums by bands such as Jethro Tull, E.L.P., Yes, and I noticed the Chicago album you are reacting to.

[@SightAfterDark]

Yes! We did notice that it was him who did the remixes for Chicago II

[@xlerb_again_to_music7908]

it had to happen. Prog. (well, Frank was also prog, but then he was everything there's a name for, plus more). Much more PT out there... alas, the band stopped a few years back - but there are rumours of another tour sometime. PT also got me buying albums again. No vinyl for well 35 years, then a new stylus for the Shure M75 and at least 8 PT albums now. The PL12D still goes! Early PT (The Sky Moves Sideways) sound extremely like Pink Floyd in their Meddle era - a sound that really did need more content. There is tons of PT stuff to look at. A good all around intro is Trains.

[@Mark-xx3gh]

Anesthetize!!!!!

[@sicko_the_ew]

Just in case that goes whoosh (which it might, given the bit of ambiguity), this is a Porcupine Tree song you would probably also enjoy. (A lot, I'm guessing.)

[@russellmorgan5611]

Guitar makers are installing "Piezo" pickups in guitars these days. A series of sensors in the bridge saddles creating the acoustic sound. Invisible for the most part. It is activated by the flick of a switch.

[@SightAfterDark]

Thanks for the info Russell!

[@jonathanwhite5640]

As I live in the UK , Steve W is English to,yo.

[@funkyfurballs1078]

Genesis intro...then Floyd...then mod-Metal...nice mix!

[@JasonSmith-ot5pq]

Great reaction 🙏

[@SightAfterDark]

Thanks so much Jason!

[@sandragijtenbeek9994]

Love to watch this, he's freakin' out and she seems to hate it. Hahahaha

[@SightAfterDark]

Lolll nah no hate

[@garanceadrosehn9691]

Steve Wilson started Porcupine Tree as a one-time release, almost a joke band. Well, not a "joke" but a "pretend prog band". First release was just a few songs on a cassette, but then he was surprised how many people were interested in those songs so he did some more. The initial releases were more psychedelic or "space rock". But that gradually changed, and by the mid-1990's (albums _"The Sky Moves Sideways"_ in 1995 and _"Signify"_ in 1996) Porcupine Tree was almost *too* much like Pink Floyd, so he veered a little away from that. And then around 2002 he decided to blend in some influences from Iron Maiden, and the band became more metal-ish with the album _"In Absentia"._ The very first Porcupine Tree releases were pretty much solo albums, but then he started to have chances to do some small tours, so he teamed up with Richard Barbieri (keyboards), who had been one of the key members in the group named Japan. He also added Chris Maitland (drums) and Colin Edwin (bass), which made up the "real" band version of Porcupine Tree for several years. There was a bit of a fallout between Chris and Steven, so Chris left and Gavin Harrison came in on drums for _"In Absentia"._ Gavin had been doing session work or substituting on tours for several bands since the 1980's. Richard had worked with him, and I think Steven had worked with him on some other albums. After Porcupine Tree disbanded in 2010, Gavin went on to work in the bands The Pineapple Thief and did a few tours as a drummer with King Crimson. And of course the big news is that after about a decade of Steven doing his own solo albums, Steven, Gavin, and Richard started quietly working on some new songs, and thanks to many months of Covid-lockdowns they now have a new album which will be released at the end of June 2022. They're also planning a short tour for the end of this year.

[@garanceadrosehn9691]

Note that this is just a quick overview of "the band" as a whole. A full description of all the music that Steven has worked on would take hundreds of pages. I say that because such a writeup does exist, and it is hundreds of pages long. Both Gavin and Richard have also worked with many groups and have done multiple solo releases of their own. And Colin has been a part of several smaller bands over the last 10 years.

[@SightAfterDark]

Thanks for sharing all the info Garrance!

[@Taunic]

I'm a late commenter, but the acoustic sound from their electric guitars I believe are created from their piezo pickups.

[@SightAfterDark]

Makes sense! Thanks!

[@wagstaff6135]

They do speak English pretty well in England. (rim shot). OK, there's a ton of info about Wilson and about the band in comments already....

[@SightAfterDark]

Lol good one

[@shyshift]

L U M I N O L by Steven Wilson is my favorite song of 2013!

[@sicko_the_ew]

To add to what's been said so far, I'll start with "Wes" (John Wesley - who I thought was from Texas - but anyway it is at least a trans-Atlantic band). He thought he'd landed his long-term gig (but was just hired for this tour, I seem to recall), but this was near the end of Porcupine Tree AFAIK. Instead, then, what happened is his expectations were disappointed, while at the same time his wife divorced him and left him to take care of his little girl. (The full story is somewhere out there in the Internet.) He was under a lot of pressure to "get a proper job", but what he decided to try instead was learning the one-man-band barroom guitar-man songbook, and give that a go, instead. That way he could at least carry on working as a musician. The happy end to the story is that he managed to raise his daughter this way, and eventually even had a go at starting a band (with the idea of that becoming his livelihood). The band didn't work out all that well, although musically I'd say it did fantastically. Here's a song of his that I like a lot: (I can't remember if it's the one where Alex Lifeson of Rush did a solo for him. They became friends at some point, so I'd guess they still are.) *To Outrun the Light* kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHXXnGV6mMR8qck (worth listening to just for that touch he has on the guitar - very intentional - very emotional - very something else je ne sais quoi).

[@sicko_the_ew]

Richard Barbieri (who started with the band Japan in the late 70's) is still active today. So is Colin Edwin (most blissful bass player on Earth), I think. I saw some of his stuff before COVID sometime, on KZbin. However, what I need to point you toward at this moment is *Ozric Tentacles* ("electronic music with great guitar" ? It's worth the time, but you might not have the time to spare). They're one of those bands that is a little universe of its own. Seeing as they invented the word *Wreltch* I'll just point you thataway, shall I? kzbin.info/www/bejne/joDEdKd5edWZitE

[@sicko_the_ew]

One more thing: *Cardiacs* . Steven Wilson doesn't use the word "genius" casually, and this is what he regards Tim Smith to be (well to have been, since we've lost him completely now). He did a cover for Tim's benefit album, but just in case you think you've got Cardiacs "sussed-enough", maybe first try this cover and see what you think. (It's not from their wildly energetic side.) It's by Italian musician *Paulo Sala* and with added loving care. *The Everso Closely Guarded Line* kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqWlZad7dsqmnaM

[@sicko_the_ew]

One more additional more thing: Kavus. Kavus Torabi was the lead guitarist of the last line-up of Cardiacs, but also has his own band (and did at the time, too, I think). Wes had to go and sing in pubs to keep going; Kavus does house renovations - and he says I likes it, too. When he's got some spare time, he's involved in things like *Knifeworld* kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXTLgJh8asyhbMU (I think the band contains the remains of The Monsoon Bassoon - it has horns, anyway). Oh and the song is *The Prime of Our Decline* . (Actually his most recent work has been specifically designed to be pick-up-and-go solo, because it's too difficult to get everyone's diaries lined up to put together a band.)

[@jonthebeloved6094]

I see you reacted to Steven Wilson's Routine a few weeks ago. Again. Deep well.

[@IntyMichael]

He sounds like someone from a place where they speak really good english...hmmm...maybe England?! ;)

[@SightAfterDark]

😂😂😂 that would make sense wouldn’t it

[@franckb8279]

English of course! Try anything from Porcupine Tree or Steven Wilson's music, he's a genius. Try Anesthetize, Hate song, Drive Home, Luminol, The raven that refuses to sing, Hand cannot erase, Refuge, Pariah, anything because Steven never miss. Try No-Man and Blackfield too, some other sides projects he did with other talented musiciens

[@SightAfterDark]

Thanks for the info Franck!

[@MarkJones-mm3br]

They are actually from a country that speaks English really badly - England! 😂

[@SightAfterDark]

😆thanks Mark!

[@hklinker]

You will get a ton of Porcupine Tree background from other people so I’ll skip that. This song is representative of the sound, but I like others more. There is lots to choose from, and much more Steven Wilson after that. If you really like it, you might get preoccupied.

[@SightAfterDark]

Very possible!

[@lkeslinke]

Except 2nd Guitarist John Wesley is American and is from Florida!!! But they are a English Band and a Great British Band that more Proggy Rock Fan's need to hear...

[@SightAfterDark]

Thanks for the info!

[@poppiethestable4569]

How much would it cost to review the whole AL Green..I'm still in love with you, album.?? Let me know..Sincerely.. Poppie *...

[@SightAfterDark]

Lol if you’re serious, shoot us a message on patreon and we’ll figure it out

[@poppiethestable4569]

@@SightAfterDark ..Dig it*...

[@wowwhywow]

The singer from this band (Steve Wilson). Has a unique difference to most of the people you listen to. He's a pop and prog music LOVER. He... is like you. That is quite uncommon. If you asked Frank Zappa about some current singer from his time, he always said..."I don't consume pop music." Ray Davies said he listens only to Kinks albums. (Which I don't beleive) and many artists don't listen to much music because they are too busy MAKING music or doing endless promotion and photo shoots if they're super famous. But Steve Wilson listens to ALOT of music and is very well knowledged in the history behind the making of infinite amounts of famous albums from Chuck Berry to Kate Bush. And you can here it in his music.

[@SightAfterDark]

Absolutely

[@alanwaine4186]

How can she be so inert listening to this ?

[@hklinker]

Must be paying attention.

[@bentframe3]

They're literally English

[@collsey1]

You say he sounds like a he comes from a country that speaks really good English.. Errr, Like ENGLAND. they speak really good English in ENGLAND.Because, he is English 😂😂

[@SightAfterDark]

Lolll but do they speak American!?

[@wowwhywow]

They definitely don't speak American...lol.

[@SightAfterDark]

😂😂😂

[@dago87able]

Bri’ish

[@wahidbudinat1069]

Hahaha you not up to it you know nothing about music

[@SightAfterDark]

😆it is literally impossible for anyone on earth to know nothing about music.😆😆😆thanks for making us laugh Wahid!

[@stevedotwood]

I was expecting at least a diversion from the main theme. So called prog without at least one or a few transitions. I heard the same notes all over. Sounded good and I like his voice, but I got a little bit bored.

[@paulfenwick8767]

maybe get some new headphones, there were at least 5, lol