Porcupine Tree - Trains (from Arriving Somewhere Live in Chicago)

[@cherylkulacz5731]

The first time you hear this song, you are struck by the shear beauty and greatness. It moves from your ears to your heart to your soul and you need to hear it again or you will not be able to go on living. The second time you are compelled to understand what it's about. You research the lyrics, you google the meaning. You realize there is literally a cult around it and you are already in it. From there on, the joy of this song is all ANTICIPATION for each chord, verse, chorus, pause...a rollercoaster of goosebumps and heartache from start to finish. 100% brilliant masterpiece.

[@AdityaKashi]

That was beautiful. It's exactly how I feel. Except, along with everything you mentioned, I'm also brimming in anticipation of each cymbal crash and drum roll and bass transition.

[@fisherhalsey1443]

I just heard it for the first time in my jaw dropped… Gorgeous riff

[@adrianrodrigues1402]

Couldn't have said it better

[@subvertedworld]

@@AdityaKashi The pauses lull you into a calm before the band kicks back in and just blows you away too. Ugh...I can't get enough of it.

[@seanmahoney7722]

There's fans... Then there's fans... 🙄

[@rahuldhungel]

The String to break was meant to be. Maybe that makes this performance even more iconic.

[@dcfire2222]

Bingo! Great band!

[@JCPhotoFrance]

I was thinking the same thing!!!

[@wighty]

Heh, I have a gut feeling it is intentional a lot. He's done it at two different shows I've been to, several years apart, and neither of them was this show in Chicago.

[@lordfartmore794]

​@@wighty We should make list of when Steven broke a string while performing Trains :) It happened in Hartford, CT 2007, but it looked like it was unexpected, it took a while for his guy to hand him a new tuned guitar.

[@patricioopazoquesney1898]

@@JCPhotoFrance x 2

[@AayushSingh]

PLEASE BRING THIS BAND BACK, STEVEN!! WE BEG YOU! Edit: This comment aged well xD. Really happy for all of us!

[@apieceofdirt4681]

Agreed!! 2 months ago I would have said Porcu who?? I was at an estate sale and just happened to pick up In Absentia and Fear of A Blank Planet on DVD-AUDIO 5.1 because the name sounded interesting. Those OOP items are expensive on eBay. I’ve been a fan ever since and have spent too much money buying the rest of their albums in surround sound. I don’t know how I missed these guys especially during their heyday. I was too busy listening to Rush lol.

[@Dilly137]

@@apieceofdirt4681 Same for me lol, i was too busy too listening to dream theater. Funny thing is i know steven wilson through memes but at that time i didn't know who that was and didn't giving a chance to listen his works. The pandemic gave me a lot of time to discover new music and then i discover porcupine tree and didn't want to listen anything else

[@brutalfashion]

They broke up? Taking a break? I had no idea!!

[@apieceofdirt4681]

@@brutalfashion Yeah. I think they disbanded in 2010.

[@somewhereintime6839]

HAPPENING!

[@navedalam9333]

"We were doing so well!" This will ALWAYS do well. This is an emotion. ❤️

[@babumkin]

Indeed!

[@TSPH1992]

That was funny

[@bungbr7654]

@@TSPH1992 very ... very funny. ha ha ha. but elegant!

[@Psychlosis]

True professionalism. Doesn't make a fuss cause something went wrong.

[@Farfo]

You are doing so well in your life. Keep going! But remember that hardcore will never die, but you will. 🏴‍☠

[@ronrubicon1593]

It was so nice to see Steven Wilson being a human being rather than a robot. Not that he doesn't express himself on stage, but anyone that laser-focused on creating perfect music simply isn't human.

[@ohedasan]

This live version and this line-up will always be the best, Collin Edwin and John Wesley are truly missed in the band

[@batphink2655]

Both of them HUGE part of the band hence I never went to see them in Toronto and dont actually care!

[@GlowingHorror]

@@batphink2655 From someone who watched PT live two weeks ago, you made a big mistake. One of the best concerts I've ever been to and the new guys were really great

[@saturn5087]

@@batphink2655the only thing John contribute that no one else could do was his vocals but even then Randy’s we’re fine

[@l3mp3]

John’’ backing vocals out of this world. Randy did ok

[@benoitachten7164]

For sure, they are missed the last years!

[@JonasDanish1999]

Dear Porcupine Tree. Im 51 years old and from Denmark. I only met you 2 months ago and instantly captured by your amazing qualities, insane energy and mind blowing beauty. I’m so sorry I just met you and have a lot of catching up to do.. I really hope you will keep making your amazing songs for many years to come.. I can honestly say that I love you..

[@helenacapellini]

I feel you! ❤

[@SagarDas-fs6og]

Here just 5 days after the launch of this channel. Can't be more happy. Trains is not just a song.. it's a whole genre of music.. a way of life. Welcome, my fellow PT fans.. here we unite again. In our secret little universe.

[@abhaynambiar3489]

Well said brudda

[@nylfgaard]

[@mahmudurrahman4795]

and now they are back. who knew

[@donnapage8894]

@@mahmudurrahman4795 I guess so😎

[@patthewoodboy]

touring again.

[@martinmees878]

1:28 how can there be so much taste and beauty in just 4 ride bell hits? Phenomenal

[@omairsh8]

Gavin can find spaces in diamond I love 1:55 even more. Such a stunning transition and then those ride accents *chef’s kiss*

[@chetthehoss]

@@omairsh8 And then there's the brilliant fill at 2:04 Gavin's drumming is just so musical that it elevates the song as a whole to a higher level. He manages to find some unique way to bring out the elements of the song so you pay attention.

[@kellykempkilroy]

Nice that you noticed. GH is a monster!

[@tarun.murali09]

A lot of Bill Bruford influence in this one!

[@EnosEverything]

cymbals !!!

[@retrovertigocl]

I saw them last friday in Chile. Oh men, what a band, what a drummer. Thanks son for introduce me to P.T.

[@dcfire2222]

They are great!

[@surajsharma3703]

Did they do trains and halo?

[@dcfire2222]

@@surajsharma3703 Trains.

[@surajsharma3703]

@@dcfire2222 crazy,man. Would've loved to see a video of it.

[@sebastiansalazar1812]

@@dcfire2222 And Halo too

[@dcfire2222]

I am 65 and loving this! Will till I die!

[@PeterHansPfeiffer]

Looks like the crowd were all musicians they never lost the rhythm

[@hgwaterous]

This is the Chicago way. We're a music town for sure.

[@allenjossy1580]

Fans of prog music are always musicians the rest doesn't get the same feeling

[@saurabhbatheja]

Yup, thats true, this is musicians music !!!

[@juanpabloleaplaza6395]

Its the prog magic

[@ThrashJazzAssassin77]

This rhythm section has laser focused pocket, which certainly helps.

[@ovejohansen3875]

Finally saw them in Manchester 2022. As expected they closed with Trains. In perfect weather, at sunset while we waited for the train on the bridge above. Best concert experience ever!

[@vineetanair5163]

The synchronized audience clapping at 4:12 sounds like the one that can be heard almost throughout in the song (the sound of a running train) which is something I absolutely love about this masterpiece of a song. Just gives me chills.

[@shikharras]

The warm melancholy I feel in my whole body while listening to this song is the closest I'll come to how much I can love music. I started with PT 5 years ago and I haven't found any other band who know how to control my muscles and organs and my heart and my blood like PT does. Pure Magic this song and the whole band.

[@terjehovljstad9221]

Its a life changing thing to discover PT and SW.

[@MartinJungblut]

After about 7 years, this is still my favourite band.

[@terjehovljstad9221]

I got introduced to this band in 2007- 08, and I hardly listen to anything else these days. How could I?

[@janhvit4786]

2:36 to 2:46 is probably one of my favorite clips in music. LEGENDS.

[@deelish22]

Best show I've ever been to

[@vatsalsotie9466]

Seeing Porcupine tree come back after 10 years of discovering them. Im glad i lived to see this day and hopefully to greater things ❤️ Just wish i can see them live next Love from India!

[@grimkiller696]

PT Live is the best thing ever got to see them like 2 time best show ever

[@lsimmo78]

I loved Steve Wilson's production on many Opeth albums. His most impressive work was done on 'Blackwater Park'.

[@taunokekkonen5733]

Blackwater Park is a timeless masterpiece.

[@malcolmadams2105]

Welcome back gentlemen.. out of all the covers I’ve sang of Great 90’s music on stage I’m not sure why never these guys.

[@juandebono2919]

Listening this on my 21'th birthday! Long life this amazing music! This definetly has to be one of the best songs ever made.

[@goudsbloem]

so ist es.

[@JakeStaffin]

I've never heard Trains in this key before, I love it!!

[@omairsh8]

Must be so difficult singing live in the higher key of the album version. But I’m not complaining since we have two versions to enjoy!

[@shekharstha21]

When everyone began to clap & that guitar piece. Goosebumps.

[@aakashparida2026]

This song was my introduction to Porcupine Tree when I was in the 10th grade. Nostalgia hits hard, haha. XD

[@arjunashtekar.1562]

The first song my teacher taught me on the guitar!!!

[@lifeattractslife]

Same here!

[@RCDuijs]

Imagine that we are ABLE to ATTEND THIS NEXT YEAR!!!!

[@65rider]

Top Rock Band Ever !

[@jdeditravicha]

Not a single cellphone i saw during this performance. What a crowd!

[@cam2444fvfgcdv]

The most underrated band of all time

[@nt559]

The most overused statement of all time.

[@Popeinuxias]

@@nt559 shut up

[@DaveTaste]

Everything that ever happened is underrated

[@Deadaccount446]

They’re actually really highly rated. Just not the most popular thing in the world. Very different

[@walterrserrano]

​@@Deadaccount446 🎯

[@Yigidovicc]

One of my favorite rock songs I've ever experienced till now

[@ReneHoffmann194]

What an awesome crowd, I wish I was there. This just reminds me of how I miss going to concerts damn you corona.

[@Ebbhead2424]

Too noisy crowd

[@alessiaangelarogano6261]

@@Ebbhead2424 not noisy, just enthusiast :)

[@ohboy2118]

@Ebbhead Those were fans enjoying themselves. If you want too see noisy fans watch an Aaron Lewis accoustic concert. When the artist has to stop his own show and tell a few of his own fans too STFU that's when you say the crowd is noisy.

[@siskel2689]

Steven is the must under-rated musician on earth. I fucking love him.

[@DaveTaste]

I thought every artist and band was underrated. Now I'm confused.

[@omairsh8]

@@DaveTaste it’s almost as if opinions are subjective

[@DaveTaste]

@@omairsh8 there's a lot of underrated hugely successful millionaires.

[@fnln1108]

I hope John Wesley joins PT on tour again! his vocals on some of the live songs on tour takes them to an ethereal level! And maybe Colin too!!

[@deepsky2115]

sadly he won't :/

[@rifqikhairul7458]

no he wont, he said on his instagram

[@fnln1108]

@@rifqikhairul7458 Well, so much for wishful thinking :)

[@MegaAnni1980]

Steven is a great singer and song writer with a beautiful voice. All his songs are meaningful and touches your heart. I am so happy and feel blessed to still have singers like him. So beautiful ♥

[@sab-ali]

Somebody appreciating his voice. I think it is perfect. Relatable, beautiful, suitable for all their songs.

[@Undantagstv]

So underrated and under the ”radar” for the mainstream But hey they are one of the best and most talented bands out there, and now they seems to be back for touring and mayby a new album is on its way!! 🤩

[@jamestorres9464]

Stevens solo stuff is like eoe

[@jamestorres9464]

Fucked up again people you get it

[@melandin101]

04:30 the sound of John's guitar at this part always made me wanna cry, they couldn't have found a better colour to depict the feel of a gentle August rain, or something like that, it's difficult to find an adequate verbal notion... But this is only one of a thousand of perfect touches in this song. It's like a vivid impressionist painting. God, what a masterpiece.

[@thailam]

really, gentle August rain, no better way of describing it! really, and the cymbals hit by Gavin on top of it, very beautiful touch by all of them!

[@JayBuff19]

The magic of 5 people making music together combined with an appreciative Chicago crowd makes for a great reason to be alive. Thanks gents!

[@mokshmeditation]

This is the best thing about live shows. The little flaws, the unpredictable malfunctions are the parts of it, all of these.

[@schizzm8472]

But this (broken string) was staged part of trains on that tour :) Happened also on other concerts (not all of them) so it wasn't unpredictable ;)

[@mokshmeditation]

@@schizzm8472 cannot agree with you. My bandmate (another guitarist) often breaks strings (even the G and low E strings) because he strum and pick very hard.

[@schizzm8472]

@@mokshmeditation of course it can happen, I agree. But this string malfunction on Trains was happening on this tour on other concerts, in same moment and with same behaviour and commentary :)

[@mokshmeditation]

@@schizzm8472 oh that sounds tricky :)

[@FreddyonAcid]

I got to see porcupine tree in their absolute prime in the summer of 2005 in Atlanta and they were incredible .

[@janicehenning4505]

Saw them in Boulder, CO in 2005. Amazing!

[@diegarulez]

Steven you are incredible, your music is excellent, it makes me rise to the top

[@rot_studios]

That string breaking was so perfectly timed lol

[@TSPH1992]

And Steven had a laugh with the audience as well. What a chap

[@babumkin]

Brilliant! So beautiful, and can't get over the "We're doing so well"

[@vincentwinner]

I'd like to ask them how it feels to have in the band the best drummer in the world !!

[@manav_bali]

It's like hearing this track all over again for the first time :')

[@ayandeepdas6594]

'Trains' is not just a song. An electric spark which gives me a shear energy in the good means. I love this this English genius as well as PT...❤💕

[@mustafaSR469]

The acoustic tone is great 💫

[@Cashiez]

Who writes music this good now haha, always amongst My fav.

[@nomadlogan]

People listening to this have great music choice.

[@MonkeyDolphin]

I will never tire of this song.

[@MikeUIibarri]

That was excellent.

[@enmimaquinaandaba]

Magic video, magic moment

[@ikben86]

A friend recommended this song/band. So glad he did. Awesome!!

[@daannooo3730]

I found this song through Paul David's 30 greatest acoustic songs......this was 28. I was drawn to the chord progression immediately and came to the live recording. I found this video and was immediately inducted into the cult. Not just an excellent guitar composition, but a beautiful piece of music. I can't believe it's taken 20 years to get here, but I'm glad I came.

[@kevinscheuer9520]

Steven Wilson is probably one of the most underrated musician of his generation ! All his project are made by foolishfull high above music common perception !

[@ewoudm6441]

Counting down to the Closure/Continuation Tour kickoff on September 10th here in Toronto!

[@detike14]

Steven Wilson, one of my big idols! Always delivers great lyrics, fantastic vocals and strong guitar riffs. The band porcupine tree is from another level. Never stop playing guys!

[@myapopova]

These dudes are so amazing live and in person! Very lucky that I've had the privilege to meet them face to face. They have a good sense of humour and are kind

[@dylansantos5958]

It deserves a million views

[@omairsh8]

*A billion

[@Sir_Loin_Of_Beef]

Imo one of the best songs ever written

[@progatouille]

One of the first PT videos I watched back in college. Brings back such good memories.

[@celestegurevich5786]

A Masterclass in 100 different ways! Bloody hell, this band.

[@CyberDwarf1949]

Welcome back Porcupine Tree - November 2021

[@taborgam]

I just discovered the channel and I screamed YEAH!!!! just like that fan at 5:26

[@AshleySherrets]

I love that he plays barefoot- grounding himself in the music. This live concert is my absolute favorite!

[@PrimitiveInTheExtreme]

Great Concert!

[@omairsh8]

Probably my favourite ever

[@hectormatuu]

this song is full of life

[@milenariarr8329]

Impresionante la amabilidad de Steven con los asistentes; se tomó el tiempo de acercarse a ellos y estrechar sus manos, habla más de lo que es como MÚSICO, un gran ser humano. Quién hubiese estado ahí. ¡Muchas gracias PT; cancoonsoootaaaa! ✨🍷

[@MalcolmDickson-c2k]

i have seen this band twice,..amazing

[@soulmilk1]

man i love the bass in this. absolutely phenomenal.

[@johnnybosco5787]

Pasan los años y este tema sigue siendo fabuloso

[@tonyfiori5253]

Love this song!

[@nikosdimitrakakis3593]

A very underrated band! Amazing sound and accurate performance!

[@alanlevy9193]

I'd sooner listen to this, and watch this over and over again than any so-called pop band, with everything manufactured! This is REAL!!! Love it!

[@lotus65]

That was a great performance. I saw them while working at a small club in Minneapolis when they toured in support of this album. I liked them so much I bought the disc from the merch table. On the rare occasion this song comes on my feed I remember how fantastic this band is. Thanks for the musical joy!

[@Thirdfish]

One of the best bands I have ever seen.

[@leticialima3512]

this makes me want to fall in love

[@brunosantos6184]

Ahaha let’s go

[@tchellmi]

Best formation ever!

[@pianoboogieman7290]

Love this even more than the record version , lush keys and stunning lead, slightly faster tempo , man it rocks !

[@tlm8436]

I'm so in love with this version of this song!

[@Nicemountn]

Every now and then I come back to this live version. There's just something special about it.

[@reebelam]

Whenever I revisit this video I feel Steven is a magician. That string scene had to happen. The stars were all aligned. Legendary!

[@nadiavelazquez6020]

I love it!!! 😍🥰🤩I'm looking forward to the concert in Zürich this November 9th!!🤩🥳💯🙌🙌

[@anthonytabura1217]

Porcupine Tree, I'm thankful they have introduced real music to our world..

[@JKB_YT]

I listen to this everyday.

[@pad-dydrummer5929]

There is an unbelievably odd but majestic sync between these 4 geniuses when they perform! A PT reunion would really save many lives

[@northtimo666]

Get ready for Monday. PT is back.

[@bonnynurischaqdarmadji2852]

2:53 I really love this part

[@mariamourniadou9232]

Wish I could listen to this song for the first time again.

[@Tom-yu9if]

Watching the band respect how the guitarist delt with the situation is amazing. They were all on a groove that can’t be explained.

[@polletje70]

We need more of that Porcupine Tree

[@xz-os3rk]

BEAUTIFUL. I wish I could be there... that atmosphere, music, everything... one of my top favourite concerts ever, if not the most favourite one.

[@caseygroves3046]

Those glasses are what make him so good at what he does.

[@kathowed]

Such happy glorious memories…

[@trollbunden1]

Simply beautiful 💜🤘🏻💙😍🇬🇧 This is my absolute personal favourite

[@mindstab4]

I was always wondering . How can't they hold their tears when they are playing these songs?

[@bisbinix]

A Masterpiece!

[@bastianleivacaro9415]

espectacular versión en vivo, siempre han sido buenos en vivo.

[@mephisto172]

muyyy buenos.

[@oscarcalatayud3308]

Muy muy buenos

[@mpg8314]

el concierto de Anestethize, ufff sublime

[@ИскрыИстории]

What a masterpiece! Both the song and the performance. Truly brilliant. Thanks so much!

[@Thewestslope]

An ode to happy childhood memories. This is a big reason why this song was so popular. EDIT: Why this song IS and will remain popular.

[@arjun_was_here]

The first song i play whenever i board a train... ❤️ This song is an emotion that brings back all PT memories.

[@ozgurbigun2713]

Great song ... great group ... a wonderful performance .... as a guitar player who has played numerous times on stage , a string break cannot be handled in a better way ...