RDME - PORCUPINE TREE | ARRIVING SOMEWHERE BUT NOT HERE - First Listen

[@mickthomas2285]

First rule with Porcupine Tree, always watch the live version. As brilliant as they are in the studio there is nothing like watching/hearing them perform live.

[@RDMusicExchange]

We are just learning about this rule :) Thanks for watching!

[@ChipMatthews]

The lead singer and main creative force behind Porcupine Tree, Steven Wilson, is a huge music fan and record collector and his tastes are very wide. One of my favorite things about his music is how good he is at blending genres into something new, cohesive, and extremely listenable even when it's complex. Some of his main influences are classic prog and art rock (Genesis, Gabriel, Pink Floyd, Kate Bush, King Crimson, Gentle Giant, etc) to Abba, The Carpenters, Donna Summer, to experimental ambient music, drone, industrial, electronic, dream pop, shoegaze, and art-pop like XTC and Tears For Fears. Even though his music is primarily modern prog with some forays into rock, pop, and electronic, he always manages to blend in all these other influences and flavors. That's all a long way of saying that you're both right! Porcupine Tree and Steven Wilson is a great rabbit hole to go down. So much amazing music. He's a great composer and producer and he always has incredible musicians playing with him. As someone mentioned previously, the drummer Gavin Harrison (PT's drummer on their last few records) is out of this world good. PT's new track Harridan is a drumming master class.

[@RDMusicExchange]

Good to know! Thanks mate!

[@adrianaslund8605]

Im a big fan of No-Man especially the early albums like Flowermouth. Alot of Steven Wilson fans give them a pass so I think It's important to mention them. They have gorgeous arrangements and an extremely original sound.

[@breenschipke]

Almost spot on Chip, but on behalf of Steven just one small correction - he is no fan of Genesis.

[@Fitchie69]

Thank God, Tool and Opeth for discovering Porcupine Tree. Since I fell into their rabbit hole, I can't get out of it. They even knocked Tool off the top of my personal leaderboard. There's just something about Porcupine Tree's music. Something colorful, beautiful, melodic and disturbingly sinister at times (the creator has a mastertape). Long live Steven Wilson !!!

[@RDMusicExchange]

Wow - that's saying something! :) Thanks for watching!

[@JWilks-lk7th]

From PT I discovered Riverside,Polands finest . Which led to Riversides main man's solo work which is also pretty damn great . Lunatic Soul.

[@Taunic]

@@RDMusicExchange Same here. Opeth and Porcupine Tree knocked Tool off my number one.

[@theomindschrddr7983]

I know what you means with "rabbit hole" i also can't get enough of them, i bought every album....addictive

[@Fitchie69]

I also bought everything I could. Their live blu-ray and dvd are unbelievable. I even have a pre-ordered Closure / Continuation. unique band.

[@CO6883-o3c]

Anesthetize is one of the best songs ever written. I said it.

[@RDMusicExchange]

It's on the list! Thanks for watching!

[@philm1998]

You guys have got to listen to Anaesthetise live in Tilburg (loud with good headphones) its an ABSOLUTE CLASSIC shows a heavy edge here and there change at 7 mins in is wonderful - 5 very talented musicians each doing their bit but in fact the body of work from Porcupine Tree and Steven Wilson is massive and keeps turning up wonderful surprises like Song of I live at Royal Albert Hall - I could go on - probably best to always go for the live versions - they are some of the best produced live recordings out there

[@RDMusicExchange]

Thanks Phil - that's on the list now ! Cheers!

[@basscom77]

100% need to do it. A masterpiece and their tour de force

[@scifimonkey3]

So glad you got to Porcupine tree as they were/are ( just reformed with new album due in July) amazing and you should follow all the suggestions and also check out some of lead singer Steven Wilson’s solo work which is equally as good. Their live performances are also just as good and well produced as the studio versions

[@RDMusicExchange]

Thanks mate. I have heard some of Steve Wilson's solo stuff actually (Hand Cannot Erase...I think). I really enjoyed what I heard, which is part of the reason I thought we'd get into the ban on here. Thanks for watching!

[@rjcelmer]

They have a new record coming out in June! I can't wait!

[@RDMusicExchange]

I'm keen to hear it!

[@palantir135]

Anesthetize, live in 013 in Tilburg (Netherlands), is a must hear song. The whole live concert is epic.

[@RDMusicExchange]

It's on the list! :) Thanks for watching!

[@michaelforsyth2039]

So glad you got round to PT, one of the best live bands I have seen, great reaction guys, but as a few have said before me the live version really does kick it 😁🤘 hopefully you will take the journey and listen to some more… some great live versions are available to watch “ anesthetize” “ way out of here” and “ cheating the polygraph” also “hatesong” live version is a must watch 😁🤘 keep rocking 👍

[@RDMusicExchange]

Thanks mate - we'll check them out live next time - thanks for the suggestions!

[@bradleypryor5586]

You remind me of my departed wife. She loved Porcupine Tree. She had crazy curly hair and big brown eyes and a smile that was larger than life. This was one of her favorite songs. I miss her so much.

[@scifimonkey3]

A few suggestions to help you along.with Porcupine tree who have a host of amazing songs. Fear of a blank planet’,‘Trains’, ‘Anaesthetise’, ‘The start of something beautiful’, ‘Time flies’,’Lazarus’, ‘heart attack in a lay-by’,’ Hatesong’, and ‘Don’t Hate me’, ‘Russia on Ice’ ‘Yellow Hedgerow dreamscape’,’Cheating the polygraph’, and many more really cannot recommend their work highly enough. Oh and the most recent track (this year) ‘Harridan’. Steven Wilson has also had a brilliant solo career from 2010 to date with 6 Albums of excellence. There are no bad tracks but personal favourites include, ‘Deform to form a star’, ’Luminol’, kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYrJgmR_YruJba8. (real yes influence here). ‘The raven that refused to sing’, “Watchmaker’, ‘Home invasion/Regret no 9’,’Routine (use the video animation)’,’Pariah’, ‘Refuge’, ‘Detonation’ and ‘Ancestral’ and the very sad ‘Happy returns/Ascendant here on’.

[@RDMusicExchange]

Awesome - thanks for the suggestions! There's obviously a massive catalogue of songs, and we're looking forward to diving into them some more! Thanks for watching!

[@ben_dornie]

An excellent band to react to react to, thank you! This is one of my favourite all-time tracks and is old enough to be from a time when songs were still allowed to fade out! They have many brilliant tracks, but they were more trippy than was the case in this song earlier in their existence, so I would recommend one of their earlier songs next, such as Always Never or the epic The Sky Moves Sideways (Part 1). Others will no doubt tell you more about founder and main man Steven Wilson so, given Rach harked back to the 1980s with regard to some of the vibes she got from the song, I thought I'd mention that the Porcupine Tree keyboard player, Richard Barbieri, was a member of the UK New Wave band Japan which released 5 albums between 1978 and 1981, 3 of which went Gold. It's been over 12 years since the last Porcupine Tree album and Steven Wilson has been saying for some time that the band was completely finished in favour of his solo career, but it was unexpectedly announced towards the end of last year that a new Tree album will be released this year, with recording having already been completed last year.

[@RDMusicExchange]

Thanks for the info Ben, good to know (I recognise the band Japan, but don't know a huge amount about them). Clearly lots to check out with the band, and hopefully we'll get to react to the new album when it's released too! Cheers

[@JWilks-lk7th]

@@RDMusicExchange Harridan is the new track which is awesome!

[@sergimila1206]

Sometimes I am a little bit asinine, so years ago it took me like ten listens to grasp that this is a masterpiece, fortunately you guys are smart and just realized the first time.

[@RDMusicExchange]

😂 Thanks!

[@pbs999]

hi nice choie nice reaction

[@spiderbass65]

The live version of this is not at all distracting, it actually adds to the feel. Just saw this drummer (Gavin Harrison) with King Crimson, he’s a beast.

[@RDMusicExchange]

Cheers. We'll be checking out a live performance next time we listen to these guys. Thanks for watching!

[@Duck-xy3gx]

have to do anesthetize live from tillburg

[@RDMusicExchange]

I've now added it to the list! Cheers!

[@xTcRTurtle]

You would really like the live version! Great ending 😎

[@RDMusicExchange]

Cool - I'll check it out - interested to see how they end it. Cheers!

[@horoldo77]

Glad you two loved this song, I only found this last year and really love it too.

[@RDMusicExchange]

Cool! We are looking forward to hearing more from these guys. Thanks for watching!

[@Katon78Poland]

Hello guys, if you like prog genre please don't forget about another great prog band - Riverside. There're many awesome tracks: "Escalator Shrine", "Deprived", "Second Life Syndrome", "Left Out", and many, many more

[@RDMusicExchange]

Thanks - we'll add them to the list! Thanks for watching!

[@chrisinsley5880]

Oh now, you have just gotten a glimpse of the tip of the iceberg (anything Steven Wilson has been involved with). As couple people have said, the catalog of material with PT and other Steven Wilson projects is huge and delicious! Also note that Steven (in his spare time) has been remixing many 70's and 80's classic rock and prog rock albums for some really big name groups for their re-releases. It's over 60 albums and counting.

[@RDMusicExchange]

Yes, that's one of the first places hat I heard about Steve Wilson. I enjoyed his Yes remixes. Cheers

[@basscom77]

Just subscribed off the back of this reaction. Enjoyed it. As everyone else says in the comments, you really have to do Anesthetize - live in Tilburg. A real masterpiece of our times and up their with the best of them. Also a drumming masterclass by Gavin Harrison. Enjoy… 👌

[@RDMusicExchange]

Thanks - we look forward to it! Thanks for the sub!👍

[@carlsedon2571]

Steve Wilson is an underrated genius

[@raiderfan346]

You can imagine how much enjoyment fans of Porcupine Tree get out of people discovering their music. Especially people who really get it. Please do yourself a favor and checkout their songs Trains and Lazarus. These are two more delicious flavors of this band.

[@RDMusicExchange]

Thanks - we'll add them to the list! (Should we do Live or Studio? Most people are saying we should only watch their live stuff).

[@raiderfan346]

@@RDMusicExchange They do sound great live but I suggest the studio version of Lazarus kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIXNlGSphdCnors . The live version of Trains from Arriving Somewhere Live from Chicago is awesome. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6WWgISwm8aYidk&start_radio=1

[@thecentralscrutinizer5730]

Love that Caligula's Horse shirt you have on!! 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽 I loved Jims previous band Arcane

[@RDMusicExchange]

Cheers! Check out the CHorse vids we've done here (They were one of the first bands we ever did on this channel as I'm a big fan) kzbin.infovideos

[@mgriffis38]

You just gained a subscriber adding Porcupine Tree. Have fun on your journey. Steven Wilson solo stuff is incredible as well and the great thing is that PT is back with new music. May I also suggest Nightwish? Have a fun day!

[@RDMusicExchange]

Thanks mate! Looking forward to checking out more. And yes, we have some Nightwish coming soon! Cheers!

[@richardeycken]

Porcupine Tree… the greatest band you’ve never heard of. Welcome to the Steven Wilson rabbit hole….. it’s deep and utterly addictive!

[@blackesteyes1133]

Enjoyed that! PT are a phenomenal band and definitely worth checking out. Another band I'd suggest to you is the Polish band Riverside, another top drawer band.

[@RDMusicExchange]

Thanks! And thanks for the suggestion - we'll check them out. Any track in particular we should start with? Thanks again for watching. Cheers

[@blackesteyes1133]

@@RDMusicExchange No worries. I'd say Escalator shrine is a good place to start. You also HAVE to listen to Deprived, one of the most stunningly beautiful songs you are likely to hear. Few other bands to check out- Opeth, The Pinapple thief, Soen, Gazpacho.

[@noor6668]

The guitar solo in the slow part of the song after the heavy section was played by the one and only Mikael Åkerfeldt from Opeth

[@vinylmusicbyyonibagan736]

you should view the live version of this song. then you will understand the miracle of this band.

[@RDMusicExchange]

We'll check it out! Thanks for watching!

[@timhilton7254]

I always get excited about a new Porcupine Tree reaction. IMO, this song is significantly better live. I suspect that the live version is what people intended for you to react to anyway. The version from Chicago is the one you need to find: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWTPpKSLpqyHsK8 Give it a listen.

[@RDMusicExchange]

Thanks Tim. Yes, some people did suggest the live version, but I wanted to get a feel for the band as a whole on the first visit so I thought we'd do the studio version to check out the production. Keen to look at some live stuff next time though! Cheers

[@grahamstevens5070]

Nice review guys. Glad you enjoyed it and are tempted to try more PT (either for reaction videos or for your own listening). Some good recommendations suggested already, but in my view their best album is In Absentia. It gives you an idea of the range of styles they can play, from very heavy and dark (e.g. Strip The Soul) to delicate and sombre (Heart Attack in a Lay-By). Pretty much every track on that album is worth a listen, as is most of Steven Wilson's work to be honest. Hand Cannot Erase is a modern(ish) masterpiece. Have fun!

[@RDMusicExchange]

Thanks for the suggestions and for watching! Cheers!

[@FelixSalazar]

From the Anesthetise Live in Tillburg, check "Half Light". It's a totally different mood. And beautiful If you want to check something different, Rishloo. An American band, from Seattle. Totally Indie. You can't go wrong with them, but check Downhill, or Feathergun, or Dark Charade, or Landmines, or Just a Ride. Their earlier album they sounded more like Tool. For that vibe, check (in order and on the same sitting) Weekend Wobble, Eidolon Alpha and then Omega

[@RDMusicExchange]

Thanks mate!

[@johnthompson6374]

Thank you for the introduction to Porcupine Tree, my journey will continue. Has Jane's Addiction ever been brought up between the two of you? "Jane Says", "Ocean Size", Their cover of "Sympathy for the devil" or maybe get lost in some drums with "3 Days". Peace/JT

[@RDMusicExchange]

Hi, no it hasn't but that's a good call - I'll add them to the list! Cheers!

[@jah9253]

"The Start of something beautiful" is another great song off this album.

[@davidshort2313]

Porcupine Tree are my joint favourite band alongside of Pink Floyd, they are that good, and others have suggested Steven Wilsons solo work, my favourite is Hand Cannot Erase, not even a slightly iffy track all the way through and it is a concept album so you might not get what it is about dipping in and just selecting an odd track, but check out Pariah live it is amazing the girl who sings with Steven has an amazing voice.

[@RDMusicExchange]

Thanks mate, we'll add it to the list!

[@thomasroyer2557]

It makes you laugh with astonishment!

[@RDMusicExchange]

Thanks for watching!

PT is musician's music

[@RDMusicExchange]

Thanks for watching!

[@diegosotomiranda4107]

Disagree with that statement, that sounds more accurate for bands like dream theater

[@kevinbrown3082]

What a band!! Seen them a couple of times. You have to check them out in the live videos. When you dig a little deeper you’ll find Gavin Harrison on the last three drummer King Crimson tours. Steve Wilson has been prolific in his own right with his own band and remixing some of your favourite prog albums. From Yes tonKing Crimson. The journey you just started will take you far. Love watching you both during these reactions. Rachel, you really have an expressive face. You say so much with the smallest look. It’s brilliant. Looking forward to seeing you both react to more “Tree”. It’s a deep rabbit hole.

[@RDMusicExchange]

Yes, I have enjoyed his remixes of the Yes albums. It's actually one of the things that put him back on my radar! Thanks for the kind words and for watching! Cheers!

[@kevinbrown3082]

@@RDMusicExchange I just sent you a link to a band I think you might find interesting. Don’t think you’ve mentioned them or reacted to them yet.

[@christopherwoods6777]

Dudes! This was an awesome song. I totally didn't think I'd like this one (never heard of them, don't really like the album cover). So this was a really nice surprise.

[@RDMusicExchange]

Likewise! Cheers!

[@mmurphy53]

Do the live version of this song, along with Anesthetize, to truly appreciate their playing and performing skill

[@RDMusicExchange]

We are looking forward to watching a live performance of these guys! Thanks for watching!

[@chosen666sert]

you guys HAVE TO give "Anesthetize" a go!! also by Porcupine Tree

[@BimmyJaywalker]

Great reaction guys. Love me a bit of Porcupine Tree. Can I suggest a band called Leprous. The Sky is Red live is a fantastic Prog metal piece. Keep up the good work 👏

[@RDMusicExchange]

Hi, yes I recently became aware of Leprous and has added them to the list! Thanks for watching!

[@stuffunknown1244]

I like this gir she shushed the guy thanks 😊

[@RDMusicExchange]

😆 Thanks for watching!

[@Grandfather-T]

Welcome to the Steven Wilson / PT rabbithole. I highly recommend "home invasion/regret#9" from Steven Wilsons solo album "Hand. Cannot. Erase." (album version) for some of the most amazing guitar out there! Greetings from germany.

[@RDMusicExchange]

Thanks for the suggestion and for watching! Machs gut!

[@jnovak1278]

WAS THAT A SHUSH!?! AWESOME. MARRIAGE AT WORK!

[@RDMusicExchange]

😂

[@craftyre]

🤣🤣

[@JWilks-lk7th]

Anesthetize is still the best way to waste away over 17mins of my life daily. Time Flies intro will deffo give you Floyd (Dogs) vibes . I must add. Not viewing/listening to thier live tracks will be doing yourselves a massive Disservice! They sound so tight live ,most of thier songs sound better on stage. Gavin Harrisons drumming is top top tier level. Live tracks I love are : Anesthetize, Way out of here, The start of something beautiful, Sentimental+Normal(these two go together as they share the same chorus) Hate song is a jam !

[@RDMusicExchange]

Hi, thanks. The next one will be live :)

[@JWilks-lk7th]

@@RDMusicExchange Awesome guys. I just edited my original comment with a few suggestions ...

[@larrycable1827]

You should do the beautiful Lasarus or Blackest Eyes

[@grahamhowes6904]

Porcupine Tree and Big Big Train of the newer prog bands are the top guys! Check out EAST COAST RACER from BIG BIG TRAIN if you don’t know them. For Porcupine Tree Stephen Wilson try Anesthetize next. First album that STEVEN WILSON bought was ANIMALS by PINK FLOYD. As a producer STEVEN has remastered for King Crimson, Gentle Giant and other giants of prog - when asked of all those that he hadn’t done who would he like to do he had ASKED Kate Bush who declined.

[@RDMusicExchange]

It looks like Steve Wilson and I have something in common :)

[@richardeycken]

Anesthetize, live at Tilburg…

[@carlhales4153]

They should have listened to the live version from the cd of the same name.

[@williamweiss6128]

King's X.....

[@RDMusicExchange]

Any track in particular?

[@Torthane]

Love Porcupine Tree! May I suggest the song "Left Out" by Riverside? and since you enjoyed Caligula's Horse, I would also suggest "Owls" by VOLA.

[@RDMusicExchange]

Thanks for the suggestions. I know a bit of VOLA, but don't believe I know that track, so will check them out! Not sure if you've seen, but we have done a couple of CHorse tracks on this channel, and planning on more - what would you like to see? Cheers

[@Torthane]

@@RDMusicExchangeThanks for the response! "Graves" is widely considered to be CHorse's Magnum Opus, it is pretty incredible if you haven't heard it yet! "Dream the Dead" would be another great choice for a shorter track!

[@RDMusicExchange]

@@TorthaneI'm a massive CHorse fan, so know those tracks well. I've actually been trying to chose between those tracks for the next CHorse track we do. I love Graves, but everyone seems to do that, so maybe I'll go for a deeper cut. Not sure :) I'm seeing them at a festival later this year.

[@apollyonexe868]

As a long time Porcupine Tree fan, I highly recommend checking out their stuff from just before this album. The albums that followed this one while are fantastic, they are not Progressive. To sum up their discography in era's I would describe it as follows Pre 1999 - Progressive and experimental 1999 to 2005 - The Golden Era 2005 and on - When Steven Wilson was becoming a bit too pretentious. This also marked a huge decrease in creativity imo. The Golden Era is where I would start. But for the love of God, "Anesthetize" is not a good choice for your second spin if this one didn't float your boat (and I am almost certain it's what people are going to request the most). I'd say from your critique, these 2 songs will be more in tune for you - "Stars Die" (The Delirium Years) or "Don't Hate Me" (Stupid Dream).

[@RDMusicExchange]

Thanks for the info mate!

[@franckb8279]

So you HAVE to listen to Anestethize from them too

[@RDMusicExchange]

It's on the list :) Cheers!

[@closeencounter1954]

The LIVE version from the Tilburg concert!

[@IANSPA]

Welcome to the genius of Steven Wilson.

[@RDMusicExchange]

Cheers!

[@adrianaslund8605]

The live version is better. Also Steven Wilson has a band called No-Man that has made some truly gorgeous songs like Kiss Me Stupid. Also some of Porcupine Tree early stuff is pretty psychedelic. Like The Sky Moves Sideways part 2. Some of the rare b-sides are fantastic as well. Like the 1997 version of Disappear. Edit: also No-Man is criminally underappreciated even by Steven Wilson fans.

[@wordswordseverywhere9113]

Anaesthetise live is a must 😊

[@RDMusicExchange]

I think that might be the next PT track we do :) Thanks for watching!

[@oldmanjimh3165]

Although not rock or metal, there are some single soloists you should listen to. If interested I'll give some suggestions.

[@RDMusicExchange]

Always happy to hear some suggestions, mate! :)

[@oldmanjimh3165]

@@RDMusicExchange If you haven't heard of these yet: Dimash ; Angelina Jordan; Marcelito Pomoy; Diana Ankudinove; Faouzia.

[@RDMusicExchange]

@@oldmanjimh3165 I haven't but will check them out - thanks Jim!

[@oldmanjimh3165]

@@RDMusicExchange If you're wondering which songs, just ask.

[@arpeggioblues5924]

How about diving into some DREAM THEATER.. probably the most talented and virtuosic band on the planet in the Prog sphere.. ;) cheers, mates

[@RDMusicExchange]

DT are another band that I never got into - what tracks/performances do you suggest we take a look at?

[@oldmanjimh3165]

I like the tops each of you are wearing. I'm familiar with the band but not the song. Almost a Pink Floyd vibe or Tool.

[@RDMusicExchange]

Thanks. (See Rach, told ya! 😂)

[@yes_head]

To me this is a good example of Steven Wilson milking a fairly simple song idea and turning it into something much larger. It works a bit better live. The indie rock comparison is spot on, but what makes SW interesting is how he mashes those influences together with the Floydian psych stuff and the metal stuff. My suggestion would be to go back to Signify, which is where PT albums got more song-based and had that Radiohead/indie rock thing taking hold. Great songwriting on that one.

[@RDMusicExchange]

Thanks for the insight mate, we'll check it out. Thanks for watching!

[@deliriousmysterium8137]

Could've been a bit smoother. Hahahahahahahahaha What the actual f***

[@RDMusicExchange]

I just felt that the transition seemed a harsh. Just my opinion to hearing the track for the first time, mate.

[@pe8405]

Please react to anything by Rush. You are welcom lol

[@RDMusicExchange]

Hi, You'll be pleased to know that we will be looking at Rush very soon! :)

[@Scirzo]

Pro PT tip: stick to live performances.

[@RDMusicExchange]

Thanks for the tip. For the first listen to this band we wanted to get a feel for what they put out in the studio. We'll be checking some live stuff out next time. Thanks for watching!

[@72superlead]

What makes people do these reaction videos? I really don't get it. Why not just react like the old days?

[@RDMusicExchange]

What happened in the old days?