Classical Composer Reacts to In Your Eyes - Live (Peter Gabriel) | The Daily Doug (Episode 509)

[@mikekarena]

I watch this version whenever I am low. It is difficult to stay down after watching this celebration of music. The world would be a darker place without Peter and the musicians he pulls together.

[@podchauffe]

Thanks god, this incredible band and Peter will hit the road soon

[@Zebula77]

I know what you mean. It's just pure positivity in musical form. :)

[@sianpodmore4988]

I was feeling a little glum this morning, this is just the lift I needed and you can boogie along to it. Haven't heard it before(!), lovely, Thanks Doug

[@ntodd4110]

You're so right.

[@tammiec4937]

One word Incredible!! 😊

[@hipdogdsv]

The entire album and this particular video is THE best version of it....ever!

[@salsalzman2325]

This entire concert album is brilliant - this might be the most upbeat and positive piece, the entire performance is as good as an ensemble gets.

[@MarcHudgins]

^this -it's just a gem

[@harvey66616]

I'm a massive Kate Bush fan, and of course her duet with Gabriel on "Don't Give Up" is a masterpiece. But... When I heard Paula Cole sing that song with Gabriel instead of Bush, my whole world turned upside down. That performance has become _the_ "original" for me, and the album version with Bush is just the cover. The way Cole sings it, it's like that song was written just for her to deliver to us. You've _got_ to check it out, if you haven't already (someone else already posted the link in a different comment here).

[@pedroV2003]

@@harvey66616 ditto. That song saved my life and got me thru the most painful time of my life. I saw the Secret World tour and it was the best overall concert experience I've had and trust me when I say that I have seen more than a few rock icons in my 67 years.

[@seelenwinter6662]

best singing voice in the whole music business...

[@salsalzman2325]

@@seelenwinter6662 Might be my favorite living musician.

[@dwimmor]

There will never be another Peter Gabriel. The man is a genius, a wonderful performer, and an all round fantastic human being. He's brought me 50 years of joy and I can never thank him enough.

[@marcanglin7127]

The "Secret World" tour that I saw in 1993 is STILL the finest concert performance I have ever attended. The second encore after this was "Biko"; a truly religious experience.

[@sianpodmore4988]

Biko is so powerful, especially if you were around in the 70's when the events it portray's happened. I hope Doug critiques it one day.

[@steevyboy1]

Biko...? Now there's an excellent tune.

[@arnehauer3687]

I absolutely second that!

[@DocLibertos]

Agree !

[@truthseeker7649]

Absolutely agree!!!

[@robordm]

I must have watched this performance over a hundred times. Every single time I end up grinning from ear to ear. What a masterful composition and performance.

[@egyptology22]

If only the kids today could see this............... they'd realise the shit that's popular today is not music... i feel this mentally, physically, and the perfection of every musician on stage! It's pure joy. I shed tears and think of my favourite people every time i hear it. This is what music is meant to be!

[@Jacksonbuildingsupply]

Red Rain!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! From the same album. Bass and percussion. Mind blowing! All time STAY LIST!

[@chrisklecker]

Gabriel was in such incredible shape for this tour. Everything: voice, body, mind. This is definitely the best live concert for Gabriel and might be in the top ten of concerts in general. He was in just utterly perfect for this show.

[@honeypie784]

One of the Best. Concert. DVDs. Ever. Along with Growing Up Live. Worth it, for sure.

[@belugahead]

You are right growing up was a great ongoing and similar mindblowing...

[@chris.fitzgerald]

I saw Peter Gabriel on this tour in 1993, the last show in the US in Orlando. It was the most uplifting and spiritual show I had ever seen, or have seen since. Interesting note, that the day before some of PG's tour staff were involved in an accident coming back from a day trip. Before the show PG came on stage to thank those that stopped to help as well as the first responders, and had them at the sound board area on the side stage.

[@manualboyca]

One of the best concert videos I’ve ever seen - watch the whole thing! Cheers!

[@bodihs]

Peter has a way to redefine every one of his songs when he performs them on stage. This whole concert DVD is exceptional, as well as his concert, Growing Up.

[@gratefulpitnicker]

@BODIH Absolutely! Peter is an amazing artist like no other. The fact you mentioned Growing Up is what prompted my reply; an album which was a break from his, "normal" sound, but with some of his greatest songwriting on display. Growing Up Live is astounding!!

[@antoniocarlin5026]

"Come Talk To Me" is the Gem from this show... right now I got the dvd on my hands....

[@salsalzman2325]

Peter had a long history with set and costume design (for himself and others) I'm sure he designed the set/props for that. It's perfection.

[@antoniocarlin5026]

@@salsalzman2325 I saw Peter on 2009 here in my city, Monterrey, México...only he and his band, no more set and costume design ni lasers and vissual effects....

[@pilotgav3975]

This entire concert is an incredible journey into light and heat! And I am in love with Paula :D

[@toyfreaks]

This performance was transformative for me. Paula Cole's solo is haunting and perfect!

[@decocatani]

Absolutely NO rock/pop artist reaches the excellence and perfection of Peter Gabriel. He masters every single detail, from lyrics to melody, from harmony to instrumentation, from visuals to singing, from choosing musicians to making arrangements. He is a genius. Nothing and no one is comparable to what he does in his live performances. This tour is a masterpiece. And when we thought that was impossible to make something greater than this one, he delivered "Secret World" tour, that is even greater in all details. This era is gone...

[@larsscholz3762]

This hole concert is a celebration of music, joy, fun and life. I ripped the audio of the DVD back then and listened to it all the time. I never experienced a more uplifting and positive concert, ever.

[@CoolCoyote]

just brilliant when you see a proper well rehearsed bit, cos they come out relaxed and just end up performing superbly and its more natural, they are not straining just enjoying themselves.

[@cainealexander-mccord2805]

When Gabriel hits it, he really hits it out. Timeless.

[@haleyschreiter9746]

Incredible that the vocals stay so strong and clear in the middle of an aerobic workout!

[@raygunsforronnie847]

What you hear in the released video may not represent a contemporaneous vocal performance. He and his studio crew spend a lot of time working on the live tracks to meet the Gabriel standard for performance quality.

[@raybishop1130]

This could be the most joyous performance of any piece of music.

[@lbaccarini]

actually was at PG’s concert in Milan the day before the Modena concert so I experienced this same perfromance, it was unforgettable, I was in the front row of the center stage. He actually closed with Here comes the flood I think. Then I saw him again some decades later and he started with Here comes the flood, and said “let’s start where we left off”. Epic

[@yelnikigwawa1845]

I had the pleasure of seeing this tour in the US. It was one of the best concerts I've ever seen, and I've seen Pink Floyd twice. No concussion mortars, no lasers, just dancing and singing and exceptional creativity on display. IIRC, at one end of the venue was the round stage, with a square one at the other end, and a runway between them. At one point the round stage was empty, and a British call box rises up out of the stage. Peter emerges from it, and slowly walks down the runway to the other end. He's trailing something behind him, which turns out to be a rubber band-like tether, which then drags him slowly back to the call box ~ backwards. Just a spectacularly creative night. Excellent choice for a reaction.

[@tommonk7651]

Fantastic song! Manu Katche is a badass drummer!! I have loved this song since I first heard it. I would definitely consider it world music.

[@68404]

Something I have never been able to work out. Tears For Fears did Woman in Chains with Manu as the drummer. For some reason they wanted Phil Collins to take over drumming for the last quarter of that song.. As if Manu couldn't do everything (and more) they requested him to do. Insanity.

[@kierstenridgway4634]

I'm right there with you. Idk how I've missed this until today. It is an amazing, wonderful performance.

[@PaulCatterson]

Probably my favorite live concert performance ever. Visually, musically, and emotionally perfect in every way!

[@tarascholfield5887]

This is my favorite version of in your eyes. The instruments as usual are sososo beautiful! I got to see this tour as a teenager!! I miss it and i watch this one alot. Peter doesn't rush albums, as u may or may not know. He has a new album out, all new songs. He is a genius musician!!!

[@craigchalloner153]

Dude, you need to explore some of the other tracks on this concert. Come Talk to Me, Blood of Eden, Secret World, Shaking the Tree - all stunningly performed.

[@ianmorrison554]

Blood Of Eden is incredible on here ❤

[@Steppeponytail]

Gabriel knows how to add a special touch of theatre to his performances. I still recall being somewhat awestruck at the closing of his ‘Secret World’ performance in 1993 at the skydome in Toronto. As the final song drew to a close the entire band disappeared into a suitcase in the middle of the stage. Peter Gabriel concerts have a habit of making you as a listener, strangely moved.

[@ElizabethRMNS]

This is one of the songs you’d listen to on a big screen tv so you’d feel as if you’re there. I love it.

[@parachutejjs]

Since you mentioned "Say Anything"and the ionic boombox scene from that amazing movie...there's a video here on KZbin where Gabriel and the band performed In Your Eyes at the Hollywood Bowl. Cusack walked out on stage as the song was starting and gave Peter a big giant boombox. Gabriel held it up over his head for the crowd and acknowledged Cusack. It's brilliant.

[@kellieelliott5198]

Peter Gabriel is the man! Love him. Thanks for sharing!

[@stevem6095]

This is still THE best concert I have ever been to. The performances of everyone totally on point and at the time cutting edge effects. Fast forward to 2023 - and will he perform this on his live shows this year - beyond excited!!!!!!

[@nebhoteproville]

I'm so impatient to see him live in Paris on May! :D I plan to find a jacket and a white shirt like he had in 1994, go to the barber and ask to have the same haircut and the same beard :p Then, i'll entertain the others people in the waiting queue in the arena, trying to imitate him! :D It will be fun! ^^

[@dympm9884]

I was blown away by his concert, it moved me !

[@stevem6095]

@@dympm9884 totally agree, his new songs were just mezmorising

[@codemonkey2k5]

Doug, you owe it to yourself to watch this whole concert. It is absolutely amazing. Paula Cole is flawless as well.

[@mattanthony2277]

It elevates the song, it's pure joy.

[@rodneygriffin7666]

This song brings me to tears. It's so beautiful.

[@IllumeEltanin]

I was fortunate to see this tour in Miami, FL three weeks before I gave birth to my son. At the show I saw, In Your Eyes was the first encore. The show closer was Biko, which, because of my actions, got me in a little trouble with security. Being 9 months pregnant definitely helped me out of what could have been a long night otherwise, but they took pity on me and allowed us to go home. The show is still among my favorites I ever attended.

[@McLeod2022]

This might be my fav into to a react ever. /// with all that I've done and said... this performance is strapped to me forever. I come to it when I am happy and when I am broken. .. ☮☮💜💜 i appreciate this, especially now when l am looking for the sunshine. This song reminds me to "break bread" with all I can... 8 B people on this gorgeous dirty rock spinning about. Every person has a story that is unique.

[@dav264]

Great video Doug. If you want another example of Paula Cole's amazing voice listen to, from the same concert video, "Don't give Up". What a voice!

[@jamiemcadams7816]

One of the greatest concert moments captured. It literally makes me have such joyful tears when I watch it:. I’d give anything to have been there, but I’ll take the video.

[@podchauffe]

The same goes for me Jamie. After seeing this on VHS for the first time back in 1994 I had this bittersweet feeling of bliss and loss at the same time. I had not been there! So I promised myself that I wouldn’t miss the next tour. And I didn’t. Took time, but in 2003 I saw him live. And in 2004 again. And once more in 2013. Absolutely no regrets!

[@StLProgressive]

Me too, I cry every time. It’s so moving.

[@tomliebold4732]

One of the best concerts of the hundred I have seen. I owned this concert recording on VHS, DVD, CD, and now Blue Ray. Great Show!

[@jesperpedersen8982]

Out on Vinyl too now

[@Blaize24]

This has been one of my favorite of his songs for almost four decades. This live version is wonderful. The entire concert album/video is some of the best live recording and performance I have ever seen.

[@rjhunter1873]

Peter Gabriel has one of..if not THE most unique singing voice I have ever heard. There is literally NOTHING and no one like him.

[@taylorw]

Psyched you are so taken with this Doug. So magnificent. And he’s still doing it, unbelievably. Just epic.

[@malenurse51]

The best version of one of the best songs ever written. It never fails to give me goosebumps.

[@donkensler]

There are songs that have changed my life as soon as I've heard them - "The Real Me", "Brain Damage", and "Eclipse" are examples. Gabriel has written several of them: "Solsbury Hill", "Biko", and "In Your Eyes". The man is brilliant. And this version is as brilliant as, or more brilliant than, the album cut.

[@charity4ever]

yes mate

[@kylekerwin4993]

I’m surprised you didn’t mention how high or note level Paula hit and held then took it even higher note. This version is by far my favorite one. Truly tremendous masterpiece and Live to boot. Extremely talented set of musicians and Peter is genius top shelf level of his own right.

[@nicoladolby2154]

Thank you for playing this. There are very few musicians I would genuinely call the word ‘genius’. Peter is one of those people. I’d really recommend you check out Games Without Frontiers from his Athens concert & Signal To Noise from the Growing Up Live DVD. They’re spellbinding 👍👍👍

[@kathyratino962]

He has such a wonderful sense of drama. Always has. Magnificent piece. Magnificent performance.

[@conanrobison6118]

Hands down, my favorite song. I get emotional almost every time I watch and hear this version. Absolute musical perfection.

[@Wisesongs24]

My Dad and I wore out the VHS we had of this back in the 90's. We literally broke the thing. It was a good day when it was released on DVD so we could replace the VHS. One of the best, if not the best concert video ever.

[@davehall8584]

it don't get any more uplifting than this....incredible..wonderful to see Paula Cole..such an amazing singer....her solo albums are freaking fantastic..

[@annbarnidge2120]

Yes, you definitely need to see the whole concert, and it is available on KZbin. I have watched it in its entirety three times. Incredible!

[@Frankincensedjb123]

1994 Secret World, live from Italy. Yes, the DVD is WONDERFUL. I've watched it so many times, I've lost track. It is truly a religious experience, so enlivening and cathartic. One of my all-time favorite live concerts. Bellissimo!

[@ianmorrison554]

Paula's singing on this is so beautiful. Fantastic dvd

[@ANDYMO1962]

Gabriel is still one of the best performers I’ve ever seen and I’ve been lucky enough to catch him on PG4, So, Us and Up tours amongst others. He makes it feel like he’s singing to you in a 20,000 seat venue. So excited to have just booked a ticket to see him in London in June- can’t believe it’s 30 years since I saw this tour!

[@ralphskyperion1699]

This has to be the most uplifting and one of the most amazing live performances I know. I have watched this recording so many times. Peter and the rest of his ensemble are just at the top of their game. It’s one big amazing celebration of life.

[@dadamorgado602]

This all concert is just a must ❤❤

[@rebeccadove7621]

once you get this DVD (a must) you will discover it is a grand spectacle of a concert on 2 linked stages. Manu Katché is an amazing drummer, so much rhythm and holding the beat without having to over hit the drums. This is one of the best concert videos ever!

[@bobdickerson3434]

Absolutely the best video of any song ever. It makes you want to join in with the performers.

[@brianboye8025]

Wonderful reaction Doug! Thanks.

[@there4im839]

One of the things that strikes me about this performance is the universality of it evidenced in the mirroring of movement. The earliest human instinct is to mirror, and until our dying days it brings us joy to move in concert. That "choreography" as such brings such great depth to the lyrics. Thank you, Doug for breathing new breath into an old favorite.

[@annie7108]

This song brings me to tears every time I listen to it. What an amazing version!

[@morsedregs9239]

RIP Jeff Beck

[@karengray662]

So happy you did this & a wonderful reaction. Thank you 😊

[@arnehauer3687]

Saw the tour twice in Hamburg. As far as I remember Paula Cola was there for both shows. During In your Eyes the entire backing crew came out and was dancing along with the band to the side of the stage right next to us. Magical nights!

[@michaelanthony279]

Thank you Doug. You articulated everything that I love about Peter Gabriel, this song, and this performance. Thank you.

[@daveelliott7216]

Shaking the tree from this concert is well worth a watch

[@thiagoferreiraruiz8897]

Amazing reaction doug and this music is so beautiful i really love it with all my soul.

[@tracithomas6543]

I was lucky enough to see this live in ‘93 at The Omni in Atlanta - easily in my Top 5 live shows.

[@stpnwlf9]

This is what you get when you find the magic formula for transforming pure joy into music!

[@andremartin5446]

I enjoy all styles of music, and I am always brought to tears listening to this version of this song. In my top 3 all time favourites songs ever!! What a feeling it must have been to see this live ?!?!

[@MartinCliffe]

Always moves me to tears. So great. The version from the Growing Up Live tour is also well worth a watch - the vocals from the amazing Sevara Nazarkhan in particular

[@thedukeofbork3147]

I think that version eclipses this one. Sevara's voice and movement lift it even higher.

[@igortrajkov2791]

I think I've listened to this version more than 100 times and honestly I like it more than the original. Beautiful, amazing performance!

[@d35er]

Get the DVD. The entire concert is like this. Probably my wife and my favorite concert to watch of all time!!!

[@frenchkjfan9]

Surely one of the most spiritual song ever, in the most human and profound sense of the word. Of course you had to react to it, Doug, and I'm glad you did, I enjoyed watching you enjoy it, loved your reaction 👍😀

[@oneerc]

The best live concert film ever made. Every time I watch it I can't stop.

[@RishandaSinggih]

Watching this version of In Your Eyes always bring me tears.. Wonderful song, amazing version..

[@KDeCesare]

This entire concert is absolutely incredible! If you haven't done so already, do yourself a favor and check it out...

[@FuzzbeeMorse]

Doug - Let me express my happiness in finding your channel. Your choice of songs/pieces is sublime. In Your Eyes, Inca Roads and Shine On, You Crazy Diamond? My god, man, you're being magnetized to, and uncovering the musicality behind, one masterpiece after another. I first saw your real time reaction to Inca Roads, which was thrilling. I was friends with Frank Zappa since I was 13 years old, jammed with him at 16, and saw the work behind the pieces of his you've illuminated. Hearing them again, through your ears, made me realize how unbelievably fortunate I was to get to know the guy and hear this music shortly after its inception. I'm also still friends with Peter, who I met when I was Lou Reed's guitarist on the Amnesty International tour in the 80s. We've stayed in touch and I've played his music a bunch. Big props to you for the beautifully curated music education. The fact that you grasp and follow the chordal/harmonic movement & time feel changes is endlessly entertaining, as Frank would say. Hope to meet you in real life one of these days, but thank you for this inspiring work you're doing. Your reactions bring me back to the moment I first heard this stuff. A priceless gift.

[@BrakRulesAll]

In mid '86 I get a call from a friend - Gabriel's tour is gonna do a Forum date in LA, I'm coming down and we're going! So I got to see the show and it was beyond amazing. A similar performance of this song also closed that show. What a year for Gabriel - So was just a smashing success and he cranked out one music video after another and was ALL over MTV all year. The acoustics at the Forum were incredible and it was without a doubt the best concert I've ever attended.

[@lindathomas1247]

You must see the entire concert. Its amazing. I never get tired of watching it.

[@alansmith8195]

So happy you've done this, so glad to see Secret World behind you. Gabriel has given so much to myself and all of us. Please do more of his solo work.... And get tickets for his upcoming shows!

[@nickdonaldson7848]

The Concert DVD is brilliant

[@mikeller]

Yeah, that performance gives me the chills and makes me very happy every time I watch and listen too. !!! Very uplifting!

[@NicolaLarosa]

Secret World Live is my favorite live show ever. I was lucky to watch it live, and then I bought the double audio CD, the VHS tape, the DVD and the Blu Ray, and I'll buy whatever other format it's published under (except for vinyl, thank you very much 😛). It's a magical experience. ❤

[@dougoneill7266]

This is by a country mile my favourite recorded performance. I never tire of watching and listening to this whole concert, from Talk to me, to In your Eyes. brilliant stuff.

[@ronparsons8786]

Simply one of the finest live performances ever captured.

[@belugahead]

I loved how you commented this... actually my favourite song as well. I experienced this concert twice in Germany... it was the best what I had ever attended and enjoyed... he is the absolute best artist❤

[@davidroberts5090]

My favourite performance of my favourite piece by my favourite artist. Perfect

[@dimashpakova4286]

Perhaps my favorite song of all time!

[@fuzzydunlop1988]

I've been to some amazing shows and Peter Gabriel is certainly in the top 5.

[@SpotWorksLNC]

Peter has one of those voices that sounds as full and thick as if he was double tracked in the studio. You realize when seeing him live that his voice is just that good - all - the - time!

[@scottsebben889]

New LP from PG coming! ...so excited!

[@rx7dude2006]

I bought this on DVD and it is one of my favorite all time concerts.

[@grainnegrau]

This was the first concert I ever went to - Peter's Secret World Live. I went in really liking Peter Gabriel and I left a lifelong diehard fan. I have a good friend to thank for asking me if I wanted the extra ticket. I love watching this concert because it not only takes me back to the phenomenal performance I enjoyed and the memories around that time, but also because it's just so very good. There is also a live album for the concert that sounds amazing. Thanks for reacting to it - I really enjoyed it!

[@TheNewma225]

My god. The luck of you!!!

[@ricardo84]

I was lucky enough to be at one of the Earls Court concerts, it is still THE best and most memorable concert I have ever been to, and I have been to a awful lot of concerts. Paula Cole was just unbelievable and I’m surprised she has only had one hit of her own. Sinead O’Connor came on stage to sing Blood of Eden with Peter, but from my position (standing near the central stage) it seemed she sang the whole song with her back to the audience. I don’t think she was at the concert that was recorded for the DVD - which you must definitely get!

[@leehjones]

The first time I saw this video, I got chills. Still get them every time I watch it. I'm a musician too, and I would give anything to be part of that ensemble, to dance and celebrate with my fellow musicians while moving the entire stadium. It is indeed a celebration of music and humanity - I'm so glad they captured it.

[@leehjones]

Btw, the African singer, Yousso N'dor, is a world music legend. I think his obligatory, if you will, at the end, makes the song. Think about the studio version where he comes crashing into the outro of the piece and suddenly the world explodes. Also, bass player is Tony Levin, a decades-long legend of the British rock scene.

[@carloszegarra6583]

Perfect live performance