Richard Barbieri (interview) Deadwing Re-issue | Steve Hogarth | Progressive rock & Non-Musicianship

Richard Barbieri interview in which he discusses the Porcupine Tree's continuation or closure conundrum, the new deluxe edition of 'Deadwing', working with Marillion's Steve Hogarth, Japan and Pink Floyd
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Time Stamps
00:00 - Intro
00:10 - Deadwing
05:00 - In Absentia
07:29 - Brian Eno
10:07 - Progressive Rock
11:23 - Benign Detactorship
13:23 - Being a prog fan
14:35 - Closure or Continuation
16:40 - Fear of a Blank Planet
17:58 - Punk
19:38 - Proudest Musical Achievement
21:25 - Giorgio Moroder
23:04 - Steve Hogarth
24:26 - Rain Tree Crow
25:44 - Top Three Albums
26:40 - Beach Boys, Beatles, Floyd

[@stevedraper8849]

Great interview, and fascinating insights. Richard is a master atmosphere creator to my ears. His candor and opinions made for an engaging discussion.

[@ajs41]

His synth work on Quiet Life, Polaroids and Tin Drum is quite amazing.

[@Nark212]

Really enjoyed that interview it was like two blokes having a natter over a lager in the pub. Great stuff

[@isashax]

Deadwing was my first Porcupine Tree album. Actually I became a fan because of Richard and I really think that his contributions are essential for the PT sound. His sound was what I missed the must on Steven's solo albums. Fab interview!

[@mrkitewine7700]

Superb interview, thank you to both Richard and Yourself. Deadwing was my introduction into Porcupine Tree, I suppose you could say it was The Start of Something Beautiful for me.

[@classicalbum]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@grantwallace1882]

I am a big fan of his album with Steve Hogarth. Thank you for asking that question.

[@mickjeynes1172]

Great interview. In addition to his great work with PT, Steve Hogarth and Japan, I also love the albums Richard Barbieri recorded with Steve Jansen.

[@briancox8518]

Exit north have a new album out shortly and a tour

[@mickjeynes1172]

@@briancox8518 , thank you for the update. That’s much appreciated

[@IrisvS_76]

Mr Barbieri might not be the technicial wizard he discribes, but he's an ambiance magician for sure! 👌🏼

[@briancox8518]

Richard mentions his love for glam rock and progressive rock that's exactly what roxy music were especially in the early years and from what im aware roxy music are one of his favourite bands I totally agree with him on the beatles

[@lindylee1139]

Saw the 2022 PT show in Los Angeles and it was an amazing show!

[@TheStoneageRomeo]

Really intriguing conversation. Appreciate it sincerely. PT are nowhere as prevalent over here. Discovered them through community radio. Fascinating chat. Thank you Barry.

[@sspbrazil]

Great interview with Richard, looking forward to this release, Deadwing is one of my favorite PT albums, great picks for the 3 albums he would take if he had to leave planet earth, Rock Bottom and Spirit Of Eden are great albums, Hejira is a great album by Joni as is Ladies of The Canyon.

[@tjflash60]

In Absentia and Deadwing are two of my favorite PT albums.

[@stepheng1690]

A very enjoyable interview & great to see & hear Richard being so positive & excellent questions asked Barry & great to hear Spirit Of Eden by Talk Talk getting high praise by Richard & it is an album that's grown in stature since its release in 1988... I was surprised & saddened Richard hadn't heard from David Sylivian for decades & you would think a phone call or 2 would be in order eh!

[@briancox8518]

David sylvan is a real recluse iam friends with the ex japan guitarist Rob Dean and he hasn't spoken to David in over 30 years even his brother hasn't had any contact with him very sad i think sylvan left Japan on a sour note unfortunately there is a recent interview with Robert Dean on you tube which you might find interesting

[@stevesmith3990]

Great interview, thanks.

[@Thewestslope]

Richard Barbieri has been critical in shaping the unique sonic spaces occupied by Porcupine Tree. I agree with many, including Richard, that C/C figures among the 3 best albums that Porcupine Tree has done. The songs written with Richard as a co-author are my favourite songs on the extended album. To really fully understand Richard's contribution to C/C, listen carefully to the instrumental versions of the songs. Which, in passing, really hold up well without lyrics. I read rumours that Wilson is interested in doing another PT album focused on keyboards. Keeping my fingers crossed....

[@briancox8518]

Unfortunately Wilson changes his mind every week

[@Thewestslope]

@@briancox8518 Oh. That means he has publicly stated NO to another Porcupine Tree album?

[@Nocturnal_Spectre]

Very enjoyable interview to watch!

[@NormanStansfield1]

Very nice chap and great interview. My take is Richard, Steve Jansen and Mick Karn are/were great guys. Their work together from Life In Tokyo and later was amazing. Jansen is an incredible drummer and sadly we all know how great Mick Karn was. With Mick you also got oboe, sax and clarinet. Richard's soundscapes are fantastic. Sad how Japan ended.

[@briancox8518]

Japan could of been a really interesting band if they had continued the members of Japan were all excellent musicians

[@seanwelch71]

I first learned of Porcupine Tree in an issue of "Freakbeat". Anyone else know that magazine?

[@stevewhiteside4525]

A lot of the others have said it, but such a master of atmosphere.

[@briancox8518]

Been a massive fan of Richard from his days in Japan through to his excellent work with porcupine tree all ex members of Japan are and were amazing musicians One interesting comment is way back in 82 Richard barberi said heavy metal music was music that he particularly hated so things must of changed dramatically from his days in Japan Lastly Steve jansen and exit north is worth a listen and they have a new album out shortly

[@DaniellaSophia-77]

Gut, sehr gut.

[@briancox8518]

Richard barberi once said back in the early 80s that he particularly hated heavy metal

[@mcdirt7838]

Excellent interview, very interesting - helps when you love PT I guess. Would agree with the choice of Spirit of Eden - amazing & nothing quite like it. I'd better go and check out Robert Wyatt then, he must be good. Thanks.

[@classicalbum]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Sphinx7410]

Its a brilliant album as it is .

[@BrandNewCoffin]

good

[@briancox8518]

Check out Richard barberi and his wife's album indigo falls Stunning album guests mick karn Steve jansen Steve Wilson

[@briancox8518]

Best Japan albums Quiet life GTP rain tree crow album Adolescent sex Obscure alternatives Tin drum, All great albums but find tin drum my least favourite

[@sevans1966]

"Why have they issued this ?" Good question - simple answer - money. Just like all of the Porc Tree and Steven Wilson solo and side projects, it'll be released, then released as a remaster, then released again with one or two extra tracks, then released again with some hi-res, or 5.1 or dolby. The rip off just goes on and on and on.

[@jimmycampbell78]

100%

[@dixienormous2440]

That's how bands milk the fans now.

[@merlinscat]

Nobody is forced to buy anything

[@rikgay857]

Lol..Mr peanut! I thought you'd love all these reissues..

[@sevans1966]

@@rikgay857 not sure i love them - but i continue to buy them. I had Deadwing on cd ages ago, then bought a 5.1 version of it, and 'please take my money' i've now bought this new deluxe version 🤣 You'd do the same if it was Duran Duran 👍

[@user-rh2csk]

Richard is probably the most successful memeber of Japan even superseding Sylvian No one was expecting this at the time Tin Drum was released