Steven Wilson - Ancestral (from Home Invasion: In Concert at the Royal Albert Hall)

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Steven Wilson, described by The Telegraph as ‘the most successful British musician most people have never heard of’ embarked on his hugely ambitious sold-out To The Bone world tour in 2018. Founder and frontman of adored outsider rock band Porcupine Tree; one half of Blackfield; a Grammy nominated back catalogue remixer for acts like Roxy Music, King Crimson and Tears for Fears, as well as a solo artist hugely respected for a series of visionary LPs, from 2008’s Insurgentes, to his bestselling album To The Bone. Home Invasion celebrates the very best from across his career so far, presented as a cinematic multi-media show with glorious visualisations and outstanding musicianship. This stunning concert film was captured on the final night of his three night sold out residency at the Royal Albert Hall, London in March 2018, concerts which were hailed by media and fans alike as among the very best shows of the year.
Director - James Russell
Producer - Andy Derbyshire

[@efhess]

Am I the only one who got amazed from Craig Blundell's drum work here? Definitely deserves more attention.

[@moinshariff5594]

His drum cam of Ancestral is fucking brilliant.. you need to watch that vid.. a perfect replacement for Marco 😎

[@chasonwestmoreland248]

Burak Efe Arslantaş live he is so incredible. He played both times I say Steven and I’m a drummer so I was bummed at first but wow what a talent really. Hard shoes to fill but this man is just as capable as GH

[@royorock]

@@chasonwestmoreland248 agreeing with you on this one

[@Insanalyst]

He posts a lot cool bits on his FB

[@efhess]

I remember the rant he had to deal when he first got the gig.

[@Thewideworld12]

We all know that Steven Wilson is a genius but can't we just appreciate the remarkable cinematography of this live concert? What a masterpiece!

[@Agropio]

This is one of the best shot concert films I've ever seen. It really does the music justice and brings the whole thing to a new level.

[@johnmcvicker6728]

@@Agropio I tell people to use this DVD as a reference for how a live mix should sound like. And agree on the video cinematography too.

[@lordslothrop365]

I especially love how there aren't a lot of unnecessary shots of the audience, just the band. This is probably the best shot concert I've ever seen.

[@rielnotermans]

I have this on blue ray and with the surround mix it is just again just as amazing again.

[@Natalia-lo6lx]

This is outstanding, I think that Steven Wilson is easily at the level of David Gilmour, Frank Zappa, etc an absolute genius since his beginnings with No Man, the instrumentals with IEM, the magnificence of Porcupine Tree, his solo career, collaborations in tremendous albums like Damnation and Deliverance, Storm Corrosion by example his carrer impresses me.

[@xedasxedas]

And the "worse " part is that he seems younger than ever.

[@IBJ57]

Steven is an amazing songwriter but he can’t hold up to Zappa’s musicality.

[@necroyoli08]

@@IBJ57 Nested tuplet nonsense isn't the only form of musicality; so if for once Steven isn't up with Zappa in that kind of musical display, Zappa is also miles below in terms of, say, memorable melody writing, for example.

[@ukhio]

I don't think he is at the level of Frank Zappa. I like Steve but his music is kinda predictable. Sometimes he plays the same boring chord for tooo many seconds, which really makes it tiring and repetitive. Playing his music is also a bit boring.

[@mathieupharand3821]

@@ukhio That's because it's the whole ensemble of the piece of music that matters and not only for example : A guitar playthrough

[@SylvainFluet]

Neil Peart is gone, Chris Squire is gone but when I see musicians like this, the future of prog is bright !

[@lukeweber5058]

I know people always talk about Gavin and Marco, and I love their drumming with all my heart and soul, but man did the drummer absolutely bring it with this song.

[@LillyJem]

@rannanbrakay Craig Blundell kicks ass. Period. Dude has some serious chops ❤️

[@furymuso4483]

It's sad that many cling to Gavin and Porcupine Tree, when Craig (who is a phenomenal drummer) is playing as well as he does during each of Steven's shows. Each of them brings their own flavour to each track.

[@royorock]

@Matt Henke hahahaha I bet he suffered lots during silences

[@Rondo2ooo]

Marco and Gavin are different, and whilst Craig is a fantastic drummer, to me he sounds less organic. It's just my taste. Same for Guthrie. I was there live with them and loved it.

[@TomHarrington]

Blundell is by all accounts an excellent drummer, comparing him to Gavin and/or Marco is like comparing different blends of coffee and being upset that none of them is tea.

[@paulgilbert3139]

Is no one mentioned Alex hutchings here ? incredible guitar solo here 🔥🔥

[@Tahmid_1337]

The part from 00:00 to 13:26 was superb! Ingenius stuff!

[@juliajolin7049]

I gained a new appreciation for this song after hearing it live.

[@Universalboii]

7:20 Behold, THE PROG DANCE!!!

[@christoph_fer]

Underrated

[@l.s.1709]

Lol

[@rubenaguilar666]

Alex and Nick groovin while Steven just stands there like a psychopath

[@Skye-Hearts-Ayle]

Starts @ 6:54 :)

[@boeloboelens6843]

The brilliance of King Crimson, Yes, Genesis and Jethro Tull combined...

[@jbenavides2567]

just my thoughts! cheerio @boeloboelens6843

[@toniogro]

The integrity of that bassist's pony tail braid is truly impressive

[@l3mp3]

Nick Beggs’ pony tail has a mind of its own

[@milesalbert1]

An album that will stand the test of time. HCE.

[@jefferyong-ft1pq]

Amazing rendition of legendary govan's solo by alex hutching

[@zabelzardok]

This solo >>>

[@Levelermakelevel]

@@zabelzardok eh what?

[@zabelzardok]

@@Levelermakelevel truth lel

[@MarcoPal-o7o]

By far the music that best reflects the title. Music, rhythm, 'ballet' everything is truly ANCESTRAL

[@washablecrown]

This might be the most overwhelming song that he could possibly play on stage. I just can't wait to hear him live.

[@jason101588]

It is. I saw that tour in Toronto in 2018 and was shocked that he played that. I only started to listen to him in August 2017, but quickly became a favourite.

[@Rassalcon]

My first time listening to this song was live, my brain had melted by the end

[@chasonwestmoreland248]

I cried both times. It’s more than you could imagine it’s so heavy emotionally. But that is the point hahahah

[@rhiannonpushchak655]

Seeing SW perform this live last winter was one of the most beautiful things I have ever experienced in my young life. He's a really sweet guy, too.

[@divinefallfromgrace]

The Steven Wilson Infamous 6 are his most emotionally compromising material live:- Raven, Routine, Drive Home, The Watchmaker, My Ashes, and Heartattack In A Layby. They're almost too sad.

[@Zombiezero4]

6:59 When someones finds your secrets in your garden shed

[@mudo1able]

blackest eyes reference

[@sissar9278]

Good Lord!!!

[@jordannadeau6234]

Yasssss

[@Sittin.]

10:25 And after you get it back

[@drfreeman3908]

When you realise Mikael Akerfeldt is straight.

[@johncgibson4720]

3:00 the song is unbelievable. 4:00 the riff is unbelievable. UNBELIEBABLE.

[@arnabrahman4662]

You can't possibly be that good! Steven Wilson: Yes.

[@1992thGuitarist]

I love how Wilson always performs soo well on stage. His voice gets an edge and an underlying power that gives so much more to his songs. Truly amazing performer.

[@CompleteProducer84]

One of the very few artists who I like even BETTER live. In a live setting, a lot of vocalists either improv their vocal melodies too much, lack power, run out of breath, or get way too pitchy. SW suffers from none of these issues and he stays very close to the original, while adding that bit of edge you mention

[@adamwright9517]

What a talented musician. Such beautiful music.

[@jensharald9091]

Musicians*

[@austin5732]

The best

[@austin5732]

@@jensharald9091 yeah but Craig is not as good as gavin. The gutarist not as good as Guthrie ect.

[@rockonileva]

@@austin5732 nobody is as good as Guthrie

[@rayl3441]

I love SW vocals. They're not flashy but instead his vocals are like oxygen... refreshing and pure, enjoyable, and often overlooked.

[@asloii_1749]

the singing in the second chorus is impressive

[@philipmorris57]

Yes because you need oxygen in order to breathe, which obviously you need to sing 😉

[@sinajakelic]

oxygen is often overlooked? 😊

[@carlnicola634]

Seeing and hearing this song live is an experience I'll never forget

[@OmarSellami]

Lucky you !

[@aishwarysinghrathore93]

@@OmarSellami i was about to comment the same..lol

[@sebulban]

It was an amazing concert and me and my friend wept when they played the song of unborn as my friend had his first baby as a premature birth (10 weeks) and the baby was in the emergency care at hospital at the time of concert.

[@Clo3973]

Idem ! Unforgettable 🙏

[@RayTheGuitar]

Alex Hutchings, Outstanding Player ! What a solo ! Taste / feel / Excitement ....

[@AYURBHATTA]

This (by Guthrie) solo has to be one of the greatest solos of all time 🔥

[@selueen3028]

But there's no Guthrie in this version?

[@AYURBHATTA]

Selueen sadly no

[@loud6037]

Ugh, I wondered right away where Guthrie was. It's still beautiful though.

[@matsf8268]

Great tone too

[@avinashgautam3081]

Totally agree!

[@hmcdonnell23]

Years later, I didn't realize how much I liked Ancestral until I heard this live version.

[@nathanpickering6742]

Honestly I find his live stuff is just so much better. Not that the studio version isn't good, but he just sounds so good live and theres some added stuff that they do live that isn't on the studio version that I like alot, especially with the drummer. I feel the same about porcupine tree too.

[@IrisvS_76]

@Nathan Pickering: I agree. Works for me in the same way. I am not very fond of SW solo work, untill i have heard it live. I do not own any SW solo album, (i do own a lot PT albums though!) but i listen to his live concerts while i am working and watch live concerts when i am home alone.

[@kusumaningrum1969]

It's always one of my favorite songs from sw

[@BubbleGumMusicCCU]

I remember crying like a baby when i saw him perform this song just 5 feet away from me at Bacardi NH7 Weekender 2016 at Pune, India!

[@prateekchatterjee5199]

Lucky man!!

[@Semper_fi_777]

That drumming (drummer) has got to be one of the cleanest, crisp, impeccable timing, and an incredible musical interpretation of this song. That cat tore this up. Holy Chops Batman! Lol. That Snare? Good God! Perfection. All drummers should take note. An incredible display of organic musicality and calm. He forced nothing, yet explosive drive. Bravo Zulu to that man. And Alex's solo? Sweet. The entire song/musicians just off the charts.

[@rajatshrestha8315]

A masterpiece from Steven Wilson, a genius😍❤️

[@LucasBortoliniKuhn]

I can listen to this drumming for weeks, it's absolutely mind-blowing. I'm permanently in love with Marco's style, and of course no one is a SW fan without being also a Gavin Harrison fan, but Blundell does something really unique with his live performance of this song. I don't think there's a better way to honor such an amazing and complex song like this than performing it in a very unique and brilliant fashion. There's not a single fill that's repeated or bland, there's no missed opportunity to work on the hats, I mean... Simply untouchable performance by a truly great drummer.

[@Semper_fi_777]

i could not agree more. Phenomenal drumming performance.

[@philipmorris57]

It's just a shame, he's so boring to look at, wheres the eyeliner 😅

[@sjice69]

Pretty funny, a few hours ago I said to myself, "It has been a few weeks since I listened to any Wilson/Porcupine Tree." This vid pops up on the right hand side of the screen a few hours later. I watch it so now I'm on a Wilson/Porcupine Tree binge for the rest of the night.....Good Stuff.......

[@DennisRadaelli]

The best solo song from Steven. And absolutely outstanding performance, despite Theo and Marco absence

[@Mandeepd13]

and Guthrie Goven too!

[@nitram419]

@@Mandeepd13 It's not "despite" the absence of the above musicians that this is an "outstanding performance", but *thanks* to the presence of Alex Hutchings (lead guitar), Craig Blundell (drums) -- and of course Adam, Nick and Steven. Personally, I prefer Alex's guitar tone versus Guthrie's.

[@DennisRadaelli]

@@nitram419 Alex is absolutely great! In fact I mentioned Theo absence because Ancestral (for me) needs that flute part in the first verse. And Marco of course did a magnificent work back in that days.

[@dennoow]

​@@nitram419 Guthrie is a bit more creative, but Alex made it his own and did a phenomenal job here!

[@AnitaBeerstein]

6:58 when you watch your buddy talk to the cute girl you've had a crush on and she laughs.

[@alterego1844]

And she laughs in 12:04

[@soulstudiosmusic]

genius

[@gingersnaps7186]

Excellent

[@PotatoCouch666]

Hahaha you genius! XD I laughed way too hard!

[@rabazahmed1779]

😂😬

[@samareshroy2172]

The use of silence, sound, simple melody, intricate patterns and the energy reminds one of the legacy left by Beethoven. Beautifully performed. It gives the feel of listening to Beethoven on modern instruments....

[@AlaapLove]

3:55: My God, what a moment, chills down my spine. I love how Steven keeps challenging his vocals as well. PS - The editing on this is just brilliant.

[@nitram419]

Agreed, though in this particular section (and in many other parts of the concert that I attended) a major singing credit is also due for Nick Beggs (who performs the backing vocals as well as his virtuoso bass playing).

[@AtikJog]

A masterpiece ❤

[@nuhashsadib8140]

I don't how people are so quietly sitting on that solo, I would've fainted out if I was there

[@caprise-music6722]

100% ! Alex Hutchings is phenomenal

[@adrian5b]

Because it falls short on what Guthrie did in the studio version. The original solo can be a piece exhibited at the MOMA. Alex’s effort is great, but they’re just on different universes.

[@Sokomo_Kudemasho]

I swear I read "I would've farted out if I was there" 🤦‍♂️

[@stonerdemon]

Craig is such a solid drummer. He can handle anything the song demands, never losing his cool.

[@philipmorris57]

He'd be a good AC-DC Back up drummer 😮😅

[@DiegoProgressive]

6:58 "The Robert Fripp stare"

[@EMB75]

haha! exactly!

[@stefanoriva3525]

Absolutely right

[@paulinasanhueza9371]

hahahahaha

[@musicmademejester]

Also reminds me of Maynard James Keenan stare. Like somebody just ate his cereal.

[@nuisanceguru]

great minds think alike

[@149CreepingDeath08]

6:59 When you find out Steven's new album is delayed until January

[@DoubleDoubleU]

Really until January??? Fuck . . .

[@wirawhyra]

@@DoubleDoubleU yes january 2021 sadly

[@PotatoCouch666]

I was trying to forget that. Imma cry in a corner now...

[@Stevesupcom]

sad

[@4sbel885]

woah isnt that like 70 years from now? idk if i can wait that long

[@khobir6264]

We all know that Gavin is literally a god, but this drumming here is in a league of its own.

[@mihaliprefti2507]

Steven Wilson is - The Alan Parsons Project, Genesis, Pink Floyd, Supertramp, King Crimson of today! Thank you, Steven Wilson, for continuing to make our life beautiful when we thought there was no more such great music!

[@thugaddict]

This song is so great. Helped me introduce a lot of my friends to the brilliance of Steven Wilson

[@Insanalyst]

Craig such an amazing drummer. I hope Steven brings him back for more projects.

[@philipmorris57]

He would like but he tends to stink the dressing room out....apparently 😢

[@damienscott6561]

It sounds 100 times better here than on the album for some reason. Also whatever they are doing starting at 10:08 is precious.

[@RyanxDunn]

First time I've heard this song and I'm blown away. The melody also has a strong Porcupine Tree sound to it. Only the top musicians can play this live, let alone write it in the first place.

[@northtimo666]

No wonder it sounds like PT as he is the main songwriter in that one too. This song is insane and takes huge amount of talent to pull off live indeed.

[@Pullituz]

Steven Wilson and the boys are amazing musicians🖤 Steven Wilson is a living legend and always will be my favorite artist🖤 so much emotional and lovely times with his music🖤

[@majsiewiczm57]

Wilson cały czas się rozwija muzycznie to fenomen dziś jeszcze nie zrozumiały dla wielu.

[@clust11]

Beautiful Alex

[@avishekdiyali]

I remember when I got to watch him live and they played a PT song, Lazarus. It was such an emotional moment for everyone in the crowd. This guy makes masterpieces!

[@DiegoProgressive]

One of my favorites! A lot of King Crimson influence in this song. Greetings from Mexico! 🤘🇲🇽

[@salsabilahmedshrestho960]

odd time signatures are not property of king crimson :3

[@asloii_1749]

@Salsabil Ahmed Shrestho no one claimed they are

[@polyphony250]

How about this for an influence. Check the second half of the song. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKvcgJxrjbeolck

[@DiegoProgressive]

@@polyphony250 Nice!!! :D

[@milizamo9393]

This song drives me mad, it's so good

[@JaggerCr]

[Verse 1] Reason never seems to come to guilty men Things that meant so much mean nothing in the end Their function is dysfunction and to hide the truth Distracted by their faith, ignoring every proof [Chorus] A bicycle A garden wall A mother's call A love is born And after all the sleep that falls on me [Verse 2] And in the city there are those that live alone Twilight brings them from the gloom into our homes And hiding there among the wreckage left behind They see things that haunt them when they close their eyes [Bridge] Come back if you want to And remember who you are 'Cause there's nothing here for you my dear And everything must pass When the world doesn't want you It will never tell you why You can shut the door, but you can't ignore The crawl of your decline (Child, come child, come) Come back if you want to (Child, come child, come) (Child, come child, come) Come back if you want to (Child, come child, come) COME BAAAAAACK [Guitar solo: Guthrie Govan] A bicycle A garden wall A mother's call A love is born And after all the sleep that falls on me...

[@teknical100]

Nice one Alex, you just melted my face off with that solo.

[@nathanpickering6742]

I can seriously listen to this song everyday and still be amazed by it every single time. It's just mind blowing.

[@l3mp3]

Same

[@eldrinpaulgok-ong3450]

Alex Hutchings is such a ballsy player. I love Dave, I did not like how his interpretation of Guthrie's solo too far different in melody. Alex though, just kinda took it and made it his own. Mad props.

[@atom_c]

Wow, I really missed Marco when SW started touring without him but Craig absolutely nails this! WOW

[@gonzalocordovaortega5838]

Simplemente el GOAT🐐

[@shameldagestany9095]

The bassist is just something else!

[@JayBuff19]

a magical evening, when concerts were allowed and live music was my favorite drug! :)

[@vepakko]

This performance is really something else.

[@francislussier9927]

This is one of the best Drummer ever !

[@djs3787]

The greatest genious of (P)Rock Music is Steven Wilson

[@chasonwestmoreland248]

One of my most favorite tracks of all time. I want Steven playing at my funeral.

[@jimmc2990]

The level of musical virtuosity here is stunning.

[@jacekborkowski9165]

My favorite number of XXI century music.

[@vincentwolf7193]

Grazie Steven... È lunga da spiegare... Ma grazie di tutto...

[@alimasud2375]

Very talented musician ... Beautiful .

[@alfaporc4420]

I don't have words for this performance, Mr Wilson. You're Legend!

[@Berkelismo]

Nick is just amazing

[@BalzeMusic]

Oh, un po' di musica che non ha paura di essere troppo complicata! Mi fa venire voglia di andare a sentire la Band

[@Andreas_Music]

I ve been at two shows of this tour. And these where the most awesome live music experiences I had ever been !

[@raghavbali3671]

What a time to witness this!

[@spinndjinn]

Yess indeed... What a genius he is

[@gerawood]

Wow I’m speechlessss 😮 #standingo #thepowerofmusic

[@AzaharSpain]

Man, these complex, complex complex arrangements! Gotta take your hat of and say "holy moly"

[@99prayut]

You are my Role model! The silence in the crowd, My heart beats more loud

[@sille202]

For me this is the most brilliant song of Steven Wilson’s solo work and Craig Blundell is absolutely phenomenal at the drums!! Goosebump-moment around minute 9, wish I could see this live again xxx

[@dallasrushfan1774]

I'll be number one million in line of many to admit the incredible talents of Steven Wilson. He is honestly very talented, and a great songwriter, HE will continue to expand on his career I have no doubt... Congratulations to him, a talented artist going out on his own and getting rewarded, I have no problem with that. But what truly breaks my heart is that he (from what I read, he's no longer interested in pursuing PT further) broke up one of the most talented prog rock bands ever to assemble (Porcupine Tree). I've been a life long fan of Rush (since 1978), and thought their specific "art" would be lost when they disbanded... I got hopeful with bands like Dream Theater (and others), but realized they didn't have enough "songwriting" talent to match their musicianship and take on the that huge responsibility moving forward. I discovered PT mid 2005, they were my hope for the future of prog rock (I knew Rush wouldn't last forever and it was confirmed in 2015). Listened to Deadwing, In Absentia, and even earlier works. I felt they were prog rocks hope for the future, not only did they have the musicianship, they had "monster" musicians at every position and a brilliant writer in SW. In 2006, they put out "Fear of a blank planet", WOW! Incredible cd/album, best work yet.. Again, this confirmed that they are going to be huge in the prog rock genre moving forward. Well, not so much... Yes, bands do break up, but not legendary bands... Imagine if Rush would have broken up after COS (3rd album- pretty much disgraced by the media)? There would have never been 2112, Hemispheres, Permanent Waves, and more importantly Moving pictures... Imagine if any of those three members of Rush said after the 3rd album I'm going solo, well music would have had a great loss. I guess Steven WIlson put it best when he wrote the lyrics of Porcupine Tree's song "The sound of Muzak"... "One of the wonders of the world is going down"... My interpretation from those lyrics is that is prog rock is going down, you be the judge... kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqGTgIt_eNqNm80 Please pay attention to the lyrics, after all he had the worlds best musicians behind him, why would he leave that? Maybe it was a bad working relationship, I don't know, it's just so sad for a band that had so much promise to end so suddenly...

[@AlexandreOliveira-qu8ih]

Steven, enjoy it... Because you have the World's best band

[@EmilianoFranquetGuitar]

Uff.. What a performance from Alex Hutchings!! 🙌 All the Band is amazing!

[@WillMoon]

At one point there I didn't think the drummer was gonna make it! What an absolute beast.

[@philipmorris57]

I don't think he did 😢...the clown 🤣

[@hologramma]

Steven proves to the world that glamour to real music is nothing. Soul is everything.

[@harshitkarada8502]

I saw this masterpiece being orchestrated right in front of my eyes in Pune.. Melancholia in its most embellished form.. Steven Wilson, ladies and gentlemen..

[@chillymilly6063]

My favorite track on this album

[@flowercauli3320]

Whenever I read or hear the word 'musician', Steven is always what comes to mind first.

[@MastodonRock]

The entire band is amazing! Wow!

[@dreamfloyd73]

Best album ever!

[@sevlew]

I'm 72, and I've loved prog my whole life, and I have NEVER seen playing like this. Absolutely unbelievable. Note perfect and an incredibly difficult peice of music.

[@philipmorris57]

Have you never seen Rush 🎉

[@wancocobain1205]

Glad to see my man, Alex on guitar 👏

[@Berkelismo]

What a masterpiece. Thank you Steven. The world needed this video.

[@itspaolahere276]

One of my favorite songs from this concert, it was so awesome, I wish I was there

[@sebulban]

I was there on third row. What an experience! Easily the best live concert I've experienced

[@steveymoon]

Absolutely outstanding.

[@LaminarSound]

Just brilliant.

[@lautarozartarian4968]

PORCUPINE TREE I NEED YOU BACK!!!! Steven please come to Argentina!

[@Stevesupcom]

Gets better every time. Amazing...

[@javakian1]

Great going, at the Albert Music Hall !!!

[@EmilianoLoconsolo]

I come from the Jazz world so I didn't know your music before. I have to say, this is some pretty amazing stuff...a new world just opened up before my eyes!

[@sonicsaviouryouwillnotgetm6678]

boy, oh boy, what a joy this is.

[@tcpowered13]

All hail the lead guitarist...my god...

[@nostgothsoul]

Watching this song live is one of the best experiences i ever have in my life, just Amazing!!!!!