Steven Wilson - Happy Returns / Ascendant Here On

[@Prizzy999]

There has to be someone who wants to make a film about the life and genius of Steven Wilson someday. This guy is one of the most amazing, decent, intelligent, sensitive and professional humans on earth.

[@jfayiii]

Also, productive.

[@DGRWPF]

"the years just pass like trains. I wave but they don't slow down" So beautiful...

[@sissar9278]

...and so sad.

[@ryanhawks8864]

One of the most haunting verses I've ever heard.

[@UGbreu]

@@ryanhawks8864 And it is very cool to see how Steven made a reference to trains, besides some of his interviews of time flies and Hand cannot erase it is very clear that the passage of time is a very important topic to him

[@dennoow]

It's so true too.

[@ryanhawks8864]

This verse has lived rent free in my head for years.

[@TedRoodmortgageguy]

Just saw this show in Kansas City, and I literally had tears streaming down my face for much of the show. I knew all the material, but couldn't imagine the emotional impact of seeing the show live, with best sound system I've heard and remarkable videos accompanying it. First thought I had when the show ended was "where are they playing next?", and I was ready to book tickets to Dallas until I saw the $1500 cost. I've seen lots of shows in 59 years, but this was the first spiritual experience I've had at one.

[@darrenpinto902]

Was there , witnessed a spectacle. The seamless harmony and flow between vocals, music, lights and lyrical content charged with so much emotion. SW can do no wrong.

[@SuperHobbit]

I was at the same show dude, and I can't get it out of my head. That was actually the first time I've heard the Hand Cannot Erase album, and I think it might be my favorite album ever at this point. I'll remember and cherish that show for the rest of my life

[@breno2342]

I was there too. It was the best concert I've ever seen, although maybe I'm bias because SW is my favorite songwriter. The visuals were surreal, performances spot-on. The Raven That Refused to Sing performance was... I don't even know how to describe it. Let's just say that it's SW's favorite song he wrote and it definitely shows.

[@darrenpinto902]

I would go for every sw show and still never get bored. I must have streamed his videos on KZbin for a thousand times . His music is food to my soul.

[@chawladruv]

I was there at Kansas City too! It was ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT! Gives me goosebumps to this day, this song takes me back to that wonderful night.

[@ClockworkDave]

Perfect. I still can't stop listening to Hand Cannot Erase, and this song kills me every time. The whole concept is devastating, and says so much about modern society.

[@Tao2112]

You getting it makes u human!

[@nancyrupp5893]

Hey brother, so much meaning to me... gone too soon. So much potential .... you had so much going for you... No one could get through to you, the gifts you had within you. This song will always remind me of my brother...

[@donnapage8894]

Mine, too❤

[@Sincoola27]

The piano part at the end was absolutely breathtaking.

[@Chesterlinkin41]

God I Love Steven Wilson, I love this song, is so beautiful.

[@kalpkumudkumar8163]

people are soo unaware that what real music is !!! this is soo good i cant even express in words!!!! thanks Steven !!!

[@AshokSingh-bc1zl]

Kalp Kumud Kumar I feel you brother

[@kbrewski1]

I saw 3 shows on the Hand Cannot Erase Tour because I knew it would be an emotional show and I wanted one show where I got wrapped up in the story, and one where I could sit back a bit more and just take in the music. With most if not all the songs being played, at one show straight through in order, it was truly an impactful emotional experience. For those that might not know, to truly understand this great album its worthwhile to know the background story. Wilson saw a documentary film about this young English girl who was found in her apartment deceased, and they determined she had been dead for 3 years. She was a skeleton at that point, surrounded by christmas gifts she was wrapping. It was one of these large low income concrete faceless apartments, and no one, not even her family members, had bothered checking in on her for over 3 years. The landlord never checked because the TV was on for 3 years and she autopayed her rent. The cause of death remains a mystery, could have been a drug overdose, but no foul play. She just expired from the world and no one noticed. That sad story is what led Wilson to write the Hand Cannot Erase album. I bought the documentary film on DVD and its so sad and shocking. She led a fairly normal life, and then she was gone and forgotten. Thus, being at the live concerts with the videos was very impactful and I welled up quite a few times, especially at the end. Just a powerful personal story, and Wilson is a genius to set it to powerful emotional music. This song, obviously at the end, was the most emotional and I had to try hard to contain it in the live shows. Such a poignant powerful song. And the line "Hey brother, I feel like I'm living in parentheses...", my god. I still well up every time I hear this song and see the video. And its best when paired with the instrumental outro as they did here live. For those interested, the documentary film is called Dreams of a Life, and the women's name was Joyce Vincent.

[@hindisikhnewaalaa]

Gracias, guëy 🙏🏿

[@NarenRavi88]

Thanks for sharing this. Eight years later and it still gets me every fucking time. The entire last paragraph gets me. Especially "do the kids remember, me?" . The melancholy he brings to a song is some of best forms of art.

[@jah9253]

My favorite song off of Hand Cannot Erase. Absolute masterpiece. Goosebumps around the build up part at 3 minute mark.

[@reinerjablonowski4572]

I can't count how many tears I've cried listen to this song. It's so emotional. If there's a god, Steven is send from him to give us his songs.

[@Audra5967]

No, there's no god... But fortunately there's Steven.

[@jonfromtheuk467]

@@Audra5967 and Steven is an atheist.....

[@benevolentautore4463]

Everything just is..... from, uh, somewhere.

[@TheBlackycat]

This song and Routine bring tears to my eyes. So much emotion in them.

[@milenariarr8329]

¡Magestuoso! Ésto es música, es arte en todo el sentido de la palabra. ¿Cómo no llorar? Quién hubiese estado ahí. Definitivamente Steven Wilson es un músico prodigioso y con un virtuosismo enorme. No es de éste planeta. ¡Muchas gracias por compartir! 💫🍷 Pd: Bueno, en general todos los músicos invitados son virtuosos, que sonidos tan bien elaborados. Y ni hablar del 4:44 en adelante; me parte aún más en pedazos.

[@davidkarecki9044]

This song brings me to tears Every time.

[@TheEvilWithinKevin]

"I feel I'm living in parentheses, and i got trouble with the bills" shit cut deep

[@Dtatak12]

You gotta respect someone who sounds the same in studio and live. A loyal fan and will always remain. ❤

[@nicholasdunlap2275]

Wilson's music is absolutely beautiful whether it's dark and heavy or upbeat and light. I feel as though his music is necessary for life and everyone should check it out once.

[@mikeward4897]

I'm 100% sure it sounded even better live.

[@saxenaakash19]

You still think that after TFB? XD

[@fabriciodarkpanzer837]

Like The Gods of RUSH

[@liama23]

Studio version sounds so great. Live sounds like you are in heaven.

[@Paramecio_Z]

Fué en Barcelona el concierto de rock más emocionante de toda mi vida. Afortunadamente quedan artistas como éstos, que sorprenden y mantienen la música viva.

[@benevolentautore4463]

This is one of a handful of Steven Wilson songs that can make me cry again and again depending on the day. Is a master songwriter, a Craftsman.

[@devesh1013]

I've cried like a baby when I saw him live playing this song. And now it's all over again! Beautiful song.

[@carlaferreiratb]

Just closing my eyes and feeling this moment.. missing that day that I was so close to the band listening to this perfect album!

[@gamjammer]

Absolutely amazing stuff...love Steve so much

[@thealieninme]

"...do the kids remember me..." when you realize, that the most saddest thing, can also be the most beautiful...

[@StewartMidwinter]

Often I feel like I'm the broken brother in my family, panning these lyrics for my sibling. So this song has tremendous personal meaning for me.

[@brownkemosabe]

Beyond breathtaking. Hey Brother, Happy Returns.

[@KingstonMusician]

So beautiful ! Never heard of him until today and so happy I found this, it’s so good !

[@Javier-il1xi]

Lloré como un niño cuando tocaron esto el viernes en santiago :'( Lo más hermoso que he escuchado en mi vida

[@DanielGonzalez-fq3kr]

Yo lloré cuando Ninet cantó Routine en México y con esta

[@raitoxote]

Yo lloré cuando escuché el disco, en mi opinión es el mejor álbum que he comprado y eso que soy muy fan de Dream Theater y tengo el Scenes From a memory. En serio, este álbum me transmite TANTO

[@jaimealfaro200]

Indeed, man. El álbum es una belleza. Pero la radio no se entera. Por suerte tenemos KZbin and Spotify. Disfrutemos a éste genio.

[@am3986]

Esta MUY dificil no llorar aun Mas cuando sabes en que esta inspirada la cancion.

[@neerajluke94]

I feel extremely sad for the one disliker..

[@eyjafjalajokull9046]

556 👍 and 1👎 is the best ratio i've seen in my life

[@Deathshuck]

Let's not jinx it, yeah?

[@heielark]

8 wonder of the world

[@kalpkumudkumar8163]

2 now !

[@futurestar1000]

1019 : 2 - Best ratio i ve seen on KZbin

[@jaimealfaro200]

This, along with Perfect life, is the best track of this magnificent album 'Hand cannot erase'. Simply superb. Steven Wilson getting better and better every day.

[@dennoow]

I mean, there's Ancestral and Regret #9. It's genius really

[@k1icq]

The man is a genius nothing more he is by far my favorite going back to PT early days. He can do no wrong. Thankful we have him

[@martinpowell5769]

Absolutely fantastic, Steven Wilson is the man

[@LoboCatarsis]

Hey brother, happy returns It's been a while now I bet you thought that I was dead But I'm still here, nothing's changed Nothing's changed Hey brother, I'd love to tell you I've been busy But that would be a lie 'Cause the truth is The years just pass like trains I wave but they don't slow down Don't slow down Hey brother, I see the freaks and Dispossessed on day release Avoiding the police I feel I'm falling once again But now there's no one left to catch me Hey brother, I feel I'm living in parentheses And I've got trouble with the bills Do the kids remember me? Well, I've got gifts for them And for you much sorrow But I'm feeling kind of drowsy now So I'll finish this tomorrow

[@Stringer13ell]

People dont do that any more, stop it.

[@iforgotwhatiwasdoin]

​@@Stringer13ell Lol! You're litterally telling someone to "Stop it" on a comment 5 years old.

[@TheBontekraai]

@@Stringer13ell i hope you feel better now

[@Stringer13ell]

@@iforgotwhatiwasdoin people didn't do this 5 years ago. That's how long ago they stopped doing it

[@Stringer13ell]

@@TheBontekraai shut up

[@zumn1274]

How can someone be so perfect in live and studio as well... Respect from a true fan forever.

[@paolafolcia1478]

The full album is my favorite at all. A total masterpiece, simply perfect. The music of my life.

[@ftacla01]

I think this song is way sadder than Stop Swimming. Just... heartbreaking.

[@Sachetka777]

I remember this show in Prague, when I was there with my brother and my father and I cried a lot after I saw and heard this song. My bro told me: "hey sis, this song was about and for you" with tears in his eyes. So strong moments and memories. I am so thankful for this, because this is real music and we felt it together in the same wave.

[@rubengarciablanes1938]

Uno de los mejores artistas de nuestro tiempo. Disfrute en Madrid de la música elevada al estado de arte.¡Grande S.Wilson!

[@jeromeclemente3672]

The song ended without resolution on that last Chord Progression because she died without finishing the letter she's writing for her family after years of not reaching out. I fucking love you SW.

[@stefanovitali2925]

yeah, no resolution on the chord progression, but that lifting arpeggio, reaching for the heavens, breaks me every single time

[@subigyabikramthapa5198]

My life will be complete the day i meet or watch God Steven Wilson live

[@binayakdutta66]

come to shillong on 22nd october. :D

[@subigyabikramthapa5198]

binayak dutta I wish i could😭

[@francomendoza6295]

i met him when he came to Argentina last year! he's amazing and a simple guy, such a beautiful human being.

[@brownkemosabe]

So many of my friends have seen him. I've always missed out

[@jakecalatayud8244]

I'm not sure if this crowd realizes they just witnessed the rarest thing on Earth: real music.

[@SammyMakepeace]

Jake Calatayud yes. they did. when you hear music like this you can't help but shut up and enjoy during the songs :') I would be so frustrated if someone was shouting beside me if I was at a SW gig

[@nboeltjes]

That first chord on acoustic guitar..... wow...... chills through my spine

[@consentofthegoverned5145]

Just so damn good it's unbelievable.

[@ejfredaable]

Steven Wilson is Awesome!

[@astrophotonics9470]

Steve Wilson...Prog Rock God..heres the reason.

[@buaidhnobas1ify]

How many times have you heard this song? Too many to count for me. The ending always get me. Dare I say "Greatest song ever". Maybe so, maybe so...

[@MegaCirse]

Comme les premières lumières du crépuscule, cette œuvre sonore ouvre les yeux à de vieilles promesses et à toutes les anomalies bienfaisantes de la nature. Evocatrices de pouvoirs au-delà de l'observation, ces pièces tirent les ficelles du cœur, attirent les nostalgies et réveillent les tourbillons, les vies écorchés et la torpeur des veilleurs tourmentés 🌺🕊

[@pistis6625]

Better than pink Floyd, there I said it.

[@Thrushlad]

Wipes the floor with The Wall, that's for sure.

[@Dr5ives]

From 5:55 onwards,.... the Piano and Mellotron,.....If I could do a performance like that, just even one time....on a stage that beautiful, then this life could end with one of the deepest wishes fulfilled. One brief moment, and then exit the stage. All the rest of life was a rehearsal D5

[@kendrakrust1244]

Beautifully said. Thank you for listen to great music. Just thank you.

[@iestrada9]

Ever felt like you're falling once again but there's no one left to catch you? Hits hard

[@rankest2390]

I love this kind of music, it's pure magic for my soul

[@alexjocelyn.4254]

Es increíble lo profundo que llega esta presentación/canción a mi corazón y alma. ¡Eres muy grande Steven!

[@nitinissacjoy5270]

3:10 that’s one masterpiece right there

[@am3986]

In its entirety. From the 1st minute.

[@aperezto]

My brother passed away a month ago this song remins me of him.

[@tomvesely4008]

I'm sorry for your loss.

[@kyletaylor1752]

Rest in peace

[@manco828]

I like how the guitar solo started with Steven and then he handed it off to Dave.

[@nigelblake1558]

This was my least favourite track on 'Hand cannot erase'... but now I utterly love it!!

[@agnivogosai6764]

Nigel Blake SW slowly grows upon you !

[@rasaecnai]

actually my favorite track. It always feels like the woman who was the inspiration behind the album was saying good bye to me...a perfect end to the album

[@romainnockels1364]

Hey Brother, the Years don’t slow down, i‘m i trouble with the bills, it’s Reality now ………..Yesss🙏😘😘😥

[@Groaverandout]

so, so, so good. My soul gets nourished upon every listen and then I'm refreshed. An amazing work of art.

[@fahadjavaid7336]

What a thick guitar tone. Lovely!

[@janjankowski4457]

O Boże, jakie to piękne. Steven kocham Cię! Jesteś geniuszem!

[@Rk1300r]

The best of Steven!!! 👏👏👏

[@josuehernandezislas8762]

hay un "no me gusta" no puedo creer que hay una persona que no le agrado algo tan sublime, hermoso, que a la gran mayoria toco nuestro lado sensible, bueno tal vez u reguetonero que se equivoco de video. La unica explicación que encuentro.

[@williamkjwilliamkj1815]

Love this man.

[@tonyshaw3677]

Looking forward to Newcastle tomorrow amazing live performance guaranteed

[@joenorkin7995]

THE SONG..THE FILM BEHIND THE STAGE...YOUR A GENIUS STEVE!!!

[@88omair]

Steven's played with so many great guitar players but I still enjoy Steven's playing the most after Guthrie. Steven's such a great guitarist and music

[@waverider6kj32]

I don't like saying this ,but Mr Wilson /Mr Beriberi,.But they produce monumental soundscapes and lyrics ,you wish you`d have thought of . And with Dolby Atmos, they have taken some of the Floyd's sound to another level in there own sphere.Thanks,for it all.

[@sjice69]

My new favorite song. Amazing. Met Dave Kilminster when he was playing with Roger Waters. Nice guy and got an autograph with his solo cd.

[@EmreErdogan]

I wish his solo work continued like this and "Routine". Two masterpieces.

[@dennoow]

And Ancestral

[@BackKurt]

Buaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! brutales recuerdos del directo que hicieron en Barcelona. Muero de amor.

[@NelsonRodrigo-pr6lu]

What a wonderful life it is.

[@GabrielaRetamal]

Gracias por los videos!

[@harashnabinroy3409]

Why is he so underrated artist, He's so talented!! GO SW

[@navindobhal5011]

He isn't

[@juliagillies1410]

So beautiful!

[@CarolH2]

I so identify with this...I weep!

[@treblesix]

Absolutely love this track. The piano at then is so beatiful

[@borislavm.8148]

Masterpiece!

[@lmedinn]

De los mejor en música sin duda alguna

[@Gedsparrow81]

Saddest song ever?

[@Lightningspiner]

+giuseppe bruni particulary the moment the lyrics end you know what ended too...

[@Gedsparrow81]

yep :(

[@Vukf1]

+giuseppe bruni next to routine... :)

[@MariAr48]

+giuseppe bruni Surely you have never heard Stop Swimming.

[@Gedsparrow81]

Robert C Dude, please. I've heard it of course. This song just breaks my heart.

[@AOXOMOXO]

Very Well done. Thanks for posting. And for Routine as well

[@anacapeloti8698]

É uma das músicas mais bonitas do mundo ❤️

[@guillermovillegasakena2009]

Just found out that this song is sometimes played during the current tour...if he plays it this Friday in San Antonio, I'm gonna lose it and cry like a sad baby girl....

[@motnosniv]

Did he? Did you?

[@chuckybastard]

Jimmy Catalina neh... the setlist was pretty much the same from the Home Invasion live album... still a sick setlist... and yes, I did cry but during other songs....

[@sankhanil_chakraborty]

I played this through a discord bot and up until the solo came i didn't even realise that its not the studio version

[@archaiimaratafoya8645]

Lo amé en directo!!

[@poyatitos]

Se me pone el vello de punta, qué temazo

[@ilelaaz]

Joyce Carol Vincent, memory💕

[@AniketDeole]

I saw them yesterday. From Ancestral to Happy Returns was the largest de-escalation ever !

[@ofenblase2091]

You are must be a happy man

[@rockygaba2413]

This song is very closer to me because I am nothing without my brother

[@metalqueen17]

Tasty goodness! Thank you for the upload 👊

[@carnage1990]

Masterpiece 🖤

[@Roawake]

Perfect music!

[@rockygaba2413]

One of my soul touching and heart taking

[@brujaScathach]

poota que me hizo llorar con este disco.

[@ToolfanJeffro]

Getting ready to see SW for the first time in Asheville... 4 days from now. Been into PT for a good handful of years but only within the last couple got into his solo stuff. I can’t wait. I’ve seen Tool like 6 times but this is a whole different planet.

[@benevolentautore4463]

If you went, I was there!

[@marioc6688]

Thanks for this, really

[@onemoreamazingtrip]

Fantastic!

[@auntlily3]

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Perfection

[@FlaviaNapolesAdvogada]

Amazing !!!

[@MrsCellardoor]

love love love ...

[@Dipanajan]

Long live music ❤️

[@rubencasanova1295]

i was there at this show XD

[@MohamedIbrahim-nd1fb]

lucky you :')

[@diniba50]

Perfect!

[@martinpowell5769]

Fantastic