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

HOME INVASION, OUT NOW! - smarturl.it/StevenWilsonRAH
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.

[@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

[@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 :)

[@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.

[@CristhianDeCastro]

The incredible work by Craig and Marco with Steven Wilson makes you conclude that Gavin Harrison is not a drummer. He's God.

[@SylvainFluet]

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

[@arnabrahman4662]

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

[@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? 😊

[@milesalbert1]

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

[@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

[@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 🙏

[@toniogro]

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

[@l3mp3]

Nick Beggs’ pony tail has a mind of its own

[@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.

[@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!!

[@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

[@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....

[@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 😅

[@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!

[@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

[@jefferyong-ft1pq]

Amazing rendition of legendary govan's solo by alex hutching

[@zabelzardok]

This solo >>>

[@Levelermakelevel]

@@zabelzardok eh what?

[@zabelzardok]

@@Levelermakelevel truth lel

[@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!

[@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).

[@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.

[@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.......

[@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

[@Tahmid_1337]

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

[@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 😮😅

[@thugaddict]

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

[@RFKJrForPrez]

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]

😂😬

[@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.

[@majsiewiczm57]

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

[@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.

[@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 😢

[@juliajolin7049]

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

[@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!

[@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🖤

[@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

[@user-nz3zc4hw3x]

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

[@paulgilbert3139]

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

[@boeloboelens6843]

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

[@jbenavides2567]

just my thoughts! cheerio @boeloboelens6843

[@teknical100]

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

[@christopherdavidson8028]

Absolutely amazing!

[@EnovagMusic]

I love your music! Thanks for posting it!!

[@r.ivanramirez1026]

Simply brilliant, guys!

[@FfsAlready]

This gives me so much joy, thanks for all the beautiful music you make, true art

[@luischacon9500]

Omg i just loved it, its incredible the composition and the feeling of this song

[@alfaporc4420]

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

[@Stevesupcom]

Gets better every time. Amazing...

[@bikalkunwar5260]

This is pure art

[@Berkelismo]

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

[@mohammadtaufikandrian6815]

Best song I've ever heard... epic!!!

[@dervogelmann1125]

There is so much love in his music !...what a genious !...thank you...Steven...

[@LiamNoir]

Absolutely love this song, and they nailed it live too. Incredible stuff.

[@PatrickLarson]

Masterpiece. Just perfection.

[@lumm71]

Just another epic Steven Wilson masterpiece.

[@steveymoon]

Absolutely outstanding.

[@RFKJrForPrez]

6:58 When you've been to every grocery store in town and there is still no toilet paper.

[@Marly666]

HAHAHAHAHAHA OMG YOU MAKE MY DAY

[@rabazahmed1779]

Lol Now memer's have to see this 😂

[@claudianreyn4529]

I really laughed on this one :)))

[@meditationrelaxationtherap7078]

Excellent! Love these guys! Can't wait to see them again live! I really Miss concerts!

[@RahulDas-zy6ut]

what a co - incident. just yesterday i was listening to this song after years! and now this ❤️ ❤️

[@RFKJrForPrez]

Great song and album Steven!

[@MastodonRock]

The entire band is amazing! Wow!

[@Parrish_Muhoberac]

Steven, wow. You just keep getting better and better. Amazing compositions and performances. I Love you man. Awesome stuff.

[@FusionHowie]

Amazing! I appreciate all of Mr. Wilson's music ! Thank you for posting this. Im so sorry to say this.....this just makes me miss Porcupine Tree soooo much it hurts me inside.

[@BlueMoon-gm7tk]

I've had a great time listening to the song.Steven Wilson is a big master.

[@JayBuff19]

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

[@juanantoniojuarezrodriguez9607]

Been waiting for this almost 2 years

[@Andreas_Music]

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

[@kiwi9147]

This song never fails to give me goosebumps ...these guys are so tight never breaking a sweat ..this is just perfection I can watch these live SW videos all day

[@itspaolahere276]

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

[@ohthaisa]

One of the most intense songs I've ever heard!!

[@JimJurena]

Video editing reaches a surreal level. I've seen this several times live, at least four or five times attending Porcupine Tree and maybe 8 times seeing Steven Wilson live. Can't wait for the next tour.

[@satanstherapist6401]

I was there on the Wednesday eve gig and this was truly incredible. The sound quality alone, just Wow.

[@clust11]

Beautiful Alex

[@teknical100]

I wish my ears were good enough to hear how brilliant this really is.

[@sonicsaviouryouwillnotgetm6678]

boy, oh boy, what a joy this is.

[@mikebielke2074]

So glad I bought this DVD Blue Ray!!!! I never get sick of replaying it

[@loud7070]

Wow! An amazing display of musicianship, top notch playing.

[@NexxZt]

This song is so incredibly cool and good. I absolutely can't wait to see him live again

[@MrDjoota]

WOW...this is so good...can't stop watching. The drummer is insane.

[@villelasergio]

Beautiful and heart touching!

[@korkcfel7119]

Thank you Mr. Steven Wilson for uploading this. I am a fan from Philippines.

[@nostgothsoul]

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

[@jeremythornton433]

He's one of the best there has ever been!

[@shoebmahmud9125]

How good this solo is!!!! One of the very best thing in this quarantine.

[@theresamartin3872]

I'm going to listen to the entire album for the gazallionth time now .Thankyou Steven 💙💙

[@jagjag0101]

Awesome band, great venue, smooth production, amazing musicians.

[@PokerusProjectCL]

Absolute Masterpiece

[@martinleonardo_]

It's an incredible feeling listening this song live 🤘🏼 greeting from Chile 🇨🇱

[@chasonwestmoreland248]

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

[@lissettorres4724]

Beautiful!

[@albertocosta3201]

Respect to Steven Wilson, such a great genius. Greetings from Brasil.

[@rickyjogai8849]

I am blessed to have seen this.

[@stefanoriva3525]

Fantastic live performance; technical ad emotional at the same time. SW (and his band) is easily among my all time favourites. One in a million artist.

[@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!

[@sebulban]

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

[@dreamfloyd73]

Best album ever!