Tony Banks - Prelude to a Million Years (Official)

[@ahmadnabilaristo2930]

Banks doesn't need recognition as the best keyboard player. All he wants is to write great and beautiful songs and enjoy playing music

[@landlordone]

Probably the best prog rock composer I have ever heard.This is the man who drove Genesis and developed all those fantastic melodies and for me made them what they are. Tony, you have enriched my life and I thank you.

[@QHarefield]

Whether he is the best is, to me, debatable but he is certainly the easiest on the ear. However brilliant Keith Emerson's pieces are, they are not 'quite' as easy to listen to!

[@uckbee]

@@QHarefield And that's the point. I'd much rather listen to Tony. 🙂

[@Raiiman]

💖

[@catherinegrimes2308]

I would put him equal first with Dave Stewart.

[@robertl6591]

Tony is, and always has been the least cool and most underrated musician in Prog Rock, but boy does he write beautiful music ! I don't know what it is that makes his music so special but it seems to transcend the instruments and soar into the ether, just listen to Ripples or Mad Man Moon from Trick of the Tail, or Unquiet Slumbers from Wind & Wuthering.. sublime compositions.

[@QHarefield]

Ever since I heard the opening to Firth of Fifth, I have been listening out for Tony's work.

[@YuTuboTuTubas]

Maybe is not underrated. Just not so popular. But his music is refined. And this elevations are not the masses cup of tea.

[@stvartak7164]

@@QHarefield I still listen to that song about one a month just to hear Banks’ amazing piano and Steve Hackett’s soaring guitar solo.

[@donnymccleary1200]

One for the Vine, and the entire Curious Feeling Solo album in spite of HORRIABLE production!

[@jonnykhatru]

However Unquiet Slumbers for the Sleepers... was written by Steve and Mike!

[@whiteman1506]

For me Tony is one of the greatest composers of our time. Equal in progressive rock or in classical music.

[@lucasgarcia-lm4pr]

Genio total

[@zorankalina4399]

Yes...he is🙂👍

[@ricardopinilla98]

Thnak you Mr Banks, dear Tony, with your music we could dream on for ever, thank God there are Tony Banks and Genesis

[@barbaranelson7197]

He finally found his home.Wonderful.

[@5starcomment]

By the Sea...

[@JainaSil]

46 years of the privilege of listening to this man's amazing music. Grateful.

[@chipgremillion]

Tony has always been an amazing composer at heart. Performing as a player was secondary.

[@emari51]

Tony Banks is one of the best composers of history

[@sciuriware]

A Curious Feeling (his album) is pure genius.

[@andywharam4846]

I couldn't agree more, Tony is a master of his craft, a genius behind the keys, he can play anything, with the drama, emotions, theatre, & as part of a team, Genesis, they are all those things with their own signature sound!

[@morbidmanmusic]

no, and no. He is fine. Best... what are your credentials to make that claim? from a huge peter fan.

[@emari51]

​it's my opinion not yours if you dont agree its ok in music there are many tastes @@morbidmanmusic

[@Esrom_music]

Sure is!

[@lanechange2795]

Tony Banks: The master of the pivot chord and key modulation.

[@RayyMusik]

So true. When I‘m improvising, I always end up in Banks-style chord progressions - influenced by a genius for nearly 50 years. :)

[@officialpaulsinwill]

@@RayyMusik could you share some Banks-esque chord progression? I don't know how to sound like him while improvising

[@georgesonm1774]

@@RayyMusik please do!

[@patepulkkinenvtec2403]

@@officialpaulsinwill Just use a shit load of slash chords 😂. Natural seventh and perfect fourth underneath a major chord are a good start.

[@simongregory3114]

@@RayyMusik same

[@petrstindl2703]

The orchestra is from our Country. Czech Republic. I am proud of it

[@btom22259]

You can be very proud! Great musicans

[@jonathanbywater2063]

Absolutely, and so you should be. They are great.

[@juanjavierm]

Your country provides inmmensely talented musicians. You really should be proud, just as you are!!!

[@danielecosta958]

Hai ragione. Avete, fra l'altro, una grande tradizione musicale da voi. Dussek, Dvorak, Smetana...

[@miguellinares1958]

Congratulations bro.....

[@briane5706]

Tony and Steve composing a piece for classical guitar and piano. Now that would be a miracle!

[@danielrobas6947]

Well there is "After the Oridial"

[@JamesKovacic]

Don’t forget “Blood On The Rooftops”!

[@briane5706]

Phil co-wrote “Blood on the Rooftops” with Steve. It was his title and the chords in the chorus. One of Tony’s favourite tracks according to the interviews.Mike liked it as well. “Hairless Heart” had a classical guitar intro with Steve writing the verse and Tony writing the chorus.

[@123agidee_2]

@@briane5706 Tony’s favourite track is duchess

[@cesarincamendozaloyola4407]

A miracle, especially because the do not get along that much.

[@grahammitchell4142]

Tony Banks musical prowess has never been in question, however he has truly exceeded all expectations with this wonderful composition, once again proving the extent of his talents are so wide and varied. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder !!

[@Jellybeantiger]

Tony Banks has been an inspiration to me,such beautiful compositions,I’m a drummer but Banks is one of my heroes,his lyrics spoke to me when I was a bullied loner at school,I found peace in Genesis.

[@darryldouglas6004]

Once again proof that the genius of the band (any band with one) is the “keyboard” player.

[@robertsimpson9403]

This mans music is what sustained me over many years, always left behind, never included, mocked, or beating up. If others discover him fine, I'm not willing to share because it's all I got.

[@Shadoworker]

Old Genesis brought me here. This is my first time hearing one of Tony's orchestral arrangements. It's as emotionally dynamic as ever. Tony's superpower, in my opinion. Poignant and relevant. Bravo!

[@sciuriware]

You missed his 'A Curious Feeling' album?!

[@mrstandfast2212]

That's a greatly improved Mellotron!

[@occamsrayzor]

I had the very great pleasure and privilege to meet and converse with Tony on several occasions, along with the other members of Genesis, in the early 1970s. He was, as indeed they all seemed, a very genuine and open person. In fact on one occasion, my friend asked him about the opening chords of 'Watcher Of The Skies', and he grabbed a sheet of paper, quickly drew up a few staves and wrote out the chords for him. I realise I'm kind of late to the party (four years late), but hearing this for the first time is very stirring, and has brought back some wonderful memories. Thank you, Tony.

[@zelly8163]

In 73 first time I heard Nursery Cryme I fell in totally in love with Tony Banks. He inspired me so much I took up keyboards. Thank you for such a precious gift.

[@btom22259]

Tony is a genius. He makes every kind of music great.

[@fabriziomazza7653]

After Keith Emerson

[@fvansoldt]

Tony you are my hero. You have given me so much joy with your music. Thank you with all my heart.

[@paulchaplin73]

His music is so unique. I love his classical pieces. Breathtaking. Thank you, Tony, for being a part of my musical life.

[@nga319]

Er ist einfach ein MEISTER. Unter den Keyboardern der Rockgeschichte sowieso der BESTE.

[@SmokinLoon5150]

I really like Tony Banks. When I bought the cassette for "Quicksilver" back in the late 80's I had no idea that Tony was the composer/song writer on a number of the hits. I really like his music, "Shortcut to Somewhere" is a great tune (with Fish of Marillion fame. I'm a huge fan of Marillion!), as is the "Suite I/II". This composition, the "Prelude to a Million Years", is beautiful as well. Thank you Tony for sharing your musical gifts. :)

[@djamcat]

Props to the Czech National Orchestra. Bravo messieurs-dames.

[@IThinkYouLookLarvely]

And Then There Were Seventy-one (including Tony).

[@william_mazza]

TONY BANKS!! You are a legend for me, you inspired to play keyboards and piano. I'm 20 years old, as I saw a new tony banks video I stopped anything I was doing to watch it. I don't even know if you would ever read my comment, but if you would read it I want to let you know that I'm so glad to see your hands still on black and white keys and thanks for your beautiful music. Oh and also this piece for orchestra is simply AMAZING, I love it!!!

[@jamespeterson4275]

Dude YOURE a legend for recognizing his genius and being inspired to learn the greatest compositional tool that exists in the world by one of the most inspiring figures on it! (I'd also argue Mustis is up there as well) I presume you've also listened to his solo career before he made the jump to classical and his work with the 70's Genesis material at this point?

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

You youngsters should be proud of the fact you recognise the immense talent of Tony Banks, there is hope for our future generations when I see this. I was a Genesis and Prog Rock fan many years ago and still love it to this day, plus anything Tony Banks does with an orchestra is always fantastic.

[@anatoliyzhalnin4509]

@@anastasiapedersen1 good for you Nasta, I was born in the Pacific Russia 61 years ago. It was 1975 January when I first listened to their Foxtrot album and fell in love with their music instantly, Tony has been my favorite temporary composer since then along with Steve.....These two fellas with a great amount of talent and as we say in the Russian language ´kissed by God´, eh? Tony must have been a brother to Pyotr Ilyitch Tchaikovsky in the previous carnation:):):)

[@anatoliyzhalnin4509]

@@anastasiapedersen1 same here....I have been living in North America for 20+ years now, but my Russian has never gotten rusty due to my daily use of it in many ways, mostly listening to youtube and whatsapping/skyping to my buddies back in Russia. Genesis and Yes and multitude of solo and team projects by their members are the main fodder on my listening table. Have you listened to Keith Emerson s First Concerto for grand piano with orchestra? I highly recommend it for your perusal. My favorite Genesis album is Wind and withering, Tony s Curious feeling. My dad was professional violinist and I used to play drums in the band when a teenager, but really never went too far, but inherited quite a decent taste.....have a great life and can write me anytime if you feel like.

[@franco5506]

Here 20 years old guy too. Tony Banks is a legend, his melodies will be in my heart for the rest of my life.

[@MrFredpiano]

A great peace of music from a great and good man. Yhanks a lot for all you did and do for us Tony.

[@AndrewJohnson-on7oh]

Everything that Tony Banks touches, is pure quality. He's an absolute genius. From behind his multiple keyboards, he was the driving force behind Genesis, that held and linked the songs together. I can't believe that film companies didn't utilise his talent more for film scores. Maybe he was too busy previously, and will now concentrate on that side of the business?

[@geoffnorton9279]

Absolutely, I'm staggered that he has not been featured writing scores for many of the major films we have seen over the last several decades. I would love to hear Tony speak about his favourite chords and how he feels they can generate certain emotions. It would make a great series of videos, examining and dissecting your greatest works Tony. Please consider.

[@marktheelf53]

Absolutely right! Who wrote the immortal songs of Genesis ( for me, best prog band ever...) is immortal!

[@ivanakalasova3926]

Krásná muzika... Jsem pyšná, že naši čeští filharmonici spolupracovali s tímto Mistrem. Miluju Genesis celý můj život. Tony+Mike+Phil=Živé legendy! 💗

[@nigeltebbs3839]

Tony Banks the genius of the dark, beautiful & sad chords been a fan of genesis & Tony's work for nearly 50yrs none of his solo work gets the credit it deserves

[@timjackson5680]

If you did not know that Tony composed this, you would soon recognise as his work. I can hear so many elements of his work with both Genesis, and he own projects contained in this. Thanks Tony for this.

[@PabloFernandoCartageno]

Thank you Tony for this beauty and be my harmony master.

[@michaeldolan3297]

Great Work Mr. Banks and very nice work by the Czech National Symphony orch!!

[@marcobao4004]

I've been mesmerized by your music since I was 11 years old. for over 40 years now! Thank you Tony.

[@valerieannshort7109]

Been in love with Tony for decades! He's awesome!!

[@kathrynmurphytechnology]

Once In a wile a genius is born and without asking he lend a gift in your hands. Be grateful for his life in his mission to hear God and playing It for you. Thank you Mr Banks

[@SJH279]

In my humble opinion, Anthony George Banks is the greatest musical composer/performer I have ever heard - and I've listened to a lot in my 60+ years of music addiction. This sublime piece is so representative of the man. Thank you for posting.

[@nathanhowland196]

I think that to step into the very critical establishment of the classical realm is kudos to the man that is heartbeat behind such classy music already with the Genesis lads. I loved the album 'Bankstatements'.

[@juanpallautapulido200]

Mr. Banks prelude is just fantastic ... what a joy is to lisen his music one more time going from genesis to revelations...

[@KeithHutchinsonYT]

Congratulations Tony, an absolutely beautiful piece of music. Made my day.

[@porflepopnecker4376]

My ultimate compliment to Tony Banks is that he is almost--ALMOST--as good as I myself would be if I could write and perform music such as this. And I mean that sincerely.

[@purrezaudio7075]

Tony - Thank you for all the great music you have written - you surely are a genius and one the greatest ever. Please keep making orchestral pieces....wish I was there to hear it live in the studio... please put out hi-rez recordings of these masterpieces. You are a music hero my friend!!

[@critney_]

I still love this piece as much as I love the rest of the music - thanks Mr. Banks :)

[@augustuswright8541]

Brilliant. Three passages beyond the sublime; this is music that will take you into an ethereal, otherworldly place.

[@PeteGenesis]

My high admiration to Tony. I have been following his classical music work. All masterpieces! Brilliant!!!

[@landreveur1032]

Listen this music and see so many things in front of your eyes ! This fantastic composition merits a great and beautiful movie ! Thank you for all Mr banks.

[@rodrigomoraes4240]

My favourite keyboard player!

[@Jellybeantiger]

Teared up listening to this,bought the double vinyl,really love it.

[@gyppy1715]

Love Tony---he is my fav prog keyboardist---but wish he would do music like this with Steve Hackett---now that would be an amazing collaboration!

[@waveoflight]

YES!!!!!!!!

[@ejc8017]

That would be great! We are not going to see classic genesis again together now that Phil can't play drums anymore! Pity! Maybe with Peter and Chester on drums?

[@BassBusMusic]

A man after my own heart sir. Yes Yes Yes.

[@waveoflight]

THE BassBus It would be so magical.

[@chicagotouch9319]

If only they were friends or got along well.

[@fabriziodutto7508]

Wow! What a beautiful opera! Some of the passages reminds me of some of the best pieces in the album "selling England by the Pound" by Genesis, like in "Firth of Fifths". Very moving! We need more music like this! I mean real music that can suggest emotions in the listener! Stay safe, have a good life everybody! Thank you Tony, for all the good music you've composed, my hears has never enough of your masterpieces, please keep up the monumentally outstanding job! Thank you!

[@Schimnesthai]

I can finally watch it and hear it, i love it, thanks for this, it really makes me go back and forth in time so i can watch the events of a million years.

[@dexterdog62]

Sounds like pure Tony Banks.

[@klauspeterblechmann5328]

Tony Bank's music has been with me all my life, from Genesis to these wonderful classical compositions. 1000 thanks to Mr. Banks

[@perry3928]

Tony Banks. Enriched my life with beautiful prog rock with Genesis and continues to do so with classical music. Simply said a genius. Im 63 and still in love with all you do. Thanks so much Tony.

[@1717khabarovsk]

I am 65. May I say that Foxtrot and Relayer were the changing points in my music perception.

[@nicholaszacharewicz693]

Simply incredible. I teared up in the middle, overwhelmed by the thought that Tony's doing what I'd like to do with my own creative work: leave lasting impressions and show how even old forms (orchestral pieces here) can still carry new ideas forward

[@arfshesaid4325]

excellent Tony , i get alot of different emotions from this, very nice

[@timestepper1]

Every time I listen to this the more magnificent it sounds. His music strikes a chord in me that I can relate to very deeply. Intriguing and beautiful at the same time.

[@atelierfmfernando5205]

Mr. Tony Banks, it is with great satisfaction that I thank you for gifting us with your talent, your musical trajectory is inspiring and very committed to perfection, congratulations and may God continue to bless your career. Thank you for your compositions with Genesis ... Att. Fernando-Brasil

[@frankalfar]

@7:12 great great great as the whole piece is pure Banks 🔥. Yes there are definitely Genesis like idioms all thru but thats to be expected and masterfully done👏👏👏👏.

[@rineric3214]

I have long wanted to hear the piano as continuo. I'm so glad you went ahead and did it!

[@richarddeese1991]

Sweeping & beautiful. Mr. Banks exhibits his usual facility with complex yet somehow clear & moving chord changes. Here, he allows his keyboard to take a back seat, to emphasize the orchestration, showing commitment to his larger creation. It has his unique stamp on it, yet it would not be out of place alongside any selection of classical music. Well done, sir. And thank you. tavi.

[@jean-francoispomerleau2904]

Grandiose, beaucoup d'émotion dans cette musique signé Tony Banks ! Belle interprétation de l’orchestre Czech National Symphony Orchestra et son chef Nick Ingman

[@walterconstan]

Congratulations from Brazil, Tony Banks ! You're a giant musician !

[@russellkanning]

I love getting this tune stuck in my head. :)

[@keykrazy]

Having been a lifelong all-eras fan of Genesis -- and having ordered the version of this release that includes the signed sheet music for "Prelude" -- i can tell you it is a joy like no other to sit and try to follow along in the sheet music as this video plays in the background!

[@brettmillering388]

Love Tony's orchestral work! A learning curve for him but he's getting better with each album! You can hear elements of Genesis within his amazing compositions! His music is always soothing for me! Takes me to those faraway places only Tony is capable of emoting in his tunes!

[@JulyValls]

One of the best things of my life is your music Tony. I love you soo much you are a genius :)

[@windy4532]

Wow. This is gorgeous. I’m glad to see you still writing and playing music. You are a big legend to me as well and also inspired me to learn to play the keyboard. I grew up listening to you and Phil Collins in Genesis. I hope one day I’ll get to see you guys in person. Words cannot express how much you mean to me. Love and respect. Windy🙂

[@alliancefusionfrenzy]

So refreshing to hear this beautiful composition from M. Banks!! Really looking forward to listening the entire album!!!

[@ralvin9365]

What a beautiful composition. It has brought me to tears both times I've watched it. Thank you for filming it. I'm so thrilled that Mr. Banks et. al. has been successful enough to be able to afford the expense and outlay to bring his current mature minds eye into physical existence, and so long since the amazing Genesis days with its youthful exuberance. It is a unique experience to be able to watch an orchestra in a studio setting, in street clothes, and at ease, rather than the formal nature of a hall performance. Thank you Mr. Banks. I've heard his early work, some pieces, hundreds and hundreds, possibly thousands of times. I have a feeling 5 will be high on that list...

[@fcamiola]

Agreed. Great post.

[@krzykatkrzy]

Breathtakingly gorgeous!! Tony, you are an amazing composer!!! Can still feel some Genesis in there

[@instaurator19]

The intro / outro is an excellent pastiche of the style of Delius. It shows that Tony Banks knows his English classical music.

[@azzteke]

What is Delius?

[@mikedenmark]

Thank you!👍, Mr.Banks, for keeping the torch lit for progressive music. Whether it be in a symphonic, rock or poprock context, you’ve never let me down at any point in the 35 years I have enjoyed every chord of all your compositions - and I do not feel in any way that any of your tracks were “a chord too far”😉 To the contrary am I of the strong belief, that the reason why your Genesis compositions as well as any of your wonderful solo compositions continuesly bring me joy, is because of the complex nature of your compositionel structures! Thank you, again, for all your work, and for, through so many years, fulfilling my listening pleasure of what I consider to be “perfect music”, because of its ability to convey so many personal feelings, whilst it still manages to provoke and soothe the heart and the soul of general human nature. Keep up the the good work & I expect that you will enlighten us all with at least four more albums of symphonic works?😋 - (4,3,2, & 1) With kind regards, Mike from Denmark (a truly devoted fan!!)

[@fCauneau]

This is so BEAUTIFUL !!! Couldn't miss even a second of this recording. Sure it will be much more when the digital version will be downloaded from the store on my sound system. What a happy new !! Thanks for the return of this great musician and composer !! This guy could change into marvel any musical style he tries : he could both be a genius in Metal, he is a genius in Progressive, and now we have this jewel of Classical...

[@clodia941]

This is fantastic and I'll certainly be getting the new album; Tony Banks just gets better and better. Listening to this just after enjoying seeing him playing a genesis concert in 1973 on video; what a wonderful progression but the composer from one is clearly identifiable as the composer of the other.

[@taturanabr]

complete genius... tony is amazing.

[@mariosantos3620]

Sublime. Absolutamente fantástico.

[@jasminekoidhis2893]

Just simply beautiful Tony Banks. Beautifully arranged I love the intensity but sweet arrangements. Sometimes music doesn't need words but expressions of the heart when playing it.

[@xtstevie]

The quiet man of prog rock really has something to say here........Awesome

[@Tommysynth]

Sublime! delicate melodies and magic atmosphere!

[@jorgheiraldo2890]

TONY BANKS: the music of My soul.

[@haroldthebarrel9547]

Tony Banks... l'anima dei Genesis. Un altro capolavoro. ....ma ormai siamo abituati.

[@PROJECTOAZULjjgg]

I always loved the ambience/atmospheres of Tony during Genesis. Love this work with orchestra, reminds me a bit of "The lamb lies down on Broadway"... normal, isn't it?... It's an incredible musician. Genesis was one of my favourite bands in my youth. Congrats for your work Tony! Greetings from another musician, from Portugal. xx

[@christianostfeld3734]

Such an extraordinary sensibility.

[@patrickricord2120]

fantastic thanks so much

[@vuelveacasa9844]

Banks can play ANY GENRE of music (whatever he likes to play) he is quite simply... A GENIUS!!

[@Deelystaniel]

Tony is my hero. Thank you sir.

[@leitemagal]

Yesssssssssss! That’s what we were waiting for!!! Great Tony Banks! I’ll play to everyone now!!!!

[@didieralayrac2937]

Please, Mister Spielberg make a movie for this incredible music. Love tony for 40 years and more. His music is a part of my life

[@FANDEFIRULAIS]

🙄😏

[@gr.vo.3058]

Tony Banks is as about as cool as a great classical composer. Just not egotistical rock star, kind of cool. I'm loving this!

[@markfinkin1836]

The best never look back but always forward. Honored to be a Tony Banks fan for over 50 years.Truly enjoy his ensemble and solo work. I have played some of your repertoire and it never gets old to me. This orchestral piece is a great example of your power under restraint.

[@shonieo]

Beautiful. Thank you Tony for the wonderful music you have brought us throughout the years xx

[@costapaul8984]

Mon pianiste préféré , créateur d'ambiance et d'univers baroque , Genesis sans Tony , n'aurais pas été le Grand Genesis que l'on a tant aimé !!!

[@jamescpotter]

This is a stunning piece of music. The ability to communicate orchestrally this mood and perception is ineffable. FIVE is a wondrous body of work.

[@NT-co1qw]

This is actually so good! Normally when anyone who isn't known for classical music does it it's mediocre at best. But this is world class. I hear a bit of Malher, Bach, Debussy, and Bruckner. I would actually mistaken it for a romantic era piece.

[@richardmoloney689]

Agreed. However, the only classical composer amongst those you mentioned is Bach. The others are Romantic era or 19th century or Impressionist era. Banks is 21st century. Great comment though!

[@azzteke]

Who is Malher?

[@markusantonio4866]

A master of chords, as he's known by.

[@Merchantmond]

A lot of very familiar changes in this, no mistaking Mr Banks here

[@Yakkymania]

this is absolutely beautiful