What Makes This Song Great? "In Your Eyes" Peter Gabriel

[@sassulusmagnus]

Peter Gabriel is one of a very few artists who occasionally writes something really transcendent. It's hypnotic, spiritual, uplifting, melancholic, full of a sense of longing, celebration and ecstasy. A remarkable piece of work. Thanks for giving this one the Beato treatment.

[@TrevorDennis100]

He can really move you. "In Your Eyes' and 'San Jacinto' both have that quality in spades, but In Your Eyes is the best. I have seen Gabriel live three times, and my favourite was with Youssou n'dour. I love the African inspired dance he and Peter do. I live in New Zealand now, which I love, but I so miss the easy access I had to quality gigs and concerts I had when I lived in the UK.

[@danhaakenson7028]

Mercy Street does that for me. Very haunting

[@juliact]

oh, well put!!

[@alsatia1]

Occasionally?? ;)

[@alsatia1]

@@TrevorDennis100 The Secret World tour (for the Us album) was absolutely ASTOUNDING! I think it is my all time favorite concert.

[@joer2513]

Peter Gabriel is such a fucking genius, I cry when I hear the live versions of this song, he puts so much soul into his vocals, and always has the greatest, mysterious and unknown musicians.

[@greatsea]

and his tunes are pure wizardy.

[@derrik-bosse]

His voice sounds so good on Red Rain on Secret World Live

[@badbotchdown9845]

Yeah that's was his album So I have buyed my first CD after vinyls

[@lilith866]

@@Haroun-El-Poussah Levin is a GIANT!

[@theaterdreamer]

He and his band just kill this song on SWL. Paula Cole’s voice soars…sends chills down my spine. The amount of talent that was on that stage was ridiculous. I’m not kidding when I say I can listen to it an hour straight, and have done it a few times. I focus on different parts each time.

[@Catfordkeith]

"SO" is one of the best albums of all time and well worthy of Rick's appreciation and mention. Everything about it is just superb.

[@daflotsam]

@@Haroun-El-Poussah Security is no doubt a great album (though Kiss of Life...). But I believe So is a bit more rounded on the edges making it more accessible to many, while still maintaining Gabriel's depth. Two of my favorite albums ever.

[@llg3pe]

In my opinion “So” was one of the greatest albums of all time

[@nikodemus7900]

I agree :)

[@marje1813]

I'm inclined to agree

[@johnnicholson8345]

I guess it depends on which Peter you like. For me it's security and then melting face and then So. Security is Peter's darker side and employs the most unique soundscape ever in 'pop' music. As a trivia point......first album ever to be DDD. When you figure that out let me know.

[@Samurai78420]

Me too!!!

[@Samurai78420]

@@johnnicholson8345 I love all of his material with everyone. But I feel you. Respect. We all love PG

[@jerrybobteasdale]

I'm not a musician. It's so fun to listen to music with Rick Beato. Even to a non-musician like me, he helps me see some of the complexities of great music.

[@turnkeydirect]

All I know is that I like to picture this scenario. Phil Collins is mad that Peter has left Genesis; Phil ruins the world with the greatest song ever; in the air tonight. He looks at Peter's catalog and laughs.... Then, Peter comes out with Sledgehammer, AND this masterpiece. Seems that Peter Gabriel wins in the end.

[@KennCramerHanberg]

@@turnkeydirect Lol...but "in my eyes" his first album (Peter Gabriel - Peter Gabriel) was the very best with for example "Solsbury Hill" and "Here comes the flood" (in the original version) Just masterpieces

[@heathercollins4432]

@@turnkeydirect - Actually, we win...

[@gatekeeper65]

@@heathercollins4432 See,... you just get it.

[@jamesromeyn8165]

It was so cool watching Rick's dissecting Roundabout by Yes. One of the many little fine details that make that song so fantastic (Rick revealed) is that off-timing percussion in some of the later choruses. It's great to learn these little things, and makes us appreciate the music that much more. And of course, in the modern age of click tracks such tricks and treats are impossible.

[@paulmaxwell5588]

"If you don't like this song, there's something wrong with you" - love it 👌😁 & agree

[@johnsanzone3965]

Could not agree more. This literally is better then any drug I once took.

[@ioanvioreldragoslav9928]

Beyond the simple conclusion, it reminds me of Oldfield's... "This record could be hazardous to the health of cloth-eared nincompoops"! :>

[@madyogi6164]

@Adam Clark These are all very cool song you named here! From Melt you have Intruder, or I Don't Remember... Hmmm, what about "Downside Up"?

[@meebrbey]

I like Peter Gabriel, but this song has never been my favorite..guess there's something wrong with me

[@Tychal79]

I don't like this song... I love this song. It weaves tapestry that feels so organic, almost like a gentle storm ending and the sun coming over the horizon. So is there something wrong with me?

[@Kokyiintx]

Gabriel is a master at "edging". He leads you to a place, teases that the musical tension will resolve, and keeps you there as it becomes excruciating, then overwhelms with an unexpected resolution. Bravo.

[@willdimodica358]

ayo

[@frank2778]

Daniel Lanois is a master of leaving space. This is one of the most beautiful and inspirational songs ever written. Gabriel's change in direction after leaving Genesis is one of the most incredible artistic journeys.

[@joelestes2257]

I would slightly (ever so slightly) disagree with "change of direction" and use the phrase evolution.

[@davebellamy4867]

True.

[@XanAxDdu]

@@joelestes2257 i disagree in using evolution if thought as an aritmetical progression, gabriel operated a total change exploring possibilities working on rhythms and structures of both genres and armonies. genesis also had its change and evolution in making distant tracks like abacab or in too deep, silver rainbow or no son of mine between being still genesis and something made on phil collins mode

[@imjustsomeguy72]

I think Lanois coming on for So and him and Peter deciding to use metal in the drum kit again after PG IV was perfect timing. For those not in the know, for the last two albums Peter refused to allow metal on the drum kit (so no hi hats, no cymbals). It was a great idea, but then Daniel comes in with a new direction, and So opens with Stewart Copeland from the Police laying down this intricate hi hat work that opens the sublime Red Rain. To this day, So still sounds like a breath of fresh air in Peter's discography. I don't necessarily think it's his best album, but at that point in his career it's what he needed. If anything, my biggest criticism of late PG is that evidently no other producer of the standing of Daniel Lanois was around to direct Peter's work, Peter was essentially his own producer, and suffered from the same bloat almost all 80s artists experience in the 90s when all of a sudden CDs allowed for albums over an hour in length.

[@eskimofireman]

After his Exodus, so to speak.

[@katkerz70]

My first love and I adored this song. It came out when we fell in love. It was ours. We haven't spoken in 30 something years and I've moved on..so has he... but I love to hear it because I escape to that place in time that belongs to just me and him. Nothing like it. Bittersweet.

[@dcolborne81]

Thank you Rick. I am sad to say I am 39 and never heard this song. I am happy to say I have now played it many, many times and it is now one of my faves.

[@MiddleMalcolm]

I know this is an old post, but wow! Fantastic for anyone to discover. ❤ Better late, than never. 😊

[@Axess-sv8nq]

The magnificent 'So' album came out when I was 17. I had already been listening to Howard Jones, The Police, Thompson Twins, Talking Heads, and others at that time. I heard a few Peter Gabriel songs before. But, when this album came out, I decided to pick it up..... And I still own the original vinyl I bought in the summer of 1986! I was so enraptured by this album and Peter Gabriel's songwriting majesty that I bought ALL his other albums with funds from my part time after-school job!

[@jrpipik]

Gabriel wanted to end the album with this song, but the heavy heavy bass wouldn't work on the narrow grooves on the inside of the vinyl disc. So he had to open the second side of the record with it where the grooves are wide enough. In new CD releases of the album, he's restored the original order and put "In Your Eyes" last.

[@donaldsmith3926]

I learn so much reading the 'comments' on all types of YT videos, but I confess this is something about which I had no idea: The grooves on vinyl had different properties depending on their placement on the circle? How this could have escaped my knowing all these years... This isn't some prank, is it?

[@andrewblackburn1426]

Donald Smith yeah, it’s a real thing. As you get closer to the center of the record, you have less linear space per unit time to encode the audio, so they sound worse. Quincy Jones re-mixed the entire Thriller album because the original versions of the songs were too long and resulted in too much of the album being close to the center of the record and sounding crummy! The ratio of the speeds between the playback head and the media affects how much information you can encode/decode, it’s why CDs slow down as they’re playing and VCRs use spinning heads. :) same problem, different media.

[@donaldsmith3926]

@@andrewblackburn1426 Thank you. If I'd stopped and thought about it I would have asked questions; it seems obvious on reflection, but I think I'll blame drugs. Who can I sue? I knew a little about tape speeds and capstans and such, but this is a revelation. Is vinyl still the best consumer media? I'm looking to put together a good stereo, home and vehicle. Esquire had a mini-tutorial a few years back. Hints and tips, please?

[@vibefrequencyable]

Its why yes albums with chris squire were only 33 ...to 37 minutes.

[@dunebasher1971]

Donald Smith"Is vinyl still the best consumer media" - no, it was superseded by CD, which has much higher bandwidth and does not require as many sonic compromises in order to be mastered correctly. Some people prefer the sound of vinyl, others prefer to hear something as close as possible to what the master tapes sound like, so they go for CD.

[@nilsohrberg3290]

Quote of year - "If you don't like this song, something is wrong with you."

[@GergC0521]

I always loved this song, but got all teary eyed when I first heard the live version during the "Secret World" tour with Paula Cole doing backup vocals. So Powerful, and the Joy that everyone showed while playing makes that whole Concert DVDs one of my favorites of all time.

[@christianleblanc2842]

Yes. I regard that live version as the transcendent definitive Gabriel treatment of the song. I didn't really care for the original when it came out, and still don't listen to it.

[@NamathCB]

Had to go listen to this after yours and another comment. Found id already listened to it at some point but Paula's first bit, DAUM! THANK YOU! REAL GREAT MUSIC

[@MrPhillie]

I had to look it up and man, what N awesome performance. I wish I was in that audience.

[@gregb8565]

I have seen hundreds of artists live and recorded - I would put that dvd with tony levin and paula cole and the whole set and band choreography as in the top 5 - right up there with tina turner in barcelona - I'm sure it cost them a fortune but man - real music and singing and playin g- pre pro-tools :)

[@sparkmiester]

Yes

[@2442daehssab]

Peter Gabriel is just a flat-out genius. Simple, complex, moody, upbeat, serious, sarcastic - he's done them all and every one resonates. I would love to hear "Don't Give Up" broken down the same way - it's brilliantly sparse. Then again hearing the Kate Bush vocal solo'ed might just bring tears.

[@NamathCB]

YES, i had to go out and get her music after enjoying thier glorious "duet"

[@334jeannie36832]

Yes, so much yes! I would love to hear "Don't Give Up" analyzed.

[@laurent9285]

Exactly what I was thinking. Don't Give Up is brilliant too!

[@cal_nevari]

@@NamathCB My nearby record store was at the top of a hill and I had to go 'running up that hill' to get her music. This would have been before Spotify or Napster/streaming was a 'stranger thing'.

[@NamathCB]

@@cal_nevari LOVE THIS

[@wandadevitry5236]

I freaking love when Paula Cole sings this with him on the Secret World Live tour. Papa Wemba, too.

[@alsatia1]

That tour was amazing! Probably my favorite concert.

[@kimwilliamson389]

I went to that concert. It was amazing to see in person ❤️

[@joelestes2257]

Their rendition of Blood of Eden is inspirational.

[@DavidLazarus]

I saw Peter at the US Air Arena in Maryland during that tour.

[@coloaten6682]

@@joelestes2257 It sure is! One of my favourite tracks of any artist. If you haven't already, listen to the album Emotion by Papa Wemba. It's superb. Shame the silly bugger got himself locked up in Belgium for breaking immigration laws :(

[@johnbryson1019]

This guy is freakin me out. Nobody should have this level of musical knowledge.

[@neoaureus]

Wait till his son growsup

[@cjheaford]

Not belittling Rick -love him, but any college level musician could do this same musical analysis. It’s not that complicated theory wise. All of his terms are basic knowledge to working musicians. I’m more impressed with his production skills and ability to play many instruments well.

[@niecejohns1027]

Should be high school level teaching. I would have taken sound engineering every year.

[@RagedContinuum]

and those skills plus two dollars and fifty might get you a coffee at mcdonalds in burbank

[@andrewwheeldon3957]

Peter Gabeiel is the pinnacle of geniuses, a more layered, choral, emotive voice you will not hear. Would love to hear Don't give up' get the Beatto treatment but you could do every track on So.

[@stevenlindell3249]

Along with Paul Simon, one of the great proponents of glorious "world music." I started gobbling up artists that worked with Peter and Paul back in the early 90s. Outstanding stuff. Try Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, "Mustt Mustt". Wow. He transported me to the top of a minaret at prayer time, and I weep EVERY time I hear this stuff. Vocal crack.

[@tommonk7651]

"So" really is just about a perfect album....

[@P1983sche]

@@stevenlindell3249 It’s funny that you say Paul Simon. I always think of him when I listen to Gabriel for some reason.

[@RobDircks]

The So cassette stayed in my car player that whole summer. I can't hear it without being transported back to driving home from the beach with the windows down, my skin warm from the sun, sand in my sneakers, salt in my hair. One of the best albums of all time.

[@stevec-b6214]

agreed, and very nicely put sir!

[@williamheslop9244]

“If you don’t like this song there is something wrong with you “ says it all , great rhythms ,lyrics and superb vocal performance from Peter.

[@RobCartwright]

The live version of this song from Secret World might be my favorite live performance ever.

[@seknop]

The live version of the song was my first ever downloaded digital song and has been with me always. Youssou N'Dour and Peter Gabriel singing the Hu Hu part at the end still sends shivers down my spine. Seen it live once on the Secret World tour, fantastic stuff.

[@garyweinstein7387]

Yes!

[@sherdoni]

Yes ... count me in too, along with Fingers of Love (Crowded House) from Sydney Opera House 1996. But Peter's version from the Athens show in 1987 is pretty good too. Especially at the very, very end when the spotlight perfectly lines up with Peter's hand over his face. 100% Magic.

[@aarondonaldson4164]

Here here!

[@willashfordpayne8354]

Back to Front is a great Live Version As well

[@adam872]

Tony Levin is the MAN. Such a great pairing with PG over many years. His work with Crimson and others is absolutely first class too.

[@paullamontagne1899]

adam872, ABSOLUTELY!!!! I AGREE!!!! ;-)

[@RonHeusdens]

absolutely amazing what Tony pulls off on those low strings...

[@SamsTheBams]

The 80´s Crimson is the best! Not that i have anything against Crimson before or after, you just can't beat that lineup. (Fripp, Belew, Levin and Bruford)

[@steveaustin7306]

Bruford-Levin group is phenomenal. Also with David Torn at times

[@DMJ1978]

Tony is indeed amazing. Can jam with anyone.

[@alanpriest5047]

as another commenter says this is indeed transcendent. It is hypnotic, spiritual, uplifting, melancholic, has a sense of longing, celebration and ecstasy. I am a 60 year old man and every time I hear it, it makes me cry. The live versions on the Secret World Tour and Back to Front take it to heights that few other artists can reach

[@montanisemperliberi3153]

Agreed. The strings on the orchestra version Live Blood brings me to tears as well.

[@noellegillies2874]

"So" was such an important album for me in 1986. And I kept listening to "Peter Gabriel Plays Live" as well. Great video about this song.

[@laurent9285]

All the same. PG Plays Live is terrific as well. Both my vinyls are worn out to the bone.

[@JF-ch1cm]

No matter how many times I listen to this song, I have to hold back tears. It's amazing how he manages to expose so much of himself while saying so little. It's like you understand DECADES of this man's life in a 4 minute song.

[@Gregorovitch144]

Gabriel one of my favourite singers (and songwriters), Tony Levin one of my favourite bass players ever, In Your Eyes a gargantuan monster of a tune, and Rick breaking it down and explaining how it all works. Today I wake up in heaven I think.

[@DrummerGrrrl]

All of this I completely agree with. But, I would add the serious vocal chops of the dude whose name I can't spell! African guy...

[@maxslamer]

@@DrummerGrrrl Youssou N'Dour (I pasted it from Wikipedia lol). Also featuring PG, Jim Kerr (Simple Minds), David Rhodes (also on guitar as usual), the late Michael Been (The Call) and the late Ronnie Bright on bass vocals. Not a bad choir...

[@donna25871]

Peter Gabriel is a musical genius....and so good live in concert. Those guitar delays really do sound like Where The Streets Have No Name.

[@johnodell1346]

Saw this live on the so album tour at the palladium in NY. Tony levin was playing pinball in the lobby before the show . Th band marches playing marching band instruments from the lobby to the stage to start the show. Larry Fast on keys and computer. Tony played the stick, Peter went crowd swimming. Everyone left singing the final song. Peter and company at their best. Top five shows of my life.

[@2war2bray]

Peter Gabriel live shows were brilliant. One of the best I have ever been to also. He was consummate.

[@sethyellin6835]

I was there too and have to agree with everything you said. One of the absolute best shows of my life!

[@davidstahl1524]

My God, this is amazing. This guy has the most detailed musical perception of anyone I've ever seen, really cool, ty

[@bigkickleotxusa2638]

YES!!! Thank you for saying what MUST be said: "if you don't like this song, there's something wrong with you"!!! Classic!! LOVE what you do Rick!! 🤘

[@R0BL68]

Rick is SO smart and well versed in theory and the colors of music. It’s a language I’ll never know but somehow or another he explains it in a way that I feel I can comprehend. These videos truly reveal the depth and scope of songs that many wouldn’t otherwise know. Including myself. 👍🏻🎸

[@R0BL68]

MegaCrasherMusic I couldn’t agree more 👍🏻🎸

[@LL-ow1qt]

R0BL68 Such an accurate statement!

[@Bengiskahn]

colours is right!!

[@ErikWolowitz]

It's funny, I'm a software engineer by trade but I watch these videos like the apes staring at the obelisk in 2001 a space oddessey.

[@craigphantomv2630]

Software tester here (automation specialist). Ditto.

[@stevewalston7089]

Electrical/Software/Automation/Test Engineer here … I think *we* are possibly all drawn to this stuff not only due to the great songs he has chosen from a certain era but maybe since he is breaking them down and taking them apart showing us what makes them work … just like I do with everything in my work and personal hobbies. Rick does a great job and I appreciate the details he goes into!

[@swissarmyknight4306]

You should learn to record and mix. You have so many of the required skills already.

[@cjm2005]

@@swissarmyknight4306 I can't speak for Rich, but I'm on that journey. And it's pretty intimidating. I wish I'd started a decade ago but wasted too much time on a musical project that produced some good tunes, but the other guy was an absolute ***t.

[@SniffyPoo]

me too or 3

[@Amanda11762]

Layers upon layers of instruments and talent: that is what music these days is missing! Thank you for breaking this down. It's such a beautiful song.

[@noellealissa2206]

Oh my Gosh I had happy chills all the way through! I was a child prodigy with piano and I sing now. Thank you so much for your expertise and it was so fun to "hear" the finer points and my mind matched it up as you went along. This song is brilliant! Love Peter Gabriel! Thank you!❤🎉😊

[@bayareablues2255]

Your title says it all: What makes this song great? - Peter Gabriel!! :-)

[@seandyer2348]

Floyd Waters in your eyes?

[@marcweiss547]

Have seen it played live about 15 times. It is a celebration of life, love, music and dance and proof that this world can be a better place. The tears flow freely.

[@millerman7799]

Peter Gabriel can warm up even the coldest of hearts with his vocals, lyrics and melodies.

[@the_katman2181]

This whole album is incredible. Every track so different, but so brilliant. Big Time must be one of the best funk-pop tunes ever written. And Mercy Street is just so beautiful.

[@radiok2ua]

Absolutely love this song. I bought the album the day it came out and listened to it literally hundreds of times. I never get tired of it--listened to it again twice in the past week while out on my morning walk. The whole thing is just a savory masterpiece. Peter Gabriel is one of the best singer-songwriters of all time, and with this group of musicians he pulled together, he created a work that is inspiring and emotional and just wonderfully powerful and compelling every single time I hear it. When you break this down so well in this video, I get nuances of it that I've never heard or maybe noticed before--and it reminds me that what makes this song truly great, after the core elements of it, is that you can hear every element of it. I'm a huge fan of 1940s music and classical music. One of the things I love about both genres is that it's just the people and the instruments making wonderful music. This song is a modern version of that same set of elements. Absolutely glorious every time. Thank you for the great video!

[@frankmachin5438]

Rus Healy I really have fond memories of the mid 80’s when this came out - I also bought this when it came out, as well as Genesis: Invisible Touch, Phil’s solo stuff, Don Henley: Building the Perfect Beast, Dire Straits: Brothers in Arms, Simple Minds, man I’ve gone spiralling back to my youth - (sigh)

[@sharpvidtube]

I was still in school, only had a few albums, had to save up for this one, worth every penny. I used to buy cassettes, but had to buy this on vinyl.

[@backbeatfragrances]

As a drummer and a PG fan, I wish he would have soloed the drum parts during the chorus/tags at least once because it's easily one of the coolest grooves ever recorded. Manu Katche absolutely kills it in the live version of the song. This is truly a masterpiece of songwriting and music production. I love the extended mixes as well with the "I want to stand and stare again..." vocal and piano parts.

[@TheodorePSpunk]

Kurt Pfeifer I was totally thinking the same thing. I was hoping for it throughout the video.

[@cyclismo]

Absolutely agree. Manu Katche is a total groove merchant. He doesn’t consider himself a ‘drummer’s drummer’ and that’s a shame. More drummers could take note of his melodic playing and groove, rather than the shock and awe of some the ‘drummer’s drummer’ that are worshipped. Manu started on piano and it shows. I always told my drum students if they wanted to be a better drummer, learn to play piano.

[@heathercollins4432]

I keep seeing the phrase "underrated" or "unknown" in reference to musicians and It totally irritates me, especially when someone calls Jeff Porcaro "most under-rated drummer". But I have to say I've never heard of Manu before, so "greatest unknown drummer" applies here, for me at least...Wow!!!

[@surferroscoe]

It would probably take an episode or two just to explain how the drums were tuned on this track. The musicianship on this entire record is second to none, but what is really mind-boggling is how they manage to sound even better live. Glad you chose to cover this track - it's upping the ante for this series in so many ways

[@JonasRosenven]

I never really paid attention to Peter Gabriel until I heard the Secret world live cd. Then I was hooked.

[@davebellamy4867]

Gabriel and the Yamaha electric grand, pure magic. Saw Gabriel in 87 live, wonderful gig. Kate Bush turned up. 28 June 87. What a night. Wish I had seen him in 1982/3 as well though. The live version got quite long but Yossou N'Dour was amazing and tons of drums.

[@TheClassicalSauce]

This probably never gets mentioned, but your studio seems super chill. I love the lamp light against the dark red walls in the background. Very nice vibe.

[@Godshole]

I had a long debate with myself about watching this. In your eyes is one of those songs that for me has a truck load of memories and emotions attached to it. Peter does this to me a lot. I just spent an hour drying my eyes listening to the 'Melt' album for the first time in a long time ...... I didn't want to spoil this song by taking it apart. Your analysis didn't do that at all, thank you. Next time I listen to the full song I feel I will have a better understanding of why there are tears streaming down my face, again ;) Oh, and I think the camera went out of focus a few times there, absolutely wasn't tears, nope, (sniff), not tears...... Hmm ahmmm hmm hmm.... Anyone got any tissues?

[@thelasthourgetready]

Peter does this to me too I get emotional and tear up hearing Solsbury Hill ever since age 7. Its weird his music has a deep effect on me that I can't explain.

[@Kokyiintx]

sometimes taking a song apart makes it even more special. I don't lose passion by learning what grabs my soul.

[@acandycoloredclown7005]

First Peter Gabriel Announced that his solo albums will be available on Spotify soon and now rick makes a video about Peter. This day just keeps getting better and better

[@Newzchspy]

JoshdoshA113 all his stuff has been on iTunes for years, even the live versions....

[@DejanTesic]

Nope, it's made in Heaven.

[@SepticFuddy]

You can listen to albums just as easily, I do it all the time (though on Napster, which is basically the same damn thing). If people are too lazy to explore music properly and miss out on everything by mindlessly clicking on radio options, that's their own fault, not the service's. People stopped buying and listening to albums because the labels shifted their marketing away from albums toward the promotion of singles, not because of being able to get them online. CD players had skip and shuffle functions too long beforehand. I still buy albums, just because I want lossless copies of them in my library.

[@AaronB99999]

+teppolundgren Why do you care how other people enjoy their music? I use Spotify, and there are artists I listen to the full album and artists I just do a few tracks here and there. But I listen to a whole lot more music of different styles now than before Spotify because it's so easy to pull things up. And somehow you turn that into a bad thing.

[@ashleyjordan8869]

I had no idea this song existed until now, this Spotify news is fantastic. Thanks!!

[@ganjiblobflankis6581]

For my money, the best album of the 80s. So perfectly produced. Every song is good, but as a whole you just get lost in the album.

[@lf170]

Jim Kerr from Simple Minds' on the chorus (singing "Your Eyes"), along with a few others, but his voice stands out.

[@markstrain8989]

4 years later still worth watching again and again over and over.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@annahale1187]

Beautiful song. Probably my favorite song ever.

[@HowardTeibel]

This is the song we danced to at our wedding, having proposed with the boom box! Thank you Peter Gabriel.

[@octofish]

Didn't "win" album of the year, but it sure was the best album of that year here. It's a masterpiece.

[@Mark-qq9cd]

Graceland “won,” correct? I loved both albums.

[@tommonk7651]

"So" true....

[@ralelunar]

@@Mark-qq9cd Very interesting that the two best albums of 1986, So and Graceland, are heavily inspired by world music

[@cosmicraysshotsintothelight]

Back in '86 I had all of his albums up to that point and all of Genesis up to And Then There Were Three. This album and the video age that came with the times were amazing. Let us not forget Kate Bush and her amazing voice (and videos) either. This is definitely a favorite of the time, but as for the artist, the entire body of his work is amazing. I saw him at Madison Square Gardens in '86 and it was awesome, and he finished with Biko and the entire audience sang along. His music is felt deeply. That is my best description of it.

[@EnDoubleEwe]

Rick, when you played Peter's voice and piano alone, it struck me that this song would absolutely work with just those two elements.

[@MiddleMalcolm]

Peter Gabriel in his prime. His voice is sublime, and the performances and recording are such a product of Gabriel's push to create. Desert island album for me. ❤

[@LAPhillyBoyVideos]

We are truly blessed to live at a time when we can not only experience the joy and brilliance of Peter Gabriel’s music but also the joy and brilliance of having Rick Beato break it down and explain it to us. Rick is a great natural teacher with the musical knowledge of both Leonard Bernstein and George Martin. He hears it, understands what it is and can explains it to the rest of us. What a gift.

[@tomscott4438]

Never thought I would see this song here, but so glad it is. Kudos man. Great musicians that all know their part, a strong song, and amazing heartfelt vocals.

[@KCJazzKeys]

Another great thing about the chorus is as the lyric "they return", the melody returns back to the starting note of the chorus to melodically reinforce the lyric.

[@pegster6]

Thank you - BEST SONG EVER! We get together with the kids for dinner and music night (playing music videos, live or not, on the big screen with a great Bose sound system). Every time, my now 10-yr-old granddaughter has to find and play a live version of this song. It was always my favorite and son-in-law says it was his favorite all through his teens into his 20s. I cannot WAIT to play this video for everyone! Granddaughter has taken guitar and takes violin. She'll love the details! The whole family will be in heaven!

[@Grant_Ferstat]

Simply one of the most beautiful songs ever written. Transporting...

[@tinabina8371]

One of my favorite songs, which is why I chose it as my wedding song almost 13 years ago.

[@Bebealc]

Amazing choice of yours, I never thought of it but it makes complete sense !

[@petergreen2552]

It's absolutely superb. Even better live. There's a particularly great version on the concert DVD from his Secret World tour.

[@seanandben]

Hi Rick. My friend Kevin Killen engineered the So album, and although not credited, he was very much involved in the production also. Kevin won many awards for his work on the album, and has gone on to be very successful as as a producer to the present day, winning many more awards. Kevin also engineered the 2nd Mister Mister album, which is an engineering masterpiece. He's very much in demand these days, and he's a great guy. Plus, he's Irish!

[@RickBeato]

I love Kevin’s work. He would be a great person to interview for Sounding Off. Maybe you could ask?

[@SepticFuddy]

Welcome to the Real World? I always thought that deserved more attention than it gets. Nice.

[@sonicfrogdotnet]

Go On should have been a HUGE album! Unfortunately, RCA was in the middle of a management changeover, and new management weren't interested in what MM was doing.

[@sandman20011]

My favorite song off all time. Had it played at my wedding. Its now my wife's favourite song too. Thanks for the video Rick. Keep safe.

[@adamsmith5598]

I'm over 50 and I have listened to this album for humdreds of times since it was released. Your video opened it up wide for me to really understand what makes it special. A real eye opener. Thank you.

[@mightymartianca]

I saw Gabriel live around 1990-91. An incredible concert.

[@russell_szabados]

My buddy Larry & I saw Peter Gabriel at Madison Square Garden on the So tour in early 1987. Yousou N'Dour performed with them and was absolutely amazing.

[@laurent9285]

To be fair, "So", The whole album is a masterpiece. Mr Rick Beato, I love all the contents from your YT channel, thank you so much for sharing your passion with your musician insights. I could spend all day binge watching them, just like others binge watch GOT.

[@ProfessorHumblesDelusions]

Peter Gabriel's 'So' is one of my all time favourite records. Thank you Rick for the amazing breakdown of the song. So many layers of music to love.

[@newenglandgirlatheart]

Best song ever written and there’s been some great ones, but everything just comes together so beautifully in this tune. It was my wedding song 🎶❤️

[@fleabiter]

right up there with the best songs every written in my lifetime. art, beauty, deep emotion. if only Gabriel would do this show. yeah, he would be hard to interview, he's on the next level, but still.

[@Mekratrig]

Love how you reveal components and aspects of old classic tunes that I never would have known existed. Along with the education, I’m always greatly impressed by a musician that can play multiple instruments. Hope this series continues for a long time.

[@drvee1983]

The album "So" should have won (Grammy) as album of the year. I was teed off when Paul Simon got it that year. BUT.... Rick Beato shows the genius of this song, Peter Gabriel, and it's production. I'm probably the only guitarist on the planet that thought the guitar parts were keyboards. Thanks for illuminating the haunting backround vocals I knew I always heard and sang. Is anyone else envious that Rick has the isolated tracks on this legendary tune? Rick B. can pick'em. Great!!!

[@socratesxo]

Two worthy albums if you ask me. The «Graceland» album from Paul Simon using african rythms combined with his texts is a classic as well. Got them both.

[@joseph-ow1hf]

Daniel Lanois's solo record is terrific. I was a fan of PG from the earliest days of Genesis. Man is a flat out musical genius.

[@GeriatricHippo]

Daniel actually has a few solo albums each a flawed diamond in their own right. But his first album "Acadie" is an absolute ethereal masterpiece. I first bought it years ago just to see if he could produce good music of his own, not expecting too much. I spent that afternoon listening over and over again completely entranced as each listening exposing new layers woven into the simplicity of the songs. The man is pure genius .

[@Duuu93]

He also participated in the Red Dead Redemption 2 soundtrack

[@affenschwanz64]

I saw Lanois live at the Park West in Chicago after Acadie was released. Intimate and indescribable. One of the best shows I've been to.

[@linnstr8609]

There is something truly special about progressive rock musicians from the 70s transitioning to pop in the 80s. Rush, Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Steve Winwood, etc.. All of them created truly memorable music in the 80s.

[@williamkeough]

The music and lyric of this song never gets old for me. Every version from the original studio to the number of live versions by Gabriel and his fellow performers to the Gaines acoustic. The mark of a truly great piece of music making. Then you get to the many layered meanings of love and longing the lyrics allude to. Truly a masterpiece. What’s always interesting is how, initially, many overlooked this song commercially as opposed to others on So. This one is eternal.

[@MrTeff999]

The entire album is amazing. Every song is worthy of an episode. One of my favorite albums of all time, right up there with Dark Side of the Moon and a handful of others.

[@alricthered226]

I bought a special 25th Anniversary Edition of _So_ and I've heard this song a thousand times. After renting a live concert BD, his _Secret World Live._ I flipped out. I was very late to the dance, as I watched this concert BD in 2011. His straightforward performance and that band just flipped me out. Even though I've heard this song so many times, I'll never hear the song the same way after this video. I hope Beato is monetizing these videos. His contribution to this forum is immeasurable. His videos are smart, and his love for music is infectious.

[@johnbindert7046]

I saw Peter Gabriel on the "Secret World Live" tour in Rochester, NY, 1993. I have "Secret World Live" on VHS, DVD, and Blu-ray. Shankar (electric violin) and Paula Cole are awesome in the "Secret World Live" version of "In Your Eyes".

[@bostonaudi]

Nice seeing a PG song broken down. The symphonic versions PG did a few years ago of select songs of his are breathtaking. San Jacinto left me in tears.

[@austin78993]

This is one of the best songs ever. Unreal percussion. Bass. Guitars. Vocals. Literally everything comes together on this one.

[@robertearly4825]

"In Your Eyes" has traveled with me through the years. Never took the time to figure out the chords, so I'm glad Rick chose this one. I was on my keyboard before the video was through.

[@terryguire1321]

This expounded on the song's greatness, purely in musical composition & production terms. Already has me shaking my head in wonderment. If you had also considered the power in Peter Gabriel's lyrics, we might be completely dumbfounded. You need to focus, understandably, on the musical components. Still, sometimes, it's worth noting (even with a brief comment) when a song contains lyrical genius along with musical genius.

[@jeffjacobson59]

Little late to the party but a huge Genesis and Gabriel fan. This was my wedding song over a decade ago as well. It will always have a place in my heart ❤️.

[@nickandrews3834]

Anything by Peter Gabriel is great. (great clip as usual Mr Beato)

[@moosehavenstudio]

You are a GOD of understanding!!!!! I am humbled, and will watch all your videos !!!!

[@michaelwells9420]

A hundred years from now this song will still be just as moving and powerful as it is now!! One of the greatest of all time!!

[@krisnotes1979]

Outstanding! I love Gabriel, and In Your Eyes is my favorite song of all time. The song as a whole is lyrical and musical genius. To hear it pulled apart I find that each individual piece is truly beautiful.

[@speedrcer1]

So many layers. Thanks for peeling them back Rick.

[@fluxoff]

Imagine walking around, every day, with this much musical knowledge ebbing & flowing around in your brain.

[@hopetea7670]

Wow just found this - excellent appraisal - and yes, what a band, what a singer, what a production, what a song!!

[@Mr4306sl]

Saw Gabriel twice. Just after his first solo release. The last time I cannot remember the date. Both times were fantastic. The music was incredible!

[@superadventure6297]

I was 8 when this came out, and loved it ever since then. I feel like the song wasn't appreciated as much back then as it is today. I saw Peter live way back in 2002. He remains the best live performance I've ever seen

[@krollpeter]

It sounds so simple but is actually a complex rhythm pattern. The piano, two drummers plus bass with nothing else sound amazing.

[@denestandary3372]

How many tiny details and nuances make up the sonic experience that is a relatively simple pop song...! Thanks for teaching us.

[@robertwood4923]

Peter Gabriel is one of my favourite singers. He and Dave Wakeling have a unique sound that is unmistakable.

[@albertpauw8234]

Hi Rick, more than two years after you posted it on KZbin I found it. I love your breakdown of this wonderful song, hearing what's hidden inside it makes it even more special. Love it! Thank you!

[@Jeff_H_the_Guitarist]

Rick, you know all my favorite songs.

[@renzokukenleneyoyo522]

yup he's like 85% in this series with my own personal tastes...

[@Schwallex]

Some of my favorite songs Rick even knows before me.

[@Joelkikkoman]

I know it’s honestly freaking me out a bit.

[@bobleglob162]

yeah, i refuse to watch that video.

[@standardofexcellence]

First key to good taste

[@sergioruiz-mier9163]

Definitely one of Rick's best episodes. Also, the fact that he has access to (a copy of) the master blows my mind.

[@kimwilliamson389]

I love Peter Gabriel. I've seen him in concert 4 times. I'm a very lucky girl!

[@daccaboy]

Heard “Lamb Lies Down” in the early 70’s - kept staring at the album pictures of Gabriel…(who is this?) followed him all my life - big regret never seeing him live…love Rick and love the world music background of this song…tears, love, emotion. Peter what a gift to us you are…

[@daviddansereau1793]

This album probably saved my life. It gave me joy, and a reason to listen again and again.

[@kamalascrustysheets]

SO! Is without a doubt my favourite album ever made. The musicianship, the production, the melodies and the power! Stewart Copeland's hihat work is sublime!