This outstanding tune is one of my favorite Genesis-songs ever. Their mid-seventies albums are all great stuff. Love your emotional reactions without interrupting the songs !
@keithf1652 I am aware that " and then there were three" is rated very differently by Genesis-fans.. But for me it's still a strong Album with his "wintery" mood. Banks and Rutherford have composed very good songs here and told interesting stories lyrically..
I was a little disappointed by 'And Then There Were Three'. I thought they missed Steve Hackett's influence. I actually preferred 'Duke' , which is my favourite of the thressome-era albums.
@keithf_ Of course Steve Hackett's brillant guitar skills were missing on "ATTWT" , but at least there was a good guitsr solo from Mike Rutherford on "burning rope " although of course he was better as a bass player. With "Duke" I had my problems when i first heard it, and it took me several listens. In the meantime it's a good Album for me too except for the somewhat simple ",misunderstanding" perhaps. The change of style in "Abacab" was too radikal for me, but that could also have been due to the new producer Hugh Padgham, as i prefered David Hentschel . In any case, "who dunnit" was the worst Genesis-song ever..😒
@Gerd-es9yp I like 'Duke' for the magnificent 'Duke's Travels/Duke's End'. If that extended instrumental closeout wasn't there, I'd think much less of 'Duke'. IMO Worst Genesis song ever is Whodunnit a track on the worst Genesis album Abacab.
I've been a Genesis fan since 1973, so I first heard this song in1976 when the album 'A Trick Of The Tail' was released. Fantastic song from a brilliant album.
Imagine it is almost 50 years ago this album was released. It was the first Genesis album I bought, never really heard their music before that, and it made me really love prog rock. This song has all the hallmarks of Tony Banks as composer, beautiful chord progressions. The first guitarist of Genesis, before Steve Hackett, was Anthony Philips. His solo album The Geese and the Ghost has beautiful guitar compositions, Phil Collins sings on two songs there if I remember right (God If I Saw Her Now).
Mid-70's Geneses were so good at evoking emotion with their music. It really grips you and tugs you along, Landscapes of music, constructed meticulously.
Prog is replete with abrupt twists & turns and odd time signatures. But without harmony something essential is often missing: a soul. Composers such as Genesis keyboardist Tony Banks (who wrote “Mad Man Moon”) is one of the talented ones who can blend various crazy musical themes harmoniously and so seamlessly you can't help but love it. He brings you to beautiful places you never thought even existed. I call that genius. As others have suggested, you'll probably like another Genesis song composed by Tony Banks called "One for the Vine". Nice to see you're enjoying your Genesis trip so far! 🙂
‘A Trick of the tail’ is probably my Favourite Genesis album. Suggest you try, “Entangled” or “Ripples” from the same album. Love your Genesis reactions, warms my heart to see your emotions listening to music I have loved myself for the same reasons for over 40 years.
Recommended: the next logical step to this would be "One for the Vine", from Genesis next album to this. Very much in the vein of "Mad Man Moon", IMHO it tops it on every level... composition, performance, power and sheer beauty....
While Genesis moved to a more mainstream sound in the 80s and 90s, they still have some great progressive tracks during that time. Some examples include Fading Lights, Driving the Last Spike, Domino, Duke's Travels / Duke's End (all instrumental), and Home By The Sea / Second Home By The Sea (one long song, the second is an extended instrumental).
Yes, YES. All these are amazing compositions from '80s Genesis. 'Fading Lights' was the last recording with Phil, Tony, and Mike. So fitting for a farewell.
Fabulous appreciation, many thanks! Another vote for Entangled, on the same album - more exquisite chord sequences, modulations and resolutions. Also from way back in 1971, Seven Stones.
This is another band that I've seen several times over almost 50 years. I'f I was stuck on an island with music from only one band it would be a toss up between YES and Genesis but I would sure miss Zeppelin,Rush, Pink Floyd and so many others from the late 60s and 70s when music was real. The best of the best and lucky in my teenage years THANK YOU for all of the work you put into your channel
Steve Hacket is great in early Genesis until he left . One For The Vine I would suggest from the Wind and Wuthering album. I don't own the vinyl anymore. Mine are on cd now.
Another super reaction man. Love the fact that you really appreciate the composition of this track you have to listen to this whole album. As you know Peter had left at this point, but this is probably their best piece of work due to the fact that it was their first without Gabriel. May I suggest Wind And Wuthering, the follow up album to this, if you react to the last suite of three tracks, Unquiet Slumbers For The Sleepers/ In That Quiet Earth/Afterglow, three very short tracks that bleed into each other, again proving that the band could do it without Peter Gabriel and produce some stunning material. Well done again on appreciation of Prog Rock classics.
The albums A Trick of the Tail and Selling England by the Pound are probably Genesis' most musical, and also Wind and Wuthering, which I think was supposed to be, along with A Trick of the Tail, part of a double album. I don't know if you've listened to "Supper's Ready" yet, but it is considered one of the greatest long-form progressive rock works (along with Yes' "Close to the Edge" and Emerson, Lake, & Palmer's "Tarkus"). I hope you get a chance to listen to any of these!
Great song off a great album . You will probably like the band "Renaissance" if you are into classical stuff. An amazing vocalist and band who did great prog work. "A song for all seasons" is a great kick off song.
I agree. Acoustic piano is best. But for live shows, the roadies hate them, lol. Yes, the early Genesis is much preferred. You have a lot of beautiful music coming your way with Genesis. Thanks for sharing.
Btw, if no one has mentioned yet, TRICK was the first album where Phil Collins took over Lead vocals from Peter Gabriel after The Lamb… TRICK and Selling England by the Pound remain my favourite Genesis albums. ;))
Tony Banks has, in addition to solo albums with more "mainstream" popular music [cooperating with, aamong others Fish fram Marillion], also issued three albums with classical music: Seven: A Suite for Orchestra (2004) Six Pieces for Orchestra (2012) Five (2018) As well as two soundtracks.
You are absolutely correct. The older stuff has so much heart and soul... (and also Gabriel and Hackett). Tony Banks gets props on this one... but after Hackett left, there wasn't as much to cling to with this band. They were all still great musicians... and they could write hits... but without Gabriel and Hackett... they lost a LOT.
lots of people said that Genesis would not survive the departure of Peter Gabriel, which made the success of Trick of the Tail one more important step in this band's history. Although Phil had been a great backing singer up to this point, it was a pleasant shock to find he had such range. Would the Phil Collins phenomenon ever happened without Gabriel leaving?
Its so nice to see how much you like this.- Phil Collins voice and Genesis won my heart too - much as I like Peter Gabriel's singing on the earlier albums, for me it was never quite as sweet as the drummer Collins'. We are in the minority though I think. Thanks again.
This is their first album after their original lead singer left. Phil Collins was their drummer, but because they couldn't find anyone they liked to replace the singer, Collins wound up singing lead beginning with this album. (He's still the drummer, too, on the studio albums.)
I think the flute went together with Peter Gabriel :-) What you hear is most probably the Mellotron and Steve Hackett's soft weeping guitar. No strings, no flute. Please, die hard fans, correct me if I am wrong
This was the first album after Peter Gabriel left and Phil Collins tool over as singer. Also woth thsi album tehy went beck to more melodious music after a bit harder prog rock on The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway. After this album came Wind and Wuthering, last album with Steve Hacket. and then They Were Three that is sort of OK bit starting to drift awai to more commercial music bit by bit
Later more poppy Genesis is nice and OK, but this is the real thing. For me Genesis golden period starts from Nursery Cryme and ends here. All albums are incredibly good.
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This outstanding tune is one of my favorite Genesis-songs ever. Their mid-seventies albums are all great stuff.
Love your emotional reactions without interrupting the songs !
I agree. The Genesis foursome era (just 2 albums) was beautifully pastoral.
@keithf1652 I am aware that " and then there were three" is rated very differently by Genesis-fans.. But for me it's still a strong Album with his "wintery" mood. Banks and Rutherford have composed very good songs here and told interesting stories lyrically..
I was a little disappointed by 'And Then There Were Three'. I thought they missed Steve Hackett's influence. I actually preferred 'Duke' , which is my favourite of the thressome-era albums.
@keithf_ Of course Steve Hackett's brillant guitar skills were missing on "ATTWT" , but at least there was a good guitsr solo from Mike Rutherford on "burning rope " although of course he was better as a bass player. With "Duke" I had my problems when i first heard it, and it took me several listens. In the meantime it's a good Album for me too except for the somewhat simple ",misunderstanding" perhaps.
The change of style in "Abacab" was too radikal for me, but that could also have been due to the new producer Hugh Padgham, as i prefered David Hentschel . In any case, "who dunnit" was the worst Genesis-song ever..😒
@Gerd-es9yp I like 'Duke' for the magnificent 'Duke's Travels/Duke's End'. If that extended instrumental closeout wasn't there, I'd think much less of 'Duke'.
IMO Worst Genesis song ever is Whodunnit a track on the worst Genesis album Abacab.
Tony Banks- master of chords
Masterful composition by Tony Banks. Beautifully melancholic.
Yes beautiful voice....
I've been a Genesis fan since 1973, so I first heard this song in1976 when the album 'A Trick Of The Tail' was released. Fantastic song from a brilliant album.
Decades ago, I created a MIDI of this song in DTM.
It took a long time, but it was very fulfilling.
So I have listened to this song hundreds of times.
I mean, it really is beautiful. An underrated gem from a stellar catalogue.
Imagine it is almost 50 years ago this album was released. It was the first Genesis album I bought, never really heard their music before that, and it made me really love prog rock. This song has all the hallmarks of Tony Banks as composer, beautiful chord progressions. The first guitarist of Genesis, before Steve Hackett, was Anthony Philips. His solo album The Geese and the Ghost has beautiful guitar compositions, Phil Collins sings on two songs there if I remember right (God If I Saw Her Now).
You love guitar? On the same album react to "Entangled" !
Indeed!
"Ripples", as well.
Mid-70's Geneses were so good at evoking emotion with their music. It really grips you and tugs you along, Landscapes of music, constructed meticulously.
The record was released a little over a month after my 16th Birthday and this remains my favourite track on my favourite Genesis album.
I was 19 yrs old.....
Still, a SPECTACULAR album!
Prog is replete with abrupt twists & turns and odd time signatures. But without harmony something essential is often missing: a soul. Composers such as Genesis keyboardist Tony Banks (who wrote “Mad Man Moon”) is one of the talented ones who can blend various crazy musical themes harmoniously and so seamlessly you can't help but love it. He brings you to beautiful places you never thought even existed. I call that genius.
As others have suggested, you'll probably like another Genesis song composed by Tony Banks called "One for the Vine". Nice to see you're enjoying your Genesis trip so far! 🙂
All the album is just amazing. Entangled (mind blown), Ripples (just magic) , Dance on a volcano , Los endos, Squonk
nothing to discard.
Jone will LOVE 'Entangled' with its acoustical guitars.
Just in case it hasn’t been mentioned, Tony Banks has released three albums of original classical/orchestral works. You should check them out.
One of my favorite albums of all time every single.cut is a masterpiece. 1000's of listens never loses its spark. You are in for such a treat.
‘A Trick of the tail’ is probably my Favourite Genesis album. Suggest you try, “Entangled” or “Ripples” from the same album. Love your Genesis reactions, warms my heart to see your emotions listening to music I have loved myself for the same reasons for over 40 years.
Phil's voice on 'Ripples' is exquisite. I LOVE this album.
Beautiful reaction. You have a very pleasant and warm presence.. I hope you react to lots more early Genesis!
When music was also telling stories and print images in our imagination.
I love you youngsters getting tuned into early Genesis.
Peace on earth.
Recommended: the next logical step to this would be "One for the Vine", from Genesis next album to this. Very much in the vein of "Mad Man Moon", IMHO it tops it on every level... composition, performance, power and sheer beauty....
It sounds even better in 5.1 surround. More details become clear.
One of my favorite tracks from one of m favorite albums.
Simply best band ever
This album evokes a lot of emotion and sentimental feeling in me due to its beauty and composition. One of the greatest albums ever made imo.❤❤
While Genesis moved to a more mainstream sound in the 80s and 90s, they still have some great progressive tracks during that time. Some examples include Fading Lights, Driving the Last Spike, Domino, Duke's Travels / Duke's End (all instrumental), and Home By The Sea / Second Home By The Sea (one long song, the second is an extended instrumental).
Yes, YES. All these are amazing compositions from '80s Genesis. 'Fading Lights' was the last recording with Phil, Tony, and Mike. So fitting for a farewell.
Ahora te falta "One for the Vine", no te arrepentiras, saludos desde Panamá.
Tony Banks, their keyboardist is a masterful composer. Even in their later pop music, and definitely in his solo albums, his music is genius.
Fabulous appreciation, many thanks! Another vote for Entangled, on the same album - more exquisite chord sequences, modulations and resolutions. Also from way back in 1971, Seven Stones.
This is another band that I've seen several times over almost 50 years.
I'f I was stuck on an island with music from only one band it would be a toss up between YES and Genesis but I would sure miss Zeppelin,Rush, Pink Floyd and so many others from the late 60s and 70s when music was real.
The best of the best and lucky in my teenage years
THANK YOU for all of the work you put into your channel
Burning Rope would be a good one.
Steve Hacket is great in early Genesis until he left . One For The Vine I would suggest from the Wind and Wuthering album. I don't own the vinyl anymore. Mine are on cd now.
Another super reaction man. Love the fact that you really appreciate the composition of this track you have to listen to this whole album. As you know Peter had left at this point, but this is probably their best piece of work due to the fact that it was their first without Gabriel. May I suggest Wind And Wuthering, the follow up album to this, if you react to the last suite of three tracks, Unquiet Slumbers For The Sleepers/ In That Quiet Earth/Afterglow, three very short tracks that bleed into each other, again proving that the band could do it without Peter Gabriel and produce some stunning material. Well done again on appreciation of Prog Rock classics.
Dream Theater is not only fast but also very melodic. Listen to Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence, should appeal to you as a classical guitarist..
The albums A Trick of the Tail and Selling England by the Pound are probably Genesis' most musical, and also Wind and Wuthering, which I think was supposed to be, along with A Trick of the Tail, part of a double album. I don't know if you've listened to "Supper's Ready" yet, but it is considered one of the greatest long-form progressive rock works (along with Yes' "Close to the Edge" and Emerson, Lake, & Palmer's "Tarkus"). I hope you get a chance to listen to any of these!
Thank you so much!
Great song off a great album . You will probably like the band "Renaissance" if you are into classical stuff. An amazing vocalist and band who did great prog work. "A song for all seasons" is a great kick off song.
Prog-art rock at its best..
I agree. Acoustic piano is best. But for live shows, the roadies hate them, lol. Yes, the early Genesis is much preferred. You have a lot of beautiful music coming your way with Genesis. Thanks for sharing.
Btw, if no one has mentioned yet, TRICK was the first album where Phil Collins took over Lead vocals from Peter Gabriel after The Lamb…
TRICK and Selling England by the Pound remain my favourite Genesis albums. ;))
Tony Banks has, in addition to solo albums with more "mainstream" popular music [cooperating with, aamong others Fish fram Marillion], also issued three albums with classical music:
Seven: A Suite for Orchestra (2004)
Six Pieces for Orchestra (2012)
Five (2018)
As well as two soundtracks.
You are absolutely correct. The older stuff has so much heart and soul... (and also Gabriel and Hackett). Tony Banks gets props on this one... but after Hackett left, there wasn't as much to cling to with this band. They were all still great musicians... and they could write hits... but without Gabriel and Hackett... they lost a LOT.
You're spot on regarding commercial vs. early Genesis. Both have their value, but for me, early Genesis work are progressive masterpieces.
Genesis made two really good albums after Peter Gabriel left. This is one of them.
Please, react to Genesis - Dance on a volcano.
lots of people said that Genesis would not survive the departure of Peter Gabriel, which made the success of Trick of the Tail one more important step in this band's history. Although Phil had been a great backing singer up to this point, it was a pleasant shock to find he had such range. Would the Phil Collins phenomenon ever happened without Gabriel leaving?
Its so nice to see how much you like this.- Phil Collins voice and Genesis won my heart too - much as I like Peter Gabriel's singing on the earlier albums, for me it was never quite as sweet as the drummer Collins'. We are in the minority though I think. Thanks again.
There is a touch of Robbery, Assault and battery in the song
This is their first album after their original lead singer left. Phil Collins was their drummer, but because they couldn't find anyone they liked to replace the singer, Collins wound up singing lead beginning with this album. (He's still the drummer, too, on the studio albums.)
Phil Collins' voice is one of the best, if not THE best, male voices of his generation. His solo work is excellent, but more R&B influenced.
I think the flute went together with Peter Gabriel :-) What you hear is most probably the Mellotron and Steve Hackett's soft weeping guitar. No strings, no flute. Please, die hard fans, correct me if I am wrong
This was the first album after Peter Gabriel left and Phil Collins tool over as singer. Also woth thsi album tehy went beck to more melodious music after a bit harder prog rock on The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway. After this album came Wind and Wuthering, last album with Steve Hacket. and then They Were Three that is sort of OK bit starting to drift awai to more commercial music bit by bit
Did you miss out dance on a volcano?
I Have a lot of originalL L Ps records l bought in the seventys and eighty's , you call vynil . I can send this one to you. I live in Canada.
Oh man. That would be amazing. You can send me an email for me to give you the address. Or here is my email: jonearuizvargas@gmail.com
I prefer Phil's softer vocals to the sound of his later voice, which was raunchier - beginning with Duke.
Ain't it beautiful?
Later more poppy Genesis is nice and OK, but this is the real thing. For me Genesis golden period starts from Nursery Cryme and ends here. All albums are incredibly good.
Good song but i m
More for the esrly Genesis
The 70 ‘s
Firth of Fifth , musical box , sepper’s ready etc