Classical Composer Reacts to GENESIS: DOMINO (Parts 1 and 2) | The Daily Doug (Episode 747)
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- Опубліковано 14 бер 2024
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In this #masterpiecefriday edition of #thedailydoug, I'm returning to the music of Genesis. This time, we're in the '80s with their highly successful album Invisible Touch. Instead of the big hit singles from this album, we're listening to Domino, which was split into two parts for single B-sides. When put together, Domino comes across like a progressive rock classic from the '70s...but it has the prototypical sound of the '80s. I enjoyed it...and I hope you do as well!
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You nailed it with the notion that ‘this is a 70’s prog song, produced in the 80’s.’ This band, along with Yes, was brilliant in bringing amazing prog arrangements into the MTV saturated music landscape.
Genesis was really extraordinarily unique. Their catalogue blows my mind
I remember buying this album when it came out and listening to domino and thinking “yup they still got it!” 😊
Yeah but the album title song is one I can definitely do without.
I was 13 when I first listen to this album on tape in 1986. I didn’t understand the music of this song, I fast forwarded it most of the time. Until the 1992 tour when I listened to it live and it was like a revelation. I love it now. In their last tour the Domino part 2 had a different and interesting colour compare to the previous tour, the guitar/synths balance was different. Great song
@@Eleventhearlofmars I couldn't. One of the best pop songs of the 80s in my opinion.
@@CedricsSpecialLP I’m not denying that but the radio stations and TV played the damn thing so much that I got sick of hearing it to the point it bored the arse off me, just my opinion of course. It’s the same thing with a lot of other songs like breakfast in America by supertramp or money for nothing dire straits, I skip those songs if listening to the albums.
@@Eleventhearlofmars Since I only listen to songs that I choose to listen to, this rarely happens to me. Not listening to certain songs for years can make them quite awesome when you hear them again.
The live version will change your life, Doug!! Not to mention the In the Cage medley with Afterglow is a masterpiece.
1987 for domino, 1984 for In the cage medley. Both mindblowing good
@@IntoTheWhite04 Totally agree!!
The medley with Supper's Ready at the tail end is even more magnificent, like the one performed during the early dates of the 1986/87 tour.
@@minty_JoeThis. The October 16, 1986 version (the one not! just released on vinyl) is the best there is.
@@Drchainsaw77 Wait, the 1986 version is re-released on vinyl again? I knew it was distributed out as part of the King Biscuit Flower Hour program, but I didn't know it's been available for sale.
Domino and Home by the Sea certainly carry the prog roots into the 80's. Even 'The Dividing Line' off the Phil-less Calling All Stations has that feel to it.
and then they did it again in the 90s with fading lights and driving the last spike
The first concert I ever went to was Genesis on the Invisible Touch tour, and they absolutely blew my mind. All these decades later, it's still in my top three concert experiences of my life.
Their performance of "Driving the Last Spike" ('92 tour) is probably my top concert-going experience. The way they mingled the antique photos with the live performers was stunning.
Yes Doug, just listen to - or better, watch - one of the live versions now! With Phil's intro engaging with the (inevitably massive stadium - size) crowd each time; when he demonstrates the Domino Effect! Domino and Home by the Sea/Second Home by the Sea the definite highlights of the post-Hackett tours IMO. Not least the brilliant huge-screen background graphics. I was in the second row at Leeds for the Last Domino tour, and even allowing for Phil's (very sad) physical state it was amazing. And yes, much much better with proper acoustic drums - Phil's son was superb. Once again, great stuff Doug - many thanks! 👏👏
I agree, Nick was superb filling in for his dad. It was very upsetting to see Phil so incapacitated. I was also at the Leeds gig, amazing sound and lighting. So sad we will never see them together again.
I concur.
I believe the lyrics were prompted by a short stay in bomb-torn Beirut: the sleepless night, sheets and double glazing not keeping out the chill of the night during siren sounds etc
@@whaleshark2672really? I wanted to like Nick but the band sounded flat with him. It had no power or drive.
@@steev11 I suppose it’s all subjective. 2 points to make, 1) Genesis always had two drummers in the live shows, Nick was on his own.
2) Were you at the Leeds gig? The guy next to me saw them in Manchester a couple of days before and said the sound was different class in Leeds.
Whenever you define What Rock and roll is, Genesis has to be on top of the food chain. No other band had such tight and diverse talent that kept pushing the boundaries with so many unique classics. They copied no one. They were all trail blazers. Fabulous musicianship.
You're probably familiar with the radio version of Tonight, Tonight, Tonight. You should hear the full version some time - very Tony-Banks-ish.
The full length album version is top-tier Genesis, the radio edit pales in comparison.
Well it's OK. The middle section is interesting but the song itself is fairly dull.
I bought this album for the radio hits, but fell in love with side two, especially this song and "The Brazilian"! Thank you for giving love to Genesis' 80s prog!
I got sick of hearing the radio hits and used to skip them listening to the album, especially the title track. 🤷🏻♂️
Yes, The Brazilian. What a song. Went on a crazy lads holiday back in the day and me and a mate played this Album endlessly whilst floating around the room with a little help from some of those funny cigarettes. For some reason we convinced ourselves Phil came up with the drum pattern when he fell over the drum kit!! By way of paying homage to this unique method of writing, every time it came on we just kept throwing ourselves around the room. I know, mad. But oh what a fantastic holiday and what wonderful memories. Thanks for reminding me.
The "ghosty synth" is the Shakuhachi sample preset from the Emulator II sampler. This preset is the same used on Peter Gabriel's "Sledgehammer" and Enigma's "Sadness", but Tony Banks shortened it for Domino. This sample is everywhere in 80's music. Domino is one of my favorites from Genesis.
This song had a profound influence on me. About '88 or '89, when I was first really getting into music on my own at the age of 12 or 13, I ended up with a copy of the Invisible Touch album, and it was this track that really blew me away. Subsequently I sought out the Genesis back catalogue, especially once I realized that Domino was supposed to be throwback to their earlier style, and that led to the whole world of Yes, King Crimson, ELP, Gentle Giant, and other 70s prog. And a few years later once I found the internet in college, that led to the discovery of the whole prog universe beyond the 70s British scene. But whether I'm listening to 90s Japanese Zeuhl, or contemporary Scandanavian Skogsprog, or post-Franco Basque folk-prog, it all kind of goes back to me hearing this track. And I still absolutely love it. And just the whole theme of being trapped away from loved ones when war breaks out... it unfortunately seems as relevant as ever.
Powerful song, really makes the album shine.
Great choice, Doug. I’ve always loved this song.
This song is up there with Phil's Take Me Home.
Driving The Las Spike and Fading Lights from the We Can`t Dance album are in my opinion as good as any long prog type songs they ever did. Both awesome songs!
I've been waiting for YEARS for this reaction! Thank you, dear Doug!!
Few comments:
1) The part were Phil sings "The liquid surrounds me" and "their bodies dissolve and I am alone" are quotes from "In the Cage" from the album The lamb lies down on Broadway.
2) It is a perfect mix between the 70's and the 80's, and I agree a "real" drum set is better than an electronic. That is one of the reasons why I prefer the live version from "The way we walk". The other is that Phil's vocals in the live version are even more emotional.
3) For me, this is the best song of Genesis from the 80's. Such a masterpiece, with lyrics and music and a delivery that makes me shiver and even shed some tears!
4) Please, Doug, do Fading Lights next!
5) Please, Doug, listen to the live version of Domino!
Really? I didn't know Tony referenced the Lamb with these two lines. Do you think it was intentional or maybe subconscious?
Essentially, the lyrics are inspired by the 1982 Lebanon war, hence the setting being in a hotel room in Beirut, shortly after the bombs start dropping.
@@aleclewis9123 I think it was intentional, of course. They played "In the Cage" in several tours over the years (The Mama Tour (1985), Three Sides Live (1982)) and Invisible Touch is from 1986, so the song was certainly in Tony's mind during the 80's.
@@estefaniasucre6966 Might need to ask the man himself. 😊
I agree all you say there! Other than I rank Home by the Sea/Second Home by the Sea its equal. And yes, defo quotes from The Lamb - I thought that the first time I heard the song, when I bought the vinyl back in the eighties. No way was that accidental! Defo link with The Cage there, and in the lyrics generally - nothing you can do when you are in the cage/the next in line.
Those lines don't appear in In the Cage. I grant you there are some lyrical similarities, but not direct quotes. For example "I'm drowning in a liquid fear" and "my cage dissolves. Without any reason my body revolves". There is also the line "in the glare of a light" which is a similar phrase to "in the glow of the night". It's entirely possible Tony was inspired by In the Cage because the lyrical themes are somewhat similar, but there are no direct quotes.
You have to give these guys credit for moving with the times: they were able to lose two major bandmates and continue making music. They had commercial pop hits in the MTV era- so did Yes, Rush etc. Genesis did have the ability stay sophisticated even in pop arrangements. Thank you Doug for sharing this with us!
As I tell critics... Yes, Genesis did make some pop songs. But they made some DAMN GOOD pop songs.
I'm so waiting for you to discover all their long/proggy songs of the 80's and 90's.
The Lady Lies
Me And Sarah Jane
Heathaze
Driving The Last Spike
Dreaming While You Sleep
Fading Lights
The Dividing Line
Alien Afternoon
...
And to allow us to appreciate these masterpieces even more.
Thanks for your analysis, you're definitely the king of the UA-cam music reactions. Cheers Sir.
the long version of Tonight Tonight Tonight is also great
The lady lies is from 1978 but I get the sentiment. 👍🏼
I'd also add Behind the Lines, in fact the whole Duke suite.
He did Duke in the Extended Play Lounge a year or 2 ago. Might only be available for members.
Evidence of Autumn
Hi Doug i listen to Génésis since the 70s and it still my # 1 band of all time , i listen to you from Québec great work .
Another very welcomed Genesis reaction! Many thanks!
To truly appreciate electronic drums, one needs to hear Bill Bruford in the '80s. "Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe" is stunning (particularly his work on "Order of the Universe"). And anything from King Crimson, although "Nuages (That Which Passes Passes Like Clouds)" is a real standout.
Neil Peart (1986): "In retrospect, the largest advancement over the last ten years is electronics. Love it or not, it is a major thing. The people who lead the field in that, to my mind, would be Bill Bruford and Terry Bozzio, in different ways ... It is true that the drumming of Terry Bozzio and Bill Bruford - especially the stuff Bill did with King Crimson - is really difficult to reproduce without some sophisticated equipment."
The live version of this from Knebworth in 1992 was an incredible experience,
... and I *really* that performance
Saw them 92 in Hockenheim, I still remember all of us in the crowd reacting to Phil when he appeared in front of the big screen for part two🤗
I love this song. Just have Invisible Touch another spin after a long time. This album came out when i was in High School.
My favorite part of this album.. The live version is well worth viewing, on a stage worthy of Pink Floyd. the 2007 "Live in Dusseldorf" performance is awesome, far more enjoyable than this studio version. In fact, I'm going to go watch that one right now. Seen it many times and well worth another look. Let the music play!
The Dûsseldorf one was superb, as was the "When in Rome" performance in front of half a million that closed the tour. I have that concert on DVD, and may go dig it out right now. Even the "Last Domino" tour performance a couple of years ago was excellent, albeit in many ways also very sad because of Phil's physical state. I agree, this song is much better again live - like most Genesis, though? The 1987 Wembley performance of Domino remains for me the best of all, though.
I agree that the live version is way better than the studio! It has some magic and is way more emotional, with a more organic sound in the drums as well
I saw them perform this in 1992 in Edmonton, Canada. So much energy!
Great song, they never stopped to deliver songs for new and old fans. Have you done second home by the sea? And “Me and Sara Jane” is a totally underlooked master piece from the 80’s
It’s a fantastic song. Great analysis! Thanks for sharing.✌️
Great stuff Doug, Wembley Live 1987 version is fantastic!
especially with the intro;-) "I show you the domino principle in action!"
I don't care what anal Genesis fans have to say, to me, this album is as good as anything else they ever did.
It's the peak of 80s production. Hell, despite it being full of sounds that would make me tear my hair out when listening to lesser albums from
the same period, here, it all works and sounds immaculate. And not just because Genesis' songwriting and musicianship rises above the limitations
of the time, but also because they knew how to use each sonic element in the best possible way to create perfection.
And on top of all that, you also have peak Phil Collins. His voice never sounded better than it did during the 1985-89 period.
Thanks for talking about Genesis today! Their farewell tour was called "The Last Domino?" in reference to this. I recommend listening to the widely-circulated Wembley performance from July 4, 1987. Phil in his prime, had tremendous energy for this song, and coda to this song live is beautifully succinct.
Thanks for finally getting to this reaction, Doug. I enjoyed it even more than I thought I would.
Not saying this is my favorite Genesis song ever - but it most definitely is. And has been one of my favorite songs ever since the '90s. I don't remember how many times I watched one of their 1992 concerts (think it was at Knebworth) on VHS that mom and dad had recorded, I'm probably not exaggerating when I say it's 100+. Domino is absolutely fantastic live. Both musically and performance-wise, with amazing visuals and crowd interaction... it really is great.
And it's interesting, I've always interpreted the lyrics more metaphorically (as a kid, I didn't understand the meaning behind them much at all, especially considering English wasn't my first language), and the psychological breakdown that conflicts often cause in individuals, emphasizing the individual trauma rather than the conflict at large. The whole "river of blood" and "their bodies dissolve, and I am alone" always seemed like PTSD nightmares to me. Fascinating to hear you discuss a slightly different perspective and putting some emphasis on the actual conflict!
Prior to Genesis (and especially this album), I was more into pop or poppy rock, but this got me more and more into prog territory, and I'm ever grateful for it. Yes, ELO, 10cc and all the modern offerings of today (Arjen is my hero), here's hoping we'll see evolution and experimentation in music for many years to come yet!
One my fav tracks from them, great analysis
I was looking for your reaction to the beginning of "The Last Domino" which employs the Ab Major chord with the driving D Murki bass pattern. The major chord over its tritone bass is a device I have used for extreme tension in a few of my own works (such as the piano sonata that I wrote after the death of my granddaughter). It's a combination that my ear can't hear together. I either have to concentrate on the bass or the chord. The bravery of using the progression in that 2-minute section alone makes this one of my favorites of all time, but the rest of the song compliments & contrasts it such that the song as a whole is a phenomenon of prog-pop and one of the most intelligently composed & crafted songs in all of music.
It's so different live - the 1987 live version rocks really hard in part 2 rather than being the more ambient soundscape style on the album.
I 2nd this. That live version is pure gold. I much prefer it over the studio version. But either way, a cool tune.
@@theangryhog Chester absolutely smashes it on the 1987 Wembley version with those double kick patterns. And Phil just has so much energy.
The 1987 Wembley version is the one to watch. Tony stands out. Actually, they all do.
Like all Genesis tunes, they surpassed the studio versions when performing live. Probably this era was best performed live at the Wembley stadium gigs. Phil’s voice was at its peak and the quality of the instrument playing was incredible. Even Mike, who would admit he wasn’t as technically gifted on lead guitar as Steve or Darrel, plays an amazing solo on Abacab. I went to all four consecutive nights at Wembley
"Tonight, Tonight, Tonight" the album version is also proggy.
Since you mentioned the Lebanon war, here is a little bit of trivia for you: I was first introduced to Genesis in 1978 by a barracks roommate while serving in the US Marine Corps. In 1982, the US Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon was car-bombed. Just after that, a Marine Expeditionary Unit(MEU), was formed and I was placed in that unit, on 24 hour standby to fly to Beirut to secure the airfield and evacuate Americans. My discharge date came up before that unit was activated. Once that MEU was in Beirut, the Marine barracks was car-bombed and killed several Marines and Navy Corpsmen. I could have been one of those killed, had I not been discharged in July, 1983. I thank God every day that I never had to take another human life, while serving my 6 years. I won't get into the politics of the situation because at the time, it made no difference to me. I was just a Marine Corporal, following orders and as far as I was concerned, my job was to evac as many Americans as I could, from Beirut. It was about saving lives, not pronouncing judgement on a country or ideology.
"...just a Marine Corporal." Sorry, buddy, but there is no "just" there. This Brit appreciates just how good the US Marine Corps is. And just how worthy of respect and honour are those who put on a USMC uniform (indeed, ALL who put on the uniform of their country.) As you demonstrate in what you have said., in what is as far from "trivia" as you can get. My respect, sir. And you bow to no-one.
The last Domino. The last great masterpiece from them. I had this song memorized by age 9.
The outro is so catchy. There is nothing you can do. There’s noooooothing, you can do.
Children playing with boots as opposed to needles and pins.
That last Banks keyboard passage in the outro was MASSIVE live
Chester's drum fills too
This album came out just before my junior year of high school. It's so loaded with all my memories of how things felt and looked and sounded back then. They capture a bit of that vibe in modern culture with shows like Stranger Things, but they can't ever get it exactly right. That late 20th-century feeling...we had mastered technology (we thought - obviously we had no idea what was coming), everyone felt free and safe and there were opportunities everywhere. We had to manufacture fear just to keep life interesting (omg Judas Priest has backmasked lyrics that make ppl commit suicide!!!) We were "scared" of nuclear war with the USSR, but it had been such a long cold war that no one my age really thought about it as a real conflict. It was cowboys and indians, or a football rivalry. Our fighter jets vs their fighter jets (do you like the F-16 more or the MiG 23?).
Nowadays everything is so grim and dark and apocalyptic feeling. Love revisiting that time through this music.
The live version at Wembley in 87 is a must watch.. so much fuller/heavier. More oomph..
The drum fills from Chester and Darryl really letting loose on the bass at the end... It's just so good live
I was there. Will never forget it.
@@christopherwright8811 jealous. I was 7 so was only aware of it because my Nan went with one of my uncles
Thanks for covering this masterpiece.
It was awesome live Doug.
I saw them at The Brighton Centre in Nov 1992.
After the We Can't Dance Tour essentially finished at Knebworth [in front of 100,000 people] they took a couple of months off before treating the UK to what Phil Collins referred to jokingly as their 'Working Men's Club and Leisure Centre Tour' because they played really very small [for them] venues.
They played Domino in it's entirety and the place absolutely shook.
I was first introduced to Genesis when I was 14/15 by a friend who was mad about them. Even though it wasn't really my 'thing' [I'm not by any stretch a Rock Chick] I let him try to persuade me and sure enough I have loved them in all their incarnations ever since.
For me they have collectively created the greatest body of rock and pop music ever produced.
Yes even better than The Beatles.
I mean think about it. Genesis the band. Peter Gabriel's incredible solo career. Phil Collins basically OWNING the album and singles charts throughout the 1980's, Tony Banks' solo work and then Mike Rutherford's side project Mike and The Mechanics.. which produced perhaps the most evocative and emotional single ever written The Living Years, a song which [to this day] I cannot listen to without sobbing.
Awesome stuff..
Its utter genius
Tony Banks is so underrated
One of the highlights of their post-Hackett incarnation. The cinematic style - involving shifts of perspective, flashbacks and a dream sequence - creates a claustrophobic atmosphere charged with danger, isolation and guilt. The lyrics deliberately leave it unclear as to whether the protagonist sees himself as a monster or a victim - or perhaps both.
It's a really good song, but the drums I wished were more acoustic rather than a lot of the electronics that many drummers were experimenting with. Some of the sounds are a little dated to my ears and I've heard Hugh Padgham (Producer) say the same thing. I did love how Chester gave it his spin on the following tours of which this song was played on each tour they did. This is one of Tony Banks favorite Genesis songs and a bit controversial because Phil found it difficult to sing some of Tony's lyrics like "sheet of double-glazing".
This was my first album, way back in the late 80s on a cassette. I loved it then and still love it today nearly 40 years on. Great video!
I'm so glad you did this one Doug. I absolutely love it.
Great job 👍🏼
The world recently lost (in January) one of rock's greatest songwriters - Tony Clarkin, the mastermind behind Magnum.
I'm sure all Magnum fans would love to hear your comments on one of his compositions. There are so many to choose from (23 albums spanning 46 years) but check out Les Morts Dansant, Don't Wake the Lion or On a Storyteller's Night.
I'm sure you won't be disappointed.
Love hearing your enthusiasm for all kinds of music 👍🏼❤️
DOMINO : IN THE GLOW OF THE NIGHT / THE LAST DOMINO
That second half is amazing - such energy, frantic pace. I love it.
I love that you don't interrupt or pause the songs while you comment on them.
Greetings from Mallorca, Spain!
Loving that the rhythm was so infectious that one has to air drum along y'all 😄❤
Knebworth 1992 The live version with Phil up above the stage is quite something.
Domino was a highlight of their Invisible Touch tour - they had a great light show that accompanied this, Certainly one of the best 80s Genesis songs.
Ahhh the Fairlight! Thanks Doug, great to hear this epic. Cheers all~
Thanks for this episode!
I’ve always loved Domino and it rightfully became a great live staple from the Invisible Touch tour through the rest of their career. Tony always said it was the most complicated and difficult song to play in their live set due to the structure of the song and all of the keyboard tone changes.
I started out with Phil and No Jacket Required because in the 80s it was unavoidable. Naturally, I bought Invisible Touch (My first-ever CD purchase, in fact) for more pop-type songs. But this song hit different. This song made me go seek out what else what out there in the catalog that wasn't as radio-friendly. And man, did I find some great music.
great. Love this song. One of their best late songs. The great thing is, that it really works live and in front of a great audience of thousands and thousands of people (or even hundreds of thousends like in Rome). It's Stadium Rock but still prog.
Thanks for the video and have a nice weekend.
Hi Doug, you must listen to their 1987 Wembley Stadium version of Domino, it is a great performance on all levels and Phil puts in an amazing vocal performance. Cheers Doug👌
Fantastic composition we are in future thanksss mr banks❤❤❤😊
I can still remember the day when I went over to a friend of mine and we were able to listen to the new record his sister just bought. This record introduced me to the work of Genesis, even though it wasn’t an easy journey going back from there to e beginnings … But it was essential to bring me to creating music myself. Sort of.
Apart from the stellar musical stuff on the album created by Tony, Mike and Phil, one sure can hear the influence of Hugh Padgham, especially as far as the sound of the drums is concerned. Even though those Simmons drums were almost everywhere, Phil and Hugh made them sound special when they worked together.
I tend to say that Domino is a great example of what those three guys were able to come up together … And I would like to see and hear what you, Doug, would have to say about the closing track of this album, The Brazilian.
Thanks for this video!
Takes me right back to my late teens..magic
Brilliant track - I saw them doing this album live at Wembley Stadium in 1987👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇬🇧
Domino quickly became a staple of Genesis live.
I love all the early classics but this song, especially live, is arguably the best piece of music they ever did.
This is my favorite track from Invisible Touch. Great music.
This song is a drummers heaven - so many fills (especially live), the drummer gets to go full animal and have fun!!!
You wore the right shirt for the album cover.
Glad you finally got to this piece.
Bite size pieces of former long tracks from Genesis.
JT
I can't see if anyone has mentioned it yet, but the line "their bodies dissolve and I am alone" is a callback to "In the Cage" from The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway: "Their bodies revolve and I am alone."
Such bleak lyrics against an uplifting beat. Love the breakthrough moment to part 2. Collins' tender voice. That reference back to 'blood on the rooftops' from wind and wutheting' and dissolving idea from Lamb Lies Down. Saw this live in Leeds 1988. It was brilliant but for a great visual, the When in Rome version from 2007 is outstanding. Thanks for this.
My first concert, seeing the Invisible Touch tour in the old Three Rivers Stadium. Ah, bands filling football stadiums... It was epic.
Knebworth on the last night of the "We Can't Dance" World Tour. Sounds amazing, the staging is stunning and being one of the 110000 or so people there was just amazing. Not bad for my first ever Genesis gig!
I was there too!!
Yep and me, probably the most exciting moment in my entire live music experience, that concert was perfection, absolutely stunning in every way, Phil had the crowd in his hand and the visuals were stunning and the sound was so powerful and yet comfortable to listen to, crystal clear, thank you Genesis for that experience x
This takes me back! I had this album on cassette back in the day... I was about 11 when I got it, and listened to it (the whole album) over and over. Invisible Touch was my mental theme song for a crush I had, too, hah. But somehow, something in this -- either the music, or your commentary, or just thinking about that time in general, reminded me of another song, that might be interesting for you to check out: Mike + The Mechanics's song, "All I need is a Miracle". I wouldn't put it in the same league as this, really, so feel free to leave it aside, too... it's definitely very 80's, perhaps cloyingly so (and/or cloying in other ways). But I thought of it for whatever reason, so mentioning it. :) Thanks for the flashback!
P.S. Oh! 17:39 - Hah! Mike Rutherford! Of course. The Mike from Mike + The Mechanics. I guess there's an audio connection that got to my brain on a subconscious level somehow. :)
Awesome reaction Doug!! …and yes, pleeease come back soon with a reaction to the 1987 live version at Wembley.🔥🎶
I saw this performed live at the Toronto Sky Dome during their "The Way We Walk" tour, and it was even so much better live with the visuals on their triple screen stage show. It wasn't so "in your face" about the song being about war, but it was still impactful. It still remains one of my favorites of their "longs". (Driving the Last Spike, Supper's Ready, The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway are some of my other favorites.)
The live video is amazing. Phil even explains what the domino theory is all about! LOL
I love the live version from "when in rome", that concert is in my top5 favorites.
I have heard that song so many times and those synth drum hits toward the end, and never associated that they were "gunshots". Nice pick up Doug!
Invisible Touch was the first CD I ever bought, and it was an incredible listening experience from start to finish. Love to hear you cover something by Mike Rutherford's side project Mike+The Mechanics. That was a great project.
I feel like this song would translate well for orchestra, given Tony Banks' classical influences. I think you'd like his solo work since it's styled similarly to this track. :)
They still had long songs on the poppy records. Driving the last spike was on we cant dance.
At 13 I'd listen to my older brother's CD, Invisible Touch, on his awesome technics stereo. This song was a highlight. I loved the prog-ness (not that I had that word in my vocabulary). I remember the bass speakers translating that low frequency, watching them wobble in a startling way, just awesome!
I saw the Invisible Touch tour at least once, maybe twice. I remember the moment where this song changes into the fast part, the lights and lasers went NUTS. It was such an incredible moment. Made my heart pound. I'm sure it's some where on UA-cam.
I absolutely love the complexity of Genesis music. It is not your run of the mill 70's - 80's music. I especially am fond of the long play songs. "Home by the Sea" is another favorite.
Try the live versions, 1987 from Wembley stadium.
The live version from THE WAY WE WALK is incredibly hot and epic.
I went to see the “We can’t Dance” Genesis tour in 1992 at Leeds UK and Domino was absolutely phenomenal ❤😎
Thank you for reacting to this track. Even late into their discography they always had at least one great Prog song on each album. From ‘We Can’t dance” I recommend ‘Driving the last spike’.
Nice job Sir! I was lucky enough to be at the Wembley concert and it was utterly mind blowing.
I was there at Wembley too, stood on the football pitch near one of the sound towers. You are right, it was mind blowing
Invisible Touch. So many memories.
Part 2 has a lot of Lamb Lies Down in it!
Great vid... yes the Live versions are sweet !! You might check out The Brazilian on this album!!
Wait until you listen to Driving the last spike and fading lights from the We can’t dance album. Both epic….and fading lights is the last track of the last album by the trio of banks/collins/rutherford….what a fitting finale to an unparalleled career!
Revision to my earlier comment. This is so good it makes the album a classic. I don’t much care for a lot of it, but this? Spine tingling and epic❤❤❤
Genesis was a 70s band. Phil Collins made it big solo in early 80s, so their sound changed. Change drums to acoustic and instrumentals to be less synthesizer, the song would fit perfectly into the 70s.
I recall chatting to a genesis fan who wouldn't listen to post 70's era albums cos it was all pop and not real genesis, I said try Domino, it's amazing.
So glad you've got round to this Doug, but as many have commented, you really must try the Wembley 87 version
The puppet video for Land of Confusion that you mentioned has a story behind it. It was created by a UK satirical show called Spitting Image (they had a great sketches with a senile Ronald Reagan reaching for one of two bedside buttons labelled Nurse and Nuke!). The show did a sketch of Phil Collins singing a weepy ballad and his flow of tears gradually flooding the piano. I have heard he was annoyed by this and they made the video for Confusion to avoid legal trouble but I have also heard that the sketch just brought the Spitting Image team to the attention of the band. Whatever, it’s a memorable video!
It's nice to know that Phil has a great sense of humor and took it in jest. If he truly had a problem with Spitting Image, he probably wouldn't have done the music video with them.
If it was electronic drums it probably was Simmons. Alex Van Halen used them on 1984. Def Leppard used them after drummer lost his arm. Simmons kits were everywhere for a few years before they started putting triggers in actual drum heads and blended them. Neil Peart used them on his electronic side of his set.
16 year old me heard this album in a friends car and i loved it immediately. The entire album is gold. I had to have played the album hundreds of times on cassette i loved it so much.
Domino is so cool but very dark. The darkest oart IMO is when Phil says..
Children are swimming and playing with books
Their features are changing
Their bodies dissolve and i am alone
I interpret that as being he just witnessed the dropping of an atomic bomb near where children are playing. The bomb basically incinerates them in an instant. Its a nightmare he cant escape
Great song and great reaction as always Doug! I'd like to suggest 'Driving the Last Spike' off the 'We Can't Dance' Album for your next Genesis reaction.