The "public" better not know about "Porcupine Tree" (especially Steven Wilson). Their music is not for publicity. If it was, they weren't "Porcupine Tree", nor Steven Wilson.
IMHO: greatest of all time bands; yeah, Porcupine Tree is "Top Drawer!" Suggest reaction to Routine or Anesthetize ... this was Not a one hit band. Kudos, Steven Wilson!!🤭
Funny story. A few years' ago, my wife and I went to see Porcupine live. She's not a big fan but I am. The gig was over 3 hours long and their first track was 40 minutes long without breaks. My wife said she was going to the toilet. I got absorbed in the concert then there was a break of ten minutes. I looked around for her but couldn't find her so I figured she was sitting at the back somewhere. I watched the rest of the gig and then left. My wife was sitting outside on the steps leading up to the venue. I said 'how long you been here?' She said 'since they started. I got thrown out for smoking in the toilets'. :)
I took my then girlfriend to see Rush in LA 14 years ago. Lit up a doob and had a rent a cop shine a light on me and told me to come with him. Thought I was going to get the boot. He yelled at me about no smoking, of course half the people we lighting up, but he thankfully didn't kick me out.
I accidentally saw Him Steve Wilson In Mexico City a friend and I. STEVE Wilson live GET ALL YOU DESERVE Holly Crap Blew anything I was listening to or seeing Thought I still listen to the other groups but If all were playing the same night down the street I'd go to the UK just to see Steve Wilson Porcupine Tree last so called last concert in America was at the Greek Theater Wow but I am sure they still have 1 or 3 reunions left in them! John Gavin Harrison & my Boy Colin superb 👌 🙏🌍🫡😁
Love seeing people discover this incredible band. They have a large deep discography that's full of amazing songs. Steven Wilson, the creative force behind this band is now a solo artist and his solo stuff is also well worth diving into. You really can't go wrong with any live track from these guys. Some of it is spacey and psychedelic. Some of it's heavy. All of it is worth a listen.
That's an excellent analysis of Porcupine Tree's sound. Once you start listening to their music it's hard to stop. Here is a link to Steven Wilson and his current band playing at The Royal Albert Hall. It's amazing. ua-cam.com/video/277HZDjtgGU/v-deo.html
Porcupine Tree are my favourite band, but in watching folks react to hearing them for the first time, I've learned to appreciate them on other different levels. Thank you for this, and I'm really glad you enjoyed them.
holy crap. I JUST got into this band, totally by accident. "Fear of a Blank Planet" was playing during the end credits of an (ironically) X-Box game called "Control" - ran to get my phone and Shazammed it. Can't get them out of my head. That was a month ago. I haven't been THIS happy since i first heard Kings's X on "Gretchen Goes to Nebraska" - and that was over 20 years ago.
I was at this show! Park West in Chicago. This was from the first night. They taped 2 nights, with 2 different set list to combine into the dvd. Check out Steven Wilson! He is the lead singer and master mind of greatness!!!
Lucky duck. I got to see them in 2010 in Miami. Unfortunately they didn't play this song, although they played the "pills in me" part from Anesthetize. But Arriving Somewhere is such a monumental song I wish I had seen it live... somewhere.
This is defenitely my all time favourite band, saw them 40+ times live since 2000, for good reasons. Totally incredible stuff, happy to see others discover and dig it. Thanks!
GOAT! I am 64 and this band is truly the best I've ever come across. I've listened to many genres and of course love other artists and bands, but PT take me on a journey and give me the feels every time. PT have so many great tracks, but others you must react to you as you go down the rabbit hole include Anesthetize, Fear of a Blank Planet, Hate Song, Dignity, Chimera's Wreck - and these are just the tip of the iceberg.
This is the song that got me down the Porcupine Tree/Steven Wilson rabbit hole in 2008 but I really started listening in 2012 and that was IT... I'm 2 yrs late but I love seeing other ppl find and react to this gem of a band and I hope you listened to more since then! 🤞 This one takes you a trip eh?! Much love to you my friend and to all still left on this fucked up planet! ❤💜💙 from Ontario, Canada
It doesn’t get any better than Porcupine Tree. They make absolutely amazing music and are phenomenal live. Check out Anesthetize, Cheating The Polygraph, The Sound Of Muzak, Hatesong, Time Flies, Dark Matter, the list go on and on. This is a rabbit hole well worth exploring!
You nailed the description of how this song is perfectly balanced to carry you on a euphoric eargasmic ride. I smile and move every time I listen to it...
INCREDIBLE tune. Incredible band - Porcupine Tree. Incredible songwriter - Steven Wilson. His solo stuff, and other bands or joint efforts (IEM, No-man, Blackfield, Storm Corrosion)... ALL are amazing, and demonstrate the multiple talents and many facets of his musical gifts!
I am an early days fan, from the start and so many times, to so many people I tried to make PT be descovered, i really enjoy seeing you guys getting to at last, listen the masterpeice builders of modern music, for me they stand with the best bands ever!
Their musicality is incredible. One of my favorite bands if you're in the right mood. It's very atmospheric. Steve Wilson is a musical genius. I recommend you check out some of his solo material too. Keep up the good work of sharing music.
Your reaction is outstanding! I love this band. I've only discovered them about 6 months ago, and oh man, what a treat you have in store... Also Steven Wilson's solo work with a touring band..... Thank you. Loved it, a new subscriber! 🎧
Great band, good song & performance. Steven Wilson is a genius & Gavin Harrison is a beast. Check out 'Hatesong' from this same concert, it's killer, blows this song away! It's titled; "Porcupine Tree - Hatesong (HD)"
O hells yeah brother! This is the best band in the world so many legendary tracks , my personal top: Dark matter, Trains, Blackeyes . The singer went solo and he has some incredible music too : routine, drive home , pariah . the raven ... awesome!
Rather Anathema sounds like them. Steven Wilson, the singer of Porcupine Tree, mixed Anathema's album We're here because we're here. They also joined the label Kscope then that was founded for Porcupine Tree.
I know this thread is old, however if you really want to hear the best of PT and Steven Wilson I recommend you start with their back catalogue. Listen in date order. You’ll see the progression. There isn’t a bad album. Steven Wilson does a lot of re-engineering for many bands and if you can find his old PT albums re-engineered in 5.1 listen to them. After listening to all the PT albums then listen to Stephen Wilson’s solo stuff. Every album is a trip. He uses the best musicians and he is an auteur in regards to music creation. Best advice - listen to the physical CD/dvd/Blu-ray/vinyl through the best headphones you have or through a 5.1 system with loudspeakers. You won’t regret it. Streaming won’t do it justice. Then once you’ve heard all the studio albums listen to the live ones 😂 Then you’ll be a SW stan.... 🤘🏼
PT are awesome . The start of something beautiful is fantastic. Hate Song (LIVE) is an absolute jam that showcases the great talents of the whole band , Gavin Harrison (my fav drummer of all time) is beyond great . Way out of here (LIVE) superb . Then two tracks that are linked together and should be played as a two part review : Normal + Sentimental ♥️
Oh yea hatesong live is just amazing. I do like the sax solo in the old version tho. But it just doesnt compare to Steven, gav, richard, colin's virtuosity ahahhahah
Porcupine Tree and The Pineapple Thief are my two absolute favorite bands. Same drummer Gavin Harrison is now with TPT since PT split. Brilliant writing and musicianship throughout.
I loved your reaction, I had the same😱! PT is my favorite band. Dig deep on UA-cam because there are so many songs you will love. Buying new Soul SHESMOVEDON Fadeaway (the last 2 were remastered in 2016) Even less Russia on Ice And so many more. I can’t get enough!!
I guess I should add a list of other songs of theirs that I really like: "Radioactive Toy", "Buying New Soul", "Russia on Ice", "Lazarus", "Mellotron Scratch", "Sky Moves Sideways", "Every Home is Wired", "Even Less", "Piano Lessons". If you might like something more psychedelic, try "Voyage 34: The Complete Trip".
To me, this song is EXACTLY describing what it is like to be in a major car crash..."ARRIVING SOMEWHERE, BUT NOT HERE!"...It hit home because I was in one years ago and it really described the sights, sounds and feelings before, during and after the crash...Even hearing the music on the radio and thinking if that was the last sound or not...but then there were so many other sounds in the song as well that described the crash, not just the lyrics...The violent guitars as the crash and the chaotic atmosphere surrounding the crash mixed with the serene sounds in the music and how both sounds tend to go back and forth as if you are almost in a weird other world were you don't understand you are really in the moment, but the violent guitars kick in and another part of you is in the chaos of the moment...It's as if you are weirdly numbed (literally for me and metaphorically) in between a peaceful place outside of yourself and an atmosphere of chaos...almost as if nothing is really happening, but everything is happening all at once...and the time signatures of the music slowing down and speeding up and switching between the peaceful, otherworldly sounds and the harsh, violent, chatic guitar riffs... There was even a part describing being in the hospital (I think the person in this crash had some sort of surgery...something about the heart and cutting)...I was just taken to the ER at that time (but that's neither here nor there)...the song also describes the after effects in life and in your own body of said car accident and saying things like, "My life is simplified" (in a way it is and it seems to be, but it's not simplified as well)..."My dreams are comprimised"...Things like that!... Yeah! I feel like the song lyrically and sonically/musically, is describing the very experience before, during, after and going forward through life being of a major car accident. ✌️🤘🖖🙏🏽... This song was VERY well put together and the singer (the guy who sang ROUTINE...Steven was it?) has a very cool voice and way of putting a story together and his choice of notes and tones of voice was very well thought out and sounded nice...He can sing for sure! The music was really good...The shredding guitar was very cool and the dreamy, slower tones were great as well... In some ways this singer with his solo work and Porcupine Tree remind me of THE POSTAL SERVICE. Gives me a similar vibe and the music and story-telling in some ways feels similar, but also unique to each bands own sound...I saved this band and his solo stuff on my music Player...because it's good AND me and my dad love THE POSTAL SERVICE and while they are two different artist and sounds, they give off a similar vibe and I'm positive my dad will dig this artist and band...Me and my parents connect over music, so this will be cool to show my dad cause he misses THE POSTAL SERVICE and this is right up his alley as far as that type of music is concerned...Also, his FAVORITE band is PINK FLOYD and this is different, but a similar vibe as well...Also reminds me of GOTYE (if anyone has heard more than just his main song and how artistic and vibey his other songs are in a similar way)...Not that it matters to anyone really 😂😋, my dad is just older, so cherish the good times when you can. 😊...it's cool to find good music you can share with others and bond over... Music brings people together and makes you think or just jam out and have a good time and I think that's cool. 😎😎😎... Yeah, that was quite an essay! If I was back in school...A++ cause I totally hit the word limit! Go me! 🤣... Also, if you got this far 😋...check out THE POSTAL SERVICE or GOTYE (if you haven't already! 😋...I'm new here, but I liked your reaction...I dig reactors who are just open to music in general and have sincere reactions. 😎)...Their popular songs are good, but the rest of their songs are quite artistic and GOTYE is or was an art school student in university so his music videos are REALLY creative as well...If you like Porcupine Tree...I'm sure you'll like THE POSTAL SERVICE and GOTYE! 😎😊😎
Such a talented band. Gavin Harrison is an absolute beast of a drummer. This song doesn't necessarily showcase that, but if you listen something like Anesthetize, you'll hear some pretty amazing top-shelf drumming.
Anesthetize, A Smart Kid, Russia On Ice, Don't Hate Me, Buying New Soul , and on and on with so many great songs. Top of my play list with Opeth, TOOl, SOEN, Klone, Katatonia, The Pineapple Thief, and number 1 Porcupine Tree.
This is the first reaction video I've watched because I love the song. I knew the moment I heard the guitar I was going to listen to it thought. What I appreciate that you did is not stop the song and talk over it but rather saving that for the end for the most part. Having watched a few reactions videos it seems most people stop the talk to bla which I find intolerable. Glad you enjoyed the song.
This song is definitely a journey. I discovered Porcupine Tree like 6 months before this album dropped. I often discover bands after they've already stopped creating new music. So, this was an exciting time to be a fan, as I actually got to experience a new release.
I have not heard one yet, even with Steven's early stuff you could tell how well he understood how certain sounds create moods and how repetition is necessary
My favorite PT song. Like many, you don't notice the dark undertones of of the lyrics, due to the music.This is a song about Death, and what comes after?? I want this played at my service.
Steven Wilson is a Primordial Genius. Check out that entire concert. It will blow your ass way, Bro. Thanks for reacting! Check out the songs "Open Car" and "Even Less".
Sounds like you like prog. Try Porcupine Tree’s mastermind Steve Wilson’s solo track Routine. Make sure to watch the official video and have several boxes of tissues nearby
Highly recommend the Big Big Train albums "The Underfall Yard" and the "English Electric" albums. You will be amazed by the Porcupine Tree influence in this band as well as classic Genesis. This song fits right into their style.
Another band to check out is opeth a progressive metal band from Sweden, opeth is a must, they were heavy but now more prog rock. Check out harlequin Forrest or ghost of perdition that's there old sruff. The singer growls and sings, his growls are top of the line sound perfect Mikaels clean vocal voice will bring you to tears. Steven wilson is good friends with opeth Mikael, he went to Stevens wedding recently, Steven even mixed, produced, engineered a couple of their albums, he sang ,played gutair and player every keyboard, mellotron section in one album. Also gotta react to steven Wilson's solo project, porcupine tree broke up in 2011 by the way, you should check out some of Steven's solo work too, drive home is a masterpiece, has the sexiest solo of all time in it. Played by Guthrie Govan a virtuoso whom I met. More sw songs home invasion/regret #9 routine and more.
Porcupine Tree is an awesome group! Imagine if Pink Floyd and Rush had a baby, and it grew up listening to Led Zeppelin. Trains (Live) Dark Matter (Live in Tilburg) Anesthetize (Live in Tilburg) Voyage 34 (Phase 1) Any other song Live in Tilburg
"This is beautiful." Same, my man, same! Recommended: Russia on Ice by Porcupine Tree This was such an honest reaction video though. Thoroughly enjoyed seeing you enjoying it ;D
The greatest band the general public doesn't know
The second greatest band the general public doesn't know.
No. 1 is Marillion ;-)
The "public" better not know about "Porcupine Tree" (especially Steven Wilson). Their music is not for publicity. If it was, they weren't "Porcupine Tree", nor Steven Wilson.
amen amigo!!
A criminally underrated band. I've been listening to them for almost 20 years, and I don't think PT or Steven Wilson has ever put out a bad track.
Underrated by who , if you know any music you know they are rather good 👍
@@foysers Underrated was probably the wrong word. "Slept on" is more the idea I was going for. Too few people know who they are.
I with you boss , either way they are excellent in the extreme, always keeping you guessing. Never boring for sure ! ☝️👍
Damn straight!!!
Same here !
Brilliant song from an absolutely incredible band.
Indeed, although I prefer the studio version
IMHO: greatest of all time bands; yeah, Porcupine Tree is "Top Drawer!" Suggest reaction to Routine or Anesthetize ... this was Not a one hit band. Kudos, Steven Wilson!!🤭
Funny story. A few years' ago, my wife and I went to see Porcupine live. She's not a big fan but I am. The gig was over 3 hours long and their first track was 40 minutes long without breaks. My wife said she was going to the toilet. I got absorbed in the concert then there was a break of ten minutes. I looked around for her but couldn't find her so I figured she was sitting at the back somewhere. I watched the rest of the gig and then left. My wife was sitting outside on the steps leading up to the venue. I said 'how long you been here?' She said 'since they started. I got thrown out for smoking in the toilets'. :)
Lol gawd damn!!! That’s wild
Tisk tisk.
Her loss...to put it extremely lightly.
I took my then girlfriend to see Rush in LA 14 years ago. Lit up a doob and had a rent a cop shine a light on me and told me to come with him. Thought I was going to get the boot. He yelled at me about no smoking, of course half the people we lighting up, but he thankfully didn't kick me out.
I accidentally saw Him Steve Wilson
In Mexico City a friend and I. STEVE Wilson live
GET ALL YOU DESERVE
Holly Crap
Blew anything I was listening to or seeing
Thought I still listen to the other groups but
If all were playing the same night down the street
I'd go to the UK just to see Steve Wilson
Porcupine Tree last so called last concert in America was at the Greek Theater
Wow but I am sure they still have 1 or 3 reunions left in them!
John Gavin Harrison & my Boy Colin superb 👌 🙏🌍🫡😁
Love seeing people discover this incredible band. They have a large deep discography that's full of amazing songs. Steven Wilson, the creative force behind this band is now a solo artist and his solo stuff is also well worth diving into. You really can't go wrong with any live track from these guys. Some of it is spacey and psychedelic. Some of it's heavy. All of it is worth a listen.
That's an excellent analysis of Porcupine Tree's sound. Once you start listening to their music it's hard to stop. Here is a link to Steven Wilson and his current band playing at The Royal Albert Hall. It's amazing. ua-cam.com/video/277HZDjtgGU/v-deo.html
Aye, ditto!
Porcupine Tree are my favourite band, but in watching folks react to hearing them for the first time, I've learned to appreciate them on other different levels. Thank you for this, and I'm really glad you enjoyed them.
This is what music really is.
holy crap. I JUST got into this band, totally by accident. "Fear of a Blank Planet" was playing during the end credits of an (ironically) X-Box game called "Control" - ran to get my phone and Shazammed it. Can't get them out of my head. That was a month ago. I haven't been THIS happy since i first heard Kings's X on "Gretchen Goes to Nebraska" - and that was over 20 years ago.
I was at this show! Park West in Chicago. This was from the first night. They taped 2 nights, with 2 different set list to combine into the dvd. Check out Steven Wilson! He is the lead singer and master mind of greatness!!!
Lucky duck. I got to see them in 2010 in Miami. Unfortunately they didn't play this song, although they played the "pills in me" part from Anesthetize. But Arriving Somewhere is such a monumental song I wish I had seen it live... somewhere.
This is defenitely my all time favourite band, saw them 40+ times live since 2000, for good reasons. Totally incredible stuff, happy to see others discover and dig it. Thanks!
I’m mad I’ve never heard of these guys. Definitely would love to catch them live
@@TheAdventuresofTNT Unfortunately, PT are no longer together. But Steven's solo band/live shows are mind meltingly awesome. Well worth checking out.
Me too
I'm 56 and have loved alot of music but PT is my favorite and I never get tired of hearing them
@@briansmith4948 Well they are back now, lol
Incredible song. So happy you liked it! Anesthetize is the next to check out for sure
All PT songs are amazing but THIS song is out of this world!
I'm a complex man, i see Porcupine Tree, i click
GOAT! I am 64 and this band is truly the best I've ever come across. I've listened to many genres and of course love other artists and bands, but PT take me on a journey and give me the feels every time. PT have so many great tracks, but others you must react to you as you go down the rabbit hole include Anesthetize, Fear of a Blank Planet, Hate Song, Dignity, Chimera's Wreck - and these are just the tip of the iceberg.
Great song!!...this band alongside King Crimson and Tool are amazing live performers. Very clean sound 👌
Symphonic, stylish, intelligent, and yet so cool rock. Love it!
The start of something beautiful live is amazing
This is the song that got me down the Porcupine Tree/Steven Wilson rabbit hole in 2008 but I really started listening in 2012 and that was IT...
I'm 2 yrs late but I love seeing other ppl find and react to this gem of a band and I hope you listened to more since then! 🤞 This one takes you a trip eh?!
Much love to you my friend and to all still left on this fucked up planet!
❤💜💙 from Ontario, Canada
Porcupine Tree are a great band. Great reaction by the way
I remember walking at night 12 years ago, put this song on by curiosity on my old MP3 player...
Bought a bass guitar the next day.
"Anesthetized" live.......THAT will be the best you've ever heard!!!!
Incredible! First time listening to this band and he says it's one of the best songs he's ever heard... Arriving somewhere but not here
It doesn’t get any better than Porcupine Tree. They make absolutely amazing music and are phenomenal live. Check out Anesthetize, Cheating The Polygraph, The Sound Of Muzak, Hatesong, Time Flies, Dark Matter, the list go on and on. This is a rabbit hole well worth exploring!
One of the best songs ever! I’ll be at the Greek in LA in September in the eighth row from the stage! Yay
You nailed the description of how this song is perfectly balanced to carry you on a euphoric eargasmic ride. I smile and move every time I listen to it...
Check out Voyage 34 😱
INCREDIBLE tune. Incredible band - Porcupine Tree. Incredible songwriter - Steven Wilson. His solo stuff, and other bands or joint efforts (IEM, No-man, Blackfield, Storm Corrosion)... ALL are amazing, and demonstrate the multiple talents and many facets of his musical gifts!
PT were Awesome. Gavin Harrison is one of my top drummers ever. The bass lines are sick and the vocal harmonies will make you want to slap yo mama.
I was lucky enough to see Porcupine Tree several times. Amazing band!!! Still see Steven Wilson on every tour. Sadly latest step will be delayed.
I am an early days fan, from the start and so many times, to so many people I tried to make PT be descovered, i really enjoy seeing you guys getting to at last, listen the masterpeice builders of modern music, for me they stand with the best bands ever!
I agree, one of the best ever.
Their musicality is incredible. One of my favorite bands if you're in the right mood. It's very atmospheric. Steve Wilson is a musical genius. I recommend you check out some of his solo material too. Keep up the good work of sharing music.
So glad you dig this song. It has always been one of my favourites.
The first time I heard this my jaw dropped. And it still hits hard evertime.
I come back to watch this with you often. Always put a smile on my face...
This was the first time to hear any music by Porcupine Tree. If I was much younger, I am sure it would blow me away too. This is a great song.
Great song. Great reaction
This is one of my all time favorite songs
Your reaction is outstanding! I love this band. I've only discovered them about 6 months ago, and oh man, what a treat you have in store... Also Steven Wilson's solo work with a touring band..... Thank you. Loved it, a new subscriber! 🎧
My favorite song ever recorded. Love your reaction!
Great band, good song & performance. Steven Wilson is a genius & Gavin Harrison is a beast. Check out 'Hatesong' from this same concert, it's killer, blows this song away! It's titled; "Porcupine Tree - Hatesong (HD)"
Seconded! The studio version is alright but damn it becomes something else completely with Gavin involved.
So glad you enjoyed it, great band that deserves much more recognition
Same than @DaShark i've listening Porcupine tree for 20 years, and still listening today; One of my most favorite bands for me.
O hells yeah brother! This is the best band in the world so many legendary tracks , my personal top: Dark matter, Trains, Blackeyes . The singer went solo and he has some incredible music too : routine, drive home , pariah . the raven ... awesome!
My favorite song from them - though it is hard to choose a favorite ☺️
YESSSS!! My favorite band
I shed a tear at a porcupine tree show from the instrumentation . Never happened before or after that .
Ohhh maaaan I've been waiting so long for this!!!! I'm so happy you got to them, thank you!
No problem!! This band is so amazing! Cant wait to do more on this channel
The first time I heard this song I sobbed like a baby. It’s a song that takes you to the place you needed to be released from.
ANESTHETISED live in Tilburg is a masterpiece IMO.
👆🏻exactly.
Definitely!
Love your enthusiasm man, you are clearly a music lover. Enjoy.
Oh, you have sooooo much more to discover from this band....
Fantasic composition. Porcupines - only respect. Like you, man, great choice to reaction!
Great reaction. Great band 👍
Great reaction to a great band! Nice to see that you like them!
This song is brilliant because it illustrates every stage of grief after a traumatic event.
Awesome video… stunning, epic track that I never tire of…
My favourite PT song with one of the sexiest guitar solos ever
About time you reacted to another Porcupine Tree sound 😀 you should react to Anesthetize (live version) you really won’t regret it.
That was way cool. They sound like Anathema, so I liked this, but they are clearly their own band. Thank for sharing your reaction and the music.
Anathema, ho yeahhh another great band, do you know Riverside, an amazing prog band from Poland
Rather Anathema sounds like them. Steven Wilson, the singer of Porcupine Tree, mixed Anathema's album We're here because we're here. They also joined the label Kscope then that was founded for Porcupine Tree.
great review of a great band that I was lucky enough to see live a few times.
Porcupine Tree- Dark Matter
It is the same kind of feeling you get from this song.
Bro no one ever says Dark matter! I love Dark matter ! underated track maybe
Great analysis of a great song!
That's what I get every and I mean every time I listen to PT
Great choice here. Amazing song.
Perfeita. Linda. uma pérola do progressivo. Maravilhosa...
This was fucking amazing. I need more!!
Welcome to Porcupine Tree Land... :)
A crazy good track, and quite a hidden gem, great reaction :)
Listen to "Anesthetize" by Porcupine tree...Pure Gold..
Agreed. The live video is great.
I know this thread is old, however if you really want to hear the best of PT and Steven Wilson I recommend you start with their back catalogue. Listen in date order. You’ll see the progression. There isn’t a bad album. Steven Wilson does a lot of re-engineering for many bands and if you can find his old PT albums re-engineered in 5.1 listen to them. After listening to all the PT albums then listen to Stephen Wilson’s solo stuff. Every album is a trip. He uses the best musicians and he is an auteur in regards to music creation.
Best advice - listen to the physical CD/dvd/Blu-ray/vinyl through the best headphones you have or through a 5.1 system with loudspeakers. You won’t regret it. Streaming won’t do it justice. Then once you’ve heard all the studio albums listen to the live ones 😂
Then you’ll be a SW stan.... 🤘🏼
I have done all of the above and you are correct.
PT are awesome . The start of something beautiful is fantastic. Hate Song (LIVE) is an absolute jam that showcases the great talents of the whole band , Gavin Harrison (my fav drummer of all time) is beyond great .
Way out of here (LIVE) superb . Then two tracks that are linked together and should be played as a two part review : Normal + Sentimental ♥️
Oh yea hatesong live is just amazing. I do like the sax solo in the old version tho. But it just doesnt compare to Steven, gav, richard, colin's virtuosity ahahhahah
Porcupine Tree and The Pineapple Thief are my two absolute favorite bands. Same drummer Gavin Harrison is now with TPT since PT split. Brilliant writing and musicianship throughout.
He’s with King Crimson.
@@SvenTviking yep them as well. Gavin’s a beast!
Now this is awesome. Keep it up! Seeing PT's Fear of a Blank Planet tour in Orlando,FL was one of the best nights of my life.
I loved your reaction, I had the same😱! PT is my favorite band. Dig deep on UA-cam because there are so many songs you will love. Buying new Soul
SHESMOVEDON
Fadeaway (the last 2 were remastered in 2016)
Even less
Russia on Ice
And so many more. I can’t get enough!!
Personally I think this is the best song Porcupine Tree ever did, and they have a lot of great songs over several great studio albums.
I guess I should add a list of other songs of theirs that I really like:
"Radioactive Toy", "Buying New Soul", "Russia on Ice", "Lazarus", "Mellotron Scratch", "Sky Moves Sideways", "Every Home is Wired", "Even Less", "Piano Lessons". If you might like something more psychedelic, try "Voyage 34: The Complete Trip".
To me, this song is EXACTLY describing what it is like to be in a major car crash..."ARRIVING SOMEWHERE, BUT NOT HERE!"...It hit home because I was in one years ago and it really described the sights, sounds and feelings before, during and after the crash...Even hearing the music on the radio and thinking if that was the last sound or not...but then there were so many other sounds in the song as well that described the crash, not just the lyrics...The violent guitars as the crash and the chaotic atmosphere surrounding the crash mixed with the serene sounds in the music and how both sounds tend to go back and forth as if you are almost in a weird other world were you don't understand you are really in the moment, but the violent guitars kick in and another part of you is in the chaos of the moment...It's as if you are weirdly numbed (literally for me and metaphorically) in between a peaceful place outside of yourself and an atmosphere of chaos...almost as if nothing is really happening, but everything is happening all at once...and the time signatures of the music slowing down and speeding up and switching between the peaceful, otherworldly sounds and the harsh, violent, chatic guitar riffs...
There was even a part describing being in the hospital (I think the person in this crash had some sort of surgery...something about the heart and cutting)...I was just taken to the ER at that time (but that's neither here nor there)...the song also describes the after effects in life and in your own body of said car accident and saying things like, "My life is simplified" (in a way it is and it seems to be, but it's not simplified as well)..."My dreams are comprimised"...Things like that!...
Yeah! I feel like the song lyrically and sonically/musically, is describing the very experience before, during, after and going forward through life being of a major car accident. ✌️🤘🖖🙏🏽...
This song was VERY well put together and the singer (the guy who sang ROUTINE...Steven was it?) has a very cool voice and way of putting a story together and his choice of notes and tones of voice was very well thought out and sounded nice...He can sing for sure! The music was really good...The shredding guitar was very cool and the dreamy, slower tones were great as well...
In some ways this singer with his solo work and Porcupine Tree remind me of THE POSTAL SERVICE. Gives me a similar vibe and the music and story-telling in some ways feels similar, but also unique to each bands own sound...I saved this band and his solo stuff on my music Player...because it's good AND me and my dad love THE POSTAL SERVICE and while they are two different artist and sounds, they give off a similar vibe and I'm positive my dad will dig this artist and band...Me and my parents connect over music, so this will be cool to show my dad cause he misses THE POSTAL SERVICE and this is right up his alley as far as that type of music is concerned...Also, his FAVORITE band is PINK FLOYD and this is different, but a similar vibe as well...Also reminds me of GOTYE (if anyone has heard more than just his main song and how artistic and vibey his other songs are in a similar way)...Not that it matters to anyone really 😂😋, my dad is just older, so cherish the good times when you can. 😊...it's cool to find good music you can share with others and bond over...
Music brings people together and makes you think or just jam out and have a good time and I think that's cool. 😎😎😎...
Yeah, that was quite an essay! If I was back in school...A++ cause I totally hit the word limit! Go me! 🤣...
Also, if you got this far 😋...check out THE POSTAL SERVICE or GOTYE (if you haven't already! 😋...I'm new here, but I liked your reaction...I dig reactors who are just open to music in general and have sincere reactions. 😎)...Their popular songs are good, but the rest of their songs are quite artistic and GOTYE is or was an art school student in university so his music videos are REALLY creative as well...If you like Porcupine Tree...I'm sure you'll like THE POSTAL SERVICE and GOTYE! 😎😊😎
Great essay!
Wonderful stuff 🙏😊🇬🇧
Such a talented band. Gavin Harrison is an absolute beast of a drummer. This song doesn't necessarily showcase that, but if you listen something like Anesthetize, you'll hear some pretty amazing top-shelf drumming.
Anesthetize, A Smart Kid, Russia On Ice, Don't Hate Me, Buying New Soul , and on and on with so many great songs. Top of my play list with Opeth, TOOl, SOEN, Klone, Katatonia, The Pineapple Thief, and number 1 Porcupine Tree.
This is the first reaction video I've watched because I love the song. I knew the moment I heard the guitar I was going to listen to it thought. What I appreciate that you did is not stop the song and talk over it but rather saving that for the end for the most part. Having watched a few reactions videos it seems most people stop the talk to bla which I find intolerable. Glad you enjoyed the song.
You just got a new subscriber! Amazing reaction to such an amazing song. Love this band so bad.
This song is definitely a journey. I discovered Porcupine Tree like 6 months before this album dropped. I often discover bands after they've already stopped creating new music. So, this was an exciting time to be a fan, as I actually got to experience a new release.
Please Give "Porcupine Tree" Frontman "Steven Wilson" 'Ancestral' Live (From Home Invasion: In Concert at Royal Albert Hall)
This is a clip from a full live concert DVD titled "Arriving Somewhere...But Not Here". Hatesong is my favorite.
There's no such thing as a bad Porcupine Tree song ..
I have not heard one yet, even with Steven's early stuff you could tell how well he understood how certain sounds create moods and how repetition is necessary
I'm sure i've heard one one time. But can't find it... no wait, it was Nickelback ;)
Oh, there are a few. Piano Lessons. Four Chords That Made A Million.
@@danielalien3017 I love both of them ;)
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My favorite PT song. Like many, you don't notice the dark undertones of of the lyrics, due to the music.This is a song about Death, and what comes after?? I want this played at my service.
It's his darkest song.
Great reaction!❤
Steven Wilson is a Primordial Genius. Check out that entire concert. It will blow your ass way, Bro. Thanks for reacting! Check out the songs "Open Car" and "Even Less".
I can imagine his reaction had he listened to "Anesthetize"
Often I think I could die listening to this song and Pink Floyd Sorrow live in venice 89. Listen to Sorrow!
Porcupine Tree leader Steven Wilson is a huge Rush fan as am I.
Dark Matter is an exceptional song too. Porcupine Tree is a very talented band to say the least. Steven Wilson is a genius.
If Pink Floyd and Tool had a baby.
A more intelligent baby.
@@JB-xh5mc yea tool just is boring. Tool Builds up and nothing happens. Porcupine is a tighter band with more emotion in my opinion.
Sounds like you like prog. Try Porcupine Tree’s mastermind Steve Wilson’s solo track Routine. Make sure to watch the official video and have several boxes of tissues nearby
Austin Gaming I completely disagree
@@rossmusic25 same
Haha, seeing this innocent man starting down this road.
Highly recommend the Big Big Train albums "The Underfall Yard" and the "English Electric" albums.
You will be amazed by the Porcupine Tree influence in this band as well as classic Genesis. This song fits right into their style.
Another band to check out is opeth a progressive metal band from Sweden, opeth is a must, they were heavy but now more prog rock. Check out harlequin Forrest or ghost of perdition that's there old sruff. The singer growls and sings, his growls are top of the line sound perfect Mikaels clean vocal voice will bring you to tears. Steven wilson is good friends with opeth Mikael, he went to Stevens wedding recently, Steven even mixed, produced, engineered a couple of their albums, he sang ,played gutair and player every keyboard, mellotron section in one album. Also gotta react to steven Wilson's solo project, porcupine tree broke up in 2011 by the way, you should check out some of Steven's solo work too, drive home is a masterpiece, has the sexiest solo of all time in it. Played by Guthrie Govan a virtuoso whom I met. More sw songs home invasion/regret #9 routine and more.
Essential listening: ua-cam.com/video/BAlDEcQMLio/v-deo.html
como no sorprenderse con el profesionalismo de esta gente .
I always felt like this is the quintessential Porcupine Tree song. You get the spacerock PT, the melodic PT, and then the heavy PT all in one.
Porcupine Tree is an awesome group! Imagine if Pink Floyd and Rush had a baby, and it grew up listening to Led Zeppelin.
Trains (Live)
Dark Matter (Live in Tilburg)
Anesthetize (Live in Tilburg)
Voyage 34 (Phase 1)
Any other song Live in Tilburg
"This is beautiful." Same, my man, same!
Recommended: Russia on Ice by Porcupine Tree
This was such an honest reaction video though. Thoroughly enjoyed seeing you enjoying it ;D
Nice one bro, Anesthetize should be next ! ;)