Peter Hammill's performance is so good (specially in the studio version) it brings tears to my eyes. I have to stop whatever i'm doing just to listen to the song. And I don't feel like listening to anything else after, for a while. I even have a customized Godbluff T-shirt! Probably in my Top 10.
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It is gratifying to see VDGG now getting the recognition that alluded them to a certain extent during their early years. Yes in Italy they were big stars, but in the UK they were something of a second division act. Reviews in the UK music press, were few and far between, and although they had the respect of many people sadly at home they only had a devoted cult following. Many other prog bands had far higher profiles at the time but are almost forgotten now. Were as in terms of support the early years of the 21st century have been something of a high water mark for VDGG.
@@Elias-no9fy I wouldn’t say they’re pretentious just probably the most famous and most well known prog band and it kinda dampens the experience a little but in my opinion they’ve made some very notable masterpieces, I just prefer the more under appreciated prog bands
I've seen this video several times, it's great, I love. It's amazing how the audience doesn't make any noise during the performance and how they explode in emotion at the end. Just the big ones can cause that effect, respect, emotion in their public.
Unique and otherworldly in every aspect of music. They are just in the league of their own. I particularly like how the lyrics tell a very meaningful story. Goosebumps guaranteed every time I listen to this sheer masterpiece.
Glad to see this! I just wish they had a better videographer. A few shots of the entire stage would have been nice. But I guess this is better than nothing.
As to Hugh Banton's bass, he mostly played the bass parts on the bass pedals of his organ, like Vincent Crane of Atomic Rooster and (occasionally) Matthew Fisher for Procol Harum.
PH does write some tremendous stuff. Been quietly listening to his output since H to He. Always loved the sax and the exquisite drumming. A wonderful band.
I know, I am a "fan" already for 36 years, after buying "Still Life" and seeing them in Brussels on the "Still Life" tour, and it never good again with me:-) I never did mind they were less populair than for example Genesis,but I guess that PH was never such a succesfull marketing man as Peter Gabriel was and still is, but ok, you can write books on this subject, most important is PH is one of the greatest songwriters ever, wich he again proved with their latest AGIN and his exellent solo-work.
The best song of Godbluff...of course the studio version and the last shout of “arrow” on it can't be equal live...but this version is very very good...the intro is better than the studio version and it gives a glimpse of all VDGG on this amazing song....But VDGG here is very polite, they know they are recorded and that stops this invisible thing that can happen...the mystery and perfect night can'T happen when you are recorded...not even the chaos night...so we got a really good version but not VDGG at his best...which was never recorded in front of Cameras
Arrow [Peter Hammill] Stub towers in the distance, riders cross the blasted moor against the horizon. Fickle promises of treaty, fatal harbingers of war, futile orisons swirl as one in this flight, this mad chase, this surge across the marshy mud landscape until the meaning is forgotten. Hood masks the eager face, skin stretched and sallow, headlong into the chilling night, as swift as any arrow. Feet against the flagstones, fingers scrabbling at the lock, craving protection. 'Sanctuary!' croaks a voice, half-strangled by the shock of its rejection. Shot the bolt in the wall, rusted the key; now the echoes of all frightful memory intrude in the silence. What a crawl against the slope - dark loom the gallows. One touch to the chapel door, how swiftly comes the arrow. "Compassion" you plead, as though they kept it in a box - that's long since been empty. I'd like to help you somehow, but I'm in the self-same spot: my condition exempts me. We are all on the run, on our knees; the sundial draws a line upon eternity across every number. How long the time seems, how dark the shadow, how straight the eagle flies, how straight towards his arrow. How long the night is - why is this passage so narrow? How strange my body feels, impaled upon the arrow.
I just would like to see him working more like Robert Wyatt in the future, who refresh himself by working with different musicians.For my part VDGG can go on as a trio but with guest muscians, wich create new possibilities, same for his solo-work, altrough I understand that this is also a matter of money, but I am sure many musicians would feel honored to play with PH of the band even if it brings no money or at least not much
Well, they've always been a pretty close group, lately in interviews always talking about their interplay and how they understand each other from half a glance when they play. Doesn't seem likely they'll be having any guests...
I did never understand this. He is only seen twice behind the other band members. On the DVD Cover it is written that Hugh play Organ and Bass. And I always wondered myself why there is no bass played by him. I had to watch this DVD for about 20 times til I recognized him playing the bass.
Greatest band of all time
Peter Hammill's performance is so good (specially in the studio version) it brings tears to my eyes. I have to stop whatever i'm doing just to listen to the song. And I don't feel like listening to anything else after, for a while. I even have a customized Godbluff T-shirt! Probably in my Top 10.
Amazing! The vein in his neck at 6:07 at full pressure straining his voice! There's really none to compare to Peter Hamill!!
UK 🇬🇧 give us the best Bands of our lives mainly during 70 era : King Crimson , Jethro Tull , Pink Floyd , early Genesis, Gentle Giant , LED Zeppelin, Van der Graff, Soft Machine , ELP, Family , Camel , Caravan, maybe i am missing some one else
Glad you know camel :")
I guess Yes and Early Supertramp, but your this is exquisite indeed. 😊
Fleetwood Mac
It is gratifying to see VDGG now getting the recognition that alluded them to a certain extent during their early years. Yes in Italy they were big stars, but in the UK they were something of a second division act. Reviews in the UK music press, were few and far between, and although they had the respect of many people sadly at home they only had a devoted cult following. Many other prog bands had far higher profiles at the time but are almost forgotten now. Were as in terms of support the early years of the 21st century have been something of a high water mark for VDGG.
No other prog band had this deepness except maybe King Crimson.
@@Gnomaxx and Pink Floyd
Syfoll, Pink Floyd are extremely overrated, too pretentious.
@@Elias-no9fy really? Come on. You're talking bullshit
@@Elias-no9fy I wouldn’t say they’re pretentious just probably the most famous and most well known prog band and it kinda dampens the experience a little but in my opinion they’ve made some very notable masterpieces, I just prefer the more under appreciated prog bands
Para mi.........King Crimson, F. Zappa y V.d.Gaaf g. son absolutamente lo mejor......No tienen con que compararse.
GRANDIOSO.........
Y Magma.
Jorge Ricardo Oller TULL Ian Anderson es un genio al igual que Fripp y Hammill
i concur
nomas te falto Gentle Giant
Gentle giant, can, yes, gong, elp
Who decided Hugh wasn't photogenic enough to appear on camera?
He can be seen a few times playing bass guitar. But never in a close-up.
I've seen this video several times, it's great, I love. It's amazing how the audience doesn't make any noise during the performance and how they explode in emotion at the end. Just the big ones can cause that effect, respect, emotion in their public.
Unique and otherworldly in every aspect of music. They are just in the league of their own. I particularly like how the lyrics tell a very meaningful story. Goosebumps guaranteed every time I listen to this sheer masterpiece.
Glad to see this! I just wish they had a better videographer. A few shots of the entire stage would have been nice. But I guess this is better than nothing.
That beautiful smile of satisfaction on Peter's face at the end.
Peter Hammill and Guy Evans kick out the Jams !!! Thanks Men !!!
Carlito F. ♦️ 2021 U. S. A. ✓
Just got done watching Hercules seasons 1-6 and it reminded me of this great song.
As to Hugh Banton's bass, he mostly played the bass parts on the bass pedals of his organ, like Vincent Crane of Atomic Rooster and (occasionally) Matthew Fisher for Procol Harum.
PH does write some tremendous stuff. Been quietly listening to his output since H to He.
Always loved the sax and the exquisite drumming. A wonderful band.
Absolutely fantastic!
Fantastic Musical insight and
Great Composing and Performing
.... Carlito F. 2021 U. S. A. ✓
I know, I am a "fan" already for 36 years, after buying "Still Life" and seeing them in Brussels on the "Still Life" tour, and it never good again with me:-) I never did mind they were less populair than for example Genesis,but I guess that PH was never such a succesfull marketing man as Peter Gabriel was and still is, but ok, you can write books on this subject, most important is PH is one of the greatest songwriters ever, wich he again proved with their latest AGIN and his exellent solo-work.
You can see Hugh playing bass guitar at 6:41! About the only shot of him in the whole video.
Los eritrocitos de sus yugulares no solo vienen cargados con co2, también vienen con su alma
The best song of Godbluff...of course the studio version and the last shout of “arrow” on it can't be equal live...but this version is very very good...the intro is better than the studio version and it gives a glimpse of all VDGG on this amazing song....But VDGG here is very polite, they know they are recorded and that stops this invisible thing that can happen...the mystery and perfect night can'T happen when you are recorded...not even the chaos night...so we got a really good version but not VDGG at his best...which was never recorded in front of Cameras
Phenomenal!
Fine song by them.
100% agree
To je prava svirka.
3.761 views - Van Der Graaf Generator never were really popular. But you're right! It's phenomenal!
lo mejor en rock progresivo
❤❤❤❤
I wish they had made it to San Francisco in 1976.
Arrow
[Peter Hammill]
Stub towers in the distance,
riders cross the blasted moor
against the horizon.
Fickle promises of treaty,
fatal harbingers of war, futile orisons
swirl as one in this flight, this mad chase,
this surge across the marshy mud landscape
until the meaning is forgotten.
Hood masks the eager face, skin stretched and sallow,
headlong into the chilling night, as swift as any arrow.
Feet against the flagstones,
fingers scrabbling at the lock,
craving protection.
'Sanctuary!' croaks a voice,
half-strangled by the shock of its rejection.
Shot the bolt in the wall, rusted the key;
now the echoes of all frightful memory
intrude in the silence.
What a crawl against the slope - dark loom the gallows.
One touch to the chapel door, how swiftly comes the arrow.
"Compassion" you plead,
as though they kept it in a box -
that's long since been empty.
I'd like to help you somehow,
but I'm in the self-same spot:
my condition exempts me.
We are all on the run, on our knees;
the sundial draws a line upon eternity
across every number.
How long the time seems, how dark the shadow,
how straight the eagle flies, how straight towards his arrow.
How long the night is - why is this passage so narrow?
How strange my body feels, impaled upon the arrow.
thanx
camera work courtesy of the blair witch project
sick song
Greath
Джексон молодец!Старается....!
Very good band, nice video
Am i the only one not enjoying the video since the volume is so fucking low you have to be in absolute quietness to hear it properly
What did the camera guys have against Hugh's bass?
I just would like to see him working more like Robert Wyatt in the future, who refresh himself by working with different musicians.For my part VDGG can go on as a trio but with guest muscians, wich create new possibilities, same for his solo-work, altrough I understand that this is also a matter of money, but I am sure many musicians would feel honored to play with PH of the band even if it brings no money or at least not much
I think hammils voice never recovered from that recording session, he never hit the high notes
PH must have known his songs were never going to get the mass appeal Genesis's were going to get.
Well, they've always been a pretty close group, lately in interviews always talking about their interplay and how they understand each other from half a glance when they play. Doesn't seem likely they'll be having any guests...
Most likely his cam/film got borked somehow.
.el David Jackson es el Jimmy Page/David Gilmore del grupo !..
I did never understand this. He is only seen twice behind the other band members. On the DVD Cover it is written that Hugh play Organ and Bass. And I always wondered myself why there is no bass played by him. I had to watch this DVD for about 20 times til I recognized him playing the bass.
Where's the genius bass of Nick Potter in shot here? Good filming, fatally flawed by the omission of a vital band member. Why?
He wasn't member any more on this album.
Come sopra.
Weren't they doing this in the early days of punk rock? As everybody knows, this is the opposite of punk.
the camera work on the God Bluff concert has to be the worst I have ever seen.. Well, apart from the French who tend to film from the back !
This Band is so boring , i tried to listen the album godbluff and i can only sleep
Ecco, bravo....continua a dormire, che ci dai solo noia.