"Ripples" is a huge non-romantic-love ballad with beautiful lyrics about the passing of life. It sure is an emotional piece by itselft, but Phil makes sure that it gets beyond emotional with the sweet voice he pulled off in that late seventies era. The composition and musicianship is perfect, and Hackett electric guitar solo is in my opinion one of his best while he was in the band.
"Ripples" is actually more about what young women go through as they age. The line "It's the last time you'll look like today" is really about how physical beauty fades and withers with time. Ripples are symbolic of a moment in time that will never come back. The cover artwork on the left side features a crone looking at a reflection of her younger, prettier self in a mirror. In fact the cover art has representations of all the songs and the stories they tell. Great reaction, btw! P.S. What you thought was a Mellotron was actually Steve Hackett's electric guitar using some sort of effect, perhaps delay or a volume pedal.
Its always sounded like a tape reversal of the guitar to me. Still does, especially if you play it backwards! Although I read the other day that its not that... hmm.
This song evokes a sadness about aging, that you will never be what you were yesterday. One Genesis song that tears at your soul, when you're in a certain state of mind, is Undertow from the ATTWT album. The emotions from being your last day on earth is overwhelming.
Really appreciate Your reactions. I love Genesis. Trick Of The Tail, is a Beautiful Album. Entangled, is My favourite Track. Mad Man Moon, also. Ripples, is an absolute classic. RONNIE Scotland 🏴🎸
This album that this song is from is a post-Gabriel masterpiece. This album involved the four Phil Collins, Steve Hackett, Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford. Peter had now left. You need to listen to all of this album it is brilliant. As is the next album Wind and Wuthering. Steve sadly left after that album and Genesis went more pop and commercial. Ripples is a gorgeous song, with wonderfully complex chord structure, beautiful melody and meaningful lyrics about ageing and the loss of youth. Again live is just is so much more powerful, I saw them do this back in London in 1980, and again in Amsterdam in 2007 and it sounded just as good. Phil's voice is just so suited to this exceptional prog ballad.
Sorry to hear your having a tough few days. Ripples is one of my favourite Genesis tracks. As others have said it’s about ageing, or more specifically that beauty in youth is fleeting. A trick of the tail is my favourite Genesis album, Track after track the album delivers.
The companion piece’s to this one (from the same album) are Entangled and Mad Man Moon equally haunting beautiful pieces Both winners Also try Blood on the Rooftops from the followup album (Wind & Weathering) featuring a wonderful classical guitar from Hackett Nice one here. Keep diggin and you’ll keep discovering 70s Prog gold 😀🎵
Heart felt reaction - I love this album I was 18 yrs old when released it’s been my go to album when in a particular mood I find it uplifting esp. mad man moon and entangled, Dance on a Volcano and Los Endos it’s just madrigal!!!!
I always think of my mom when I hear this. She LOVED this album, and I can remember her listening on headphone, and singing along in that off-key way people have when they’re singing without any notion they’re audible. It’s a very good memory. I credit mom with so much of my musical taste, she loved music of all kinds.
'Fire and Rain' by James Taylor is also a great emotional song that can give us another perspective. He has gone through it all. “Be scared. You can’t help that. But don’t be afraid.” William Faulkner
Ripples keep coming back, as you alluded to. Glad to think the ripples from your dad's life came back and chimed with you once again. Music can be a healer as well as being melancholy. Nice post - and thankyou.
Music is definitely the best form of solace from the daily dredge of life. It always has been there waiting for me whenever I need it most. Thank you for watching my friend ❤️
Like I said in the video, sometimes life just hits you out of nowhere to bring you back down to earth. Just when everything was going great... shit just flips. This always happens... but it's about how you fight back when life knocks you down. And with y'all behind me, I know I will get through this ok. I am just tired of money being the one thing holding me back from my entire life. This is my penance. anyways, brooding aside, thank you for watching and supporting me. If you have any requests or are just feeling bad for me, please send it through paypal. Nothing else works LOL @L33Reacts - PayPal WWW.PATREON.COM/L33REACTS
Great reaction! Just FYI in the middle section is Steve's guitar (on one channel) and Tony's ARP Pro soloist keyboard (on the other channel). It's not two keyboards but a duo guitar+synth. Also, if you think this is sad, try "Blood on the Rooftops" (which made cry some other reactors) and "One for the Vine"
I was worried that this might not be the right song for you now. It’s a very emotional song and one of my favorites among their ballads. I love the piano in the end-it’s so majestic. Hang in there. We all have our crosses to bear.
His voice is delightful in the chorus. The restraint he was employing was just stellar. You could hear it in his voice how much he was holding back and it made the chorus so magical
I look forward to your reactions. I hope your situation gets better. All parents have similar thoughts in varying degrees to what you describe; that's not the diminish what you said but to provide comfort that you're not alone. While Seconds Out is awesome, I think the sound quality and mix of the studio version of Squonk gets the nod here. The lyrics are a weird one, referring to a mythological creature from Pennsylvania (you can Google it). But the music itself is really good and you might be reminded of a certain Zeppelin tune.
Phenomenal Genesis album... my personal favourites' are Dance on a volcano ( OMG !!- the dance section at high volume !! So intricate , so dynamic. One of Progs' greatest moments. And Mad man moon... beautiful, so 'English' sounding. Squonk also is epic. I would listen to this albums' version.... although of course Seconds Out is one hell of an album as a whole. 😍
I love mad man moon and dance too!! They are my favorite songs on this album. Phil is just a wizard back there.... and vocally too. Just fantastic work from all of them.
Subbed brother, keep strong, the power of music is a God given blessing. Your reviews and murmerings of YES, Genesis etc...epic, keep it going, keep it strong.
Well, I was going to comment on Ripples but just want to say sorry to hear about your last couple of days, man. Hope the channel helps at least a bit and maybe this time the ripples will carry some of the crap away for you. 🤞🏻
Thank you bob... it means a lot. I'm trying my best and I've honestly never done that till my daughter was born so I'm still new to it. I skated by on my intelligence and charisma my entire life, never really doing anything 100% for whatever reason... but not anymore.
Pre-dawn is when the body seems to want to express bodily fluids that make one full of anxiety...whether awake or asleep. Usually followed by a remedial bowel movement hours later. Anxiety is patient. Oh, joy.
Hey there, Lee. Thanks for posting ~~~ I haven't heard this one in decades - (76 was the year I graduated high school...) I wasn't expecting this to become such a self-revealing and emotionally-honest document. Thanks for your openness. For a different (but related) take, try the song "Ripple," by the Grateful Dead, from the 1971 album "American Beauty"
@@L33Reacts One of my favourite versions of Ripples is a 1978 live version; Phil's voice starts to get s fuller sound, and I like the middle section and the extended outro from this live performance. ua-cam.com/video/RvZrUfJ9zs0/v-deo.htmlsi=9UCkS2p_8gyOBsty
Sorry you are having a tough time I have no concept of your pain but love that you find a sanctuary immersing yourself in music and giving us old souls pleasure in your journey of discovery. Just hope you get some resolution and good luck in life
Just a little thought... the instrument at the end playing the solo is Steve's guitar not a mellotron. It's a collection of effects pedals giving that swelling sound. I do hope that doing this for the channel, and ultimately for us, helped your mood.. even if just a tiny bit... Keep on Rocking.
My favourite is the raspberry 😀 If there were no downs, we wouldn't appreciate the ups. Chin up! Eventually, you may lose your self, (and realise you never really had one), and then it starts to make sense. This is their 1st perfect album, although not their most outstanding (Foxtrot, Selling England, The Lamb perhaps). This track is sublime. Steve's guitar in the 2nd half is haunting.
This is one of Genesis' most beautiful tunes and that is partly because it is a reworking of maybe their most beautiful tune - The Carpet Crawlers (from The Lamb). You might like that even more.
'Ripples' is not really sad. Just thoughtful, like much of Genesis. They can go dark with their lyrics, but usually give a nugget of hope, if not real optimism by the end. That is both Mike and Steve on acoustic guitars, and sometimes even Tony picks one up. It is how they get such lush dense sound. Steve is doing the 'mellotron' sounds with some kind of distortion on his electric guitar. They really experimented a lot. Very Haunting. The music is like ripples moving to the edge of the pond. Genesis seems able to paint with sound.....like the Impressionists did. (think Debussy or even Monet) And yes, Phil's voice is so sensitive and intimate. Like a good friend consoling us.
You listen and react in such a good way. Please can you react to Genesis-Blood On The Rooftops as You will love it. It really still makes me proud to be quintessentialy English. Regards from Dorset UK
Nice reaction :) That middle section that you were asking about was Steve Hackett on the guitar using a volume pedal to make volume swells. It's were you have the volume off when you pick the string and then bring the volume up. He's a real master at it. Whenever I'm bummed I like to listen to some rockin stuff played really loud. If I may suggest, check out the music video for BabyMetals Megitsune and crank it up :) All the best
@L33Reacts Sorry to hear that you had a shitty Halloween. A wise friend once told me that as hard as it feels the universe only brings you what you can handle, even if in the moment it feels like too much. Always remember, this too shall pass.
Really appreciate your heartfelt emotions....yeah, this is one of those classic LP's that brings a lot of nostalgic memories for me. Few bands were better than bringing out these emotions than Genesis, especially with the brilliance, harmony and melodic playing of Mr. Banks.
Thank you for the kind words Ben I appreciate it. I'm glad you enjoyed. Genesis is so special to me now... every time I listen to them I know I'm gonna feel ok for a few minutes 😁 no matter how bad my day was. They are exemplary.
@@L33ReactsThanks for the kind words.... I'm not sure if you've reacted to Entangled yet, but whoa....talk about haunting, emotional and Banks playing at the end.....enough said.
Ah shit. You fucking broke me dude, when you mentioned your dad. I lost mine just this past New Year (another big date in the year that ruined)We have been listening to this album together since 1977. This got to me badly. Still keep up the brilliant reactions. I got lots of really good prog bands for you to catch up with. 1st, an album by a band called Anyone's Daughter, album is called Adonis. They're Dutch, I think. Check them out either on here or on your own. Still think you'll like it.
The guitar lines and arpeggios in the verses could easily have been leftover from the Gabriel days. The chorus, however, is a sign that they were moving toward a more mainstream approach to pop music. But this is one of those beloved olde Genesis songs where it was a special occasion anytime they played it live.
Some great lines in this song. "Some are wise and some otherwise." "It's the last time you'll look like today." "The face that launched a thousand ships is sinking fast." A poignant song about aging that hits home to me as I hit 65 in December. Nice review!
Hey Lee, on a different note, I like to listen to the Dead 'Ripple' when I'm down. Never had kids, but I don't have to try hard to believe not seeing them for any holiday would just suck. Keep your eyes on the prize, and know you are not actually alone.
Thank you tom. Yeah I just feel like a bad dad since I didn't get to see them. I know I'm not but it sure feels like it sometimes. I hope it will get better. Thank you for watching 😁
I find the instrumentals in this song have been very soft and solace to my mind. A good listen to just a shitty gay I had and brought my mind to a better place with happier thoughts reflecting on happier memories of my life. RIPPLES is a good title for this song, and I leave on thoughts on this song there
Your no different bro. Life throws us all curves. Surviving them and learning from them is what makes us stronger, for the next one. God put us here for a reason. Put your faith in him.
All people lose like that. One usually goes to more funerals than weddings. If he lives long enough, he could lose everyone in his life. And, the world moves on, leaving him alone as his lifestyle is a thing of the past.
I feel your pain across the pond. I just about struggle through most days. Money is a major worry at the moment with 3 kids and blah blah blah. Especially when work is a major issue too 😢 These are other similarly moving Genesis gems. As I write this, I can’t see if you’ve done them already. Some are Gabriel; some are early Phil. Warning: they are all emotional. For Absent Friends (PG lineup) Harlequin (PG lineup) Dusk (PG lineup before Phil or Steve) Blood on the Rooftops (PC and Hackett 4-piece) Entangled (same) I usually find music that affects me is cathartic, but not always. Balance the light and dark my friend. Try 80s pop rock Yes: It Can Happen, Changes, I’m Running, or Cinema/Leave It (as a pair). Instant lift and a then-new sound for Yes ❤ Some don’t like it, many love it ❤
ripples is brilliant until the very last drop, the way Phils voice just changes right at the end is sublime ..believe me friend i lost my brother and dad by the time i was 20 ,i know how it feels so when you need to let some tears out just put this track on and let them go ,no shame ,does you good to let it go sometimes,good luck for the future and stay positive ✌....a couple of tracks you could review are never going back again by Fleetwood mac, short but sweet especially Lindsay buckinghams guitar 👌and led zeppelins California ,Robert plants voice ,another doozy
So sorry you're having such a crap time. Our old housemate went through something similar, losing most of his old friends and family due to drugs and alcohol, though in his case he never got to see his kids at all (until they were grown up). He's doing amazingly well now, he has that same determination you have - hang on in there! Oh, and your description doesn't say, how much do you want for a reaction? I can't afford Patreon, but could maybe do a one-off!
Thanks bro I appreciate it... yeah it's been a rough day or two. But hopefully It will turn around. All depends on the length. It's more of a whatever you can afford thing unless it's super long lol. As long as it's 20+ you won't here anything but thanks from me. 🤣 I really do appreciate it... I was expecting my patreon payout today but it didn't come . So I'm just fucked right now.
I got into Genesis when I was in college ('68-'72), found Peter Gabriel to be acceptable as a lead singer, but never considered him to be a G.O.A.T. sort of vocalist. His voice perfectly fit the band's music though, and I was a bit concerned when he announced he was leaving Genesis. On some level I think I was fully aware that Colliins was doubling the vocals in many of The Olde Songs, and although the band apparently auditioned dozens of potential singers, I am delighted that Collins finally stood up and announced he was sick of spending so much time listening to these wannabees, that he already knew all the songs and the lyrics, and why not just let him take over the lead singer's duties? And thusly musical history was made, with Collins eventually obtaining near-immortal status as a vocalist with Genesis and his own solo career. "Trick of the Tail" and "Wind and Wuthering" are my favorite Genesis albums, a perfect mix of Collins' wonderful voice and the prog style of the old Genesis. While I did not like the band's drifting into the world of radio-friendly pop music, and will always wonder what sort of masterpieces would have been produced by the Trick/Wuthering band if they had remained together and true to prog, I won't begrudge them their payday. I also acknowledge that they never would have played in front of a crowd of 500,000 people in Rome if they had remained an excellent prog band producing epic long songs. Apparently a whole lot of people loved the pop version of Genesis.
Genesis got really popular with those pop songs. But I've never seen so many talented artists in one band that went on to have successful solo careers at all. I really like this album. I reallllllly like SEBTP. I haven't really dove into any other cd other then lamb (which I have to finish) All this to say. I enjoy both eras of vocalists but man.... there is something special about Phil's voice lol
I like your take on it, but it's really about getting old. Ripples never come back means you can't turn back time. Life is finite and beauty even more fleeting. I think a first listen should always be the original studio recording. Then hear live, etc.
...and for "Squonk", better listen to the studio version. And for Seconds Out, "Supper's Ready" live is a far, far better version than the studio one, more fluid, better musicianship and two drums! 🤗
Ok cool I'll just stick with the studio then... I couldn't remember what song yall said to do from seconds out but now I remember it was suppers ready 🤣 thank you bro.
@@kbrewski1 Ehh, the first two songs are great. Otherwise, I feel the album really lacks Gabriel's charisma. And the album has a lot Banks' most offensively twee material. Of course, it's a matter of taste.
There is no issue with this album, i'm lucky I love both versions of Genesis and to produce this after the cataclysmic exit of Peter (his choice) was more genius and thankfully more to come with wind and wuthering, and then there were three, Duke, Abacab and Genesis, I slightly prefer the early stuff but they continued to produce great music and I am thankful.
whenever life turns a little sour, there is always Genesis, probably the greatest band of all time
Love that you're listening to Genesis. My first experience was this concert. Seen them several times. One of my favorite groups
I’ve been wrong before, but …
I think Phil never sounded better.
Lovely reaction! Beautiful song about growing old now itself grown old.❤
Genesis. My sister's favorite. Lost her 7-11-21. Still very hard to listen to Genesis, but it is healing.😢☮️❤😎
"Ripples" is a huge non-romantic-love ballad with beautiful lyrics about the passing of life. It sure is an emotional piece by itselft, but Phil makes sure that it gets beyond emotional with the sweet voice he pulled off in that late seventies era. The composition and musicianship is perfect, and Hackett electric guitar solo is in my opinion one of his best while he was in the band.
“Some are wise and some otherwise,” my favourite Genesis lyric
The Trick of the Tail album by Genesis is one of my all time favorite albums
"Ripples" is actually more about what young women go through as they age. The line "It's the last time you'll look like today" is really about how physical beauty fades and withers with time. Ripples are symbolic of a moment in time that will never come back. The cover artwork on the left side features a crone looking at a reflection of her younger, prettier self in a mirror. In fact the cover art has representations of all the songs and the stories they tell. Great reaction, btw! P.S. What you thought was a Mellotron was actually Steve Hackett's electric guitar using some sort of effect, perhaps delay or a volume pedal.
Its always sounded like a tape reversal of the guitar to me. Still does, especially if you play it backwards! Although I read the other day that its not that... hmm.
This song evokes a sadness about aging, that you will never be what you were yesterday. One Genesis song that tears at your soul, when you're in a certain state of mind, is Undertow from the ATTWT album. The emotions from being your last day on earth is overwhelming.
Hackett again extraordinary ❤
One of my favourite comfort songs. It get's better every listening for me. I mean the whole is a good comfort album.
Yep. Beautiful.❤
Great storytelling as always. One of my top five albums.
At my young age, I never liked slow Genesis songs like this, but as I got older I started to like them.
I grew up on alternative and Christian music and they live on ballads.. so I don't mind it. I like the slower songs. Reminds me of home.
A beautiful song. It was great when I saw them play at my first Genesis concert in 78.
It really is gorgeous! A perfect ballad.
Really appreciate Your reactions.
I love Genesis.
Trick Of The Tail, is a Beautiful Album.
Entangled, is My favourite Track.
Mad Man Moon, also.
Ripples, is an absolute classic.
RONNIE
Scotland 🏴🎸
Thank you for watching Ronnie it means a lot. I appreciate your support 🙏
Entangled is a masterpiece ❤
@@mattleppard1970 Plus, it is very funny.
@@rk41gator A lot of people miss the fact that it’s so amusing. “The nurse will present you the bill” etc. ❤️
This album that this song is from is a post-Gabriel masterpiece. This album involved the four Phil Collins, Steve Hackett, Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford. Peter had now left. You need to listen to all of this album it is brilliant. As is the next album Wind and Wuthering. Steve sadly left after that album and Genesis went more pop and commercial. Ripples is a gorgeous song, with wonderfully complex chord structure, beautiful melody and meaningful lyrics about ageing and the loss of youth. Again live is just is so much more powerful, I saw them do this back in London in 1980, and again in Amsterdam in 2007 and it sounded just as good. Phil's voice is just so suited to this exceptional prog ballad.
Sorry to hear your having a tough few days. Ripples is one of my favourite Genesis tracks. As others have said it’s about ageing, or more specifically that beauty in youth is fleeting. A trick of the tail is my favourite Genesis album, Track after track the album delivers.
This one and The Genesis Album are my favorites
The companion piece’s to this one (from the same album) are Entangled and Mad Man Moon
equally haunting beautiful pieces
Both winners
Also try Blood on the Rooftops from the followup album (Wind & Weathering) featuring a wonderful classical guitar from Hackett
Nice one here. Keep diggin and you’ll keep discovering 70s Prog gold 😀🎵
I haven't done entangled yet but man... mad man moon was so good. I really enjoyed that song. Thank you for watching 😁 the digging will continue 🙏
Heart felt reaction - I love this album I was 18 yrs old when released it’s been my go to album when in a particular mood I find it uplifting esp. mad man moon and entangled, Dance on a Volcano and Los Endos it’s just madrigal!!!!
I always think of my mom when I hear this. She LOVED this album, and I can remember her listening on headphone, and singing along in that off-key way people have when they’re singing without any notion they’re audible. It’s a very good memory.
I credit mom with so much of my musical taste, she loved music of all kinds.
It's a beautiful piece . The stand out is Steve Hackett .
There’s a live version (HD) of "Ripples" on UA-cam - London in 1980. Phil sings his heart out even more.
'Fire and Rain' by James Taylor is also a great emotional song that can give us another perspective. He has gone through it all.
“Be scared. You can’t help that. But don’t be afraid.” William Faulkner
Ripples keep coming back, as you alluded to. Glad to think the ripples from your dad's life came back and chimed with you once again. Music can be a healer as well as being melancholy. Nice post - and thankyou.
Music is definitely the best form of solace from the daily dredge of life. It always has been there waiting for me whenever I need it most. Thank you for watching my friend ❤️
Like I said in the video, sometimes life just hits you out of nowhere to bring you back down to earth. Just when everything was going great... shit just flips. This always happens... but it's about how you fight back when life knocks you down. And with y'all behind me, I know I will get through this ok. I am just tired of money being the one thing holding me back from my entire life. This is my penance.
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Sorry things have been shitty - holidays can be especially tough.
@jellyrollnorton thanks man... yeah Christmas is the worst for me. My dad passed like a week before Christmas as a kid. It has never been the same
You got this man. Ur a great guy.
Great reaction! Just FYI in the middle section is Steve's guitar (on one channel) and Tony's ARP Pro soloist keyboard (on the other channel). It's not two keyboards but a duo guitar+synth. Also, if you think this is sad, try "Blood on the Rooftops" (which made cry some other reactors) and "One for the Vine"
Excellent song!!! I love A Trick Of The Tail.
Me too! I still have a few songs to go on it but wow, its up there with selling England for me so far 😁
Hey Scot.😎
Hang in there buddy, better days lay ahead!
Im trying bro thank you 🙏 no way but forward. No matter how slow.
I was worried that this might not be the right song for you now. It’s a very emotional song and one of my favorites among their ballads. I love the piano in the end-it’s so majestic. Hang in there. We all have our crosses to bear.
YAAAAY!!!! So happy you're really leaning into this album!
A beautiful reaction from a beautiful guy with a beautiful soul.
Lee a great album and this is my favorite song on it . the whole record is worth a listen. Phil's voice is sublime !
His voice is delightful in the chorus. The restraint he was employing was just stellar. You could hear it in his voice how much he was holding back and it made the chorus so magical
Keep listening, You got this.
Thanks arthur... will Do. I've come too far to stop now.
Just keep going and do the best you can and strive to be the best you can be for yourself as well as those that love you!
I look forward to your reactions. I hope your situation gets better. All parents have similar thoughts in varying degrees to what you describe; that's not the diminish what you said but to provide comfort that you're not alone.
While Seconds Out is awesome, I think the sound quality and mix of the studio version of Squonk gets the nod here. The lyrics are a weird one, referring to a mythological creature from Pennsylvania (you can Google it). But the music itself is really good and you might be reminded of a certain Zeppelin tune.
Phenomenal Genesis album... my personal favourites' are Dance on a volcano ( OMG !!- the dance section at high volume !! So intricate , so dynamic. One of Progs' greatest moments. And Mad man moon... beautiful, so 'English' sounding. Squonk also is epic. I would listen to this albums' version.... although of course Seconds Out is one hell of an album as a whole. 😍
I love mad man moon and dance too!! They are my favorite songs on this album. Phil is just a wizard back there.... and vocally too. Just fantastic work from all of them.
Subbed brother, keep strong, the power of music is a God given blessing. Your reviews and murmerings of YES, Genesis etc...epic, keep it going, keep it strong.
Glad to have you bro! Thanks for tagging along. Glad to hear you like the videos 🙃😁
Well, I was going to comment on Ripples but just want to say sorry to hear about your last couple of days, man. Hope the channel helps at least a bit and maybe this time the ripples will carry some of the crap away for you. 🤞🏻
Thank you bob... it means a lot. I'm trying my best and I've honestly never done that till my daughter was born so I'm still new to it. I skated by on my intelligence and charisma my entire life, never really doing anything 100% for whatever reason... but not anymore.
Pre-dawn is when the body seems to want to express bodily fluids that make one full of anxiety...whether awake or asleep. Usually followed by a remedial bowel movement hours later. Anxiety is patient. Oh, joy.
The first album without Peter Gabriel , Phil Collins made this a masterpiece ❤ I love this fairytail of a track .
Hey there, Lee. Thanks for posting ~~~
I haven't heard this one in decades - (76 was the year I graduated high school...)
I wasn't expecting this to become such a self-revealing and emotionally-honest document. Thanks for your openness.
For a different (but related) take, try the song "Ripple," by the Grateful Dead, from the 1971 album "American Beauty"
I hope not a too big problem with your kids, Lee ?!! All the best to you. You are an intelligent man, you will get through it, I'm sure.
Feel ya...Ripples is one of my all time favorite songs since 1980. Squonk studio.
Gotcha, studio it is! Thank you for watching my friend.
@@L33Reacts One of my favourite versions of Ripples is a 1978 live version; Phil's voice starts to get s fuller sound, and I like the middle section and the extended outro from this live performance.
ua-cam.com/video/RvZrUfJ9zs0/v-deo.htmlsi=9UCkS2p_8gyOBsty
Really nicely recorded - the instruments sound so good especially the drums.
Sorry you are having a tough time I have no concept of your pain but love that you find a sanctuary immersing yourself in music and giving us old souls pleasure in your journey of discovery. Just hope you get some resolution and good luck in life
Just a little thought... the instrument at the end playing the solo is Steve's guitar not a mellotron. It's a collection of effects pedals giving that swelling sound. I do hope that doing this for the channel, and ultimately for us, helped your mood.. even if just a tiny bit... Keep on Rocking.
My favourite is the raspberry 😀 If there were no downs, we wouldn't appreciate the ups. Chin up! Eventually, you may lose your self, (and realise you never really had one), and then it starts to make sense. This is their 1st perfect album, although not their most outstanding (Foxtrot, Selling England, The Lamb perhaps). This track is sublime. Steve's guitar in the 2nd half is haunting.
This is one of Genesis' most beautiful tunes and that is partly because it is a reworking of maybe their most beautiful tune - The Carpet Crawlers (from The Lamb). You might like that even more.
No. he won't.
'Ripples' is not really sad. Just thoughtful, like much of Genesis. They can go dark with their lyrics, but usually give a nugget of hope, if not real optimism by the end. That is both Mike and Steve on acoustic guitars, and sometimes even Tony picks one up. It is how they get such lush dense sound. Steve is doing the 'mellotron' sounds with some kind of distortion on his electric guitar. They really experimented a lot. Very Haunting. The music is like ripples moving to the edge of the pond. Genesis seems able to paint with sound.....like the Impressionists did. (think Debussy or even Monet) And yes, Phil's voice is so sensitive and intimate. Like a good friend consoling us.
When Annie Haslam sang it, it was sad.
You listen and react in such a good way. Please can you react to Genesis-Blood On The Rooftops as You will love it. It really still makes me proud to be quintessentialy English. Regards from Dorset UK
Nice reaction :) That middle section that you were asking about was Steve Hackett on the guitar using a volume pedal to make volume swells. It's were you have the volume off when you pick the string and then bring the volume up. He's a real master at it. Whenever I'm bummed I like to listen to some rockin stuff played really loud. If I may suggest, check out the music video for BabyMetals Megitsune and crank it up :)
All the best
He could get the same effect by regulating the volume dial on the guitar itself by using the pinky.
Here are 3 great Genesis epics: 1) Duke's travels/Dukes end. 2) Driving the Last Spike. 3) Fading Lights. Check them out when you get a chance!
The wave analogy 👍🏼
Thank you! I thought it applied to my interpretation (even if it wasn't the intended one)
@L33Reacts Sorry to hear that you had a shitty Halloween. A wise friend once told me that as hard as it feels the universe only brings you what you can handle, even if in the moment it feels like too much. Always remember, this too shall pass.
Really appreciate your heartfelt emotions....yeah, this is one of those classic LP's that brings a lot of nostalgic memories for me. Few bands were better than bringing out these emotions than Genesis, especially with the brilliance, harmony and melodic playing of Mr. Banks.
Thank you for the kind words Ben I appreciate it. I'm glad you enjoyed. Genesis is so special to me now... every time I listen to them I know I'm gonna feel ok for a few minutes 😁 no matter how bad my day was. They are exemplary.
@@L33ReactsThanks for the kind words.... I'm not sure if you've reacted to Entangled yet, but whoa....talk about haunting, emotional and Banks playing at the end.....enough said.
I'll check it out after I do Squonk next week! Sounds like a plan 👍
@@L33Reacts Sounds good, man!! You take care....
@@kbrewski1 Agreed, Brewski....and it still sounds amazing after 47 years!
Ah shit. You fucking broke me dude, when you mentioned your dad. I lost mine just this past New Year (another big date in the year that ruined)We have been listening to this album together since 1977. This got to me badly. Still keep up the brilliant reactions. I got lots of really good prog bands for you to catch up with. 1st, an album by a band called Anyone's Daughter, album is called Adonis. They're Dutch, I think. Check them out either on here or on your own. Still think you'll like it.
The guitar lines and arpeggios in the verses could easily have been leftover from the Gabriel days. The chorus, however, is a sign that they were moving toward a more mainstream approach to pop music. But this is one of those beloved olde Genesis songs where it was a special occasion anytime they played it live.
Some great lines in this song. "Some are wise and some otherwise." "It's the last time you'll look like today." "The face that launched a thousand ships is sinking fast." A poignant song about aging that hits home to me as I hit 65 in December. Nice review!
I just turned 66 I feel you !
I turn 65 this month the song means a lot more to me now than it did when I first heard it at age 18
Oh Squonk is also a Phil Collins vocalfest. Studio version first i would say.
Hey Lee, on a different note, I like to listen to the Dead 'Ripple' when I'm down. Never had kids, but I don't have to try hard to believe not seeing them for any holiday would just suck. Keep your eyes on the prize, and know you are not actually alone.
Thank you tom. Yeah I just feel like a bad dad since I didn't get to see them. I know I'm not but it sure feels like it sometimes. I hope it will get better. Thank you for watching 😁
Very nice! Harpsichord / spinet used in this?? Wonderful track! :)
Steve's guitar also leading the instrumental part.
I find the instrumentals in this song have been very soft and solace to my mind. A good listen to just a shitty gay I had and brought my mind to a better place with happier thoughts reflecting on happier memories of my life. RIPPLES is a good title for this song, and I leave on thoughts on this song there
Your no different bro. Life throws us all curves. Surviving them and learning from them is what makes us stronger, for the next one. God put us here for a reason. Put your faith in him.
Your totally right...been through some bad curves in life...im stronger.
PS... Ripples, is about getting old.
Passing of time.
Você tem que reagir a Cinema Show.
Squonk, live or studio. 50/50.
All people lose like that. One usually goes to more funerals than weddings. If he lives long enough, he could lose everyone in his life. And, the world moves on, leaving him alone as his lifestyle is a thing of the past.
I feel your pain across the pond. I just about struggle through most days. Money is a major worry at the moment with 3 kids and blah blah blah. Especially when work is a major issue too 😢
These are other similarly moving Genesis gems. As I write this, I can’t see if you’ve done them already. Some are Gabriel; some are early Phil. Warning: they are all emotional.
For Absent Friends (PG lineup)
Harlequin (PG lineup)
Dusk (PG lineup before Phil or Steve)
Blood on the Rooftops (PC and Hackett 4-piece)
Entangled (same)
I usually find music that affects me is cathartic, but not always. Balance the light and dark my friend. Try 80s pop rock Yes: It Can Happen, Changes, I’m Running, or Cinema/Leave It (as a pair). Instant lift and a then-new sound for Yes ❤ Some don’t like it, many love it ❤
ripples is brilliant until the very last drop, the way Phils voice just changes right at the end is sublime ..believe me friend i lost my brother and dad by the time i was 20 ,i know how it feels so when you need to let some tears out just put this track on and let them go ,no shame ,does you good to let it go sometimes,good luck for the future and stay positive ✌....a couple of tracks you could review are never going back again by Fleetwood mac, short but sweet especially Lindsay buckinghams guitar 👌and led zeppelins California ,Robert plants voice ,another doozy
its about getting old
So sorry you're having such a crap time. Our old housemate went through something similar, losing most of his old friends and family due to drugs and alcohol, though in his case he never got to see his kids at all (until they were grown up). He's doing amazingly well now, he has that same determination you have - hang on in there!
Oh, and your description doesn't say, how much do you want for a reaction? I can't afford Patreon, but could maybe do a one-off!
Thanks bro I appreciate it... yeah it's been a rough day or two. But hopefully It will turn around.
All depends on the length. It's more of a whatever you can afford thing unless it's super long lol. As long as it's 20+ you won't here anything but thanks from me. 🤣 I really do appreciate it... I was expecting my patreon payout today but it didn't come . So I'm just fucked right now.
I got into Genesis when I was in college ('68-'72), found Peter Gabriel to be acceptable as a lead singer, but never considered him to be a G.O.A.T. sort of vocalist. His voice perfectly fit the band's music though, and I was a bit concerned when he announced he was leaving Genesis. On some level I think I was fully aware that Colliins was doubling the vocals in many of The Olde Songs, and although the band apparently auditioned dozens of potential singers, I am delighted that Collins finally stood up and announced he was sick of spending so much time listening to these wannabees, that he already knew all the songs and the lyrics, and why not just let him take over the lead singer's duties? And thusly musical history was made, with Collins eventually obtaining near-immortal status as a vocalist with Genesis and his own solo career.
"Trick of the Tail" and "Wind and Wuthering" are my favorite Genesis albums, a perfect mix of Collins' wonderful voice and the prog style of the old Genesis. While I did not like the band's drifting into the world of radio-friendly pop music, and will always wonder what sort of masterpieces would have been produced by the Trick/Wuthering band if they had remained together and true to prog, I won't begrudge them their payday. I also acknowledge that they never would have played in front of a crowd of 500,000 people in Rome if they had remained an excellent prog band producing epic long songs. Apparently a whole lot of people loved the pop version of Genesis.
Genesis got really popular with those pop songs. But I've never seen so many talented artists in one band that went on to have successful solo careers at all. I really like this album. I reallllllly like SEBTP. I haven't really dove into any other cd other then lamb (which I have to finish)
All this to say. I enjoy both eras of vocalists but man.... there is something special about Phil's voice lol
I like your take on it, but it's really about getting old. Ripples never come back means you can't turn back time. Life is finite and beauty even more fleeting.
I think a first listen should always be the original studio recording. Then hear live, etc.
Lovely, wasn’t it?
entangled please
...and for "Squonk", better listen to the studio version. And for Seconds Out, "Supper's Ready" live is a far, far better version than the studio one, more fluid, better musicianship and two drums! 🤗
Ok cool I'll just stick with the studio then... I couldn't remember what song yall said to do from seconds out but now I remember it was suppers ready 🤣 thank you bro.
The biggest issue with this album is that Phil Collins didn't have any charisma yet.
@@kbrewski1 Ehh, the first two songs are great. Otherwise, I feel the album really lacks Gabriel's charisma. And the album has a lot Banks' most offensively twee material. Of course, it's a matter of taste.
@@kbrewski1 what a strange thing to say
There is no issue with this album, i'm lucky I love both versions of Genesis and to produce this after the cataclysmic exit of Peter (his choice) was more genius and thankfully more to come with wind and wuthering, and then there were three, Duke, Abacab and Genesis, I slightly prefer the early stuff but they continued to produce great music and I am thankful.