Hearing this and Blackest Eyes back to back.. what a memory. I had never even heard of the band prior to that. I swear I listened to them both for hours on repeat, tears consistently in my eyes the whole damn time. Absolutely ethereal, this track is.
I remember when I first brought home In Absentia on the recommendation of a friend, I guess it was kind of around the time it came out, I guess around '02 or '03, and I played it on the drive home and I LITERALLY sat in the car listening to the entire rest of the album in the parking lot of my apartment complex because I *could not* pull myself away from it until the very last note.
@@PeteOliva Same. I got this in late 2002 off of an Opeth forum. In Absentia completely changed how I listened to music. I remember just being blown away by Blackest Eyes and into Trains. Just that time where I sat back and was just blown away. It got me into music and started my music career at that time. Ahhh, youth...
agreed. My favourite song of all time. I will never be tired of this song. The siren build up catches me everytime and I turn into an irresponsible driver when listening to this in my car (dont tell my insurance)
I live in India. And i travel thrice a year to my Grandmother's home and i always used to go by airplanes from my childhood. But after listening to this song , now i always and always persist and choose trains. I just book a ticket and choose a window seat, put on my earphones, and play this song while gazing out the window and seeing the landscape. Amazing feeling and it's so calm and peaceful. One of my evergreen song! ❤️
No one mentions this, but the clapping is meant to be reminiscent of trains going over tracks… love your reactions Geebz! Do this song live from Chicago too. And Normal too. Great licks on that one.
I saw these guys in Buffalo NY some years back and I remember shouting the title of this song during a quiet little moment in between songs. It was a relatively small venue so I knew it stood out when I said(yelled) it, Steve then looked right at me and gave a subtle smirk, and they continued the show. Well approximately 35 minutes or so later the show was seemingly over, but then admist the dim lighting and roaring applause the lights then suddenly illuminated in a very dramatic encore-esque moment and the band broke right in to the song. Probably one of the more sublime live music experiences I ever had ❤️
The record IN ABSENTIA made me fall in love with Porcupine Tree, absolutely wonderful progtrip! Beautiful yet dark atmosphere and intelligent (catchy) songs. Trains is gorgeous, a track where vocals and music melt perfectly together. ...and that guitarsolo, goosebumps! Awesome breakdown again Geebz! 🤘
If I had to pinpoint exactly what made me want to put their discography on my playlist, it was probably when I realized Nine Cats and Sleep Together were the same band. What I love about Porcupine Tree is how diverse their style can be and yet their music is still consistently good. In Absentia is my favorite album though, for sure.
Whoah, this is gorgeous. Everything about it. Nearly a half century aged and this is my first Porcupine Tree listen! My window is open and I was just thinking, if anyone hears this, how could they not like it! What a beautiful piece of music. I've only heard one of Steven Wilson's songs & am stoked to hearing more of both, his solo work, and Porcupine Tree! When I close my eyes, this song really gives the essence of a railroad and riding on a train traveling through different places. I'm sorry for a long-winded post. Have an awesome weekend! Mr Geebz, do you have Jeff Buckley on your list?
@@jakobhund4830 For certain. Always keeping JB's memory alive through his beautiful, passionate music .. and keep all of 'our' late, beloved artists in our hearts through their works. 💜
@@ltlt1219 For Porcupine Tree, check out Stars Die, Lightbulb Sun, Fadeaway, Disappear, Moon Touches your Shoulder, Lazarus. That's a good start there. For Steven Wilson solo works No Part of Me, Deform to Form a Star, Harmony Korine, Veneno para las Hadas, Insurgentes, Raven that Refused to Sing, Routine, Ancestral (If you don't mind heavy), Drive Home, Song of Unborn, , A Door Marked Summer, Refuge and King Ghost. That'll be a good trip from the beginning of his solo stuff to his most recent. He's not afraid to try something new...... He's also worked with Blackfield and No-Man. Storm Corrosion is a spectacular album in my opinion, which he created with Mike Akerfeldt from Opeth.
If you liked this, I can only urge you to listen to _"Heartattack in a layby"_ from the same album. Very restrained instrumentalisation, but vocal layering to die for!
This was THE song that got me completely hooked on Porcupine Tree. I sure wish they'd get back together. Their music is magical and always takes me on journeys.
Wow I never thought anyone would do a reaction of Porcupine Tree, let alone Trains. One of my top favorite songs. I see you have a older reactions for porcupine tree haha. I never even thought of looking. I completely fell in love with Trains. I also love Aurora, Joseph Arthur, Chad VanGaalen, Rufus wainwright, Marilyn Manson and Nine inch nails.So yeah people can be different.
This is one of PT's finest songs. Range, dynamics, interesting transitions, beauty, and the recording/engineering is just so on point. Love the unexpected banjo/clap portion and it transports you towards a past time, on a train, drifting, playing simple music.
LOVE me some Porcupine Tree. Have you checked out Riverside yet? If not I strongly recommend doing so. They're cut from the same cloth for sure. "The Depth of Self-Delusion" would be a great starter song from them.
Porcupine Tree is incredible. Their "Anesthetize" live concert is the best thing ever, I listen to it constantly. They nail EVERY song even better than on the studio albums. You should watch it!
@@germanfrog No, he unfortunately listened to the studio version of "Anesthetize", which isn't NEARLY as good as the live version off of the Anesthetize live album. Anesthetize is a live concert film by Porcupine Tree, released on 20 May 2010. They perform the song "Anesthetize" live on the film, which I think is the greatest live performance of a song ever.
@@rmr5044 I was like "wait, hasn't he made a video on that one already?" So I went in his channel, looked for anesthetize and just looked at the thumbnail which has the picture of the live version on it so I just went on to comment. Also Doug made a video on anesthetize as well but he watched the live version so I must have switched those two up Sorry for commenting without actually thinking
I saw them touring The Incident in Montreal in 2009 not long after the album came out. They played The Incident as it’s meant to be listened to without stopping. Then a 10 minute break and they played other material for an hour. They closed out with Trains and EVERYONE there was clapping along perfectly during those parts , it was absolutely amazing and such a wonderful experience.
I was there a s well! Actually my first time hearing The Incident ever live was an incredibly unique experience. One of the few bands out there that actually sound better live then on CD! Completly blown away by this show!
@@theboiviin5951 that’s awesome. I happened to be in Montreal for work with a free night that night. I’m normally in BC and would have never been able to go otherwise. It’s one of those shows I’ll remember forever.
Porcupine Tree and Steven Wilson's prog albums are, to me at least, the direct musical continuation of prog legends such as pink floyd. Such a shame it will only ever see maybe 5% of the recognition it deserves. These days when Wilson does an interview, most of the comments don't even know who he is.
naga munchetty (BBC) did the most horrible interview with him when his album 'To The Bone' did very well in the charts. was frustrating to see. almost like she just wanted him to say nothing and leave the studio... oh well....
Instant goosebumps at the build up around the 11 minute mark. Trains was the first song I heard by PT back around 2006. Gorgeous song and still a favorite of mine.
I love this track, it makes me think of a train ride, and the song itself takes you on a journey. I really enjoyed the banjo section, it was just a nice quiet, self-reflective part of the song that gives enough narrative headroom to let you contemplate where this song puts you. It's just wonderful, and is definitely going into my personal playlist.
This is one of my favorite songs of all time. I remember being in a shitty ass job that I hated as a teenager 20 year ago and riding my bike to it while listening to this and just realizing that you can take joy in life when it is presented to you, as long as you recognize it and enjoy it. It made not just that day, but my entire life better and I will always attribute that lesson to this song in my mind.
I feel the same! I always listen to music while riding my bike to my shitty ass job (though I quit so I'll leave soon, yay) and it's usually what keeps my spirit up. Especially going back home, of course.
Porcupine Tree took a while to get into, but now they're my favorite band. Hatesong, Slave Called Shiver, Sentimental, The Start of Something Beautiful, The Sound of Muzak, and The Moon Touches Your Shoulder are also worth checking out.
I came across PT late but they have quickly become my favorite band, surpassing TOOL and SOAD which are pinnacle bands for me and I never thought someone could swoop in and pass them like that, but literally everything Porcupine Tree does is so unique and inspiring. I have YOU to thank for that discovery, btw Geebz! I was watching your videos and your reaction to Arriving Somewhere... came up, I was instantly hooked and have been ever since. THANK YOU!
I remember that Anathema was the support act for Porcupine tree during a tour. I was an Anathema fan so I bought tickets for this concert, not knowing anything about Porcupine Tree. I downloaded a few songs and thought: this is kinda nice, but anyway I get to see Anathema. Of course Anathema is to big to be the support act of any band, but Porcupine Tree completely blew me away. I've been a fan ever since. I am so happy that I got the chance to see them live a couple of times, I was in the crowd during the filming of the Anesthetize dvd. For me this is one of the best bands ever.
@Matthew Gammon Well, don't give your dreams up. There is some activity around Porcupine Tree. They lounged a new website and from today there is an Instagram account. Maybe I am one of the few who thinks Porcupine Tree will get back together, at least for one album and/or tour, but hope is a good thing right?
First heard PT during the house music before an Incubus show (their Morningview tour). I was hoping someone would name the band and the song, and they did: "Blackest Eyes", by Porcupine Tree. I spent the entire concert reminding myself of that so I could look it up as soon as I got home. Have been a fan of them, and everything Steven Wilson does, ever since. For me, he's up there with Devin Townsend as one of the most versatile and brilliant artists out there today.
This is such a superb song. By the way, after 12 years of waiting there is a new PT song: Harridan - I still can't believe we will get another album from these masterminds after all these years! So goddamn hyped!!!
Would really love if you reacted to the live version of Porcupine Tree’s «Hatesong», which in my opinion is their most well put together performance with lots of small surprises throughout.
A truly classic P-tree song. Was the encore of their shows for many years. Just brilliant. Hard to imagine that there were still greater things to come.
I think you're a PT fan now, LOL. Bro you should really check out Pineapple Thief "White Mist" Gavin Harrison from Porcupine Tree is the drummer. Pineapple Thief are right up there with the great Prog bands, IMO. It's a rabbit hole you wont regret going down.
Fun fact about the clapping is that it’s supposed to mimic the sound of the railroad tracks when you ride in a train. That’s why it’s not straight forward tempo clapping like let’s say a Boston song, but it’s quite syncopated.
One of my all-time favorite tracks! It's really just one of those perfectly composed pieces of music, in my opinion. I don't think that I've ever NOT wanted to hear the entire thing once I've heard those opening notes.
What happens now to the dark matter we all end up sleeping together while fearing a blank planet as stars die around the light bulb sun trying to find a way out of here awaiting a heart attack on layby. I'll go home now. Edit: You could say I'll be arriving somewhere...
I feel like Nil Recurring often does not get mentioned when talking about PT albums since it is essentially a b side album with FOABP. But all 4 songs are quite incredible IMO.
I’m in love with this piece. From the very first listen. One of the UA-cam videos has the best comment on this song: “I’d give anything to hear this song for the first time again.” Could not have summed up my feelings better.
The clapping passage is meant to mimic the sound of a train passing. Which is something I didn't catch on the first listen and something I thought was really cool. One of my favorite PT songs. I highly recommend checking out the live version (I think it's the one in Chicago). It's my favorite version. I'm also wondering if you're going to check out the new PT song that just dropped, Harridan? I'm so pumped for the new album.
A client of mine burned PT's In Absentia album for me, as I'd never heard of them at that time. First song I heard was Blackest Eyes...and I was HOOKED! PT is an incredible band!
Alright!.....now need to do some "Riverside" or "Lunatic Soul" since Steven Wilson has done at least one collaboration with MARISA DUDA. Maybe "Lost", "Embryonic" or "Lament" form Riverside, or "Adrift", "Lunatic Soul", or "Suspended in Whiteness" from Lunatic Soul.
Was just rewatching their documentary. Most of the band members either initially disliked this song or didn't think it would be a fan favorite. Wouldn't even play it live till fans started inquiring about it after shows. It's definitely in my Top 20 all time. Awesome take Geebz. Awwrighht! 🤘
The keyboard featured here that you couldn't quite put your finger on is the mellotron, a very underutilized instrument nowadays, but very common in PT productions. Gives their music this subtle, 60s/70s vibe.
This song, this album, then the 2 albums that followed (although all are great) are perfection in my humble opinion. In every way... Musicianship, production, arrangements. Wonderful stuff I go back to weekly
Great reaction! Love Porcupine Tree and this song especially really resonates with me. Would also love to see a reaction to "Nighttime Disguise" by Leprous from their new album, its such a great song with much to dissect! Keep it up!
Hearing this and Blackest Eyes back to back.. what a memory. I had never even heard of the band prior to that.
I swear I listened to them both for hours on repeat, tears consistently in my eyes the whole damn time.
Absolutely ethereal, this track is.
I wish I could hear this song for the first time again
Oh yes, very true!
I remember when I first brought home In Absentia on the recommendation of a friend, I guess it was kind of around the time it came out, I guess around '02 or '03, and I played it on the drive home and I LITERALLY sat in the car listening to the entire rest of the album in the parking lot of my apartment complex because I *could not* pull myself away from it until the very last note.
@@PeteOliva Same. I got this in late 2002 off of an Opeth forum. In Absentia completely changed how I listened to music. I remember just being blown away by Blackest Eyes and into Trains. Just that time where I sat back and was just blown away. It got me into music and started my music career at that time. Ahhh, youth...
Everytime I hear this song I remember the first time like it was yesterday.
We all do mate, we all do
in my opinion one of the most beautiful songs ever written.
agreed. My favourite song of all time. I will never be tired of this song. The siren build up catches me everytime and I turn into an irresponsible driver when listening to this in my car (dont tell my insurance)
Lazarus is my favourite P.T track, this is a very close 2nd
My band played this at our friend's wedding and the entire room did the clapping section. It's one of my favorite memories.
Great reaction, sir!
That’s awesome. I saw them in Montreal in 2009 and the entire venue was doing the clapping parts , an amazing experience I’ll never forget.
Steven’s just absolute brilliant and surrounds himself with equally talented musicians.
I live in India. And i travel thrice a year to my Grandmother's home and i always used to go by airplanes from my childhood. But after listening to this song , now i always and always persist and choose trains. I just book a ticket and choose a window seat, put on my earphones, and play this song while gazing out the window and seeing the landscape. Amazing feeling and it's so calm and peaceful. One of my evergreen song! ❤️
Hanging out of a train?
When I came across this porcupine tree 10 years ago, it became a very special band to me instantly. Everything about this song is perfect
No one mentions this, but the clapping is meant to be reminiscent of trains going over tracks… love your reactions Geebz! Do this song live from Chicago too. And Normal too. Great licks on that one.
Never realised that, great ear Ryan
❤
I saw these guys in Buffalo NY some years back and I remember shouting the title of this song during a quiet little moment in between songs. It was a relatively small venue so I knew it stood out when I said(yelled) it, Steve then looked right at me and gave a subtle smirk, and they continued the show. Well approximately 35 minutes or so later the show was seemingly over, but then admist the dim lighting and roaring applause the lights then suddenly illuminated in a very dramatic encore-esque moment and the band broke right in to the song. Probably one of the more sublime live music experiences I ever had ❤️
One of the best songs from one of the best bands.
The record IN ABSENTIA made me fall in love with Porcupine Tree, absolutely wonderful progtrip! Beautiful yet dark atmosphere and intelligent (catchy) songs.
Trains is gorgeous, a track where vocals and music melt perfectly together.
...and that guitarsolo, goosebumps!
Awesome breakdown again Geebz!
🤘
The guitar solo that I like a lot is from the next track on the album, "Lips of Ashes".
@@gog583 That one too! The whole album is simply flawless.
Same. "Darkest Eyes" was my gateway tune.
Same here... The Sound of Muzak was my gateway track
If I had to pinpoint exactly what made me want to put their discography on my playlist, it was probably when I realized Nine Cats and Sleep Together were the same band. What I love about Porcupine Tree is how diverse their style can be and yet their music is still consistently good.
In Absentia is my favorite album though, for sure.
Whoah, this is gorgeous. Everything about it. Nearly a half century aged and this is my first Porcupine Tree listen!
My window is open and I was just thinking, if anyone hears this, how could they not like it! What a beautiful piece of music.
I've only heard one of Steven Wilson's songs & am stoked to hearing more of both, his solo work, and Porcupine Tree!
When I close my eyes, this song really gives the essence of a railroad and riding on a train traveling through different places.
I'm sorry for a long-winded post.
Have an awesome weekend!
Mr Geebz, do you have Jeff Buckley on your list?
You are in for a ride consuming Steven Wilson's work.........
I can provide some recommendations if you'd like...
@@jakobhund4830 For certain. Always keeping JB's memory alive through his beautiful, passionate music .. and keep all of 'our' late, beloved artists in our hearts through their works. 💜
@@dr.emilschaffhausen4683 By all means, please do..I am happy to receive recommendations for starting points. Thank you for offering!
@@ltlt1219 For Porcupine Tree, check out Stars Die, Lightbulb Sun, Fadeaway, Disappear, Moon Touches your Shoulder, Lazarus. That's a good start there.
For Steven Wilson solo works No Part of Me, Deform to Form a Star, Harmony Korine, Veneno para las Hadas, Insurgentes, Raven that Refused to Sing, Routine, Ancestral (If you don't mind heavy), Drive Home, Song of Unborn, , A Door Marked Summer, Refuge and King Ghost. That'll be a good trip from the beginning of his solo stuff to his most recent. He's not afraid to try something new......
He's also worked with Blackfield and No-Man. Storm Corrosion is a spectacular album in my opinion, which he created with Mike Akerfeldt from Opeth.
If you liked this, I can only urge you to listen to _"Heartattack in a layby"_ from the same album. Very restrained instrumentalisation, but vocal layering to die for!
I second this, it doesn't seem to get the love it should
Just make sure you have a box of tissues and stuffed animal ready. haha
Fuck i hope he does it one day, its one of my all time favorites by them
The repitition of "we'll grow old together" in the end always gets me. You just know they're not growing old together
One of my favorites from them.
This was THE song that got me completely hooked on Porcupine Tree. I sure wish they'd get back together. Their music is magical and always takes me on journeys.
Such a beautifully made song. ❤
Just in time for new porcupine tree!!!
The genius of Steven Wilson cannot be overstated.
Wow I never thought anyone would do a reaction of Porcupine Tree, let alone Trains. One of my top favorite songs. I see you have a older reactions for porcupine tree haha. I never even thought of looking. I completely fell in love with Trains. I also love Aurora, Joseph Arthur, Chad VanGaalen, Rufus wainwright, Marilyn Manson and Nine inch nails.So yeah people can be different.
This is one of PT's finest songs. Range, dynamics, interesting transitions, beauty, and the recording/engineering is just so on point. Love the unexpected banjo/clap portion and it transports you towards a past time, on a train, drifting, playing simple music.
The more PT and SW you listen too, the more you love.
Geebz, you NEED to react to The Sound Of Muzak from the same record. One of my favourite songs with them
PT and the Song Train’s Just Never Gets Old…
But in Some Ways it Keeps Getting Better With Each Listen!
LOVE me some Porcupine Tree. Have you checked out Riverside yet? If not I strongly recommend doing so. They're cut from the same cloth for sure. "The Depth of Self-Delusion" would be a great starter song from them.
Oooooo riverside is a great choice for geebz.
Porcupine Tree is incredible. Their "Anesthetize" live concert is the best thing ever, I listen to it constantly. They nail EVERY song even better than on the studio albums. You should watch it!
bruh he already has watched it xD go look it up, good video
@@germanfrog No, he unfortunately listened to the studio version of "Anesthetize", which isn't NEARLY as good as the live version off of the Anesthetize live album. Anesthetize is a live concert film by Porcupine Tree, released on 20 May 2010. They perform the song "Anesthetize" live on the film, which I think is the greatest live performance of a song ever.
@@rmr5044 Facts🤟
@@rmr5044 oh wait you're right
Now I look like an idiot
@@rmr5044 I was like "wait, hasn't he made a video on that one already?" So I went in his channel, looked for anesthetize and just looked at the thumbnail which has the picture of the live version on it so I just went on to comment. Also Doug made a video on anesthetize as well but he watched the live version so I must have switched those two up
Sorry for commenting without actually thinking
More porcupine tree!!
6:50 Steven Wilson is the only vocalist, he layered all those parts himself.
This is an amazing tune. Still my favorite by these guys. The song is just so ethereal.
Alllllllriggghhhht!!! One of my favorites! Such a great tune...
One of my favorites ♥️
I saw them touring The Incident in Montreal in 2009 not long after the album came out.
They played The Incident as it’s meant to be listened to without stopping. Then a 10 minute break and they played other material for an hour.
They closed out with Trains and EVERYONE there was clapping along perfectly during those parts , it was absolutely amazing and such a wonderful experience.
I was there a s well! Actually my first time hearing The Incident ever live was an incredibly unique experience. One of the few bands out there that actually sound better live then on CD! Completly blown away by this show!
@@theboiviin5951 that’s awesome. I happened to be in Montreal for work with a free night that night. I’m normally in BC and would have never been able to go otherwise. It’s one of those shows I’ll remember forever.
That little acoustic passage is one of the most gorgeous bits of music I’ve ever heard. It’s so emotional and timeless
Porcupine Tree and Steven Wilson's prog albums are, to me at least, the direct musical continuation of prog legends such as pink floyd. Such a shame it will only ever see maybe 5% of the recognition it deserves. These days when Wilson does an interview, most of the comments don't even know who he is.
It’s as if Pink Floyd and Tool had kids….
With a new album this hopefully will change!
Let's not forget about the relationship PT has with King Crimson now.
@@InsaneCarville Gav and his drumming friends, ft. Fripp
naga munchetty (BBC) did the most horrible interview with him when his album 'To The Bone' did very well in the charts. was frustrating to see. almost like she just wanted him to say nothing and leave the studio... oh well....
I love this song so much
Instant goosebumps at the build up around the 11 minute mark. Trains was the first song I heard by PT back around 2006. Gorgeous song and still a favorite of mine.
"Steven wilson, the most successful musician you've never heard of"
I love this track, it makes me think of a train ride, and the song itself takes you on a journey.
I really enjoyed the banjo section, it was just a nice quiet, self-reflective part of the song that gives enough narrative headroom to let you contemplate where this song puts you. It's just wonderful, and is definitely going into my personal playlist.
So happy Geebz is doing this...
Then I cry in the corner, thinking that there might never be another PT album.
Why not?
Steven said recently there’s gonna be new PT but I dunno if it’ll include Gavin tho
@@dt3k really? He said they might reform with new material? Nice.
@@dt3k maybe Chris will come back
@@dt3k really where? thank you for the news sir!
This is one of my favorite songs of all time. I remember being in a shitty ass job that I hated as a teenager 20 year ago and riding my bike to it while listening to this and just realizing that you can take joy in life when it is presented to you, as long as you recognize it and enjoy it. It made not just that day, but my entire life better and I will always attribute that lesson to this song in my mind.
I feel the same! I always listen to music while riding my bike to my shitty ass job (though I quit so I'll leave soon, yay) and it's usually what keeps my spirit up. Especially going back home, of course.
More Porcupine Tree! Yay!
Porcupine Tree took a while to get into, but now they're my favorite band. Hatesong, Slave Called Shiver, Sentimental, The Start of Something Beautiful, The Sound of Muzak, and The Moon Touches Your Shoulder are also worth checking out.
This comment needs more likes so that we can share in the joy of Geebz listening to these!
Add Deadwing - the opener of the same album - to that list and Lazarus. And of course Halo. Deadwing is such a great album.
@@lorebroker52 Yeah, Deadwing is probably my favorite PT record, so many classics, especially in the second half.
I came across PT late but they have quickly become my favorite band, surpassing TOOL and SOAD which are pinnacle bands for me and I never thought someone could swoop in and pass them like that, but literally everything Porcupine Tree does is so unique and inspiring. I have YOU to thank for that discovery, btw Geebz! I was watching your videos and your reaction to Arriving Somewhere... came up, I was instantly hooked and have been ever since. THANK YOU!
Wow. Discovering these artists with you, with my old ass; LOVE these guys- whoever suggested this, thank you, you've got good taste!!!😁
I remember that Anathema was the support act for Porcupine tree during a tour. I was an Anathema fan so I bought tickets for this concert, not knowing anything about Porcupine Tree. I downloaded a few songs and thought: this is kinda nice, but anyway I get to see Anathema. Of course Anathema is to big to be the support act of any band, but Porcupine Tree completely blew me away. I've been a fan ever since. I am so happy that I got the chance to see them live a couple of times, I was in the crowd during the filming of the Anesthetize dvd. For me this is one of the best bands ever.
@Matthew Gammon Well, don't give your dreams up. There is some activity around Porcupine Tree. They lounged a new website and from today there is an Instagram account. Maybe I am one of the few who thinks Porcupine Tree will get back together, at least for one album and/or tour, but hope is a good thing right?
@Matthew Gammon they will be touring in 2022 :)
My favorite song , I love so much this song.
I've loved this track since I was a little kid. It has this fullness of sound that is comforting even when it's got that bittersweet melody
So jealous you got to experience this song for the first time. Heard this for the first time in 2004 and would give so much to relive that moment.
Ooh yes one of my all time fav bands
Steven Wilson's mixes are unmatched. Cheers
He's such an ace at production.
More Porcupine tree ❤️❤️❤️
This song is what got me into PT and modern prog in general. Wilson is such an amazing artist, truly a musical genius.
Great reaction to the great band called Porcupine Tree who we are so happy to say will be releasing new music soon!
GREAT PORCUPINE TREE..!!...
First heard PT during the house music before an Incubus show (their Morningview tour). I was hoping someone would name the band and the song, and they did: "Blackest Eyes", by Porcupine Tree. I spent the entire concert reminding myself of that so I could look it up as soon as I got home.
Have been a fan of them, and everything Steven Wilson does, ever since.
For me, he's up there with Devin Townsend as one of the most versatile and brilliant artists out there today.
This is such a superb song.
By the way, after 12 years of waiting there is a new PT song: Harridan - I still can't believe we will get another album from these masterminds after all these years! So goddamn hyped!!!
Would really love if you reacted to the live version of Porcupine Tree’s «Hatesong», which in my opinion is their most well put together performance with lots of small surprises throughout.
One of my favourite Porcupine Tree songs!!!
So glad you got around to this song, don't think it's possible for anyone to listen to this and not be blown away.
A truly classic P-tree song. Was the encore of their shows for many years. Just brilliant. Hard to imagine that there were still greater things to come.
There are only a few songs that can lead me to tears, and "Trains" is one of them. Needless to say my favorite song of Porcupine Tree.
My favorite Porcupine Tree song. So damn good. That's for giving us your reaction to this one!
OMG YES more PT
I think you're a PT fan now, LOL. Bro you should really check out Pineapple Thief "White Mist" Gavin Harrison from Porcupine Tree is the drummer. Pineapple Thief are right up there with the great Prog bands, IMO. It's a rabbit hole you wont regret going down.
oh wow! I just logged in and BAM....uploaded 1 minute ago. Most excellent. You will love this track. :0D
Fun fact about the clapping is that it’s supposed to mimic the sound of the railroad tracks when you ride in a train. That’s why it’s not straight forward tempo clapping like let’s say a Boston song, but it’s quite syncopated.
Steven Wilson is just great, also was part of Opeths Blackwater Park, for more connection to stuff Geebz has showcased
One of my all-time favorite tracks! It's really just one of those perfectly composed pieces of music, in my opinion. I don't think that I've ever NOT wanted to hear the entire thing once I've heard those opening notes.
You don't need a drug to listen to this song. This song is a drug.
Do " what happens now?" Next ! The whole Nil Recurring ep is just masterful.
id say dark matter, but what happens now is fantastic too
What happens now to the dark matter we all end up sleeping together while fearing a blank planet as stars die around the light bulb sun trying to find a way out of here awaiting a heart attack on layby.
I'll go home now.
Edit: You could say I'll be arriving somewhere...
I feel like Nil Recurring often does not get mentioned when talking about PT albums since it is essentially a b side album with FOABP. But all 4 songs are quite incredible IMO.
This is my favorite song on the album for sure. The transitions are so smooth
"This is your old composer decomposing before your very eyes."
That took a dark turn.
Please listen to these two songs from Porcupine Tree: The Sound of Muzak & Russia on Ice (Studio versions). One of their finest.
one of the most listened songs for me. absolutely beautiful
Dude! Killer song, certainly a favorite, so glad they got Gavin Harrison on board for their last few albums, seriously elevated the band musically.
Gavin has that effect on everything he touches. He's a genius. The work he did with pineapple thief is also amazing
One of my favourite songs ever. The Sound of Muzak also worth checking
I’m in love with this piece. From the very first listen. One of the UA-cam videos has the best comment on this song:
“I’d give anything to hear this song for the first time again.”
Could not have summed up my feelings better.
The clapping passage is meant to mimic the sound of a train passing. Which is something I didn't catch on the first listen and something I thought was really cool. One of my favorite PT songs.
I highly recommend checking out the live version (I think it's the one in Chicago). It's my favorite version.
I'm also wondering if you're going to check out the new PT song that just dropped, Harridan? I'm so pumped for the new album.
A client of mine burned PT's In Absentia album for me, as I'd never heard of them at that time. First song I heard was Blackest Eyes...and I was HOOKED! PT is an incredible band!
Alright!.....now need to do some "Riverside" or "Lunatic Soul" since Steven Wilson has done at least one collaboration with MARISA DUDA. Maybe "Lost", "Embryonic" or "Lament" form Riverside, or "Adrift", "Lunatic Soul", or "Suspended in Whiteness" from Lunatic Soul.
Yess I suggested Riverside too. Wilson and Duda remind me a lot of each other. I think "Gutter" from Lunatic Soul would be a great choice too.
"A Thousand Shards of Heaven" is also an epic track.
Wilson's arrangements, voicings and sound designs are always impeccable. Not to mention the mixing and mastering!!
His solo work is pretentious shite (Except Raven.)
@@jordanbenson2980 music can't be pretentious. His pop albums are absolute crap though
@@jordanbenson2980 the beauty of music is that it's subjectively appreciated or not. I disagree with you but that's alright!
@@jordanbenson2980 yeah, solo stuff is hit or miss def. Mostly miss. Raven.. is a badass album.
@@Alewifes_Husband indeed it is alright. Nice to comment with someone normal! 👋
My favorite P. Tree song! It is such a beautiful recording. So glad you listened!
One of the greats reacting to one of the greats!
Was just rewatching their documentary. Most of the band members either initially disliked this song or didn't think it would be a fan favorite. Wouldn't even play it live till fans started inquiring about it after shows. It's definitely in my Top 20 all time. Awesome take Geebz. Awwrighht! 🤘
They played it when I saw the tour for this album …
Paradise club Boston 2002 I think
this album was incredible at the time, and is still amazing.
The keyboard featured here that you couldn't quite put your finger on is the mellotron, a very underutilized instrument nowadays, but very common in PT productions. Gives their music this subtle, 60s/70s vibe.
Oh and..
THE PACKAGE - A PERFECT CIRCLE
Check out " Blackest Eyes " too .
Agreed, love that song!
I would love to watch you listen to Sixteen Horsepower for the first time 😄 my all time favorite band..
All Right! So happy to see you doing more Porcupine Tree. I would also love you to react to some Rishloo! You rock, dude!
This song, this album, then the 2 albums that followed (although all are great) are perfection in my humble opinion. In every way... Musicianship, production, arrangements. Wonderful stuff I go back to weekly
Their run from In Absentia to Deadwing to Fear of a Blank Planet is about as good as any three-album run from any band ever.
FINALLY! Awesome, and congrats on the 200K!
Sound of Muzak next!
Thank you so much 😀
Top notch production. Just beautiful. An all time favorite. Cheers, wish you all the best 🙂👍
Great reaction! Love Porcupine Tree and this song especially really resonates with me. Would also love to see a reaction to "Nighttime Disguise" by Leprous from their new album, its such a great song with much to dissect!
Keep it up!
I could not be happier. This is my favorite song ever! Thank you so much for this!!!
Geebz, you are officially DA MAN! Don't have time to immerse in this right now, but will savour that opportunity later today 🤘
Steve Wilson has produced a few Opeth albums.
Such a good song live .. one of the best bands I have seen live for sure
Yes! Back to the musical genius! Please, check out some more of his solo stuff, can't go wrong with Raven That Refused To Sing.
Lucky for us all, they just released their first new single in 12 years. I'd love to hear your take.
I don't know how I've gone this long without this video crossing my radar
The rhythm of the guitars seems to mimick the train track sounds. This is also apparent in the clapping rhythms