Peter Gabriel should be knighted if only for his selfless global humanitarian work, let alone his contributions to music and culture. His work with Genesis is my favorite collection from any band. Kate Bush's Hounds of Love is a fantastic album. Thanks for playing this!
before genesis split i would have group knighted them all with a royal swipe ... that ...i would pay to watch lol seperately they spiralled down the drain of self indulgence as normal most times its the in fighting that hones the talent , management is the killer trust me !
"Drove the night toward my home The place that I was born, on the lakeside As daylight broke, I saw the earth The trees had burned down to the ground" That last line moves me to tears every time. 😢
❤ What a lovely reaction! ❤Kate Bush! If you’re not already familiar with it, please please please check out another one of Kate’s masterpieces called This Woman’s Work - one of the most beautiful, hauntingly emotional songs I’ve ever heard…
Kate is genuinely a very unique and the most innovative artist, if you fall under her charm, that's it, you will be utterly devoted to her and you will offer her the patience her music sometimes need. And if you do, you will be rewarded a thousand fold. Given your taste based on previous commentary, perhaps Hounds of Love is the best place for you to start, especially side two which is known as the Ninth Wave...her first two albums are very personal to me with songs she wrote between the ages of 13 to 21....yes, that young, and why many revere her as a genius especially in the music industry across all genres...Dave Gilmour was pivotal in championing her talent right from the outset, and there is good reason for that.
@@retroreactions.... well the "Hounds Of Love" is certainly an iconic album it's the perfect balance between the commercial songs like "Running Up That Hill" on the first side, compared to the more experimental linked suite of tracks that form "The Ninth Wave". Personally it's not my absolute favourite Kate Bush studio album it sits at number 2 on my top four. Regarding, "Wuthering Heights" Kate's debut single which was a worldwide smash outside of America and whose chart success was only exceeded by the absolutely massive worldwide smash that was "Running Up That Hill" last year, Kate deliberately pushed her voice to a very high register because Cathy in the novel (at this point) and in the song is a ghost. Kate's vocal range has been estimated to be over four octaves at its greatest extent. Kate first worked with Peter Gabriel on his 3rd album and contributed backing vocals on "Games Without Frontiers" and "No Self Control", that collaboration was key in another way, because Kate was introduced to the Fairlight CMI which she started to use on her 3rd studio album "Never For Ever" Kate was a co-producer and then on her two subsequent albums "The Dreaming" (first time Kate was the sole producer) and the previously mentioned "Hounds Of Love". TBH when it comes to Kate Bush it's worthwhile going back to her debut album "The Kick Inside" and listening to albums in chronological order, so you get an idea of how Kate developed as an artist, to go back to "The Kick Insde" one track on written by Kate when she was only 13 years old and it was good enough to be released as a single. I'm sure that you will have a great time diving into Kate's marvelous magical music
@@retroreactions.... ok, second attempt to reply...firstly, enjoying the channel so the thanks is mine...secondly, Cloudbusting is the obvious Reactors choice, it is one of her most celebrated and well known singles (in the UK)...but I would suggest you being brave, and dive straight into the whole of the second side, known as The Ninth Wave', a conceptual suite of 7 songs that do need to be heard as a whole in my opinion, lasts as long as Echoes does , so time wise you have managed such a duration...if pushed on a single track and one that I think you may like the most, then I have a hunch 'Mother Stands for Comfort' on side one could be the one that hits the marker based on your historic commentary on the channel...just go with your gut mate, follow your intuition, you'll know best...but with the Ninth Wave, do the prep work ;) www.katebushencyclopedia.com/ninth-wave-the
I saw Peter on the "So" tour at Earl's Court, London (15k) and the "Secret World" tour at Sheffield Arena (12k). His vocal performances are terrific and there is always a sense of theatre. I agree about the way his voice matured in his solo projects compared to his years with Genesis. Fun fact: Kate Bush was signed to EMI Records after David Gilmour helped her produce a demo tape when she was 16!
Lovely reaction Brandon, this is yet another wonderful rabbit hole to dive into, Peter is without comparison. "So" is a magnificent album, I think you mentioned "Red rain" but not sure if you've heard it or not? If not make sure you do and watch the official clip, it is absolute sublime artistry deeply rooted in humanitarian empathy, an incredible way to open the album. Peter has a unique way of appealing to our social conscience, a theme which runs throughout much of his solo work. My two other favourites from the album you may not have heard are: Mercy Street & In your eyes, like Don't give up and Red Rain, they reach into your soul and you become a better person for the experience. The live clip of "In your eyes" from the "Secret World" tour of the early 90's with co vocalists Paula Cole and Papa Weemba is extraordinary. I was fortunate enough to see this tour and it was unforgettable. Have only scratched the surface, so much more to marvel in from the great PG! Cheers
I had the great pleasure of seeing him live in my country, Argentina in Oct. 15th 1988, Amnesty tour along Sting, Bruce Springsteen and Tracy Chapman,. River Plate stadium 70k people, I spent 9 hours in front of the stage without eating, drinking, and even without being able to go to the bathroom lol, but it was worth it.
@@retroreactions.... After the concert ended I went to the stadium restaurant and ordered (just 4 me) 4 hamburgers and 3 Coke cans, the vendor looked at me scared LOL
An excellent track from Peter and Kate Bush. It was well known Kate was a huge Genesis fan, and very much Progressive in her own music. This has a beautiful haunting melody and meaningful lyrics which compliment it. Many always say Phil sold out and went pure 'Pop', but in fairness to Phil, he did nothing Peter Gabriel didn't do, but seemed to get so much stick for it. Of course many us would have preferred of Peter had of stayed with Genesis, and who knows what incredible music they could have made together had he stayed. I listened to The Lamb in its entirety recently instead of individual tracks after far too many years. I was struck by what an epic piece of work this was, Peter's swansong with the band. In his own solo career he made some beautiful music, but feel he his work with Genesis was on another level.
This is a wonderful song. Both of them, unusual and mysterious to me. Top tier artist. "Moribund the Burgermiester" by Peter Gabriel, is a strange and fun song. I grew up not knowing Peter Gabriel was the first lead singer of Genesis. That is soooo hilarious to me now.☮💗
@@retroreactions.... Your right about the radio. But my Dad only had Phil Collins singing Genesis albums, And he also had a couple of Peter Gabriel albums. When the internet happened, is when I first discovered the PG Genesis. I love life for that. It became a whole new world for me to discover!!!!🌎
Hi and thanks for a really well considered reaction video. Speaking personally (and doing so as Kate Bush fan from the beginning), I always marvel at Peter Gabriel's performance on this. Kate is great, but his vocal just looms over everything (as it should on his song). If you were to take a dive into Kate's music, most people will probably recommend her "Hound of Love" album, which by any standard is a great album. I would always just say to listen to the entire side 2 which is really a single piece or suite of connected songs. But to pick out one song on that album I would go with "The Jig of Life." Other than that you really cannot go wrong with a song like "Rocket's Tail" (and many others of her back catalogue).
Nice choice Brandon ! Love the part when Gospel piano comes in when the guy has his moment of crisis standing on the bridge. There’s another duet you might want to check out : “My Secret Place” ( Joni Mitchell & Peter ) off an album of hers.
Another great reaction Brandon! I’ve loved Peter Gabriel for a number of years. My first show of his was back in 1982 for the “Security “ album tour and I was in college at Northern Illinois University and this show was recorded and made into the 1983 album “ Plays Live”. I still have my ticket stub for show, had 5th row center. As far as Kate Bush goes, I was introduced to her music while in college (early ‘80s). She was only 19 when she released her debut album “The Kick Inside” in 1978. On that debut she has her big hit “Wuthering Heights” and another song I really like “The Man with the Child in His Eyes”. These two tracks are back to back on the album but show 2 very different sides to Kates’ singing.
Retro Reactions, Hello, I'm new to your channel. I love both Kate Bush and Peter Gabriel and this song. I really like the way you describe songs and express you're feelings. You seem a very intelligent gentle soul. I think you might like Peter Gabriel's song "Shock the monkey" it's very interesting song, also "Games without frontiers" by Peter is also another good one. A Kate Bush song you might want to react to is Kate Bush's "Moments of Pleasure" it has a very very interesting video and the song is sooooo beautiful. Another beautiful song by Kate is "This woman's work" her voice is sooo beautiful in this song also!
Hi Barbara and welcome!! Thank you so much for the comment and lovely compliments! I actually know both of those PG songs well, but I have a decent list going for requests for him. I will add the 2 Kate songs you suggested to my list. Thanks so much again :)
I'm a little bit late to the game viewing this reaction, but always enjoy your appreciation for these artists. If I might make a suggestion, I highly recommend viewing the live version of this from Peter's Secret World tour in 1993. That live duet is with Paula Cole, and it is a powerful performance. I worked in the concert business for 23 years, and the live performance of this is amazing!!!!
You shall try The Rythm Of The Heat from his 4th album (I think it's called Security in the US). This song touched me deeply when I listened to it the very first time (along with most of the other songs but this is the opening track !). This album was recorded more than 40 years ago but still sound right. Maybe his most avant-garde work along with his 3rd album. Those two records introduced this very special gated snare drum sound that everyone copied in the 80's which was found by Phil Collins during the 3rd album sessions.
San Jacinto y Mercy Street son dos joyas entre las muchas que tiene Peter Gabriel en solitario. Las dos son bastante relajadas. Te las recomiendo en directo. Le he visto dos veces en directo. Cada canción es una experiencia visual y musical en sí misma. Es un genio.
Another wonderful reaction video!!! Thank you so much, I’m very glad you’ve started to react to his solo songs too. There are many things I need to comment from what you said. First, if you already know Games Without Frontiers, you’ve already listened to Peter and Kate collaborating, because she sings the “Jeux sans frontiers” part that keeps repeating in the song 😊 About “Don’t Give Up”, many people have said that this song saved their lives, because they would keep playing it in moments of great distress and helped them pull through. Even some famous people have said that it saved them, including Elton John. About Miami Vice, many songs both by Peter and by Phil Collins were featured in the show. There must have been som fan in the crew 😁 Regarding Peter’s voice, yes, it has changed with time, it’s become raspier and deeper, but there’s also something to take into account: when he was in Genesis all the songs were written in a higher pitch than his, because the band thought it made them more romantic. So he wasn’t singing with his natural voice, there. Although Peter always changes his voice and way of singing from song to song, anyway. He has an incredible skill to make variations in his vocals. About this year’s songs, Peter has a new one released this month that you can already listen to, it’s called The Court, and I like it even better than Panopticom! 😃 Finally, it’s very hard to choose favourites, so I won’t do it, but I have a list of songs that I think you really need to listen to, because they’re all so different and brilliant, and they’re gonna blow your mind. Here they are: The Rhythm of the Heat, The Family and the Fishing Net, Moribund the Burgermeister, In Your Eyes, Intruder, Mercy Street and Sky Blue. I think you’re gonna love them all.
Thanks as always R P! Wow, I will have to go back to hear Kate on it. I had read that about Elton, what a powerful thing...Would have never known that about Peter. I figured it was naturally higher in Genesis since he was younger. I saw PGs interview about The Court, but haven't listened to the full song. Gotta check it out. Thanks for the suggestions....added to list!
@@retroreactions.... Oh, yes, it was higher because he was younger, but also they didn’t write the songs in his right pitch, always a bit higher. And about all the people who have told him that this song saved their live, do you know what he always says? That most of the merit has to be given to Kate’s performance. That’s how humble he is. He wrote the words, created the song, and when something wonderful happens, like knowing your song saved many lives, he gives the credit to another person. He’s really unique. It seems Dolly Parton didn’t care for singing with him because she didn’t know him. Her loss and our win!! I really don’t think Parton would have been adequate for the song. Anyway, some time later, seeing the great success of Peter’s album “So”, Parton reached out to Peter to collaborate with him, but he was too busy at the time. Poetic justice 😁
Phil Collins starred in an episode of Miami Vice, I think he played a drug dealer. Phil also acted in a pretty good movie about a real-life train robber in England called "Buster." What incredible talents were in Genesis! Steve Hackett is as prolific and consistently good as anyone, and I love Mike and Tony's early solo albums. Smallcreep's Day and A Curious Feeling are great albums. I cannot forget original guitarist Anthony Phillips, who has a great catalog of mostly acoustic guitar. I can't wait to hear the rest of Peter's new album, i/o, which is being released song by song with the full moons. If you are able to see Peter live on his upcoming tour, be sure to get good tickets. Peter is my favorite solo artist and always puts on a creative, memorable show.
@@retroreactions.... That’s why Freddie Mercury didn’t really care for videos. He said they took away from what the listener was interpreting. A song by Queen in this vein is “Don’t Try So Hard.”
Great reaction. But surprised from your research that you did not pick up on the fact that it was Kate Bush doing the backing vocals on ‘Games Without Frontiers’, as she did on other songs from that Peter Gabriel album. As friends and collaborators it was natural for Peter to turn to Kate after Dolly turned him down. Another fun fact is that Peter was inspired to write this song by a number of hardship stories, including the impact of the miners strike in the UK and the Depression in America. The song’s opening lyrics “In this proud land” are the title of a book he read which showed photos by Dorothea Laing and others of Depression era America (still available on Amazon). The American backstory to the song was why Peter at first wanted an American to do the duet with him, hence is first choice of Dolly Parton. But like you I’m glad she turned him down and he chose Kate instead.
Bizarre...I just listened again and that does not sound like Kate to me....I always thought it was Peter in falsetto, or at least some other female backup singer. We learn stuff every day! Thanks SteveR
Finally you got to "So"! And this was a great choice of a track (then again, almost any song in that album would be a great choice!). "In Your Eyes" has a special meaning to countless people whom it helped cope with hard times, and in some cases even saved them from suicide --- there are many such reports. Only a frozen frame from the video clip appeared, so I don't know if you actually watched it, another masterpiece in itself, with the symbolism of the solar eclipse in the background and that long, sweet hug --- which must have been rather easy to do, because the very private and recluse Kate Bush has very few close friends, but one of them is exactly Peter Gabriel. Apart from both artists' absurd level of talent, that already existing connection between them surely helped make this song what it is. But my all-time favorite Kate Bush song is "This Woman's Work", which was more popular in a 1990s cover by Maxwell, but I find the original version far better. From "So", since you're already familiar with "Red Rain" and "Sledgehammer" (though it's always a pleasure to revisit the latter's groundbreaking and award-winning video clip), I also highly recommend "In Your Eyes" and "Mercy Street". But although the great Youssou N'Dour's vocals at the end of the studio version of "In Your Eyes" are to die for, this is one of those songs that get much better live (and Peter Gabriel live is something else --- if I could take only one DVD to a desert island, it would be the one of his 2003 "Growing Up" concert in Milan, absolutely stunning!). There are many live versions of "In Your Eyes", all great, but the classic one is from the 1990s "Secret World" tour. I always get moved to tears with the absolute GREATNESS of that performance and its vibes! (I just had a look and at this moment the original video has only 27 million views on UA-cam. Way too few!) "Mercy Street" is sad, pungent, eerie, and stunningly beautiful all at once. It was inspired by and dedicated to the late poet Anne Sexton, who killed herself after struggling with bipolar disorder all her life (a disease that Peter Gabriel himself is rumored to suffer from, which has never been confirmed or denied). A very unique song! Anglo-Brazilian singer Ritchie has an amazing cover of it, too. Yes, I agree that Peter Gabriel sounds better solo than in Genesis, but I think he explained the reason himself in "Solsbury Hill"... And you said: "strangers are definitely capable of loving other strangers". That reminded me of something: "strangers passing in the street, by chance two separate glances meet, and I am you and what I see is me" --- partially sung by David Gilmour, who was Kate Bush's great patron in the beginning and helped launch her into stardom. A circle closes...
Tony Levin on bass ..just what was needed also i swear he had the same deal ... i can be in the background but i need ppl to know i am there master of understatement and gravitas simultaneously ....the depression era photo work of dorothea lange that led /inspired mr gabriel maybe the strangest thing is that dolly parton turned him down !!! i agree that kate was a better choice
@@retroreactions.... yup... from 1977 Tony Levin was Mr Gabriels' 1st choice with his lovely fretless work , although peter gave him the idea for "funk fingers" , essentially wee drumsticks for your fingers ( madness!!!)
Brandon….. I just wanted to tell you that I discovered an album I think you would love…, for work or whatever. Not to react to because it’s 2003. The whole album, to me, has a Marillion vibe but more darkly atmospheric. It’s be a band that’s usually known as metal, but this album is almost acoustic. The band is Opeth and the album is called The Damned. I know. Sounds like you’d hate it. But it’s sound is so NOT like the title. Sorry to post here but I have no other way to reach you 😁👋
@@retroreactions.... the album starts with Windowpane, which I already suggested to you. I was utterly surprised by the song and the album…..such a diversion from their usual sound i guess. I would never have listened to them at all except for a reaction channel that reacted to that song and I was so surprised!
Peter was powerful and Kate was perfection here!! Another gorgeous inspirational "life" song....Thanks so much for watching!!🥰
Pete's ULTIMATE vocal performance.
After all these years, it still brings tears to my eyes.
I can see why, so beautiful....
Beautiful. I couldn't agree with you more. So much expression from so little going on.
Video was insanely touching!
Perhaps the most beautiful song about unconditional love which is true friendship
Peter Gabriel should be knighted if only for his selfless global humanitarian work, let alone his contributions to music and culture. His work with Genesis is my favorite collection from any band. Kate Bush's Hounds of Love is a fantastic album. Thanks for playing this!
Seems like a great guy, aside from his immense talent! Thanks for watching Mike!
before genesis split i would have group knighted them all with a royal swipe ... that ...i would pay to watch lol
seperately they spiralled down the drain of self indulgence as normal
most times its the in fighting that hones the talent ,
management is the killer
trust me !
@@retroreactions.... He is! He is a wonderful human being, and you’d be in trouble to find someone talking bad things about him.
I love how he always thinks outside the box as an artist, performer and musician...
@@retroreactions.... I agree, he’s incredibly creative and unconventional in every way.
"Drove the night toward my home
The place that I was born, on the lakeside
As daylight broke, I saw the earth
The trees had burned down to the ground"
That last line moves me to tears every time. 😢
This song moves me deeply even after all these years. I agree with you on Kate's vocals - they're so delicate yet strong and very emotional. ❤
Thanks for watching Albert!
❤ What a lovely reaction! ❤Kate Bush!
If you’re not already familiar with it, please please please check out another one of Kate’s masterpieces called This Woman’s Work - one of the most beautiful, hauntingly emotional songs I’ve ever heard…
Hi Traci! And thank you....I am getting several votes for that one and I will add your vote!
Peter’s Secret World Tour is a great concert. “In Your Eyes” and “Shaking the Tree” are a couple of my favorites from that show.
Nice...did he do anything crazy on that tour? I saw him performing upside down on UA-cam a few weeks ago!
@@retroreactions.... He has a great ensemble of players and singers on that tour. I’ll let it be a surprise 😉🎶💥
OK thanks
😂😂😂 your “In Your Eyes” on the screen at the end. But I promise you’ll love the live version!
Yea heard that one on the radio a million times! In a movie too I wanna say?
I love it when Peter and Kate "take it to the church" during the middle section. It has a gospel vibe.
Two fantastic artists !
For sure!
Kate is genuinely a very unique and the most innovative artist, if you fall under her charm, that's it, you will be utterly devoted to her and you will offer her the patience her music sometimes need. And if you do, you will be rewarded a thousand fold. Given your taste based on previous commentary, perhaps Hounds of Love is the best place for you to start, especially side two which is known as the Ninth Wave...her first two albums are very personal to me with songs she wrote between the ages of 13 to 21....yes, that young, and why many revere her as a genius especially in the music industry across all genres...Dave Gilmour was pivotal in championing her talent right from the outset, and there is good reason for that.
Hello! What are the best songs from Hounds? I came super close to reacting to Cloudbusting about a month ago...Thanks for watching Mario...
@@retroreactions.... well the "Hounds Of Love" is certainly an iconic album it's the perfect balance between the commercial songs like "Running Up That Hill" on the first side, compared to the more experimental linked suite of tracks that form "The Ninth Wave". Personally it's not my absolute favourite Kate Bush studio album it sits at number 2 on my top four. Regarding, "Wuthering Heights" Kate's debut single which was a worldwide smash outside of America and whose chart success was only exceeded by the absolutely massive worldwide smash that was "Running Up That Hill" last year, Kate deliberately pushed her voice to a very high register because Cathy in the novel (at this point) and in the song is a ghost.
Kate's vocal range has been estimated to be over four octaves at its greatest extent.
Kate first worked with Peter Gabriel on his 3rd album and contributed backing vocals on "Games Without Frontiers" and "No Self Control", that collaboration was key in another way, because Kate was introduced to the Fairlight CMI which she started to use on her 3rd studio album "Never For Ever" Kate was a co-producer and then on her two subsequent albums "The Dreaming" (first time Kate was the sole producer) and the previously mentioned "Hounds Of Love".
TBH when it comes to Kate Bush it's worthwhile going back to her debut album "The Kick Inside" and listening to albums in chronological order, so you get an idea of how Kate developed as an artist, to go back to "The Kick Insde" one track on written by Kate when she was only 13 years old and it was good enough to be released as a single.
I'm sure that you will have a great time diving into Kate's marvelous magical music
@@retroreactions.... ok, second attempt to reply...firstly, enjoying the channel so the thanks is mine...secondly, Cloudbusting is the obvious Reactors choice, it is one of her most celebrated and well known singles (in the UK)...but I would suggest you being brave, and dive straight into the whole of the second side, known as The Ninth Wave', a conceptual suite of 7 songs that do need to be heard as a whole in my opinion, lasts as long as Echoes does , so time wise you have managed such a duration...if pushed on a single track and one that I think you may like the most, then I have a hunch 'Mother Stands for Comfort' on side one could be the one that hits the marker based on your historic commentary on the channel...just go with your gut mate, follow your intuition, you'll know best...but with the Ninth Wave, do the prep work ;) www.katebushencyclopedia.com/ninth-wave-the
Thanks Leslie for all that great information!
Thanks Mario! Added to list. Do you like Tori Amos btw? Surely she got much inspiration from Kate...
I saw Peter on the "So" tour at Earl's Court, London (15k) and the "Secret World" tour at Sheffield Arena (12k). His vocal performances are terrific and there is always a sense of theatre. I agree about the way his voice matured in his solo projects compared to his years with Genesis. Fun fact: Kate Bush was signed to EMI Records after David Gilmour helped her produce a demo tape when she was 16!
Lovely reaction Brandon, this is yet another wonderful rabbit hole to dive into, Peter is without comparison. "So" is a magnificent album, I think you mentioned "Red rain" but not sure if you've heard it or not? If not make sure you do and watch the official clip, it is absolute sublime artistry deeply rooted in humanitarian empathy, an incredible way to open the album. Peter has a unique way of appealing to our social conscience, a theme which runs throughout much of his solo work. My two other favourites from the album you may not have heard are: Mercy Street & In your eyes, like Don't give up and Red Rain, they reach into your soul and you become a better person for the experience. The live clip of "In your eyes" from the "Secret World" tour of the early 90's with co vocalists Paula Cole and Papa Weemba is extraordinary. I was fortunate enough to see this tour and it was unforgettable. Have only scratched the surface, so much more to marvel in from the great PG! Cheers
Thanks Gazza...Yes I've known Red Rain for ages.. I'll add PG to my list and add MS as well...Another artist to "spoil my ears!"
I had the great pleasure of seeing him live in my country, Argentina in Oct. 15th 1988, Amnesty tour along Sting, Bruce Springsteen and Tracy Chapman,. River Plate stadium 70k people, I spent 9 hours in front of the stage without eating, drinking, and even without being able to go to the bathroom lol, but it was worth it.
Wow, what a lineup and what a memory!!
@@retroreactions.... After the concert ended I went to the stadium restaurant and ordered (just 4 me) 4 hamburgers and 3 Coke cans, the vendor looked at me scared LOL
LMAO, that makes it even MORE EPIC!!
Peter Gabriel's album 'SO' is great, worth checking out
Thanks for watching!
An excellent track from Peter and Kate Bush. It was well known Kate was a huge Genesis fan, and very much Progressive in her own music. This has a beautiful haunting melody and meaningful lyrics which compliment it. Many always say Phil sold out and went pure 'Pop', but in fairness to Phil, he did nothing Peter Gabriel didn't do, but seemed to get so much stick for it. Of course many us would have preferred of Peter had of stayed with Genesis, and who knows what incredible music they could have made together had he stayed. I listened to The Lamb in its entirety recently instead of individual tracks after far too many years. I was struck by what an epic piece of work this was, Peter's swansong with the band. In his own solo career he made some beautiful music, but feel he his work with Genesis was on another level.
Thanks Killian! The Lamb seems like a big one to tackle, but have to get to it eventually!
This is a wonderful song. Both of them, unusual and mysterious to me. Top tier artist. "Moribund the Burgermiester" by Peter Gabriel, is a strange and fun song. I grew up not knowing Peter Gabriel was the first lead singer of Genesis. That is soooo hilarious to me now.☮💗
Yes, probably because they only played Phil Genesis on the radio haha!
@@retroreactions.... Your right about the radio. But my Dad only had Phil Collins singing Genesis albums, And he also had a couple of Peter Gabriel albums. When the internet happened, is when I first discovered the PG Genesis. I love life for that. It became a whole new world for me to discover!!!!🌎
I decided to patiently wait till 2023 LMAO
@@retroreactions.... Hahaha LMAO too!!! funny stuff
Hi and thanks for a really well considered reaction video. Speaking personally (and doing so as Kate Bush fan from the beginning), I always marvel at Peter Gabriel's performance on this. Kate is great, but his vocal just looms over everything (as it should on his song).
If you were to take a dive into Kate's music, most people will probably recommend her "Hound of Love" album, which by any standard is a great album. I would always just say to listen to the entire side 2 which is really a single piece or suite of connected songs. But to pick out one song on that album I would go with "The Jig of Life." Other than that you really cannot go wrong with a song like "Rocket's Tail" (and many others of her back catalogue).
Thanks Tommy. I added your 2 Kate suggestions to my list...
Nice choice Brandon ! Love the part when Gospel piano comes in when the guy has his moment of crisis standing on the bridge. There’s another duet you might want to check out : “My Secret Place” ( Joni Mitchell & Peter ) off an album of hers.
YES! I think I forgot to mention that amazing piano section....Thanks Thomas!
I hope you watch the video in your private time. I think the video contributes a lot to the song.
I will, fairly soon, I just added it to my watch later playlist :) Thanks Marcel
Another great reaction Brandon! I’ve loved Peter Gabriel for a number of years. My first show of his was back in 1982 for the “Security “ album tour and I was in college at Northern Illinois University and this show was recorded and made into the 1983 album “ Plays Live”. I still have my ticket stub for show, had 5th row center. As far as Kate Bush goes, I was introduced to her music while in college (early ‘80s). She was only 19 when she released her debut album “The Kick Inside” in 1978. On that debut she has her big hit “Wuthering Heights” and another song I really like “The Man with the Child in His Eyes”. These two tracks are back to back on the album but show 2 very different sides to Kates’ singing.
Thanks....so happy that you're enjoying my videos....Wow, you were there since the beginning for their solo careers it seems! nice...
Retro Reactions, Hello, I'm new to your channel. I love both Kate Bush and Peter Gabriel and this song. I really like the way you describe songs and express you're feelings. You seem a very intelligent gentle soul. I think you might like Peter Gabriel's song "Shock the monkey" it's very interesting song, also "Games without frontiers" by Peter is also another good one. A Kate Bush song you might want to react to is Kate Bush's "Moments of Pleasure" it has a very very interesting video and the song is sooooo beautiful. Another beautiful song by Kate is "This woman's work" her voice is sooo beautiful in this song also!
Hi Barbara and welcome!! Thank you so much for the comment and lovely compliments! I actually know both of those PG songs well, but I have a decent list going for requests for him. I will add the 2 Kate songs you suggested to my list. Thanks so much again :)
I'm a little bit late to the game viewing this reaction, but always enjoy your appreciation for these artists. If I might make a suggestion, I highly recommend viewing the live version of this from Peter's Secret World tour in 1993. That live duet is with Paula Cole, and it is a powerful performance. I worked in the concert business for 23 years, and the live performance of this is amazing!!!!
You shall try The Rythm Of The Heat from his 4th album (I think it's called Security in the US). This song touched me deeply when I listened to it the very first time (along with most of the other songs but this is the opening track !). This album was recorded more than 40 years ago but still sound right. Maybe his most avant-garde work along with his 3rd album. Those two records introduced this very special gated snare drum sound that everyone copied in the 80's which was found by Phil Collins during the 3rd album sessions.
Thanks Alex. I added your vote on my list for "Rhythm"!
San Jacinto y Mercy Street son dos joyas entre las muchas que tiene Peter Gabriel en solitario. Las dos son bastante relajadas. Te las recomiendo en directo. Le he visto dos veces en directo. Cada canción es una experiencia visual y musical en sí misma. Es un genio.
Gracias. ¡He añadido vuestros votos a mi lista!
Another wonderful reaction video!!! Thank you so much, I’m very glad you’ve started to react to his solo songs too. There are many things I need to comment from what you said. First, if you already know Games Without Frontiers, you’ve already listened to Peter and Kate collaborating, because she sings the “Jeux sans frontiers” part that keeps repeating in the song 😊
About “Don’t Give Up”, many people have said that this song saved their lives, because they would keep playing it in moments of great distress and helped them pull through. Even some famous people have said that it saved them, including Elton John.
About Miami Vice, many songs both by Peter and by Phil Collins were featured in the show. There must have been som fan in the crew 😁
Regarding Peter’s voice, yes, it has changed with time, it’s become raspier and deeper, but there’s also something to take into account: when he was in Genesis all the songs were written in a higher pitch than his, because the band thought it made them more romantic. So he wasn’t singing with his natural voice, there. Although Peter always changes his voice and way of singing from song to song, anyway. He has an incredible skill to make variations in his vocals.
About this year’s songs, Peter has a new one released this month that you can already listen to, it’s called The Court, and I like it even better than Panopticom! 😃
Finally, it’s very hard to choose favourites, so I won’t do it, but I have a list of songs that I think you really need to listen to, because they’re all so different and brilliant, and they’re gonna blow your mind. Here they are: The Rhythm of the Heat, The Family and the Fishing Net, Moribund the Burgermeister, In Your Eyes, Intruder, Mercy Street and Sky Blue. I think you’re gonna love them all.
Thanks as always R P! Wow, I will have to go back to hear Kate on it. I had read that about Elton, what a powerful thing...Would have never known that about Peter. I figured it was naturally higher in Genesis since he was younger. I saw PGs interview about The Court, but haven't listened to the full song. Gotta check it out. Thanks for the suggestions....added to list!
@@retroreactions.... Oh, yes, it was higher because he was younger, but also they didn’t write the songs in his right pitch, always a bit higher.
And about all the people who have told him that this song saved their live, do you know what he always says? That most of the merit has to be given to Kate’s performance. That’s how humble he is. He wrote the words, created the song, and when something wonderful happens, like knowing your song saved many lives, he gives the credit to another person. He’s really unique.
It seems Dolly Parton didn’t care for singing with him because she didn’t know him. Her loss and our win!! I really don’t think Parton would have been adequate for the song. Anyway, some time later, seeing the great success of Peter’s album “So”, Parton reached out to Peter to collaborate with him, but he was too busy at the time. Poetic justice 😁
Wow, love him for that! You don't find humility often in megastars.... LOL WOWWWWW, funny how that turned out with Dolly...
@@retroreactions.... I know! That’s why it’s worth telling. He’s somehow managed to stay humble throughout the decades. Amazing.
Phil Collins starred in an episode of Miami Vice, I think he played a drug dealer. Phil also acted in a pretty good movie about a real-life train robber in England called "Buster." What incredible talents were in Genesis! Steve Hackett is as prolific and consistently good as anyone, and I love Mike and Tony's early solo albums. Smallcreep's Day and A Curious Feeling are great albums. I cannot forget original guitarist Anthony Phillips, who has a great catalog of mostly acoustic guitar. I can't wait to hear the rest of Peter's new album, i/o, which is being released song by song with the full moons. If you are able to see Peter live on his upcoming tour, be sure to get good tickets. Peter is my favorite solo artist and always puts on a creative, memorable show.
I get a military sense in this song. Like he was trained to fight as a soldier and his side lost, and came back to a depression civilian life
Interesting...love how we all get different things from the same song..
@@retroreactions.... That’s why Freddie Mercury didn’t really care for videos. He said they took away from what the listener was interpreting. A song by Queen in this vein is “Don’t Try So Hard.”
Great reaction as ever. You need to do “In your eyes” from the Secret World Tour, if you think the original is great, the live version is 100% better.
Thanks! Several votes for that one already
I wonder if this classic song can (shall) become a streaming hit in 2023?
IT SHOULD! And if Running Up That Hill can have a comeback, so can this one...
Great reaction. But surprised from your research that you did not pick up on the fact that it was Kate Bush doing the backing vocals on ‘Games Without Frontiers’, as she did on other songs from that Peter Gabriel album. As friends and collaborators it was natural for Peter to turn to Kate after Dolly turned him down. Another fun fact is that Peter was inspired to write this song by a number of hardship stories, including the impact of the miners strike in the UK and the Depression in America. The song’s opening lyrics “In this proud land” are the title of a book he read which showed photos by Dorothea Laing and others of Depression era America (still available on Amazon). The American backstory to the song was why Peter at first wanted an American to do the duet with him, hence is first choice of Dolly Parton. But like you I’m glad she turned him down and he chose Kate instead.
Bizarre...I just listened again and that does not sound like Kate to me....I always thought it was Peter in falsetto, or at least some other female backup singer. We learn stuff every day! Thanks SteveR
Did you know Kate sings background vocals on games without frontiers?
Hi. Only found that out last year, even though I've liked that song for decades!!
Finally you got to "So"! And this was a great choice of a track (then again, almost any song in that album would be a great choice!). "In Your Eyes" has a special meaning to countless people whom it helped cope with hard times, and in some cases even saved them from suicide --- there are many such reports. Only a frozen frame from the video clip appeared, so I don't know if you actually watched it, another masterpiece in itself, with the symbolism of the solar eclipse in the background and that long, sweet hug --- which must have been rather easy to do, because the very private and recluse Kate Bush has very few close friends, but one of them is exactly Peter Gabriel. Apart from both artists' absurd level of talent, that already existing connection between them surely helped make this song what it is. But my all-time favorite Kate Bush song is "This Woman's Work", which was more popular in a 1990s cover by Maxwell, but I find the original version far better.
From "So", since you're already familiar with "Red Rain" and "Sledgehammer" (though it's always a pleasure to revisit the latter's groundbreaking and award-winning video clip), I also highly recommend "In Your Eyes" and "Mercy Street". But although the great Youssou N'Dour's vocals at the end of the studio version of "In Your Eyes" are to die for, this is one of those songs that get much better live (and Peter Gabriel live is something else --- if I could take only one DVD to a desert island, it would be the one of his 2003 "Growing Up" concert in Milan, absolutely stunning!). There are many live versions of "In Your Eyes", all great, but the classic one is from the 1990s "Secret World" tour. I always get moved to tears with the absolute GREATNESS of that performance and its vibes! (I just had a look and at this moment the original video has only 27 million views on UA-cam. Way too few!)
"Mercy Street" is sad, pungent, eerie, and stunningly beautiful all at once. It was inspired by and dedicated to the late poet Anne Sexton, who killed herself after struggling with bipolar disorder all her life (a disease that Peter Gabriel himself is rumored to suffer from, which has never been confirmed or denied). A very unique song! Anglo-Brazilian singer Ritchie has an amazing cover of it, too.
Yes, I agree that Peter Gabriel sounds better solo than in Genesis, but I think he explained the reason himself in "Solsbury Hill"...
And you said: "strangers are definitely capable of loving other strangers". That reminded me of something: "strangers passing in the street, by chance two separate glances meet, and I am you and what I see is me" --- partially sung by David Gilmour, who was Kate Bush's great patron in the beginning and helped launch her into stardom. A circle closes...
Yes, I have the music video saved to watch later on my own...lots of great info here. I added your votes to my list for the songs you stated....thanks
Tony Levin on bass ..just what was needed
also i swear he had the same deal ... i can be in the background but i need ppl to know i am there
master of understatement and gravitas simultaneously
....the depression era photo work of dorothea lange that led /inspired mr gabriel
maybe the strangest thing is that dolly parton turned him down !!!
i agree that kate was a better choice
Was Tony a regular bassist for Peter? I guess Dolly wasn't a fan or just didn't want to be tied to him professionally? Kate ethereal on this one...
@@retroreactions.... yup... from 1977 Tony Levin was Mr Gabriels' 1st choice with his lovely fretless work , although peter gave him the idea for "funk fingers" , essentially wee drumsticks for your fingers ( madness!!!)
Nice....
I prefer elton's raw early vocals over his older voice
Yes, the 2 are very different for sure!
Brandon….. I just wanted to tell you that I discovered an album I think you would love…, for work or whatever. Not to react to because it’s 2003. The whole album, to me, has a Marillion vibe but more darkly atmospheric. It’s be a band that’s usually known as metal, but this album is almost acoustic. The band is Opeth and the album is called The Damned. I know. Sounds like you’d hate it. But it’s sound is so NOT like the title.
Sorry to post here but I have no other way to reach you 😁👋
Mmhmmm....Opeth... thrash to the max!! Acoustic you say?? Guess I can check it out....😉 you can always reach me on FB still....😁
@@retroreactions.... under retroreactions? Shane dissolved our trio channel PM site. I can PM him still but not you.
@@retroreactions.... the album starts with Windowpane, which I already suggested to you. I was utterly surprised by the song and the album…..such a diversion from their usual sound i guess. I would never have listened to them at all except for a reaction channel that reacted to that song and I was so surprised!
for me it's the vulnerability in her voice like she means it
For sure...thanks for watching
Kate does not need any effects
Could there possibly be, a more poignant song for our current era?
Hard to think of one...thanks eric