I dunno lol ive loved them for 15 years tho and they remind me a lot of like an even more complicated Pink Floyd ya know? That complex bridge. You'd love Dream Theater if you like these guys btw !!
This was such a great time in porcupine tree’s history and Steven Wilson’s history. I love his solo work but this time of his creativity was just amazing.
yeah you can really hear the Pink Floyd influences and sooo many other bands and styles in this one. Im hearing Rush, I'm hearing heavy metal, im hearing shoegaze, im hearing ambient, its sooo many flavors of great music all in one epic. It is a goddamn SHAME that Prog style rock isn't more popular. I love the way steven and PT have this over all style of "building" the song with so many pieces rather than just dumping the best riffs in the front of the song etc. Its all about picking the best meat and the best veggies, and the perfect seasoning. Gordon Ramsey would love these guys i bet.
Indeed. More or less. They just need to stop being "likeable" or the "wide public" favorite and etc. Then, they will not be "Porcupine Tree", especially Steven Wilson one of a kind anymore
@@DekkarJr You don’t need a degree in music to make great music. Most progressive rock was made by rather regular people who just had a bit more passion for music.
I am really glad that you gave credit to the Bassist "Colin Edwin"...He is generally not given any credit in other reviewers videos. At last someone noticed. :)
Fun fact: Steven Wilson wrote a ghost story screenplay and this song was supposed to be in the film soundtrack, but they failed to fund the project so it (and some other songs) was then recorded for the album. I'm glad they did because this is one of my absolute favorite songs. Had this DVD pretty much since it came out close to 15 years ago and this still gives me chills every time. Seeing Suzi really get into it made me happy. It's just a perfectly composed song that has everything I could want from a song. Cheers :)
Suzie, 9:00 The note you love so much is an E which is functioning as a suspended 9th of the predominant D minor. Ending melodic phrases on unresolved sus notes give colour and emotional depth to music, and take the listener to an unexpected place. You couldn't explain what it was about choosing that note to end the phrase that pleased you so much, but you don't need an education in music theory to feel it... just a musical ear, which you clearly have.
Suzie’s comment is amazingly perceptive. I think that this piece has some relationship to a movie that never materialized. Enlighten me O wise commenters.
This is a top 10 song for me, up there with Bohemian Rhapsody, Comfortably Numb, Stairway and so on.. You can listen to it 100 times and STILL find new things in the arrangement. It's just a fantastic song that for me takes the listener on a progressive musical journey that have so many layers
You truly capture the essence of these guys!!! It’s truly exquisite music….all these guys are true craftsmen of their art….so layered,so dynamic,so complex!
Such an amazing DVD ,John Wesley does most of the intricate guitar work ,which allows Steven Wilson to ply his vocals ,and secondary keys work ,then as the build crescendos, Gavin on drums ,Colin on bass ,and Richard on keys blow up these incredible volcanic melodies. By far the best lineup for Porcupine Tree.
It was awesome to see Susie be so passionate about a song. I am glad it was Porcupine Tree that did it. I had the pleasure of seeing them live three times in Los Angeles. Every show was excellent from start to finish. John Wesley, second guitar player is a phenomenal player.
It was so much fun watching you while you where watching/listening to this song!! Your faces went exactly as I hoped for, haha. And Suzie’s face during the last 2 minutes... priceless!! Prog on!! 🤘
Wow this gives me massive Floyd vibes in terms first and last thirds. There is no better compliment. Great review as well guys, love how expressive your faces are.
The look of total bliss on your faces says it all. Porcupine Tree live is just perfection, keep working through their catalog and you will not be disappointed. Love your work guys :)
She looked so pissed when he paused the Music for the first time😂😂 Great reaction between. I love all those reactions where the guys are listening to the music for the first time
Please please cover more Porcupine Tree. Loving your PT reactions since the beginning. Another awesome reaction. Love and cheers from New Delhi, India. 🇮🇳
All stunning videoZ my amici ! The drummer is Gavin Harrison . Porcupine Tree have many atmospheric melodic song . So inspired the passages on guitar . The bassist is highly technical as well very on point we can listen to him for all song . The keyboardist is outstanding they can make people relax and eventually dream very probably because their high inspiration . 10'02" Grazie Stunning Lady . 11'00" Love Sir Travis thankZ buddy i permit myself
Love the new intro,So Good, just like this live performance by PT, really wish that they would get back together and do some new music but I don't think that is going to happen, but we can hope 🤞
@@TheWolfHunterZ Porcupine Tree vocalist/ guitarist /songwriter Steve Wilson is blowing peoples minds with his solo work. You guys should check out the video for Routine Day. It's deeeeeeeep. Love the new intro. Awesome reaction as ALWAYS!!!!
Great suggestion Charles. The entire DVD of this Chicago concert is excellent. I suggest that you checkout Trains, Lazarus and all the other great songs on this concert DVD. Great reaction guys!
Greetings from Brazil! Porcupine Tree ... wonderful band, the band I like most after Rush ... because both are over ... and I have this show on DVD: for me this song is their "masterpiece" ... of this very one show I recommend the songs "Blackest Eyes", the instrumental "Mother and Child Divided" (this one with a very "heavy metal" feel), "The Sound of Muzak", and the soft "Trains" that ends the show ... but I really recommend watching the entire show!
Hitherto unknown fact, in the studio version the melodic middle section was Mikael Akerfeldt of Opeth (Steven Wilson's best mate). Can really tell you guys love this track. Suzie - you have the cutest nose wrinkle when you smile :) Recommend some of Wilson's solo stuff. Check out Home Invasion / Regret #9 live - jaw dropping stuff
I stumbled upon these guys back during the Drawing album that this song is on, and have been a fan ever since. This song live has something special about it that I don't feel in the album version. Not sure what, cause it's perfectly done the same, but this live is so much "more". Really felt your like of this tune in your reaction. Pure.
One of my favorites. One of the few songs that I like the studio version better. You need to hear Hate Song live, Cheating the Polygraph live and absolutely Anesthetize live.
Keyboard player is a chap by the name of Richard Barbieri. He's about 10 years older than the rest of the band and has an interesting musical background. He's probably most famous as a member of prominent early 80's new romantic band, Japan.
I think Steven did a great job with the solo here, I actually prefer it to the studio version. Where I notice the difference is more in the heavy middle section, Mikael makes those riffs even nastier (which makes sense).
Love your reactions dudes... Always saying this... But you're always reacting to bands I like so, i need to love u ... I have two for you ... Specially for u susie, Steven wilson song of the unborn and the watchmaker ❤️❤️❤️
We need them to do a reaction to Steve Wilson - Routine Day ! What do you guys think? Steve Wilson is a Genius, Also Porcupine Tree - Blackest Eyes. That was a great, great reaction. Thank You!!
Long story how it happened, but I got lost in Oklahoma at 2 or 3 in the morning--no map or GPS, no towns for many miles in all directions. At one point I had to stop and get out of the car in a dark, forested area on a narrow road with almost no traffic, having no idea where the hell I was. I was totally creeped out and felt like I was being watched. Of course, nothing bad happened.....but it should have. The first line of this song reminded me of that.
What an epic. That bridge was soooo badass. Your right about the bassist too. He had so many layers in the background. These guys are like genius level juliard style musicians.
Great reaction guys! I've been a fan of Porcupine Tree for over 20 yrs and I'm devastated they're back without John Wesley and fantastic bass player Colin Edwin. I can't even watch their live shows from 2022-23 'cause I don't like the new session members mind you. PT are freaking unbelievable live anyway, you have a lot to listen and dig in their catalog 😊
I have to give a shout out to Richard Barbieri here too as I feel he doesn't always get given the credit he truly deserves. He's content to just play in the background out of the limelight but he is a real lynchpin of the Porcupine Tree sound. Without his atmospherics it just wouldn't sound the same. Still great but missing something that makes it extra special.
Interesting that you said the song deserves a movie. This is from their album "Deadwing," which was supposed to be the soundtrack for a film (a ghost story) that Steven Wilson co-wrote. Don't know the details but the film never got off the ground, but at least they made this phenomenal album.
listen to the band yellow matter custard.....super group of musicians from other bands, got together and did beatles songs, they do the entire second side of abbey road, amazing stuff.....
'Never stop the car on a drive in the dark' always reminds me of this Stephen King story where the guy stops in a snowstorm and his wife disappears and becomes a vampire, and it's like, Oh shit, never stop your car on a drive in the dark. 'Never look for the truth in your mother's eyes' Your mother knows what you've been up to. SHE KNOWS.
Anyone else think that Colin Edwin is the most laid back bassist since Pete Cruickshank? (Anyone under the age of 45 probably won't know who I'm referring to there!) 😜
I discovered Porcupine Tree tonight. I am 51 years old, how did I miss this incredible music?
Welcome brother. I’m new too. I’ve been a big tool fan for years and never appreciated porcupine tree.
My eyes have opened.
I wish I were you... Discovering all this majestic stuff all over again...
I dunno lol ive loved them for 15 years tho and they remind me a lot of like an even more complicated Pink Floyd ya know?
That complex bridge. You'd love Dream Theater if you like these guys btw !!
Always is a great time to discover good music my friend. 🤘🏻✌🏻
@@joshuaburgin5995 Love Tool.
This was such a great time in porcupine tree’s history and Steven Wilson’s history. I love his solo work but this time of his creativity was just amazing.
Like I always say, Porcupine Tree had a certain kind of magic as a band that was more than the sum of its parts.
yeah you can really hear the Pink Floyd influences and sooo many other bands and styles in this one. Im hearing Rush, I'm hearing heavy metal, im hearing shoegaze, im hearing ambient, its sooo many flavors of great music all in one epic.
It is a goddamn SHAME that Prog style rock isn't more popular. I love the way steven and PT have this over all style of "building" the song with so many pieces rather than just dumping the best riffs in the front of the song etc. Its all about picking the best meat and the best veggies, and the perfect seasoning. Gordon Ramsey would love these guys i bet.
Automatic like for any Porcupine Tree.....
Indeed. More or less.
They just need to stop being "likeable" or the "wide public" favorite and etc.
Then, they will not be "Porcupine Tree", especially Steven Wilson one of a kind anymore
the entire band are phenomenal musicians and Gavin Harrison is an AMAZING drummer
If you told me these guys all met at juliard and have ph'ds in music like Dream Theater id be like "yep that tracks"
@@DekkarJr You don’t need a degree in music to make great music. Most progressive rock was made by rather regular people who just had a bit more passion for music.
Did I say that? @@CedricsSpecialLP
The drummer is Gavin Harrison, he’s absolutely incredible.
plays in a band called The Pineapple Thief now
A drummers drummer! Flawless 👌
Drums and bass in perfect harmony. A remarkable band.
This is the most simple song I think I've heard Gavin play. LOL
@@ThePizzabhoy AND King Crimson. On tour with them now
I'm so glad you both loved it, I had a feeling you would
yes thank you!!
@Salvador Flores There are tons of reactions to this song. It’s definitely the most popular Porcupine Tree song for youtube reactors.
I am really glad that you gave credit to the Bassist "Colin Edwin"...He is generally not given any credit in other reviewers videos. At last someone noticed. :)
Agreed. He is a great bass player. Love how he plays in Anesthesize.
Could'nt agree more. He is just fantastic!
His expression of entranced satisfaction very telling ... the groove! Beautiful synergy!!
Colin was instrumental in the album version.
Fun fact: Steven Wilson wrote a ghost story screenplay and this song was supposed to be in the film soundtrack, but they failed to fund the project so it (and some other songs) was then recorded for the album. I'm glad they did because this is one of my absolute favorite songs. Had this DVD pretty much since it came out close to 15 years ago and this still gives me chills every time. Seeing Suzi really get into it made me happy. It's just a perfectly composed song that has everything I could want from a song. Cheers :)
He's trying to get the project back off the ground btw
Rock music's best-kept secret...
This song is the gift that just keeps on giving
Porcupine tree - Hatesong live in Chicago from DVD Arriving Somewhere.
Pink Floyd and Tool had a child and it’s name is Porcupine Tree
This is my most favorite song ever and you did it justice, thank you. ❤
Suzie, 9:00 The note you love so much is an E which is functioning as a suspended 9th of the predominant D minor.
Ending melodic phrases on unresolved sus notes give colour and emotional depth to music, and take the listener to an unexpected place. You couldn't explain what it was about choosing that note to end the phrase that pleased you so much, but you don't need an education in music theory to feel it... just a musical ear, which you clearly have.
This song goes from 0 to 100 so fast and I love it. That metal breakdown is relentless
pure faultless genius from composition to delivery. Studio recording is phenomenal, live performance out of this world.
Superb track,deserves more views😁 🎼🎵🎵🎶🎶❤️
Suzie’s comment is amazingly perceptive. I think that this piece has some relationship to a movie that never materialized. Enlighten me O wise commenters.
yes!
It was originally meant for a horror movie but it never happened idk why tho
I recently heard a story about this song, that it was meant to be for a movie, but never made it there due to financial problems..
This is a top 10 song for me, up there with Bohemian Rhapsody, Comfortably Numb, Stairway and so on.. You can listen to it 100 times and STILL find new things in the arrangement. It's just a fantastic song that for me takes the listener on a progressive musical journey that have so many layers
great song and great reaction! you are now ready for "anesthetize live"... greetings from Argentina... ADIOS!
Yeah! Anesthetize and Words Darker Than Their Wings (Alter Bridge) are so much better live than in studio 😁
I'm pretty sure they already did Anesthetize from the Tilburg show.
The magnificent musical adventure that was Porcupine Tree!
*IS 😉
This sounds are awesome...!!!
They took 12 years off but they are back with a new album and tour. Check it out, good stuff.
You truly capture the essence of these guys!!! It’s truly exquisite music….all these guys are true craftsmen of their art….so layered,so dynamic,so complex!
Such an amazing DVD ,John Wesley does most of the intricate guitar work ,which allows Steven Wilson to ply his vocals ,and secondary keys work ,then as the build crescendos, Gavin on drums ,Colin on bass ,and Richard on keys blow up these incredible volcanic melodies.
By far the best lineup for Porcupine Tree.
Your so right about their note choices,and they do it in alot of their songs,a big reason why I really like their music 👍
It was awesome to see Susie be so passionate about a song. I am glad it was Porcupine Tree that did it. I had the pleasure of seeing them live three times in Los Angeles. Every show was excellent from start to finish. John Wesley, second guitar player is a phenomenal player.
It was so much fun watching you while you where watching/listening to this song!! Your faces went exactly as I hoped for, haha. And Suzie’s face during the last 2 minutes... priceless!! Prog on!! 🤘
Wow this gives me massive Floyd vibes in terms first and last thirds. There is no better compliment. Great review as well guys, love how expressive your faces are.
Loved this! I'm so glad you reacted to this group. I am a new fan. That wasn't a song, it was a composition. Wow!
The look of total bliss on your faces says it all.
Porcupine Tree live is just perfection, keep working through their catalog and you will not be disappointed.
Love your work guys :)
Im constantly looking to see if people do PT reactions because their one of my all time favorite bands, so glad you guys did this one! Thank you!
She looked so pissed when he paused the Music for the first time😂😂 Great reaction between. I love all those reactions where the guys are listening to the music for the first time
It was originally written as part of a soundtrack to movie , when that didn’t get funding it was incorporated into the album deadwing
If you loved Porcupine Tree you should try some Riverside. Maybe Try Egoist Hedonist. Amazing stuff!!!!
its a song you never tire of.music perfection.Ranks as one of their best
It's their best for me. Best Steven Wilson composition Imo
The song is brilliantly dark. This is going to be played in its entirety at my wake when I pass away
I know that I will like your reaction before I have heard it. I love your new intro🤟
thank you!!!!!!!!!!
@@TheWolfHunterZThank you
Your makeup is ON POINT in this video! You are so beautiful! Yalls reaction is exactly what I felt the first time hearing it! Have a great one yall!!
Just perfection.
So happy you reacted to the live version! Definitely dive into this group, musically and lyrically amazing.
Please please cover more Porcupine Tree. Loving your PT reactions since the beginning. Another awesome reaction. Love and cheers from New Delhi, India. 🇮🇳
Simply the best version of this track. I thought when I first heard the version on Deadwing was brilliant, but this upstages it completely
React to more Porcupine Tree:-- The sound of muzak ,The start of something beautiful, Anesthetize, Trains , Hatesong, do the live versions ;-)
I copy that!!!
I was lucky to see them in London 4 times, and Cambridge once... they were awesome then
All stunning videoZ my amici ! The drummer is Gavin Harrison . Porcupine Tree have many atmospheric melodic song . So inspired the passages on guitar . The bassist is highly technical as well very on point we can listen to him for all song . The keyboardist is outstanding they can make people relax and eventually dream very probably because their high inspiration . 10'02" Grazie Stunning Lady . 11'00" Love Sir Travis thankZ buddy i permit myself
Love the new intro,So Good, just like this live performance by PT, really wish that they would get back together and do some new music but I don't think that is going to happen, but we can hope 🤞
thank you!! and that was a great performance. it would be cool for them to create some new music!
@@TheWolfHunterZ Porcupine Tree vocalist/ guitarist /songwriter Steve Wilson is blowing peoples minds with his solo work. You guys should check out the video for Routine Day. It's deeeeeeeep. Love the new intro. Awesome reaction as ALWAYS!!!!
A sonic gem, without a doubt. A journey of no return that attracts you ...
This reaction was a blast guys ty!
One of myball time favourite songs which gets better with every listen
Great suggestion Charles. The entire DVD of this Chicago concert is excellent. I suggest that you checkout Trains, Lazarus and all the other great songs on this concert DVD. Great reaction guys!
Love Porcupine, it's poetry, this band should have WAY more visibility.
Love this album
oh, I have to start listening to these masterpieces again. Been a long time.
Greetings from Brazil! Porcupine Tree ... wonderful band, the band I like most after Rush ... because both are over ... and I have this show on DVD: for me this song is their "masterpiece" ... of this very one show I recommend the songs "Blackest Eyes", the instrumental "Mother and Child Divided" (this one with a very "heavy metal" feel), "The Sound of Muzak", and the soft "Trains" that ends the show ... but I really recommend watching the entire show!
I really enjoyed that!!
Hitherto unknown fact, in the studio version the melodic middle section was Mikael Akerfeldt of Opeth (Steven Wilson's best mate). Can really tell you guys love this track. Suzie - you have the cutest nose wrinkle when you smile :) Recommend some of Wilson's solo stuff. Check out Home Invasion / Regret #9 live - jaw dropping stuff
Unknown to whom? Presumably all the people that hadn't read the sleeve notes on the album.
I stumbled upon these guys back during the Drawing album that this song is on, and have been a fan ever since. This song live has something special about it that I don't feel in the album version. Not sure what, cause it's perfectly done the same, but this live is so much "more". Really felt your like of this tune in your reaction. Pure.
*Deadwing album
One of my favorites. One of the few songs that I like the studio version better. You need to hear Hate Song live, Cheating the Polygraph live and absolutely Anesthetize live.
Keyboard player is a chap by the name of Richard Barbieri. He's about 10 years older than the rest of the band and has an interesting musical background. He's probably most famous as a member of prominent early 80's new romantic band, Japan.
THE BUILD!
Fun fact for yall...Mikael Akerfeldt from Opeth did the solo on the studio version of this song....blows the one in the video away.....
They need to react to even more Opeth songs as well. They never disapppoint
I think Steven did a great job with the solo here, I actually prefer it to the studio version. Where I notice the difference is more in the heavy middle section, Mikael makes those riffs even nastier (which makes sense).
Love your reactions dudes... Always saying this... But you're always reacting to bands I like so, i need to love u ... I have two for you ... Specially for u susie, Steven wilson song of the unborn and the watchmaker ❤️❤️❤️
This song to me is cycling thru the stages of grief after a tragedy to eventually land on acceptance.
Pero que Mierda
Eso si es Música
Amo a ese Grupo
Gracias Dios por crear lo
"A"level musicianship
There's "A Level", then there's Porcupine Tree
Vuelvan a juntarse Porcupine !!!... Saludos desde Argentina 😉
We need them to do a reaction to Steve Wilson - Routine Day ! What do you guys think? Steve Wilson is a Genius, Also Porcupine Tree - Blackest Eyes. That was a great, great reaction. Thank You!!
Do
More
Porcupine tree
And
Stephen
Wilson!!
Long story how it happened, but I got lost in Oklahoma at 2 or 3 in the morning--no map or GPS, no towns for many miles in all directions. At one point I had to stop and get out of the car in a dark, forested area on a narrow road with almost no traffic, having no idea where the hell I was. I was totally creeped out and felt like I was being watched. Of course, nothing bad happened.....but it should have. The first line of this song reminded me of that.
That note choice you mention, on the word "here" is very Pink Floyd, resolving to a sus2 is quite dark sounding!
Well now that you have unlock this achievement please do "Anesthetize" live in Tilburg. Best one you can ever do.
They have done that one already :)
So good👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
The more I listen to the lead singer's voice he reminds me of Michael Stipe from REM but they have alot of Tool,Rush,and pink floyd vibes
What an epic.
That bridge was soooo badass. Your right about the bassist too. He had so many layers in the background. These guys are like genius level juliard style musicians.
Hell Yea girl
Great reaction guys! I've been a fan of Porcupine Tree for over 20 yrs and I'm devastated they're back without John Wesley and fantastic bass player Colin Edwin. I can't even watch their live shows from 2022-23 'cause I don't like the new session members mind you.
PT are freaking unbelievable live anyway, you have a lot to listen and dig in their catalog 😊
god how much i miss this band
gracias por reaccionar a una de mis canciones favoritas
The album was intended as a movie that SW wrote!!
I have to give a shout out to Richard Barbieri here too as I feel he doesn't always get given the credit he truly deserves. He's content to just play in the background out of the limelight but he is a real lynchpin of the Porcupine Tree sound. Without his atmospherics it just wouldn't sound the same. Still great but missing something that makes it extra special.
Steven Wilson is my prog God Hero
Another rabbit hole - Steven Wilson and all his related bands.
I love the proyect of Steven Wilson, look the video 3 years older from solitary proyect by he
Live version
It’s about dying and a soul leaving a body
best drumer
11:19 time to headbang
Interesting that you said the song deserves a movie. This is from their album "Deadwing," which was supposed to be the soundtrack for a film (a ghost story) that Steven Wilson co-wrote. Don't know the details but the film never got off the ground, but at least they made this phenomenal album.
a Story in Music...
4:12 Hold on ! This is a reaction video that im makin.
listen to the band yellow matter custard.....super group of musicians from other bands, got together and did beatles songs, they do the entire second side of abbey road, amazing stuff.....
'Never stop the car on a drive in the dark' always reminds me of this Stephen King story where the guy stops in a snowstorm and his wife disappears and becomes a vampire, and it's like, Oh shit, never stop your car on a drive in the dark.
'Never look for the truth in your mother's eyes'
Your mother knows what you've been up to. SHE KNOWS.
It looks like I have two chickens on my screen...peck peck peck.
I think you should review/react to Ozric Tentacles 👌👌👌
Colin Edwin on bass
My favorite PT song. Sounds better live. (oh yeah, don't let your husband drive)...Lol
The song Way out of here should also be reacted to...
They should make the next James Bond tune ...
Anyone else think that Colin Edwin is the most laid back bassist since Pete Cruickshank? (Anyone under the age of 45 probably won't know who I'm referring to there!) 😜
Colin clearly loves his job...
U guys should listen to a band...ozric tentacles.... there a English space rock band 👍
Listen to Halo by them. I can only think it deserves Stranger Things sequence