I'm amazed Mad Man Moon never seems to figure in discussions about the greatest Genesis songs... it's a brilliant song and a phenomenal piece of music.
You are quite right, but that problem has the music of Genesis . They are too complicated and elegant for the taste of the majority of the rocker public, and for the mass in general.
@@javiermasegosa5888 I do appreciate (material with Gabriel and Hackett) a lot (better than the later stuff except for Calling all Stations). However some songs, I simply don't understand. Even though I adore progressive rock/metal. But there are some jewels.
It is very interesting for me coming back to Genesis after 30 years away from it. I lost interest in the band a few years after Gabriel and Genesis parted ways, although I do love the albums they put together right up to and including And Then They Were Three. The undeniable highlight of their writing, for me, was Lamb Lies Down on Broadway, which I regard as a masterpiece by any standard. So what did I do in the interim? Well, Genesis and some of the other musicians around their circles (Bill Bruford, Allan Holdsworth and a few others) made me want to study music seriously. I put my entire life’s effort and soul into doing just that, and I graduated with degrees from three very prestigious music schools in London and New York. I have loved the music of Genesis since I was a teenager, and I am no causal consumer of their music. Coming back to it now, I find that I still love their writing just as much as I did back then. Listening to many hours of interviews with the members of Genesis lately, it seems clear that they regard themselves as song writers first and performers secondarily. Tony Banks in particular mentions several times during various interviews that he never had any particular desire to be on stage to perform his own music; the writing was the important aspect of his musicianship. The other core Genesis members seem to share Tony Banks’ attitude. Along comes a professional concert pianist to play these marvellous compositions by some of the most gifted song writers in the history of rock music. For those perhaps not too familiar with professional classical music training, the technique of a pro concert pianist might seem overwhelming or excessive. But as any professional pianist would attest to, I am sure, playing Genesis is no match in complexity to playing, say, Rachmaninov, Chopin or Bach. This is not some guy showing off: compared to the heavy weight rep that this pianist also plays, he probably learned this Genesis medley relatively easily. I feel fairly sure that Tony Banks would feel proud to have his music played by such an accomplished instrumentalist. I can’t argue with him. I think the pieces stand up to many interpretations, including, of course, the original performances by the writers themselves. But I must chuckle when I read some of the comments below suggesting that the pianist here is trying to show off. I am reminded that rock music of my youth was, surprisingly, one of the most conservative and reactionary of art forms, where audiences wanted note-for-note reproduction live as they had come to expect from the recordings. How silly is that?! Accept we must that a solo piano performance does not have the weight of a rock band behind it and therefore must try to create excitement by other means. Wonderful performance! Different, yes, but wonderful!
+Caroline Freer Agreed, I find it interesting that music that was listened to by a bunch of long haired, pot smoking hippies has made it's way to classical preformance. Viva le Genesis!
It is odd though that Tony has never really carried that genius on outside of Genesis. Steve on the other hand has produced a body of work outside of Genesis that rivals his work within the band.
Genesis is a classic for me. My absolute favorite rock band. Their music is beyond simply "rock" no matter what genre you call it, it's just devilishly good music. So it more than deserves this type of presentation. Amazing. I love it. I want to hug that pianist. Superb performance. I'd like to see more prog classics performed like this. So much music from that era deserves that.
At the time I thought rock and classical were enjoining in a beautiful union. But it sadly didn’t last long. The younger working class generation were too angry for that, and so turned to punk instead. However, I have noticed an awful lot of young TH-cam reactors enjoying this music again. And I’m heartened by that. Music that extends beyond 3 minutes and takes you on an odyssey of escapism is simply magical. And Genesis, Yes, and Floyd were the best of the best at doing that.
If any proof would be necessary that Genesis music is much above everything else... Truly genius lies behind those who were capable of writing this fantastic pieces of modern classics.
tony banks ( le pianiste de genesis) qui a composé la plupart de ces morceaux est tout simplement un grand. la richesse de la mélodie, la qualité harmonique me fait dire que nous passons une drôle de période à entendre les énormes "merdes" que l'on nous sert tous les jours dans des chaînes de clips et sur les ondes....Merci genesis et Merci Tony Banks
Carement, moi qui suis fan des années Genesis, kim crimson, Marillion, ( Supertramps plus commercial mais... ) et j'en passe , j'ai envie de pleurer quand je vois ce que vaut la musique aujourd'hui : c'est à dire RIEN ,Nul à chier aucune créativité, c'est pas de la musique, aussi bien sur les textes inéxistants que sur le reste, comparer aux virtuoses steeve hachket, peter gabriel, tony banks, mike rutterford, phil collins des génies aussi bien en groupe qu' individuellement parlant , des vraix chefs d'orquestre des créatifs, des talents de musiciens exeptionnels comme on en voient plus aujourd'hui j'ai découvert Génésis à 14 ans j'en ai 58 et j'écoute avec toujours autant de plaisirs de redécouvrir ces musicien expeptionels qui viennent d'une autre planette personne n'a jamais égaler ces GENIES en rock progréssif !
I'm amazed!!! I never imagined a classical pianist playing Banks solos, it's simply transcendent. My senses are in ecstasy. The frustration lies with whoever made the "cut", as I expected to see the public's reaction, and he took away this delight... Friend, it was unforgivable! - portuguese: Estou maravilhado !!! Nunca imaginei um pianista clássico tocando solos de Banks, é simplesmente transcedental. Meus sentidos estão em extase. A frustração fica por conta de quem fez o "corte", pois eu esperava ver a reação do público, e ele me tirou este deleite... Amigo, foi imperdoável!
Although some listeners are rating this piece as too fast, I like it very much. It includes a lot of the piano players´ sensation. Well done Michael - thank you very much.
Definitely. Oh yes, that's the "Firth of Fifth" I first heard in the late 1980s (I didn't grow up with Genesis in the 1970s, unfortunately; didn't know Genesis existed back then).
Mein Lieblingsstück von Genesis auf Klavier - Einfach nur geil geil geil ! Danke dafür ..... Wer ab 1,27 keine Gänsehaut bekommt dann weis Ichnicht !....PS.: Tony Banks ist eh der größte !!!*g
He has the right to give his own interpretation of the music. He has his own personality. It is a tribute from a great artist, not a cover from a night pub amateur piano player.
He definitely did “heartless heart” right and also mad mad moon played at the “right” speed.....I agree there is no right or wrong in art....but the speed the composer indicated or used means something ...I’m sure Banks gave some thought as to how to present the theme in Firth ...
This video is perfect to show to the young people the quality of the compositions from Genesis. I am lucky to have seen the concerts in the years 1970 in Paris. Tony Banks is a not only a great composer but also a very good pianist. Actually the singers have rarely a classic formation. 🎹 🎶 🇨🇵
This interpretation of this music is incredible, pacey but absolutely incredible with a familiar yet different sound to it the whole way… I love Genesis and have done a long time Tony and all over time wrote incredible music, Tony obviously being a key writer through the seasons this wonderful pianist plays through… beautifully done played and whatever else…full of pianist emotion and feel too which makes it even more special. Thanks for posting 😊
I love the fact that he's playing it without the dots!!!!! This guy is obviously a serious pianist and believe me I've had experiences of concert pianists (Halle Orchestra) who can't play without the dots. This man loves his Genesis and knows it so well because he LOVES it and plays it for pleasure. Good on yer Michael Kuhlmann!!!!
Marvelous, a masterful interpretation of musical genius ;)...thank the gods that video games, internet, 4,000 TV channels, social media, etc. did not exist to distract the youth that created this genuine art that makes life worth living.
I really want to rant about who disliked.....but I guess they weren't weened on genesis music like I was.......this is utterly wonderful to me.......it's like he has chosen all my favourite musical moments and it is truly a testament to how utterly brilliant this band were x
Bravo superb pianist and medley. It also amazes me that the young Genisis wrote this remarkable music - just shows us all how talented they were/are. I've been a fan all my life - first saw them at Wembly in the early 1970s :)
Just wanted to say Michael, you're awesome. The jerks here who criticize this should put up their own versions. You killed it all right...but in the good way. Please post more. You're really really good...
The first half of Hairless Heart quite brilliant, thank you! :-) And lovely transitions, too. Bravo! And a most sensitive adaptation getting back into Firth at the ending... very sweet!
Only a great artist can "isolate" and present so vividly the classical side of the Genesis...A very tastefull choice of pieces and a very high performance... Many thanks !!!!!!!!!!
Always thought 'Hairless Heart' would make a marvelous 'classical' subject for piano. He proved it. Love that he chose to include 'Mad Man Moon', one of the most beautiful of Genesis' many, many fantastic melodies (though a little heavy handed at times).
please dear fans stop criticizing the speed of firth of fifth, this is a virtuoso player here ,he knows what he is doing ,and believe me he is honoring genesis by his incredible interpretation.
Ive said this before, and I'll say it again, to those of you who say its "too fast", this is his interpretation of the music he's playing. If you want to hear it played the same as the original, maybe go listen to the original? When someone does a cover version, i think its important they make it their own, which is what he's done here..but that's just my opinion!
15/16 time signature ... piano shred ;- ) I agree Kuhlmann's "take" his transcription/charts for this MEDLEY were his to "recreate" and he did all the tunes justice. ps if one listens to this post @ .75 speed ~ Firth will not disappoint the "critics".
Wunderbar! Ausgezeichnet! Can you say f....ing awesome! I love the arrangement and Herr Kuhlmann's exceptionally adept playing. He captured the wonder and spirit that Genesis brings to its fans! Bravo!
Nelson Robert Willis don't get me wrong, I absolutely love Genesis in all of their iterations, even the one later with ray wilson as their lead singer, however what I meant by that comment is that he plays these songs way too fast, especially firth of fifth which loses some of its beauty when it's rushed like this. Still amazingly played though, just feels rushed.
Luv it. The whole piece needs to be listened to. Brilliant rendition of the classical influences that Tony Banks has drawn from in his music career. Thank you Michael and thank you Tony Banks.
I recognised Firth of Firth, I couldn't place the second piece, the third was from Mad Man Moon, Eleventh Earl of Mar, Unquiet Slumbers for the Sleepers, and closing with Firth of Fifth again. Wonderful medley. Tony Banks is fantastic.
This is so beautiful its painful! Saw Tony Banks and Genesis play this live at Free Trade Hall Manchester in 1977. Closest ive heard to original but recommend checking out Firth of Fifth on a Harp too! Thank you so much for posting.
Fantastic.... just great. I am a big Genesis fan,- played Genesis in a cover band..... and this is just a new way to see and feel the music of Genesis.....
To be fair, I must say that the interpretation of "In that quiet earth" even adds to the original beauty... He is certainly one hell of a pianist, that is clear.
Hard to believe Genesis, in particular Tony Banks were in their early/mid 20s when they wrote these amazing pieces. True geniuses.
@John Q. Bebtelovimab Innate !
Meraviglia. Many congratulations on these beautiful interpretations!
I'm amazed Mad Man Moon never seems to figure in discussions about the greatest Genesis songs... it's a brilliant song and a phenomenal piece of music.
I totally agree
I agree. I love it when it changes with the castanets(?) sound into the part about throwing you in jail.
Agree. Mesmerising. Horse and disappearing sands. Part of the passages evoking Debussy’s “Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune”
Wunderschöne Erinnerung an alte Zeiten, als die Welt noch in Ordnung war !
November 2023 - Just found this wonderful piece of piano playing of some of my favourite Genesis tracks - well done sir.
The incredible compositional talent of Tony Banks will stand the test of time.
That man is on the same hight as other great classical composers
and not a bad keyboard player himself.
Definitely the underestimated leader of the band
A true prodigy.
Well said
After watching this, I believe Tony Banks is MASSIVELY underrated for his musical talent and skills
Yes.
And you needed to watch this, to realise that?
Really?
You are quite right, but that problem has the music of Genesis . They are too complicated and elegant for the taste of the majority of the rocker public, and for the mass in general.
@@javiermasegosa5888 So you say. Elegant and skilled, that's what the music of Genesis is.
@@javiermasegosa5888 I do appreciate (material with Gabriel and Hackett) a lot (better than the later stuff except for Calling all Stations). However some songs, I simply don't understand. Even though I adore progressive rock/metal. But there are some jewels.
It is very interesting for me coming back to Genesis after 30 years away from it. I lost interest in the band a few years after Gabriel and Genesis parted ways, although I do love the albums they put together right up to and including And Then They Were Three. The undeniable highlight of their writing, for me, was Lamb Lies Down on Broadway, which I regard as a masterpiece by any standard.
So what did I do in the interim? Well, Genesis and some of the other musicians around their circles (Bill Bruford, Allan Holdsworth and a few others) made me want to study music seriously. I put my entire life’s effort and soul into doing just that, and I graduated with degrees from three very prestigious music schools in London and New York.
I have loved the music of Genesis since I was a teenager, and I am no causal consumer of their music. Coming back to it now, I find that I still love their writing just as much as I did back then.
Listening to many hours of interviews with the members of Genesis lately, it seems clear that they regard themselves as song writers first and performers secondarily. Tony Banks in particular mentions several times during various interviews that he never had any particular desire to be on stage to perform his own music; the writing was the important aspect of his musicianship. The other core Genesis members seem to share Tony Banks’ attitude.
Along comes a professional concert pianist to play these marvellous compositions by some of the most gifted song writers in the history of rock music. For those perhaps not too familiar with professional classical music training, the technique of a pro concert pianist might seem overwhelming or excessive. But as any professional pianist would attest to, I am sure, playing Genesis is no match in complexity to playing, say, Rachmaninov, Chopin or Bach.
This is not some guy showing off: compared to the heavy weight rep that this pianist also plays, he probably learned this Genesis medley relatively easily.
I feel fairly sure that Tony Banks would feel proud to have his music played by such an accomplished instrumentalist. I can’t argue with him. I think the pieces stand up to many interpretations, including, of course, the original performances by the writers themselves. But I must chuckle when I read some of the comments below suggesting that the pianist here is trying to show off.
I am reminded that rock music of my youth was, surprisingly, one of the most conservative and reactionary of art forms, where audiences wanted note-for-note reproduction live as they had come to expect from the recordings. How silly is that?! Accept we must that a solo piano performance does not have the weight of a rock band behind it and therefore must try to create excitement by other means.
Wonderful performance! Different, yes, but wonderful!
like it - interesting how Banks' and Hackett's pieces stand up so well in other formats and arrangements. Geniuses, both.
+Caroline Freer Agreed, I find it interesting that music that was listened to by a bunch of long haired, pot smoking hippies has made it's way to classical preformance. Viva le Genesis!
@@Hunter-yc4xi Only they weren't hippies, and not famous for smoking pot either. Hair lengths varied though ...
It is odd though that Tony has never really carried that genius on outside of Genesis. Steve on the other hand has produced a body of work outside of Genesis that rivals his work within the band.
Genesis is a classic for me. My absolute favorite rock band. Their music is beyond simply "rock" no matter what genre you call it, it's just devilishly good music.
So it more than deserves this type of presentation.
Amazing. I love it. I want to hug that pianist. Superb performance. I'd like to see more prog classics performed like this. So much music from that era deserves that.
That’s how I feel about Yes. These prog bands truly made music that stands the test of time.
At the time I thought rock and classical were enjoining in a beautiful union. But it sadly didn’t last long. The younger working class generation were too angry for that, and so turned to punk instead. However, I have noticed an awful lot of young TH-cam reactors enjoying this music again. And I’m heartened by that. Music that extends beyond 3 minutes and takes you on an odyssey of escapism is simply magical. And Genesis, Yes, and Floyd were the best of the best at doing that.
@@drcarp7377
The sands of time are eroded by
the river of constant change
(I've exchanged 4 letters with 3)
Firth Of fifth, Hairless Heart, Mad Man Moon, In That Quiet Earth, Los Endos, Fifth Of Fifth again.
Bravo, Maestro!!!
If any proof would be necessary that Genesis music is much above everything else... Truly genius lies behind those who were capable of writing this fantastic pieces of modern classics.
Luís Mota Everything else???
I agree
i like it but i prefer entangled
tony banks ( le pianiste de genesis) qui a composé la plupart de ces morceaux est tout simplement un grand. la richesse de la mélodie, la qualité harmonique me fait dire que nous passons une drôle de période à entendre les énormes "merdes" que l'on nous sert tous les jours dans des chaînes de clips et sur les ondes....Merci genesis et Merci Tony Banks
Carement, moi qui suis fan des années Genesis, kim crimson, Marillion, ( Supertramps plus commercial mais... ) et j'en passe , j'ai envie de pleurer quand je vois ce que vaut la musique aujourd'hui : c'est à dire RIEN ,Nul à chier aucune créativité, c'est pas de la musique, aussi bien sur les textes inéxistants que sur le reste, comparer aux virtuoses steeve hachket, peter gabriel, tony banks, mike rutterford, phil collins des génies aussi bien en groupe qu' individuellement parlant , des vraix chefs d'orquestre des créatifs, des talents de musiciens exeptionnels comme on en voient plus aujourd'hui j'ai découvert Génésis à 14 ans j'en ai 58 et j'écoute avec toujours autant de plaisirs de redécouvrir ces musicien expeptionels qui viennent d'une autre planette personne n'a jamais égaler ces GENIES en rock progréssif !
Wow! Jetzt erst entdeckt! Hier hört man auf ganz andere Art wie einzigartig, genial und überirdisch Genesis ist!
I'm amazed!!! I never imagined a classical pianist playing Banks solos, it's simply transcendent. My senses are in ecstasy. The frustration lies with whoever made the "cut", as I expected to see the public's reaction, and he took away this delight... Friend, it was unforgivable! - portuguese: Estou maravilhado !!! Nunca imaginei um pianista clássico tocando solos de Banks, é simplesmente transcedental. Meus sentidos estão em extase. A frustração fica por conta de quem fez o "corte", pois eu esperava ver a reação do público, e ele me tirou este deleite... Amigo, foi imperdoável!
Although some listeners are rating this piece as too fast, I like it very much. It includes a lot of the piano players´ sensation. Well done Michael - thank you very much.
Bravissimo!! - brilliant performance of the great works of Maestro Anthony Banks!!
Simply spectacular. Yeah, Firth of Fifth was a bit fast, but hey... such chops.
toobertunes a classic interpretation, all faster, it seems.
It's way too fast. I actually set the playback speed to 0.75 and it sounded closer to the original!
Definitely. Oh yes, that's the "Firth of Fifth" I first heard in the late 1980s (I didn't grow up with Genesis in the 1970s, unfortunately; didn't know Genesis existed back then).
It shows you that when Genesis was progressive rock it also translates to classical which most people don't realize but like!
There seem to be many people who do not make that connection.
Progressive rock sounds more like classical and baroque than rock itself to me
Mein Lieblingsstück von Genesis auf Klavier - Einfach nur geil geil geil ! Danke dafür ..... Wer ab 1,27 keine Gänsehaut bekommt dann weis Ichnicht !....PS.: Tony Banks ist eh der größte !!!*g
He has the right to give his own interpretation of the music. He has his own personality. It is a tribute from a great artist, not a cover from a night pub amateur piano player.
I worry that he's demonstrating his virtuosity more than he's giving the audience the beautiful Genesis music to enjoy though.
I personally would have liked if he slowed down Firth of Fifth a few clicks, but yeah, obviously a great performance by a great artist.
I replayed the start at 0.75 speed and actually preferred it.
@@klatewilson5170 He's the artist, it's his choice. Like it or leave it, but don't pretend like there's a "right" way to do things in art.
He definitely did “heartless heart” right and also mad mad moon played at the “right” speed.....I agree there is no right or wrong in art....but the speed the composer indicated or used means something ...I’m sure Banks gave some thought as to how to present the theme in Firth ...
I'm not going to give any special comment.
This man has a great taste, is a talent, and I respect him 100%.
This video is perfect to show to the young people the quality of the compositions from Genesis.
I am lucky to have seen the concerts in the years 1970 in Paris.
Tony Banks is a not only a great composer but also a very good pianist.
Actually the singers have rarely a classic formation.
🎹 🎶 🇨🇵
This interpretation of this music is incredible, pacey but absolutely incredible with a familiar yet different sound to it the whole way… I love Genesis and have done a long time Tony and all over time wrote incredible music, Tony obviously being a key writer through the seasons this wonderful pianist plays through… beautifully done played and whatever else…full of pianist emotion and feel too which makes it even more special. Thanks for posting 😊
I love the fact that he's playing it without the dots!!!!! This guy is obviously a serious pianist and believe me I've had experiences of concert pianists (Halle Orchestra) who can't play without the dots. This man loves his Genesis and knows it so well because he LOVES it and plays it for pleasure. Good on yer Michael Kuhlmann!!!!
Boy. Nice to hear Hairless Heart get a bit of recognition! Really! That little bit of Ripples before it was clever, too. Thanks for posting!
What a beautiful tribute, from a great pianist ! I think it's the best way to keep Tony Bank's Music alive.
Marvelous, a masterful interpretation of musical genius ;)...thank the gods that video games, internet, 4,000 TV channels, social media, etc. did not exist to distract the youth that created this genuine art that makes life worth living.
Quyd Zsatho, hey you just tell it! ... So true ...
Einfach genial! Danke 🙂
Bloomin' brilliant. Genesis is my favourite band and this amazing pianist's renditions are superb!
Beautiful interpretation. Thank you Michael ... very much indeed!
Even though he rushed, he plays amazing!
I really want to rant about who disliked.....but I guess they weren't weened on genesis music like I was.......this is utterly wonderful to me.......it's like he has chosen all my favourite musical moments and it is truly a testament to how utterly brilliant this band were x
Agree
Best video I've seen today. Pure emotion. Great cover and medley. Gave me goosebumps.
A gift for our ears. Thank you, maestro.
Absolutely wonderful playing! I've always love Genesis, but I never dreamed it would lend itself to classical-style piano playing. Bravo, Maestro!
Listening to this accentuates the genius of Genesis - and this is a wonderful arrangement (regardless of speed).
I loved it. The pace was his interpretation IMO. I would so loved to have seen that live. Played with such passion. Brilliant!
Excellent playing of a fantastic composition. Thank you for your performance.
Remarkable performance. Just goes to show how gifted Tony Banks is to have created such masterpieces.
Yes, very good - love the playing here, and especially on In that Quiet Earth (largely written by Hackett though)
Brilliant!
Bravo superb pianist and medley. It also amazes me that the young Genisis wrote this remarkable music - just shows us all how talented they were/are. I've been a fan all my life - first saw them at Wembly in the early 1970s :)
How well captured the hyper sensibily of Tony Banks. Thak you:)
Just wanted to say Michael, you're awesome. The jerks here who criticize this should put up their own versions. You killed it all right...but in the good way. Please post more. You're really really good...
Thank you. I very much enjoyed this.
totally fantastic, thanx for that idea Maestro! :)
Wow! Der ist ja der Hammer. Richtig gut! Muss ich mir gleich nochmal geben.
Amazing Performance of the beautiful Genesis Music !
The first half of Hairless Heart quite brilliant, thank you! :-) And lovely transitions, too. Bravo! And a most sensitive adaptation getting back into Firth at the ending... very sweet!
Only a great artist can "isolate" and present so vividly the classical side of the Genesis...A very tastefull choice of pieces and a very high performance... Many thanks !!!!!!!!!!
Wow! So elegantly played! You brought out the nuiances of TB's master pieces! I am sure he would be giving you his stamp of approval.
I don't understand very much of piano performance, but I know very well the piece...you are great, thank you for sharing!!
Wunderbar! Danke!
You can feel his love for these beautiful works.
Well done.
I loved the old Genesis.
Always thought 'Hairless Heart' would make a marvelous 'classical' subject for piano. He proved it. Love that he chose to include 'Mad Man Moon', one of the most beautiful of Genesis' many, many fantastic melodies (though a little heavy handed at times).
Makes me emotional to hear the soundtrack of my youth. The best times. Genesis always brought me such comfort.
please dear fans stop criticizing the speed of firth of fifth, this is a virtuoso player here ,he knows what he is doing ,and believe me he is honoring genesis by his incredible interpretation.
Excellent! So melodic & played with the passion that we Genesis fans feel when we hear this music... Bravo! Please do more!...
Awesome performance, tough couldn't help noticing the missing "drop tempo" on Hairless Heart part.. It's what's makes it so great! Congrats
This is simply fantastic! I've never heard a medley played so beautifully!
Amazing, great song´s selection, love the way you play it!!
Ive said this before, and I'll say it again, to those of you who say its "too fast", this is his interpretation of the music he's playing. If you want to hear it played the same as the original, maybe go listen to the original?
When someone does a cover version, i think its important they make it their own, which is what he's done here..but that's just my opinion!
15/16 time signature ... piano shred ;- )
I agree Kuhlmann's "take" his transcription/charts for this MEDLEY
were his to "recreate" and he did all the tunes justice.
ps
if one listens to this post @ .75 speed ~ Firth will not disappoint the "critics".
I am classically trained and have looked for years for Genesis transcriptions.
Have you found them yet? 🤔
This is holy grail stuff; I loved it.
How could one complain with this interpretation of the music that transcended most if not all that was made in the 70's
Superbe reprises Genesis...
Merci Monsieur
Wunderbar! Ausgezeichnet! Can you say f....ing awesome! I love the arrangement and Herr Kuhlmann's exceptionally adept playing. He captured the wonder and spirit that Genesis brings to its fans! Bravo!
I think this was incredible! As a fan of Genesis medleys and of Tony Banks' masterful songwriting, I really appreciate this.
his passion+skill is amazing
sadly its the wrong kind of passion
Nelson Robert Willis don't get me wrong, I absolutely love Genesis in all of their iterations, even the one later with ray wilson as their lead singer, however what I meant by that comment is that he plays these songs way too fast, especially firth of fifth which loses some of its beauty when it's rushed like this. Still amazingly played though, just feels rushed.
I landed here by accident and could not click away from it.....nailed it.
Luv it. The whole piece needs to be listened to. Brilliant rendition of the classical influences that Tony Banks has drawn from in his music career. Thank you Michael and thank you Tony Banks.
What a genius playing inmortal music! Genesis will sound forever.
Mad Man Moon was my favourite of this performance.
Mad Man Moon and Hairless Heart were the highlights for me
@@rockonthestone4907 So were they for me
J'adore Genesis depuis les début 70' et je trouve cet arrangement génial. Du grand art !
I recognised Firth of Firth, I couldn't place the second piece, the third was from Mad Man Moon, Eleventh Earl of Mar, Unquiet Slumbers for the Sleepers, and closing with Firth of Fifth again. Wonderful medley. Tony Banks is fantastic.
The 2nd piece is Hairless heart, from TLLDOB
un vrai regale. Merci Monsieur Kuhlmann
Impressive interpretation, the new classical music forever! I'm sure.
I was in Pittsburgh 35 years ago when I heard somebody do this. I was the only one in the room, that knew the composer. Like a discovery.
665 comments and now they are no longer alone.
Bravo!
THIS IS AWESOME!
This is so amazing. Great tribute to Banks.
Genesis was a incredible band with very talented musicians
WHO IS THIS PIANO GENIUS? He just popped up and he's brilliant!
He didn't just "PopUp" he's been brilliant for quite some time.
Banks IS Genesis...This was awesome...I bet he had fun playing this.
The segues are sublime...After listening to the Hairless Heart part; now I have to listen to the Whole Lamb Lies Down ...:)...Amazing playing!
This is so beautiful its painful! Saw Tony Banks and Genesis play this live at Free Trade Hall Manchester in 1977. Closest ive heard to original but recommend checking out Firth of Fifth on a Harp too! Thank you so much for posting.
Fantastic.... just great. I am a big Genesis fan,- played Genesis in a cover band..... and this is just a new way to see and feel the music of Genesis.....
Beautiful renditions... Interpreted excellent... fast - slow... different... three thumbs up...
Grazie Maestro per questa splendida esecuzione e scelta!
The sound is incredibly mastered, so much so it makes me forget about the pace.
Fantastic, thank you. xx
fantastic thank you i ajust adored listening to hairless heart , you brought the spirit, this old ghost with all its beauty.
I would give my right arm to play like this!
Then you wouldn't be able to play like him! Careful what you wish for. I know what you mean though :-)
@@arthurmee ;- )
To be fair, I must say that the interpretation of "In that quiet earth" even adds to the original beauty... He is certainly one hell of a pianist, that is clear.
This is wonderful, a great composition of Tony Banks work 10/10
Che dire:eccellente una meraviglia. Grande maestro. Grandi Genesis.
So many of Tony Banks' pieces sound like sprinkling water with crashing Rachmaninoff chords on top.
teppolundgren Ravel and Rachmaninoff are two of his favorites.
wow i am gobsmacked! Wonderful performance!
Between Mad Man Moon and Unquiet Slumbers for the Sleepers in That Quiet Earth, he's doing a bit of Eleventh Earl of Mar as well. Pretty amazing.
Excellent work! I actually enjoyed the brisk tempo of Firth of Fifth. This helps contrast the slower following sections. Well done!