Ok next stop with them should be "What happens now" (live obviously) to see some awesome polyrythmic or "Half-Light"(live Tilburg too) if you want to cry
I love how this song perfectly sums up the anger and angst of being a teenage dropout. Shit parents, apathy, drugs, xbox 😂 So emotional, doesn't hold back at all - it's fucking ruthless, I love it soooo much!! 🤟🤟
I agree but I think it more as a song from the POV of a teen who has seen and done way too much. Felt too much. And the parents and others have responded by medicating him. I do not think the teenager in the song is lying but I do not take his thoughts or views as gospel either. It is his experience which may not completely conform to reality.
It was also pretty accurate to my early 20's. But yeah the mind numbing effects of the internet the ADD medication I used to get through the day after not being able to pull myself from the computer all night and the inability to relate to anyone socially. All of that was true to my teens. Then in my early 20's alcohol came into the picture and I found a way to bear hanging with others because of it. But without it im locked inside myself and socially apathetic. Also because of the internet I felt like the years just passed me by and all my immediate needs were met. That made time fly while everyone else acted like there was a huge difference between being 15 and 18. It was all the same to me and adulthood felt like a sham. Its made worse by the lack of awareness by older generations, the lack of maturity rituals or anything that would strengthen your identity as an adult. Materialistically and in terms of immediate challenges you might be curled. Which kind of takes away from your ability and self confidence in dealing with the world independently. (something that marks out many millennials from gen x. You need challenges and the confidence to deal with them independently to function as an adult) but socially your'e impoverished. And humans do not exist in a vacuum. We are all social animals.
I was lucky I saw this show back in 2007 in a small venue , fifteen feet from the stage……Gavin Harrison is a monster, I ended watching him for most of the show…..they were really loud , this particular venue had a lot of older hippies that would go to all the shows no matter who was playing….I saw one group leave saying …” these guys are really good but I can’t take the volume anymore I got to get out of here”. …it was beautiful!!!!
i did the same. it was at saint judes in glasgow. i stood at a balcony extremity when he was playing for pineapple thief and just watched him from what felt like a just a few metres.😍
Time to do some Steven Wilson solo work!! The Raven that refused to sing, Drive Home, The Watchmaker. All of them are beautiful, yet powerful great songs!
You really should give Russia On Ice a listen. It's an outstanding track featuring their first drummer Chris Maitland. There's a live version that's ok to watch. I can't remember the venue but it's in the U.S 😉 Ok it's from Nearfest 23/06/2001 🙂
I think it's time for another Porcupine Tree reaction because they're just the truth XD My suggestion would be either "Trains (live in Chicago)", "Lazarus (live in Chicago" (for something more slow and emotional) or "The Start of something beautiful (you guessed it: live in Chicago)". Your reactions are a blast to watch! 🙂
Paul Reed Smith made a custom guitar for PT's touring guitarist Wes so he could play the acoustic sections of songs like this live. That guitar became the prototype for one of PRS' later guitar models.
I recall also hearing that the green guitar Steven is playing is a prototype that became the Custom 22 but I could be wrong. I know they frequently got prototypes from PRS which is really cool, Wes' guitar is my favorite for sure!
Wilson's lyrics are usually from the perspective of a character he makes up. Rarely from his own experience. I don't think he sees his Mom as a b!tch. I'm pretty sure this whole album has one main character and his/her relationship with addictions ranging from video games to drugs. And how these addictions affect one's mentality through life. Parallels to Anesthetize too: "How can I be sure I'm here" and "I simply am not here" "The pills that I've been taking confuse me" and "Only apathy from the pills in me" "Terminally bored. Shuffling 'round the stores" and "Shuffling through the stores like zombies"
I believe that this album is based on a book called Lunar Park (I think). The book originally is from the fathers perspective, and in this album is a concept album, the gimmick being the album is the same story but from the father's son's perspective.
The CD of the Tilburg live hasn't left my car's cd player for months now. These guys are just an incredible band, and they have something for just about everyone, it's amazing.
Ah fun, I worked that show, helping out Front of House guy Ian Bond. His desk crashed half an hour before show but he got it running again in time. Always enjoyed working with Ian. Extremely dry sense of humor. Very English. The videoteam was from Denmark and they brought a shitload of equipment and took the whole day to set it up exasperating Ian: "it's like LEGO, isn't it?"
Unfortunetly never saw Porcupine Tree. Saw Steven Wilson in Lisbon 2018. Men... That guy knows and that guy delivers. Hope for more Porcupine reactions... Please!!! PS. And yeah... Gavin is a "beast" 😁
Haken - Nil by Mouth Leprous - Contaminate Me (Live At Rockefeller Music Hall) Mastodon - Oblivion Caligula's Horse - Daughter of the Mountain / Marigold
It's been nearly 20 years since I met these guys and their fantastic album In Absentia. Even if PT is a band, Steven Wilson had more or less all control and for me there is a continuity with his solo work. I consider PT as S Wilson's own project and for me there is nothing to reject from the whole S Wilson's work.
The visuals behind come from the music video. Worth a watch. Also, worth reading the lyrics as it makes very clear what the song is about which gives the music much more gravitas. This is the one song of PT where I think the studio version sounds better (I nearly always prefer the live) although the live is great, too.
Seeing what you both get into, I reckon you'd love the last Dissection record called Reinkaos. Extremely influential band from the 90's. The top tier albums are their classics, but for you, I just know their last album is your jam 100%. I would recommend listening to the third track Starless Aeon. It's crunchy, easy to groove to, and just pure evil in terms of its context and message. Also knowing it was his final album before taking his own life, and essentially him spreading the word of his beliefs to influence others to delve. RIP Jon Nödtveidt. I may not believe what you did, but you had your ultimate calling in your own mind to spread the word.
Please be the first to react to Porcupine Tree I drive the Hearse, KScope promo live video. It’s a stunning PT performance, as they all are. You will not be disappointed. Thank you 🙏
Often Porcupine Tree songs are just as good live, but I really prefer the studio version of this one. You seem to like the Floyd influence in their work. I recommend their really early songs.
You guys have to react to some of Steven's work as a solo artist. I recommend Routine, Drive Home, The raven that refused to sing, The watchmaker, Ancestral (Live), Refuge(Live)
Still some more classics to go from the Tilburg concert but at some point you need to listen to some songs from Steven and the band he put together for his solo work, Check out almost anything from the ‘Home invasion’ concert at the Royal Albert hall from 2018. “Refuge” or “Ancestral” would be a good start. Different band behind him, same amazing music.
Think you guys should try 'The Omnific, Wax and Wane (The Official Video)' -- think Animals as Leaders kinda',... with BASS! Tall order, but I'd say they pull it off.
You don't try to be liked, you don't mind You feel no sun You steal a gun To kill time You're somewhere, you're nowhere, you don't care You catch the breeze You still the leaves So now, where?
you should take the time to listen to this whole album. it is a concept album and their best IMO. Then the story maker more sense or is more complete. This song is what sets up the story.
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I hear you compared Porcuoine tree with Opeth in this video. They both are within the same region of progressuve rock/metal really. Steve Wilson, founder of PT, has also produced records with Opeth. I would say these two bands inspire eachother to new levels. 😊 Stay Metal! 🤘😎🤘
Anesthetize from the same concert if you haven’t done it already. One of the greatest live songs, EVER.
For real. I was lucky enough to see them on their Fear of a Blank Planet tour and it was insane
Colin Edwin one of the coolest bass players ever 😊
Yes all of them, all of them....they just gel together perfectly, we love Porcupine Tree. So happy they have come back 🙂
Porcupine Tree - Blackest Eyes
Porcupine Tree - Wedding Nails (Live in Tilburg)
Porcupine Tree - Trains
Sleep Together too. Love it.
Dark Matter live pretty please 😘
Ok next stop with them should be "What happens now" (live obviously) to see some awesome polyrythmic or "Half-Light"(live Tilburg too) if you want to cry
You meant Half Light...
I agree with both song requests, in that order...
I love starting this song when I'm taking off on a long drive. It's the ultimate!🤘
This band is on another planet 🌎, absolutely awesome 👏👏
Glad you caught some of the lyrics. Such a cool concept and theme perfectly executed with the music. Definitely one of my favorites.
You guys are on a roll with the great reactions to great songs!
So glad you got back here. Love this song it is still so current today despite being 15 years old
Great song - use it to start your morning run!
I love how this song perfectly sums up the anger and angst of being a teenage dropout. Shit parents, apathy, drugs, xbox 😂
So emotional, doesn't hold back at all - it's fucking ruthless, I love it soooo much!! 🤟🤟
That’s it🥲
I agree but I think it more as a song from the POV of a teen who has seen and done way too much. Felt too much. And the parents and others have responded by medicating him. I do not think the teenager in the song is lying but I do not take his thoughts or views as gospel either. It is his experience which may not completely conform to reality.
@@carlpeterson8182 I agree. Neither life nor SW’s lyrics are simple and pure black and white.
It was also pretty accurate to my early 20's.
But yeah the mind numbing effects of the internet the ADD medication I used to get through the day after not being able to pull myself from the computer all night and the inability to relate to anyone socially. All of that was true to my teens. Then in my early 20's alcohol came into the picture and I found a way to bear hanging with others because of it. But without it im locked inside myself and socially apathetic. Also because of the internet I felt like the years just passed me by and all my immediate needs were met. That made time fly while everyone else acted like there was a huge difference between being 15 and 18. It was all the same to me and adulthood felt like a sham.
Its made worse by the lack of awareness by older generations, the lack of maturity rituals or anything that would strengthen your identity as an adult. Materialistically and in terms of immediate challenges you might be curled. Which kind of takes away from your ability and self confidence in dealing with the world independently. (something that marks out many millennials from gen x. You need challenges and the confidence to deal with them independently to function as an adult) but socially your'e impoverished. And humans do not exist in a vacuum. We are all social animals.
Love you guys! Enjoy listening to PT along with you both.
I was lucky I saw this show back in 2007 in a small venue , fifteen feet from the stage……Gavin Harrison is a monster, I ended watching him for most of the show…..they were really loud , this particular venue had a lot of older hippies that would go to all the shows no matter who was playing….I saw one group leave saying …” these guys are really good but I can’t take the volume anymore I got to get out of here”. …it was beautiful!!!!
i did the same. it was at saint judes in glasgow. i stood at a balcony extremity when he was playing for pineapple thief and just watched him from what felt like a just a few metres.😍
Time to do some Steven Wilson solo work!! The Raven that refused to sing, Drive Home, The Watchmaker. All of them are beautiful, yet powerful great songs!
I would add ancestral and the rest of Hand Cannot Erase Album too
You really should give Russia On Ice a listen. It's an outstanding track featuring their first drummer Chris Maitland. There's a live version that's ok to watch. I can't remember the venue but it's in the U.S 😉 Ok it's from Nearfest 23/06/2001 🙂
@Christopher Gros They're both amazing drummers in different ways 😉
@Christopher Gros 😀
My favourite song and album by the band. Epic live performance.
Dude you are a legend. Porcupine Tree??? Fuck yeah!!!!
All the album is a masterpiece! You need to listen from start to finish in one session
I think it's time for another Porcupine Tree reaction because they're just the truth XD My suggestion would be either "Trains (live in Chicago)", "Lazarus (live in Chicago" (for something more slow and emotional) or "The Start of something beautiful (you guessed it: live in Chicago)".
Your reactions are a blast to watch! 🙂
Killer performance of a killer song
Paul Reed Smith made a custom guitar for PT's touring guitarist Wes so he could play the acoustic sections of songs like this live. That guitar became the prototype for one of PRS' later guitar models.
I recall also hearing that the green guitar Steven is playing is a prototype that became the Custom 22 but I could be wrong. I know they frequently got prototypes from PRS which is really cool, Wes' guitar is my favorite for sure!
Wow that Donnie Darko's shirt... Nice one mate
great song! i recommend for your next reaction, guys, OPEN CAR, live from Tillburg
Insanely good
Excellent choice!
Blessings!
Epic concert
One of the best songs ever. Quintessential prog.
Nice way to start a concert! You guys have done almost half of the whole Tilburg show, might as well finish it off! 😉
Love the Donnie Darko shirt.
Wilson's lyrics are usually from the perspective of a character he makes up. Rarely from his own experience. I don't think he sees his Mom as a b!tch.
I'm pretty sure this whole album has one main character and his/her relationship with addictions ranging from video games to drugs. And how these addictions affect one's mentality through life. Parallels to Anesthetize too:
"How can I be sure I'm here" and "I simply am not here"
"The pills that I've been taking confuse me" and "Only apathy from the pills in me"
"Terminally bored. Shuffling 'round the stores" and "Shuffling through the stores like zombies"
I believe that this album is based on a book called Lunar Park (I think). The book originally is from the fathers perspective, and in this album is a concept album, the gimmick being the album is the same story but from the father's son's perspective.
Well said. Wilson's lyrics and themes do appear through all of his work.
Yeah Collin, Steve is an incisively and estute critic of society.
Every song feel illusion world and dark matter
You guys need to check out Storm Corrosion, Steven's/Mikael's duo project.
The CD of the Tilburg live hasn't left my car's cd player for months now. These guys are just an incredible band, and they have something for just about everyone, it's amazing.
This is the only review channel worth watching. Love how they immediately go into it and they don't pause it. 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Yeah, just booked tickets to see PT at Wembley in November- the anticipation!!!!!
Would love a review of Dark Matter live. A tune from their psychedelic era. Guitar solo from Steven is mind blowing 😍😍😍
Legit.
Good stuff.
Next try 'Russia on Ice'. This is earlier PT where they had a more psychedelic , floydy sound. You will love it
I know you love Gavin. How could you miss out his work with Pinsapple Thief?! Their song White Mist is something worth to watch and react to.
Absolutely bro , guys need to react to Pineapple Thief , especially live 👌
Next level music, so sad the bassint left, he has so much fun
Ah fun, I worked that show, helping out Front of House guy Ian Bond. His desk crashed half an hour before show but he got it running again in time. Always enjoyed working with Ian. Extremely dry sense of humor. Very English. The videoteam was from Denmark and they brought a shitload of equipment and took the whole day to set it up exasperating Ian: "it's like LEGO, isn't it?"
You guys need to listen to I from meshuggah it's a 20 minute song very awesome
I'm telling you
In this stage of your channel
Top ten!
From your experience
Talk about where these experiences take you!
Ok. I like this Tree made of Porcupine's. Probably cuz of the drummer is going off like I would.
Unfortunetly never saw Porcupine Tree. Saw Steven Wilson in Lisbon 2018. Men... That guy knows and that guy delivers. Hope for more Porcupine reactions... Please!!!
PS. And yeah... Gavin is a "beast" 😁
Ypu 2 are my fave reactors i love the love you show to each other and the energy you give off,ty ps can you do eskimo callboy chrystals in a bit
Fun fact: This was shot on the 2nd night in the middle of the show. On the first night his mic fell down before he could sing a word
Com'on Gavin!
You could maybe react to Klone - Yonder, you'll be in for a ride! 😉
If you like Porcupine Tree definitely listen to Steven Wilson's solo stuff. Start with "Home Invasion/ Regret #9" and "Refuge"
Haken - Nil by Mouth
Leprous - Contaminate Me (Live At Rockefeller Music Hall)
Mastodon - Oblivion
Caligula's Horse - Daughter of the Mountain / Marigold
I clapped also at the end 😂
It's been nearly 20 years since I met these guys and their fantastic album In Absentia. Even if PT is a band, Steven Wilson had more or less all control and for me there is a continuity with his solo work. I consider PT as S Wilson's own project and for me there is nothing to reject from the whole S Wilson's work.
"Mogodon" I believe is a common British antidepressant.
You should just react to every song in this show, it’s that good.
The visuals behind come from the music video. Worth a watch. Also, worth reading the lyrics as it makes very clear what the song is about which gives the music much more gravitas.
This is the one song of PT where I think the studio version sounds better (I nearly always prefer the live) although the live is great, too.
Seeing what you both get into, I reckon you'd love the last Dissection record called Reinkaos. Extremely influential band from the 90's. The top tier albums are their classics, but for you, I just know their last album is your jam 100%. I would recommend listening to the third track Starless Aeon. It's crunchy, easy to groove to, and just pure evil in terms of its context and message. Also knowing it was his final album before taking his own life, and essentially him spreading the word of his beliefs to influence others to delve. RIP Jon Nödtveidt. I may not believe what you did, but you had your ultimate calling in your own mind to spread the word.
watch "let's sleep together" from the same concert
There's a little bit of Deep Purple channeling, through the keyboards.
Guys do Dancers to a Discordant System from Meshuggah reaction, I guarantee you guys gonna love it!
Did you guys know that Gavin Harrison did a drumsolo on the David Letterman show ?
You gotta do Strapping Young Lad. This is early Devin Townsend. BRUTALLY HEAVY. Some good songs are Aftermath, Oh My Fucking God, Love, and Skeksis.
I second this
Strapping will blow their minds
Marrow by Meshuggah is also a great one and it is kind underrated which means it isn’t many videos about it of there is any.
I suggest Strip The Soul as your next PT excursion. It kicks arse/ass.
The visuals on the screen are the music video, which you should really watch because it fits the song perfectly.
You should react to Bloodywood now!
i can't believe you discovered this song only now....
Scar Symmetry. Check that band out 🤯🤩 Singularity album. 👍
Im pretty sure this song has been featured in Shameless.
Please be the first to react to Porcupine Tree I drive the Hearse, KScope promo live video. It’s a stunning PT performance, as they all are. You will not be disappointed. Thank you 🙏
you should review Dark Matter live from Tilburg show
Often Porcupine Tree songs are just as good live, but I really prefer the studio version of this one.
You seem to like the Floyd influence in their work. I recommend their really early songs.
You guys have to react to some of Steven's work as a solo artist. I recommend Routine, Drive Home, The raven that refused to sing, The watchmaker, Ancestral (Live), Refuge(Live)
Another PT tune... No vocals, just pure drive.. The live version, as always, Mother and Child Divided.
Fear of a Blank Planet - is a take on Public Enemies seminal album - Fear of a Black Planet.
Still some more classics to go from the Tilburg concert but at some point you need to listen to some songs from Steven and the band he put together for his solo work, Check out almost anything from the ‘Home invasion’ concert at the Royal Albert hall from 2018. “Refuge” or “Ancestral” would be a good start. Different band behind him, same amazing music.
Think you guys should try 'The Omnific, Wax and Wane (The Official Video)' -- think Animals as Leaders kinda',... with BASS! Tall order, but I'd say they pull it off.
New porcupine Tree album out in June 2022 . Check out their new track Harridan !!!!!!!!
Porcupine Tree newly released a song called "Harridan", check it out!
They did a reaction to Harridan before this and sadly it got blocked due to the copyright on the music video held by Sony. 😥
You don't try to be liked, you don't mind
You feel no sun
You steal a gun
To kill time
You're somewhere, you're nowhere, you don't care
You catch the breeze
You still the leaves
So now, where?
This has to be followed up by my ashes (the next in the album and live)!
If you havent checked it out and want a musical mental explosion, check out Periphery. They are unreal and amazing.
you should take the time to listen to this whole album. it is a concept album and their best IMO. Then the story maker more sense or is more complete. This song is what sets up the story.
Sup bro. When you gonna get to some Leprous. Check out contaminate me, or Slave. Live versions at Rockefeller . Sick as hell performances.
The word is "intense"
steven wilson luminol live in mexico city NEXT
Not a single bad note on the whole album
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Tangent Universe soundtrack
Listen to Porcupine Tree's New song Harridan
Puscifer - “Telling Ghosts” (official video)
- “The Undertaker” (Live @ Lollapalooza 2013)
- “Vagina Mine” (Live @ Rock Am Ring 2016)
Telling Ghosts , I love that track, one of my favorites of theirs.
Il n'y a pas de magie sans talent(s) ! ...
Steve Wilson Band Solo
"Get all you Deserve"
Dude you think Porcupine Tree is the Shi*! Yeah okay its is! Wait till you hear him in Mexico !!!!
Hey! Listen to the song from VOLBEAT „Say no More“! Please🤘
Can you guys get back to Mastodon? Seabeast or Hunters of the Sky will not steer you wrong
Still waiting for Round 9…………………
React to slipknot - no life ( somerset 2000) PLS
I am fortunate to have a great father. But this song is dead on for Americans in the 80s.
I hear you compared Porcuoine tree with Opeth in this video. They both are within the same region of progressuve rock/metal really. Steve Wilson, founder of PT, has also produced records with Opeth. I would say these two bands inspire eachother to new levels. 😊
Stay Metal!
🤘😎🤘
Not bad the drummer needs to work on his timing haha