I've listened to Peter Gabriel from early Genesis, and on through his solo carrier. He thanked his mother. A truly beautiful man. An amazing artist, singer songwriter. Sharing the stage with artists from different cultures. A humanitarian. It doesn't get better than that.
an incredible talent. From a musical and humanitarian standpoint. I saw him first in 1975 at the Lamb Dies Down on Broadway in Bristol. It changed my life.
I didn't expect this to get emotional. I've never seen Peter get emotional. I didn't even know he'd received the Polar Music Prize, and I'm Swedish! I suppose I thought it would be just another bloody acceptance speech, but Peter made it very personal and sweet, and showed respect to both his parents and the prize.
A fan for a long time. He’s been a creative force with a gentle side, amazing to see him drop in backwards into the audience in between “lay your hand on me”. Those were the days my friends
Nice to see an elder statesman of rock aging with grace. Peter Gabriel looks terrific and dignified; a far cry from the other rockers of his generation who dye their hair or have wigs and wear clothing they're far too old to look good in.
Of all the living musical hero's I would love to sit and have a discussion and cup of coffee with.......Peter Gabriel would be the one.....Suppers Ready....
Sat with eyes welling with tears the whole time this lady was speaking. Peter Gabriel must have struggled something shocking to keep himself stumbling onto that stage blubbing and snotting everywhere like a toddler. Good lad Pete!
I have loved Peter Gabriel, and his artistry since I was introduced to the music of Genesis by a High-school friend - a lovely Armenian girl with knee-length hair, who wore Victorian dresses, and walked through the halls at school often carrying a Rose, and Book of Poetry. This was in Central California in 1973. She, and Peter Gabriel changed my life forever. Who would have believed that this quirky, rail-thin Mime-like oddball - who was prone to wear Fox-Heads, and red dresses, and unsettling masks would evolve into a Visionary who would re-shape not only the World of Music, but also Technology, and Human Potential?!!! As our World becomes an even more frightening, and challenged place - People like Peter Gabriel are needed more now than ever! I thank the Gods, and His Lovely Mother that we still have him amongst us!
Love him so much...!!! He's my Hero and my BIGGEST mentor...!!!AWESOME to SEE his mother with him, as I would do THE exact same thing if I was in a similar situation/position...!!!GREAT Guy, from a GREAT family...!!!We're AMAZING...!!! :-) ;-)
Peter deserves this “Nobel” for music. It’s correct he metioned the early years with Genesis. Nobody can forget the great contribution to music he made with this group. They come in the first 70’s in Italy many times to play in clubs or theatres in very little locations in my country.
I have done some studio wiring work for Peter since 1987 and I can honestly say that he is the nicest, most humble Pro Musician that I have ever met (and I have met a few with my studio wiring work).
For years I told my wife that Peter Gabriel was a gift to Humanity, but, she never really got his songs, liking other guys like Cat Stevens, Bob Marley etc...all amazing artists! But, I always said that there is more to Gabriel, without diminishing those other artists. I love that he was recognized like this. Peter Gabriel is forever!
Biko is pretty straight forward to 'get'. And it says it all. Cat Stevens turned into yusuf and said that Salmon Rushdie deserved to die for what he wrote about islam. I like peace train but its pretty hard to take from a guy who thinks somebody deserves death for something they wrote.
...simply HE knows what HE likes...and HE likes what HE knows...and Peter Gabriel is not only deserve an award...Peter Gabriel is the ultimate award for the ART of Music...more than 50 years now...Thanks a lot Mr. Gabriel for making me an admirer of the true MUSIC...
What a great man!!! Not only an outstading musician, but a wonderfull person also. Mary Robinson points out various reasons for it. We need more rock stars like him.
Here today the red sky tells his tale But the only listening eyes are mine There is peace amongst the hills And the night will cover all my pride Blest are they who smile from bodies free... Well deserved Peter Gabriel
6:05 "...There is certainly a large voice in my head which says: How the hell did I get here?...As a child I'm sure I would never have been identified as a future Polar prize winner. I was failed most of my exams, plunking away on the piano as my mother will tell you, I wanted to learn oboe but they said I wasn't talented enough. I remember early days of Genesis, one successful London agent who took a hour of his life to tell us why we would never make it in music and why we should go back to doing whatever, crawl back into whatever hole we´d came out of..."
Have enjoyed the music of Genesis/Peter Gabriel since the 70s. No doubt he's an icon , ahead of his time! Some would kill to have a fraction fraction of his talent. Last of the Mohicans 😑
People of his generation PLAYED instruments,learned music,either at school,and/or from parents,relatives or paid lessons at home,or somewhere else. Now ,it has been computerized to death,where everything sounds /looks the same,or nearly the same,and it is SO monotonous.
Now it is all showmanship,no real musical knowledge ,if any,basically poking some knobs on a machine,instead of actually learning notes,chords ,and other musical terms.
one of my highlights in my busy world travelling life. Two time live: The lamb... An honour, Peter is now the best paid musician in the world. 260.000.000 Euros heavy. And he earned each cent but no jealousy.
I was blessed to be exposed to Mr. Gabriel's music when he was with Genesis. He has always been trying to change the world working with Amnesty International, Nelson Mandela & through his WOMAD FESTIVAL. I am a better person because of him. Thank you Mr. Gabriel.
He has acted for Amnesty alot. And was starting founder of THE elders.. with Richard Branson. With, Clinton, Mandela. And other genious, to make THE world a better place! Great man. Saw him live 4 Times.....
@@fml5910 having revisited this now? I can indeed confirm he has a VERY BRITISH accent To educate your possible American ignorance (where most people cannot point to the correct country on a world map) there are many British accents. Liverpool. Manchester. Birmingham. London cockney. Scottish. Irish. Welsh. Cornish. Devonian. To name just a few. Just as there are many American accents that most people in other countries either cannot understand or cannot stand. So which accent were you referring to exactly please?
Is that Jose Abreu he gives the flowers to before he makes his speech? Apologies if I've missed the significance, could someone maybe help me out here? Either way, what an incredible human being and artist. Truly inspirational.
I'm puzzled as to why you felt the need to say that. You have never heard of her but clearly the awarding committee had and chose her to present the award. As stated, Mary Robinson was the first female president of Ireland and was a UN Commisioner for Human Rights. Her speech makes it clear why she was an appropriate choice to make the presentation.
Liked Peters music all my life. Both his work with Genesis and solo stuff. Jeweler the outrageous prices being charged for his latest tour is an insult to his fans
I've listened to Peter Gabriel from early Genesis, and on through his solo carrier. He thanked his mother. A truly beautiful man.
An amazing artist, singer songwriter. Sharing the stage with artists from different cultures. A humanitarian. It doesn't get better than that.
Peter Gabriel is a wonderful Human Being on Earth for whom we all should be thankful.What a superb MAN.
I named my daughter Gabrielle in honour of this great man, solo or with Genesis, outstanding human being
Me too 👍❤️👏
He is a musical visionary and an outstanding human being. There is no musician I love more as a person.
exactly what I think about Peter: a great artist, a wonderful man
@@luciocia135 me too.
He, s alright i suppose
Have to agree. True legend.
an incredible talent. From a musical and humanitarian standpoint. I saw him first in 1975 at the Lamb Dies Down on Broadway in Bristol. It changed my life.
I love you/hate you.
Visibly moved, grateful to his mother and father... Good Peter !!!
I didn't expect this to get emotional. I've never seen Peter get emotional. I didn't even know he'd received the Polar Music Prize, and I'm Swedish!
I suppose I thought it would be just another bloody acceptance speech, but Peter made it very personal and sweet, and showed respect to both his parents and the prize.
A fan for a long time. He’s been a creative force with a gentle side, amazing to see him drop in backwards into the audience in between “lay your hand on me”. Those were the days my friends
Amazing. One of the few really talented remaining musicians still here today. Well done Peter.
Nice to see an elder statesman of rock aging with grace. Peter Gabriel looks terrific and dignified; a far cry from the other rockers of his generation who dye their hair or have wigs and wear clothing they're far too old to look good in.
Wonderful artist, wonderful human being.
Of all the living musical hero's I would love to sit and have a discussion and cup of coffee with.......Peter Gabriel would be the one.....Suppers Ready....
This is also my absolute dream
what a wonderful humble man.
A talented and most humble man. I got all choked up.
Sat with eyes welling with tears the whole time this lady was speaking. Peter Gabriel must have struggled something shocking to keep himself stumbling onto that stage blubbing and snotting everywhere like a toddler. Good lad Pete!
Excellent Musician and talented human being, Peter is.
NOBODY else. NOBODY else is as WONDERFUL as this guy!
Peter has always been all about integrity to music and mankind.
Very talented musician and songwriter.
Tears in my eyes, thank you Peter for your music being such a part of my life.
Also in me, right from Belgrade Serbia....my favorite singer ang bsnd Genesis of my youth
Wanted to see him in concert, brain aneurysm,then covid! Thank God his music and I go on .
Fyi: Acts 2:38 Acts 22:16 Mark 16:16
Revelation 1:5 Hebrews 9:17*
God bless you!
I have tears in my eyes listening to his speech.
So did he.
I have loved Peter Gabriel, and his artistry since I was introduced to the music of Genesis by a High-school friend - a lovely Armenian girl with knee-length hair, who wore Victorian dresses, and walked through the halls at school often carrying a Rose, and Book of Poetry. This was in Central California in 1973. She, and Peter Gabriel changed my life forever. Who would have believed that this quirky, rail-thin Mime-like oddball - who was prone to wear Fox-Heads, and red dresses, and unsettling masks would evolve into a Visionary who would re-shape not only the World of Music, but also Technology, and Human Potential?!!! As our World becomes an even more frightening, and challenged place - People like Peter Gabriel are needed more now than ever! I thank the Gods, and His Lovely Mother that we still have him amongst us!
Touching words and totally agree, although i don't know any Armenian girls isn't Kim Kardashian one ha
He is my personal music god...
My favorite singer, one man show and composer since the seventies!
How beautiful.
With Mr Gabriel and his fellow Genesis band members past and present (?) we have been truly blessed.
Wonderful 🙂
from ”Genesis to humanitarian ” what a Revelation! thank you 🙏
Humble and very worthy of this award amongst many. One day HM will bestow a knighthood around your shoulders.
Dear Peter, i saw you many times, here in Ialy....but it's nevere enough !!
Love him so much...!!! He's my Hero and my BIGGEST mentor...!!!AWESOME to SEE his mother with him, as I would do THE exact same thing if I was in a similar situation/position...!!!GREAT Guy, from a GREAT family...!!!We're AMAZING...!!! :-) ;-)
Humble Humble Humble at its best well done Peter !!!
Simply put, Pete is truly an exemplary human being.
❤❤❤
Ahh bless him, what a shining light.
.
THAT is a sweet and honorable man!
Peter deserves this “Nobel” for music. It’s correct he metioned the early years with Genesis. Nobody can forget the great contribution to music he made with this group. They come in the first 70’s in Italy many times to play in clubs or theatres in very little locations in my country.
I have done some studio wiring work for Peter since 1987 and I can honestly say that he is the nicest, most humble Pro Musician that I have ever met (and I have met a few with my studio wiring work).
He probably is, but a comment about a man's humility on a video of him accepting an award made me chuckle.
Long live 🙏🏻☀️
PETER GABRIEL💙☀️
For years I told my wife that Peter Gabriel was a gift to Humanity, but, she never really got his songs, liking other guys like Cat Stevens, Bob Marley etc...all amazing artists! But, I always said that there is more to Gabriel, without diminishing those other artists. I love that he was recognized like this. Peter Gabriel is forever!
Biko is pretty straight forward to 'get'. And it says it all. Cat Stevens turned into yusuf and said that Salmon Rushdie deserved to die for what he wrote about islam. I like peace train but its pretty hard to take from a guy who thinks somebody deserves death for something they wrote.
...simply HE knows what HE likes...and HE likes what HE knows...and Peter Gabriel is not only deserve an award...Peter Gabriel is the ultimate award for the ART of Music...more than 50 years now...Thanks a lot Mr. Gabriel for making me an admirer of the true MUSIC...
What a great man!!!
Not only an outstading musician, but a wonderfull person also.
Mary Robinson points out various reasons for it.
We need more rock stars like him.
Love you Peter ❤️❤️❤️
Here today the red sky tells his tale
But the only listening eyes are mine
There is peace amongst the hills
And the night will cover all my pride
Blest are they who smile from bodies free...
Well deserved Peter Gabriel
Thank you Peter for all. Thank God for yours textes, for yours words. . ... I d'ont speak very well english but i love tour work.....
Another awkward Gabriel award acceptance:- "What the hell do I do with these flowers?" Bless him.
Give them to mom.
His fellow Genesis mates Boarding school, Said: He was shy and quiet til One Day he started singing...
6:05 "...There is certainly a large voice in my head which says: How the hell did I get here?...As a child I'm sure I would never have been identified as a future Polar prize winner. I was failed most of my exams, plunking away on the piano as my mother will tell you, I wanted to learn oboe but they said I wasn't talented enough. I remember early days of Genesis, one successful London agent who took a hour of his life to tell us why we would never make it in music and why we should go back to doing whatever, crawl back into whatever hole we´d came out of..."
In another vid he said it was an hour and a half!! 🙂
My respects to peter from Tijuana mexico
Bravo Peter, you deserved! Love your music
I ran out of superlatives for this guy a long time ago
Thoroughly deserved award.
Wonderful human being.
Utter class!
He loves his father so much.
BE the Difference...REAL Human, respect ✊
Have enjoyed the music of Genesis/Peter Gabriel since the 70s. No doubt he's an icon , ahead of his time! Some would kill to have a fraction fraction of his talent. Last of the Mohicans 😑
People of his generation PLAYED instruments,learned music,either at school,and/or from parents,relatives or paid lessons at home,or somewhere else. Now ,it has been computerized to death,where everything sounds /looks the same,or nearly the same,and it is SO monotonous.
Now it is all showmanship,no real musical knowledge ,if any,basically poking some knobs on a machine,instead of actually learning notes,chords ,and other musical terms.
Sir Peter Gabriel!
Love you Peter ,obviously 💕
one of my highlights in my busy world travelling life. Two time live: The lamb... An honour, Peter is now the best paid musician in the world. 260.000.000 Euros heavy. And he earned each cent but no jealousy.
I hope that's true, I want this guy to be a millionaire
@@sppecials606 true !
I first heard the music of Peter Gabriel, nearly two weeks ago - Mary Robinson
Hail Hail Peter Gabriel!!
Il Michelangelo della Musica 👍❤️
I was blessed to be exposed to Mr. Gabriel's music when he was with Genesis. He has always been trying to change the world working with Amnesty International, Nelson Mandela & through his WOMAD FESTIVAL. I am a better person because of him. Thank you Mr. Gabriel.
C’est vous le roi.
Bravo monsieur Gabriel vous êtes un génie.
Nice of him to include the brief Genesis reference in this speech. He didn't have to.
Eh?
@@janhughes7786 Eh eh?
i love how Peter Gabriel - Honored his mommy
My oldest son’s name is Gabriel because of him.
He has acted for Amnesty alot. And was starting founder of THE elders.. with Richard Branson. With, Clinton, Mandela. And other genious, to make THE world a better place!
Great man. Saw him live 4 Times.....
Are you serious calling Clinton a genius?
Peter Gabriel ,the Godfather of prog.Rock
He is not
Not quite. Might wanna check out when King Crimson made their first recordings, among others.
The godfather of good world music. The godfather of prog is fripp.bug they are friends
Mr. Gabriel 👏👏👏👏👏
Great Man and Artist!Yehh
Peter Gabriel: inimitabile
👍👍👏👏👏👏
Peters face is like ..................................
Worked my Balls of all my life for a bunch of Fuckin Flowers
Thanks Gustaf Lad ;(
👌✌️💯😍🎶🎧🎤💪✌️ Forever Peter
... Flowers ! 😁 So richly deserved .
PG is the best 👍👍👍
He is more deserving of a knighthood than Mick Jagger or Elton John or Paul McCartney.
Especially when you consider the "British aspect" of his early work with Genesis.
Hes not into that charterhouse craaap lol
@@fml5910 having revisited this now?
I can indeed confirm he has a VERY BRITISH accent
To educate your possible American ignorance (where most people cannot point to the correct country on a world map) there are many British accents.
Liverpool. Manchester. Birmingham. London cockney. Scottish. Irish. Welsh. Cornish. Devonian.
To name just a few.
Just as there are many American accents that most people in other countries either cannot understand or cannot stand.
So which accent were you referring to exactly please?
@@steffanhoffmann8937 "Most people" is probably not correct but certainly far too many.
He is not
My Hero for ever
i feel this over 2 years ....
but now i know you are became a lot of money for your soul !! my idol is now died....
Peter Gabriel ....genuine and committed
Sting....self absorbed
Don Henley....self absorbed
BRAVO, PETER !
Петро -профи своего дела!!!
I guess he wishes he was in his slipperman costume now
Jaja
Rael
Does it come is XXXL? 😄😄 (love, love, love Peter - call this absent banter 😊)
What.... bless you.... you lovely guy you Bob Dylan
Princess Victoria seems a super sweet person
WOW
👏👏👏👏👏👏
GENESIS !!!!!! FOXTROT !!!!!!!!
Pete looks uncomfortable there the cause has lost meaning maybe it's not pure anymore but he's such a nice guy he won't deny the prize
Great Human!
GENESIS
My Dios
Biko wasn't used in Cry Freedom, but it would have been given radio time around release time of the movie.
I watching this and imagining receiving a prize , giving an emotionel speech while crying
And I'm nearly crying right now
What the hell !?
The Magog performing with Genesis knows no equal.
Easily the most influential
person on my own music
Is that Jose Abreu he gives the flowers to before he makes his speech? Apologies if I've missed the significance, could someone maybe help me out here? Either way, what an incredible human being and artist. Truly inspirational.
No one has ever heard of "Mary Robinson" ... we have all heard of Peter Gabriel. I'll say no more.
I'm puzzled as to why you felt the need to say that. You have never heard of her but clearly the awarding committee had and chose her to present the award. As stated, Mary Robinson was the first female president of Ireland and was a UN Commisioner for Human Rights. Her speech makes it clear why she was an appropriate choice to make the presentation.
GG for him
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Liked Peters music all my life. Both his work with Genesis and solo stuff. Jeweler the outrageous prices being charged for his latest tour is an insult to his fans
A Flower?