I agree this song is the most coherent and polished song ever from genesis. Supper's ready is good but the transtions are choppy and the parts are so different the ones from the others that they don't feel they belong to the same band let alone the same song.
A fantastic Tony Banks composition. Banks wrote it, and at the time guitarist Steve Hackett came along and said to Tony ... 'I have an idea'. What transpired was the middle of the song contains the finest guitar solo in the whole of prog !
Just to remind anyone who may not know, Gabriel, Banks, Hackett, Rutherford and Collins were in their early 20's when they composed and performed these masterpieces. Loving your reactions to these great songs!
Hi I'm 62, i used to listen to that song pretty much every day during my teenage years. That guitar solo by Steve Hackett is just glorious and I still listen to it very often. Glad you enjoyed. My son is a musician and jealous of the music and culture i grew up to.
I'm right there with your son, nothing but jealousy at the music you grew up to and got to witness live, compared to what we have. Steve just knew how to make that guitar purr!
This is the so called "classic era" with founding members Tony Banks on keys, Mike Rutherford on bass and Peter Gabriel on vocals and flute (founded in 1967). Phil Collins on drums and Steve Hackett on guitar joined Genesis in late 1970 and beginning of 1971, and the bands music found it´s path. The Genesis fans is often divided with the "Gabriel era" up to 1975 and the "Collins era" from 1976, and for those lucky ones (such as me) the ones who loves both eras. Their longest song is Supper´s Ready which is ca. 23 minutes long, is also often considered to be their masterpiece and is a journey for sure. My favourite version is the studio version with Gabriel on vocals and the ultimate version from live album "Seconds Out" with Collins on vocals and additional drums. Always fun to watch such a great reaction to this gem of a song! One of the best songs in progressive music. The whole album is worth listening to! As all the others IMO. I will follow you on this Genesis-journey! Have fun and enjoy!
I don't see it as a Gabriel Era and a Post-Gabriel Era. I see it as a Gabriel Era and a Hackett Era versus a Post-Hackett Era. The Post-Hackett stage is when it became a pop trio.
@@EessaTube I know the point you are "trying " to make and i sort of agree BUT there is no doubt the difference in the sound of the band after Gabriel left. And I love the next three albums but it's not EARLY GENESIS...........not even close (as good as Collins was )
Steve Hackett is still playing this (and other Genesis) classics live with a phenomenal band, well worth catching. They were very early 20's when they wrote and recorded this!
@@MusicForTheSoulReactions It certainly is. Seen him many times and we're due to see him again later this year. Genesis were the local school band where I grew up and we saw them countless times from the very early days, so they have a special place in my heart.
Steve´s band is THE gig to go. Unbelievable experience. Seen them twice and I hope I can get to see them later this year again with their Lamb highlights and all.
It's the river of constant change...Two stars were Tony Banks who wrote the song at the age of 22 and was/is arguably the best keyboard player in the world and Steve Hackett on lead guitar. Music and musical talent in Genesis that will live on forever!
You strat straight in to a masterpiece. all songs by Genesis from 1970 to 1977 are treasures...albums from 1978 and 1979 can be listened to in cold days over a warm stout or whiskey
I highly recommend the video of the live performance at The Royal Festival Hall by Steve Hackett with orchestra and the amazing Nad Sylvan on Vocals (Rulie Arifin's channel). On the same channel, I also recommend Shadow of the Hierophant live in Birmingham with Nick Beggs (one time bassist with Kajagoogoo) smashing the bass pedals with his fists and manic drumming by Gary O'Toole. Actually, any live performance by Steve Hackett is a treat!!
From their glory years....artistically. The catalog of these years is phenomenal. Many bands want to create 1 masterpiece,others managed to do that and Genesis could easily fill a cd with masterpieces.
Genesis is the greatest theatrical prog band ever. Hat Tip! Their albums could easily be adapted to the stage, especially The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway ✨️🎶✨️
Part of the delight of progressive music is that it moves you through a series of musical scenarios and the quality and seamlessness of the transitions is a measure of the skill of the composers. It’s meant to be consumed like a film with your complete attention. On first hearing it is a series of surprises but on repeat there is the added sense of anticipation as your favourite switch up approaches. Genesis, Yes, Pink Floyd, Camel, Supertramp, King Crimson , ELP, Mike Oldfield and many more were all producing amazing music of this kind in the 70s. More recently bands like Porcupine Tree, Dream Theater , Tool, Rush and Marillion have continued to carry the progressive baton into this century and Symphonic metal bands like Epica and Nightwish have also picked up these musical structures that are designed to have time set aside to listen to rather than provide background for dancing or doing the washing up.
@@helenespaulding7562 Not sure that Muse or their fans would consider themselves as progressive but they have a few progressive tracks. I think Muse sits in its own space in the gap between metal, progressive and alternative rock. I should say that I am a big fan and yet I have no idea which genre box to put them in. Maybe sitting on the boundary between genres has helped them build such a huge audience. That and their live shows which are unmatched since the days of Pink Floyd. For a Hip Hop head looking for something different they are well worth a listen though.
Addendum: Fun fact - Mike Rutherford was born in Guildford, Surrey, as was guitarist and founder member of Camel, Andrew Latimer. And Guildford was also the home town of The Stranglers, where drummer Jet Back had an off licence and where bassist J.J. Burnell attended the Royal Grammar School.
@@MusicForTheSoulReactions I know, right?! And not far from me (and Guildford), Peter Gabriel was born in Chobham, Woking and the members of The Jam are also all Woking-born, as was Status Quo's Rick Parfitt, who once lived a few doors from my grandparents!
@@MusicForTheSoulReactions That was before I was born. However, I do have a recollection of Peter Gabriel, as my dad was employed by his parents in Chobham in the second half of the 1960s and I would have been 6 or 7 at the time. Weirdly, Andrew Latimer's parents married at the same church near Guildford where my great great great grandfather was baptised in 1795 😯
So glad you did this one. Kinda of jealous, wished I was just hearing it for the first time. I've been listening to it since rhe 70s. And I'd put Steve Hackett's guitar solo up against any Gilmour Pink Floyd solo. More Genesis please.
Probably the best prog rock work under 15 minutes 🙂And best guitar solo ever.. I've driven through the desert listening to Supertramp's 'Waiting so long' from 'Famous last words' - still gives me goosebumps just thinking about it...
The early progressive Genesis is my favorite band of all time, and I’ve heard a lot of bands, their 70s work is truly masterpiece of mankind, this song not even touch the surface of their prog discography, they created a lot of masterpieces back then
I love that song (1973), with Peter Gabriel’s voice and flute, Phil Collins on drums, Steven Hackett at the guitar, Mike Rutherford on bass and Tony Banks on piano and keyboards. Tony composed this track. Genesis is, to me, the best prog rock band ever. You can listen to lot of gems of this era. Firth of Fifth is my favorite but I also love Dancing with the moonlite knight and The knife. Thanks for your reaction ❤
everyone in early Genesis reactions always say the same things: the piano/keys are amazing, of course Phil is the goat on the drums, and the guitar is doing some crazy shit, but no one ever mentions poor Mike Rutherford on bass. Next time you do an early Genesis reaction I want to really pay more attention to the bass parts, the bass pedals, the crazy runs and arpeggios, the more guitar like string picking playing style, the effortless funky ass shit that my man Mike be laying down. In my opinion Mike Rutherford is right up there with Chris Squire (rest his soul. Miss you Chris!) and poor Mike is always over looked. Maybe because he does so effortlessly lay down his genius in the background like the bass usual is, but once you start to finally here it, you can never unhear it. You're welcome. LOL. Great reaction by the way. And I'm only telling you this so you don't miss out next time. Not trying to be an ass. You'd want to check out next "Get 'Em Out By Friday" from the 1972 Foxtrot album, Now there is some sick ass bass.
Hey there, appreciate the comment. Always good to be guided on what to listen out for with bands I'm new too so no problems there. My dad is a big Mike and the Mechanics fan so I definitely have some experience of the skills that man has on Bass. Thanks for getting involved.
agree.. Mike's bass line is one of his strongest.... I like to listen the Genesis over and over and listen to a different part each time... Genesis fan here about 50 years!!
There have been several reactors I've seen who have started with Firth of Fifth and it opened their eyes to Progressive Rock. Years later they are still reacting to Prog and it has become one of their favorite genres. Not saying it will or won't happen for you, but you've taken the first step. Firth of Fifth happens to be my all-time favorite song. Plenty of people will give you song suggestions. Enjoy the ride! Love the Northern accent.
It won't happen just yet, but in, say, fifty years time when there is no one left who can recall Genesis performing, maybe, just maybe, it may come to pass that this era of the band will be seen as being responsible for some of the greatest music of the 20th Century.
Haha by 1:10 the set up is complete. You're picturing something between in the air tonight, sledgehammer and in the living years. I can't wait for this to drop into your ears. Edit: 9:20 ah, he gets it... Welcome, lad! These song lengths came because the long player records and hi fi systems had center stage. It was to the radio like real ale is to wetherspoons.
On this track - Peter Gabriel, Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford (founding members), Phil Collins and Steve Hackett (this era lasted from 1970 to 1975) Peter left the band in 1975, Steve left in 1977 - all five appeared together once after that in 1982. Phil was actually the 4th drummer (he joined in the summer of 1970) - previous drummers: Chris Stewart, John Silver then John Mayhew. Hope that helps!
the fact that it's short pieces, somehow lead their music to be used in TV/news themes and corporate videos ( i think ) pink Floyd also had short excerpts used everywhere. It gave those shows a sort of sci-fi mood since synths and electric guitars playing like this were new
In effetti questo è uno dei pezzi migliori della storia musicale .... Top assoluto ....fantastica !!!! Dopo questa consiglio The Lamia e Carpet Crawlers ...
Subscribing just to see you go down this rabbit hole. Genesis are one of my top three all-time favorite bands. They had three distinct eras. The first was the classic lineup with Peter Gabriel on vocals. This is when they did their most classically driven prog rock material. The second was when Phil Collins took over when Peter left, this is the shortest era - two albums -when their style transitioned a little bit. Then there's the last era, when Steve Hackett, the lead guitarist who did the solo at the end of this track left, and they made a full-on transition from prog to basically a pop rock band. Some people are fans of just one or maybe two of those eras, and some people, such as myself, are fans of all. Have fun. You'll enjoy it mate.
Great comment, but I'd say that the second transition should also include the albums And Then There Were Three and Duke. Each album may have had their pop hit (Follow you Follow Me and Misunderstanding) but overall they are far more prog than pop. From there, Genesis lightened up (ABACAB and on) but you could always find some prog on every one of their subsequent albums. I also rode the whole way with them and enjoy the fact that my musical mood can be satisfied with one band: Genesis, simply by flipping on the incredible diversity of their output as needed.
Good choice. It's great to hear you react to your discovery of this band. One of the most successful in the 80' but a giant in prog in the 70'. This song has so many great instrumental solos, starting with the piano, and then Peter's flute and, overall, one of the best guitar solos ever (well my favorite guitar piece remains For The Love of Fod by Steve Vai). Hackett has so much emotions in his guitar playing… You said “like an opera”, that's the thing with prog, it's complex and tries to bring you to different emotions in one piece. Back in the time we also called the genre “symphonic rock”.
@@MusicForTheSoulReactions Sreve Vai is one of the greatest guitar player since the 80'. He still continues producing great records. His main works are solo albums, amongst which one of is first, Passion and Warfare, which one the instrumental albums that sold immensely. On that album is For The Love of God. There is an amzing live of this song here: th-cam.com/video/9IrWyZ0KZuk/w-d-xo.html Steve Vai started his career at the age of 18 with Frank Zappa, and that says a lot. He then played with David Lee Roth. End of this year (2024) he will be touring with a tribute band doing King Crimson songs. Which is amazing, because it says his admiration for Robert Fripp, King Crimson's leader. But the best entry to discover him is For the Love of God.
@MusicForTheSoulReactions Mainly Solo but played with Frank Zappa for a while and briefly with PiL. Currently rehearsing with,Adrian Belew, and Tony Levin(King Crimson) and Danny Carey(Tool) for a tour playing King Crimson stuff
Supper's Ready from the Foxtrot album is a full lp side. Around 20 minutes. Well worth the time spent. Also Cinema Show from this same album as Firth of Fifth. These are classically structured song with movements and can be thought of as suites of songs - same for Yes! I was 19 when Selling England By the Pound came out and I still listen to it regularly. I wore out several copies of the vinyl. Steve Hackett's band plays this stuff live still all over the world. Well worth seeing this music done live. The Musical Box - a Genesis tribute band from Quebec also tours worldwide. The original audience is aging out but newer fans like you are being created.
"Firth of Fifth" Words & Music by Tony Banks with Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel, Stephen Hackett, and Michael Rutherford Performed by GENESIS Tony Banks -- keyboards Phil Collins -- percussions Peter Gabriel -- vocals & flute Steve Hackett -- electric guitars Mike Rutherford -- bass & 12-string guitars, bass pedals
You think Phil is mental on the drums here I suggest you look up tracks like Nuclear Burn and And So to F by Brand X - Phil's drumming is on another level - if thats possible! Say what you will about later Genesis - you xan't deny Phil was one of the greatest drummers in rock - the man was an absolute beast - my biggest music hero 🙂
'Firth of Fifth' is a play on words. A river estuary in Scotland is known as a Firth. In this case the Firth of Forth as in the River Forth - not to be confused with the word fourth.
One of my favorite song from Genesis my favorite band. Tony Banks is on piano and keyboards, Steve Hackett on guitar (his best solo ever with Genesis). Peter Gabriel on vocals and flute. Mike Rutherford on bass and 12 strings. Try the Seconds out (live 1977) from this song. You've got so many jewels to discover: Supper's ready, Cinema show, The musical box, Carpet crawlers, Dance on a volcano, Afterglow, Entangled, Ripples, Los endos, Dancing with the Moonlit Knight, Stagnation, The knife, Watchers of the skies, In the cage, Fly on a windshield, The lamb lies down on Broadway, Burning rope, Inside and out, Squonk, In that quiet earth, Many too many, Mad man moon, Duke's travels - Duke's end... Etc
...lots of comments already explaining... just one more: you came up with Peter Green as guitar player - he was in the early formation of Fleetwood Mac 😎
Wind pipe lol...think you'll find Peter was playing a flute there 😀 Nice reaction and glad you enjoyed one of the classic prog songs ever. Can I recommend Dancing With The Moonlit Knight from the same album ?
Since you enjoyed this, I'd recommend other great prog classics. Watcher of the Skies from the Genesis Gabriel era, and Dance On a Volcano from the Collins era. And any Yes epic, but also Song For America, by Kansas (the studio, not the shortened live version). Also, for brilliant art rock, see XTC's Wrapped In Grey or The Garden of Earthly Delights. XTC post-1981 were excellent, blending catchy pop hooks with eccentric musical ideas!
@@MusicForTheSoulReactions I know! I thought the same when I came to know Genesis. I wasn’t into prog, so I had never listened to any songs that long. When I realized Supper’s Ready was 23 minutes long I thought “Oh, no. That’s not for me, sorry.” But when I actually listened to the song it was just too amazing. Maybe it’ll be easier and funnier for you to have a first listen with one of the live performances of the song. There are a few, and Peter Gabriel changes costumes many times throughout the song, which makes it even more surprising and fun.
@@MusicForTheSoulReactions I know! I thought the same when I came to know Genesis. I wasn’t into prog, so I had never listened to any songs that long. When I realized Supper’s Ready was 23 minutes long I thought “Oh, no. That’s not for me, sorry.” But when I actually listened to the song it was just too amazing. Maybe it’ll be easier and funnier for you to have a first listen with one of the live performances of the song. There are a few, and Peter Gabriel changes costumes many times throughout the song, which makes it even more surprising and fun.
The switchups are part of a movement by British bands in the 60's and 70's called progressive rock, with Bands Genesis, Yes, Emerson Lake and Palmer, Pink Floyd to name a few top ones, you should check out all of these bands
I love watching folks discovering prog rock.... hearing songs I have loved for 50 years for the first time makes me feel like it's the first time again for me there are some recomendations I know you will get that I totally agree with, e.g. Yes - Close to the Edge, Heart of the Sunrise { there are probably more than 10 Yes songs I would recommend) Pink Floyd - Atom Heart Mother Genesis - The Musical Box, Supper's Ready (in both cases, I recommend WATCHING a performance, instead of just listening, otherwise you will miss a lot: (Supper's ready: th-cam.com/video/K04HYw25zdY/w-d-xo.html | The Musical Box th-cam.com/video/W35wtfcByIY/w-d-xo.html a classic you may not get another recomendation for but that you should totally check out is Illusions on a Double Dimple by Triumvarat - Germany's answer to Emerson, Lake and Palmer
Hey, thank you so much for the comment. Glad you are enjoying the reactions. It's great knowing others are coming along with me for the ride! I appreciate the recommendations, some, I already have down on my list, the others, I have now added 👍
@ it’s a short one tacked on at the end of one of their later albums. I think it was recorded almost unintentionally. But it’s pretty awesome. Tony Banks track.
Is it still the same song? Welcome to prog music, you may ask that question hearing music from Genesis, Yes, King Crimson, Dream Theater and Nightwish, integral part of the beauty of advanced compositions. Peter Green was in Fleetwood Mac. Genesis started with Mike Rutherford (bass and guitar) and Anthony Philips. When the latter left, Steve Hackett joined the band.
Classic Genesis from their progressive era with Peter Gabriel leading the gang!Back in those days, my era, it was called transitions!You need to react to YES with Roundabout, Heart of The Subrise, and Close To The Edge if you want more longer tunes in the progressive era!
Always that assumption that the vocalist is the leader. Makes sense except when it's Genesis...Tony Banks was the core/gatekeeper/leader of Genesis and most often initial writer of Genesis music from the very beginning til the very end. Vocalists get to write lyrics, which Gabriel definitely did, but the songs themselves belonged to the rest of the band -especially Tony and Mike. The album, Lamb was two rooms: Peter in one by himself writing virtually all the lyrics, while in room two, the rest of the band jammed and developed all the music. Once completed the two parts were mashed together -amazingly well. So was the Lamb Peter's album? Nope (the concept was his, though). Phil didn't start writing til Duke basically and Steve was so ignored that he left the band to go solo and finally write his own songs. Cheers!
One Dream Theater gig I went to some years back, Dream Theater played for three hours, then did a two song encore. The first song was eighteen minutes long and the second was 23 minutes long. So, altogether, taking out a 15 min. break in the middle, they played for about three and a half hours solid, and all complex, intricate prog music. Check out Dream Theater next.
@@MusicForTheSoulReactions That's a hard one. So many to choose from. For a great ballad, check out Hollow Man from the Live at Budokan concert, or the song 'Surrounded' or 'Another Day'. For a long prog song with lots of changes, maybe The Count of Tuscany or Octavarium or The Best of Times. For some heavier stuff, maybe The Glass Prison or The Alien.
You’re getting through these thick and fast! Try the other songs on this album - I Know What I Like and Moonlit Knight. And if you think this one is complex, you ain’t heard nothing yet (you have Close to the Edge by Yes ahead) ❤ However, a lot of people consider this song to be the finest prog rock recorded. A couple of Yes songs and one Genesis songs edge towards the 30-min mark, btw 🎉
I think I'll work my way up to the 30 minute length songs - plenty of coffee before hand for concentration!!! 😂 I can't believe how talented these bands are to be able to create such grand scale music!
@@MusicForTheSoulReactions Many of them are classically trained, but by no means most. A lot had jazz leanings and so on. However all of these old prog bands had their genesis (pun etc) in the 60s. That decade saw The Beatles change music, and the whole decade was culturally transformative. Out of all that came a lot of talent that wanted to push boundaries. Listen to ANY Yes, King Crimson, Pink Floyd and Genesis from 1969-72, and it’s about 99% sure that your mind will be totally blown. The true ultimate is Close to the Edge by Yes. It will change your life. It did mine, 38 years ago. Also Supper’s Ready by Genesis. Those really are the biggies of the genre. Total game changers. Back to my impending heatstroke 😎
Genesis is my Favourite band and has been for over 40 years. As others have said it is a deep rabbit hole. Their two best albums are , Selling England by the pound and A Trick of the Tail. Many Hard core fans will say The Lamb lies down is the best, perhaps their most experimental album. However it’s too lyrically dense for me and too patchy in places, particularly towards the end of the double album. Genesis have two sides, almost two different bands, in the 1970’s you have some fantastic prog rock, then in the 1980’s Genesis had to reinvent themselves to stay relevant and they became a more radio friendly commercial rock band, with the mid 80’s Invisible Touch being a huge commercial success and propelling them to be a huge stadium filling rock band. Be warned many of the prog fans can get a bit sniffy about 80’s Genesis, but personally I love both era’s.
Great reaction with a true appreciation of the music. Firth of Fifth is a classic, much better live as well. Steve Hackett, the ex guitarist always still does this track in its entirety, its awesome live. The back catalogue of Genesis is immense. So many songs it almost impossible to recommend. However, the period from 1972-1977 was epic. Four incredible albums Selling England By The Pound, The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway, A Trick Of The Tail, Wind and Wuthering. The live versions as always sound so much better. Even in the 2007 tour when the three Tony, Mike and Phil reformed along with Chester Thompson and Daryl Stuermer the old medley of songs was 17 mins of pure musical majesty. The medley of In The Cage/Cinema Show/ Dukes Travels/Afterglow was imperious give it a listen th-cam.com/video/0CQa4rObmuY/w-d-xo.html
Peter Gabriel and David Bowie have often been compared. Mike was playing bass on this and a talented guitarist. The whole band is a collection of amazing musicians. A HUGE rabbit hole you've found.
Firth Of Fifth Meaning Firth Of Fifth is a metaphor for the flow (and the end) of life, seen as a river that runs for miles and drains into the sea. Those who think that the Genesis do not give us another pun will be disappointed because the Firth Of Fifth title is another nice little game starting from an emissary of the River Forth, known precisely as Firth Of Forth. Gabriel enjoys noting Forth's assonance with Fourth (fourth, in English) by changing the word to Fifth (fifth), et voilà, we have a rare example of a title that cannot be translated precisely. Gabriel writes the text and believes in destiny: life is a path already traced from the beginning, as the path of a river that is born, grows, becomes more or less large at various moments of its flow, but then ends. always at sea. That's life. There are also a couple of thoughts in the song that seem to break away from the overall meaning of the song to focus on English society, which is heavily attached to most of Selling England By The Pound. People are sheep in an enclosure, they don't move, they see the exit but they don't run away, except when their master arrives: The sheep remain inside their pen, Though many times they’ve seen the way to leave The sheep remain inside their pen, Until the shepherd leads his flock away And finally, the enigmatic closing sentence: The sands of time were eroded by The river of constant change. A reference to time, which by dint of passing (and God forbid) has inevitably changed an entire nation. Like all Selling England By The Pound, Firth Of Fifth is nostalgic for generations of people who seem to have disappeared. Love from Italy!
Wow, thanks for the amazing comment and info. So much thought goes in to these songs outside of just the actual music, which is epic in itself. So much creativity.
Seems like you have a number of classic artists to dive through... Jethro Tull, Gentle Giant, Steely dan, Samla Mammas Manna (von Zamla), Dire Straits, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Santana, Fleetwood Mac (1 with Peter Green! & 2), Emerson Lake & Palmer, King Crimson, Mike Batt, Mountain, Renaissance etc. and of course Frank Zappa (& Mothers of Invention), Beatles and of more recent artists Rachel Flowers, Eivør, Kaisers Orkester, Samantha Fish, Jon Gomm, Tash Sultana and many many more
Ahhhh that's who Peter Green was a Guitarist for - Fleetwood Mac - Could I remember that 😂🤦♂️. Wow, I'm beginning to see the size of my journey ahead - so many bands I either haven't heard their music or heard of at all! Appreciate the comment.
This was from the classic, and IMO best, Genesis line-up. The most notable instrument in this song were played by two members you did not mention: Tony Banks on keyboards and Steve Hackett on guitar. Mike Rutherford was the group's bassist. Tracks I'd recommend from this period: "Carpet Crawlers" and "Blood on the Rooftops". PS. Peter Green played with Fleetwood Mac and has no connection to Genesis AFAIK.
None of the reviewers cop that the synth solo is a reprise of the piano intro.. and the guitar solo ‘start ‘ is a reprise of the flute theme. The layers in this song. Too much to get on a first listen 😊
Quando vedo video come questo, mi domando sempre come può una persona che si occupa di musica _ o alla quale comunque piace la musica, e si capisce _ non aver mai ascoltato un album come Selling England by the Pound, che è uscito 50 anni fa:)
Thanks for the comment. I know, I'm beginning to see all the great music I have missed out on over the years! I'm just grateful I'm getting to experience it now! And this community are helping massively with that which I'm supremely grateful for!
Thanks for the comment. People have very kindly pointed that out. I knew he was somebody, but could I remember 😂. Too many new bands and their members swirling around my head these days!
I’m not a prog fan in general, but I sure do respect the genius and skill of the artists in the genre. Floyd is one of my favorite bands but I don’t consider them prog. They’re their own genre.
@@Vince-lq3ve I stick with their own genre. When I think psychedelic, I think……some of Hendrix (Are You Experienced?), Iron Butterfly…The Doors (The End, Party’s Over) …some of Country Joe and the Fish (Sweet Lorraine) some of The Beatles (A Day in the Life, Strawberry Fields, Tomorrow Never Knows) some of The Moody Blues (Timothy Leary’s Dead). It’s a “spacey” sound….a “floating” sound…sometimes pulsating…. Floyd was “progressive” in that their compositions were often complex with deep lyrics..and it sure as hell wasn’t “dance music” like most rock and blues rock. Some call it psychedelic because it’s best listened to stoned (is there a better stoner composition than Echoes? I think not) but in general, there music doesn’t feel “spacey” or have sitar in it. It’s hard to explain, but if you can hear in your head the songs I specifically mentioned, then you’ll know what at least I consider the difference. I was in college in the late 60’s, imbibing in various substances, and so knew and experienced this music in real time.
@@w.geoffreyspaulding6588 Ya, psychedelic just doesn't do it either. If I were to describe the difference between the three bands, Yes, Pink Floyd and Genesis, I would say Yes is about the word Yes...Yes, you can do it, Yes, the world is beautiful, Yes, keep your outlook positive. Pink Floyd is a bit of a "No" band...no, there are dark forces working against you, government, corporations, are trying to control you, welcome to the machine, we are animals, sheep Beware! (It's kinda a theme that doesn't work for me as well now that i am a tickle older (60's) than when I was a teenage rebeller in the latter 1970's. Genesis was "let's venture somewhere else" or "we'll create another world" or "here's the majestic, romantic past". It wasn't good advice like Yes did, nor did it have any commentary on the present like Pink Floyd did. It was simply, time to go on an adventure (if that makes any sense). All three still give me enjoyment but for whatever reason Jethro Tull works really good for me now. Kinda, let's have a good beer music.
hi, I appreciate your reaction. It's not advice, who am I to give advice. But I would ask that if you are going to comment or say what the music produces in you, don't talk over the song. Stop the song, give your opinion and then listen to it again. Because if you make an interesting comment over the song we can't hear well what parts you are referring to. A big greeting
Always happy to hear feedback. It's always difficult trying to find the balance, lots of people with lots of views on how to go about it, all are welcome. Take care
Look at progressive rock songs like you would the classical masterpieces, they are made up of different movements. Listeners of regular, simple rocks songs do find it hard to grasp.
I've made reference a few time on certain prog pieces how I refer to them almost as acts, like in a show or opera, a story separated into parts yet still.connected, very interesting but unpredictable which makes it hard on the brain 🤣
Firth of Fifth is an Absolute Masterpiece!
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That’s Steve Hackett on guitar and you can still catch him in concert performing these songs - and still at the top of his game.
Indeed!
He is FANTASTIC.
Last Week,i have Heard the Song by Steve Hackett,with the mystery Sound of His guitar in Hamburg/Germany.i have filmed,you can See...
Yes, he is, saw him for Foxtrot at 50 and oh my, what a great show.
Hands down, my favorite Genesis song. Progressive Rock at its finest. ❤
I think supper ready their best song
I agree this song is the most coherent and polished song ever from genesis. Supper's ready is good but the transtions are choppy and the parts are so different the ones from the others that they don't feel they belong to the same band let alone the same song.
Cinema Show for me but each to their own.
A fantastic Tony Banks composition. Banks wrote it, and at the time guitarist Steve Hackett came along and said to Tony ... 'I have an idea'.
What transpired was the middle of the song contains the finest guitar solo in the whole of prog !
Just to remind anyone who may not know, Gabriel, Banks, Hackett, Rutherford and Collins were in their early 20's
when they composed and performed these masterpieces. Loving your reactions to these great songs!
Unbelievable isn't it!!!!
@@MusicForTheSoulReactionsThey were 23 when this album was released.
Hi I'm 62, i used to listen to that song pretty much every day during my teenage years. That guitar solo by Steve Hackett is just glorious and I still listen to it very often. Glad you enjoyed. My son is a musician and jealous of the music and culture i grew up to.
I'm right there with your son, nothing but jealousy at the music you grew up to and got to witness live, compared to what we have. Steve just knew how to make that guitar purr!
Tony banks on piano and keyboard is absolutely magnificent in this song. You are justifiably awed!
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This is the so called "classic era" with founding members Tony Banks on keys, Mike Rutherford on bass and Peter Gabriel on vocals and flute (founded in 1967). Phil Collins on drums and Steve Hackett on guitar joined Genesis in late 1970 and beginning of 1971, and the bands music found it´s path.
The Genesis fans is often divided with the "Gabriel era" up to 1975 and the "Collins era" from 1976, and for those lucky ones (such as me) the ones who loves both eras.
Their longest song is Supper´s Ready which is ca. 23 minutes long, is also often considered to be their masterpiece and is a journey for sure. My favourite version is the studio version with Gabriel on vocals and the ultimate version from live album "Seconds Out" with Collins on vocals and additional drums.
Always fun to watch such a great reaction to this gem of a song! One of the best songs in progressive music.
The whole album is worth listening to! As all the others IMO.
I will follow you on this Genesis-journey! Have fun and enjoy!
Loved Gabriel era and the first four albums of the Phil era. Some of the finest albums
Well said. I agree 100%.
I don't see it as a Gabriel Era and a Post-Gabriel Era. I see it as a Gabriel Era and a Hackett Era versus a Post-Hackett Era. The Post-Hackett stage is when it became a pop trio.
I was at Steve Hackett's gig last July 2th in Brussels. It was great, and Steve played this song in the end... magical!
@@EessaTube I know the point you are "trying " to make and i sort of agree BUT there is no doubt the difference in the sound of the band after Gabriel left. And I love the next three albums but it's not EARLY GENESIS...........not even close (as good as Collins was )
Steve Hackett is still playing this (and other Genesis) classics live with a phenomenal band, well worth catching. They were very early 20's when they wrote and recorded this!
That sounds like an amazing gig to get to attend!
@@MusicForTheSoulReactions It certainly is. Seen him many times and we're due to see him again later this year. Genesis were the local school band where I grew up and we saw them countless times from the very early days, so they have a special place in my heart.
Steve´s band is THE gig to go. Unbelievable experience. Seen them twice and I hope I can get to see them later this year again with their Lamb highlights and all.
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@@Tomanot9JuanmaI attended a Lamb highlights gig..it was amazing!!
That guitar melody is one of most iconic melody of prog rock history.
It IS done right!! It is a Masterpiece.
Tony Banks plays keyboards for Genesis
It's the river of constant change...Two stars were Tony Banks who wrote the song at the age of 22 and was/is arguably the best keyboard player in the world and Steve Hackett on lead guitar. Music and musical talent in Genesis that will live on forever!
Still amazing how they were all early twenties when they made this complex erudite songs, the music of my teenage years (with Yes).
"the best keyboard player in the world"
Oh come on!
Yeah no, you wouldn't be able to argue best keyboard player in the world. You might get best harmony composer in prog rock though.
You strat straight in to a masterpiece. all songs by Genesis from 1970 to 1977 are treasures...albums from 1978 and 1979 can be listened to in cold days over a warm stout or whiskey
@@Divedown_25 you had me at listening to genesis on a cold day with a nice tot of whiskey
The musicianship of this group and Hackett in particular is off the charts ..brilliant.
I highly recommend the video of the live performance at The Royal Festival Hall by Steve Hackett with orchestra and the amazing Nad Sylvan on Vocals (Rulie Arifin's channel). On the same channel, I also recommend Shadow of the Hierophant live in Birmingham with Nick Beggs (one time bassist with Kajagoogoo) smashing the bass pedals with his fists and manic drumming by Gary O'Toole.
Actually, any live performance by Steve Hackett is a treat!!
From their glory years....artistically. The catalog of these years is phenomenal. Many bands want to create 1 masterpiece,others managed to do that and Genesis could easily fill a cd with masterpieces.
@@agegroot5666 I'm certainly discovering that! Amazing quality of music from this band, can't wait to hear more. Appreciate your comment
Loved it again!! Curious enough Tony never liked his lyrics on this song.... i think it's one of his best!
Thank you! Strange that about Tony, I agree, this song is a strong one!
Genesis is the greatest theatrical prog band ever. Hat Tip! Their albums could easily be adapted to the stage, especially The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway ✨️🎶✨️
Part of the delight of progressive music is that it moves you through a series of musical scenarios and the quality and seamlessness of the transitions is a measure of the skill of the composers. It’s meant to be consumed like a film with your complete attention. On first hearing it is a series of surprises but on repeat there is the added sense of anticipation as your favourite switch up approaches. Genesis, Yes, Pink Floyd, Camel, Supertramp, King Crimson , ELP, Mike Oldfield and many more were all producing amazing music of this kind in the 70s. More recently bands like Porcupine Tree, Dream Theater , Tool, Rush and Marillion have continued to carry the progressive baton into this century and Symphonic metal bands like Epica and Nightwish have also picked up these musical structures that are designed to have time set aside to listen to rather than provide background for dancing or doing the washing up.
Very well said. And you mentioned the exact bands that I would have mentioned. Maybe I would have added Gentle Giant, but that’s it.
Does Muse fit in here? I know the name but not their music.
@@helenespaulding7562 Not sure that Muse or their fans would consider themselves as progressive but they have a few progressive tracks. I think Muse sits in its own space in the gap between metal, progressive and alternative rock. I should say that I am a big fan and yet I have no idea which genre box to put them in. Maybe sitting on the boundary between genres has helped them build such a huge audience. That and their live shows which are unmatched since the days of Pink Floyd. For a Hip Hop head looking for something different they are well worth a listen though.
I would add the band IQ as well. Check them out on TH-cam.
Addendum: Fun fact - Mike Rutherford was born in Guildford, Surrey, as was guitarist and founder member of Camel, Andrew Latimer. And Guildford was also the home town of The Stranglers, where drummer Jet Back had an off licence and where bassist J.J. Burnell attended the Royal Grammar School.
Wow, small world, what magical talent elements do they put in the water down there!
@@MusicForTheSoulReactions I know, right?! And not far from me (and Guildford), Peter Gabriel was born in Chobham, Woking and the members of The Jam are also all Woking-born, as was Status Quo's Rick Parfitt, who once lived a few doors from my grandparents!
@@nickk6518 I hope you got to see Rick when visiting the Grandparents?! I'd be there every day 😂
@@MusicForTheSoulReactions That was before I was born. However, I do have a recollection of Peter Gabriel, as my dad was employed by his parents in Chobham in the second half of the 1960s and I would have been 6 or 7 at the time. Weirdly, Andrew Latimer's parents married at the same church near Guildford where my great great great grandfather was baptised in 1795 😯
So glad you did this one. Kinda of jealous, wished I was just hearing it for the first time. I've been listening to it since rhe 70s. And I'd put Steve Hackett's guitar solo up against any Gilmour Pink Floyd solo. More Genesis please.
Probably the best prog rock work under 15 minutes 🙂And best guitar solo ever..
I've driven through the desert listening to Supertramp's 'Waiting so long' from 'Famous last words' - still gives me goosebumps just thinking about it...
I think I have Supertramp on my list to listen too so hopefully that song will come up soon as that sounds like my kind of music!
The early progressive Genesis is my favorite band of all time, and I’ve heard a lot of bands, their 70s work is truly masterpiece of mankind, this song not even touch the surface of their prog discography, they created a lot of masterpieces back then
The best live recording of this song is on Genesis Seconds out LP
I love that song (1973), with Peter Gabriel’s voice and flute, Phil Collins on drums, Steven Hackett at the guitar, Mike Rutherford on bass and Tony Banks on piano and keyboards. Tony composed this track.
Genesis is, to me, the best prog rock band ever. You can listen to lot of gems of this era. Firth of Fifth is my favorite but I also love Dancing with the moonlite knight and The knife.
Thanks for your reaction ❤
everyone in early Genesis reactions always say the same things: the piano/keys are amazing, of course Phil is the goat on the drums, and the guitar is doing some crazy shit, but no one ever mentions poor Mike Rutherford on bass. Next time you do an early Genesis reaction I want to really pay more attention to the bass parts, the bass pedals, the crazy runs and arpeggios, the more guitar like string picking playing style, the effortless funky ass shit that my man Mike be laying down. In my opinion Mike Rutherford is right up there with Chris Squire (rest his soul. Miss you Chris!) and poor Mike is always over looked. Maybe because he does so effortlessly lay down his genius in the background like the bass usual is, but once you start to finally here it, you can never unhear it. You're welcome. LOL. Great reaction by the way. And I'm only telling you this so you don't miss out next time. Not trying to be an ass. You'd want to check out next "Get 'Em Out By Friday" from the 1972 Foxtrot album, Now there is some sick ass bass.
Hey there, appreciate the comment. Always good to be guided on what to listen out for with bands I'm new too so no problems there.
My dad is a big Mike and the Mechanics fan so I definitely have some experience of the skills that man has on Bass. Thanks for getting involved.
agree.. Mike's bass line is one of his strongest.... I like to listen the Genesis over and over and listen to a different part each time... Genesis fan here about 50 years!!
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There have been several reactors I've seen who have started with Firth of Fifth and it opened their eyes to Progressive Rock. Years later they are still reacting to Prog and it has become one of their favorite genres. Not saying it will or won't happen for you, but you've taken the first step. Firth of Fifth happens to be my all-time favorite song. Plenty of people will give you song suggestions. Enjoy the ride! Love the Northern accent.
It won't happen just yet, but in, say, fifty years time when there is no one left who can recall Genesis performing, maybe, just maybe, it may come to pass that this era of the band will be seen as being responsible for some of the greatest music of the 20th Century.
Very astute point well made 👌
I can't think a more iconic and rappresentative song of the whole prog-rock era!
That was a crazily good song. Loved every second of it, I agree, this was prog rock at its finest!
Haha by 1:10 the set up is complete. You're picturing something between in the air tonight, sledgehammer and in the living years. I can't wait for this to drop into your ears.
Edit: 9:20 ah, he gets it... Welcome, lad!
These song lengths came because the long player records and hi fi systems had center stage. It was to the radio like real ale is to wetherspoons.
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Peter Gabriel's Genesis era was magical. On the same album: "Dancing with the Moonlit Knight" - very English/medieval sounding
On this track - Peter Gabriel, Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford (founding members), Phil Collins and Steve Hackett (this era lasted from 1970 to 1975)
Peter left the band in 1975, Steve left in 1977 - all five appeared together once after that in 1982.
Phil was actually the 4th drummer (he joined in the summer of 1970) - previous drummers: Chris Stewart, John Silver then John Mayhew.
Hope that helps!
@@squonkynut it certainly does 🙂
A cracking track from a great album. The guitar solo by Steve Hackett is sublime. I agree it's like an opera and in this instance, a prog rock opera.
the fact that it's short pieces, somehow lead their music to be used in TV/news themes and corporate videos ( i think ) pink Floyd also had short excerpts used everywhere. It gave those shows a sort of sci-fi mood since synths and electric guitars playing like this were new
Best song ever.
In effetti questo è uno dei pezzi migliori della storia musicale .... Top assoluto ....fantastica !!!! Dopo questa consiglio The Lamia e Carpet Crawlers ...
Thanks for the comment. I've added these requests to the list.
Subscribing just to see you go down this rabbit hole. Genesis are one of my top three all-time favorite bands. They had three distinct eras. The first was the classic lineup with Peter Gabriel on vocals. This is when they did their most classically driven prog rock material. The second was when Phil Collins took over when Peter left, this is the shortest era - two albums -when their style transitioned a little bit. Then there's the last era, when Steve Hackett, the lead guitarist who did the solo at the end of this track left, and they made a full-on transition from prog to basically a pop rock band. Some people are fans of just one or maybe two of those eras, and some people, such as myself, are fans of all. Have fun. You'll enjoy it mate.
Great comment, but I'd say that the second transition should also include the albums And Then There Were Three and Duke. Each album may have had their pop hit (Follow you Follow Me and Misunderstanding) but overall they are far more prog than pop. From there, Genesis lightened up (ABACAB and on) but you could always find some prog on every one of their subsequent albums. I also rode the whole way with them and enjoy the fact that my musical mood can be satisfied with one band: Genesis, simply by flipping on the incredible diversity of their output as needed.
Good choice. It's great to hear you react to your discovery of this band. One of the most successful in the 80' but a giant in prog in the 70'.
This song has so many great instrumental solos, starting with the piano, and then Peter's flute and, overall, one of the best guitar solos ever (well my favorite guitar piece remains For The Love of Fod by Steve Vai). Hackett has so much emotions in his guitar playing…
You said “like an opera”, that's the thing with prog, it's complex and tries to bring you to different emotions in one piece. Back in the time we also called the genre “symphonic rock”.
Which band was Steve Vai a part of - or was he a solo artist?
@@MusicForTheSoulReactions Sreve Vai is one of the greatest guitar player since the 80'. He still continues producing great records. His main works are solo albums, amongst which one of is first, Passion and Warfare, which one the instrumental albums that sold immensely. On that album is For The Love of God. There is an amzing live of this song here:
th-cam.com/video/9IrWyZ0KZuk/w-d-xo.html
Steve Vai started his career at the age of 18 with Frank Zappa, and that says a lot. He then played with David Lee Roth. End of this year (2024) he will be touring with a tribute band doing King Crimson songs. Which is amazing, because it says his admiration for Robert Fripp, King Crimson's leader. But the best entry to discover him is For the Love of God.
@MusicForTheSoulReactions Mainly Solo but played with Frank Zappa for a while and briefly with PiL. Currently rehearsing with,Adrian Belew, and Tony Levin(King Crimson) and Danny Carey(Tool) for a tour playing King Crimson stuff
@@flowersnyams Hey. Appreciate the time taken to give me this info. I like learning about all these new artists to me 👍
Supper's Ready from the Foxtrot album is a full lp side. Around 20 minutes. Well worth the time spent. Also Cinema Show from this same album as Firth of Fifth. These are classically structured song with movements and can be thought of as suites of songs - same for Yes!
I was 19 when Selling England By the Pound came out and I still listen to it regularly. I wore out several copies of the vinyl.
Steve Hackett's band plays this stuff live still all over the world. Well worth seeing this music done live. The Musical Box - a Genesis tribute band from Quebec also tours worldwide. The original audience is aging out but newer fans like you are being created.
Have you listened Genetics? It is a Genesis cover band from my country Argentina. They played with Steve Hackett several times
@@rogelioribas Yes. They are very good too.
The "musical journey" in progressive music is magical. Keeps you interested. Thanks for reviewing!
And thank you for watching!
"Firth of Fifth"
Words & Music by Tony Banks with Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel, Stephen Hackett, and Michael Rutherford
Performed by GENESIS
Tony Banks -- keyboards
Phil Collins -- percussions
Peter Gabriel -- vocals & flute
Steve Hackett -- electric guitars
Mike Rutherford -- bass & 12-string guitars, bass pedals
You think Phil is mental on the drums here I suggest you look up tracks like Nuclear Burn and And So to F by Brand X - Phil's drumming is on another level - if thats possible! Say what you will about later Genesis - you xan't deny Phil was one of the greatest drummers in rock - the man was an absolute beast - my biggest music hero 🙂
Saw him last fall in Des Moines, Iowa Hoyt Sherman Place. Absolutely love his new drummer! He's fantastic
'Firth of Fifth' is a play on words. A river estuary in Scotland is known as a Firth. In this case the Firth of Forth as in the River Forth - not to be confused with the word fourth.
That “synth sound” you refer to were hammer ons and pull offs by Steve Hackett (lead guitarist).
Excellent band seen them in Manchester way back they were absolutely fantastic live
That's amazing. So jealous of you!
One of my favorite song from Genesis my favorite band. Tony Banks is on piano and keyboards, Steve Hackett on guitar (his best solo ever with Genesis). Peter Gabriel on vocals and flute. Mike Rutherford on bass and 12 strings.
Try the Seconds out (live 1977) from this song.
You've got so many jewels to discover: Supper's ready, Cinema show, The musical box, Carpet crawlers, Dance on a volcano, Afterglow, Entangled, Ripples, Los endos, Dancing with the Moonlit Knight, Stagnation, The knife, Watchers of the skies, In the cage, Fly on a windshield, The lamb lies down on Broadway, Burning rope, Inside and out, Squonk, In that quiet earth, Many too many, Mad man moon, Duke's travels - Duke's end... Etc
Wow, it seems like my journey will never end - there is so much to listen to and so little time!!! Thanks for the comment.
...lots of comments already explaining... just one more: you came up with Peter Green as guitar player - he was in the early formation of Fleetwood Mac 😎
@@jornspirit hey, appreciate the comment. I've since listened to some of his early Fleetwood Mac stuff, boy got some skills!
Wind pipe lol...think you'll find Peter was playing a flute there 😀
Nice reaction and glad you enjoyed one of the classic prog songs ever.
Can I recommend Dancing With The Moonlit Knight from the same album ?
You can indeed, I'll add it to the list :)
Since you enjoyed this, I'd recommend other great prog classics. Watcher of the Skies from the Genesis Gabriel era, and Dance On a Volcano from the Collins era. And any Yes epic, but also Song For America, by Kansas (the studio, not the shortened live version).
Also, for brilliant art rock, see XTC's Wrapped In Grey or The Garden of Earthly Delights. XTC post-1981 were excellent, blending catchy pop hooks with eccentric musical ideas!
Couple more listens and you'll be hooked on Tony Banks's immense storytelling. Try a later one off And then there were 3... 'Burning Rope?'
All prog rock is beholden to the White Album. Just a fact of life ❤🎉😊
and TLLDOB is Genesis' White Album
@@crosebore3781agree completely.😊❤
I really wish I could discover the 70's all over again
I can see why, it's certainly a joy to be experiencing it as I am right now!
You should watch Steve Hackett performing this live.
Genesis even have a 23-minute long song, which might seem daunting, but it’s a real masterpiece!
That just seems so crazy to me - but one day for sure I'm going to have to check it out!
@@MusicForTheSoulReactions I know! I thought the same when I came to know Genesis. I wasn’t into prog, so I had never listened to any songs that long. When I realized Supper’s Ready was 23 minutes long I thought “Oh, no. That’s not for me, sorry.” But when I actually listened to the song it was just too amazing.
Maybe it’ll be easier and funnier for you to have a first listen with one of the live performances of the song. There are a few, and Peter Gabriel changes costumes many times throughout the song, which makes it even more surprising and fun.
@@MusicForTheSoulReactions I know! I thought the same when I came to know Genesis. I wasn’t into prog, so I had never listened to any songs that long. When I realized Supper’s Ready was 23 minutes long I thought “Oh, no. That’s not for me, sorry.” But when I actually listened to the song it was just too amazing.
Maybe it’ll be easier and funnier for you to have a first listen with one of the live performances of the song. There are a few, and Peter Gabriel changes costumes many times throughout the song, which makes it even more surprising and fun.
The switchups are part of a movement by British bands in the 60's and 70's called progressive rock, with Bands Genesis, Yes, Emerson Lake and Palmer, Pink Floyd to name a few top ones, you should check out all of these bands
There were some you mentioned there that I haven't had mentioned before. I've added them to the list - thanks for the comment.
Just a masterpiece,
and Genesis has so many
I love watching folks discovering prog rock.... hearing songs I have loved for 50 years for the first time makes me feel like it's the first time again for me
there are some recomendations I know you will get that I totally agree with, e.g.
Yes - Close to the Edge, Heart of the Sunrise { there are probably more than 10 Yes songs I would recommend)
Pink Floyd - Atom Heart Mother
Genesis - The Musical Box, Supper's Ready (in both cases, I recommend WATCHING a performance, instead of just listening, otherwise you will miss a lot: (Supper's ready: th-cam.com/video/K04HYw25zdY/w-d-xo.html | The Musical Box th-cam.com/video/W35wtfcByIY/w-d-xo.html
a classic you may not get another recomendation for but that you should totally check out is Illusions on a Double Dimple by Triumvarat - Germany's answer to Emerson, Lake and Palmer
Hey, thank you so much for the comment. Glad you are enjoying the reactions. It's great knowing others are coming along with me for the ride! I appreciate the recommendations, some, I already have down on my list, the others, I have now added 👍
To many of us Genesis fans, the guitar solo rivals David Gilmore's solo in Comfortably Numb.
Gilmour
Perhaps you Would Enjoy the Circus of Heaven, a Underrated Yes Classic.
Certainly happy to give it a go!
😂 nice one to start with. Epic song. The only other Genesis song I can think of that comes close is The Brazilian.
Not heard of the Brazilian!!!
@ it’s a short one tacked on at the end of one of their later albums. I think it was recorded almost unintentionally. But it’s pretty awesome. Tony Banks track.
Fantastic reaction mate . Please consider reacting to the following Genesis : The Musical Box . Thank you .
Is it still the same song? Welcome to prog music, you may ask that question hearing music from Genesis, Yes, King Crimson, Dream Theater and Nightwish, integral part of the beauty of advanced compositions. Peter Green was in Fleetwood Mac. Genesis started with Mike Rutherford (bass and guitar) and Anthony Philips. When the latter left, Steve Hackett joined the band.
Classic Genesis from their progressive era with Peter Gabriel leading the gang!Back in those days, my era, it was called transitions!You need to react to YES with Roundabout, Heart of The Subrise, and Close To The Edge if you want more longer tunes in the progressive era!
Always that assumption that the vocalist is the leader. Makes sense except when it's Genesis...Tony Banks was the core/gatekeeper/leader of Genesis and most often initial writer of Genesis music from the very beginning til the very end. Vocalists get to write lyrics, which Gabriel definitely did, but the songs themselves belonged to the rest of the band -especially Tony and Mike. The album, Lamb was two rooms: Peter in one by himself writing virtually all the lyrics, while in room two, the rest of the band jammed and developed all the music. Once completed the two parts were mashed together -amazingly well. So was the Lamb Peter's album? Nope (the concept was his, though). Phil didn't start writing til Duke basically and Steve was so ignored that he left the band to go solo and finally write his own songs. Cheers!
Need to listen to Supper’s Ready. Depending on version, around 20-25 minute long song.
Studio version first. Peter Gabriel is so central in this Piece.
Tony Banks on keys.
One Dream Theater gig I went to some years back, Dream Theater played for three hours, then did a two song encore. The first song was eighteen minutes long and the second was 23 minutes long. So, altogether, taking out a 15 min. break in the middle, they played for about three and a half hours solid, and all complex, intricate prog music. Check out Dream Theater next.
Hey. I will happily add Dream Theater to my expanding list - any recommendations on song choices?
@@MusicForTheSoulReactions That's a hard one. So many to choose from. For a great ballad, check out Hollow Man from the Live at Budokan concert, or the song 'Surrounded' or 'Another Day'. For a long prog song with lots of changes, maybe The Count of Tuscany or Octavarium or The Best of Times. For some heavier stuff, maybe The Glass Prison or The Alien.
Nobody mentions Rutherford gentle, precise and beautiful bass guitar?
@@piloupim4706 is that the sign of a quality bassist? To be doing an amazing job but so subtle you don't realise he's doing it?!
Try "Suppers Ready"......its brilliant
My other favorite off of this album is," The Cinema Show". I highly recommend it.
Hey, thanks for the comment. I think this is already on my list - clearly a popular one, I'm looking forward to checking it out!
You’re getting through these thick and fast! Try the other songs on this album - I Know What I Like and Moonlit Knight. And if you think this one is complex, you ain’t heard nothing yet (you have Close to the Edge by Yes ahead) ❤ However, a lot of people consider this song to be the finest prog rock recorded. A couple of Yes songs and one Genesis songs edge towards the 30-min mark, btw 🎉
I think I'll work my way up to the 30 minute length songs - plenty of coffee before hand for concentration!!! 😂 I can't believe how talented these bands are to be able to create such grand scale music!
@@MusicForTheSoulReactions Many of them are classically trained, but by no means most. A lot had jazz leanings and so on. However all of these old prog bands had their genesis (pun etc) in the 60s. That decade saw The Beatles change music, and the whole decade was culturally transformative. Out of all that came a lot of talent that wanted to push boundaries. Listen to ANY Yes, King Crimson, Pink Floyd and Genesis from 1969-72, and it’s about 99% sure that your mind will be totally blown.
The true ultimate is Close to the Edge by Yes. It will change your life. It did mine, 38 years ago. Also Supper’s Ready by Genesis. Those really are the biggies of the genre. Total game changers.
Back to my impending heatstroke 😎
Suppers ready
Genesis is my Favourite band and has been for over 40 years. As others have said it is a deep rabbit hole. Their two best albums are , Selling England by the pound and A Trick of the Tail. Many Hard core fans will say The Lamb lies down is the best, perhaps their most experimental album. However it’s too lyrically dense for me and too patchy in places, particularly towards the end of the double album. Genesis have two sides, almost two different bands, in the 1970’s you have some fantastic prog rock, then in the 1980’s Genesis had to reinvent themselves to stay relevant and they became a more radio friendly commercial rock band, with the mid 80’s Invisible Touch being a huge commercial success and propelling them to be a huge stadium filling rock band. Be warned many of the prog fans can get a bit sniffy about 80’s Genesis, but personally I love both era’s.
Great reaction with a true appreciation of the music. Firth of Fifth is a classic, much better live as well. Steve Hackett, the ex guitarist always still does this track in its entirety, its awesome live. The back catalogue of Genesis is immense. So many songs it almost impossible to recommend. However, the period from 1972-1977 was epic. Four incredible albums Selling England By The Pound, The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway, A Trick Of The Tail, Wind and Wuthering. The live versions as always sound so much better. Even in the 2007 tour when the three Tony, Mike and Phil reformed along with Chester Thompson and Daryl Stuermer the old medley of songs was 17 mins of pure musical majesty. The medley of In The Cage/Cinema Show/ Dukes Travels/Afterglow was imperious give it a listen th-cam.com/video/0CQa4rObmuY/w-d-xo.html
Peter Gabriel and David Bowie have often been compared. Mike was playing bass on this and a talented guitarist. The whole band is a collection of amazing musicians. A HUGE rabbit hole you've found.
Firth Of Fifth Meaning
Firth Of Fifth is a metaphor for the flow (and the end) of life, seen as a river that runs for miles and drains into the sea.
Those who think that the Genesis do not give us another pun will be disappointed because the Firth Of Fifth title is another nice little game starting from an emissary of the River Forth, known precisely as Firth Of Forth.
Gabriel enjoys noting Forth's assonance with Fourth (fourth, in English) by changing the word to Fifth (fifth), et voilà, we have a rare example of a title that cannot be translated precisely.
Gabriel writes the text and believes in destiny: life is a path already traced from the beginning, as the path of a river that is born, grows, becomes more or less large at various moments of its flow, but then ends. always at sea.
That's life.
There are also a couple of thoughts in the song that seem to break away from the overall meaning of the song to focus on English society, which is heavily attached to most of Selling England By The Pound.
People are sheep in an enclosure, they don't move, they see the exit but they don't run away, except when their master arrives:
The sheep remain inside their pen,
Though many times they’ve seen the way to leave
The sheep remain inside their pen,
Until the shepherd leads his flock away
And finally, the enigmatic closing sentence:
The sands of time were eroded by
The river of constant change.
A reference to time, which by dint of passing (and God forbid) has inevitably changed an entire nation.
Like all Selling England By The Pound, Firth Of Fifth is nostalgic for generations of people who seem to have disappeared. Love from Italy!
Wow, thanks for the amazing comment and info. So much thought goes in to these songs outside of just the actual music, which is epic in itself. So much creativity.
@@MusicForTheSoulReactions You 'r welcome!
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Seems like you have a number of classic artists to dive through... Jethro Tull, Gentle Giant, Steely dan, Samla Mammas Manna (von Zamla), Dire Straits, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Santana, Fleetwood Mac (1 with Peter Green! & 2), Emerson Lake & Palmer, King Crimson, Mike Batt, Mountain, Renaissance etc. and of course Frank Zappa (& Mothers of Invention), Beatles
and of more recent artists
Rachel Flowers, Eivør, Kaisers Orkester, Samantha Fish, Jon Gomm, Tash Sultana and many many more
Ahhhh that's who Peter Green was a Guitarist for - Fleetwood Mac - Could I remember that 😂🤦♂️. Wow, I'm beginning to see the size of my journey ahead - so many bands I either haven't heard their music or heard of at all! Appreciate the comment.
This was from the classic, and IMO best, Genesis line-up.
The most notable instrument in this song were played by two members you did not mention: Tony Banks on keyboards and Steve Hackett on guitar.
Mike Rutherford was the group's bassist.
Tracks I'd recommend from this period: "Carpet Crawlers" and "Blood on the Rooftops".
PS. Peter Green played with Fleetwood Mac and has no connection to Genesis AFAIK.
Blood on the rooftops.... check out that one ....
None of the reviewers cop that the synth solo is a reprise of the piano intro.. and the guitar solo ‘start ‘ is a reprise of the flute theme. The layers in this song. Too much to get on a first listen 😊
Quando vedo video come questo, mi domando sempre come può una persona che si occupa di musica _ o alla quale comunque piace la musica, e si capisce _ non aver mai ascoltato un album come Selling England by the Pound, che è uscito 50 anni fa:)
Thanks for the comment. I know, I'm beginning to see all the great music I have missed out on over the years! I'm just grateful I'm getting to experience it now! And this community are helping massively with that which I'm supremely grateful for!
@@MusicForTheSoulReactions allora buon ascolto, sempre dei Genesis ti suggerisco Supper's ready e The musical box:)
@@angelogiorgetti8783 Seems to be popular request - keep an eye out as I'm sure I'll be getting back around to Genesis soon :)
This is your first time, and my 500. It's the same
It's called Prog Rock mate
This is music. Please, react to Genesis - Stagnation.
I'll add it to the list - thanks for the comment.
Peter Green with Fleetwood Mac, prior to Lindsay Buckingham
Peter Green was early Fleetwood Mac
Thanks for the comment. People have very kindly pointed that out. I knew he was somebody, but could I remember 😂. Too many new bands and their members swirling around my head these days!
I’m not a prog fan in general, but I sure do respect the genius and skill of the artists in the genre.
Floyd is one of my favorite bands but I don’t consider them prog. They’re their own genre.
Yes, the Pink Floyd debate. Most swear they are prog. I'm with you, they are something else -Psychedelic?
@@Vince-lq3ve I stick with their own genre. When I think psychedelic, I think……some of Hendrix (Are You Experienced?), Iron Butterfly…The Doors (The End, Party’s Over) …some of Country Joe and the Fish (Sweet Lorraine) some of The Beatles (A Day in the Life, Strawberry Fields, Tomorrow Never Knows) some of The Moody Blues (Timothy Leary’s Dead). It’s a “spacey” sound….a “floating” sound…sometimes pulsating…. Floyd was “progressive” in that their compositions were often complex with deep lyrics..and it sure as hell wasn’t “dance music” like most rock and blues rock. Some call it psychedelic because it’s best listened to stoned (is there a better stoner composition than Echoes? I think not) but in general, there music doesn’t feel “spacey” or have sitar in it. It’s hard to explain, but if you can hear in your head the songs I specifically mentioned, then you’ll know what at least I consider the difference. I was in college in the late 60’s, imbibing in various substances, and so knew and experienced this music in real time.
@@w.geoffreyspaulding6588 Ya, psychedelic just doesn't do it either. If I were to describe the difference between the three bands, Yes, Pink Floyd and Genesis, I would say Yes is about the word Yes...Yes, you can do it, Yes, the world is beautiful, Yes, keep your outlook positive. Pink Floyd is a bit of a "No" band...no, there are dark forces working against you, government, corporations, are trying to control you, welcome to the machine, we are animals, sheep Beware! (It's kinda a theme that doesn't work for me as well now that i am a tickle older (60's) than when I was a teenage rebeller in the latter 1970's. Genesis was "let's venture somewhere else" or "we'll create another world" or "here's the majestic, romantic past". It wasn't good advice like Yes did, nor did it have any commentary on the present like Pink Floyd did. It was simply, time to go on an adventure (if that makes any sense). All three still give me enjoyment but for whatever reason Jethro Tull works really good for me now. Kinda, let's have a good beer music.
😂 9 minutes, that's a SHORT song! Make your next Genesis song Supper's Ready, (live 1973)
Hahaha it's crazy to me how long some of these songs are! I can only imagine how long this one you've recommended me is 😂
Tony Banks
The more you listen, the more the structure gets embedded in your mind. Prog pieces require multiple listens before you really grasp them.
I'm definitely finding that to be the case. It's nice to listen or watch again once my reaction is done, soak it in that bit more.
Peter Green was a founder member of Fleetwood Mac, nothing to do with Genesis.
“ Any of you that knows it, I’m sure you’ll be singing along”. 😁. Um. No.
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Genesis Documentary, Selling England by the Pound
hi, I appreciate your reaction. It's not advice, who am I to give advice. But I would ask that if you are going to comment or say what the music produces in you, don't talk over the song. Stop the song, give your opinion and then listen to it again. Because if you make an interesting comment over the song we can't hear well what parts you are referring to.
A big greeting
Always happy to hear feedback. It's always difficult trying to find the balance, lots of people with lots of views on how to go about it, all are welcome. Take care
Guess who their drummer is?
He did say phil Collins is going mental on the drums
@@paulliversage4479 Yeah. I wrote that before he acknowledged Phil was the drummer. LOL
Supper’s ready 23 minutes long 😂
Going to need to some coffee in me that day 😂
Look at progressive rock songs like you would the classical masterpieces, they are made up of different movements. Listeners of regular, simple rocks songs do find it hard to grasp.
I've made reference a few time on certain prog pieces how I refer to them almost as acts, like in a show or opera, a story separated into parts yet still.connected, very interesting but unpredictable which makes it hard on the brain 🤣