Mid-70's Geneses were so good at evoking emotion with their music. It really grips you and tugs you along, Landscapes of music, constructed meticulously.
Imagine it is almost 50 years ago this album was released. It was the first Genesis album I bought, never really heard their music before that, and it made me really love prog rock. This song has all the hallmarks of Tony Banks as composer, beautiful chord progressions. The first guitarist of Genesis, before Steve Hackett, was Anthony Philips. His solo album The Geese and the Ghost has beautiful guitar compositions, Phil Collins sings on two songs there if I remember right (God If I Saw Her Now).
Prog is replete with abrupt twists & turns and odd time signatures. But without harmony something essential is often missing: a soul. Composers such as Genesis keyboardist Tony Banks (who wrote “Mad Man Moon”) is one of the talented ones who can blend various crazy musical themes harmoniously and so seamlessly you can't help but love it. He brings you to beautiful places you never thought even existed. I call that genius. As others have suggested, you'll probably like another Genesis song composed by Tony Banks called "One for the Vine". Nice to see you're enjoying your Genesis trip so far! 🙂
Recommended: the next logical step to this would be "One for the Vine", from Genesis next album to this. Very much in the vein of "Mad Man Moon", IMHO it tops it on every level... composition, performance, power and sheer beauty....
I agree. Acoustic piano is best. But for live shows, the roadies hate them, lol. Yes, the early Genesis is much preferred. You have a lot of beautiful music coming your way with Genesis. Thanks for sharing.
lots of people said that Genesis would not survive the departure of Peter Gabriel, which made the success of Trick of the Tail one more important step in this band's history. Although Phil had been a great backing singer up to this point, it was a pleasant shock to find he had such range. Would the Phil Collins phenomenon ever happened without Gabriel leaving?
‘A Trick of the tail’ is probably my Favourite Genesis album. Suggest you try, “Entangled” or “Ripples” from the same album. Love your Genesis reactions, warms my heart to see your emotions listening to music I have loved myself for the same reasons for over 40 years.
This is another band that I've seen several times over almost 50 years. I'f I was stuck on an island with music from only one band it would be a toss up between YES and Genesis but I would sure miss Zeppelin,Rush, Pink Floyd and so many others from the late 60s and 70s when music was real. The best of the best and lucky in my teenage years THANK YOU for all of the work you put into your channel
Great song off a great album . You will probably like the band "Renaissance" if you are into classical stuff. An amazing vocalist and band who did great prog work. "A song for all seasons" is a great kick off song.
Its so nice to see how much you like this.- Phil Collins voice and Genesis won my heart too - much as I like Peter Gabriel's singing on the earlier albums, for me it was never quite as sweet as the drummer Collins'. We are in the minority though I think. Thanks again.
The albums A Trick of the Tail and Selling England by the Pound are probably Genesis' most musical, and also Wind and Wuthering, which I think was supposed to be, along with A Trick of the Tail, part of a double album. I don't know if you've listened to "Supper's Ready" yet, but it is considered one of the greatest long-form progressive rock works (along with Yes' "Close to the Edge" and Emerson, Lake, & Palmer's "Tarkus"). I hope you get a chance to listen to any of these!
Fabulous appreciation, many thanks! Another vote for Entangled, on the same album - more exquisite chord sequences, modulations and resolutions. Also from way back in 1971, Seven Stones.
Btw, if no one has mentioned yet, TRICK was the first album where Phil Collins took over Lead vocals from Peter Gabriel after The Lamb… TRICK and Selling England by the Pound remain my favourite Genesis albums. ;))
While Genesis moved to a more mainstream sound in the 80s and 90s, they still have some great progressive tracks during that time. Some examples include Fading Lights, Driving the Last Spike, Domino, Duke's Travels / Duke's End (all instrumental), and Home By The Sea / Second Home By The Sea (one long song, the second is an extended instrumental).
Yes, YES. All these are amazing compositions from '80s Genesis. 'Fading Lights' was the last recording with Phil, Tony, and Mike. So fitting for a farewell.
You are absolutely correct. The older stuff has so much heart and soul... (and also Gabriel and Hackett). Tony Banks gets props on this one... but after Hackett left, there wasn't as much to cling to with this band. They were all still great musicians... and they could write hits... but without Gabriel and Hackett... they lost a LOT.
I think the flute went together with Peter Gabriel :-) What you hear is most probably the Mellotron and Steve Hackett's soft weeping guitar. No strings, no flute. Please, die hard fans, correct me if I am wrong
Another super reaction man. Love the fact that you really appreciate the composition of this track you have to listen to this whole album. As you know Peter had left at this point, but this is probably their best piece of work due to the fact that it was their first without Gabriel. May I suggest Wind And Wuthering, the follow up album to this, if you react to the last suite of three tracks, Unquiet Slumbers For The Sleepers/ In That Quiet Earth/Afterglow, three very short tracks that bleed into each other, again proving that the band could do it without Peter Gabriel and produce some stunning material. Well done again on appreciation of Prog Rock classics.
Steve Hacket is great in early Genesis until he left . One For The Vine I would suggest from the Wind and Wuthering album. I don't own the vinyl anymore. Mine are on cd now.
This is their first album after their original lead singer left. Phil Collins was their drummer, but because they couldn't find anyone they liked to replace the singer, Collins wound up singing lead beginning with this album. (He's still the drummer, too, on the studio albums.)
Tony Banks has, in addition to solo albums with more "mainstream" popular music [cooperating with, aamong others Fish fram Marillion], also issued three albums with classical music: Seven: A Suite for Orchestra (2004) Six Pieces for Orchestra (2012) Five (2018) As well as two soundtracks.
This was the first album after Peter Gabriel left and Phil Collins tool over as singer. Also woth thsi album tehy went beck to more melodious music after a bit harder prog rock on The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway. After this album came Wind and Wuthering, last album with Steve Hacket. and then They Were Three that is sort of OK bit starting to drift awai to more commercial music bit by bit
Later more poppy Genesis is nice and OK, but this is the real thing. For me Genesis golden period starts from Nursery Cryme and ends here. All albums are incredibly good.
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Tony Banks- master of chords
Masterful composition by Tony Banks. Beautifully melancholic.
Mid-70's Geneses were so good at evoking emotion with their music. It really grips you and tugs you along, Landscapes of music, constructed meticulously.
Imagine it is almost 50 years ago this album was released. It was the first Genesis album I bought, never really heard their music before that, and it made me really love prog rock. This song has all the hallmarks of Tony Banks as composer, beautiful chord progressions. The first guitarist of Genesis, before Steve Hackett, was Anthony Philips. His solo album The Geese and the Ghost has beautiful guitar compositions, Phil Collins sings on two songs there if I remember right (God If I Saw Her Now).
You love guitar? On the same album react to "Entangled" !
Indeed!
I mean, it really is beautiful. An underrated gem from a stellar catalogue.
Prog is replete with abrupt twists & turns and odd time signatures. But without harmony something essential is often missing: a soul. Composers such as Genesis keyboardist Tony Banks (who wrote “Mad Man Moon”) is one of the talented ones who can blend various crazy musical themes harmoniously and so seamlessly you can't help but love it. He brings you to beautiful places you never thought even existed. I call that genius.
As others have suggested, you'll probably like another Genesis song composed by Tony Banks called "One for the Vine". Nice to see you're enjoying your Genesis trip so far! 🙂
When music was also telling stories and print images in our imagination.
One of my favorite albums of all time every single.cut is a masterpiece. 1000's of listens never loses its spark. You are in for such a treat.
Recommended: the next logical step to this would be "One for the Vine", from Genesis next album to this. Very much in the vein of "Mad Man Moon", IMHO it tops it on every level... composition, performance, power and sheer beauty....
Beautiful reaction. You have a very pleasant and warm presence.. I hope you react to lots more early Genesis!
This album evokes a lot of emotion and sentimental feeling in me due to its beauty and composition. One of the greatest albums ever made imo.❤❤
You're spot on regarding commercial vs. early Genesis. Both have their value, but for me, early Genesis work are progressive masterpieces.
Tony Banks, their keyboardist is a masterful composer. Even in their later pop music, and definitely in his solo albums, his music is genius.
Simply best band ever
One of my favorite tracks from one of m favorite albums.
All the album is just amazing. Entangled (mind blown), Ripples (just magic) , Dance on a volcano , Los endos, Squonk
nothing to discard.
Jone will LOVE 'Entangled' with its acoustical guitars.
I agree. Acoustic piano is best. But for live shows, the roadies hate them, lol. Yes, the early Genesis is much preferred. You have a lot of beautiful music coming your way with Genesis. Thanks for sharing.
lots of people said that Genesis would not survive the departure of Peter Gabriel, which made the success of Trick of the Tail one more important step in this band's history. Although Phil had been a great backing singer up to this point, it was a pleasant shock to find he had such range. Would the Phil Collins phenomenon ever happened without Gabriel leaving?
‘A Trick of the tail’ is probably my Favourite Genesis album. Suggest you try, “Entangled” or “Ripples” from the same album. Love your Genesis reactions, warms my heart to see your emotions listening to music I have loved myself for the same reasons for over 40 years.
Phil's voice on 'Ripples' is exquisite. I LOVE this album.
There is a touch of Robbery, Assault and battery in the song
Burning Rope would be a good one.
This is another band that I've seen several times over almost 50 years.
I'f I was stuck on an island with music from only one band it would be a toss up between YES and Genesis but I would sure miss Zeppelin,Rush, Pink Floyd and so many others from the late 60s and 70s when music was real.
The best of the best and lucky in my teenage years
THANK YOU for all of the work you put into your channel
Ahora te falta "One for the Vine", no te arrepentiras, saludos desde Panamá.
Great song off a great album . You will probably like the band "Renaissance" if you are into classical stuff. An amazing vocalist and band who did great prog work. "A song for all seasons" is a great kick off song.
Its so nice to see how much you like this.- Phil Collins voice and Genesis won my heart too - much as I like Peter Gabriel's singing on the earlier albums, for me it was never quite as sweet as the drummer Collins'. We are in the minority though I think. Thanks again.
The albums A Trick of the Tail and Selling England by the Pound are probably Genesis' most musical, and also Wind and Wuthering, which I think was supposed to be, along with A Trick of the Tail, part of a double album. I don't know if you've listened to "Supper's Ready" yet, but it is considered one of the greatest long-form progressive rock works (along with Yes' "Close to the Edge" and Emerson, Lake, & Palmer's "Tarkus"). I hope you get a chance to listen to any of these!
Thank you so much!
Fabulous appreciation, many thanks! Another vote for Entangled, on the same album - more exquisite chord sequences, modulations and resolutions. Also from way back in 1971, Seven Stones.
Btw, if no one has mentioned yet, TRICK was the first album where Phil Collins took over Lead vocals from Peter Gabriel after The Lamb…
TRICK and Selling England by the Pound remain my favourite Genesis albums. ;))
While Genesis moved to a more mainstream sound in the 80s and 90s, they still have some great progressive tracks during that time. Some examples include Fading Lights, Driving the Last Spike, Domino, Duke's Travels / Duke's End (all instrumental), and Home By The Sea / Second Home By The Sea (one long song, the second is an extended instrumental).
Yes, YES. All these are amazing compositions from '80s Genesis. 'Fading Lights' was the last recording with Phil, Tony, and Mike. So fitting for a farewell.
You are absolutely correct. The older stuff has so much heart and soul... (and also Gabriel and Hackett). Tony Banks gets props on this one... but after Hackett left, there wasn't as much to cling to with this band. They were all still great musicians... and they could write hits... but without Gabriel and Hackett... they lost a LOT.
It sounds even better in 5.1 surround. More details become clear.
Dream Theater is not only fast but also very melodic. Listen to Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence, should appeal to you as a classical guitarist..
I think the flute went together with Peter Gabriel :-) What you hear is most probably the Mellotron and Steve Hackett's soft weeping guitar. No strings, no flute. Please, die hard fans, correct me if I am wrong
Another super reaction man. Love the fact that you really appreciate the composition of this track you have to listen to this whole album. As you know Peter had left at this point, but this is probably their best piece of work due to the fact that it was their first without Gabriel. May I suggest Wind And Wuthering, the follow up album to this, if you react to the last suite of three tracks, Unquiet Slumbers For The Sleepers/ In That Quiet Earth/Afterglow, three very short tracks that bleed into each other, again proving that the band could do it without Peter Gabriel and produce some stunning material. Well done again on appreciation of Prog Rock classics.
Steve Hacket is great in early Genesis until he left . One For The Vine I would suggest from the Wind and Wuthering album. I don't own the vinyl anymore. Mine are on cd now.
Please, react to Genesis - Dance on a volcano.
This is their first album after their original lead singer left. Phil Collins was their drummer, but because they couldn't find anyone they liked to replace the singer, Collins wound up singing lead beginning with this album. (He's still the drummer, too, on the studio albums.)
Tony Banks has, in addition to solo albums with more "mainstream" popular music [cooperating with, aamong others Fish fram Marillion], also issued three albums with classical music:
Seven: A Suite for Orchestra (2004)
Six Pieces for Orchestra (2012)
Five (2018)
As well as two soundtracks.
This was the first album after Peter Gabriel left and Phil Collins tool over as singer. Also woth thsi album tehy went beck to more melodious music after a bit harder prog rock on The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway. After this album came Wind and Wuthering, last album with Steve Hacket. and then They Were Three that is sort of OK bit starting to drift awai to more commercial music bit by bit
Genesis made two really good albums after Peter Gabriel left. This is one of them.
Later more poppy Genesis is nice and OK, but this is the real thing. For me Genesis golden period starts from Nursery Cryme and ends here. All albums are incredibly good.
Phil Collins' voice is one of the best, if not THE best, male voices of his generation. His solo work is excellent, but more R&B influenced.
I Have a lot of originalL L Ps records l bought in the seventys and eighty's , you call vynil . I can send this one to you. I live in Canada.
Oh man. That would be amazing. You can send me an email for me to give you the address. Or here is my email: jonearuizvargas@gmail.com
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More for the esrly Genesis
The 70 ‘s
Firth of Fifth , musical box , sepper’s ready etc