Problem is if my old man had said to me whilst I was into Bowie, Genesis et al in the 70's "Here! Listen to this great track by Bing or Rosemary Clooney!" I would have run a mile.
That said, I think anyone born post 60's did live through a magical time musically & most of that stuff will stand for millenia.
I hate to say it but I think an appreciation & understanding of bands like Genesis is down to intelligence. They are not the instant "sugar rush" of music today & need work to get into!
@korkeycat That was their specialty. Lots of people would bail on a Genesis record because it could sometimes take a while to develop but it was well worth it. And Genesis records tend to repay repeated listening. Of course the typical pop fans couldn't be bothered to sit still for any song longer than 3 minutes so they selected themselves out right from the start. Too bad for them.
The guy who uploaded this- & thank you for it! - can only possibly be English. There are far too many references to esoteric English culture for anyone else to get it!
Isn't sad and weird there's a whole generation that will never hear songs like these. That they will die without the privilege of listening at least for a second, such great music. It makes me real sad. But if I was younger, the name of the genre itself (Progressive) would make me at least a bit curious about it. Well maybe it's only me, but that was how me and my brother got interested in this kind of music. I guess we always aimed to better ourselves in all faces of life.
If it is any consolation I had the same battle at the time such music was current & still do with my wife today! When I put anything as magical & majestic as this on she gives it loads of "Turn that off I have got a headache" - without fail! Bit of M. Jackson or something as equally as vacuous (sorry Micheal!) & she is dancing in the ilese!
@98pup100 Thank you 98pup100. Sorry man, too bad about your wife..... I unsuccessfully tried to introduce my ex wife into Prog myself, (primarily to Yes and Genesis). Not a chance!. She couldn't go farther than Phil's "Invisible Bullshit" or Rabin's 90125....:(... What's with the wives and Prog Rock?
I don't know if you are the same vintage as me - early 1960's, but I think we have missed out on so much great music through the fairer sex's (in general) ignorance & narrow mindedness of what was available musically in the 70's & 80's. We lived through a time of wonderfully creative & inspirational new bands & all most girlies were interested in was "Take that to the bank" by Shalamar or "The Birdy song!"
@vivelavidarocka LOL I like your statement. Even though I actually do like Invisible Touch (esp. Tonight Tonight Tonight and Domino). It was actually the first Genesis album I heard, way early in my childhood. However when I got older I started exploring their older stuff with Peter Gabriel and Steve Hackett and I love all their albums all the way from Trespass to We Can't Dance. They're all unique in their own ways. This is why Genesis is my favorite group of all time.
@vivelavidarocka I'm 18 and all I listen to is progrock. Genesis in particular is a favorite. So don't worry so much about this generation. My kids will be forced to listen to this music.
@TheAstrozombie18 Good for you, bro. I'm not that older than you. And I know for sure, younger generations like mine, are skipping the opportunity of listening great music. Nothing personal. Also, no need to "force" your kids to listen to this music. Just expose them to it. The quality of the music itself will do the job for them to want to listen more and more. I felt so proud the day I found my YES CD compilation book inside my 11 years old son's room (next to some seeds,and a bamboo paper)
@vivelavidarocka I mean forced in the sense that I'll be blasting it in the car and throughout the house on a regular basis. My brother (who is a bit older than I) listened to rap music (hey what can I say, it's popular!) for all his life. Then one day he heard me listening to Thick as a Brick and he asked me what it was. About three months later, he arranged it for Piano. Now he plays arrangements based on progrock songs for a living.
@vivelavidarocka My 15 year old son loves Genesis, YES, Queen, Metallica, RUSH, The Beatles, and many more. He also "digs" horns and big band music, loves jazz.. He plays trombone in his school band. There's hope for the future. :)
@vivelavidarocka If I have kids, best believe they will know who Genesis is. I even play Genesis around my 2 and 3 year old nephews whenever I see them.
I had the privilege to watch Genesis live show of the album Wind Wuthering at São Paulo - Brazil in 1976!!!!! it was an awsome magic moment of my life!!!!!
great job...the drummer just cant sing this. I missed phil's voice but wanted to see this live performance...so this here is probably the best option! :)
Is that you at the 4:41 mark? I really enjoyed the interpretation with today's issues...very prescient and foreboding...
PFforever1 2 months ago
Jocelyn Wildenstein was quite pretty before she had her face sliced and pumped.
widebody123 3 months ago
Gald u switched to Phill and save Steve from another bad vocal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
tahoevic 6 months ago
Problem is if my old man had said to me whilst I was into Bowie, Genesis et al in the 70's "Here! Listen to this great track by Bing or Rosemary Clooney!" I would have run a mile.
That said, I think anyone born post 60's did live through a magical time musically & most of that stuff will stand for millenia.
I hate to say it but I think an appreciation & understanding of bands like Genesis is down to intelligence. They are not the instant "sugar rush" of music today & need work to get into!
98pup100 10 months ago
that is a fucking brilliant video, well done mate
Lukin34 10 months ago
Gotta give it to Genesis, once these big choruses kick in the whole song ascends to a different level
korkeycat 11 months ago
@korkeycat That was their specialty. Lots of people would bail on a Genesis record because it could sometimes take a while to develop but it was well worth it. And Genesis records tend to repay repeated listening. Of course the typical pop fans couldn't be bothered to sit still for any song longer than 3 minutes so they selected themselves out right from the start. Too bad for them.
bowiemott 11 months ago
The guy who uploaded this- & thank you for it! - can only possibly be English. There are far too many references to esoteric English culture for anyone else to get it!
98pup100 11 months ago
"GÄNSEHAUT"!!!!
micheloderso 1 year ago
Isn't sad and weird there's a whole generation that will never hear songs like these. That they will die without the privilege of listening at least for a second, such great music. It makes me real sad. But if I was younger, the name of the genre itself (Progressive) would make me at least a bit curious about it. Well maybe it's only me, but that was how me and my brother got interested in this kind of music. I guess we always aimed to better ourselves in all faces of life.
vivelavidarocka 1 year ago 7
@vivelavidarocka
Excellent post vivelavidarocka!
If it is any consolation I had the same battle at the time such music was current & still do with my wife today! When I put anything as magical & majestic as this on she gives it loads of "Turn that off I have got a headache" - without fail! Bit of M. Jackson or something as equally as vacuous (sorry Micheal!) & she is dancing in the ilese!
98pup100 11 months ago
@98pup100 Thank you 98pup100. Sorry man, too bad about your wife..... I unsuccessfully tried to introduce my ex wife into Prog myself, (primarily to Yes and Genesis). Not a chance!. She couldn't go farther than Phil's "Invisible Bullshit" or Rabin's 90125....:(... What's with the wives and Prog Rock?
vivelavidarocka 11 months ago
@vivelavidarocka
I agree vivelavidarocka : (
I don't know if you are the same vintage as me - early 1960's, but I think we have missed out on so much great music through the fairer sex's (in general) ignorance & narrow mindedness of what was available musically in the 70's & 80's. We lived through a time of wonderfully creative & inspirational new bands & all most girlies were interested in was "Take that to the bank" by Shalamar or "The Birdy song!"
I think it is even worse today!
98pup100 11 months ago
@vivelavidarocka LOL I like your statement. Even though I actually do like Invisible Touch (esp. Tonight Tonight Tonight and Domino). It was actually the first Genesis album I heard, way early in my childhood. However when I got older I started exploring their older stuff with Peter Gabriel and Steve Hackett and I love all their albums all the way from Trespass to We Can't Dance. They're all unique in their own ways. This is why Genesis is my favorite group of all time.
Badassery87 8 months ago
@vivelavidarocka I'm 18 and all I listen to is progrock. Genesis in particular is a favorite. So don't worry so much about this generation. My kids will be forced to listen to this music.
TheAstrozombie18 10 months ago
@TheAstrozombie18 Good for you, bro. I'm not that older than you. And I know for sure, younger generations like mine, are skipping the opportunity of listening great music. Nothing personal. Also, no need to "force" your kids to listen to this music. Just expose them to it. The quality of the music itself will do the job for them to want to listen more and more. I felt so proud the day I found my YES CD compilation book inside my 11 years old son's room (next to some seeds,and a bamboo paper)
vivelavidarocka 10 months ago
@vivelavidarocka I mean forced in the sense that I'll be blasting it in the car and throughout the house on a regular basis. My brother (who is a bit older than I) listened to rap music (hey what can I say, it's popular!) for all his life. Then one day he heard me listening to Thick as a Brick and he asked me what it was. About three months later, he arranged it for Piano. Now he plays arrangements based on progrock songs for a living.
TheAstrozombie18 10 months ago 2
@vivelavidarocka My 15 year old son loves Genesis, YES, Queen, Metallica, RUSH, The Beatles, and many more. He also "digs" horns and big band music, loves jazz.. He plays trombone in his school band. There's hope for the future. :)
kamwrites 10 months ago 3
@kamwrites Yes! There is hope for our future! It's too bad my 15 year old brother likes garbage like the majority of 15 year olds do.
Badassery87 8 months ago
@vivelavidarocka If I have kids, best believe they will know who Genesis is. I even play Genesis around my 2 and 3 year old nephews whenever I see them.
Badassery87 8 months ago
The best years of Genesis were when Hackett was in it.
Raskoilniki 1 year ago 2
I had the privilege to watch Genesis live show of the album Wind Wuthering at São Paulo - Brazil in 1976!!!!! it was an awsome magic moment of my life!!!!!
shamayin 1 year ago
imagery good and current...just shows that good songs never fade away. Totally got your mood. thanx
TheThaitrev 1 year ago
I've always loved this song - saw it played live when I was a girl! Loved the video when I was introduced to it so thank you for that.
301157serendipity 1 year ago
...thanks - I think,the best live performance here......
Moonriverlady1 1 year ago
great job...the drummer just cant sing this. I missed phil's voice but wanted to see this live performance...so this here is probably the best option! :)
newlifeseve 1 year ago
What a superb video to this song - wow! Thxs for the posting of a great composition.
strav12 1 year ago
"Lets skip the news boy.....I'll go make some tea..." one of the best social commentary songs ever. Thanks
tigercubii 1 year ago
lovely, can´t stop listenig this song
sacamuelas37 1 year ago
good work, great track thanks
roywausb 1 year ago
This is a perfect example of why youtube is a wonderful resource. Good work Scot, love the way you brought the new and old together
bobman64 1 year ago
Goosebumbs...
mezzoforte10 2 years ago
..one of the most beautiful songs,Genesis ever did! wonderfully played by Steve Hackett! my fav!
5/5
SUN :)
sun21760flower 2 years ago
Not sure if anyone truly gets it? Brings tears to my eyes. Thanks Steve!
xxRISKit 2 years ago
jajajaja, te la llevaste, woth the pics, and the dead time jajaaja
CHIRIPLASTO 2 years ago
This you did great,man!! love it!
sun21760flower 2 years ago 2
Hey that's a great video..
I love Blood on the Rooftops..
pattyheno 2 years ago 4
WONDERFUL SONG!!!
LOVE GENESIS
stevehogarth85 2 years ago 2
Love, too!!!
mangione56 2 years ago