Peter Gabriel feat. The New Blood Orchestra - Solsbury Hill (Later with Jools Holland)

[dancehallkitty]

my heart going boom boom boom

[MrButtermybanana]

This song is about when Peter Gabriel and Mike Ruckerberg was in a school that was on Solsbury Hill and they heard a story about a boy that was depressed because his mother died and he thought his dad died in the Portuguese Japanese raid. And it was around the time of WW2, and the boy was about to kill himself because he was so depressed. Then he got a call to the office, when he got there, his father was there (He wasn't dead) and he said "Son, grab your things, I've come to take you home."

[SuperZeldaBros64]

@MrButtermybanana Thanks for the info

[Haiassai]

@MrButtermybanana Is that the only story? The second verse seems to have another story parallel that's more personal and spiritual

[coyransmum]

@mwakerff please dont be silly!!!The origional is excellent-and this version is excellent too...I have watched the dvd in 2D and 3D and have loved this tune from way back-OMFL!!!!! Fab innit!!!!!!!

[mwakerff]

OMG - I love PG and solsbury hill is one of my all time favourite songs but this is really really crap. Just listen to the original album...............

[mojodollar]

@mwakerff no man, its cause your thinking in a rock frame of mind... the melody in this really can stand alone without guitars and drums etc... its nice to hear gabriels songs without all that late 70's or even worse 80's production on top,,, have you heard his orchestral version of rhythm of the heat or whatever its called... depth and power doesn't need volume to have impact.

[TruthJockey]

Outstanding! No one can convey a feeling quite like the muse...and that's why we honor them with such reverence. Much respect for Peter Gabriel.

[Marsupial8298]

I always loved the original version but I love this just as much. Really enjoy the full orchestra!

[TheKaiStuff]

This gave me goosbumps!

[pahandbah]

i think he has a beautiful voice..

[tanner87]

that was immense

[Kouban]

Damn, Peter's voice is every bit as crisp now as 40 years ago. i'm utterly blown away.

[asbloodrunsblack4208]

I will now watch vanilla sky an show compasion for those who don't understand such a beautiful movie

[olympicgudim]

Fuck... they don't play Sledge-fuckin'-hammer

[atgf17]

Superb!!!

[4Zoot]

Can't believe I only just fell in love with his music.

And my first name is Gabriel too.

(seems all awesome people have that name...)

[xrcrazy1]

@4Zoot

[x] cool last name

[x] Gay first name.

[ ] Sorry

[x] Not Sorry

[4Zoot]

@xrcrazy1 Go fuck yourself.

By the way, top points for originality on the use of 'Gay'. Really fucking genius. Cunt.

[xrcrazy1]

@4Zoot your so gay gabriel.

[4Zoot]

@xrcrazy1 Totally am dude. Honestly, this lifestyle is awesome. At least I get some sex.

[xrcrazy1]

@4Zoot so gay,

[sceptile759]

@xrcrazy1 In the words of Frank Zappa, "Maybe we'll all be gay some day." So shut the fuck up and enjoy the music regardless.

[4Zoot]

@sceptile759 Thank you muchly.

[xrcrazy1]

@sceptile759 gay

[75arkle]

Amazing performance from the conductor!

[TurquoiseG37]

amazing version of a fantastic song

[jorose10]

this song is amazing! i particularly love how the accompaniment is with orchestra instead of the usual drum kit, electric guitar etc.. new blood orchestra is amazing.. and so is peter! :D

[shortyktfc]

@jorose10 agree the piano is doing a lot of the driving of the beat... if that makes sense...

[SussudioPGFan]

Amazing ... how powerful ... Peter at his bests

[perrotthill]

Utterly brilliant, as usual from this legend.

[MrSimonheat]

Are the backing singer barefoot? haha