this is the kind of song that touches your heart like no other. "I would search everywhere just to hear your call" .. I give to you my soul.." magical, awesome!!!
Used to be a "gabriel-era" Genesis "snob" - but it was songs like this (actually, ESPECIALLY this one) that really made me respect Phil. Still love my Trespass through Lamb stuff, though.
@mfnickster + the singing of phil is more soulfull. I agree about the Emulator, 1987 is great!! A crime they didn't put it on the dvd of that same tour!!!
Saw ATTWT Tour 17 April 78 at the Forum in Los Angeles. This tune back then was unbelievably powerful. Was in a couple of casuals bands that year and we actually used to play Afterglow as a "slow song" at wedding receptions. The audiences usually dug it!
Despite how simple the drumming is, I heard Chester had problems getting the feel just right at first. The band told him it's like going for a slow, leisurely walk. After he got it down, he told the band, "No one walks like that where I come from". XD
It seems that Tony stopped using the Mellotron for this song after 1978. After 1978 this did not sound as good. Listen to a 1977 or 1978 version. They are much better!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Like the dust..that setlles all around me...I must find a new hope.."
Well Anno 2010, being 33 years more on-my-way ...to me Nothing Essential has changed. I am even into more dust, since I am building my house here in Leke Belgium...
of course, those lights are the proper background for this song, in the peak moment when the singer shows his drama to lose everything . Great song, no doubt!
Ever heard of Melting Euphoria? They are a psychedelic prog rock band that is now defunct but have four studio cd's. They are similar to Ozric tentacles and Gong and Hawkwind. p.s. Michael Tsarion is the worlds premier conspiracy researcher/lecturer/author. Leo Zagami and Dr. Bill Deagle are highly informative and very comprehensive as well.
That's the fill that they lifted off Frank Zappa's Roxy And Elsewhere album. Phil says this is the album that inspired him to ask Chester to work with the band. If you have the Zappa album, I believe it occurs in the intro to More Trouble Every Day.
Interesting observation. It would be cool to hear how Supper's Ready, Aisle of Plenty and Los Endos actually end (without fadeout), I think that in the case of Los Endos the "live" ending (with another reprise of Dance on a Volcano intro) would be far superior to the fade-out version.
@nuncjusz1 I think the live versions are how the studio versions (without fadeout) actually ended - although I can't say that for AOP since it was never performed live.
This is possibly one of the best songs Tony Banks wrote, what lyrics a man waking up to find everyone he loves has gone, Tony is a great song writer and the backbone of Genesis, wish they could reform with the genius who is Peter Gabriel how perfect would that be
he never did, he was as fast with just a single peddle ( check out Land of Confusion, seriousley, it's nuts!!) but chester always had double peddle and used it here, and in In the Cage and some other songs live..
That's not a Steinberger. It was built by a company called Strata, who soon afterwards changed their name to Status, because Fender threatened to sue. They also built the headless bass that Darryl Streumer used on some of the other songs on this concert. Rutherford and Streumer didn't start using Steinbergers until the Inivisble Touch era.
Status made basses for quite a few British bassists. Guy Pratt can be seen playing on in Pink Floyd's Delicate Sound Of Thunder video, for instance.
As a wife, mother and friend..this song has always said everything I woiuld want to say to those left behind after I've gone and for that I am very grateful because...it means I haven't got to struggle to explain how much I will miss everyone ...and life!!!
Genesis...are geniuses at understatement...and I'm glad I grew up with them too! LOL...bighugs...all!..xxx
One of my first days on the internet in November or December 1994, I found a post on Usenet. A girl had lost a friend (boyfriend? someone in the family? I forget) to cancer. She posted the lyrics to Afterglow. I almost cried when I saw it.
I have tried to find her post, but apparently it was one of those Usenet messages that never got archived, so even almighty Google doesn't have it.
@Terragen They might very well have been the most prolific rock band ever, huh? 15 Studio albums, and probably only 2 or 3 duds out of them? I've been listening to this band... Since I was born (31 years), and I am still discovering more of their music that I've never heard.
La transicion entre las dos canciones es una maravilla, es como la calma despues de la tempestad y crea una sensacion onírica que solo pocos saben inventar.
WOW! :)
FaithfullyHis65 3 weeks ago
no song in the world is perfect ... but this one is shurely dammed close to it ... will always love it!
UrsScherler 2 months ago 2
this is the kind of song that touches your heart like no other. "I would search everywhere just to hear your call" .. I give to you my soul.." magical, awesome!!!
SuperGrayeagle 2 months ago
These guys are brilliant. I miss them...nobody can play live like these musicians!
anthonyguiso 4 months ago
@anthonyguiso Magiciens you mean. Or is it masters, or gods? I'm not sure anymore, but it is something divine for sure.
SimonMics 3 months ago
saw this tour dec 1983. loved it. sat 2nd row center floor.the kids today should be forced to listen to this music.maybe they wouldnt be so violent
GODUCKGO 5 months ago 2
Phil looks like Freddie
woolton1965 7 months ago
Used to be a "gabriel-era" Genesis "snob" - but it was songs like this (actually, ESPECIALLY this one) that really made me respect Phil. Still love my Trespass through Lamb stuff, though.
TheWinkler 9 months ago
Headless double neck bass?
sarcee1960 9 months ago
@mfnickster + the singing of phil is more soulfull. I agree about the Emulator, 1987 is great!! A crime they didn't put it on the dvd of that same tour!!!
emiel4sma 1 year ago
I love the final bassline
LoopMusicman 1 year ago
When you saw this song live, the base was so intense it rattled your bolts.
gewyglop 1 year ago
Saw ATTWT Tour 17 April 78 at the Forum in Los Angeles. This tune back then was unbelievably powerful. Was in a couple of casuals bands that year and we actually used to play Afterglow as a "slow song" at wedding receptions. The audiences usually dug it!
ipykipyk 1 year ago
@ipykipyk The "Mirrors" is still one the coolest effects I've ever seen. Vari lights and lighting in general today is boring.
PeterMayer 1 year ago
That bass riff is highly singable
fcernig33 1 year ago
Good boy..
sopandia 1 year ago
Despite how simple the drumming is, I heard Chester had problems getting the feel just right at first. The band told him it's like going for a slow, leisurely walk. After he got it down, he told the band, "No one walks like that where I come from". XD
keauxgeigh 1 year ago
@keauxgeigh you watched the interview with Bozzio to huh? It's a shame there aren't more interview with Chester like that, right?
emiel4sma 1 year ago
Thank goodness for the Mellotron
rickwithasilentp009 1 year ago
@rickwithasilentp009
It seems that Tony stopped using the Mellotron for this song after 1978. After 1978 this did not sound as good. Listen to a 1977 or 1978 version. They are much better!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
yesshows100 1 year ago
"Like the dust..that setlles all around me...I must find a new hope.."
Well Anno 2010, being 33 years more on-my-way ...to me Nothing Essential has changed. I am even into more dust, since I am building my house here in Leke Belgium...
Bernard
labora4best 1 year ago
dont know why but this song always reminds me of my gorgeous litlle girl love the song and love my little girl even more........................
smigbabb 1 year ago
Wind and Wuthering.. imho the best Genesis album..
nalcow 1 year ago
did they pipe in the audience roar again?
PeterMayer 1 year ago
look at those lights rise at 2:36. could genesis put on a show or what. they are tops.
WintersWar 2 years ago 2
of course, those lights are the proper background for this song, in the peak moment when the singer shows his drama to lose everything . Great song, no doubt!
karakorum2007 2 years ago
Just one of the greatest Genesis songs post Gabriel...
Long Live Genesis!
IntelArt 2 years ago 2
grande musica
cehrjyu 2 years ago 2
I love this song. This is a great live version.
andybrown2006 2 years ago 3
still does not sound as powerful without the mellotron...
PeterMayer 2 years ago
@PeterMayer
whatever is taking the place of the mellotron needs to be louder here... barely audible
cosmicjazzer 2 years ago
E-mu Emulator.
antster1983 2 years ago
my fav genesis tune ever knebworth concert omg wish they would reform
SashaMcDonnell 2 years ago
You just have to see this live and be there to appreciate the emotion and awesomeness of this song ... its absolutely fantastic.
russ1961utube 2 years ago 2
@russ1961utube i agree, i was at this particular one and your dead right
LordoftheHornets 2 years ago
One of the best songs by the one of the best bands, ever.
carpetcrawler25 2 years ago 2
No me canso de escucharla....
This a great song y los arreglos armonicops ni se diga...
I love genesis
floydjosep 2 years ago
TIMELESS. Phil is genius pure and Genesis one of the most incredible bands ever. Goosebumps producers like very few.
greeneyesmexico 2 years ago
i was there for two nights just wonderful !!!
entangled1 2 years ago
Ever heard of Melting Euphoria? They are a psychedelic prog rock band that is now defunct but have four studio cd's. They are similar to Ozric tentacles and Gong and Hawkwind. p.s. Michael Tsarion is the worlds premier conspiracy researcher/lecturer/author. Leo Zagami and Dr. Bill Deagle are highly informative and very comprehensive as well.
countdumas 2 years ago
One of my favorite Genesis songs. Thanks for posting.
Microsloth 2 years ago
A brutal version. Phil is at his best in this song. THE BEST VERSION Bravo!
GensGothorum 2 years ago
That tom fill at 4:19 was superb!
Tzaousios 2 years ago
That's the fill that they lifted off Frank Zappa's Roxy And Elsewhere album. Phil says this is the album that inspired him to ask Chester to work with the band. If you have the Zappa album, I believe it occurs in the intro to More Trouble Every Day.
Kohntarkosz 2 years ago
This song is perfection
squonkynut 2 years ago
I discovered Genesis in 1984 at MSG in NYC......I haven't left them since and it was this song that had me hooked ....
excelerater 2 years ago
Interesting observation. It would be cool to hear how Supper's Ready, Aisle of Plenty and Los Endos actually end (without fadeout), I think that in the case of Los Endos the "live" ending (with another reprise of Dance on a Volcano intro) would be far superior to the fade-out version.
nuncjusz1 2 years ago
@nuncjusz1 I think the live versions are how the studio versions (without fadeout) actually ended - although I can't say that for AOP since it was never performed live.
SPeacock 1 year ago
my parents were at the same show! sadly before I was born, if only someone could invent a time machine...........................
squonkynut 2 years ago
Sounds great, but I miss the Mellotron vocals on the original.
Microsloth 2 years ago
I know, but, still - you know what I mean.
SPeacock 2 years ago
formaly I like genesis until ´76 ! Bust this performence is not to bad respect ! Phil, master of liberace sound !
drjekyll66 2 years ago
This is possibly one of the best songs Tony Banks wrote, what lyrics a man waking up to find everyone he loves has gone, Tony is a great song writer and the backbone of Genesis, wish they could reform with the genius who is Peter Gabriel how perfect would that be
6shrek 2 years ago 2
It will never happen.
PeterMayer 2 years ago
Wow, Double Bass @ 3:20
This deserves to be released on Blu-Ray, or at least. DVD. (:
RickDuracell 2 years ago
Are you referring to Mike Rutherford's double neck Steinberger? It's a bass and a guitar.
geffel 2 years ago
No, double bass drums. =)
LRLRLR
RickDuracell 2 years ago
Oh yes - I think Phil COllins was using double bass drums as early as the late seventies (I could be wrong).
geffel 2 years ago
You are. he never did. CHester though.
zebonaut 2 years ago
he never did, he was as fast with just a single peddle ( check out Land of Confusion, seriousley, it's nuts!!) but chester always had double peddle and used it here, and in In the Cage and some other songs live..
emiel4sma 2 years ago
That's not a Steinberger. It was built by a company called Strata, who soon afterwards changed their name to Status, because Fender threatened to sue. They also built the headless bass that Darryl Streumer used on some of the other songs on this concert. Rutherford and Streumer didn't start using Steinbergers until the Inivisble Touch era.
Status made basses for quite a few British bassists. Guy Pratt can be seen playing on in Pink Floyd's Delicate Sound Of Thunder video, for instance.
Kohntarkosz 2 years ago
Thanks for the info - I do vaguely recall Status.
geffel 2 years ago
As a wife, mother and friend..this song has always said everything I woiuld want to say to those left behind after I've gone and for that I am very grateful because...it means I haven't got to struggle to explain how much I will miss everyone ...and life!!!
Genesis...are geniuses at understatement...and I'm glad I grew up with them too! LOL...bighugs...all!..xxx
mammypuss 2 years ago 2
One of my first days on the internet in November or December 1994, I found a post on Usenet. A girl had lost a friend (boyfriend? someone in the family? I forget) to cancer. She posted the lyrics to Afterglow. I almost cried when I saw it.
I have tried to find her post, but apparently it was one of those Usenet messages that never got archived, so even almighty Google doesn't have it.
kaols72 2 years ago
They think we're bleedin' stoopind now don't they eh?
PeterMayer 2 years ago
4 star song..4 star band
hask2112 2 years ago
Why do the producers all of the sudden pipe in an audience roar like that? They did that on the ABACAB tour too.
PeterMayer 3 years ago
Well,, it's kind of rock 'n roll, but i do agree
emiel4sma 2 years ago
No other band can even touch what Genesis did. They are the best forever.
Terragen 3 years ago 23
@Terragen They might very well have been the most prolific rock band ever, huh? 15 Studio albums, and probably only 2 or 3 duds out of them? I've been listening to this band... Since I was born (31 years), and I am still discovering more of their music that I've never heard.
1776Matthew 8 months ago 3
the sketchy look brings even more romance to the song, i like!!
emiel4sma 3 years ago
The Korg Vocoder or whatever he used (EMU?) just does not have the power or soul that the mellotron had. Still....pretty tight!
PeterMayer 3 years ago
Definitely an E-mu Emulator.
antster1983 3 years ago
La transicion entre las dos canciones es una maravilla, es como la calma despues de la tempestad y crea una sensacion onírica que solo pocos saben inventar.
xarlione 3 years ago
this is from the album (wind and wuthering) this track ends the album. great song great post
liam6177 3 years ago
Would have been a perfect end to the album if it didn't fade out (Fading Lights on We Can't Dance was an exception).
SPeacock 2 years ago
IN 1984 I LEARNED and SAW GENESIS AND HAVENT STOPPED LISTENING SINCE.......
excelerater 3 years ago 2
but the Korg vocoder doesn't do it like the Mellotron.
PeterMayer 3 years ago
don't you love Mike's bass riff at the end. I hum that thing incessantly
fcernig33 3 years ago
Thanx a lot!!! I have never seen a 1984 version of this MAGICAL song! Thanx again! ;)
djeleix 3 years ago
Thank you for this posting. I have always considered this to be the greatest show-stopping medley that I have ever heard in all of my life.
eramos54 3 years ago