GENESIS - In the Beginning (Anthony Phillips era)

The less known Genesis song from the early days of the band.

Released in March 1969 on their debut album "From Genesis to Revelation" sadly was a big commercial flop.

In the Beginning - lyrics:
(Phillips/Gabriel)
Ocean of motion
Squirming around and up and down
Pushing together
Scattering mountains all around you

That is the sound of a new born world
And the light from a curious sky
It has begun
You're in the hands of destiny

Thrashing with violence
Hurling its lava up and down
Furnace of frenzy
Burning with power uncontrolled

That is the sound of a new born world
And the light from a curious sky
It has begun
You're in the hands of destiny

Is that the chariot with stallions gold?
Is that a prince of heaven on the ground?
Is that the roar of a thundercrash?
This is my world and it's waiting to be crowned
Father, son, looks down with happiness
Life is on its way

Ocean of motion
Squirming around and up and down
Pushing together
Scattering mountains all around you

That is the sound of a new born world
And the light from a curious sky
It has begun
You're in the hands of destiny

Is that the chariot with stallions gold?
Is that a prince of heaven on the ground?
Is that the roar of a thundercrash?
This is my world and it's waiting to be crowned
Father, son, looks down with happiness
Life is on its way

Category:

Music

Tags:

• genesis
• progressive
• rock
• symphonic
• prog
• psychedelic
• folk
• music
• anthony
• phillips
• peter
• gabriel
• 1969
• from
• to
• revelation

[Phi1618033]

Long live prog rock

[Fridolinfratz]

I would´nt pay to much attention to the things, that this criminal bootleg seller say.

[paperl8]

Interesting, some parts sound like Peter's first solo album.

[depechemodevilla]

Cool track. Great lyrics.

[classicroker1]

Yes this is a very natural song not only is a great album but also like no other in its nature

it's just amazing .

[lemgretzorr]

If muscians can't embrace this and carry it on then they are lost.

[mrrn100]

are you into cellular automaton? Excellent vd.



[gabgirl]

this is one the best .. of the genesis.. yup i love it !!!

[jarschmidt1]

This whole album is great. I first listened to it in 1994 because my sister said it's like old Moody Blues.

[stuffedsonic]

@incubus442 You are both right, his stage fright was so intense that it began to effect his health.