Old Composer REACTS to Porcupine Tree Arriving Somewhere But Not Here | Reaction & Breakdown 

Mikael Åkerfeldt from Opeth sings the little hook in the chorus and he also plays the guitar solo in the interlude. The solo sounds unmistakably Mikael.

Richard Barbieri is a genius at creating emotion with his soundscapes. I discovered this band before they were famous. They have grown so much over the years and I feel very honored to have witnessed it.

Porcupine Tree - Russia on Ice. An unsung masterpiece from an underrated album.

You just became my favorite reactions youtuber. Biased because this is one of my favorite tracks, by one of my favorite bands and musicians, but the patience you had in resetting the song after the buffer or loading issues in the beginning was really awesome. You wanted to hear what you were hearing for everything it was, a true reaction. I can really see you do this as a passion, whereas a lot of others do it because it's a popular thing to do.

I believe Steven once called this 'About as much fun as you can have with 2 chords.'

Why nobody say nothing about Richard Barbieri? the master of these ambient sound escapes !

Allrighttttt!! ^ My brain, as soon as I saw this thumbnail

One of the great songs of the modern era. A true masterpiece, imho. Thank you for doing this one. Porcupine Tree has SO much great music.

If you want great _VOCAL_ arrangements from Porcupine Tree, be sure to listen to the song _"Heartattack in a layby"_ That song is a real tear-jerker, too.

Fun fact: Steven Wilson produced Opeth's album Blackwater Park!

Listen to Porcupine Tree, start of something beautiful. It`s amazing.

STORM CORROSION - Drag Ropes PORCUPINE TREE's Steven Wilson and Mikael Åkerfeldt of OPETH made this album.

Colin Edwin was PT's bassist - criminally underrated. Now in a band called O.R.K.

When my grandfather died 2 years ago I listend to this song and it still makes me cry! Arriving somewhere..but not here really gets me! Thank you for reacting to this!!

Sound of Muzak by Porcupine Tree is also very good 🤙

I think Geebz needs to do be presented to the genius that is Daniel Gindelöw from Pain Of Salvation. A Trace of Blood, Rope Ends or Undertow maybe?

You absolutely have to listen to Porcupine Tree- Buying a New Soul :) !

btw the soulful guitar solo after the heavy part in this song is played by Mikael Akerfeldt from Opeth. As Steven was the producer and a guest musician in Blackwater Park, similarly Mikael was a guest musician in this album. You gotta do more Opeth. May be "The Drapery Falls" or "Burden" by them.

Nice that you reacted to this song, it's great. I'd recommend The Pineapple Thief - White Mist.

"The Drummer" (Gavin Harrison) is also one of the drummer's for King Crimson.

What’s really enticing about this piece is the deliberate incremental progression from seemingly random notes, instruments and rhythms into an intense full on assault of the audio spectrum. This is just part of Steven Wilson’s experimental nature, and why I am always expecting something new and exciting from him. Steven creates soundscapes that manipulate the ambiance as noted by ye olde composer, but he always surprises me with his unusual integration of musical tangents…them changes…lol.

Porcupine tree,opeth,tool. My fave 3 proggy bands.

I truly consider this one of the best atmospheric songs ever written. Great example of how sometimes, less can be more in terms of a profound impact. Great reaction as always! :)

Just found this Channel, I just want to tell you that this is one of the most beautiful things I ever experienced for the past few weeks. I mean Steven Wilson knows what he's doing, and you actually know what he's doing and make us viewers easy to understand. You might be the only reacter on RU-vid that truly convince me. I can see that by your expression, profession, and attitude to your work. Really touched. To me the key to enter Porcupine Tree's world is the imageness of their music. Images pop up in your head when you listen to them, like OST of a film. And the way they composed and engineered is just like the the scenarios of a film. Thank you so much to do this dissection and sorry for my bad English.

Man, you NEED to listen to Pain of Salvation. Some amazing songs are: The Perfect Element, Beyond the Pale, In the Flesh, A Trace of Blood, Enter Rain, Sisters, Kingdom of Loss, Mrs. Modern Mother Mary, Reconciliation..... the list goes on and on. I know it's a lot, but they're ALL ridiculously amazing songs and worth listening to. But you do need to read the lyrics as their albums/songs are highly conceptual and follow a line of events. Anyway, you're goddamn awesome and your videos are precious. Thank you for doing what you do!

you have to see it live, also "Anesthetize "The start of something beautiful " "The sound of Muzak" just great live !!

Oh man, I love this song! First time hearing. Porcupine Tree has always been at the top of my list of bands to dive into. Now I’m finally going to do it. Beautiful work

One of my absolute favorite Porcupine Tree songs is "What Happens Now?" Part of my soundtrack of life. Edit: Still here, and Steven Wilson is the singer, guitar player, and founding member of Porcupine Tree. He has done a lot of work on other albums though, like Blackwater Park by Opeth. His solo work is excellent also. No Twilight Within the Courts of the Sun is a really fun song from his first solo album.

1:44 - man apparently not enough coffee yet. "The first coffee morning sip" "Arriving somewhere but nowhere"

Mikael Akerfelt plays guitar and does backing vocals for this track.

Yes, Steven Wilson is lead singer and producer of Porcupine Tree, and he also plays a lot of instruments as well (guitar, keys and I thinks bass too on this track). Mikael Åkerfeldt from Opeth is doing backing vocals on this track and one of the guitar solos.

FINALLY, this is one of my fav song!!!! thank you for the reaction.. keep going with PT (also the 1st pause, it killed me man xd)

Opeth's Mikael Akerfeldt does backing vocals and the clean solo midway through the song.

Above all the technicalities and heavy discussion on music composition and production,the best part is how music unites all of us throughout different parts of the world. His priceless reaction over hearing the song for the first time,and all of our priceless reactions when we hear gems like this,is the gift of music❤️

At 6:45, I can actually see the wonderment in anticipating what the next chord could possibly be, and at 6:47, that half-grin and nod of approval as if to say, "Those cheeky bastards!" My wife says you and I react identically to music. (Old DeComposer here, too. Lol) AWWRIGHT!!!

maybe the best band I never would've heard of if not for this channel!

Could be some of the best PT songs to react to: Trains 🚊 Time flies Blackest eyes Sound of Muzak Shesmovedon Lazarus Mellotron scratch Open Car

Glad you've got around to more Steven Wilson/Porcupine Tree. Please listen to 'Drive Home' next time you circle back to him, the solo from Guthrie Govan will blow you away.

That heavy breakdown is one of the best you will hear in any song!!!

Richard Barbier was the keyboard player. His career goes back all the way to 1977 with the English band Japan. A band that started out as a kind of New York Dolls pastiche, transformed to one of the more influential New Romantic New Wave bands. After Japan broke up, each member became virtuoso musicians, especially the bassist Mick Karn (RIP) Richard's use of synthesizers in all the bands and projects he has played with has always been a highlight of the music.

Arriving Somewhere But Not Here is my all-time favorite Porcupine Tree song! This video made my day!

I never see people mention “In Absentia” but I think that is their best album start to finish. Masterpiece.

You are getting all the best songs in your recent reactions. I'm excited to see what you think of this masterclass in composition. :) You were right - this is Steven Wilson. He was the main brain behind PT, and also the lead vocalist/guitar player. You were also right that he's in tune with the compositions of the 70's. Some of PT's older catalog is a lot more reminiscent of that era of music. For other PT reactions I think you'd really enjoy: Yellow Hedgerow Dreamscape, Gravity Eyelids, Deadwing (the song, on an album of the same name)

Coming back to these in 2024…Porcupine Tree all day!

“Trains” is a great tune by PT. Check it out!!!

Live version is even more mesmerizing,

I've heard this song countless times, but from reading these comments I just learnt that Mikael Akerfeldt is on this track. I never knew this. So not only do I get to enjoy your reactions, but I'm learning new things about my favourite tracks and artists. Thank you so much dude!

I listened to this song on the way up to my parents house near Scotland. It was a a 7 hour drive from Surrey and I loaded a lot of porcupine tree onto my playlist before heading up. Also just had my speakers all upgraded so had a nice sound system. Wow what an experience. I remember the summer evening, on the motorway and go so caught up in this song I had to pull over. I hardly do that and was utterly mesmerised by this song. It was such a great experience with music I haven’t had for several years.

This was one of the songs that really got me into Porcupine Tree. I remember going on to an IMDb forum (when they had those) and there was a Music forum. I asked for some new music and talked about bands I liked, and someone had recommended Porcupine Tree. They showed me "Blackest Eyes", "Lazarus", and "Arriving Somewhere..." and I fell in love. Steven Wilson has been my favorite artist since that day 14 years ago. This really solidified my love for progressive rock/art rock as my favorite style and preferred way to approach composing music. Using it as a way to create a soundscape and a journey for someone instead of a just a 'song'. Recommendations: Fear of a Blank Planet Blackest Eyes Lazarus (My personal favorite) Blind House

Maybe you could make a reaction to Steven Wilson's Drive Home! It's a masterpiece! Greetings from a Brazilian viewer

F**k yes! Such a great band and incredible song. Steven Wilson is an absolute genius and when he works with Mikael Akerfeldt it's just magic.

Ive been watching "reaction" video for the longest.you have been the most genuine of all of them, your style of breakdown feels like a professor talking to a student. very inspiring

One of my all time favorite!!! Hello from "but not here" (state of Goias, Brazil)

As much as this song appeals to me as a musician, the lyrics on this one always hit me emotionally. It's like revisiting grief. Nice choice!

The song that got me into PT which is now my fave band ❤️. Please do “Time Flies” from the album “The Incident” 😊

Please please please do "drive home - Steven Wilson"

Great song and great reaction. Also, the album is based on a screenplay written by Steven Wilson and Mike Bennion, and is a ghost story. Wilson has stated that the songs "Deadwing", "Lazarus", "Arriving Somewhere but Not Here", "Open Car", and "Mellotron Scratch" were originally intended for the film soundtrack, but when the project failed to find the funding they were instead recorded for the next Porcupine Tree album.

The Moon Touches Your Shoulder, Up The Downstair, Moonlioop, The Sky Moves Sideways, Radioactive Toy. All phenomenal PT songs, Geebz!😊👍🏽

Drums - Gavin Harrison. The sounds you hear are real. His set is quite the set-up.

Porcupine Tree - "Time Flies" and "Blind House"

Yessss one of my favorite Porcupine Tree songs ever, right after "Trains". Beautiful compositions! I always appreciate watching someone key into the minute elements of a piece of art and be able to verbalize what we cannot.

I really enjoy hearing you talk about the music and analyze it, and seeing your immediate knee-jerk reactions while you listen. It's good entertainment! I kind of wish my works were popular enough to deserve a break down by you, just because I'd love to see you take it apart. Good stuff, dude!

Amazing song. My suggestions: Trains by Porcupine Tree. Cherry Waves by Deftones. The Package by A Perfect Circle.

His little sly smiles throughout this video resonate with the feeling we all get listen to Steven Wilson

Great reaction! This is my favourite Porcupine Tree song. There are so many things that makes this song so great, and you certainly picked up on a lot of them. Very enjoyable, so thank you :) .

FYI. Gavin Harrison is THE drum machine in the background on that bridge. No loop.

Hell yeah im so glad to see this video!! This is my favourite song of all time, its so cool to see you do a breakdown of it!

One of the things that has always drawn me to PT, is the intentionality of their song structure and soundscape...without being overwrought or clunky. Steven Wilson is undoubtedly a musical genius and the band members, esp Gavin the drummer, are excellent to exceptional, and I just love how organic and smooth their music sounds.

This is the 2nd video of yours I’ve seen. Definitely enjoy hearing how someone else perceives, hears, enjoys and dissects a song. Keep ‘em coming!

Hit the nail on the head with your comment 'wish you could listen to a certain piece forever'. Both Steven Wilson and heavier songs from Opeth accomplish exactly this. You get a killer riff and they draw it out across several more bars than you'd expect.

Steven Wilson is the main dude of PT, he writes and produces everything himself as well as playing guitar and singing. Little fun fact, for the last few years he's been remixing classic prog albums by Jethro Tull, Gentle Giant, Genesis, Yes, and others. Retains the vibe of the original mixes but significantly cleans up noise and adds clarity.

I highly recommend "Every Home is Wired" off PT's Signify album.

I love this song! Thank you so much for featuring it- Mahalo!

In a live setting, with all the power and dynamics, this song is an emotional journey unlike any other.

Also you sir, are so knowledgeable I’ve leaned a lot just by listening to your videos, even if I came to a lot of similar conclusions upon listening. You got a new devoted follower you’re awesome man!

Love the music youve been picking recently. Thanks for all the content!

Even with the buffer issues in the beginning, you stayed calm, closed your eyes, breathed quietly and deeply, taking in the fantastic intro to this masterpiece. You're not just "Old" (you and I are +/- the same age ;)), you're also and especially wise - proud to be a subscriber!

This was pretty cool... There is a lot to choose of this band and if you are interested Steven Wilson and all members of the band are a great musicians.

Richard Barbieri is such a magician man….the added textures he brings to an already colourful palate is otherworldly…or maybe his work was the seed to the inception of this masterpiece….either ways….Porcupine Tree as an entity is heavenly…..

you went back to restart after that little pause in the beginning and that I respect so much. Awesome vids, def the best music reactor on youtube. keep the vids coming!!

Thank you for the amazing insights into the songwriting and production aspects of creating music. I really love this particular song (the whole album is great) and your analysis was useful. Looking forward to more PT/Steven Wilson reactions...

Insanely good band. "The Start of Something Beautiful" is my top song of theirs currently. Heard Mikael say in an interview, that there's something for everyone to love in Porcupine Tree's music, and he couldnt be more right. Imminent band

Gavin Harrison on drums, no need to loop. He's that good.

Steven Wilson is the frontman (lead singer and composer) of Porcupine Tree! The band split up around 2010 i think, and around that time, he had started his solo project. But he’s also been in numerous other projects such as Blackfield, No-Man, Bass Communion, and Storm Corrosion.

I am new to your channel. I am also so happy you hopped on board the PT train - welcome and I hope you do stay! This is the first song I heard by them back in 2008 and I've been hooked ever since. They are on my top 10. I am also a big fan of Steven's solo stuff. I was lucky enough to see him 4 times and meet him once. Never got to see PT tho 😪 The dude is my hero and he hires the best of the the best to work with him. Great video and descriptions! Greetings from Ontario, Canada ☺

"The older I get, the better I was". That's a good line. Haven't heard that before. I'm gonna use it

This is a perfect song. I only discovered Porcupine Tree during lockdown a couple of years ago. I’m 47 & am glad I’ve found Porcupine Tree but pissed off I didn’t discover them sooner. They are musical mastery & genius.

I love this song! It's entertaining to listen to someone like you who is new to this band and trying to remember the infrastructure when most of your audience has been listening to PT for over 20 years. Thanks for the fun.

I really apreciate the way in where you struggle just to don't mess some little detail and make the "decomposing" as accurate as possible, I really do love your content, keep up

1:48 you did it again with the title, I find it so cute haha

Love to see the reaction of a person experiencing for the firt time a song that you know so much.

My roomate just showed me this band holy shit are they good

It doesn't have to be the next PT song you do, but please please please react to "The Sky Moves Sideways" as soon as you can get to it. It is absolutely mesmerizing, probably my personal favorite song/album by PT

Unlike most Rock Bands--these guys know how to use dynamics...and with great effect

Even Less is the song that got me hooked on Porcupine Tree, and I think you would find much to appreciate in it. It's from the album Stupid Dream which was released at the end of the 90s.

You got me when you said you love the long fade as much as I do … I know, that was 27 minutes after the beginning of the video… I Know 🙂 One of my favourite songs, and first time watching a video from you. Absolutely great! Congratulations. I don’t know if you did it already, but if not, here’s a suggestion also from Porcupine Tree… “Voyage 34 (Phase One). What a master piece!

The Start of Something Beautiful from the same album is one I think you would enjoy.

I'm always a bit hesitant to speak up, but I feel that you come off as appreciative of comments, so here goes nothing. =-) First, wanted to say that I've been enjoying your content. The way you approach these breakdowns/decompositions is refreshing, not too technical, not too much fangirling. You clearly know what you're talking about too, which is always a nice find. So from that angle, thank you for the time and effort you've put into your channel, it's appreciated! Second, if you're still wanting some suggestions, several come to mind. One of my favorite bands is Before The Dawn (melodic death metal), "Deadsong" from their 2007 album "Deadlight" is great, and "Monsters" from their 2008 album Soundscape Of Silence is, to me, downright haunting. Another favorite, and perhaps less known, is Slumber (also melodic death metal), who sadly only had one album back in 2004, Fallout, their song "Where Nothing Was Left" is one I always come back to. Something about their production/composition always keeps me wanting more. If you would like something a bit more akin to Unleash The Archers, check out Beast In Black (power metal), the vocals are unreal in "Blind And Frozen" from their 2017 album Berserker. On the complete opposite end of the spectrum, there's The Midnight (retrowave), lately I'm caught up in their song "Fire In The Sky" from their 2020 album Monsters. Lastly, there a couple of bands with long-standing careers I think you'll love. Paradise Lost (gothic metal), I would point you to what got them on the scene, "Gothic" from their 1991 album of the same name. That band is crazy, from early death metal to synth pop, they've done a lot of different styles. Also fun fact, with the exception of the drummer, they've had the same lineup since the mid-to-late 1980s, when they formed. If you want to check out their synth pop phase, "So Much Is Lost" from their 1999 album Host will scratch the itch. Dark Tranquillity (melodic death metal) emerged around the same time as Paradise Lost, far as I recall, you might enjoy "Monochromatic Stains," from their 2002 album Damage Done. I hope you and your family are staying safe during these crazy times, and again, thanks for the content!

I think this was the first track I heard from PT and fell in love. Still gives the same vibes.

Start of Something Beautiful. Such a great musical arrangement, and one of my favorite outros in any song. Please, Geebz! :D