Porcupine Tree - Anesthetize - live (Tilburg, Netherlands) - REACTION! 

Gavin Harrison is seriously one of the best drummers ever

Once you discover Porcupine Tree, it's like going down the rabbit hole.

Arriving Somewhere but not Here. Amazing track.

Fun Fact: The Solo on the album version is played by Alex Lifeston of Rush

Welcome to Porcupine Tree. Once you arrive you may never leave. Hard to recommend a single song so try "Hatesong" live off Arriving Sonewhere... DVD.

The legendary 013...

So glad you found Porcupine Tree, they're such an awesome band. The Blackest Eyes and Arriving Somwehere But Not Here are 2 of their songs you should try looking into

I tend to listen to heavier songs, but this is one of the best songs ever made in my opinion

I'm sure you've looked up more information on Steven Wilson and Porcupine Tree after watching this but here's some if you haven't.. Steven Wilson is the brainchild of Porcupine Tree. In fact, it started as a solo project for him. He wrote all the music for Porcupine Tree. However, Gavin Harrison's drumming, Richard Barbieri's keyboards, Colin Edwin's bass and John Wesley's live performances on guitar and backing vocals are just a great combination. Not to mention Chris Maitland's drumming before Gavin Harrison took over. Mikael Akerfeldt from Opeth is hugely influenced by Porcupine Tree. In fact, he at least said a while back that they were his favorite band ever. Steven Wilson is a big part of Opeth's sound starting with Blackwater Park. Anyway, Steven Wilson is now a solo artist and I'm sure others will recommend you listen to some of that stuff (very powerful stuff with an incredible backing band comprising of heavy-hitters Guthrie Govan, Marco Minneman and others, although the backing band tends to change each album. He's had numerous side-projects while he was still working on Porcupine Tree. Blackfield is a great duo between him and Israeli musician/songwriter Aviv Geffen. Steven Wilson is no longer apart of Blackfield but Blackfield I and II are great albums that are more pop sounding with tons of heart-wrenching tracks. Porcupine Tree is indefinitely on hiatus because Steven Wilson enjoys his complete freedom to tread in different musical territories as a solo musician once again (including jazz, pop, electronic, and still a solid dose of prog rock). Long story short, Steven Wilson is God.

It's really impossible to go wrong with any live Porcupine Tree. I've seen them twice and they are hands down the best live band I've ever seen. I saw them open for Yes, one of the greatest prog acts of all time, and I honestly felt bad for Yes. Porcupine Tree's set was an impossible act to follow even for a legendary band. Steven Wilson's live performances are equally incredible. You might try the live versions Holy Drinker or The Watchmaker. Absolutely stunning.

I still would kill to see Alex play the solo in the studio :) John Wesley does an amazing job all the same :)

You should check out "Drive Home" by Steven Wilson

I fuckin love this song, and I fuckin LOVE your reaction too! Some other dudes who do reactions hardly react at all. They sit there, quietly, through the song, and when it is finished they hardly say anything about the song. But you make all the right comments during the song, like when you go "wooow" at a drum fill. That's what a reaction is supposed to be! Music invokes something, or should at least, and you clearly let that shine through, and that's what I love about your reactions more than most others who do the same kind of thing. And when the song is finished you actually say stuff that makes sense, and that I can relate to. Keep that up, cause you're doing a fuckin great job with this! Now...as a fan of Porcupine Tree I have to give some suggestions. I have quite an extensive list actually...but I'm going to just say this: Arriving somewhere but not here. Of course you should also react to some of Steven Wilsons solo stuff. Either Drive Home, Routine or Harmony Korine is a good start.

This is to me undoubtedly the best song ever written. THE band that truly inspired me to learn to play guitar, sing and write music. Trains is also an emotional masterpiece of a song that everybody that has heard of PT needs to listen to. That song has moved me so much over the years. Also Colin Edwin constantly looks like the happiest, most content man on the planet when he lays down the groove. A lot of his basslines made me pick up bass for many years too.

Arriving Somewhere But Not Here (live in Chicago)... Words can't describe..must be experienced.

Most bands have 2-4 songs per album but Porcupine Tree almost all the songs on every album or great these guys were just amazing

This just might be cleanest, tightest live band I've ever seen. You have to watch/react to two more Porcupine Tree songs, "Arriving Somewhere but not Here" and "Hatesong". Watch the live versions, both from a show in Chicago in 2005. The first is their best song, in my opinion of course. The second is... well, you just have to experience it for yourself.

You lose yourself in Porcupine Tree. They cover different moods. Lazarus .. Trains.. Arriving somewhere not here. Shallow. Open car.. Blackest eyes.. cant beat it on a relaxing Sunday and every minute in between. Its what music should be. Love your reaction and hand banging.. I know you got it. Thank you for that.

The album version of this has Alex Lifeson (Rush) on it!

Not very heavy but one of my all time favorites from Porcupine Tree is Gravity Eyelids, another great song that has a surreal ambient feel that you can easily lose yourself in.

Been listening to these guys since the 90s. Seen them in the States a couple of times. They kept getting better and better....and then broke up! They're like Pink Floyd with a harder edge. The drummer is my second favorite behind Neil Peart.

You should react to Routine, from his solo project, the whole song/video is fantastic

Dude, Routine by Steven Wilson. The video is a masterpiece

I randomly listened to "Arriving Somewhere But Not Here" from the same concert about 6 months ago. You're totally right about falling into their music, since then I've bought everything PT I can find and all of Steven's solo stuff. "Hand Cannot Erase" is on in my car permanently.

Everything Steven Wilson is involved in is brilliant!!

Love Porcupine Tree and Steven Wilson. Can't wait to watch them live in February!

Another top notch band , so many amazing songs to choose from , two songs i would recommend are Fear of a blank planet , and Arriving somewhere but not here , both from i believe the same concert as this :)

Awesome work man!!! Love this channel!

I was able to count the time to your head mate, that's a great reaction, no words, just count!

Open Car! Open Car! Open Car! (If I say it three times, maybe it will come true)

Legendary! The variety, build-up and depth is amazing :)

One of my all time favorites

This song saved my life, no joke. Everyone in Porcupine Tree is amazing, but Steven Wilson is...I don't know. Somehow this song understood what I was going through at the time, and that tells me Wilson really has the perspective to understand pain like nobody else.

Your reaction is EXACTLY how I reacted when I saw them live. I had only heard one Porcupine Tree song prior to seeing them live in Philadelphia, 2007. This was the 3rd song they played and after it I turned to my buddy and said "What the fuck just happened!?! Are you fucking kidding me?!?" And that was it...I was totally hooked. They ended the first set with Sleep Together - check that out Live from Tillburg as well...ridiculous.

Russia On Ice from the album Lightbulb Sun. I love it, but not as much as Anesthetize.

Blackest eyes and Open Car were the first songs my dad showed me and man I’m so glad he did cause this band is fuckin awesome!

Gavin Fookin' Harrison, ladies and gentlemen. That monster fill at 11:09 even got the usually serious looking Richard beaming with appreciation.

The whole anesthetize album is amazing, my favorite song from that album and from Porcupine tree is Sleep together.

Hate song by Porcupine tree ... A blend of different time signatures, incredible !

You should check Haken - The Architect.

Huge fan of PT! I saw Steven Wilson earlier this year and his band played a bunch of Porcupine Tree songs. I wish they'd get back together. Steven Wilson's solo work is also very good, especially his last two records - Hand. Cannot. Erase. and The Raven that Refused to Sing.

Arriving somewhere but not here by Porcupine Tree. Russia on Ice, Blackest eyes, start of something beautiful - other notable mentions. Loving your reactions!

Gavin will forever be one of my favorite drummers of all time! His fills are always fucking amazing and always blows me away no matter who he plays with. He currently plays for King Crimson so you know he is good when a prog group of that caliber wants you.

This band is brilliant! You have to listen to more of their music!!!

Arriving Somewhere But Not Here is epic too

Porcupine Tree was and still is amazing. I am a huge fan.

do The Aristocrats - Waves

Nice video! Porcupine Tree is to me one of the most enjoyable things I've found in years, and this song is just epic in every way, even more so this live version. It's incredible and never get tired of listening to it. Porcupine Tree gives a different experience with each album, so I recommend taking time and exploring all of it, my favourites besides Fear of a Blank Planet, are Deadwing and In Absentia, but also love Stupid Dream, The Sky Moves Sideways (as a full trip) and Voyage 34 (as another full trip). Probably doesn't make sense to make a reaction video because is quite long, but one not-so-old progressive album that makes me keep coming back to it, and absolutely love is The Road of Bones by IQ, some people don't like his voice, but I think everything else on that full album is worth a good listen, and I believe is one of the best prog albums of recent years, highly recommended.

Didn't hear this song for a while. So I came on YT for Anesthetize and found this video randomly. Not disappointed :p Actually, I enjoied your video, it was like sharing emotions while listening. Thank you

Yep, been listening to Porcupine Tree since Opeth Damnation and have seen them as well. AMAZING band live as you can see. Awesome Jinjer Friday too, thanks always!

This Live performance is unbelievable... Too bad they don't have many songs as heavy as this one :( ! If you want a good laugh and a happy feel, you should react to Thank You Scientist "Mr Invisible" Sun Session. They are incredible musicians.

As others already have stated; "Routine" by Steven Wilson. Complete and utter masterpiece. The song along with the video is just too good.

absolute beauty! welcome to the prog. show my friend :D and well said about this being "Pink Floyd meeting Opeth"! Soooooo true!

Probably my favorite song by them

My favorite Porc song is Arriving Somewhere But Not Here. Check that one out too, and the song "Open Car" is pretty ridiculous!

Pure genius!

Truant, miss you man. Nobody does reactions like you. Where you at?

The drum beat that starts at 9:02 is an uncontrollable headbobber. Can't not bob your head when it is played.

Mother and Child Divided - Porcupine Tree

Gavin's fills in this are the best drumming I've ever heard.

Don't forget, Routine from his solo album

I'm just discovering your channel today. Simple concept and nice idea you had : watching live performances you didn't know before, following tips and advices of members. I like your genuine reactions, well balanced, made of pure & straight emotion. Not talking too much while watching the sequences is also a plus, like a discrete buddy reacting at the perfect moments ! Your (kind) face expressions are talking by themselves... Cheers from France !

I never heard the studio version of this until AFTER the Tilburg video. In truth, the studio version sort of sounded like a demo for this one. These guys are almost better live, which has so many difficulties attached.

Nice one. and Steve Wilson solo lp are very good..too..

U gotta react to "Raider II". You would have never heard such a hauntingly beautiful song in your life.

Enjoyed your reaction bro. One of the most amazing, musical bands around eh! Gonna see if you like Tesseract next ha...clicking....now

Way Out Of Here from the save DVD :)

I would highly recommend listening to "Futile" by Porcupine Tree, some fucking great riffs!

Welcome to the Porcupine Tree family. Here are some of my favorite PT songs. Sever, Dark Matter, Arriving somewhere but not here. Halo, so many more, Enjoy

That groove at 9:03 is next level genius....

If you liked those heavy riffs then you’ll like their song Blackest Eyes. That has one of the heaviest riffs I’ve ever heard.

Gavin in Drums is so good😀👍

and I can recommend tou Steven Wilson's solo track called "Harmony Corine" or Porcupine Tree's "Arriving somewhere but not here" ...

I'm glad you enjoyed it! Personally I think you should check out Buying New Soul, from the same concert, for your next reaction. I loved watching your reactions it really brought me back to the moment when I first watched the video a couple years ago.

How about every time I die-wanderlust. One of the best bands ever,with one of the best singers/lyricist.

Amazing song!!!!

Hey man you should give Type O Negative a listen. They were a doom metal band and the lead singer had a really unique deep voice! I suggest listening to Black No. 1, keep up the good work dude, I love your reactions and music taste \,,/

Try out Dead Letter Circus - One Step. Another great Aussie band, and good friends with the guys from Karnivool.

Love me some porcupine tree! If you've never checked out the band baroness I think you should! BARONESS - Chlorine & Wine [Official Music Video]

Gavin Harrison joined up with The Pineapple Thief for their latest record, he's just such a crisp drummer anything he does just melts in my ears. Anyway, you should take a listen to "The Pineapple Thief - In Exile". the entire album "From Your Wilderness" is really good, but one song at a time eh. :)

Ladies and gentlemen, you are witnessing two of the best prog composers and drummers in the world at work. Stellar musicality, stellar performance. Too bad Porcupine Tree is no more. SW solo never lived up to his own pace he set in this band.

Gavin Harrison the god of effortlessness and perfection.

Would love to see you react to 'Hatesong' from Arriving Somewhere DVD or 'Dark Matter' from the same DVD this vid is from. Porcupine Tree is incredible, especially this particular lineup with Gavin, Colin, Richard and the lone American, John Wesley who is an awesome musician in his own right.

That whole album is a beast. Would also recommend dead wing. They're so good live. Lazarus wedding nails so many

Great react and excellent choice of song. What kind of vaporiser do you have? I've owned a couple and they ended up leaking on me, I need a new one lol. check out Mudvayne - Nothing To Gein Live Ozzfest 2001 :)

Gave the same recommendations to Ruben Buijs but you two guys are my go to so I figure I would leave you the same list I left him: (A bit lighter) Porcupine Tree - Gravity Eyelids Our Oceans-Let Me, Jolly - Still a Dream, (Kinda Heavy) Dethklok - Morte Lumina. Volumes - Finite Tool - Aenima Soilwork - Epitome (Heavier) Make Them Suffer - Uncharted or Ether, AVERSIONS CROWN - Ophiophagy, Rings of Saturn - Natural Selection and Godless Times Fallujah - Abandon

Now that you've discovered Porcupine Tree and Steven Wilson, I highly recommend you check out their song Trains or Mr. Wilson's song Drive Home. Both tracks are emotive masterpieces.

I love both Steven Wilson and Porcupine Tree, and I adore how much heavier Porcupine Tree were. A song like "Cut Ribbon" really show cases that, though I believe there is both a Porcupine Tree version of that song and a Wilson one. I'd check that out next if I were you. Keep up the work my man.

Excellent choice. My favorite PT song from my favorite PT album. If you dig them, check out OSI, a progressive/experimental rock/metal band that features Gavin Harrison (PT's drummer), Jim Matheos (Fates Warning), Kevin Moore (Chroma Key, Dream Theater), and has previously featured Steven Wilson, Mike Portnoy and Mikael Åkerfeldt. For the first song, I'd recommend Invisible Men. Brilliant stuff.

Check out Arriving Somewhere But Not Here and Fear of a Blank Planet. Really just check out of all of Porcupine Tree, them and Opeth are the best.

PLEASE LISTEN TO "THE HATE SONG " Same concert, Live at Tilburg Please brother, you felt this one

Suggestion: Porcupine tree Dark Matter- Live

I would recommend Devin Townsend, or Riverside - if you love prog. Porcupine Tree and Steven Wilson's solo stuff is amazing.

Fear of a Blank Planet It's the opening song from this concert :)

Fuckin A man! This is the first PT reaction I have seen!

This is a bit of a change of pace for the channel (emphasis on a bit lol) but "Mutoid Man" blow me a kiss. It's like a new age punk with super heavy riffs. I think you'd enjoy it. Even if you don't have time to do a reaction for it, I would still recommend turning their new album on. It's under 40 minutes so it's a quick listen. Cheers man!

Truant, you might want to check out Arrivng Somewhere But Not Here by Porcupine Tree.

Mate. Try Luminol by Steven Wilson from (imho) his seminal album The Raven that couldn’t sing. I love nearly all his extensive output, particularly Porcupine Tree and his solo stuff.

He looks like he has unearthed a Jem, love the reactions! Recommend 'people who eat darkness' from the new album of Steven Wilson.

I'm here for your accent. :)