I fucking love the comment section in every porcupine tree video There's no hate, no trolling, no provocative sarcasm to induce any kind of argument. This is just pure peace and appreciation of good music
Richard Barbieri's keyboard sounds are so otherworldly and so important to atmospherics and mood of Porcupine Tree's music. I honestly have no idea how his sounds are constructed, but its a lovely, textural part he adds.
Colin Edwin is such an underrated bass player. I just listened to a live version of the same song by Steven Wilson's band with Nick Beggs on bass. His lines were clunky, while Edwin's lines are effortlessly played and silky smooth.
20 years of PT enjoyment for me. Colin is the most laid-back Bass genius I have ever had the pleasure of watching-Richard Barbieri dove-tails his genius with Stevens. No one is a better percussionist than Gavin (hard-working as one wrote below); what a talent. Steven is self taught on his guitar; and though he says he does read music, he produces the most satisfying composed surprises in sonic pleasure I have ever heard.
You said it perfectly - somehow the genius of Richard fits perfectly with the genius of Steven and I think they create this unique PT sound. I have to idea why people always try to compare PT with Pink Floyd or Anatema.. Porcupine tree has it's unique sound and feeling
I love Guthrie and Dave...but I really miss Steven being the lead guitarist. Always so tasteful, melodic and soulful...particularly during this period.
If I remember correctly I discovered Porcupine Tree with this song, it was early 2000's. And I was living in London 😊 It hit me hard straight away 'cause I could relate so much to the lyrics. For several years I couldn't listen to it such was the pain I'd feel. It's so beautiful and haunting.
This song is so far the only song in the world to which i can, completely relate my childhood. Thanks you so much Porcupine tree for this epic song and Thanks Steven for being that Child. :)
I'm going through hard things, and I can't describe how much I appreciate this song. I know few greater things in life than the art that is Porcupine Tree and Steven Wilsons music.
Yeah he’s not gonna melt your face of with faster riffs and solos but he’s insanely tasteful. Every note matters. Case in point in this song. I love his playing.
...don´t struggle...you are still able to leave comments;-)....yes...wonderful meaningful song....you have sent it before...and my answer is still the same...i don´t hate you....;-))...instead i like you a lot....ooops....peace....and friendship forever....Ö.Ö
Fama rica Hello, cool comment. Ya know, not always does a vid share depict my feelings, sometimes I just like & share a song and think whatever :-) This time I just started a vid and wondered if you could see my msg.
Speechless every time I hear this, the chorus just reduces me to a gibbering wreck!! My wife has commented on how I listen to most of my music with my eyes shut especially when listening to Porcupine tree, she's also commented on the tears squeezing out of the corners of my eyes when I hear this track....
+Kram Sniggah It's a bit of a let down when wives don't have the same taste in music. I asked my wife to listen and she did. After a while she just shrugged and walked away.
5micky2 I know just what you mean! I'm a hi-fi geek as well and trying to get her opinion on a piece of equipment is nigh on impossible! She seems to be stuck in an 80's time-warp where music in concerned where my musical tastes are very eclectic and wide ranging. She kind of understands that PT are something way beyond what many bands aspire to but when i ask her what she thinks she is ambivalent...
Tom B And I agree! :) That awesome moment when all you need to write is "Virgil", or "Vinnie" or "Weckl". Titans, all of them! :) And the same goes for "Gavin".
i so so so agree to this. I saw Steven a year or so ago in LA for "The Hand Cannot Erase Tour" Holy Cow, i was never more disappointed. Steven did mention on his news letter that if you were going to see him that it was nothing like PT. I am sure that Nynet is cool in her own deal but I was hoping for something. My son is also a prog drummer and we are a Gavin Harrison home.
@@pattichapinschneidermaluze3247 agree man. PT sounded like they did because of Steven's talent with music n sounds and Gavin's genius on drums n cymbals and ever so smooth rhythmic patterns. Never heard a drummer even close to Gavin's level.
Barbieri isnt your usual rock keyboardist or a virtuoso like Jordan Rudess, but he brings a massive atmosphere in these songs, creates tasty licks and fills and comes up with the most beautiful melodies.
ive been a huge opeth fan since 5 years and always listened to a little bit of porcupine tree/steven wilson but today i dont know why but i decided to go on a porcupine tree marathon and discover their other songs. STEVEN IS A GENIUS i love their work!
I still hold Porcupine Tree to be a better band. Gavin is a beast of a drummer, and Steven is one of the best song writers I have heard in a while. I always felt like Opeth tries to too hard to be whatever it's trying to be. PT's music always feels so organic and natural, whereas Opeth has always felt too artificial it its composition. I also don't like the singers voice, but that's just me. Windowpane is their only song that I'm willing to listen to repeatedly
I wonder what made Steven to write this song because I can't imagine a single person who can hate him :))) amazing. And when he says "can I call you on the telephone" - it kills me. fuckin sad song. But we know about beauty of melancholy and sadness, don't we.
I love Steven's solo work, "don't hate me" because I still prefer PPT and the magic these 4 guys create is ungodly......sure do miss them, I almost grieve for them
The sense of finality evoked as Steven comes in with his first solo in just mind blowing, how simple but timed and executed to perfection.cant praise him enough.
IntermediateJesus I am white so I have smooth hair. You don't actually NEED products, though I do recommend soap for your body + deodorant. My hair is very strong and healthy, it comes from nutrients and diet, not some foam.
It's hard to put into words of the ignorant American people (I am) that the sound that comes from this band is absolutely marvelous and there will be no quality to overcome this absolutely beautiful sound!
I've been there fan ever since I heard them- radio active toy I started with and while working in my armed assignments it gives me forever belonging and soothing feels.
AudioholicsLIVE Awesome to know that someone is optimistic. :) I, on the other hand, am not sure about the comeback. Wilson is pretty determined to continue experimenting on his own... Don't get me wrong, I respect immensely his work, but I believe 90% of his fan base is still around today because of PT.
+Ixwhyzed I'm part of the 10% that met and follows his music as a solo artist, and who agrees with Steven himself when he says his newer work is better (I have yet to hear a better song than Routine). I think he can only get better, actually, but PT does have amazing music too. I just don't think they're necessary for SW to continue showing the world what he's got.
This live version is the best! Im not even missing the flute which is on the original song! Great job and please write one last album for 2017 or closer if possible!
thanx mrs. and and mr. wilson for you phantastic made job.....you gave mankind a gift never seen. Your son is genius and makes my life better, love his music, can`t describe!!
Hehe yeah, their live performances are really something. Now there are two studio versions. One from the Stupid Dream Album and the other from the latest Steven Wilson solo project album called 4 1/2. Technically it's an EP, but it has Ninet Tayeb singing the chorus. Both at pretty good too.
ahuhehihause1 but did the original PT version have a flute??? I think it was always a flutey synth. Of course in 4 1/2 they had a real flute, but otherwise I think it was always a Synth? :-D
Written by Steven Wilson] A light snow is falling on London All sign of the living has gone The train pulls into the stations And no-one gets off and no-one gets on Don't hate me I'm not special like you I'm tired and I'm so alone Don't fight me I know you'll never care Can I call you on the telephone, now and then? One light burns in a window It guides all the shadows below Inside the ghost of a parting And no-one is left, just the cigarette smoke Don't hate me I'm not special like you I'm tired and I'm so alone Don't fight me I know you'll never care Can I call you, I'm terrified
Amazing music, the album this song belongs to (Stupid Dream) seems to have been influenced by late Talk Talk, even Steven sounds a bit like Mark Hollis on Even Less. Shame they didn't have Theo Travis on board with them, the sax solo heard in the studio version is fantastic. And, not to sound shallow or anything, but the fact that Steven is a gorgeous man adds a special touch to the performance. Brilliant band!
The Puertorican Beast Jonathan Ayala Steven Wilson has a lot of feeling in his guitar playing what most modern guitarists lack. PT and Steven Wilson for life!
