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jafo
Out of Mind
One of the best live shows I've seen on DVD/Blu-Ray. Great live band for sure.Anesthetize Part 1Trailer for PT's forthcoming DVD/Blu-Ray, which should be out next month:
http://www.porcupinetree.com/anesthetize.cfm
Looks awesome. This is gonna be good.
Anesthetize Part 2
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Todem
Footballguy
Porcupine Tree is also like Ghost Rider my second favorite band of all time.
My favorites in order:
Fear of a Blank Planet/Nil Recurring
Deadwing
In Absentia
Lightbulb Sun
The Incident
Signify
Stupid Dream
These are all the ones I own. I have the compilation 2 disc set for their early material which is much more moody and spacey.
I also own the both the first DVD and the new Gray Box set of the BD and 2 disc CD set (amazing amazing amazing set list and sound). I also have The Sjy Moves Sideways which was an in-store acoustic performance in Orlando that I attended the day after their live how at the House of Blues
Truly brilliant band. I am blown away they are not bigger but....that's ok because we can be front row for their shows for face value. And they have a big enough following and so many side projects that they make a great living and remain a cult band.
My favorites in order:
Fear of a Blank Planet/Nil Recurring
Deadwing
In Absentia
Lightbulb Sun
The Incident
Signify
Stupid Dream
These are all the ones I own. I have the compilation 2 disc set for their early material which is much more moody and spacey.
I also own the both the first DVD and the new Gray Box set of the BD and 2 disc CD set (amazing amazing amazing set list and sound). I also have The Sjy Moves Sideways which was an in-store acoustic performance in Orlando that I attended the day after their live how at the House of Blues
Truly brilliant band. I am blown away they are not bigger but....that's ok because we can be front row for their shows for face value. And they have a big enough following and so many side projects that they make a great living and remain a cult band.
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
Yeah, PT has quite the underground following now. They definitely have an accessible enough sound to be more popular, but #### happens, right? They still kick tons of ### no matter how many people are listening.
Oh, and since I had dogged Spock's Beard without Neal Morse in this thread years ago, I should point out that their CD from last year, X, was fantastic. Two of their best songs ever, Jaws of Heaven and From the Darkness, are on it, regardless of era.
Oh, and since I had dogged Spock's Beard without Neal Morse in this thread years ago, I should point out that their CD from last year, X, was fantastic. Two of their best songs ever, Jaws of Heaven and From the Darkness, are on it, regardless of era.
Leviathan
Footballguy
I saw Porcupine Tree last summer at the Warfield in San Francisco. I was expecting them to open up with The Incident in its entirety, but instead, they opened with the long version of Even Less !! Awesome show!
I met Michael Mossbach (Neil Peart's motorbike companion and bodyguard) at the show. He was doing security for John Wesley.
I met Michael Mossbach (Neil Peart's motorbike companion and bodyguard) at the show. He was doing security for John Wesley.
aardball44
Footballguy
I managed to land FoaBT in the FBG "Best Albums of 2007" draft (third or fourth round).
(You still playin' poker, GB?)
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
Steven Wilson's brand new solo album is out today, and it sounds pretty great thus far.
Article on it: http://www.popmatters.com/pm/post/149001-grace-under-pressure-an-interview-with-steven-wilson/
"Index" video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeRpuGSupuE
Article on it: http://www.popmatters.com/pm/post/149001-grace-under-pressure-an-interview-with-steven-wilson/
"Index" video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeRpuGSupuE
Ursa M
Footballguy
Check out Coma Divine, a live album. Well worth it.Just recently discovered Porcupine Tree
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
Sweet. They are ridiculously awesome.Just recently discovered Porcupine Tree
Which albums do you have? Favorite tunes?fierce_corgi
Footballguy
"Arriving Somewhere But Not Here" off of Deadwing is probably my favorite, I really like that album as a whole as well.
wazoo11
Footballguy
A co-worker loaned me his copy of Signify. Really dug it.Sweet. They are ridiculously awesome.Just recently discovered Porcupine Tree
What other albums do you recommend?
Ursa M
Footballguy
Look back through this thread for some outstanding write-ups on several PT records.A co-worker loaned me his copy of Signify. Really dug it.Sweet. They are ridiculously awesome.Just recently discovered Porcupine Tree
Amused to Death
Footballguy
Amused to Death
Footballguy
Great news about a new solo release, but I'm hoping for some new PT! Nothing planned for the foreseeable future. Hate that I missed Wilson on the "Grace For Drowning" tour. Won't miss him this time through.
Porcupine Tree Frontman Steven Wilson Releasing New Album
Porcupine Tree frontman Steven Wilson has set a February 25, 2013 release date for his new solo album, The Raven that Refused to Sing (and Other Stories). We were sent these details:
More than merely a collection of songs, Wilson's third solo album is an audio experiment in time travel. Recorded in Los Angeles, in 2012, the six song set channels an early 70's aesthetic from the dawn of progressive rock and jazz fusion. The result is a sonic adventure through dynamic suites and rhythmic complexities.
Recorded using most vintage gear, and inspired by stories of the supernatural, The Raven that Refused to Sing (and other stories) also features several notable nods to 'the age of the album,' – Wilson's lush arrangements, Alan Parsons engineering and the appearance of the legendary Mellotron used to record King Crimson's In the Court of the Crimson King.
The limited 4-disc deluxe edition (Blu-ray, DVD and 2CD) is packaged in an impressive 128-page hardback book containing lyrics, short stories by Wilson, and haunting images and illustrations by Hajo Mueller. Standard double vinyl, CD and Blu-Ray editions will also be available.
To promote the release, Steven Wilson will tour Europe in March and North America in April, with additional dates to follow.
Following the release of his solo effort Grace For Drowning, Steven embarked on his first ever solo tour, assembling a virtuoso band, featuring Marco Minnemann (drums), Nick Beggs (bass), Theo Travis (flute and sax), Adam Holzman (keys) and Niko Tsonev (guitars), to accompany him. With the addition of Guthrie Govan (guitar) and legendary producer / engineer Alan Parsons, Wilson emerges as the modern torch-barer of his influences and illuminates a path to music's heralded past.
Track listing:
1. Luminol (12.10)
2. Drive Home (7.37)
3. The Holy Drinker (10.13)
4. The Pin Drop (5.03)
5. The Watchmaker (11.43)
6. The Raven that Refused to Sing (7.57)
Porcupine Tree Frontman Steven Wilson Releasing New Album
Porcupine Tree frontman Steven Wilson has set a February 25, 2013 release date for his new solo album, The Raven that Refused to Sing (and Other Stories). We were sent these details:
More than merely a collection of songs, Wilson's third solo album is an audio experiment in time travel. Recorded in Los Angeles, in 2012, the six song set channels an early 70's aesthetic from the dawn of progressive rock and jazz fusion. The result is a sonic adventure through dynamic suites and rhythmic complexities.
Recorded using most vintage gear, and inspired by stories of the supernatural, The Raven that Refused to Sing (and other stories) also features several notable nods to 'the age of the album,' – Wilson's lush arrangements, Alan Parsons engineering and the appearance of the legendary Mellotron used to record King Crimson's In the Court of the Crimson King.
The limited 4-disc deluxe edition (Blu-ray, DVD and 2CD) is packaged in an impressive 128-page hardback book containing lyrics, short stories by Wilson, and haunting images and illustrations by Hajo Mueller. Standard double vinyl, CD and Blu-Ray editions will also be available.
To promote the release, Steven Wilson will tour Europe in March and North America in April, with additional dates to follow.
Following the release of his solo effort Grace For Drowning, Steven embarked on his first ever solo tour, assembling a virtuoso band, featuring Marco Minnemann (drums), Nick Beggs (bass), Theo Travis (flute and sax), Adam Holzman (keys) and Niko Tsonev (guitars), to accompany him. With the addition of Guthrie Govan (guitar) and legendary producer / engineer Alan Parsons, Wilson emerges as the modern torch-barer of his influences and illuminates a path to music's heralded past.
Track listing:
1. Luminol (12.10)
2. Drive Home (7.37)
3. The Holy Drinker (10.13)
4. The Pin Drop (5.03)
5. The Watchmaker (11.43)
6. The Raven that Refused to Sing (7.57)
Ursa M
Footballguy
Amused to Death
Footballguy
04/28/13 Albany, NY Co-headlining show with OPETH, support from KATATONIA
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
Sorry for the delay in replying, but if you like Signify, you'll probably love the other early PT albums like The Sky Moves Sideways and Up the Downstair. But don't sleep on the newer stuff; that is most of their best stuff. Stupid Dream, Lightbulb Sun, Deadwing, Fear of a Blank Planet, etc. are all outstanding. Also, the Steven Wilson (lead singer, writer, guitarist, creative genius in PT) solo album Grace for Downing from two years ago is absolutely phenomenal as well. Very atmospheric and has nods to classic King Crimson and some jazz while still sounding very modern. And it is worth mentioning that the forthcoming Wilson solo album The Raven That Refused to Sing is jaw-droppingly amazing, too. I've only "owned" it for a few days and already can't get enough of it.A co-worker loaned me his copy of Signify. Really dug it.Sweet. They are ridiculously awesome.Just recently discovered Porcupine Tree
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
Video is now out for the title track from The Raven That Refused to Sing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8sLcvWG1M4Awesome video, for an amazing song.
billymays
Footballguy
good stuff here. some of the best musicians in the lineup here also.'Ghost Rider said:Video is now out for the title track from The Raven That Refused to Sing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8sLcvWG1M4Awesome video, for an amazing song.
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
For sure. Marco Minnemann is a beast on the drums in particular, and keyboardist Adam Holzman once played with Miles Davis and his band for four years. Those two alone bring tons of credibility to the lineup.
Amused to Death
Footballguy
Thanks for posting. Now I'm sad :( Already have tickets for one show, considering a 2nd. Can't wait to hear the full cd.'Ghost Rider said:Video is now out for the title track from The Raven That Refused to Sing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8sLcvWG1M4Awesome video, for an amazing song.
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
If this was any justice in this world, Steven Wilson would be a household name, and that video there proves it. Total awesomeness.
Amused to Death
Footballguy
"The Watchmaker" might be my favorite from "Raven". Just listened to the March 4th show from London today. Can't wait to see him in a couple weeks!
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
Same here. Which show are you going to?
Amused to Death
Footballguy
4/28, Albany, NY with Katatonia and Opeth.
I'm equally excited for SW and Opeth. Katatonia's a bonus - nice opener but I wouldn't go out of my way to see them as a headliner.
I'm equally excited for SW and Opeth. Katatonia's a bonus - nice opener but I wouldn't go out of my way to see them as a headliner.
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
Awesome. 
Amused to Death
Footballguy
Katatonia was a good opener. 40 minutes of head banging. Still wouldn't go out of my way to see them as a headliner.
I went with an Opeth fan who really never listened to any Steven Wilson/P. Tree. The little bit he heard didn't impress him much. We listened to the "Raven" during our 4 hour drive north to Clifton Park, NY just so he could get familiar with the material. When Wilson's set ended, he was totally blown away by the musicianship of the entire band and Nick Beggs in particular. Needless to say, we were blown away by the set, even though it was somewhat shortened due to time constraints. No encore
My first time seeing Opeth and they delivered big time! We were close to the stage and spent a lot of time avoiding the mosh pits. A far better set then their last tour where they seemed to be very low key. No cross over appearances by either Akerfeldt or Wilson.
Venue was packed and it seemed like half the people at the hotel we stayed at were there for the show. Well worth the trip and the $27.50 for the ticket
I went with an Opeth fan who really never listened to any Steven Wilson/P. Tree. The little bit he heard didn't impress him much. We listened to the "Raven" during our 4 hour drive north to Clifton Park, NY just so he could get familiar with the material. When Wilson's set ended, he was totally blown away by the musicianship of the entire band and Nick Beggs in particular. Needless to say, we were blown away by the set, even though it was somewhat shortened due to time constraints. No encore
My first time seeing Opeth and they delivered big time! We were close to the stage and spent a lot of time avoiding the mosh pits. A far better set then their last tour where they seemed to be very low key. No cross over appearances by either Akerfeldt or Wilson.
Venue was packed and it seemed like half the people at the hotel we stayed at were there for the show. Well worth the trip and the $27.50 for the ticket
Amused to Death
Footballguy
Watching the "Anesthetize" DVD. I miss this band.
Ursa M
Footballguy
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
I do, and I don't.
I do, because Porcupine Tree is one of my all-time favorite bands.
I don't, because I am, first and foremost, a Steven Wilson fan, and the chemistry and creativity he has going with the band he put together for his solo albums is off the charts, and I want them to stay together for as long as possible (especially if we keep getting albums as awesome as Grace for Drowning and The Raven...). If Wilson went back to doing PT just to make the fans happy, a) that would go against what he stands for, and b) it would be uninspired.
Amused to Death
Footballguy
Been listening to The Pineapple Thief the last couple of days (thanks Spotify!). Really like "All the Wars" and now I have "Tightly Unwound" in the queue. Been familiar with them for a while thanks to Pandora, but this is the first I've made a concerted effort to listen. Good stuff.
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
SW has another tremendous solo album out. Simply fantastic.
Also, the 5.1 work he has done with classic albums is fantastic. SW made Aqualung sound 10x better than it ever had, and the Yes ones sound tremendous, too. I still need to check out his 5.1 of Tears for Fears' Songs from the Big Chair.
Also, the 5.1 work he has done with classic albums is fantastic. SW made Aqualung sound 10x better than it ever had, and the Yes ones sound tremendous, too. I still need to check out his 5.1 of Tears for Fears' Songs from the Big Chair.
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
I can't say it's better than The Raven, which is an all-time favorite of mine, but it is still absolutely tremendous. Unreal how this guy keeps releasing one terrific CD after another. 
Amused to Death
Footballguy
Gavin Harrison, PTs drummer, is releasing an album (Cheating the Polygraph) of his new interpretations of 8 Porcupine Tree songs. Here's the first sample of what's to come. To my ears, its what I'd expect if Frank Zappa covered Porcupine Tree.
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