I have always loved Genesis. I love Peter Gabriel AND Phil Collins, both as solo artists and also with Genesis - I know I'm a rare bird, but I love it all.
This song is amazingly complex, musically epic and very disturbing at the same time. The composition is pure genius, but it's not a song I can play over and over and feel free to sing along to like "I Know What I Like". It insinuates a rape, as the soul of Henry's rage and lust enrages him. It's difficult, who to sympathize with, because the little girl was pretty evil for killing the boy and the boy who was rejected by heaven and sent back to the music box (for retribution? for revenge?) becomes a tool of evil himself as he attacks the little girl.
I really miss epic and complex music like this that we saw more of in the 70s, when bands were more about the music rather than looking like a model as well as having a good singing voice. Genesis was a group of amazingly talented musicians. I can't imagine a world without Genesis, Peter Gabriel or Phil Collins. One of my favorite bands of all time.
You wrote:
"I really miss epic and complex music like this that we saw more of in the 70s"
You wrote:
"I really miss epic and complex music like this that we saw more of in the 70s"
It seems Tool has picked up that torch, at least to some degree.. I'd definitely check out Lateralus, Aenima or even 10,000 Days. It's heavier than Gabriel of course, but still generally melodic w/ a high level of artistry & complexity. Maynard, the singer, has cited Peter as being a strong influence.
It seems Tool has picked up that torch, at least to some degree.. I'd definitely check out Lateralus, Aenima or even 10,000 Days. It's heavier than Gabriel of course, but still generally melodic w/ a high level of artistry & complexity. Maynard, the singer, has cited Peter as being a strong influence.
@IceVamp hello may I ask if you know of places on the net ,that prog rock is the only subject, I live alone and have no friends to speak of, but adore genesis, Floyd I have 38 years it would be great talk to hang out with people who love the music as well, thank you for your time ,
@IceVamp hello may I ask if you know of places on the net ,that prog rock is the only subject, I live alone and have no friends to speak of, but adore genesis, Floyd I have 38 years it would be great talk to hang out with people who love the music as well, thank you for your time ,
I have always loved Genesis. I love Peter Gabriel AND Phil Collins, both as solo artists and also with Genesis - I know I'm a rare bird, but I love it all.
This song is amazingly complex, musically epic and very disturbing at the same time. The composition is pure genius, but it's not a song I can play over and over and feel free to sing along to like "I Know What I Like". It insinuates a rape, as the soul of Henry's rage and lust enrages him. It's difficult, who to sympathize with, because the little girl was pretty evil for killing the boy and the boy who was rejected by heaven and sent back to the music box (for retribution? for revenge?) becomes a tool of evil himself as he attacks the little girl.
I really miss epic and complex music like this that we saw more of in the 70s, when bands were more about the music rather than looking like a model as well as having a good singing voice. Genesis was a group of amazingly talented musicians. I can't imagine a world without Genesis, Peter Gabriel or Phil Collins. One of my favorite bands of all time.
You wrote: "I really miss epic and complex music like this that we saw more of in the 70s"
You wrote: "I really miss epic and complex music like this that we saw more of in the 70s"
It seems Tool has picked up that torch, at least to some degree.. I'd definitely check out Lateralus, Aenima or even 10,000 Days. It's heavier than Gabriel of course, but still generally melodic w/ a high level of artistry & complexity. Maynard, the singer, has cited Peter as being a strong influence.
It seems Tool has picked up that torch, at least to some degree.. I'd definitely check out Lateralus, Aenima or even 10,000 Days. It's heavier than Gabriel of course, but still generally melodic w/ a high level of artistry & complexity. Maynard, the singer, has cited Peter as being a strong influence.
@IceVamp hello may I ask if you know of places on the net ,that prog rock is the only subject, I live alone and have no friends to speak of, but adore genesis, Floyd I have 38 years it would be great talk to hang out with people who love the music as well, thank you for your time ,
@IceVamp hello may I ask if you know of places on the net ,that prog rock is the only subject, I live alone and have no friends to speak of, but adore genesis, Floyd I have 38 years it would be great talk to hang out with people who love the music as well, thank you for your time ,