Wow! Never thought I would see this song for a ‘reaction’. What a choice - musicianship is top notch. Hard to beat. Banks and Collins are at the top of their game on this one.
LOVE this song!... and glad you loved it, too! This version of GENESIS were at the absolute height of their artistic powers. Every talented member contributing brilliantly.
The song is based on an extract from TS Eliot's 1920 poem The Waste Land. A loveless affair between two office workers in a dingy seaside hotel is juxtaposed with an episode from Greek mythology. Tiresias was a seer who offended the Gods and as a punishment was made to spend seven years as a woman. Later, when Zeus and Hera were arguing furiously about which of them got the most enjoyment from making love, they asked Tiresias to arbitrate. He told them that for every 10 parts the woman has 9. That's why there is in fact more earth than sea.
The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway by Genesis ( With Peter Gabriel ) is generally & correctly considered one of the best " Prog " records ever. A double album.
I don't think it is. It's a ghastly pretentious pile of poo. With a few exceptions, everything from that onwards was awful. Everything before was wonderful stuff especially Foxtrot and Selling England which are masterpieces or close to it.
Phil's drumming from Nursery Cryme on is stellar. He adds little bits of percussion to keep things spicy. They are all phenomenal musicians who give us a lot to listen and come back to.
Hi guys, I first discovered this amazing band back in 1977,personally I prefer the Live version of Cinema show, more dramatic, more theatre, more emotional even though Phil is singing, try listening to the double live album “Seconds Out” it’s a double Masterpiece, you won’t regret it I promise you guys, keep enjoying the Genesis journey 😊
I was 20 when this came out. Nursery Cryme and Foxtrot had me hooked since I was 18. For me the 80's Genesis was a step down, although I didn't hate that era, I was disappointed that they abandoned their proggier style. The track that follows - Aisle of Plenty - is really the ending/denouement of Cinema Show. The Musical Box is the best early Genesis tribute band that usually plays in your neck of the woods every year and play this material at least as well as Genesis did back in the day. Without charging hundreds for a ticket. Do yourselves a favour and see them. I've seen them in Toronto, Hamilton, Kitchener, Barrie and Toronto again. The music of my youth is the music of my life.
I know it's Phil singing on the Seconds Out live version instead of Peter, but it's got so much more 'oomph' than this original studio version. A fuller, richer sound.
My guardian angel must have been looking out for me, because this album landed in my lap, fresh from the oven, and became a most prized possession...along with the other prog classics, as they are now called. "Firth of Fifth" and "Dance with the Moonlit Knight" are also superior products. Great that people are still enjoying it. Figured as much.
Can't wait for the patreon reaction. What is the concept? Hmm 🤔 not sure.. Maybe consumerism? Maybe. The very last track is so short, not worth doing on you tube.. But the last track is word play on various supermarkets here in the UK. Tesco, Fine Fare, Safeway. ETC. GREAT ALBUM.
The Peter Gabriel 'Genesis' years are some of best over all, the were a far more interesting and experimental band then. "Selling England by the Pound" is a great album probably only second to, "The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway".
Genesis were the masters of transition playing different movements in a song, these were master musicians who were musically trained, genesis were highly influential and known for their complex compositions, Rush were also musically trained and absolutely loved Genesis.. Music of the gods...
When you hear their first album you wouldn't expect it to turn out this way a couple of years later, hearing their popworks from the 80s when they became big you wouldn't expect they made this sort of music before. Some songs from the beginning of the 80s remembered of their former musicstyle. Artistically the early years were their best.71-74 exellent,76-78 good.
Genesis were the pinnacle of Progressive Rock from early 70s right through to late 70s. From the 80s onwards they changed direction opting for a more commercial sound, but never forgot their Prog roots. This is a stunning album with some killer tracks, this being one of them. Steve Hackett still does this live in his Genesis shows, whereas Genesis used to chop it up somewhat and use it in brilliant medleys. Again with Phil and Chester drumming this live it is much better. You must listen to Dance On A Volcano and Los Endos from A Trick Of The Tail album, also Dukes Suite from the album Duke you will love them both. This band were superb such innovation that has stood the test of time. They just get better with age.
Another musical masterpiece from the magical Genesis so beautiful. The early Genesis is far superior musically to the poppy stuff they produced when they basically became Phil Collins backing band. Im fortunate to have seen them twice live they are the greatest live band ive seen and ive seen many. This was definitely upmarket to what you normally play.
Cinema Show is a Top 3 tune in most diehard Genesis fans rankings. A progressive masterpiece. What a lot of people don't realize is that the entire instrumental section of Cinema Show is essentially Banks-Rutherford-Collins, ie the "3 man" future Genesis from 78 on. Gabriel is done singing, and there isn't any guitar work by Hackett until the very end. That is why Genesis in concert would play the instrumental part of Cinema Show in the In the Cage medley which then segued into Afterglow. It was always a huge crowd pleaser live, and Tony Banks just owned this piece of music. But you could see how well the 3 worked together. Unfortunately as they got into the 80s with more albums, some of the longer tunes could not be played whole with all the songs they wanted to play even over 2.5 hours. The entire Cinema Show, and the entire Suppers Ready after 1982 were casualties.
Phil Collins definitely DESTROYED the progressive band ' Genesis 'with Peter Gabriel . And almost destroyed the band I once knew and saw . But I have to admit Phil was a great drummer !
I always feel that the instrumental section of this song goes on a bit too long, but it is still pretty good. You mentioned that you have yet to hear a Genesis song you didn't like. There is one called "Whodunnit" that will irritate the living daylights out of you, but please just listen to it offscreen in the privacy of your own home. It is not a song I would like to watch on your channel. 😎
I’ve been patiently waiting for a reply from my lawyer and it’s come through now . He’s says NOT to label this as “total sh*te” but “ complete bollocks “ is ok 😅 👍🏴
Agghh....don't stop a song with a minute or 2 left in the climax! Selling England is not actually a "concept album" . The Lamb was really their only true concept album. Genesis did have a lot of musical reprises which would connect the last track with the first track, or an earlier track. For instance, if you would have left this playing, the short bit Aisle of Plenty hearkens back to the first track Dancing With the Moonlit Night. On Trick of the Tail, the last track, an instrumental Los Endos, reprises both Squonk and the 1st track Dance on a Volcano. On Duke, Duke's End is the conclusion of a 10 minute instrumental and reprises the earlier short vocal Guide Vocal, then segues into a reprise of the album opener Behind the Lines. But they aren't concept albums as a whole.
Selling England by the Pound is an outright MASTERPIECE. This song is majestic
I honestly prefer the Early Genesis.
Actually ,they turned into two different groups,both great in their own right (until Hackett left :) )but I like you much prefer Gabriel's Genesis !
Exceptional, its hard to find words to encapsulate just how magical and majestic Genesis where at this point
Wow! Never thought I would see this song for a ‘reaction’. What a choice - musicianship is top notch. Hard to beat. Banks and Collins are at the top of their game on this one.
A true masterpiece album.
LOVE this song!... and glad you loved it, too! This version of GENESIS were at the absolute height of their artistic powers. Every talented member contributing brilliantly.
The first section is based on ‘The Wasteland’ by T. S. Eliot - read that and it all becomes clear.
The song is based on an extract from TS Eliot's 1920 poem The Waste Land. A loveless affair between two office workers in a dingy seaside hotel is juxtaposed with an episode from Greek mythology. Tiresias was a seer who offended the Gods and as a punishment was made to spend seven years as a woman. Later, when Zeus and Hera were arguing furiously about which of them got the most enjoyment from making love, they asked Tiresias to arbitrate. He told them that for every 10 parts the woman has 9. That's why there is in fact more earth than sea.
The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway by Genesis ( With Peter Gabriel ) is generally & correctly considered one of the best " Prog " records ever. A double album.
I don't think it is. It's a ghastly pretentious pile of poo. With a few exceptions, everything from that onwards was awful. Everything before was wonderful stuff especially Foxtrot and Selling England which are masterpieces or close to it.
The voice of Peter & drums of Phil dominate early & Tony takes over late 🎹 . Solid.
A classic track this will stay with you forever
Good to find the '70s Genesis, both Phil and Peter. Quality through and through. Gabriel is theatrical. Phil is authentic. Both amazing!
Totally unique sound. This is my favourite album of all time. It's a masterpiece. Try Firth of Fifth. Great reaction.
Another Great Genesis song-early Genesis-I first heard it on a friends 8 track tape. Thanks for reacting. Brian Birch !!!!!
Technical Brilliance
This song is soooo much better on the live seconds out album.. the entire album is great!
Phil's drumming from Nursery Cryme on is stellar. He adds little bits of percussion to keep things spicy. They are all phenomenal musicians who give us a lot to listen and come back to.
Phil's first Genesis album was Nursery Cryme. 😉
@@kbrewski1 Phil's first genius album was Nursery Cryme.
What a great album.
Hi guys, I first discovered this amazing band back in 1977,personally I prefer the Live version of Cinema show, more dramatic, more theatre, more emotional even though Phil is singing, try listening to the double live album “Seconds Out” it’s a double Masterpiece, you won’t regret it I promise you guys, keep enjoying the Genesis journey 😊
This is pure genius, Genesis at their very best
I was 20 when this came out. Nursery Cryme and Foxtrot had me hooked since I was 18. For me the 80's Genesis was a step down, although I didn't hate that era, I was disappointed that they abandoned their proggier style. The track that follows - Aisle of Plenty - is really the ending/denouement of Cinema Show. The Musical Box is the best early Genesis tribute band that usually plays in your neck of the woods every year and play this material at least as well as Genesis did back in the day. Without charging hundreds for a ticket. Do yourselves a favour and see them. I've seen them in Toronto, Hamilton, Kitchener, Barrie and Toronto again. The music of my youth is the music of my life.
I know it's Phil singing on the Seconds Out live version instead of Peter, but it's got so much more 'oomph' than this original studio version. A fuller, richer sound.
My guardian angel must have been looking out for me, because this album landed in my lap, fresh from the oven, and became a most prized possession...along with the other prog classics, as they are now called. "Firth of Fifth" and "Dance with the Moonlit Knight" are also superior products. Great that people are still enjoying it. Figured as much.
My second favourite song from my favourite Genesis album.
Try listening to this live on the Seconds Out Album, outstanding.
You should try the live version by Steve Hackett.
Love it. 'More earth than sea always annoys me though!' Try 'Firth of fifth' off the same album?
we did that one
Can't wait for the patreon reaction.
What is the concept? Hmm 🤔 not sure.. Maybe consumerism? Maybe.
The very last track is so short, not worth doing on you tube..
But the last track is word play on various supermarkets here in the UK. Tesco, Fine Fare, Safeway. ETC.
GREAT ALBUM.
The following Song on SEBTP, Aisle of Plenty, is a Companion Song to the Cinema Show.
Its magic mushroom time.
The Peter Gabriel 'Genesis' years are some of best over all, the were a far more interesting and experimental band then. "Selling England by the Pound" is a great album probably only second to, "The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway".
Genesis were the masters of transition playing different movements in a song, these were master musicians who were musically trained, genesis were highly influential and known for their complex compositions, Rush were also musically trained and absolutely loved Genesis.. Music of the gods...
Phil's drumming on this track is phenomenal, a true master of his craft.
and even better live in second's out
If you want a lazy Sunday morning lie in Steve Hackett spectral mornings
When you hear their first album you wouldn't expect it to turn out this way a couple of years later, hearing their popworks from the 80s when they became big you wouldn't expect they made this sort of music before. Some songs from the beginning of the 80s remembered of their former musicstyle. Artistically the early years were their best.71-74 exellent,76-78 good.
It's the only Genesis I know - and I know what I like. They lost me in the 80s
Ditto
Thanks!
Genesis were the pinnacle of Progressive Rock from early 70s right through to late 70s. From the 80s onwards they changed direction opting for a more commercial sound, but never forgot their Prog roots. This is a stunning album with some killer tracks, this being one of them. Steve Hackett still does this live in his Genesis shows, whereas Genesis used to chop it up somewhat and use it in brilliant medleys. Again with Phil and Chester drumming this live it is much better. You must listen to Dance On A Volcano and Los Endos from A Trick Of The Tail album, also Dukes Suite from the album Duke you will love them both. This band were superb such innovation that has stood the test of time. They just get better with age.
Pete`s genesis came at a younger time for all.
Another musical masterpiece from the magical Genesis so beautiful. The early Genesis is far superior musically to the poppy stuff they produced when they basically became Phil Collins backing band. Im fortunate to have seen them twice live they are the greatest live band ive seen and ive seen many. This was definitely upmarket to what you normally play.
Forget the 80s' Genesis... unless you're into Predictable Boring Pop. The 70s Genesis are something to behold...
Classic era Genesis.
Please, react to Genesis - Entangled.
Cinema Show is a Top 3 tune in most diehard Genesis fans rankings. A progressive masterpiece.
What a lot of people don't realize is that the entire instrumental section of Cinema Show is essentially Banks-Rutherford-Collins, ie the "3 man" future Genesis from 78 on. Gabriel is done singing, and there isn't any guitar work by Hackett until the very end. That is why Genesis in concert would play the instrumental part of Cinema Show in the In the Cage medley which then segued into Afterglow. It was always a huge crowd pleaser live, and Tony Banks just owned this piece of music. But you could see how well the 3 worked together. Unfortunately as they got into the 80s with more albums, some of the longer tunes could not be played whole with all the songs they wanted to play even over 2.5 hours. The entire Cinema Show, and the entire Suppers Ready after 1982 were casualties.
I was losing the will to live here
#thankfookitwasntjustme
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Extraterrestrial MIND song, very very far away of the human adverage IQ
It’s hard to sing along without saying Cinnamon Show.
Phil Collins definitely DESTROYED the progressive band ' Genesis 'with Peter Gabriel . And almost destroyed the band I once knew and saw . But I have to admit Phil was a great drummer !
I always feel that the instrumental section of this song goes on a bit too long, but it is still pretty good. You mentioned that you have yet to hear a Genesis song you didn't like. There is one called "Whodunnit" that will irritate the living daylights out of you, but please just listen to it offscreen in the privacy of your own home. It is not a song I would like to watch on your channel. 😎
I’ve been patiently waiting for a reply from my lawyer and it’s come through now . He’s says NOT to label this as “total sh*te” but “ complete bollocks “ is ok 😅
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Im gonna leave this to the prog rockers, id rather listen to paint drying 🏴✌️
Tone deaf
@@keithisaacs6092 I don't know if I'd go as far as you saying there " tone deaf" but I agree there , kinda dull eh Keith 🏴✌️
Please do.
@@eamonnbutler44 welcome much 🏴✌️
@@JamesDickson-vs5of how can u be bored with genius talent like this, granted it needs to be listened too a few times to get it but the rewards 🤯
The band were horrible. divided into two tiers. Wanky Banks and that other toff Rutherford. the best album they did was lambs...and that broke them.
Agghh....don't stop a song with a minute or 2 left in the climax!
Selling England is not actually a "concept album" . The Lamb was really their only true concept album. Genesis did have a lot of musical reprises which would connect the last track with the first track, or an earlier track. For instance, if you would have left this playing, the short bit Aisle of Plenty hearkens back to the first track Dancing With the Moonlit Night. On Trick of the Tail, the last track, an instrumental Los Endos, reprises both Squonk and the 1st track Dance on a Volcano. On Duke, Duke's End is the conclusion of a 10 minute instrumental and reprises the earlier short vocal Guide Vocal, then segues into a reprise of the album opener Behind the Lines. But they aren't concept albums as a whole.