I don't know every artist active right now , but Steven Wilson has got to be one of the most outstanding artists of this time period , what a pleasure to be exposed to his creative output !
Six months ago, I hadn’t heard of Steven Wilson. I feel so fortunate that I found him, and cannot express just how grateful I am, to be able to listen to an album of such supreme musical quality. Thanks guys.
Never has anyone summed up how I feel so accurately as SW does in the line 'I feel like I'm living in parentheses'. Mr Wilson, you are a musician and lyricist of extraordinary insight and beauty.
The part at 9:20 or so gives me shivers every damn time, knowing how Joyce was discovered three years after her death with undelivered Christmas presents. Actually, screw it. The whole album gives me shivers. An absolutely incredible album in every way.
+Vikram Shankar - Official (obelix5150) Me too. I would venture to say that combined with the back story I get pretty misty eyed when I listen to it. I've had it for nearly a year now and it moves me just as much as the day I first heard the song (and the rest of the album frankly). If this isn't one of the top 10 albums made in the last decade I'll eat my bloody hat.
This album is an absolute masterpiece. I reckon I'm going to enjoy it as much in 20 years as I do today, just like Who's Next, Moving Pictures, Dark Side of the Moon, Awake (DT) et al. I can see why it's been met with nearly universal acclaim.
Man, everyone thinks its weird listening to music while reading a book, I always do it and I thought I was the only one, but now one kf my favorite musicians does it too! This man inspires me a lot! I want tk be like him someday.
it's not weird, just hard to focus on both ^^ To me both activities require too much focus to be fully enjoyed to be practiced at the same time, or at least one will get in th background and drop off my attention
I tried listening to Kid A while reading The name of the wind. That was a unique experience because it turned out both pieces of art where kinda in the same wavelength. I'd recommend it to anyone.
I went to the 9:30 club down in DC to listen to Steven Wilson last month. It was a treat. His days with Porcupine Tree, No Man, and Blackfield, and now records under his own name, have been the only songs I have listened to since I discovered his music just less than a year ago. I grew up listening to Pink Floyd, Traffic, Jethro Tull etc., and I don't know how I could have missed such a brilliant rockster of our age. You are the best Mr Steven Wilson!
Thanks for sharing this. Steven and friends have created a true masterpiece. Fortunately I purchased the cd/dvd and attended one of their shows recently which was certainly one of the best ever.
Not only is Steve a marvelous artist, he knows how to group talented people to produce incredible results. The visual art, music, the stories, and the atmosphere is magnificent.
Parentheses are usually used to add explanation to something and in this case, as the song is written in the form of a letter to her brother, she's reaching out to her brother in desperation ("It's been a while now", suggests they've lost contact). The first two Stanza's tell her brother her life isn't going how she thought it would and she's lonely, feels ignored and isolated and life is passing her by. The third goes further to tell of how she's not in a good place both in her environment and in her mind. She's falling and has nowhere else to turn. Finally as the communication is one way (her letter) and she has no feedback to judge how her brother feels about her. "I feel I'm living in parentheses", to me at least, means she feels she has to explain herself to him and that she needs him as everyone else has abandoned her. "I'm feeling kind of drowsy now, So I'll finish this tomorrow" ends the song and we know in real life she dies to lay undiscovered for 3 years at which point we can assume her call for help fell on deaf ears.
That last part there is my favorite moment on the record - by far. I cannot heart that part without getting goosebumps. But I'm feeling kind of drowsy now So I'll finish this tomorrow
+Pentyrion This part isn't just chilling, it fucking tears my heart in two every time I listen to it. I don't think there's any real evidence that the woman in the story died after 'Happy Returns' but I feel like after stating these two lines, it was definitely a premonition of her demise. I don't understand why people have issues with this album, actually loved it even more than the Raven
There's not one person in this recording that I don't have the upmost respect for! I wish I could put my feelings in a recording as well as Steven. I can only hope to pass my music to family and friends. Always short of what I wish I could accomplish. Music is such a beautiful thing. Am glad that I was touched to play it. This was inspiring to me.
The one definitely missed out is Gavin Harrison. Well, I do understand Porcupine Tree is over, yet the best drum parts that fit Steven's thread have actually been made by Gavin, no doubt in that.
I have 1 big question about this album, and that is Routine. As i went through this album with lyrics in hand, i just felt that the son Routine, while being an amazing song, did not fit in lyrically with the rest of the album. How is this song at all related to the overall story of the album?
+Isaak Keidser Flygare Routine is a story within the story of the record. It basically tells the story of a woman that lost her family on an accident, and she tries to recreate her family life or "routine" despite the fact that they're dead. This story is read by the main protagonist of the record, and she kinda relates with the loneliness of the women in the story.
Luis Faraudo Ooohh. I knew what the song was about, but i was not sure if the women in the song were supposed to be the albums protagonist or not. Thank you very much for sorting this out for me.
I wonder why Guthrie decided to use a Fender guitar for that solo instead of his Suhr or his newer Charvel guitars? Either way, he nails that solo and it sounds incredible.
+Jake Mikolas I dug into it a little and I read that he borrowed a American Deluxe Strat from Fender for that solo. I guess he liked the noiseless single coil pickups. It sounds amazing but I imagine he could make any guitar sound amazing.
+wrinkleneckbass What's really great (ala Mr. Gilmour) is when he kicks in the lead pickup during the climax of the solo. REally kicks it up into a higher gear.
I don't know every artist active right now , but Steven Wilson has got to be one of the most outstanding artists of this time period , what a pleasure to be exposed to his creative output !
F*cking Govan at the end of the solo.....his expression is priceless. Absolutely brilliant playing by him (as always).
Six months ago, I hadn’t heard of Steven Wilson. I feel so fortunate that I found him, and cannot express just how grateful I am, to be able to listen to an album of such supreme musical quality. Thanks guys.
Best album of the year!
+Bruno Marques Serrano easily !! by a stretch
+Bruno Marques Serrano Maybe you meant "of the years" lol
"I'm feeling kind of drowsy now so I'll finish this tomorrow." My favourite line in that song. Never heard a better excuse to end a song, ever.
Never has anyone summed up how I feel so accurately as SW does in the line 'I feel like I'm living in parentheses'. Mr Wilson, you are a musician and lyricist of extraordinary insight and beauty.
The part at 9:20 or so gives me shivers every damn time, knowing how Joyce was discovered three years after her death with undelivered Christmas presents.
Actually, screw it. The whole album gives me shivers. An absolutely incredible album in every way.
+Vikram Shankar - Official (obelix5150) Me too. I would venture to say that combined with the back story I get pretty misty eyed when I listen to it. I've had it for nearly a year now and it moves me just as much as the day I first heard the song (and the rest of the album frankly). If this isn't one of the top 10 albums made in the last decade I'll eat my bloody hat.
2:50 and forth... till 4:37... shivers specially at the end. Damn! they are so good at their crafts. :D
Thank you for sharing. I could listen and watch Steven creating, for hours
Δημήτρης Δικμάνης Same here! :)
That solo! My mind was blown away!
07rodrigez it was so intense, you can see it on their faces
Masterpiece.
Album of the decade!
Love Guthrie in his Pacman t-shirt. He felt all exhausted after he finished playing his solo! Awesome band, fantastic album.
intelligent ,researched prog. music. long live talented Steven and his fantastic band. we expect many more such beautiful concept albums in future.
This album is an absolute masterpiece. I reckon I'm going to enjoy it as much in 20 years as I do today, just like Who's Next, Moving Pictures, Dark Side of the Moon, Awake (DT) et al. I can see why it's been met with nearly universal acclaim.
Man, everyone thinks its weird listening to music while reading a book, I always do it and I thought I was the only one, but now one kf my favorite musicians does it too! This man inspires me a lot! I want tk be like him someday.
it's not weird, just hard to focus on both ^^ To me both activities require too much focus to be fully enjoyed to be practiced at the same time, or at least one will get in th background and drop off my attention
I tried listening to Kid A while reading The name of the wind. That was a unique experience because it turned out both pieces of art where kinda in the same wavelength. I'd recommend it to anyone.
I went to the 9:30 club down in DC to listen to Steven Wilson last month. It was a treat. His days with Porcupine Tree, No Man, and Blackfield, and now records under his own name, have been the only songs I have listened to since I discovered his music just less than a year ago. I grew up listening to Pink Floyd, Traffic, Jethro Tull etc., and I don't know how I could have missed such a brilliant rockster of our age. You are the best Mr Steven Wilson!
I have only recently discovered Steven Wilson (Luminol). What an amazing artist. Can't wait to see the band in Manchester 2016
+lazarus62 LISTEN TO EVERY SINGLE ONE OF HIS SOLO ALBUMS. ALL OF THEM ARE GOLD. Also, you might wanna have a look at Porcupine Tree as well.
Guthrie is just astonishingly good!!
Thanks for sharing this. Steven and friends have created a true masterpiece. Fortunately I purchased the cd/dvd and attended one of their shows recently which was certainly one of the best ever.
That ending.. Glorious!
Not only is Steve a marvelous artist, he knows how to group talented people to produce incredible results. The visual art, music, the stories, and the atmosphere is magnificent.
2:50 - 4:40 what a beautiful astonishing part!!!
Yes & i love how Guthrie plays out of his skin & then looks up at the end almost as if to say... erm Steven was that ok?
"I feel I'm living in parentheses"
I don't know why but that lyric really resonates with me, even though I am unsure of what it truly means.
fetor41 ....I think it means we are focused on the prize...but that prize takes us away ROM our humanity.
Parentheses are usually used to add explanation to something and in this case, as the song is written in the form of a letter to her brother, she's reaching out to her brother in desperation ("It's been a while now", suggests they've lost contact).
The first two Stanza's tell her brother her life isn't going how she thought it would and she's lonely, feels ignored and isolated and life is passing her by.
The third goes further to tell of how she's not in a good place both in her environment and in her mind.
She's falling and has nowhere else to turn.
Finally as the communication is one way (her letter) and she has no feedback to judge how her brother feels about her.
"I feel I'm living in parentheses", to me at least, means she feels she has to explain herself to him and that she needs him as everyone else has abandoned her.
"I'm feeling kind of drowsy now, So I'll finish this tomorrow" ends the song and we know in real life she dies to lay undiscovered for 3 years at which point we can assume her call for help fell on deaf ears.
That last part there is my favorite moment on the record - by far. I cannot heart that part without getting goosebumps.
But I'm feeling kind of drowsy now
So I'll finish this tomorrow
+Pentyrion Absolutely. It's chilling. Such a powerful writer Steve is.
+Pentyrion This part isn't just chilling, it fucking tears my heart in two every time I listen to it. I don't think there's any real evidence that the woman in the story died after 'Happy Returns' but I feel like after stating these two lines, it was definitely a premonition of her demise. I don't understand why people have issues with this album, actually loved it even more than the Raven
it makes me cry like i just found out someone i love died
so beautiful
Trying to think of another recorded guitar solo better than Guthrie’s on Regret. Seriously, this is as good as it gets.
There's not one person in this recording that I don't have the upmost respect for! I wish I could put my feelings in a recording as well as Steven. I can only hope to pass my music to family and friends. Always short of what I wish I could accomplish. Music is such a beautiful thing. Am glad that I was touched to play it. This was inspiring to me.
I would say, the best album of two last years. I am not joking.
+Roberto Rondelli However extreme it may sound, i would go as far the the best album ever written. Everything just works and fits together perfectly.
There is no more moving guitar lead than what Guthrie plays on Regret #9 for me.
A very pure soul and mind ....
Steven Wilson is very spiritual..his legendary works reflects that.. but he never talks about his spiritual side.
I can listen to SW all day
Great great album!!!
3:00 onwards.... :O Guthrie Govan - TAKE A BOW
Album of the decade.
A master of his craft ....
Once again EXCELLENT
Pure class,,100%...
i sob like a baby at the end every time i watch this
Sooooooooo beautiful
Thank you, Lasse Hoile :)
Brilliant interview!
At 4:41 I think GG looks like he needs a smoke. I think I would too. Apparently even he knew he nailed it that take. Just stunning.
+stavard that has to be the greatest rock solo in all of history, period.
Thanks for Upload!!!
Hermoso!
The one definitely missed out is Gavin Harrison. Well, I do understand Porcupine Tree is over, yet the best drum parts that fit Steven's thread have actually been made by Gavin, no doubt in that.
Why is this guy not aging?!
I have 1 big question about this album, and that is Routine. As i went through this album with lyrics in hand, i just felt that the son Routine, while being an amazing song, did not fit in lyrically with the rest of the album. How is this song at all related to the overall story of the album?
+Isaak Keidser Flygare Routine is a story within the story of the record. It basically tells the story of a woman that lost her family on an accident, and she tries to recreate her family life or "routine" despite the fact that they're dead. This story is read by the main protagonist of the record, and she kinda relates with the loneliness of the women in the story.
Luis Faraudo Ooohh. I knew what the song was about, but i was not sure if the women in the song were supposed to be the albums protagonist or not. Thank you very much for sorting this out for me.
+Isaak Keidser Flygare I totally understand you as I was wondering all the time: how is that song about family, if the main character lives alone?
+Luis Faraudo thank you for your answer, but where did you find that piece of concept? the point with the accident is just certainly not in the lyrics
+stryomberg you can read it in a newspaper in the music video.
Can any one identify the mic he is using?
Pranav N m50
+Edgar Michaud Might as well be an M49
Steven swears by Neumann mics..
You know...
so does guthrie write his solo.... or steven?
lionel martin both :)
lionel martin guthrie always improvises his solos, so this one was probably improvised right there
smell the glove ✌
I wonder if the record label payed for the studio. Must have been expencive as shit.
MING
Ma chi è 'sto chitarrista?!?!
Claudio Consoli è Guthrie Govan
I wonder why Guthrie decided to use a Fender guitar for that solo instead of his Suhr or his newer Charvel guitars?
Either way, he nails that solo and it sounds incredible.
+Jake Mikolas I dug into it a little and I read that he borrowed a American Deluxe Strat from Fender for that solo. I guess he liked the noiseless single coil pickups. It sounds amazing but I imagine he could make any guitar sound amazing.
+wrinkleneckbass What's really great (ala Mr. Gilmour) is when he kicks in the lead pickup during the climax of the solo. REally kicks it up into a higher gear.
wrinkleneckbass Guthrie plays Fender (who also own Charvel, Jackson, Gretsch, EVH) exclusively
Because you cant get more straty than a strat!!
0:13 Steve is talking about Carl (Karl) and I'm wondering "Where's Ricky?" Anybody?
You're totally right! I've been listening to the podcasts all week and that exact same thought popped into my head