I am the authority on Genesis from Chicago at 14 in 1973. I approve this version. Very nice. I also approve of a reunion of the 5 members...not because they need money or want money. but because they are so awesome and unique. No coincidence that Genesis comes from England just like Stones...Beatles...Zeppelin...Floyd...Who....Moody Blues....Yes....ETC. ETC.....you see...Rush...they from Canada!
This is over the moon brill. Imaginative and very well played, which to all you purists should be what really matters as opposed to it being just some drab cover that 'sounds' right. Very well done Mr. Dunnery. Cheers!
This is such a great version, atmospheric, changed up in an enthralling way - backing vox an interesting touch. Francis deserves much more visibility and this cd needs to be re-released!!
Complimenti, scelta coraggiosa e unica. Il suono in contrasto con l' originale e il testo. Ma è una finta quiete alla lunga. Preso in contropiede, molto interessante.
2 B honest I didn't like this take of this song in the beginning, but I must admit it has grown on me. The more I've listened to it, have made me found its own particular beauty and perceive it differently. The reason I didn't like when I first heard it, was 'cause I told myself: Rael's signature punk song, on acoustic? An oxymoron, I thought. Acoustic punk? But Dunnery's version made me realized that the lyrics are more universal than just than an outcry of justification of an outcast.
The quality of our dreams are both a reflection of our thoughts and actions as well as a general foreshadowing of the fate of our souls in the next life...A nightly, temporary karma that beckons us to change - for the good - so as to avoid a more permanent karma...
Complexity(🌎)+Beauty(🌷) =Intent(❤️)
The Figure 8 Analogy:
An analogy on life, death, the dream-state and the symbolism intertwined within the human experience...
We human beings are not moving in the - abstract - motion of a straight line towards death (for instance, the numerical straight line of say 1-89), rather we are moving in the motion of a figure 8...The Figure 8 is a natural repeating pattern that is divided into two halves and is thus the perfect symbol to represent the human life cycle and our two primary states of existence that we are continuously moving in and out of -the awake state and the dream-state.
When we awake from sleep, we come full circle to when we fall back asleep (represented by the bottom half of the figure 8), and when we go into the dream-state, we come full circle to when we awake from the dream-state (represented by the top half of the figure 8). Upon death, the figure 8 of life untwines, but it is not the body untwining from the mind that this analogy represents. It's two states of mind untwining to form a larger state of mind...(8->0)...Because the awake state is really a state -of mind, with our body's physical reality "consciously" intertwined, and the dream-state is also a state -of mind, with our body's physical reality "subconsciously" intertwined. Therefore; upon death, these two states "of mind" untwine to form a larger state of mind...A state that has all the potentialities of the dream world (flying, telepathy, psychokinesis, etc) combined with all the actualities of the awake world(nature, form, bonds, etc). This I refer to as the "transitional analogy."
While conceiving this analogy I realized life and death must be perceived - from one point of view - as seperate entities(the transitional analogy(8-0), but must also be perceived - from another point of view - as inseparable entities(the symbolic analogy), both of which are ultimately linked by the dream state.
The symbolic analogy consists of the untwined figure 8 of life/the 'circle of death' - abstractly -overlapping the 'circle of life'/the earth, with the overlappment representing the dream-state (like the common area in a venn diagram) which implies that the dream-state is just as much a part of life as is of death - by which semi-explains precognitive dreams, prodromal dreams, "visitations" by deceased relatives, etc, for the dream-state has a foothold in the afterlife - and is based on the premise that "while our body sleeps, our dream-state symbolically represents the state that awaits upon our body's ultimate rest.
In other words, while we are lying down and -sleeping/dreaming, this natural process symbolizes where we go when we're ultimately lying down/dead -to a place "like" our dream-state...A state "of mind", with our body's physical bonds eternally engrained and intertwined.
This guy has a very beautiful voice, but I'd rather see him do Cuckoo Cucoon, or Anyway. This song is meant to increase rage, show how strong Rael really is. This does not show that at all. If it wasn't meant to show anger and meant to be a more mellow song, this'd be an excellent cover.
Indiana, this version has an unbearable ache to it - a longing that things could and should be different for Rael (but they're not going to be). The anger is still there but implicit rather than explicit. Love the original, love Tony Levin's live version - and love Francis's versions, both this and the solo acoustic guitar version for that reason. Perhaps the 'mellow' version touches emotions at a deeper level . . . . .
I'm a massive Genesis fan (My Lamb Lies Down on Broadway poster is actually framed and behind me on my wall). This song is a softer take - it's not necessarily a bad version. I'm also a big fan of the acoustic piano covers of Genesis songs.
Errrr--no. I mean I hate to be the one to bring it up, but Riel, narrator of the song, wasn't a socially conscious folk singer with a solidarious beard and generous heart, but a raging, reckless teenager who didn't care about hurting people or being hurt. This dude sounds like he pets puppies--which is wonderful! So do I! But it doesn't work for this song. Jeff Buckley's version is monumental, possibly better than the original.namaste
To begin mate it's Rael, not "Riel" and it's Dunnery's interpretation of the piece, not yours, and, if you want to get really technical, a juxtaposition of emotions -- aggression and violence stripped down to their barest essence and presented in a non-aggressive manner. It's a successful, and quite lovely, union of opposites. That you don't like it is one thing, but to suggest that your view of it is the 'correct' one (coupled with a deflected insult of FD) is just a bit too much self-absorption for me. Cheers!
😛 You’re all right. It’s not an insult to dislike one song by one dude-especially when it’s a ripped version of one of my fav songs. Just my opinion, and no, it isn’t the correct one in any way. Pure mood, that’s all I expressed. Cheers over serious people ☮️
Fantastic. Finally a version of this great song that can be listened on a sunset beach with a long drink in my hand.
this guy ! is probably one of the greatest guitarist ever !! just listen back to his work with IT BITES .... amazing xx Mr Durnery .. thank you
I am the authority on Genesis from Chicago at 14 in 1973. I approve this version. Very nice. I also approve of a reunion of the 5 members...not because they need money or want money. but because they are so awesome and unique. No coincidence that Genesis comes from England just like Stones...Beatles...Zeppelin...Floyd...Who....Moody Blues....Yes....ETC. ETC.....you see...Rush...they from Canada!
What a f&kin gorgeous cover of one of my favorite Genesis tracks.
This is over the moon brill. Imaginative and very well played, which to all you purists should be what really matters as opposed to it being just some drab cover that 'sounds' right. Very well done Mr. Dunnery. Cheers!
Love it this guy is so talented and a brilliant guitarist.
This is a remarkably good interpretation of the original by Genesis.
Brilliant version of a Genesis classic! Bravo Francis! I’ve seen faces and traces of home!
stunning. surprisingly satisfying.
Always loved this song. This is a great version of a Genesis classic.
Gotta love Frank .. amazing guitarist .. singer song writer .. and this cover is just superb ....
Great post ....
Just beautiful...
I want to hear the full album now, it's like listening to the "angel" side of the story, maybe John's take
I love this.
Wonderful version!
This is such a great version, atmospheric, changed up in an enthralling way
- backing vox an interesting touch. Francis deserves much more visibility and this cd needs to be re-released!!
Holy moly, this is beautiful.
Lovely version. I hadn't heard this, and I'm both a Genesis and It Bites fan! Thanks for sharing.
Lovely! Well done!
bellissima versione, complimenti Francis Dunnery
Awesome cover and arrangement. Best I've heard.
Thanks donnmu for uploading this - more uploads from this great album PLEASE!
i hAVE been looking for this song everywhere
mr dunnery !! respect ! to you x
Complimenti, scelta coraggiosa e unica. Il suono in contrasto con l' originale e il testo. Ma è una finta quiete alla lunga. Preso in contropiede, molto interessante.
2 B honest I didn't like this take of this song in the beginning, but I must admit it has grown on me. The more I've listened to it, have made me found its own particular beauty and perceive it differently.
The reason I didn't like when I first heard it, was 'cause I told myself: Rael's signature punk song, on acoustic? An oxymoron, I thought. Acoustic punk? But Dunnery's version made me realized that the lyrics are more universal than just than an outcry of justification of an outcast.
Jose T KevinGrimes here, your summation is spot on
shivers!
Maybe it's John's version, not Rael's one.
Goodness gracious me, that's a wonderful cover.
Beaut!
Love this version, Thanks Dr Sloan!!!!
Sublime
Brother John Version? 🤔
exellent !!!
superbe!!
love it
Damn good.
bravo bravo
The quality of our dreams are both a reflection of our thoughts and actions as well as a general foreshadowing of the fate of our souls in the next life...A nightly, temporary karma that beckons us to change - for the good - so as to avoid a more permanent karma...
Complexity(🌎)+Beauty(🌷)
=Intent(❤️)
The Figure 8 Analogy:
An analogy on life, death, the dream-state and the symbolism intertwined within the human experience...
We human beings are not moving in the - abstract - motion of a straight line towards death (for instance, the numerical straight line of say 1-89), rather we are moving in the motion of a figure 8...The Figure 8 is a natural repeating pattern that is divided into two halves and is thus the perfect symbol to represent the human life cycle and our two primary states of existence that we are continuously moving in and out of -the awake state and the dream-state.
When we awake from sleep, we come full circle to when we fall back asleep (represented by the bottom half of the figure 8), and when we go into the dream-state, we come full circle to when we awake from the dream-state (represented by the top half of the figure 8). Upon death, the figure 8 of life untwines, but it is not the body untwining from the mind that this analogy represents. It's two states of mind untwining to form a larger state of mind...(8->0)...Because the awake state is really a state -of mind, with our body's physical reality "consciously" intertwined, and the dream-state is also a state -of mind, with our body's physical reality "subconsciously" intertwined. Therefore; upon death, these two states "of mind" untwine to form a larger state of mind...A state that has all the potentialities of the dream world (flying, telepathy, psychokinesis, etc) combined with all the actualities of the awake world(nature, form, bonds, etc). This I refer to as the "transitional analogy."
While conceiving this analogy I realized life and death must be perceived - from one point of view - as seperate entities(the transitional analogy(8-0), but must also be perceived - from another point of view - as inseparable entities(the symbolic analogy), both of which are ultimately linked by the dream state.
The symbolic analogy consists of the untwined figure 8 of life/the 'circle of death' - abstractly -overlapping the 'circle of life'/the earth, with the overlappment representing the dream-state (like the common area in a venn diagram) which implies that the dream-state is just as much a part of life as is of death - by which semi-explains precognitive dreams, prodromal dreams, "visitations" by deceased relatives, etc, for the dream-state has a foothold in the afterlife - and is based on the premise that "while our body sleeps, our dream-state symbolically represents the state that awaits upon our body's ultimate rest.
In other words, while we are lying down and -sleeping/dreaming, this natural process symbolizes where we go when we're ultimately lying down/dead -to a place "like" our dream-state...A state "of mind", with our body's physical bonds eternally engrained and intertwined.
👁~8~👁
I'm not a tuff kid, but I"m a good guy!!!
👁 El ojo
Francis does Genesis..........
Sounds very much like Peter Gabriel.
Siiiii
Where's the "off we go" section?
Felipe Fernandes KevinGrimes here, true
I think I might love you. I'm not even gay or stuff...
That makes 2 of us man😂👍
This guy has a very beautiful voice, but I'd rather see him do Cuckoo Cucoon, or Anyway. This song is meant to increase rage, show how strong Rael really is.
This does not show that at all.
If it wasn't meant to show anger and meant to be a more mellow song, this'd be an excellent cover.
It's John's version
Indiana, this version has an unbearable ache to it - a longing that things could and should be different for Rael (but they're not going to be). The anger is still there but implicit rather than explicit. Love the original, love Tony Levin's live version - and love Francis's versions, both this and the solo acoustic guitar version for that reason. Perhaps the 'mellow' version touches emotions at a deeper level . . . . .
This takes all the great elements of the Genesis song... And throws them in the trash!
I'm a massive Genesis fan (My Lamb Lies Down on Broadway poster is actually framed and behind me on my wall). This song is a softer take - it's not necessarily a bad version. I'm also a big fan of the acoustic piano covers of Genesis songs.
This is what you get when a bunny rabbit has a hissy fit.
I love how it sounds like the angel version of the lamb (which is one of my fav albums of all)
no. just no. shouldn't have gone there...
Holy hell... Genesis turned into Muzak... Truly this is the end of days.
Errrr--no. I mean I hate to be the one to bring it up, but Riel, narrator of the song, wasn't a socially conscious folk singer with a solidarious beard and generous heart, but a raging, reckless teenager who didn't care about hurting people or being hurt. This dude sounds like he pets puppies--which is wonderful! So do I! But it doesn't work for this song. Jeff Buckley's version is monumental, possibly better than the original.namaste
You really havn' t got a clue sunshine 😀
Mr D is far from "a dude that pets puppies". Do yourself a favour and check some of his stuff out
To begin mate it's Rael, not "Riel" and it's Dunnery's interpretation of the piece, not yours, and, if you want to get really technical, a juxtaposition of emotions -- aggression and violence stripped down to their barest essence and presented in a non-aggressive manner. It's a successful, and quite lovely, union of opposites. That you don't like it is one thing, but to suggest that your view of it is the 'correct' one (coupled with a deflected insult of FD) is just a bit too much self-absorption for me. Cheers!
It's John's version
😛 You’re all right. It’s not an insult to dislike one song by one dude-especially when it’s a ripped version of one of my fav songs. Just my opinion, and no, it isn’t the correct one in any way. Pure mood, that’s all I expressed. Cheers over serious people ☮️
oh god, nooooo - please... doesn't fit to the lyrics.