Peter Gabriel has described how jealousy can release one's basic instinct the monkey is not a literal monkey butt a metaphor for one's feelings of jealousy
This song was featured on the opening scene for 1987's Project X. The plot depicts the air force exposing monkies to radiation. Do you think he wrote the song after reading the script, knowing the music placement had to be relavant to the plot?
Wow you figured out the meaning of Jealousy first try, Peter said it himself it is about jealousy. I've heard it many times and probably wouldn't have guessed so great job lol
Gabriel is awesome. There was a remix competition where he invited anyone to take the original song and rework it into their own creation. He provided separate tracks for all of the Fairlight and Prophet-5 keyboards, Linn LM-1 percussion, vocals, etc. How many major artist have ever done that? The Fairlight and Prophet-5 keyboards on this song alone are just incredible.
When you mentioned a banana I broke up laughing… Kudos for that! Anyone that can spread laughter is doing A Good Thing. I also particularly love this song. I never thought to spend too much time on the lyrics as the video is so arresting but since you made the attempt I thought about it… my best guess is the monkey is symbolic (clearly a symbol or metaphor) of primal innocence. It is in the same family tree as people but it isn’t a primate-it’s a step below that. A less sophisticated, less capable… more innocent. Thus more “shockable.” A price we pay for our sophistication is a loss of innocence. I’m a classically trained musician-but I grew up during the 60’s and recognize popular music to be just that: the music of the people for our times. As the world is diverse so too is our music; as we have mass communication we have multi-cultural music. In some ways a magical time to be alive. I have my preferences, but I get to enjoy (what I consider to be) good rock, folk, jazz, so-called ethnic… Some introduced by the better popular US/UK musicians of today. For example, you want deep lyrics check out Paul Simon. I absolutely love his album Rhythm of the Saints. Not the most commercially successful, but it is infused with Brazilian-Cameroon(ian?) rhythms & harmonies for a lush, unique sound. “Further to Fly” has deep personal meaning for me. “Cool, cool River” is amazing. The last line is “and sometimes even music doesn’t substitute for tears.“ In the context of a song about poverty and finding one’s place it is nothing short of a slap. The album before it was commercially successful-Diamonds on the Souls of Her Shoes (I think), with South African influences. Lyrics a bit less deep on this but the music is unique. And a few of the tracks-and MVids-are stunning. You liked Sledgehammer, checkout Boy in the Bubble. Paul just released his 20th solo album… Another musician to check out is Sting for a more Jazz take on Rock. “Fragile” is a short guitar solo song with a timeless message. “Be Still My Beating Heart”-perhaps we’ve all been there. “Lost Without You” tells a timeless story. So many others. Suzanne Vega: a favorite is “In Liverpool.” Try and forget that after watching/hearing it. Sadly she didn’t make many MVids for her songs but there are a few (I won’t include the painfully over-played Luka). Last, making a sharp turn, I’m going to suggest a techno-goth descendant of punk (say what?!): Depeche Mode. Painfully talented, their music was constantly evolving and interesting. Making a suggestion is nearly impossible-check out anything from “Violator” and “Songs of Faith and Devotion”. Hope these ideas are of some use. Oh, and don’t worry about sounding crazy. Queue up Seal’s “Crazy.” Watch and listen. Be liberated. 😊
I just took a look at your list of reaction vids: you know *of* the musicians I mentioned though not the albums/songs I suggested. But having scanned through the list I can amend my suggestions. First, my specific titles still remain: you will probably appreciate them. Oh, I got a Sting title wrong: it’s “Mad About You.” And the South African Paul Simon album is entitled “Graceland”. Too many titles running through my head. Sorry about that. Second, I noted that in many cases you tended to include early examples of an artists work. Just an observation. Sometimes their best work comes early then they fizzle; sometimes they mature; sometimes they evolve. Third, no Latin music at all. That’s an entirely new musical world. Okay, first I’m gonna blow your mind with a couple of MVids/songs. Jeff Buckley: Grace ruclips.net/video/A3adFWKE9JE/видео.htmlsi=AcX3agcOLRAiIszd 30 Seconds to Mars: Up in the Air ruclips.net/video/y9uSyICrtow/видео.htmlsi=T2UAfQtaivZnZaV6 These are entirely different than anything you’ve seen before and will leave you spinning. (but in a good way, I trust) Start there. I noticed a lack of Motown on your extensive list. Have you listened to the Supremes? If not, run-don’t walk. Then Stop! In the Name of Love… Okay, >in no particular order< (and sorry if I duplicate something from your vid list-I just quickly scanned it and may drop a bit here or there…) Joan Baez: Diamonds & Rust ruclips.net/video/IrVD0bP_ybg/видео.htmlsi=fJwH_q4Yx5LNF9Nq Sweet Sir Galahad ruclips.net/video/R9cpBML9SoE/видео.htmlsi=XcP7EUPL7TqAeWtP Evanescence: Bring Me to Life Jim Croce: Time in a Bottle The Cranberries: Zombie Lady Gaga: Bad Romance Alejandro The Cure: Love Song System of a Down: Aerials Erasure: Respect Bush: Everything Zen Tanita Tikarim: Twist in my Sobriety Massive Attack: Daydreaming Fallout Boy: Centuries This Ain’t a Scene, it’s an Arms Race 21 Pilots: Holding On to You Tear in my Heart The Church: Reptile Nine Inch Nails: Closer ruclips.net/video/PTFwQP86BRs/видео.htmlsi=oJDe9fT8urvICxdd Carlos Santana: Smooth ruclips.net/video/6Whgn_iE5uc/видео.htmlsi=oIg9bXRiEfKYFxHC Mike + The Mechanics: The Living Years ruclips.net/video/5hr64MxYpgk/видео.htmlsi=1b58Q6469P4PGvcl Peter Murphy: Cuts You Up ruclips.net/video/UrfFHzqGBZI/видео.htmlsi=VCgbQOmcIScWVQay REM: Losing My Religion George Michael: Freedom ‘90 Tracy Chapman: Fast Car Queen: Bohemian Rhapsody [how did you miss this?!] Kygo: Firestone New Order: True Faith INXS: Need You Tonight David Guetta: Titanium ruclips.net/video/JRfuAukYTKg/видео.htmlsi=sP4FnPoJbNap5JHm OneRepublic: Love Runs Out ruclips.net/video/0OWj0CiM8WU/видео.htmlsi=rrCPLzXNhglwZKB7 Maroon 5: Cold ruclips.net/video/XatXy6ZhKZw/видео.htmlsi=bhAouaGr7Vs25imp This Love ruclips.net/video/XPpTgCho5ZA/видео.htmlsi=PVi5siq3YJigkeT_ Jason Derulo: Cheyenne Disclosure: Magnets Katy Perry: Dark Horse Pharrell Williams: Freedom Imagine Dragons: Shots XTC: Dear God Radiohead: Street Spirit k. d. Lang: Constant Craving Fatboy Slim: Weapon of Choice Pat Benatar: Love is a Battlefield Franz Ferdinand: Take Me Out Calvin Harris: Pray to God Bastille: Blame --------------
First time watching your channel. I highly recommend you listen to the first album of the violent femmes simply titled the violent femmes. You have to listen to the whole album before you can pick a song.
If you want interesting lyrics that can make you think try some Genesis, Gabriel's old band. If you listen to their concept album 'The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway' that should keep you thinkin' for the rest of your life. Lots and lots of ambiguity and metaphors. It is dense and long but great music.
it's about a notorious scientific experiment in which people literally were asked to press a button to give an electric shock to a monkey. The purpose was to see how compliant the subjects would be when asked to harm a creature. Most shocked the monkey
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lol Peter is a genius.
Peter Gabriel was one of the pioneers leading the way with the Fairlight CMI. This song shows his genius in creatively using it.
Peter Gabriel has described how jealousy can release one's basic instinct the monkey is not a literal monkey butt a metaphor for one's feelings of jealousy
Thia has remained my favotite Peter Gabtiel song since it was originally released.
Solsbury Hill......is my favorite Peter Gabriel song. Peace
Looooove th'analysis! I think thats great brah!
One of the best songs
Great song and reaction
This song was featured on the opening scene for 1987's Project X. The plot depicts the air force exposing monkies to radiation. Do you think he wrote the song after reading the script, knowing the music placement had to be relavant to the plot?
Wow you figured out the meaning of Jealousy first try, Peter said it himself it is about jealousy. I've heard it many times and probably wouldn't have guessed so great job lol
Gabriel is awesome. There was a remix competition where he invited anyone to take the original song and rework it into their own creation. He provided separate tracks for all of the Fairlight and Prophet-5 keyboards, Linn LM-1 percussion, vocals, etc. How many major artist have ever done that? The Fairlight and Prophet-5 keyboards on this song alone are just incredible.
Okay Stan go lay down 😂😂😂 no your not crazy 🤣🤣. Heard the song but never really analyze the lyrics 🤣🤣🤣. Now I have to lay down 😅
😁😁😁
When you mentioned a banana I broke up laughing… Kudos for that! Anyone that can spread laughter is doing A Good Thing.
I also particularly love this song. I never thought to spend too much time on the lyrics as the video is so arresting but since you made the attempt I thought about it… my best guess is the monkey is symbolic (clearly a symbol or metaphor) of primal innocence. It is in the same family tree as people but it isn’t a primate-it’s a step below that. A less sophisticated, less capable… more innocent. Thus more “shockable.” A price we pay for our sophistication is a loss of innocence.
I’m a classically trained musician-but I grew up during the 60’s and recognize popular music to be just that: the music of the people for our times. As the world is diverse so too is our music; as we have mass communication we have multi-cultural music. In some ways a magical time to be alive. I have my preferences, but I get to enjoy (what I consider to be) good rock, folk, jazz, so-called ethnic… Some introduced by the better popular US/UK musicians of today.
For example, you want deep lyrics check out Paul Simon. I absolutely love his album Rhythm of the Saints. Not the most commercially successful, but it is infused with Brazilian-Cameroon(ian?) rhythms & harmonies for a lush, unique sound. “Further to Fly” has deep personal meaning for me. “Cool, cool River” is amazing. The last line is “and sometimes even music doesn’t substitute for tears.“ In the context of a song about poverty and finding one’s place it is nothing short of a slap. The album before it was commercially successful-Diamonds on the Souls of Her Shoes (I think), with South African influences. Lyrics a bit less deep on this but the music is unique. And a few of the tracks-and MVids-are stunning. You liked Sledgehammer, checkout Boy in the Bubble. Paul just released his 20th solo album…
Another musician to check out is Sting for a more Jazz take on Rock. “Fragile” is a short guitar solo song with a timeless message. “Be Still My Beating Heart”-perhaps we’ve all been there. “Lost Without You” tells a timeless story. So many others.
Suzanne Vega: a favorite is “In Liverpool.” Try and forget that after watching/hearing it. Sadly she didn’t make many MVids for her songs but there are a few (I won’t include the painfully over-played Luka).
Last, making a sharp turn, I’m going to suggest a techno-goth descendant of punk (say what?!): Depeche Mode. Painfully talented, their music was constantly evolving and interesting. Making a suggestion is nearly impossible-check out anything from “Violator” and “Songs of Faith and Devotion”. Hope these ideas are of some use.
Oh, and don’t worry about sounding crazy. Queue up Seal’s “Crazy.” Watch and listen. Be liberated. 😊
I just took a look at your list of reaction vids: you know *of* the musicians I mentioned though not the albums/songs I suggested. But having scanned through the list I can amend my suggestions. First, my specific titles still remain: you will probably appreciate them. Oh, I got a Sting title wrong: it’s “Mad About You.” And the South African Paul Simon album is entitled “Graceland”. Too many titles running through my head. Sorry about that.
Second, I noted that in many cases you tended to include early examples of an artists work. Just an observation. Sometimes their best work comes early then they fizzle; sometimes they mature; sometimes they evolve.
Third, no Latin music at all. That’s an entirely new musical world.
Okay, first I’m gonna blow your mind with a couple of MVids/songs.
Jeff Buckley: Grace
ruclips.net/video/A3adFWKE9JE/видео.htmlsi=AcX3agcOLRAiIszd
30 Seconds to Mars: Up in the Air
ruclips.net/video/y9uSyICrtow/видео.htmlsi=T2UAfQtaivZnZaV6
These are entirely different than anything you’ve seen before and will leave you spinning. (but in a good way, I trust)
Start there.
I noticed a lack of Motown on your extensive list. Have you listened to the Supremes? If not, run-don’t walk. Then Stop! In the Name of Love…
Okay, >in no particular order< (and sorry if I duplicate something from your vid list-I just quickly scanned it and may drop a bit here or there…)
Joan Baez:
Diamonds & Rust
ruclips.net/video/IrVD0bP_ybg/видео.htmlsi=fJwH_q4Yx5LNF9Nq
Sweet Sir Galahad
ruclips.net/video/R9cpBML9SoE/видео.htmlsi=XcP7EUPL7TqAeWtP
Evanescence: Bring Me to Life
Jim Croce: Time in a Bottle
The Cranberries: Zombie
Lady Gaga: Bad Romance
Alejandro
The Cure: Love Song
System of a Down: Aerials
Erasure: Respect
Bush: Everything Zen
Tanita Tikarim: Twist in my Sobriety
Massive Attack: Daydreaming
Fallout Boy: Centuries
This Ain’t a Scene, it’s an Arms Race
21 Pilots: Holding On to You
Tear in my Heart
The Church: Reptile
Nine Inch Nails: Closer
ruclips.net/video/PTFwQP86BRs/видео.htmlsi=oJDe9fT8urvICxdd
Carlos Santana: Smooth
ruclips.net/video/6Whgn_iE5uc/видео.htmlsi=oIg9bXRiEfKYFxHC
Mike + The Mechanics: The Living Years
ruclips.net/video/5hr64MxYpgk/видео.htmlsi=1b58Q6469P4PGvcl
Peter Murphy: Cuts You Up
ruclips.net/video/UrfFHzqGBZI/видео.htmlsi=VCgbQOmcIScWVQay
REM: Losing My Religion
George Michael: Freedom ‘90
Tracy Chapman: Fast Car
Queen: Bohemian Rhapsody
[how did you miss this?!]
Kygo: Firestone
New Order: True Faith
INXS: Need You Tonight
David Guetta: Titanium
ruclips.net/video/JRfuAukYTKg/видео.htmlsi=sP4FnPoJbNap5JHm
OneRepublic: Love Runs Out
ruclips.net/video/0OWj0CiM8WU/видео.htmlsi=rrCPLzXNhglwZKB7
Maroon 5: Cold
ruclips.net/video/XatXy6ZhKZw/видео.htmlsi=bhAouaGr7Vs25imp
This Love
ruclips.net/video/XPpTgCho5ZA/видео.htmlsi=PVi5siq3YJigkeT_
Jason Derulo: Cheyenne
Disclosure: Magnets
Katy Perry: Dark Horse
Pharrell Williams: Freedom
Imagine Dragons: Shots
XTC: Dear God
Radiohead: Street Spirit
k. d. Lang: Constant Craving
Fatboy Slim: Weapon of Choice
Pat Benatar: Love is a Battlefield
Franz Ferdinand: Take Me Out
Calvin Harris: Pray to God
Bastille: Blame
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First time watching your channel. I highly recommend you listen to the first album of the violent femmes simply titled the violent femmes. You have to listen to the whole album before you can pick a song.
If you want interesting lyrics that can make you think try some Genesis, Gabriel's old band. If you listen to their concept album 'The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway' that should keep you thinkin' for the rest of your life. Lots and lots of ambiguity and metaphors. It is dense and long but great music.
it's about a notorious scientific experiment in which people literally were asked to press a button to give an electric shock to a monkey. The purpose was to see how compliant the subjects would be when asked to harm a creature. Most shocked the monkey
She's "throwing her pearls before swine." She's cheating on him with trash..
It's a wonderful song and video, but the video is created for the single edit, not the full length album version
It is a medical way to help drug addicts get clean! By electro shock therapy!