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Waiting... to be born again
Wanting... the saddes kind of pain
Waiting for the day when I will crawl away
Nothing... is what I feel
Waiting... for the drugs to make it real
Waiting for the day when I will crawl away
Waiting... to be disciplined
Aching... for your nails across my skin
Waiting for the day when I will crawl...
Waiting for the day when I will crawl away
| maxmox (Broome, Western Australia) | Posted: Apr 20, 2013 - 05:59 Bosami wrote: So to play with, as you have stated - the emotion and conviction that Steven Wilson clearly possesses - this, combined with how he constructs and creates his music - elevates him as a truly great guitar player in my book. You keep a good book. |
| gypsyman (just passing through....) | Posted: Dec 15, 2012 - 17:12 Anyone hear Durutti Column? |
| Bosami (Deep in the heart of nowhere) | Posted: Nov 28, 2012 - 11:10 horstman wrote: Steven states that he is not a particularly great guitar player because it's true. He does, however, play with emotion and conviction. Just listen to Ambulance Chasing on Recordings. It's breathtaking. But he has limitations and he admits them and that is truthful and frank. In my opinion what makes a guitarist 'great' is what he plays - not whether or not he has a black belt in music theory, or can run the scales in any key. There are plenty of technically talented guitar players who simply do not have the artistic depth or vision to write truly great material. In many ways - being a virtuoso is limiting - in terms of one's approach to songwriting. The movie 'It Might Get Loud' illustrates this somewhat. The Edge clearly does not posses the raw technical ability of Jack White or Jimmy Page - but he still manages to craft the most incredible and unique sounds - vibrant textures of sonic atmosphere that are iconically identifyable to U2 and which have resonated for decades. The ability to do this, in my opinion, supercedes any judgement of an artists' particular talent for navigating the instruments they endevour to use in the creative process. So to play with, as you have stated - the emotion and conviction that Steven Wilson clearly posesses - this, combined with how he constructs and creates his music - elevates him as a truly great guitar player in my book. |
| westslope (BC coast) | Posted: Nov 28, 2012 - 10:30 MLavender wrote: If you have In Absentia, it might be tricky which album to get next. I'd go to somewhere like Amazon.com and listen to the samples of the two studio albums before and the two after. Porcupine Tree was a bit more "Pink Floydish" before In Absentia and a bit more "Opethish" (but not vocally) after. Mind you, I like all four of the albums that bookend In Absentia, but personally I give a slight not to those that came before. Before: Lightbulb Sun and Stupid Dream After: Deadwing and Fear of a Blank Planet Interesting. Lightbulb Sun and Stupid Dream—both excellent CDs—remind me of the psychedelic phase of the Beatles. Some of the harmonies are a nod to the Beach Boys. It is the material that precedes the Signify CD that reminds me the most of Pink Floyd. |
| westslope (BC coast) | Posted: Nov 14, 2012 - 08:14 Why do people want to compare this band to Pink Floyd? The earlier stuff maybe. This makes me think more of King Crimson. The Signify CD is a must have BTW for all keen PT fans. |
| TJS (Bradley, Il) | Posted: Sep 26, 2012 - 14:32 The live version of this on Coma Divine is trancendent. Brilliant. |
| renegade_X (My House) | Posted: Jul 11, 2012 - 12:18 Crazy! Porcupine Tree+Bongos! Did not ever imagine the two together. |
| jnesser | Posted: May 23, 2012 - 10:00 LOVE Porcupine Tree! |
| dragonlady (Pasadena, CA) | Posted: May 23, 2012 - 09:58 Good shite!  |
| RoelantSiekman (Rotterdam, The Netherlands) | Posted: May 09, 2012 - 01:06 Absolutely brilliant. Goosebumps material. |
| bnlkuhns (The Pacific NW) | Posted: Mar 06, 2012 - 15:38 clwguy wrote: Have I mentioned how much i love Porcupine Tree? I know, right?!?! Waiting Phase One, in particular just makes me all happy! |
| clwguy | Posted: Mar 06, 2012 - 15:08 Have I mentioned how much i love Porcupine Tree? |
| keller1 (In A Gadda Da Vida, Baby) | Posted: Jan 17, 2012 - 12:03 The 2006 DVD Arriving Somewhere is worth a look. Flawless performances of their best stuff to that point. |
| MLavender | Posted: Jan 17, 2012 - 11:41 If you have In Absentia, it might be tricky which album to get next. I'd go to somewhere like Amazon.com and listen to the samples of the two studio albums before and the two after. Porcupine Tree was a bit more "Pink Floydish" before In Absentia and a bit more "Opethish" (but not vocally) after. Mind you, I like all four of the albums that bookend In Absentia, but personally I give a slight not to those that came before. Before: Lightbulb Sun and Stupid Dream After: Deadwing and Fear of a Blank Planet |
| Bozo (Steeler Penguin Pirate land) | Posted: Jan 17, 2012 - 11:39 When people tell me there are no great bands out now, I have Radio Paradise to thank for turning me on to Porcupine Tree: 9!! |
| Groogrux69 (Auburn, CA) | Posted: Dec 04, 2011 - 11:24 aspicer wrote: Who concurs with this list? I'm new to PT and definitely digging them, and looking to prioritize the albums I get into. I already have in Absentia and that is what grabbed my interest - what is the best path at this point?! Love any input here. For newby Radiohead fans I posted a similarly recommended album list in the past, if you are interested. I would get Deadwing next |
| aspicer (Chicago, IL) | Posted: Dec 02, 2011 - 09:35 jchrise wrote: For all PT newbies...they go way back. Frontman and songwriter is Steven Wilson. Some of the my favorite PT albums:
The above albums should be listened to in their entirety for maximum appreciation. Also, Steven Wilson IS the same for the group Blackfield, also heard here on Radio Paradise. See more about Steven Wilson here. What I love about this cat is his non-rockstar, regular guy persona...really cool for someone I regard as one of the understated greats. Who concurs with this list? I'm new to PT and definitely digging them, and looking to prioritize the albums I get into. I already have in Absentia and that is what grabbed my interest - what is the best path at this point?! Love any input here. For newby Radiohead fans I posted a similarly recommended album list in the past, if you are interested. |
| jberko (Franklin, TN) | Posted: Oct 31, 2011 - 18:56 horstman wrote: Steven states that he is not a particularly great guitar player because it's true. He does, however, play with emotion and conviction. Just listen to Ambulance Chasing on Recordings. It's breathtaking. But he has limitations and he admits them and that is truthful and frank. His true skills are his voice (it really is superb), his songwriting and his spatial effects (listen to his solo albums!). He is very close to being an overall great artist, arguably one of the truly greatest of his generation. His work with Opeth is amazing, he crosses many boundaries. He is not the heart and soul of Blackfield but is certainly the rhythm of the band. He is also one of the best producers out there currently. I'd put him up there with Eno and Lanois (for this time period). He is multi talented which allows his guitar playing to be not great, but very good. Wilson plays like Fripp or Gilmour... tasteful and angry at times. simple but involved. |
| horstman (Syracuse, New York) | Posted: Oct 14, 2011 - 17:04 Canlistener wrote: An understated great is a perfect description... he's a player's player IHO. When I have regular radio on and a band like Nickleback comes on I get physically angry. How crap like that is regular play but genius like Wilson is left obscure is twisted. He doesn't even consider himself a particularly great guitar player, go figure? Steven states that he is not a particularly great guitar player because it's true. He does, however, play with emotion and conviction. Just listen to Ambulance Chasing on Recordings. It's breathtaking. But he has limitations and he admits them and that is truthful and frank. His true skills are his voice (it really is superb), his songwriting and his spatial effects (listen to his solo albums!). He is very close to being an overall great artist, arguably one of the truly greatest of his generation. His work with Opeth is amazing, he crosses many boundaries. He is not the heart and soul of Blackfield but is certainly the rhythm of the band. He is also one of the best producers out there currently. I'd put him up there with Eno and Lanois (for this time period). He is multi talented which allows his guitar playing to be not great, but very good. |
| Canlistener (Ontario Canada) | Posted: Oct 14, 2011 - 13:52 westslope wrote: Canlistener: By dumping on Nickleback, you have forfeited your opportunity to win the Order of Canada.
tsk, tsk.
This is one of the best ones off the Signify CD. Dang! retraction..retraction!  |
| westslope (BC coast) | Posted: Aug 29, 2011 - 16:04 Canlistener: By dumping on Nickleback, you have forfeited your opportunity to win the Order of Canada.
tsk, tsk.
This is one of the best ones off the Signify CD. |
| Canlistener (Ontario Canada) | Posted: Jul 12, 2011 - 07:04 jchrise wrote: For all PT newbies...they go way back. Frontman and songwriter is Steven Wilson. Some of the my favorite PT albums:
The above albums should be listened to in their entirety for maximum appreciation. Also, Steven Wilson IS the same for the group Blackfield, also heard here on Radio Paradise. See more about Steven Wilson here. What I love about this cat is his non-rockstar, regular guy persona...really cool for someone I regard as one of the understated greats. An understated great is a perfect description... he's a player's player IHO. When I have regular radio on and a band like Nickleback comes on I get physically angry. How crap like that is regular play but genius like Wilson is left obscure is twisted. He doesn't even consider himself a particularly great guitar player, go figure? |
| andiman (Germany, Duisburg) | Posted: Jul 12, 2011 - 05:50 Somehow Porcupine Tree is a typical RP Band... or RP is a typical Porcupine-Tree Station. Ah, anyway... i love it! |
| jchrise | Posted: Jun 10, 2011 - 14:06 For all PT newbies...they go way back. Frontman and songwriter is Steven Wilson. Some of the my favorite PT albums:
The above albums should be listened to in their entirety for maximum appreciation. Also, Steven Wilson IS the same for the group Blackfield, also heard here on Radio Paradise. See more about Steven Wilson here. What I love about this cat is his non-rockstar, regular guy persona...really cool for someone I regard as one of the understated greats. |
| Canlistener (Ontario Canada) | Posted: May 27, 2011 - 06:53 finoufk wrote: what the hell is this group !??! I love that sound ! why is it totally unknown in France ??? such a shame . I go right now down to my favorite record shop (there 're still some ) buy the whole discography.... Be prepared to have your mind blown my friend.... |
| finoufk | Posted: May 27, 2011 - 05:21 what the hell is this group !??! I love that sound ! why is it totally unknown in France ??? such a shame . I go right now down to my favorite record shop (there 're still some ) buy the whole discography.... |
| a_genuine_find (not me, Radio P) (3rd stone, sol, orion belt, milkyway) | Posted: Apr 08, 2011 - 08:24 1wolfy wrote:  Hello to all of you Tree fans !  |
| CoYoT51 (Lima, Perú) | Posted: Apr 08, 2011 - 08:20 ...hmmm... Porcupine WHAT? First time I ear them here... No, just joking.  |
| cohifi (Denver) | Posted: Mar 07, 2011 - 20:34 oops....i meant to rate this 8 instead of the lower number......... |
| slartibart_O (N29°57'-W97°34') | Posted: Feb 21, 2011 - 15:11 saw them in Houston last year. daaaaammmmmnnnn. never, ever have I seen someone pulling songs out of his guitar like that. amazing show. |
| michaelgmitchell (Canada) | Posted: Feb 21, 2011 - 15:07 Oopsee. The album title's spelled incorrectly, Bill. It's 'Signify'. No biggie. Love the track, by the way. I was introduced to PT here a couple years back. Lucky me. |
| bnlkuhns (The Pacific NW) | Posted: Oct 18, 2010 - 15:36 My very favorite Porcupine Tree tune! I'm so glad that Radio Paradise realizes what an amazing band Ptree is and gives us a regular dose of them! |
| westslope (BC coast) | Posted: Aug 30, 2010 - 07:29 nags, This song came out before Gavin. But it is definitely one of best songs off that CD.
RP PT Inc. I like the ring of that! You know what I think the Radio Paradise empresarios like about Porcupine Tree/Steven Wilson fans is that they can play this or early Floyd one moment and then the next play John Prine or B's 5th and we loyal listeners/PT fans all just love it! |
| nagsheadlocal (North Carolina, the new New Jersey) | Posted: Jul 29, 2010 - 07:38 Gavin and Colin playing off each other in their usual style - meaning I'll have to listen to it a dozen times before I start to begin to get a handle on what they are doing. |
| gvan (From inside the house!) | Posted: Jul 29, 2010 - 07:36 Is it me or does it seem like Porcupine Tree now owns a controlling interest in Radio Paradise? We sure hear A LOT of them... and their lead singer... and their side projects... |
| horstman (Syracuse, New York) | Posted: Jun 27, 2010 - 10:26 1wolfy wrote: Hello to all of you Tree fans !Hiya Wolfy! And slope, Deadwing, and all the other great PT fans out there. These guys continue to amaze with the new anethesize dvd/bluray! Simply amazing. I was lucky enough to obtain one of the gray copies (limited edition) with pictures of Steven Wilson wearing shoes!!!! On stage no less. But it was during rehearsal. Take care, Horstman |
| davesers (glencoe, ontario, canada) | Posted: May 26, 2010 - 14:38 Excellent music! Thanks RP, for breaking me free from the commercial radio coma I've spent most of my life in! |
| 1wolfy (Mission Viejo California) | Posted: May 26, 2010 - 14:32 Hello to all of you Tree fans ! |
| Propayne (Richmond VA) | Posted: May 12, 2010 - 09:20 The fellas absolutely rocked Richmond last night. |
| westslope (BC coast) | Posted: Apr 10, 2010 - 13:35 Aching... for your nails across my skin |
| Canlistener (Ontario Canada) | Posted: Mar 24, 2010 - 06:22 The unreal ability of Steve Wilson to compose a song never stops amazing me. Anything but cookie cutter even with all the music he produces. |
| Wimpy (Ohio USA) | Posted: Feb 20, 2010 - 16:26 Damn this is nice!! Why am I getting a Quicksilver Messenger Service hint out of this song? |
| helgigermany (Germany) | Posted: Jan 06, 2010 - 00:18 Nice° |
| keller1 (In A Gadda Da Vida, Baby) | Posted: Dec 19, 2009 - 20:35 It's a tossup between these guys and Los Lobos for my favorite band. |
| RadioDoc (Chicagoland) | Posted: Dec 19, 2009 - 20:27 I'm Siginfyin'. |
| conglif | Posted: Nov 18, 2009 - 11:29 Deadwing wrote: Man I really wish Bill would fix the "Siginfy" typo That would be silly. (Given that it returns Google results LIKE THIS!) |
| vandal (arriving somewhere, but not here. . .) | Posted: Nov 18, 2009 - 10:34 Deadwing wrote: This song is so delicious... Man I really wish Bill would fix the "Siginfy" typo :P bump |
| j7 | Posted: Nov 18, 2009 - 10:33 Every time I hear PT and don't know it's them, it's always........"OOOh who's this?" Damn, they are talented. |
| keller1 (In A Gadda Da Vida, Baby) | Posted: Nov 18, 2009 - 10:30 westslope wrote: I was about to run an errand but just have to stay! This song and Dark Matter are my two favourites off the Signify CD. That would be "Siginfy", apparently. |
| RedGuitar (Iowa, USA) | Posted: Nov 04, 2009 - 06:20 malvey254 wrote: Thanks indeed. To anyone who says that internet radio hurts recording artists, I have about 75 songs in a playlist on my iTunes that I purchased through the music store after hearing them first on Radio Paradise. Porcupine Tree has about 7 songs in that playlist (including this one that I bought before RP was finished playing the first time I heard it) and it's only a matter of time before I breakdown and just buy their discography. Where else are you going to hear this band? I live in a city with one of the best terretrial radio stations in North America (WXPN) and I've never heard them on that station, so where else would we hear them if not for the RP's of the world. How can Internet radio hurt artists? It gives many artists exposure that they wouldn't get on crap commercial radio. I would probably never have heard PT if not for RP! I've bought many other CDs (e.g., all the PT) after hearing them on RP. |