28-09-2008, 08:28
My second favorite band in the world(after Opeth) is Porcupine Tree. I was a mega Pink Floyd fan initially, and there were a lot of similarities between them. There is this one song called 'Yellow Hedgerow Dreamscape' from 'Up The Downstairs' album. This is, in my opinion the most under-rated song ever made. I mean, it is so obscure that even PTree lovers haven't heard it.
The composer, Steven Wilson, is a genius and has probably heard all the Progressive rock songs in the world. Most of the famous songs are Pop-ish, like: 'Sound of Muzak', 'Blackest Eyes', 'Lazarus'. PTree was also tempted to go mainstream(for the money and fame of course) just like Genesis had back in the 80's. But he resisted that temptation and continued to stay in the prog rock industry. He sings about this in the stunningly beautiful 'Buying new Soul'.
I have ranted enough to prove to you guys that PTree is what my whole music-life is all about. Please give it a try, and Yellow Hedgerow Dreamscape too. I have forced a lot of my friends listen to it. You will not like it initially, but its worth it...
The composer, Steven Wilson, is a genius and has probably heard all the Progressive rock songs in the world. Most of the famous songs are Pop-ish, like: 'Sound of Muzak', 'Blackest Eyes', 'Lazarus'. PTree was also tempted to go mainstream(for the money and fame of course) just like Genesis had back in the 80's. But he resisted that temptation and continued to stay in the prog rock industry. He sings about this in the stunningly beautiful 'Buying new Soul'.
I have ranted enough to prove to you guys that PTree is what my whole music-life is all about. Please give it a try, and Yellow Hedgerow Dreamscape too. I have forced a lot of my friends listen to it. You will not like it initially, but its worth it...