He has made the fatal mistake of employing ‘Generic Session Artist’ with their ‘Generic Session Artist Sound and Performance’. Could have been a wonderful career. Instead a hideous gated drum sound and the cheesiest of cheesy keyboard sounds. Tut tut Steve Hackett.
Genisis in the later days wanted a sound that was much simpler instead of complicated. Even though much of their progressive sound did travel to the later times, their simple sound actually started a whole new wave of sound-a-like-bands when they became “popular” in the 80′s. But some things still held…like Tony Banks broad keyboards. Unfortunately, to me, progressive bands in the 80′s weere few and far between. I still wish that Steve held an influence in the band later on, though.
Steve is a great writer, and creator, but not the best composer. This song is a perfect example of this. He’s got some good lines, powerful parts, but he doesn’t know how to exactly put them together and what to add to make it the most powerful. That’s where Tony’s strength was in Genesis. That being said, they needed to use more of Hacketts ideas, coz’ they were solid, and if they developed, it would have added such a depth to early Genesis. They all had ego issues. Except Mike Rutherford…
Finally got to Steve live last week in NYC. Although it was a short set, I enjoyed it very much. Its got me listening to “Wind & Wuthering” and a few other Hackett influenced Genesis records. I often felt hat Tony was the sound of Genesis, but can clearly see how much Steve brought to the table with his unique guitar sound.
the crap vocal isn’t steve, it’s whoever is singing the harmony part. also: would have been nice if they could have had the guitar in the mix! excellent song (just saw steve play it in boston last night), but a crap recording of it on this vid.
@universe54 Thumbs up!
Saw a fairly recent interview where Collins said he considered ‘I Can’t Dance’ one of the 2 or 3 top lyrics he ever wrote! …Guess the lyric isn’t as BAD as the music but… you can’t really polish rot.
Steve’s voice has actually become more polished over the years; this song is not a good example. Overall, he’s more comfortable in front of a mike and writes songs that suit his range. Check out his vocals on Wild Orchids, Darktown, and To Watch the Storms. My favorite on the new album has to be Emeralds and Ash–I know there’s lots of production involved but…He’s fundamentally a great songwriter & has to be the world’s most versatile guitarist. We’re lucky he’s around & creating great sound!
@timonraphael Fans sould realise the 80 sound of genesis accually started from Gabriel in part as he was one of the frist to use the drum Machine sound on his own album.And led Tony,Phil and Mike to do it as well on theres.
@keithfan8886 Tony was obviously a very domineering personality and didn’t allow Steve to have much input. I understand that though as he was instated as a guitarist and not a writer. Though I’d much rather Steve had had more input as his playing on the Genesis stuff imparticular is wonderful.
@timonraphael Many fans seem to think they force Peter out of the band.And that is 100% false.Peter decided to leave on his own.Same with Steve he could have talked about his frustrations with Tony and Mike and Phil.But in the end he just left.Tony Phil and Mike went down to three not because they wanted to.Not because they were ask to.But it just the way it turned out in the end.I think the fact because they got big on radio the longer more progressive songs got lost on the albums.
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My favorite song. Steve is a great artist.
steve hardly ever changes
@SOUNDCHASERX What about Duke? It was their last good album, but what a way to go.
He has made the fatal mistake of employing ‘Generic Session Artist’ with their ‘Generic Session Artist Sound and Performance’. Could have been a wonderful career. Instead a hideous gated drum sound and the cheesiest of cheesy keyboard sounds. Tut tut Steve Hackett.
The man is a legend, he shouldn’t have turned down that invite to appear on ‘heartbeat’ in 2006
in my opinion steve hackett is better on his own he made some of the best music ever in the prog world GO STEVE AND MAY PROG LIVE ON FOREVER
@SOUNDCHASERX
Oi!
Phil may have took the band in a bad direction, but he’s a good musician in his own right! Check out Brand X – he’s great in that.
phil collins couldnt lick steve hacketts ass……GENESIS WAS NOTHING AFTER HACKETT LEFT
Genisis in the later days wanted a sound that was much simpler instead of complicated. Even though much of their progressive sound did travel to the later times, their simple sound actually started a whole new wave of sound-a-like-bands when they became “popular” in the 80′s. But some things still held…like Tony Banks broad keyboards. Unfortunately, to me, progressive bands in the 80′s weere few and far between. I still wish that Steve held an influence in the band later on, though.
this song should be the definition of music… it’s simple but somehow complex, it’s uplifting, it’s well made, it’s perfect for me!
magic moment with this song yesterday at Québec City……Wow.
Nick Beggs (not on this vidéo) is a fantastic baseman and funny fashion style !!!!!!
i would recommend the new album to Hackett fans,needs a few plays though !
Steve is a great writer, and creator, but not the best composer. This song is a perfect example of this. He’s got some good lines, powerful parts, but he doesn’t know how to exactly put them together and what to add to make it the most powerful. That’s where Tony’s strength was in Genesis. That being said, they needed to use more of Hacketts ideas, coz’ they were solid, and if they developed, it would have added such a depth to early Genesis. They all had ego issues. Except Mike Rutherford…
Finally got to Steve live last week in NYC. Although it was a short set, I enjoyed it very much. Its got me listening to “Wind & Wuthering” and a few other Hackett influenced Genesis records. I often felt hat Tony was the sound of Genesis, but can clearly see how much Steve brought to the table with his unique guitar sound.
the crap vocal isn’t steve, it’s whoever is singing the harmony part. also: would have been nice if they could have had the guitar in the mix! excellent song (just saw steve play it in boston last night), but a crap recording of it on this vid.
There is no Genesis without Peter Gabriel
@tomsickICE9 love genesis with Peter Gabriel……the other genesis with colins is is best forgotten……….oh dear
@universe54 Thumbs up!
Saw a fairly recent interview where Collins said he considered ‘I Can’t Dance’ one of the 2 or 3 top lyrics he ever wrote! …Guess the lyric isn’t as BAD as the music but… you can’t really polish rot.
Steve’s voice has actually become more polished over the years; this song is not a good example. Overall, he’s more comfortable in front of a mike and writes songs that suit his range. Check out his vocals on Wild Orchids, Darktown, and To Watch the Storms. My favorite on the new album has to be Emeralds and Ash–I know there’s lots of production involved but…He’s fundamentally a great songwriter & has to be the world’s most versatile guitarist. We’re lucky he’s around & creating great sound!
@timonraphael Fans sould realise the 80 sound of genesis accually started from Gabriel in part as he was one of the frist to use the drum Machine sound on his own album.And led Tony,Phil and Mike to do it as well on theres.
@keithfan8886 Tony was obviously a very domineering personality and didn’t allow Steve to have much input. I understand that though as he was instated as a guitarist and not a writer. Though I’d much rather Steve had had more input as his playing on the Genesis stuff imparticular is wonderful.
@timonraphael Many fans seem to think they force Peter out of the band.And that is 100% false.Peter decided to leave on his own.Same with Steve he could have talked about his frustrations with Tony and Mike and Phil.But in the end he just left.Tony Phil and Mike went down to three not because they wanted to.Not because they were ask to.But it just the way it turned out in the end.I think the fact because they got big on radio the longer more progressive songs got lost on the albums.
xD…hahaha
Nice, just wanted bass pedals for a little more chills up the spine low end…but very nice work. Refreshing!