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Posted By Radiofreeeuropa 1 year ago in Arts & EntertainmentGenesis Makes A Revelation in Philadelphia. Some thoughts and observations regarding The Genesis Turn It On Again Tour. In the beginning, music was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the spirit of Art-Rock moved upon the face of the waters. And it was good.
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david_nwpa1 year ago
My best friend Dave R. just attended the Genesis concert in Detroit, and he described it as one of the finest musical adventures he ever enjoyed. I would agree, Genesis is one of the finest bands on the planet.
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Radiofreeeuropa1 year ago
What's not to like right?
Now it came to pass on the 23rd day of the ninth month in the year 2007 according to the Gregorian Calendar, the band brought its reunion tour to The Wachovia Center for a sold-out concert.
And lo, there was much rejoicing.
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tehranchik1 year ago
I've liked everything these guys have done whether together or solo---even into Mike& The Mechanics. Who's songs can you sing along with better than Phil Collins?
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BoxMonkey1 year ago
You know Radio , you really come up with some great stuff in your prose .That was really good reading . Ah , Genesis . Well I'm one of the hold-outs for the Old Genesis . I'm not taking anything away from The Trio as musicians , but I just like the older stuff . So how did Collins fit in Brand-X with all this stuff going on ?
On a different note [ pun intended ] , I got to see " The Music Box " last year , a cover band of old Genesis . They really were great . They did Foxtrot and Selling England by the Pound . And did it very well I must say . Go see them if you like the old stuff .
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Radiofreeeuropa1 year ago
Boxmonkey, They have been doing the Lamb Lies Down lately, They really try to accurately reproduce the show. I saw them in Atlantic City a few months ago.
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greenmac1 year ago
Genesis ....the old Genisis was a great band. The solo careers of Gabriel and Colins were also excellent. Peter Gabriels SO was one of my favorites....great lyrics....great sound.
This is a great tune.....one that means a lot to a lot of people.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-p2sbt_C4w
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GrainOfSand1 year ago
One of my college professors was in the running to take Peter Gabriel's place. He'd auditioned, but lost out to Collins. My professor was an extremely talented guy. He could just sit down at the piano and write a song in front of our eyes. He told us the story and you could tell he was very bitter about it.
But, in all honesty, I think Phil Collins was the best choice.
I'd love to see them in Concert! I'm also glad to see them back touring again after all these years.......
Great article!
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DarkWizard1 year ago
I was turned onto Genesis back in 1976-1977. My friend was so excited; he had just purchased "Trick of the Tail." We listened to the whole album. I was hooked after that and have all the group stuff and individual efforts. I love Peter Gabriel's' music and think he is a musical genius! Rock on!
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cwebefree1 year ago
Ah, Music of a marvelously misspent youth.
And to think they call some of the crap out there these days "alternative".
Last I saw Genesis was, oddly enough, at the Spectrum (now the Wachovia?????) in '79 or '80.
Yep, mighty fine.
And those other ones, inclusive of that man of the crux of the biscuit....right down to the Dixie Dreggs....
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Radiofreeeuropa1 year ago
Philadelphia has traditionally supported "art" rock bands in a big way. Yes, Genesis, Zappa, Gentle Giant, King Crimson, etc. were always treated to the most welcome of heroic responses when playing there. Peter Gabriel sold out the old "Spectrum" for 5 nights. I Always noticed these same bands often were playing smaller venues for fewer dates in many other cities. My guess is WMMR's independent DJ's of the time often played and promoted this type music along with many others. This proves once again that the people CAN appreciate music that requires more attention to appreciate than a potato chip (if given decent exposure). Either that or Phila. had better drugs. :Q
LOL
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markmawn21 year ago
I stepped into the Genesis phenomenon with Then There Were THree and Second Out. Pure bliss, espscially for an up and coming drummer like myself at the time. Phils was a huge influence on me for his drumming, no doubt.
I have soem friends who thought Phil was a sellout, and actually toyed with assassinating him for doing the Disney soundtracks. That's a sad statement, that fans cannot appreciate one's need to grow and cahse bigger dreams.
Anyway, if you would like to hear what Genesis may have sounded like if they kept Gabriel, yet updated their sound for today's market, check out the band "The Watch" from Italy. I couldn't stop listening to them for a solid year!
Listen to the song "Deeper Still" on their MySpace site. Amazing!
http://www.myspace.com/thewatchmusic
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Radiofreeeuropa1 year ago
I know what you mean, so many folks hated the change of direction yet to understand it their 1st commercial hit ( Then there were 3) brought more profit than all the albums before that combined. Who doesn't want to be successful?
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mbkijb1 year ago
Saw the Buffalo show and thought it was great. More of a Phil fan myself, but they put on a great show with great background effects. Can't get into this story though...
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Dicax_Maximus1 year ago
Genesis rocks.... Nuff said...
Collins rocks.... Nuff said...
Missed concert... NUFF SAID !!!!
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Cybnetic1 year ago
I saw them in columbus ohio recently, really about two weeks ago. they were excellent! great show
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Radiofreeeuropa1 year ago
Many (myself included) feel this is so. And as mentioned in the article there has been a duality evident in the audience.
At the show I attended it was obvious who had been fans back in the early days by the rejoicing of the playing of the older music vs. those who showed equal delight at the hits. They were not the same audience members. As for me seeing Peter Gabriel sing "Suppers Ready" was a life altering experience. Seeing the Lamb Lies Down On Broadway the following tour blew out most of my remaining mental circuitry. Truly had to rewire myself after that. I long for similar musical and intellectual experience in our current times and find the occasional tidbit but no "Supper".
I have come to the conclusion that these windows of high art don't happen all that often and we who were enlightened by these experiences should be thankful that the dice rolled in such a way that we were alive during that time.
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evelyna1 year ago
I like their older stuff too. I saw them in concert about 15 years ago and they were lousy. They acted like they hated being there.
Are you sure they played in Philly? I thought Van Halen was in town. Went to see that on Monday night.
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