The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway

[Natural Sound]

Yeah.. Really in a nutshell, they are two different bands in which both versions can be enjoyed if one allows it...

Agreed. Genesis actually became more successful after the departure of Peter Gabriel. I just happen to enjoy the earlier material better. As for Peter's solo career..... not so much.

 

[azrockitman]

Speaking of PG, one of the single most amazing concert video DVD's is his "Growing up Live".  The opening song is a little slow but after that, the entire show rocks and causes your mouth to drop open several times.  It's one of the best music and theatrical pieces I've ever seen.  His daughter sings on that tour with him.  Highly recommended. 

 

[Natural Sound]

Speaking of PG, one of the single most amazing concert video DVD's is his "Growing up Live".  The opening song is a little slow but after that, the entire show rocks and causes your mouth to drop open several times.  It's one of the best music and theatrical pieces I've ever seen.  His daughter sings on that tour with him.  Highly recommended.

Is that the one where Peter rides around the stage on a bicycle?

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[azrockitman]

yes, among other theatrics. 

 

[Chris]

Yes I agree about PG solo career... After Genesis, it was a little disappointing...Shock the Monkey, Sledgehammer??? Never liked it...

 

[guf]

my life some how skipped the classic rock stage. I honestly just listened to this this afternoon for the first time.  Because of this article.

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/phish-hope-to-perform-genesis-album-with-peter-gabriel-on-halloween-20130821

really inviting flaming now 

 

[randy@matrixq.com]

Don't forget Brand X.  I think Phil redeemed himself from his pop indulgences there.

 

[earwaxxer]

The interesting thing about PC is, he didn't want the lead singer gig AT ALL! He looked down on that sort of thing. He was a purest behind the kit. That's where he belonged and we all loved him there. When he was slated to be the lead singer he insisted on finding a drummer who could EXACTLY mimick his style.

 

[azrockitman]

I swear I learn something new everyday on this site....and it's not all about soldering and resistors and rolling tubes... ;D
I have never heard of Brand X.....looking at the release dates, that was right when genesis (w/o Peter) was rolling forward.  can't believe I never knew about that group, but now I get to discover it as if it's new.

Thanks for the comment.

 

[Natural Sound]

I hope nobody minds me resurrecting an old thread. I just felt that this was a great place to post a video I stumbled across. Anyone who likes old Genesis needs to see this classic. Some of the comments below the video are funny too like, "Peter Gabriel looks like a flat chested schoolgirl." 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FBcz3tBH74

 

[decrink]

I was so pleased to read your astute review of things Genesis and Hackett too. I saw TLLDOB recreated by the tribute band "The Musical Box" and they were superb. For a real treat however, pick up the SACD 5.1 mix by Steve Wilson. Simply amazing.

Agree and agree! The Musical Box performance of TLLDOB was great and the 5.1 SACD (plus the other Gabriel era surround mixes) are simply stunning.

 

[Timo944]

Friends - if you like the music of Genesis of old, check out a band called The Musical Box. They perform three shows form three eras of early Genesis. The Lamb is the latest in time and apparently they don't do it often.

The Musical Box's presentation of the shows is faithful to the end - music, dress, and Gabriel's theatrics. It is truly amazing. The best performance is The Musical Box itself, the energy in the closing sequence is amazing.

They play here in Atlanta every couple of years and they frequently play Europe. I hope you can get to see them.

There site is themusicalbox.net