Kiiii's Music Hall

The Batlord · 11-01-2016, 11:08 AM

Why doesn't that dirty bitch have any shoes?

**Frownland** · 11-01-2016, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

Why doesn't that dirty bitch have any shoes?

He's wild, free, and edgy like nature, but he's such a mellow guy.

grindy · 11-01-2016, 11:57 AM

Steven Wilson has done some pretty great remasters of King Crimson albums, so I guess he's not completely worthless.

**Frownland** · 11-01-2016, 12:01 PM

He wrote this song that I like and I saw an outtake of him doing an interesting guitar solo once.

Key · 11-01-2016, 12:48 PM

[Song Highlight] Porcupine Tree: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here

Don't worry, I'm starting this off easy by mentioning a track that I'm almost certain everybody has heard. Arriving Somewhere But Not Here is featured on the Deadwing album by Porcupine Tree, and it has been known to be one of the best songs out there in recent years. Not only is it instrumentally fantastic, but lyrically it is beautiful.

"All my designs, simplified
And all of my plans, compromised
All of my dreams, sacrificed"

While a lot of people will criticize Steven Wilson for his overuse of poetic lyricism mixed with the dark nature of it altogether, it still fits in with his music whether you're listening to his band works, or solo albums. He has a way of expressing his art through words and to fault somebody for that is rather silly. This entire song is possibly one of the best songs they've ever made, and I mean it's up there with being in the same vein as War Pigs is for Black Sabbath, or Holy Diver with Dio. If not that caliber, it's certainly close.

It's not everyday that you get a track like this that you can listen to time and time again and think "man, I'm glad I listen to this band", and this track for me is personally why I love the band as much as I do. It showcases everything good about them, and even the live footage of this track shows off everything they do well, and they are no stranger to showing off.

Key · 11-02-2016, 11:52 AM

Let's Talk About...No-Man

It's actually been a couple of years since I've listened to No-Man and it's not because I haven't had the time to listen to their work, it's more-so because I wasn't entirely impressed with what they had to offer the first time through. If you're unaware, No-Man consists of Tim Bowness and Steven Wilson. I think back when I first listening to this group, I was more interested in hearing Porcupine Tree-esque instrumentals and not the light easy going music that the group has going for them, at least with Schoolyard Ghosts.

Over time I sort of grew up and my music taste followed, and I have to admit, listening to Schoolyard Ghosts now is actually quite a nice experience. It could have something to do with already knowing what to expect with the group, and not setting my expectations higher than they need to be, but that's not to say it's bad by any means. It's actually quite good, and it reminds me a lot of some post-rock bands I really like, when the pleasant vocals over the top. Really makes for a wonderful listening experience. If you're interested in this duo, I'd certainly put Schoolyard Ghosts at the top of my rec list, because for me it seems the most accessible.

Of course, I'm not too familiar with their other work just yet, having only listened to parts of this album today, so throughout this month, I will be commenting on their other work. But listening to No-Man now as opposed to listening to them when I was younger is such a different and incredible experience that I look forward to listening to the rest. I'd even go as far as saying if you liked Storm Corrosion, this album is certainly more up your alley. Plus, it has Steven Wilson in it, what's not to like?

Key · 11-02-2016, 12:05 PM

[Song Highlight] No-Man: Pigeon Drummer

Believe it or not, I'm enjoying listening through Schoolyard Ghosts again after so many years and already I have to make a small song highlight post for one of the tracks - Pigeon Drummer. Not only does this really show the strengths of everybody involved, but it still holds its own on the album by being not only a strong track, but one to get people really in the mood for what the rest of the album has to offer. This is the first track in the album where you get some of the heavy hitting progressive rock that you've come to know and love about Porcupine Tree while again still maintaining it's individuality in No-Man. The lyrics are quite good as well, though I don't really recall when Steven Wilson was ever a terrible songwriter:

Quote:

the background buzz, the lo-fi hum,
the fallen saviours beat their ritual drums.

their eyes alive with destiny -
sweet delusions, which serve to set us free.

the bar room bids for tarts with hearts,
the dumbed down kids in souped up cars.

the clapped out lovers on their guard -
smaller details written large.

her sun-kissed skin caught in your frame,
you know you'll never pass this way again.

you wash the dirt out of your hair.
you find the words you need when no-one's there.

the moments lost.

the distant stars.

It's incredibly poetic and done so above all the music making it an incredible track from start to finish.

Key · 11-03-2016, 11:01 AM

I can't really remember exactly which song I heard that got me into the Steven Wilson addiction that I have today, but I know for certain that I experienced Deadwing and Fear of A Blank Planet before anything else. At this point, I hadn't really heard anything other than the small chit chat here and there discussing the band, and this was also in the time that I was just starting to get into the more progressive rock side of music. Yes, that started out with Dream Theater and the like but of course as time went on, I grew smarter and realized just what I was missing.

I feel like the first time I ever heard these two albums, I was blown away just as much as I am with them today give or take a few tracks. And the first time I ever heard Arriving Somewhere But Not Here is another story for another time, but I remember it being just as amazing as it is today. It was then I decided to look into some live DVD's of this band because I have always been of the opinion that you can really get the best feel for a band when you see a live performance, which of course prompted me to get:

Arriving Somewhere...

Although I had this DVD for quite some time, only recently did I realize just how many great tracks it has on it, while still offering the obvious Arriving Somewhere But Not Here. That was the only reason I had bought the DVD in the first place, so to be able to realize just how many great other tracks it has on it certainly makes it that much more worthwhile. Not to mention that also recently I found out that it was their first live performance DVD so not a bag way to start off your live DVD career.

Even today, I constantly get amazed by what Steven Wilson has done, is doing, and continues to do. He's on track with being alongside Devin Townsend for the most hard-working musician out there. He puts so much time into it and it shows with every release he brings out, and I look forward to what else he has up his sleeve.

Key · 11-03-2016, 11:01 AM

And as an added bonus, here is the live performance for your viewing pleasure.

Ol’ Qwerty Bastard · 11-03-2016, 11:18 AM

Great stuff so far! I don't have many comments to make because I'm not a Steven Wilson fan, but I'm following anyway. Who knows, maybe something here will eventually change my feelings towards him.

11-01-2016, 11:57 AM	#93 (permalink)
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11-01-2016, 12:01 PM	#94 (permalink)
Frownland SOPHIE FOREVER Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: East of the Southern North American West Posts: 35,548	He wrote this song that I like and I saw an outtake of him doing an interesting guitar solo once. __________________ Studies show that when a given norm is changed in the face of the unchanging, the remaining contradictions will parallel the truth. d e a f b o x

11-01-2016, 12:48 PM	#95 (permalink)
Key . Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 13,153	[Song Highlight] Porcupine Tree: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here Don't worry, I'm starting this off easy by mentioning a track that I'm almost certain everybody has heard. Arriving Somewhere But Not Here is featured on the Deadwing album by Porcupine Tree, and it has been known to be one of the best songs out there in recent years. Not only is it instrumentally fantastic, but lyrically it is beautiful. "All my designs, simplified And all of my plans, compromised All of my dreams, sacrificed" While a lot of people will criticize Steven Wilson for his overuse of poetic lyricism mixed with the dark nature of it altogether, it still fits in with his music whether you're listening to his band works, or solo albums. He has a way of expressing his art through words and to fault somebody for that is rather silly. This entire song is possibly one of the best songs they've ever made, and I mean it's up there with being in the same vein as War Pigs is for Black Sabbath, or Holy Diver with Dio. If not that caliber, it's certainly close. It's not everyday that you get a track like this that you can listen to time and time again and think "man, I'm glad I listen to this band", and this track for me is personally why I love the band as much as I do. It showcases everything good about them, and even the live footage of this track shows off everything they do well, and they are no stranger to showing off.

11-02-2016, 11:52 AM	#96 (permalink)
Key . Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 13,153	Let's Talk About...No-Man It's actually been a couple of years since I've listened to No-Man and it's not because I haven't had the time to listen to their work, it's more-so because I wasn't entirely impressed with what they had to offer the first time through. If you're unaware, No-Man consists of Tim Bowness and Steven Wilson. I think back when I first listening to this group, I was more interested in hearing Porcupine Tree-esque instrumentals and not the light easy going music that the group has going for them, at least with Schoolyard Ghosts. Over time I sort of grew up and my music taste followed, and I have to admit, listening to Schoolyard Ghosts now is actually quite a nice experience. It could have something to do with already knowing what to expect with the group, and not setting my expectations higher than they need to be, but that's not to say it's bad by any means. It's actually quite good, and it reminds me a lot of some post-rock bands I really like, when the pleasant vocals over the top. Really makes for a wonderful listening experience. If you're interested in this duo, I'd certainly put Schoolyard Ghosts at the top of my rec list, because for me it seems the most accessible. Of course, I'm not too familiar with their other work just yet, having only listened to parts of this album today, so throughout this month, I will be commenting on their other work. But listening to No-Man now as opposed to listening to them when I was younger is such a different and incredible experience that I look forward to listening to the rest. I'd even go as far as saying if you liked Storm Corrosion, this album is certainly more up your alley. Plus, it has Steven Wilson in it, what's not to like?

11-03-2016, 11:01 AM	#98 (permalink)
Key . Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 13,153	I can't really remember exactly which song I heard that got me into the Steven Wilson addiction that I have today, but I know for certain that I experienced Deadwing and Fear of A Blank Planet before anything else. At this point, I hadn't really heard anything other than the small chit chat here and there discussing the band, and this was also in the time that I was just starting to get into the more progressive rock side of music. Yes, that started out with Dream Theater and the like but of course as time went on, I grew smarter and realized just what I was missing. I feel like the first time I ever heard these two albums, I was blown away just as much as I am with them today give or take a few tracks. And the first time I ever heard Arriving Somewhere But Not Here is another story for another time, but I remember it being just as amazing as it is today. It was then I decided to look into some live DVD's of this band because I have always been of the opinion that you can really get the best feel for a band when you see a live performance, which of course prompted me to get: Arriving Somewhere... Although I had this DVD for quite some time, only recently did I realize just how many great tracks it has on it, while still offering the obvious Arriving Somewhere But Not Here. That was the only reason I had bought the DVD in the first place, so to be able to realize just how many great other tracks it has on it certainly makes it that much more worthwhile. Not to mention that also recently I found out that it was their first live performance DVD so not a bag way to start off your live DVD career. Even today, I constantly get amazed by what Steven Wilson has done, is doing, and continues to do. He's on track with being alongside Devin Townsend for the most hard-working musician out there. He puts so much time into it and it shows with every release he brings out, and I look forward to what else he has up his sleeve.

11-03-2016, 11:01 AM	#99 (permalink)
Key . Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 13,153	And as an added bonus, here is the live performance for your viewing pleasure.