Author Topic: Porcupine Tree v. Glarung is a Lightbulb (Read 227093 times)

Sigz · « **Reply #770 on:** July 03, 2012, 05:45:34 PM »

Just going off of his on stage demeanor, it was clear he was WAY more into his solo tour than he was the last PT tour. It was almost like watching a different person.

Zantera · « **Reply #771 on:** July 04, 2012, 01:25:35 AM »

Quote from: Sigz on July 03, 2012, 05:45:34 PM

Just going off of his on stage demeanor, it was clear he was WAY more into his solo tour than he was the last PT tour. It was almost like watching a different person.

Yeah, I agree. When I saw PT on the Incident-tour I didn't really notice it that much, but after seeing SW live earlier this year, he was much more "into" it, seeming to have more fun.

In recent interviews SW has talked a lot about bands and artists staying the same over the years, and that it's something he doesn't quite like. It's possible that he's starting to feel the limitations of PT, as awesome as PT is, he will never have the same artistic freedom in PT that he has with his solo-project, and I don't know if that will in any way affect his decision, but it's probably something he has noticed himself after doing his solo-stuff for some years now, and being able to compare it to the work with PT.

FlyingBIZKIT · « **Reply #772 on:** July 07, 2012, 12:48:20 PM »

Anyone notice that every PT studio album has a person on it?

Though I don't think The Sky Moves Sideways Does.

Nil Recurring, Recordings, and Futile have people as well.

Speaking of Nil Recurring, What Happens Now? is PT's best song

Ħ · « **Reply #773 on:** July 07, 2012, 12:50:51 PM »

In one interview, he says that he likes to have a human element in his artwork, but have their face obstructed.

Buddyhunter1 · « **Reply #774 on:** July 07, 2012, 12:51:35 PM »

So does Opeth except for the first two albums. (Humanoid figures at least)

Heretic · « **Reply #775 on:** July 07, 2012, 05:01:43 PM »

Quote from: FlyingBIZKIT on July 07, 2012, 12:48:20 PM

Anyone notice that every PT studio album has a person on it?

Though I don't think The Sky Moves Sideways Does.

Nil Recurring, Recordings, and Futile have people as well.

Speaking of Nil Recurring, What Happens Now? is PT's best song

What Happens Now? isn't Buying New Soul, Mellotron Scratch, Trains, Arriving Somewhere But Not Here, Heartattack in a Layby, Collapse the Light Into Earth, Anesthetize, Piano Lessons, Glass Arm Shattering, or Dark Matter.

Nel · « **Reply #776 on:** July 07, 2012, 06:17:02 PM »

Besides, "Normal" is the best thing about Nil Recurring.

Sketchy · « **Reply #777 on:** July 08, 2012, 06:07:59 AM »

I'm pretty sure there's a pic of Steven Wilson either on the back of the TSMS booklet/case or somewhere just within the cover of the digipak when you open it, but he's certainly there somewhere and not buried deep within the booklet.

BlackInk · « **Reply #778 on:** July 22, 2012, 04:36:52 AM »

DebraKadabra · « **Reply #779 on:** July 22, 2012, 04:38:55 AM »

KevShmev · « **Reply #780 on:** July 23, 2012, 09:59:19 PM »

From SW on twitter earlier tonight:

"There's no concrete plans regarding PT right now, but that doesn't mean anything melodramatic like the band broke up!"

Phantasmatron · « **Reply #781 on:** July 23, 2012, 10:54:04 PM »

Quote from: KevShmev on July 23, 2012, 09:59:19 PM

From SW on twitter earlier tonight:

"There's no concrete plans regarding PT right now, but that doesn't mean anything melodramatic like the band broke up!"

Thanks, Steven, but that's not exactly COMFORTING.

MOAR PT PLZ

TioJorge · « **Reply #782 on:** July 23, 2012, 11:59:47 PM »

Eh, whatevsthefuckevs. It's clear that the band's situation is getting worse every time Wilson talks about it. Not reassuring in the slightest but I've prepared myself for the band's demise and/or downhill spiral if Wilson continues it due to pressure from fans or some kind of obligation he feels (though I'd like to think he wouldn't do that). Either way, as long as he is making inspiring music and all that hooha, I'm more than happy to continue worshiping the man. PT or not. I still don't think the band will break up but there has been a clear lack of motivation/inspiration/sense of priority for the band in a while. Considering my thoughts on their last record I'm inclined to say let the band rest while they've still got a relatively perfect discography to be proud of instead of drudging on with mediocrity. Not to say they are (save for TI) or that will happen but god damn it if he stays with the band without having that inspiration or true urge to play that kind of music or at least find a happy medium between what Wilson wants and what the rest of the band wants.

Phantasmatron · « **Reply #783 on:** July 24, 2012, 01:35:58 AM »

Eh. Blackfield's pretty cool. No-Man definitely has its moments. Bass Communion and Incredible Expanding Mindfuck are interesting enough. Steven's solo work is very good. But as much as I worship the man, Porcupine Tree is far and away the best thing he's ever touched. I would be very disappointed if the band broke up or if they took a long hiatus. I don't think they're capable of creating mediocre music, so any new Porcupine Tree is good Porcupine Tree in my eyes.

PLEASE STEVEN I'M BEGGING YOU!

Sketchy · « **Reply #784 on:** July 24, 2012, 01:45:29 AM »

I would, admittedly, like to see what the next installment will sound like, but I'm like that with his solo work too. While he's working with solo stuff, then I am very much appeased, but the moment I see anything regarding new PT appear, I'll hit the preorder button so hard that my keyboard will smash (and yes, I'll have had a special key made with "preorder" written on it).

Either way: I don't mind which project he concentrates on, and I'm damn excited for the third solo.

ZBomber · « **Reply #785 on:** July 24, 2012, 02:21:26 AM »

I think PT will play together again, but it won't be for awhile, and it won't ever be as frequent as it was. $:\$

Which is kind of sad because PT is my favorite band, but I know that whatever SW puts out it will be amazing and I will love it, so whatever.

? · « **Reply #786 on:** July 24, 2012, 02:25:20 AM »

In this interview from one month ago he says (the very last sentence): "And I do want to get Porcupine Tree back together at some point."

I'm ok with Steven concentrating on his solo stuff if he doesn't feel inspired enough to start working on a new PT album yet but I hope we'll get at least one more album, since I don't want The Incident to be the end - they deserve a better farewell album.

Zantera · « **Reply #787 on:** July 24, 2012, 03:08:42 AM »

I'm really happy that I love his other work as much, because at this point it would hurt me less if PT did in fact break up. But yeah, I would still love a new album, and hopefully it's not too far into the horizon. The only thing as I see it is that we probably won't get a new PT album until 2014 earliest, and that is kinda far away.

Jirpo · « **Reply #788 on:** July 24, 2012, 04:29:49 AM »

Honestly I wouldn't mind at all if he did a 4th solo album after this one before going back to PT - what do you think the chances of that are?

The Letter M · « **Reply #789 on:** July 24, 2012, 04:33:13 AM »

Quote from: Zantera on July 24, 2012, 03:08:42 AM

The only thing as I see it is that we probably won't get a new PT album until 2014 earliest, and that is kinda far away.

Lots of big prog acts have survived releasing a new album 5 years after their last one and have done alright - Rush, The Flower Kings, and I'm sure there's quite a few more. I think Porcupine Tree will make a triumphant return after their 5 year wait between albums.

Needless to say, at least the members of PT haven't been doing nothing! They've all been seemingly pretty busy, SW the most, and at least the output is pretty good! I think I can stand to wait another year or two for new PT, but only if it means that we get some great stuff in the mean time, and that said PT album will blow my mind.

-Marc.

Zantera · « **Reply #790 on:** July 24, 2012, 04:34:16 AM »

Well, he has said in almost every interview that right now it's solo album number 3 and then after he's done with the album + tour process, getting together with PT at some time. If he would go out and say "screw that, solo album nr 4 and then PT in 2016", then I'm not sure how some fans would react.

Personally I think his solo albums are among his very best work (GfD might even be my favorite album of his) but if he would make another album before the next PT, I think he would need to tell the fans something else than "PT hasn't broken up", because his actions would say otherwise.

Jirpo · « **Reply #791 on:** July 24, 2012, 04:57:05 AM »

Yeah true, but it doesn't really mean they've broken up - I guess he could say they've gone on hiatus or something. Honestly I don't think he cares what the fans think too much

Obviously he doesn't want to offend them or anything but I think his solo career is where his heart is atm.

Zantera · « **Reply #792 on:** July 24, 2012, 05:30:00 AM »

I read on the PT-forum that SW talked about playing some old PT-songs on the next solo-tour. While it would be cool, it strikes me as kinda odd seeing as he's been very clear about holding his projects separately.

? · « **Reply #793 on:** July 24, 2012, 07:30:07 AM »

Maybe they're songs that fit the style of his new solo material, songs the other PT guys don't like or something else?

Jirpo · « **Reply #794 on:** July 24, 2012, 08:17:40 AM »

Yeah I wouldn't really want that tbh, especially when he has 3 albums full of solo material.

Index · « **Reply #795 on:** July 24, 2012, 09:31:04 AM »

I think that if he were to play in other countries some that he rarely gets the opportunity to visit with PT, then I say that would be a awesome for the fans. But I don't think its necessary to play PT songs in like the US or UK.

Nick · « **Reply #796 on:** July 24, 2012, 09:54:35 AM »

Dear SW: Moar PT album and tour, NOW.

Thank you.

Sketchy · « **Reply #797 on:** July 24, 2012, 10:20:23 AM »

Quote from: Jirpo on July 24, 2012, 04:29:49 AM

Honestly I wouldn't mind at all if he did a 4th solo album after this one before going back to PT - what do you think the chances of that are?

This. But with regards the chances? No idea. He's pretty much dropped Blackfield now, and Storm Corrosion seems like it's been a one off, so it's possible he might do both in a similar period.

Nekov · « **Reply #798 on:** July 24, 2012, 01:52:35 PM »

From Marco Minnemann's facebook

Quote

Alan Parsons will be engineering the new Steven Wilson production!! We'll be recording in September in Los Angeles.

FlyingBIZKIT · « **Reply #799 on:** July 28, 2012, 04:54:39 PM »

Nice!

My updated rankings:

1. Deadwing
2. Lightbulb Sun
3. In Absentia
4. Fear of a Blank Planet
5. Stupid Dream
6. The Incident
7. Signify
8. Up the Downstair
9. The Sky Moves Sideways

10. On the Sunday of Life...

Zantera · « **Reply #800 on:** July 28, 2012, 05:01:43 PM »

1. Fear of a Blank Planet
2. Signify
3. Stupid Dream
4. Up the Downstair
5. Deadwing
6. Lightbulb Sun
7. In Absentia
8. The Incident
9. The Sky Moves Sideways
10. On the Sunday of Life

FlyingBIZKIT · « **Reply #801 on:** July 28, 2012, 05:02:56 PM »

I was comparing Dream Theater's and Porcupine Tree's discographies, and I have come to the conclusion that PT is much more consistent. I love 9 of PT's 10 albums.

Zantera · « **Reply #802 on:** July 28, 2012, 06:01:49 PM »

I agree with you, but since I discovered PT 4-5 years ago I've come to the conclusion that there are bands even more consistent. I know it's subjective, but still.

? · « **Reply #803 on:** July 29, 2012, 01:10:57 AM »

1. The Sky Moves Sideways (any tracklist without Moonloop improv)
2. In Absentia
3. Fear of a Blank Planet
4. Up the Downstair
5. Stupid Dream
6. Deadwing
7. Signify
8. Lightbulb Sun
9. The Incident
(haven't heard OTSOL)

Jirpo · « **Reply #804 on:** July 29, 2012, 01:24:49 AM »

1. Fear of a Blank Planet
2. Lightbulb Sun
3. In Absentia
4. Deadwing
5. Signify
6. The Sky Moves Sideways
7. Up the Downstair
8. Stupid Dream
9. The Incident
10. On the Sunday of Life

PT are pretty consistent, but yeah there are more consistent bands.

News: Fall Into the Light, official video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFxH4kky6z4

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