Steven Wilson v. To. The. Bone.

[Big Hath]

I haven't heard this song yet, so I can't comment specifically, but I have never understood the concept of not caring about lyrics at all.  I just can't fathom it.

I just don't listen for it, I guess.  I'm not listening to music to get a story like I'm reading a book.  I pay more attention to what is happening musically with the instruments, dynamics, rhythms, tempo, transitions between different sections, etc.  I basically want my face to be rocked and could care less what the vocalist is singing about.

I've noticed that I listen to a lot of instrumental music like jazz and classical, and some of my favorite metal/pop/prog/whatever songs of all time are instrumentals or longer songs with extended instrumental passages.  It's kind of funny to say that considering I am an amateur vocalist (although I have been paid for a few gigs over the years).

About the only music where I do pay attention to the lyrics are religious songs where the lyrics can have a deeper connection for me on a spiritual level (Neal Morse's One, or thousands upon thousands praise & worship songs for example).


This probably explains why I don't care at all for emotionally driven, singer-songwritery, ballady type stuff.  Probably also explains why I don't care for songs like Vacant and Disappear.

[Buddyhunter1]

I definitely care more about the music a lot more than the lyrics, but they definitely can have some impact on the song for me. That said, it's usually only a major impact if they're either really good or really bad.

[BlackInk]

I just know, as I lyricist myself, that I'd be pretty bummed out if people in the future wouldn't even listen to the lyrics. Not saying you have to, I'm not trying to force anyone here, it's just how I'd feel since there is a lot of time going into the writing of lyrics as well as the music. Especially on a concept album.

[bout to crash]

  , he's coming to Boulder!! The rest is up: https://stevenwilsonhq.com/sw/tour-dates/

[Dark Castle]

, he's coming to Boulder!! The rest is up: https://stevenwilsonhq.com/sw/tour-dates/

I maaaaaaaaaaaaaaay be able to go to the Boulder show! Would frickin love to see him again, dude was out of this world.

[bout to crash]

Wait whaaat? Will you be in CO?!

[Dark Castle]

Wait whaaat? Will you be in CO?!

Moving to Fort Collins in May

[bout to crash]

No way!! We need to party! That is a discussion to be had outside of this thread, but you must come to the Boulder show!

[JayOctavarium]

OMG

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[King Postwhore]

King. Bought. Tickets.

[JayOctavarium]

I hope it doesn't like sell out completely. With my situation right now... I won't know if I can go until much much closer to the date.

[snowdog]

, he's coming to Boulder!! The rest is up: https://stevenwilsonhq.com/sw/tour-dates/

I'll definitely be going to that show.

[rumborak]

King. Bought. Tickets.

Sounds like a meet up!

[King Postwhore]

King. Bought. Tickets.

Sounds like a meet up!

You know it!  Got the wife and the brother going!

[bout to crash]

, he's coming to Boulder!! The rest is up: https://stevenwilsonhq.com/sw/tour-dates/

I'll definitely be going to that show.

We should organize a little meetup, especially if Dylan will be there too! Any other Coloradans in da house? I'm obsessively checking the site to see if they're on sale yet.

[hefdaddy42]

Not sure why I even bothered checking.

[senecadawg2]

Not sure why I even bothered checking.

I wasn't really expecting anything south of DC anyways, but it's still disappointing to see

[lonestar]

I will for sure be at the SF show. Gonna be a bit till I get tickets, but not too worried. He wasn't able to sell out the Fillmore, and the Warfield seats about 200 more at least.

Bosk, meet up?   

[rumborak]

Not sure why I even bothered checking.

I wasn't really expecting anything south of DC anyways, but it's still disappointing to see

That's a bummer. But, if DT can't even make the South work, somebody like SW clearly wouldn't.

[senecadawg2]

That's right.

I saw him in DC last time and it was worth it. And I'll propably do it again, if the timing works out.

[hefdaddy42]

Not sure why I even bothered checking.

I wasn't really expecting anything south of DC anyways, but it's still disappointing to see

That's a bummer. But, if DT can't even make the South work, somebody like SW clearly wouldn't.

I could easily see him playing Charlotte or Raleigh/Durham, or even Asheville (PT has played there before, I think - or it could have been SW solo).  But whatever.

[mike099]

Not sure why I even bothered checking.

I wasn't really expecting anything south of DC anyways, but it's still disappointing to see

That's a bummer. But, if DT can't even make the South work, somebody like SW clearly wouldn't.

I could easily see him playing Charlotte or Raleigh/Durham, or even Asheville (PT has played there before, I think - or it could have been SW solo).  But whatever.

Well Piss!  I was hoping for Atlanta.  The wife really wanted to make the trip with me to go to Ikea!

[snowdog]

, he's coming to Boulder!! The rest is up: https://stevenwilsonhq.com/sw/tour-dates/

I'll definitely be going to that show.

We should organize a little meetup, especially if Dylan will be there too! Any other Coloradans in da house? I'm obsessively checking the site to see if they're on sale yet.

Sounds fine with me.  I did just order a ticket for the Center Balcony section.  I was almost in the very last balcony row last show and the view was fine but I'm looking forward to be up a little bit more.

[rumborak]

I could easily see him playing Charlotte or Raleigh/Durham, or even Asheville (PT has played there before, I think - or it could have been SW solo).  But whatever.

It's weird how certain artists seem to make a consistent bend around certain areas. Neal Morse seems to have an aversion for the Northeast, no matter what project he is in. He will make it up to CT, and then either turn around or move on to Canada.

[King Postwhore]

That's been a bug up my ass with Neal as well.  I think the early 2000's with Transatlantic at The Middle East was the last time he was in the Boston area.

[Shadow Ninja 2.0]

You guys should try living in Alabama. Literally nobody comes here.

[King Postwhore]

Unless they want moonshine......

[rumborak]

That's been a bug up my ass with Neal as well.  I think the early 2000's with Transatlantic at The Middle East was the last time he was in the Boston area.

You know, I have wondered whether our heathen reputation has something to do with it.

[TheOutlawXanadu]

That's right.

I saw him in DC last time and it was worth it. And I'll propably do it again, if the timing works out.

Let me know if you'd be interested in doing a road trip.

[King Postwhore]

That's been a bug up my ass with Neal as well.  I think the early 2000's with Transatlantic at The Middle East was the last time he was in the Boston area.

You know, I have wondered whether our heathen reputation has something to do with it.

Then shame on him since Jesus went to the secular even if his inspired one person. He should be spreading the good word to us non believers.

[bout to crash]

, he's coming to Boulder!! The rest is up: https://stevenwilsonhq.com/sw/tour-dates/

I'll definitely be going to that show.

We should organize a little meetup, especially if Dylan will be there too! Any other Coloradans in da house? I'm obsessively checking the site to see if they're on sale yet.

Sounds fine with me.  I did just order a ticket for the Center Balcony section.  I was almost in the very last balcony row last show and the view was fine but I'm looking forward to be up a little bit more.

Cool. We sat in the front of the balcony last time, which was great, but I decided to change it up and buy a seat up front this time so I can grab at his crot...I mean, have a different view.

I may also go to Madison to see him, just for shits and giggles, and to see my friend in Milwaukee.

[senecadawg2]

That's right.

I saw him in DC last time and it was worth it. And I'll propably do it again, if the timing works out.

Let me know if you'd be interested in doing a road trip.

Oh yeah, definitely interested. I'm going to have to fiddle around with some scheduling things though and given that it's a Tuesday night, my chances aren't great

[The King in Crimson]

Ooh Milwaukee or Chicago.

Choices, choices, choices.. Probably will end up being Chicago since commuting up to Milwaukee after work will be a bit of a bitch.

[YtseJamittaja]

So, I'm thinking about going to Helsinki concert but I'm not really familiar with SW live performance. Do you recommend to go to watch him? I liked Raven and the new song but the older Wilson's solo material have just been meh. Is it worth it?

[SoundscapeMN]

back-2-back nights in Chicago, and no show in Minneapolis. That seems to have happened once or twice before