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    Posted: June 05 2020 at 22:15
Originally posted by Tom Ozric Tom Ozric wrote:

Originally posted by cstack3 cstack3 wrote:

Originally posted by Tom Ozric Tom Ozric wrote:

Neat rendition. Always enjoyed The Watch for their Genesis-isms !!


Thanks!  I saw Canada's "Musical Box" play the same song in concert, it was excellent!  This was how they looked live.

As a bassist, I can attest that Rutherford's bass line towards the end (3:57 in this video) is a real hand-breaker!  LOL



Cool pic !! They look the real deal 👍🏼
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You are very welcome!!  I've seen The Musical Box three times, and I enjoy their "Foxtrot" show (shown) as they design their stage to resemble the cover of "Genesis-Live!"  An amazing band & not to be missed!  
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BTW, they also played The Lamia ft. John Hackett (Quarantine Edition).



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An excellent song - one of my favourite Genesis tracks and I'll give credit to The Watch for doing it real justice - regardless of what people think about tribute or pastiche bands (who I appreciate not everyone likes)
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Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

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Probably their best ever cover of a Genesis song. His vocal style suits it perfectly. Nice having John Hackett on it too.

you do know The Watch is more or less a Genesis pastiche Confused

As a practicing musician, I identify with "prog pastiche!"  It is extremely satisfying to master a complex body of work from bands like Genesis, KC, Yes etc. and play it in a group setting.  I don't see any difference from a chamber quartet learning Mozart for example.  

These gentlemen really nail the feeling of the song very well, and "Can" is, IMHO, the second best song on "Foxtrot" after "Supper's Ready."  
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Absolutely brilliant cover. well done guys.
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Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

Originally posted by Cosmiclawnmower Cosmiclawnmower wrote:

Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

Originally posted by Squonk19 Squonk19 wrote:

Probably their best ever cover of a Genesis song. His vocal style suits it perfectly. Nice having John Hackett on it too.

you do know The Watch is more or less a Genesis pastiche Confused
 

Genesis pastiche they may be but when I saw them I thought they were very sincere and truly honoured to be playing this music. I saw them at a fairly small, intimate gig and with no props, masks or gimmicks and I was impressed by their honesty and the atmosphere they generated.

Lets face it, most recent and contemporary 'Prog' bands have an element of 'pastiche'.. does it mean individuals enjoy it any less?

I did not mean pastiche in a negative way. 
 

I didn't take it as such; that's how I found 'The Watch' from the one time I saw them. And that's just a general observation on much prog from the late 70's onwards.. that old 'imitation is the sincerest form of flattery' chestnut. Best left at that I think.Wink

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Originally posted by Cosmiclawnmower Cosmiclawnmower wrote:

Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

Originally posted by Squonk19 Squonk19 wrote:

Probably their best ever cover of a Genesis song. His vocal style suits it perfectly. Nice having John Hackett on it too.

you do know The Watch is more or less a Genesis pastiche Confused
 

Genesis pastiche they may be but when I saw them I thought they were very sincere and truly honoured to be playing this music. I saw them at a fairly small, intimate gig and with no props, masks or gimmicks and I was impressed by their honesty and the atmosphere they generated.

Lets face it, most recent and contemporary 'Prog' bands have an element of 'pastiche'.. does it mean individuals enjoy it any less?

I did not mean pastiche in a negative way. 
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Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

Originally posted by Squonk19 Squonk19 wrote:

Probably their best ever cover of a Genesis song. His vocal style suits it perfectly. Nice having John Hackett on it too.

you do know The Watch is more or less a Genesis pastiche Confused
 

Genesis pastiche they may be but when I saw them I thought they were very sincere and truly honoured to be playing this music. I saw them at a fairly small, intimate gig and with no props, masks or gimmicks and I was impressed by their honesty and the atmosphere they generated.

Lets face it, most recent and contemporary 'Prog' bands have an element of 'pastiche'.. does it mean individuals enjoy it any less?

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To me, The Watch really shines when they do original songs rather than Genesis covers.
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Originally posted by Manuel Manuel wrote:

Nice rendition. I saw John Hackett though, not Steve.

OOPS!!  Thanks for the correction, I thought he looked odd!! LOL
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Their version of Going out to get you is also well done.
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Originally posted by Manuel Manuel wrote:

Nice rendition. I saw John Hackett though, not Steve.

was going to say that--Wink

Love this rendition and love this song--its a fav from that period---Thanks for posting!
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^ I sure do...... They haven't always hit the spot with me, often due to the vocal style, but this track is definitely the best I've heard from them over the years (whether a cover or their own compositions)
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Originally posted by Squonk19 Squonk19 wrote:

Probably their best ever cover of a Genesis song. His vocal style suits it perfectly. Nice having John Hackett on it too.

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Probably their best ever cover of a Genesis song. His vocal style suits it perfectly. Nice having John Hackett on it too.
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Very nice Charles! Thanks for the post. Smile
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Nice rendition. I saw John Hackett though, not Steve.
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Originally posted by cstack3 cstack3 wrote:

Originally posted by Tom Ozric Tom Ozric wrote:

Neat rendition. Always enjoyed The Watch for their Genesis-isms !!


Thanks!  I saw Canada's "Musical Box" play the same song in concert, it was excellent!  This was how they looked live.

As a bassist, I can attest that Rutherford's bass line towards the end (3:57 in this video) is a real hand-breaker!  LOL



Cool pic !! They look the real deal 👍🏼
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Superb rendition! 

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Originally posted by Tom Ozric Tom Ozric wrote:

Neat rendition. Always enjoyed The Watch for their Genesis-isms !!

Thanks!  I saw Canada's "Musical Box" play the same song in concert, it was excellent!  This was how they looked live.

As a bassist, I can attest that Rutherford's bass line towards the end (3:57 in this video) is a real hand-breaker!  LOL




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